Education has been shortchanged in the legislative process. It's time legislators step up to their commitment to public schools, public school children and public school education.

Education is an important thing in Pacific Grove. If you go to the schools, you'll see a lot of parents volunteering.

The time commitment is an 11-month-a-year job.

These guidelines mark a commitment by the industry to provide schools with beverages that offer variety, nutrition and fewer calories, and are very similar to the Coca-Cola System's current guidelines in the U.S..

These are the schools that are getting it done. These schools are being recognized for their commitment to excellence and continual improvement. Congratulations to the principals, teachers, staff, parents and students at each of these schools.

This initiative has been gaining momentum ever since the Governor made his commitment to expand nursing education programs and increase the annual number of nursing graduates in our state. Comprehensive nurse training programs will help increase access to healthcare services for all Californians.