West County fire officials Monday continued to investigate the cause of a fire that may have led to the death of a Sebastopol man. Bradford Joseph Kolbach, 50, was found dead in the Fredricks Road home late Saturday by firefighters who were attempting to put out the fire. A dog at the home also was found dead inside the home.

Santa Rosas average price for regular gasoline was $3.020 a gallon today, according to AAA. A year ago, it was $4.542. Among the areas typically low-price stations, these prices were reported this morning: --$2.819 at Arco at Hearn and Corby Avenues in Santa Rosa. --$2.839 at Arco at Fourth Street and Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa.

SEATTLE (AP) - Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is back at work after a five-and-a-half-month medical leave, during which he received a liver transplant. Jobs, 54, is working from Apples Cupertino, Calif., headquarters a few days a week and working from home the remaining days, Apple spokesman Steve Dowling said Monday.

TAIPEI, Taiwan About three months ago, Gianfranco Lanci flew into San Francisco International Airport, got off the plane and made his way to the passport control stations. As he pulled out his documents, the passport agent immediately recognized him as the chief executive of Acer.

WIMBLEDON, England - Centre Court fans applauded Roger Federers latest win at Wimbledon. And they really roared for the roof.

What sparked a 20-acre fire that burned near Lake Berryessa over the weekend remained under investigation Monday, a state forestry captain reported. About 125 firefighters from several agencies worked through Friday night on the remote Napa County fire.

Sonoma County and other North Bay residents sought relief from continued high temperatures Sunday, flocking to water parks, air conditioned stores and roads to the beach. How hot will it get this week?

Convicted swindler Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison Monday for fraud so extensive that the judge said he needed to send a symbolic message to those who might imitate his fraud and to victims who need relief.

NEW YORK -- Repaying a student loan could soon be a little less painful. Starting this week, anyone with a federal student loan can apply for a program that caps monthly payments based on income, and forgives remaining balances after 25 years. Those choosing to work in public service could have their loans forgiven after just 10 years.

Brazils Beautiful Game came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final.

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A federal judge rejected Bernard Madoffs plea for leniency Monday, sentencing the 71-year-old swindler to spend the rest of his life in prison for an extraordinarily evil fraud that took a staggering toll on thousands of victims. U.S. District Judge Denny...

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge. The ruling could alter...

A toddler who drowned in a San Jose pool was identified by the Santa Clara County medical examiners office today as 17-month-old Derek Ayala. Derek was found dead at a home on Oxford Place at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He was at least the third young child...

Bernard Madoffs wife says she feels betrayed and confused by the actions of her husband. Ruth Madoff said in a statement Monday that the man who committed his horrible fraud is not the man whom I have known for all these years. Her 71-year-old husband...

In a controversial simple-majority vote Sunday night, the state Assembly approved a Democratic budget proposal that raises taxes on oil production and tobacco products and calls for deep cuts to programs to close most of the $24.3 billion budget shortfall...