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<p>&nbsp;Readers of this column may do a double take to see CALPIRG and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association advocating an identical position. But when it comes to government transparency, we are surely reading off the same sheet of music.</p>
<p>&nbsp;There is little debate that confidence in California government is at a historic low. But even though a budget resolution has been reached, a big challenge for Sacramento in the months ahead will be to restore the trust that has been squandered.</p>

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<p style="text-align: right;"><strong>— José Martí</strong></p>
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<p>&nbsp;Former Philippines President Corazon (Heart) Aquino died the other day. She not only was the first woman President of the Philippines she was a good President. She was as important to the world as she was to Filipinos.</p>

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Construyen el Museo de Historia de Tijuana Adjunto al Palacio de la Cultura

Por: Paco Zavala

Concerts in the Park

 The City of Oceanside presents a “Concert in the Park” on Friday, August 14, at Mance Buchanan Park on 425 College Blvd.  Music will begin at 5:30 pm. The band “Upstream” will perform calypso/Caribbean music!!

 Hunter Steakhouse will sell hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches and sodas. The Concert is free and open to the public. Please bring your own beach chair, blanket and family members for an evening of great entertainment.

10th Annual Prose & Poetry in the Park

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