Jim Winburn
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Albuquerque Police Asking Public’s Assistance Locating Murder Suspect
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in the shooting death of a woman killed in the parking lot of a restaurant... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Scandal-prone Board President Ignores Summons in Sun Village Defamation Suit
SUN VILLAGE – Though his defamation claim against the Sun Village Town Council president was dismissed last Monday, the board’s chaplain promises to continue... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Sheriff Candidates Address Need to Rein in Excessive Force
LANCASTER – Many promises have been made by candidates in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s election regarding change and accountability following the resignatio... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Consumers’ Share of Water Rates is Key to Ending Calif. Water Wars
SACRAMENTO – Phil Isenberg wants to end California’s water wars. The member of the Delta Stewardship Council and its past chair wants to connect the cost of... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Alleged DUI Driver Charged with Murder in Easter Sunday Apartment Crash
LANCASTER – A Palmdale man has been charged with murder for allegedly driving under the influence and killing a sleeping teen on Easter Sunday when he drove... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Depressed Funds, Demanding Landowners Put Riverside Habitat Protection in Peril
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – A decade ago, Riverside County and 14 cities set up a regional conservation agency to acquire and protect wildlife habitat and remove red tap... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Legislative Candidates Aim to Capitalize on Sacramento Scandals
SACRAMENTO – A trio of Democratic lawmakers, suspended from their posts and facing possible jail time on criminal charges, are star attractions in legislative... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
City Council Considers Redevelopment Support Letter for State Bill
FORTUNA – During the Fortuna City Council meeting Monday, members will consider authorizing a support letter for a state bill that would create a local entity t... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Fortuna City Council Considers Redevelopment Support Letter for State Bill
FORTUNA – During the Fortuna City Council meeting Monday, members will consider authorizing a support letter for a state bill that would create a local entity t... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Milken Global Conf. Addresses Local Planning Challenges Amid Decreased Funding
The following is an excerpt from the Milken Global Conference held in Los Angeles on April 29, featuring a discussion with Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
House Bill to Preserve Calif’s Central Coast for Future Residents
SANTA BARBARA – California’s Central Coast may be getting more federal protection under a bill expected to be introduced next week. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
House Bill to Preserve Calif’s Central Coast for Future Generations
SANTA BARBARA – California’s Central Coast may be getting more federal protection under a bill expected to be introduced next week. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Editorial Warns That Donnelly Will Drag Down GOP
SAN DIEGO – The Republican Party has a fundamental problem. At a time when there are more independent voters than ever — including many millions of voters who... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Editorial Warns That Donnelly Will Drag Down Republicans
SAN DIEGO – The Republican Party has a fundamental problem. At a time when there are more independent voters than ever — including many millions of voters who... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Equality Calif. to Hold Brentwood Fundraiser for LGBT PAC May 18
BRENTWOOD – Join Equality California for the Fifth Annual Harvey Milk Day on Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home of Tom Safran in Brentwood... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
St. Theresa Social Justice Team to Host Youth Training Workshop May 15
The St. Theresa Social Justice Team is working to break the cycle of violence in Oakland.Did you know that career preparation and vocational training programs... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Legislative Primary Kicks off Supermajority Fight
SACRAMENTO – The June primary marks the start of a statewide battle between Democrats trying to retain power as a supermajority voting bloc in California’s... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
California Farmer Locked in Contract Battle with Union
SANGER – Six months ago, workers at one of the largest fruit farms in the U.S. went to the ballot box to decide if they would continue to be represented by the... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
California Farmer Locked in Battle with Union
SANGER – Six months ago, workers at one of the largest fruit farms in the U.S. went to the ballot box to decide if they would continue to be represented by the... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
President’s Visit to Bay Area Walmart Promotes Big Energy Reform
MOUNTAIN VIEW – In his final stop of a three-day trip to California, President Barack Obama spoke Friday at a Walmart in the heart of Silicon Valley, pushing hi... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY