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...University of Southern California (U.S.C.) running back Reggie Bush, one of the most thrilling players in history, has joined homecoming weekend as a favorite autumn pastime. Which highlight is No. 1? When he juked an Oregon defender while wearing one shoe? When he stopped on a dime, watched a Fresno State defender fly by and darted across the field for a 50-yd. touchdown? Perhaps his quantum leap over a UCLA cornerback, legs split high in the air à la Michael Jordan, finished with a flip into the end zone like a Hollywood stuntman? Bush, downplaying his theatrics...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Did You See That? | 12/11/2005 | See Source »

...Critics have accused the big growers, like those in Nassif's organization, of exaggerating worker shortages to prevent tougher enforcement of immigration laws. But Manuel Cunha, Jr., president of the Nisei Farmers League in Fresno, Calif., whose organization represents 1,000 small farmers, says this year's shortage is real, and likely to affect much more than the Central San Joaquin Valley. Winter lettuce, broccoli, and other crops could be next, then the large-scale agricultural producers in Texas and Florida, not to mention hotels, slaughterhouses and restaurants. "Businesses across the country depend on unauthorized foreign labor," Cunha says. "Congress...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Slim Pickings in California | 10/4/2005 | See Source »

...Bush Administration constantly. How can anyone-politician or member of the news media-not support our government? The critics have gone too far. We must work together, and those who can't must stay out of the way. I am tired of the divide in this country. Suzann Soliday Fresno, California...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 9/26/2005 | See Source »

...Bush Administration constantly. How can anyone - politician or member of the news media - not support our government? The critics have gone too far. We must work together, and those who can't must stay out of the way. I am tired of the divide in this country. Suzann Soliday Fresno, California, U.S. Bush's slow response to Katrina was a national disgrace. Officials knew that the storm was coming and that there was going to be massive devastation. The President should have been mobilizing troops and supplies long before the hurricane ever hit. After it struck, poor people died because...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: An American Tragedy | 9/19/2005 | See Source »

...Bush Administration constantly. How can anyone--politician or member of the news media--not support our government? The critics have gone too far. We must work together, and those who can't must stay out of the way. I am tired of the divide in this country. SUZANN SOLIDAY Fresno, Calif...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Sep. 26, 2005 | 9/18/2005 | See Source »

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