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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:12:00 GMT

ON PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE BCDC AS A STATE AGENCY / It takes a watchdog to preserve the bay

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) has protected San Francisco Bay for the past four decades. The state agency regulates all filling and dredging, protects eco-sensitive marshland, and tries to minimize development
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Newspaper helps make connections

Every morning when my teenage boys come to the kitchen for breakfast they reach for the newspaper. They look through the headlines, stopping to read what interests them only after they've read their favorite sections. We have interesting conversations. I
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa

The 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 choir is heading to South Africa to take part in two
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:06:00 GMT

One killed, seven wounded in East Oakland

A man was shot to death on a street in East Oakland early this morning and seven other people were wounded, authorities said. The shootings occurred on the 8300 block of International Boulevard, near 83rd street, Oakland police said. The deceased victim
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

School busing out for some Berkeley kids

About 400 Berkeley elementary school students will feel the pain of budget cuts next fall when they lose the privilege of riding a bus to school.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:04:00 GMT

No plans to close animal shelter, Alameda police say

Fears that the Alameda Animal Shelter could close have prompted hundreds of people to sign a petition calling for it to stay open. But the police which run the facility now say have they no plans to close it.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:03:00 GMT

Oakland school district: Is it better off after the state takeover?

OAKLAND In the months leading up the state takeover of Oakland's public schools, the size of the district's financial problem was a source of speculation. Estimates of the deficit ranged wildly, from $35 million to nearly $100 million.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:03:00 GMT

VidyA combines Indian classical and jazz at Yoshi's

VidyA, a Bay Area-based Indian classical and jazz band, will make its Oakland debut at 8 p.m. Monday at Yoshi's Oakland.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:03:00 GMT

One dead, seven wounded in East Oakland shooting

OAKLAND - An unidentified male was killed and seven people wounded early today in a shooting outside an East Oakland liquor store, police said.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:03:00 GMT

San Jose: Happy, green - and ahead of Australia

COSTA Rica is the happiest place on earth, and one of the most environmentally friendly - but it's not far ahead of Australia, according to a new survey. The Britain-based New Economics Foundation looked at 143 countries that are home to 99 per cent of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:36:00 GMT

Budget cuts mean more students stacked in Bay Area classrooms

A teacher since 1968, Barbara McHuron has seen a thing or two in the classroom. The second-grade instructor at Concord's Silverwood Elementary has struggled to control as many as 34 youngsters at once. She's watched the number of teacher aides slowly
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:32:00 GMT

One dead, seven wounded in East Oakland shooting

OAKLAND - An unidentified male was killed and seven people wounded early today in a shooting outside an East Oakland liquor store, police said. It appears there was only one gunman, 'but it could have been more,' homicide Sgt. John Parkinson said.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Children's Hospital Oakland Receives $9.8M Gift

UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, was verified as a level I trauma center and a level I pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital provides trauma care for a region covering 6 million people in 33 counties, spread across
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Sonoma's first Fourth of July (116)

Tomorrow, Sonoma will celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with a hometown parade and Plaza activities capped off with a spectacular pyrotechnic display. But of all the Sonoma celebrations on Independence Day, the one held on July 4,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

Sonoma's first Fourth of July (578)

Tomorrow, Sonoma will celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with a hometown parade and Plaza activities capped off with a spectacular pyrotechnic display. But of all the Sonoma celebrations on Independence Day, the one held on July 4,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

One dead, seven wounded in East Oakland shooting

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:57:00 GMT

San Mateo County Times, Calif., Neil Gonzales column: San Mateo-Foster City School District plans for special locks

The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking to bolster student security by bringing indoor safety locks to its campuses. 'We plan that all schools will have indoor safety locks by 2010-11,' said Micaela Ochoa, the district's chief business
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:37:00 GMT

BRIEF: San Mateo-Foster City School District plans for special locks

FOSTER CITY -- The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking to bolster student security by bringing Columbine-style locks to its campuses. 'We plan that all schools will have indoor safety locks by 2010-11,' said Micaela Ochoa, the district's
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:35:00 GMT

High school programs across Bay Area reeling from cuts; some districts relying heavily on parent/athlete contributions

As California's Legislature struggles to come to a consensus on how to fix the state's ailing economy, school districts throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and San Mateo counties are preparing for the worst when it comes to funding
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:18:00 GMT

Alameda County Fair racing picks for Saturday, July 4

Need help today picking out a winner at the Alameda County Fair? Then check out Dennis Miller's Fair horse racing picks for Saturday, July 4. Check back here daily for a link to Miller's picks.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:18:00 GMT

Napa will be on the march on the Fourth

It wont overshadow Macys Thanksgiving Day extravaganza in New York City, but it wont be an embarrassment either. Downtown Napas Fourth of July parade, which last year lasted the blink of an eye, this year will be totally respectable, said Doris Gentry,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Ducks Unlimited receives $8.5-million grant for work in San Francisco Bay Area

â?? The San Francisco Bay area got a boost today with an $8.5-million grant to stimulate the economy while conserving critical wildlife habitat. The grant was awarded to Ducks Unlimited by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT

VidyA combines Indian classical and jazz at Yoshi's

VidyA, a Bay Area-based Indian classical and jazz band, will make its Oakland debut at 8 p.m. Monday at Yoshi's Oakland. VidyA, which means 'knowledge' in Sanskrit, was formed in 2005. Prasant Radhakrishnan said he was hoping to form a band that would
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Budget cuts mean more students stacked in Bay Area classrooms

A teacher since 1968, Barbara McHuron has seen a thing or two in the classroom. The second-grade instructor at Concord's Silverwood Elementary has struggled to control as many as 34 youngsters at once. She's watched the number of teacher aides slowly
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Budget cuts mean more students stacked in Bay Area classrooms

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Mayor: Port Of Oakland Needs Federal Funds

OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS) -- Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums this week called on the federal government for financial assistance to help the Port of Oakland lower emissions from diesel trucks at its terminals. The Port of Oakland is aggressively implementing a
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Bust Nets Dynamite, Mortar Rockets, Roman Candles

Police seized more than 64 pounds of illegal fireworks from a home in Dublin Thursday, just two days after Oakland police busted a man with what they say is the largest amount of fireworks they have found in the city's history. Special investigations
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT

San Jose Iranians Kick Off Hunger Strike

Iranian-Americans in San Jose started a two-day hunger strike Thursday in response to the violence in Iran. Calling themselves the Iranian-American Hunger Strikers of San Jose, the group is demanding that the United Nations ask the Islamic Republic of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Bush and Gore's Lawyers Unite to Fight Prop. 8

It has only been a few weeks since the controversial ban on same sex marriage was upheld by the California Supreme Court but Prop. 8 is already back under the judicial spotlight and bringing former rivals together. Mayor Newsom Reacts to Prop 8 Ruling
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT

San Francisco Has a Budget, Sorta

Gavin Newsom and the Board of Supervisors hammered out a budget agreement late last night after a tense battle leading up to a midnight deadline. The mayor protected the police and fire departments from layoffs, as well as some pet projects and political
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT