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News


	Drummond: Oakland must remain vigilant about public safety Tammerlin Drummond: Could New York hold lessons for Oakland? Tammerlin Drummond: Will death of 3-year-old boy finally be enough?


	Dave Newhouse: C'mon, Selig, let's tour Oakland Dave Newhouse: Divas whose egos don't collide Dave Newhouse: Piano tuners don't make pianists


	David Ellison: Nepalese artist a master at living life David Ellison: High-stakes testing has brought out the worst in public education David Ellison: Daring move benefits Logan honors/AP program


	Eye on the East Bay: Dear inmates, beef jerky counts as food Eye on the East Bay: Don't underestimate the power of the latte Eye on the East Bay: Dude, who stole my car?


	Fuller: Tracy Repertory Theatre allows kids to be princesses Fuller: Tracy fire department aims to eliminate pool drownings Fuller:


	Tim Hunt: A tale of two cities Tim Hunt: District line dance Tim Hunt: A BART turnaround for Livermore


	Thomas Peele: News of the World scandal taints good journalism Thomas Peele: News of the World scandal taints good journalism Thomas Peele: Years later, public employee salary data hard to obtain


	Queen of the Road: Does a sports car with tiny back seats quality as a two-seater? Queen of the Road: An odd phenomenon on the road Queen of the Road: Sharing FasTrak transponders and senior discrimination


	Roadshow: A Highway 9 bicyclist with a beef -- motorcyclists Roadshow: Transit options for going to 49ers games Roadshow: New teen motorists can drive siblings but not other teens


	Jaime Richards: Nicaraguan rain-forest community needs to start using trash cans Jaime Richards: Notes from Nicaragua Jaime Richards: The right question


	Thornberry: Active 40-year Hill and Valley Club member will be missed Thornberry: 'Carmageddon' can't ruin Hayward native's wedding Thornberry: Sun shines on George Mark bocce tournament fundraiser in Castro Valley


	Lisa Vorderbrueggen: Do you know where your toll dollars go? Supervisor takes stand in redistricting Vorderbrueggen: Criticism not evidence of failure


	Byron Williams: Cigar bar pals would make short work of nation's problems Byron Williams: Bus tour must shine bright light on issue of poverty Byron Williams: Governor missed chance to restore some integrity to the initiative process


	Daniel Borenstein: MTC deal needs much more vetting in public Daniel Borenstein: Contra Costa County workers need to face fiscal reality Borenstein: Teacher pension system on dangerous path to insolvency


	Chris Treadway: Richmond groups benefit from grants Chris Treadway: Expo showcases West County merchants Chris Treadway: Youth production of "Les Miz" coming to ECHS theater

Sports


	Poole: Assembling All-Decade team for Raiders/49ers Monte Poole: Oakland Raiders must seduce missing fans Monte Poole: The buzz around Tiger Woods still creates a roar


	Carl Steward 'In Our Backyard': Masters sprinter Aaron Thigpen practices what he preaches Carl Steward 'In Our Backyard': Oakland Raiders' public address announcer Gary Williams helps advance profession with clinic Carl Steward 'In Our Backyard': Golf fantasy turns into U.S. Senior Open reality for Pleasant Hill's Dale Bouguennec


	Tim Kawakami: San Francisco 49ers' quarterback quandary is nothing new Kawakami: What can save the San Francisco Giants now? Kawakami: Mullin, VanDerveer bring grace, dignity to Hall of Fame ceremony


	Mark Purdy: Oakland A's are lucky to get piece of Phil Garner's mind Mark Purdy: San Francisco 49ers need to find another quarterback Mark Purdy: San Francisco Giants lacking fire


	Some pros can pull off bluff early in deep-stack events On poker: Making the right play can still go wrong On poker: When the trapper becomes the trapped

Business


	Butler: Seniors are often victimized financially Butler: We can all contribute to the U.S. safety net Butler: Tax hikes won't cut business hiring


	Biz Break: Wells' new fees, Dell's effect on HP and a Zynga lawsuit Biz Break: HTC seeks to block Apple imports as market swings ease Biz Break: 'Googorola' deal helps Google in several areas, gives markets a bounce


	Cassidy: The Dow will soar — or not Cassidy: Pacific Biosciences researcher breaks through one wall after another Cassidy: Politicians and corporations are playing us for fools


	Magid: Blame the hooligans, not the technology they use Magid: Bitflx smartphone app taps into local Web Magid: Struggling with information overload


	O'Brien: Silicon Valley says goodbye to IPOs, hello to uncertainty O'Brien: Apple's rise to top means less than you think O'Brien: How deal with two women points to a different Silicon Valley


	Action Line: If you must pay to get your sweepstakes winnings, you haven't won anything Action Line: Rumor persists that made-in-China hair bands are made from used condoms Action Line: Note to self: Be live, online at noon at www.mercurynews.com

Bay Area Living


	Give 'Em Hill: Road-trip warriors Give 'Em Hill: The playhouse's the thing Give 'Em Hill: Why it's good that I'm not a major league baseball star, and other thoughts


	St. Augustine's, Oakland's 'Little Red Church,' in use since 1893 Oakland Museum event launches "10,000 Steps: Walking the Invisible City" project Annalee Allen: Oakland celebrates 50 years as sister city to Fukuoka, Japan


	MORE GARY BOGUE HEADLINES Gary Bogue: Cowbirds: Birds that lay eggs in the wrong nests Gary Bogue: Squirrels: Why do they chew on aluminum chairs? Bogue: Ants! How do I get them off my hummingbird feeder?


	On Wine: Petite Sirah love On Wine: Rutherford cabernets On Wine: The floral glories of Torrontes


	Ex-Etiquette: Insensitive Facebook post a sign of deeper issue Ex-Etiquette: Mom's lateness a symptom of more contentious issue Ex-Etiquette: It's OK for ex to create video of Dad and kids


	Hicks: For the last time -- parents shouldn't take little kids to concerts Hicks: Bert and Ernie can just be friends Hicks: Once again, the boardwalk arcade has bled me dry


	Male Call: Workplace issues R us Male Call: Beer, bacon, broads, B.O. and boors Male Call: Tip for guys who don't have much going on in the kitchen


	Days Gone By: Judge Casey on the Porta Costa bench proves a stickler for the particular Days Gone By: History-driven tour of Berkeley turns up architectural masterworks by Maybeck and Morgan Days Gone By: History-driven tour of Berkeley turns up architectural masterworks by Maybeck and Morgan


	The Seasoned Collector: War memorabilia, memories at Spirit of '45 event The Seasoned Collector: San Juan Bautista show set for Aug. 14; San Jose antiques collective launches monthly outdoor sale The Seasoned Collector: Architecture buffs plan a fun tour of '60s,'70s San Jose

Entertainment

Chuck Barney
	MORE CHUCK BARNEY HEADLINES Around the Remote: Chuck Barney's TV Picks for Aug. 14-20 Chuck Barney: 'Desperate Housewives' to end its run after next season Barney: 'CSI' lightens up; 'Buffy' star returns to TV


	MORE GAME ON HEADLINES Review: 'El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron' falls short A look at Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade's titles Review: 'Catherine' is for grownups


	Harrington: Outside Lands Festival -- a music lover's guide Harrington: Blues Traveler still running around; plays Bay Area this week. Hello, Dolly: 10 things you didn't know about the country music legend


	Joan's World: Playmate song, fascinating fascinators and dark soaps Joan's World: Ed Baxter, NorCal pottery, 'Miracle' television and tall presidents Joan's World: Where have all the news anchors gone?


	Night Owl: New developments on Jack London Square Night Owl: Oakland cold case conjures memories of a bygone time at the 385 Club Night Owl: Oakland Mayor Jean Quan a popular attraction in her city


	San Jose Jazz Festival: a memorable event, but with room for improvement For thousands of music fans, the San Jose Jazz Festival was the spot to be Friday and Saturday Philip Glass's inaugural Day and Nights Festival kicks off this week in Carmel Valley


	Tuned In: Merola singers bring their summer endeavors to a glorious conclusion at War Memorial Tuned In: Tempest in the opera pit: Berkeley West Edge gives voice to Shakespeare's Caliban in new production Tuned In: Surprise aria whets appetites for Festival's Opera's 'La Traviata' in Walnut Creek


	Review: 'The Help,' bring the tissues Review: 'The Help,' bring the tissues 'The Help' is poised to become chick flick of the summer

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