12th annual Bluefield Street Fair draws visitors downtown for family funSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 4:03AMJeremy Stout pilots his spaceship-themed soapbox racer during the first heat of the Downtown Bluefield Street Fair’s Downhill Derby. The speedy carts and their brave drivers used Raleigh Street, which was closed to traffic for the event, as their race track.
Vallejo canine program on holdSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMOfficer Ned has only patrolled Vallejo streets since June. But just after at midnight Friday, the 75-pounder was pulled from duty indefinitely.
Will Ferrell talks about 'The Other Guys'Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:37AMWill Ferrell, USC alumnus and famous fan, has made a bona fide action movie, but with jokes. And a topical bent. In "The Other Guys," directed by longtime collaborator Adam McKay ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky... Will Ferrell - Adam McKay - Other Guys - Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Paying big bucks for pets' medical careSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:07AMVeterinarians offer more advanced treatments as their patients become more important to society. Many pricey procedures rival the best of human medicine. Brute, a German shepherd, lay anesthetized on an operating table, his hairy chest under a plastic cover and his powerful paws taped immobile.
LuLu didn’t just find a home; she got a jobSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:06AMShe was a three-time loser who was returned to lockup at the North Shelter, most likely for the final time.
Dog owner tries againSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:39AMCOURTHOUSE — Plymouth man is not giving up his attempt to be placed in a special probationary program for allegedly allowing a vicious dog with a history of biting people to roam unrestrained on his property, resulting in the dog’s attack of a 5-year girl.
‘Powerpom’ wins Best in ShowSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:33AMAfter a day of primping and posing, it all came down to whowould be the top dog at the 50th Lompoc Valley Dog Show on Saturdayafternoon in Ryon Park.
Dogs can enter ‘dandy’ paradeSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:22AMNot to be outdone by the two-legged Walldogs, local canines will get a chance to show off next weekend.
Religion: Speakers and topicsSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:44AMSt. John's Episcopal Church, the the Rev. Timothy Kroh, will preach at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. communion services this Sunday.