Naked Public Square and Restoring Shared Values
Rex M. Rogers argues in favor of reasserting biblical values in public life to restore vision and hope. He critiques a naked public square without a moral framework, cites Solomon, and urges society to clothe the public square with biblically Christian values to guide future generations.
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Richard John Neuhaus
King Solomon
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Mich
Alan
Shafter Healthy Start Programs Highlight Community Outreach
Shafter Healthy Start runs two main programs: Let’s Get Healthy funded by The California Endowment and School Readiness funded by First 5 Kern and sponsored by Proposition 10. It lists staff roles, participating districts, and program elements including health screenings, Summer Bridge, home visits, and nutrition education with UC Extension Center involvement.
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Shafter Healthy Start
California Endowment
First 5 Kern
Monte Albales
MAA
Richland
Margaret Ramirez
Roselinda Dela Rosa
Mary Costa
Laurie Roth
Hilda Osorio
Yvonne Munoz
Kern County
UC Extension Center
Richland Junior High
Westly taps South for governor bid prompts hardball
Steve Westly hires Garry South as senior adviser to run a high pressure campaign aimed at defeating Phil Angelides in the June primary and then challenging Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. South vows aggressive messaging attacking Angelides over taxes and sprawl while praising past California wins. He aims to force a Westly versus Schwarzenegger rematch with a relentless attack strategy.
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Steve Westly
California
Garry South
South
Gray Davis
California Focus Warns of Tough Campaign Ahead
South says Schwarzenegger faces hard public attacks if Westly or Angelides run. He notes past donor limits and recalls booing at Villaraigosa’s inauguration. Calfo touts Phil Gray’s eco endorsements while parties brace for intra Democratic battles after the November special election. Elias writes on medical treatments and politics.
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South
Schwarzenegger
Davis
Gray
Arnold
Los Angeles
Antonio Villaraigosa
Maria
Westly
Angelides
Jude Barry
Calfo
Phil
Time Magazine
California
Elias
Burzynski
Hispanic Heritage Month Observed Across United States
The article notes Hispanic Heritage Month spans September 15 to October 15 and highlights the long history of Hispanic heritage in the United States, tracing roots to Spanish conquistadors who explored and established early settlements.
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United States
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates diverse American contributions
The passage honors Hispanic Americans across history and present times from Farragut to Ochoa, Clemente to Lopez, highlighting cultural roots in Spain, Mexico and the Americas. It notes leadership, Nobel prize wins, film stars, and athletes, urging recognition of Hispanics’ role in shaping the nation and inviting a unified, inclusive celebration.
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America
Americas
Shafter
Spain
Mexico
Central and
South America
Caribbean
David Glasgow Farragut
Jorge Farragut
Congress
Navy
Farragut
Roberto Clemente
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santa Fe
San Antonio
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Watt
Janie Johnson
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mike Woo
Richard Riordan
Woo
Riordan
Bill Simon
GOP
Phil Angelides
Walter Mondale
Sacramento Area
Northwest Airlines
al Checchi
Cathy Calfo
Pete Wilson
Alifornia
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
Melissa Hill
Manag
Diane Givens
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