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Bush set to survey Northern California wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO - The White House said President Bush will visit Northern California on Thursday to get a first-hand look at the wildfires that have ravaged hundreds of square miles and strained the state's firefighting resources.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2008 California Fire Bush Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-07-17
California burns through its firefighting funds. Homeowner fees ahead?
Oakland, Calif. - California spent $412 million fighting wildfires last fiscal year - a record. Just two weeks into the new budget year, the state has already burned through a third of that total.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2008 California Fire Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-07-17
Release denied for dying Manson follower
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A follower of Charles Manson who stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death nearly 40 years ago but is dying of brain cancer in a California prison was denied compassionate release Tuesday.
Nations:U.S. People:Roman Polanski Arnold Schwarzenegger Source:(AP)
2008-07-15
As 300 fires rage, California to get foreign help
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Fire-ravaged California is awaiting the arrival of foreign firefighters from as far away as Australia to help battle more than 300 blazes still raging across the western US state, officials said Saturday.
Nations:U.S. Australia Mexico New Zealand Canada People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2008 California Fire Source:(AFP)
2008-07-13
Crews stamp out flames in Paradise, Calif. blaze
PARADISE, Calif. - Many firefighters and homeowners were able to take a collective breath Sunday morning as another town appeared to have been spared from yet another wildfire in the unprecedented California fire season.
Nations:U.S. Mexico New Zealand Australia Canada People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2008 California Fire Source:(AP)
2008-07-13
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