Rosenwald High to start an hour later this yearWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:23PMPANAMA CITY — The Bay District School Board voted Wednesday to move Rosenwald High School’s start time an hour later, beginning this school year. Rosenwald Principal Anita Dillard requested that her school’s day begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at...
Coalition policies could increase deficitWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:19PMTHIS election campaign is changing colour more rapidly than Julia Gillard's hair. Last week, both parties pledged, hand on heart, this would not be an election spendathon. But if it's not that, what do you call it?
California's city officials scramble to limit damage from Bell scandalWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:09PMCity managers will gather in Sacramento on Thursday to discuss damage control. Some say more residents are seeking salary information from city halls. The Legislature considers reforms as well. The scandal over high salaries paid to Bell officials has city leaders throughout the state scrambling to limit the political damage.
Oakdale’s Medlen Leads Crew In Win At InfineonWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:48PMThe 23rd Annual Fram-Autolite National at Infineon Raceway thundered to completion earlier this month, with the event featuring all the top professional categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. In addition many of the Lucas Oil sportsman categories were also contested.
The Art of the Matter (video)Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:48PMWEST NORRITON — People seem to be lingering a little longer over their calamari now that Greco Roman Restaurant offers a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite.
MMWD to compete with grassroots measureWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:43PMA battle between the Marin Municipal Water District and opponents of desalination in Marin heated up at a special meeting July 26, when the district board decided to introduce its own ballot measure to compete with a grassroots measure to require a public vote before the district could spend money to build a desalination plant.
Going against the slippery slope of a pyramid schemeWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:43PMLi Min shows how she used a bank note to save her from a pyramid scheme in Loudi, Guizhou province. Guo Guoquan / for China Daily Last month, a Beijing woman surnamed Liu was promised 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) within three years if she joined a scheme that involved enrolling her friends and family.
City of Bell CorruptionWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:33PMThe residents of Bell shook fingers and fists, their faces flush with vituperation, as they shouted about an unfair tax burden and the corrupt cabal that had infected their local government. The elected officials, meanwhile, sat passively, like children being scolded, whi...
Officials make prostitution, alcohol-related arrests during raid at Edinburg all-nude clubWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:27PMEDINBURG — Authorities made two arrests at a sexually oriented business here after undercover enforcement officers were illegally sold liquor and received an offer to have sex for money. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission officer s raided Jaguars,...