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California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:05 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO—California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record, even though more than 25,000 Californians found jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.

Student Protests Continue Over UC Fee Hike

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:04 -0800

University of California Berkeley students protesting a 32 percent increase in student fees have barricaded themselves in part of a campus building.

Calif. Unemployment Hits 12.5%

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:03:07 -0800

California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record.

Protesters take over building at UC Berkeley

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:58:05 -0800

BERKELEY — About 50 protesters have taken over Wheeler Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, according to news reports.

Oprah Through The Years

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:04 -0800

Oprah Winfrey has announced that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Pap smears

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:06 -0800

New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

World AIDS Day on Dec. 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:05 -0800

Susie Brusa named executive director at Rancho Cielo

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:38:05 -0800

Volunteers sought to help with world record event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:06 -0800

Monterey County charities to receive turkeys through Operation Gobble

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:28:05 -0800

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:05 -0800

Sheriff's Patrol Log: Pregnant woman struck in eye, young children present

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:05 -0800

Thursday's daily lotto numbers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:13:05 -0800

Rain likely by this afternoon in the Salinas Valley

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:05 -0800

MARINA POLICE LOG: Two people fighting, no injuries

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:03:07 -0800

MONTEREY POLICE LOG: Injury crash involving a pedestrian

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:05 -0800

'New Moon' fans pack Salinas, Monterey County theaters

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:53:06 -0800

Salinas and Monterey County movie fans came out in force Thursday to catch the second installment in the Twilight Saga, which sold out nearly all midnight screenings.

Monterey County considers ban on polystyrene take-home food boxes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:48:09 -0800

Local environmentalists are taking aim at takeout boxes.

Correction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:07 -0800

On Page 7A of Wednesday's newspaper, Michael Del Real was omitted from a list of Hartnell College football award-winners at the team banquet. A sophomore from North Salinas High, Del Real won the Tony Teresa Most Inspirational Award. Also, receiver Tim...

Sober could get free turkey at Salinas DUI checkpoint

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:38:06 -0800

Salinas will see its seventh annual Turkey & DUI Checkpoint somewhere in the city this coming Tuesday evening.

Carmel woman a Victoria's Secret fashion show finalist

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:08 -0800

A 23-year-old Carmel resident has been named as one of two finalists competing for this year's Victoria's Secret fashion show, according to the event's Web site.

Trial delayed for Salinas Valley State Prison correctional officer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:50 -0800

The jury trial for a Salinas Valley State Prison correctional officer accused in a kill-for-hire case was pushed back Thursday for an additional month.

Teen shot at Thursday in east Salinas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:31 -0800

A teenager standing in front of his east Salinas home was shot at about 8:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the Salinas Police Department.

'Roadtrip Nation' visits Alisal High School

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:13 -0800

To find one's path in life, talk to plenty of people and ask lots of questions.

4-year-old girl ejected from SUV south of Salinas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:12:03 -0800

A 4-year-old Salinas girl was flown to a Bay Area hospital after being ejected from a sport utility vehicle during a crash early Thursday just south of Salinas.