95 Express lanes launch coming up next month
The 95 Express Lanes are opening from Stafford to
Alexandria next month and final preparations are underway.
Twins now sheriffs in 2 Washington counties
CENTRALIA, Wash. (AP) — Things could get confusing when people talk about Sheriff Snaza in southwest Washington. Twin brothers will have the title in neighboring Thurston and Lewis counties. With this week’s election, The Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1vVlECr ) Lewis County sheriff’s office veteran Rob Snaza won the top job. His twin brother, John Snaza, already…
Man arrested after calf found in back seat of car
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Police in Southern California have arrested a suspected calf rustler after the animal was found in the back seat of his car. Riverside Animal Services spokesman John Welsh says an officer approached Cesar Zamora Santana early Wednesday when the man was spotted loitering outside an auto shop. When the officer looked…
Dutch to public: Don’t pee on the royal palace
AMSTERDAM (AP) — If you’re caught short on Amsterdam’s historic Dam Square, the Dutch government has a message for you: Don’t pee on the palace. The Dutch royal family uses the stately Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam as a working palace, not a residence. But the building’s dark arches provide a favored spot for urination,…
Markets-At-A-Glance
NEW YORK (AP) — A snapshot of major stock and commodities market indicators Friday: 1,911 advances, 1,222 declines Most Active: Genworth Fin 8.41 –0.25 Comp Sales: 3,386,212,995 Arca Comp Sales: 982,182,138 1,315 advances, 1,365 declines Most Active: Zynga 2.43 +0.07 Nasdaq Sales: 1,833,825,711 DJ Industrials: 17,573.93 +19.46 S&P 500: 2,031.92 +0.71 NYSE Comp: 10,864.58 +21.04…
Unemployment rates in some of biggest economies
The Associated Press The latest jobs data in the United States showed that the world’s biggest economy is strengthening steadily while others around the world are struggling. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent in October, the lowest level since July 2008 and down from 7.2 percent a year earlier. Employers have now added…
Grand Canyon, other parks float entry-fee increase
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Visiting the Grand Canyon and other national parks could get a little pricier. The National Park Service said 115 of its 401 units plan to seek public comment on entrance fees that could go up starting next year. It’s part of a broader effort by the agency…
Maine house where fire killed 6 had complaints
PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A house that was destroyed in Maine’s deadliest fire in 40 years had a history of complaints, including a concern about a possible illegal unit on the third floor, according to documents released Friday. The documents released following a Freedom of Access request by The Associated Press…
Subway extension to Beverly Hills breaks ground
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The subway is coming to Beverly Hills. But it’ll still be nearly a decade before the first train arrives. On Friday, local and federal officials ceremonially broke ground on a 4-mile extension of the LA Metro Purple Line into Los Angeles’ famously flashy neighboring city. “This is a historic day for…
Dolphins’ Miller questionable with shoulder injury
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Detroit because of a left shoulder injury. Miller, who is on pace for his first 1,000-yard season, was hurt in last week’s win over San Diego. He was limited in practice this week. Fourth-year pro Daniel Thomas…
