By Andres Ibarra |Staff Writer| During a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama promised the troops, after nearly 13 years of fighting, he intends to end the war in Afghanistan by the end of this year. Speaking to the troops at Bagram Airbase, Obama said the war has reached a crucial point with Afghan forces claiming primary responsibility for their country’s security. This will allow most of the 32,000 stationed U.S. troops to depart. However, he still plans on having a few troops to remain stationed in Afghanistan in order to protect the gains made during the war, according to The Huffington Post. “After all of the sacrifices we've made, we want to preserve the … [Read more...] about President Obama vowes to end Afghan war soon
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Walk-off balk ends Coyotes’ baseball playoff hopes
After Sonoma State runners advanced into scoring position on two separate wild pitches in the bottom of the ninth, third baseman Jeff Boulware scored on a walk-off balk, ending the Coyote's season in a 3-2 loss. The uneventful call given by homeplate umpire Rob Hansen was at the expense of Coyote reliever Josh Pond, who had just struck out pinch-hitter Danny Dworkin, putting the 'Yotes one out away from winning their first CCAA tournament game since 2002. The heartbreaking bottom of the ninth came after the Coyotes had back-to-back two-out hits that scored their only two runs of the game. Senior first baseman Brandon Day hit a single to left field, scoring pinch-runner Jeff Terzo. The … [Read more...] about Walk-off balk ends Coyotes’ baseball playoff hopes
March Against Violence
By: Norberto Perez |Staff Writer| A Raw Paw Blog “Two of my children were stabbed,” said Debra Casillas, 51, “Life is getting worse here in San Bernardino.” Casillas who has lived in San Bernardino all her life cites problems to, “Children roaming the streets; doing drugs and having no respect for their elders.” Her daughter, Sonia Gonzales echoed deep concern, “Gang life and tagging crews have no paths but to hospitalization, jail and death.” The two were part of a march down Mt. Vernon. The avenue is a mirror of much of the county: barren lots, struggling businesses and graffiti. Traffic rang in their support with horns and yells of approval. The brisk Saturday morning … [Read more...] about March Against Violence
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