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26 January 2012, 10:42 pm

Charlotte June Stickfort died on Nov. 24, 2011 in Banning.... Read More »

Applications being accepted for Banning school board position

26 January 2012, 10:35 pm

The Banning Unified School District is now accepting applications from qualified persons who would like to be considered for appointment.... Read More »

TPA’s First Friday Film Night: “The Dark Side Of Chocolate,” Feb. 3

26 January 2012, 9:48 am

Child labor and human trafficking continue to plague the cocoa fields of Africa, according to emerging evidence featured in the documentary, “The Dark Side Of Chocolate,” presented by Topanga Peace Alliance (TPA) at its First Friday Film Night, February 3, 8 p.m. at Yoga Desa.... Read More »

Cat escapes on plane, delays Halifax flight for 4 hours

25 January 2012, 1:56 pm

An Air Canada flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed for four hours Wednesday after a cat named Ripples escaped from a carry-on crate and ended up hiding in a small opening underneath the cockpit.... Read More »

Vancouver mayor calls for end to campaign donations

24 January 2012, 4:28 pm

Vancouver's mayor wants to see an end to union and corporate donations in municipal elections in B.C. and says he'll press the provincial government to make the changes.... Read More »

Impact Of CA High Court Review Of Medical Marijuana

23 January 2012, 11:32 am

Above: Title graphic for Envision San Diego's television documentary, "The Marijuana State."... Read More »

Drunkorexia Combines the Worst of Teen Alcohol Abuse with Body Image Problems, and Sunset Bay Academy Explains This ...

18 January 2012, 10:08 am

Drinking in high school is nothing new, and teens face not only alcohol abuse but a new trend called drunkorexia. Sunset Bay Academy explains the roots of this growing trend and why high school teens are so susceptible to its trappings.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012 As many parents may know,... Read More »

Letter to the Editor: Banning circumcisions in California is ill-advised

13 January 2012, 8:46 am

Jim Porter wrote a nice column in the Jan. 6 Sierra Sun. I agree with him wholeheartedly and share his disgust that there were so many higher priority issues that the CA state legislature failed to address.... Read More »

More Than 7,000 Protest YouTube's Censorship of "The Last War Crime" Film, According To Director Pen

13 January 2012, 12:18 am

In response to more than 7,000 personal protest messages, YouTube has attempted to quietly reinstate the censored clip, while demands that YouTube implement real accountability continue to mount, as evidenced on http://www.lastwarcrime.com.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 13, 2012 Last week The Pen, ... Read More »

SLO Co. Waste Management passes plastic bag ban

11 January 2012, 5:45 pm

The San Luis Obispo County Waste Management Authority has passed a proposal, banning some uses of plastic bags in the county.... Read More »