CALIFORNIA—On Wednesday, June 10, Carrie Prejean was instructed to step aside as Miss California. The blonde bombshell, who was in the eye of a political storm, says she was not fired on the up-and-up.
VARIOUS—With the recent news of a possible flu pandemic, many cities across the nation have been putting in place plans and emergency protocols, if a flu pandemic were to strike a local city.
SAN FRANCISCO/NORTH KOREA—The two female reporters who have been held in North Korea since last month, are to reportedly stand on trail for unexplained crimes.
Chesley Sullenberger, the now-famous pilot who orchestrated an emergency landing in the Hudson River, also happens to be a genius, a Bay Area resident and a decorated pilot.
On November 24, an SF judge has ruled against a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit that was filed by two
legal groups, Asian Law Caucus and Electronic Frontier Foundation, on February 27, 2007.
MALIBU—A break could be coming soon for those affected by the recent raging wildfires: lower property taxes. By having their homes reassessed, residents could receive a lower property tax amount.
BOSTON—On September 21, a 19-year old student was arrested at
LoganInternationalAirport after her sweatshirt triggered a bomb scare. Flights were not affected and the airport terminal was not evacuated.
Tim Donaghy, the ex-NBA referee caught in the middle of a legal hurricane and a league-shaking scandal, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two federal charges that could leave him with up to 25 years in prison. Donaghy has been accused by the FBI of betting on NBA games, including those which he officiated.
Beverly Hills—Neighborhoods in Beverly Hills, Bel-Air and Brentwood are dominated by luxurious homes with architectural touches. From the outsider’s view, these houses seem well protected by walls, gates or dense plantings; security cameras are watching the gate 24 hours.
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Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of several varieties of pet foods, recalled over 60 million containers of cuts and gravy style wet pet foods on Friday. The dog and cat foods are sold in numerous area Walmart, Safeway, and Kroger stores. The recall comes on the heels of an immense increase in the influx of pet related deaths after the consumption of Menu Foods products.
