Tag archive for ‘Quality of Life’
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It’s time to end the health care debate roller coaster
With the House set to vote on the health care reform bill Sunday, Republicans are still using scare tactics to confuse the issues. Not that they don’t want reform, they just don’t want Obama’s reform. It’s time to get off this roller coaster ride, writes CSUB political science professor Mark Martinez.
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Quality of Life: Kern tops Central Valley in teen births
Valley Public Radio correspondent Shellie Branco profiles a teen mom in Shafter to kick off a discussion of teen pregnancy and parenting for KVPR’s Quality of Life program. Read her story and share your thoughts on what, if anything, the government should do to help teen parents.
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New TV series will spotlight Central Valley issues
Beginning this Friday, Feb. 5, a weekly half-hour show, “GREAT VALLEY,” will explore solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the Central Valley. The show is a joint project of the Great Valley Center and KVPT-Valley Public Television.
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Input sought for bike path ‘rules of the road’
The city of Bakersfield will host a public meeting Thursday night for bike path users to discuss ways to make the multiple-use trail safer and friendlier for all.
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Industry diversification, job training are keys to recovery
The latest economic report by the Great Valley Center paints a bleak picture for the Central Valley, but also offers ideas for making it out of the recession sooner.
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Introducing the Quality of Life section
Welcome to the Quality of Life section of Bakersfield Express. In this section we will post articles about topics that affect our quality of life here in Bakersfield. Issues may include traffic and transportation, urban growth, smart planning, health, the environment and education. We hope to provide a mix of independent, watchdog reporting on local leadership and decision making, as well as commentary by community members on issues that affect our lives.
