California to boost ethanol content in gasoline to spur biofuel market (The San Francisco Examiner)
FRESNO, Calif. ( Map , News ) - Gasoline sold in the Golden State will include up to 10 percent ethanol, California air managers decided Thursday, a move the renewable fuels industry says will shift the burgeoning ethanol market into high gear....more...SoCal suit blames tainted meat for girl's illness (The San Francisco Examiner)
RIVERSIDE, Calif. ( Map , News ) - A Hemet couple sued a California meat distributor over an E. coli outbreak they contend sickened their 4-year-old daughter and prompted the recall of 5.7 million pounds of ground beef in several Western states....more... Grand Jury Indicts Laos Plot Defendants (The San Francisco Examiner)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ( Map , News ) - A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted 10 members of California's Hmong community and a former California National Guard official on charges they plotted to violently overthrow the Communist government of Laos....more... San Quentin emergency room, a result of court takeover, opens (The San Francisco Examiner)
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. ( Map , News ) - The federal receiver who controls medical services inside California's prisons opened a $1.6 million emergency room at San Quentin State Prison on Thursday, offering it as a model for the modernization he said is needed throughout the system....more... Candidates sound off on immigration in California campaign swings (The San Francisco Examiner)
SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - Republican presidential contender John McCain voiced optimism Tuesday that President Bush could salvage his comprehensive immigration reform plan as several candidates canvassed California for money and votes Tuesday....more... Auto Club Offers Theme Park Tips and Secrets to Make the Most of Summer Vacation (SYS-CON Media)
If you are hosting out-of-town visitors, have children at home, or if you're just a kid at heart, chances are that this summer will include at least one trip to an amusement park. The Automobile Club of Southern California's AAA Travel Agency has developed several tips to help negotiate summer crowds, save money and create a great family outing....more... Vivica Fox says drunken driving arrest was 'huge learning lesson' (The San Francisco Examiner)
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - Vivica A. Fox says she regrets her arrest for drunken driving because "it's on your record for 10 years."...more... Anxiety Affects Obesity Surgery Success (The San Francisco Examiner)
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported Thursday in a study that suggests such patients could benefit from treatment beforehand....more... State regulators approve Valley plan to delay clean air (The San Francisco Examiner)
FRESNO, Calif. ( Map , News ) - State air regulators voted Thursday to approve a plan asking the federal government for an 11-year extension to bring the San Joaquin Valley's smog-laden air in line with current, tougher federal ozone standards....more... |