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Studies to continue on plastic bag ban

While acknowledging growing sentiment to ban plastic grocery bags, Sonoma County cities are treading cautiously when it comes to enacting such a...

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Oakland ready to make ultimate road trip

Goodbye, Phoenix. Konnichi wa, Tokyo.
Tonight, 30 A's players board a chartered Boeing 747 for a 12-hour flight to Japan and a new season.  

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Lake County agrees to buy Mt. Konocti – if it's for sale

The Lake County Board of Supervisors has approved spending $1.2 million to buy part of Mount Konocti, a volcanic landmark that looms over Clear...

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Crash kills motorcyclist

Authorities say a Marin County man suspected of skidding into an oncoming lane and plowing into two motorcyclists, killing one of them Tuesday...

Fed cut ignites Dow

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve, trying to light a fire under a cooling economy, cut short-term interest rates again Tuesday and sparked a stock market rally.  

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'No comment' from Rohnert Park chief on shooting

A Rohnert Park police official said Wednesday that Public Safety Director Tom Bullard likely will not be commenting on Sunday?s fatal shooting of a...

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Murder suspects delay pleas in gang-related killing

Attorneys for five young men accused of murder want more information from prosecutors.

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Rain showers possible

Rain clouds expected to chase away heavy morning fog, bringing a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and night, should give way to sunny...

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'We're Not Going To Japan'

Confusion sets in when the Red Sox threaten to boycott the overseas game, and the A's vote whether to strike with them.

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Grief Of 'Gold Star' Parents

Most people can't understand the pain endured by families who have lost loved ones in the Iraq war.

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Grilling Frustrates Hans

Reiser says prosecutor wanted "ridiculous powers of memory" and asks if his lawyer can object to a question. Trial Blog.

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Bush Upbeat As War Turns 5

President says surge has turned "the situation in Iraq around," won't jeopardize gains by ordering new withdrawals.

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U.C. Regents Meet Blockade

Trio arrested after chaining themselves to doors in attempt to prevent today's meeting at Mission Bay.

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Visa Shares Charge

A day after staging the biggest IPO in U.S. history, the stock surges some 28 percent this morning.