Budget stalemate harms workers and schoolkids in California
Opinion piece blasts Gov Schwarzenegger and lawmakers for not closing a $10 billion tax loophole and restoring vehicle tax cuts. It argues furloughs and five day cuts harm 238,000 state employees and 180 day school year, while wealthy investors escape reassessment, and calls for fairer reforms and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
University of California
Schwarzenegger
State Department of Education
Caltrans
Department of Motor Vehicles and
State Parks
Arnold
Department of Motor Vehicles
Searching for Isaac's wife yields a lesson on giving
A pastor reflects on Genesis 24 focusing on Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant prays for guidance and Rebekah proves noble, generous, and willing to do more than asked. The message urges kindness and selfless acts to bless others.
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Isaac
Abraham
Askim
Rebekah
BBB warns on Publishers Clearing House fraud red flag
The Better Business Bureau warns Central California residents about fraudulent Publishers Clearing House checks. Two $5,890 checks drawn on a Fresno area bank appeared with a PCH letter. calls to the toll free line failed. After notice to Bank of America and local police, alerts were placed and recipients are urged to verify checks before depositing.
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Better Business Bureau
BBB
Central
California
Publishers Clearing House
Fresno
Bank of America
Doug Broten
Washington
Community resources and support services in Kern County
In tough times, the 2-1-1 system provides access to food, child care, employment resources, and volunteering opportunities across Kern County. Parent Support Groups offer shared stories and learning, while Mommy and Me Classes on Thursdays at 10 30 a.m. cover Ages and Stages of Development. For questions call Shafter Healthy Start at 746 8690.
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Kern County
Shafter
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Feroth
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Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
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Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Alexis Stokes
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