California Travel Leaders Back White House Tourism Plan
Local dignitary Ann Gutcher of the Kern County Board of Trade led 135 California travel and tourism leaders at the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism in Washington DC. Delegates approved a national strategy with four goals to boost economic impact, quality of experiences, and U.S. appeal. California pressed for Visit USA, open ports and skies, and cross border travel reforms with Canada and Mexico.
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Ann Gutcher
Kern County Board of Trade
California
White House
Washington, D.C
United States
Ment
Gutcher
Visit USA
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S
Canada
Mexico
Rayburn
Take a Stand Against Impaired Driving Declared in California
December is California's Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month 3-D Month with a focus on intervention by friends and family. The message urges designated drivers, passing the keys, or calling a cab, and notes options such as nonalcoholic drinks and safe rides.
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Anderson
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California bilingual education debate after immigrant benefits ruling
In Richland, California voters upheld most of the proposition but a ruling found it invalid. The dispute centers on whether illegal aliens should get medical and educational benefits and the cost to taxpayers. Demographics show many RLSD students are Hispanic, with proponents arguing for bilingual education to help students master English for future success. Knapp notes district and parents share the goal, differing only in approach.
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California
RLSD
Knapp
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