Grand opening of Ranch post office set

LAKEWOOD RANCH — The official grand opening of the new Lakewood Ranch Post Office may delight those who collect both lapel pins and postmarks.

Judge convicts Prince George man of assault, stays 6 other charges

A B.C. judge convicted a man of assault causing bodily harm last month but threw out six other charges against the 49-year-old after concluding that the RCMP lost video surveillance evidence.

ATCO Structures lays off 400 Calgary workers

About 400 people are out of work after Calgary-based ATCO Structures lost a contract to build a work camp for an oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray.

Greyhound introduces security screening of passengers

As the holiday travel season ramps up, Greyhound Canada announced it's begun screening passengers at major terminals with hand-held security wands.

Millions of birds could die from oilsands development: report

Millions of birds could be lost over the next 30 to 50 years due to oilsands development in northern Alberta, according to a report released Tuesday in Edmonton.

Coalition plan raises dismay, frustration in Alberta

Frustration and anger filled the airwaves across Alberta, the heart of Conservative country, as people dismayed at a potential coalition government burned up the lines to call-in radio shows.

Mulroney confidant knew about Airbus commissions: CBC News investigation

A 1993 fax from Air Canada's manager of investor relations to Fred Doucet, a close friend of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, calls into question Doucet's sworn testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee in February of this year.

Watsonville blog: Bersamin re-elected

Manuel Bersamin has held onto his seat on the Watsonville City Council by just 11 votes, according to official final results released today by Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin. ead the Watsonville blog

Rash of burglaries reported in Aptos

APTOS -- Burglars struck at least nine homes in the beach area of Aptos during Thanksgiving week, according to the Sheriff's Office. Read the ops and courts blog

Nicol edges Termini for final spot on Capitola city council

Kirby Nicol edged Michael Termini for the final spot on the Capitola city council with final results certified today.

Tree sitters, UCSC officials enter mediation

SANTA CRUZ - Tree sitters and UC Santa Cruz officials are in talks aimed at reaching a peaceful end to the 13-month protest at the site of a planned biomedical facility on Science Hill.

Madrigal keeps seat on Santa Cruz City Council

By Genevieve Bookwalter Sentinel staff writer SANTA CRUZ - In a national election that stood for change, Santa Cruz voters picked experience over fresh faces for their City Council.

Delano High Schools Make The Grade

More Delano high school students are passing the exit exam thanks to a program called CALLI.

Too Much Alcohol May Trigger Heart Problems, Research Suggests

Doctors say middle-aged women who drink more than two drinks a day may be putting their hearts in danger.

BPD Searching For Police Imposters

The past two days, there have been three incidents where an unknown suspect or suspects have impersonated police officers by conducting routine traffic stops in southwest Bakersfield.

Top Sporting Events: November 17-22

Santa Barbara High, Carpinteria receive CIF football playoffs matchups.

Rash of Knifepoint Robberies

Businesses targetted as the day's receipts are being counted. In one case, suspect was hiding inside store.

Parking Lot Assault

Police say victim, returning to scene of earlier fight, struck first blow but suspect kicked him unconscious.

Salvavidas y Bomberos de Baja

Lifeguards from Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada partner with the Red Cross and County Parks to learn rescue skills.