Open primary path to end California gridlock
California voters face a June ballot proposition on an open primary. The plan, similar to Louisiana and Washington, would let voters pick any candidate in primaries with top two advancing to the general election. Critics fear diminished minor party options while supporters say it reduces ideological deadlock and improves moderation.
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Washington State
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Oregon
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Santa Maria
Democratic
John Burton
Elias
Californiafocus
Heartland dance project shines with local talent from Shafter
Choreographer from Shafter Dance and Arts Center premiered Heartland inspired by the Lion King. Local councilman Gilbert Alvarado attended after observing a rehearsal at Shafter Youth Center. Lead roles were chosen from about 60 auditions, many from Delano, with support from Shafter Youth Council. The show featured 100 plus cast and crew and handmade costumes and props. A July Fourth reunion celebrates the Mexican Colony established 1926 three miles south of town on Burbank Ave with Kiweir Brothers lots sold to farm labor families and Cruz Azul roots.
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Gilbert Alvarado
Shafter
Anthony Lopez
Paullet Hernandez
Delano
Shafter Youth Council
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Burbank Ave
Kiweir Brothers
Richland Chevrolet
San Joaquin Valley
California
Summer kindergarten prep at Richland district program
In June a group of twenty five five year olds attended a three day weekly summer preschool run by Richland School District First Five Readiness Program at Golden Oak. The curriculum covers walking in lines, cafeteria etiquette, restroom routines, storytelling, group work, letters, numbers, social skills and motor development. The program invites any non enrolled child with no income or status qualification and runs three hours per day, three days weekly.
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Hilda
Golden Oak
Hilda Osorio
Yvonne Munoz
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