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A's add third baseman McPherson

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:11 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Source: Canoe

Booze on a Budget: Thanksgiving wine picks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:29 GMT

Thanksgiving is upon us, and if you’re like me you’ve left the wine buying until the last minute. Here are a few good-value recommendations from Rick Webster, a managing partner at Rolf’s Wine.
Source: The Orange County Register

Francis Fitch

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:44:34 GMT

Francis Marion “Buddy” Fitch III. , born on Jan. 11, 1963 in Lexington, Ky. to Emma Jean (Fitch) Orrock and the late Francis Marion Fitch Jr. , and the brother of Steven Marion Fitch, Bill J. Coffey, and James Coffey, left this earth unexpectedly on...
Source: Somerset Commonwealth Journal

Inmate decrease may cause fire crew shortage

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:44:25 GMT

the streets," said state Sen. Bob Huff, R-Walnut. CHINO — Low-risk inmates such as Michelle Bradley and her fellow fire crew members at the California Institution for Women are considered the cream of the prison crop.
Source: Inside Bay Area

First Thoughts: Next week's decision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:44 GMT

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Ali Weinberg *** Next week’s decision: On “TODAY,” NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reported that President Obama is set to announce his decision on Afghanistan-Pakistan next week (likely on Tuesday, Dec. 1),...
Source: MSNBC

First Solar Sells 21-MW California Project to NRG

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:39:21 GMT

First Solar Inc. announced the sale of the 21-megawatt (MW) solar energy project it has developed and constructed in Blythe, California, to NRG Energy Inc.
Source: Renewable energy access

More home foreclosures could be on the horizon

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:34:54 GMT

First American CoreLogic, the first company to develop a national, state and city-level negative equity report, just released third quarter data showing that nearly 10.7 million, or 23 percent, of residential property mortgages are underwater.
Source: Huliq.com

M 3.9, Gulf of Santa Catalina, California

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:34:25 GMT

37 km (23 miles) SE (127°) from San Clemente Is. , CA (NW tip) 57 km (35 miles) S (177°) from Avalon, CA 91 km (56 miles) SW (218°) from Dana Point, CA 99 km (62 miles) SSW (201°) from Costa Mesa, CA 107 km (67 miles) W (273°) from San Diego,...
Source: Latest Earthquakes

Quoted in '2010: Moore problems for Dems?'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:18:58 GMT

said in MSNBC:

California state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R) fired back at his U.S. Senate primary opponent Carly Fiorina (R) on Twitter today after she said she is the better candidate because she is a woman.

Quoted in 'ESCO Announces Aclara AMI System Win'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:58:33 GMT

said in Street Insider:

With California facing long-term threats to our water supplies and natural resources from climate change and population growth, literally every drop of water counts ... Automated meters will give the SFPUC and our customers more accurate information about water consumption that will help us detect leaks faster and conserve more.

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:08:05 GMT

PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Actor James Denton (L) presents teacher Karen Goss with OfficeMax school supplies at 'A Day Made Better' presented by OfficeMax at Hamilton Elementary School on October 7, 2009 in Pasadena, California.

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:05:40 GMT

PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Actor James Denton attends 'A Day Made Better' presented by OfficeMax at Hamilton Elementary School on October 7, 2009 in Pasadena, California.

[Live] Eagles - Hotel California

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