Well, it’s official, John McCain is the Republican nominee for President. (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
He made his acceptance speech last night in St. Paul Minnesota though the delegates voted him in Wednesday night after Sarah Palin spoke. With less than 2 months to go until Election Day, 3 presidential debates are scheduled and one vice presidential debate.
Here Comes Hannah... (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
Pretty much the entire east coast of the United States is bracing for tropical storm Hannah which is expected to make landfall near South Carolina sometime today. The wind and rain could make it all the way up to Maine. The bigger worry might be hurricane Ike though. He’s waiting in line behind Hannah packing winds of 145 mph.
Recall on Sony VAIO laptops (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
If you’ve bought a laptop recently maybe for work or a kid going off to college, you may need to take it back. Sony is recalling 440,000 VAIO computers because of bad wiring that could cause overheating. These were sold between May of ’07 and July of ’08.
Health costs could leave you feeling ill. (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
Co-pays, deductibles and premiums, get ready for them all to go up next year when it comes to your health insurance. New surveys found that costs are likely to rise close to 6% in 2009. Sounds like a lot but, it’s actually pretty consistent with the increases we’ve seen both this year and last year.
Boy you look familiar! (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
Look at your spouse. Does he or she look familiar? A new study has found that people tend to chose mates who look like their parents. A university in Hungary released a study which found that men tend to choose a wife who looks like their mom and women tend to choose a husband who looks like their dad.
Oh, my aching knees... (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
You have a 50/50shot at having knee pain sometime in your life. A new study found that 45% of us will develop painful arthritis in our knees, many because of being over weight. In 2006 nearly ¾ of a million people had to be hospitalized because of this type of pain.
Simon Cowell searching for perfect script (9/5Friday, September 5, 2008)
You never know where you might see American Idol’s Simon Cowell next. In an interview this week Simon said he’d certainly be interested in a potential movie career. When asked about the Hollywood option he said “I don’t do anything half-hearted so, if I get the right script, well, sure, we’ll get started”.
Sarah Palin: the new household name. (9/4Thursday, September 4, 2008)
It was a big night for the GOP Vice Presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention. Governor Sarah Palin gave her first national address and was greeted with loud applause and signs that read PALIN POWER and HOCKEY MOMS 4 PALIN.
Crime's down in LA. (9/4Thursday, September 4, 2008)
This summer had the fewest homicides in 40 years plus violent and property crimes are down compared to a year ago. Thank you to police for keeping our families safe.
Finding a parking space at the mall just got easier! (9/4Thursday, September 4, 2008)
Hopefully this mall will set the precedent for our malls in the IE. Westfield Shopping Town Century City in LA is the first mall in the country to offer park-assist. So when you drive in, signs indicate the number of spaces on different levels with green lights over available spaces.
If you smoke, you could have a heart attack sooner than another woman who doesn't. (9/4Thursday, September 4, 2008)
A new study says women who smoke have heart attacks 15 years earlier than those who don't smoke. Smoking can bring on early menopause leaving women more susceptible to heart attacks.
You may remember the Geico commercial where the movie voice guy interprets? (9/4Thursday, September 4, 2008)
That guy, Don LaFontaine, unfortunately has passed away because of medical complications at 68 years old. He's known for his voice in movie trailers and commercials.
135 people are breathing easier today after an American Airline flight (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
they were on yesterday landed safely at LAX. The plane blew a tire while taking off for Toronto.
Hopefully we'll have a new budget for California soon. (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
State lawmakers are still working on it and we're already three months into the new fiscal year.
Gustav is now a tropical depression and not only has caused damage in New Orle (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
but also dropped tons of rain on Louisiana and the northern part of Texas. Families can't wait to get home after being evacuated.
Local firefighters are on their way to help Gustav victims. (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
A fire incident management team from San Bernardino just left last night to help out.
Blame higher gas prices in the IE on Gustav. (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
Prices have gone up a little bit because of the threat to oil refineries from Gustav. No worries though! Prices should be coming down in a very short time according to officials.
Riverside County's helping the needy and the hungry. (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
The Board of Supervisors has decided 5,000 will go to two food pantries to help them stock up on canned goods and other non-perishable food items. The two benefiting: Community Pantry of Murrietta and the Hemet/San Jacinto Community Pantry.
If you have kids thinking about college (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
you don't have to go very far to find a great one. University of Redlands made it on the Forbes "America's Best Colleges" list! Congratulations!!!!!!
Tiger Woods is celebrating another victory (9/3Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
but this time it doesn't have to do with golf. He and his wife are expecting their second child in late winter. Tiger says he loves being a dad.
Happy Birthday Los Angeles... (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
227 years old. It was a big celebration yesterday with a parade re-tracing the steps of the first settlers. Hundreds participated to commemorate the milestone with music, food and fun.
It was a not so fun Labor Day weekend in New Orleans because of Hurricane Gustav. (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
Two million had already evacuated by the time he made landfall early yesterday weekend and had weakened to a Category 2. The National Guard is there and FEMA says there's enough food, water, ice and supplies to help out 1 million people for a few days.
California's helping out with Gustav relief efforts. (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
The Ventura County Fire Dept. has sent out its swift water rescue team to help and it looks like they'll be ther for at least two weeks.
Gustav put a glitch in the Republican National Convention. (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
John McCain and his runningmate Sarah Palin had their people make changes to the schedule and its been way scaled back because right now the most important thing is a call to action to help relief efforts.
Two rare dolphins seen in Orange County! (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
A sightseeing boat with about 30 people off the Orange County coast got to see two rare white dolphins about 10 feet away from the boat.
90210's back with a brand new series debuting tonite (9/2Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
but here's a heads up...The actors and actresses have admitted it's "racy" and deals with today's teen issues. Since there haven't been any sneak peaks, most likely the family-friendly review will be available after it debuts at www.pluggedinonline.com
Today marks the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating New Orleans three years ago. (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
Ironically Gustav is still on track to potentially hit the same area this weekend. It's been iffy whether or not Katrina anniversary events will go on as planned.
The West Nile Virus has claimed another life in the OC. (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
Health officials say it's the second in the OC an in our state this year. Crews are working hard to keep our families safe by spraying insecticide 7 days a week to get rid of the mosquitoes.
Sean Mychal Soria's family needs lots of prayer and comfort. (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
The 18 year old was fatally wounded by a gunshot early yesterday at a Chevron in Riverside. It's currently being investigated.
Police are plentiful during this long Labor Day weekend (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
so please be careful driving. Sobriety checkpoints are being set up in random locations to keep our families safe. Plus, we won't have to deal with road construction in traffic over the weekend. Workers are taking time off in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
If you have a baby and they sleep in a bassinet, there's a big RECALL. (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
Simplicity is recalling their close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the 3-in-1 and 4-in-1. It's unfortunately been tragic for 2 babies...a 4 month old and a 5 month old. If you want details on the recall www.cpsc.gov
History was made last night at the Democratic National Convention. (8/29Friday, August 29, 2008)
Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for Presdient on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech". Some celebs are hanging out there including Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, J-Lo and Steven Spielberg.
Labor Day weekend should be fun but in New Orleans that may not be the case. (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
Meteorologists are keeping an eye on Gustav because his potentially dangerous activity may mean families in New Orleans would have a mandatory evacuation. Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of when Katrina hit and devastated that area.
Our police have BIG plans for this long holiday weekend (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
but it's all in an effort to make sure our families are safe. They're preventing drunk drivers from being on the roads so you should be seeing lots of officers all over the IE taking care of business including Highland, Temecula, San Bernardino and Riverside.
LA County has the highest poverty rates (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
the state and the nation. 40% of families don't even maked enough money to take care of basic needs.
Former President Bill Clinton has spoken at the Democratic National Convention. (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
He told delegates last night that Barack Obama is ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world. He also said "I want all of you who supported her (Hilary) to vote for Barack Obama in November". Obama has officially received the nomination from the Democratic Party and will make his speech tonite.
When you hear about this new study on skin cancer, (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
it's gonna make you think twice about spending time in the sun. Researchers have found that having non-melanoma skin cancer can almost double the risk of getting other kinds of cancer.
Get free food from Chick-fil-a this coming Labor Day! (8/28Thursday, August 28, 2008)
Chick-fil-a is giving away free chicken strips on Monday, September 1st. All you have to do is wear any football team logo...it can even be your kids team! Find out more at www.chickfila.com
Pepperoni Hot Pockets are being recalled. (8/27Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
215,660lbs of the pepperoni type of Hot Pockets are being recalled because they may have small pieces of hard red plastic and other foreign material which could be potentially harmful. The boxes have a "best of" date of JAN 2010. If you have any questions, 1-800-350-5016.
Big glitch with flights yesterday. (8/27Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
An electronic communication failure in the eastern half of the U.S. yesterday caused hundreds of flight delays across the country. This proves it's always a good idea to check on your flight status before driving to the airport.
Home sales are up in California. (8/27Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
LA County sales up 34% and in the OC up 48% although the median price of a home has fallen.
Hillary Clinton has Barack Obama's back. (8/27Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
She had the spot for the primetime speech last night at the Democratic National Convention and is urging her supporters to line up and unify behind Obama for the nod. Former President Bill Clinton will speak tonite.
Riverside dessert place gets one of the top 7 (8/27Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
slots when it comes to the best in SoCal. You may want to check it out and taste for yourself...Melt Gelato in Riverside.
A lil bit of everything in our IE weather! (8/26Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
Maybe you saw heavy thunderstorms yesterday, maybe flooding, maybe even fires but we got through it all thankfully. A big thanks to all of the emergency workers for keeping our families safe.
Gas keeps goin' down and that's the way we like it. (8/26Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
$3.89 in the IE and it's gone down even since Sunday. It's 71.5 cents cheaper than the record high 9 weeks ago.
Barack Obama is celebrated at the Democratic National Convention. (8/26Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
The convention's in full swing and the party has cast Barack Obama as a leader with classic American values looking for the party to unify. Sen. Ed Kennedy made an appearance and Michelle Obama made the primetime speech.
Dancing with the Stars has announced the new lineup for the new season. (8/26Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
Some on the list include Lance Bass from N'Sync, All My Children's Susan Lucci, Cody Linley from Hannah Montana and Warren Sapp from Superbowl fame to name a few. Check out the full list at www.abc7.com The next season begins Monday September 22nd at 8pm.
Tide, Downy and FASHION! (8/26Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
Proctor&Gamble is linking laundry to fashion as they market themselves. Look for Tim Gunn from Project Runway in upcoming ads as well as Ann Taylor Loft clothing stores. You'll also see it in Elle, Vogue and Cosmo. Proctor&Gamble is capitalizing on the technology from products that help clothes keep their shape and color even after you wash them again and again.
SoCal family breathing easier today after 5 year old Kaylee is found safe. (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
Her dad Jose hurt Kaylee's mom over the weekend in Temecula and then fled with Kaylee. An Amber Alert went out and as a result Jose was arrested and Kaylee was taken to relatives where she is safe and sound.
Gas is 16 cents cheaper compared to 2 weeks ago. (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
The California average: $3.94
The OC has a new area code...(657). (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
This means say BUH BYE to 7-digit dialing...just enter the area code first.
Barack Obama has chosen his runningmate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware. (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
Obama has described Biden as a man "ready to step in and be president". The Democaratic National Convention kicks off today.
The Olympics are over and maybe you were wondering who got the most golds. (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
China won the most golds but the United States came in #1 overall though. If you missed some if it or all of it, no worries because you can watch it again at www.nbc.com Now we have 1,431 days to go til the next one in London.
Beauty pageant for nuns is coming. (8/25Monday, August 25, 2008)
Rev. Antonio Rungi, an italian priest and theologian is organizing an online beauty pageant fo nuns to make them more visible in the Catholic Church and to fight the stereotype that nuns are old and not attractive. The Miss Sister 2008 kicks off in September on a blog where nuns around the world will get the chance to show what they're all about. Rungi says "external beauty is a gift from God and we mustn't hide it".
LAX workers may be walking off the job as soon as next week if they don't get their way. (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
This means if you're flying out, it may be tough to get a wheelchair a skycap or you may even find your plane dirty. They go back to the bargaining table next week.
IE athletes are competing in Beijing! (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
Meghan Kinney and Brook Abel used to be members of the Riverside Aquettes but now they're part of the U.S. synchronized swim team. Their competition began at midnight and ends early tomorrow morning if you want to watch.
If you text when you drive, it could soon be illegal. (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
A bill is headed for Gov. Schwarzeneggar's desk that would fine an adult $20 if caught and $50 for a repeat offense.
Political scene is getting interesting (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
with Obama criticizing McCain because McCain couldn't remember how many houses he owns. Obama says McCain's rich and out of touch and maybe you've already seen that on a campaign ad. Obama is expected to announce his runningmate as soon as tomorrow just in time for the Democratic National Convention that kicks off early next week. Maybe you'll get that promised text message. McCain meanwhile has been threatened with a letter and a suspicious white powder. It's being investigated.
Miley Cyrus is celebrating her Sweet 16th at Disneyland. (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
It happens October 5th and it's an open invitation. Tickets are $250 each and it all goes to the charity Youth Service America to encourage kids to volunteer. They go on sale one week from tomorrow.
If you follow the Bachelor and the Bachelorette, (8/22Friday, August 22, 2008)
when you watch the Bachelor in January you may think..."that guy looks familiar". That's because it's Jason Mesnick who was turned down by DeAnna Pappas in last season's finale of the Bachelorette. The 32 year old is a single dad looking for a woman who has a real curiosity of the world, loves life and can find passion in life's smallest moments. ABC is casting for eligible women.
Preparations are being made so we can fight any drought in the years ahead. (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
A tunnel-boring machine has been drilling a 4-mile tunnel in the San Bernardino Mountains and just surfaced. The project started 5 years ago and it's just one of a number of tunnels that will pipe water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through the California aqueduct to Riverside County's Diamond Valley Lake reservoir and from there we will have water! It's scheduled to be finished in 2010.
2,000 workers at LAX may be going on strike. (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
They're fighting for more money, better training and healthcare that's more affordable.
More mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile in California this week compared to previous weeks. (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Good news: health officials say that cooler temps should slow it down.
FREE GAS in LA one week from tomorrow. (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Electronic Arts, a game publisher is taking control of a gas station and will offer the free gas as they promote a new game. The event is called Petrol to the People and some will even be dressed up as characters in the game pumping your free gas. The address: 8480 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles
More than 150 lives lost in Madrid (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
after a plane went off the runway and burst into flames. It's the worst air disaster there in 25 years. Please pray for the families if you think of it today.
If you're thinking about buying a small SUV, (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
4 of them have earned top scores in crash tests just released by the insurance industry. They include the 2009 Ford Escape, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Nissan Rogue.
FAY is dumping tons of rain in Florida...in some places 20 inches. (8/21Thursday, August 21, 2008)
People were even kayaking in neighborhoods and there were even reports of gators swimming in flooded areas. Our weather is the exact opposite...CALM.
18 California hospitals have been fined for violations. (8/20Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
It's a result of bad care that took the lives of patients or put them in danger. A spokesperson at the health department says they hope this will encourage hospitals to take action and improve.
Another wildfire is 91 percent contained thanks to hardworking firefighters. (8/20Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
The 135 acre South fire started Sunday and they hope to have it fully contained by today. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stressful times in Florida as FAY has been unusual in her path. (8/20Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
The 6th named storm of hurricane season FAY originally was predicted to weaken into a tropical depression but she's picked up strength since hitting land and could become a Category 1 hurricane by Thursday in northeast Florida.
Chewing gum could help you recover faster from surgery. (8/20Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
A British study says that chewing gum stimulates nerves in the digestive system helping patients recover more quickly from colon surgery.
Christina Applegate is now CANCER-FREE! (8/20Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
She was diagnosed with breast cancer recently and has been very transparent about her illness. She had her first interview since annoucing her illness with Good Morning America yesterday. She had a double mastectomy three weeks ago. She said it's ok to cry when you go through something like this.
Thank you Riverside County firefighters for working so hard to keep our families safe. (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
Close to 200 firefighters have been battling a wildfire south of Vail Lake. Looks like about 75 acres have been affected.
You may hear some booms and blasts off in the distance (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
if you live in Southwest Riverside but don't stress out. They're doing military training at Camp Pendleton.
Gas prices finally at $4 a gallon in the IE! (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
That's 46.4 cents lower than this time last month. Check out the link here on the homepage to find the lowest gas prices around town.
You might be praying like crazy if you have friends and family in Florida. (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
The 6th named stom of the hurricane season FAYE is expected to hit mainland today. Looks like it should be a Category 1.
Barack Obama my be announcing his runningmate as soon as tomorrow. (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
John McCain is expected to do the same as we get closer the Republican National Convention in early September.
Healthy and convenient don't often go hand in hand but here's some help. (8/19Tuesday, August 19, 2008)
You can actually find pre-packaged foods that will fit into your healthy lifestyle:
Tropicana Premium Orange Juice with Calcium
Thomas' Hearty Grains 100% Whole Wheat Muffins
Uncle Ben's or Minute Brand Instant Brown Rice
Near East's Tomato Lentil Couscous
Amy's Brand frozen dinners
Sorrento Plus String Cheese with Omega 3 fats
Soy breakfast patties
Michael Phelps got his 8! (8/18Monday, August 18, 2008)
He made history over the weekend winning 8 gold medals, setting world records in 7 of his 8 swims. He was asked what made the difference and he said his team. President Bush called Michael yesterday morning to congratulate him and let him know "America is proud of you".
You can cheer on some of our own in the Beijing Olympics. (8/18Monday, August 18, 2008)
Charlotte Craig from Murrietta competes in taekwondo tomorrow evening. Chaunte Howard from Riverside competes in the high jump competition on Wednesday.
McCain and Obama hug in Orange County. (8/18Monday, August 18, 2008)
That's something we haven't seen this whole political season! They did it over the weekend though as they participated in a faith forum, a q&a with Pastor Rick Warren at Saddleback Church. Obama is expected to announce his runningmate on Thursday and McCain is expected to closer to the Republican National Convention held in early September.
The Dark Knight is 2nd only to Titanic! (8/18Monday, August 18, 2008)
In its 30 days in the theatre, it's now the 2nd highest domestic grosser behind Titanic.
Lots of bottled water in the store but which one is best? (8/18Monday, August 18, 2008)
Protein water, enhanced water, water with calcium, electrolytes, herbs, stuff that helps you lose weight...what is best for you? Consumer Reports did a study and it says enhanced water can be a great convenient way to add extras to your diet but drinking tap water is alot cheaper and better for the environment. Tap water= 50 cents a year AND Bottled water= $270 a year.
Happiest place on earth not happy last night. (8/15Friday, August 15, 2008)
More than 600 dishwashers, cooks and maids from Disneyland's 3 big hotels walked out of the main entrance waving signs and yelling wanting the company to give them better pay and benefits. A spokesperson for Disneyland said that they remain hopeful that they can reach an agreement that's both fair and equitable.
Michael Phelps is 6 for 6 at the Beijing Olympics. (8/15Friday, August 15, 2008)
The swimmer has set another world record as of yesterday and has even matched his wins from Athens where he took 6 golds and 2 bronzes 4 years ago. Hes the biggest winner in Olympic history but his goal is to get 8 and has 2 more events to prove he's the greatest Olympian ever!
Mervyns is closing some of its stores because of bankruptcy. (8/15Friday, August 15, 2008)
The company says they'll be closing 26 stores and this means over 2,000 people will lose their jobs.
Orange County mom has baby in front of her house! (8/15Friday, August 15, 2008)
Jessica Higgins was on her way home from the mall with her 2 year old son sleeping in the back seat when she went into labor 6 weeks early. She drove up to her house, called 911 but by the time police got there, she was already rocking her baby girl. Her husband Jeff got there just in time to cut the cord. Mary Claire is 5 lbs 11 oz and is doing great at St. Jude Medical Center.
2 PG movies in the theatre this weekend! (8/15Friday, August 15, 2008)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the new Luke Wilson movie Henry Poole is Here. If you want a family friendly review: www.pluggedinonline.com
PET FOOD RECALL because of possible salmonella! (8/14Thursday, August 14, 2008)
Some bags of Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunch Bites that were shipped to Albertson's in Southern California and Costco around the state are being recalled. If you want to find out more about any recall, you can check out www.recalls.gov
Conserving water is going to a different level today in LA. (8/14Thursday, August 14, 2008)
The mayor is expected to sign a new water-usage ordinance into law that means more than one million customers will have to drastically change their water habits. For example, servers at restaurants can face a fine if they serve a customer a glass of water and the customer didn't even order it.
Michael Phelps continues to rack up medals and set world records in the Beijing Olympics. (8/14Thursday, August 14, 2008)
Yesterday he actually rested. If you get a chance, you may want to check out some clips online of Michael Phelps known as the Human Dolphin.
99 Cents Only may not be only anymore because of the economy. (8/14Thursday, August 14, 2008)
The company is considering restructuring some of their pricing which means offering other items in the store that are over 99 cents. This also means they are considering dropping "only" from the name.
Thunderstorms are back this week most likely over the mountains and deserts. (8/13Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
We can expect some of those today through Friday and possibly into the weekend.
Moe is missing! (8/13Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
Moe is a 42 year old chimpanzee who's been missing for 6 weeks so his owners have hired expert trackers. They thing he's in the San Bernardino National Forest. The trackers will begin their search this Friday.
Counting calories may be as easy as looking at a menu. (8/13Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
An new ordinance in LA County would require restaurant chains to put the calorie count of each entree beside the price.
Brad Pitt in Beijing! (8/13Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
We're not talking about the actor Brad Pitt but he's the Australian heavyweight boxer and expected to win. Brad Ptt the boxer said that some people have suggested he change his name. He said "I've always been Brad...let him change his name!"
Your headache may be from the sun. (8/13Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
A new survey from the National Headache Foundation found that 75% said they couldn't participate in activities outdoors when it's hot and sunny because of headaches. Doctors say some things you can do to prevent a headache include staying away from nitrates (read labels, drinking lots of water so that you're not dehydrated, wearing a hat, etc.
Barack Obama will text you his choice for running mate. (8/12Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
Obama sent out an email letting voters know they can sign up to receive an email or a text the moment he decides.
If you use a water softener, it may be banned! (8/12Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
A bill is in the legislature that would ban homeowners from using water softeners. Assemblyman John Laird is concerned that the salt makes it harder for local water agencies to recycle water.
Controversy over the new Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder. (8/12Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
A coalition of groups is protesting what it sees as the film's derogatory portrayal of the intellectually disabled.
Price of gas in the Inland Empire continues to go DOWN, but we're still over $4.00 a gallon. (8/12Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
We're 43.8 cents lower than a month ago and .18 higher than this time last year.
175,000 gallon aquarium with thousand of sea creatures like sharks (8/12Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
and stingrays opened yesterday at LegoLand California in Carlsbad. The SeaLife Aquarium recreates the lost city of Atlantis.
Teachers are badly needed! (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
As our kids start the new school year, 6 1/2% of teachers are not credentialed and have been assigned toa class they're not qualified to teach according to a new report. The biggest porblem is in the classes where English is a second language and it's affecting our Latino students.
One of our own competing in Beijing. (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
Swimmer Lynette Lim from Rancho Mirage is competing in the 200 meter today and the 8900 meter freestyle this Thursday. She's swimming for Singapore.
Coleman Natural Beef Recall! (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
If you ever shop at Whole Foods Market and have purchased fresh ground beef sold between June 2nd and August 6th, it's being recalled. There's been an outbreak of EColi and they're suspecting it's the meat. If you want to find out more www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Sad weekend for a few celebrity families. (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
Bernie Mac 50 years old and Isaac Hayes 65 passed away unexpectedly. Please pray for their families and if you ever have a need, please let our prayer team know www.ksgn.com
Dads joined together over the weekend to march. (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
The message the Million Father March wanted to get across as they marched at the Carousel Mall: Dads should spend time with their kids...it's important! The Million Father March went on in 500 cities across our nation but it's the first time San Bernardino has participated.
New Years Rockin Eve has been changed. (8/11Monday, August 11, 2008)
It's now Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Last year it was the top-rated New Years Eve show with 29 million viewers at midnight.
