Archive for November 3rd, 2009

RIVERBANK — Grocery store manager Richard O'Brien was the leading vote-getter Tuesday night in the six-way race for mayor. »

There is a distinct breed of family restaurant founded in spades across the nation between the 40s and the 50s, few of which survive, that provided a Disneyana environment where the family could dine surrounded by a Yogi Bear-era “outdoor” look: faux trees, the occasional water feature, “log cabin” woodwork, abundant taxidermy. Clearman’s North... »

WASHINGTON — Despite a rising nationwide toll of sickness caused by the H1N1 flu virus and an intensive push by the government to have people vaccinated for it, almost half of Americans say they aren't likely to get the vaccine, according to a McClatchy-Ipsos poll. »

40 YEARS AGO: Scores reported from the Stanford Reading Tests given to 7,384 students in grades one through three, six and 10 showed pupils in first through third and 10th grade equaled or exceeded statewide averages. Students in the sixth grade already had exceeded the state average two years earlier. »

Tom Van Groningen has been re-elected to the Modesto Irrigation Board, and Paul Warda also won re-election. But in one of the biggest surprises of the election, Mike Serpa lost his seat to Glen Wild. "The voters have spoken," Serpa said, "and they'll get what they asked for." »

Early returns showed San Francisco voters were nearly split on a proposition that would create a special sign district in a small area along one of the city's major roadways. »

Two challengers - Sue Zwhalen and Ruben Villalobos - appear on their way to victory in today's election for four seats on the Modesto City Schools board. Cindy Marks and Nancy Cline appeared headed for re-election while incumbents Steve Collins and Belinda Rolichek were almost certain to lose. »

Fire officials say six people, including four firefighters, have been taken to a hospital because of a toxic spill inside a supermarket in Irvine. »

10:03 p.m.: Spriggs is ahead by 24 votes, with 57 precincts reporting. Rawling, Pedrozo and Blake are holding onto their lead for the three open council seats. »

Election Night 2009 »

City Councilwoman Kristin Olsen jumped to an early lead over challenger Joe Cataline in the race for a City Council seat that represents north-central Modesto.In the other races, Joe Muratore had just over half the votes, clinging to the prospect of getting elected without a runoff against Jeff Perine.Dave Geer had a narrow lead... »

Modesto voters are turning their backs on five advisory measures that would have sanctioned new growth around the city’s outskirts. In early returns, all five measures are trailing by margins greater than 58 percent. »

Madera County civic leader Harry Baker missed his third court appearance on molestation charges because he remains extremely ill and has trouble breathing, his lawyer said Tuesday in Fresno County Superior Court. Read comments »

Police are searching for clues in the possible poisoning deaths of three dogs in Alhambra. »

Fresno State students on Tuesday lobbied for a fee rollback and cuts to executive compensation during a two-hour meeting with President John Welty. Read comments »