Escape case ends in plea bargain
Five teen-agers who attacked guards and tried to escape from juvenile hall made plea bargains carrying sentences of as much as 11 years in state prison, authorities said Friday.
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Petaluma: Empire Waste must bid
Petaluma will seek competitive bids for trash collection, a step that two Sonoma County cities already have taken.
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Freeway neighbors wide awake
When her Poplar Street house next to the west shoulder of Highway 101 in Santa Rosa began vibrating Tuesday night, Ana Gamez feared the worst.
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Inspection closes SR rehab center after complaint
A drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in west Santa Rosa was closed after an inspection revealed the facility was over capacity and had various fire safety code violations.
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Highlights
Power crisis: Articles, links, forum on the energy page
Teen face: Corey Thomas, Montgomery High School
Dining: Three kinds of ribs at Rob's -- and they're all tasty
Operation Black Widow: Crime ring cracked
Local: Stories Well Told -- a tribute to Gaye LeBaron
Conference: North Bay Cybercity Consortium presentations, info
Discover Sonoma County: All about our community
Reaching Out: Guide to local non-profits

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