California eyes last truly partisan primary ballot
A column argues California may abandon partisan primaries if open blanket systems return via a ballot measure. It recalls Proposition 198 and Washington's open plan, noting parties fear loss of control while moderates gain a path to runoffs and turnout may rise.
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California
Democratic Party
Congress
Orange County
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Maine
Supreme Court
Bruce Herschensohn
John van de Kamp
Pets and health benefits from animal companionship
Deanna Rodriguez notes studies show pets lower blood pressure reduce stress lower heart disease risk and lower owners health costs. She shares her own large mixed pet family including beagles and cats and mentions rescuing Romeo who is around 12 years old.
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Daisy
Phoebe
Romeo
Socks
Ary
Kiki
Noli
Caring for shelter pets saves money and heart
All my dogs and cats come from shelters or as strays and they bond well when raised together. Pets bring joy but can be pricey, so consider alternatives like rabbits. Overfeeding raises costs and obesity risks, while spaying or neutering reduces health issues. Give time and attention, not just gifts, to teach responsibility and enrich lives. Hasta luego.
Parlor improvements and local activities in town
Barbara Prickett Craig reports a quiet week with home projects at the Depot including a finished painting job, piano returns, curtain hanging, and a repainted chair. The Red Hatters hosted a potluck, Sabrina and Toni enhanced the yard design, and Sack Day at the Senior Center went smoothly with a larger room and resources.
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Helen
Georgette
Stan
Ella Bender
Virginia Bender
Ella
Red Hatters
Toni Mesa
Toni
Sabrina
Memorial Day thanks from Post 865 commander
Harold Lamas Mike McCarthy Doc Branch Richard Salazar Sr express gratitude for support cleaning holes for the avenue of flags during memorial services. outgoing commander Clifford Pierce closes with blessings for American Legion 865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lamas
Mike McCarthy
Doc Branch
Richard Salazar Sr
Drug Rehabilitation Talk To Aid Parents In Shafter
Edward Garcia will share his experiences with successful drug rehabilitation at the Shafter Healthy Start Collaborative meeting. The presentation aims to help parents identify drug use in their children and improve family stability amid rising methamphetamine problems and related social harms.
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Edward Garcia
Shafter
Healthy Start
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Barbara Prickett Craig
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Clifford Pierce
By Laurie Roth
Wee
Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Diane Givens
Shafterpress
Earthlink.net
East
Lerdo Highway
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