Remains of ancient toothed whale found on Santa Cruz area beachAugust 13th, 2009 Ancient whale remains found near Santa CruzSANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The partial remains of an ancient toothed whale species that roamed the ocean 5 million years ago have been discovered on a California beach.
32 people stuck on roller coaster at theme park in Santa ClaraAugust 11th, 2009 32 people stuck on roller coaster in Santa ClaraSANTA CLARA, Calif. —Rescue crews are using an aerial ladder truck to remove 32 people stuck on a roller coaster at the Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara.
911 system fixed after problem sent Santa Fe hiker's calls misrouted to wrong numberJuly 3rd, 2009 Sheriff: Error fixed in Santa Fe area 911 systemSANTA FE, N.M. — Authorities say a programming error on cell phone towers misrouted 911 calls from a lost hiker who died in a rescue helicopter crash last month, but the problem has been corrected.
Calif. man working 3 jobs to support family wins $39 million lotteryJune 27th, 2009 Calif. man working 3 jobs wins $39M lotterySANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A man who works three jobs to support his family — including one as a limousine driver — has won a $39 million jackpot in California's SuperLotto Plus.
Privately held Extended Stay Hotels files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionJune 15th, 2009 Extended Stay Hotels files for Chapter 11NEW YORK — Extended Stay Hotels LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Spartanburg, S.C.-based company's brands include Extended Stay Deluxe, Extended Stay America Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios.
Santa Clara city leaders approve deal for new 49ers stadiumJune 3rd, 2009 Santa Clara City Council approves stadium planSANTA CLARA, Calif. — A move by the San Francisco 49ers to Santa Clara is a step closer to reality after an early morning vote by the Santa Clara City Council.
Wildfire sparked by power tools has destroyed 77 homes in Santa Barbara, Calif.May 11th, 2009 77 homes destroyed in Santa Barbara fireSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Authorities now say 77 homes have been destroyed in the Santa Barbara County wildfire, more than doubling the previous figure of 31.
Hearing on Md.'s challenge in Magna bankruptcy case postponedMay 8th, 2009 Hearing postponed in Magna bankruptcy challengeWILMINGTON, Del. — A hearing on a challenge by Maryland officials to an order issued in the bankruptcy case of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp.
Wildfire burns above Santa Barbara, Calif.; 1,200 homes ordered evacuatedMay 6th, 2009 1,200 homes ordered evacuated amid Calif. wildfireSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
General Motors CEO says company can still avoid bankruptcy despite daunting restructuring listMay 4th, 2009 New GM CEO says company can still avoid bankruptcyDETROIT — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says the automaker still can avoid bankruptcy but it has a lot of work left before the government's June 1 deadline. Henderson said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press that "it's still possible" for GM to stay out of bankruptcy, and that's the company's preference.
Bankruptcy judge asked to approve proposed sale of Magna Entertainment assetsMay 4th, 2009 Judge weighs Magna Entertainment asset saleWILMINGTON, Del. — Horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp.
Bankruptcy judge approves proposed sale of Magna Entertainment assetsMay 4th, 2009 Judge approves Magna Entertainment asset saleWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved proposed sale procedures for certain assets of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp.
Off track forces unbeaten Zenyatta out of Louisville DistaffMay 1st, 2009 Unbeaten Zenyatta pulled from Louisville DistaffLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Undefeated Zenyatta has been scratched from the $350,000 Louisville Distaff at Churchill Downs due to deteriorating track conditions.
Humboldt Creamery can't recover after alleged mismanagement, files Chapter 11 bankruptcyApril 22nd, 2009 Troubled Humboldt Creamery files Chapter 11FORTUNA, Calif. — The troubled Humboldt Creamery is looking for a buyer after officials filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Breeders' Cup officials still planning to stage event at Santa AnitaApril 21st, 2009 Breeders' Cup still on track for Santa AnitaARCADIA, Calif. — Breeders' Cup officials say they still intend to stage horse racing's year-end world championships at Santa Anita in November despite the track's owner filing for bankruptcy.
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