California faces truck traffic growth and safety risks
A March 2004 California Chamber editorial cites a TRIP study predicting U S truck travel will rise 50 percent by 2020 and that California roads carry the nation’s largest truck volume. It warns rural arteries face safety challenges as freight volumes grow and urges federal funding to support needed transportation improvements.
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California
Road Information Program
TRIP
Washington D.C
United States
U.S
Allan Zaremberg
California Chamber of Commerce
Zaremberg
Los Angeles
Bay Area
San Diego
Federal Highway Administration
Sierra Foothills
Bert Sandman
Transportation California
Psa Paar A Anne Ie Anatanh Acredntiecasies
Tt Edaer Eel Roads
Sandman
Zarembeng
Denial of history harms society in religious power plays
The piece argues that denying historical harms, as shown by The Passion of the Christ, reveals how religious leaders seek control over others and sacrifice the innocent who oppose them. It frames the work as a historical example of abuse of power in pursuit of authority.
Religion and accountability in history and modern faith
A compact reflection on religion’s role in accountability and violence through history and today. It argues that belief systems can excuse wrongdoing and that true Christianity seeks personal repentance, born again trust in Christ, and direct obedience to God rather than church affiliation or religious labels.
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Jesus
Christ
Barabas
Abraham
Mohammed
Rome
Papal
Europe
America
Gibson
Satan
Calvary
Tree Church
Shafter March Collaborative Meeting Highlights School Readiness
The March Shafter Collaborative Meeting showcased strong turnout and information sharing for the School Readiness project. Catholic Health Care West and other partners promoted resources for first time moms, with about 800 clothing items distributed and multiple agencies represented. The next meeting is April 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Redwood Elementary Cafeteria.
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Shafter
Apple
Blanca Villa
Laurie Roth
Frances Salinas
Yvonne Munoz
Margaret Ramirez
Clinica Sierra Vista
Public Health Department
Nurse Family Partnership
Catholic Health Care West
Department of Human Services
United Way
el Popular News
Shafter Healthy Start
Nicole Parra
Community Action Partnership
Kern
Redwood Elementary
California Legislation Focuses On Workers Comp Reform And Megan's Law
The legislature pushes hundreds of bills as it heads toward adjournment on August 31. A key issue is worker's compensation reform to lower costs in a $29 billion system while preserving benefits. Governor's March 31 deadline and bipartisan leadership by Sen. Chuck Poochigian and Assemblyman Juan Vargas are cited. The piece also notes California’s Megan's Law history and proposed AB 488 to post offender data online with home addresses, aiming to match other states. The article discusses education, health care, business, transportation, and upcoming budget reductions in FY 2004-05.
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Serevent
California
Chuck Poochigian
Juan Vargas
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Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
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Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
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