Archive for March 2nd, 2010

A west Valley water leader says a much-needed increase in the summer irrigation forecast might happen in the next few days, even though the Interior Department says any update would come weeks from now. Read comments »

40 YEARS AGO: Gustine launched its dial 911 instant emergency system. »

40 YEARS AGO: Gustine launched its dial 911 instant emergency system. »

The second of three storms forecast for the region this week is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing rain to the Valley and snow to the Sierra. Read comments »

A Southern California Pop Warner football coach accused of sexually molesting two boys on his team has pleaded not guilty to nine felony counts. »

SACRAMENTO -- As he took the gavel as California's 68th Assembly speaker, John A. Pérez pledged to crack down on lawmakers exchanging text messages with lobbyists during floor sessions and committee hearings. Read comments »

SACRAMENTO -- Caltrans should eliminate 1,500 full-time positions in its highway construction division because of inefficiencies and overstaffing, according to a report issued Tuesday by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office. Read comments »

Relatives of a family killed in a high-speed crash that galvanized attention around safety flaws of Toyotas and led to the recalls of millions of cars have sued the world's largest automaker for product liability and negligence, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. »

Relatives of a California Highway Patrol officer killed along with three family members when their runaway Lexus crashed in San Diego County have sued Toyota for product liability and negligence. »

Sacramento meteorologists say we should expect more wet weather this week. Sigh. My future garden could use the water. But rainy weather is a pain when I’m trying to stay awake on Eastbound I-80. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's... »

While the city of Stockton has received a lot of bad press over the years, there's a new podcast that's shining a light on all that's good. »

It was a couple weeks ago when I announced March 6 as the date for the next in my irregular series of long-ass walks — this one about 15 miles from USC to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park and back via Jefferson and Adams. Today I’m reading reports calling for a 70%... »

A jury determined Tuesday that Botox-maker Allergan was not responsible for the death of a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who died after receiving Botox injections. »

A water main ruptured late this afternoon along Scenic Drive, disrupting the evening commute. »

An Orange County jury has determined that Botox-maker Allergan was not responsible for the death of a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who died after receiving Botox injections. »