FresnoBee.com: Jim Boren http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from FresnoBee.com in California's Central Valley en-us Copyright 2006 FresnoBee.com Jim Boren 60 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:46:36 PDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy's PubSys jward@fresnobee.com Polluted water politics leaves state up a creek http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/727060.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/727060.html Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:44:15 PDT In the debate over the state's precious water, the talking points are very clear. It's a battle over helping wealthy corporate farmers or saving the fish. You are either for the big guys or those who want to save the planet. There's no middle ground. Newsom talk spices up governor's race http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/712482.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/712482.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:00:40 PDT Now that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom looks like he'll run for governor in two years, at least we're going to have a race with some glam. Politics are ripe with opportunities for 'do-overs' http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/698227.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/698227.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:58:04 PDT One of the best things about being a kid is the do-over option. Most youthful mistakes are easily fixed when understanding parents let you try something again. Of course, sometimes heaving a baseball through the neighbor's window has them writing a check for damages. We called that a "don't do-over if you know what's good for you." California pols need a reality TV show http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/683902.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/683902.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:21:23 PDT I'm convinced that two decades from now, the political script will be the same in California: The Democrats and Republicans will be squabbling over state finances, and the legal deadline for getting the budget passed will be missed. Fresno voters say no to another baby boomer mayor http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/652305.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/652305.html Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:54:14 PDT There was a generational change that occurred in Tuesday's mayoral election that didn't get a lot of attention. The next mayor -- Henry T. Perea or Ashley Swearengin -- will be in his or her 30s. Fresno voters rejected several baby boomers in favor of Perea, who will be 31 at the end of the month, and Swearengin, who turned 36 last month. Don't let election day slip by without joining the fun http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/637010.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/637010.html Sat, 31 May 2008 23:55:23 PDT It's too bad most voters are going to miss Tuesday's election. The Fresno portion of the California primary has more intrigue and back stories than the television dramas I've seen lately, yet seven out of 10 voters won't be casting ballots. California Legislature needs an overhaul http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/623467.html http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/boren/story/623467.html Sat, 24 May 2008 09:08:56 PDT I admit to being incredibly cynical about the California Legislature, but that doesn't mean I think the situation in Sacramento is hopeless.