News Topic: California

Thursday November 26 2009

Orlando-based ABC Liquors Still Expanding

Booze Flowed And Disco Lights Sparkled In The 1980s At Abc Liquors' Back-door Clubs, As Patrons Danced Like It Was 1999 Now The Retooled, 73-year-old Company Is Building Stores... more »
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Tuesday November 24 2009

Research: Giving Thanks Brings Health, Happiness

Bill Golden Survived More Than 20 Years In The Army And Another 30 In Law Enforcement He Fell Sick With Colon Cancer, And At 86, He Has An Artificial Hip And Arthritis In His... more »
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Monday November 23 2009

Schwarzenegger Taps State Senator For Lt. Governor

Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Nominated A Republican State Senator To Fill California's Recently Vacated Lieutenant Governor Seat Schwarzenegger Says Sen ... more »
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Friday November 20 2009

Times Publishing Agrees To Sell Governing Magazine

The Times Publishing Co Has Agreed To Sell Governing Magazine To A California Media Company, Four Months After It Sold Congressional Quarterly The Washington,... more »
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Wednesday November 18 2009

Runoff To Replace Lawmaker Ousted By Sex Scandal

The Contest Tuesday To Fill A Vacant Southern California Assembly Seat Will Go To A Runoff, After No Candidate Cleared 50 Percent Of The Vote Needed To Win Outright ... more »
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Tuesday November 17 2009

SoCal Voters Pick New Lawmaker After Sex Scandal

Voters In California's Orange County Are Picking A New Legislator Tuesday To Fill A Seat Left Vacant After A Lawmaker's Sex Comments Led To His Resignation ... more »
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Tuesday October 20 2009

Baby Food Recalled over Botulism Risk

"Plum Organics" Warns Against Use of Apple and Carrot Portable Pouch Foods from Possibly Tainted Batch.. more »
Tuesday September 22 2009

Cop Tasers Unarmed Legless Man…Twice!

A man whose legs are amputated says police used a stun gun on him twice and violently manhandled him even though he was unarmed. more »
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Comment by rmseek1234: JOESPKN-to answer THAT question-follow any thread that is in any way LE related-and there are the “usual” anti-LE folks on here. This one has… 22 Responses »
Sunday September 13 2009

Tennis Legend Jack Kramer Dies

A long-time promoter of the sport, Jack Kramer was a founding member of the ATP more »
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Friday September 11 2009

Space Shuttle Lands In California

Space shuttle Discovery and its seven astronauts are back on Earth after stormy weather in Florida detoured the shuttle to California. more »
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Thursday September 10 2009

Lawmaker Resigns Amid Sex Scandal

Republican Assemblyman Caught on Tape Bragging About Spanking, Sex with Lobbyists.. more »
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Comment by ickthus: What the problem is? They bend all of us over everyday! relax, have a cigar. 7 Responses »
Sunday September 06 2009

Studio City Soaker

A man-made river runs through Los Angeles following a water main break overnight more »
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Monday August 31 2009

Wildfire Doubles in Size Near L.A.

Blaze Threatens Thousands of Homes, Communications Complex; Two Firefighters Dead.. more »
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Sunday August 30 2009

Wildfires Threaten Thousands In Southern California

6,600 homes evacuated as fire scorch the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles more »
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Friday August 28 2009

Kidnap Victim’s Nightmare Story Unfolds

Jaycee Lee Dugard, 11 when Captured, Gave Birth to 2 Children with Abductor; Held for 18 Years.. more »
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Comment by ladyoftheday: My question is what were going on in her family home?(mom & dad)I mean how did they treat Jayce? Was she abused at home as well, I mean 18years and… 13 Responses »
Friday August 21 2009

Man Strips On Airline Flight

Authorities say Darius Chappille punched a woman, then stripped on a SouthWest Airlines Flight. Two passengers describe what they saw. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: guess it made the tsa screeners job easier 1 Responses »
Thursday July 02 2009

MySpace Hoax Mom To Be Sentenced

Lori Drew could be sentenced up to 3 years in prison for the MySpace hoax that led to the suicide of a 13-year old girl more »
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Comment by KxVicious: I just wish parents would WAKE UP and realize what their teenagers are doing on the internet. http://www.myspace.com/mrjustice Here’s… 13 Responses »
Friday June 26 2009

Michael Jackson’s Preliminary Autopsy Results Inconclusive

BREAKING NEWS The Los Angeles County coroner says determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further tests that will take four to six weeks. more »
Comment by SUNNY88: a poem as Michales children would say dad I know that this is a sad timne fr us all as you went to Heaven I know that you love us and please I will always… view »

Cool Cars In Cali

Cool cars are coming to California. And we're not talking about the new Camero or Mustang. more »
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Comment by carl: If you can’t read your licenses through them,they will be illegal in some states.I was pulled over and my tint,from the factory or the dealer,was… 3 Responses »
Thursday June 25 2009

Mini-Skirted Man Ogling Porn Nabbed At Gym

Man Wearing Miniskirt, Heels Arrested For Drug Possession.. more »
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Comment by Sweetassuga04: BAHAHAH! What a fruitcake….I can just picture this…ahahah. Its totally ridiculous. view »
Wednesday June 17 2009

World Trade Center Hero Cloned

A search-and-rescue dog has been successfully cloned. Find out more! more »
Tuesday June 02 2009

Shuttle Lands In Florida Nine Days After Landing On Earth

The shuttle made the trip from California anchored to the top of a Boeing 747. more »
Monday June 01 2009

Shuttle Atlantis Begins Piggyback Ride Home

A NASA Boeing 747 carrying the shuttle took off from Edwards Air Force Base. Atlantis landed in California May 24 because of poor weather in Florida. more »
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Friday May 29 2009

Legendary Music Producer Sentencing Is Today

Phil Spector could get 15 years to life for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson more »
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Comment by BamaBob: A couple of years of hard labor in prison would do the guy in a lot faster than 20 years of appeals from death row. The jury should give him something… 2 Responses »
Sunday May 24 2009

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands In California

Thunderstorms prevented the shuttle from returning to its Florida home base for the third day in a row. more »
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Comment by carl: Add that $2,000,000 to the cost of refurbishing the Hubble.I’m all for space exploration but this seems to be beating a dead horse.I guess their… view »
Tuesday May 19 2009

Dad Ate My Eyes, Boy Tells Cops

Man With Drug Abuse History Jailed After Allegedly Torturing 4-Year-Old Son.. more »
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Comment by mob1: This shows a flaw in our screwed up court systems in this country. Both parents were known Drug addicts and have a history of Child cruelty. What freaking… 7 Responses »
Wednesday May 06 2009

Wildfires Spark Evacuations In California

Nearly 1,200 Homes Evacuated In Santa Barbara; 400-Acre Blaze Marks Early Start To State's Annual Wildfire Season.. more »
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Racy Pic May Cost Miss California Her Crown

Sources Say Pageant Officials Mulling Move After Web Site Posts Semi-Nude Image Of Her. more »
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Comment by southfan1981: The NYTs had a more comprehensive coverage of the issue. http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/the-donald-carrie-prejean-and-the-tiara/?scp=1&sq=Miss… 11 Responses »
Wednesday April 22 2009

Miss California USA Praised By Alabama Lawmaker

Miss California's comments on gay marriage may have cost her the crown. But she may find solace knowing an Alabama lawmaker wants to recognize the pageant queen for her stance. more »
Comment by KxVicious: Sigh. You guys need to learn to read sarcasm. 53 Responses »
Tuesday April 07 2009

Salmonella Found In Calif. Pistachio Plant

Bacteria In "Critical Areas" Of Second-Largest Pistachio Processor In Nation.. more »
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Monday March 30 2009

6 Killed In Home Shooting

At Least 3 Of Victims Children In Murder-Suicide In Silicon Valley.. more »
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Friday March 27 2009

Mississippi PSC Fines 5 Out-Of-State Telemarketers

The Mississippi Public Service Commission says the telemarketers violated the state's no-call list. more »
Comment by Hate-it: Go Mississippi, Why can’t Alabama do this? I would never buy anything from these people because they are a bother. view »
Wednesday March 25 2009

F-22 Crashes Near Edwards Air Force Base

BREAKING NEWS The F-22 is the Air Force's new top-of-the-line fighter. more »
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Wednesday March 18 2009

Octomom Brings 2 Babies Home

Late Tuesday Nadya Suleman brought 2 of her 8 babies home from the hospital. more »
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Comment by JohnQPublic: Those other families have decent incomes also; she is living off “student loans” and Government subsidies. 1 Responses »
Friday March 13 2009

Park Service Seeks Stimulus Funds

Yosemite National Park's historic Ahwahnee Hotel is in need of $20 million in upgrades more »
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Tuesday March 10 2009

Octuplets’ Mom May Get New Nest For Brood

Nadya Suleman's Father Is Buying A Four Bedroom House And She'll Be Accepting In-Home Child Care From Charity.. more »
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Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I would much rather donate my money to a fertility clinic for would be parents who are in financial situations where they can not afford invitro. … 2 Responses »
Monday March 09 2009

Winehouse Not Attending Coachella

A spokesman for Amy Winehouse says the singer won't perform in the US next month in "light of current legal issues." more »
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Comment by Serve Justice: Can’t we just go ahead and be rid of this trash? She’s just great for the kids, you know… view »
Thursday March 05 2009

Chris Brown Charged With Abusing His Girlfriend

The 19-year-old R&B singer was arrested last month after police said he attacked his girlfriend, singer Rihanna. more »
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Thursday February 26 2009

Man Cut Off Cats’ Tails With Scissors

Timothy Kooyman, who was already charged with soaking live cats in gas and torching them, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: light him up, little vick 12 Responses »
Thursday February 19 2009

Octuplet Grandmother’s Home In Foreclosure?

Records show Angela Suleman is more than $23,000 behind in her mortgage payments. more »
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Comment by cmb1: Sorry not the grandmother but the mother, they should be getting enough welfare, food stamps, etc. so why not pay the mortgage? Does anyone but me think… 4 Responses »
Monday February 16 2009

New Agent Denies He’s Representing Octuplet Mom

The first agency that represented Nadya Suleman dumped her because of death threats. more »
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Tuesday February 10 2009

Police Chase, Crash, Caught On Tape

Great Video! A high speed chase through the San Fernando Valley in California ends with the suspect vehicle slamming into a parked car. Watch it here. more »
Comment by KxVicious: Wow. Great footage! view »
Monday February 09 2009

Thousands Of Inmates To Be Released

A special panel of federal judges has tentatively ruled that California must release tens of thousands of inmates to relieve overcrowding. more »
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Comment by mermaidmom: Dew26, they could further reduce the population another 37% if they would go ahead & execute all the drains sitting on death row.  With all of… 3 Responses »
Thursday February 05 2009

Is It A Small World After All?

Disney says they are revamping the popular "It's A Small World" ride to make it a little more modern. more »
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Comment by fish4fun2: They had been having trouble with the little boats bottoming out because the average weight of people who take the ride has increased, how hilarious and… 1 Responses »

Horse Rescued From Icy Grave

Watch how rescuers in Kentucky brave frigid conditions to pull a horse from icy waters more »
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Comment by KxVicious: Poor Pencil! 1 Responses »
Tuesday February 03 2009

Pilot A Hero To Librarians Too

US Airways "hero" pilot who splashed jetliner in the Hudson River last month getting great reviews from librarians. more »
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Saturday January 31 2009

Octuplets’ Mom “Obsessed” With Having Kids

Her Mom Says All 14 Of Unmarried Daughter's Children Resulted From In-Vitro; Ethics Debate Rages On.. more »
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Comment by rosepetal: i feel sorry for the children, they are the only ones innocent in all this. whats done is done. it was wrong on the drs and her part. i had rather see… 4 Responses »
Wednesday January 28 2009

Man Smears Feces On His Lawyer

The judge declared a mistrial in the kidnapping and assault case and boosted Weusi McGowan's bail from $250,000 to $1 million after the incident. more »
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Comment by Razorsharp: I forgot how much fun and how convenient it is to carry around a bag of feces. 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Father Kills Wife, 5 Kids In LA Home

Man Reportedly Distraught Over Job Situation; Children Were Ages 2 To 8.. more »
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Comment by Citronellemomma: Sony…i agree with you 100%. 1 Responses »

Octuplets Doing “Very Well”

Doctors say octuplets born in a Southern California hospital are breathing on their own and doing "very well." more »
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