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This is purely coincidental, yet two (literally) back-to-back stories in The Californian's April 18 edition (pages A5 and A6) describe difficult and challenging leadership problems within organizations 鈥� yet neither offers a solution!

Once upon a time, a group of investigative journalists dedicated themselves to uncovering truths that served the common good of the people. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, an intrepid group of reporters emerged, shining a beacon on the shadows of corruption within businesses, governme…

I was talking on the phone the other day to a friend and apologizing for not being able to answer her earlier call to me. I said, 鈥淪orry, I was at the doctor鈥檚 office.鈥� 鈥淥h,鈥� she said, 鈥淚s everything OK?鈥�

Abortion is neither decent nor respectful. It seems as if Gov. Gavin Newsom is not content with ending the lives of pre-born babies in his own state but has once again crossed state lines to encourage and support abortion in other states, recently Arizona and Alabama.

This year鈥檚 Kegley Institute of Ethics鈥� Annual Memorial Lecture featured Rebecca Nagle, a Cherokee Nation journalist specializing in media representation of Indigenous Americans. Her topic was a needed reminder of how America鈥檚 indigenous peoples were and continue to be treated in less than …

Every time we step outside, whether for a leisurely stroll or a hurried dash, we are pedestrians. Yet, despite being the most basic form of mobility, pedestrian safety often takes a back seat in discussions about transportation infrastructure. It's time to reframe our priorities and put pede…

Not since DDT was banned more than 50 years ago have independent scientists made a more compelling case for the urgent need to ban a dangerous pesticide than they have for paraquat.

As a librarian, I am no stranger to The Angry Customer. Anyone who has worked in any customer service position knows that formidable enemy very well. I have endured yelling, the threat of physical violence, and all manner of rudeness 鈥� more often than not from middle class folks, not the sup…

There is no denying that we are facing an epidemic of homelessness in Kern County.

In my years of experience serving across various public and private boards, a persistent and troubling pattern has emerged: the prioritization of process over goals. This approach, regrettably, leads to inefficiencies and misallocated resources, distancing us from our original objectives. Hi…

I agree with the headline of a recent 优蜜传媒 Californian editorial, 鈥淒on鈥檛 stick local taxpayers with special election costs鈥� (April 14). However, the paper鈥檚 own conclusion is at odds with that view.

Imagine a world where every individual, regardless of their abilities, is empowered to contribute meaningfully to their community, a world where the barriers that separate us are dismantled, and in their place, bridges of understanding and support are built. This is the world that Bakersfiel…

Another election season is upon us, and while I hope your preferred candidates made it through the primaries, did you know that there is another important way you can vote? It鈥檚 a vote that has the power to impact your everyday life now and in the future. In fact, this vote takes place three…

Living and working in our community, I'm deeply committed to the prosperity of local enterprises and our broader economic health. That's why I'm reaching out to Sen. Alex Padilla with a plea to oppose the Credit Card Competition Act. Despite its seemingly harmless name, this bill could signi…

Dr. Albert Schweitzer (1875 to 1965) was a philosopher, theologian, musician, the preeminent designer of organs for the massive cathedrals built in Europe in the early 1900s and a physician with a worldwide reputation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his lifetime contributions.

We love our kids, right? And isn鈥檛 one of our jobs to protect them? Would we expose them to things they鈥檙e not ready for? Would we put them on a Harley as their next bike up from training wheels? And do we not teach them to swim only when they鈥檙e ready? Is it not our job to get our kids read…

In the April 8 editorial by Jason Willick of The Washington Post, his topic was the 鈥渙verturning鈥� of Roe v. Wade and its regulation of abortion at the federal level of our government.

As a proud resident, I fondly recall countless visits to our local parks. Did you know that there are more than 90 parks across 优蜜传媒?

I am a registered Democrat. My parents and grandparents were registered Democrats. In fact, my dad was a "yellow dog Democrat." That means that he would vote for a yellow dog before he would vote for a Republican.

Thank you city of 优蜜传媒 for your park ranger program. City rangers began patrolling city parks on Jan. 18, 2023. Every city park is patrolled at least once daily. In addition, park rangers close restrooms in parks each night 鈥� providing 鈥渆yes鈥� in each park to identify potential problems.

Kern County, as one of the state's largest producer of nurses, faces a critical challenge with the recent federal changes affecting vocational nursing education and financial aid. There is a critical juncture for all counties in California when it comes to healthcare education in California,…

For more than half a century, the climate discourse has sounded the alarm, proclaiming impending catastrophe and imminent doom. This rhetoric of fear is not novel, as throughout history, cultures and civilizations have employed fear tactics to maintain or attain power. Whether it was to cons…

The Jewish festival of Purim is celebrated this Sunday. The festival of Purim commemorates the miraculous salvation of the Jewish community, in ancient Persia, from the nefarious plot devised by Haman, an adviser to the Persian king, to exterminate all Jews 鈥� men, women, and children 鈥� in a …

Utility bills in California are going up faster than people's incomes, leaving residents with less money for basic needs. Instead of going toward things like food and housing, more and more of our money is going toward utility bills.

I enjoyed reading Ian Journey鈥檚 recent article, 鈥淚t鈥檚 time for a third-party candidate for president.鈥� However, I feel compelled to respond to his proposal because, besides being untimely, it would more likely jeopardize our democracy as we know it. So, a third-party candidate is not the answer.

April marks the observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of child abuse and neglect. As we shine a spotlight on this problem, it is imperative that we not only acknowledge its existence but also commit ourselves to proactive m…

As a community member that fully supports the continued positive growth of 优蜜传媒, I have remained mostly quiet and supportive of the city鈥檚 efforts. The city of 优蜜传媒 has done an impressive job of developing overall, but I remain concerned about what is happening in the only trul…

One element of the many kinds of intelligence is the ability to make sense of and respond meaningfully and insightfully to one鈥檚 surroundings. A no longer used subtest of a still widely used intelligence test involves showing the subject a picture that has a person confronted by two dangers:…

It鈥檚 no secret that California faces serious challenges surrounding drug abuse, homelessness and crime. Drug overdoses now kill upward of triple the number of Californians as car accidents. Our state suffers from rampant homelessness, with official estimates numbering over 181,000 people as …

Sixty years ago, when I was a kid, there was a TV show called 鈥淏ig Time Wrestling,鈥� which was phony 鈥渨restling鈥� matches between doughy, comically bad actors delivering phony air blows to one another, sort of like Moe tormenting Curly. It was a form of entertainment for some people, and wasn鈥�…

It was 1962 and our nation was on course to send men to the moon.

Now that our primary election is concluded, we need to ask who has actually been setting the heading of our 鈥渟hip of state鈥� during the past three years.

In 2009, my family and I were coming home from a weeklong Fourth of July celebration at Pismo Beach. My mom was driving our Ford F-250 and towing our toy-hauler. My dad was riding shotgun and me, my friend and my sister were in the backseat.

As the United States gears up for another presidential election, the dissatisfaction with the traditional two-party system has reached an unprecedented peak, presenting a unique opportunity for a third-party candidate to emerge victorious. This isn't just wishful thinking; it's a viable poss…

Every day, families work tirelessly to make a living in an increasingly difficult landscape. From the soaring peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the vast expanses of the Central Valley, the tale is the same: the cost of living is climbing, leaving many to wonder how they'll make ends meet.

The tale of Frankenstein's monster tells a story of a scientist who, without any ill intent, creates a monster that behaves violently and wreaks havoc and destruction throughout the local village, beyond the control of even his own creator.

March is Women's History Month and today is International Women's Day. This global recognition allows us to reflect and celebrate the women who impact our lives every day. As the CEO of The Open Door Network, a organization that serves women, children and families across Kern County, I have …

I am a proud member of an organization that has been serving the Central Valley community for 57 years. At Proteus, we work with thousands of customers a year to sign households up for energy efficiency programs that lower their utility bills and reduce environmental emissions.

When I speak of children here, I鈥檓 speaking of minors (those under 17 years of age) who are under the guardianship of a parent.

I thought California had reached peak suicidal insanity until I recently read State Assembly Bill 89, known as the Peace Officers Education and Age Conditions for Employment act, or PEACE act.

The recent tragedy in the 2500 block of Columbus Street, where a pedestrian lost their life in a hit-and-run crash, is a stark reminder of the pressing issue of pedestrian safety in our community. As we mourn the loss of yet another life on our streets, we must act to prevent such incidents …

A letter writer to The Californian recently wrote that Trump would put America (meaning the United States) back to its rightful reputation as the greatest nation that has ever existed. Is this our right? A right in this sense is something given by a sponsor to a recipient. Who is the sponsor…