Critics blast funding big business in public education
Roy Patrick argues in a February CTA Action column that education funding is framed as the sole fix for all ills. He targets the educational establishment for bureaucratic excess, endless rules, and a perceived loss of parental voice, warning of impending consequences without accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CTA Action
California Teachers Association
America
CTA
D.A. Weber
California
Weber
Shrine dispute shows rule bending by Juan Sandoval
The Delano case centers on Juan Sandoval building a shrine for his father in violation of city construction ordinances. The Shafter Press warns youths about bending rules, noting Sandoval’s refusal to amend the shrine after neighbors complained and his prior petty theft conviction. The tone asserts laws curb personal desires and questions racial motivation claims.
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Juan Sandoval
Delano
Sandoval
Shafter Press
Delano High School
City Hall
Bakersfield
Frank Sinatra
The Gospel Sales Pitch At An Old Revival Tent
An encore column contrasts political campaign pitches with a religious revival led by Daniel Gage in a remote tent. The piece frames the sales process as four steps and notes a small audience of about 40 adults and families who decide to “buy” salvation after hearing the sermon and gospel message.
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America
U.S
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Daniel Gage
Gage
Christ Jesus
God
Christ
Reed publishers noted with editor and staff roles
The notice lists publishers Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed along with news editor Roy Patrick and bookkeeper LaVenne Westbrook. A mailing address is provided as P.O. BinA.
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Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
Rating California lawmakers through the California Journal
Fred Davis analyzes the California Journal annual ratings of state legislators and staff across integrity intelligence effectiveness energy problem solving and potential. The piece notes scores for Wyman Rogers Costa Harvey Isenberg Johnston Marks Murray Brown and others and critiques bias and methodology while contrasting ballot box outcomes with survey responses.
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Kern County
Sacramento
California Journal Magazine
Phil Wyman
Don Rogers
Assemblyman
Jim Costa
Trice Harvey
Phil Isenberg
Pat Johnston
Stockton
Milton Marks
San Francisco
Willard Murray
Bellflower
The
California Journal
Sacramento Press Corps
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Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
P.O. Bing Shafter
Buttonwillow Times
Press
LaVenne Westbrook
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Bina
Fred Davis
Assembly
Willie Brown
P.O. bin A
East Lerdo
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