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Governor says instead of solving budget crisis, Democrats are debating cow tails

The governor's office offered this video from a legislative session to show that the Democrats aren't serious about the budget crisis.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Bakersfield.com

Government roundup: Another tea party planned

A Freedom Rally Tea Party for folks who advocate for fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets will be held up the road in Tulare Saturday and locals are participating.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Santa Ynez Valley Journal

on the Ranch

Many pieces of information pass by my desk every week having to do with all kinds of topics.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Visalia Times-Delta

California bill aimed at preventing cattle cruelty takes step forward

SACRAMENTO California dairy and ranch operators would be prohibited from 'tail docking' cattle, except in emergencies, if a bill that passed its first Assembly review Tuesday becomes law.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Fresno Bee

Local: Valley dairies join others to challenge milk-pricing rules

California's complicated milk pricing rules have endured for decades as a way to stabilize dairy revenue.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

Educators warn against "Enron accounting"

The last time school superintendents called a press conference to lobby about state legislation was more than decade ago, in a successful push for special education funding.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Tulare Advance-Register

Proposal to shift CDFA duties faces opposition

SACRAMENTO ' Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, this week proposed shifting major duties of the California Department of Food and Agriculture to other state or local agencies, but he quickly ran into opposition from the Schwarzenegger administration.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

The Modesto Bee

Human-powered flight anniversary marked

A California company is marking the 30th anniversary of the first human-powered flight across the English Channel.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

LBReport

SB 250 "Pet Responsibility Act" -- Restricting Ownership of...

As previously flashed on LBReport.com 's front page , the CA Senate voted on June 2 by the minimum margin needed to advance SB 250 to the Assembly.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

ER worker killed in wreck overcame many challenges, "always came out on top," says family

The family has set up a bank account to help with funeral expenses. Anyone wishing to donate may do so at any branch of Kern Schools Federal Credit Union in the name of Carey Ann Curtis Memorial Fund or by mailing a check to KSFCU, PO Box 9506, Bakersfield, Ca., 93389-9506 How often does this happen? Kern County has averaged about 47 ...

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

KMC emergency room staffer killed by drunk driver

Emergency room workers at Kern Medical Center were stunned to learn a colleague had been killed by a drunk driver early Sunday while heading home after a night shift.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Fresno Bee

Shafter star scores CIF gold

Frontier of Bakersfield's Matt Darr has won the discus with a state-season best 192-0, giving the Central Section a sweep of the first two gold medals at the CIF State Track and Field Championships at Buchanan's Veterans Memorial Stadium.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

Walking the school talk: Mom heads for college with her two freshmen kids

They will attend Fresno State in the fall, along with their mother Bertha Martinez.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

KOGO-AM San Diego

Spaying and Neutering Bill Passes

Another attempt to force dog and cat owners to spay or neuter their pets is making its way through the state legislature.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009

The Press-Enterprise

Calif. bill would force more owners to neuter pets

Another attempt to force dog and cat owners to spay or neuter their pets is making its way through the Legislature.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

Marin Independent Journal

Calif. lawmakers rally on animal welfare issues

California voters' landslide support last November of an initiative on the treatment of farm animals appears to have helped a state legislature bitterly divided over the budget find common ground.

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Sat May 30, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

Ag industry watches two proposed laws

Agribusiness is keeping a close eye on two bills that would expand on a new law designed to protect farm animals from inhumane treatment.

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Fri May 29, 2009

Press-Enterprise

Calif lawmakers rally around animal welfare issues

California voters' landslide support last November of an initiative on the treatment of farm animals appears to have helped a state legislature bitterly divided over the budget find common ground.

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Thu May 28, 2009

The Modesto Bee

Air district spending on ads to fight smog argued

The valley's smog fight is going public with a bombardment of messages on billboards, at churches, in newspapers, on television -- at a price of more than $850,000 in public money this year.

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Tue May 26, 2009

Bakersfield Californian

Three killings, one night

Jenn Ireland / The Californian The Iron Hoggs Motor Cycle Club, located just off of Wible Rd.

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