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Woman carjacked at Concord gas station

CONCORD — A carjacker approached a woman just after she pulled into a gas station this morning, threatened her with a spray canister and drove away in her car, police said.

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Police: Antioch High student arrested for bringing knife to school

Alleged gang member attempted to incite fight with rival gangmembers, police say

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Suspect arrested for attempting to burn down Pittsburg house

Teen had just been kicked out of house by 30-year-old woman, broke windows and set fire near house.

18-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempting to burn down Pittsburg house after argument over respect

Teen had just been kicked out of house by 30-year-old woman, broke windows and set fire near house

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Crime down in Richmond

Police credit Richmond's community oriented patrol-beat scheme with a 20 percent plunge in serious crime so far this year.

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Masked men sexually assault 14-year-old Antioch girl

Two men wearing ski masks fondle girl in broad daylight in front of her house before she punches one and escapes

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Sorenstam to retire this year
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Swelter Weather On The Way

A major heat wave beginning Wednesday will push temperatures over 100 in E.Bay, S.Bay. Records are likely to fall.

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HP To Acquire EDS

Computer maker says it has struck a deal to buy technology services giant Electronic Data Systems for $13.9 bil.

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China Quake Toll Over 12,000

Number of dead and missing soars as rescue workers dig through flattened schools and homes after the devastating temblor.

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Report: Close Police Stations

Controversial report proposes that S.F. eliminate five police districts and close stations in Tenderloin, Bayview.

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Boy-Importing Molester Dead

Roommate finds body of Santa Clara antique dealer who was convicted of bringing a teen boy from Portugal for sex.

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Donors Can Be Choosers

Don't give that panhandler your loose change -- feed one of S.F.'s new orange homeless meters instead.