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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
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California's heavy regulations crush truckers' move to zero-emission big rigs
California Air Resources Board Member Dean Florez writes that California has designed flawed air quality rules that have failed to 'put affordability at the center of the clean-air fight.' He emphasizes the need for a more sensible approach to transitioning the trucking industry to zero-emission trucks, and he deserves praise for this. Unfortunately, Florez does not extend his criticism to the state's Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus rules, which have an even greater impact on small businesses and the working families that depend on them. Truck manufacturers are not producing heavy-duty electric trucks that meet basic performance and safety standards. The regulations are so burdensome that sales of new, low-emission trucks are nearly non-existent, creating a catch-22 for trucking and towing companies. This situation significantly impacts family-run trucking businesses, affecting their ability to transport products and provide essential services that consumers need. This is why other states that once viewed California's clean truck rules as a national model are abandoning them. If Gov. Newsom is serious about affordability and economic survival, the first step is to listen to sensible regulators like Dean Florez. Ryan Ormonde, Firebaugh The unjust, destructive laws President Trump is pushing prove unquestionably he is the classic bully, racist and thug. Yet, I must declare, how dare Kamala Harris criticize him for the ills of this country. Democrats have been riding Republicans' coattails and following their policies shamelessly over the years. They lacked the guts to even stop the appointments of government members with questionable principles and track records. Opinion Former President Carter did incredible hard work to unveil egregious ethnic cleansing in Palestine, and Democrats slapped him in the face by ignoring him; and went on to stab him in the back by giving billions of dollars to Israel for their genocide/holocaust, killing thousands of Palestinians, children and women and shamelessly starving them. It is time for Democrats to get out of government and let the Green Party run this country — with real justice and progressive policies to unite this country, instead of dividing it with racism, bullying and thuggery, with legislators maliciously pushing the use of nuclear weapons. Again, Democrats are no better than Trump. I agree with St. Paul when he said: 'Some, by rejecting conscience, have made a shipwreck of their faith.' I say, 'Yes, and our country.' Jovita A. Harrah, Fresno My youngest child graduates Liberty Elementary in Fresno this next month, and as I reflect back on our family's experience at that school with those educators, I can't help but be filled with gratitude and love. It is something special and lucky as a parent to be able to drop your kids off at their public school and know for certainty they are in good hands. The atmosphere and culture Liberty has produced is one of community, academic excellence and self-betterment. Our family went through quite a bit personally during the past nine years we spent at the school. Looking back, I found Liberty to be a safe haven for me as a parent to socialize, make friends and improve our community. It was also a safe haven for my children. Of course, nothing is perfect, and there were at times bumps along the way, but Liberty is a great example of what public school in this great country can really be at its best. The leadership of its principal George Petersen and other incredible educators there, along with the parents, prove it takes a village. It takes the whole damn village. Lucy Brown, Fresno On May 1, the House, under the Congressional Review Act, blocked approval of the Clean Air Act. This prevents California from fully implementing laws related to clean air, including the Advanced Clean Cars II legislation. Before catalytic converters were mandated, smog choked California cities, contributing to the highest asthma rates in the country. The inversion layer blanketing Los Angeles and Fresno could be seen for miles, fed by factories and gasoline-burning cars. In the 1950s and '60s, pollution control laws required car manufacturers to curb tailpipe emissions. Air quality improved but not enough, especially for those who live near highways or in valleys like ours. The Advanced Clean Cars II regulations tackle this by limiting gasoline vehicle sales, requiring zero-emission cars and trucks by 2035. This twofold approach, accessibility and reduced manufacturing, helps California transition from smog to a cleaner, zero-emission future. Given the threat of climate change, promising more heat waves and hindering air circulation along California's coast, blocking these regulations could worsen pollution and decrease public health. Californians have never known snow days in the Valley, but we will continue knowing smog days if the House dictates how our legislation is implemented. Carlos Garcia, Fresno Misty Her of the Fresno Unified School District recently became the first Hmong superintendent in California's history. I anticipated the unfair criticism she'd encounter; I was not wrong. Some public officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the selection, despite Her's extensive experience. Studies have consistently shown that women of color face compounded biases and get held to higher standards than their white male counterparts. Women of color report a lack of trust and respect from colleagues and face racism and gender bias at higher rates than others. Prior FUSD superintendents have received near unanimous support. I believe it is important for us to name this treatment in order to avoid repeating it. I choose not to ignore this double standard. Many in Fresno support Superintendent Her and eagerly await her inclusive and equitable leadership. Her appointment is a signal of progress for our communities of color, reflecting how they can rise up. There are talented women-of-color educators in Fresno County. They are watching someone they have never met but admire suffer unfair treatment during a time that should be joyous. They see Her standing tall and firm. In five, 10, 15 years I know they can do the same, I just don't think they should have to. Diego Ochoa, Sacramento
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
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Galena voters approve $7.5 million school bond
GALENA, Kans. — The Galena School District can now move forward after more than 83 percent of voters approve a bond question. The $7.5 million bond will fund multiple projects, including classrooms designed for special education students, a new early childhood preschool center, replacing modular units at Spring Grove, and adding a storm shelter. Galena voters approve $7.5 million school bond Southeast Kansas Special Olympics unites students and adults with disabilities Southeast Kansas educators tap into Library of Congress resources Resurfacing to cause traffic delays in southeast Kansas Authorities ask public's help identifying hit-and-run suspect Cosmetic upgrades will be made at Liberty Elementary, along with replacing HVAC units, and repairing the building. It will increase safety features to the connector on the high school, and add a storm shelter. 'We're so excited today. We're so appreciative of the community and the support we have from our folks here in our Galena School District,' said Toby VanCleave, Galena USD 499 superintendent. VanCleave plans to meet with an architect and construction manager to start planning the next steps for those projects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
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Students honor famous Kansans on the Sunflower State's birthday
GALENA, Kan. — One of the Four States is celebrating a birthday today. All of us have heard the song, but you may not know that 'Home on the Range' is, in fact, the official song of the Sunflower State. To celebrate, third-grade students at Liberty Elementary have chosen a famous Kansan, one that was born in the state or lived there for a period of time. Students could research and put together storyboards by themselves, or like Ryker Williamson and Colton Meyr, who worked together on the man who literally wrote the book on basketball, Dr. James Naismith. 'He was famous for inventing the game of basketball in 1891. He was also credited with designing the first football helmet. He was the first member of the Basketball Hall of Fame,' said Colton Meyr, who researched James Naismith. 'He's originally from Canada, and he moved to Kansas, and he founded the University of Kansas basketball and was the first coach for Kansas.' Joplin business owner, 6 others admit to RICO conspiracy in hiring undocumented workers What is causing egg prices to skyrocket in Kansas? Two children found dead in lake in rural Linn County Okley Davis and Selah Sullivan did the same thing with the life of George Washington Carver, who was born in the Show-Me State but went to school in the Sunflower State. 'Well, he made 325 uses for peanuts, and he was the first black student to be accepted to Simpson College,' said Selah Sullivan, who researched George Washington Carver. 'Cause you learn new stuff, and it's really cool learning about people that you didn't know at first.' Harlow Charles and Arkham January focused on female aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. 'She was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She disappeared over the Pacific Ocean,' said Arkham January, who researched Amelia Earhart. Tuesday marks the 164th birthday of the state of Kansas, which was the 34th to be admitted into the Union. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
