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Millions in Grant Money Go to California Colleges for Stem-Cell Research Posted: 2 years ago by 1krazykorean
Twelve academic institutions in California recently received approximately $271 million in grant money from a state agency to construct laboratories for stem-cell research, according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (“In California, Millions Are Distributed for Stem-Cell Research,” May 8, 2008).
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Voracious Jumbo Squid Invade California Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Jumbo squid that can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh more than 110 pounds are invading central California waters and preying on local anchovy, hake and other commercial fish populations.
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California Says Regulations Hurt Business Posted: 2 months ago by T1000
Regulations on small businesses in California have cost the state's economy $492 billion and 3.8 million jobs, according to a report quietly released by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office this week.
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California County Declares Anarchy Posted: 6 months ago by 2manyusernames
Contra Costa County of California said that they would no longer prosecute a wide range of crimes including assault, theft, traffic laws, certain drug crimes and more.
Before you get too excited or outraged it is a bs ploy to ensure that the prosecutor's office gets fully funded in the budget negotiations.
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California Voters Ban Gay Marriage Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
California voters have passed a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage... which would overturn a court ruling that gave gay couples the right to wed just months ago.
The passage of Proposition 8 represents a crushing political defeat for gay-rights activists, who had hoped public opinion on the contentious issue had shifted enough to help them defeat the measure.
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Why Does Glenn Beck Hate California So Much? Posted: 2 years ago by 86Apex
Right-wing blowhard Glenn Beck didn't make any friends in Southern California on Monday. Media Matters caught him in flagrante delicto on his talk radio show, declaring, "I think there is a handful of people who hate America. Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today."
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West Nile virus kills 1, infects 27 in California Posted: 2 years ago by Bornbad
West Nile virus has surged in parts of California, killing one woman and infecting 27 other people, health officials said on Sunday. *gak*
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Supercomputer Makes Near-Instant Movies of California Quakes Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Only in California will you soon be able to experience a life-threatening earthquake and watch a locally made, supercomputer-generated, 3-D movie of that shaking ground within 30 minutes of the first jolt.
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California Sues Toymakers Posted: 2 years ago by marli
California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday sued 20 companies, including Mattel Inc. and Toys "R" Us, claiming they sold toys containing "unlawful quantities of lead."
If the suit is successful, the companies could pay a US$2,500 fine for each violation.
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California might act to jail more drug offenders Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
Two weeks after federal judges ordered California to reduce its prison population, an arm of the Schwarzenegger administration is set to vote on increased funding to police anti-drug units, potentially putting even more offenders behind bars.
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Top California court backs gay marriage Posted: 2 years ago by jhordie
The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the state cannot bar same-sex marriages, marking a major victory for gay rights advocates that may have national implications.
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New Miss California crowned Posted: 5 months ago by brand0n027
Miss Yosemite Valley became Miss California this week. There's no mention about her thoughts on gay marriage. Somebody alert Perez.
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California to Canada: Head over here with your water bombers, eh? Posted: 1 year ago by chinook
With wildfires raging across California, the friendly neighbours to the North are more than happy to lend a hand... er, planes.
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California bans cell-phone use for teen drivers Posted: 2 years ago by muppet
A message from the state of California to its 16- and 17-year-olds: Dnt txt n drv — thx.
Should be illegal period.
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Algae bloom kills birds, sea animals off California coast Posted: 3 years ago by AutumnLotus
A bloom of ocean algae that produces a toxic acid has sickened and killed hundreds of birds, sea lions and dolphins in California, environmentalists said.
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Got problems? Blame California. Posted: 3 years ago by gnikgnok
California crazy is leaking into other states. Run while you still can, Idaho!
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California State Parks - Top Picks Posted: 3 years ago by myrthachang
Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks
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Rogue Seal Manacing Man and Beast in California Posted: 3 years ago by BrownTrout
Nibbles the elephant seal is defying his tame nickname by killing smaller seals, menacing a kayaker and chomping on a surfer and a dog on the northern California coast.
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California's population nears 38 million Posted: 3 years ago by AutumnLotus
One out of every eight Americans now lives in California, state officials say.
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Hundreds flee S. Californian Island wildfire Posted: 3 years ago by thephrog
Firefighters working through the night turned back flames that threatened Santa Catalina Island's main city and forced hundreds of people to evacuate amid falling ashes.
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