Governor defends water-bond bill, acknowledges some money aims to build voter support Nov 13, 2009
Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, has criticized the water deal both for its debt load and potential impacts on water supplies for Northern California. He warned that if some communities don't meet conservation targets by 2020, they could lose their water rights. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Buzz: Schwarzenegger denies wife would run for governor Nov 13, 2009
STATE SEN. DAVE COX, Fair Oaks Republican, complaining about the water legislation that state lawmakers approved. CAMPAIGN WATCH. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gustave Rauser Nov 12, 2009
He founded and then served as pastor of the Swain Oaks Baptist Church in Stockton, now known as the Quail Lakes Baptist Church. He also went to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and then to Idaho serving churches in those areas. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Churchill Downs Incorporated to Acquire Youbet.com, Inc. Nov 12, 2009
CDIs four racetracks in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana host many of North Americas most prestigious races, including the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Arlington Million, Princess Rooney Handicap and Louisiana Derby. CDIs racetracks have hosted seven Breeders Cup World Championships. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WHAT THEY ARE NOT SAYING...about the comprehensive water deal? Nov 11, 2009
Dave Cox, R-Fair Oaks: The Legislature recently passed five pieces of legislation to address California s water needs. Before careful examination, below are highlights of the comprehensive water deal worth noting. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Regional Roundup Nov 11, 2009
Board members will also review a request to the state by the neighboring North San Joaquin Water Conservation District to change its place of use and diversion of Mokelumne River water, overlapping boundaries within the two districts, the Franzia/Shady Oaks Acres drip irrigation system and the volumetric monitoring program. Thursday's meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the district office, 18777 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Woodbridge. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Player finds recognition in the reality show... Nov 10, 2009
For more information, contact these JC Resorts courses: Arrowood, Encinitas Ranch, Oaks North, Reidy Creek, Temecula Creek Inn and Twin Oaks. Things To Do. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Only one can be the champ Nov 10, 2009
John Shirreffs will never have the purse earnings of trainers such as Steve Asmussen - who took over as Rachel Alexandra's trainer after the Kentucky Oaks - and Todd Pletcher, since Shirreffs trains a far smaller string of horses. But his two Breeders' Cup wins, with Zenyatta and Life Is Sweet, should make Shirreffs a strong candidate for the Eclipse Award as champion trainer. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Voters seek to end tie between Rachel, Zenyatta Nov 9, 2009
Rachel Alexandra won the Derby-eve Kentucky Oaks for fillies by a record 20 1/4 lengths, while Zenyatta was scratched from her scheduled race because of a muddy track. "She could've run just the same as everybody else on the mud that day. I think everybody's forgotten about that," Woolley said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Trio of celebrity sons emerge to launch their own legends Nov 6, 2009
From left to right, Trevor Gretzky, Trey Smith and Nick Montana all play for the nationally-ranked Oaks Christian high school football team ... Oaks Christian is ranked No. 5 in USA TODAY's Super 25 football rankings ... Oaks Christian High, a private school tuition: about $26,000 a year founded in 2000 about an hour's drive northwest of downtown Los Angeles, is small but mighty. (USA Today -- Sports)
Football Statistical Leaders Nov 6, 2009
Matt McCann, Keystone Oaks ... Jordan Maddox, Keystone Oaks ... Jordan Maddox, Keystone Oaks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Varisty Notebook: Keystone Oaks' Maddox already a winner in life Nov 6, 2009
Jordan Maddox is a junior running back/linebacker on the Keystone Oaks football team and is one of the reasons the Eagles are 8-1 heading into the WPIAL playoffs tonight. It doesn't matter if Keystone Oaks goes far in the postseason, because Jordan Maddox already has one giant victory in his lifetime ... Jordan also runs on Keystone Oaks' track team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Who's Better: Crenshaw or Oaks Nov 4, 2009
B2G's Ron Allen states his case why he thinks Crenshaw is better than Oaks Christian. Big props to head coach Bill Redell and his Oaks Christian Lions of Westlake Village, CA ... Oaks Christian has Crenshaw beat in that department. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ Nov 4, 2009
Joseph Skinner, who declined to say where he is from, holds up a Yes on 1 sign to passing motorists while in the background supporters of same-sex marriage Ann DiMella and Suzanne Blackburn, of Portland, put up a No on 1 sign at Deering Oaks Park, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Voters will decide Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CNN's Ed Rollins Owes $1.3M in Back Taxes Nov 3, 2009
Political pundit Ed Rollins pummeled by debt. The architect of President Reagan's landslide 1984 re-election campaign, heavyweight CNN political consultant Ed Rollins, owes more than $1. (Newsmax)
First stage of Q School is battle ... Nov 3, 2009
Aaron Goldberg noticed it the minute he walked onto the putting green Friday morning at Carlton Oaks Country Club ... Sam Cyr, the two-time NAIA national champion out of Point Loma Nazarene, was playing in his maiden first-stage event last week at Carlton Oaks, and if Cyr were to earn his PGA Tour card it would require he survive 18 competitive rounds against the best players in the country ... Lieber, 30, advanced out of the first stage at Carlton Oaks last year, but missed in the second stage.... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local briefs: Chappell, Huber advance Nov 3, 2009
Chappell shot a 5-under 283 to tie for 13th and Huber shot 2-under while just making the cut in a tie for 23rd at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Chappell started his fourth and final round tied for 32nd, but blistered the final nine at 31 for a 65. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Holly Rankin wins again as Tokay Tigers pull off upset for share of cross country title Nov 1, 2009
With smoke pouring from the grills in the picnic area and runners passing time by throwing a football or nestling under shady oaks, it made for one big Harty party. Harty turns 50 on Monday and her two sisters came into town to celebrate the milestone birthday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Many factors combined to produce this autumn's heavy acorn crop Nov 1, 2009
Scientists classify these into two broad sub-groups, white oaks and red oaks, each of which has evolved a different strategy for acorn development and seedling germination. White oaks are easily recognized by their round-lobed leaves ... But less obvious are the opportunities and challenges presented to wildlife by white and red oaks' different reproductive strategies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
DIRECTOR OF NURSING Nov 1, 2009
ROYAL OAKS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER. Titusville, FL. (Florida Today)
Executives make permitting progress for Plymouth film studio Oct 31, 2009
5 million purchase of the 240-acre Waverly Oaks Golf Course. Work on the studio access road is expected to begin in the next 45 to 90 days. (Boston Globe)
Commission urges caution on tree replanting Oct 30, 2009
The commission's review of the controversial streetscape project was the latest step in a broad outreach effort the city has adopted after workers chopped down 63 holly oaks on California Avenue in mid-September, enraging residents and surprising the City Council ... The native Valley Oaks would be planted at the El Camino Real entrance, an acknowledgment of their iconic status ... - Embarcadero Oaks/Leland. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
No comments posted. Oct 30, 2009
News Tribune - Sports. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Local sports briefs: Tachi sets MMA card Oct 30, 2009
The Rams' Peggy Adams and Caada's Gardinia Latu shared top medalist honors, each firing 80s at the par-72 Valley Oaks course in Visalia. Those two teams also are the front-runners in the team standings, with Fresno City ahead 46-44 after 10 matches following a 347-348 win. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Daytime racing on Saturday at Speedway Oct 30, 2009
VISALIA Kelsey Acala shot an 86 as West Hills College Lemoores womens golf team finished fourth in Thursdays Central Valley Conference tournament at Valley Oaks Golf Club. West Hills remains in fourth place in the league race, behind Fresno City College, Caada (Redwood City) and Reedley, with College of the Sequoias taking up the rear heading into Tuesdays regular season finale at Pheasant Run in Chowchilla. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
LSU still in running for two of nation's top recruits Oct 29, 2009
LSU s 2010 football recruiting class totaled 23 players Monday after Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, Calif. and Scout. (WWLTV.com, LA)
City sends water truck to douse dust at DeBenedetti Park (1083) Oct 29, 2009
edumacation wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:29 PM:" Rhodie--good thoughts! In addition--we should study whether the rtesidential housing developers should pay the bill. With expansive inaccurate street names like "Heavenly Way" and Vintage oaks, I am sure the megaprofits from these McMansions, euphemistically called "estates" with "huge" .25 acre lots can afford to rectify the problem. The profit on one or two of them would pay for the whole environmental mitigation efforts. ". Rhodie wrote on Oct 28,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bay Area hopes to tax its way to funding Oct 27, 2009
Emeryville wants to raise about $250,000 a year through a tax on cardrooms, which would apply to the only cardroom in town, the Oaks Card Club on San Pablo Avenue. "We're in better shape than most cities," said Mayor Dick Kassis. (San Francisco Chronicle)
WPIAL Playoffs: Gateway, McKeesport fight for top seed Oct 27, 2009
CENTURY -- South Fayette (8-0) is first, Keystone Oaks (7-1) second and Sto-Rox (6-2) third ... Bishop Canevin can qualify only if it beats South Fayette, South Park beats Steel Valley and Seton-LaSalle loses to Keystone Oaks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The fallacy of 'democracy' Oct 27, 2009
Gary BardonFair Oaks. Note from Editor Rich Hanner: Please be civil or be gone. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
LSU gets commitment from lineman Oct 27, 2009
He became the sixth member of the Oaks Christian team to commit, including Nick Montana, son of former San Francisco 49ers Hall of Famer Joe Montana, who says he's going to Washington. Oak Christian is 7-0 and ranked No. 5 in the USA Today national prep poll. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Property owners to save $3 million (30) Oct 26, 2009
Once the new school is completed and Windsor Creek moved, Windsor Oaks Academy will take over the former campus on Conde Lane. The district is also negotiating the sale of a 3. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
RivalsHigh Top 100 rankings preview Oct 26, 2009
The Muskateers signature win is over Sherman Oaks (Calif. Notre Dame earlier in the season but has been playing well of late shutting out the last two opponenets. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Police Blotter: Oct. 26, 2009 Oct 26, 2009
Jimmy Joe Yepez, 24, of the 1700 block of Fifth Avenue, Olivehurst, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 12:10 a.m. Oct. 25 at River Oaks and Plumas Lake boulevards, Plumas Lake. He was booked into Yuba County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Season on the brink Oct 25, 2009
The 2008 class, meanwhile, contributed Luck from Houston and Chris Owusu from California powerhouse Oaks Christian. Owusu has jaw-dropping speed. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Estrada: When RC plays Ripon, both teams feel at home Oct 25, 2009
The No. 2 small-school Cougars (7-0, 2-0) have yet to allow a point in five home games, beating Cosumnes Oaks (35-0), Buhach Colony (37-0), Bret Harte (43-0), Ripon Christian (63-0) and then Hughson (37-0) on Friday. What's remarkable is that none of those games were close and the Cougars used plenty of reserves, but the shutouts stayed intact. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fresno man singes eyebrows fleeing fire Oct 25, 2009
Sheriff's Capt. Jim Bauman says the shooting took place at Alberto Montes' home near Clearlake Oaks when he confronted his older brother about not helping to battle the flames. Fresno wrecking yard fire causes $500k damage. (Fresno Bee)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Fair Oaks, California. Killed when his Bradley fighting vehicle hit and detonated two roadside bombs while on patrol in Taji, Iraq, on November 11, 2003. (CNN -- Specials)
Get over Oaks’ talk Oct 24, 2009
Are you upset over Elder Oaks talk ... Do you think if Elder Oaks would have talked about Mormon persecution anyone would be so upset ... Elder Oaks comment about blacks and persecution was an example people. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Week 8: Friday's District 10, state football scores Oct 24, 2009
16 Clairton 59, Avella 0 Clarion 48, Clarion-Limestone 0 Coatesville 35, West Chester Henderson 28 Cocalico 34, Garden Spot 0 Conemaugh Township 35, Berlin-Brothersvalley 8 Conestoga 35, Harriton 0 Conestoga Valley 35, Lebanon 14 Conrad Weiser 36, Blue Mountain 15 Coudersport 24, Port Allegany 0 Council Rock South 34, Harry S. Truman 14 Curwensville 41, Johnsonburg 6 Dallastown Area 41, Dover 14 Danville 21, Mifflinburg 0 Delaware Valley 28, West Scranton 24 Delone 23, Bermudian Springs 14 Derry... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Football Leaders: Rushing, Passing, Receiving Oct 24, 2009
272 -- Matt McCann, Keystone Oaks. 262 -- Rushel Shell, Hopewell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mrs Kipling attempts to regroup in G3 Ramser Oct 24, 2009
That status was gone after a 12th-place finish in the Grade 1 American Oaks at Hollywood Park in July, but there is time to restore her stature ... The American Oaks performance has been forgotten by Drysdale ... Starlarks and Strawberry Tart were the first two finishers of the Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap at Del Mar on Aug. 1, but neither ran well in the Del Mar Oaks on Aug. 22, finishing sixth and eighth. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The Fumbler: Shaq vs. a "real" local star -- The Fumbler Oct 23, 2009
Sto-Rox (6-1 overall, 6-1 in conference) at Keystone Oaks (6-1, 6-1), 7 p.m. today -- Sto-Rox likes to pass with Paul Jones. Keystone Oaks likes to run with Jordan Maddox and Matt McCann ... Winner: Keystone Oaks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Top ready-made autumn adventures Oct 22, 2009
Along the way you see massive oaks and aspens amid the towering evergreens of pine, spruce, and Douglas fir. You'll keep an eye out for elk, wild turkey, and Mexican gray wolves among the mountain streams and plunging rocky canyons, spending nights curled up in top-quality lightweight tents. (CNN)
Historic Tree Faces Axe For Parking Lot Oct 22, 2009
Oaks, sycamores and liquid ambers surround the Cal Fire station, and the California redwood is the giant among the grove along Highway 49. But Cal Fire said the trees must be cut down to make more room. (KCRA 3, CA)
Outraged at LDS remarks Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:53 AM CDT I am outraged by the comments that Mr. Dallin Oaks made in a speech at BYU-Idaho on Oct. 13 relating to protests against the LDS Church and others following the Proposition 8 vote in California ... How is it that Mr. Oaks, a person at the pinnacle of the power hierarchy, white, male and a leader in the dominant religious institution in the region, wants to draw a parallel between protests against his organization with the suffering of blacks... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Last hurrah for local racing Oct 22, 2009
NASCAR heart-throb Kasey Kahne is the first announced featured driver for the Motorsports 2010 show to be held Jan. 22-24 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. The show, sponsored by Streetblaze 100 has been moved from Atlantic City back to the Philly area this year after getting its start in the Valley Forge area many years ago. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
Clyde Vickers, Fair Oaks. No public option. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
RivalsHigh rankings: How you win as important as if you win Oct 20, 2009
They will not be the only California team to take a fall as Sherman Oaks (Calif. Notre Dame will fall from No. 79 to the outside of the rankings despite a 28-24 win over La Canada (Calif. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rammell bids farewell to Rexburg Oct 20, 2009
This is funny wrote on Oct 19, 2009 9:59 AM:" It is funny to read comments from people such as "Hypocrits" on here. You see, when you try to write about issues that you really do not know anything about and you are unable to exress yourself non-emotionally you really do yourself a disservice. Maybe you don't know that Elder Oaks was using the prop 8 as an example in explaining a larger issue. Maybe you didn't know that the vote for prop 8 was in the state of California and Idahoans could not... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Let states settle gay issues Oct 20, 2009
local guy wrote on Oct 19, 2009 9:09 AM:" Erin is also wrong. No person who officiates at a religious ceremony would ever be sued for refusing to marry homosexual couples under any law, state or federal. That is a lie that continues to be spread.A letter in today's Trib said it best - Mormons and other religions want to set themselves up as the victims in the gay rights debate but they are the perpetrators (Prop 8 in California and Oaks' statements at BYU-Idaho). And the weird and wrong logic in... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Arkabutla News Oct 20, 2009
Kathy Oaks, Nancy Moore, and Jean Morrell honored Amy Geeslin, bride elect of Scott Smith, with a bridal shower at the home of Leland Moore. Tuesday afternoon Butch Red of Nashville, Tenn. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Obituaries 10-20-09 Oct 20, 2009
Joyce Oaks of Carrolton, Miss ... Visitation was held Sunday, October 11 from 1 p.m. until the service begian at 3 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven ... Burial followed in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
After storm, Central Park renewal effort takes root Oct 19, 2009
Thick with American elms, oaks and tulip trees, the Great Hill in the park's northern section seemed far removed from the hustle of New York City. Then, in the space of half an hour on the night of Aug. 18, a freak blast of 80-mph wind knocked down more than 500 trees, including some of the park's oldest and grandest, and battered 1,000 others, causing devastation unknown in the park's 156-year history. (Florida Today)
Local Retiree Finds Work At Holiday Job Fair Oct 18, 2009
Myers attends the Holiday Job Fair inside Fair Oaks Mall, Oct. 16, 2009 ... Fair Oaks Mall will also hold a College Fair on Sunday ... Location: Grand Court at Fair Oaks Mall. (W-USA News, DC)
Celebrity dads watch their sons grow in sports Oct 18, 2009
-- In the halls of the Oaks Christian School, students' artwork is displayed next to pieces by Charles Arnoldi, a noted American painter who uses tree branches in his compositions ... The composition of the Oaks Christian Lions, who are 5-0 and ranked fifth in the country by USA Today, ensures that each game has the feel of a movie premiere, with fans in the stands staring at the fathers as they watch their sons play ... Trevor does not mind being Nick Montana's understudy, saying, "To be a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
13 October 2009 Transcript of Elder Dallin H. Oaks speech given at BYU-Idaho on 13 October 2009. (9) Oct 18, 2009
13 October 2009 Transcript of Elder Dallin H. Oaks speech given at BYU-Idaho on 13 October 2009. Advertisement. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Fairfax Police Investigate Four Bank Robberies Oct 18, 2009
Police have also released a picture of a suspect in another case -- a robbery at the United Bank in the Fair Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday. And police are also looking for the man who was photographed as he robbed a TD Bank in the Beacon Hill area on Saturday. (W-USA News, DC)
Helping to grant wishes Oct 17, 2009
Some of our champions include A Beer, Subway Restaurants, Friends of Tulare County Library, WinCo, Valley Oaks Golf Course, Tulare County Symphony, Empower Fitness, Links Clothing, Vintage Press, Weatherby s Furniture, Valhalla Restaurant, Book Garden in Exeter, Monet s in Exeter, Macy s, Food MAXX and Citibank. We thank community members who purchased tickets and joined in the excitement. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Religious rights not at risk Oct 17, 2009
Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:52 AM CDT Elder Oaks, I heartily disagree ... That is not the continuing issue as brought forth by Elder Oaks ... What makes you, Elder Oaks, any more equal than they. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Football Summaries: Game by Game Oct 17, 2009
Keystone Oaks 27, Quaker Valley 8 Keystone Oaks 14 13 0 0 -- 27 Quaker Valley 0 0 0 8 -- 8 KO -- Jordan Maddox 66 run (Dom Canello kick) KO -- Maddox 11 run (Canello kick) KO -- Maddox 7 run (Canello kick) KO -- Matt McCann 28 run (kick failed) QV -- Patrick Conlan 1 run (Shane Dugan pass from Conlan). South Fayette 49, Cornell 0 Cornell 0 0 0 0 -- 0 South Fayette 21 14 7 7 -- 49 SF -- Jeff Davis 3 run (Alex Henry kick) SF -- Ryan Ross 30 pass from Christian Brumbaugh (Henry kick) SF -- Ross 9... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gomez nets hat trick as Tigers blank Eagles Oct 16, 2009
Fair Oaks 24, Lodi 16 ... Fair Oaks 12, Lodi 8 ... PeeweeLodi 50, Fair Oaks 0. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Football Statistical Leaders Oct 16, 2009
Matt McCann, Keystone Oaks ... Jordan Maddox, Keystone Oaks ... Jordan Maddox, Keystone Oaks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Storm hits Lodi (1711) Oct 16, 2009
Galt High School, McCaffrey Middle School and River Oaks Elementary School experienced power outages before school started and then for a short time during the school day, Assistant Superintendent Jim Bauler said. The district had no problems with bus transportation. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Police: Credit card thefts at Lodi schools related to Galt cases Oct 16, 2009
A teacher at Valley Oaks Elementary School, too, reported her credit cards and cash stolen the same day. Someone charged about 1,000, also at Target. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
