Friday 3rd July, 2009
Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa
Oakland TribuneThe Pacific Boychoir had logged thousands of miles on its passports, bringing its distinct sound to destinations near and far. And no place is considered too far for this group. The Oakland-based...
SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast
The ExaminerAp Photo/Ahn Young-joon)A South Korean conservative activist burns a defaced North Korean flag and mock missiles during a rally denouncing North Korea's missile launch in Seoul, South Korea, Friday...
Bay Area Bound - new books by local authors
San Francisco ChronicleThe Walk-Through: 17020 Wild Way, Los Gatos Sunnyridge is a sprawling hilltop estate overlooking Vasona Lake. The main residence is an English...
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
The ExaminerJose Miguel Insulza says that "unfortunately, in Honduras the conditions are not there for Zelaya's return."Insulza tells a news conference the OAS will decide at a meeting Saturday whether to...
Two Fatal Crashes for Amtrak Train
KCBSTwo pedestrians died in separate incidents involving the same Amtrak train Friday, one in Berkeley and another about two hours later in Oakland. The No. 535 train headed from Sacramento to San...
Same Amtrak Train Kills 2 In E. Bay Within Hours
CBS 5The same Amtrak train struck and killed two pedestrians in separate incidents in Berkeley and Oakland Friday afternoon, an Amtrak spokesman said. The first collision happened at about 12:20 p.m....
Obama's FDA Takes More Aggressive Stance
KCBSIf it feels like the new administration has its eye on your medicine cabinet, you’re probably right. The FDA has issued a flurry of new warnings since President Obama took office. From nose sprays...
San Francisco Health Department Emerges Intact
KCBSAlmost every public health program threatened with cuts because of San Francisco’s spending gap survived the budget crisis intact, and the total money allocated for the Department of Public...
Two people hit and killed by same Amtrak train Friday
Oakland TribuneWriteroakland — Two pedestrians died in separate incidents involving the same Amtrak train Friday afternoon, one in Berkeley and another about two hours later in Oakland...
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
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Chevron Ordered To Refile Environmental Impact Statement
KCBSConstruction at the Chevron refinery in Richmond ground to a halt after a judge’s order requiring further environmental review of the project. Superior Court Judge Barbara Zuniga said...
IOU Spells Uncertainty on UC and CSU Campuses
KCBSKcbs' Doug Sovern reports University of California spokesman Ricardo Vazquez said UC can cover the IOU money for the small number of summer students that get Cal Grants. UC officials haven’t...
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
The ExaminerAp Photo/Matt Sayles)Jermaine Jackson, right, and Jackie Jackson drive out of the Jackson family home in the Encino section of Los Angeles, Friday, 2009.
Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
The ExaminerAp Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts, during his men's singles semifinal against Tommy Haas of Germany at Wimbledon, Friday, 2009.
Santa Rosa Man Arrested For Biting Police Officer
CBS 5Santa ― A 44-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested after an altercation in which he allegedly bit a police officer who responded to a disturbance at his home Thursday evening...
Undersecretary Kernan To Plead Guilty To DUI
CBS 5The undersecretary who oversees California parolees and adult and juvenile prisons says he will plead guilty to driving under the influence. In a statement released by the state corrections...
Crescent City Lady May Be Witness To Forest Murder
CBS 5... copy; 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this...
Budget Crisis No Threat to Calif. Businesses
KCBSThe state budget crisis does not play into the hands of rival states trying to lure new business away from California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday. The...
Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26
The ExaminerThe...
Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum
The ExaminerAp Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)People against ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya gather outside of the presidential residence in support of the interim government in Tegucigalpa, Friday...
Federer, Roddick to meet in 3rd Wimbledon final
The ExaminerAp Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)Roger Federer, right of Switzerland acknowledge the crowd after defeating Tommy Haas, left of Germany in their semifinal match on centre court at Wimbledon, Friday, July...
Multi-year deal keeps Clowe in San Jose
TSNRyane Clowe will be staying with the San Jose Sharks for a few more seasons, as the winger signed a multi-year contract on Thursday. ESPN reports that it's a four-year deal just over $3.5 million a...
US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
The ExaminerAp Photo/David Guttenfelder)U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 1st Battalion 5th Marines takes positions along a tree line in the Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province...
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