Challengers Target Nicole Parras In Tight Assembly Race
Political challengers Dean Gardner and a Kern County supervisor candidate aim to unseat Nicole Parras in the 30th Assembly District and her father Pete Parras on the county board. Gardner narrowly lost last year and has filed to challenge Nicole again amid claims of liberal voter fatigue and ongoing regulatory business issues in California.
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Missing Signatures and Contacts for Letters to the Editor
The Shafter Press reminds readers letters require a signature a phone number and a writer street address for verification. Names and city will appear while phone numbers and exact addresses are protected contact the editor at 746-4942 or 399-5925 if your letter lacks these details.
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Prominent Memories Of A Former Military Town
Roy Patrick recalls growing up near a WWII era base, detailing two-story barracks for wage workers, a former airstrip, and a swimming hole by a silver pump house on Highway 99. He describes Lerdo School, old canal crossings, railheads, and family ties to aviation, amid nostalgic scenes of trains, pools, and palm trees from childhood.
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Recall Reform in California After Gov Davis Recall
After Gov Davis’s recall, California eyes campaign finance reform amid big money from casino tribes labor unions and business groups. Schwarzenegger backs a budget blackout on fundraising while Arianna Huffington pushes a reform ballot measure as lawmakers push for real limits on donations.
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California governor race fund proposal reshapes campaign finance
California hopefuls must raise 30 000 to qualify for public funds with a 10 million cap for primary winners. Ted Costa proposes a matching pool of one third of one percent of property tax receipts to aid grassroots candidates facing wealthy rivals. The plan aims to curb reliance on big donors by channeling public money toward candidates with broad support.
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