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ACLU Seeks to Limit DNA Testing
Calling it an unconstitutional and a "vicious assault" on privacy, civil rights advocates sued to stop the implementation of Proposition 69, which expands California's DNA database to include samples from people arrested, but not necessarily convicted of a felony.
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Doctors Confirm Yushchenko Poisoning
Dioxin poisoning caused the mysterious illness of Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko, a doctor said Saturday, adding that the poison could have been put in his soup.
No Decision Yet From Peterson Jury
Jurors weighing Scott Peterson's fate ended their deliberations early on Friday, asking the judge if they could take a weekend break before resuming their life-or-death debate on Monday.
Simpler Bay Bridge Design Chosen
The Schwarzenegger administration has decided to abandon an expensive suspension design for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's new eastern span in favor of a cheaper concrete skyway.
Weekend Wrap: Ideas for This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of suggested events.
Terrorists May Down Planes With Lasers
Terrorists may seek to down aircraft by shining powerful lasers into cockpits to blind pilots during landing approaches, federal officials are warning in a bulletin distributed nationwide.
Jurors Begin Deliberating Scott's Sentence
Calling him "the worst kind of monster" and undeserving of sympathy, prosecutor Dave Harris urged jurors Thursday to sentence double-murderer Scott Peterson to death for killing his pregnant wife.
Famed Atheist Now Believes in God
A British philosophy professor who has been a leading champion of atheism for more than a half-century has changed his mind. He now believes in God -- more or less.
Canadian High Court OKs Gay Marriage
In a landmark opinion, Canada's Supreme Court said Thursday the government can redefine marriage to include same-sex couples.
Noted Guitarist Killed in Nightclub Shooting
A gunman charged onstage at a nightclub and opened fire, killing top heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three other people before a police officer shot him to death.
Many Oakland City Workers Made $100K+
More than 800 people who work for the financially strapped City of Oakland made at least $100,000 in the last fiscal year, according to records released following a court order obtained by a newspaper.
SF Muni Facing Fiscal Emergency
The San Francisco Municipal Railway has declared that it is facing a fiscal emergency that might force it to, among other actions, cut services and raise fares for commuters.
Study Warns of CA Teacher Shortage
A report released by a group that tracks teacher development is warning that an upcoming wave of retirement could mean the state will be facing another teacher shortage.
Jackie Peterson Pleads For Son's Life
A frail-looking Jackie Peterson tearfully pleaded with jurors Wednesday to spare her son's life, saying that sentencing him to death would devastate her entire family.
Parents on Strike to Teach Kids a Lesson
After begging and pleading with their 17-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter to help out around the house, one couple was fed up. So they went on strike -- and moved out to the front yard.
1,600 Still Without Power in Bay Area
Crews will be working all day to restore the remaining 1,600 customers scattered throughout the Bay Area who remain without power after a storm this morning, a PG&E spokeswoman says.
Woman Sells Dad's Ghost, Cane on eBay
GoldenPalace.com will add the "ghost cane" to a collection that already includes a grilled cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary.
Woman Survives Post Through Head
Emergency crews had to saw off part of the one-inch thick fence rail to free Alejandra Martinez, who was still awake when crews arrived at the scene. Fire officials say they were shocked to find her alive.
Ecoterror Possible Motive for $10M Arson
Investigators combed through the rubble of dozens of torched houses looking for evidence in a posh subdivision under construction near a nature preserve. The FBI said it would look into ecoterrorism as a possible motive.
Amway Co-Founder Dies at 80
Jay Van Andel, the co-founder of Amway Corp. who helped parlay neighborhood soap sales into a billion-dollar business and later became a leading philanthropist for conservative causes, has died. He was 80.
Witness Testifies That Peterson is Honest
Among other testimony and glowing praises, one of Peterson's cousins claims she hopes her son grows up to be like him and another witness painted Scott as an honest person.
Neighbors Sue Berkeley 'Animal House'
Disturbances described range from the beheading of a chicken with garden shears to Chateau residents flinging chunks of a cooked pig at passing cars.
Police ID Men Shot at Weekend Sideshow
Oakland police have identified two men who were shot to death early Saturday morning after a wild night of "sideshow" activity as Terrance Hegler, 22, and Kali Davis, 25, both of Oakland.
China: Nike Ad Insults National Dignity
China banned a Nike television commercial showing LeBron James, the reigning NBA rookie of the year, battling a cartoon kung fu master, saying the ad insults national dignity.
Driver Runs Over Teens After Ball Hits SUV
A woman ran over two teenage brothers after they accidentally hit her sport utility vehicle with a golf ball they were bouncing in a parking lot, officials said.
Suit Challenges 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Twelve gays expelled from the military because of their sexual orientation filed a legal challenge Monday to the Pentagon's 11-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Report: Tillman Killed by Friendly Fire
A newspaper is providing details into the events leading to the death of former San Jose resident and NFL player Pat Tillman.
Sen. McCain Threatens Action
After the latest reports of steroid abuse in Major League Baseball, a leading Republican senator is ready to take action.
Passenger Slaps Guard Over Frisking
A woman who objected to being frisked may be charged with assault for slapping an airport security guard's face with her boarding pass, police said.
CA Man Owns 1,497 Valid Credit Cards
Walter Cavanagh owns 1,497 valid credit cards (he assumes a card is valid until he hears otherwise) with a potential credit line of about $1.7 million.
Oldest Woman in US Dies at 114
America's oldest person, a 114-year-old woman who voted in every election since women earned the right in 1920 and had the thinnest file in her doctor's office, has died.
New Warrant Served at Neverland Ranch
Sheriff's investigators served a new search warrant Friday at Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch, but authorities would not say if it involved the molestation case against the pop star.
Can You Afford a Median Bay Area Home?
The latest survey on home prices confirms you have to make some pretty big bucks to buy a home in the Bay Area.
Sutter Hospitals Lock Out Health Workers
Thousands of nurses and hospital workers who report to work today at Sutter Health hospitals throughout the Bay Area are being turned away at the door.
CBS, NBC Reject Gay-Friendly Church Ads
A liberal-leaning church said CBS and NBC rejected a national spot because it alludes to condemnation of gay relationships by some churches.
Giambi Testifies to Steroid, HGH Use
Yankees slugger Jason Giambi injected himself with human growth hormone in 2003 and used steroids for at least three seasons, according to his grand jury testimony that was reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Friends, Family: Peterson Sincere, Caring
The penalty phase of Scott Peterson's murder trial resumed Thursday with testimony from a high school friend who described Peterson as "truly sincere, very, very gracious and very, very thoughtful."
Senator Boxer Tries Hand at Novel
California Sen. Barbara Boxer has mined her workplace for a suspense novel in which the main character is an activist senator who does battle with right-wing ideologues.
Home Found for Sex Predator Cary Verse
Peterson Supporters Continue Testimony
Fmr NYPD Chief New US Security Czar?
Mall Guards on Alert for Suicide Bombers
'BTK' Serial Killer Suspect's DNA Tested
MoveOn Plotting Next Move After Setback
Shaving Raises Pedicure Infection Risk
Judge Not Inclined to Drop Balco Charges
Defense: Peterson's Life Worth Saving
More in America Putting Off Marriage
Activists Turn Spotlight on World AIDS Day
Oakland Homicide Rate Decreases
All-Cereal Restaurant Opens
Bush In Canada Patching Relations
Poisonous Mushrooms Kill E Bay Woman
Laci's Mom Blasts Scott From the Stand
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