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Updated: March 30, 2012 10:54:57 AM PDT

Sierra LaMar searchers find used condoms, handcuff box

South Bay search teams looking for clues in the case of missing teenager Sierra LaMar have found two used condoms next to a box marked 'handcuffs' about a mile from where the girl was likely abducted nearly two weeks ago.

Video: The story of East Bay guitarist Jason Becker - Not dead yet

Courtesy of Gary Becker

Jason Becker was the next big rock guitarist in 1990. A week after joining David Lee Roth's band, he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Now 42 and only able to move his eyes, he still composes and puts out albums from his Richmond home.

Jason Becker, guitar virtuoso with ALS, still rockin'

Courtesy of Gary Becker

Jason Becker was on the way to rock stardom in 1990. A week after joining David Lee Roth's band, he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Now 42 and only able to move his eyes, he still composes albums from his Richmond home.

Bay Area congressional delegation renews calls for quicker withdrawal from Afghanistan

(AP Photo/Allauddin Khan)

As the Obama administration continues grinding toward a withdrawal of combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014, one group from Congress is renewing its long-standing call for a quicker exit: the Bay Area delegation.

Voters confront 'top two' primary

Under new rules, only two candidates will move on to the November ballot -- even if they're from the same party

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