Clint Eastwood's brilliance shines in 'Gran Torino'

Clint Eastwood in a scene from "Gran Torino." 'Gran Torino' *** 1/2 Director: Clint Eastwood.

Bobby Jackson speaks up

Because of space limitations, I was unable to include Bobby Jackson's comments about interim Kings coach Kenny Natt in my column that ran in today's Bee.

Interested in taking part in our inauguration '09 video?

As Barack Obama's inauguration approaches, we'd like to give our readers - young and old - a chance to share their thoughts about the president-elect on video that will be published at Modbee.com . We're asking ...

Boy, 7, in foster care abducted in Riverside

A boy in foster care has been abducted as he was walking to a school bus stop with three other children in Riverside.

Briggsmore-McHenry fountain ignored

What has happened to the fountain at Briggsmore and McHenry avenues? It used to be so nice to see water dancing from it as we waited at the light.

Pictures spring to life in performance at Modesto Junior College

Performing artist David Garibaldi brought his "Rhythm and Hue" painting presentation to Spring 2009 Institute Day at Modesto Junior College.

Fire at Home Depot in Ceres

Firefighters and emergency medical workers responded to a fire at the Home Depot on Hatch Road today.

State Worker blog: Lockyer won't participate in furlough plan

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer told the Schwarzenegger administration Friday he won't participate in the governor's plan to shut down most state operations on the first and third Fridays of each month beginning ...

Idaho pizza workers use tips for tropical holiday

Employees at an Idaho pizzeria are using more than $115,000 earned from tips over the past 13 years to pay for a weeklong tropical vacation.

NYC's Mulchfest: Getting there is half the fun

How do you haul a Christmas tree across New York City? The New York City Parks Department says this weekend's Christmas tree-recycling program has, in the past, attracted trees as high as 10 feet that were ...