Friday 3rd September, 2010
Trapped Chilean miners' wives, mistresses in tug of war over compensation
Wives and mistresses of the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose mine are reportedly engaged in a tug of war over compensation announced by the government.
J.J. Abrams Wants to Bring the Rock Back to Life
"Trauma" may no longer be blowing up freeways leading into the City but camera crews on the streets of San Francisco could become a regular sight again if famed director J.J.
Cute Overload: Tiger Cubs at Play
Siberian tigers Maxim, a male, and Mischa, female, are almost five months old now and already weigh about 70 pounds each. Here they are at play in the swimming tank at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in V...
Vernon Davis Explains Crabtree Fight
NBC 11When asked the cause of the fight, Davis said "There were some things he was doing at the time that I didn’t like. That’s all. And I just got on it."
Hungry Bears Plague Northern California
NBC 11It's part of a disturbing trend this year . Usually, only one or two bears attacks humans. But so far this year, there have been 10 animals that got a little too aggressive with guests.
Insanely Expensive Houses Now Ready to Rent in Presidio
NBC 11The Presidio's Wyman Avenue homes are all renovated and ready for renting. The adorable houses are about 75 years old and were completely dilapidated until the Presidio Trust undertook an extensive re...
Sierra Club Battles 49ers Over Proposed Bridge
NBC 11The Sierra Club's lawsuit accuses the City of not taking seriously the risk that the bridge could pose. In addition to blocking light and disrupting the flow of water, it could create a deadly obstacl...
Vanished: 200-Pound Bronze Statue of Evil Spirit
NBC 11It would seem that the spirit of the sculpture was too strong to be contained by earthly bonds. It was only just recently installed in the lobby of the
Raiders RB Bush to Miss 4 Weeks
NBC 11Dr. Michael Schwartz , team doctor for Hofstra University and the Arena Football New Jersey Dragons. "A time span of four to six weeks following surgery would be a 'best case scenario," McDo...
Police arrest man in attack on woman in downtown Walnut Creek
Oakland TribuneWALNUT CREEK -- An Oakland man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated domestic violence after police say he tried to run over a woman near Broadway Plaza and then hid from authorities for more t...
Vigil tonight in Vallejo for slain hairstylist Cindy Tran
Oakland TribuneVALLEJO -- Grieving friends of slain hair stylist Cindy Tran are holding a vigil this evening near the salon where she worked in the Glen Cove shopping center in Vallejo.Authorities said Tran, 46, lef...
Teen convicted of manslaughter in 2007 North Richmond killing
Oakland TribuneMARTINEZ -- An 18-year-old man was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter with use of a gun for killing a former classmate in North Richmond in 2007.The Contra Costa County's District Attorney's Of...
Antioch Section 8 discrimination lawsuit to proceed as class-action for 1,000 people
Oakland TribuneANTIOCH -- A federal judge granted a motion on Thursday allowing all African-American residents receiving housing assistance through a federal voucher program to participate in a civil rights lawsuit ...
Richmond resident arrested in El Cerrito mugging of man with walker
Oakland TribuneEL CERRITO -- A mugger who knocked down a man who used a walker and snatched his bag Friday morning didn't get far before appalled onlookers helped police make an arrest.A 72-year-old man walked on Sa...
Remains of body found on cliff in the Marin Headlands
Oakland TribuneAuthorities are investigating the discovery of a skull and other human remains found this week below Battery Spencer in the Marin Headlands. U.S. Park Police are treating the area as a crime scene.On ...
Sept. 11 remembrance event in Danville
Oakland TribuneDANVILLE -- The Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley will host a remembrance service of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.The hourlong event will be held at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the All...
Livermore woman pleads not guilty to charges of sex with teenage boys
Oakland TribuneChristine Shreeve Hubbs of Livermore speaks with attorney Jules Bonjour during her appearance in Alameda County Superior Court in Pleasanton, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. Included in the 67-count...
Offerpal Media names new CEO
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business JournalOfferpal Media Inc. on Friday named Mihir Shah president and CEO, and said former CEO George Garrick will be executive chairman. Fremont-based Offerpal hired Shah in December 2009 as chief revenue of...
3-year deal signed for San Jose marathon
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business JournalTeam San Jose said it has secured a three-year contract with Rock 'N' Roll San Jose Half Marathon projected to generate nearly $42 million for the local economy. "We're pleased to br...
San Jose man fears persecution in Philippines, tries to avoid deportation
Oakland TribuneAfter 18 years and several postponements, a San Jose man seeking political asylum in the United States was finally to have his day in immigration court. But a miscommunication between Benito "Benny" H...
Burgers Could Shake Awake Oakland's Food Scene
NBC 11"The growth of the restaurant industry and related food businesses and eco systems related to food production is something we're very proud of in Oakland," Kaplan said.
Crews Scour Landfill for Missing Man in Mystery Killing Spree Case
NBC 11Allen and her longtime friend, Marcaria Smart, 60, were reported missing last weekend and hadn't been seen since Aug. 25. Investigators on the missing-persons case searched Allen's home Tuesday aftern...
Trail of Bodies All Lead to One Man
NBC 11Hercules police are searching a Pittsburg landfill for the body of a missing man whose father was found bludgeoned to death Saturday inside their Hercules home.
Capitola passes on making Amgen bid amid high costs
Oakland TribuneCAPITOLA -- After struggling for weeks to pull together the money necessary to host a stop on the Amgen Tour of California, Capitola leaders have decided to bow out of contention.Amgen approached Capi...
EBay fine reduced in counterfeit luxury goods case
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business JournalLVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA said Friday, but the online retailer's fine was reduced. Between 2001 and 2006, counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior products were sold by users o...
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