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High-speed Pinellas chase ends with crash, fatality Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:54PMA woman fleeing from Pinellas County deputies Wednesday night with her 5-year-old nephew in the car crashed into another vehicle, killing its driver, authorities said.
Miller's Island restaurant hit with fine Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:44PMOwner of Dock of the Bay says he's being singled out; neighbors say he flouts the law The years-long battle over music at the Dock of the Bay restaurant in Miller's Island continued Monday as the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners fined the waterfront establishment $4,000 for two violations, and the chairman warned that heavier penalties will be imposed for further infractions.
For the Record: 6/16/2011 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:52AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
Livermore DJ hears the sound of money Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:49PMDJ turns his love of music into a blossoming business. More small business profiles and related news
Restaurant fights to have music Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 8:40PMRaft is latest approach in long-running zoning dispute For years, restaurateur Lawrence J. Thanner Jr. has pursued his case for having live music aboard his "boat," lashed to the pier at Dock of the Bay restaurant on Millers Island. He appealed to courts and county agencies — and lost at nearly every turn.
Millers Island's Dock of the Bay fights for right to have music Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 8:40PMRaft is latest approach in long-running zoning dispute Restaurateur Lawrence J. Thanner Jr. gladly welcomed a visitor aboard his "boat," as he called it, pointing out the features of the craft he had just built and lashed to the pier at Dock of the Bay restaurant on Millers Island. The thing has no engine, no sail, tiller or steering wheel, not even a discernible bow or stern.
Closed means closed Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:19PMBerri VIC on the move? The Berri Visitor Information Centre (VIC) could move in with Berri Direct and save the local council about $150,000 a year. ‘Diabolical’ tourism shake-up: White The South Australian Tourism Commission's regional tourism shake-up has been labelled "absolutely diabolical".
Road Construction To Overtake I-675 -- Again Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 12:42PMIt's not even the end of spring, and another big road construction project is about to snarl traffic in Mid-Michigan.
David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce Play Partridge Song Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 11:36AMAnd to think they did it without any help from Reuben Kincaid!
Quick picks: Blues in the park, black and blue on stage Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 9:17AMBy: Brendan Collett, SCENE AND HEARD EDITOR This weekend has plenty events to keep music fans happy, including the popular Tampa Bay Blues Fest at Vinoy Park and the Vinyl Music Festival in Sarasota. Yet, for those looking for more primal forms of entertainment, Steve-O of the MTV s...
Baseball is a way of life for Brooks-Moon Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 9:38AMBaseball is a way of life for Brooks-Moon
High School Rock Off finalists ready to roll in ultimate battle of bands Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 9:03PMEighteen groups compete Saturday in the ultimate battle of the bands at Cleveland's House of Blues. Each act will have 15 minutes to strut its stuff.
The Home of Rock and Roll Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 10:06AMFrom the very beginning, Cleveland has been at the heart of the history of rock and roll music and culture. The Rock and Roll of Fame, built in 1993, honors the key role played by Cleveland in the history of popular music in its formative years in the 1950s.
Taft Union High School Hall of Fame Inductees 2011 Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 12:45PMOn behalf of the TUHS Hall of Fame Selection Committee, I, Dick Snyder, Chair, TUHS Hall of Fame Selection Committee, am proud and very pleased to announce our 2011 Class.
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Bay Area Vocalist Mary Jenson Releases Second Album A€Oebeyonda€ Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 7:01PM"Beyond" is a beautiful contemporary jazz recording. Mary Jenson has a winner that's sure to please all vocal jazz lovers." —Wayne Wallace, Arranger, composer, musician " Gorgeous and inspirational east-west jazz blend...pure enjoyment!!!" —Shambhu "I knew this was a serious jazz singer who had something to sing about." —L. Pierce Carson, Napa Valley Register...
Comedian turns frustrations about moving back home into zinger website Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 5:09PMSandy Stec grew up in Milpitas. She went through the Milpitas Unified School District, attended Ohlone Community College, landed a job as a radio disc jockey, was performing at comedy clubs and moved to San Jose. Things were clipping along fine.
‘BATTLE OF THE BATONS’: Local celebrities compete in wand warfare Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 12:26PMPANAMA CITY — If it’s a war of words you’re fighting, you might enlist any one of the three men competing in Saturday’s “Battle of the Batons,” but what about a war of wands? The Panama City POPS competition is returning to Arnold High...
Plenty of places to ring in New Year Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 8:11AMYou're still in luck if you have no plans yet for dining and dancing on New Year's Eve. There are many options in the area for procrastinating revellers looking for a fine meal, some good music and a dance floor to strut their stuff.[...]
Got Plans? Entertainment Calendar For December Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 4:29AMLAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE | Thursday, 2 WHEN: 7 p.m. TICKETS: Free. LOCATION: Starts and ends at The Lakeland Center.
RadioShark like TiVo for radio Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 12:17AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A new $70 device called RadioShark lets you record your favorite AM and FM radio shows to your home computer and enjoy them later either from the desktop or a portable device.
Indonesia orders evacuations as volcano threatens to erupt Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 8:53AMThe Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today. Muzi.com News 10104056-1 (muzi.com)
Indonesia orders evacuations as volcano threatens to erupt (The Starting Point) Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 7:48AMThe Starting Point - The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today. Top story Indonesian authorities urged thousands of villagers to evacuate after the alert status for the Mount …
Spooky fun at these area Halloween events Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 5:42PMHaunted houses and phantom amusement parks are the mainstays. But Halloween happenings this season also include ghoulish drink specials ...
Calendar: Sept. 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:43AMCalendar: Sept. 8
Hurricane Earl Forces Evacuations in North Carolina Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:33AMKILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. - Hurricane Earl is expected to sideswipe the North Carolina Outer Banks on Thursday evening or early Friday morning as a major hurricane packing winds of about 140 mph and battering the coast with 20-foot waves, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Dave McElhatton - 'Bay Area's anchorman' - dies Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMDave McElhatton, the veteran Bay Area broadcaster known for his easygoing manner, wry sense of humor and steady professionalism, died Monday from a stroke-related illness, colleagues said. He was 81. Mr. McElhatton spent his 50-year career in Bay Area media,... San Francisco Bay Area - Dave McElhatton - United States - California - Metro Areas
Skateboard shop hosts Columbia tournament Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:31PMCOLUMBIA – In 1995, Chris Bailey traveled to San Francisco when he was 20 to follow his passion for skateboarding. When he wasn't working one of several odd jobs, he was skateboarding down the city’s Seven Hills and holding onto the backs of buses and trolleys for a free ride back up. He also “shredded” at several hot spots for skateboarders in the city. Spending three summers in the Bay area ...
Fair board reduces ride prices Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:11AMHURON COUNTY — As the 142nd annual Huron Community Fair nears, fair board members gathered for a special meeting Wednesday focused on making the midway rides at next week’s event more affordable in this tough economy.
Boxers get ready for “Rumble At The Rec” Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:43AMWhy stay in Saturday night, pay $50 to watch a Russian heavyweight on pay-per-view, or the extremely drawn out Super Six World Boxing Classic on premium cable?
[cover] Homegrown Hip-Hop : Despite obstacles, the Monterey County hip-hop scene keeps the faith. - Monterey County ... Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe moment came smack in the middle of a hip-hop show at Blue Fin that starred gifted MC Scarub of Living Legends, supported by a strong line-up including Monterey’s Joint Venture, Redwood City’s Rahman Jammal and the Bay Area’s Bash Bros. – a moment that might define Monterey County’s relationship to hip-hop. The show’s promoter, Esik, while rapping on stage with compadres Jamaal and Fritzo ...
Longtime KSFO newsman Aaron Edwards dies at 90 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:28AMBeing a straight arrow on radio in the 1950s and '60s in the beatnik-hippie capital of San Francisco might not seem like everyone's idea of an easy gig. But everyone was not Aaron Edwards. As newscaster for KSFO-AM, then a music and sports powerhouse, Mr.... San Francisco - Radio - KSFO - United States - San Francisco Bay Area
Purple people-eater Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:11AMMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Purple drank has being quietly growing in popularity the last decade. Now it has reached the NFL.
Pops Not The Only Way To Celebrate 4th Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMIf you're looking for Fourth of July events in the Greater Boston area that are fun for the whole family, you won't be disappointed. | Check Out Town-By-Town Fireworks Displays
Locally-written musical wins Tony Award Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 10:31PMThe show "Memphis" started in Mountain View and now has won the Tony Award for best new musical.
80 nominated for Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 2:39AMVoting for the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame has begun and will go on through July 17. The online Bay Area Radio Museum and the social group, the Broadcast Legends, put forth 80 nominees in seven categories; more have been added via write-in votes. David F.... San Francisco Bay Area - Radio Hall of Fame - Social group - California - United States
World Cup volunteer hopes for better future Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 3:06AMWonga Mabizela is a struggling video cameraman -- struggling to find a job to help his mother and sister move away from the noisy, crowded "urban township" they live in. The 23-year-old Mabizela has been without a full-time job since taking classes at a local university, so he's been freelancing, shooting and recording corporate functions, weddings and even funerals to help him and...
Margate City morphs from party strip to restaurant row Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 2:23AMMargate City, the tony community just a poker chip's throw from Atlantic City, has been keeping revelers "at bay" for decades. But these days, the scene along the Amherst Avenue strip is a far cry from the wild and woolly times baby boomers fondly remember.
Memorial service today for first lay principal serving St. Anthony’s Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 4:45AMBy ROSE ALBANO RISSO City editor of the Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin A story shared by Anna Bourbeau describes the late Maryellen Groznik as a school teacher. Groznik passed away on Jan. 15 in Bigfork, Montana, but St. Anthony’s School in Manteca where she was the first lay person to serve as principal, is holding a Mass of Christian burial today starting at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua ...
Festival Report: A Taste of Beaufort Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 4:55PMShrimp burgers, calamari, curry chicken, barbecue -- guests can sample a little of everything this w
NUMMI shutdown hits Central Valley hard Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe imminent closure of Toyota Motor Corp.'s NUMMI auto factory, the biggest layoff of the recession in California, will hit the Valley hard.
THE INBOX: "UNSILENT STORMS IN THE NORTH ABYSS" Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:32PMI could go on about the "blizzard" of new death/black/thrash releases over the past few months, but since I've beaten the winter thing to death, let's say no more. Here's the cream of the crop, along with some of the crap, from late 2009/early 2010.
My Best Jazz Experiences Through the Decades Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:32AMI've been a jazz fan since I was a teenager in the late forties, growing up in Southern California. From grammar school on, I listened to pop tunes of the day--the hit parade songs and big band music that were in the air on the radio. As I entered junior high, I became aware of rhythm and blues, at that time called "race music...
Berman, longtime fishing show host, dead at 81 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:08PMIt was Bill Miller who dubbed fellow captain Mel Berman "The Voice of Tampa Bay.""He was a fishing icon," Miller said of his friend.Berman, 81, died today of complications following heart surgery.
Son keeps alive Reid's Records, founded in '45 Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:34AMWhen David Reid, manager of Reid's Records in Berkeley, told his mother that he was going to present a series of gospel concerts throughout Northern California in late January and early February in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the store she and his...
Looking back: 2009s noteworthy deaths in the Green Bay area Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:13AMTwo former Congressmen -- the Rev. Robert Cornell and Jay Johnson -- were among the noteworthy people from the Green Bay area who died in 2009. This list is compiled from obituaries and news stories published in the Press-Gazette and from other sources.
Salinas area abounds with events to ring in new year; Monterey Bay Aquarium brings back event after hiatus Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 7:12AMWhether it's dancing to the tunes of a disc jockey or toasting with sparkling wine at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Salinas-area adults are not short of ways to ring in 2010.
New Year’s Eve: More than 40 places to celebrate in Naples area Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 9:44AMCelebrate! Here's a list of the local places that will be open to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve: More than 40 places to celebrate in Naples area Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 9:28AMThe following local places will be open to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The list is growing, so check back:If your restaurant or establishment will be open on New Year's Eve and isn't listed, please post the information in the comments below. In addition to the name of the business, please include the hours it will be open and a telephone number. Restaurants can also post information on our ...
Botched WFLZ stunt starts blaze, injures firefighter Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 12:16PMA radio station's turkey-frying stunt turned into a recipe for disaster when an attempt to cook the frozen bird in a van resulted in the vehicle catching fire.
Botched WFLZ stunt injures employee, firefighter Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 9:36AMA radio station's stunt didn't go as planned this morning when a vehicle fire erupted in the parking lot of Clear Channel Radio, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.