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Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry today endorsed Republican Carly Fiorina for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Barbara Boxer.

A former Marine who police say killed a woman that attacked him during a gang robbery attempt told reporters Tuesday he acted only to save his life. "My first instinct was to run," said former Cpl. Thomas Autry, 36. "Those kids were younger than me. They caught me and cornered me. It was about life preservation." "I'm sorry this whole thing happened. I hate this world has gotten to the point where it is predatory," said a shaken Autry. The pack of would-be robbers, including a 17-year-old woman, might have mistaken the tall, thin, waiter for an easy mark, said...

The complainant Bob HallBob Hall is Executive Director and Research Director for Democracy North Carolina. [Return to top] Elections Board Larry LeakeLarry Leake, State Board of Elections Chairman, is a Democrat from Mars Hill. [Return to top] Lorraine G. ShinnLorraine G. Shinn, board member, is a Republican from Greenville. [Return to top] Charles WinfreeCharles Winfree, board member, is a Republican from Greensboro. [Return to top] Genevieve C. SimsGenevieve C. Sims, board member, is a Democrat from Raleigh. [Return to top] Robert CordleRobert Cordle, board member, is a Democrat from Charlotte (he has recused himself from the hearings because his...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger implored California's mayors Thursday to support Proposition 76, a ballot measure intended to stabilize state finances and end deficit spending. He warned that if the measure fails to pass during the Nov. 8 special election, state lawmakers would likely raid local treasuries for funds to close the state's persistent budget gap. "I've already been informed in Sacramento that that's the very money they're going to go after next year if they don't have money," Schwarzenegger told several hundred officials at the annual conference of the League of California Cities. "Remember, they can. The...

America's Most Dangerous Gang Spreading from El Salvador to L.A. and across the United States, Mara Salvatrucha 13 is increasingly well organized and deadly. Within one hour, two people were found murdered miles apart in suburban Nassau County, N.Y. After an intensive investigation, police officials learned the murders were the work of the violent street gang Mara Salvatrucha 13. It also soon became apparent the gang was sending a bold message to its members and associates. That message: “If you are not loyal, you are dead.” But there was another message in the brutal slayings for the people of Long...

Heads Up as FResno Mayor Alan Autry will be on H & C's show FRiday evening discussing his proposed 2-year Moratorium on Immigration .

Fresno Mayor Alan Autry waded into a volatile federal issue Thursday in his annual State of the City speech, calling for a two-year moratorium on immigration in order to address the "chaos now masquerading as a border." Autry acknowledged that he would likely get criticism for his comments, much as Gov. Schwarzenegger came under fire after praising Minuteman Project volunteers who patrolled the Mexican border.

<p>Fresno Mayor Alan Autry says he was rejected as the keynote speaker at a prayer breakfast for state lawmakers, and he worries that he is being targeted for political retaliation by Gov. Schwarzenegger.</p> <p>Autry said he was asked to give the opening speech at the California Prayer Breakfast this June, but he was told this week that the invitation was rescinded. "You would think a prayer breakfast would be immune to politics, but apparently, even that isn't the case in Sacramento, sadly," Autry said.</p>

<p>Fresno Mayor Alan Autry and state Treasurer Phil Angelides joined Tuesday to oppose a $15 billion bailout bond to refinance past state budget deficits.</p> <p>At a town hall meeting in Fresno, Autry and Angelides told a crowd of fewer than 50 that there needs to be more discussion on Proposition 57 before it goes to voters March 2.</p>

<p>Human Relations Chief (Debbie Reyes) Draws Fire over 'Hate Group' Comment.</p> <p>Fresno Mayor Alan Autry can't suspend the city's Human Relations Commission, but his administration was still frustrated Monday by the commission chairwoman who labeled a local conservative organization a "hate group."</p>