Governor Davis budget criticized over taxes and wasteful spending
Guest editor Tony Strickland argues the proposed budget raises the state sales tax by a quarter percent and funds political consultants. He says the plan harms working families, risks 80,000 jobs, and burdens low income households while urging a balanced, tax-free approach. He notes energy contract disclosures and court actions involving the Claremont Institute and Edison.
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Davis
California
Amazon.com
Nevada
Chris Lehane
Mark Fabiani
Nia Edison
Lehane
Fabiani
Edison
Strickland
Claremont Institute
San Diego
Foundation and Faith Highlight Wasco Note and Shafter Message
A personal reflection from Margaret Baker recounts community ties in Wasco, plans to return briefly, and a move back to Shafter. The piece links strengthening life foundations to faith in God, shares a Judge Roy S Moore poem about the Ten Commandments, and ends with Shafter Chamber of Commerce congratulations and holiday decorations for downtown Tulw.
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Wasco
Roy
Shafter
My Dear
Christ
Roy S. Moore
Betty Freeman
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Prout
Tulw
Shafter Fourth of July Display Contest Sparks Community Pride
Kiwanis speakers applaud the Kern County Fair display and praise surrounding city entries. Richard Fabric, chamber treasurer, chairs the July 3 event with sponsors and volunteers, recalling last year’s rival Delano and the need to outdo their illuminated display while invoking patriotic spirit and national ideals.
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Ber
Kern County
Gary Ingle
Richard Fabric
Shafter
Richard
Chamber
Chambers
Ronda
Myself
Delano
Battling Bullying A Call for Safer Schools
A July 4 2001 piece urges alert action on school bullying amid survey findings by Nickelodeon Kaiser and Children Now. It notes many parents doubt conversations reach kids, fears for safety rise, and advocates immediate reporting to teachers principals and police when needed. It includes a personal anecdote from a Folklorico dance group about a bully impacting a student’s attendance and grades.
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Kaiser Family Foundation
Children Now
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