Daily Breeze back issues from April 2007:
[ Each week, The Gas Guy cruises the South Bay in search of the latest gas prices and trends. We've randomly selected a mix of 29 stations serving the South Bay. Below are the prices he found Friday morning.The Gas Guy says:... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Each week, The Gas Guy cruises the South Bay in search of thelatest gas prices and trends. We've randomly selected a mix of 29stations serving the South Bay. Below are the prices he found Fridaymorning.The Gas Guy ...
Veterans are still fighting to find a home in America
Apr 01, 2007; ... SAN DIEGO -- With warmer temperatures arriving, the giant tentthat 150 veterans called home for the winter months is being packedaway. "For most of us, it's back on the streets," says Marvin Britton, aformer military policeman who's been crisscrossing the country sinceleaving the ...
Sentiment isn't lagoon's only plus
Apr 01, 2007; ... The Daily Breeze is right that sentimentality should not drive theSeaside Lagoon debate in Redondo Beach. It is equally important thatall the pros and cons be fairly presented. The community has just asmany concerns as do city officials, yet City Hall has not beentelling the full story ....
Now they're more likely to be your next-door neighbors.
Apr 01, 2007; ... Hermosa Beach resident Craig Benjamin counts himself among thisnation's millionaires. But how big of a deal is it to be a millionaire today? "The truth is, a million dollars isn't what it used to be,especially if you bought a house recently, with the cost of propertytaxes and ...
California woman joins recall lawsuit
Apr 01, 2007 ... NEWARK (AP) -- A Northern California woman is suing a Canadian petfood company over the death of her dog, joining about two dozenlawsuits filed against the company since it launched a massive recallof contaminated food. Sherry Ingles, 44, of Newark, was forced to have her ...
Climate-change lawsuit against federal development agencies advances in court
Apr 01, 2007; ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Citing Al Gore's movie on global warming, afederal judge has advanced a lawsuit against the government for itsfinancing of overseas projects that may contribute to climate change. The Bush administration had argued last year that the "allegedimpacts of global ...
IPOs
Apr 01, 2007 ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Here is a list of initial public offeringsplanned this week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich,Conn. (www. ipohome.com) and SEC filings. * Veraz Networks Inc., San ...
Bush demands sailors' release
Apr 01, 2007; ... CAMP DAVID, Md. -- President Bush on Saturday said Iran's captureof 15 British sailors and marines was "inexcusable" and called forIran to "give back the hostages" immediately and unconditionally. Bush said Iran plucked the sailors out of Iraqi waters. Iran'spresident said Saturday ...
Councilman blocks 200-job development
Apr 01, 2007; ... Even as Los Angeles has hemorrhaged high-paying industrial jobsover the past decade, City Councilman Ed Reyes is blocking a planthat would create 200 lucrative manufacturing positions. Rotem Co., a subsidiary of Hyundai Automotive Group, wants tolease the Union Pacific-owned ...
Afflalo's plans all fouled up
Apr 01, 2007; ... ATLANTA -- Arron Afflalo had been in this seat before, but thistime was much different. The tears still stung, and the heart still was broken, but it hurtso much more. Afflalo is a junior on a UCLA team with no seniors. Byhis own admission, he wasn't there for them Saturday in the ...
Wilson leaves Dent in West's season
Apr 01, 2007; ... West Torrance brought the South Bay's best record into itsnonleague game Saturday afternoon against Long Beach Wilson atRedondo High. West still has the best record. It was the fifth inning theWarriors wished they could have back. Powered by shortstop Ryan Dent, Wilson won ...
Iraq backs relocation plan
Apr 01, 2007; ... BAGHDAD -- Iraq's government has endorsed plans to relocatethousands of Arabs who were moved to Kirkuk as part of SaddamHussein's campaign to force ethnic Kurds out of the oil-rich city, inan effort to undo one of the former dictator's most enduring andhated policies. The ...
Beliefs and business sometimes clash
Apr 01, 2007; ... Walgreens, the pharmacy giant with stores in 47 states, doesn'trequire its pharmacists to fill prescriptions that violate theirmoral or religious beliefs -- accommodating some pharmacists'opposition to birth control, for example. Creighton University, a Catholic Jesuit university ...
'WE ARE REMEMBERING OUR PAST'
Apr 01, 2007; ... Bernard Bruce sat proudly in a Manhattan Beach park Saturday,dressed to the nines in a crisp beige suit, pastel pink shirt andchocolate brown hat with a little feather tucked into the brim. After all, it was a homecoming for the 72-year-old Los Angelesman. In a poignant ...
[ Trucks Kroger 250... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Trucks Kroger 250 At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va. Lap length: .526 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Mike Skinner, Toyota, 253, $54,200, 61.753 mph. 2. (26) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 253, $31,175. 3. (4) Rick Crawford, Ford, ...
Gay men turn to surrogates to father their own children
Apr 01, 2007; ... Oliver Goldstick was crazy about the surrogate who had agreed tocarry a baby for him and his partner, Bud Leslie. But what she wasasking, he couldn't do. It was August 2002, and the time had come for a doctor to tryimplanting three embryos that had been fertilized with the ...
Today in History
Apr 01, 2007 ... Today is Palm Sunday, April 1, the 91st day of 2007. There are 274days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day. Highlights in history: On April 1, 1945, American forces invaded Okinawa, Japan, duringWorld War II. In 1918, the Royal Air Force was established in ...
WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?
Apr 01, 2007; ... There is plenty to like about this latest edition of the Dodgers.There is a lot of solid pitching, both in the rotation and in thebullpen, and there appear to be enough gap hitters and little-balloffense to offset the fact that the club doesn't figure to hit manyhome runs. But ...
[ Forecast for today: Prior to the Gregorian calendar, the celebration at vernal equinox's end (April 1) started a new year. While the tradition of April Fools may be pre-16th century, there's nothing more timely than a comic moment delivered with deadpan humor. Planetary pranksters Mercury and Uranus eye each other wryly, making fun delightfully shocking.... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Forecast for today: Prior to the Gregorian calendar, thecelebration at vernal equinox's end (April 1) started a new year.While the tradition of April Fools may be pre-16th century, there'snothing more timely than a comic moment delivered with deadpan humor.Planetary pranksters Mercury ...
President again voices support for attorney general
Apr 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush again came to Alberto Gonzales'defense Saturday, saying the attorney general is "honorable andhonest" and has his full support. During a joint press conference with Brazilian President LuizInacio Lula da Silva at the Camp David presidential ...
Cheney's new job -- and other news
Apr 01, 2007 ... Note to Readers: The following column is intended as satire. This just in ... As family pets continue to die as a result of tainted pet food,congressional Democrats demand a federal investigation. In themeantime, they have requested that all new pet food be first tasted -- ...
Palos Verdes' Liehr sets 2 records
Apr 01, 2007; ... Palos Verdes' Whitney Liehr had a field day at the 13th annualMustang Relays at Mira Costa High on Saturday. Liehr broke a pair of meet records and it took a record-breakingtime to beat her in a third event. Liehr posted a meet-record mark of 38 feet, 9 inches in the ...
or be
Apr 01, 2007; ... Nina Dean planned her April Fools' Day joke while caring for herthree sons: Cal, Christopher and Timothy. Three years ago, the Virginia mother baked meatloaf mix in cupcakeholders. Then, she made mashed potatoes, dyed them pink so theylooked like frosting and used a pastry bag to ...
[ MELBOURNE, Australia -- Ian Crocker's eagerness to get back in the pool after losing to Michael Phelps ended up costing his superstar teammate a shot at history -- and more gold.... ]
Apr 01, 2007; ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Ian Crocker's eagerness to get back inthe pool after losing to Michael Phelps ended up costing hissuperstar teammate a shot at history -- and more gold. The U.S. team was shockingly disqualified in the 400-meter medleyrelay preliminaries today, spoiling ...
Daylight-saving brings a wrinkle in time for Iraqis
Apr 01, 2007; ... BAGHDAD -- Iraq found itself temporarily split into two time zoneson Saturday when the U.S. military set its clocks ahead an hour whilethe Iraqi government decided to wait a day to spring forward. The confusion apparently stemmed from too much advance planning.The Iraqi government ...
REPORT: 'SPECIES ARE GOING TO BE LOST' AS WORLD WARMS
Apr 01, 2007 ... From the micro to the macro, from plankton to polar bears, globalwarming has begun changing life on Earth, international scientistswill report Friday. "Changes in climate are now affecting physical and biologicalsystems on every continent," says a draft of a report on ...
A shave of solidarity in Torrance
Apr 01, 2007; ... These guys are the fuzz in more ways than one. Because, after Saturday, that is pretty much all they have left ontheir heads. To show support for officer Steve Kroesen, who lost his hairafter being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma last month, 150 Torrancepolice officers faced ...
[ PGA Houston Open... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... PGA Houston Open At Redstone GC Tournament Course Humble, Texas Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,457; Par: 72 Partial third round Note: Play was suspended with 27 golfers unable to complete round.They will complete round today. Johnson Wagner ...
[ Justin Timberlake gave up his burping title but took home a trophy as favorite male singer Saturday night in a raucous, slime-drenched 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Justin Timberlake gave up his burping title but took home a trophyas favorite male singer Saturday night in a raucous, slime-drenched20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Other winners included Adam Sandler as favorite male movie star,Dakota Fanning as favorite female movie ...
Scat Daddy makes his trainer proud
Apr 01, 2007; ... Todd Pletcher was in the wrong place -- and thousands of milesaway -- when Scat Daddy won the Florida Derby. The nation's top trainer was in Dubai, where he went 0-for-5 atthe World Cup on Saturday. Had he been at Gulfstream Park inHallandale Beach, Fla., he would have been in the ...
Easter booze ban sparks Venezuelan frenzy
Apr 01, 2007; ... CARACAS, Venezuela -- For beer and whiskey-loving Venezuelans,Easter this year won't be an alcohol-soaked drinking fest. President Hugo Chavez has imposed a ban on alcohol sales duringHoly Week in an attempt to reduce accidents and crimes, prompting arun on liquor stores. The ...
Event highlights efforts of young volunteers
Apr 01, 2007 ... Dear Annie: Did you know that young people want to serve their communities? Infact, millions of young people volunteer every year, and the numbercontinues to grow. Please let your readers know about the 19th AnnualNational & Global Youth Service Day, on April 20-22. During ...
Australia turns lights out in search of a global solution
Apr 01, 2007; ... SYDNEY, Australia -- The Sydney Opera House's gleaming white-shelled roof was darkened Saturday night along with much of the restof Australia's largest city, which switched off the lights toregister concern about global warming. The arch of Sydney's other iconic structure, the ...
RICH NATIONS LIMIT RISK, NOT REALITY
Apr 01, 2007; ... The world's richest countries, which have contributed by far themost to the atmospheric changes linked to global warming, are alreadyspending billions of dollars to limit their own risks from its worstconsequences, like drought and rising seas. But they are spending just tens of ...
Protests did disservice to Chavez's memory
Apr 01, 2007 ... An estimated 250 students from Banning and Narbonne high schools,as well as Wilmington middle schools, opted to hit the streets ratherthan the books on Friday as they marched in favor of making CesarChavez Day a full holiday for all government workers and students. In California, ...
Congregations flock to 'eco-palms'
Apr 01, 2007; ... SIERRA MORENA, Mexico -- Clutching a tiny knife in his big hands,Laizon Corzo wound his way through the thick foliage in one ofsouthern Mexico's forested areas in search of living treasures. When he found them -- big, leafy palm fronds -- he did not cutright away. Instead, he ...
Crews mop up from blaze in Hollywood Hills
Apr 01, 2007; ... A 150-acre brush fire in the Hollywood Hills that was started bytwo teens continued to smolder Saturday as firefighters worked to putout hotspots and keep the blaze from rekindling. About 100 firefighters and two helicopters in ...
Region tries to deport gangs
Apr 01, 2007; ... As the LAPD cracks down on the city's most violent street gangs,federal and county officials have launched their own campaigns toapprehend and deport gangsters who are in the county illegally. For the first time, federal immigration officers are trackingincarcerated gang members, ...
Kanaan's qualifying crash costs him pole
Apr 01, 2007; ... Tony Kanaan stood next to his battered car Saturday, his helmet inhis hand and a dejected look on his face. The Brazilian, easily the fastest driver in qualifying for theHonda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Fla.), made a costly mistake withjust under seven minutes to go during the ...
Using home equity to finance a new car doesn't usually add up
Apr 01, 2007 ... Would you take out a 30-year car loan? You're probably thinking that sounds outrageous, so let me take itdown a bit. How about a 10-year auto loan? If you're financing the purchase of a car with the equity in yourhome, that is exactly what you could be doing -- paying for a ...
L.A. city's zoning mentality seems to be in the clouds
Apr 01, 2007 ... Want to build a high-rise structure in downtown Los Angeles, butcan't get around zoning or permit restrictions? Not a problem! Members of the Los Angeles City Council have come up with a greatsolution to your predicament: Buy the "air rights" above the LosAngeles Convention Center ...
[ Major League Baseball... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Major League Baseball Today National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at St. Louis -145 New York +135 Monday at Philadelphia -110 Atlanta +100 Florida -125 at Washington +115 at Milwaukee -115 Dodgers +105 Chicago -110 at ...
LaMell lifts Lions over Dons
Apr 01, 2007; ... Jeremy LaMell drove in pinch runner Will Dugoni on a sacrifice flyin the ninth inning to give host Loyola Marymount a 4-3 victory overSan Francisco on Saturday afternoon. After the Dons (15-14, 1-1 WCC) tied the game with two runs in thetop of the ninth, the Lions (12-19-1, 1-1) ...
SOUTH BAY'S RURAL OASIS TURNS 50
Apr 01, 2007; ... As a child growing up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the 1950s,Tim Burrell recalls rambling across hillsides with his two brotherson long walks to the landmark Rolling Hills General Store in RollingHills Estates. In the early 1960s, he remembers bicycling to the new stores ...
Balance carries Ohio St. into final
Apr 01, 2007; ... ATLANTA -- Not even three minutes into the game, and the whistleblew. Greg Oden dropped his head and started a slow walk to thebench. Two quick fouls, and he was done for the half. The turning point in the game, for sure. But not in the way anyoneexpected. Take Oden ...
Ducks fly atop West standings
Apr 01, 2007; ... ST. LOUIS -- Jean-Sebastien Giguere's big finish helped the Duckspull into a tie for first in the Western Conference. Giguere stopped two short-handed breakaways in the final threeminutes of regulation and earned his second assist of the season onAndy McDonald's winner 25 seconds ...
[ Angels schedule... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Angels schedule Monday Texas 7:05 p.m. Tuesday Texas 7:05 p.m. Wednesday Texas 12:35 p.m. Thursday Oakland 7:05 p.m. Friday Oakland 7:05 p.m. Saturday Oakland 6:05 p.m. Sunday Oakland 12:35 p.m. April 10 at Cleveland 4:05 ...
Stars get payback with victory
Apr 01, 2007; ... Stu Barnes and Mike Modano each had a goal and an assist and thevisiting Dallas Stars got revenge where it counted Saturday night bybeating the Nashville Predators, 4-2. Nashville came in needing a victory to pass Detroit and move backatop the Central Division and Western ...
[ BASEBALLSection... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... BASEBALLSection S
[ RB rezoning mentality: Pack 'em tight ... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... RB rezoning mentality: Pack 'em tight Lenore Bloss, who chairs Redondo Beach Citizens Against the FlawedInitiative, submitted a letter to the editor on March 20 ("Pro andcon on RB initiative"). Bloss is also a Redondo Beach planningcommissioner. As a planning commissioner, she has ...
Fry brings living history to skiing
Apr 01, 2007 ... Most history teachers will tell you the secret to making thesubject come alive is to try to put the student into the time period.Middle school students can better appreciate ancient history if theycan be given a chance to live the history. That's often easier saidthan done, and skiing ...
[ Dodgers schedule... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Dodgers schedule Monday at Milwaukee 11:05 a.m. Tuesday at Milwaukee 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at Milwaukee 5:05 p.m. Friday at San Francisco 7:15 p.m. Saturday at San Francisco 12:55 p.m. Sunday at San Francisco 1:05 p.m. April 9 Colorado 1:10 ...
Cox earns 7th NASJA award
Apr 01, 2007 ... CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. -- Daily Breeze ski columnist Bob Coxreceived his seventh Harold S. Hirsch Award for Excellence inSnowsports Journalism Saturday night at the North American SnowsportsJournalists Association (NASJA) awards banquet at the Elevation Hotelin Crested Butte. Cox ...
Fire threatens homes in Hesperia
Apr 01, 2007; ... A small brushfire erupted into a large blaze Saturday, burning1,400 acres and prompting the evacuation for several hours of 200homes in this high desert city east of Los Angeles. Authorities ordered the mandatory evacuations while the fire wasgrowing in the early evening, but by 10 ...
Candidates get in on the hybrid craze
Apr 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON -- This year's presidential candidates are trying toget good mileage out of getting good mileage. The candidates, who do a lot of talking about the need for greaterenergy efficiency, are not just asking who walks the walk but also,who drives the hybrid? Democratic ...
The ERA was useless, and so is this proposal
Apr 01, 2007 ... Liberals, dolled up in love beads and bell-bottom trousers, havehad another bright idea, one as fresh as other 1970s fads. Sens. Ted Kennedy and Barbara Boxer and Reps. Carolyn Maloney andJerrold Nadler, high-octane liberals all, have asked Congress toimprove the Constitution by ...
TODAY
Apr 01, 2007 ... SectionBDaily BreezeIDEAS & TRENDSAnnie's Mailbox B4 Ask Stacy B2 Books B5 Business B8 History B4 HoroscopeB4 MoviesB4 Sudoku B5 FinditToday Editor Leo ...
ON THE BOOKSHELF
Apr 01, 2007; ... LANSDALE, Pa. -- Far from the murky waters of the MississippiRiver, at a sunny kitchen table with a pretty suburban view, one ofthe nastiest, scariest characters in Southern fiction has beenreanimated. In his debut novel, Finn, Jon Clinch introduces readers to thenefarious world ...
Same old story for Bruins
Apr 01, 2007; ... Florida 76, UCLA 66 UCLA Min FG-A FTA OR-T A PF PTS Shipp 34 7-14 4-4 1-4 5 2 18 M. a Moute 17 2-4 0-0 1-5 1 5 4 Mata 22 3-6 0-0 0-2 0 5 6 Collison 36 3-14 2-2 0-0 5 1 9 Afflalo 22 5-14 4-4 0-3 0 5 17 Westbrook 8 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 ...
[ Today... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Today CHORD club sets the soundstage What: The Catalina Chord Club gathering welcomes a cappella groupsof three to seven people, any style, to join in a comfortable, openmike setting. Special guests will be SoundStage, performing jazz andpop music. Where: Catalina ...
Faith is on display at festival in San Pedro
Apr 01, 2007; ... Its design is pure simplicity: a vertical line and a horizontalline. But millions of Christians around the world render the symbol oftheir faith differently. Some crosses are ornate, some simple. Someare decorated with glittery beads and others are as austere as apiece of ...
[ Guideto OpinionOur Views: The opinions of the newspaper's ownership and management... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... Guideto OpinionOur Views: The opinions of the newspaper'sownership and management Your Views: Reader letters on topical events Other Views: Editorials from other papers Tell Us: Reader comments from voice mail Speak Up: The quote of the dayQuestionof the ...
[ SPORTSSection... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... SPORTSSection CCollege baseball C6 Horse racing C6, C9 Motorsports C6 Scoreboard C8-C9 Skiing C7 Tennis C2 FinditReachusSportsdesk 310-540-4201 E-mail sports@dailybreeze.com Internet www.dailybreeze.comMail 5215 ...
Pentagon actions dishonored Tillman's family
Apr 01, 2007 ... The death of Cpl. Pat Tillman remains a public tragedy compoundedby error, cruel behavior and disregard for the truth. The latest ofseveral inquiries showcases all the worst aspects of the friendly-fire death of the football star from San Jose who gave up a procareer for patriotic ...
[ BASEBALL... ]
Apr 01, 2007 ... BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS--Purchased the contract of RHP Sidney Ponson fromRochester of the IL. Assigned 1B Ken Harvey to their minor leaguecamp. OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Reassigned 1B-DH Erubiel Durazo and C KurtSuzuki to their minor league camp ....