Movies based on books, such as the "Twilight" series, may draw millions of people to theaters, but they also inspire people to sit down and read a book. "(Sales) definitely pick up before the movie comes out and during the opening weekend," one Russo's Book employee said.
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An independent eye will take a look at SmartMeters, the highly vilified electrical meters deployed by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. The California Public Utilities Commission declared "extraordinary circumstances" Friday to quickly hire an independent examiner.
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One of Bakersfield's most popular amenities is its bike path. But a growing tension between cyclists and pedestrians lead the city to hold a meeting to try and find some common ground among all users.
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State police said guards at the State Correctional Institution-Mercer became suspicious when an inmate appeared to swallow something after a prolonged kiss with a visitor. Read more »
Scientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 billion machine was heavily damaged by a simple electrical fault. Read more »
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings. Summit Entertainment estimated Friday that it earned $26.3 million after opening early in the morning. Read more »
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