Californians battle swamped state phone lines to get jobless benefits
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By Andrew McIntosh - 12:23 am

Unemployed workers seeking jobless benefits have overwhelmed state phone lines, leaving some frustrated callers to give up and instead pile into employment offices in hopes of speeding up the process.

Obama warns of dire consequences without stimulus
Associated Press - 7:49 am
Obama
President-elect Barack Obama said today the recession could "linger for years" unless Congress pumps unprecedented sums from Washington into the economy, making his highest-profile case yet on an issue certain to define and dominate his early presidency.
Macy's announces closure of 11 stores
Associated Press - 7:17 am
Macy's closings
Department-store operator Macy's Inc. said today it will close 11 underperforming stores in nine states -- affecting 960 employees -- and lowered its forecast for the fourth quarter after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years.
Time to end budget feuds, governor says
By Kevin Yamamura and Steve Wiegand - 12:12 am
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As he compared political divisions in the state Capitol to feuds in Northern Ireland, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he hopes Democrats and Republicans reach a budget accord in three weeks despite long-standing disputes.
Medical helicopter pilots urge hospitals to help improve safety
By Carrie Peyton Dahlberg - 12:00 am
Even before a casino bus crash caused an air traffic jam at UC Davis Medical Center last fall, medical helicopters had at least two close encounters with other aircraft near Sacramento in 2008, prompting anxious meetings among helicopter operators.
Governor, Democrats collide over environmental exemption for Hwy. 50 project
By Tony Bizjak - 12:00 am
With the clock ticking toward insolvency, talks on fixing California's budget this week hit a bottleneck on Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova – where officials are at odds over the state's iconic and controversial environmental protection law.

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The State Worker
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Schwarzenegger loses the state's rank and file

If a crisis reveals relationshsips, then California's budget fiasco certainly has exposed the deep antipathy many state workers hold for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Bob Shallit
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'Golden spike' high-rise urged at old railyard

Local exec Walter Horsting has long contended that Sacramento needs a giant "golden spike" landmark, and he says he has a no-brainer way to make it happen consistent with state policy and honoring a key historical event.

PREP SPORTS
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Waldorf's Stark quietly coaches his 400th victory

So what does a coach who just cracked the exclusive 400-win barrier do the first day back on the job? Waldorf High's Dean Stark rolled up his sleeves and got back to work.

North coast
Winter's a wonder on the Sonoma Coast

Standing side by side, Mark and Angie Eakin stare at the waves crashing into shore. One after another, they chase each other, rhythmically climbing higher onto Goat Rock Beach, where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Kings
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Udrih chooses not to fight diminished role

Point guard Beno Udrih doesn't fight back anymore, instead doing as he's told by new Kings coach Kenny Natt, even when it means heading for the bench as his team fails down the stretch in yet another close game.

Rick Kushman
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It's back to Bauer power with the return of '24'

The return of "24" and Jack Bauer, its emotional wreck and unstoppable hero, shows that, given time to put together a great script, the show's electricity, adrenaline rushes and fun will be back.

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