October 2011 Archives
Notes of a Native Daughter:
Fall doesn't really fall in southern California until long after the traditional September date on the calendar.
Commentary:
Work on the controversial Sunrise Powerlink transmission line between San Diego and Imperial counties was briefly halted last week after a startling series of mishaps involving helicopters ferrying supplies and equipment to Powerlink work sites.
Movie Miento:
Jacky doesn't have a drivers' license. The fear of being deported curves her shoulders into a wide U.
Education:
Latinos make up nearly half of the K-12 students in Orange County public schools and more than half of public school students statewide
Arts & Culture:
Pots, painters, and photos . . . eastside and westside . . . first looks at the shows of a lifetime.
Arts & Culture:
Susan Orlean's engaging new book about the immortal German Shepherd Rin Tin Tin is a rollicking portrait of Hollywood fame, fortune and folly, as well as a more sober testament to love and loyalty.
Environment:
Bacteria-powered fuel cells created by a team of University of Southern California scientists have very practical, self-sustaining applications that can save some U.S. city services millions.
Commentary:
For opponents of the congressional lines, the the next stop is the courthouse, not the ballot box.
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