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The band is less challenging, but more fun -- and fans eat it up.

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"Starbucks plans 7 East Bay closures"

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	We are worth less now AN AMERICAN life just isn't worth what it used to be. At least that is according to a study the Environmental Protection Agency performs called the "value of a statistical life? Transit villages on rise Alarming dropout rates

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	A's continue wheeling, dealing while fans wonder where it's going to lead Local journalists win Carter fellowhips Queen of the Road: Can I get a price check? Joan's World: What do you call that birthday? Critic cuts a rug with 'Dancing' star

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Hometown Heroes

Celebrating the Bay Area people who go the extra mile to help out in their communities.

The Green Guide

Kermit the Frog might have believed it wasn't easy being green, but really, it's not all that difficult to be environmentally friendly.

A Tainted Legacy

An examination of the Diocese of Oakland and the underreporting of clergy child sex abuse allegations.

Cuts will hurt patients, Medi-Cal told

Pharmacists' relief at a federal court ruling last week proved short-lived, as the same court reversed itself Wednesday night and reinstated the cuts.

Martinez concerned about sex offenders

Martinez parents say the city houses an unfair share of sex offenders compared to other Contra Costa County communities.

Women follow men onto the golf course

Women's golf networking groups inspire East Bay ladies to mix business with socializing and athletics.

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	Boy injured, mother missing in Discovery Bay Three sent to hospital following head-on collision in Pleasanton Hoffman appointed to UC external relations Head-on collision sends three to hospital Building sprinklers contain fire at Pinole retirement home Alameda toddler survives two-story fall

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Two arrested after gun reported at Pinole Valley High

Two juveniles arrested, but no weapons found; eight police units respond.

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UC workers wrap up weeklong strike

Salmon threatened with extinction, judge says

Alamo residents fired up at roofing rules

Sports

Giants get shut down by Sabathia, Brewers

Club's offensive woes continue in its return from the All-Star break.

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	Bonds not playing, and game hasn't missed him Old Greg Norman s stormin at wind-blown British Open Anniversary moment

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Women follow men onto the golf course

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	East Bay loses 6,800 jobs in June Starbucks cuts strike at home Women follow men onto the golf course

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The best video games at E3

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Some remarkable new games rise to the top at E3 expo.

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	Review: Coldplay shines in San Jose Online chat: What did you think of 'The Dark Knight'? Critic cuts a rug with 'Dancing' star

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Spin Cycle: Burger King, king of beer and cooked rat

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	Carolyn Hax: Not a couple, but a couple of bickerers PEEK INSIDE: Peruvian style Garden as Art: Red-hot poker

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	Small plane crashes in northeast Texas; 3 killed Rapper DMX arrested at Phoenix mall Inmate loses weight, escapes through jail vent US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,124

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	Rapper DMX arrested at Phoenix mall Shannen Doherty back in '90210' 'hood this fall Jolie and twins slip out of hospital in Nice 'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M

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	Pig caper: Police investigate swiped swine in Iowa Treasure in the trash: $20K earrings found in NYC Conjoined barn swallows cause stir in Arkansas Blessed are the boxers, altered for wounded troops