Calif. watchdog won't investigate sex scandal Oct 29, 2009
Currently, Rangel is under investigation by two House subcommittees for illegally holding four rent-stabilized apartments in New York and not disclosing more than $75,000 in income from a rental villa he owns. Figure in Abramoff scandal gets a year in prison. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
NASA Ames Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Exhibits in Mountain View Oct 29, 2009
Twelve downtown Mountain View locations displaying NASA history include: Custom Fitness, 650 Castro Street; Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro Street; Fenwick 801 California Street; Global Beads Inc., 345 Castro Street; BookBuyers, 317 Castro Street, Tap Plastics Inc., 312 Castro Street; Boutique 4, 279 Castro Street; Meyer Appliance, 278 Castro Street; Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro Street; Tied House, 954 Villa Street; Maston William Architect and Associates, 384 Castro Street; and the Jehning... (NASA Watch)
The 50 nominees for Plonkapalooza Oct 28, 2009
Villa Pillo Cingalino IGT Rosso di Toscana 2007 (Italy). Around $12. (Boston Globe)
No 'Thriller,' just a final gift for the fans Oct 28, 2009
502 2301 Villa Avenue Clovis, CA. (209)826-7469 923 West Pacheco Boulevard Los Banos, CA. (Fresno Bee)
Prosecutors probe 'who shot first' in May case Oct 27, 2009
May and Marquez pursued Alvarez as a suspect in a reported fist fight at the Villa Taqueria on nearby Cooley Avenue in East Palo Alto ... In a video interview two hours after the shooting, a frightened-looking, hunched Marquez told Liu that he and May were driving east on University Avenue in East Palo Alto when they received a dispatch call about a fight at the Villa Taqueria on Cooley Avenue. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
"Rooms to Remember: The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker" (The Monacelli Press, 2009; $65) features 20 interiors - including a Beaux Arts apartment atop Nob Hill, a modern Marin County pied--terre and a Tuscan-inspired villa in the Sonoma hills. Stunning snapshots are interspersed with Tucker's insight into the design process for each room. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Ilkhichi Mammadkhanli village, Khachmaz, Azerbaijan ... Prairie Village, Kansas ... One of two soldiers killed when their armored personnel carrier was hit by a roadside bomb in Owesat Village, Iraq, on June 11, 2005. (CNN -- Specials)
Gomez's 2nd-half goals lift Tigers over Wolf Pack Victory keeps Tokay atop the league standings Oct 23, 2009
In doubles action, Hawks Courtney Buss and Faith Lamire-Baeten were beaten by Geraldine Francisco and Karen Chen 6-4, 6-3, Azeret Gutierrez and Chelsey Howard lost to Nancy Yang and Annika Reader and Courtney Thomas and Lindsey Villa fell to Kaetyng Chen and Karol Chacon 6-0, 6-0. VolleyballFrosh-SophWest 2, Tokay 0. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'I thought he was going to ... shoot me next' Oct 22, 2009
He recalled listening to a NASCAR auto race with May that day, which was uneventful until May received a call at about 4:30 p.m. regarding a fight at the Villa Taqueria restaurant at 2380 Cooley Ave., near University Avenue. As May drove toward the restaurant, they saw a man in a black jacket walking on the sidewalk. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Gang crackdown, lurid mob trials transfix China Oct 22, 2009
4 million villa with his ill-gotten gains _ have been given unusually riveting coverage by the state media, which normally shrinks from revelations of corruption that touch the ruling Communist Party ... "I passed out and regained consciousness after I was sent to the hospital. All villagers know those people are gangsters. They gamble, steal or rob all the time.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Prosecution cites 'execution' murder of May Oct 20, 2009
May was killed by a shot to the face, allegedly after chasing Alvarez, whom witnesses reported had engaged in a brawl with another man at the nearby Villa Taqueria. Steve Wagstaffe, San Mateo County deputy district attorney, told jurors that Alvarez shot May three times -- twice into his bullet-proof vest and once in the shoulder -- before walking over the dazed officer laying on his back in a Weeks Street driveway and executing him with a fourth shot at point-blank range. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Family bought Victorian in 1900 Oct 19, 2009
Simmons, who used to teach music and piano, has even named his home: Villa Fermata. In music, fermata denotes a pause or rest. (Fresno Bee)
Pawlenty, Poizner Score at Western CPAC Oct 19, 2009
Villa Park Councilwoman Deborah Pauly, for example, arranged for more than a dozen high school and college age conservatives to attend the conference. One of them, 19-year-old Tyler Briscoe of Vanguard University, told me he was a conservative because I believe in personal responsibility. (Human Events Online)
Should You Get A Tax Break For Your Pet? Oct 18, 2009
At Club Pooche, recently named Howard County's Best Pet Day Care Center, each dog gets a private villa, special treat, individually prepared meal and a bath, if they need it. Breeder Susan Stup, who's taking care of a litter of Labradoodles, says the Happy Act is long overdue. (W-USA News, DC)
- Testimony resumes in Gama trial 0 Oct 14, 2009
The man and woman were not identified during Biagi s testimony but the details about the state in which they were found was corroborated by another prosecution witness, Fernando Villa, who was a paramedic with Gold Cross Ambulance at the time of the crash. Salorio, who told the court that he and Biagi have known each other for several years, questioned Biagi about the accuracy of his report in light of how a cellular phone that was found at the crash scene had somehow vanished. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
How Many Properties Has Rangel Owned? Oct 12, 2009
According to those disclosures, Rangel has owned a villa in the Dominican Republic worth somewhere between $100,001 and $250,000 and raked in as much as $15,000 in rent ... Last year, The New York Times that Rangel failed to report $75,000 in rental income on the Dominican Republic villa. (Human Events Online)
Old World elegance at Clos LaChance Oct 11, 2009
For a truly posh Clos experience, though, here's what you need to do: Reserve a villa at the CordeValle Resort, which is nestled next to the winery's vineyards in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains ... With villas costing up to $1,800 a night, that's a pricey way to go, but hey, CordeValle guests are comped the $5 tasting fee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Clardy's Corner: My kingdom for a billboard Oct 8, 2009
George in Villa Park, California noted a trend in last weeks Corner. Based on the two coaches you got for the Tirico show a week ago (Tedford and Bowden), you seem to have a one-week Sports Illustrated Cover type jinx going. (TheBootleg.com)
This Week In Golf - October 8th Through October 11th Oct 6, 2009
The 2008 championship was contested at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Golf Channel has all four rounds and next week is the Portugal Masters, where Quiros will try to successfully defend his title. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Oct 6, 2009
A semi detached villa in Kensington with separate mews house. For sale with Winkworth. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Trapped Indonesian quake victim sends text message Oct 3, 2009
"I haven't seen any sign of bodies yet, but the stench filling the air is very strong," said one of them, Villa Stefano, wiping sweat and dust from his face ... Fuel was being rationed amid a power outage, water and food were in short supply and villagers dug out the dead with their bare hands ... Military and commercial planes shuttled in tons of emergency supplies, although rural areas remained cut off due to landslides that reportedly crushed several villages and killed nearly 300 people. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Iran, U.S., world powers agree to further nuclear talks Oct 2, 2009
Iran accepted a demand Thursday at the talks in a villa outside Geneva to allow U.N. inspectors into its covertly built enrichment plant, in a move that appeared to defuse tensions that had been building for weeks. Western officials at the session said the Islamic republic had also agreed to allow Russia to take some of its enriched uranium and enrich it to higher levels for its research reactor in Tehran, a potentially significant move that would show greater flexibility by both sides. (Florida Today)
Clovis family arrested for drugs, guns Oct 2, 2009
The arrests are part of a crackdown on drug dealing at the city's Skate Park on Villa Avenue near Barstow Avenue. Last week undercover narcotics officers purchased marijuana from the 15-year-old boy who was arrested Tuesday, Stoll-Lee said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
U.S., top powers meet Iran on nuclear activities Oct 1, 2009
The EU's Javier Solana, who is formally heading the negotiations Thursday with chief Iranian negotiator Saeed Jalili, was upbeat before the start of the talks in an 18th century villa in the suburbs of Geneva. But he declined to comment on the atmosphere of the talks and told reporters only, "It's a very nice day.". (Florida Today)
No. 2 UCLA Men's Water Polo Travels to Face Stanford, Santa Clara Oct 1, 2009
The Villa Park, Calif. resident scored two goals in UCLA's home opener last Saturday. (Uclabruins.com)
Farewell Kazzy Sep 30, 2009
Ironically, said Rob Lyon, Kazzy's first and last visit was to the Agua Caliente Villa, a care facility for the elderly in Sonoma Valley. On that first visit, she walked right into their living room and laid down in front of the fireplace to the amazement of the residents. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Polanski's Lawyers File for his Release Sep 30, 2009
You live in France for thirty years in a nice house, perhaps a villa while the 13 year old grows up and trys to deal with the emotional turmoil over your special act of directors kindness towards her ... If Polanski did this today, he would ahve gotten 30 years in prison, not 30 years in a villa in France ... You live in France for thirty years in a nice house, perhaps a villa while the 13 year old grows up and trys to deal with the emotional turmoil over your special act of directors kindness... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Polanski Victim: Justice "Never Too Late" Sep 30, 2009
Samantha Geimer Spoke to CBS News in 2003, Telling Her Story of Rape. Friends are coming to the aid of director Roman Polanski, who was arrested in Switzerland and may be extradited to the U.S. Hattie Kauffman reports. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Analysis: Wrestling with how to talk about race Sep 26, 2009
Currently, Rangel is under investigation by two House subcommittees for illegally holding four rent-stabilized apartments in New York and not disclosing more than $75,000 in income from a rental villa he owns. WASHINGTON -- For a while, it almost seemed as if President Barack Obama had soothed the angst over race in this country simply by taking office. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hanford church welcomes parishioners' pets Sep 26, 2009
Remembrances: Villa Wishon Residential Care Home, 4601 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, CA 93704. Private arrangements: Neptune Society of Central California in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
No. 2 UCLA Men's Water Polo to Host No. 7 UC Irvine on Saturday Sep 25, 2009
The native of Villa Park, Calif. currently leads the Bruins with 15 goals in nine matches. (Uclabruins.com)
Tigers win TCAL opener Sep 25, 2009
Oak Ridge swept singles play, with Julia Dunniga beating Ashley Haymore 6-0, 6-2, Katrina Lund defeating Lauren Moore 6-0, 6-0, Kaitlin Corell knocking off Jennah Schrader 6-1, 6-0, Lauren Roppolo blanking Danielle Sanders 6-0, 6-0, Alexis Hill beating Allie Rasmussen 6-2, 6-3 and Taylor Hammonds defeating Lindsey Villa 6-0, 6-1. In doubles, Liberty Ranch's Monica Fregoso and Faith Lamire-Baetn earned the victory when the Oak Ridge team retired leading 6-3, 3-0. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Clearlake man held in beating, stabbing of man Sep 25, 2009
Mike Montez Villa of Santa Ana was arrested Thursday and charged with murder and personal discharge of a firearm causing death ... The homeless man was shot as he stood near a fence in an alley behind Villa's home. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Monday's high school results Sep 22, 2009
GOLDEN VALLEY (9-1-1, 2-1 CCC) -- Goals: Edgar Villa 1, Hugo Hernandez 1, Fabian Bustos 1, Brandon Lopez 1, Edgar Lopez 1; Assists: Hernandez 2, Daniel Byrne 1, Bustos, Cesar Lopez 1; Saves: Memo Ramirez 3. JV -- Pitman won 5-2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Around the Lompoc Valley Sep 22, 2009
Vince Villa hit a triple and a single with two RBIs and Autumn Long had four singles ... Brock Halterman hit two doubles with two RBIs and David Soza Jr. hit two singles with one RBI. Eddie Villarreal tripled in a run. (Lompoc Record, CA)
On the air TV and radio Sep 19, 2009
10 a.m. English Premier League, Aston Villa vs. Portsmouth, FOX SOCCER. 12:30 p.m. English Premier League, West Ham vs. Liverpool, FOX SOCCER. (News & Observer -- Sports)
William (Bill) Bragg, 90 Sep 19, 2009
The couple continued to reside in their Wahpeton home until 2007 when they moved to the Twin Town Villa, Breckenridge. Bill served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in California in the late 1930s. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Traditional Ho-Chunk Games to be held at the Encounter Center Sep 18, 2009
"World Religions" will be examined from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Salvation Army, 1415 Villa Ave. Salvation Army Commanding Officer Captain Von R. Vandiver will discuss the beliefs and practices of the Salvation Army and provide a tour of the church. "The Magic of the Violin: A Physical Act with Great Traditions" is set for noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 23 in WITCC's large lecture hall. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Diaz wins UFC bout Sep 18, 2009
In doubles, Haley Havelock and Clara Johnson beat Lindsey Villa and Faith Lamire-Baeten 6-0, 6-0, Madison McRonald and Cecilia Crotti beat Tabitha Daniel and Courtney Buss 6-0, 6-1 and Alex Schrick and Erin Kennedy defeated Monica Fregoso and Azeret Gutierrez 6-0, 6-0. Galt 8, Union Mine 1. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sports Shorts Sep 17, 2009
In doubles, Allison Barsetti and Dani Wise beat Linda Villa and Faith Baeten 6-0, 6-1, Corinne Madison and Ashley Rose knocked off Tabitha Daniel and Courtney Buss 6-1, 6-1 and Alyssa Greenhaw and Dani Smith beat Monica Fergoso and Azeret Guitierrez 6-0, 6-1. Mixed Martial ArtsUFC Fight NightNathan Diaz headlining tonight. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Salgado blocked for famous Boobie Miles in Odessa Sep 14, 2009
His name was Adrian Villa, Salgado recalled. It was pretty cool blocking for Boobie Miles those years. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Wine country getaways from $85/night Sep 11, 2009
Winner of the states Best of the Best Winery of the Year award for two years running, the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa offers 76 richly appointed villas tucked away among the vineyards, each with its own fireplace, spa tub, and private outdoor terrace ... Starting at just $380/night per couple, it covers your villa stay and a full-day tour of the valleys largest wineries, including wine tastings, a gourmet picnic lunch for two, and special discounts on wine purchases. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Clooney speeds into Venice for premiere of 'Goats' Sep 9, 2009
Clooney, who owns a villa on Lake Como and spends time in Italy, is a frequent guest at the festival. "Honestly, this is the only premiere that you come up to in a boat," he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sahuarita murder case heads for trial Sep 9, 2009
Sahuarita police escort Edward T. Villa after his arrest in 2008 ... Satinsky moved to Sahuarita in 1998 from Villanova, Pa ... From 1973-93, Satinsky headed the Donglomur Foundation, which had been headquartered in Villanova and later had an Amado postal box. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Roadwork for week of Sept. 7, 2009 Sep 7, 2009
- Stanislaus County crews are resurfacing or painting the following roads this week: Eastin Road, Ward Avenue, Marshall Road, River Road and Villa Manucha Road. Showing: lect. (Modesto Bee, CA)
TEARS OF LIZ TAYLOR AS JACKSON FINALLY LAID TO REST... Sep 5, 2009
After the service, mourners retreated to the nearby Villa Sorriso Italian restaurant in Pasadena for the wake ... Celebration: Security guards and police stand outside Villa Sorriso restaurant shortly before guests arrive. (The Drudge Report)
Guest: Jackson funeral touching, emotional Sep 4, 2009
The Jackson family had booked an Italian restaurant in Pasadena for a gathering Thursday night, said Alex Carr, assistant operations manager at Villa Sorriso, in the city's Old Town district. She wouldn't specify the menu or number of people, but said the entire restaurant, which can accommodate 200 guests, had been reserved for the event and that security would be present. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
IRS would become Obamacare's enforcer... Sep 4, 2009
if they think he'd have them out of the hood and into his villa, they're smokeing something a bit harder than crack. what, me worry. (The Drudge Report)
Google plans upgrades to its free WiFi service Sep 3, 2009
Garcia recently met with city employees who had some tips of their own for adding coverage to the area of downtown bordered by Castro Street, Church Street, Calderon Avenue and Villa Street. So far, that area has not been covered by Google WiFi because PG the light poles there, and wanted too much money to let Google put its WiFi nodes on them. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wife Sues Cops After Husband Put in Coma Sep 2, 2009
In sleepy Villa Park, Illinois last May - a drunken 21 year old mother of two stopped by a 7-11 store for coffee and the nosy clerk made a cell phone call to 9-11 to report a 'dangerous drunk' about to leave the store. A rookie PigCop was dispatched and proceeded to perform a high-speed chase (90 mph +) thru residential streets until he drove the drunken woman headlong into a tree which split her Dodge Magnum in half and killed her instantly. (CBS News)
Bold new cartels emerging in Mexico Aug 30, 2009
The government also has chalked up some recent victories with the arrest of suspected La Familia leaders Rueda on July 5 and Miguel Angel "The Truck" Beraza Villa on Aug. 2. On Aug. 23, the army said it had arrested Luis Ricardo Magana on charges of being the main coordinator for La Familia's methamphetamine shipments to the United States. (AZCentral -- News)
Comcast Can Grow, Cereberus Will Shrink Aug 29, 2009
" Our FDIC will take a longer look at newer banks, the Post, saying the regulator will keep its eye on them for seven years rather than the previous three. The FDIC's insurance fund has torn through $13 billion in three months to make whole the depositors of the 84 total banks that have failed this year, including three more yesterday. The SEC's inspector general takes the regulator to the woodshed over its lapses, especially when dealing with the ratings agencies, the Times . The agency, to the... (Slate)
Berlusconi sues media for 'libel' Aug 29, 2009
Mr Ghedini said among those being targeted were the French weekly Nouvel Observateur for publishing a story called "Sex, Power and Lies", and the Spanish newspaper El Pais, for showing photos of naked guests at Mr Berlusconi's villa in Sardinia. Mr Ghedini would not say which British publications could face action, though Mr Berlusconi has accused fellow media tycoon, Rupert Murdoch, of mounting a personal attack on him via the British newspaper The Times, which Mr Murdoch controls. (BBC News -- Europe)
Tewksbury school bus routes 2009-2010 Aug 28, 2009
MAIN ST & VILLA ROMA DR ... MAIN ST & VILLA ROMA DR. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
More area students in dual-grade classes (890) Aug 27, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT Benito Rosales, 8, reads a book across from Nelly Villa, 7, on Monday afternoon at Heritage Elementary School. Students of Nicole Anderson's class consist of second- and third-graders. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tattoos not taboo Aug 25, 2009
"One day a fat guy that delivers to Summit ran my husband off the road. No one around in sight anywhere. But the fat man decides he doesn't like my husband riding a bike. Probably because fat man was working and hubby didn't have to. He starts screaming for him to get off of the road. Well........my husband doesn't put up with much so he follow fat man into Summit Villa where the guy is delivering bedsheets or something. Tells him that he might lose weight if he road abike.... ". Interesting. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Local Industry News & Notes Aug 25, 2009
Villa Maria receives improvement award. Villa Maria Healthcare Center has been named a recipient of the 2009 Step I National Quality Awards presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living ... Bernie Dana, chair of the organization s National Quality Award Board of Overseers, said Villa Maria has begun a rigorous quality improvement program and now will pursue the requirements for Step II and III awards. (Santa Maria Times)
Today's Sports Menu Aug 24, 2009
Premier League: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa, ESPN211:50 a.m.. Times subject to change. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sales tax revenue plummets, cities suffer Aug 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009. (08-22) 04:00 PDT Sacramento - -- In an unprecedented move, state officials this year have notified hundreds of cities and counties that their share of the state sales tax revenue has been cut because sales have dropped more severely than expected. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Key Dems' Ethical Clouds Could Haunt Pelosi Aug 22, 2009
Over the last year, Rangel has been linked by New York papers to an array of questionable acts, from renting four rent stabilized apartments in New York from a prominent real estate developer and using congressional letterhead to raise funds for the Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service at the City College of New York, to failing to report on financial disclosure forms $75,000 in income from a Dominican Republican rental villa, a transgression he has admitted was a mistake and for... (Time.com)
Parents fight schoolsover autism dogs Aug 22, 2009
Robin Scholz / APKaleb Drew, 6, grabs on to the tail of his autism service dog, Chewey, as they play in the backyard of their home after Kaleb's first day of school in Villa Grove, Ill ... "The school district has 650 students, not just one. So we have to balance," said Brandon Wright, attorney for the Villa Grove district in central Illinois, which objected to 6-year-old Kaleb Drew's plan to bring his yellow Labrador retriever, Chewey, to school. (MSNBC -- Health)
Davis calls energy crisis over Aug 21, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
LA officials tout first step in subway to the sea Aug 21, 2009
Crews drilled up to 80 feet into the ground to assess soil conditions and determine how to best start digging a tunnel, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa told reporters at a drilling site in Westwood ... "We're not just digging for a tunnel. We're digging for the most precious treasure any city can hope to discover during this tough economic time: we're digging for jobs," Villaraigosa said ... Villaraigosa said the line could be completed in 10 years if local governments can secure enough federal... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Aug 21, 2009
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Aug 21, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
