Patrick's Profiles Urges Water Conservation Amid Drought Warnings
A Roy Patrick column recalls historic water scarcity and urges Californians to conserve as California endures drought. It cites Kern County losses from the 1991 drought, discusses proposed AB 2090 water transfers, notes opposition from farmers and agencies, and warns of sinking San Joaquin Valley floors from falling water tables.
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Shafter
Kern County Water Agency
Northwest Economics Associates
Sacramento
San Joaquin Valleys
Associa
Tion
California Water Agencies Legislative Committee
San Joaquin Valley
Outcome questioned as driver gets light sentence in Dana Hilderbrand death
Community outraged over Stephanie Rodriguez’s 400 hour service 1275 dollar fine and probation for a crash that killed 22 year old Dana Hilderbrand on Lerdo Highway. Judge Gary Ingle described death as a misdemeanor and highlighted mitigating factors while noting Rodriguez may not have identified herself as the driver. Witnesses say she remained at the scene for an hour before returning to work, with coworkers suspected of covering up. The piece laments lost potential and reflects on justice, mourning, and the tragedy’s impact on family fianc? and friends.
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Shafter
Gary Ingle
Rodriguez
Ingle
Dana
LIHEAP funding cut would hit low income Americans hard
Michael Baly III warns that a near 40 percent LIHEAP reduction amid a five year decline would leave over 1 million fewer households aided and could force many to choose between heating and eating. He notes most households under 60 struggle with energy costs and urges maintaining or increasing federal support.
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Michael Baly
Congress
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
America
Blackmail Threats Rise As Public Figures Face Coercion
The piece discusses how public figures can be blackmailed through rape allegations and extramarital secrets. It cites pressures on celebrities like Billy Graham and John Wayne, noting legal hurdles for defamation suits and the growing risk of payoffs. It warns that journalistic discipline must curb sensationalism while readers must guard against threats to private lives.
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Billy Graham
T.W. Wilson
John Wayne
Ward Bond
Supreme Court
Liberace
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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