Archive for November 27th, 2009

Charges won’t be filed against UC Davis protesters

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Criminal charges will not be filed against dozens of people arrested on suspicion of trespassing during protests over fee hikes at the University of California, Davis. »

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Stray bullet strikes 4-year-old in Oakland

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Oakland police say a 4-year-old girl is in stable condition after she was struck in the back by a stray bullet. »

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Mexican Mafia boss arrested on extortion charges

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A Mexican Mafia prison gang member has pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a large extortion scheme. »

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‘Off the 99′ podcast visits forgotten town of Hopeton

Friday, November 27th, 2009

This week, “Off the 99” is beginning a new series. »

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‘Off the 99′ podcast visits forgotten town of Hopeton

Friday, November 27th, 2009

This week, “Off the 99” is beginning a new series. »

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Cross-Town Rivals Face Off Tomorrow

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Cross-Town Rivals Face Off Tomorrow

The Bruins of UCLA and the Trojans of USC will be competing on the football field tomorrow night. The Los Angeles Universities have a long-standing rivalry that is important to a lot of the city’s residents. Personally, I’m not really interested in the sport or who wins. Maybe I should be since the company... »

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Man in capsized sailboat off Half Moon Bay dies

Friday, November 27th, 2009

One of two men pulled from the waters off Half Moon Bay after their sailboat overturned has died. »

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Snow in Sierras makes for slick ride on I-80

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Snowfall is causing slick conditions on Interstate 80 over the Sierra Nevada. »

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Coast Guard: Avoid NorCal beaches over weekend

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A high surf advisory has the Coast Guard warning people to stay away from Northern California beaches and other low-lying coastal areas during the holiday weekend. »

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Authorities free girl from alleged human smuggler

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Authorities have arrested a suspected human smuggler who allegedly refused to release a 4-year old girl he brought across the border from Mexico at her mother's request. »

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James Burns: Leather feet steal spotlight

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Left over from Monday's National Football Foundation Playoff Luncheon at the Lodi Elks Club: »

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Palm Springs Travelodge names new manager

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Palm Springs Travelodge has a new manager. Vanessa Barreto most recently was the front office manager at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs. »

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ID ethanol plant aims to reopen as market improves

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A shuttered southern Idaho ethanol refinery could resume fuel production, citing improved market conditions. »

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Stockton Couple Seek Support for Troops Amidst Holiday Bustle

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Ever since their son served overseas in the military, the Temmes of Stockton have maintained a post-Thanksgiving tradition. »

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DA: Walmart peaceful year after deadly NY stampede

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Crowd control at all Walmart stores in New York appeared to be smooth Friday, a year after a security guard was crushed to death by a stampede of shoppers. »

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