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SAN JOSEWhat: Envision San Jose 2040 Task ForceWhen and where: 6:30 p.m. today, City Hall council wing, Rooms 118-120, 200 E. Full Story »
SAN JOSEWhat: Envision San Jose 2040 Task ForceWhen and where: 6:30 p.m. today, City Hall council wing, Rooms 118-120, 200 E. Full Story »
Dispensaries are sprouting all over California since the Obama administration declared it would not challenge state laws. In San Jose, at least three medical marijuana dispensaries are open for business and others are in the works '” even though city officials say they are not currently legal. Full Story »
A DUI conviction now remains on a motorist's record for 10 years. Full Story »
Chevron oil refinery in Richmond tops the list, which was released by the California Air Resources Board, followed by other refineries, power plants and cement plants Full Story »
At site of fatal crash, brother of man who died looks for clues Full Story »
Dozens of student protesters who took over a UC Santa Cruz administrative building after a systemwide tuition increase were removed Sunday morning when police officers in riot gear ordered them to exit the building or face arrest. No arrests were made, and... Full Story »
Charred metal and melted plastic are all that remain of dozens of cars that have been set ablaze in recent months in San Francisco and west Contra Costa County. Although the clues might be right in front of them, investigators don't have any easier time... Full Story »
It may come as a surprise to many of his Democratic supporters, but Attorney General and gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brown has gone to bat for the National Rifle Association. The NRA's cause: urging the U.S. Supreme Court to guarantee the ability of gun... Full Story »
Forget the quest for skyscraping icons. Here's the real message in San Francisco's newly released plan for the blocks around the Transbay Terminal: Mission Street, not Market Street, is downtown's main drag from here on out. If the plan's ambitious visions... Full Story »
A man who was shot in East Oakland on his 24th birthday has died of his wounds, police said today. Alvin Ray Burns, Jr., was found shot in a car on the 8700 block of MacArthur Boulevard near Castlemont High School at about 11 p.m. Friday, said Officer Jeff... Full Story »
Mother accused of killing daughter, Isabella Grace Martinez Full Story »
Hopes of a trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs ended suddenly for the Homestead football team last Friday night in Saratoga. Full Story »
Thanksgiving Day doesn't have to be spent sitting down and devouring half a turkey, mashed potatoes and a side of cranberry sauce. Full Story »
Found property — Nov. 7, 11:58 a.m., Kingsgate Drive and The Dalles Avenue. A laptop computer was found in a bag in the middle of the street. Full Story »
The holidays are already upon us. Now I know what you are thinking, here comes another call for donations for the needy. Full Story »
According to the Chronicle's Matier and Ross, the environmental review and design for a proposed 49ers stadium in Santa Clara includes the possibility of accommodating a second team, perhaps the Oakland Raiders. Full Story »
A BART police officer was injured while removing an unruly passenger from a train at the West Oakland station Saturday night, an agency spokesman said Sunday. Full Story »
Bruce Gradkowski threw a 29-yard tying touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 33 seconds left and Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 33-yard field goal after Andre Caldwell fumbled the ensuing kickoff, giving the Raiders a 20-17 victory Sunday. Full Story »
Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Full Story »
Police in San Francisco were looking for witnesses Sunday who may have information about a fatal stabbing in the city's Mission District Sunday morning. Full Story »
Trustees are eyeing federal stimulus dollars. Full Story »
A man arrested at the West Oakland BART station Sunday was held on battery charges after a thick glass window broke during his arrest, badly cutting the police officer at the scene, officials said. Full Story »
BART officials are holding a news conference to answer questions about the arrest of a BART rider by a police officer who slammed the suspect into a glass window at the West Oakland BART station Saturday night. Full Story »
Projects to upgrade agencies' ancient technology are over budget, behind schedule or have failed. Full Story »
n Ygnacio Valley star has 198 yards rushing, 5 TDs Full Story »
Here's a novel idea that mixes the very good and the very bad of the holiday season. Full Story »
California Department of Fish and Game officials said a 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection to shooting a sea lion in the head. Full Story »
Michael Crabtree is the 49ers' new top receiver as they face the Green Bay Packers. Full Story »
What is in style for the holidays, with millions of items going through the giant electronic auction, eBay is the barometer for fashion trends: All things plaid, leather coats, and other items are hot, according to eBay Style Director Constance... Full Story »
The next big technology battle will be for the format for the eReader. San Jose-based Adobe is being used for the new Nook reader from Barnes & Nobles and Sony, but not Kindle or the expected Apple... Full Story »
By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT An unidentified diver's body was pulled from the ocean at Salt Point State Park on Sunday by the Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter crew. The helicopter, deputies and state parks lifeguards responded to a report of a person floating face down in the water near Horseshoe Cove about 1 p.m., Sgt. Dave Thompson said in a press release. Full Story »
The number of people struggling to put food on the table is growing in Sonoma County as officials with area food banks report large increases this year in those needing help. Full Story »
BY GLENDA ANDERSON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Thousands of foot-tall orphaned baby redwood trees sit in rows in a Humboldt County greenhouse, products of the ongoing economic slump and changes in forestry practices. Full Story »
Former Petaluma Police Chief Dennis DeWitt, 65, died Saturday of cancer. The Petaluma Police Department was notified Saturday of his death, a police official said Sunday. Full Story »
By KATE ZERNIKE NEW YORK TIMES They brought their sleeping bags, their children, homemade chocolate Cheerios bars, and balloons to twist into animal shapes and hats for the crowd. And they brought their anger -- about bailouts, jobs and health care Full Story »
Bruce Gradkowski delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland. Full Story »
California spoiled No. 14 Stanford's Rose Bowl hopes with a 34-28 victory in the Big Game on Saturday. Full Story »
Sarah Palin has been all over TV this week, promoting her new book "Going Rogue." But the former GOP vice-presidential candidate opened up to Barbara Walters. Full Story »
The strong winds and rain are causing problems for drivers in the North Bay. Full Story »
Fifteen people were displaced Thursday evening by a three-alarm fire in the Richmond District. Full Story »
Miss Pearl's Jam House and Washington Inn host comedy nights Full Story »
A DUI conviction now remains on a motorist's record for 10 years. Full Story »
Fiscal crisis means less money for school districts, making it difficult for California to maintain 20-student cap Full Story »
A man arrested at the West Oakland BART station Sunday was held on battery charges after a thick glass window broke during his arrest, badly cutting the police officer at the scene, officials said. Full Story »
The Raiders pulled off an improbable victory Sunday by scoring 10 points in the final minute for a 20-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at the Coliseum. Full Story »
Pummeled by the brutal economic climate, Napa Valley wineries are reconsidering a decades-old prohibition on mixing chapel bells and chardonnay. Full Story »
Juan Martinez has chased the American Dream, seeking to become a U.S. citizen, for more than 21 years. Full Story »
Recently Eric Torralba, a Napa Valley chef and former executive chef at Domaine Chandon, became a United States citizen. Torralba, 51, is a native of Montpellier in southern France and lives in Napa with his wife and three children. Via e-mail, he answered a few questions about the citizenship process. Full Story »
A sleigh pulled by Rudolph, Donner and Blitzen may be Santa Claus’ favorite form of transportation, but on Saturday afternoon the jolly red fellow took to the rails during the Holiday Train Festival at the Napa County Expo. Full Story »
Are you one of the more than 100,000 people who had an IRS refund check sent back because your mailing address was wrong? Full Story »
People in Milan walk past fuchsia snails made by The Cracking Art Group. AFP/Damien Meyer
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