Digital News Report- The Aquarium of the Bay has announced that it is releasing a mini-documentary called “City of the Shark.” The documentary is by local filmmaker and shark conservationist David McGuire…
Peanut Plant Cited on Health Violations
Digital News Report- The peanut processing plant that has been linked to the recent salmonella outbreak has been inspected by the state agriculture department and cited on numerous health violations. The plant, owned by Peanut Corporation of America of Lynchburg, Virginia has since been shut down.
Iceland Government Collapses
Digital News Report- Riots have broken out in the streets of Reykjavik, Iceland as the government collapsed in the face of the global economic crisis. Protests have been raging since last October…
Obama: You Can’t Just Listen to Rush Limbaugh
Last Friday, President Obama met with a collection of bipartisan congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and discussed the problem with partisan politics. According to the New York Post, Obama said, “You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done.”
The Obama Meter
Just how many promises did Obama make on the campaign trail? How many has he kept? It’s barely been a week since the new President took office, but many people are already keeping a close eye on just how many of his promises are actually seeing some action.
Sundance Winners
Digital News Report- The Sundance Film Festival has ended with Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire, claiming three top prizes, including Best Drama by Jury and Audiences. The film focuses on…
Chocolate Festival Coming to Santa Cruz
Digital News Report- The Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is coming just in time for Valentines Day. The second annual Chocolate Festival will allow people to sample the best chocolate in Santa Cruz…
UCSF Report on Taser Usage
Digital News Report- Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have released a study on the use of stun guns. According to the study, the rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold…
Obama Overturns Mexico City Policy
Digital News Report- President Obama overturned the Mexico City Policy, which bans all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal funding from performing or promoting abortion services in other countries. The policy was…
Elephant Poacher Killed in Kenya
Digital News Report- A poacher has been shot and killed by Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers yesterday in Tsavo East National Park. The poacher has been suspected of being responsible for many…