Budget Invests 151.4 Million in Kern County Roads
Assembly Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy credits the state budget for Kern County with strong support for local transportation and rural crime reduction. The package designates 1.3 billion in gas tax revenue for transportation, adds 12 million to fight West Nile, and expands Rural Crime Prevention, CAL-MMET, and Rural County Sheriffs programs. Bakersfield receives 4.5 million in VLF reimbursements while education spending rises by nearly 3 billion.
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Kern County Roads Assembly
Kevin McCarthy
Bakersfield
Kern County
California
McCarthy
Central Valley
Assembly
Parra hails budget as boon for Central Valley needs
Assemblywoman Nicole M. Parra praised the 2005-2006 California budget for avoiding tax increases and borrowing, funding Central Valley projects like Highway 198, preserving health care, and restoring 3.341 million for the CV Rural Crime Prevention Program. The CVRCP, established in Tulare County in 1996, covers eight counties and has recovered over 9.5 million of more than 27 million in property losses since 2002.
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Nicole M. Parra
Hanford
Central Valley
Delano
Bakersfield
Parra
Tulare County
CVRCP
Fresno
Kern
Kings
Madera
Merced
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
California
Shafter Healthy Start Hosts July Collaborative Meeting
The Shafter Healthy Start program invites community members and partners to a July 20 meeting from 4 to 5 pm at Redwood Elementary School Cafeteria. Carrington Assisted Living will discuss in home care home health services and caregiver programs for seniors seeking independence with support. For details call 746-8690.
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Shafter
Redwood
Carrington
Shafter Healthy Start
Kiwanis Celebrate John Monsma and Migrant Education Speaker
John Monsma received birthday singing and family praise at a Kiwanis meeting where Richland School District Migrant Education coordinator Luis Rodriguez spoke. The program notes 52 state level programs, 2900 migrant students, and services including health and social aid.
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John Monsma
Kiwanian
John
Kevin Monsma
Kevin
Richland
Luis Rodriguez
California
Shafter
Kiwanis
Marvin Kirschenmann
Marvin
Trail of Fear and Faith Hidden Message on Page Four
A fragment urges confronting fear with faith to avoid mob panic and self-destruction. It frames victory as facing the enemy directly through belief, and ends with a reminder to check shoes when heading out on the trail.
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CPA
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Habia
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Mastercard
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