Fire near Raymond contained Sep 5, 2009
The fire was reported at Road 600 and Runway Road. No structures were damaged. (Fresno Bee)
Offer to help takes county couple on recent Appalachian Trail journey Sep 3, 2009
When they were able to benefit from Vince and Anita's generosity of snacks and drinks at road crossings, a ride into town to get supplies or a ride to the hospital because they were injured, their opinions changed. So many hikers had met them along the way that they had become part of our trail family,' Randy said. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Notebook: K. Wallace to Montreal fans: Merci! Aug 31, 2009
" Earnhardt The Roadie The late Dale Earnhardt was no slouch at road racing -- he won at Sonoma in 1995 and captured three poles at Watkins Glen in his career. Grandson Jeffrey Earnhardt seems a chip off the old block. The 20-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, trying to break into NASCAR's second-tier series, made his first career Nationwide start three weeks ago on the road course at Watkins Glen and finished a respectable 24th. Jeffrey Earnhardt's second career Nationwide start will come on the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hwy. 198 blocked at Road 196 Aug 28, 2009
198 blocked at Road 196 - Updates - fresnobee ... 198 blocked at Road 196 ... Highway 198 is blocked at Road 196 in Tulare County after a big rig collided with a truck hauling 30,000 gallons of fuel, the California Highway Patrol says. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Police: Man used cab as getaway after robbing bank Aug 26, 2009
The collision about 1:55 p.m. Saturday at Road 120 and Avenue 424 killed eight people, including three teens in the fleeing car. US man faces lesser manslaughter charge in HK. (Fresno Bee)
3 people die, two hurt in Highway 41 collision Aug 21, 2009
Three women died and two others were injured Thursday in a head-on collision on Highway 41 at Road 208, according to the California Highway Patrol Web. All five were believed to be employees of a local casino, on their way home from work when they were hit head-on by a pickup which had crossed into their lane. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Government does some things well Aug 18, 2009
I think that the government is far more efficient than private enterprise at road construction. They do pretty good with the VA as well. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Grand visit by Obamas thrills Canyon crowds Aug 17, 2009
Some guests expressed frustration at road closures and other inconveniences, but most didn't mind the imposition of the first family. Pierre Theze, 46, of Switzerland, was making his first visit to the Canyon and booked his trip eight months ago. (AZCentral)
Megenbier Gets Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Win Number Three on the Year at Road America Aug 16, 2009
Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The 26 drivers competing in Round 6 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup put in a long day today at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The day began bright and early with qualifying at 8 am followed by the race at 7 pm. (PR Newswire)
Parents not charged after Tulare Co. crash Aug 15, 2009
The collision about 1:55 p.m. Saturday at Road 120 and Avenue 424 killed eight people, including three teens in the fleeing car ... Police pursued the car for about 3 1/2 miles at speeds of more than 80 mph before it ran through a stop sign at Road 120 and crashed into the pickup, which was heading south. (Fresno Bee)
Father in Dinuba crash leaves hospital Aug 14, 2009
The collision about 1:55 p.m. Saturday at Road 120 and Avenue 424 killed eight people, including three teens in the fleeing car. Jennifer Salazar, 26, the mother of the children, remains in the hospital in fair condition. (Fresno Bee)
Continue reading Aug 13, 2009
5 miles before it ran through the stop sign at Road 120. The Tulare County Coroner's Office identified the three people who were in the gray Dodge Neon and died Saturday in the collision. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
CHP: No kids buckled in before Dinuba-area crash Aug 12, 2009
On Tuesday, Rose Vasquez went to a makeshift shrine at Road 120 and Avenue 424 in Tulare County where the crash happened. Vasquez said Jennifer Salazar was "a good mother" who "always made sure the kids were in their car seats.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
'Disgust' at road death sentence Aug 11, 2009
Disgust' at road death sentence. Amanda Bailey died in hospital. (BBC News -- UK)
Freelander's stop-start Jul 29, 2009
This will typically occur at red traffic lights, in stop-start traffic, or at road construction sites, where the vehicle may be stationary for a significant period of time. In these conditions, start-stop technology means that there are zero tailpipe emissions while the vehicle is stationary. (iAfrica.com)
Polesitter Lee Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Race at Autobahn Country Club Jul 27, 2009
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series returns to action Aug. 14-15 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for Round 6 of the 10-round season. About Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup. (PR Newswire)
Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Rhys Millen Set World Record to Take Pikes Peak Time Attack Title Jul 20, 2009
Millen had his first opportunity to test drive the Genesis Coupe's performance credentials when he performed precision driving for the car's debut advertising campaign airing during Super Bowl XLIII. Millen flogged a Genesis Coupe for a full three days during the filming process at Road Atlanta racetrack, and the car never stopped asking for more. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. (PR Newswire)
5 Teens Die in Train-Car Crash in Mich. Jul 10, 2009
Amtrak Train Strikes Car at Road Crossing, Killing All Five in Sedan. Font size. (CBS News -- US)
Winner of AJC Peachtree past a healthy promoter of Waffle House Jul 2, 2009
Mostly, Barron makes appearances at road races, where her running fame endures. She s kind of trying to promote a healthy lifestyle, Waffle House spokeswoman Kelly Thrasher said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Second man pleads in Road Dog case Jun 30, 2009
Prosecutors have sought to link Heffington's actions to a racketeering operation at Road Dog. Gohel called Heffington's actions "peripheral" to the government's larger case. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fuzzy Dampers Could Make Cars Quieter Jun 27, 2009
The all too familiar piercing squeal is heard at road junctions and traffic lights the world over as drivers hit the brakes. But, understanding what causes brake squeal might help researchers find a way to stop it. (Science Daily)
Part of Nicolet State Trail to be completed by fall Jun 25, 2009
A Nicolet State Trail brochure read: "The Nicolet State Trail welcomes ATV enthusiasts. Just remember to respect the bordering landowners and STAY ON THE TRAIL. There are trail heads for parking and loading/unloading in Wabeno and Laona for the south and on County O for the north segment. Access to the trail is also available at road crossings." "Remember, cross country riding on forest and town roads is prohibited." "The 25 miles of trail are open to hiking, biking, ATV's, and snowmobiles.".... (Forest Republican, WI)
Voices from 'danger zone' Jun 25, 2009
People stay at road sides and on railway lines. They are a huge burden on the city's infrastructure, but there's much sympathy for them. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Two die in double-decker bus accident Jun 2, 2009
Local Yocal wrote on Jun 1, 2009 7:16 AM:" My sympathies to the families of these two young people -- such a tragic accident to happen.But my question is where does common sense come into play for EVERYONE? Our society has gotten so comfortable passing the buck for their actions that NO one takes any personal responsibility anymore. This is a tragedy, don't make any mistake about it, but as educated students, they should have understood the dangers of riding on a double-decker bus to begin with... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Supervisors tackling residents' road concerns May 21, 2009
The Lee County Board of Supervisors and engineer Ernie Steffensmeier have continued to look at road issues to try and resolve some of the concerns expressed by residents this year. Supervisor Ernie Schiller said he and Steffensmeier drove 255th Street last week to see what could be done to improve the situation. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Billings' new Cabela's packs them in opening day May 17, 2009
Jolene said she's been to six other Cabela's stores - it was a family tradition to stop at them while at road trips - while Mike said he grew up ordering fishing equipment from the company. Isiah got a little cranky after waiting outside for more than an hour, but he perked up when Mike put him on his shoulders and he saw the large mounted elk just inside the main entrance. (Montana Standard, MT)
DeLeon acquittal a sign for others? May 17, 2009
A multiyear FBI probe alleges that Holloway and his son Brent presided over a criminal enterprise at Road Dog. Authorities say that starting in 1997, Holloway ran a chop shop, trafficked in stolen motorcycle parts and encouraged the use of violence to collect debts. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Breathing easier May 8, 2009
People eat tacos at road corners. But take a second look and it is far from normal. (BBC News -- Americas)
In the line of fire May 8, 2009
Everyone in Nigeria has experienced the failure of the police to carry out their duty to uphold the law - from the routine "dashing" money to officers at road checkpoints and failures to investigate crimes to horrifying tales of extortion and murder. The litany of crimes they commit fill pages of newspapers and reports from human rights organisations. (BBC News -- Africa)
Man killed in fiery crash near Visalia May 5, 2009
7:19 a.m.: The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision this morning at Road 140 and Avenue 266 near Visalia. Officers said there were two overturned vehicles; one was on fire. (Fresno Bee)
Ex-North Fork man held on meth charge Apr 30, 2009
The man, 36, was arrested after deputies were alerted to a suspicious vehicle at Road 406 and Road 209, spokeswoman Erica Stuart said. He was also booked for possession of methamphetamine, Stuart said. (Fresno Bee)
Castroneves happy, comfortable behind wheel Apr 20, 2009
He did win 10 road or street races while driving in the now-defunct CART series, the last coming on the natural terrain track at Road America in 1998. Ryan Hunter-Reay, whose second-place finish two weeks earlier in St. Petersburg, was the best ever for Vision Racing, wound up 11th Sunday, while Justin Wilson, who was third in the opener, crashed out and finished 22nd. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tribune editorial: Spending the right amount on roads Apr 19, 2009
And then came the melt with water crossing roads in hundreds of locations, eating away at road surfaces, shoulders and ditches. And it has not been just gravel roads in trouble. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ferrari Challenge Season Continues at Road Atlanta Apr 17, 2009
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2009 will continue to its second race of the season on April 17-19 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA. ... Mark McKenzie's Ferrari of Houston teammate Richard Fant, sitting fourth in the standings, demonstrated strong pace at Road Atlanta in 2008 and will look to add to his Homestead racecraft and consistency to the mix in an effort to upend the podium order ... Also looking to make a strong showing is Zak... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RACIN' AROUND: Steele to run at Summit Point Apr 11, 2009
"Tim Mountjoy, who ran the shop, had five MARRS series championships and was invited to the SCCA Valvoline Runoffs at Road Atlanta three times,". Advertisement. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
LOCAL COLLEGES: Carthage goes deep in victory over Rockford Apr 8, 2009
The Red Men, ranked 33rd in the poll, pounded out 14 hits, including two home runs, in a 10-5 nonconference victory over Rockford College at Road Ranger Stadium in Loves Park, Ill. Carthage (13-4) wasted no time taking control, scoring five runs in the first three innings, highlighted by Mike Hughes two-run first-inning home run and Mike McGuire s RBI double in the third. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Motorcycle racing at Road Atlanta Apr 6, 2009
Pro Daytona Sportbike rider Robertino Pietri stumbles away from his bike as corner marshals try to right the machine after a crash at Road Atlanta. The AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown motorcycle racing series concluded Sunday afternoon with three featured races, Daytona Sportbike, SuperSport and Pro American Superbike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
IRL PREVIEW: Dixon favored to repeat as IndyCar season starts Apr 2, 2009
His only victory in 132 Champ Car starts came at Road America in 2004. Stanton Barrett, No. 98, Curb/Agajanian/Team 3G. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
IndyCar driver capsules Apr 2, 2009
His only victory in 132 Champ Car starts came at Road America in 2004. . (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Editorial: Stem the Tide of Foreclosures Apr 1, 2009
They're throwing money at first time home buyers, trying to throw money at road projects and billions in bank bailouts, but they're not offering incentives to the actual demographic that is willing to get their hands dirty and bail us out of this mess. Here's the Dave Curry proposal to fix this mess. (RealtyTimes)
NY, NY: Bears Battle SDSU on Broadway Mar 29, 2009
Last season, Baylor won a combined nine contests at road and neutral sites. 30 TIMES THREE AND ONE OF ONLY THREE Baylor is one of only three Division I schools to have three different players record 30-point games this season against Division I opponents. (Baylorbears.com)
Sweet dreams for regionals Mar 28, 2009
"We just have to come out and play poised, like we always have at road games.". Iowa State has had a couple of big potential obstacles knocked out of the way during its run to the Berkeley Regional. (Boston Globe)
Federal stimulus dollars aimed at road projects statewide Mar 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:41 PM MDT Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed the necessary transportation-related certifications to satisfy U.S. Department of Transportation requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Bears One Win Away from New York Mar 23, 2009
Last season, Baylor won a combined nine contests at road and neutral sites. NEVER TRAILING The Bears never trailed during Baylor's NIT second-round victory over Virginia Tech March 21. (Baylorbears.com)
There's a new green feeling in sports car racing Mar 20, 2009
"Providing support to the American Le Mans Series through the Michelin Green X Challenge is a natural fit for us and together with our partners, we can help encourage teams and manufacturers to demonstrate a cleaner, more fuel-efficient way to race, while maintaining performance and the spirit of competition,'' Michelin spokesman Scott Clark said. Every car in the ALMS competes using one of four street legal fuel alternatives: clean sulfur-free diesel, E10, cellulosic E85 or gas-electric hybrid.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Scores of arrests at road stops Mar 19, 2009
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Poll fever masks India's gloom Mar 18, 2009
Though the traders have since partially recovered after the crude diamond price fell by 8-10%, the retrenched skilled hands have taken to working as daily laborers at road construction sites for less than half of what they made cutting and polishing diamonds. Exports were hit for the fourth consecutive month, slipping by 16% to $12. (Asia Times Online)
CHP: Charges unlikely in fatal Madera Co. collision Mar 14, 2009
Both were passengers in the pickup when it collided with the utility truck at Road 9 and Avenue 23. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Teens killed in rural Madera Co. collision identified Mar 13, 2009
The sheriff-coroner's office said David Montez and Jeffery Seymore, both 18 and of Chowchilla, were passengers in the pickup the California Highway Patrol said ran a stop sign and crashed into the PGk at Road 9 and Avenue 23 on Tuesday afternoon. The CHP has said the a charge of vehicular manslaughter will likely be filed against the pickup driver, identified today as David Rodriguez, no age available. (Fresno Bee)
Bigger fines sought for 'Superspeeders' Mar 10, 2009
I took a class at Road Atlanta and they proved to me that there is a difference in safety when you don t speed - I just hope my fiance slows down as we could use that money for our honeymoon. Also as an ex of mine used to quote, If everyone just slows down we d all get to work a whole lot faster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Probe Continues After 50 Die in Tragic Buffalo Plane Crash, but What About 400 Killed Each Month in Big-Rig/Car Wrecks? Mar 5, 2009
"No one at Road Safe America is anti-trucking or anti-trucker," said Owings. "In fact, the opposite is the case. In terms of annual deaths and injuries, trucking is the most dangerous profession in America, and we want to change that. We are trying to educate drivers of passenger autos and other vehicles about the need to operate more safely around large trucks because of the dangers present. Trucking is an absolutely vital industry to the economic health and prosperity of our nation. However,... (PR Newswire)
Malibu Seen (1) Mar 4, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009 Edition. " Seacrest seemed a good choice for the honor, since the American Idol, E! News, Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve, American Top 40 and KIIS FM multitasker seems to be everywhere you turn these days.The evening ended with a special musical performance featuring Idol's season seven runner-up David Archuleta and pop music vet Lionel Richie. The bash didn't exactly go "all night long," but they grooved well into the p.m. busting moves for medicine and rocking... (Malibu Times, CA)
DOT to spend stimulus money quickly Mar 1, 2009
Less mowing, less repainting road stripes, less maintenance to repair ruts at road edges. Board Vice Chairman Larry Walker said he feared such cuts were a false economy that could prompt lawsuits, and board member Rudy Bowen said the state would really get a black eye. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MX-5: Mazdaspeed Motorsports news 2009-02-25 Feb 28, 2009
"We have some production enhancements in development for the season and are extremely gratified at the reception we received during our first year of coverage, from competitors, fans, and the long list of national and regional sports channels that carried the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup in 2008." Benjamin continued, "All of our affiliates are back and we've grown the MX-5 Cup Network by another 10 million households already for the new season, adding major market affiliates in Philadelphia,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
One job in every US state lets this Californian 'live the map' Feb 25, 2009
Seddiqui, who as a kid loved to stare at road maps and imagine how it felt to live in all those cities, earned an economics degree from the University of Southern California in 2005. But he struggled to find a job. (Business Report, South Africa)
Officers remember skilled Tulare County negotiator Feb 14, 2009
Hernandez's patrol car crashed into a trailer truck at Road 120 and Road 400 near Cutler while he was on his way to back up another deputy. Law enforcement officers from up and down the state filled half the sanctuary of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Visalia for the 90-minute service. (Fresno Bee)
Robert Vanhoy Ballou Feb 13, 2009
He once competed in a national SCCA race at Road Atlanta in Georgia. During these years, he worked in the parts department and as a car salesman at Jack Scoville Ltd. in Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
State Will Monitor Snow, Roads With Cameras Feb 13, 2009
The new operations room at the District 1 headquarters in Lincoln is ready to give managers a close up look at road conditions. Thirteen cameras stationed along Interstate 80 will send back live pictures to help road crews monitor how much snow they're getting in various parts of District 1. (7 KETV Omaha)
Road Commission divesting itself of 40 acres next to park Feb 12, 2009
In fact, the park is currently undergoing a master plan review that will be discussed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission monthly meeting at Road Commission headquarters on N. O'Keefe Street. The meeting is open to the public. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Atlantic Series raising prize money for winners Feb 12, 2009
" The 12-race Atlantic schedule begins March 20 with a support event for the 12 Hours of Sebring. COMING TO AMERICA Peugeot will enter two of its diesel-powered 908 HDi factory prototypes in the 57th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring sports car endurance race for the second straight year. The announcement Monday sets up a very competitive race in the new LMP1 class, with the Peugeots challenging two of Acura's new ARX-02a prototypes and a pair of diesel-powered Audi R15 TDI prototypes. "The... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
News briefs - 11:28 pm Tue Feb 11, 2009
Stan Brannon, 68, was airlifted to a local hospital from the site of the crash on Road 274 at Road 434 near Bass Lake. He apparently drove off the road, spokeswoman Erica Stuart said. (Fresno Bee)
More of this story... Feb 11, 2009
At about 8:15 p.m. his 2007 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car entered the intersection at Road 120 and collided with the rear trailer of a semi-truck hauling crates of oranges. According to the California Highway Patrol, Hernandez had activated his overhead emergency lights and the driver of the semi-truck stopped at the posted stop sign traveling southbound on Road 120. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Who gets what in PM's cash splash Feb 8, 2009
7 million Australian workers earning $100,000 or less will receive up to $950 as part of the plan, which also throws $26 billion at road, home and school building projects. . (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Not fade away Feb 7, 2009
"So we looked at road atlases and Lubbock, Texas, was the equidistant point to where we were.". That happened to be Holly's birthplace. (NJ.com -- Times)
