A second case of the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu, has been reported in Shasta County, according to the county Public Health Department. A woman in Eastern Shasta County contracted the flu, but has recovered at home. The… Continue Reading
Crime is down across the country, according to new statistics released today by the FBI. Violent crime was down 2.5 percent in 2008 from the year before, and property crimes fell 1.6 percent. The biggest drops in both categories were in… Continue Reading
By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 90 percent of economists predict the recession will end this year, although the recovery is likely to be bumpy. That assessment came from leading forecasters in a survey by… Continue Reading
As if trying to prove once and for all that it has absolutely nothing to offer the American people, the Republican National Committee is trying to make an issue of President Obama taking the First Lady to New York for dinner and a… Continue Reading
Got some brown paper grocery sacks lying around the house? Donate ’em to the Shasta Senior Nutrition Food Bank. The food bank goes through more than 5,000 bags a month as it provides about 200,000 pounds of food to people… Continue Reading
Greetings! Thanks for stopping by. I have lots to say… Phun Phact: Given the results of my latest diet it is quite likely that if I were to journey into outer space aboard the Space Shuttle and achieve “zero gravity”,… Continue Reading
I’m a bit partial to events in my neighborhood. We mentioned in this week’s Dish how I heard about West Valley Fire Station 55’s BBQ, and told of the Igo/Ono community yard sale. Both are fun, hyper local, super small-town… Continue Reading
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