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Take Your Vote Seriously

If you are tired of elected officials who do nothing to give you anything for your tax dollar, then take your vote seriously. If you vote for a candidate because he has more campaign signs than the opponent, Is a real “nice” guy or goes to your church, then you are part of the problem. A smart voter assesses campaign ...

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Keitz Is Costing The County Money

To the Editor: District Attorney Michael Keitz petitioned the court and got the Rowley Report (Investigation of his District Attorney’s office) kept from the public. The report can be released with Mr. Keitz’s permission, but so far, Mr. Keitz has declined. What does the report say that Mr. Keitz does not want the public (voters) to know? Does he consider ...

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Shut Down The Horse Slaughter Industry

Letter to the Editor: I am glad to see that Sheriff John Anderson and AG Crimes Detective Adam McEwen made two arrests under California’s law against transporting horses out of state to be slaughtered for human consumption (“Stolen Horse Sold For Slaughter, Another Arrest Made,” May 20). Two beloved horses, Squirt and Lacey, were supposed to go to a sanctuary ...

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No Morale Problem At D.A.'s Office

Letter To The Editor: Formerly I worked for the Riverside County District Attorney’s office. At the time of my retirement I was a Supervising Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Gang and Homicide Units for the Southwest part of the county. Since March of this year I have been employed as a Senior Deputy District Attorney working on certain ...

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Fish Camp Meadow Threatened By Development

To the Editor: Our community is facing a momentous decision that will affect Fish Camp for many years to come, perhaps forever. The fate of our meadow, a virgin wetland, is in the hands of the Mariposa County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. They are being asked to extend old permits again by Palm Springs Village. This developer has ...

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Chukchansi Dispute Destroying Our Peace And Quiet

To the Editor: I’d like to point out that the infighting between the different factions of the Chukchansi Indians is affecting more than just them. They have their tribal offices on our back fence. We have been living here since 1988; the casino has only been around 10-plus years. They have a big 4-lighted generator shining down our driveway from ...

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Government Charity Is Dehumanizing

Dear Editor, This holiday season, as with all those before it, presents the opportunity for all of us to spread an enduring sense of well being. To condition anyone to believe that the best that they can ever expect in life is a handout is to dehumanize their soul.

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Fresno Wildlife Rescue Seeks Your Help

Submittled by Cathy Garner Dear Friend of Wildlife, Thirty nine years have passed since Fresno Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Service (FWRRS) began working to help wildlife. Since 1974 our members and volunteers have accomplished so much in areas of wildlife rehabilitation and public education. FWRRS cares for between 800 and 1,200 animals each year and most of those are released ...

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Federal Lands Belong To The People

Our forests, air quality, water quality, food quality, recreational use of public land, energy production, families, communities, counties, jobs, and prosperity are systematically being destroyed. The people closest to the problems—those that actually live and work on the land—are acutely aware of this, yet increasingly have little say in the matter. On October 23rd and 24th Defenders of Rural America ...

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Monsanto Protection Act Up For Renewal

Dear Editor, The Monsanto Protection Act is another example of how our legislators have been bought by big money special interests. The act protects Monsanto and other biotech corporations from legal action even in our federal courts. The biotech giants got this immunity because friendly legislators slipped the act into a Senate energy spending bill as a rider. Because the ...

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