Unable to match the salaries of private and some public utilities, California cannot retain enough skilled employees to maintain and operate its complex and vital water delivery system.
Groups that have pumped in waves of secret cash polluting our politics long have demanded closer scrutiny.
We have fewer than five months until the October enrollment launch when uninsured Californians will be able to apply for coverage through the state.
Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez has introduced a pared- down version of his bill to expand benefits for police officers and firefighters injured in the line of duty. Even in its more modest incarnation, cities and counties oppose the measure. They fear it will impose unspecified additional costs on local governments that could add up to hundreds of millions of dollars.
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing.
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday, May 16:
Another apparel factory has collapsed in a poor Asian country, killing three workers, and I fear I'm partly to blame.
Regarding community support for the Leila Fowler family and some residents demanding their money back after a son is arrested ("Calaveras reels after boy's arrest," Merced Sun-Star, May 13).
Vice President Biden described the Boston bombers as "knock-off Jihadists." I don't understand what that means. Does that mean they differ from your standard, run-of-the-mill, garden variety Jihadist?
A man has no choice if he wants to live. A man has no choice if he wants to die. It is God's choice whether we live or die. A farmer who works very hard to produce a good crop but fails, again it is not the farmer's choice. It is God's choice.
A comment to the letter, "Embarrassing Atwater." I, for one, am very thankful to Jeff Rivero for embarrassing Atwater if it will help the public and other council members realize that the "money-grows- on-trees" time is over.
This is in reply to the letter from the writer disappointed that the SPCA would not help pay her daughter's vet bill (April 29). The SPCA is purely a local organization. It does not have, as some people think, a national parent group that magically dispenses funds as needed. The SPCA runs its shelter, caring for about 80 animals, on an extremely tight budget. All the nasty, thankless chores are done by a small group of dedicated volunteers that show up daily.
I have been an emergency medical technician with Riggs Ambulance for the past four years. In that time I have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with some of the best that emergency medical service has to offer.
I am getting tired of NRA and people predicting the end of the world if Congress passes a gun control measure.
I believe there are bonds formed in this life which should never be compromised or broken. When they are it is unavoidable that the results will be traumatic and horrible. Some examples of these bonds are between members of police and fire departments, and military members and their government, particularly their commanders and more particularly the commander in chief.
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Jay Sousa: Three talented and signfiicant photographers |
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Blog: Health in Merced County |
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Lunden Souza: Don't let your fitness goals melt away just because it's hot outside |
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The Old Trainer: Man was trained by wolves? |
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Brigitte Bowers: Every kid deserves a place to splash |
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Debbie Croft: Toughest job you'll (usually) love |
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Sarah Lim: Research Reveals Story Behind 'Monster Band' |
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Wine Line: Enjoying Temecula's sights and sounds |
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Adventurous can reach great heights |
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MY FAVORITE RIDE: Original owner, daughter restore classic Porsche |
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Alma Fausto: Occupy movement needs a clear objective |
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NORTH: HUNTER'S ESCAPE HITS OBSTACLE |
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Jay Sousa: Three talented and signfiicant photographers |
How about some good news? How about a glass half-full? Aren't we all tired of the lousy lists we've made the past few years?
Jerry Brown – who made "lower your expectations" a catchphrase of his first governorship – is back in that mode during his second stint, especially on spending.
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Blog: Health in Merced County |
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Lunden Souza: Don't let your fitness goals melt away just because it's hot outside |
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The Old Trainer: Man was trained by wolves? |
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Brigitte Bowers: Every kid deserves a place to splash |
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Debbie Croft: Toughest job you'll (usually) love |
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Sarah Lim: Research Reveals Story Behind 'Monster Band' |
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Wine Line: Enjoying Temecula's sights and sounds |
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Adventurous can reach great heights |
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MY FAVORITE RIDE: Original owner, daughter restore classic Porsche |
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Alma Fausto: Occupy movement needs a clear objective |
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NORTH: HUNTER'S ESCAPE HITS OBSTACLE |
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Jay Sousa: Three talented and signfiicant photographers |
