Members of the Casa Grande High School academic decathlon are team are in non-stop study mode in preparation for this weekend?s state finals in Sacramento, where they will try to capture their eighth title.  Full Story

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Rohnert Park police officers found marijuana and loaded guns at a home Tuesday evening and arrested three residents, police reported.
Officers went to the Anson Court home at about 5:30 p.m. with a search warrant following an investigation.  Full Story

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Summit State Bank has promoted Tom Duryea to serve as chief executive officer and president of the Santa Rosa bank.  Full Story

Sebastopol city officials will continue to explore a possible tax measure on electricity, natural gas, telephone and cable television service.  Full Story

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Vutha Au, the 24-year-old Santa Rosa man shot dead in a beach parking lot near Jenner, was in the state's witness protection program and was killed to keep him from testifying, prosecutors said Tuesday.  Full Story

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Cycling fans rally to keep Tour of California in Santa Rosa  Full Story

Barack Obama loses three primaries but Hillary Rodham Clinton only nets a 12-delegate gain.

Young woman alleges she was sexually assaulted a year ago by 10 men at an off-campus party.

Hans' Car Seat Explanation

Accused wife killer Hans Reiser tells jury why he removed passenger seat of his mom's Honda -- he likes to sleep in cars.

Portal extends deadline for nominating board members in order to buy time to fight a potential hostile Microsoft takeover.

Gov't raises mortgage loan limits for 14 high-cost counties, including seven in the Bay Area.

Jury: SF Weekly must pay rival damages for unfair business practices.