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East Bay men sentenced in attack on federal agent
Two men who attempted to assault and rob an undercover federal agent during an illegal weapons sale were each sentenced Thursday to more than 9 years in prison.
The 56th Mother Lode Round-Up Is Here
This 2013 Mother's Day weekend marks the 56th anniversary of the Mother Lode Round-up and the 66th anniversary of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse, founded in 1948, who started presenting the Mother Lode Round-Up in 1958.
John Swett district ponders options for aging middle school
Trustees of the tiny, cash-poor John Swett school district must soon decide what to do about the district's middle school, which has been identified as seismically unsound in a district-commissioned engineering report.
Woman Arrested for Stolen U-Haul Truck
Traffic Collision: On May 3, 2013, at 8:42, an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Rock Harbor Way.
Ex-gang member claims he was intended target in Vallejo shooting
A former gang member testified in Solano County Superior Court on Friday about a fatal 2007 Vallejo shooting in which he believes he was the intended target.
Rodeo fans at Kern County Fairgrounds
It's often called the "Biggest Little Rodeo in California" because there are dozens of cowboys and cowgirls who turn out to compete.
Karen Nolan: A happy, happy 100th
The big day is still a week away, but Leona Bonovich's 100th birthday bash will begin this weekend when the five generations of her small family get together to celebrate.
Pacifican Emilie Montoya named Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen for 2013
Rowell Ranch, the oldest and most prestigious professional Rodeo in California, recently held their Queen competition and one of our own, Miss Emilie Montoya of Pacifica, was named Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo for 2013.
STAGECOACH 2013: Roger McGuinn's history lesson
He told the story of buying his first 12-string guitar and how he had to learn a Leadbelly song because Leadbelly inspired Pete Seeger, who inspired so many others.
Building a bridge to the 19th century...
According to the weatherman, it will be in the high 80s and zero chance of rain for this weekend, just right for the 65th Annual Springville Sierra Rodeo.