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May 2, 2008
| Biggest and best skate park opens in Evergreen |
By Bill Highlander
Editor
Vice mayor Dave Cortese called it the biggest facility for skateboarders in the western United States and said, “Youths from around the county will have a safe and competitive place to enjoy.” Superlatives described the opening of a new skate park at Lake Cunningham on Saturday.
Numbers seem to bear that out. The 68,000 square foot skate park contains the largest full pipe (22 x 72 feet), tallest vertical wall in the world (30 feet) and the largest cradle (19 feet) in the country. It also has 11 bowls, a couple of thimbles for wee boarders, and a street course.
Albert Balagso, director of parks and recreation, said that Fresno is planning a slightly larger park, but Read more...
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Council Countdown
By Bill Highlander
Editor
Just about a month to go before the primary election. Vote by Mail ballots will begin arriving in mailboxes the week of May 5 and it’s expected that many people will decide whom to cast their votes for before June 3.
There are 42,166 registered voters in District 8. Democrats outnumber Republicans 19,147 to 10,656. Voters who have requested to vote by mail total 24,251
If you want to vote by mail and haven’t signed up, you can request a ballot by calling 408.299.8683 or toll free 866.430.8683. The ballots can be returned prior to June 3 or Read
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