The Haunting of the Central Valley Ghosts
An opinion essay questions paranormal claims and media gullibility in the Central Valley, critiquing coverage of psychic phenomena and biodynamic farming while urging skeptical analysis and responsible reporting. It cites Fresno Bee coverage and references thinkers Gardner and Shermer as guides.
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Sunnydale
Hellmouth
Fox Mulder
United States
John Edward
Fresno Bee
Fresno
Pacifica Radio
Caroline Casey
National Public Radio
Corey Flintoff
Baghdad
NPR
Michael Shermer
Gardner
W. Marshall Johnston
Fresno Pacific University
Halloween Parade at Shafter Park Plans Free Community Event
The Shafter Kiwanis Club hosts a Wednesday October 31 parade from 5:30 PM at Manuel Park after a 4:30 PM lineup at Shafter High School. Following the parade, activities and trick or treating unfold at the park with games food and safety tips for families. Call 746-4352 or 910-2797 for details and involvement opportunities for churches schools service groups and businesses.
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United States
British Isles
Canada
Columbus
Universal
Universal Studios
Florida
Hollywood
New York City
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shafter High School
Manuel Park
Brown Poizner duel shapes 2010 California governor race
The piece notes 2010 race dynamics with Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Steve Poizner as early favorites. It recalls a year-ago potential Villaraigosa Newsom matchup dissolved by personal scandals and points to Brown's resurfacing as a leading candidate, crediting his heritage in state politics and eligibility for two more terms.
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California
Jerry Brown
Steve Poizner
Los Angeles
Antonio Villaraigosa
San Francisco
Gavin Newsom
Villaraigosa
Mirthala Salinas
Newsom
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Brown
Pat
California Focus: Garamendi and Poizner in statewide race
Thomas D. Brown examines potential 1990s California contenders. Lt. Gov. Garamendi leverages Lands Commission roles to push offshore environmental terms, while Insurance Commissioner Poizner emerges as Republican frontrunner with high fundraising ability. Other possibilities include Sen. Dean Florez and former officials.
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Brown
Democratic Party
Oakland
John Garamendi
Garamendi
State Lands Commission
Poizner
Arnold Schwarzenegger
GOP
Ronald Reagan
Schwarzenegger
Silicon Valley
California
Focus On
Pace
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary Unit 213 80th Anniversary
The Shafter based Unit 213 celebrates eight decades of service since 1927. The group supports veterans and families with food clothing medical aid via Fresno VA, in home care VA&R travel assistance, community service, and education programs like Girl State Juniors. The Widows Unit and Emergency Fund aid females and families of veterans from World War I onward. The members express gratitude for local support and the desire to remain in Shafter.
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Shafter
Neufield
Veterans Organization
Legion
Fresno VA
Va&r
American Field Service
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Alifornia Focus
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California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O. Box
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Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Office
Mana
Diane Givens
East
Lerdo Highway
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Shafterpress
Earthlink.net
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