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Group still needs millions for Hollywood sign land

Ventura County Star Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:08:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a Hollywood cliffhanger, in more ways than one.

Keanu Reeves, Adrien Brody return to Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

By Karen Robes MeeksStaff Writer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:02:02 +0000

This year's race will boast nearly a dozen celebrities, including pro skateboarding star Tony Hawk and actor Christian Slater. Grand Prix section

Smart Spending: Wedding gifts on a budget

Ventura County Star Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:40:00 +0000

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.

To Do List: March 11, 2010

redding.com Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:40:00 +0000

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.

Van Gogh work ‘The Bedroom’ undergoes restoration

Ventura County Star Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0000

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.

Artist Spotlight: Bird’s eye views have influenced north state artist

redding.com Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0000

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.

USC taps own provost to succeed retiring president

Ventura County Star Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:08:00 +0000

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.

APNewsBreak: Cadmium probe causes jewelry recall

Ventura County Star Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:08:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

Merced High School Board votes for layoffs

MercedSun-Star.com: Local — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:06:00 +0000

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.

Dining Out: Customers flock to brand-new Brick’s Smokehouse

redding.com Stories — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:00 +0000

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.