Johannes Mehserle Arrested in Nevada For Murder of Oscar Grant

January 14, 2009 by  
Filed under Oscar Grant Shooting

San Francisco Chronicle Reports Arrest of Ex-BART Police Officer for murder of Oscar Grant. UPDATE: Mehserle sent another BART passenger to the hospital six weeks before shooting Grant.

Two Same-Sex Marriage Initiatives Submitted for 2010 Ballot

January 13, 2009 by  
Filed under 2010 Election, Ballot Propositions

Two Proposition 8-related initiatives Were Submitted for the 2010 Ballot: One repeals Prop 8, the other replaces the word “marriage” with “domestic partnership” in all California Law code.

California Budget Crisis: No Progress, State Workers Defy Schwarzenegger’s Order

How can Gov. Schwarzenegger solve the budget crisis when he can’t get anyone to follow an Executive Order?

Rickey Henderson Elected to Hall of Fame – Best Rickey Quotes and Stories

January 12, 2009 by  
Filed under A's, Baseball, Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Sports, Uncategorized

Former Oakland A, San Diego Padre, and Los Angeles Dodger Rickey Henderson was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. No surprise here seeing as how the man holds the career record for most stolen bases (1,406) and runs scored (2,295). In honor of Rickey, here’s a list of the 25 best Rickey Henderson quotes and stories.

BART Refers Oscar Grant Case to District Attorney, Protests Continue

January 12, 2009 by  
Filed under Oscar Grant Shooting

The BART Directors completed their investigation into the Oscar Grant shooting. The case will be referred to the District Attorney. Protests continue.

Prop 8 Supporters File Suit to Keep Donors Anonymous – A Terrible Idea, But They May Win

January 9, 2009 by  
Filed under Uncategorized

The Yes-On-8ers lawsuit to keep their donors anonymous is a terrible idea, but they may have a case. Here’s An overview and a copy of the lawsuit.

Two Earthquakes Hit San Bernarndino – Maps and Links to Best Coverage

January 9, 2009 by  
Filed under Earthquakes

Maps of and Links to the Two Earthquakes That Hit San Bernardino on January 8, 2009.

BART Cop Reaching For Taser? Not Likely.

January 9, 2009 by  
Filed under Oscar Grant Shooting

Johannes Mehserle’s “I thought I was reaching for my Taser” argument is ridiculous.  By all accounts, BART Police (like most other police departments) require cops to carry Tasers on the opposite side of their pistols — that way they have to cross-draw the Taser across their bodies before deploying it, making it a distinct physical [...]

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