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Updated: September 28, 2007

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'Into the Wild': A walk on the wild side
YOUNG MAN DROPS OUT, LANDS IN A VAGABOND WORLD
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In its expansive spirit of investigation and embrace of life as a creative act, "Into the Wild" comes as close as any picture ever made to capturing the America that Jack Kerouac discovered half a century ago. Full Story

Falsely imprisoned East Palo Alto man to get $2.75 million settlement

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Rick Walker, who was cleared of murder charges after serving 12 years in prison, will receive $2.75 million to settle a wrongful imprisonment lawsuit that he filed against Santa Clara County and other agencies involved in his case. Full Story


	Nintendo exec: 'We're working very hard' on Wii supply Video: Interview with Nintendo exec Nintendo is riding high - and right into Silicon Valley with a sales and marketing office in Redwood Shores. Full Story


	Gunman eludes Santa Clara police; residents return home Santa Clara police sealed off several blocks around Hope Drive and Lafayette Street near Sun Microsystems and the Rivermark Plaza shopping center as they searched unsuccessfully Friday night for a man who robbed a small grocery store and escaped on foot. Full Story

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Strictly a cops and bombers tale
In "The Kingdom," we are reminded that most of the hijackers on Sept. 11 were from oil-rich Saudi Arabia.
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	Yosemite upgrade in view Tunnel View, where millions go every year to take in El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls and Half Dome, is about to get an overhaul. Full Story


	Walker's path to prison, exoneration and compensation Deal in wrongful conviction Rare identical triplets born Setting the Record Straight Police hunt armed robber

Sports


	Bellarmine powers past Mitty 24-7 Bellarmine College Prep fans are jubilant after Usua Amanam ran for a 63-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Full Story


	Friday's high school results Friday's community college results 'Hey!' Sharks fans: Your song is back Friday's college results 49ers schedule

Business


	Renters left hanging after foreclosures Renters are often caught off guard when their landlord loses a property to foreclosure. They often lose their security deposit, and must find new housing fast. Full Story


	LOCAL AND STATE NEWS Cisco sales climbing in developing countries Dell accountants sued over insider trading Google buys service for sharing photos via cell phone Demographics of San Jose MarketCenter

Nation & World


	Taliban suicide blast in Kabul kills 30 KABUL, Afghanistan—A Taliban suicide bomber wearing an Afghan army uniform set off a huge explosion Saturday while trying to board a military bus in the capital, killing 30 people, most of them soldiers, officials said. Full Story 1 climber dies, 100 stranded in India US sniper gets 5-month sentence in Iraq Car slams into Wash. store; 1 injured China abandons search for bodies in mine US official notes China's military gains

Life & Style


	Latin American art show in L.A. is a breathtaking experience During the summer, I mentioned a few places you might want to take in while on vacation. My final tip is a journey to Southern California to see the mind-blowing exhibition "The Arts in Latin America, 1492-1820. Full Story Wander into 24 homes, nine kitchens and more Hot for Halloween - putting pets in costumes Goldston: Greatest pets entries still coming, but this pug is pretty cute Pet pals: DALE and CHU CHE The gardener prince

Celebrities


	S.E. Hinton reflects on 'The Outsiders' TULSA, Okla.—Beyond its cluster of office towers, Tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a broad clash of neighborhoods you can tell apart by how the grass grows, bright and trim as a putting green in the richer sections, pale and shaggy in the poorer spots. Full Story Oprah Winfrey is TV's richest celebrity Beyeler highlights Swiss art season Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Coppola says robbery cost years of data Ex-'Lost' actress may face jail time

Review It: Cafe Rio in Aptos

Have you eaten at Cafe Rio in Aptos? Read Aleta Watson's review, then contribute your own thoughts.

Special Section: Wine Country

Explore California's wine country and learn more about your favorite wines.

Barry Bonds Then & Now

The Giants say farewell to Barry Bonds. Take a look at his career with the Giants and his record-breaking home runs.

Video: Metaplace and Musicshake demo

Metaplace lets users build their own virtual worlds; Musicshake lets users create their own music. Get to know both in our latest Inside Silicon Valley video.

High School Football Pick'em

Prove you know high school football by picking the winners of this week's big games and win cool prizes.

Opinion


	Gloves off, but not much of a punch In November 2006, Nancy Pelosi proclaimed, "The American people spoke with their votes and they spoke for change and they spoke in support of a new direction for all Americans. Full Story Editorial: Facts behind Santa Clara County schools superintendent resignation should be made public Schwarzenegger, prison guards' union take mutual animosity to a new level Invest now for a healthy bay in the future Editorial: Governor's divestment plan sends strong message to Iran Opposing health insurance for kids politically unwise

Columns


	Latin American art show in L.A. is a breathtaking experience During the summer, I mentioned a few places you might want to take in while on vacation. My final tip is a journey to Southern California to see the mind-blowing exhibition "The Arts in Latin America, 1492-1820. Full Story Roadshow: Road Boulder or not a Road Boulder? Pizarro: Poll takers take pulse of Sunnyvale Goldston: Greatest pets entries still coming, but this pug is pretty cute Chung: After 7 years, time is ripe for a change Action Line: Customer vexed by lack of supermarket checkers

College Hotline: Cal-Oregon the biggest game of the Tedford era?; Stanford; SJSU

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