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Firefighters have a 375-acre wildfire that erupted Sunday night on the east slope of Angel Island about 75 percent contained today.

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	Times recommends voters select Barack Obama These are tumultuous times for our nation. Our economy is sputtering. We're still at war in Iraq while trying to fight terrorism around the world. Our international reputation is in shambles. Neiman Marcus foes should come forward Congress right to regulate safety on railroads Reject Props 5, 6, 9

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Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid

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Wall Street stormed back from last week's devastating losses Monday, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly inconceivable 936 points.

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What if McCain-Obama race ends up in a tie vote in the Electoral College?

The possibility of a 269-269 tie in the Electoral College reminds voters that it"s not the national popular vote that will elect the next president.

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Tight security for Streets of Brentwood

Frequent police patrols, video surveillance, and a private security force are planned to ward off crime at the upscale lifestyle center opening Oct. 24.

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Lafayette candidates disagree over budget

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Three Stanford students die in car crash

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New Raiders coach, same old results

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Nothing could have prepared the Raiders for the onslaught that awaited them in New Orleans, the city made famous by persevering against long odds.

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	Kim's triumph speaks volumes in Longs Drugs Challenge 49ers fold up in fourth quarter Rookie's first NHL goal holds up as Sharks win

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Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid

(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

NEW YORK—Wall Street stormed back from last week's devastating losses Monday, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly inconceivable 936 points after major governments' plans to support the global banking system reassured distraught investors.


	World gold prices come down Oil prices rebound GM-Chrysler merger won't fix problems

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'Secret Life of Bees' brings issues of love, redemption and racism to the screen.

A motherless child, a trio of honey-making sisters and the universal longing for love fill the silver screen Friday when "The Secret Life of Bees" opens.


	Celeb pix: Zac Efron gets waxed On DVD: Indy's back, young Genghis Khan cavorts Review: LVO's 'Barber of Seville' is loaded with laughs

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Winners in the Raiders haiku contest

No gridiron grail

For Raiders of the lost art

Of winning the game

-- John Barry, Danville


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	Gay couples rush to wed ahead of Calif. election Bush critic Paul Krugman wins economics Nobel New law meant to improve stability for foster care Europe puts more on the line for banks than US