FresnoBee.com: California

Nancy Garrido's attorney removed from kidnap case

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:13:52 PST

A judge has decided to remove the attorney defending Nancy Garrido from allegations that she kidnapped, raped and held Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years. Read comments

Abortion could roil Senate health care debate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:53 PST

Abortion opponents in the Senate are seeking tough restrictions in the health care overhaul bill, a move that could roil a shaky Democratic effort to pass President Barack Obama's signature issue by year's end. Read comments

Planetary Society plans new 'solar sail'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:38:51 PST

The California-based Planetary Society will try once again to launch a solar sail spacecraft that will be propelled by the subtle pressure of sunlight. Read comments

Immigrant groups settle FBI name check lawsuit

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:52 PST

Immigrant rights groups have settled a lawsuit alleging lengthy FBI name checks delayed the processing of citizenship applications in Southern California for years. Read comments

Tagged.com settles with NY, Texas in invite fight

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:18:51 PST

The social networking Web site Tagged.com has adopted reforms on the use of invitation e-mails after being accused of essentially stealing the e-mail addresses of some 60 million Internet users, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Read comments

Families: Iran's accusations against hikers untrue

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:03:52 PST

The families of three American hikers accused of espionage by an Iranian prosecutor say the allegations are untrue and that their loved ones should be freed. Read comments

Injured hiker dies in Sierra while awaiting help

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:03:52 PST

Authorities say a 36-year-old woman who was injured while rock climbing in the eastern Sierra died before rescuers could get to her. Read comments

Talent agency acquires Michigan-focused competitor

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:58:52 PST

A talent management agency with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles has acquired a Michigan-focused competitor and plans to expand its film division following the deal. Read comments

Interior Sec. says panel will review delta science

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:53:52 PST

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says independent scientists will explore alternative ways to protect a native fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that could allow more water to California's farm belt. Read comments

Chestnut wins meatball-eating competition in Vegas

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:18:51 PST

Joey Chestnut maintained his dominance in the sport of competitive eating - and expanded his palate - by winning the first-ever Martorano's Masters Meatball Eating Championship in Las Vegas. Read comments