Saturday, May 18, 2013

FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA

99 CENTS

Al-Jazeera buys Current TV from Al Gore

By The Associated Press
From page B4 | January 03, 2013 | Leave Comment

LOS ANGELES — Al-Jazeera, the Pan-Arab news channel that has struggled to win space on American cable television, has acquired Current TV, Al Gore confirmed Wednesday.

Gore and his partner Joel Hyatt announced the sale in a statement.

“Current Media was built based on a few key goals: To give voice to those who are not typically heard; to speak truth to power; to provide independent and diverse points of view; and to tell the stories that no one else is telling,” Gore and Hyatt said.

“Al-Jazeera has the same goals and, like Current, believes that facts and truth lead to a better understanding of the world around us.”

The acquisition could extend Al-Jazeera’s reach beyond a few large U.S. metropolitan areas, where some people can watch Al-Jazeera English.

The Associated Press

View all my stories Email Me

Discussion | No comments

The Daily Republic does not necessarily condone the comments here, nor does it review every post. Read our full policy

Solano News

Lake Berryessa has activities amid transition

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A1, 2 Comments | Gallery

Solano unemployment rate drops

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A1

Epps, longtime resident, businessman, dies

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A1, 1 Comment

Local students graduate, ambulance personnel honored

By John Glidden | From Page: A2

What is our recourse if the seller tries to back out during escrow?

By Tim Jones | From Page: C2, 2 Comments

Vaca Pena eighth-graders tackle adult finances

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A3

Accused goat abuser posts bail

By Jess Sullivan | From Page: A3

Service workers learn about suicide prevention for senior citizens

By Susan Winlow | From Page: A3

Purchase of 15 new police vehicles up for vote

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A3

Commission looking to honor youth-friendly businesses

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A3

Safe Routes to School summit set Thursday

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A4, 1 Comment

Senior caregiving workshop on tap for June

By Susan Winlow | From Page: A4

Daily Republic seeks good news for column

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: A4, 1 Comment

Solano Winds wraps up season performing with UC Davis band

By Paula McConnell | From Page: A7

Our Music Year No. 138: Stan Getz & João Gilberto, ‘Getz/Gilberto’

By Nick DeCicco | From Page: A7

Mom proud to see last Eagle Scout fly the coop

By Heather Ah San | From Page: B10 | Gallery

Matchbook covers elicit fond memories of the past

By Murray Bass | From Page: B10, 1 Comment

Don’t let kids reading slide this summer

By Yvette Klemm | From Page: B10, 1 Comment

Weather for Saturday, May 18, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B11

US / World

The IRS and its tea party tempest

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1, 1 Comment

Calif. AG meets with new task force on guns

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4, 1 Comment | Gallery

Mourners gather to remember Malcolm X’s grandson

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4 | Gallery

UC elective surgeries canceled as strike looms

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4

Analyst pegs revenue $3.2B higher than Gov. Brown

By The Associated Press | From Page: A5

Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone

By The Associated Press | From Page: A5 | Gallery

Marine, dog reunited in surprise ceremony

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

Hagel orders review of sex-abuse prevention

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6 | Gallery

‘American Idol’ finale draws record low ratings

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Feds: More time needed to indict Tsarnaev

By The Associated Press | From Page: A10

Failing Ga. student accused of faking kidnapping

By The Associated Press | From Page: A10

OJ’s ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

By The Associated Press | From Page: A10

‘Mother’s instincts’: NM woman chased abductor

By The Associated Press | From Page: A10, 1 Comment | Gallery

Bombs kill 9 inside elite Afghan housing complex

By The Associated Press | From Page: A11

Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq

By The Associated Press | From Page: A11

Venezuela’s military enters high-crime slums

By The Associated Press | From Page: A11 | Gallery

Canada abuzz over purported crack video of mayor

By The Associated Press | From Page: A11

Opinion

OK to disagree with VA decisions

By Ted Puntillo | From Page: A8

Editorial cartoons May 18, 2013

By Daily Republic | From Page: A8

LNG exports could hurt state’s recovery

By Thomas Elias | From Page: A8

Cheers, jeers for the week of May 12-18, 2013

By Daily Republic | From Page: A8

Tavey the right choice

By Letter to the Editor | From Page: A8

Living

Community calendar Saturday, May 18, 2013

By John Glidden | From Page: A2

Today in history for May 18, 2013

By The Associated Press | From Page: A2

Hello muddah? Not everyone loved sleepaway camp

By The Associated Press | From Page: A2

My husband has dementia and his children have control of his money. What can I do?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar | From Page: B5

Horoscopes for May 18, 2013

By Holiday Mathis | From Page: B5

Entertainment

TVGrid

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: A5

‘The Voice’ brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Sugarland’s Nettles signs up Rubin, goes solo

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Jordan finally front and center in ‘Fruitvale’

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Sports

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1 | Gallery

Rodriguez’s Houston, Reed capture SJS Division I 400 crowns

By Brian Arnold | From Page: B1 | Gallery

Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

Vanden gets SJS softball playoff win over Rosemont

By Mike Corpos | From Page: B1

Rockies end 10-game skid vs Giants with 10-9 win

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Tejay van Garderen wins 6th stage, extends lead

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple Crown try

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Local sports for Saturday, May 18, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B3

Sports on TV for Saturday, May 18, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B3

Business

Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

Rreinvented garages house hobbies and work

By Scripps Howard News Service | From Page: C2

Real estate transactions for May 18, 2013

By Daily Republic | From Page: C3

A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

By The Associated Press | From Page: B6 | Gallery

GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years

By The Associated Press | From Page: B6

Hits and misses in Facebook’s history

By The Associated Press | From Page: B6

Obituaries

William M. Walker

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

Walter D. Cowan

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

Luis M. Flores

By John Glidden | From Page: A4, 1 Comment