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Inside Bay Area
Target and other large retailers sue Visa and MasterCard ...
A group of U.S. retailers including Macy's and Target sued Visa and MasterCard on Thursday, breaking off from a proposed $7.2 billion settlement reached last year over fees to process credit card transactions.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Jessica Dye Reuters | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Hobby Lobby seeks exemption to covering morning-after pill ...
DENVER -- In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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National Geographic Bee winner knows Chimborazo beats Everest ...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gaining confidence as he nailed questions about obscure island chains, bodies of water, global trade and culture, 12-year-old Sathwik Karnik cruised to victory Wednesday in the 2013 National Geographic Bee.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Ben Nuckols Associated Press | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Zillow report: Low equity holds back Bay Area home sales ...
While the number of Bay Area homeowners with underwater mortgages is declining, there s another group whose homes haven t appreciated enough for them to think about selling, online real estate site Zillow reported.
From: Inside Bay Area | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Bay Area real estate market is hot even in hardest-hit ...
It's not just the high-end home market that has gone crazy. Home sales are brisk and prices are rising in the parts of the Bay Area that were hit hardest during the housing price collapse six years ago.
From: Inside Bay Area | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Our Garden: Composting to a better world
Composting is one of the best things you can do for the environment and your garden.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: /a | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Hicks: Is Katie Holmes dating co-star?
Luke Kirby seen out with Tom Cruise’s ex-wife in New York.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Tony Hicks Contra Costa Times | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U: How the top consoles compare ...
Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. Tuesday's unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's debut of Nintendo's Wii U and a preview in February...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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New PayPal services to replace traditional wallet in stores, ...
At the PayPal headquarters in San Jose on Tuesday morning, President David Marcus unveiled new mobile features for shopping, eating out and attending sports games without needing to use cash or a credit card.
From: Inside Bay Area | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Bay Bridge bolt maker says report 'exonerates' it from ...
As Bay Bridge contractor begins erecting worker platforms around the seismic stabilizers on the pier east of the main span, Ohio steel manufacturer Dyson Corp. breaks its silence and says it produced the bolts bridge engineers asked it to make.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Lisa Vorderbrueggen and Matthias GafniContra Costa Times | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Fifteen East Bay school construction projects to receive ...
The State Allocation Board announced it has awarded approximately $520 million for 'shovel-ready' projects in California school districts, including nine districts in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The funds were provided as a result of bonds authorized...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Theresa Harrington Contra Costa Times | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Authorities hunting for Northern California suspect in ...
The only suspect in a grisly quadruple murder in the Czech Republic is a 20-year-old American whose Facebook page identifies him as Kevin Dahlgren from Palo Alto. Except that he is not.
From: Inside Bay Area | Friday, May 24, 2013
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San Francisco Giants confront Ryan Vogelsong's absence ...
San Francisco Giants' loss of Ryan Vogelsong a blow for starting staff that had combined 9.82 ERA on latest road trip.
From: Inside Bay Area | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Pat Craig: New comedy '100 Lunches' debuts at OnStage Theatre ...
Also: 'Closer than Ever,' a comedic musical revue about middle age, comes to Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Pat CraigCorrespondent | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Hicks: Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaving 'The View?'
Also: Eva Longoria gets master’s degree: Miley Cyrus still engaged; Amanda Bynes not allowed on plane; Jerry Lewis still doesn’t like female comedians.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Tony Hicks Contra Costa Times | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Health insurance: California's new marketplace picks 13 ...
California consumers choosing health plans should be able to make apples-to-apples comparisons.
From: Inside Bay Area | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Peninsula real estate mogul guilty of killing wife for ...
A Peninsula real estate mogul was found guilty Thursday of murdering his wife in their mansion in order to collect a $30 million insurance policy as creditors closed in on his crumbling empire.
From: Inside Bay Area | Friday, May 24, 2013
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East Bay Memorial Day events
AlamedaMemorial Day Celebration -- 11 a.m. May 27. A ceremony to remember those who died in the service of this nation will take place in Veterans Memorial Park, Island and Doolittle drives by the Bay Farm Island Bridge.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Contra Costa Times | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Microsoft's Xbox does not violate Google patent, ITC rules ...
Microsoft's Xbox video-gaming system won't be blocked from entering the U.S. after a trade panel found it doesn't infringe a patent owned by Google's Motorola Mobility unit.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Susan Decker Bloomberg News | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Google may face new antitrust probe over display ads
Google is facing a new antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission into whether the company is using its leadership in the online display- advertising market to illegally curb competition, people familiar with the matter said.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Brian Womack and Sara Forden Bloomberg News | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Bay Area restaurant news: A16 Rockridge set to open
If all goes well, Oakland's much-anticipated A16 Rockridge will open May 30 on College Avenue. Meanwhile, Union City has a new Cajun place, and Walnut Creek's much-loved Rocco's just got a face-lift.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: /a | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Bay Area Boy Scout leaders react to ease on ban to allow ...
WALNUT CREEK -- With many in the Bay Area celebrating the Boy Scouts of America's vote Thursday to allow openly gay boys to continue participating in Scouting, Bruce A.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Kristin J. Bender and Katie Nelson Oakland Tribune | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Homeroom: Hayward schools roll out food program
Hayward Unified employees are coming up with creative ways to try to make sure students get a nutritious breakfast. A canvas-covered cart, loaded with bright yellow buckets filled with breakfast goodies, is rolled out to the playground during morning...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Chris De Benedetti, Ashly McGlone and Rebecca Parr Bay Area News Group | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Berkeley names new schools chief after difficult search
Donald Evans, who is superintendent of Hayward schools, starts July 1.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Doug Oakley Oakland Tribune | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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With housing market recovering, remodels on upswing
Rising home equity has given owners incentive to resume spending on home improvements.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Susan Straight Washington Post | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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'Arrested Development': Top 5 best episodes
Fifteen brand-new episodes of "Arrested Development" will magically appear on Netflix this Sunday, but that doesn't mean we still can't revel in the 53 that came before them (also available on Netflix).
From: Inside Bay Area | By: /a></p | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Chabot-Las Positas district picks new chancellor
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District trustees have approved the hiring of Dr. Jannett Jackson, current president of the College of Alameda, as the district's new chancellor.
From: Inside Bay Area | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Pandora posts in-line 1Q loss, upbeat sales
Internet radio company Pandora Media reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than doubled to exceed 2.5 million.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Ryan Nakashima Associated Press | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Sarah Polley reveals her family's intimate history in 'Stories ...
Layer by layer, the story emerges from different viewpoints
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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'Peeples' star Craig Robinson's full plate may get even ...
For the past nine seasons Craig Robinson has played Darryl, one of the most understated characters on TV.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, McClatchy-Tribune | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Amazon planning futuristic, greenhouse-like domes for new ...
At a Seattle city meeting Tuesday night, Amazon presented plans for a futuristic, greenhouse-like sphere of a building in the middle of its new Seattle campus.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Will Oremus Slate | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Isla Fisher finds her comfort zone in supporting roles
Fisher, a mom of two, takes on supporting roles
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Mattress shopping 101
Know the basics about materials, construction and owner satisfaction for various mattress types before heading for the store.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Wendy Donahue Chicago Tribune | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Hicks: Jerry Lewis blasts female comedians
At Cannes Film Festival in France, the legendary comedian says he “cannot sit and watch a lady diminish her qualities to the lowest common denominator.” Whatever that means.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: /a></p | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Sharks' Game 6 start time either 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks' home Game 6 start against Los Angeles Kings depends on Penguins-Senators result
From: Inside Bay Area | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Renowned Orinda documentary photographer Wayne F. Miller ...
Respected artist also had passion for forest conservation
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Jennifer Modenessi Contra Costa Times | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Climate change: Environmentalists question whether Gov. ...
California Gov. Jerry Brown helped showcase scientists' new call to urgent action on climate change, but critics say he's diverting money away from that goal for the next year.
From: Inside Bay Area | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Tesla' loan-repayment claim challenged by Chysler, Elon ...
Chrysler and Tesla Motors, both led by media-savvy executives, are trading public jabs over the definition of payback.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Deepa Seetharaman Reuters | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Review: A bloody funny 'Sightseers'
The new 'Sightseers' is a killer of a roadtrip.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Colin CovertMinneapolis Star Tribune | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Gap's profits soared in the first quarter
Gap reported a higher first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by a rise in same-store sales at its Old Navy and namesake chains, and growth in Asia.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Phil Wahba Reuters | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Review: David Robertson leads San Francisco Symphony
With pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin, Robertson and the orchestra conjured an evening of grand entertainment with music by Ravel, Gershwin and Elliott Carter. It repeats through Saturday.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: /a | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Walnut Creek/Lamorinda Arts Notes: Jazz band/Flock of Flutes ...
OrindaIsadora Duncan dance program May 29Lois Ann Flood, founder of Diablo Dance Theater, will perform a free hourlong series of Isadora Duncan dances Wednesday, May 29 starting at 7 p.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Contra Costa Times | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Letters to the Lamorinda Sun -- 'Plan Bay Area' coverage; ...
Orinda protests Plan Bay AreaAfter running a story on the May 13 special Orinda City Council meeting to hear citizen's views on Plan Bay Area, the Times dropped the ball by not covering the meeting itself, and the standing room only crowd that showed...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Lamorinda Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Woman's dreams to educate others about healthy eating are ...
What started as a "what if" conversation around Cindy Gershen's kitchen table has grown into a health and wellness movement in Central Contra Costa County, which Gershen and her community partners hope will blossom into a nationwide advocacy campaign...
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Theresa Harrington Contra Costa Times | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Lamorinda public meetings -- May 24 and beyond
Upcoming public meetings in Lamorinda
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Lamorinda Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Orinda two-year budget targets storm drain failures
City leaders agree to increase reserves to cover costs of future repairs
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Jennifer Modenessi Contra Costa Times | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Lamorinda Briefs, May 17 -- Mt. Diablo Blvd. medians; 'Terraces' ...
LafayetteMt. Diablo Blvd. median design modificationsCity leaders will vote Tuesday whether to proceed with plans for medians along Mt. Diablo Boulevard following design changes made at a public workshop last week.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Lamorinda Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Moraga: Bob Ladouceur, Troy Nunley speaking at Saint Mary's ...
Ladouceur, Nunley speaking at ceremonies
From: Inside Bay Area | By: By Sam RichardsContra Costa Times | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Lamorinda Sun School Notes -- Bid retiring Sleepy Hollow ...
Sleepy Hollow reception for retiring teachersThe Sleepy Hollow Parents Club invites former students and their families to attend a retirement reception for Liv Milan and Trudy Barron on Wednesday at Sleepy Hollow School, 20 Washington Lane, Orinda.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Lamorinda Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Lamorinda police reports -- May 15 a bad day for thefts, ...
LafayetteThe following are excerpts from the Lafayette police log.Sunday, May 12 disturbance: A disturbance at a party was reported at 12:27 a.m. at Nogales and Palomares Streets.
From: Inside Bay Area | By: Lamorinda Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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