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Viewpoints: 'Realignment' to local prisoner control carries a high safety risk
I believe government's first responsibility is to ensure safety and justice for the public. Unfortunately, the Brown administration is pushing a hastily concocted public safety "realignment" proposal that would compromise our safety, up-end sentencing,
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:03A
Modesto woman sues Deere & Co.
Holly Artis filed a complaint that seeks class action, or group, status for her lawsuit on behalf of female applicants who have been denied jobs. Artis, 33, said she was denied a job at John Deere Landscapes in Livermore in favor of a man with less
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:03A
A giveaway to immigrants who break the law
Secondly, the legislation requires proof that the parents of undocumented students are paying income taxes. Employment of those not lawfully present in this country is prohibited by federal law. And while those undocumented students are protected from
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
Chrysler sues Pure Detroit, says 'Imported From Detroit' merchandise infringes
Chrysler Group LLC wants a federal judge to halt sales of its “Imported From Detroit” T-shirts or other merchandise in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Detroit retailer Pure Detroit and its co-owners in US District Court.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
No Reason To Run From Nuclear Power
Radiation leakage from damaged reactors in Japan has rekindled the same fears that blocked construction of US nuclear power plants after the Three Mile Island accident near Harrisburg, Penn., in 1979. Only recently have mainstream environmental groups
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
Noble reincarcerated after testing positive to drugs: Porter
Instead a custody order was issued under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act from 1996, which allows someone in Western Australia to be held in custody without a criminal conviction as long as they are deemed a risk to themselves or the
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
Gessler sues for access to Saguache ballots
Secretary of State Scott Gessler filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking access to voted ballots from the 2010 Saguache County general election, arguing the county clerk doesn't have the power to stop him from "inspecting and reviewing all
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
Cutting AmeriCorps would be misstep
Some spend their days tutoring kids with emotional and learning disabilities; others are working with young men in the juvenile justice system to help them understand the long-term effects of their actions. Still others are working with a mentoring
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
In brief: Fatal crash blamed on icy road
Ice also caused problems for motorists elsewhere. The Washington State Patrol responded to an accident south of Spangle at Bradshaw Road on US Highway 195. Authorities requested a sander truck at the hill on Hatch Road in southwest Spokane.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02A
Why birds crash into wind turbines
Birds are not so eagle-eyed after all, according to a new study, that found golden eagles and other species crash into wind turbines and power lines because they do not look where they are going. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent 7:00AM GMT 17
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:01A
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