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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. |
 (Gary Reyes, Bay Area News Group) Lottery winner, store owner fight over $1 million Instead of dipping into the money for a family vacation in Hawaii and banking the rest for early retirement, the 53-year-old mother of five is gearing up for a court battle with the owner of USA Liquors. |
 (
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  (Doug Duran) Giants' Peavy, Cain ready to push each other San Francisco Giants rotation mates Jake Peavy and Matt Cain have faced each other in the past; now they're looking forward to working together as teammates. |
Spotlight  (
Randy McMullen
) Review: Updated 'Cinderella' keeps its old-fashion charm The touring Broadway musical includes some contemporary messages about girl power, but it's the traditional fairy tale that makes the show worthwhile; it plays at Broadway San Jose through March 8. |
BUSINESS  Doerr: Tech, VC firms would do better 'if they hired more women' Jurors in a high-profile sex discrimination case got a deeper look into the challenges women face in venture capital and the rarity of anyone -- man or woman -- getting a promotion at venture firms when the group of 12 on Wednesday had the chance to question one of the lead witnesses.
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(
Randy McMullen
) Review: Updated 'Cinderella' keeps its old-fashion charm The touring Broadway musical includes some contemporary messages about girl power, but it's the traditional fairy tale that makes the show worthwhile; it plays at Broadway San Jose through March 8. |
(
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 |
