Badlands Journal
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
As things stand, the CPC -- not the unreliable and unfocused Blue Dogs and certainly not the Democratic Leadership Council-aligned "New Democrats," who come with more corporate strings attached than many Republicans -- are the best strategic and practical allies that the president has.
9-21-09
Badlands Journal
William Trombley, a great journalist – 1929-2009...Badlands Journal editorial board
http://www.badlandsjournal.com/2009-09-20/007421
9-11-09
Los Angeles Times
William Trombley dies at 80; journalist reshaped The Times' coverage of higher education
We met William Trombley when the University of California, local politicians, landowners and other real estate interests, were in the process wholesale corruption of local, state and federal environmental law and regulation and the laws and regulations of public process. Trombley was always fair, his questions were informed, he followed research leads to accurate conclusions, reflected below in three articles he did on the siting and budget approvals of UC Merced.
9-20-09
Counterpunch
Draining the San Joaquin
The Water Privateers...KATHRYN GRAY...8-27-09
http://www.counterpunch.org/gray08272009.html
9-19-09
9-18-09
Merced Sun-Star
Act of Congress helps college students
Cardoza ensures that local campuses get extra help...DANIELLE GAINES. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1063971.html
College students in the San Joaquin Valley can expect increased financial aid in the coming years, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, said Thursday.
9-17-09
Merced Sun-Star
Merced City Hall showdown over Wal-Mart center looms
Supporters, opponents to make final cases Merced City Council expects to make decision on Sept. 28...SCOTT JASON
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1061667.html
The fate of the proposed Wal-Mart distribution center will soon be known.
9-16-09
Badlands Journal
The price of dirt, Part 5 -- the Medical Assistance Program, Auditor/Controller Report, and budget passage…Badlands Journal editorial board
http://www.badlandsjournal.com/2009-09-16/007407
Item 22: Health, Reconvening the Beilenson Hearing of Medical Assistance Program
Chairwoman Deidre Kelsey: We will reconvene the Beilenson hearing and I’ll have Mr. Volanti get us back on track.
9-14-09
Badlands Journal
The price of dirt, Part 4 -- the Williamson Act budget hearing...Badlands Journal editorial board…9-14-09
http://www.badlandsjournal.com/2009-09-13/007406
The price of dirt – Part 4, the Williamson Act.
9-15-09
Merced Sun-Star
Furor over Atwater city councilman not going away
Calls continue for Frago to resign...JONAH OWEN LAMB
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1057353.html
ATWATER -- Much of the furor over a series of racist e-mails forwarded by Atwater City Councilman Gary Frago to city staff and a county official may have died down, but those calling for his resignation are staying vigilant.