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Oakland principals talk about their experiences with No Child Left Behind and what it's like to go back on the dreaded Program Improvement list.

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	P.M. Bay Area Buzz: East Bay fatal shooting victim identified; Three held in Peninsula shooting investigation Other top stories: South Bay police offer photo of homeless man sought in killing; Marin facility readies new pest-control measure Live blog: Bay Area prep football updates, Friday, 7 p.m., sponsored by Stevens Creek Toyota Follow the live prep football action from the De La Salle High vs. Bellarmine Prep game, along with in-game score updates from throughout the Bay Area on Friday at 7 p.m. Pleasanton house fire kills family dog Fire does about $25,000 damage to home on Curry Street Labor charges filed in Pleasanton country club labor dispute Celeb Pix: Madonna directs another movie New judge to take over California's lethal injection challenge More schools in Alameda County fail to meet No Child Left Behind goals After 44 years on his feet, checker says it's time to travel Livermore police innovations catch the state's attentiont

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS»
	MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Live blog: Bay Area prep football updates, Friday, 7 p.m., sponsored by Stevens Creek Toyota Photo slideshow: High school football teams prepare for the 2011 season High school sports: A look back at the 2010 football season

SPORTS»


	Poker: One big tip is understanding your opponent Running back Isi Sofele vaults into much bigger role for Cal

BUSINESS»
	MORE BUSINESS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Several potential buyers emerge to bag Andronico's


	Wolverton: New Sprint Android phone sports nice features but underwhelms Court signs off on Comcast takeover of NBC Universal

LIVING»


	Delightful drives: Australia's Great Ocean Road and Big Sur's Highway 1


	New great white shark goes on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium What A Trip: Summer fun in Curacao, Central Oregon

ENTERTAINMENT»


	As the San Francisco Symphony centennial gala nears, orchestra members reminisce


	People: George Lucas can't keep his mitts off 'Star Wars' Arts Notes, Walnut Creek Journal/Lamorinda Sun, Sept. 1-2

WEIRD NEWS»


	Runaway cow tracked down in Germany Alaska woman punches bear in snout to save dog Hundreds of panties turn up along Ohio road

HOMETOWN HEROES

Hometown Heroes: Pleasanton couple tireless in battling autism

Doug Duran

Cindy and Eric Everson have raised more than $1 million for autism research and family support services.

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Homeown Heroes: Accountant's dream of working with animals comes true

Richmond soccer coach helps kids avoid gang life

OPINION»
	MORE OPINION&RAQUO; HEADLINES Oakland Tribune My Word: Congress must choose to protect people over oil companies George F. Will: Colorado is a purple state being run by a brewer Fremont Argus editorial: Solyndra's collapse shouldn't deter government's green-tech investments

TIM HUNT»
	MORE TIM HUNT&RAQUO; HEADLINES Tim Hunt: Builders show confidence in the Tri-Valley Tim Hunt: A tale of two cities Tim Hunt: District line dance

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	MORE ANNE MARIE FULLER&RAQUO; HEADLINES Fuller: San Joaquin pet therapy group helping kids read Fuller: Tracy Boys and Girls Club holding purse drive Fuller: Tracy Repertory Theatre allows kids to be princesses

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