Lois Henry
Lois Henry: Hey, Shafter — you work out?
On paper, Shafter High School has a triple whammy of “UIs” (my own personal edu-jargon for underachievement indicators) that typically lead to the depressing test scores we see so often in Central Valley schools.
Lois Henry: In animal overpopulation, small successes worth celebrating
The last time I wrote about Kern’s animal overpopulation problem (back in June) I was frustrated.
Lois Henry: Adversity gives perspective to meaning of Thanksgiving
Life is looking pretty grim right now.
Lois Henry: KHSD board and teachers may not be that far apart
Anxiety among Kern High School District employees is almost palpable.
Lois Henry: A ride to the doctor can mean life or death
All Martin Zapata needs is a ride.
Lois Henry: Pay raises for Kern's electeds? Uh, no
When I saw the Kern County Administrative Office recommendation — an 11 percent raise for District Attorney Ed Jagels and a whopping 22 percent increase for Sheriff Donny Youngblood — I was not only speechless, I was sputtering.
Lois Henry: Girl's death leaves painful lessons
There are no real winners in the outcome of a lawsuit against the city of Bakersfield for the 2006 drowning death of 8-year-old Jasmine Korin in a lake at the Park at River Walk.
Lois Henry: KHSD loses steady hand in rough waters
In typical Bob Hampton style, Hampton was just about the only one I talked with who wasn’t sad that he lost his bid for re-election to the Kern High School District board of trustees.
Lois Henry: Like voting? Thank a poll worker
If you voted yesterday and didn’t thank a poll worker, put that on your “must do” list for 2010.
Lois Henry: This election is long past its freshness date
Is it Wednesday yet?
Lois Henry: 'Boom boom' Mettler's actions not good example
Ken “Boom Boom” Mettler wants to have it both ways. Despite his now-legendary fisticuffs prowess, I’m not gonna let him.
Lois Henry: Saving lives worth the cost
My word of the day for county supervisors: Leadership.
Lois Henry: Big West’s expansion is no help for Rosedale Highway
As the Big West of California oil refinery expansion lurched toward approval Tuesday, I found myself thinking not of mud acid, toxic clouds, jobs or even increased fuel supplies and how that might affect our local economic security.
Lois Henry: Ending violence always worth hoping for
There are few reasons to be hopeful when discussing domestic violence.
Lois Henry: Public transit moves to the front of the bus
I have a feeling Karen King is going to become my hero.
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