Southern California city approves settlement with neighboring town over NFL stadium proposalSeptember 24th, 2009 SoCal city vote clears NFL stadium hurdleLOS ANGELES — The city of Industry approved a settlement Thursday with a neighboring city that had opposed plans for an $800 million NFL stadium, clearing a hurdle in efforts to bring a pro football team to the Los Angeles area. The deal approved unanimously by the Industry City Council grants the city of Walnut $9 million, an annual cash payment of up to $500,000 and other concessions, Industry City Manager Kevin Radecki said.
Southern California city approves settlement over proposal for NFL stadium in neighboring townSeptember 23rd, 2009 Calif. city approves NFL stadium plan settlementWALNUT, Calif. — The city of Walnut has approved a legal settlement in exchange for dropping objections to a proposed NFL stadium development in a neighboring Southern California city.
Walnut, Calif. city council votes to oppose waivers for NFL stadium proposed nearbySeptember 9th, 2009 Neighboring city opposes waivers for NFL stadiumWALNUT, Calif. — The Walnut City Council has voted to oppose state legislation that would ease environmental and planning regulations for a 75,000-seat professional football stadium proposed in the neighboring city of Industry.
LA County supervisors vote down environmental waivers for NFL stadium proposed for IndustrySeptember 8th, 2009 LA County opposes waivers for NFL stadiumLOS ANGELES — Lobbyists for Los Angeles County are working against state legislation that would ease environmental and planning regulations to make way for a proposed 75,000-seat professional football stadium in the city of Industry. Supervisor Gloria Molina said Tuesday that developers might seek a change in state law to exempt the planning, construction and operation of the proposed stadium and entertainment complex from the California Environment Quality Act.
Senate Democratic leader Reid supports temporary appointment for Kennedy's seatAugust 27th, 2009 Reid backs interim appointment for Kennedy's seatWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he backs a change in Massachusetts law to allow the governor to appoint a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat.
Hospital, stadium: Mamata's tribute to Bengal's celluloid fraternityAugust 22nd, 2009 KOLKATA - The Metro Railway will set up a 75-bed hospital here, to be named after celebrated film-maker Tapan Sinha, Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Saturday. Banerjee also announced that stadium named after legendary film director Satyajit Ray will come up in the southern eastern fringes of the city at Behala.
Tropical Storm Guillermo could become hurricane as it moves farther asea in PacificAugust 13th, 2009 Guillermo could strengthen to hurricane in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Guillermo is getting stronger but not quite a hurricane as it moves farther out into the Pacific. Guillermo's maximum sustained winds increased to near 70 mph Thursday.
Senate agrees to Thursday vote to confirm Sotomayor as Supreme Court's first HispanicAugust 6th, 2009 Senate sets Thursday vote on SotomayorWASHINGTON — The Senate has agreed to vote Thursday on confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. The historic vote on President Barack Obama's first high court nominee will take place in midafternoon.
Chairman: Senate panel to vote on Sotomayor for Supreme Court on Tuesday unless GOP delaysJuly 16th, 2009 Democrats to set first Sotomayor vote next weekWASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he'll set a vote in his panel next week on confirming Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy says the vote will be Tuesday unless committee Republicans object.
California Rep. Tauscher casts critical energy vote on her final day before joining Obama teamJune 26th, 2009 Rep. Tauscher casts key vote before leaving HouseWASHINGTON — Rep. Ellen Tauscher made it a memorable last day in Congress.
California lawmakers fail to pass stopgap measure to avoid IOUs, budget deal remains distantJune 26th, 2009 California Senate rejects cash-saving proposalSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Republicans in California's Senate have blocked a complicated cash-saving maneuver intended to help the state avoid issuing IOUs for services provided by thousands of independent contractors.
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.
Welcome to LandShark Stadium: Dolphins get new name for home for this season onlyMay 9th, 2009 Dolphins' home becomes LandShark StadiumMIAMI — The name of the Miami Dolphins' home will be LandShark Stadium, but not for long. It will be for this season only and expires before the stadium hosts the Super Bowl in February.
NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage with state Senate voteApril 30th, 2009 NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is a step closer to allowing gay marriage after a state Senate vote.
US Senate probably won't take up HHS nomination until next weekApril 23rd, 2009 Senate vote on Sebelius likely to slipWASHINGTON — Republican objections to immediate Senate action on President Barack Obama's health secretary nominee will probably push a final vote to next week. It's the latest snag for Obama's attempts to get a Health and Human Services secretary in place to work on a health care overhaul.
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