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CALIFORNIA VOTes: Death, taxes, & Trump Highlights from the absurd but memorable 2016 election cycle BY CHRISTOPHER AMURAO The nation has spoken. Donald J. STAFF WRITER Trump is set to become the 45th CAMURAO@CCCLARION.COM President of the United States of America. In the presidential race results, this election decided several major propositions for California dealing with raising taxes, legalization of marijuana and the death penalty. Residents of Los Angeles County had an opportunity to vote on a measure approving a raise in taxes to improve roads, traffic and transportation. Los Angeles County’s Measure M passed with a 69.8 percent Yes vote, reaching the two-thirds majority needed to pass. Measure M will raise sales tax in Los Angeles County by 0.5 percent and the funds raised will go towards improving roads, traffic and transportation. The tax will continue indefinitely until voters decide Jessica Sosa Photo Illustration
Citrus honors student and community veterans
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U.S Air Force Reserve Veteran embraces an American flag during the event “Saluting our Veterans” at Citrus college Thursday November 10, 2016.
Troop tribute BY STEPHEN IM OPINIONS EDITOR SIM@CCCLARION.COM
A 1960’s Coast Guard uniform, balled up and stuffed in a garbage bag destined for a landfill, was stumbled upon by Steve Nelson while trick-or-treating with his daughter and decided to begin restoring the
once-worn piece of history Nelson, a WWII history professor at Citrus College, brought the uniform to put on display Nov. 10 at Citrus College’s 11th Annual Saluting our Veterans celebration. “To take something that was someone’s garbage and turning it into a meaningful representation of national history and national de-
fense couldn’t get any better,” Nelson said. “It’s a non-academic way of teaching.” The collection comprised of more than a dozen uniforms from all branches of the military, spanning from World War II to present day, and served as one of the visual exhibits for the event. The setting for the celebration also featured artistic portraits done by Citrus students of veterans that have died during their service in the military were arranged along tables. The walkway appropriately named the “Faces of the Fallen.” The Gladstone High School Marching Band kicked off the event playing patriotic band numbers including all four military service marches. In addition to the music, the US Air Force Reserve Valley Veterans Memorial Team attended to honor fallen veterans. The US Air Force Reserve Valley Veterans Memorial shot off a 21-gun salute, performed a flag-folding procedure and played taps before partaking in a moment of a silence. Vietnam War veterans, Korean War veterans, and a World War II veteran were present to receive a long ovation from the crowd. Among the four veteran honorees recognized during the ceremony was Citrus College Vice President of student services, Martha McDonald. SE E V ETS • PAGE 5
against it. California’s Propositions: •Proposition 51 passed, approving $9 billion in state bonds to improve K-12 schools and community colleges. The proposition called for the construction of new school facilities and modernization of existing facilities. Two billion dollars will be allocated towards improving California community college facilities. Including the interest on the bonds, state costs are projected to be $17.6 billion, paid off over 35 years. •Cigarettes will be taxed an additional $2 per pack after Proposition 56 passed. The tax money will go towards healthcare programs and training, and to tobacco control programs. Opponents claim that the tax dollars will be misspent. •Certain additional prisoners will be eligible for parole after Proposition 57 passed. Prisoners whose crimes have been judged to be nonviolent can be considered for parole. Proponents claimed that this will remove a glut in a crowded prison system. Opponents are afraid that it is too lax on offenders, resulting on more criminals in the streets. •Proposition 58 passed, repealing the English-only requirement in schools. It allows schools to utilize programs such as bilingual education, in which students learn in both English and their native language. S E E V OT E • PAGE 5
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Superintendent/President Geraldine Perri speaks at the reception for the Citrus College Foundation’s 50th Anniversary celebration on Nov. 4. in the student services building.
The Foundation turns 50 For half of century, the Citrus College Foundation has been awarding students in need BY STEPHEN IM OPINIONS EDITOR SIM@CCCLARION.COM
Spotlights shined into the Glendora night sky and an outdoor ballroom was glowing in front of the newly constructed Visual Arts building.
A red carpet was rolled out on Nov. 4 to celebrate the Citrus College Foundation’s 50th anniversary in the courtyard of the VA building. More than 300 guests attended including donors, sponsors, faculty, administration and the Citrus board of trustees members. The event raised over $40,000 thanks to sponsors and individual donors of the anniversary dinner and celebration. All the proceeds from the event will help fund the Citrus College Institute for Completion. S E E F IF T Y • PAGE 5