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Rupa and the April Fishes create subtle, powerful music with political overtones (San Jose Mercury News)

9 October 2008, 3:06 pm

Rupa Marya started attracting attention in San Francisco clubs about three years ago. Then with the April release of the CD "eXtraOrdinary Rendition," her band "” Rupa and the April Fishes "” burst onto the international music scene, playing high-profile festivals across Europe and Canada. The C... read more

Bay Area News In Brief (San Jose Mercury News)

8 October 2008, 6:28 pm

SAN FRANCISCOCity attorney sues bond companiesSan Francisco's city attorney filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing five bond companies of selling California cities insurance policies that have become worthless because of the nation's mortgage meltdown.... read more

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Santa Cruz Town's Air (NBC 11 Bay Area)

8 October 2008, 5:46 pm

It is a chemical known to cause the cancer at the heart of the Erin Brokovich story.... read more

Trash-to-gas plant fate uncertain (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

8 October 2008, 1:50 am

Santa Cruz County supervisors are growing skeptical about a controversial proposal to convert trash to energy in the face of questions about timing, cost, emissions and regulatory approval.... read more

South County Beat: New Dana Adobe director takes reins (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

8 October 2008, 12:16 am

Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos has announced Marina Bobadilla Washburn as its new executive director. Washburn is a Nipomo native who recently returned to her hometown after 15 years. Washburn spent the last nine years in Santa Cruz working in various management positions for the Society for Advancement... read more

'Bride' and 'groom' being restored to California marriage forms (San Jose Mercury News)

6 October 2008, 4:27 pm

State changes forms "” again "” after complaints that Party A and Party B were too cold and bureaucratic. Researchers estimate 11,000 same-sex couples have gotten married in California since June.... read more