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October 5, 2007 News Roundup

Posted by: SB Insider | 10/05/2007 9:22 AM

Here is the San Bernardino County News Roundup for October 5, 2007:

Prep for passengers - San Bernardino Sun

Construction crews grind on roads surrounding San Bernardino International Airport, working to broaden and bolster the traffic arteries that someday will be put to the test.

School lifts ban on T-shirts supporting `Jena 6' - SB Sun

The 14 Alta Loma High School students who were asked to turn their protest T-shirts inside out two weeks ago wore them proudly Thursday at a school rally.

Familiar faces in race for 7th Ward's seat - SB Sun

Although incumbent Wendy McCammack and challenger Jim Mulvihill both came of age on the East Coast - McCammack in New Jersey and Mulvihill in upstate New York - they have little in common in terms of politics or demeanor.

Bus strike averted - SB Sun

The Omnitrans bus drivers' union and management officials announced a tentative agreement on a new contract Thursday, averting a walk-out that was set to start next week.

Former senior center gets new use - SB Sun

The city's former senior center on Arrow Route, closed for the past year, will become a resource center for nonprofit organizations - still, stay off their lawn!

County participates in largest children’s health study - Victor Valley Daily Press

San Bernardino County will take part in the largest child health and development study attempted in the nation, in which researchers will follow children from conception to age 21, two local universities announced Thursday morning.

A.V. planners OK outdoor shopping center - V V Daily Press

The construction of an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, shops and offices will ring in the new year for Apple Valley residents.

County nurses authorize strike - V V Daily Press

The California Nurses Association has overwhelmingly authorized a strike if San Bernardino County does not address concerns about patient care, it was announced Thursday.

Council OKs townhomes on Alabama - Redlands Daily Facts

The City Council awarded a 77-unit townhouse development the additional six points it needed to qualify for approval at Tuesday's afternoon session of the City Council.

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