Moments after radio alert spurred ABC Mobilization
Guest editorial recounts Jana House and sisters surviving a crash after choosing to buckle up following a national push to protect children in cars. It notes the Operation ABC Mobilization across all 50 states during Thanksgiving week and cites past success in reducing fatalities. It urges ongoing media support and offers to provide editorial graphics and collaboration.
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Jana House
America
Religion By Herb Peters
Paul and Timothy confront sinking faith in trials warnings about shipwrecks and false doctrine. Paul urges Timothy to fight the good fight of faith endure sound teaching and keep a clear conscience as he faces peril and imminent death.
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Peter
Jesus
Paul
Timothy
Macedonia
Apostle
Ephesus
Christ
Shafter Letter Criticizes City Council Over Prenter Endorsement
CaM asks the editor to publish council reasons for backing Prenter, calling the move a slap at a local respected figure. Barbara Smith notes community hurt and urges council members to explain, while praising Jon Johnston’s strong showing separate from the establishment.
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Shafter
Fran Florez
Prenter
Jon Johnston
Barbara Smith
Florez Victory Earns Community Congratulatory Note
The Figueroa family in Shafter congratulates Dean Florez on his Assemblyman election win. They praise community unity, support for his ideas, and the example set for children by civic involvement.
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Florez
Shafter
Dean Florez
Tony
Dalia Figueroa
Open primary woes spark California voters’ confusion
The piece reflects on California’s open primary history, Prop 198 and Prop 3, noting voter confusion and party rules. It argues the open system risks cross party meddling, explains Prop 3’s failure, and mocks TV ads and ballot pamphlets as drivers of apathy on presidential selection.
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California
Iowa
al Gore
Los Angeles Times
Barbara Boxer
Washington
Southbound travel tale of danger and medical detour
A reflective narrative recounts a dangerous I-5 left turn collision, a hitch with strangers after choosing Route 99 at 3 a.m., and a later visit to multiple doctors while seeking surgery. The author describes fear, kindness, fatigue, and a costly, frustrating medical appointment process, highlighting uncertainty on the road and in care.
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Lerdo
Bakersfield
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