 Richmond approves massive Chevron project The Richmond City Council approved the $1 billion modernization at the Chevron refinery after the company agreed to cap emissions and give $90 million over the next decade in community investments. |
 Accused molester Joseph Martin takes the stand The former Concord elementary school teacher testifies that he's never placed his hand down the front of students' shirts. |
 ( ) Antioch clears hurdle to finding new Humphrey's tenant Decision means Antioch can more forward without impediment to find new restaurateur. |
LOCAL NEWS  ( ) A whale of a business: Humpbacks bump up Monterey Bay tourist economy  Spectators crowded the railings of two whale-watching boats about 200 yards from shore. A handful of kayakers paddled close by. More watchers lined the beach to catch the show. |
Celebrities  (Photo: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros.) 'Big Bang Theory' production delayed over contract impasse Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar haven’t agreed on contracts for upcoming season. |
SPORTS  (D. ROSS CAMERON/Staff) Raiders' Mark Davis confirms San Antonio visit but not talks of relocation Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said he was already in town for a celebration of San Antonio native Cliff Branch.
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Spotlight  (Syfy) Tonight's TV picks: 'Sharknado 2' -- Bring on the chainsaw Tara Reid and Ian Ziering return for sequel of last year's low-budget hit. Plus, aspiring magicians try to 'trick' veteran performers in 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us.' |
BUSINESS  (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Larry Ellison and other Oracle bosses see smaller stock-option grants Under fire from investors over how much it pays its top brass, technology giant Oracle appears to have slashed by more than half the annual stock options it awards CEO Larry Ellison and some of its other executives. |
 This barren, desert prison is where O.J. Simpson lives  Some here call it the 'O.J. House,' the only gated community in a vast stretch of desert rich in gold and silver, pioneer trails and proud, isolated towns north of Reno. |
(Syfy) Tonight's TV picks: 'Sharknado 2' -- Bring on the chainsaw Tara Reid and Ian Ziering return for sequel of last year's low-budget hit. Plus, aspiring magicians try to 'trick' veteran performers in 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us.' |
(Photo: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros.) 'Big Bang Theory' production delayed over contract impasse Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar haven’t agreed on contracts for upcoming season. |
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) Kawakami: Kaepernick shoulders blame for loss Colin Kaepernick's late-game interception allows the Seattle Seahawks to hold off the San Francisco 49ers and advance to the Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos |
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) Purdy: Brutal heavyweight fight went way of Seahawks This was a wicked, awful, exhausting game for both the 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. |
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) Thompson: 49ers defense shows fight even after Bowman injury The San Francisco 49ers defense was not as dominant as it needed to be Sunday. But when things looked most bleak against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game, the defense got the ball back to the offense with a chance to win. Twice. Even without the unit's best player. |
