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Brentwood woman killed after driving into drainage canal

A 61-year-old woman died Thursday evening after her car went into a drainage canal, police said.

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Concord man disarms would-be robber

Man wrestles with attacker to thwart robbery

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San Ramon Valley students celebrate gay pride week

Students in the Gay-Straight Alliance encourage the East Bay community to attend

Pittsburg residents lobby for improved living, working conditions

Pittsburg immigrant community wants job training center, affordable housing opportunities.

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New fire marshal hired by Moraga-Orinda Fire District

n Moraga-Orinda Fire District gains marshal with long history of firefighting experience

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Police putting together details of restaurant robberies

Authorities think greed, lure of easy money behind spate of crimes

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Marine widow criticizes prosecutors
Oldest known person to turn 115
Stocks up on Citi, Google results
Plastic bottle chemical called unsafe
Other states woo laid-off teachers
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Ex-S.F. Prosecutor Sentenced

Attorney who inherited role overseeing a huge trust gets 8 1/2-years, is ordered to repay the $52 mil he defrauded.

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Bargains Aplenty, Home Buyers

There is an upside to the home sales slump. You can find a place in San Leandro that was $499K now selling for $229K.

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The Dread Of Bay Area Spread

Sprawl is closing the gap between cities and surburbs across Northern, Calif. putting a strain on the land. Green Special Section.

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'Dramatic' Crash Victim IDd

Man who fled cops after an apparent suicide try and died in a huge collision early today is a 46-year-old Berkeley resident.

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Tapas Spot's Terrifying Night

An Emeryville restaurant owner describes her customers being looted in the latest in a string of E. Bay eatery robberies.

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State Jobless Rate Jumps

In March, unemployment numbers leap as a slowing economy curtails hiring in a broad range of industries.