Patrick's Profiles: Voters ignored by Sacramento lawmakers
Roy Patrick laments that voters’ wishes are sidelined by officials in California. He cites Proposition 103, Robins 1985 insurance law, and Garamendi’s failed rollback, arguing mandatory auto insurance worsens costs and evades public mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California
Roxanne Gillespie
Alan Robbins
Los Angeles
Robbins
Department of For Vehicles
North Kern
Shafter
John Garamendi
Garamendi
Pete Wilson
Graffiti Remedy Puts City Resolve To Test
Editorial urges tougher vandalism penalties and reports a community program to aid graffiti removal in Shafter. NKMC Judge Gary Ingle notes a Kiwanis Grafitti Removal Fund with free matching paint at Floyd's, plus a high pressure hose from police. Martha Ingle and local officials encourage rapid response to deter taggers.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Floyd’s
North Kern Municipal Court
NKMC
Gary Ingle
Kiwanis
Central Avenue
Shafter
Ingle
Martha Ingle
Bookkeeper Office Manager Contact Details
LaVenne Westbrook is listed as bookkeeper and office manager with mailing address P O Box A and telephone numbers 805 746 4942 and 805 399 5925 for correspondence and business inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVenne Westbrook
What Condition My Condition Was In
A youth shoots a stranger and ponders selfhood as family tensions rise to a breaking point. The author links modern escapes to a need for love, faith, and repentance, citing biblical verse John 3 14 and urging personal change through Christ.
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Burt Bacharach
Kenny Rogers
God
America
Moses
Israel
Christ Jesus
Standout William and Mary student Gershom Wynn tied to rumors
Gershom Wynn, a bright leader in the College of William and Mary commuter student scene, was active in student government and fraternity affairs. He worked part time at Williamsburg Winery with roommate Patrick Duffeler II and faced rumors about misrepresented credentials as the new academic year started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Kerr
University of California, Berkeley
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Gershom Wynn
Gershom
Sigma Mu Sigma
Rush
Williamsburg Winery
Patrick Duffeler
Patrick Duffeler II
Virginia Military Institute
Shafter Chamber Banquet Receives Mixed Praise for Food Service
In a letter to the editor, a Shafter resident reviews the 48th annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. They praise the emcee and out of town VIPs while criticizing flimsy plates and subpar service with a single server, urging higher standards for future events.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Pete Titt
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Shafter Press
Reed Print Inc
Eee Publishers Association
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Bing Shafter
Buttonwillow Times
The
Press
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Bina
Paul Harvey News
Harvey
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