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Top 14 Most Romantic Inns in California

A chance to check out some of the most romantic getwaways in the Golden State!

(PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.) - For Valentine's Day, a June wedding, or any special romantic occasion(anniversary), here are my picks for THE 14 most romantic inns in California.

Whether you enjoy a mountain retreat, an ocean getaway with the sights and sounds of undulating ocean waves, or a romantic haven in the desert, this list has something for everyone.

Salem-Keizer Educators Voice Concern with Request for Contract Talks

Education Association calls the request premature.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Friday, February 6, 2009, the Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA) received notice from the district of a request to reopen the current contract that may impact working conditions for nearly 2,400 licensed educators in the Salem-Keizer school district.

“We think this request is premature,” said SKEA President Jane Killefer.

MPP to Boycott Kellogg`s Over Dismissal of Phelps

"Kellogg's is telling young people that drunk driving is okay, but using a social relaxant that's safer than beer gets you fired" - MPP executive director Rob Kampia

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Joining a growing coalition of individuals and organizations, the Marijuana Policy Project today lent its support to the burgeoning boycott of cereal giant Kellogg's over its treatment of Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.

Kellogg's announced last week that it would not renew its endorsement contract with Phelps in light of a published photo of the swimmer inhaling from a bong, saying his behavior is "not consistent with the image of Kellogg."

Police Make Arrest in South Salem Burglaries

The suspect was taken into custody after briefly fighting with a K9.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police received reports of two residential burglaries that occurred in south Salem Friday morning.

Lt. Steve Birr with Salem Police says both reports came in about noon and involved residences in the 3100 block of Mulberry Drive South and 3000 block of Camellia Drive South.

California`s SLO County Refuses to Investigate Citizen Complaint Against Sheriff

Citizen files Grand Jury Complaint.

(SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.) - In a letter dated February 3, 2009, Undersheriff Steve Bolts snubs California State law penal code 832.5 by neglecting to investigate Cheryl Aichele's citizen complaint about Charles C. Lynch's medical marijuana case against San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Pat Hedges and other department employees.

By law, the sheriff's department has to investigate each complaint and keep these complaints on file for five years. In addition, the law requires all complaints against Sheriff Hedges be forwarded to California State Attorney General's office because Hedges is an elected official.

Documentary Will Examine PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Anyone who appreciates the sacrifices of U.S. combat troops should read this.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Far too little information exists for American combat veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD.

Hundreds of thousands of men and women have been diagnosed with PTSD, and with each new deployment to the war theaters, the number grows. Outside of the standard government programs, answers for this unfortunate problem are sometimes few and far between.

Multnomah Deputies Attempt to ID Body of Woman Found in Willamette River

There are no signs of foul play; but MCSO is still treating this as a suspicious incident, a spokseman said.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say a passerby spotted the body of a woman floating in the Willamette River under a dock at 9:00 a.m. today.

The woman is between 5'2" and 5'4" tall and weighs between 100 and 110 pounds. She is between 50 to 60 years old.

Marion County Sheriff`s Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam

With enough information, these suspects can then assume your identity and empty your bank accounts.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Sheriff's Office received information Friday from a Marion County Circuit Court Judge today indicating their office had received numerous calls from people concerned they missed jury duty.

Lt. Shelia Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says the callers said they had received a phone call from a male subject indicating he was calling from the Courts and they had missed Jury Duty on February 3rd.

Leap of Faith

Christianity drew upon Plato's REPUBLIC as the perfect community, and married it to the “One God” concept expanding it to include “All Nations, above which there can be no other.”

(PASO ROBLES, Calif.) - Western Civilization has been dominated by Christianity for centuries, and what the Church forced our forefathers to accept has been passed to later generations as “givens” [a fact or event that is accepted as true or definite at the outset and that affects subsequent reasoning].

There was good reason for it to be so, but that no longer is the case. Yet each generation continues to accept Jesus [the Christ] as the Son of God, the Father [Coterie] who art in Heaven.

Redoubt Volcano Threatens Alaska

Secretary Salazar Lauds Scientists’ Role in Preparing Public for Likely Eruption of Mount Redoubt Volcano in Alaska.

(REDOUBT VOLCANO, Alaska) - Scientists continue to work around-the-clock monitoring Redoubt Volcano--located 106 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska—where they predict the volcano will erupt within days to weeks.

Over the weekend and through midday Monday, seismicity remained elevated, and an overflight on Saturday showed continued melting of the glacier that drains the summit crater.