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Personal liberties are the hallmark of the Libertarian Party, but party leaders are fretting that a Mountain View man convicted of a sex-related crime is just a few votes from becoming their candidate for a state Senate seat this fall.

Michael Newdow, the Sacramento atheist who has taken on the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, got a chance Tuesday at Santa Clara University's law school to test the legal skills he'll need in two weeks when he argues before the U.S. Supreme Court.

<p>MODESTO -- Prosecutors prefer Scott Peterson's double-murder trial be moved to Santa Clara County if the judge "does not reconsider Sacramento," according to court documents filed Friday.</p> <p>The state court administrative body produced a list of four potential trial sites this week after Judge Al Girolami ruled it necessary to move the case out of Stanislaus County, citing massive publicity.</p>

Holiday Care Package Drive and Rally for the Troops Saturday, November 22nd, 12 noon - 3 PM, intersection of Stevens Creek and Winchester Blvds, San Jose (just across from Santana Row), Pro-America Spirit will join forces with Quality of Life from the Red Cross to sponsor another Holiday Care Package Drive and Rally for the Troops - the last Holiday Care Package Drive and Rally was such a success, we want to do it one more time before the Holidays begin! For a list of items to donate for the care packages, click here. Also, wave your American flag in...

<p>Across Santa Clara County, a number of school districts are making the painful decision to shutter schools in the face of falling enrollments and the state budget crisis.</p> <p>As families leave the area to escape the economic slump and the high cost of living, and as districts brace for a projected $2 billion cut in state aid, many district officials say they have few other options to balance their budgets.</p>

<p>Sharing the stage with a high-tech armored vehicle, President Bush took aim at the recession Friday before an audience of defense workers in Santa Clara, imploring Congress to pass "a bold economic recovery package so people can find work."</p> <p>"The unemployment number is now at 6 percent," Bush said, citing new jobless figures in his speech before 1,800 people at United Defense, the Santa Clara developer of the Bradley fighting vehicle. "(That) number should say loud and clear to members of both political parties in the United States Congress, we need robust tax relief."</p>

AFTER ACTION REPORT (2 May 2003) – Bush visits Santa Clara CA ~ Countering the appeaseniks Freeper honor roll Clamper1797 CounterCounterCulture deeel-me-in mvpel and many other great patriots check in if you were there too President Bush visited United Defense Industries in Santa Clara, California after a stirring visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Some of the goals were to talk about our national defense as well as our economy, especially here in California, where Bush would like us to keep more of our take-home pay to help boost the economy. Condi Rice and Andy Card was with...

Where and when will President Bush be in Santa Clara tomorrow? Where will proponents gather?

<p>WASHINGTON (AP) -President Bush will travel to California next week to talk about the economy and national security and spend the night on an aircraft carrier as it returns from the war in Iraq, the White House announced today.</p> <p>Bush will fly to San Diego and make a speech Thursday aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for nearly nine months, longer than any U.S. carrier group now on duty. On Friday, he will leave the ship and travel to Santa Clara, where he will make remarks on the economy and national security.</p>

RALLY FOR AMERICA ~ San Jose/Santa Clara CA ~ 12/13 April 2003 *** NOTE: New venue for Sunday! *** All Freepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join us in San Jose/Santa Clara for a rally to support America and its troops in the fight against Saddam Hussein and support the war on terrorism. WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2003 TIME: 11 am to 2pm WHERE: Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvds. San Jose/Santa Clara near Valley Fair Mall WHEN: Sunday, April 13, 2003 TIME: 1 pm to 4pm WHERE: Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park downtown San Jose...

All Freepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join us in San Jose/Santa Clara for a rally to support America and its troops in the fight against Saddam Hussein and support the war on terrorism. WHEN: Saturday/Sunday, April 5/6, 2003 TIME: 11 am to 2pm WHERE: Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvds. San Jose/Santa Clara near Valley Fair Mall This will be the fourth consecutive weekend that a rally takes place at this location. The first week had about 20 in attendance. The second week hundreds showed up along with numerous media outlets. Last week we opted...

I WAS THERE! Check out my photos here (Photos are arranged according to location at intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Winchester Blvd.) Please FReepmail me if you want higher-res images

All Freepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join us in San Jose/Santa Clara for a rally to support America and its troops in the fight against Saddam Hussein and support the war on terrorism. WHEN: Sunday, March 23, 2003 TIME: 12 noon to 2pm WHERE: Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvds. San Jose/Santa Clara near Valley Fair Mall There was a rally last Sunday with about 20 in attendance. We can add to those numbers! The people who planned it have already announced on local radio station KSFO this next rally. The wheels are already in...

<p>Although the budget crisis is forcing Santa Clara County to slash basic services from mental health to public safety, the board of supervisors will consider a proposal today to award the top three elected officials bonuses of more than $20,000 each.</p>