Sunnyvale News

San Jose Mercury News

• Flush with $2.2 million success, Cupertino parents share secrets

  Sun May 23, 11:53 pm ET  

  In eight weeks, group brought in $2 million to prevent school layoffs Full Story »

• California Supreme Court to consider age bias case against Google

  Sun May 23, 11:38 pm ET  

  Former engineer's six-year legal battle with search giant reaches the state's high court this week in a case that will determine if a jury gets chance to decide if 'old fuddy-duddy' faced age discrimination when he was fired from his job. Full Story »

• New food-safety rules threaten small, organic farms

  Sun May 23, 10:53 pm ET  

  Organic farmers say stricter food-safety regulations, developed after a cluster of outbreaks of bacterial contamination in spinach and lettuce in 2006, threaten the principles upon which their farms are based. Full Story »

• Taste of Silicon Valley attracts restaurants, foodies in name of fight against AIDS

  Sun May 23, 9:38 pm ET  

  When the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center lost its corporate sponsors last year and was forced to cancel its annual fundraising gala, the nonprofit had to reinvent itself to survive. On Sunday, the nonprofit was close to meeting its $40,000 goal through ticket sales to its downtown food fair. Full Story »

• What's so smart about a smart meter?

  Sun May 23, 3:23 pm ET  

  Digital monitors designed to provide consumers detailed data to help manage energy use more efficiently Full Story »

San Francisco Chronicle

• Coast Guard rescues 2, calls off search for man

  2 hrs 28 mins ago  

  Rescuers found a woman in the waters near the Cliff House in San Francisco but called off the search Sunday evening for her male companion. Both had been on a sailboat in windy and rough conditions, authorities said. In a separate incident Sunday afternoon, a... San Francisco - Sailboat - United States - Cliff House San Francisco - California Full Story »

• Teens' reunion turns near tragedy into triumph

  Sun May 23, 11:54 pm ET  

  Gunnar Sandberg, the Kentfield teenager who was nearly killed by a line drive, was back on the pitcher's mound Sunday, where he stared down the same player who hit the ball that fateful day. It was the boys' first meeting since the accident more than two... Baseball field - Line drive - Gunnar Sandberg - Recreation - Marin Catholic High School Full Story »

• Maker Faire - hands-on geek festival

  Sun May 23, 9:38 pm ET  

  From the steam-powered snow cone maker to the silver-suited guy deflecting lightning bolts, all manner of geeked-out contraptions wowed the crowds at this weekend's Maker Faire, a two-day extravaganza of creativity at the San Mateo County Event Center. Well... Maker Faire - Burning Man - United States - Events - San Francisco Bay Area Full Story »

• SAN FRANCISCO / Madden's role concerns jurors

  Sun May 23, 8:43 am ET  

  A San Francisco jury could not reach agreement the other day on a drunken-driving case. It wasn't just any drunken-driving case - it was one that gained notoriety when disgraced former San Francisco police drug lab technician Deborah Madden refused to... San Francisco - San Francisco Police Department - United States - California - Deborah Madden Full Story »

• A healthy embrace for homes of the past

  Sun May 23, 8:43 am ET  

  San Francisco has thousands of embellished wooden homes from the Victorian era, many of which still glow. This one in the Liberty Hill Historic Design exudes a gentility that would have been expected back when the Inner Mission was a middle-class retreat.... San Francisco - Victorian era - Middle class - San Francisco Bay Area - United States Full Story »

The Sunnyvale Sun

• Flush with $2.2 million success, Cupertino parents share secrets

  Sun May 23, 11:48 pm ET  

  In eight weeks, group brought in $2 million to prevent school layoffs Full Story »

• Sunnyvale Sun Calendar

  Fri May 21, 3:18 am ET  

  Special EventsBlood Drive: Donate blood to the American Red Cross. May 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunrise Senior Living, 633 S. Full Story »

• Fremont baseball, softball teams in playoffs

  Thu May 20, 11:34 pm ET  

  The last time a Fremont High School baseball team played in the Central Coast Section playoffs'”back in 2003'”the Firebirds won three games in a row and reached the Division II championship game. This spring, after posting a 10-5 record in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League El Camino Division and claiming a share of second place, Fremont earned a berth in the CCS postseason line-up. But the ... Full Story »

• Sunnyvale sports shorts: An Aquamaid Afternoon on May 31

  Thu May 20, 11:34 pm ET  

  Aquamaid DayThe Santa Clara Aquamaids will hold An Aquamaid Afternoon, a free exhibition at the Santa Clara Swim Center, on May 31, 1:30-2:30 p. Full Story »

• Sunnyvale could lose some of its 'transportation' voice

  Thu May 20, 11:34 pm ET  

  Sunnyvale could be losing some of its say when it comes to regional transportation decisions if a proposal to change the way cities are represented on the Valley Transportation Authority board moves forward in 2012. Full Story »

CBS 5 Bay Area

• Aussie Michael Rogers Wins Tour Of California

  Sun May 23, 10:12 pm ET  

  Michael Rogers of Australia has won the Tour of California, dethroning three-time champion Levi Leipheimer of the United States. Rogers won by nine seconds Sunday after holding the lead since Thursday. He repelled repeated challenges during the 83½-mile final stage on a hilly circuit in Ventura County while riding for the U.S.-based team of HTC-Columbia. American David Zabriskie of Garmin ... Full Story »

• Woman Dies In Oakland I-880 Shoulder Crash

  Sun May 23, 9:09 pm ET  

  A female victim died when her vehicle crashed off the right hand shoulder of southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland Sunday, a California Highway Patrol officer said. Full Story »

• SFO To Ontario Flight Makes Emergency Landing

  Sun May 23, 9:03 pm ET  

  A SkyWest flight traveling from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario made an emergency landing Sunday after the plane's nose gear failed to go down. Full Story »

• Oakland PD Involved In Sacto Boxing Fracas

  Sun May 23, 8:39 pm ET  

  Trouble at an amateur boxing match has resulted in Oakland police being banned from future events. The head of the International Association of Boxing said after a fracas at the Sacramento Radisson Friday night, Oakland police officers will be banned from fights sanctioned by the association until tape of the incident is reviewed. Full Story »

• Santa Cruz Court To Layoff Up To 20 Employees

  Sun May 23, 7:19 pm ET  

  Layoffs at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court will soon be putting about 20 court employees out of work. Full Story »

NBC Bay Area

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Contra Costa Times

• What's so smart about a smart meter?

  Sun May 23, 10:05 pm ET  

  Digital monitors designed to provide consumers detailed data to help manage energy use more efficiently Full Story »

• San Francisco's famous parrots face rough times

  Sun May 23, 8:05 pm ET  

  SAN FRANCISCO — The wild parrots that call San Francisco home have become a given of city life, squawking their way to their favorite spots, delighting tourists. Full Story »

• A BART rider's list of least-favorite commuters

  Sun May 23, 8:20 am ET  

  The Queen of the Road recently asked her readers who ride BART to share their pet peeves. A regular BART rider responded with a list of least-favorite train commute companions who will be familiar to many other BART patrons. Full Story »

• GOP candidate making money off remark about 'open season' on liberals

  Sun May 23, 4:05 am ET  

  Brad Goehring first apologized but now trumpeting his statement while donations -- and threats -- roll in. Full Story »

• Me and My Car:

  Sun May 23, 3:06 am ET  

  HAYWARD — It sits in a custom-made trailer ready to be unloaded. Owner Ed Archer opens the back doors of the trailer parked in front of his Hayward home, puls out the ramps, squeezes by the side of the beautifully restored 1920 Model T Ford Panel truck and pulls on the front crank to get it Full Story »

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

• Musical tribute to slain Rohnert Park guitar maker

  Sun May 23, 11:09 pm ET  

  By DAN TAYLOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Hundreds turn out in Rohnert Park for a musical tribute to slain guiter maker Taku Sakashita, listening to the music of blues guitar virtuoso Robben Ford, ‘70s-‘80s rocker Boz Scaggs, jazz duo Tuck and Patti and others. Full Story »

• Dozens rally at Bodega Bay for whaling ban

  Sun May 23, 7:54 pm ET  

  By RANDI ROSSMANN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Fearing a compromise to a standing ban on international commercial whaling, about 50 people gathered Sunday on a Bodega Bay beach, urging President Barack Obama to continue to support a whaling moratorium. Full Story »

• She beat the odds

  Sun May 23, 4:54 pm ET  

  By CHRIS SMITH THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Katy Quinones graduated Saturday from SRJC — four years after a brush with death that left the Santa Rosa woman wanting "to live even more.” Full Story »

• Police-Latino relations, mental health services target of local forum

  Sun May 23, 4:24 pm ET  

  By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A group representing nine North Bay religious congregations is hosting a meeting this week in Santa Rosa to tackle public issues, including police interaction with Latinos and mental health services. Full Story »

• Mendocino County man eludes police after chase in car full of children

  Sun May 23, 1:39 pm ET  

  By RANDI ROSSMANN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A Redwood Valley man remained at large Sunday after leading Mendocino County sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit with five young children in his car, the Sheriff’s Office reported. James Renick Jr., 29, is considered armed and dangerous, Sheriff’s Lt. Tim Marsh reported. Full Story »

The San Francisco Examiner

• San Francisco’s $100 million burning question

  1 hr 12 mins ago  

  The City could face another $100 million in cuts if the state follows through with its latest budget proposal, which includes eliminating welfare and other social service programs that would affect thousands of San Francisco residents. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently unveiled his revised budget plan, showing... Full Story »

• Barbara Phelan sets to enhance the birthday entertainment experience

  1 hr 12 mins ago  

  The owner of Games2U drives a massive truck that’s an arcade on wheels, complete with plasma-screen TVs, laser tag and an inflatable hamster ball. Phelan drives through San Francisco and other Bay Area neighborhoods to throw children’s “rock star” parties. What inspired you to start Games2U?... Full Story »

• Fire Department loses control of emergency water system

  1 hr 42 mins ago  

  Despite concerns from the civilian commission overseeing the Fire Department, the water-delivery system set to receive a major upgrade with a June bond measure will be turned over to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The transfer will save the Fire Department money, but will put control of the system in... Full Story »

• Teacher training among cuts in SFUSD-union deal

  2 hrs 12 mins ago  

  Teacher recruitment and training funding is among casualties in the new deal between the teachers union and the San Francisco Unified School District that’s expected to save around $30 million during the next two school years. The two sides have been grappling over a two-year contract while the district... Full Story »

• One body recovered, two may be missing from water

  2 hrs 12 mins ago  

  A woman was found dead Sunday and rescue efforts are continuing for as many as two others in the water near Seal Rocks, the third weekend incident involving recreational water users. The Coast Guard said a woman — identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office as being in her mid-40s — washed up onto... Full Story »

KGO-TV Bay Area

• 2 die in capsized sailboat accident

  Sun May 23, 10:51 pm ET  

  A sailboat capsized off the coast, near the Cliff House Restaurant in San Francisco, killing two people. Full Story »

• Small jet makes emergency landing at Ontario

  Sun May 23, 8:19 pm ET  

  A small jet from SFO made an emergency landing at Ontario International Airport after its front landing gear failed to deploy. Full Story »

• OPD to investigate officers in boxing match fight

  Sun May 23, 7:44 pm ET  

  The Oakland Police Department is promising an investigation after some off-duty officers got in a fight at a boxing match. Full Story »

• Doctor to determine competency of accused teen pipe bomber

  Sun May 23, 6:21 pm ET  

  Another doctor will determine if a teen accused of bringing pipe bombs onto a school campus is competent to stand trial. Full Story »

• Police seek public's help in catching kidnapping, sexual assault suspect

  Sun May 23, 6:11 pm ET  

  Police in Santa Clara County are asking the public to help locate an unknown suspect who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman. Full Story »

Oakland Tribune

• Dave Newhouse: Call for help in saving two institutions

  30 mins ago  

  Landmarks and institutions. They're integral parts of where we live, and who we are, depending on how greatly they impact us.Think of downtown Oakland, and what's been lost over the years. Full Story »

• 'Hero of the Planet' to share earth-friendly philosophy

  45 mins ago  

  A former corporate lawyer will speak Tuesday about sustainability issues. Full Story »

• Oakland woman's loss yields sense of purpose

  45 mins ago  

  Mother's difficult life inspires Oakland woman to make most of her opportunities Full Story »

• Sharks fall to Blackhawks in sweep

  Sun May 23, 11:49 pm ET  

  After taking an early two-goal lead, the Sharks could do little to slow the Blackhawks and didn't help their cause by taking a handful of penalties. Full Story »

• What's so smart about a smart meter?

  Sun May 23, 10:04 pm ET  

  Digital monitors designed to provide consumers detailed data to help manage energy use more efficiently Full Story »