It’s been an ongoing worry that consumers, farmers and environmentalists have dealt with for the past two years.
Author Archives: Merdies Hayes
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Halloween is always fun for everyone; new costumes, ‘treats’ vs. old favorites
Tonight almost every would-be witch and wizard, hobo and hobgoblin will tryout their costumes in anticipation of the most famous fright night on the calendar. Tomorrow is Halloween and time for trick-or-treating, haunted houses, scary stories and, as often happens, a bloated belly after consuming all the delicious delights and colorful confections harvested block to block.
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Carson mayor may face recall on conflict-of-interest charges
A recall petition has been launched against Carson Mayor Albert Robles alleging unlawful residence in another city, holding two incompatible elected offices, and sexual harassment.
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Covered California unveils new campaign to attract more Black enrollees
Covered California will launch its third enrollment period this weekend with an increased focus on African American enrollment. The state’s heathcare exchange has not attracted a sufficient amount of Black enrollees and will introduce a new marketing and outreach campaign to boost enrollment among a portion of the population which lags far behind in having medical coverage.
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Drug abuse begins with ‘fun’ experience but usually results in agony, tragedy
It’s a question that modern society ponders practically every day. Why do successful, intelligent people get hooked on drugs? The popular musician,
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Long Beach explores raising minimum wage
A report released recently by the Economic Roundtable indicates that raising the minimum wage in Long Beach could have a broad stimulus effect on the region and benefit businesses, workers and the overall economy in the shoreline city.
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Difference between football and baseball is like comparing Cowboys and Indians
Sports fans are often in a debate this time of year. The football regular season and the baseball post-season overlap with plenty of excitement to go around. An older generation virtually worshiped names like Sandy Koufax, Maury Wills, Nolan Ryan or Reggie Jackson.
They certainly knew about Deacon Jones, Merlin Olson, Jim Brown or Joe Namath, but when it came to discussion of their favorite sport, baseball always won hands down.
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New methods in breast cancer treatment excites doctors, patients
Each year promises new advancements in research and treatment of breast cancer. In 40 years, breast cancer has changed from an often fatal disease to one that most patients can conquer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and scientists not only in America but around the world believe that the coming years will promise more progress in the ultimate fight to end the disease.
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McCarthy drops out of race for Speaker
In a surprise decision that caught most everyone on Capitol Hill and political reporters off guard, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has withdrawn his name from consideration for being the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Farmers angered at new water rules; ‘upscale’ restaurants use plastic utensils
Farmers operating from in the Central Valley down to Ventura County say that new environmental regulations are barring them from irrigating their dry land and are making them an even more “endangered species” than the Mojave ground squirrel, Chinook salmon or the tiny Delta smelt. The farmers are getting increasingly angry at state and federal agencies whom they claim are putting wildlife far ahead of jobs, families and food.