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10 o'clock cheapskate jam

Drivers trying to avoid paying the new Bay Bridge $2 congestion fee create late-commute congestion.

Mid-year movie report

The films of 2010 have been fairly average, with no evidence of a golden age. But it's early. LaSalle.

Watch out for that train!

Photos from a 'safety train' show that pedestrians, drivers often are unaware of the danger. Story.

Naomi's 'blood diamond'; Kelsey's 'Real Housewife' seeks real divorce. Dish!

We've fallen and we can't get up! DIP!

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7:26 PM Geren says lots of ice and Barton should be OK tomorrow. #Athletics (susanslusser)

7:23 PM Giants have scored 3 runs for the first time in six games. (hankschulman)

7:22 PM Nice AB by Buster. Built the count to 3-1 then went with the pitch for a HR (hankschulman)

7:21 PM Missing San Jose woman sought bit.ly/czMyko (mercnews)

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Mehserle trial down to final arguments

Jurors are told that the killing at Fruitvale Station was either an intentional act by a cop who "lost all control" or a tragic accident.

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Oakland waits for verdict

Ex-Brown aide's behavior under scrutiny

Meg Whitman isn't the only gubernatorial candidate facing heat for past problems in the workplace.

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Dogs attack 3 in Golden Gate Park

Pit bull and shepherd mix captured. Two people sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening leg injuries.

7 hurt on Alameda County Fair's Wacky Worm 7:09 PM
Small plane crashes on L.A. golf course; pilot dies 6:54 PM
DNA links dead suspect to S.F. homicide 6:21 PM
LIVE NOW: Giants play the Rockies 7:36 PM
Governor orders minimum wage for state workers 5:37 PM
Slain teen's family seeks damages from Calif. 6:23 PM
Sea otter shooter sought, reward posted 3:39 PM
Sabean: How Molina trade affects lineup, 'pen 7:36 PM

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July Fourth events in the Bay Area

Great white shark warning for Calif.

Mom who drowned sons loses appeal

New Bay Bikers blog gets rolling

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Justice or Just Us? Beyond the Hype of the Mehserle Trial

Jakada Imani

Executive Director, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

Justice or Just Us? Beyond the Hype of the Mehserle Trial

Chris McGinnis

Frequent Travel Advisor

Virgin America CEO David Cush opens up

Will Durst

Political Comedian

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I guess this means those idiots who zip across five lanes without signaling to get into the booth with the shortest line of cars will now do that at 5 mph instead of 65 during those times? ” by SurfNetSal75

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$20M settlement in Dugard abduction

State lawmakers agree to payment after family filed claim saying corrections officials failed to do their jobs.

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Miss Universe Australia 2010

30 women from Down Under compete for the title of Miss Universe Australia in Sydney.

S.F. Gay Pride

Pictures from the 40th anniversary.

A sound influenced by the city

Beatropolis plays with repetitive rhythms and riffs to construct upbeat music with a message: sociopolitical unity.

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A's stomp Orioles

Trevor Cahill earns his seventh straight win, and Oakland gets four hits from Ryan Sweeney in an 8-1 rout of Baltimore.

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Pull up a chair

Grace's Table in Napa offers plenty of agreeable comfort food, served up by a young, T-shirt-clad staff that make up for apparent inexperience with friendly sincerity.

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Steve Jobs appears to be in serious denial

A thread of emails exchanged between Jobs and an iPhone 4 user shows how serious.

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Alex drenches northern Mexico

Hurricane downgraded to tropical storm after pounding fishing villages in Tamaulipas state; 2 killed.

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Get K-Stew's long, leggy look

Sink your teeth into short but sweet mini-dresses for as little as $50, each inspired by "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart.

Minis and feathers on 'Eclipse' red carpet

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iPad right for travel?

How does the iPad stack up against the average laptop for the leisure traveler? Which one will you want to pull out of your bag on the Champs Ellysées — or the top of Kilimanjaro.