California fires push south as winds drive evacuations
Southern California wildfires rage under unrelenting Santa Ana winds, forcing more than 500,000 people to flee. Firefighters concede they cannot stop the massive blaze, which has burned nearly 600 square miles, killed one person and destroyed over 1,800 homes from Los Angeles north to the Mexican border. Gov. Schwarzenegger warned 68,000 additional homes are at risk as crews focus on containing spot fires and protecting structures.
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San Diego
California
Santa Ana
Kirk Humphries
Los Angeles
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Former Southern Californians witness wildfires from Temecula
Former Southern Illinoisan reporter Nicole Sack, now with The Californian/North County Times, recounts a midnight view of wildfires encircling her Temecula valley home. She notes smoke from Fallbrook De Luz and Escondido and reports on the large evacuation toll as crews battle the blaze over 400 square miles.
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Southern Illinoisan
Nicole Sack
Sack
Californian
North County Times
Lee Enterprises
Temecula
Calif
Fallbrook
de Luz
Escondido
California
No fires likely in Southern Illinois despite drought
Local officials in Southern Illinois say the flat terrain and lack of Santa Ana winds reduce the risk of forest fires reaching Southern California levels. U.S. Forest Fire Management Officer Chris Peterson notes easier access for firefighters and calmer weather as key factors despite a drought seven inches below USEPA targets, suggesting the area is unlikely to face volatile fire behavior.
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Carbondale
Illinois
California
Santa Ana
U.S. Forest Fire Management
Chris Peterson
Peterson
Indictments in Herrin beating case spark wide charges
Williamson County grand jury indicts four men and current officials in the Aug. 13 beating of Derek Wynn in Herrin. Kyle Rinella Michael Carruthers Clinton Ronchetto and Kyle Murray face battery mob action unlawful restraint official misconduct reckless conduct criminal damage and trespass charges. Bond set at 100000 each. three posted bail. Prosecutor Garnall vows continued probe and cautions public about ongoing investigation.
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Marion
Williamson County
Herrin
Derek Wynn
Charles Garnall
Kyle Rinella
Michael Carruthers
Clinton Ronchetto
Kyle Murray
Rinella
Murray
Ronchetto
Carruthers
Sheriff's Auxiliary
Garnall
Grand Jury
Ron Eckiss
Garnatl
Jimmy Dean
Garnati
Former Union County Atty Arrested in Florida
Illinois attorney general announces Patrick Cox of Anna was arrested in Pinellas County Florida after an October indictment by a Union County grand jury on charges he stole client funds. The former Union County attorney faces criminal allegations and awaits further proceedings in Florida.
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Florida
Vitice
Patrick Cox
Anna
Pinellas County
Fla
Union County
Local schools fight the MRSA superbug outbreak
Area schools and athletic departments move to curb community associated MRSA infections seen in healthy populations. State health officials say MRSA, once hospital linked, now affects broader groups. See more on page 6A.
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