Tejon Ranch offers land for Bakersfield National Cemetery
GUEST EDITORIAL describes the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003 and Bakersfield's designation as a site. Tejon Ranch proposes donating up to 500 acres of agricultural grazing land off highway 223 near Arvin plus 20 more acres for a Veterans Memorial Park. NCA will review sites, conduct due diligence, and plan a multi-year build. The effort honors veterans and involves local input, with Riverside cemetery volunteers highlighted.
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Community programs aid Shafter families and youth
Programs in Shafter and nearby areas offer School Readiness Early Intervention Kern County Dental Network and free student IDs. Parental involvement determines outcomes as observers note stronger participation in Shafter Wasco Delano than Bakersfield. Recent dental service turnout and Child ID drives show collaboration between parents agencies and schools, prompting praise for Shafter.
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Primary election ends as California leans into voting tech
The writer reflects on the completed primary election and the rollout of electronic ballots. The piece notes prior demonstrations to the city council and expresses anticipation for using the new system this month amid election-year promises in California.
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Senator’s Afterlife Choice Tale Satirizes Politics
A forwarded joke recalls a female senator who dies and visits Heaven and Hell. In Heaven she enjoys luxury with colleagues, but is sent to Hell after a 24 hour tour, where the Devil explains that yesterday’s campaigning bought her place. The tale ends with her realizing her vote shaped her fate.
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Bush immigration moves backfire as backlash grows
The Bush administration faces backfire over immigration proposals including amnesty and guest worker plans. Karl Rove notes a political aim to shift Hispanic voters, while critics warn amnesty could hurt legal immigrants and stir GOP discontent. California and other states see Republican candidates opposing the plan amid Democratic concern.
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California Focus warns Bush on GOP backlash over plan
California Focus urged Bush this month that backing his plan could trigger voter defections. GOP voters flood them with angry letters emails and calls threatening to skip the November election if he presses on.
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