Occidental NewsLocal news for Occidental, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sebastopol district's new look debated- May 20, 2008 "It's not about population growth. It's about economic growth." On the eve of a key public hearing, Sebastopol's business community is stepping forward to debate an ambitious plan to redevelop the town's old apple packing district. via The Press Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/sebastopol-districts-new-look-debated?from... Run for a million- May 13, 2008 "It's near and dear to our hearts" Races are all about getting to the finish in as short a time as possible, so most people wouldn't think to time how long it takes participants to cross the starting line. via The Press Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/run-for-a-million?fromrss=1 Ecuador wary of World Bank arbitration in Occidental case- May 11, 2008 Ecuador "handed over its sovereignty" when it signed international accords binding it to the bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes, Correa said during his weekly radio address. via SF Gatehttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/ecuador-wary-of-world-bank-arbitration-in-... Black cougar caught in photo- May 7, 2008 If there really is a black cougar prowling Don Callen's woodlands near Forestville, it's a bona fide feline phenomenon. via Unexplained Mysterieshttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/black-cougar-caught-in-photo?fromrss=1 Protesters again confront Occidental- May 5, 2008 "We demand compensation -- our people are suffering" It's a time-honored ritual for Occidental Petroleum Corp.: the yearly gathering of shareholders and protesters. via Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/protesters-again-confront-occidental?fromr... Redlands yesterdays, May 2- May 3, 2008 Temperatures - high 69, low 44 Under the leadership of fourth- and fifth-grade teacher Jeff Stanner, several students from Cram Elementary School's Running Club will participate in the Run Through Redlands this ... via Redlands Daily Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/occidental-ca/2008/05/redlands-yesterdays-may-2?fromrss=1 |