Freedom of Speech, or Dispicable Display of Hate?

Eleven million dollars…that’s how much money a grieving father was awarded after a radical fundamentalist Kansas church protested at his son’s funeral.  Albert Snyder sued the Westboro Baptist Church for holding up signs that read Thank God For Dead Soldiers at the funeral of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder.  The Church members claim they are spreading their beliefs that [...]

Hillary Gets Double Teamed in Latest Debate

It was a two hour debate, but Hillary Clinton spent much of time listening to other candidates question her stance on a number of issues.  Senator Barrack Obama accused Clinton of flip flopping on the Iraq war and interrogation methods.  Presidential hopeful John Edwards also took shots at Clinton, accusing her of double talk involving the [...]

Noel Gets Stronger

Tropical Storm Noel is now to blame for at least forty-eight deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.  The National Hurricane Center says the storm is reaching speeds up to 50 miles per hour as it is changing course and now heading for the Bahamas. But Florida is not in the clear yet, as heavy surf is [...]

Bush’s Choice for A.G. on Waterboarding

Is waterboarding illegal?  Democrats want Michael Mukasey to answer that question,  but Mukasey has so far refused.  Now, Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer, who suggested Mukasey to the White house, is refusing to say whether he’ll vote for the Attorney General prospect.  Schumer only says that he will review Mukasey’s positions.  A nomination vote is slated for Tuesday.

Dont Play with Matches!

A young boy has admitted to allegedly starting the Buckweed Fire in Los Angeles County.  The fire has so far torched thirty-eight thousand acres and destroyed twenty-one homes.  The L.A. County Sheriffs Office says the boy admits to playing with matches on October twenty-first…the day the blaze started.  Officials say the boy admitted a day later [...]

Cross Dressing in School

A California school has cancelled “gender switch” day following complaints from parents.   The Pacific Justice Institute reports students at Adams Middle School were encouraged to dress as the opposite gender the last day of spirit week.  A concerned mother contacted the Pacific Justice Institute, which in turn had lawyers contact the school.  “Gender switch” day [...]

Keeping Up with Terrorists costs BILLIONS

 A little over forty-three-BILLION dollars…that’s how much was spent this year on intelligence.  For the first time the Government is releasing the price tag, but won’t go into specifics.  National intelligence Director Mike McConnell says breaking down the figure could harm national security.  The AP reports the money is divided among sixteen agencies and includes salaries for [...]

Speaker of the House Targets Consumer Product Safety

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the head of the Consumer Product and Safety Commission to resign.  Nancy Nord has been under fire following the recall of lead tainted toys from China.  But there may be a bigger issue, as Nord is refusing Democrats proposals to expand her agency and budget.  Nord says the [...]

SERV Closes its Doors

A program educating youth on violent relationships is the victim of cuts to Social Services.  SERV, or Stopping the Existence of Relationship Violence, will close its doors Friday.  SERV opened in March of 2000, and had anywhere from five to seven youth councilors.  Catalyst Domestic Violence Services will continue offering services to teens and young [...]

Chico Fire Crews Return Home

Improving conditions in Southern California translates to good news for local crews.  Chico Fire Officials say Captain Frank Garrison and his unit will return to the North State this evening (Monday).  Officials tell KPAY News conditions in Southern California are unlike those in Chico, saying winds shift gears at a moments notice.