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Local servicemen’s deaths detailed in leaks
Classified military documents published on the Internet this week contain new details about the deaths of two soldiers and a Marine from the Northern San Joaquin Valley and foothills who were killed in Afghanistan. »
Calif. adds more appliances to rebate program
California is expanding a rebate program for shoppers purchasing energy efficient appliances. »
Brown proposes more spending in higher education
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown wants the state to undertake a major overhaul of higher education and shift money from prisons to colleges and universities. »
12 children put in protective custody after big pot bust in Groveland
Two men and five women were arrested and 12 children placed in protective custody after authorities found a marijuana grow of more than 2,100 mature plants in Groveland, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Department reported. »
Grass fire burns an acre in Modesto’s Legion Park
Firefighters put out a blaze Wednesday morning in Legion Park near Modestos Airport district that burned up an acre of grass and brush. The fire began around 4:15 a.m. in an undeveloped area and was out by 6:45 a.m. »
Reward offered in woman’s death, home burning
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man seen running from a burning home in the San Fernando Valley where a woman was found dead. »
Man sent to prison in Perko’s arson
A former assistant manager of Perko's Cafe was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison -- and a hefty restitution -- for torching the northeast Fresno restaurant in February 2008. Read comments »
Man sentenced in fatal Fresno hit and run
A hit-and-run driver who was involved in the traffic death of a 9-year-old Fresno bicyclist was sentenced Wednesday in Fresno County Superior Court to 180 days of electronic monitoring and three years of probation. Read comments »
Televangelist Benny Hinn asks for $2M in donations
Televangelist Benny Hinn has posted a plea for $2 million in donations on his website. »
Schwarzenegger vetoes farmworker overtime bill
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill to give California farmworkers overtime pay after working 40 hours in a week. »
Van strikes, injures 16-year-old girl on bike in Ripon
A cargo van struck a girl on a bicycle Wednesday afternoon, and she was taken to a hospital with what police described as "minor to moderate injuries." »
DUI fugitive from Corona found in Mexico
A Corona woman wanted in connection with a drunk driving crash that killed another driver was found in Mexico and has been handed over to authorities in Riverside County. »
No charges filed in probe of other Jackson doctors
State investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson have decided not to file charges against seven doctors who treated him, authorities said Wednesday. »
Marine faces cruelty charge for throwing kitten
Authorities say a Marine sergeant is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after he allegedly threw a kitten into a wall at a friend's house last year. »
RIPON: ‘Eye in the sky’ discovers dead calves
Responding to calls from citizens, police on Tuesday located five dead calves in an area just outside the city limits. All five animals had ropes around their necks, and had been dumped in a wooded area near East Moncure Road. »