Group still needs millions for Hollywood sign land
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a Hollywood cliffhanger, in more ways than one.Ventura County Star Stories @ March 11, 2010
Keanu Reeves, Adrien Brody return to Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
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This year's race will boast nearly a dozen celebrities, including pro skateboarding star Tony Hawk and actor Christian Slater. Grand Prix sectionBy Karen Robes MeeksStaff Writer @ March 11, 2010
Smart Spending: Wedding gifts on a budget
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Spring has sprung and so have the wedding invitations. They'll be joyous events, but finding the perfect gifts to bring along can be stressful during these tough economic times.Ventura County Star Stories @ March 11, 2010
To Do List: March 11, 2010
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1. Sundial Film Festival
Today through Saturday at the Cascade Theatre and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding. Tickets per show are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Go to www.cascadetheatre.org, e-mail info@sundialfilmfestival.com or call 243-8877.
redding.com Stories @ March 11, 2010
Van Gogh work ‘The Bedroom’ undergoes restoration
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One of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings, "The Bedroom," has been taken away for restoration, but art lovers don't have to miss it. They can follow the cleanup on a blog, the Van Gogh Museum said Thursday.Ventura County Star Stories @ March 11, 2010
Artist Spotlight: Bird’s eye views have influenced north state artist
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Artist Patricia Crow originally hails from Seal Beach. She graduated in the Rose Bowl in the 10th grade, and attended Pasadena City College for music. Her life adventures brought her, her husband and four children to Red Bluff when she was 25. She has lived on a sailboat, brokered yachts and piloted an airplane for mountain and island flying. Tired of all that, she sold the airplane, moved off the boat and enrolled in the University of Washington to finish her degree. A Redding resident since 2000, Patricia has continued her arts education at Shasta College and in workshops, classes with artist Barbara Enochian and the North Valley Art League Tuesday Painters.redding.com Stories @ March 11, 2010
USC taps own provost to succeed retiring president
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The University of Southern California's second-ranking executive will take over as president in August, the board of trustees said Thursday.Ventura County Star Stories @ March 11, 2010
APNewsBreak: Cadmium probe causes jewelry recall
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.Ventura County Star Stories @ March 11, 2010
Merced High School Board votes for layoffs
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A packed theater, a few tears and an outpouring of support and frustration directed at the Merced Union High School District administration over its proposal to cut 25 teaching positions, characterizes Wednesday's board meeting at Golden Valley High School.MercedSun-Star.com: Local @ March 11, 2010
Dining Out: Customers flock to brand-new Brick’s Smokehouse
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Brick’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill, near the intersection of Placer and Court streets in west Redding, has been open for a little more than three months but it’s already earned regular customers like retirees Dick and Reva Richard.redding.com Stories @ March 11, 2010