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Bay Area Tops In Cost Of Living
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Carjackers Who Left Victim In Trunk Sentenced
Two men received sentences of more than 33 years for kidnapping a woman and keeping her blindfolded, bound and gagged in her car trunk for days while they drained her bank account.
Pedestrian Killed By Car After Funeral
Alameda County authorities say an 86-year-old pedestrian was killed in front of his family after a funeral in Fremont Tuesday afternoon.
Baby Found; Father, 3 Others Arrested
Law enforcement officers swooped down on three places in Trinity and Contra Costa counties, finding a missing baby and arresting her father and three others on suspicion of child concealment.
Firecracker May Be Cause Of Hall of Justice Evacuation
The San Francisco Hall of Justice was evacuated Wednesday following an explosion that was apparently caused by a large firecracker.
Woman Run Over By Her Own Car
The CHP in Napa County said Wednesday afternoon that a 90-year-old woman was fatally injured when she was apparently run over by her own vehicle while retrieving mail from her mailbox.
Judge: Enough Evidence To Try Alleged Cop Killer
A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence to try DeShawn Campbell for allegedly killing San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana in October.
Defense Silent In Kidnap, Torture, Murder Trial Open
A state prosecutor concluded her opening statement in the trial of a twosome accused of kidnapping, torturing and killing Vanessa Lei Samson in 1997, with a chilling video.
CHP Officers To Guard the Friendly Skies
Armed California Highway Patrol officers in plainclothes soon will be flying aboard thousands of in-state commercial flights to help bolster the federal government's air marshal program.
Berkeley Offers $30,000 For Homicide Info
Police Officer Cleared In Shoooting
Puppy-Burning Teen Removed From Parents
Missing 85-Year-Old Found Alive And Well
Holocaust Insurance Claim Deadline Extended
Preschool Molestation Charges Dropped
Cases May Be Joined In Infant Scalding Trial
CA Supreme Court Considers Serial Rapist's Fate
SF Offers Business Help To Asian Community
Gas Leak Capped, Evacuation Over
Attorneys Say Lindh Is No Flight Risk
Shipwreck May Be Source of Mystery Oil Slick
2 Killed, Dozens Injured In 87-Car Pileup
Voter Information Pamphlet for SF Online
Santa Clara County Sheriff Wants Chopper
Cost Could Keep Term Limits in Place
Hazardous Materials Discovered in Oakland
Senators Lash Out at No-Show Enron Chairman
Mineta Airport To Be Test Bed For Security
Dog Attack Trial Judge: No Sex Evidence Allowed
Bold SF Jewel Heist Nets $1 M
Academy Of Pediatrics Supports Gay Adoption
Arts Commission Seeks Artists For Library Projects
Man Victim Of Attempted Kidnapping
Sonoma Supervisors To Secure Land For Shelter
San Mateo Celebrates Local Hero
Teenage Boy Assaulted By Man in Petaluma
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A Look At Lindh's E-mails
Here are excerpts from John Walker Lindh's e-mails and letters to his family, released by the government Wednesday in a successful motion to keep him in custody.
Judge Denies Bail for John Walker Lindh
A federal judge, declaring that U.S.-born Taliban John Walker Lindh "has every incentive to flee" from federal custody, ordered him held Wednesday pending a trial on charges of conspiring to kill Americans.
CIA: al-Qaida Remains Most Serious Threat
Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terror group remains the most immediate and serious threat facing the United States, says the CIA.
Ground Zero Flag to Fly at Olympics
The tattered American flag from ground zero will be carried at the opening ceremony of the Winter Games and flown beside the Olympic flame.
Homeland Security Chief Says Anti-terror Aid Going to Local Officials
The Homeland Security chief says President Bush's budget makes a "down payment" against terror.
Police Impound Neighbor's Cars in Case of Missing San Diego Girl
Bush Promoting Homeland Security in New York
Young Workers Hurt Harder by Weakened Economy
Congress Taps General Road Aid
Flight Returns to Denver After Suspicious Note is Found
Unanimous Senate Vote Subpoenas Lay
Rumsfeld Pitches Pentagon Budget on Capitol Hill
Bush focuses on bio-terror on visit to Pittsburgh research center
Bush Tries Again On School Vouchers
Boys' Bellies Linked To Elevated Blood Pressure
''Broke'' Ken Lay Has Millions In Assets
Bush Sends $2.13 Trillion Budget to Congress
Senators Seek to Force Lay to Testify
Crew Members of the USS JFK Hurt During Refueling Exercise
Student Celebrations Get Rowdy at Amherst Campus
Pentagon Releases Details of War-Time Defense Budget
One Enron Hearing Called Off, Another to Proceed Without Lay
World Economic Forum Takes Anti-American Turn
Justice Scalia Questions Catholic Stance on Death Penalty
American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Gay Adoption
International News
Visiting US Officials Unveil Plans for Deeper Involvement in Colombia War
A plan to widen US involvement in Colombia's civil war.
Police Say They're Close to Finding Missing Reporter
Pakistani police say the case of a missing Wall Street Journal reporter could be solved very soon.
Israeli Defense Minister Urges US to Ignore Arafat
Hope Remains for Missing Reporter
Philippine president wants to offer Giuliani a job
Israel says it has no plans to attack Iran
Experts blame poor construction for Turkey quake casualties
U.S., British Planes Bomb Iraq
Search Continues for Missing US Reporter
Soldiers Watch Super Bowl From Afghanistan
Rescue Effort Halted After Quake Kills 45 in Turkey
U.N. says Iraq prepared to resume dialogue
Argentina's Government Hopes to Rebuild Economy
Arrested Journalist Leader Freed in Zimbabwe

 
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High School Athlete Considers Offers
One local high school senior is being courted by colleges across the country, maybe it's because he is 6-and-a-half-feet tall, 348 pounds and a star defensive lineman.
Take A Tour Of The "Savage Nation"
There is a spot on the radio dial that is right wing with a hard left punch - it's a show called "Savage Nation." Love him or hate him, some are all ears for the talk show host.
San Jose's State Of The City Delivered
An upbeat mayor Juan Gonzalez says he likes what he sees, but there is more work to do.
Pelosi Officially House Whip
It is official, a Bay Area woman now holds the highest position a woman has ever held in Congress. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is officially the House Whip.
Search For Oily Bird Source Goes Underwater
We take a closeup look underwater at what may be the source of the oil leak off the coast that has been killing hundreds of sea birds. The Coast Guard is zeroing in on a relic from the Korean War.
US Gov't Severs Ties With Argenbright
The government will no longer sign contracts with Argenbright apparently because of a pattern of problems with the company. Argenbright handles 40% of the nation's airport security.
The Queen Marked Her 50
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has reached a Milestone.Today marks 50 years since she took the throne.
CA Supreme Court Considers Ghilotti's Fate
The California Supreme Court is considering whether to release convicted serial rapist Patrick Ghilotti.
Mr. Potato Head Turns 50
It may seem hard to believe, but toy icon Mr. Potato Head has turned 50 and he got an AARP card to prove it.
Local Marine Reservists Prepare to Defend the Homeland
Local Marine Reservists are called into active duty to begin training at Camp Pendelton in Southern California.  This new round of troop activation puts President Bush's pledge into action on increasing homeland security. 
Cheer SF Cheerleading Squad To Perform Overseas
Cheer SF, a group that has been around for 22 years, is heading overseas to perform cheerleading routines and raise money for worthy causes.
Defense To Improve Lindh Image
John Walker Lindh was indicted on 10 federal charges, including conspiring to kill Americans. Now, his attorneys are fighting an uphill battle to improve his image and to cast doubt on the U.S. government.
Santa Clara Man Wanted In National Manhunt
A nationwide manhunt is underway for a Santa Clara man accused of swindling more than a million dollars from hundreds of unsuspecting customers. There is a $5 million warrant out for his arrest.
Golden Gate Toll Could Rise To $5
Drivers who cross the Golden Gate Bridge may be in for a change. All of those who dig out three $1 bills every day may need one $5 bill.
Oakland Airport Encouraging Owls To Move
Officials at Oakland's international airport hope to encourage a group of owls to move out of harm's way. the owls have been living near the airport's runways.
12 Jurors Sought In Dog Mauling Trial
The search for 12 impartial jurors to serve in the dog mauling case is a search with plenty of questions, such as, can you be impartial if you were once bitten by a dog? or, do you hate dogs?
Low Demand Gives Fishermen A Herring Problem
A window is open for local fishermen to reel in some cold cash from their catch, but the payoff these days isn't what it used to be.
NASA And UC Berkeley Launch Satellite
There is a new satellite in orbit that was launched Tuesday by NASA and the University of California Berkeley. Six times a day it will pass over the Bay Area with news about our sun.
Police Focus On Missing 7-Year-Old's Neighbor
In San Diego a 7-year-old girl is still missing and police are now focusing their investigation on one of the girl's neighbors. The man lives fewer than 100 yards from the home where she was abducted.
CHP: Doubled Fines Increase Traffic Safety
The California Highway Patrol says the goal of double-fine zones is to keep people safe not to make money, and so far, they say, it's been working.
Traffic Fines Doubled On Highway 4
Traffic fines may soon double along an East Bay highway known for speeding cars and deadly accidents. Police say a seven-mile stretch of highway 4 just east of Brentwood has become a high-risk commute.
San Jose One Of The Best Towns For Singles
In the entire country, it is one of the top cities for singles, and it is not San Francisco. According to a new poll, it is San Jose.
Absentee Voting Has Gotten Easier
The number of Californians who vote absentee has been growing steadily. Under a new law, voters can request permanent absentee status.
Contra Costa Looking To Hire 100 Deputies
The Contra Costa sheriff's department is not just looking for a few good men, but a lot of good men to keep the peace on the streets.
Drug Test May Return Faulty Results
In the war on drugs, drug tests have become commonplace, even in the home where the government ensures drug-addicted parents are not hurting their kids. But one weapon in the war may be backfiring.
Guadalupe Flood Protection Project Begins
One of the most notorious flood zones is on its way to becoming high and dry. Work has started on the Guadalupe River Flood Protection Project that will run from 880 to 280.
Police Radar Where Previously Off Limits
Speeders be warned: police are now using radar guns in places where they used to be off limits.
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