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 (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group) Antioch mom: Police killing of son 'cold-blooded' The mother of a mentally ill Antioch man killed in a confrontation with police decries the use of lethal force. |
 (
ARIC CRABB
) Black Diamond mine tours are open again Four free open houses are held each year, but tours also can be reserved at minimal cost. |
 The story behind the hole in Highway 4 wall Ever wonder what the deal is with that huge sound wall hole near Bailey Road? We found out. |
 (
Patrick Tehan
) Coco Crisp isn't thrilled by move to left field Oakland A's outfielder Coco Crisp says he's not thrilled by the idea of moving to left, but he understands why manager Bob Melvin is making the switch; Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry will platoon in center. |
BAY AREA NEWS  (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group) CSU profs: Stagnant pay pushing us out of middle class Low and stagnant salaries for CSU professors have amounted to a giant pay cut over the past 10 years, according to a white paper by the California Faculty Association |
Celebrities  (
Yui Mok
) Armani calls Madonna 'very difficult' person The fashion designer took exception to Madonna saying the design of his matador cape caused her to take a tumble down stairs at last week's Brit Awards |
SPORTS  (
Patrick Tehan
) A's moving Coco Crisp to left field Oakland A's outfielder Coco Crisp says he's not thrilled by the idea of moving to left, but he understands why manager Bob Melvin is making the switch; Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry will platoon in center. |
Spotlight  (Sal Pizarro) Cocktail Chronicles: The Continental Bar in downtown San Jose Continental Bar brings retro charm, vibe to San Jose |
BUSINESS  Doerr: I warned Ellen Pao Testifying in the high-profile trial, the venture capitalist said he fought for his protegee: "I wanted her to stay." Yet he also regularly warned her about how she treated her colleagues. |
 (Sal Pizarro) Cocktail Chronicles: The Continental Bar in downtown San Jose Continental Bar brings retro charm, vibe to San Jose |
(
Yui Mok
) Armani calls Madonna 'very difficult' person The fashion designer took exception to Madonna saying the design of his matador cape caused her to take a tumble down stairs at last week's Brit Awards |
