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Obama Agrees -- Finally -- to Go on Fox Sunday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:40:30 PST
Barack Obama agreed to appear on "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace and it is bound to be a watcher. Why is this news? A presidential candidate going on a Sunday chat show happens all the time,...

French police come to Calif. to look into mysterious death Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:45:28 PDT
The last time anyone saw Hugues de la Plaza alive, he was out celebrating a promotion with a few friends at a nightclub. Later that night, the gregarious audio engineer with U.S. and French citizenship made a drunken call to a friend and they made plans to...

Standoff In Oakland ends - gunman gives up Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:53:07 PDT
A gunman who barricaded himself inside a condo building at Oakland's Jack London Square and held his wife and two children hostage surrendered early today after an all-night standoff, police said. The suspect, a 41-year-old parolee whose name wasn't...

Last-ditch bid to halt new crackdown on illegals Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
As Bush administration officials prepared Friday to finalize rules cracking down on employers of illegal immigrants, business and civil rights advocates continued to hammer the plan, calling it an expensive and ill-conceived attack on legitimate workers and...

OAKLAND / Holdup suspect charged with theft Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A suspect in the takeover robbery of an Oakland restaurant was charged Friday with auto theft and evading arrest but not with any crimes related to the holdup, a prosecutor said. Laron Williams, 18, is still being investigated by Oakland police in connection...

RICHMOND / Electric wires started fire that killed boy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
An apartment fire in Richmond that killed a 5-year-old boy Thursday started accidentally when electrical wires plugged into a wall overheated, authorities said Friday. Firefighters found the boy, Kristopher Love, in the living room of his family's apartment...

Officials cite 'conflicting reports' on bullied boy's injury Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The top administrator of the Oakland Unified School District cast doubt Friday on a first-grade boy's version of how a bully fractured his skull this week as he waited for a ride after school. "It could have been an accident. It could have been two students,...

State widens DNA scanning in cold cases / Near-match a hint offender related to person in database Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The California Department of Justice will help crime investigators identify new suspects in cold cases by scanning its DNA database for near-matches to crime-scene samples after an attempt to find an exact match fails. A partial genetic match could suggest to...

Democratic leaders to hear delegate challenges Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:19:41 -0700
Party brass will consider a plan to award half-delegates for the disputed Michigan and Florida primaries.

Was cat tasered? Necropsy is inconclusive Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:15:55 +0000
A necropsy done on the corpse of a cat found earlier this month on the grounds of Theo Lacy jail in Orange has come back as inconclusive, said sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Burris today. The black cat was discovered during an investigation into allegations that jail deputies Tasered a cat to death. Orange County Care Services decided to [...]

Probe of shooting by Sacramento County deputy will be fair, authorities insist Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
After David Kenneth Hamilton was killed Sunday, a team of investigators swarmed the Roseville motel parking lot where he was shot and began interviewing the triggerman.

Police investigate slaying in Citrus Heights Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
CITRUS HEIGHTS - Police were investigating the city's first homicide of the year Friday in a guesthouse behind a Citrus Heights home.

14 arrested, $1 million seized in meth ring Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
SACRAMENTO - Authorities have arrested 14 people and seized $1 million involved in a methamphetamine distribution ring in the Sacramento area, according to a news release by U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott's office Friday.

76 motorists cited in Rocklin traffic sting Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
ROCKLIN - The California Highway Patrol and three police agencies teamed up on Sierra College Boulevard near Secret Ravine for a traffic enforcement Thursday, citing 76 motorists for speeding during a four-hour operation.

Schwarzenegger to oppose initiative to limit eminent domain Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday that he will oppose an initiative on the June 3 ballot to restrict governments' ability to use eminent domain to seize property.

Steve Wiegand: Step right up and lease the lottery -- at your own risk Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
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Assembly bill sweats the details Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A year after he championed legislation that would have ensured that captive elephants in California get their exercise, Assemblyman Lloyd Levine wants to do the same for workers.

Real estate agent Tim Collom works out Friday at the Capital Athletic Club. Collom, who is also a personal trainer, says he likes the sound of Los Angeles Democrat Lloyd Levine's Assembly Bill 2360. "Anything that promotes wellness is a good thing," he says. "Employees will benefit, and so will businesses."

LLOYD LEVINE The Assemblyman, who often rides his bicycle to work at the Capitol, says he has not received any political contributions from the fitness industry.

McClintock independent campaign effort questioned Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
WASHINGTON – A six-figure independent campaign intended to benefit state Sen. Tom McClintock's run for the House is being promoted by a political consultant who just weeks before was on the senator's campaign payroll.

TOM McCLINTOCK The state senator is in a bitter GOP primary battle in the 4th Congressional District.

China agrees to breakthrough talks with Dalai Lama 's envoys on Tibet Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
BEIJING - In a sudden shift, China agreed Friday to meet with envoys of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader it accuses of instigating anti-government demonstrations in Tibet last month in an effort to scuttle the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Ashwini Bhatia / Associated Press Exiled Tibetans hold a candlelight vigil in Dharmsala, India, on Friday to mark the 19th birthday of the Panchen Lama, the second-highest ranking figure in Tibetan Buddhism, who has reportedly been imprisoned in China since 1995.

McCain defends campaign promises Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
GEE'S BEND, Ala. – For John McCain, it was either the perfect political photo op that reflected an image he's worked years to polish or a moment of striking, and potentially damaging, political dissonance.

Police kill robbery suspect Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A man who allegedly held up an Alameda rental car franchise and stole one of their cars was shot and killed in Oakland by police today after he wrecked the car and then commandeered another as he tried to get away, authorities said. The shooting happened...

Clinton challenges Obama to Lincoln-Douglas style debate Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:15:15 PDT
Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton turned up the rhetoric Saturday in their increasingly heated primary battle as she issued a new debate challenge and he complained of a race that's largely been reduced to trivia while working families feel economic pain.

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., holds up a bat she received as a gift during a rally at the Cove Ballpark in South Bend, Ind. Saturday, April 26, 2008. Former Congressman John Brademus applauds at left.

Political Play of the Day: Obama tours Indiana hoops hall Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:25:13 PDT
A basketball fanatic, Barack Obama on Saturday visited one of the shrines at the heart of hoops country, touring the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame with a real star at his side and a whimsical view of his own abilities.

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, tours the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame with Indiana Basketball Hall of Famers, Steven Bennett, right, and George McGinnis in New Castle, Ind., Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., poses for photos as he tours the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle, Ind., Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Craig Ferguson to perform at correspondents' dinner Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:57:32 PDT
Just a few months after he was sworn in as a U.S. citizen, Craig Ferguson is going face-to-face with President Bush and the rest of the Washington establishment.

Democrats favored in electoral map Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:07:35 PDT
The electoral road to the White House favors Democrats this fall - either Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton - and has Republican John McCain playing defense to thwart a presidential power shift.

In this April 23, 2008, file photo, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., waves as she takes the stage to address supporters in American Legion Mall in Indianapolis. The electoral road to the White House favors Democrats this fall _ either Barack Obama or Clinton _ and has Republican John McCain playing defense to thwart a presidential power shift.

In this April 22, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives in Vienna, Ohio, en route to a campaign events in Youngstown, Ohio, during his "It's Time for Action" campaign tour. The electoral road to the White House favors Democrats this fall _ either Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton _ and has McCain playing defense to thwart a presidential power shift.

In this April 23, 2008, file photo, Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., points as he takes questions from the media in New Albany, Ind. The electoral road to the White House favors Democrats this fall _ either Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton _ and has Republican John McCain playing defense to thwart a presidential power shift.

Bush prods Congress on student loan bill Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:37:34 PDT
President Bush said Saturday that the credit crunch is threatening the availability of student loans. He said his administration is doing what it can to help with emergency loans but prodded Congress for authority to do more.

President Bush returns to the White House, Friday, April 25, 2008, in Washington. President Bush said tax rebates will start going out Monday, earlier than previously announced, and should help Americans cope with rising gasoline and food prices, as well as aid a slumping economy.

President Bush is greeted by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and his wife Nancy, as he arrives for a fundraiser at Kissinger's home in South Kent, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2008.

President Bush says goodbye to Rep. Chris Shays, R-Conn. as he departs Hartford, Conn. Friday, April 25, 2008.

A smiling Melodie Williams hugs President Bush at the end of an appearance by the president at the Hartford, Conn, Boys and Girls Club, Friday, April 25, 2008. The president was in Hartford to talk about Malaria Awareness and to meet with kids at the Boys and Girls Club. From left are: Allyson Brown, Bush, Wiliams and Zacharty Ellenthal.

President Bush is greeted by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as he arrives for a fundraiser at Kissinger's home in South Kent, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2008.

President Bush speaks about Malaria awareness in front of a mosquito net as he tours the Northwest Boys and Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2008. With him are former American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle, center, and Milwaukee Bucks basketball player Charlie Villanueva, right.

President George W. Bush spreads his arms as he spoke at the Hartford, Conn., Boys and Girls Club in Hartford, Conn, Friday, April 25, 2008.Bush was in Hartford to talk about Malaria Awareness and to meet with kids at the Boys and Girls Club. At right is national Boys and Girls Clubs head Roxanne Spillet.

President Bush waves from Air Force One upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Friday April. 25, 2008, after a day trip to Connecticut.

President Bush waves upon his return to the White House in Washington, Friday, April 25, 2008, after a day trip to Connecticut. in Washington.

President Bush, accompanied by Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., waves to a crowd prior to departing on Air Force One at the Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2008.

President George W. Bush shakes hands with WNBA Connecticut Sun player Tamika Raymond as Roxanne Spillet, national head of the Boys and Girls Clubs looks on. Bush was in Hartford to talk about Malaria Awareness and to meet with kids at the Boys and Girls Club.

President George W. Bush poses with kids at the Hartford Boys and girls Club after he delivered a speech on National Malaria Awareness Week. Bush was in Hartford to talk about Malaria Awareness and to meet with kids at the Boys and Girls Club.

Lautenberg: Pressure Bush, GOP to change energy policy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:15:12 PDT
The public should pressure President Bush and his Republican allies in Congress to change energy policies that have led to record gasoline prices and intense economic pressures on working people, veteran Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg said Saturday.

Bush says rebates going out Monday will boost economy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:42:36 PDT
President Bush said tax rebates will start going out Monday, earlier than previously announced, and should help Americans cope with rising gasoline and food prices, as well as aid a slumping economy.

A customer pumps gas where self-serve regular gasoline is at and above the $4-a-gallon mark at a Chevron station in Malibu, Calif., Friday, April 25, 2008. President Bush said tax rebates will start going out Monday, April 28, earlier than previously announced, and should help Americans cope with rising gasoline and food prices, as well as aid a slumping economy.

Federal panel seeks clearer warnings on Lasik eye surgery Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:32:35 PDT
In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations.

Lasik surgery patient Glenn Hagele gestures while speaking at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing in Gaithersburg, Md., Friday, April 25, 2008, on Lasik surgery.

David Shell shows a chart of his vision after having Lasik surgery while speaking at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing in Gaithersburg, Md., Friday, April 25, 2008, to discuss Lasik surgery.

Lasik surgery patient David Shell covers his face after speaking at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing in Gaithersburg, Md., Friday, April 25, 2008, on Lasik surgery.

Dr. Kerry D. Solomon speaks during a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing in Gaithersburg, Md., Friday, April 25, 2008, to discuss Lasik surgery.

General election competitive states Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:32:33 PDT
An Associated Press analysis of the 50 states and the margins of victory in the 2004 race between George W. Bush and John Kerry. Electoral votes are in parentheses.

Campaign Notebook Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:45:59 -0700
THIRD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Durfor endorses Logue Yuba County Sheriff Steve Durfor has endorsed candidate Dan Logue in the race for 3rd District Assembly to succeed Assemblyman Rick Keene.

Burn permits required soon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Property owners in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties will need burn permits in order to burn branches, brush and other plant debris effective Thursday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Comment sought in land conversion Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

IONE - The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking public comments on its report on the likely environmental effects of converting some land in Plymouth to Indian trust land, a change that would open the way for a proposed casino.

Democratic group to host fundraiser Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

MURPHYS - The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee will host a fundraising dinner at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys.

S.J. agencies meet to address hunger Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

STOCKTON - Hunger workers from outside San Joaquin County joined the local Hunger Task Force on Friday to talk about how nonprofits and governments can cooperate to better feed the poor.

City action may pare down march for immigrants' rights Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

STOCKTON - A march in support of immigrant rights planned for Thursday might be curtailed after city officials told organizers they would have to pay for police service should participants stray from sidewalks and onto streets.

Delegate challenges concerning Florida, Michigan to be heard Sat, 26 April 2008 05:37:31 EDT
A plan to award half-delegates for the disputed Michigan and Florida Democratic presidential primaries will get a hearing before party leaders.

Today on the presidential campaign trail Sat, 26 April 2008 07:11:59 EDT
IN THE HEADLINES

Clinton lobbies superdelegates after Pennsylvania win Fri, 25 April 2008 21:16:01 EDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton, capitalizing on her Pennsylvania primary victory, reached out this week to uncommitted Democratic superdelegates.

Obama wraps up day with hoops, and his team wins 15-5 Sat, 26 April 2008 02:25:01 EDT
For Barack Obama, figuring out how to cap a long campaign day in basketball-crazy Indiana was a no-brainer - you shoot some hoops.

McCain teams with former rival Huckabee in Arkansas Fri, 25 April 2008 21:22:33 EDT
Republican presidential candidate John McCain and former rival Mike Huckabee campaigned together for the first time Friday, with Huckabee joking that they were so civil as opponents they don't have to "unsay" any bad things.

POLITICAL LANDSCAPE:Scott’s bill targets sexual predators Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:20:56 -0700
The state Senate unanimously approved a bill by state Sen. Jack Scott, whose district includes Glendale and Burbank, that aims to close loopholes in the teacher-credentialing process in order to protect children from sexual predators.

Airport authority seat gets filled Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:45:18 -0700
CITY HALL — Councilman Frank Quintero was chosen Tuesday to represent the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, filling the last remaining sought-after appointment as part of the City Council’s continued reorganization.

DreamWorks looks upward Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:11:10 -0700
CITY HALL — DreamWorks Animation will ask the city today to amend its development agreement to allow taller buildings at its Flower Street campus as part of a proposed 128,716-square-foot expansion. It is a request that gained narrow approval from the Planning Commission on April 2.

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:05:35 -0700
REFUSE COLLECTION RATES The City Council on Tuesday will consider a 5% increase in the rates charged to Glendale residents and businesses for trash collection.

Council is fighting antennas Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:05:17 -0700
LA CRESCENTA — The Crescenta Valley Town Council voted on Thursday to send a letter to Los Angeles County planning officials opposing a proposed telecommunications facility on Foothill Boulevard, echoing concerns from residents who believe the structures already over-saturate the area.

Glendale joins fray for maglev train Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:20:42 -0700
CITY HALL — Proponents of a $19-billion regional magnetic levitation train found a new ally in Glendale on Tuesday after the City Council narrowly voted to join 14 other Southland cities in their effort to study the project’s feasibility.

Agency OKs expansion of DreamWorks site Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:45:20 -0700
CITY HALL — A proposed expansion of the DreamWorks Animation campus on Flower Street sailed through the Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday, paving the way for the studio to fulfill the majority of its remaining square footage allowed in a 1996 development agreement.

Retail giant on the agenda Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:05:36 -0700
CITY HALL — A proposed ordinance clarifying the ability of Glendale Police to enforce no-trespassing laws, spurred mostly by a 2-acre public park inside the Americana at Brand, goes to the City Council on Tuesday for introduction two weeks before the 15.5-acre retail behemoth’s grand opening.

Winter shelter gets early look Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:25:27 -0700
CITY HALL — County officials told Glendale’s Homeless Coalition Thursday that financial incentives for emergency winter shelter operators would be increased in a bid to attract more applicants, a year after they scrambled to find a service provider for the program at the Burbank armory.

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