East Bay Then and Now: Bread and Music Were Staples of West Berkeley BlockThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:42AMBerkeley prides itself on being at the forefront of national trends. This was already the case a hundred years ago, when newfangled inventions like the automobile and the movies found receptive local entrepreneurs ready to help them along.
The Princess diariesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:42AMGMA 7 TALENT PRINCESS VIOLAGO made quite an impression when she first burst into the scene as the tiara-wearing roving reporter on “S Files” four years ago.
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Universal design hitting homeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:34AMBuilders are doing an admirable job of incorporating universal design features in new homes, but baby boomers continue to be slow in accepting the need for them.
Pa. School Webcam Spying Suit Could Be SettledThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:34AMSchool webcam spying case involving suburban Philadelphia teen could be settled. Philadelphia - Webcam - United States - HarritonHighSchool - Lower Merion School District
Wheelchair access retrofit: Who pays?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:33AMQ: We have lived in our apartment, a ground-level unit in a new complex, for several years. Now my husband, who has multiple sclerosis, needs to use a wheelchair.
Fans can follow famous Van Gogh work restoration on blogThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:29AMOne of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings, "The Bedroom," has been taken away for restoration, but art lovers don't have to miss it. They can follow the cleanup on a blog on the Van Gogh Museum's Web site.
Sex offender caught with child porn sentenced to 30 yearsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:28AMFBI agents found more than 25,000 pictures of child pornography on Robert Manuel Perez Jr.’s computers A Brevard County sex offender who was caught with more than 25,000 images of child pornography on his computers was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison today.
House prices chase SydneyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:45PMSEQ's population boom could see average Brisbane property prices outstrip Sydney by the end of the decade.
Americus woman we'll soon have new Habitat homeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:40PMNew Horizons Habitat for Humanity and volunteers from Penn State University raised the walls on what will soon become Minnie Pearl Allen's house.
Skater's gaffe highlights politics of China sportsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:39PMIt was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang _ failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold medals at the Vancouver Olympics.
Agrarian reform: Long on promises, short on performanceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:34PMIt was a scene from Marlboro country come alive. The brothers Rocky and Joel Lopa, in full cowboy gear, came galloping on horseback at Hacienda Luisita as a security helicopter hovered overhead.
3 children killed in blazeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMBUKIT MERTAJAM: Three young siblings were killed in a pre-dawn fire that destroyed five houses in Kampung Bukit Kecil, Jalan Betek here yesterday.
Video Chat Website Opens Door To 'Stranger Danger'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMCBS 11 News previously reported that the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued a warning to parents about a new video chat website called "Chatroulette". CBS 11 News is taking a closer look at the controversial social networking website that's becoming increasingly popular.
Peter Hall's Revival of Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce Will Transfer to West End's Duke of York's TheatreTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:16PMPeter Hall's new production of Alan Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce, first seen at the Rose Theatre, Kingston last October, is to transfer to the West End's Duke of York's Theatre, beginning performances March 24, prior to an official opening March 30, booking for a limited 14-week season through July 10.
Urban League helping people become home ownersSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:49PMThe Urban League of Palm Beach County has a vision to help people become home owners. They have built Henrietta Townhomes to help future buyers.
New manager hired for Medway Community FarmSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:47PMThe Medway Community Farm will begin growing food this season with the help of new manager Brittany Sidway.
Vineyard Defaults Surge as Lost Land Values Undermine Napa WineSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:40PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
EARLY WARNING: Smoke detectors save livesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:37PMA simple smoke detector - a small, fairly inexpensive device that is recommended for any home - can make the difference between life or death if a fire were to break out in a home.
Poll reveals sleep differences among ethnic groupsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:28PM( National Sleep Foundation ) The 2010 Sleep in America poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation reveals significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, African-Americans, Hispanics and whites. It is the first poll to examine sleep among these four ethnic groups.
Man exonerated of rape charge set to sue policeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:26PMWilliam “Skip” Johnson will be the first to admit he’s had his share of trouble with the law. But he said there was no way of preparing himself, emotionally or psychologically, for the events of May 30, 2008.
Regional RoundupSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:25PMA 22-year-old man was pick-pocketed in a Lodi parking lot Thursday night, then pepper- sprayed when he chased after the suspect.
Walking One Block Damaged By The Housing CrisisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:23PMSince the housing crisis started, Riverside County, Calif., has ranked near the top of the foreclosure list. Even people who didn't get swept up in the housing bubble have been hurt by the bust — take one block in the community of Moreno Valley.
Home sales increase in '09Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:50AMFirst annual rise across much of Baltimore area since 2005 occurs as first-time buyers seize on tax credit and falling prices First annual rise across much of Baltimore area since 2005 occurs as first-time buyers seize on tax credit and falling prices
Grupo Fantasma Set ReleaseSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:43AMA top story from this week. Grupo Fantasma have been doing things their own way for over a decade now, which continues with the highly anticipated and self-produced 'El Existential'
Police and FireSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:42AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
Mountain lion euthanized after invading Chaffee County homeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:26AMSALIDA — An apparently malnourished young mountain lion entered a Chaffee County residence Thursday afternoon, killing one dog and briefly trapping a mother and her two children inside the house until sheriff's deputies evacuated them, reports the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
Travel ShortsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:14AMNational parks attracting more visitors; new road for Cambodia's Angkor temple complex; Pa. town hosting burlesque festival; and more.
Chimney fires spark call outsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:11AMFIREFIGHTERS were called to extinguish two chimney fires which started within minutes of each other last night (Saturday). Two crews were sent to a blaze in High Street, Bembridge, at 6.19pm.
Boy might have caused fatal fireSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:52AMA 3-year-old Heath boy who died in a mobile-home fire last month likely caused the fire while playing with a lighter, investigators said yesterday.
Aquino sisters: We’re in it to winSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:49AMHe may not have a wife to campaign for him, but he has four formidable sisters barnstorming in his behalf.
Police BlotterSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:46AMStolen vehicle At approximately 7:30 a.m. Feb. 25, a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to the 7200 block of Richmond Street in Ypsilanti Township for a stolen vehicle complaint.
Home invaders didn't have a clueSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:35AMBUCYRUS -- Prosecutors say the three defendants accused of entering a Galion home on Oct. 18 and brutally beating an elderly woman expected to find $40,000 in a freezer. There wasn't $40,000. There wasn't even a freezer.
Go-ahead for new housesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:33AMA PLAN to build a brand new set of homes has been given the go-ahead.
Mum blasts trust over son's tragic deathSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:14AMThe mum of a young man who killed himself after years of mental illness has hit out at the care he received. (04/03/2010 14:47:57)
Lighter not ruled out as cause of fatal fireSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:09AMHEATH -- Fire investigators could not determine what caused a mobile-home fire that killed a 3-year-old Heath boy, but they could not rule out the possibility it started from a lighter the child was playing with.
At hearing, details emerge in Galion home invasionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:04AMBUCYRUS -- Prosecutors say the three defendants accused of entering a Galion home on Oct. 18 and brutally beating an elderly woman expected to find $40,000 in a freezer.
Which is America's Best Affordable Suburb?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe town of Fishers, Ind., scores highest in terms of livability, safety, education, and economic performance
Blotter: Police tactical team fields call to help womanFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:33PMDenton police tactical team members responded to a house in the 1400 block of Sherman Drive on Thursday night to help get a woman out of a bedroom where her boyfriend was refusing to allow her to leave, according to a report. A woman called 911 about 9:30 p.m. She said her brother had been fighting with his girlfriend and had attacked her when she tried to help the girlfriend.