No one is listening war on drugs shakes small town
An opinion piece rails at the national war on drugs and its impact on families, schools, and public budgets. The writer laments homelessness for drug users, moral decay, and government intrusion while urging a return to core values and accountable leadership. The column tacks to local sports coverage noting Monica Santos and a basketball finale at SHS, with coach mentions and a call for more writers.
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Prop 56 stakes loom as California tax and budget power shifts
California voters face Proposition 56 which would allow budgets to pass with 55 percent in both the Assembly and Senate, potentially giving majority parties unchecked control. The measure promises a June 30 deadline rule, while opponents warn it could erase checks on policy in a state long divided by two-thirds budgeting rules.
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February Honors Black History and Civil Rights Leaders
February marked as Black History Month to honor Black Americans and the civil rights movement led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. King’s early love of books and a pivotal Gandhi lecture shaped his life’s direction, inspiring a broader fight for equality.
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Reed Print Election Policy Defines Pre election Rules
Reed Print Inc outlines a two week window before elections during which only editor generated candidate surveys contest overviews and proposition presentations may be published. Letters endorsing candidates and press releases are not accepted. No editorial endorsement of candidates or propositions without prior publisher discussion.
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