Archive for November 12th, 2009

A seasonal storm moved through the Valley on Thursday, dropping a small amount of rainfall through most areas. Read comments »

Fresno police confiscated an estimated $3 million worth of ecstasy pills, cash and cocaine, and booked two men on suspicion of distributing the illegal drugs, Chief Jerry Dyer said Thursday. Read comments »

FLOATING ON THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER -- My plastic kayak suddenly ran aground in a place where the San Joaquin River has flowed only a few times since the 1950s. Read comments »

A growing rift between Sanger's mayor and the other four council members is threatening to paralyze City Hall. Read comments »

A man released from a Victorville prison after serving time for prostitution is back behind bars on suspicion of kidnapping a woman in 2004. »

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a 2007 drive-by shooting that killed a 4-year-old girl Hayward girl. »

An Oceanside police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to charges of grand theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy for allegedly stealing from Home Depot through his girlfriend's employer. »

A competing union has accused the Service Employees International Union of changing ballots and threatening to report workers to immigration officials in a contentious battle to represent more than 10,000 home health-care workers in Fresno County. Read comments »

Seeing the Fresno Water Tower illuminated on a cold, rainy night, it was hard for Ray Dresser of Fresno to escape the feeling that the third time was the charm. Read comments »

Santa Barbara County sheriff's officials say a search for a missing person linked to a marijuana garden in the Los Padres National Forest led to the arrest of 17 people on drug charges. »

Look how much we love you. We’re just BLOWING OUT tickets! And these are fantastic bands: the Mountain Goats are accompanied by Final Fantasy. Wow, there’s so much going on Sunday night and I’d really love to go to this show. The MG’s combine some of the best of The Decemberists, Neutral Milk Hotel,... »

Three members of a Lodi family are in intensive care in a San Francisco hospital after eating mushrooms they picked in the wild. »

The City of Stockton is currently accepting applications for two vacancies on the Public Art Advisory Committee. »

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration said Thursday it can comply with a court order to sharply reduce California's prison population if federal judges bypass the state Legislature and pre-empt state laws. »

Carl Verheyen is embarking on a limited run of tour dates on the West Coast. The 24-year guitar veteran of multi-platinum band Supertramp, who was recently honored as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Classic Rock magazine, is showcasing his abilities on a limited run of shows, including Tuesday, Nov. »