Pitching to Victory (Santa Maria Times)

20 August 2008, 12:30 am

Arroyo Grande pounded out 15 hits to earn a spot in the finals of the 14-year old Babe Ruth Central State tournament. Unfortunately for them they had to face another outstanding San Benito pitcher in that final.... read more

Drive north pays off for Sheridan (The Lompoc Record)

19 August 2008, 11:42 pm

The 16th annual Don Roberts Memorial originally wasn't even on Danny Sheridan's race schedule this weekend.... read more

Police investigating death of 4-week-old (The Hanford Sentinel)

19 August 2008, 3:08 pm

Police are investigating the death last week of a 4-week-old Hanford infant who apparently suffered from blunt force trauma. Victor Gonzalez was airlifted June 8 to Children's Hospital Central California after suffering from severe head trauma, and died on Friday. Gonzalez was discovered as part of ... read more

Police investigating death of infant (The Hanford Sentinel)

19 August 2008, 11:23 am

Police are investigating the death last week of a Hanford infant who apparently suffered from blunt force trauma.... read more

Plaza pond unlikely host for West Nile (Sonoma Index-Tribune)

18 August 2008, 6:21 pm

West Nile virus does not appear to be a relevant worry at the Plaza Duck Pond. Last week Sonoma City Councilmember Ken Brown met with environmental experts to discuss the status of the Plaza duck pond, looking at both the health of the birds and the cleanliness of the water.... read more

Low wages, no insurance mean some are barely surviving (The Hanford Sentinel)

18 August 2008, 7:23 am

Emcee Smitty of Hanford has struggled to find a job ever since his diabetes and hypertension forced him out of work as a night-shift manager at a motel.... read more