Archive for October 27th, 2009

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concert and marveled as the singer stepped nimbly through his moonwalk and other signature moves. »

Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry has stepped down as head of a farm-water advocacy group to protest its campaign against Rep. George Radanovich of Mariposa. Read comments »

The public can comment tonight on the proposed Two Gates project, which aims to protect fish from water diversions in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. »

A vacant house in central Modesto burned early Tuesday, and fire officials called it "suspicious by origin." »

Police are looking for two men who robbed a man who was sitting in his car in a north Modesto apartment complex Monday night. »

RIVERBANK — The City Council has directed staff to hold a public hearing next month to notify residents for a second time about a proposal to raise monthly sewer bills by about $6 over three years. »

There are three days left to enter the Merced County Fair's logo contest. The winning artist will receive $500 and a pair of season passes to the 2010 fair. »

"Off the 99" this week brought the three mayor candidates on the show to learn more about their plans, goals and opinions.What course will they chart for the city? What will they do to create more jobs? How will they bridge north and southside differences? »

Leo Margosian knows that summers get hot in the San Joaquin Valley, and maybe last summer was hotter than most. But could a few more warm days really triple his power consumption? »

Public meetings »

The number to call for information about the Wine Tasting and Halloween Benefit in Oakdale is 848-8000. Incorrect information appeared in an "Around the Region" item Monday on Page B-2. »

40 YEARS AGO: Ninety-eight Modesto students ran, threw, jumped and pulled their way to winning Presidential Physical Fitness Awards. »

DES MOINES, Iowa — Workers in more than half of U.S. households will likely be unable to retire at 65 at the same lifestyle they enjoy today, a study says. »

T-shirts distributed to Orange County elementary students for a school fundraiser have been recalled after a parent discovered that the phone number printed on the back of the shirts was a sex chat line. »

Authorities say a 40-year-old sex offender who escaped from a state mental hospital in Phoenix more than a week ago has been arrested. »