http://www.newstin.com/us/ARNOLD_SCHWARZENEGGER Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66340559 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A massive, out-of-control wildfire bearing down on the scenic coastal town of Big Sur was exhibiting "extreme fire behavior" that had authorities fearing for nearly 1,800 homes and businesses in its path... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:56:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66340559 2008-07-03T19:56:24Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66340843 Published: July 3, 2008 at 3:57 PM GOLETA, Calif., July 3 (UPI) -- Santa Barbara Thursday became the 11th California county to be placed under a state of emergency due to wildfires that have burned more than 505,000 acres. The... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:57:25 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66340843 2008-07-03T19:57:25Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66277279 Sluggish economy, fire danger put a damper on fireworks displays this year California residents urged not to buy fireworks from roadside stands Warehouse fire in China led to fireworks shortage, rise in prices (AP) -- Those... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:48:42 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66277279 2008-07-03T13:48:42Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66363372 LOS ANGELES (AP) - California regulators acknowledge they never tried to collect a million-dollar fine levied against Anthem Blue Cross for illegally rescinding individual health insurance policies. The fine was announced more... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:22:16 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66363372 2008-07-03T22:22:16Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66292813 John McCain's decision to turn his campaign operation over to Steve Schmidt is being treated as a sign of weakness by the media today. Although some have noted that McCain made a similar move during the Republican primaries;... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:18:48 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66292813 2008-07-03T15:18:48Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66323435 – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an executive order to speed up the recovery process for victims of the wildfires that have scorched a large part of the state. At a news conference in Big Sur on Wednesday,... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:20 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66323435 2008-07-03T17:55:20Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66336227 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. John Hoeven says North Dakota is sending a National Guard Black Hawk helicopter to California with three pilots and two crew chiefs, to help fight wildfires. A statement from Hoeven's office says the... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:24:35 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66336227 2008-07-03T19:24:35Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66343440 Well, I guess we're all pretty relieved we didn't drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge back in 2002. The vote on ANWR was almost entirely along partisan lines, with all Republicans, except a handful of "moderates,"... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:44:53 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66343440 2008-07-03T19:44:53Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66284071 John McCain's campaign has been "kind of adrift," Ed Rollins says Insiders say severe campaign structural problems caused series of missteps Bush campaign veteran Steve Schmidt to take over day-to-day operations Campaign must... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:11:59 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66284071 2008-07-03T14:11:59Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66298505 Orville Myers, Associated Press - Ap U.S. Forest Service Captain Frank Zabrowski hoses down flames Wednesday on Coast Ridge Road at the Basin Complex Fire in Big Sur, Calif. By AMANDA FEHD , Associated Press BIG SUR, Calif. -... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:41:09 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66298505 2008-07-03T15:41:09Z