Saturday, August 2, 2008
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		SacBee: The Buzz
		
 - SFChron: A Matter Of Life And Death
 - SFChron: Union Moves To Block Guv's Layoffs, Pay Cuts
 - SJMerc: It's business as usual at DMV offices
 - OakTrib: State budget stalemate halts funding
 - StockRec: Budget impasse jeopardizes S.J. programs
 - BakCal: State layoffs could hit 500-plus in Kern
 - LAT: Workers union files suit to block Schwarzenegger's layoff order
 - LADN: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cuts hit services
 - SBSun: 1,400 area workers in line of fire
 - RivPE: Governor's state jobs order sends agencies scrambling
 - OCReg: How will state layoffs affect Orange County?
 - NCTimes: State unions challenge Schwarzenegger layoff order
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		SFChron: Finding An Open-Source Solution
		
 - LAT: 'Sarah's Law' would not have applied to 'Sarah,' acknowledge backers of the abortion-notification measure
 - NCTimes: Fights over California ballot props draw $72 million
 - SDUT: Layoffs add to frustration at DMV offices
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		SacBee: Bill proposes fees on more plastic containers to encourage California recycling
		
 - SFChron: Renewable Power Shortage
 - SLOTrib: GO GREEN, GARAMENDI SAYS
 - RivPE: Californians driving less hasn't cleared air
 - NCTimes: SDG&E faces possible fines
 - SDUT: PUC: SDG&E lied about power line project
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		SacBee: Ad Watch: Radio spot opposes using gas taxes to balance budget
		
 - SFChron: Congress gone, but Republicans won't leave
 - SFChron: Senators craft bipartisan energy bill
 - SLOTrib: Oil drilling proposal concerns residents
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		LADN: Trans fats on way out in California
		
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		SDUT: Digital textbooks new word in schools
		
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		SFChron: S.F. Justifies Prosecutions
		
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		RivPE: Federal gambling regulators to inspect Soboba Casino
		
 - SDUT: Dispute threatens casino
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		SacBee: Feather River Canyon fire still burning out of control
		
 - SJMerc: 'Not one speck of smoke'
 - OakTrib: Crews gain hold on wildfire outside Yosemite
 - ModBee: Telegraph fire is 60% contained
 - FresBee: More return home as Telegraph fire gets pinched
 - VentStar: Unexplained patch of hot soil monitored
 - VentStar: Forest Service conducting tour of tree-thinning area
 - LAT: Vicious cycle of frequent fires is remaking Southern California's ecology
 - NCTimes: Lakeside wildfire not expected to spread further
 - NCTimes: Judge may streamline wildfire suits
 - SDUT: A plan to expedite fire cases vs. SDG&E
 - SDUT: Trimmer lit Lakeside fire
 - SDUT: Fire victims getting home rebuilt for free
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		LAT: McCain faces a tough crowd on affirmative action
		
 - LAT: Barack Obama courts white strongholds in his own backyard
 - LAT: Ron Paul's own convention: Jesse Ventura. Goldwater Jr. And Tucker Carlson?
 
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The Golden Pen
		SDUT: Culture of corruption not just in Washington
		
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		VentStar: Legislators, governor fail California families
		
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		LAT: Do you want poppycock with that?
		
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		SacBee: Obama's race play may backfire
		
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		OCReg: A black conservative's lament
		
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		LAT: Dug in over oil
		
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		OCReg: Plastic-bag ban deserves to be sacked
		
 - SacBee: Sacramento's approach to water meter system faulty, some experts say
 - SacBee: Airport officials launch Web site dedicated to expansion
 - SacBee: Sacramento-area schools add algebra requirement to the equation
 - SacBee: Natomas board overrules schools chief, will seek restitution
 - SacBee: Placer prosecutor wins award
 - SacBee: River Delta applies for state funding to fix, build schools
 - SFChron: Dilemma over S.F.'s Dolores Park
 - SFChron: S.F.'s $60 parking fine lands in Muni's pocket
 - SFChron: UC keen to deal with stadium, not sitters
 - SJMerc: Ex-council intern arrested after scuffle
 - SJMerc: Pizarro: New SJSU head rubs elbows with donors, leaders, alumni
 - OakTrib: Hayashi raises $280,000 in Assembly re-election bid
 - StockRec: Mayor empties coffers
 - StockRec: Police chief back on job after leave
 - ModBee: Ceres beefs up public safety thanks to sales tax measure
 - FresBee: Serious about swimming
 - FresBee: Senate approves Hubbard Act
 - BakCal: Election Notebook: Candidate drops out of high school district race
 - SJMerc: Coast Dairies beach area to be restored
 - VentStar: Candidates helping out contenders in other races
 - VentStar: College chefs stretch menus in lieu of rising food costs
 - VentStar: School lunch costs increases 25 cents to $1.75
 - VentStar: City Attorney retires after more than 20 years on the job
 - VentStar: Preliminary ruling favors city in suit over housing
 - VentStar: CHP officer charged with hate crimes in 2 incidents
 - LAT: L.A. ethics panel investigates ex-city department head's new job
 - LAT: Neighbors blow tops over botched Mulholland tree-trimming
 - SBSun: Here come the Dems
 - RivPE: Incumbent outspent victorious challenger in supervisor race
 - RivPE: Politicians report their war chests
 - RivPE: Three Wildomar City Council members won't have to run for re-election in November
 - RivPE: Corona's budget crunch dooms preschool program
 - LAT: Irvine names a Great Park administrator
 - OCReg: Great Park committee backs finalist in controversial CEO search
 - OCReg: Council term limit proposal goes to Garden Grove voters
 - OCReg: Carona judge schedules a rare Saturday hearing
 - OCReg: Disney raises ticket prices
 - OCReg: Hollister wants 7 more cameras under Surf City pier
 - OCReg: Officials: 'In God We Trust' Surf City display premature
 - NCTimes: Candidates may break spending records
 - NCTimes: Wood leads in campaign cash
 - NCTimes: Residents discuss future of North Coast Highway
 - NCTimes: Hospital bond ballots start flowing in
 - SDUT: Chamber to merge into larger association
 - SDUT: Brewery will start treating wastewater
 

		SacBee: State agencies spare many from Schwarzenegger ax