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Chevron Suffers Major Legal Setback as U.S. Court Throws Out Fraud Claims, Rejects Motion to Attach Assets

May 15, 2012

NEW YORK, NY, May 14, 2012 - Chevron suffered two new legal setbacks today when a U.S. federal judge who usually favors the company rejected its attempt to attach the assets of the Ecuadorians and their counsel who won an $18 billion judgment for envir...

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Kings Corner
Thomas finishes seventh in Rookie of the Year voting

May 15, 2012

Kings guard Isaiah Thomas finished seventh in the 2011-12 Rookie of the Year voting. Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving won with 117 of a possible 120 first-place votes. Minnesota guard Ricky

California Rice Commission
New Blog from Charley Mathews: Planting Season Update

New Blog from Charley Mathews: Planting Season Update

Family rice farmer Charley Mathews Jr. provides an update on this year's planting season. Fifth-generation farmer Charley Mathews is continuing a family a legacy that began in the 1850s. Their first rice fields were planted in the 1940s and are still g...

AccessLocal.TV
Highway to Health Festival this Saturday

May 15, 2012
Highway to Health Festival this Saturday

Highway to Health is set for Saturday, May 19th, 10am to 1pm in McClatchy Park, 3500 5th Avenue in Sacramento. This interactive family health fair ...

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Capitol Alert
Dan Walters Daily: From ‘fairy dust’ to credibility for Gov. Jerry Brown?

May 15, 2012

VIDEO: Dan Walters wonders whether Gov. Jerry Brown will live up to his "no more gimmicks" promise. Have a question you'd like Dan to answer? Post it on our Facebook

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Capitol Alert
AM Alert: Can Jerry Brown pass a budget without ‘fairy dust’?

May 15, 2012

DAN WALTERS DAILY: As California absorbs the magnitude of the newly estimated budget deficit, Walters wonders whether voters will demand a gimmick-free spending plan. Kevin Yamamura hosts a live chat

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Cakegrrl
Dawson’s at the Hyatt Sacramento Presents Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner

May 15, 2012

Tomorrow evening, May 16, 2012, Dawson's presents a wine dinner showcasing Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. The evening will begin with a 6:30 reception and at 7:00pm, dinner will be served. Here is the scheduled menu: Pan Seared Skate with Brown Butter, Meyer Lemon and Fried Parsley, paired with Far Niente Chardonnay 2010 Roasted Pheasant Breast,...

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NorCal Tennis Czar
Women’s Challenger tickets available

May 15, 2012

   Tickets are available for the $50,000 FSP Gold River Women's Challenger at www.goldriverchallenger.com, organizers announced Monday.   The inaugural tournament is scheduled for May 27-June 3 at the Gold River Racquet Club in the ...

California Political News and Views
Grimes: Brown Adds $10 Billion in Tax Increases to His Budget–Then Adds Billions More in Spending

    Jerry Brown twists out ‘pretzel palace’ budget By Katy Grimes, Cal Watchdog, 5/14/12 SACRAMENTO–Setting the stage for the

The California Aggie
Engineers Without Borders work to make a difference in international communities

May 15, 2012

The Engineers Without Borders (EWB) chapter at UC Davis is stepping up to make a difference in the lives of communities worldwide. EWB is a nonprofit organization renowned for helping developing communities around the world with their engineering needs. The UC Davis EWB chapter offers students the unique chance to use their skills to...

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