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Premature casino compact may backfire on tribe
Proponents of the ill-advised Highway 99 Indian casino in Madera County may have overplayed their hand when they cut an early deal with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on a revenue-sharing agreement with the state.

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UC gives Valley med school a green light When officials at the University of California at Merced asked Valley residents to support the school's request for a medical school, the call was answered with a roar of enthusiasm. Coalitions were born, letters were written, petitions signed.
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Welty's apology is a useful first step We welcome Fresno State President John Welty's apology to the community for problems at the university, and his commitment to take "full and final responsibility for what has occurred." Now Welty must put action behind the words he delivered in a commentary in Tuesday's Bee.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Conway for Assembly The 34th Assembly District, just by virtue of its size, is a challenge to represent. Its boundaries encompass all or parts of Tulare, Kern, Inyo and San Bernardino counties. The rambling district has vast agricultural riches, which provides much of its strength but also brings along many challenges: immigration, environmental consequences, social issues and land-use policies.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

End the secrecy surrounding public employee contract negotiations Peter Scheer, who heads the California First Amendment Coalition, has a novel idea: End the secrecy surrounding local government labor contract negotiations.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

VALLEY'S TOP 10: Online classes we'd like to take 10. "We don't need no stinking salmon." Instructor: Devin Nunes.

9. "What to do when everyone discovers you're ethically challenged." Instructor: Don Perata.

8. "How to get the hay into the barn." Instructor: Alan Autry.

7. "Living the good life: Stretching that government paycheck." Instructor: Fabian Núñez.

6. "How to widen a road." Instructors: various Fresno State administrators.

5. "Why waiting for cleaner air is good for us." Instructors: Valley air district board members.

4. "Redevelopment and glaciers: Two incremental processes" Instructors: Fresno Redevelopment Agency.

3. "How to insult the little people without really trying." Instructor: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

2. "Collegiate athletic finances and the democratic process" Instructor: John Welty.

1. "How much is that doggie in the car window?" Instructor: Bill Maze.

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Sorry, no campaign yard sign for us My husband answered an interesting phone call this morning at home. A worker for Nathan Magsig was letting us know that she had our Magsig yard sign ready for us. Magsig, a member of the Clovis City Council, is running against Debbie Poochigian for Bob [More]

Can you see Ty Cobb sneering in that lovable way of his? This just in: BALTIMORE (AP) - Clay Buchholz was put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox because of a broken nail on his right middle finger. Geez, they sure don't make 'em like they used to. Remember the old days, [More]

Good news: UC regents move med school forward I just got an e-mail from Brandy Ramos Nikaido with some excellent news. The University of California regents have authorized UC Merced to continue planning for a future medical school. The Bee has heartily supported this important effort. Read our editorials here and here [More]

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