Digital News Report – Sales of Diet Coke (NASDAQ:COKE) have overtaken Pepsi (NYSE:PEP) for the first time in decades. Dr Pepper (NYSE:DPS) offers new products. Pepsi only had a slight lead in…
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Senator Tony Strickland and Assemblyman Don Wagner form New Caucus
Digital News Report – Governor Brown has a uphill battle to convince voters to extend current tax increases, according to tax-advocate groups. Assemblyman Don Wagner and Senator Tony Strickland have launched a…
Third Reactor Damaged by Explosion
Digital News Report – There has been an explosion in the number 2 reactor at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi No 1 Nuclear Power Plant at around 4 pm PT (8 am Tuesday local…
Senator Wyland Says Governor Not Doing Enough
Digital News Report – Republicans admit that the Democratic budget plan for California will cut spending, but not enough. Republicans say there is “too much spending” and “not enough jobs”. According to…
Republicans Respond to Governor’s Request for Ideas
Digital News Report – Governor Jerry Brown has asked Republicans to come up with ideas to help balance the state’s budget. In response, Senator Joel Anderson (R – El Cajon), along with…
Tsunami Hits West Coast of United States
Digital News Report – The tidal surge from the tsunami has hit the west coast of the United States. The damage so far appears to be minimal in Santa Cruz. As surfers…
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan – Largest Ever to Hit Island
Digital News Report – A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan sending a 20-foot tidal wave onto the east coast of island. Tsunami watches and warnings are being…
Senators Grill Delta Water Master over Proposals
Digital News Report – The state of California has always looked to the Sacramento Delta for a source of water. Canals and aqueducts carry water from the delta to farmers in the…
San Francisco Giants Radio and TV Schedule
Digital News Report – The San Francisco Giants clobbered the Seattle Mariners Sunday. Pablo Sandoval knocked-in one run, Buster Posey and Miguel Tejada batted-in two. Aubrey Huff grabbed one RBI in their…
Oakland Athletics Baseball TV Schedule
Digital News Report – There are still some MLB games in progress today, including the Athletics / Padres game. The teams are in the top of the ninth with the score tied…