Archive for October 29th, 2009

Mayor Ashley Swearengin will hold a town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Woodward Park Library in northeast Fresno. Read comments »

Residents of Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto will need to check whether they can burn wood or other solid fuel starting Sunday. Read comments »

Top Fresno County educators were honored Thursday night at the annual Educator of the Year Awards at the Saroyan Theatre. Read comments »

A high-profile Fresno defense attorney could face misdemeanor charges of battery and avoiding a security monitoring system after he refused to take off his watch while entering the Madera County courthouse. Read comments »

The Fresno Regional Foundation on Thursday provided more than $200,000 in grants to five organizations for programs supporting restoration of the San Joaquin River. Read comments »

Authorities arrested 43 people on suspicion of domestic violence in a sweep Wednesday in Fresno County. Read comments »

A: James Ellroy calls him “the visual deus ex machina of what has become the most over-scrutinized city on earth.” Q: Who is Ed Ruscha. Check out the Times Online for more on Ruscha and LA (and David Lynch!) »

WASHINGTON — The health care package unveiled by House Democratic leaders Thursday appears a step in the right direction to the San Joaquin Valley moderates who may hold its fate in their hands. While postponing politically volatile issues including abortion and illegal immigrant coverage, the latest health care reboot moved closer toward satisfying Valley members.... »

Valley doctors have nearly run out of vaccine for both swine and seasonal flu -- and worry that further shipments won't come close to meeting demand as anxious families line up for shots. Read comments »

Who does a city councilman call when he needs something done? Pat Ladine, the executive assistant to Modesto's city manager. »

A 60-year-old man has died from his injuries after, deputies said, he suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Stockton. »

Police have made a sixth arrest in the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside a high school dance. »

With clocks setting back an hour to standard time this weekend, fire officials say it's a good time for residents to change the batteries in their home smoke detectors. »

Starting Sunday, people who plan to light their fireplaces should check first with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. »

75 YEARS AGO: A proclamation setting aside this week as Parent-Teacher Week in Modesto was issued by Roy E. Pack, acting mayor. »