SOLVANG -- Levi Leipheimer rode to a dominating Stage 5 individual time trial win and extended his race lead Friday in the Amgen Tour of California.  Full Story

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A candlelight vigil tonight will serve as prelude to a Saturday celebration of the life of a former Mendocino County woman who was killed last month after being abducted from a friend?s home near the University of Nevada, Reno.  Full Story

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China and South Korea are climbing up the ranks of the world's leading inventors, according to figures released by the U.N. patent agency Thursday.  Full Story

A 21-year-old Petaluma man is facing felony drunken driving and hit-and-run charges in connection with three successive collisions Thursday evening involving a total of five cars, authorities said.  Full Story

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A storm developing in the Pacific Ocean was about 600 miles south west of the Bay Area Friday morning and was expected to hit the North Coast Saturday with strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles an hour and up to 4 inches of rain in higher elevations.  Full Story

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OAKLAND -- The Warriors stood pat Thursday as the NBA trade deadline came and went at noon local time, choosing not to mortgage the future in pursuit of short-term help.  Full Story

If state legislation passes, drivers speeding in certain parts of S.F. could face extremely pricey tickets.

Senator cancels Texas rally after accident for officer accompanying motorcade.

Avastin's New Use OK'd

In a much-watched ruling, FDA approves Genentech drug, already used to treat lung cancer, for patients with breast cancer.

Alameda County sheriffs "flip" a suspected operation and seize cars, drugs and $200K in multicity operation.

Oakland resident, 58, was outside her Montclair district home when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver.

Oakland loses coin toss against Falcons, getting the No. 4 overall draft selection.