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U.S. Supreme Court Closely Divided as to whether use of Sonar is Harmful to Marine Mammals
Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper ruled that the sonar used by the Navy almost certainly harms marine life. That decision was the outcome from a lawsuit initiated... read on»
By Bradley Zeve posted October 09, 2008 08:59 AM
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Facing Uncertainty: In August, Arcadio Quiambao lost his job and became one of the 14,900 unemployed residents of the county. Nic Coury
Uncle Sam spends $700 billion for rescue but tables unemployment extension for locals.
Arcadio Quiambao mopes out of the unemployment office in Salinas. The 70-year-old Salinas resident was laid off about six weeks ago and is still battling the California Employment Development Department,... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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Make Yourself Heard: Jessica Alba gets muzzled. Don’t let this happen to you.
Celebs recruit new voters as registration deadline looms.
Hollywood has gone viral. In a four-minute video circulating YouTube, MySpace and Facebook, actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he does not want Americans to vote. SuperBad’s Jonah Hill wants to know... read on»
By Qres Ephraim posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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CERT: Firefighters battle the Chalk Fire in Big Sur. Officials say summer wildfires, coupled with heavy winter rains, put the area at great risk for flooding, rock falls and landslides. Luke Handy
Big Sur residents form emergency team to respond to future natural disasters.
When winter storms trigger mudslides and road closures, Big Sur residents don’t want to relive the martial law that ensued during the summer’s Basin Complex fire (when rebellious homeowners defied... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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Eight candidates compete for three open seats on the Pacific Grove City Council.
An electoral storm brews in Pacific Grove as eight candidates, none of them incumbents, vie for three City Council seats in the Nov. 4 contest. ... read on»
By Kera Abraham posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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Marina incumbents say the city’s budget looks rosy, but challengers call it red.
Amid the heated battle for Marina City Council seats, city staffers on Oct. 8 sought to deflate residents’ concerns about city finances, which opposition candidates have seized as a focal... read on»
By Zachary Stahl posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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Speaking In Numbers : The Weekly Tally
The Weekly Tally
amount approved for local defense projects by the House of Representatives, including $18 million for NPS’ homeland security master’s program and $15 million for a new DLI classroom; The bill... read on»
By Staff posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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News Updates: Gov. and those pesky moths; Coastal bluffs; Promoting eco-tourism
GUV SIGNS LBAM BILL… On Oct. 1 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Invasive Pest Planning Act (AB 2763), authored by Assemblyman John Laird largely in response to what he saw... read on»
By Staff posted October 09, 2008 12:00 AM
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The Fearless One: Steve Fossett
Investigators ponder aviator Steve Fossett's last flight. He owned a vacation home in Carmel and frequently flew out of Monterey.
On September 3, 2007, Steve Fossett took off in a stunt plane for a joy ride. He never returned. Fossett was a world record aviator and adventurer — he set... read on»
By Bradley Zeve posted October 04, 2008 05:18 PM
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Biden Takes on Palin in First and Only VP Debate
View the Palin-Biden debate here: ... read on»
By Staff posted October 03, 2008 08:26 AM
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