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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Oakland</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>SF Bay area school board votes to replace gay-friendly curriculum, address other biases</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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SF Bay schools phase out gay-friendly curriculum

ALAMEDA, Calif. — A San Francisco Bay area school board will use broad lessons against bias to replace a curriculum against bullying gay people that had become a national centerpiece in the opposition to same-sex marriage.
The vote by the Alameda Board of Education on Tuesday did little to ease ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sf-bay-area-school-board-votes-to-replace-gay-friendly-curriculum-address-other-biases-242548/">SF Bay area school board votes to replace gay-friendly curriculum, address other biases</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Man shown in video being pushed into glass by transit officer charged with 3 misdemeanors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Man pushed by Calif. transit officer charged

OAKLAND, Calif. — A man who was pushed into a glass window by a San Francisco-area transit officer will not face felony charges in the incident that was caught on video.
Michael Gibson pleaded not guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace, public drunkenness and indecent exposure. He ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/man-shown-in-video-being-pushed-into-glass-by-transit-officer-charged-with-3-misdemeanors-235440/">Man shown in video being pushed into glass by transit officer charged with 3 misdemeanors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>2 plead guilty to shooting pellet guns at dozens of cars on Calif. freeway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
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2 plead guilty in Calif. freeway shootings

OAKLAND, Calif. — Two men have pleaded guilty to shooting high-powered pellet guns at dozens of cars on San Francisco Bay area freeways.
They were charged in at least 45 shootings on Interstate 680 in Fremont and nine other shootings on Interstate 880. California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross says ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/2-plead-guilty-to-shooting-pellet-guns-at-dozens-of-cars-on-calif-freeway-235371/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : 2 plead guilty to shooting pellet guns at dozens of cars on Calif. freeway</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Prosecutors: Oakland man murdered girlfriend&#8217;s child, then killed her to keep her from telling</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Calif man charged with murdering girlfriend, child

OAKLAND, Calif. — Prosecutors say a 38-year-old Oakland man killed his girlfriend&#8217;s young son, dumped his body in the water, then killed her to stop her from telling anyone.
Charles Martin III was charged Tuesday with two counts of murder with special circumstances, making him eligible for the death penalty ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/prosecutors-oakland-man-murdered-girlfriends-child-then-killed-her-to-keep-her-from-telling-232065/">Read more : Prosecutors: Oakland man murdered girlfriend&#8217;s child, then killed her to keep her from telling</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alaska Airlines will start flights between Oakland and Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Alaska Airlines starts Oakland-Hawaii service

OAKLAND, Calif. — Alaska Airlines on Monday announced new service between Oakland and Hawaii.
Alaska said it started service Monday between Oakland and Kahului, Hawaii, on the island of Maui, with four flights a week. The airline said it will start three weekly flights between Oakland and Kona, on the island of ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alaska-airlines-will-start-flights-between-oakland-and-hawaii-223626/" title="Alaska Airlines will start flights between Oakland and Hawaii">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lonely Planet offers new Vancouver guide in Encounter series</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Lonely Planet offers new Vancouver guide
OAKLAND, Calif. — A new guide to Vancouver is just out from Lonely Planet&#8217;s pocket-sized Encounter series.

The $15 paperback comes with a detachable map and a section on the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Among the area highlights described in the guide are Stanley Park, artsy Granville Island, Gastown bars, West Side  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/lonely-planet-offers-new-vancouver-guide-in-encounter-series-223460/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Trucker killed when big-rig plummets off San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Big-rig plummets off San Francisco bridge
SAN FRANCISCO — A trucker is dead after his big rig plummeted 200 feet off the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge early Monday and smashed onto an island below.

California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross says the driver of a rig hauling produce lost control on the westbound bridge&#8217;s troublesome S-curve at .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/trucker-killed-when-big-rig-plummets-off-san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-223347/" title="Trucker killed when big-rig plummets off San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Authorities say Calif. man stole car to make court appearance on previous auto theft charge</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge

VALLEJO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.
Patrol investigator Chris Linehan says he arrested Samuel Botchvaroff Tuesday as he sat inside a stolen 2000 Range Rover at the Vallejo courthouse. The .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/authorities-say-calif-man-stole-car-to-make-court-appearance-on-previous-auto-theft-charge-221253/">Original source &nbsp;: Authorities say Calif. man stole car to make court appearance on previous auto theft charge</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Shell Oil agrees to pay $19.5M judgment for environmental violations at Calif. gas stations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Shell Oil to pay $19.5M in environmental fines

OAKLAND, Calif. — Shell Oil Co. has been ordered to pay $19.5 million to the state for environmental violations at gas stations around California.
The findings come after the Attorney General&#8217;s Office launched an investigation in 2006 of 1,000 gas stations that found &#8220;numerous violations.&#8221; Many dealt with failure .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/shell-oil-agrees-to-pay-195m-judgment-for-environmental-violations-at-calif-gas-stations-221164/">Shell Oil agrees to pay $19.5M judgment for environmental violations at Calif. gas stations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Records show Oakland mayor owes IRS back taxes; lien placed on property</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Records show Oakland mayor owes IRS back taxes

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and his wife owe more than $200,000 in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, property records indicate.
Alameda County records show the IRS has placed a lien on the couple&#8217;s property that claims they failed to pay $239,000 in federal income .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/records-show-oakland-mayor-owes-irs-back-taxes-lien-placed-on-property-216772/" title="Records show Oakland mayor owes IRS back taxes; lien placed on property">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Oakland mayor says he owes IRS back taxes; lien placed on property</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Oakland mayor says he owes IRS back taxes
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums says he owes back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.

Alameda County records show the agency placed a lien on his property on Oct. 14.
Dellums acknowledged in an interview Monday with the Oakland Tribune that he owes taxes and said the issue ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/oakland-mayor-says-he-owes-irs-back-taxes-lien-placed-on-property-216645/">Oakland mayor says he owes IRS back taxes; lien placed on property</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bay Bridge reopens after nearly weeklong closure for emergency repairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Bay Bridge reopens after nearly weeklong closure

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a week of frustration ended for commuters when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened Monday following emergency repairs.
Traffic began moving across the span after two rods and a crossbar were replaced and passed vibration and other tests, said Bart Ney, a spokesman for the state .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bay-bridge-reopens-after-nearly-weeklong-closure-for-emergency-repairs-215129/" title="Bay Bridge reopens after nearly weeklong closure for emergency repairs">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials: Bay Bridge to reopen Monday morning after six-day closure for emergency repairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Officials: Bay Bridge to reopen Monday morning

SAN FRANCISCO — State transportation officials say they plan to reopen the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Monday morning.
The span has been closed for nearly six days for emergency repairs. Two rods and a crossbar failed last week, sending 5,000 pounds of metal into rush-hour traffic.
California Department of Transportation spokesman ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-bay-bridge-to-reopen-monday-morning-after-six-day-closure-for-emergency-repairs-215091/" title="Officials: Bay Bridge to reopen Monday morning after six-day closure for emergency repairs">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clorox fiscal 1st-quarter earnings rise 23 percent on demand for disinfecting products</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Clorox fiscal 1st-quarter profit rises 23 percent

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Clorox Co. says profit rose 23 percent in its fiscal first quarter, as consumers worried about the flu bought more of its disinfecting products.
The maker of Brita water filters and Glad bags says profit rose to $157 million, or $1.11 per share.
Revenue declined less than .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clorox-fiscal-1st-quarter-earnings-rise-23-percent-on-demand-for-disinfecting-products-214916/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Clorox fiscal 1st-quarter earnings rise 23 percent on demand for disinfecting products</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>No word yet on when San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will open to commuters</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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No word yet when Bay Bridge will be open again

SAN FRANCISCO — Another briefing and still no word on when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be open to traffic again.
California Department of Transportation spokesman Bart Ney said during a briefing Sunday evening that crews still have to conduct more enhancement work, stress tests and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/no-word-yet-on-when-san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-will-open-to-commuters-214479/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : No word yet on when San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will open to commuters</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Still no word when San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will reopen after repairs to crack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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No word yet when San Francisco Bay Bridge reopens

SAN FRANCISCO — There&#8217;s still no word yet when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be open to traffic again.
California Department of Transportation spokesman Bart Ney said Sunday morning that crews were still conducting stress tests and modification work.
He did not have a projected time for when .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/still-no-word-when-san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-will-reopen-after-repairs-to-crack-214385/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Still no word when San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will reopen after repairs to crack</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Crews work around the clock to fix SF Bay Bridge; still no firm timetable for span&#8217;s reopening</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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No firm timetable for SF Bay Bridge&#8217;s reopening

SAN FRANCISCO — Crews worked around the clock to repair the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, but officials still had no firm idea Saturday of when the span would open to traffic.
The bridge will remain closed at least through early Saturday evening while crews continue cutting and grinding parts .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/crews-work-around-the-clock-to-fix-sf-bay-bridge-still-no-firm-timetable-for-spans-reopening-213905/">Original article &nbsp;: Crews work around the clock to fix SF Bay Bridge; still no firm timetable for span&#8217;s reopening</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wait for steel delays repair work on San Francisco Bay bridge; Monday opening unsure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Wait for steel delays repair work on SF Bay Bridge

OAKLAND, Calif. — Crews trying to repair the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge ran into delays Friday as they waited for new steel plates needed to strengthen the troubled span before final tests could be run on the fix.
&#8220;There is still a lot of work that needs ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wait-for-steel-delays-repair-work-on-san-francisco-bay-bridge-monday-opening-unsure-213219/" title="Wait for steel delays repair work on San Francisco Bay bridge; Monday opening unsure">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco Bay Bridge to remain closed through Friday evening commute as repairs continue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Bay Bridge closed through Friday evening commute

OAKLAND, Calif. — Commuters confronted a third day of heavy congestion as officials kept the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed to finish emergency repairs.
Officials said Friday the bridge would likely remained closed through the evening commute and urged people to plan accordingly.
The state Transportation Department had hinted at the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-bay-bridge-to-remain-closed-through-friday-evening-commute-as-repairs-continue-212950/">San Francisco Bay Bridge to remain closed through Friday evening commute as repairs continue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coast Guard responding to oil spill in San Francisco Bay; slick stretching a mile long</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Oil tanker leaking fuel into SF Bay
SAN FRANCISCO — Crews are working to contain a fuel leak in San Francisco Bay after an oil tanker spilled hundreds of gallons into the water, creating a slick at least a mile long.

Coast Guard officials say a fuel line ruptured during a fuel transfer on the Panamanian-flagged Dubai ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coast-guard-responding-to-oil-spill-in-san-francisco-bay-slick-stretching-a-mile-long-212781/">Original article on  : Coast Guard responding to oil spill in San Francisco Bay; slick stretching a mile long</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco Bay Bridge remains closed through Friday morning commute as repairs continue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Bay Bridge closed through Friday morning commute

OAKLAND, Calif. — Commuters face a third morning of heavy congestion as officials keep the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed to finish emergency repairs.
The state Transportation Department had hinted that the span might reopen for the Friday morning commute, then backed off that estimate. Spokesman Bart Ney says he .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-bay-bridge-remains-closed-through-friday-morning-commute-as-repairs-continue-212665/">San Francisco Bay Bridge remains closed through Friday morning commute as repairs continue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials: SF Bay Bridge might open for Friday morning commute as emergency repairs continue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
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SF Bay Bridge might be open for morning commute

OAKLAND, Calif. — State transportation officials said the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge could be ready for Friday&#8217;s morning commute as crews furiously worked overnight Thursday to finish emergency repairs.
&#8220;There is a possibility that it could be open for the morning commute,&#8221; Bart Ney, state transportation spokesman, said ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-sf-bay-bridge-might-open-for-friday-morning-commute-as-emergency-repairs-continue-212004/">Officials: SF Bay Bridge might open for Friday morning commute as emergency repairs continue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation official: There&#8217;s a &#8216;possibility&#8217; Bay Bridge will open for Friday commute</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Official: Bay Bridge may for open Friday commute

OAKLAND, Calif. — A Caltrans official is offering a slightly more optimistic estimate for when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be open again.
Spokesman Bart Ney says there&#8217;s a &#8220;possibility&#8221; the bridge could open in time for the Friday morning commute.
Ney&#8217;s comments come about two hours after an .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/transportation-official-theres-a-possibility-bay-bridge-will-open-for-friday-commute-211999/">Transportation official: There&#8217;s a &#8216;possibility&#8217; Bay Bridge will open for Friday commute</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Caltrans official says there&#8217;s a possibility Bay Bridge will open for Friday morning commute</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Caltrans gives more optimistic estimate on bridge

OAKLAND, Calif. — A Caltrans official is offering a more optimistic estimate for when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be open again.
Caltrans spokesman Bart Ney says there is a &#8220;possibility&#8221; the bridge could open in time for the Friday morning commute.
Ney&#8217;s comments come about two hours after an .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/caltrans-official-says-theres-a-possibility-bay-bridge-will-open-for-friday-morning-commute-211995/" title="Caltrans official says there&#8217;s a possibility Bay Bridge will open for Friday morning commute">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials say Bay Bridge won&#8217;t be open in time for the Friday morning commute</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Bay Bridge won&#8217;t open for Friday morning commute

OAKLAND, Calif. — State transportation officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge won&#8217;t be open in time for the Friday morning commute.
Dale Bonner, secretary of the state Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, said Thursday evening he expected repair work to be completed sometime Friday.
But Bonner said at a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-say-bay-bridge-wont-be-open-in-time-for-the-friday-morning-commute-211954/">Source article &nbsp;: Officials say Bay Bridge won&#8217;t be open in time for the Friday morning commute</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco drivers brace for 2nd day of wearisome commutes as crews repair Bay Bridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sudhin Thanawala</dc:creator>
		
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San Francisco drivers face day 2 of tough commute

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Bay area commuters were bracing for another day of wearisome commutes as crews worked on repairs to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
A day after 5,000 pounds of metal fell and hit the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during an evening rush hour, state ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-drivers-brace-for-2nd-day-of-wearisome-commutes-as-crews-repair-bay-bridge-210776/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : San Francisco drivers brace for 2nd day of wearisome commutes as crews repair Bay Bridge</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials can&#8217;t say when San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will open to traffic again</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sudhin Thanawala</dc:creator>
		
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No estimate when Bay Bridge will open
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, closed after 5,000 pounds of metal broke off during rush hour earlier this week, won&#8217;t reopen to traffic in time for Thursday morning&#8217;s commute, a California Department of Transportation spokesman said Wednesday.

The bridge, one of the region&#8217;s major transportation arteries, has  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-cant-say-when-san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-will-open-to-traffic-again-210538/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bay Bridge failure stirs fear, anger over lack of progress on new span; no reopening in sight</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sudhin Thanawala</dc:creator>
		
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Bay Bridge failure stirs fear, anger over new span

SAN FRANCISCO — When 5,000 pounds of metal broke off the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and rained down on traffic during rush hour, the accident resurrected fears about the safety of a span that millions watching the 1989 World Series broadcast learned had failed during an earthquake.
The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bay-bridge-failure-stirs-fear-anger-over-lack-of-progress-on-new-span-no-reopening-in-sight-210408/" title="Bay Bridge failure stirs fear, anger over lack of progress on new span; no reopening in sight">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal experts sent to find out why recent San Francisco bridge repair failed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Federal experts sent to eye Bay Bridge repairs

SAN FRANCISCO — Federal officials are sending engineers to find out what caused a repair on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to fail and send a 5,000-pound crossbeam and two rods into rush-hour traffic.
Federal Highway Administration spokeswoman Nancy Singer says the agency did not inspect the original Labor ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-experts-sent-to-find-out-why-recent-san-francisco-bridge-repair-failed-210125/">Federal experts sent to find out why recent San Francisco bridge repair failed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In San Francisco, nightmare traffic expected after Bay Bridge rod snaps; no injuries reported</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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Tough commute likely after Bay Bridge rod snaps

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has been closed indefinitely after a rod installed during last month&#8217;s emergency repairs snapped, causing a traffic nightmare for the 280,000 motorists who cross the landmark span every day.
Engineers on Wednesday will evaluate the damage caused when the rod and .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-san-francisco-nightmare-traffic-expected-after-bay-bridge-rod-snaps-no-injuries-reported-209421/">In San Francisco, nightmare traffic expected after Bay Bridge rod snaps; no injuries reported</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco bridge closes after rod, brace fall onto westbound lanes; no injuries reported</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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San Francisco bridge closes after rod snaps

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities on Tuesday indefinitely closed the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after a rod and a metal brace erected last month during an emergency repair job fell onto the bridge&#8217;s westbound lanes, startling a pair of drivers who collided with the debris and leaving hundreds of others .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-bridge-closes-after-rod-brace-fall-onto-westbound-lanes-no-injuries-reported-209308/">San Francisco bridge closes after rod, brace fall onto westbound lanes; no injuries reported</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco bridge shut down after cable snaps on upper span; no injuries reported</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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San Francisco bridge closes after cable snaps

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities on Tuesday indefinitely closed the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after a rod and a metal brace a rod erected last month during an emergency repair job fell onto the bridge&#8217;s westbound lanes, startling a pair of drivers who collided with the debris and leaving hundreds .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-bridge-shut-down-after-cable-snaps-on-upper-span-no-injuries-reported-209268/">San Francisco bridge shut down after cable snaps on upper span; no injuries reported</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities on Tuesday closed the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after a cable snapped on the upper deck of the span during the evening commute.

The bridge was expected to be closed for at least 24 hours as crews worked to repair the broken cable, said California Highway Patrol Officer .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-closed-in-both-directions-after-cable-snaps-on-upper-span-209210/" title="San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed in both directions after cable snaps on upper span">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal judge has put at least a temporary halt to a plan by California officials to reduce spending for a state program that helps with meal preparation, shopping and other services for disabled or elderly people.

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken on Monday issued a preliminary injunction, saying the notices the state ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-judge-halts-state-cuts-to-california-in-home-care-services-for-the-disabled-elderly-200310/">Read more : Federal judge halts state cuts to California in-home care services for the disabled, elderly</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Vick heard it all in his first road game, from supporters to animal rights activists and protesters eager to boo him. Or bark at him for that matter.

&#8220;I&#8217;m just trying to do the best I can,&#8221; Vick said afterward. &#8220;I want to help more animals than I hurt. I understand there ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/small-group-of-animal-rights-activists-protests-vick-outside-coliseum-others-show-support-199412/">Read more : Small group of animal rights activists protests Vick outside Coliseum, others show support</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>20 years after Calif. quake: Bay Bridge unfinished; schools, buildings unsafe, need retrofits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Dearen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — When an earthquake collapsed two 50-foot sections of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during the 1989 World Series, the nightmares of hundreds of thousands of commuters who cross the Depression-era span each day were brought to life.

On this 20-year anniversary of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that killed 63 people, injured almost 3,800 and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/20-years-after-calif-quake-bay-bridge-unfinished-schools-buildings-unsafe-need-retrofits-198273/" title="20 years after Calif. quake: Bay Bridge unfinished; schools, buildings unsafe, need retrofits">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Calif. Highway Patrol officer wanted on suspicion of child molestation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — Authorities are looking for a former California Highway Patrol officer suspected of molesting his children and possessing child pornography.

Police say 35-year-old Ken Fox of Oakland abused two of his four children, who range in age from 1 to 8. His wife, 26-year-old Brandie Fox, the children&#8217;s stepmother, is also accused of abusing ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-calif-highway-patrol-officer-wanted-on-suspicion-of-child-molestation-197435/" title="Former Calif. Highway Patrol officer wanted on suspicion of child molestation">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bay Area pit bull advocacy group says Vick declined invitation to visit his former dogs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Dubow</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — A Bay Area pit bull advocacy group says Michael Vick has declined an invitation to visit eight of his former dogs this weekend when the Philadelphia Eagles are in town to play the Oakland Raiders.

The group BAD RAP (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls) told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bay-area-pit-bull-advocacy-group-says-vick-declined-invitation-to-visit-his-former-dogs-196523/" title="Bay Area pit bull advocacy group says Vick declined invitation to visit his former dogs">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Audit done after shooting says SF transit officers need more training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — An audit done after the fatal shooting of an unarmed man says San Francisco Bay area transit officers need more training and presence on trains and at stations.

The audit by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives is scheduled to be discussed Thursday by the transit agency board in response to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/audit-done-after-shooting-says-sf-transit-officers-need-more-training-182227/">Original article &nbsp;: Audit done after shooting says SF transit officers need more training</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing dozens and flattening villages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fili Sagapolutele</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.

Cars and people were swept out to sea by the fast-churning water as survivors fled .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/strong-quake-triggers-tsunami-in-the-samoas-killing-dozens-and-flattening-villages-181889/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing dozens and flattening villages</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>At least 39 dead as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunami</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fili Sagapolutele</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[At least 39 dead as quake, tsunami hit Samoas
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.

Cars and people were swept .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/at-least-39-dead-as-strong-quake-strikes-samoas-causing-residents-to-flee-from-tsunami-181569/">Read the original article &nbsp;: At least 39 dead as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunami</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Retired NFL players seeking to help college players in legal battle with Electronic Arts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — Two retired NFL players on Monday asked a judge to let them formally support a former college quarterback&#8217;s legal fight with video game maker Electronic Arts Inc.

Hall of Famers Herb Adderley and Jim Brown asked U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken to let them file the legal document in support of former .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/retired-nfl-players-seeking-to-help-college-players-in-legal-battle-with-electronic-arts-181259/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Retired NFL players seeking to help college players in legal battle with Electronic Arts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 39 and flattening villages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fili Sagapolutele</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.

Cars and people were swept out to sea by the fast-churning water as .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/strong-quake-triggers-tsunami-in-the-samoas-killing-at-least-39-and-flattening-villages-180975/">Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 39 and flattening villages</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunami</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fili Sagapolutele</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.

Cars and people were swept out to sea by the fast-churning water as survivors fled ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dozens-die-as-strong-quake-strikes-samoas-causing-residents-to-flee-from-tsunami-180941/" title="Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunami">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Government approves thousands of special visas to help abused illegal immigrants</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — For years, Laura Teresa Leon Sanchez says, she was beaten, raped and robbed by her boyfriend. If she tried to leave, he threatened to have her deported.

&#8220;I was a ghost. I was nothing,&#8221; said the Mexico City native who was living in the United States illegally. &#8220;He would say, &#8216;I&#8217;ll call immigration, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/government-approves-thousands-of-special-visas-to-help-abused-illegal-immigrants-176730/" title="Government approves thousands of special visas to help abused illegal immigrants">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mother kills disabled daughter, self in apparent murder-suicide at Oakland nursing home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — Police say a woman fatally shot her disabled daughter before taking her own life at an Oakland nursing home.

Oakland Police Sgt. Jim Rullamas says 64-year-old Diana Marie Harden fatally shot her daughter, 43-year-old Yvette Harden, in her room at the Oakland Springs Health Center shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday.
Rullamas says the mother .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mother-kills-disabled-daughter-self-in-apparent-murder-suicide-at-oakland-nursing-home-168212/">Mother kills disabled daughter, self in apparent murder-suicide at Oakland nursing home</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>University of California proposes raising tuition by 32 percent, reducing freshman enrollment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. — The University of California has proposed raising tuition by more than 30 percent next year as part of its plan to address rising costs and deep cuts in state funding.

UC officials Thursday released a plan Thursday that calls for a 15 percent increase in undergraduate fees starting in the winter and spring .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/university-of-california-proposes-raising-tuition-by-32-percent-reducing-freshman-enrollment-166152/">University of California proposes raising tuition by 32 percent, reducing freshman enrollment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge won&#8217;t reopen for Tuesday morning commute as crews fix crack</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for the Tuesday morning commute, leaving thousands of drivers to find alternate ways to get into the city and setting the stage for possible gridlock on other bridges and roads.

Crews won&#8217;t be able to fix the crack that was discovered in the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-wont-reopen-for-tuesday-morning-commute-as-crews-fix-crack-162081/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge won&#8217;t reopen for Tuesday morning commute as crews fix crack</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for Tues. morning commute as crews work to fix crack</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — Transit officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for the Tuesday morning commute.

The announcement late Monday leaves thousands of drivers to find alternate ways to get into San Francisco and sets the stage for possible gridlock on other San Francisco Bay area bridges and roads.
California Department of .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bay-bridge-will-not-reopen-in-time-for-tues-morning-commute-as-crews-work-to-fix-crack-162071/">Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for Tues. morning commute as crews work to fix crack</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Calif. transportation officials unsure if Bay Bridge will reopen for Tuesday morning commute</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO — Transit officials are advising drivers who use the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to begin preparing alternate plans for their morning commute, saying they still don&#8217;t know if the span will reopen as scheduled at 5 a.m. Tuesday.

California Department of Transportation spokesman Bart Ney said Monday that repair work on an unexpected crack ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/calif-transportation-officials-unsure-if-bay-bridge-will-reopen-for-tuesday-morning-commute-161911/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Calif. transportation officials unsure if Bay Bridge will reopen for Tuesday morning commute</a>.]]></description>
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