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2011-11-07 16:38:09

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Nell Soto dies at 82; California state senator championed environmental protection

2009-02-27 00:00:00

Nell Soto, who worked in citrus groves as a Depression-era child and rose to become a California state senator and among the first Latino officials to fight for environmental protection, died Thursday. She was 82. Soto, one of the first Latino women...

Crocs and a culture on the edge

2005-01-09 00:00:00

The existence of Darwin is itself a testament to the notion of survival of the fittest. It took four attempts before a permanent European settlement finally took root here in the 1870s on Australia's remote northern shores. Three devastating cyclones and...

"Lucky Wishbone" Owner Turns 90

2012-01-07 13:01:00

George Brown, owner of Lucky Wishbone restaurant in Anchorage, had a milestone birthday on Saturday that was open to the public. Brown turned 90 years old, and spent the day at his restaurant, amongst customers, staff, family and friends. Mayor Dan...

Madonna to headline Super Bowl halftime show

2011-12-05 05:23:00

Madonna will take center stage at halftime of Super Bowl XLVI, flanked by Cirque du Soleil performers in what traditionally is one of the year's most watched shows. Fox59 first reported the news in October, and the NFL officially confirmed the news...

Universal concept is design for all of us

2012-01-12 21:11:00

Joe Wetherington loved a lot of things about his waterfront condo in Canton, but the layout of his old master bathroom wasn't high on the list. Although the bathroom boasted such amenities as a large whirlpool tub and porcelain tile flooring, they were...

Local lawmakers lose some, gain some in latest political district maps

2011-07-29 12:09:00

State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Ca�ada Flintridge) might have to move if he wants to make a run for U.S. Congress, according to final drafts of voter redistricting maps released Thursday. Portantino, who will be termed out in the state...

Online Dish: Man Fights City Hall Over Halloween Display

2011-10-06 00:00:00

We all had them, the neighbor that went overboard when it came to holiday decorations. Well, Rick Newman is "that guy" in Boca Raton, Florida, when it comes to Halloween. Newman's spooktacular Halloween display pretty much looks like you walked on the...

George Brown, 92

2011-10-19 12:11:00

Mr. George Brown, age 92, of Norton Shores passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. He was born Dec. 28, 1918 in Ellsworth, to John and Hattie (Veenstra) Brown. George served during WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy and was captain of the LST 639. After...

Tuesday November 8th Election Results

2011-11-09 03:48:00

- To view all results on a single page, click here. - Results are listed alphabetically; to search results, press Command + F (Mac) or Ctrl + F (PC) to search the page by name, city or race. - Election results are posted as they become available....

Self-help Guru, James Ray, Sentenced to Prison in Sweat Lodge Deaths

2011-11-18 00:21:00

PRESCOTT, Ariz -- A judge sentenced self-help guru James Ray on Friday to two years in prison for the deaths of three people following a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona two years ago. Ray was sentenced to three two-year terms for the deaths of James...

Quran-shredding event may occur, but Boca Raton officials condemn it

2011-05-25 15:32:21

Baltimore police honor guard members, right, practice as Mayor George Brown , from left, re-enacted by Rich Espey, of Towson, and Police Marshal George Kane, re-enacted by Nathan Cooper, of Baltimore, waited to march in parade to commemorate the Pratt Street Riots and the first bloodshed of the

2011-04-15 21:00:00