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Video of Hillary's Not So Dangerous '96 Bosnia Trip Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:23:40 PST
So the other day, Sen. Hillary Clinton -- in talking about how she was a player not just a hater in her First Lady days -- described a 1996 trip to Bosnia thusly: "There was supposed to be...

Former cycling champ's trial begins in BALCO perjury case Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:20:24 PDT
Former bicycle racing champion Tammy Thomas was a "crucially important witness" whose lies before a grand jury nearly derailed the federal probe into the BALCO sports steroids scandal, a prosecutor argued Monday. A defense lawyer retorted that Thomas had...

2 held for alleged rifle possession at Oakland teen's memorial spot Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:17:24 PDT
Oakland police arrested two men with assault rifles over the weekend at a makeshift memorial for a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by officers after he allegedly pointed a sawed-off rifle at them, authorities said today. Marco Mendez, 32, was arrested...

Martinez teen killed in hit-run was dating 44-year-old man found slain Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:54:52 PDT
An 18-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on an East Bay freeway was dating a 44-year-old man found shot to death in his home, authorities said today as they sought a possible connection between the two weekend incidents in Martinez. Mia Beth...

Police investigate shooting death of man in West Oakland Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:07:04 PDT
Detectives are searching for a man who shot and killed another man late Saturday in West Oakland, police said. Officers were called at about 7:45 p.m. and found the victim in the 1600 block of 12th Street with a gunshot wound to the chest, Officer John Wilson...

SLA's Olson will fight return to state prison Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Sara Jane Olson, a former member of the Symbionese Liberation Army and Minnesota housewife who was rearrested last week after state officials said they erred in calculating her prison sentence, will challenge the decision to have her locked up for another...

Prosecutor: Oakland roofer a sadistic predator Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
An Oakland roofer is a predatory sadist who tortured and fatally beat his girlfriend in a home that reminded one police investigator of "The Silence of the Lambs" and tormented two other women he dated, a prosecutor told jurors today. Earl Stefanson, 43,...

31-year-old man found slain in abandoned S.F. public housing unit Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Police are looking for suspects in connection with the killing of a 31-year-old San Francisco man who was found shot to death inside an abandoned Visitacion Valley public housing unit that had been occupied by squatters. Officers found the victim, identified...

Lafayette music teacher cleared of molest charges; judge blasts probe Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Contra Costa County prosecutors dropped child-molestation charges today against a Lafayette music teacher who had been accused of assaulting three teenage boys, after a judge ruled that an investigator in the case had shown a "reckless disregard for the...

Lawmakers are listening Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:07:07 -0700
Voters contacted OC congress members about immigration, healthcare and the economy.

Race makes some wary of Obama Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:36:49 -0700
Many see an "underlying black agenda."

Rohrabacher gets heat from both sides Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:25:35 -0700
Representative is only O.C. incumbent congressman with primary challenge, and could face popular mayor in November.

Mobile home park residents rally against measure banning rent control Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:57:16 PDT
A serene landscape of oaks, grassy swales and lazy creeks in Citrus Heights provides an unlikely backdrop for a nasty statewide battle over one of the last bastions of affordable housing.

Dan Walters: Low turnout expected in California's June primary Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
One consequence of the state's first February presidential primary election – unintended, perhaps, but a consequence nevertheless – will almost certainly be an extraordinarily low voter turnout for the June 3 regular primary.

Details scant on donations for Schwarzenegger's Hyatt suite Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Private donors have paid for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's presidential suite at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento ever since he became governor in 2003, but his office has not documented the gifts for years.

The Buzz: Lawmaker hopes to collar support for dogs-at-work bill Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT
No, the Legislature is not going to the dogs – despite Assembly Concurrent Resolution 103.

State probes early release of ex-SLA figure Sara Jane Olson Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:40:04 PDT
SACRAMENTO -- California corrections authorities on Monday began investigating the premature release of former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, who was imprisoned for a murder committed by the radical group and attempted bombings of police cars in the 1970s.

No Carville apology for Judas remark Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:07:30 PDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton adviser James Carville is refusing to apologize for comparing New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to Judas.

Remains of 2 U.S. contractors recovered Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:07:30 PDT
The remains of two U.S. contractors kidnapped in Iraq more than a year ago have been recovered, the FBI said Monday, weeks after families of several long-missing men gained hope that they might be found alive.

Clinton 'misspoke' about '96 Bosnia trip Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:07:29 PDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign said she "misspoke" last week when saying she had landed under sniper fire during a trip to Bosnia as first lady in March 1996. She later characterized the episode as a "misstatement" and a "minor blip."

McCain says U.S. succeeding in Iraq Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:07:29 PDT
Fresh off his eighth Iraq visit, Sen. John McCain declared Monday that "we are succeeding" and said he wouldn't change course - even as the U.S. death toll rose to 4,000 and the war entered its sixth year.

Pa. Dems set enrollment record Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:22:29 PDT
Democratic Party enrollment surged past the 4 million mark Monday, setting a state record on the last day Pennsylvanians had to register to vote in next month's presidential primary.

Clinton: Protect reputable home lenders Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:47:31 PDT
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton proposed several remedies to the nation's home mortgage problems Monday, including one tool more often associated with Republicans than Democrats.

Puerto Rico moves up primary Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:42:34 PDT
The Democratic Party on Monday approved Puerto Rico's proposal to scrap its caucus and hold a presidential primary on June 1.

Bush sympathetic as war toll hits 4,000 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:42:33 PDT
Marking a grim milestone, a determined President Bush declared Monday the lives of 4,000 U.S. military men and women who have died in Iraq "were not lost in vain." The White House signaled anew that additional troops won't be pulled out soon.

Justice Dept. approves XM-Sirius merger Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:37:29 PDT
The Justice Department on Monday approved Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s proposed $5 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., saying the deal was unlikely to lessen competition or harm consumers.

High court declines AARP appeal Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:17:31 PDT
The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a federal policy that allows employers to reduce their health insurance expenses for retired workers once they turn 65 and qualify for Medicare.

Police Blotter: March 24, 2008 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:25
Police Blotter listings are compiled from reports filed with area law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Reservoir in need of repair Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:17:55 PDT
NORTHWEST GLENDALE — Water officials are rushing to repair the wooden support columns of a large underground reservoir above Brand Park that if left unfixed for one more season could cause the roof to collapse, they said.

Council rules against sign regulation Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:18:00 PDT
LA CRESCENTA — A zoning regulation to limit temporary real estate signs on Foothill Boulevard in unincorporated La Crescenta that roiled local Realtors will likely be scratched from a set of proposed design guidelines for the area, officials said.

Smoke on the council agenda Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:13:59 PDT
CITY HALL — Momentum from tighter controls put on tobacco retailers last year, together with actions other cities have taken, may soon produce restrictions on smoking in public places in Glendale if a community survey finds broad support for such a measure.

Hundreds rally on Brand Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:10 PDT
DOWNTOWN — Shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, hundreds of people gathered along a nine-block stretch of Brand Boulevard, holding candles and enlarged photographs of smiling faces.

Glendale set to adjust its investments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:08 PDT
CITY HALL — A sustained drop in key federal interest rates amid an erratic financial market that produces major developments almost daily has pushed city officials to increase the liquidity of Glendale’s investment portfolio.

Town Council is touting new arbor program Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:11 PDT
LA CRESCENTA — The Crescenta Valley Town Council on Thursday adopted a program that invites residents to purchase trees to be planted along Foothill Boulevard and to maintain them.

CRESCENTA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WRAP-UP Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:15 PDT
The council voted unanimously to send a letter to the county to request that a feasibility study for a bicycle lane along Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta be conducted.

Oktoberfest frets new fees Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:13:52 PDT
MONTROSE — Organizers of an annual Oktoberfest celebration say a City Council decision to cap discounts to nonprofits for city resources has thrown the event’s future into uncertainty.

POLITICAL LANDSCAPE:Krekorian’s bills keep him busy Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:13:58 PDT
As California’s legislators wrangle over the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit, Paul Krekorian, who lives in Burbank and has an office in Glendale, continues to work toward the passage of legislation he hopes will improve public safety, the environment and health for the area and the state.

CRESCENTA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:18:40 PDT
The council is slated to discuss pending proposals in Glendale and La Cañada for a bicycle lane along Foothill Boulevard and whether it would be feasible for the county to add a bicycle lane in the La Crescenta portion of the boulevard.

City to buy Rockhaven Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:14:56 PDT
GLENDALE — City officials on Tuesday announced an agreement with the owners of the Rockhaven Sanitarium to purchase the 3.5-acre site for $8.25 million, more than six months after Councilman John Drayman broached the idea during a capital improvement study session.

College woes disappointing to local group Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:14:56 PDT
CITY HALL — Members of the Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday expressed their disappointment over news that the Glendale Career College would not be moving into a downtown site, and that it was on the verge of financial ruin.

Changes in design review process near Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:10:30 PDT
CITY HALL — Proposed changes to the design review process are poised to become the new rule of law for single-family homes after the City Council on Tuesday introduced the ordinance and a set of zoning code changes for a final vote next week.

Najarian, Krikorian are at odds Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:10:31 PDT
CITY HALL — Mayor Ara Najarian on Tuesday fired back at Glendale Unified School District board President Greg Krikorian, calling insinuations that the city doesn’t do enough to help the school district “false” and “irresponsible.”

Residents decry 300-unit complex Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:12:54 PDT
NORTHWEST GLENDALE — David Honda may want to develop a 300-unit apartment complex on Grandview Avenue, but a Monday night meeting clearly showed that Pelanconi residents are already building something of their own — organized opposition.

School won’t go downtown Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:12:53 PDT
CITY HALL — Glendale Career College is no longer accepting new students as it pitches itself to potential buyers, three years after it was considered a vital part of a proposed downtown redevelopment project.

Eatery may cause code enforcement change Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:12:53 PDT
CITY HALL — A string of recent code violations at a Glendale restaurant has city officials re-evaluating its long-held policy of letting businesses continue operations as they try to gain code compliance.

Design review issue up for vote Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:15:26 PDT
CITY HALL — The nearly yearlong odyssey city officials have embarked upon to overhaul the design review process for single-family homes could end soon if the City Council on Tuesday approves procedural changes meant to curtail the authority of Glendale’s two Design Review boards.

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING PREVIEW Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:15:26 PDT
STREET REHABILITATION Public Works officials are scheduled to seek authorization Tuesday to solicit bids on major street rehabilitation projects for portions of Los Feliz Boulevard and Verdugo Road.

Funding for shelter hits a snag Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:15:00 PDT
SOUTHWEST GLENDALE — An independent review panel on Monday will reevaluate the county’s rejection of PATH Achieve Glendale’s $1.85 million funding application for a 24-hour homeless shelter after the service provider filed an appeal earlier this week.

Prayer breakfast preaches unity Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:33:01 PDT
NORTH GLENDALE — A message of faith and unity as a means to overcome the challenges city leaders often face in community service rang Thursday through a crowded Hilton Glendale ballroom.

Homeless coalition to remain shut Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:33:02 PDT
CITY HALL — The Lord’s Kitchen, the only program for feeding the homeless in Glendale, will remain shut down after city officials told a coalition of service providers Thursday that the suggestion of using the Glendale train station was unworkable.

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