In 2000 it was predicted that Fairfield’s population would double by 2050, and there would be twice as many cars on our roads. The population prediction is most likely correct. I have doubts about the car prediction, and a boom in single-family housing. As seniors lose their licenses, they will be forced to leave their [...]
SAN DIEGO — Authorities say a man appearing to be in his 70s claimed to have a grenade and threatened a teller as he robbed a bank in San Diego. Police Lt. Andra Brown tells City News Service that the man robbed California Bank & Trust Monday. Brown says the man said he would shoot [...]
Daily Republic staff STOCKTON — The Vanden High boys basketball team rolled to a 94-47 foundation game win over Brookside Christian of Stockton on Monday. The Vikings led throughout enjoying a 50-18 lead entering the half. Jordan Collier led the Vikings with 22 points, Dejonte McGee-Ewell scored 15 points and Ben Scott added 12 points. [...]
SACRAMENTO — A Muslim civil rights group is asking the FBI to investigate an attack on a Sikh cab driver in Northern California who apparently was mistaken for a Muslim. The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Sacramento Valley chapter said in a statement Monday that it wants the FBI to determine whether the beating of Harbhajan [...]
The Associated Press MIAMI — LeBron James and Erik Spoelstra had a pregame meeting Monday afternoon to talk about Miami’s offensive woes. Early returns suggest it was a productive chat. James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade scored 26, Chris Bosh finised with 20 and the Heat beat Washington 105-94 on Monday night, keeping the Wizards [...]
Daily Republic FAIRFIELD — The Armijo High boys basketball team got off to a losing start — unofficially — under first-year coach Carly Perales, but not for lack of trying. The Indians trailed by as many as 10 points with just under 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter before getting to within two points [...]
Daily Republic FAIRFIELD — The Armijo High girls basketball team smothered Hogan en route to a 78-14 foundation game drubbing at E. Gary Vaughn Gymnasium, Monday. “It was good for us,†Armijo coach Christian Stoll said. “We got out to a big lead early and we were able to play the whole team.†Though the [...]
Associated Press WASHINGTON — American Indian landowners and African-American farmers who claim they were subjected to mistreatment and discrimination by the government may soon share $4.6 billion after years of litigation. A House vote expected Tuesday afternoon would complete congressional action and send the authorization to President Barack Obama, whose administration brokered settlements on the [...]
Daily Republic staff STOCKTON — The Vanden High boys basketball team rolled to a 94-47 foundation game win over Brookside Christian of Stockton. The Vikings led throughout enjoying a 50-18 lead entering the half. Jordan Collier led the Vikings with 22 points, Dejonte McGee-Ewell scored 15 points and Ben Scott added 12 points. Vanden opens [...]
Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to endorse an order calling on California to move thousands of inmates out of its overcrowded prisons so that those who remain get adequate health care. The justices heard an extended argument in a case over long-standing violations of constitutional rights in a state prison [...]
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — If Congress lets unemployment benefits expire this week for the long-term unemployed, they won’t be the only ones to feel the pain. The overall economy would suffer, too. Unemployment benefits help drive the economy because the jobless tend to spend every dollar they get, pumping cash into businesses. A cut-off [...]
Associated Press Writer MORENCI, Mich. — It’s looking less likely that three young brothers who have been missing since a Thanksgiving Day visit to their father’s home will be found alive, a police chief admitted Tuesday, even as searchers scoured the countryside for a fourth day hoping for a happy ending. Morenci Police Chief Larry [...]
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