In Passing By Susan Valdez
Fog closures force school cancellations and extra finals scheduling at Shafter High. Seniors in college prep courses risk hard impact from late grades while a Richland Junior High point system rewards effort. February marks Black History Month and multiple national observances, including Leap Day.
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Shafter High School
SHS
California
Richland Junior High
Tim Jones
Miss Johnson
Ron Adams
Stu y Strobel elm inoculation sparks regulatory clash
Paul Harvey News recounts Professor Strobel’s attempt on University Avenue to inoculate 14 diseased elms at Montana State University. EPA reprimanded him for lack of permission, trees were burned, and debate rose over genetic engineering rules and public fear versus scientific guidance.
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Subir
Chicago
Netherlands
University Avenue
Montana State University
Environmental Protection Agency
Strobel
Montana State Biosafety Committee
Industrial Biotechnical
EPA
Gary
Montana
The
Wall Street Journal
Japan
West
Deceptive home repair schemes warned in valley letters
Letters to the editor warn central and southern San Joaquin Valley homeowners of deceptive home improvement practices. Contracts may have included liens, overcharges, or improper work. The Kern County DA's office filed a complaint. Seniors’ Law Center and Volunteer Attorneys Program aid affected homeowners with low‑fee representation under deferred terms.
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Central
San Joaquin Valley
Kern County District Attorney’s Office
Seniors’ Law Center
Bakersfield
Suellen Anderson
Jim Harvey
Senior’s Law Center
James P. Harvey
Attorney At Law
Weekly Forum on SDI Funding and U.S.-Soviet Talks
Lt Gen Daniel C Graham argues SDI is a pivotal strategic choice with political economic and military gains. He cites MAD pressure on the USSR and potential civil tech spin-offs. He warns against rapid deployment and cites summit talks as shaping SDI, while urging sustained research and cautious funding levels.
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Daniel C. Graham
USA
High Frontier
Outer Space
CIA
Defense Intelligence Agency
SDI
Soviet Union
U.S
SDS
Strategic Defense Initiative
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Sacramento
Paul Harvey News
Storbel
Commentary By
Paul Harvey
Germany
National Academy of Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
P.O. bin A
Shafter, Ca
Gorbachev
Congress
Reagan
J. Bennett Johnston
D-La
Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Defense Appropriations
By Ron Ryer
Abel Lopez
Evarista Espinoza
Frutoso Cavarra
Tom Robert
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