Jackson Trial Sparks National Attention on Child Abuse
A Bakersfield Californian front page report notes more than $1 billion paid by the Roman Catholic Church to settle with abuse victims and outlines dozens of mistreatment claims since 1950. The piece contrasts media focus on Michael Jackson with broader concerns about how justice is applied to offenders and institutions.
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Michael Jackson
Santa Maria
Bakersfield
Californian
Associated Press
Rachel Zoll
Zoll
Jackson
St. Thomas School of Law
Minneapolis
Jim Baker
Ecute Baker
America
McCarthy lauds Brown confirmation to federal appeals court
Assembly Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield praised the U S Senate for confirming Justice Janice Rogers Brown to the U S Court of Appeals for the D C Circuit. He called her an outstanding California Supreme Court justice and a tremendous asset to the federal bench.
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Assembly
Kevin McCarthy
Bakersfield
U.S. Senate
Janice Rogers Brown
U.S. Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
California
Supreme Court
Brown
Schwarzenegger
McCarthy
News Editor Margaret Baker and Staff Contacts
The text lists roles including News Editor Margaret Baker Bookkeeper and Office Manager Diane Givens with two telephone numbers 661-746-4942 and 661-399-5925 for contact. No additional context or events are provided.
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Diane Givens
Summer reading tips celebrate reluctant readers
Opinion celebrates graduates and argues summer is ideal for boosting kids reading. Suggests lightening rules, letting children read on their own terms, avoiding cash rewards, and prioritizing interest over education. Encourages comics and magazines and emphasizes personal choice and acceptance of diverse reading interests.
How to foster a child’s lifelong reading habit
Advice for selecting books aligned with a child’s interests, modeling reading behavior, and using read aloud in family settings. Emphasizes involvement of friends, librarians, and local programs, plus integrating reading with activities, series, and vacations for engagement. Suggests evaluating a child’s reading level in fall if concerns arise.
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Paul Kropp
Kropp
Manage Stress With Simple Glass of Water Lesson
A columnist shares a stress management parable about holding a glass of water. The heavier load depends on duration, so set it down briefly to rest, then resume. It advises not to carry burdens home, to relax, and to apply practical, witty maxims about life and aging.
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Carolyn Wright
Is There Something Missing in Letters to the Editor
A notice explains letters must include signature phone number and writer address for verification. Names and city location will be printed, but phone numbers and specific addresses protected. The Shafter Press contact numbers are 746-4942 and 399-5925 for editors to verify publication.
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Shafter Press
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