Red-light cameras and the surveillance state debate
Guest editorial argues red-light cameras threaten privacy while improving road safety. It cites studies showing reduced violations after camera use, but warns of profit motives, appeals costs, and potential abuse. The piece urges safeguards and questions broader surveillance implications for freedom.
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Marshall McLuhan
District of Columbia
Eric Skrum
National Motorists Association
Lockheed Martin
U.S
Washington, D.C
Washington Post
Regina Williams
DMV
John W. Whitehead
Rutherford Institute
Johnw
Rutherford.org
Que Pasa WHAT'S HAPPENING By Deanna Rodriguez Root
Local column by Deanna Rodriguez Root explores community events and cultural happenings with a focus on daily life and neighborhood voices. The piece highlights upcoming gatherings, profiles residents, and reflects on the city’s evolving cultural scene.
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Deanna Rodriguez Root
Club Live promotes youth leadership and service in schools
Former school board member lauds Club Live as a youth driven program at Richland that promotes healthy choices and leadership. Members lead meetings plan activities and run community service projects including helping a needy family at Christmas and aiding Ronald McDonald House. The adviser Maria Zachary is praised. program linked to Friday Night Live and Kern County advisory work.
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Club Live
Club Liv
Maria Zachary
Richland School
Zachary
Shafter
Friday Nigh Live
Kern County
Club
Club Live At
Richland
Wasco
Ronald McDonald’s House
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Judges Expand Juror Questions In California Trials
Analysis notes new California rule ideas to let jurors ask questions in court and receive trial notebooks in civil cases. Critics say judges retain too much leeway, risking limited public access. advocates call for mandatory adoption nationwide.
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State Judicial Council
California
Judicial Council
Ronald George
Elias
Tdelias
Aol
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Richland Junior High
Que Pasa
California Judicial Council
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Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Mana Diane Givens
East
Lerdo Highway
Iger
Shafterpress
Earthlink.net
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