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Rain, snow and cold temperatures to envelop the South Bay today
The winter weather descending on us today will hang around all week. Snow levels ‘” yes, snow! ‘” will drop to about 1,500 feet Monday in the Santa Cruz Mountains and East Bay hills, with perhaps 3 to 6 inches accumulating by midday, forecasters said. That means the Highway 17 summit and Skyline Boulevard may seem like the Sierra. Full Story;
Members of the Greatest Generation tell their stories
On Sunday, five World War II veterans recounted snippets of their war experiences on a panel organized by the Saratoga Historical Foundation to mark the 68th anniversary of Pearl Harbor day today. Full Story;
The young city of Campbell picks a young, gay mayor
Evan Low is 26. But looking through the lens of history, however, that’s practically geriatric: In 1972, Campbell made the national news when it elected Rusty Hammer to the City Council at age 18. Hammer, who died of leukemia last year, began wielding the mayor’s gavel when he was 21. Full Story;
Gilroy mourns loss of teenage girl who died from possible alcohol poisoning
Sarah Botill rememberd as friendly, outgoing; police investigation continues into her death, which occurred at a former Gilroy city councilman’s home Full Story;
Anti-gravity treadmill: Therapy that’s like a walk on the moon
Fremont startup’s treadmills use space technology to help athletes train and rehab patients improve Full Story;
William Wilson, ambassador to Vatican, dies
William A. Wilson, the first American to serve as ambassador to the Vatican and a member of President Ronald Reagan’s “kitchen cabinet” of advisers, has died. He was 95. Mr. Wilson was among a group of about a dozen conservative, wealthy Los Angeles… Full Story;
Levi’s Plaza: folds of brick that pull you in
Levi’s Plaza is celebrated for the rugged romance of Lawrence Halprin’s landscape, but don’t underestimate the three corporate buildings that frame the idyllic terrain. They defer to the public spaces by scalloping back at the corners with terraces softened… Full Story;
Tiburon cop hears a burglary in progress
A pair of thieves thought ripping off a closed guitar store in the wee hours in sleepy Tiburon would be a sure bet, police say – but the town and the store were exactly the wrong places to hit. The town was so quiet at 3 a.m. Friday that a beat cop actually… Full Story;
Gunmen kill teen, wound 2 relatives in Oakland
A 16-year-old East Oakland boy was killed and his uncle and a 15-year-old relative were wounded Friday night when gunmen opened fire on them outside their home while they were talking, police said. The victim, identified as Antonio Nunez Jr., was pronounced… Full Story;
No major problems as Muni rolls out changes
There were plenty of minor hiccups but no major problems Saturday as Muni rolled out its largest service changes in 30 years. About two dozen people standing in the morning along the now defunct 26-Valencia line didn’t realize the bus route had been… Full Story;
Recession threatens mental-health services for valley teens
Caught between plummeting revenue and increasingly acute need, the nonprofit groups providing counseling to schoolchildren across the valley are scaling back, reaching out and, in one case, doubting their survival. The outlook for the coming year is even worse. Full Story;
Sunnyvale shorts: Tryouts for youth sports planned
Girls softball The Sunnyvale Girls Softball League is holding online registration for girls ages 5-16 interested in playing in the 2010 season. Full Story;
Former school custodian from Sunnyvale sentenced to one year in jail for child porn
Man will be required to register as a sex offender Full Story;
Group of athletes excel on the field and in the classroom
Like runners competing for any other school, the boys and girls cross country teams of Leland High School racked up hundreds upon hundreds of miles this fall. Full Story;
Shower of $100 bills in Sunnyvale: Recycling station’s workers recover $3,200
Workers retrieve $3,200 as $100 bills fall from ceiling Full Story;
Rain, Snow Move Into The Bay Area
A storm front moving south from the arctic will bring rain and freezing temperatures to the Bay Area with snow hitting as low as 2,000 feet, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a freeze watch for interior valleys around the Bay. Full Story;
SFPD Officer Struck In Face By Bullet Fragment
Police in San Francisco detained three people after an officer was struck in the face by a bullet fragment right outside the door of the Sunnydale police substation Sunday afternoon, a spokesman said. Full Story;
49ers Lose Close One To Seahawks 20-17
The San Francisco 49ers blew a career day from quarterback Alex Smith, more opportunities to win than they could have wished for—and a chance to keep pressure on Arizona in the NFC West. Full Story;
Napa Planning H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
The Napa County Public Health Division plans to give seasonal flu shots to adults Monday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Butler Pavilion at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga. Full Story;
Last Second TD Lifts Raiders Over Pittsburgh 27-24
Louis Murphy caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Bruce Gradkowski with nine seconds remaining, his second score in the final 5 ½ minutes, and the Oakland Raiders scored three late touchdowns to stun Pittsburgh 27-24 on Sunday and deal the Steelers their fourth consecutive loss. Full Story;
SF Officer Shot in Face Steps Outside Precint
It wasn’t immediately clear whether the officer was targeted or was caught in the crossfire. Full Story;
Mavericks Contest Decision Made
Find out if the world-renowned surf contest will be held this week. Full Story;
San Jose’s Holiday Parade Comes To Town
It’s one of the biggest Christmas parades in the country. Full Story;
Alcohol Poisoning Feared in Gilroy Teen’s Death
A sleepover in the South Bay ended with a call to 911. Full Story;
Happy Homecoming for Stolen Pup
Dognapping victim is safe at home. Full Story;
Bay Area braces for multi-day storm
County agencies providing free sandbags to stem flooding Full Story;
Wind turbines popping up in Pittsburg backyards
State and federal governments offer incentives to purchase energy savers, which cost around $30,000. Full Story;
Suspicious car fire put out in Pinole
Crews still investigating fire in residential driveway Full Story;
How Bay Area News Group examined health inequities in the East Bay
Epidemiologist used data from death certificates, hospital reports and the U.S. census. Full Story;
Three East Bay ZIP codes, life-and-death disparities
In the affluent zip code of 94597, residents live on average 87.4 years. In the middle class zip code of 94546, life expectancy drops to 79 years, while residents of a poor East Oakland neighborhood only live on average 71.2 years. Shortened lives map: Look up your ZIP code Full Story;
Stimulus money brings jobs, but how many?
BY JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The federal government is pumping more than $100 million in stimulus money into Sonoma County but trying to determine what that means in jobs and benefits takes more than a mouse click. Full Story;
By NATHAN HALVERSON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The clouds were gray at Salmon Creek beach when Erica Muxlow of Redwood City and Umesh Rao beat the arrival of rain during a north coast daytrip Sunday. Full Story;
Santa Rosa Symphony impresses with Beethoven’s Ninth
BY DIANE PETERSON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The Santa Rosa Symphony under Music Director Bruno Ferrandis took the audience on a journey from darkness to light Saturday evening, capping off the decade with Beethoven’s life-affirming Symphony No. 9. Full Story;
Controversy rocks Sonoma farmers market
BY LORI A. CARTER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The managers of Sonoma’s farmers market soon may be shown the door by city leaders after more than 20 years of operating the weekly community event that features fresh produce, food, flowers and crafts. Full Story;
California emergency preparedness includes Tsunami with quake threat
BY BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A new emergency preparedness pamphlet produced by Humboldt State warns against the danger of tsunamis, which are more frequent and costly than most people recognize. Full Story;
Seahawks beat 49ers with last-second field goal
Olindo Mare kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to send the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 victory on Sunday. Full Story;
Apple confirms purchase of music site Lala.com
Apple has purchased Lala.com, a Silicon Valley startup that has threatened “the end of the MP3″ with its fast song-streaming. Full Story;
Officials call off Tuesday’s Mavericks contest
The world-renowned annual Mavericks Surf Contest near Half Moon Bay will not be held Tuesday as speculated. Full Story;
No. 19 Stanford to play Oklahoma in Sun Bowl
Stanford will be making its first bowl appearance in eight years at the Sun Bowl against Oklahoma. Full Story;
Washington rolls over No. 19 Cal 42-10
The Huskies closed out their season with a 42-10 domination of No. 19 California. Full Story;
Maldonado nomination poses GOP dilemma
Republicans are rankled by the lieutenant governor nominee’s tax-hike vote, but recognize his potential for expanding the party. Full Story;
Combating the hood: Former crack kingpin preaches self-respect in South Richmond
An ex-ruler of the drug trade now helps young people make smart choices. Full Story;
Robbers grab jewels at Concord’s Sun Valley Mall
Thieves smashed display cases and before closing time Full Story;
Bay Area braces for multi-day storm
County agencies providing free sandbags to stem flooding Full Story;
Surf is down for Mavericks Tuesday
The international Mavericks Surf Contest will be postponed until weather improves, a spokeswoman said Sunday. Full Story;
The changes at Jonesy’s are plain to see: cream-colored tablecloths, silverware shaped like propellers, postage stamp-sized tiles in shades of pink that line the wall by the kitchen’s service window. Full Story;
Jonesy’s memories: Locals look back fondly on iconic Napa restaurant
Plenty of Napans have plenty of memories of Jonesy’s. Here are a few: Full Story;
Planners debate public art rules
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so too are ordinances that require commercial developers to pay for public art installations. Full Story;
New twist on an old check scam
Napa County prosecutors have seen a spate of incidences of a common check scam in recent weeks. Full Story;
Telephone town hall with Thompson set
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, will host a live town hall telephone meeting on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. Residents of the 1st Congressional District are invited to ask questions, and the congressman will respond live for everyone to hear. Full Story;
Families walk during in Sakhir, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
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