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From the GOOD Club October Newsletter: “Calling All Advocates of Children and Public Education”

Sep 30, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

The Oxnard School District’s Educational Foundation has formed a committee in support of Measure E, the only ballot issue that Oxnard voters will decide on Tuesday, November 3rd.  The committee is in need of and inviting concerned citizens willing to “walk the walk” by actively participating in a campaign to support Measure E, the $99 ...

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From GOOD Club October Newsletter: “Working for a Better Tomorrow,” Bio of Board Member Carmen Ramirez

Sep 30, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

I am a baby boomer, born in Oklahoma City, after WWII, where my father, John, was stationed and actually met my mother, Eleanor, at an USO dance.  He was a 7th generation Californian, having descended from one of the founding families of the City of Los Angeles, Jose and Maria Moreno, who arrived by foot ...

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GOOD Club October 2009 Newsletter: “From the President”

Sep 30, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

Behind current hot-button controversies there is a common, usually unmentioned, thread: the dominant role of mega-corporations and their impact on our freedom under a rule of law.  Three current examples should prove the point: The current Supreme Court case of Hillary, the Movie, in which corporations seek exemption from campaign finance regulation as violations of their ...

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Stan Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, to speak to the Democratic Club of Camarillo

Sep 30, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce Little

The October 1st meeting of the Democratic Club of Camarillo will feature Mr. Stan Mantooth, Ventura County Supt. of Schools.  Mr. Mantooth will speak about current issues in education in Ventura County. Stan Mantooth was appointed Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2008.  Mr. Mantooth has over 34 years of practical, educational, and ...

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Assembly Candidate Susan Jordan Earns Support of Key Law Enforcement Leaders

Sep 24, 2009 No Comments ›› Sandra Kinsler

The Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association and Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach have endorsed Susan Jordan for the 35th District State Assembly race in 2010. “Susan is honest, direct and a great communicator. Her record pushing Sacramento to make the tough decisions for the right reasons demonstrates that she is the best candidate, hands down. ...

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Tim Allison for Congress Campaign Fundraiser 10/2/09

Sep 23, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

You are invited to a Campaign Kick-Off Fundraiser for Tim Allison, candidate for the CA 24th Congressional District, 2010. Meet the Candidate with the experience to win in 2010. Join host Melissa DeMarco on Friday, October 2nd from 7 to 9 pm, 5396 Calarosa Ranch Road, Camarillo, CA. Melissa and her family have opened their spectacular Camarillo Estates ...

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Prominent Women’s Groups Endorse Susan Jordan for Assembly

Sep 21, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Susan Jordan, a candidate for State Assembly District 35, has earned the endorsement of two highly respected women’s organizations, the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) and the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC). Beth Schneider, President of the SBWPC board, praised Jordan as a “highly competent candidate with broad knowledge in key areas of concern to ...

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Das Williams For Assembly Picks Up Another Local Labor Endorsement

Sep 17, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Assembly candidate Das Williams is pleased to announce that he has received a new labor endorsement of his campaign for the 35th Assembly District: International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 46 ILWU Local 46, which represents longshoreman and warehouse workers at Port of Hueneme, now joins a number of ...

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Thousand Oaks Children’s Literacy Fair – Saturday, October 10, 2009

Sep 16, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - A Children's Literacy Fair will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 to promote children's literacy and increase the number of books available to children in local schools. This is the first time the event is being held. It is co-sponsored by Borders and Westlake Learning, and will run from 10am ...

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Santa Barbara City Councilmembers Das Williams and Helene Schneider Call on City Council to Oppose New Federal Offshore Oil Drilling

Sep 16, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara City Councilmembers Das Williams and Helene Schneider today called on the City Council to oppose new Federal offshore oil drilling. Williams and Schneider requested that the city council vote in favor of sending a letter to the Minerals Management Service opposing any new Federal oil leases off the coast ...

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