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In the courts - County court Sept. 18
September 18, 2009 by
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County courtTravis Gahn, 32, Longmont, has paid a $188.50 penalty assessment in Morgan County Court for speeding.
Brush school board anticipates major operating cost cuts
September 18, 2009 by
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With much of the state funding currently available to Colorado school districts expected to soon fade away, the Brush Board of Education may consider drastically reducing the local district’s operating costs.
With expenses rising California college kids have another way to get great education
September 18, 2009 by
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As California's universities become increasingly crowded, stressed and expensive, more than 5,000 of its college-going youth have left the state to attend 140 out of state universities by way of a new program.
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El Segundo-based Mattel to cut positions
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El Segundo. Mattel Inc., the world's biggest toymaker, said Thursday that it will cut less than 80 positions worldwide in an effort to further streamline the company.
Obama in media blitz to push health care overhaul
September 18, 2009 by
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is sitting down for interviews with five television networks this afternoon, a highly unusual schedule even for a president who regularly uses the media to get his message across.
New York City crime down 40 percent from 2008 — heading to record low homicides
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BYU football notes: Hall brushes off Heisman talk
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Provo » A huge game at home against a nationally recognized program such as Florida State would seemingly launch BYU quarterback Max Hall 's Heisman Trophy campaign, but the senior says that is the farthest thing from his mind as the No.
Review: Matt Damon saves Soderbergh's 'The Informant!' from terminal tedium
September 18, 2009 by
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Everything about this movie is a howl of outrage against stupidity and greed aimed at the white-collar crooks who keep bilking the public and feckless Justice Department officials who keep letting them getting away with it.
Reaching green goals pays off
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Friday, Sept. 18
WILLIAMSTOWN -- The state has awarded a grant to the town which will allow it to complete a crucial step in being recognized as a "green community."
Business owners, job seekers eye busy week
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Friday, Sept. 18
PITTSFIELD -- Business owners and job seekers will have a plethora of events to choose from next week.
Annual Coastal Cleanup is Saturday; volunteers needed
September 18, 2009 by
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Tired of seeing fast food trash, bottle caps and cigarette butts on the beach or in the creek? Now's your chance to make a difference, say cleanup organizers
In San Jose, gas leak forces evacuations of homes near Japantown
September 18, 2009 by
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Construction crews Thursday afternoon hit a gas main in a San Jose neighborhood just north of Japantown, forcing the evacuations of more than two dozen homes.
On deck for Giants: At Los Angeles
September 18, 2009 by
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ON DECK: AT LOS ANGELESSite: Dodger Stadium.About the Dodgers: Joe Torre's team has a five-game lead over Colorado for the NL West lead, and will repeat as division champs barring an epic collapse.
Herhold: Killing of Yale grad student Annie Le has parallels with a 35-year-old Stanford slaying
September 18, 2009 by
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In one case, police made an arrest. In another, they are still baffled decades later.
Palo Alto interim Police Chief Dennis Burns tapped to fill spot permanently
September 18, 2009 by
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Dennis Burns, a 27-year veteran of the Palo Alto Police Department, has been named new chief, after a seven-month search for a leader of a force that was plunged into controversy in the wake of remarks made by the former chief about African-American suspects.
Feds try to bolster Barry Bonds perjury case in appeals court
September 18, 2009 by
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A federal appeals court sent mixed signals Thursday on whether to allow the government to use its most powerful evidence in its perjury case against home run king Barry Bonds.
How the Giants, Rockies stack up down the stretch
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The chase for the wild card
Search dogs detect something on Garrido property
September 17, 2009 by
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Investigators plan to bring in high-tech equipment, other dogs to continue search underground
High school football By the numbers
September 17, 2009 by
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Giants have to get higher than Rockies in final days
September 17, 2009 by
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Colorado, San Francisco players see no obvious advantage in teams' schedules, except for Rockies' 31/2-game lead.
UConn's Lutrus questionable; QB Endres set to go
September 17, 2009 by
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UConn linebacker Scott Lutrus remains questionable for Saturday's game at Baylor due to a shoulder injury.
Coach Randy Edsall said Thursday that the junior from Brookfield, the team's leading
Westhill boys soccer tops Trinity
September 17, 2009 by
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STAMFORD -- Chalk one up for the new guy, even if he doesn't want to talk about it.
Despite earning his first win as head coach of the Westhill boys soccer team -- a 3-1 victory over Trinity
BYU football: DirecTV-Versus brawl dims spotlight for Cougs, 'Noles
September 17, 2009 by
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Provo » Quarterback Max Hall's flickering Heisman Trophy hopes could use a big-time boost, and the BYU Cougars could be helped by another big shot of national exposure to add to the momentum they gained with a stunning 14-13 upset of Oklahoma two weeks ago.
How the Giants, Rockies stack up down the stretch
September 17, 2009 by
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Chase for the wild card
Some Steelers fans out of luck Sunday
September 17, 2009 by
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Fans of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers will not be able to watch their team's game on network television Sunday.
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