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This page contains Cal Athletics news clips from an assortment of local newspapers, online media outlets, and Cal sports blogs. The clips are updated every four hours, through a RSS news feed constructed using the Yahoo! Pipes mashup programming interface. If you enjoy this feature and would like to create one for yourself, send me an e-mail or comment on my blog.

Big Day Thursday
The Sporting Contrarian
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 03:30:05 AM

Today is a big day for the conference and for Cal athletics. It is Pac-10 media day where Zack Follett joins Jeff Tedford representing Cal and the media will release their predictions in the form of a poll. J.O. has released his poll and puts Cal 4th in the conference. Also, at 5:00PM, the [...]
Appeals and Motion for New Trial
The Sporting Contrarian
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 03:01:47 AM

On Tuesday, Judge Barbara Miller entered a judgment in favor of Cal by declaring UC the primary prevailing party. Judge Miller also ruled Save the Oaks, the Panoramic Hills Association and the City of Berkeley must pay all of UC’s litigation costs. As for attorney’s fees, UC would have to file an additional motion. In [...]
Oakland Tribune: Two more tree sitters make it into tree, bring food and water
California Golden Bear Football News
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 07:36:00 PM

By Kristin Bender BERKELEY — Two new tree sitters used a rope-and-pulley system strung 70 feet above ground to maneuver themselves into a redwood at UC Berkeley's tree grove Wednesday, a day after a judge ruled in favor of the university's plans to cut down the trees for a sports training center.  The new arrivals bring to five the number of people living in the redwood, but tree-sit supporters said the action wasn't necessarily prompted by the ruling.  Rather, they said, it was an attemp...
New Cal Football Social Network
California Golden Bear Football News
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 07:29:00 PM

Per the link on the right, I’ve put together a network for Cal football fans.  You can access it at http://calgoldenbearfootball.ning.com.  I’ve just used the basic functionality from Ning, but apparently you can modify it quite a bit if you can write code.  See this example of what a good ning network can look like.  If any of you think that you can make it better, and would like to take it over and add functionality (with the caveat that you are a Cal fan and aren’t looking t...
More legal action: Volker requests a retrial
Excuse Me For My Voice
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 01:50:41 AM

Now that the Injunction is due to be lifted, the whole tempo of the legal battles has changed dramatically. Before the 22nd, Volker would constantly be arguing for needing more time, going on vacation as frequently as possible, constantly asking the judge to take her time, etc.. That’s all changed now. It [...]
Source: Ex-Bear Hardy tests positive
Contra Costa Times
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 01:23:26 AM

Former Cal swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance, according to a source.
Note to President Bush: Just say no
Contra Costa Times
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 01:22:45 AM

Doug Logan, new CEO of USA Track Field, has written a letter. He'd like you to do the same.You might begin with the line, "Dear Mr. President."Logan, who took the reins of USATF less than two weeks ago, has made a little noise by announcing he has written President Bush, strongly urging him not to
New York Times: Protesters at Berkeley Lose Legal Ground but Keep Perch
California Golden Bear Football News
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 05:56:00 PM

By JESSE MCKINLEY BERKELEY, Calif. — A day after a judge cleared the way for the construction of an athletic center at the University of California, Berkeley, a clutch of protesters remained stubbornly aloft on Wednesday in a stand of oaks that would be uprooted by the plan.  Judge Barbara J. Miller of Superior Court issued an order late Tuesday announcing that an injunction on the construction would dissolve in seven days, seemingly ending a lengthy seesaw legal battle over the center and...
But wait! That's not all. There's more!
The California Golden Blogs
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 10:42:59 PM

These are busy times, my friends.  Busy, important times.  And we have to do what we can as concerned citizens to help Cal in its time of need.  They can achieve much, but let's not forget that so can we. You might be asking yourself, "But Twist, didn't your award winning letter to the editor singlehandedly sway all minds and hearts?"  To which I would, of course, answer "Hey, what part of 'shut up and take out my trash, hydrotech' is so confusing to you?" Also, you are partially right.  That le...
Student-Athletes Volunteer at Local Elementary School
CalBears.com
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 07:44:54 PM

Several University of California student-athletes donated their time and valuable insight to Highland Elementary School students about the importance of academics and education during a visit to the Richmond, Calif., campus on July 18.