Free speech or costly display in state government
Roy Patrick blasts what he views as hijacked free speech in California, condemning a taxpayer funded art display in the state Department of Justice he calls offensive and unpatriotic. He cites Berkeley attorney Stephen Pearcy and criticizes political motives, while noting closures in Shafter and broader liberal influence.
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Sacramento
California State Department of Justice
Bill Lockyer
Clinton
Mr. Bush
United States
Stephen Pearcy
Berkeley
China
Cuba
America
Pearcy
Lockyer
Downtown Shafter rents deter new local businesses
A reader laments high downtown rents in Shafter that price out aspiring entrepreneurs and empty buildings linger. They call for affordable rates, landlord renter partnerships, and upkeep responsibilities to foster a vibrant, varied town center with shops and eateries.
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Shafter
Editor bids farewell to Shafter Press in personal note
The Shafter Press editor announces retirement passing duties to Melissa Hill. She thanks Diane Givens and Marlene Stewart for years of support, notes football writer Jaime de serves, and praises the City Council Chief Zrofsky Captain Bell and the Senior Center friends. Don Reed hosted an open house with Senator Dean Florez.
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Diane Givens
Marlene Stewart
Jaime
Shafter High
Shafter City
Chief Zrofsky
Captain Bell
Shafter
Don Reed
California
Dean Florez
Passage From Local Leader Reflects On Service And Faith
Margaret reflects on fifty years of shared adventures with a local political figure and mentor. She recounts early career memories at Richland Primary School, praise for his district work, and plans to continue public service and church teaching at Home Fellowship Church. She notes his nickname My dear and her ongoing devotion to faith and community service.
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Richland
Dean
Home Fellowship Church
Margaret
California Focus: Arnold Loses Mojo and Clarity
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger faces waning support with 31 percent approval, amid critics saying he ignores public sentiment. He rarely appears at unscripted events, drawing jeers at Santa Monica College, while donors attend $2,500 and $50,000 fundraisers. Voters see him as a prevaricator and a fundraiser, echoing Davis-era distrust.
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Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Field Institute
Schwarzenegger
California
Capitol
Gray Davis
Santa Monica College
Silicon Valley
Davis
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Roy Patrick
RPI
Salvation Army
Central Avenue
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Shafter Press
Melissa Hill
Margaret Baker
By Thomas D. Bias
Santa Monica
Reed Print Inc
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
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