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Dager: Health nagging is OK
Thursday, May 8, 2008
When I got married 23 years ago, I vowed that I would not lapse into stereotype. Full story »
Herdt: Inside the political lines
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Reformers who seek to make politics in California less polarized were celebrating Tuesday as they turned in 1.2 million signatures to quality for the November ballot an initiative they believe will promote their goal. Full story »
Thomas: Sharing some choice e-mail humor
Saturday, May 3, 2008
In keeping with a fine, old tradition in this space — never write a bad column when you can steal a good one — here are some of the more amusing stories making the e-mail rounds, with thanks to Wayne Flaaten, Ern Wiley, Jim Parker and Julie Molnar. Full story »
Herdt: Gay-marriage turning point?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
If it is true, as gay-rights advocates have proclaimed for years, that obtaining equal rights for gays and lesbians is the civil rights issue of our time, then 2008 in California is shaping up as a potential turning point for the movement. Full story »
Gallegly: Time to drill in ANWR
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Here's what the leaders of the congressional Democrats told the American people two years ago to persuade voters to bring them to power: Full story »
Kelley: How many 'Googlegängers' can you discover?
Monday, April 28, 2008
She was the first female to command a Coast Guard cutter, the ex-wife (twice) of actor/song-writer James Coburn, an author and daughter of a world-famous clown, a chemistry professor, and a social worker. No, I'm not talking about one lady with a mind-boggling résumé — make that five remarkable American women who all share the name of Beverly Kelley. Full story »
Paulson: Count blessings on National Day of Prayer
Monday, April 28, 2008
National Day of Prayer is Thursday. This year's theme is "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield." This annual emphasis on prayer, established by Congress, encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders. Full story »
Compton: Applications available for California school fee waivers
Saturday, April 26, 2008
This office has been receiving a lot of questions about California Fee Waiver applications. For those students who are currently using the fee waiver, letters with a new application and instructions are being mailed at this time. New students should contact this office at 385-6366, and we will forward an application. Full story »
Thomas: Losing California's most reliable source
Saturday, April 26, 2008
What you could call the most important job in Sacramento is vacant right now, and political hacks need not bother to apply. Full story »
Nash: Dreaming of gravy is food for thought
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I woke up abruptly, still smiling. I was slightly out of breath and there was a light dew of sweat on my forehead. I had been dreaming. Of gravy. That's right, gravy.
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Dager: Dress says a lot about people's preconceptions
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A T-shirt, skirt and boots are my regular outfit most days, topped off with a selection of unusual vintage jewelry Full story »
Herdt: Hangover primary looms
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
In Northern California, in a state Senate district that reaches over the coastal mountains from Salinas to Merced, voters are getting set to decide one of those most unusual of elections: the recall of a state elected official. Full story »
Larsen: Misreading U.S. society
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI got it wrong last week. And he got it wrong in the same way conservative evangelical Christians or any group professing to know what code of conduct everyone should follow get it wrong. Full story »
Thomas: Main fault with predicting earthquakes
Saturday, April 19, 2008
What are the odds of such a mover and shaker? The earthquake forecasters said there's a 99 percent chance. When? Within the next 30 years. Where? There's a 5 percent chance it could be centered in Ventura County. Full story »
Compton: Veterans may now shop in new Seabee Web store
Saturday, April 19, 2008
I would like to thank the Seabees for allowing me to attend their annual ball. It was a great evening, and the location, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, was pure genius. Getting the chance to interact with such dedicated young Seabees, most of whom were younger than my uniform, was certainly the highlight for me. Full story »
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