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Santa Rosa Press Democrat

No foul play in death of fall victim

28 Apr 2008 at 3:25pm

Apple moth found again in Sonoma

24 Apr 2008 at 2:22pm

Driver dies in fiery Hwy. 101 car crash

15 May 2008 at 3:34am

Cloverdale council opposes casino

15 May 2008 at 3:33am

Despite revised budget, SR schools still face tough cuts

15 May 2008 at 3:33am

Name snafu delays unveiling of memorial

15 May 2008 at 4:44am

Siskyou Daily News

Scott Valley Bank: 'If you like it today, you'll love its history'

Exhibit strives to capture the flavor of the 150-year history of the bank
14 May 2008 at 1:31pm

Sen. Aanestad: Etna project will produce clean gas

Daily News Staff Writer ETNA -�Senator Sam Aanestad (R-Grass Valley) reported that Growpro Inc. has received a $199,500 grant from the California Energy Commission to develop and operate a wood gasification system in the Siskiyou County community of Etna.
14 May 2008 at 1:31pm

Judge Masunaga to succeed Kosel

YREKA -�Judge Laura Masunaga was selected as Presiding Judge of Siskiyou County Superior Court through a unanimous vote of the judges of the court.
14 May 2008 at 1:31pm

Ukiah Daily Journal

B&G Club Drive up to $29,299.97.

B&G Club Drive up to $29,299.97. The UDJ Boys & Girls Club Spring Fund Drive is up to $29,299.97. The latest donations include: Early Iron of Ukiah "Pre 59 Classic Car Club" $500; Philip and T.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (Ukiah Daily Journal Staff)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

Raid nets 15,020 pot plants

The Daily Journal Deputies from the County Of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team located a large marijuana garden and seedling beds during an overflight last week, leading to the seizure of 15,020 small marijuana plants.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (Ukiah Daily Journal Staff)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

Manhunt ends in arrest

The Daily Journal Murder suspect Honorio Ruiz Pantaleon, 31, of Santa Rosa, the subject of a daylong manhunt Monday in Ukiah, was located and arrested about 10:30 p.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (Ukiah Daily Journal Staff)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

Street racing blamed for head-on crash

A two-vehicle accident caused by a speed race just before noon Tuesday in downtown Ukiah left a pair of drivers on stretchers and an infant unharmed.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (ROB BURGESS and ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

Sheriff endorses Measure B

The Daily Journal Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman on Tuesday announced his endorsement of Measure B, the June 3 ballot initiative to repeal Measure G and unify the county's medical marijuana policy with the state's legal protections.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (Ukiah Daily Journal Staff)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

Bikram Yoga Ukiah: The heat is always on

There's an exercise trend sweeping through Ukiah and it has participants dripping with excitement -- and sweat.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal)
14 May 2008 at 10:12am

BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff endorses Measure B

The Daily Journal Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman today announced his endorsement of Measure B, the June 3 ballot initiative to repeal Measure G and unify the county's medical marijuana policy with the state's legal protections.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (Ukiah Daily Journal Staff)
13 May 2008 at 3:52pm

BREAKING NEWS: Injuries sustained in two-vehicle accident in downtown Ukiah

Injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident just before noon Tuesday in downtown Ukiah left both drivers on stretchers and an infant unharmed.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (ROB BURGESS The Daily Journal)
13 May 2008 at 3:51pm

Time to speak up on child care needs

A special public hearing about zip code funding priorities is slated to follow Wednesday's meeting of the Mendocino County Child Care Planning Council, and it's the public's chance to voice its opinion on funding.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal)
13 May 2008 at 3:37pm

HSU bomb scare a hoax

Bomb threats placed at Humboldt State University Monday morning that forced officials to close six buildings for most of the day were apparently a student-created hoax, according to HSU police officials.
by udjpublisher@paciic.net (ZACK SAMPSEL The Daily Journal)
13 May 2008 at 3:37pm

Eureka Times-Standard

Governor's May budget revisions draw mixed local reviews Education, health ...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger submitted his revised $144.3 billion budget proposal Wednesday, laying out a plan to fully fund education, keep state parks open and ensure that felons remain behind bars -- all without raising taxes.
by questions@times-standard.com (A Times-Standard staff report)
15 May 2008 at 3:31am

No vacancy Graduation weekend brings in the crowds

They're back. Thousands of parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends are making their annual migration to the area for graduation weekend at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods.
by questions@times-standard.com (Ryan Burns, Donna Tam and Kimberly Wear/The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:27am

2nd District debate highlights differences, similarities

EUREKA -- During a televised debate Wednesday evening, the two candidates for 2nd District supervisor differed on the most important problem facing the county -- economic development versus the general plan update -- while agreeing on the
by questions@times-standard.com (Jessie Faulkner/The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:24am

Baker faces murder charges again/

The driver of a car that crashed into Ruth Lake last summer, killing four passengers and injuring another, is once again facing murder charges and was held over for trial Wednesday one month after a plea bargain was thrown out, court officials
by questions@times-standard.com (Donna Tam/The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:21am

Pulp mill to shut for upgrades

The Samoa pulp mill will shut down for three weeks at the end of the month to tackle three major projects to upgrade the mill's efficiency and pollution control equipment.
by questions@times-standard.com (John Driscoll/The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:16am

Suspects arraigned in Trinidad assault

The two suspects in an alleged assault that occurred in Trinidad last weekend pleaded not guilty to sodomy and assault charges Wednesday, according to the District Attorney's Office.
by questions@times-standard.com (The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:15am

Mother arrested on suspicion of child neglect

The Humboldt District Attorney's Office said Thursday it arrested a Eureka mother on suspicion of child neglect, alleging her children were habitually absent from school and she fail to respond to letters to resolve the issue and failed to appear in
by questions@times-standard.com (The Times-Standard)
15 May 2008 at 3:15am

Mt Shasta News

Warning issued about dry spring

The east side of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is drier than normal this spring, and the US Forest Service says, based on this year's snow surveys and assessment of on-ground conditions, ?fuels are drying very quickly.?
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Nestle proposes much smaller bottling plant

Nestle Waters North America announced Monday that it plans to significantly reduce the scale of its proposed McCloud water bottling plant, which would have been the largest of its kind in the country.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Sisterly love enables kidney transplant

Mount Shasta born and Dunsmuir raised sisters Jill Slabaugh and Janel Harring are giving new meaning to compassion and sisterly love.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

UP contributes $7,500 for Dunsmuir mural

There was plenty of activity and enthusiasm at the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce Spring Mixer last week when the Pine Street Mural project received a grant of $7,500 from Union Pacific Railroad.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Eagles emotional at '08 Hall of Fame inductions

Memories, laughs and even a few tears were evoked during the 2008 College of the Siskiyous Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday at the Yreka Community Center and Theater.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

British Car Show, yard sales have new features in '08

The Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, with the help of Dusty Galland, is organizing the Old 99 British Car Show & City Wide Yard Sales for the first time this year.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Mount Shasta water wins rural taste test

The City of Mount Shasta was the winner of the 2008 California Rural Water Taste Test held in late April, public works director Rod Bryan reported during Monday night's City Council meeting.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Weed is Tree City USA for 15th year

The city of Weed continued its dedication as a Tree City U.S.A. by celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting at Cougar Park Friday morning.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Judge Masunaga to preside

Judge Laura Masunaga was selected as Presiding Judge of Siskiyou County Superior Court through a unanimous vote of the judges of the court. She will succeed Judge Roger Kosel, who recently retired.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Teachers group honors Reva Coon

Reva Coon, a retired Dunsmuir High School English, drama and music teacher, was honored by the California Retired Teachers of Siskiyou County as its oldest member during the group's quarterly meeting on May 8 at Silva's Restaurant in Weed.
14 May 2008 at 2:00pm

Candidate forum in Dunsmuir May 14

The Upper Sacramento River Exchange and the Mt. Shasta Area Office of California Trout are hosting a ?Meet the Candidates? night this evening, May 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Trout Caf� in Dunsmuir.
8 May 2008 at 1:39pm

Red Bluff Daily News

THE ROUNDUP: 05/14/08

Burglary Tim Alan Lewis, 52, Red Bluff, and Kelly Wayne Shipman, 47, Red Bluff were arrested at 8:56 p.
14 May 2008 at 3:26pm

'Liquid gold' in Gerber

GERBER - More than 150 years after the Gold Rush, gold is still being pumped out of Tehama County - well, liquid gold, said Jane Flynn, owner of Pacific Farms, which produces Pacific Sun Olive Oil.
14 May 2008 at 10:11am

Police reports: 05/13/08

Arrests Christopher Wayne Laurence, 25, Corning, was arrested at 9:23 p.
13 May 2008 at 1:13pm

NorCal teen killed on prom date while brother hurt in crash

CHESTER, Calif.—A Northern California mother is dealing with a double tragedy after her daughter was killed during a weekend prom date and her son was severely injured in a car crash.
12 May 2008 at 2:47pm

Train hits man in Red Bluff

A Union Pacific Railroad train hit a Cottonwood man about 2:22 a.
12 May 2008 at 10:31am

Bicyclist injured

Members of the Red Bluff Fire Department and an EMT from St.
14 May 2008 at 10:11am

Baking soda boosts mileage

According to The Associated Press, President Bush warned Monday that there is no quick fix to rising gas prices - but one retired Red Bluff man claims he has found a way.
7 May 2008 at 10:14am

Three named to fair board

One person was appointed and two others reappointed this week to the Tehama District Fair Board by Gov.
14 May 2008 at 10:11am

Train victim condition upgraded to 'serious'

The condition of the Cottonwood man hit by a Union Pacific Railroad train Saturday morning was upgraded from critical to serious on Monday, a nursing supervisor at Mercy Medical Center in Redding said.
13 May 2008 at 10:09am

Faydra Rector-Sargent: What's a fatherless home

Recently, my daughter was doing research for a school paper.
14 May 2008 at 10:52am

Chico Enterprise Record

Smoking-ban question burns on campus

CHICO — In the future, smokers at Chico State University may be told to take a walk, if the campus elects a partial or total smoking ban on campus.
by localnews@chicoer.com (HEATHER HACKING-Staff Writer)
15 May 2008 at 4:45am

Glenn County Fair attractions in full swing

ORLAND — Fun, food and a little bit of country nostalgia — or just a place to see friends — were in abundance Wednesday night at the opening of the 92nd annual Glenn County Fair in Orland.
by localnews@chicoer.com (BARBARA ARRIGONI-Staff Writer)
15 May 2008 at 2:08am

CSU fees bumped $276 for 2008-'09

The cost to attend Chico State University went up $276 a year Wednesday, through a vote by the California State University trustees.
by localnews@chicoer.com (HEATHER HACKING-Staff Writer)
15 May 2008 at 2:08am

Investigators narrow time of death for teens in Chester

QUINCY -- Investigators with the Plumas County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that Chester resident Jennifer Carrigan, 18, and her boyfriend, 18-year-old Willows resident Steven Furtado, were killed late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
by localnews@chicoer.com (Staff Reports)
15 May 2008 at 2:08am

Police officers honored for heroism

CHICO -- Three Chico police officers recognized Wednesday for rescuing victims trapped in an apartment fire said it was just part of the job, and don't consider themselves heroes.
by localnews@chicoer.com (GREG WELTER - Staff Writer)
15 May 2008 at 2:08am

Slain Willows teen remembered at candlelight vigil

WILLOWS -- In an enclosed area at Willows High School, a sea of subdued, saddened faces gathered, with flowing tears and tight embraces.
by localnews@chicoer.com (BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer)
15 May 2008 at 2:07am

Local briefs

Burglary suspect in Hamilton City stunned, then arrested HAMILTON CITY -- A burglary suspect had to be subdued with a Taser stun gun Tuesday afternoon when he resisted attempts by a Glenn County deputy to take him into custody.
by localnews@chicoer.com (Chico Enterprise-Record)
15 May 2008 at 2:07am

School time

Events All third- and fourth-grade classes from Fairview School in Orland, will visit the Glenn County Fair today to tour livestock, artwork exhibits and to see performances.
by localnews@chicoer.com (Chico Enterprise-Record)
15 May 2008 at 2:07am

Teen accused of threatening police officer

GRIDLEY -- A 17-year-old Live Oak boy will be prosecuted as an adult for allegedly pointing a handgun at a uniformed officer Saturday night, according to Gridley-Biggs police.
by localnews@chicoer.com (Staff Reports)
15 May 2008 at 2:07am

Behavioral health budget faces cuts

CHICO -- A week after Butte County officially recognized Mental Health Awareness month, the county's behavioral health budget is facing a $5 million hit.
by localnews@chicoer.com (Staff Reports)
15 May 2008 at 2:07am

Redding.com

City, builder end lawsuit

Redding has settled a long-simmering legal dispute with Dale Stickney Construction at the likely cost of delays for a park planned along Lake Boulevard.

The city will pay Dale $793,000 to head off a multimillion-dollar lawsuit stemming from disagreements over Big League Dreams sports park construction, city attorney Rick Duvernay announced Wednesday. Neither side admitted liability in the agreement, Duvernay said.

15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Asphalt Cowboys mock bank robbery clues

Today's clues to help the Asphalt Cowboys solve Tuesday's "bank robbery" and find the missing loot:
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Redding could lose cash for roads

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday released a $144.3 billion state budget that eliminates a massive deficit by selling lottery bonds and cutting billions in state programs.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Shasta County absentee ballots marked with wrong return address

Absentee voters in Shasta County will want to double-check their ballots' return envelopes, because 37 have been found to mistakenly bear the Yuba County Clerk's return address.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Deputies search for Anderson angler after fall off boat Saturday

STOCKTON -- San Joaquin County sheriff's deputies are searching parts of the Sacramento River Delta for a 26-year-old Anderson man who fell overboard Saturday while fishing.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Spider bears striking resemblance to brown recluse

The name Shasta identifies a mountain, a lake, a town, a dam -- and now a spider.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Redding family settles suit over magnetic toys

SACRAMENTO -- A Redding family has reached an approximately $1 million out-of-court settlement with a toy company it sued in federal court after their 4-year-old boy swallowed strong magnets contained in a set of building blocks.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Official: Weak dollar could entice foreigners to region

With the value of the dollar down, those who promote the north state's sights and attractions say the region, more than ever, makes economic sense as a destination for European tourists.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

Agency looks into bullying incidents at Cascade district

A federal agency is investigating claims from an Anderson parent that the Cascade Union
15 May 2008 at 2:00am

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