At least 22 aftershocks have struck following an earthquake in far northeastern California that was felt as far away as San Francisco and in two other states.  
 
 
The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is finalizing a new immigrant detention policy that would decrease the number of deportations stemming out of County Jail.  
 
 
High school athlete Amir Khakimov, 18, collapsed suddenly while working out May 13 and was rushed to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, where he underwent brain surgery. After having suffered extensive and irreparable brain damage, Khakimov died Tuesday.  
 
 
 
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Brentwood farmers, fruit fans branch out with social media

With this year's U-pick season starting early because of the warm, dry winter, and now in full swing, other locals are trying to capitalize on the popularity of social media, smartphones, websites and mobile apps to draw customers.

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Scouting leaders, parents react to historic rule change

Some say organization is teaching Scouts about good citizenship; others lament lack of "courage" among those who voted to overturn ban.

Live chat: reaction to Scouts' decision

 Statement from The Boy Scouts of America

 Reaction: @boyscouts partially lift gay ban 

Tim Brown on himself, Charles Woodson, Willie Mays

Former Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown had some interesting observations regarding the return of Charles Woodson Thurdsay night as well as his own induction into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. 

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