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California Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for California.

Results 1 - 20 of 153,178 in California

  1. Sabean: Posey impresses, but he won't be joining the big club this yearRead the original story

    5 min ago | Marin Independent Journal

    Impressed as he was with Buster Posey in his San Jose Giants debut, Giants General Manager Brian Sabean said Sunday the top catching prospect will not be joining the big club after the California League ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Jonathan Sanchez

  2. 'Buddhist' Victoria BeckhamRead the original story

    18 min ago | China Daily

    The couple - who live in Los Angeles with their three sons - have reportedly "embraced" the mystical religion and are now chanting every morning in a bid to help them deal with their hectic lifestyles.

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    Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham

  3. Enter for chance at a FenderRead the original story

    37 min ago | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

    ... vocal performance and drums to children ages 7 to 17. Since the program's inception in 1998, over 10,000 Southern California children have participated and received free and low-cost musical instruction, according to the museum. Information: (951) ...

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    Related Topix: Miley Cyrus, Family, Kids, Ontario, CA

  4. Schwarzenegger Recall Effort LaunchedRead the original story

    37 min ago | KXTV

    Facing the longest state budget impasse in recorded California history, Gov. Schwarzenegger will become the official target of a recall campaign Monday when the California Correctional Peace Officers ...

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    Related Topix: California Government, US Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger

  5. UCR antes up to help problem gamblersRead the original story

    37 min ago | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

    ... mention Las Vegas - gives the problem gambler all too easy access, said Bruce Roberts, executive director of the California Council on Problem Gambling. And like any other addiction, the pain goes far beyond the gambler. "It carries over into that ...

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  6. Rahy's Attorney wins Woodbine MileRead the original story

    37 min ago | CBC News

    ... being Ontario-bred. And he also secured a berth in the Breeders' Cup Mile event next month at Santa Anita Park in California. But the owners of Rahy's Attorney - Ellie Boje Farms, Jim and Jean MacLellan, Mitch Peters and Dean Read - have a big ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing

  7. Adult day care center under consideration in BurlingameRead the original story

    38 min ago | Inside Bay Area

    ... wants to do something else to help senior citizens. Mark Cimino wants to bring an adult day care center to 755 California Drive. "It's all about creating respite for families who are caring for loved ones at home," he said Friday. The building, a ...

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    Related Topix: Burlingame, CA, San Mateo County, CA

  8. Second Skagit shooting victim laid to restRead the original story

    47 min ago | KOMOradio

    ... describes his brother as a "good soldier" who always put his daughter Megan and son Ryan first. Gillum moved from California to Mount Vernon two years ago, but kept his kids close to his heart. He took pride in construction work and loved to golf. ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime

  9. Authorities: Burglar wakes men with spice rubRead the original story

    47 min ago | International Herald Tribune

    FRESNO, Calif. : Authorities say they've arrested a man who broke into the home of two California farmworkers, stole money, rubbed one with spices and whacked the other with a sausage before fleeing.

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    Related Topix: Fresno, CA, Fresno Metro, Fresno County, CA, Business News

  10. Sabean: Posey impresses, but he won't be joining the big club this yearRead the original story

    52 min ago | San Jose Mercury News

    Impressed as he was with Buster Posey in his San Jose Giants debut, Giants General Manager Brian Sabean said Sunday the top catching prospect will not be joining the big club after the California League ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball

  11. UC Berkeley Cuts Down Disputed TreesRead the original story

    54 min ago | NBC Channel 7/39

    The University of California, Berkeley , has nearly finished felling a disputed grove of trees to make way for a sports center as four protesters remain perched in one of the last trees standing.

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  12. Monterey Bay Aquarium Releases White Shark After 11 Days In Captivity; Fed Only OnceRead the original story

    56 min ago | UnderwaterTimes.com

    The young shark was on exhibit for only 11 days. Monterey, California -- She was only on exhibit for 11 days and now she's back in the wild.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  13. How the West Was Won: Ultimate Collector's EditionRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Entertainment Insiders

    ... 162-minutes, the film seems short. The plot follows several generations of a family as they move from the East to California. Major historical events such as the Alamo, the Civil War and the California gold rush are touched upon. What a cast! James ...

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    Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Cinerama, Indie, George Peppard

  14. Fannie, Freddie deal helps some borrowers, not allRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Record

    ... industry a stability that we haven't had in a couple of years," said Rich Cosner, president of Prudential California Realty. "But frankly no, it won't help (struggling borrowers) to refinance." Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a critical and ...

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    Related Topix: Housing, Financial Services, Fannie Mae, Home, Mortgage, Mortgage, Personal Finance

  15. No. 5 Cal Ties No. 7 SMU, 1-1Read the original story

    1 hr ago | CSTV.com

    The fifth-ranked California men's soccer team remained undefeated in 2008 as it tied No.

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  16. USF Men's Soccer Takes on Bay Area Foes San Jose State and Stanford This WeekRead the original story

    1 hr ago | CSTV.com

    ... the first time the Dons have opened a season against a top-25 opponent since 2006 - a 1-0 road triumph at No. 17 California (8/25/06). ROAD WARRIORS: San Francisco has proven tough on the road and since the start of the 2005 season own a 18-15-1 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. New details on Edwards' mistressRead the original story

    1 hr ago | STLtoday

    ... affair with Edwards was about to explode on national television, she reportedly was whisked away from Southern California by private jet to the Virgin Islands. In the McInerney interview, she had a "the universe will provide" mind-set. "I have a ...

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    Related Topix: New York, Entertainment

  18. Converting waste to fuel good ideaRead the original story

    1 hr ago | San Bernardino County Sun

    ... may finally be in sight. The ethanol industry is revving up to boost the supply of its renewable fuel in Soutern California. And the technology has advanced to the point that there are really few downsides to moving forward. The idea is to transform ...

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    Related Topix: California Government, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Opinion

  19. ger of the Week: Edwin O. GuthmanRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Truthdig

    ... editor for the next decade. In 1987 he returned to Los Angeles, where he taught at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication for 20 years and assisted in the formation of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  20. New law bans disposal of sharps, syringes into home trashRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The California Aggie

    ... to a new state law. As of Sept. 1, it is illegal to throw away home-generated medical needles into the trash in California. Instead, sharps will have to be put in red hazardous waste containers and taken to the county landfill on designated drop-off ...

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    Related Topix: Yolo County, CA, Davis, CA