2:15 p.m. Doran Beach
The light and intermittent rain that fell on mostly quiet coastal roadways in the early afternoon, is increasing in intensity.  Full Story

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A 67-year-old Willits man was killed early Friday evening when his Ford Ranger pickup went off Highway 162 and rolled down a rocky hillside, officials said.  Full Story

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Two new high-end shopping centers in upscale Santa Rosa neighborhoods are struggling to lure new tenants amid a slowing economy that's causing shoppers to spend less and making businesses reluctant to expand.  Full Story

The prelude to a powerful double-punch storm expected to hit hard in the Bay Area and North Bay has arrived, with the first wave of strong wind and heavy rain gaining momentum this afternoon. Strong rain and wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected after...  Full Story

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Sonoma County beekeepers are reporting significant losses among their honeybees this winter including what some describe as cases of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious scourge that has wiped out thousands of colonies around the nation.  Full Story

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OAKLAND -- Brandan Wright visited his orthodontist over the All-Star break, but did not get his braces removed -- something Warriors coach Don Nelson has often referred to as a joking prerequisite before giving his rookie forward more playing time.  Full Story

Petaluma man, 21, is arrested after allegedly damaging four cars and injuring one driver.

Promoters of an S.F. event thought cash-laden produce should be easy to give away.

'I Wouldn't Be Outside'

A wet, windy winter storm is expected to drench the Bay Area, dumping up to 4 inches of rain in some areas.

His refusal to wear flag lapel pin and other incidents have conservatives talking.

Calif. woman with breast cancer wins case against one of state's largest health providers.

Proposed changes may leave the SoMa area with only one full-service hospital.