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Taxes, spending top concerns on November’s ballot

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Marc ChoquetteStaff Writer The ballot for the Nov. 7 election will throw a veritable laundry list of initiatives at California voters, mostly questioning voters willingness to let their government spend, spend and, well, spend. The 13 questions facing voters involve a multitude of issues, from fiscal responsibility, to vast amounts of borrowing and spending, to new taxes and … [Read more...] about Taxes, spending top concerns on November’s ballot

School tax fight

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DIANA JANNUZZIStaff Writer Recent inflammatory letters to the editor of Malibu newspapers have stirred up the controversy surrounding the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s $268 million bond measure that will go before voters in November. Several outspoken Malibu residents have rallied against Measure BB, which requires approval of 55 percent before any money is … [Read more...] about School tax fight

Meet the faculty: Bryan McGraw

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Sara TruedsonStaff Writer Though religion is an integral part of Pepperdine’s community, can it play an active and friendly role in public life and politics? Professor Bryan McGraw explores and argues this question through his book, “Faith in Politics: the Place of Religion in Liberal Democratic Theory and Practice” in hopes that it will serve as a tool of persuasion that … [Read more...] about Meet the faculty: Bryan McGraw

And the winner is…Calabasas High School

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Megan FitzpatrickStaff Writer Winning national awards for excellence is not unusual at Calabasas High School, as they have won numerous awards throughout the years, but this most recent award is giving the school and community something to talk about. The high school is the new winner of the national Blue Ribbon award, which is awarded to three percent of schools throughout … [Read more...] about And the winner is…Calabasas High School