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LGBT History Law step in right direction, but lacks guidance
California Senate Bill 48, also known informally as the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) History Law, officially becomes law with the New Year and overall I agree with the law - with a lot of
Turlock continues to see success, despite challenges
Turlock had many successes in 2011, in spite of a challenging economy and a state government and legislature bent on taking money away from local government.
Keep cursive alive
Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times I spent with my Grandma Stout. Being the only grandchild of her only son meant that the world actually did revolve around me when I came to visit.
Hands-free, means HANDS-FREE
I don't know about you, but I get so very irritated with folks who drive and talk on their cell phone. You've seen them-numerous unsafe lane changes, fastest driver on the road, turning without signaling, etc. It is obvious that they are unable to multi-task.
Christmas coconuts and other weird traditions
When I was a little kid I assumed that everyone celebrated Christmas exactly the same way that my family did. Christmas shopping was done no sooner than two weeks before Christmas. The outside lights did not go on the house until after Dec. 9, which happened to be my sister Sandra's birthday. And above all I knew that Santa did not wrap the presents he left on Christmas morning.
Christmas choices
Right around now is when people start fretting over creches in the public square and arguing as to whether publicly funded Christmas symbols violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment. And right about now is also when certain Jewish groups begin insisting that the answer is to place a Hanukkah menorah right next to that creche, which leads atheists to complain about a plague on both their houses.
Hefty parental issues
Is your kid overweight?
Handmade, heart felt
In my hope chest at home I have five dresses that my aunt hand-made for my daughter when she was little. Even though my daughter is now a grown woman, I will keep these dresses from her childhood as keepsakes - with the hope that they will eventually be passed down to her daughter one day.
'Tis the season to spread the spirit
The luminous lights that set the nights aglow, coupled with individuals' newly sparkling spirits, have once again emerged this holiday season.
Smart phones make a lot of folks dumb in public settings
Alec Baldwin got kicked off an American Airlines flight.
Ignorance is not bliss
Death is hard to deal with at any age, but when growing up, the passing of peers can leave a lasting impression.
UnOccupy LA
Los Angeles is no longer occupied. After two months of Tent City across from City Hall, the LAPD finally moved in after midnight on Wednesday to disperse those who remained after multiple warnings. All told, some 300 Occupiers were arrested by the 1,200 police officers who conducted the final eviction. Later that morning, sanitation workers arrived in protective gear to clean up the 30 tons of debris left behind. Once that's done, the farmers market can move back in, and people in search of some fresh air or respite can once again enjoy the 1.6-acre park in ...
Count your blessings
The residents of Turlock have one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season - they don't live in the city of San Fernando.
Pension reform will free up dollars for schools
Recently, Governor Jerry Brown unveiled his state worker pension reform proposal to the public. He presented a plan that, at least on paper, is a good start, ending the worst abuses in the system and requiring future employees to more equitably share in the cost of retirement benefits.
Not quite Mayberry
My brothers dared me to do what they caught Jeff, a young kid from across the alley, doing one day.
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Bridging the valley of death
As a child, I learned about the "valley of the shadow of death" from the 23 Psalm. A similar image is conjured up by economists who talk about the "valley of death." They mean that potentially deadly stage in the life of a business when production needs to be massively scaled up but investors aren't willing to make that leap based only on pilot-scale results or because the economics of full-scale production are still iffy. One segment of the young biofuels industry is approaching that valley.
Steinberg not happy with low gas prices
"Higher prices discourage demand."
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