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Report: More first-time buyers can afford a home

Falling home prices in Sonoma County are making it easier for first-time buyers to afford a house, according to a study issued Tuesday.  Full Story

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Rape suspect in court

A man charged with raping and stabbing a woman after threatening her 2-year-old boy in the parking lot of a Bennett Valley grocery store made his first court appearance Tuesday.  Full Story

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Report: More first-time buyers can afford a home

Falling home prices in Sonoma County are making it easier for first-time buyers to afford a house, according to a study issued Tuesday.  Full Story

Santa Rosa City Schools chief resigns

Santa Rosa City Schools chief Sharon Liddell resigned Tuesday, citing personal financial reasons for her departure.
The resignation is effective June 30.  Full Story

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Watch for lunar eclipse on Wednesday

Mother Nature is playing both hero and villain in a drama shaping up around a total lunar eclipse Wednesday that should, for once, be visible at a civilized hour ? unless it rains.  Full Story

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Tour of California takes off for Sacramento

A misty rain and 116 miles faced the field of the Amgen Tour of California as the pro cyclists set off this morning bound for Sacramento and the finish line of Stage 2.  Full Story

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Spray And Snatch
Two women and two girls are arrested in a string of S.F. purse robberies, some involving pepper spray.
Chronicle Breaking News 2:19 PM
Guv may be banking too much on lottery
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Satellite Shootdown Could Be Wed.
Pop Can As Ashtray Causes Fire
Nancy Reagan Released From Hospital
911 Tape Released in Renfro Death

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Governor Says Keep Slashing
Schwarzenegger orders agencies to make immediate budget cuts to save $100M as state faces a fiscal crisis.
Chronicle Breaking News 12:57 PM
Guv may be banking too much on lottery

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Full Moon Hiding
Skywatchers alert! Tomorrow night's total lunar eclipse promises to be a dazzler. Graphic. Chronicle

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Boy Scout Dies In Yosemite Fall
12-year-old from Modesto slips off a 300-foot cliff after wandering from his group during a hike. AP
Woman's body found on Sonoma coast
Be careful with that dog on the beach

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Tree-Sitters' Lines Cut
Climber dismantles sections of oak grove encampment at Cal, which has been occupied for over a year.
Chronicle Breaking News 1:11 PM
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Defense: Nina's A Cheater
Hans Reiser's lawyer contends his wife embezzled money and had an affair with his best friend.
Chronicle Breaking News 1:36 PM
Hans Reiser trial blog

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Novato Loses Newspaper Fight
School district confiscated copies over an anti-illegal immigration editorial written by a student.
Chronicle Breaking News 12:25 PM