Elder Abuse Awareness and Care for Californians
In May's Older Californians Month the state highlights elder abuse risks and the need to protect residents in more than 1,200 nursing homes. The Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit investigates in Medi-Cal certified facilities with a 24 hour Rapid Response team. Call (800) 555-5984 to report suspected abuse and look for signs such as neglect, unusual finances, confusion, isolation, or unexplained injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Home delivery for groceries in Shafter town
Katherine King urges residents of Shafter to voice support for home grocery delivery from two stores and a drive-in. She argues it would aid busy families, the handicapped, and seniors, noting a possible small fee and travel radius to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Katherine King Shafter
Remembering Joshua Scoggins and a Troubled History
A speaker recalls Joshua Scoggins’ death amid his long battle with alcohol. The account notes prior drunk driving incidents, dating back years, shaping the context of the fatal day and his broader history with drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Scoggins
Vacation Mandates and Mustang Delight
In this Encore column Roy Patrick recalls a vacation cycle filled with church ties, youth choir tours from Bakersfield through Porterville to San Diego, and a North Carolina trip for a National Leadership Conference. A rental car upgrade leads to a bold Mustang reveal amid travel chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Porterville
San Jose
Santa Maria
San Diego
North Carolina
Black Mountain
Billy Graham
Ridgecrest
Graham
Montreal
the Cove
California
Dan
Simple Faith to Walk in Christ and Stay Grounded
A brief gospel-focused reflection explains that becoming a Christian is by faith in Jesus. It urges believers to continue in that faith, avoid false teachings about Jesus or salvation, and “walk in Him” to stay rooted and build up in grace. It cites Paul’s words from First Corinthians and Colossians to illustrate the path from reception to enduring faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christ
Jesus
Apostle Paul
Christ Jesus the Lord
God
Indian gambling battle roils California politics over Pala deal
Indian groups press to amend or overturn Governor Pete Wilson's casino pact with the Pala tribe, aiming to force legislative approval. They warn of federal mandates and lost revenue if the plan advances, seeking bipartisan support to counter the governor before the assembly and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Wilson
San Diego County
Palas
California
Nevada
John Burton
State Senate
Burton
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Dan Lungren
Patrick’s
By Roy Patrick
By Herb Peters
By Fred Davis
Reed Print Inc
California News Publishers Association
Shafter Prees
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Congress
P.O
The
Buttonwillow Times
Press
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
Diane Givens
Society
Margaret Baker
Lorde Shafter