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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.
Save Elings Park South
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.
High Risk on State Street
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.
Extortion, Zen, and Murder-Suicide Pacts
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.
Don't Step on the Dog
Poodle Barks at the Political "Ick Factor"
This week the Angry Poodle takes on the political "ick factor." Read story.
Lying Dogs Don’t Sleep
Poodle Barks at Randall Van Wolfswinkel
This week, the Angry Poodle asks Randall Van Wolfswinkel to give him a call. Read story.
Sleep with Dogs, Wake Up with Fleas
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.
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.
Zombie Dog Death Wish
Angry Poodle Barks at City Politics
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on city politics and more oil leasing drama. Read story.
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Flea
Angry Poodle Barks at Healthcare Reform
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on healthcare reform. Read story.
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.
Canine Most Asinine
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.
How Now, Bow-Wow
Angry Poodle Barks at the Mayor’s Race
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the shake-up in the mayoral race. Read story.
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.
I.V.’s Secret Garden
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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