Pierluigi Oliverio, a former software executive who's called for the city to explore outsourcing some jobs, now wants to ditch an online program for students and use the money to keep librarians employed. Full Story »
A day after collapsing on the field during a Thanksgiving Day high school football game, 16-year-old Matt Blea remained in critical, unstable condition Friday, suffering from a skull fracture as his teammates, friends and teachers gathered at a nearby community center to lend moral support to his family. Full Story »
San Jose program helps the elderly maintain independence while living in their homes. Full Story »
IRS lien on Arnold Schwarzenegger's home was posted to the Web Friday by gossip site TMZ.com. Full Story »
Nonprofit forced to deal with soaring demand while contributions sink. Full Story »
As if a projected $20.7 billion state budget deficit wasn't bad enough, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has another financial headache to deal with: clearing up paperwork related to his 2004 and 2005 federal taxes. The tangle involves a lien of $79,064 placed on... Full Story »
A state appeals court has blocked a judge's order removing the lawyer Nancy Garrido wants to defend her against charges of helping her husband kidnap and rape Jaycee Dugard and hold her captive for 18 years. In its order late Wednesday, the Third District... Full Story »
An elderly couple died in the ocean near Bodega Bay on Thursday, their bodies found with the wreckage of their 20-foot boat, Coast Guard officials said today. The couple launched their wooden-hull, motorized boat near the Salmon Creek area north of the bay... Full Story »
Friday, Nov. 27 Federal, state courts and offices Federal offices open; courts and state offices closed.City and county offices Many closedBanks, savings institutions OpenPost offices OpenSchools ClosedStoresMost openPublic transit-- BART, MuniRegular... Full Story »
Ursula Crane and her caregiver, Andrea Carr, made somewhat of an unusual compromise this year. If Carr agreed to cut her hair, Crane would consider trading in her old chair for a new one. One that she could get in and out of easily, that would make her more... Full Story »
Sunnyvale City Hall and other city offices, including the Columbia Neighborhood Center, library, community center and senior center, will be closed Nov. Full Story »
The way Sunnyvale land is developed over the next 20 years is riding on the city's Land Use and Transportation Element, which is currently being eyed for an overhaul. Full Story »
Just weeks after a fire roared through her apartment complex, Jessica Arias was looking on the bright side. Full Story »
The start date for the $3 million expansion of the Columbia Neighborhood Center has been delayed until April while Sunnyvale city and school officials wait for approval from the backlogged state architect's office. Full Story »
After capturing its 20th victory of the season, an exciting five-game triumph in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division I volleyball playoffs, Monta Vista could not ride the momentum long enough to get past top seed Salinas in the quarterfinals. Full Story »
Authorities rescued two men after their 34-foot sailboat capsized in rough conditions off the coast of Half Moon Bay Friday afternoon, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said. Full Story »
CBS 5 has recieved a lot of feedback after revealing that the flagship Banana Republic store on Grant Avenue in San Francisco hired 39 international employees to work for the holiday season. On Friday, the company responed to our story. Full Story »
A surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service for Bay Area beaches went into effect Friday morning as large waves began to hit the coast. Full Story »
A woman escaped injury after a live power line fell on her vehicle in Pacifica Friday afternoon, a PG&E spokesman said. Full Story »
The shooting took place at a duplex on Mead Avenue near San Pablo Avenue. The five-year-old girl was put on a stretcher with a relative and taken to Children's Hospital Oakland. Full Story »
n It's case in rivalry with Huntington Beach is bolstered by plaque from Hawaii's royal family Full Story »
OAKLAND — A 4-year-old girl wounded in the back by an errant bullet fired from outside her West Oakland home this morning is in stable condition at a hospital, authorities said. Full Story »
n Items illegally dumped have been piling up at several sites since city, due to economic woes, stopped having crews search for it Full Story »
OAKLAND — A 21-year-old man was in critical condition this afternoon after he was shot while driving a car in Brookfield Village, police said.The shooting happened about 2:45 p. Full Story »
n Expense of fighting potentially deadly disease to nearly triple by 2034, data show Full Story »
It's our annual holiday gift guide courtesy Scott McGrew and his constant gadget research. Full Story »
The family may be gathered 'round, but don't even think about firing up that fireplace. Full Story »
Rupert Murdoch may have a new ally in the fight against Google. Full Story »
Producers may find San Francisco a lot more gay than just one American Idol winner. Full Story »
Vallejo Mayor hates "the sin" of gay sex, but not gay people. Full Story »
By BLEYS W. ROSE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Kaiser Permanente and a coalition of community health clinics are stepping forward to salvage the Healthy Kids program, which serves more than 8,000 uninsured children in Sonoma County. Full Story »
By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT How many birds flock to Tomales Bay? Bird watchers conducted a census this week to count the population of this Bay Area winter haven for shorebirds that spend the summer in Alaska and north of the Arctic Circle. Full Story »
By KEVIN McCALLUM THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Sonoma County bargain hunters were out early Friday searching for deals on everything from laptops to blue jeans. Full Story »
By JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT In an exchange of power as marked by civility as the recall election that led to it was with rancor, Cotati's City Council took its new form Wednesday. Councilman George Barich, who was recalled by a 2-1 margin, stepped down from the dais after the council voted 4-0, with Barich abstaining, to accept the results of the Nov. 17 election. Full Story »
By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A couple attempting to harvest crabs near Bodega Bay died Thursday after their 20-foot wooden boat apparently capsized in swells just offshore South Salmon Creek Beach, the Coast Guard said. Their identities are being withheld while the Sonoma County coroner tries to locate the next of kin. Full Story »
When Thanksgiving dinner is all finished, what are you going to do with all that trash? Full Story »
A Muni LRV struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon at Embarcadero and Bryant Street. Full Story »
U.S. senators are pressuring European regulators to hurry their investigation of Oracle's proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Full Story »
Santa Clara County health officials say they're finally getting their needed doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine. Full Story »
At a Board of Supervisors committee meeting on Muni safety, police announced an increased presence to cope with the rising crime rate. Full Story »
OAKLAND — A 4-year-old girl wounded in the back by an errant bullet fired from outside her West Oakland home this morning is in stable condition at a hospital, authorities said. Full Story »
OAKLAND — A 21-year-old man was in critical condition this afternoon after he was shot while driving a car in Brookfield Village, police said.The shooting happened about 2:45 p. Full Story »
Police believe gunman may live in Kelly Hill area where slaying occurred Full Story »
Police are looking for information on the robbery that occurred Tuesday evening. Full Story »
Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday outside his Florida mansion, and his wife smashed out the back window and help get the world's No. 1 golfer out of his SUV. Full Story »
The 46th annual Napa Christmas parade will be Saturday at 5 P.M. Full Story »
A Napa woman was seriously injured in a Sonoma County head-on crash Thursday morning. Full Story »
An unlicensed Napa contractor has been ordered to pay full restitution to three customers he defrauded or he faces a six-year prison term, the Contractors State Licensing Board said this week. Full Story »
A CHP maximum enforcement period in the Bay Area this Thanksgiving weekend has netted slightly higher DUI arrest totals than during the same period last year, CHP officials said today. Full Story »
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday when his car struck a tree near his mansion in a gated waterfront community, authorities said. Full Story »
A seahorse is displayed during the annual Taiwan International Aquarium Expo at the World Trade Center in Taipei. AFP/Sam Yeh
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