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NOVEMBER

5

2009

Gratuitous Gore on Highway 154

Do the Math: Maximum of Six Minutes Saved by Speeding Over Pass

Highway 154 traffic deaths are gratuitous, since a maximum of six minutes is saved by speeding. Read story.

OCTOBER

26

2009

Save Elings Park South

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Proposed BMX Development Heads for EIR

The owners of Elings want to develop a portion of the park into a 55,000-square-foot BMX park with spectator bleachers, an amplified PA system, and very bright lights. Read story.

OCTOBER

22

2009

High Risk on State Street

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On the Beat

Bob Ponce was in many a tight spot as a News-Press photo chief, covering wildfires and the like, but never faced the danger he does now just crossing State Street in a wheelchair. Read story.

OCTOBER

15

2009

Extortion, Zen, and Murder-Suicide Pacts

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Water Wars Revisited, Running by Sitting, and Reform Breakdowns Make for Fun Week in Sacto

Water wars revisited, running by sitting, and reform breakdowns make for fun week in Sacto. Read story.

OCTOBER

15

2009

Don't Step on the Dog

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Poodle Barks at the Political "Ick Factor"

This week the Angry Poodle takes on the political "ick factor." Read story.

OCTOBER

8

2009

Lying Dogs Don’t Sleep

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Poodle Barks at Randall Van Wolfswinkel

This week, the Angry Poodle asks Randall Van Wolfswinkel to give him a call. Read story.

OCTOBER

1

2009

Sleep with Dogs, Wake Up with Fleas

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Angry Poodle Barks at Council and Mayoral Race Money

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on campaign contributions for November’s mayor and council races. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

23

2009

Why We Need a Public Option

Dog Bites Pre-School Worker: A Case in Point

Dog bites pre-school aide: physician describes a case in point. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

17

2009

Zombie Dog Death Wish

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Angry Poodle Barks at City Politics

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on city politics and more oil leasing drama. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

10

2009

Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Flea

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Angry Poodle Barks at Healthcare Reform

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on healthcare reform. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

3

2009

Vote No on Measure B

Wrong Solution for Wrong Problem at Wrong Time

The Independent recommends denying the wrong solution for the wrong problem at the wrong time. Read story.

AUGUST

27

2009

Canine Most Asinine

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Angry Poodle Barks at Downtown’s Changes

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the recent changes to downtown’s landscape. Proliferation of yogurt shops, anyone? Read story.

AUGUST

20

2009

How Now, Bow-Wow

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Angry Poodle Barks at the Mayor’s Race

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the shake-up in the mayoral race. Read story.

AUGUST

13

2009

Don’t Go Tall in El Pueblo Viejo

Three-Story Construction Outside Historic Downtown a Better Affordable Housing Plan

Lanny Ebenstein argues that three-story buildings outside of El Pueblo Viejo will make better and maybe even more affordable housing. Read story.

AUGUST

12

2009

I.V.’s Secret Garden

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Eye on I.V.

An organic wonderland hidden in plain sight, across from the playground, next to the basketball court. Read story.

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