Tag: California

Man roped from head-to-toe, stuffed in garbage can and then set on fire–ON HIGHWAY 80 IN BERKELEY

January 1, 2009

WTF? KTVU reports from BERKELEY, Calif. — The flaming body of a roped-up man was discovered Tuesday morning in a trash can at Eastshore State Park in Berkeley, according to East Bay Park police. Two motorists from Sacramento heard an explosion while driving on Interstate Highway 80 and decided to pull over an investigate. They … More Man roped from head-to-toe, stuffed in garbage can and then set on fire–ON HIGHWAY 80 IN BERKELEY

California Poised For Bankruptcy

December 23, 2008

“The Democrats want to block cuts to state government spending, and the Republicans want to block revenue increases because they have signed pledges to protect special interests,” David said in a statement. “Legislators were sent to Sacramento to fix problems, but now what they’re doing is making the situation worse.” If lawmakers fail to pass … More California Poised For Bankruptcy

California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, says that Proposition 8 should be INVALIDATED: GO JERRY!!!

December 20, 2008

In a surprise move, state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the California Supreme Court on Friday to invalidate Proposition 8. He said the November ballot measure that banned gay marriage “deprives people of the right to marry, an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution.” It is … More California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, says that Proposition 8 should be INVALIDATED: GO JERRY!!!

When it comes to giving away money, Bill Somerville doesn’t mess around.

November 28, 2008

Quite possibly the Bay Area’s fastest philanthropist, Somerville gives away $5 million a year to fight poverty, granting each proposal he likes within 48 hours. He calls it “paperless giving,” and he’s made it the hallmark of his Philanthropic Ventures Foundation in Oakland, as well as his mantra for transforming the way money flows in … More When it comes to giving away money, Bill Somerville doesn’t mess around.

When it comes to giving away money, Bill Somerville doesn't mess around.

November 28, 2008

Quite possibly the Bay Area’s fastest philanthropist, Somerville gives away $5 million a year to fight poverty, granting each proposal he likes within 48 hours. He calls it “paperless giving,” and he’s made it the hallmark of his Philanthropic Ventures Foundation in Oakland, as well as his mantra for transforming the way money flows in … More When it comes to giving away money, Bill Somerville doesn't mess around.