Sunnyvale News

San Jose Mercury News

• East Side appoints Moser as interim chief

  San Jose Mercury News – Sat Nov 21, 12:45 am ET  

  Associate superintendent had been standing in since Bob Nunez was placed on leave in August. Full Story »

• Put away those umbrellas, Silicon Valley

  San Jose Mercury News – Sat Nov 21, 12:14 am ET  

  What was billed as November's first major winter storm paid a courtesy call to Northern California on Friday, but lost much of its punch before arriving in the South Bay. It hurriedly deposited just 0.05 inch of rain in San Jose before heading east.    Latest conditions, forecast Full Story »

• San Jose mayor calls for temporary redevelopment freeze

  San Jose Mercury News – Fri Nov 20, 10:59 pm ET  

  With a $75 million state money grab threatening a host of projects, Chuck Reed calls for freezing all but contractually obligated payments until early next year. Full Story »

• Silicon Valley Police Blotter

  San Jose Mercury News – Fri Nov 20, 8:14 pm ET  

  SAN JOSEEducational Park and Las Plumas Avenue, 3:25 p.m. Thursday A student leaving Independence High School was assaulted and robbed by two people. Full Story »

• A chat with Bob Goedjen, adviser to Silicon Valley startups

  San Jose Mercury News – Fri Nov 20, 8:14 pm ET  

  Seasoned Silicon Valley pro helps startups as a volunteer counselor Full Story »

San Francisco Chronicle

• Oakland man on death row dies in hospital

  San Francisco Chronicle – Sat Nov 21, 3:34 am ET  

  An Oakland man who was sentenced to death in 1993 for the point-blank shootings of a man and a woman over a drug deal has died in a hospital, prison officials said Friday. Cedric Harrison was convicted of murdering Betty Thompson and her boyfriend, Leroy... Full Story »

• Grape board's ads immune to legal challenge

  San Francisco Chronicle – Sat Nov 21, 3:34 am ET  

  California can require grape growers to pay fees for statewide ads that promote their product as a healthy alternative to ice cream and French fries, despite some growers' objections to messages that imply all grapes are equal, a federal appeals court ruled... Full Story »

• Crime on Muni - a chance to tell experiences, views

  San Francisco Chronicle – Sat Nov 21, 3:34 am ET  

  Calling all Muni riders who have: a. been a victim of crime; b. seen a crime aboard a bus, streetcar or cable car; c. observed - or not observed - city police boarding Muni; or d. are just looking for something free and civic-minded to do Monday morning.... Full Story »

• Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied

  San Francisco Chronicle – Sat Nov 21, 3:34 am ET  

  The San Francisco police evidence lab failed to process DNA samples from the 2007 slaying of a transgender prostitute for two years, leaving the suspect free allegedly to rape and brutalize at least three other transgender women before being arrested, The... Full Story »

• UC Berkeley students end occupation

  San Francisco Chronicle – Sat Nov 21, 2:34 am ET  

  Forty protesters who barricaded themselves inside Wheeler Hall for 11 hours Friday didn't win back the 38 custodial jobs they demanded, nor did they persuade the UC regents to rescind their decision to increase tuition by 32 percent next fall. But their... Full Story »

The Sunnyvale Sun

• Impact still evident a year after death of Isabella Grace Martinez, 3

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Fri Nov 20, 11:38 pm ET  

  Mother accused of killing daughter, Isabella Grace Martinez Full Story »

• Homestead loses heartbreaker, and CCS berth

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Thu Nov 19, 4:11 pm ET  

  Hopes of a trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs ended suddenly for the Homestead football team last Friday night in Saratoga. Full Story »

• Cupertino shorts: Turkey Trot planned for Thanksgiving

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Thu Nov 19, 4:10 pm ET  

  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 »

• Blotter: Bike worth $1,000 stolen from locked Sunnyvale garage

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Thu Nov 19, 4:10 pm ET  

  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 »

• Commentary: Volunteers needed more than ever during down economy

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Thu Nov 19, 4:10 pm ET  

  The holidays are already upon us. Now I know what you are thinking, here comes another call for donations for the needy. Full Story »

CBS 5 Bay Area

• Dozens Arrested To End UC Berkeley Protest

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Sat Nov 21, 3:38 am ET  

  Officials said dozens of people occupying a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were arrested on Friday evening. Full Story »

• Saint Mary's Loses Close One To Vanderbilt

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Sat Nov 21, 3:37 am ET  

  Jeffery Taylor scored 19 points and Jermaine Beal added 16, leading Vanderbilt to a 72-70 victory over St. Mary's on Friday night in the first meeting between the teams. Andre Walker had 14 points for the Commodores (2-0). Full Story »

• No. 14 Washington Beats San Jose State

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Sat Nov 21, 3:25 am ET  

  Quincy Pondexter set a career high for the second consecutive game with 30 points, including 13 in a row to begin the second half, and had a career-best 15 rebounds in No. 14 Washington's 80-70 victory over San Jose State on Friday night. Full Story »

• Oakland Police Patrol Fruitvale Neighborhood

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Sat Nov 21, 3:16 am ET  

  Oakland police made their presence felt Friday night in the Fruitvale neighborhood, a community that's had more than its share of violent crime. Full Story »

• Some Relief For SJ Teen Hurt In Car Crash

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Sat Nov 21, 2:54 am ET  

  It's been a David and Goliath struggle against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and the insurance company, but on Friday a small victory for Jessica Huse. Full Story »

Contra Costa Times

• Defending NCS Division III football champ Encinal avances in playoffs

  Contra Costa Times – Sat Nov 21, 2:07 am ET  

  n Miramonte pulls Division III upset on first night of NCS playoffs Full Story »

• County sheds $3.3 million in library spending

  Contra Costa Times – Sat Nov 21, 2:00 am ET  

  Contra Costa shifting maintenance costs onto cities Full Story »

• Motorist seriously injured in crash into tree

  Contra Costa Times – Sat Nov 21, 1:30 am ET  

  PLEASANT HILL — A woman was seriously injured after a vehicle struck a tree near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard at 10 p. Full Story »

• Walnut Creek taxi drivers want cap on cabs allowed on city streets

  Contra Costa Times – Sat Nov 21, 1:07 am ET  

  Unlimited licenses mean slow business in Walnut Creek, operators say Full Story »

• Pittsburg, Antioch consider uniforms for high schools

  Contra Costa Times – Fri Nov 20, 11:45 pm ET  

  Concerns about student conduct and gang issues prompt discussions. Full Story »

NBC Bay Area

• Crabtree Is Alex Smith's New Favorite Target

  NBC Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 8:21 pm ET  

  Michael Crabtree is the 49ers' new top receiver as they face the Green Bay Packers. Full Story »

• eBay is Style Barometer According to Constance White

  NBC Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 8:00 pm ET  

  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 »

• San Jose's Adobe Seeks Dominance in New eReader War

  NBC Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 7:45 pm ET  

  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 »

• Finding Peace in the Gourmet Ghetto

  NBC Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 6:41 pm ET  

  Located in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, Imperial Tea Court can be easy to miss. Full Story »

• Carly Fiorina "Disturbed" By New Mammogram Guidelines

  NBC Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 6:30 pm ET  

  Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina says she not quite sure she'd "be alive today." Full Story »

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

• Soldiers 'euphoric' return home

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Sat Nov 21, 2:35 am ET  

  By PRESS DEMOCRAT STAFF Sgt. Fred Coglizer had one word to describe his return to Sonoma County on Friday: “Phenomenal.” Full Story »

• Catholic debate: Health care vs. abortion

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Sat Nov 21, 2:35 am ET  

  By DEREK J. MOORE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT As a Catholic and a retired nurse, Ann McGee is conflicted about her church’s controversial stance on abortion and federal health-care legislation. The Santa Rosa woman is anti-abortion, but she worries church officials risk derailing the legislation by drawing a hard line on the issue. Full Story »

• Sutter retains residency program

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Fri Nov 20, 10:06 pm ET  

  By BLEYS W. ROSE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Sutter Health is giving up its three-year effort to bow out of sole responsibility for operating a doctors-in-training program because federal Medicare funding restrictions make it financially unworkable. Full Story »

• Man accused of attempted rape in Sebastopol makes court appearance

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Fri Nov 20, 8:50 pm ET  

  BY JULIE JOHNSON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A 27-year-old man suspected of trying to rape a pregnant woman in southern Sebastopol made his first court appearance Friday. Odalis Solano Rosario faces charges of attempted rape, penetration with a foreign object and kidnapping. Full Story »

• Winter Blast arrives Saturday

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Fri Nov 20, 7:20 pm ET  

  By MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The burgeoning arts community that’s grown up along South A Street near Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa is throwing its fifth annual Winter Blast on Saturday night. Full Story »

KGO-TV Bay Area

• Sarah Palin opens up to Barbara Walters

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 10:31 pm ET  

  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 »

• Tree limb snaps and damages SUV in Petaluma

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 4:12 pm ET  

  The strong winds and rain are causing problems for drivers in the North Bay. Full Story »

• 15 displaced by 3-alarm fire in Richmond District

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Fri Nov 20, 1:31 am ET  

  Fifteen people were displaced Thursday evening by a three-alarm fire in the Richmond District. Full Story »

• Gradkowski doesn't expect much change from Raiders

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Thu Nov 19, 10:51 pm ET  

  Bruce Gradkowski looks forward to being the new starting QB for the Raiders but doesn't expect to change much. Full Story »

• Mall Santas lobby for H1N1 vaccine

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Wed Nov 18, 10:00 pm ET  

  Santa's nationwide are putting out their own wish list this year -- they want the H1N1 vaccine. Full Story »

Oakland Tribune

• Big cuts in store for Livermore

  Oakland Tribune – Fri Nov 20, 10:39 pm ET  

  Citywide service reductions will affect libraries, police and other departments. Full Story »

• First black astronaut to walk in space visits Oakland middle school

  Oakland Tribune – Fri Nov 20, 9:54 pm ET  

  Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. tells Roosevelt Middle School kids about life without gravity Full Story »

• Eyebars on Bay Bridge, other spans, raise safety concerns

  Oakland Tribune – Fri Nov 20, 7:54 pm ET  

  Supports were popular before improvements in welding and cabling. Full Story »

• Forum highlights seniors' health service needs

  Oakland Tribune – Fri Nov 20, 7:09 pm ET  

  Oakland conference discusses balancing the rising need for programs helping elders and the agencies' shrinking budgets. Full Story »

• Tracy woman's death 'overkill"

  Oakland Tribune – Fri Nov 20, 6:39 pm ET  

  San Joaquin County medical examiner testifies in a preliminary hearing that the 58-year-old was stabbed 55 times, struck 13 times, and strangled. A judge will decide if domestic partners will stand trial on murder and robbery charges. Full Story »

Napa Valley Register

• Volunters come together under one roof to help homeless

  Napa Valley Register – Sat Nov 21, 3:26 am ET  

  Sitting at a table in the gymnasium of Crosswalk Community Church Friday, Mary Pieper, 26, could not contain her wonder. Full Story »

• A growing problem

  Napa Valley Register – Sat Nov 21, 3:25 am ET  

  The number of men and women who develop Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to jump as baby boomers reach their golden years, medical experts said at an all-day seminar on the fatal disease in St. Helena. Full Story »

• Repairing the land

  Napa Valley Register – Sat Nov 21, 3:25 am ET  

  Mother Nature got a hand this week when more than 300 Harvest Middle School students helped improve the landscape in Carneros. Full Story »

• Does the IRS owe you money? Search here to find out

  Napa Valley Register – Sat Nov 21, 3:25 am ET  

  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 »

• Storm causes several vehicle accidents

  Napa Valley Register – Sat Nov 21, 3:25 am ET  

  The storm that swept through Napa County was the cause of several vehicle accidents Friday. Full Story »