Sunnyvale News

San Jose Mercury News

• Criticism over California law that allows repeat DUI offenders to get licenses

  San Jose Mercury News – 21 mins ago  

  Ordinance says license will not be revoked if drunken driver has not killed or injured another person Full Story »

• Rapist who left 6-year-old victim in frozen field to be paroled

  San Jose Mercury News – 21 mins ago  

  Travis Lee Casebolt could end up back in Vacaville, where rape took place 19 years ago Full Story »

• Roadshow: City restrictions mean some trucks crossing Highway 17 at rush hour

  San Jose Mercury News – 2 hrs 21 mins ago  

  Safeway can’t make deliveries to some locations at off hours. Full Story »

• San Jose redevelopment chief's plans come under heavy fire

  San Jose Mercury News – 2 hrs 21 mins ago  

  Downtown councilman, Santa Clara County executive both say agency's plan to borrow and spend tens of millions is risky. Full Story »

• Not many ask for Santa Clara County Open Space Authority refund

  San Jose Mercury News – 2 hrs 21 mins ago  

  Only 25 percent of eligible property owners sent in the paperwork to receive up to $130 as part of a court settlement over an assessment that had been ruled illegal Full Story »

San Francisco Chronicle

• Leftist lawyer Alexander Hoffmann dies

  San Francisco Chronicle – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

  Alexander Hoffmann, a lawyer who aided a generation of leaders on the political left in California, including Cesar Chavez, the Black Panthers and Lenny Bruce, died at his Oakland home Oct. 29 after a long illness. He was 81. Mr. Hoffmann, who emigrated from... Full Story »

• 'Twilight' fans wait to see stars

  San Francisco Chronicle – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

  Paulina Ruiz (left) and her friends from Morgan Hill, above, are among hundreds who waited for hours Monday outside San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria for a chance to see Ashley Green and Kellan Lutz, right, stars of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." The new... Full Story »

• Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov. 11

  San Francisco Chronicle – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

  Federal, state courts and offices ClosedCity and county offices ClosedBanks, savings institutions ClosedPost offices ClosedSchools ClosedStoresMostly openPublic transit-- BARTRegular weekday schedule-- MuniRegular, nonschool weekday schedule-- Golden Gate... Full Story »

• Signs of the times are a-changing in Berkeley

  San Francisco Chronicle – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

  A few years ago, the owners of 510 Skateboarding in Berkeley hired an acclaimed local artist to paint a 16-foot rainbow mural on the side of their Telegraph Avenue shop. "It was really flowing, very Berkeley," said 510 Skateboarding co-owner Dandelion Harris.... Full Story »

• Brown spokesman recorded 6 interviews

  San Francisco Chronicle – 2 hrs 54 mins ago  

  A spokesman for state Attorney General Jerry Brown secretly recorded six interviews with five journalists since April despite being told by department officials not to do so a year ago, according to documents obtained Monday by The Chronicle. Still, spokesman... Full Story »

The Sunnyvale Sun

• Gardening: Pavement, other hardscape can be 'landscaped' using plants in pots

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Mon Nov 9, 6:33 pm ET  

  In my own garden, I prefer to grow everything in the ground. Pots and planters simply require a little more attention than I want to give them. Full Story »

• Los Gatos school runners are outstanding in a pair of tough middle school cross country meets

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Fri Nov 6, 12:13 pm ET  

  Cupertino Middle School runner Giorgio Liatono posted the fastest time of any competitor at the Silicon Valley middle school cross country championships, Oct. Full Story »

• Commentary: Test drivers by asking the appropriate questions

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Fri Nov 6, 11:43 am ET  

  One night a couple of weeks ago, while sitting in some late-evening commute traffic, I caught a piece of a radio talk show . Full Story »

• Commentary: A time when 'lighter than air craft' filled the air

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Fri Nov 6, 11:43 am ET  

  Every once in a while when I drive past Moffett Field on Highway 101, I see their hangars and think of them. Full Story »

• Commentary: Why hand out trophies just for having fun?

  The Sunnyvale Sun – Fri Nov 6, 11:35 am ET  

  I counted my son's soccer trophies the other day. Buried under a thick layer of dust and boyhood detritus on his bookshelf were 23 trophies in various shapes and sizes. Full Story »

CBS 5 Bay Area

• Contra Costa Supes Take Up Richmond Casino

  CBS 5 Bay Area – 2 hrs 15 mins ago  

  Members of the public will again have a chance to voice their opinions on a proposal to build an Indian casino and hotel complex on the Richmond waterfront. Contra Costa County supervisors have scheduled time for more public comment when they take up a slightly altered draft of the casino plan during their meeting Tuesday. Under the latest proposal, $1 million of the $12 million in annual fees ... Full Story »

• Schwarzenegger Signs $11.1B Water Bond Measure

  CBS 5 Bay Area – 2 hrs 21 mins ago  

  Framed by a shrinking mountain reservoir, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a far-reaching water bond Monday intended to rebuild California's crumbling water system and fund new dams to save up the precious resource for dry years. Full Story »

• Fatal Big-Rig Plunge Off Bay Bridge S-Curve

  CBS 5 Bay Area – 2 hrs 25 mins ago  

  An accident-plagued stretch of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge saw its first fatality Monday when the driver of a speeding big rig lost control and the truck plummeted 200 feet from the span, authorities said. Full Story »

• 'Twilight' Actors Draw Enthusiastic Crowd To SF

  CBS 5 Bay Area – 2 hrs 34 mins ago  

  Last Year, 3,000 screaming fans showed up at Stonestown Galleria when actor Robert Pattison came to promote the first Twilight movie. Full Story »

• No. 13 Cal Men Beat Murray St. In Season Opener

  CBS 5 Bay Area – Tue Nov 10, 1:44 am ET  

  Jerome Randle scored 18 points and Patrick Christopher sparked a key second-half run that helped No. 13 California open its season with a 75-70 victory over Murray State on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic. Theo Robertson added 14 points, Christopher had 13 and Jamal Boykin scored 12 for the Golden Bears (1-0), who held off a game effort from the Racers (0-1) of the Ohio Valley Conference. Full Story »

Contra Costa Times

• Robber steals purse from woman in Walnut Creek

  Contra Costa Times – Tue Nov 10, 1:31 am ET  

  WALNUT CREEK — A man robbed a woman of her purse Monday evening, police said.About 7:45 p.m., the 55-year-old woman parked her car at an apartment parking lot at Geary Road and Pioneer Avenue, when the robber ran up to her door and threatened to hurt her if she didn't hand over her purse, Full Story »

• Veterans Day 2009 ceremonies, activities

  Contra Costa Times – Mon Nov 9, 11:52 pm ET  

  The following ceremonies and other activities related to Veterans Day are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday: Antioch Veterans Day Parade — 11 a. Full Story »

• Open space east of Half Moon Bay adds to preservation portfolio

  Contra Costa Times – Mon Nov 9, 10:31 pm ET  

  n Open Space District offers $1.42 million for 160 acres of land near Half Moon Bay Full Story »

• Walnut Creek robbery suspect arrested in Pleasant Hill

  Contra Costa Times – Mon Nov 9, 10:31 pm ET  

  WALNUT CREEK — Police arrested a robbery suspect this afternoon after the victim and a witness reported the suspect's license plate number to dispatchers. Full Story »

• Bay Bridge S-curve crashes mount, safety moves pondered

  Contra Costa Times – Mon Nov 9, 9:52 pm ET  

  After the latest of dozens of crashes on the Bay Bridge's temporary S-curve killed a truck driver Monday, a Caltrans spokesman defended its design and blamed people driving too fast. Full Story »

NBC Bay Area

• Caltrans Defends S-Curve Safety

  NBC Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 9:00 pm ET  

  A Hayward man was killed Monday morning when the big-rig he was driving went out of control and plunged over the side of the Bay Bridge. Full Story »

• Oakland Stick 'em Up All for Show

  NBC Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 8:26 pm ET  

  Don't be alarmed if you see what looks like a bank robbery in downtown Oakland. Full Story »

• Weekend Fireball Still a Mystery

  NBC Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 7:15 pm ET  

  The origin of Saturday night's fireball seen by thousands in the Bay Area still has astronomers guessing. Full Story »

• Caltrans: S-Curve is Safe

  NBC Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 6:46 pm ET  

  A Hayward man died early Monday morning as he attempted to get a load of pears into the City. Full Story »

• Singletary Delivers Another Quality Post-Game Rant

  NBC Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 6:46 pm ET  

  "I don't care about the Cardinals," coach yells at media, "I care nothing about the Cardinals." Full Story »

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

• SRJC smokers pushed off campus

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Mon Nov 9, 10:35 pm ET  

  By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Tobacco smokers at Santa Rosa Junior College are becoming increasingly marginalized — literally — with a strict new policy that has pushed them past the edges of the campus. Full Story »

• Younger vets entering ranks of the homeless

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Mon Nov 9, 9:50 pm ET  

  By JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Among the thousands of homeless people in Sonoma County is a small battalion of U.S. military veterans who lay down at night under bridges and in cars, on friends' couches and in crowded shelters. Full Story »

• Petaluma planning controversy won't die

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Mon Nov 9, 8:50 pm ET  

  By LORI A. CARTER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT After months of discord and accusations of political maneuvering, the Petaluma City Council’s recent vote to merge two planning boards into one — removing all but three of the 12 sitting members — appeared to put an end to the controversy. Full Story »

• Santa Rosa woman stabbed dozens of times before dying

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Mon Nov 9, 8:35 pm ET  

  By PAUL PAYNE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A forensic pathologist testified Monday that most of the 68 stab wounds found on Patricia Barrales’ body were inflicted before she died and just two of them appeared to be lethal. Full Story »

• Petaluma plans large Veterans Day parade on Wednesday

  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Mon Nov 9, 8:20 pm ET  

  By LORI A. CARTER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The annual Petaluma’s Veterans Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday and wind its way through downtown Petaluma with 120 entries. Also, in conjunction with other Veterans Day events, the Petaluma Historical Museum opens “Schindler: The Exhibition,” in its exclusive Northern California display. Full Story »

KGO-TV Bay Area

• Charges may not be pressed against Muni agent

  KGO-TV Bay Area – 2 hrs 23 mins ago  

  Prosecutors may not press charges against a Muni station agent for fighting with a minor. Full Story »

• Muralist stabbed in SF while painting

  KGO-TV Bay Area – 2 hrs 38 mins ago  

  A San Francisco artist recovers after being stabbed while painting on Market Street. Full Story »

• "Trauma" films in Oakland

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Tue Nov 10, 12:54 am ET  

  Police are telling residents not to be alarmed if they see a bank robbery downtown. Full Story »

• Chronicle unveils new glossy look

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 11:12 pm ET  

  The San Francisco Chronicle got a new look Monday. Full Story »

• Clorox stops making bleach out of chlorine

  KGO-TV Bay Area – Mon Nov 9, 11:09 pm ET  

  The Clorox Company will stop making bleach out of chlorine so it will not have to ship dangerous chlorine gas all over the country. Full Story »

Oakland Tribune

• Sheep attacked by mountain lion in Fremont's Morrison Canyon, rancher says

  Oakland Tribune – 2 hrs 26 mins ago  

  Property owner concerned that wild animal may venture toward civilization Full Story »

• Judge refuses to dismiss torture charges against two suspects in Tracy child torture case

  Oakland Tribune – 2 hrs 26 mins ago  

  A San Joaquin County judge has refused to drop torture charges against two of the suspects accused of torturing a 16-year-old boy who said he was beaten, burned and denied food at a Tracy home before escaping last year. Full Story »

• Immigrant, refugee teens in Oakland tell their stories

  Oakland Tribune – Tue Nov 10, 12:54 am ET  

  In a graphic novel, art students at Oakland International High School recount heartbreaking goodbyes and first impressions of the United States. Full Story »

• Criticism over California law that allows repeat DUI offenders to get licenses

  Oakland Tribune – Tue Nov 10, 12:39 am ET  

  Ordinance says license will not be revoked if drunken driver has not killed or injured another person Full Story »

• Bay Bridge S-curve crashes mount, safety moves pondered

  Oakland Tribune – Mon Nov 9, 10:09 pm ET  

  After the latest of dozens of crashes on the Bay Bridge's temporary S-curve killed a truck driver Monday, a Caltrans spokesman defended its design and blamed people driving too fast. Full Story »

Napa Valley Register

• Big Game 2009: Your predictions

  Napa Valley Register – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

  Here we go folks, with the lead-up to Big Game 2009, the annual football matchup between Napa and Vintage high schools. Full Story »

• Accused killer's drug buddy said he was threatened

  Napa Valley Register – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

  A man testified Monday that murder suspect Randolfo “Rudy” Uribe threatened him with a gun after he balked at allowing Uribe to leave a car at his Santa Rosa house the morning a Calistoga man was killed last summer. Full Story »

• Food bank, sans refrigeration, faces tall task as holidays near

  Napa Valley Register – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

  Lucky you. Your big fear is of putting on extra pounds during the holidays. Less fortunate Napa Valley residents are more concerned about going hungry. Full Story »

• At Napa's Latino markets, owners and shoppers feel the pinch

  Napa Valley Register – 1 hr 45 mins ago  

  It’s a busy Saturday afternoon at La Morenita Market in Napa — parking spaces are scarce, customers file in and out of the Jefferson Street store, cash registers beep and Ramon Gonzalez patiently waits in line to send some money to relatives in Mexico. Full Story »

• Parole violation arrest

  Napa Valley Register – 1 hr 45 mins ago  

  A Napa man went to jail Sunday evening after violating his parole. Full Story »