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Wet Seal workers sue retailer for discrimination
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three former employees of Wet Seal Inc. have filed a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against the teen clothing store operator, claiming management set out to fire African-American employees because they didn't fit the retailer's "brand image."
80 homes evacuated in Placer County due to fast moving fire instep terrain
FORESTHILL (AP) - About 300 people in Placer County remained under evacuation orders as a fire burning in a steep, heavily wooded area grew in size and intensity Thursday, fueled by hot weather and wind.
Bay Area briefs
ATTORNEY HIRED IN FIGHT OVER 49ERS STADIUM FUNDS: SANTA CLARA (AP) - A Santa Clara County board has hired a lawyer to defend its decision to pull $30 million in taxpayer funds from the San Francisco 49ers stadium project.
So. Cal to swap some heat for thunderstorms
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Southern California added the threat of fires and flooding to its misery on Thursday as forecasters predicted continued hot, muggy weather coupled with the chance of thunderstorms.
Bills, few options mean bankruptcy for city
SAN BERNARDINO (AP) - They cut spending, sold assets and even asked public employees to take a financial hit.
Tube wear detailed at San Onofre nuke plant; erosion took place at alarming rate
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal regulators Thursday disclosed the most detailed information to date on damage at California's idled San Onofre nuclear power plant, where scores of tubes that carry radioactive water have eroded at an alarming rate.
Lesbian couple sues over immigration plight
SANTA ANA (AP) - A lesbian couple filed a federal lawsuit in California on Thursday seeking to solve their immigration woes and put a stop to the deportation of same-sex spouses.
Ex-investigators for HP sentenced in fraud case
SAN JOSE (AP) - Two former private investigators were each sentenced Thursday to three years of probation for their roles in an infamous Silicon Valley spying scandal in which prosecutors said they used false identities to access the Social Security numbers and other information on Hewlett-Packard board members, employees and journalists.
209 News
STOCKTON RETIREES SUE TO STOP HEALTH BENEFIT CUTS: STOCKTON (AP) - Stockton city retirees are suing the bankrupt California city in an effort to stop cuts to their health benefits.
Both parties block quick votes on Obama tax plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a day of political maneuvering, Democrats and then Republicans took turns blocking a quick Senate vote on President Barack Obama's proposal to extend expiring tax cuts for a year on everyone but the highest-earning Americans.
Judge lets startup relay live TV to iPhones in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) - A startup company can continue to send live TV programming to iPhones and other mobile devices in the city despite objections from major broadcasters that say expansion can threaten the free broadcasting of events such as the Super Bowl, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Yoga teacher fired after glare at Facebook worker
MENLO PARK (AP) - Looks may not kill, but they can get you fired.
State news briefs
SHERIFF WANTS POLITICIANS TO RETURN BADGES: LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sheriff Lee Baca is recalling about 200 official-looking badges that were given to politicians for use during disasters.
Placer County wildfire forces evacuation of homes
FORESTHILL. (AP) - A 120-acre fire in a steep, heavily wooded area of the American River Canyon is forcing the evacuation of several homes.
Articles by Section - State
Former school board head arrested for child porn
RIALTO (AP) - A former president of a San Bernardino County school board has been arrested after authorities allegedly discovered child pornography on his home computer.
Silicon Valley back at dot-com era highs
SAN JOSE (AP) - Jobs, income and investment keep soaring in Silicon Valley, but the growth is also driving up housing costs and widening the gap between the rich and poor, a report released Tuesday says.
Blossom fun run on Feb. 22
Cash prizes are being awarded at the end of the two fun run races during the 52nd annual Almond Blossom Festival the last weekend in February, according to Laurin Sephos who serves as Ripon Chamber of Commerce events manager.
Drought could force switch from hydro to gas-generated power
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's drought could dry up the state's supply of hydroelectricity, prompting some utilities to switch to more expensive gas-fired plants, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Manteca Transit may add, change bus services
Manteca residents will soon have an opportunity to learn details regarding proposed Manteca Transit routes, service times, and connections with the regional ACE rail service during a series of information sessions planned for later this month.
Feds announce $20M for California farmers
FRESNO (AP) - Federal officials lent a hand to California's drought crisis Tuesday, announcing that $20 million in aid focused on water conservation will be available to California farmers and ranchers who are the hardest hit.
Woman who drove with man on car guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A substance-abuse counselor who drove 2 miles through a Los Angeles suburb with a dying man on her windshield was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder, drunken driving and hit-and-run charges.
GOP lawmakers push for convicted senator to resign
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Three Republican state lawmakers broke with their leader on Tuesday to ask that a Democratic colleague convicted of voter fraud be immediately expelled or forced to resign.
State regulators sued for gas blast documents
SAN BRUNO (AP) - The San Francisco Bay Area city that was the site of a deadly 2010 gas line explosion is suing state regulators over documents and emails related to the blast.
Pagano sings with Stockton Symphony for Valentine Pops concert on Feb. 16
STOCKTON - Whether you are looking for a girls' night out or some romantic time together, Valentine Pops is the perfect choice.
Two Manteca students donate service time to Simpson University endeavors
Over 100 students participated in community service on "strike teams" at Simpson University, located in Redding during the fall 2013 semester. Students helped with 44 projects, including cleanup, construction, moving, and maintenance, at many different locations.
Twin Valleys Art Workshops at Yosemite
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - In 1864 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant with photographs from landscape photographer Carleton E. Watkins fresh on his mind. It was the work of Watkins and painters like Albert Bierstadt who had influenced many Americans in their appreciation of nature which led to the protection of Yosemite by the federal government to be inalienable and to last "for all time".
Judge files $10m claim against UCLA police
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A black Los Angeles judge who says he was shoved, grabbed and handcuffed by UCLA police has filed a $10 million claim against the force for assault and racial profiling.
Magnitude-3.6 quake shakes area around Bakersfield Monday
BAKERSFIELD (AP) - A small earthquake in the Southern San Joaquin Valley was felt around the Bakersfield area, but there are no reports of damages or injuries.
YouTube video leads to sex abuse charge
RIVERSIDE (AP) - A Southern California school administrator who quit her job after a former student aired sexual abuse allegations on a YouTube video that has since been seen nearly a million times was charged Monday with 16 counts of sexually abusing two girls, prosecutors said.
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