Shattered Faith in a Comedian's Image
After thirty years in journalism I confront a revelation that a respected figure may not live up to the standard I believed. The public figure Jay Leno’s political persuasion surprises me and challenges the trust built over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Leno
Gardner and Parra race faces tough scrutiny in California
California race for the 30th Assembly District in Kern County draws attention as Gardner faces scrutiny over aliases, bankruptcies, and tax liens cited by Parra supporters. The column notes Parra's broad contributor base and Gardner's campaign response amid a contentious election season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Assembly
Dean Gardner
Gerald Ford
Europe
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Georgia
John Kerry
Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers
Lambert” Field
Green Bay
Kerry
Lambeau
Lambert- St. Louis International
California
Kern County
Gardner
Nicole Parra
Sacramento
Parra
Assembly
Jerry Brown
Republican Wheels
State Capitol
Patrick's Profiles about Jay Leno and politics
A critic profiles Jay Leno, praising his humor yet faulting liberal leanings and alleged political stances. The piece notes his early varied appeal, later cast as left-leaning, and cites specifics about his jokes on Bush, Michael Moore, and past associations with the Clintons. The column ends with a family reunion vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jay
George Bush
Leno
Michael Moore
Bush
Bill
Hillary Clinton
LA Weekly
Osama
U.S. Supreme Court
Moore
America
Rodriguez Family Reunion Brings Four Generations Together
A long awaited Rodriguez family reunion revived after six years to honor four late relatives. The event featured kareoke, food, games, tug of war, volleyball, sack races, and a reunion of cousins Escalante and Aguilar families. Raymond Rodriguez of Atlanta joined, reuniting with kin after many years and underscoring the value of keeping in touch through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodriguez
Escalante
Aguilar
Raymond Rodriguez
Steve
June Rodriguez
Atlanta
Georgia
Floating rate funds as alternative to CDs and bonds
Floating rate mutual funds buy bank loans to companies and adjust every 60 to 90 days with LIBOR linked rates. They tend to rise in a rising rate environment while fund prices stay relatively stable, offering about 1.5 to 3.5 percent more yield than money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
London Interbank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patrick’s
Roy Patrick
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Hasta Luego
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
By Andy Barkate