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Californians will go to the polls in June to vote on a state bond for library construction, but even if it passes, area officials are doubtful about securing funds after six local cities struck out on a $350 ...

Canada's Rachel McAdams is riding high in Hollywood, and now she's likely to make even more waves as a result of her new thriller, Red Eye.

Mohammad Ali Abtahi just wants to... Cincinnati City bans blogs The City of Cincinnati has banned employee access to blogs,... Iranian Bloggers Face Trial Next Week Bloggers working with pro-reform media will ...

An executive briefing on Health for Aug 15, 2005, prepared by Asia Pulse , the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities.

Riverside County produced 29% of California's farm-raised fish last, year making it the top county in the state and the 12th top county in the nation.2.1

A Wave of Relief After 1986 Flood Victims of a levee break near Sacramento are paid by the state for damages, which now total $464 million.2.7

Laws Aim to Ensure Low-Cost Housing As home prices soar, a number of cities decree that some new ... Regulations don't build homes," said Michael LeBlanc, a senior vice president with the Irvine Co.2.7

"For English, press 2." That's the mantra of Movida Communications Inc., a mobile phone company that is putting the Spanish language first as it starts selling its pay-as-you-go service today in the Greater Los ...2.7

By MIKE BONNER newsroom@delcotimes.com Following Japan's surrender in World War II, Noboru Richard ... Horikawa said he and his family were placed in Salinas Rodeo Grande in California from April to July of 1942 before they were relocated to Poston, Ariz.3.1

A public communication policy adopted by a downtown property owners group has sparked claims it's ... The policy, however, has flaws, said Terry Francke, general counsel of the open government advocacy group Californians Aware.2.7

Only one type of palm tree -- the California fan palm -- is native to this state, but that hasn't ... The Hyatt in Newport Beach has a fantastic palm tree display, as does South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, he said.2.7

Not enough time to leave home .By HILLARY S. MEEKS, News Messenger. Monday, August 15, 2005 Though she's already settled with AEP/SWEPCO to sell her 4-acre plot at 911 Starkey Creek Trail, Felicia Dennis wanted ...2.7

Many Asian Americans invest thousands in maintaining a light complexion. By LOS ANGELES , For many southern Californians, summer is the season for beaches, chaise lounges and the quest for the perfect tan.2

SANTA BARBARA - Some may call it a tale of beauty and the beast. But Sam, a 14-year-old pedigreed Chinese crested, and a three-time champ in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is the dog of Susie Lockheed's ...2.7

Since she was in third grade, Nicolina Prestininzi had dreams of being an interior designer.2.7

The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced that 10 U.S. cultural institutions in seven states and the District of Columbia will receive NEH Challenge Grants.2.7

The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is in final negotiations with Michael Brand, the director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, to become its new director, a senior official involved in the talks for the ...2.7

Drugmakers shell out millions to influence Calif. vote Home News Money briefs Markets Markets home ... vote By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO , Drugmakers have ponied up $72 million to try to defeat a California ballot initiative to extend drug discounts to more uninsured people and get their discount plan passed instead.2.7

County residents are almost evenly split in their beliefs about whether the county is successfully balancing economic growth and environmental protection, The Tribune Poll shows.2.7

He calls Redlands home even though he has only been here a total of six days since May.2.7

In a series of rulings, federal judges are limiting the ability of poor people to turn to the courts to fight for Medicaid benefits to which they believe they are entitled.2.7

Police here are determined to bust the legend of Billy's ghost. For more than 20 years, ghost hunters, amorous teens and the just plain curious have flocked to Mariposa Elementary School in the wee hours in ...

Retail gas prices hit another record high over the past three weeks, mirroring a rapid increase in the cost of crude oil, according to a nationwide survey released Sunday.4.5

LOS ANGELES , Actor Mickey Rourke was confronted outside a London nightclub by the angry boyfriend of a model he had taken out for a date.

A reward of more than $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who ... Car wash manager Mike Davis said it appeared to be a California vanity plate, but the characters were unreadable.2.7

Three letters sent by a Scotsman who joined an ill-fated 17th century colony in Panama's remote jungle go on display this week in a reminder of a bizarre adventure that bankrupted Scotland and paved the way for ...

There was a time when Oregon led the nation in taking bold, innovative steps to protect the environment.2.7

US shuttle Discovery could be back at "home" in Florida by the middle of next week, as Nasa makes final plans to fly it back from California on a 747 plane.

LOS ANGELES - Tamika Henry carries a stethoscope in her bag ... If I'm sick and need her, she will come," said Mary Conner, who lives near the University of Southern California.2.7

It's drag race night on Tennessee Street and the mood of the crowd is ... electric.2.7

KCBS reporter Larry Chiaroni spoke with Joe Sporano, president of the Western States Petroleum ... There's a hydrogen fuel cell partnership in California and they have been working very hard on developing a cost effective and competitive hydrogen fuel cell," he said.2.7

By MIGUEL GONZALEZ/Staff Writer VICTORVILLE The Victor Valley is about to become the site of the world's biggest solar plant, but what does it mean to residents and how will the High Desert be affected? On ...2.7

Mrs. Bush has been trying out applicants for the job in recent months, asking them to prepare test meals at special functions and private meals at the residence.6.5

Gary Rutherford hasn't owned a driver's license since 1968, so he figures he shouldn't need one to ... He intends to find a trail that leads from Delaware to California, but wants to stop in Arizona to visit his wife and son.2.7

Raechel Paine of Bakersfield won the California Junior Miss title Saturday in Rohnert Park, culminating a three-day competition that was expected to be the last of its kind.2.7