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Try something different at Sugar Shack Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:16AMWith an outdoor party area, large bar and reggae-themed interior, this a great weekend stop.
Traffic delays ease on Bay Bridge with higher tolls, and BART sees an increase in passengers Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:12AMBut carpooling has fallen sharply on seven state-operated bridges since tolls went up July 1.
Sharp decline in carpools as bridges impose tolls for first time Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:59AMSince the Golden Gate Bridge began charging carpoolers to cross the span earlier this month, the number of carpools has dropped precipitously.
Volunteers sought to pull up stargrass in Yakima River Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:36AMBENTON CITY -- Rachel Little is planning a party to restore salmon habitat in the lower Yakima River
The Flowers on the move again Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:27PMJason and Tairia Flowers have been trying to squeeze in meetings with real estate agents, while attending basketball and softball recruiting and evaluation tournaments and tending to their 4-month-old son, Jayce.
Take steps to live the greener life Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:26PMA Sierra Lodestar Article I just opened up my PG&E bill, and aghast, it has inspired me to write a little more about green living to save the greenbacks.
Gonzalez is tops at Girls State program Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:21PMLITTLE FERRY — Borough resident Alexa Gonzalez was selected by local members of the American Legion Auxiliary to represent Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School at the Girls State program, a national program that provides high school juniors the opportunity to participate in hands-on citizenship training.
Trike trek soaks up a sunshine power boost Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:47PMFrench cyclist soaks up sunshine to get boost of power
Bridge Wait Times, Carpoolers Down Since Toll Hike Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:32PMWait times at Bay Area bridge toll plazas have gone down since new toll hikes went into effect on July 1, but the number of people carpooling has also decreased, a Metropolitan Transportation Commission spokesman said Thursday.
New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak to Release Thrilling New Book, WHITE HEAT on July 27, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:59AMNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak returns with WHITE HEAT , the first book in a new back-to-back trilogy. Â WHITE HEAT will be followed by BODY HEAT and KILLER HEAT .
Summer school: Valley League helps UVa players prepare for increased roles Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:13AMOn a daily basis, Justin Thompson wakes up in time to scurry over to Davenport Field and lift weights with teammates that elected to stay in Charlottesville and skipped a summer of baseball.
Detours on 405 Freeway in place until Wednesday Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:29PMOvernight detours are in place on Sunset Boulevard and the San Diego (405) Freeway through Wednesday as part of the widening of the Sunset overpass.
Check out this ‘species’ Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:14PMQ: I have been a fan of Natasha Henstridge since “Species” (who could forget that role?), and really liked her on the now-canceled “Eli Stone.” What does she have coming up?
Recreation Notebook Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:37PMJakey Ross is the leader for a pair of free Salem Bicycle Club rides.
Moms and dads need more water Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:28AMGot water? Better get some. Because if you think you’re adequately hydrated, chances are you’re all wet – especially if you’re a parent.
Moms and dads need more water Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:16PMGot water? Better get some. Because if you think you’re adequately hydrated, chances are you’re all wet – especially if you’re a parent. Three-quarters of mommies and daddies are dehydrated, says personal trainer and mother of two Dara Duff-Bergeron.
405 Widening Project Prompts Overnight Detours Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:14PMOvernight detours were in place through Wednesday on Sunset Boulevard and the San Diego (405) Freeway as part of the widening of the Sunset overpass.
Memorial fund, service set up for Montrose DJ Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:12AMA memorial fund and service have been set up for popular Montrose DJ Rick Steele, who tragically drowned in a canal earlier this month.
Martha Kanter works hard to boost student performance nationwide Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:15AMby Chris Kenrick From a hushed corner office overlooking the Capitol dome and the Washington Mall, former Midpeninsula resident Martha Kanter pursues on a grand scale her quest to help the underdog. Kanter, chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District from 2003 to 2009, was tapped last year by President Barack Obama to be undersecretary of education -- the first top-level ...
Bus riders warned of possible strike Monday Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:51AMOfficials are asking bus riders to consider carpooling, taking a taxi or telecommuting if strike happens.
Burlingame downtown vision revisited Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:15AMResidents can weigh in on visions of open space with outdoor, pedestrian-friendly events and new mixed-use buildings in downtown Burlingame outlined in the draft specific plan during a public hearing held by the Planning Commission Monday.
Go East: Federation ready to move to Beachwood Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:13PMIt’s official: Jeremiah is moving. “Jeremiah,” a statue of the Hebrew prophet currently standing in the lobby of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s downtown headquarters on Euclid Ave., will soon have a new home on a grassy slope near the corner of Richmond Road and Science Park in Beachwood.
Sunset/405 Bridge Closure Tomorrow Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:35AM2010-07-22 Starting tomorrow evening, the Sunset Boulevard bridge over the 405 Freeway will be completely closed to traffic for six consecutive nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as construction workers demolish the southern half of the bridge.
Volunteers to collect seeds at Pedro Point Headlands this Sunday Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:17AMVolunteers to collect seeds at Pedro Point Headlands this Sunday
Energy Adviser: Steps shrink a carbon footprint Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:01AMI have read that cutting energy use can reduce our carbon footprint. How does that work here when we rely on hydroelectric power? A carbon footprint measures how much we impact the environment through our actions — whether that’s running a gas mower, driving the car or using electricity and natural gas. Although the Northwest gets much of its electricity from dams, hydropower cannot meet all our ...
One-fourth of Washingtonians find commute more sluggish Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:21AMA quarter of commuters in the Washington area say their daily treks have become even worse in the last year, a survey released Wednesday shows.
Roadshow: Study will soon be completed on extending 101 carpool lane to San Francisco Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:13AMAnd help should be on the way for commute nightmares on Highway 17 and Auto Mall Parkway.
Entertainment Events Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:05AMPublished: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:22 p.m. Ballroom and modern dancing. Singles and couples welcome.
Trio of St. Charles North golfers in title contention Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:33PMST. CHARLES – St. Charles North sophomore Daniel Shepherd thinks he finished two strokes better than his neighbor on Wednesday morning.
Sundays Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:41PMat Scioto
Bulletin board: July 22, 2010 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:34PMFUTURE EVENTS Kanawha Trail Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Albans City Park. Carpool from Ohio and Randolph streets. Park in the head-in spaces at the sharp left turn just up from the park entrance. The hike is 1 1/2 to 4 1...
Steps taking to curb footprint of popular races Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe Beach to Beacon 10K road race, held every year in Cape Elizabeth, has grown to become the largest race of its kind in the state, with 7,000 racers registered for the Aug. 7 event.
Online opinion poll, 7/21/10 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:24AMThis week’s poll question How do you save money on gas? A: Carpool/take the bus B: Plan your route before you travel C: Walk or bike D: Who needs to save? I have a fuel-efficient car.
Americans Still Cutting Back on the Little Things to Save Money Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:39AMThere are many big changes people can make to save money â cut back on all entertainment, for example. But there are also a number of smaller things people can do to save money, and with the economy not yet turning around, it seems many Americans have opted for this approach. Â Almost two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are purchasing more generic brands to save money, slightly up from February ...
Historic Ox-Bow gets $1M gift for 100th anniversary Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:59AMMore than a dozen artists each year will be able to spend a summer at Ox-Bow in Saugatuck thanks to a $1 million gift from a former student. The LeRoy Neiman Foundation announced the donation Tuesday to Ox-Bow and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
New commuter lanes open along Loop 202 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:34PMPHOENIX (AP) -- Seven additional miles of carpool lanes are open along the Loop 202 freeway.
Menschic Warriors Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:18PMMonth after month, a few years ago, my little boy would nudge me. “Daddy, I want to try out for Kaplan,” he’d say. I knew Kaplan was a basketball program in the Hancock Park area, but I knew little else.
Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:39PMSol De Oro Celebration & Mercado The Road to El Dorado: The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will recognize local companies at the event at 5:30 p.
13 On Your Side: Deep cuts made by Mona Shores Public Schools Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:30PMWZZM 13 News is looking into a decision by Mona Shores school board members to eliminate noon bus routes for kindergarten students. A concerned viewer called 13 On Your Side, which contacted the school superintendent.
UDOT Express Lanes tags will collect tolls Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:40PMWEST VALLEY CITY — With a month until high-occupancy vehicle lanes become electronic, the Utah Department of...
Valley to get modern ramp-metering lights Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:28PMThe lights will be installed along the Broadway Curve area of I-10 in hopes of reducing traffic.
Roadshow: Carpool cheats are not that risky, reader says Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:52AMHis beef: slowpokes who force him to brake on the freeway.
Urging Government Workers to Cut Business Travel, Carpool More Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:38AMPresident Barack Obama wants government workers to play a greener role by cutting business travel and reducing the use of cars for commuting.
Valley to get modern ramp-metering lights Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:02AMFreeways in the Valley are on the verge of getting more sophisticated ramp-metering lights to help reduce freeway-clogging knots of traffic.
FasTrak now required for GG carpoolers Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:08PMCarpool commuters on the Golden Gate Bridge will need a FasTrak account to be eligible for the discounted $3 carpool toll starting Monday.
ADOT Opens Carpool Lane In East Valley Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:48PMPHOENIX -- Arizona Department Of Transportation has officially opened a section of carpool lanes this weekend. The stretch along westbound Loop 202 between Gilbert Road and Loop 101 was completed Saturday.
Getting There: Should highway ramp meters be on when no traffic? Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:55PMGetting There answers why on-ramp meters are activated even before rush-hour traffic is bad.
East Valley freeway gets carpool lanes Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:43PMThe lanes were part of a more than $200 million effort involving two separate projects to add 18 miles of new lanes along Loop 202 from Phoenix to Mesa.
Szakacsy, teammates bring football, inspiration to grateful community Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:18AMOn a scorching July afternoon, Samson Szakacsy and 14 ASU teammates brought a football camp to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. But the day was about much more than football.
Lake Lure charter school attracting McDowell students Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:12AMA new charter school in Lake Lure will open its doors for the first time in August. The school is ready and able to serve McDowell students, according to Director Caroline Upchurch.