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	Woman dumped in Pleasanton trash can was not killer's first victim, prosecutors say A Stockton man convicted of killing his 25-year-old girlfriend and stuffing her in a Pleasanton trash can was described Wednesday by one prosecutor as "the closest thing to a serial killer" he's seen in his career.


	Richmond gangster sentenced in murder of bicyclist Aaron Lamont Miles is given 52 years to life in prison; his brother was previously sentenced to 17 years for attempted murder

Editorial: State lawmakers must restore California Public Records Act

Legislature and Gov. Jerry Brown made unconscionable changes to the disclosure law last week by slipping language into one of 15 state budget bills.

Politics & government

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	Oakland A's lose 9-4 to Texas Rangers NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat ready for final act Police: Fifth marijuana grow found in Tracy; three suspects remain at large BART contract talks joined by state mediators Slideshow: Alameda County Fair begins its 101st season Richmond gangster sentenced in murder of bicyclist Seminars to educate seniors on scams Woman dumped in Pleasanton trash can was not killer's first victim, prosecutors say Congressman Swalwell opens office in Hayward Golden State Warriors looking to acquire a draft pick Washington Hospital severs ties with St. Rose John Muir's tree may see new life through cloning

Richmond becomes first city in Contra Costa County to ban plastic bags at retail outlets

Ordinance, which is set to take effect Jan. 1, also imposes a 5-cent fee on paper bags for two years, set to rise to 10 cents after

25 years, many great NASCAR memories at Sonoma Raceway

Names like Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Ricky Rudd, Ernie Irvan, Mark Martin and Geoffrey Bodine found themselves in the winner's circle or in a position to challenge for the win year after year.

Year-by-year look at NASCAR in Sonoma

NASCAR winners in Sonoma

(Craig Blankenhorn)

James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' Star, Dead At 51

James Gandolfini, star of HBO's "The Sopranos," has died of a possible heart attack in Rome. He was 51.

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	Boy, 6, dies after being attacked by family dog in Union City San Jose officials explain decision to sue MLB Richmond High gang rape victim takes the stand

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	Giants win tense series finale 4-2


	Oakland A's lose 9-4 to Texas Rangers NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat ready for final act

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	Fremont-based Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman George Zimmer


	John McAfee resurfaces in ranting video mocking McAfee software Google, Clorox restaurants among the nation's healthiest

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	Woman dumped in Pleasanton trash can was not killer's first victim, prosecutors say California lawmakers split over restoring Public Records Act The community college payoff: New site reveals earnings of California graduates by program