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Sentencing of Paul Garcia postponed again in Los Gatos murder-for-hire

Defense lawyer Ed Sousa says he needs more time to review security tapes from Mountain Charley's Saloon and the 180 Restaurant & Lounge that he hopes will show that drugs were responsible for Mark Achilli's 2008 killing, not Garcia's jealousy over a beautiful bartender.

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California passes landmark rules to curb auto emissions

Air Resources Board rules will require one in seven vehicles sold statewide by 2025 to run be electric, plug-in-hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell, and will dramatically cut tailpipe pollution from gasoline engines

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Sharks: On a star-studded roster, the youngster stood out

For most hockey players, the all-star break is a welcome opportunity for a little rest and relaxation, maybe a quick trip to the beach or mountains.Logan Couture wouldn't know about that.

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Suspect in SJSU dorm gropings arrested

The suspect is also a San Jose State student, but does not live in one of the campus residence halls.

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College football signing day looks good for Bay Area schools

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Las Lomas student project to memorialize classmates

Students need donation for project to honor two students who died in Walnut Creek

Berkeley: City's first homicide victim identified

BERKELEY -- Kenneth Warren had just left his uncle's barbershop Thursday evening and was walking up steps to a home next door on Emerson Street when he was gunned down, his uncle said.

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No serious injuries after crash in Pleasanton

PLEASANTON -- No one was seriously injured after a violent crash at a business-park intersection Friday morning, police said.The crash occurred just after 11 a.

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Three facing felony charges for San Leandro robbery spree

Trio charged with committing eight armed robberies since Dec. 26 around Bancroft, Estudillo and Joaquin avenues.

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Ben Johnson honored as Pittsburg's top citizen

Chamber also awards top educator, firefighter and police officer, among others

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Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing

LOS ANGELES -- Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials.

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San Jose police detain Evergreen Valley High student after shooting threat

San Jose police have detained a 15-year-old student Friday morning at Evergreen Valley High School in San Jose after he allegedly made threats to shoot up the school through social media, according to police.

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S.J. State student arrested in dorm gropings

A San Jose State University student who broke into four female students dorm rooms and groped them early today has been arrested, campus officials said. Campus police have not identified the suspect but said he was not...

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Penthouse atop San Franciscos Art Deco Hamilton

Twice a week, The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. See more photos at www.sfgate.com/ZHQD . Address: 631 OFarrell St., No. 2101, San...

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Oscar nominations: Surprises and snubs

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US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns

(01-27) 07:33 PST WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal governments plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans civil...

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CA vehicle emissions rules would sharply cut smog

California is on the verge of approving the most stringent vehicle emissions regulations in the United States, forcing automakers to cut exhaust by two-thirds and begin mass-producing zero-emission vehicles and plug-in...

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Analysis: Romney is fiery, focused in Fla. Debate

(01-27) 04:11 PST Orlando, Fla. (AP) -- Mitt Romney, forced to prove his resilience after a stinging loss in South Carolina, is showing why the so-called Republican establishment thinks he has the best discipline,...