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May 10, 2008

Region/State News

Saturday May 10

School districts start to face sanctions under landmark law

At Las Palmitas Elementary School, nestled between rundown homes and fields of grapes, peppers and dates in Southern California, 99 percent of students live in poverty and fewer than 20 percent speak English ...

Thursday May 8

Conservationists, developer reach major Calif. land deal

A group of environmentalists and the owners of a large stretch of wilderness have reached a deal that would set aside the largest parcel of land for conservation in California history.

Tuesday May 6

Pets on lap while driving may soon be a no-no in Calif.

Pull over and put down the dog. A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving and getting caught can net a $35 fine.

Tuesday May 6

Late cold snap puts a chill on California vineyards

April was a cruel month for California winemakers, bringing a series of unusually late frosts to vineyards baring the tender, green shoots of spring.

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