Archive for October 3rd, 2009

Tony Washington isn't the type to brag about his accomplishments, but that doesn't mean people don't take notice. »

An increasing number of Valley high schools students are taking rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But many lag far behind the state average on a critical measure: success at passing the tests to earn college credit. Read comments »

Covering the uninsured is a key part of the national health-care debate, and few places have more at stake than the central San Joaquin Valley. Read comments »

Every fall for the past 20 years, Civil War enthusiasts in blue and gray wool uniforms have clashed in mock battles at Kearney Park. Read comments »

Three people were killed in two unrelated shootings early Saturday, barely two full days after September ended with no homicides in the city. Read comments »

A wind-driven fire that broke out in the San Bernardino National Forest has destroyed three homes and is threatening dozens more. »

Authorities say a 66-year-old man jailed for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm has escaped from the medium-security section of a Northern California prison. »

Modesto City Schools Trustee Cindy Marks earned a rebuke from her colleagues this week because of the content of her messages to former Deputy Superintendent Debbe Bailey, not necessarily for breaking school board practices that govern how elected officials interact with public employees. »

The calendar may say it's only October, but in some parents' minds it's time to think Dec. 25. The budgeting, planning and in some cases shopping for the holiday season already have begun in many Central Valley households. With the recent release of two popular annual lists of hot holiday toys, shoppers are making... »

A man was shot in the hip at a party early Saturday morning off Crows Landing Road in south Modesto, but authorities said his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. »

A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex is still looking for a home after bidders failed to meet the minimum price Saturday at a Las Vegas auction. »

It was the opening night of Cinequest-19 where I spotted Mackenzie Phillips (American Graffiti, One Day at a Time) at the California Theatre. I told her that it was nice to see her. To which she replied, “Nice to be seen.” I asked, “Did she had something to share with San Jose Metblogs?” ... »

Searchers on foot and ATVs combed fields and other areas Saturday near where a 16-year-old Reno girl was last seen while riding a bicycle. »

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in California has donated $20,000 to help Browning High School in northwest Montana complete work on a gym. »

A San Francisco Bay area man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for counterfeiting $30,000 in the back of his 1996 Ford Aerostar van. »