Events, News & Notes: 7/2

Weekend water outlook positive
Surveys have shown more people go boating around July 4th than any weekend of the year. Despite widespread reports of a drought, central San Joaquin Valley boat owners should find plenty of water in area reservoirs.

Glen Aulin trail in Yosemite National Park

Difficult to spell but beautiful to track, the Tuolumne River is one of California's treasures.

National scene: Sports news 7/3

Phil Jackson will return as head coach of the L.A. Lakers for the 2009-10 season. There had been speculation he may retire or take on an abbreviated role due to health concerns. "After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John...read more »

Artest to Lakers. Bryant MVP trophy hunting

During the playoffs I thought Ron Artest would be a great addition to the Lakers and now I'm happy to see it actually happen. The story lines here are great. This means a couple of things for the Lakers: --...read more »

Should final football coaches' poll votes be public?

This is no huge breaking news deal, but it was interesting, especially since he brought up Fresno State... Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy (he of "I'm a man! I'm 40!" lore) said in a Tulsa World interview published Thursday that...read more »

  • Big thumb's up for park

    Sweat and smiles.

    Those were the two things on most peoples faces at the opening of the Mosqueda Bike Park on Friday.

  • Grizzlies report 7/3

    Crucial moment: With no outs and the bases juiced in the sixth inning, Fresno couldn't deliver. Brian Horwitz and Steve Holm struck out and Eugenio Velez grounded out to end the inning. Fresno's final five batters struck out as Sacramento comple

  • Rawhide report 7/3

    Crucial moment: Scott Van Slyke's two-out, two-run single capped Inland Empire's three-run seventh inning, and the 66ers went on to complete a sweep of Visalia at Recreation Ballpark.

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