SoCal Boy's 911 Call Saves Family From GunmenMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAn 8-year-old boy locked himself and his younger sister in the bathroom during a home invasion south of Los Angeles and was able to call 911, scaring off the intruders.
Alaska Air Expands San Jose-To-Hawaii ServiceMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAlaska Airlines has added a new non-stop flight from Mineta San Jose International Airport to Maui and is also adding a non-stop flight from San Jose to the big island of Hawaii.
Doctor Discusses Newest Trend In Facial SurgeMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA plastic surgion says that faces migrate more toward pear shapes as people age. A new procedure tightens skin in the lower face.
Matt Damon Discusses New Movie, New LookMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amActor Matt Damon discusses his new role in the Iraq War thriller "Green Zone," his new look and the possibility of working with Ben Affleck in the near future.
Bruni: Rumors Of Affairs Are NonsenseMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amCarla Bruni, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, says rumors of affairs are nonsense.
AT&T Rep Saves Customer's Life During Sales CMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amRon Zivin was on the phone with a AT&T represenative Kelly Hart when he began experiencing chest pains. Zivin had wanted to make some changes to his phone contract.
Friends: Corey Haim Had Flu, High FeverMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAuthorities said Corey Haim likely died from on overdose of drugs. Friends, however, say the former teen hearthrob had the flu and a high fever in the hours before he died.
Boy, Dispatcher Meet After Frantic 9-1-1 CallMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA boy who hid in a bathroom with his sister and called 9-1-1 during a home invasion meets with the dispatcher who aided him through the ordeal.
Raw Fire At Vacant Vallejo Car DealershipMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA firefighter was hurt in a three-alarm fire at a vacant former car dealership in Vallejo Thursday morning, a fire department spokesman said.
Crime Lab Woes Threaten SF Drug CasesMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amDrug suspects have been freed and even more cases may be threatened after a crime lab technician has been accused of stealing evidence. Joe Vazquez reports.
SoCal Boy's 911 Call Saves Family From GunmenMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAn 8-year-old boy locked himself and his younger sister in the bathroom during a home invasion south of Los Angeles and was able to call 911, scaring off the intruders.
Alaska Air Expands San Jose-To-Hawaii ServiceMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAlaska Airlines has added a new non-stop flight from Mineta San Jose International Airport to Maui and is also adding a non-stop flight from San Jose to the big island of Hawaii.
Bay Area Worst Schools List UpdatedMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amThe latest list of the state's lowest-performing schools goes up for a vote Thursday in Sacramento, with one East Bay school removed from the original list. Anna Duckworth reports.
Raw Fire At Vacant Vallejo Car DealershipMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA firefighter was hurt in a three-alarm fire at a vacant former car dealership in Vallejo Thursday morning, a fire department spokesman said.
Viewer Feedback On 'Chili Finger' StoryMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amCBS 5 viewers weighed in on Joe Vazquez's interview of Anna Ayala, who planted a finger in a bowl of Wendy's chili in 2005.
Crime Lab Woes Threaten SF Drug CasesMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amDrug suspects have been freed and even more cases may be threatened after a crime lab technician has been accused of stealing evidence. Joe Vazquez reports.
PG&E Gets Earful On Plan To Cut SJ TreesMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amSan Jose residents who objected to PG&E's plans to cut down healthy trees at two parks voiced their concerns to the utility during a Wednesday night meeting.
Sony Introduces New Gaming Controller In SFMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amSony unveiled their new motion-sensitive video game controller in San Francisco Wednesday. Gaming experts say the new controller is taking aim at Nintendo's Wii system.
Meth Lab Found In Pleasanton HomeMar 10, 2010 | 11:15 pmState narcotics officers and Pleasanton Police found a methamphetamine lab Wednesday in a home on the East Angela Street. Linda Yee reports.
What Happened To 1939 World's Fair Artifacts?Mar 10, 2010 | 11:15 pmVivian from Boyes Hot Springs asked this Good Question: What happened to all the artifacts, photos and statues saved from the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island? Ken Bastida reports.
Legal Expert Discusses Roethlisberger CaseMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amCBS News legal analyst Jack Ford says authorities will be looking for some sort of index of reliability in the case against Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Steelers QB Admits To Sexual Contact With AccMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger now says he did have sexual contact with a woman accusing him of a sex assault, but that she slipped and fell, hurting her head.
Raw Cal's Jahvid Best At Pro DayMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmJahvid Best of the California Golden Bears spoke to reporters about his future ahead of next month's NFL Draft.
San Jose State's Oliver Has NBA HopesMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmSan Jose State hasn't had a player make the NBA in 13 years. But if his senior year is anything like this season, Adrian Oliver might end that drought.
Raw Muhammad Ali Visits GiantsMar 9, 2010 | 8:15 pmIn this video provided by the San Francisco Giants, Muhammad Ali made a visit to the team's spring training clubhouse Tuesday.
Raw St. Mary's Players On WCC VictoryMar 9, 2010 | 4:15 pmSt. Mary's men's basketball team players spoke with reporters after returning home to Moraga a day after the Gael's victory over Gonzaga in the WCC championship game in Las Vegas.
Raw St. Mary's Players Return HomeMar 9, 2010 | 3:15 pmThe St. Mary's men's basketball team returned back the Moraga campus Tuesday following the Gael's win over Gonzaga in the WCC championship game in Las Vegas.
Steelers' QB Faces New Sex Assault ChargeMar 9, 2010 | 9:15 amPittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is facing new sexual assault charges in Georgia, where a woman claims the football player attacked her last Friday.
Raw Cal's Jerome Randle On Pac-10 HonorsMar 8, 2010 | 9:15 pmJerome Randle of the California Golden Bears was named Pac-10 Player of the Year Monday. Randle helped lead Cal to their first conference title in 50 years.
Stanford's Jayne Appel On Stanford Title ChanMar 8, 2010 | 5:15 pmStanford Center Jayne Appel talks about where this year's Stanford Women's Basketball Team stacks up to previous Stanford title condenders.
Concern Over SF 'Compost' Made From Sewage SlMar 3, 2010 | 11:15 pmIt's called biosolids compost and its being given away by the SFPUC for use in school and community gardens, and homes. But that material is actually treated sewage sludge, sparking protests.
More Bay Area Complaints About PG&E Smart MetFeb 26, 2010 | 7:15 pmNumerous customers emailed CBS 5 Investigates to say that they, too, believe their Smart Meters are responsible for higher bills. Anna Werner reports.
Could California Lemon Law Help Toyota OwnersFeb 24, 2010 | 6:15 pmA San Jose viewer asked us to investigate his case. He wondered, If he doesn't trust his Toyota anymore, can't he just make the company take it back? Anna Werner reports.
New PG&E Smart Meters Spark ComplaintsFeb 22, 2010 | 7:15 pmPG&E is in the process of installing new smart meters in Bay Area homes. They're supposed to help you understand your energy use, but some are complaining about higher bills.
CBS 5 Investigates Sales of Used ToyotasFeb 18, 2010 | 7:15 pmIf you're shopping for a used car, Toyotas may not be on your list right now. But if they are, buyer beware.
Toyota Brake Override A Possible 'Fix'?Feb 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmToyota drivers whose vehicles are being recalled for problems related to floor mats will also receive a software modification for something called a "brake override." Anna Werner reports.
Office Copiers Can Present Identity Theft RisFeb 5, 2010 | 12:15 amCopier warehouses are filled with row upon row of used machines ready for resale. But CBS 5 Investigates found many of them hold private and sensitive information.
Experts Question Toyota Accelerator FixFeb 1, 2010 | 6:15 pmToyota says it has a plan to fix problems with sudden acceleration. But some safety experts are skeptical of the company's promises, and critical of government regulators.
Some Prius Owners Complained About AcceleratiJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmToyota's Prius model has not been included in recent recalls due to a faulty accelerator, but some consumers, including one Bay Area woman, say they have had issues. Anna Werner reports.
New And Improved CalJobs Website Still UnsafeJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmThe Employment Development Department's CalJobs website is up and running again, after the state shut it down for several months to look into security flaws. But is the website safe? Anna Werner reports.
Doctor Discusses Newest Trend In Facial SurgeMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA plastic surgion says that faces migrate more toward pear shapes as people age. A new procedure tightens skin in the lower face.
Dentists Feeling Pain Of Poor EconomyMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmA Bay Area liquidator of office equipment is seeing a sharp rise of repossessed dental equipment as more practices go under. Hank Plante reports.
Pill May Be Most Effective Head Lice CureMar 10, 2010 | 6:15 pmA better way to fight head lice may come in the form of a pill. The drug, called invermectin, circulates through your blood.
Two Sides To High Fructose Corn SyrupMar 10, 2010 | 5:15 pmCBS News' Michelle Miller reports on the controversy over high fructose corn syrup, with one side demonizing it and another saying it causes absolutely no harm. But what is it?.
Early Show Anchor Harry Smith Has Live ColonoMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 am"Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith had a colonoscopy Wednesday - and the show broadcast live reports as he underwent the procedure. Viewers also learned what Smith had to do to prepare for it.
Early Show Anchor Preps For On-Air ColonoscopMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amCBS Early Show Anchor Harry Smith prepares to receive a colonoscopy in front of millions of viewers on live television. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer in the U.
Mental Exercises Can Boost Brain PowerMar 9, 2010 | 7:15 pmScientists used to believe we lost enormous amounts of brain cells as we age. Not only is that not true, but you can boost your brain power through mental exercise.
Health Bill Supporters Rally Against InsurersMar 9, 2010 | 6:15 pmSupporters of health-care reform descended not on the Capitol or the White House Tuesday, but Washington's Ritz-Carlton Hotel, where executives from the nation's largest insurance companies were holding an annual conference.
New Panasonic TV Package Brings 3-D HomeMar 10, 2010 | 6:15 pmPanasonic unveiled a new $2,900 3-D TV bundle Wednesday to give you the 3-D experience at home. Sue Kwon reports.
New Runaway Prius Reported In New YorkMar 10, 2010 | 1:15 pmA driver in New York state reports that his Toyota Prius sped out of control Tuesday. The news came just one day after a runaway Prius was stopped on a freeway Near San Diego.
Bank Of America Ends Overdraft Fees On Debit Mar 9, 2010 | 11:15 pmBank of America will soon end overdraft fees on debit card purchases. Instead purchases that go over your balance will be rejected.
Raw: 911 Call From Runaway Prius DriverMar 9, 2010 | 10:15 pmWith the help of a California Highway Patrolman, James Sikes was able to come safely to a stop, but the incident is more tarnish on Toyota's rapidly deteriorating reputation.
ConsumerWatch: BofA Overdraft, LifeLock SettlMar 9, 2010 | 7:15 pmIn this consumer news wrap up, Bank of America changes their overdraft fees, LifeLock settles a massive lawsuit and San Francisco wants residents to make better financial choices. Sue Kwon reports.
Customers Say Comcast Laptop Offer Comes Up SMar 9, 2010 | 6:15 pmComcast customers contacted ConsumerWatch saying that they had not received a laptop computer that they were promised as part of a special promotion. Sue Kwon reports.
Raw Driver Of Runaway SoCal PriusMar 9, 2010 | 4:15 pmJames Sikes, the owner of a 2008 Toyota Prius, described how his car accelerated out of control near San Diego on Monday. Sikes said he will never drive that car again.
Prius Recall Planned After SoCal IncidentMar 9, 2010 | 4:15 pmToyota is reported to be planning a recall of 2004-2009 Prius models to replace floormats. The news comes a day after a Southern California man was unable to stop his Prius in an incident he believes is unrelated to floormats.
Is It Time To Invest Again?Mar 9, 2010 | 9:15 amIt was one year ago today that stocks plunged to a one-year low. Today, the market's long slide may be coming to an end.
SF Zoo Seeks Solution For Polar Bear BluesMar 9, 2010 | 7:15 pmThe San Francisco Zoo is looking to get rid of the blues for their aging polar bears. Veterinarians suggest extra stimulation and redecorating the bears' habitat.
Sea Lions In OR Killed For Eating Too Many SaMar 9, 2010 | 12:15 amIn Oregon, sea lions are being killed for eating more than their fair share of a certain kind of fish. Kiet Do reports.
Killer Whale Show Opens At 6 Flags In VallejoMar 6, 2010 | 8:15 pmThe Orca killer whale show was one of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo's opening day attractions. After an Orca killed a trainer recently in Florida, Don Knapp asks what is being done to insure trainers' safety.
Raw Orca Show Opens At 6 Flags In VallejoMar 6, 2010 | 3:26 pmSix Flags Discovery Kingdom opened its 2010 season Saturday. The Orca Show was still a big attraction in spite of the deadly incident in Florida, where an whale killed a trainer during a show in front of spectators.
Blood Transfusion Program Saving Bay Area PetMar 5, 2010 | 6:15 pmGetting a blood transfusion quickly can mean life or death during an emergency, and that holds true for dogs and cats too. Sherry Hu reports on a growing program that is saving the lives of pets.
Caught On Diver Takes Toy Ring Off SharkMar 5, 2010 | 3:15 pmA Frisbee-like toy ring that was stuck on a shark off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida was dislodged by diver and veterinarian Chip Garber.
Divers Discuss Saving Shark Off Florida CoastMar 5, 2010 | 9:15 amSurf shop owner John Dickinson was diving with his friend, veterinarian Chip Garber off the coast of southern Florida when they came upon a shark laying dormant on the ocean floor.
Raw 911 Calls From Florida SeaWorld AttackMar 4, 2010 | 11:15 amOfficials released a series of 911 calls made concerning the fatal attack of a trainer by a killer whale during a live show.
Pt. Reyes Coast Closed For Seal BirthsMar 1, 2010 | 9:15 amDrakes Estero will be closed in the Point Reyes National Seashore through June for harbor seal pupping season.
Chinese Panda Robs Villager's Pig PenMar 1, 2010 | 9:15 amA wild panda in China was spotted chewing meat and bones that he swiped from a villager's pig pen.
Expert Discusses Sarkozy-Bruni MarriageMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amRelationship expert Heidi Banks discusses the marriage between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and singer/model Carla Bruni.
Bruni: Rumors Of Affairs Are NonsenseMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amCarla Bruni, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, says rumors of affairs are nonsense.
High Court Justice Hits Back At Obama CriticiMar 10, 2010 | 5:15 pmIt would seem that there is a verbal war between the Supreme Court and the Executive Office. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports on the unusual controversy.
Raw Schwarzenegger On Microsoft Job ProgramMar 10, 2010 | 1:15 pmGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses a new partnership with computer giant Microsoft to provide free job training for unemployed California workers.
Is Pennsylvania Woman The New Face Of Terror?Mar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amA Federal indictment charges a Pennsylvania woman with using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas. Her neighbors say they never suspected she was anything but a housewife.
Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural GownMar 9, 2010 | 7:15 pmContinuing a long tradition, First Lady Michelle Obama donated her inauguration dress on Tuesday to the Smithsonian National Museum on American History in Washington.
Whitman Shuts Out Press At Her Own Media EvenMar 9, 2010 | 6:15 pmA media event involving gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman took a turn to the bizarre when she refused to answer any questions from the very press corps that she had invited. Hank Plante reports.
State Wants Grant To Help Nummi WorkersMar 9, 2010 | 1:15 pmOfficials are asking for a $33 million grant from the federal government to help the 4,700 workers that will be laid off when Fremont's Nummi plant closes.
Obama Against The Clock On Health Care ReformMar 9, 2010 | 9:15 amPresident Obama is trying to convince the public to support his health care plan and ignore Washington's obsession with political scores. Meanwhile, the insurance industry is ramping up a new anti health care advertising campaign.
Expert Discusses Sarkozy-Bruni MarriageMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amRelationship expert Heidi Banks discusses the marriage between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and singer/model Carla Bruni.
San Jose Chili-Finger Woman: 'I Cooked It'Mar 9, 2010 | 11:15 pmAnna Ayala, the woman who gained international infamy for claiming she found a finger in a bowl of chili at a San Jose Wendy's restuarant, is now out of prison and talked exclusively to CBS 5. Joe Vazquez reports.
Letters To Jackie Kennedy Released To PublicMar 8, 2010 | 6:15 pmIn the wake of her husband's assassination, then-first lady Jackie Kennedy requested that the public's condolence letters be archived, and they have now been released.
Wine-Drinking Women May Gain Less WeightMar 8, 2010 | 6:15 pmNew research suggests women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol on a regular basis, particularly when red wine is the drink of choice, are less likely to experience long-term weight gain than non-drinkers. Dr.
Urinal Sculptor Makes Art Of Doing Your BusinMar 8, 2010 | 6:15 pmSculptor Clark Sorensen meticulously molds the clay that will become beautiful works of art. Sorensen is a urinal artist.
FBI Retests Evidence In Missing Masterpieces Mar 7, 2010 | 6:25 amIt's the greatest art heist mystery of all time. On March 18, 1990, thieves dressed as cops convinced two security guards to let them in.
Teacher To Dribble Basketball & Run Napa MaraMar 5, 2010 | 8:15 pmHistory teacher Pablo Aguilera hopes to break the Guinness World Record by running Sunday's Napa Valley Marathon while dribbling a basketball.
Navy Demotes Commander For Potty MouthMar 5, 2010 | 9:15 amCBS News' David Martin reports on a Navy commander who was relieved of her duties for "cruelty and mal-treatment" of her crew.
Anti-Gay CA Lawmaker At Gay Club Before ArresMar 4, 2010 | 7:15 pmRepublican State Senator Roy Ashburn is married and opposes gay rights. Sources tell CBS 13 in Sacramento that Ashburn was leaving a gay bar the night he was arrested for a DUI.
Danville's 'Sully' Talks About His RetirementMar 4, 2010 | 9:15 amCBS Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez speaks with Capt. Chesley Sullenberger about the pilot's retirement from US Airways.
Politicians, Peers Pay Tribute To Walter CronJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmAs news of Walter Cronkite's death spread, tributes to the legendary anchorman poured in from across the country - from public figures whose lives and careers he covered, from competing journalists and broadcast peers, and from the public.
CBS President On Cronkite The 'Babe Ruth' Of Jan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmWalter Cronkite was the public face of CBS News for decades. He remains a source of pride for all of us at CBS to this day.
Walter Cronkite In His Own WordsJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmFor half a century, Walter Cronkite told it the way it was, delivering the news straight and unvarnished. Among the pioneers who built television news from the ground up, he forged a special bond with audiences.
Ted Koppel Calls Cronkite A 'National Town CrJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmSome observations on Walter Cronkite and his reputation now from former ABC "Nightline" anchor Ted Koppel. Walter Cronkite was the man for whom the term "anchor" was created.
Walter Cronkite: The Anchor's AnchorJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmHe was the broadcaster for whom the word "anchorman" was coined. Veteran CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite died Friday evening at the age of 92.
Cronkite: Trusted Guide Through HistoryJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmWalter Cronkite, who personified television journalism for more than a generation as anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," has died Friday night in New York. He was 92.
"Why Doesn't My TV Work?" A DTV GuideJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmSue Kwon hosts this half-hour special on the transition to digital tv. It covers what happens on June 12, 2009 and how to prepare.
Detective In JFK Assassination Speaks OutJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmHe survived Pearl Harbor only to survive another tragedy in American history. Everyone today knows him as the man in the white suit and white hat.
Doctor Who Treated JFK TalksJan 29, 2010 | 10:04 pmHe is perhaps best known for leading a team of surgeons who separated conjoined Egyptian twins in 2003. But Dr.
Strongly felt quakes shake Chile inaugurationMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amTwo earthquakes have rocked central Chile as dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Sebastian Pinera.
Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' persoMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amMexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person.
Police find meth lab in Pleasanton homeMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amPleasanton police uncover a meth lab inside a home when they went to serve an arrest warrant for a drug possession.
2 shot on I-80 overpass in RichmondMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmTwo people were shot on the Hilltop overpass to Interstate 80 in Richmond early Wednesday evening.
Gov orders state to stop destroying sex offenMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmGov. Schwarzenegger has ordered the state stop destroying sex offender records since they are destroyed 1 year after parole.
Police find meth lab in PleasantonMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amPleasanton police uncover a meth lab inside a home when they went to serve an arrest warrant for a drug possession.
Watch your ABC7 evening webcastMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmSan Francisco crime lab worker accused of possible mishandling of narcotic evidence.
Construction Sites In Hillsborough BurglarizeMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amHillsborough police are investigating four burglaries at construction job sites that occurred over Tuesday night.
Alleged DUI Driver Kills Pedestrian In BerkelMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA pedestrian was killed in Berkeley Wednesday night when she was struck by a pickup truck driven by an alleged drunken driver, a police spokesman said?Thursday morning.
Bay Area Workshop Seeks Ways To Reduce EmissiMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amProposals for drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks for the nine-county Bay Area were discussed Wednesday at a packed workshop hosted by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments.
Firefighter Hurt In Vallejo Building FireMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA firefighter was injured in a three-alarm fire at a vacant former car dealership in Vallejo Thursday morning, a fire department spokesman said.
Sony Unveils New Motion Controller In SFMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amSony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Wednesday night its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector.
Meth Lab Found In Pleasanton HomeMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amTwo brothers were under arrest after a methamphetamine lab was found at a home in a quiet Pleasanton neighborhood Wednesday. Pleasanton Police went to the home on East Angela Street to arrest for 40-year-old Matthew Magoon on suspicion of drug possession Wednesday afternoon.
SF Police Commission Discusses Sit-Lie OrdinaMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 pmA controversial sit-lie ordinance proposed in San Francisco received a public airing once again Wednesday night as the city's Police Commission debated the issue of enforcement and who would be targeted. The ordinance, proposed by Police Chief George Gascon and introduced last week at the Board of Supervisors by Mayor Gavin Newsom, would make it unlawful to sit or lie on a public sidewalk between 7 a.
Piedmont Doctor Nabbed In Sex Sting SentencedMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 pmPiedmont oncologist Dr. Maurice Wolin, who challenged his prosecution in connection with a sexual predator sting operation in Petaluma in August 2006, was sentenced to three years probation and two months in the Sonoma County jail Wednesday in Sonoma County Superior Court.
2 Men Injured In Richmond ShootingMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 pmTwo men were injured in a shooting Wednesday evening near the Hilltop Mall in Richmond, a police spokeswoman said. Officers responded to the Hilltop Drive overcrossing at Interstate 80 around 5:20 p.
Mt. Diablo Schools Slash Budget By $48.7 MillMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 pmAbout 200 teachers and administrators will be getting preliminary layoff notices as Mt. Diablo schools officials move to cut millions from the school district's budget.
PETA Offers Up Anti-Meat Trash Cans For ParksMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amThe animal rights group PETA is offering to help the cash-strapped city of Colorado Springs by paying to put trash cans back in parks -- on one condition. The cans have to carry an anti-meat slogan and a picture of a woman in a lettuce bikini.
Boy Hero Who Called 911 Thanks DispatcherMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amA 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amA northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student asked to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amAn 18-year-old student says a Mississippi school board that canceled a high school prom did so in retaliation for her request to bring a same-sex date.
Doomsday Seed Vault Hits Half-Million MarkMar 11, 2010 | 4:15 amTwo years after receiving its first deposits, a "doomsday" seed vault on an Arctic island has amassed half a million seed samples, making it the world's most diverse repository of crop seeds, the vault's operators announced Thursday.
Owner Claims Fish Is 43, Weighs 20 PoundsMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amIt sounds fishy but a New York City pet shop owner says it's true: Buttkiss, the black pacu he owns, is 43 and weighs 20 pounds.
Police: Man Made 500 Sexually Explicit CallsMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 amA former student at a theological seminary is facing harassment and stalking charges after police said he made more than 500 sexually explicit calls to female students.
PETA Offers Up Anti-Meat Trash Cans For ParksMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amThe animal rights group PETA is offering to help the cash-strapped city of Colorado Springs by paying to put trash cans back in parks -- on one condition. The cans have to carry an anti-meat slogan and a picture of a woman in a lettuce bikini.
Boy Hero Who Called 911 Thanks DispatcherMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amA 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amA northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student asked to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amAn 18-year-old student says a Mississippi school board that canceled a high school prom did so in retaliation for her request to bring a same-sex date.
Doomsday Seed Vault Hits Half-Million MarkMar 11, 2010 | 4:15 amTwo years after receiving its first deposits, a "doomsday" seed vault on an Arctic island has amassed half a million seed samples, making it the world's most diverse repository of crop seeds, the vault's operators announced Thursday.
Midnight Knitter Strikes In NJ Shore TownMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amSomeone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town, leaving their cozy calling card on trees and lamp posts around town.
Police: Man Made 500 Sexually Explicit CallsMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 amA former student at a theological seminary is facing harassment and stalking charges after police said he made more than 500 sexually explicit calls to female students.
Firefighter Injured In Three-Alarm Vacant DeaMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA three-alarm fire quickly raced though the former home of Delaney Pontiac and Cadillac in Vallejo early Thursday, injuring a firefighter before crews were forced to take defensive position as the building was consumed by flames, fire department spokesman Bill Tweedy said.
Debate Continues Over Proposed Sit-Lie OrdinaMar 10, 2010 | 11:15 pmA controversial sit-lie ordinance proposed in San Francisco received a public airing once again Wednesday night as the city's Police Commission debated the issue of enforcement and who would be targeted.
Firefighter Injured In Three-Alarm Vacant DeaMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA three-alarm fire quickly raced though the former home of Delaney Pontiac and Cadillac in Vallejo early Thursday, injuring a firefighter before crews were forced to take defensive position as the building was consumed by flames, fire department spokesman Bill Tweedy said.
Boy Hero Who Called 911 Thanks DispatcherMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
7.2-Magnitude Aftershock Rocks ChileMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA 7.2-magnitude aftershock has rocked Chile just as Sebastian Pinera prepares to be sworn in as president.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amA northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student sought to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
'Big Mike' Draws Tears, Cheers On 'American IMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amMichael "Big Mike" Lynche made Kara DioGuardi cry and turned the rest of the "American Idol" judges giddy with a moving performance of "This Woman's Work" Wednesday night.
School Prom Off After Lesbian's Date RequestMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amAn 18-year-old student says a Mississippi school board that canceled a high school prom did so in retaliation for her request to bring a same-sex date.
Doomsday Seed Vault Hits Half-Million MarkMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amTwo years after receiving its first deposits, a "doomsday" seed vault on an Arctic island has amassed half a million seed samples, making it the world's most diverse repository of crop seeds, the vault's operators announced Thursday.
'80s Movie Gadgets You Know You WantedMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amThere are just some gadgets from '80s movies that as soon as they showed up on the screen, everybody wanted them. Don't deny it, you know you did too.
Boy Hero Who Called 911 Thanks DispatcherMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
Obama Pushing A New Export InitiativeMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amPresident Barack Obama says doubling exports over the next five years will boost the economy by helping U.S.
CNN - Financial Reform Bill Coming From DemocMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA Key Senate Banking Panel Is Poised To Release And Start Working On Its Financial Overhaul Bill Next Week, Despite A Lack Of Consensus On Some Key Issues.??.
Police Say Drunken Woman Let Son, 14, DriveMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA 37-year-old Nebraska woman is accused of putting her 14-year-old behind the wheel because she was too drunk to drive.
Police say mother admits to suffocating 2-yeaMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amA father is devastated and a young mother accused of a horrifying crime is under arrest for killing her own child.
RAW 4-alarm fire in Santa ClaraMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amA four-alarm fire at a Santa Clara recycling facility sent plumes of black smoke into the air Wednesday.
7-year-old calls 911, saves family from attacMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amA 7-year-old begged dispatchers to send police to his SoCal home where three armed robbers threatened his parents.
CHP slows Prius with stuck acceleratorMar 11, 2010 | 12:15 amA CHP officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on a San Diego County freeway.
Concepcion moved 10 feet during Chile earthquMar 9, 2010 | 2:15 pmThe earthquake in Chile moved the entire city of Concepcion 10 feet to the west. Now, experts are swarming there to learn more.
Finney's Friday Free StuffMar 8, 2010 | 1:15 amGet 2 McDonald's breakfast items and 1 ticket to Red and White Fleet's Bay cruise in this week's free stuff!.
RAW I-880 protester arrestsMar 7, 2010 | 12:15 amNearly 150 protesters at rush hour were arrested when they shut down the I-980/880 connector ramp.
