Anti-taxpayers and King George in the Roses Parade
Jon Coupal, attorney and president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, argues the anti-taxpayer coalition includes politicians bureaucrats welfare recipients corporations and elites. He likens modern California figures to King George III and predicts a long campaign as voters resist higher taxes amid a slow news week with few major crimes or events to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Bogart
Los Angeles
California
Lexington and Concord
George III
Golden State
Jon Coupal
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Shafter Press reader notes changes after holidays and In' n Out memories
The writer recalls long lines at In' n Out and a past worker in Baldwin Park, plus family ties to the La Verne site. The piece praises new local columnists Monica Santos and Scott Clancy, notes busy roads and restaurant lines, and reflects on community openings, school changes, and holiday fatigue. It mentions real estate topics and a California School Board conference.
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Jst
Scott Clancy
Wise Realty
Monica Santos
Monica
Shafter High School
Shafter
My Dear
Bakersfield
Larry
la Verne
East Hills Mall
Schools stress strong teaching and family involvement for success
The conference highlights that multilingual and minority students can excel with rigorous curricula, supportive staff, and high expectations. Dr. Noguera urges conditions for effective teaching, while Dr. Constantino notes family engagement boosts achievement and reduces dropouts across diverse communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Noguera
Noguera
Judith K. Dimon
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Was 2003 the high water mark for casino Indians
As they look ahead to 2004, California's casino Indian tribes may have to pull in their horns and dampen their ambitions a bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Indians
California
California tribes cash in on clout and promises in 2003
The piece notes California Indian tribes wielded major political influence in 2003, funding candidates Cruz Bustamante and Tom McClintock while backing campaigns to keep Gray Davis in office. It cites hoped governor veto power, potential Gaming Commission influence, the push for more slot machines, and plans for tribal casino expansion amid a looming ballot challenge to racetracks. It also questions the sacred lands bill and Schwarzenegger’s stance, highlighting tax and environmental concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruz Bustamante
Tom McClintock
Gray Davis
California
Davis
State Gaming Commission
Mary Ann Martin Andreas
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
State Senate
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Office Address and Contact for Bookkeeper in Shafter
The notice lists 107 East Lerdo Highway Shafter California 93263 as the office location. Diane Givens is the bookkeeper and office manager. Mailing address is P O Box 1690.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Lerdo Highway
Diane Givens
P.O. Box
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Psusee
Baldwin Park
California School Board’s Association
Steve Constatino
PTA
White
Rich
Lattes
Walberg
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Shafter Arsetsis
Reed Print Inc
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
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