Time for an initiative to fix the initiative process
Californians have long passed key laws through the initiative system but face problems from money and corporate influence. The CGS plan proposed by Robert Stern seeks limits on large donations, sponsor transparency, extended petition time, and legislative review of qualified initiatives to improve the process.
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Hiram Johnson
Center For Governmental Studies
CGS
Robert Stern
Stern
Overheated scare ends in recovery for octogenarian dad
In Shafter a family recalls how 88 year old John suffered severe dehydration leading to kidney, blood pressure, and blood count issues. He spent five days in hospital and is now on the road to recovery with daily home care by five relatives including one who lives nearby and a daily CAN aide. The family emphasizes balanced schedules, loving support, and considering long term care options for aging parents while keeping dad in his beloved home with his dog Goldie and cat Lady.
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John
Dad
Goldie
Firkins
Bakersfield
CSU
Mom
Mary
Kern
Shafter
Kern County
Ann
Remembering Long Summer Days On A Bike All Day
Yvonne Munoz reflects on carefree summers when mornings started with a bike ride and days stretched with little to no plans, capturing a nostalgic slice of childhood freedom and warm, sunlit memories.
Bike safety rodeo promotes helmet use in Shafter
A September bike safety rodeo in Shafter, funded by First 5 and led by Shafter Police and Shafter Healthy Start, educates children on road safety and helmet use while urging parents to enforce helmet rules under 18. Local officers warn against helmetless riding and volunteers are invited to help with the event.
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Safe Kids
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Bhsi.org
First 5
Shafter Healthy Start
Shafter Police Department
Shafter
Alex Mora
Yvonne Munoz
Shafter Healthy
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