Governor of California congratulates people of Azerbaijan on Republic Day

News.Az - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The Governor of California Jerry Brown has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani community in California on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In his letter sent to the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, Governor Brown notes that Azerbaijan has a rich history and "the Azerbaijani people in California and throughout ...

Family of Padres Hinch safe after Okla. tornadoes

San Diego Padres - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- On Sunday, Becky Hinch was enjoying the sunshine during a visit to San Diego, playing with her two granddaughters, Haley and Kaitlin. One day later, Hinch, the mother of Padres vice president and assistant general manager A.J. Hinch, was on put on lockdown at her work near Moore, Okla., when a two-mile-wide tornado ripped through the city, killing at least 51 people. "She ...

Green Beret from Hayward buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Oakland Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

A Green Beret from Hayward who died of injuries sustained in combat in Afghanistan was laid to rest Monday with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.Sgt. 1st Class James Grissom's family, including his wife, parents and sister, attended the burial of his cremated remains.The family chose Arlington in Virginia over other military cemeteries, said his father, Jim Grissom, of ...

Fire danger again peaks as temperatures climb across Bay Area

Oakland Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Forecasters say the high temperatures that moved in Monday should dissipate through the week's end, but state and city fire officials said they still plan to keep an eye on hills and other land covered with dry brush throughout the Bay Area.That danger was on display Monday, as several brush fires drew quick, strong responses from firefighters in Oakland, Orinda and San Jose. There were no ...

MLB San Diego 4 St. Louis 2

Middle East Times - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Jason Marquis won his fifth straight start Monday, yielding one earned run over six innings in San Diego's 4-2 triumph over St. Louis. Marquis (6-2) allowed two runs overall on three hits, overcoming four walks while striking out three for the Padres, who notched their fifth victory in seven games. Dale ...

MLB San Francisco 8 Washington 0

Middle East Times - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Ryan Vogelsong earned a win but was injured Monday in San Francisco's 8-0 rout of Washington. Belt scored four times and his blast in the fifth inning handed a 6-0 lead to San Francisco, which opened a homestand by snapping a three-game ...

Gov. Brown orders streamlining of water transfers

San Diego Union-Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

FRESNO, Calif. -; Gov. Jerry Brown has issued an executive order he says will help California's agriculture industry by streamlining the approval process for water transfers in the ...

Seven Arrested in Bay Area Security Officers’ Protest over Income Inequality www.privateofficer.com

Private Officer News - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

–In the heart of San Francisco’s wealthy financial district, seven people were arrested yesterday while blocking traffic at the intersection of Pine and Montgomery Streets in a security officers protest over Bay Area income inequality. ';I’m a fourth-generation San Franciscan,'; says security officer Matt Roberts. ';The middle class built this city and made it ...

Batting injury forces Vogelsong to exit game

San Francisco Giants - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Email SAN FRANCISCO -- In a cruel stroke of fortune, Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong left Monday night's game with a possible injury to his throwing hand after shutting out the Washington Nationals for five innings. Vogelsong entered the game with an 8.06 ERA, the National League's highest figure among pitchers with enough innings to qualify for the ERA title. He allowed three hits ...

As seek fifth straight win behind Straily

Oakland Athletics - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

At first glance, tabbing Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish as the club's ace seems like an easy connection to make. Coming off a historic rookie campaign, Darvish (7-1) boasts a 2.97 ERA and has struck out a Major League-leading 86 batters in just 60 2/3 innings. But if you ask the 26-year-old, he'll shy away from the label, insisting he hasn't reached that level yet. "I only ...

Greinke to face ex-teammates in Milwaukee return

Los Angeles Dodgers - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

MILWAUKEE -- Zack Greinke is not exactly known for chatting around the batting cage, but he made an exception last month for old Brewers teammate Carlos Gomez. According to Gomez, the exchange went like this: Gomez: "I want to face you. You've owned me in my career. You've given me many, many outs. Now, I'm prepared to face you." Greinke: "No you're not. ...

Contractors Sentenced in Navy Bribery Scheme

NBC San Diego - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Robert Ehnow, 46, owner of L&N Industrial Tool and Supply, was sentenced to three years in federal prison. He will also have to pay $759,937 in restitution to the ...

Classes to resume after blasts at Bakersfield High

San Diego Union-Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -; The principal of Bakersfield High School says classes will resume on schedule Tuesday after the school was placed on lockdown and classes were cancelled after three small explosions on the school's campus ...

Screams in video of man dead after deputy beating

San Diego Union-Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -; Loud wailing can be heard on cellphone video of a Bakersfield man who died after a beating from Kern County Sheriff's deputies, but little is ...

San Diego-area couple sentenced for abuse of girl

San Diego Union-Tribune - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -; A San Diego County couple who prosecutors say kept a 12-year-old relative as a sex slave and forced laborer have been sentenced to 20 or more years in ...

Zach Galifianakis Takes Former Homeless Woman to Hangover 3 Premiere in Los Angeles

Christian Post - Monday 20th May, 2013

Cast member Zach Galifianakis poses at the premiere of "The Hangover Part II" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California May 19, 2011. Zach Galifianakis has taken a former homeless woman to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Hangover 3" on Sunday, according to reports.The Hollywood actor met 87 year old, Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, at a Laundromat in 1994. ...

Nats skipper familiar with pitching woes

San Francisco Giants - Monday 20th May, 2013

Email SAN FRANCISCO -- The problems endured by the Giants' starting rotation have affected the bullpen, too. The workload distribution has been uneven during the past week as manager Bruce Bochy has called on his middle relievers more than his setup men or closer Sergio Romo. Right-hander George Kontos and left-hander Jose Mijares made three and four appearances, respectively, during San ...

Bullpen work uneven as starters struggle

San Francisco Giants - Monday 20th May, 2013

Email SAN FRANCISCO -- The problems endured by the Giants' starting rotation have affected the bullpen, too. The workload distribution has been uneven during the past week as manager Bruce Bochy has called on his middle relievers more than his setup men or closer Sergio Romo. Right-hander George Kontos and left-hander Jose Mijares made three and four appearances, respectively, during San ...

Ethier Kemp go deep to back Kershaws gem

Los Angeles Dodgers - Monday 20th May, 2013

LAD@MIL: Ethier belts a mammoth homer off Gallardo MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers officials responded Monday to speculation of firings afoot with reminders that the players win or lose, and the players responded Monday night with a 3-1 win over the Brewers. Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier ended home run droughts while Clayton Kershaw was dazzling again with a three-hitter as the Dodgers tried to blunt the ...

Healthcare workers set to strike California public hospitals

Reuters - Monday 20th May, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nearly 13,000 healthcare employees at five University of California medical centers plan to strike on Tuesday in a move that threatens to back up emergency rooms and already has forced the postponement of elective ...

Filner Has Message for Jury in Pot Case

NBC San Diego - Monday 20th May, 2013

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner recently proposed an ordinance to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in commercial and industrial areas for a $5,000 yearly permit fee and a 2-percent city tax on sales. Eugene Davidovich of San Diego Americans for Safe Access and Scott Chipman with San Diegans for Safe Neighborhoods discuss with NBC 7's Mari Payton on "Politically ...

Pot Hidden in Shipment of Peppers

NBC San Diego - Monday 20th May, 2013

On Friday, at the Otay Mesa cargo border crossing, an image scan and a human/narcotic detector dog alerted to the produce. A CBP officer probed one of the pallets of peppers and struck something unexpected hidden in the ...