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Organizers of the "American Idol" concert tour might want to re-think their format. They made fans at Tuesday night's show in Oakland wait more than two hours -- including a 20-minute intermission -- for Season 10 champ Scotty McCreery to take the stage.

Richmond man killed in bicycle accident at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline

67-year-old Raymundo Quijano dies at an area hospital from head injuries after crash on Pinole Point Trail.

Antioch moves toward transferring historic building to nonprofit

ANTIOCH -- One of the county's oldest buildings is a step closer to being restored.The City Council expressed its intention Tuesday night to turn over ownership of the Roswell Butler Hard House to a local nonprofit group that hopes to clean and refurbish the property.

San Jose Earthquakes defeat West Bromwich Albion of English Premier League

In his professional debut, Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham sent a clearing kick the length of the field and into the opposing goal for an early lead in San Jose's 2-1 victory.

Pittsburg, police agree to tentative contract

City Council to weigh agreement that would save $1.36 million over three years

Richmond sewage plant still emitting foul egg smell

City has set up a network of air monitors to help residents cope

Cam Inman: Showtime's 'The Franchise' is a hit but not a homer

Drummond: East Oakland killings impact entire city

People who live in East Oakland, especially Deep East, are no strangers to violent crime. They hear the gunshots day and night. They know that you can be sitting in your living room one minute and have a bullet whiz through the window the next.

8th annual Healthy Living Festival is Friday

OAKLAND -- The Healthy Living Festival, a health and resource fair for Alameda County seniors, is set for Friday ¿at the Oakland Zoo, and will include health screenings, a rally to save senior services, Tai Chi, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, dancing, a free lunch and a day pass to the

Dugard memoir details her public excursions in Contra Costa, hoping to be recognized, rescued

One of the world's most famous survivors writes about hiding in plain sight in Antioch and longing for rescue.

UC Berkeley student senator arrested in immigration rally

A UC Berkeley student senator and six other illegal immigrant students were arrested in San Bernardino on Tuesday after they blocked a city street during an immigration rally, according to police and fellow protesters.

Search for missing Baja fishermen suspended

Seven men lost; families told Department of Defense rejected Mexico's request for divers

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig says he won't hurry on A's move decision

No decision in sight on moving team

P.M. Bay Area Buzz: East Bay pipe bomb maker's device blows up in his face; Porn mogul convicted of murder in Marin beating death

Other top stories: Former Peninsula town councilman dies; suspect in fatal North Bay shooting sought in additional 2008 slaying

Heir to Mitchell Brothers porn empire convicted of murder, kidnapping

Reaching a verdict on the two-year anniversary of the crime, a Marin County jury convicted James Mitchell of murdering his ex-girlfriend with a softball bat and kidnapping their infant child from under the victim's body.

Governor signs Swanson's child exploitation law

Fines against "johns" who pay for sex with minors will now range up to $25,000 under an East Bay legislator's bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Oakland man dies from gunshots wounds suffered June 27

OAKLAND -- A man shot several times June 27 inside his East Oakland home has died from his wounds, police said Tuesday.Lark Shavers, 37, died Saturday afternoon at Highland Hospital.

Dugard memoir details her public excursions in Contra Costa, hoping to be recognized, rescued