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Anonymous fliers latest mud slung in District 1 race
The race for the District 1 Board of Supervisors seat is getting ugly, and a batch of anonymously mailed fliers is adding to the nastiness.
The first graduating class of 2012 for the Sweetwater Union High School District received diplomas Tuesday morning at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre.
Detailed account of church abuse released
Thousands of pages of files on nine Roman Catholic priests who settled a high-profile clergy abuse lawsuits six years ago were made public Wednesday, providing a detailed look at accusations as well as instances when priests were allowed to interact with children despite their superiors knowing about the allegations.
Record number of school districts in state face bankruptcy
Pummeled by relentless budget cuts, a record number of California school districts are facing bankruptcy, state Supt.
Merced County supervisor candidates nearing final election push
As time winds down for the June 5 election, fundraising and endorsements are starting to shape what could be tight races at the county level.
DA Hires Again! Grumbling from the inside
FirstMary Parks, the ex-TV reporter, now the DA's "public information aide." David Willmon, confidante of MayorLuv and regional manager of the League of California Cities, now a "government relations officer." Now, please, welcome Richard Rubio, longtime Riverside restaurateur who has more recently worked for the Soboba and Morongo tribes.
Missing Girl Found at San Jose Light Rail Station
Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies arrested one man found with a missing San Jose girl on a Valley Transportation Authority train Tuesday.