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A memory on the rocks
The small, plastic train, poking out between the rocks, looked like any toy lost on the beach. It measured a few inches long, small enough to tumble out of a pocket or purse, with four thin wheels and rear-end contours hinting at where other cars should...
Tags: Nuclear Accidents, NPR, Natural Disasters, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Education
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Commentary: School bonds will affect residents' property taxes
This November, we will be confronted with several local ballot measures that will determine how much we pay in property taxes. Prior to 2000, school districts needed two-thirds approval from the voters to pass local general obligation bond measures. Even...Tags: Taxation, Politics, Elections, Voting, Ocean View
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Commentary: Graduates are pride of college district
As elected trustees, we spend much of our time focused on sound policy-making and ensuring that fiscally responsible practices continue at our three colleges. During this time of statewide fiscal uncertainty, this has been a daunting challenge. But...Tags: Report Cards
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Around Town: Volunteer honored for generosity with time
The Alzheimer's Family Services Center board member and volunteer Mary Lou Shattuck has been honored with the Orange County Community Foundation's Philanthropy Award. Along with the recognition, Shattuck received a $500 grant for the nonprofit...Tags: Cheesecake Factory, Financial Aid, Alzheimer's Disease, Charity, Arts and Culture
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THURSDAY Mayor's Breakfast Fountain Valley Planning & Building Director Andy Perea gives a presentation on "Code Enforcement: Working to Keep Fountain Valley a Nice Place to Live" at the city's Mayor's Breakfast, held in the Saltzer Conference Room of...Tags: Euclid, Alzheimer's Disease, Human Interest, Entertainment, Concerts
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A sobering math lesson
Jesus Lara came to study at the Homework Club after it literally answered his cry. The Huntington Beach resident found himself floundering in the third grade, and not just because of his difficulty grasping math and science. At home after school, he...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Immigration, Budgets and Budgeting, Mexico, Human Interest
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An investment in community
Philanthropy — and its positive impact on business — was the focus of this year's Coastline Community College Foundation luncheon, where innovators shared the art of making money while serving a greater good. Wing Lam, co-founder and...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Diabetes, Arts and Culture, Business Enterprises
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Community Commentary: Balancing the books for students
Higher education is undergoing tremendous financial pressure due to the dismal state of California's budget. Colleges are being forced to increase tuition, and at the same time, they are offering decreased services. While tuition increases and fee hikes...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Financial Aid, Accounting and Auditing, Students, E-Commerce Industry
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Greer's OC: Wine Knot raises funds for sailing foundation
Celebrate with your Valentine early this year with plenty of wine and decadent chocolate at the second annual Wine Knot tasting event from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach. The popular event raises funds for the...Tags: Fashion Trends, Foods and Beverages, Education, Spider (music group), Manhattan (New York City)
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Commentary: The best things in college aren't free
After a trip to Sacramento to hear from our legislators on the state of California's fiscal health, it is clear that Sacramento is broken. The proposed state budget for next year will impose more deep cuts and mandate an increase in fees for our...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students
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On Theater: A gleeful 'Servant' at GWC
Golden West College's rollicking comedy "The Servant of Two Masters" is credited to playwright Carlo Goldoni and adapters-translators Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi, but director Tom Amen's name should be included among the other creative...Tags: Carlo Goldoni, Chico Marx, Celebrities, Arts and Culture, Entertainment
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Pushing the boundaries
Professor Darrell Ebert was thrilled.
"This is probably one of the highest-level shows that you could find in an educational gallery," he said.
Now in his 43rd year at Golden West College, Ebert teaches sculpture, painting, two- and three-dimensional...Tags: Fine Arts, Artspace, Fine Artists, Arts, Arts and Culture
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