Category: Valleys

Bakersfield
News Observer

Ballot Set for California November Election After Deal Kills Disputed Tax Measure

California voters will decide 14 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 3 after state leaders struck a last-minute compromise that removed one of the election’s most contentious proposals — a measure that would have made it significantly harder for cities and counties to raise money for local services.

African Americans
News Observer

You Had Me At Hello: Love Lessons from Barack and Michelle Obama

Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband on Thursday at the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening ceremony in Chicago. Her words brought President Barack Obama to tears.

African Americans
News Observer

Julia Perry’s Enduring Musical Legacy

Julia Perry was one of the most accomplished American composers of the twentieth century. Although she never became a household name during her lifetime, her music demonstrated extraordinary originality, technical mastery, and emotional depth.