Durham News

A Durham woman was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in state prison for fatally shooting her husband in the head in May 2010.

The number of school districts that are in financial trouble have tripled since First Interim Status Report for 2011-12 issued in February, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said today.

About 150 cyclists are rolling through the Sacramento Valley to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS testing and services.

The state Supreme Court will decide whether an illegal immigrant - a man who was brought to the United States as a toddler, put himself through law school, passed the bar exam and applied for legal residency 18 years ago without a response - is eligible to practice law in California.

A long trek to raise money - and awareness - for HIV/AIDS organizations will include about 150 bicyclists at various locations in Butte and Glenn counties Friday.

Organizer Melissa Lassell, of the Worm Farm in Durham, said the music has a little something for all ages, or a little something for people who like a variety of music.

Of the 572 residents questioned 56.1 percent supported banning cars and motorcycles in the park and "locating parking areas outside the park people can use picnic areas and be near their autos." The proposition was opposed by 43.9 percent.