San Pedro exacts some revenge, beats Banning in Wood Bat Invitational Daily Breeze ... runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out a 5-4 win in pool play of the California Wood Bat Invitational on Friday afternoon at Banning High. ... |
 msnbc.com | Independence from Spain drives Catalonia's bullfighting ban National Post (registration) (blog) Catalonia's decision on Wednesday to ban bullfighting in 2012 is akin to Quebec banning hockey or California banning fireworks on the Fourth of July. ... Region in Spain bans bullfighting |
 The Economist (blog) | INTERNET GAMING: Baca, local tribes oppose legalization Press-Enterprise "The fight's not over yet," said Patrick Dorinson, spokesman for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, which operates a casino off Interstate 10 near Banning ... US considers legalising online gambling Europe Unleashes Online Gambling to Fill Coffers |
No bull (fighting) Montreal Gazette Catalonia's decision on Wednesday to ban bullfighting in 2012 is akin to Quebec banning hockey or California banning fireworks on the Fourth of July. ... |
Banning plastic bags: good for California Los Angeles Times As a California employer, one of several reusable bag makers in the state and environmentally conscious residents of this state, we feel compelled to ... |
 Globe and Mail | Arizona's Law, Activist Judges and Anchor Babies New York Times (blog) A court ruling banning parts of Arizona's new rules on aliens has put immigration at the front and center of the mid-term elections. ... Legal fight begins over Arizona immigration law Arizona laws go into effect Thursday |
Boxer tries to highlight differences on abortion San Jose Mercury News Fiorina's campaign suggests that Boxer falls far left of the electorate, having voted five times against banning partial-birth abortion. ... |
 USA Today | 'Til death do us part? Ballot measure banning divorce clears hurdle San Jose Mercury News SACRAMENTO ? John Marcotte had a revelation after he voted against Proposition 8, the 2008 California initiative that banned same-sex ... Proposed Calif. divorce ban moves forward Poll: 34% of registered California voters favor civil unions Most Californians support same-sex marriage, new poll finds |
Shoppers react to grocery bag bacteria study Foster's Daily Democrat Hansen wondered if the study was an attempt to thwart California's proposed legislation banning plastic bags from certain stores. ... |
The Muni-Bond Debt Bomb Wall Street Journal The state has since proposed banning school districts from buying swaps. Taxpayers are slowly realizing that their states and municipalities face growing ... |
Globe and Mail | Arizona police release 80 immigration protesters from jail Los Angeles Times Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio also announces that three illegal immigrants were arrested in his sweep. A sheriff's deputy processes a suspect in Phoenix after an immigration sweep on Thursday. (Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty Images / July 29, ... Court denies request for expedited hearing on Arizona immigration law Arizona immigration law appeal set for November Gov. Brewer considers tweaking Arizona's immigration law |
 CNN | Evacuation order lifted as crews battle California blaze CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Firefighters continued to battle a wildfire Saturday as flames encroached on power lines that provide electricity throughout the region. Authorities said that they had lifted evacuation orders and ... Crown fire grows to more than 13000 acres Calif. Wildfire Jumps Aqueduct, Approaches Homes Air tanker drops fire retardant, slows LA wildfire |
 Reuters | Obama: Rangel case troubling; some Dems say resign The Associated Press WASHINGTON ? Rep. Charlie Rangel is getting sympathy from some fellow Democrats but scant support from others as he faces trial on several ethics charges. President Barack Obama says he hopes the 80-year-old lawmaker can end his career with dignity and ... Maxine Waters faces ethics charges Second senior Democrat to face ethics trial: source Headlines |
 CBS News | Obama touts auto bailout during Michigan trip Washington Post President Barack Obama smiles after signing a supplemental spending bill at his desk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (J. Scott Applewhite - AP) By Michael D. Shear and Peter ... Obama praises auto bailout Obama heralds success of auto bailout Obama touts success of GM, Chrysler bailouts |
 Reuters | House approves oil spill bill; stalled in Senate The Associated Press WASHINGTON ? The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a liability cap for oil spills, but a partisan fight in the Senate will likely delay action on a response to the Gulf oil spill until Congress returns ... Critics warn drilling crackdown will cost jobs House approves bill with new safeguards for oil rigs House approves oil spill legislation |
 Boston Globe | 9/11 responders bill fails, parties point fingers CNN Washington (CNN) -- A verbal flash-fire erupted on the House floor Thursday night over nine-year battle to pass a benefits bill for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the 9/11 attacks. Frustrated with Republican votes against the $7.4 ... Anthony Weiner rant reveals why nobody likes Congress Weiner Outraged Over Congressional Failure To Pass 9/11 Health Bill Races wide open for both chambers |
 CBC.ca | Gore will not be charged over masseuse allegations The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. ? The case of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and the massage therapist has been closed. Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared Friday of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006. ... Al Gore Won't Face Prosecution Former US VP Al Gore 'will not face assault charges' Al Gore cleared of assault allegations made by masseuse |
 Plain Dealer | Jewish group says putting a mosque near Ground Zero will cause 'more pain' Washington Post The nation's leading Jewish civil rights group opposes the planned mosque and Islamic community center near Ground Zero, saying more information is needed about funding for the project and the location is "counterproductive to the healing process. ... Debate Heating Up on Plans for Mosque Near Ground Zero Jewish group opposes plans for mosque near Ground Zero Jewish Group Fights Ground Zero Mosque |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Tampering With Gas Line Caused Blast, Officials Say New York Times Gus Ruelas/AP Members of a Los Angeles Fire Department search-and-rescue team surveyed the damage after a blast at an industrial building. By REBECCA CATHCART LOS ANGELES ? An explosion on Friday caused by tampering with a gas line at a South Los ... Gas line sparks deadly explosion in LA Gas explosion blows roof off Los Angeles welding shop, hurls and seriously ... 2 dead after LA explosion; Massachusetts blast hurts 8 |
 Kansas City Star | Katie Couric's Notebook: Obama on "The View" CBS News One of my Facebook friends named Guthrie posted a message on my page today, asking if I think it's beneath President Obama to appear on "The View." It's not beneath the President...or any politician...to try to reach out to all Americans, ... Obama appears on 'The View': A bit of TV history Television review: President Obama on 'The View' Rosie O'Donnell, Sarah Palin disapprove of Obama's 'View' visit |
