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Breast cancer researchers at Sausalito forum defend mammogram advice
Breast cancer researchers and community activists who gathered at a Marin forum this week defended the federal government's new recommendation on mammograms and discussed cutting-edge research results.
Terra Linda student wins Miss Marin title
Terra Linda High School senior Laura Jones won nearly $2,000 in scholarship cash and the title of Miss Marin County 2010 in a recent competition sponsored by the Miss America Organization.
Hero who led last major U.S. bayonet charge dies
Retired Col. Lewis L. Millett, who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what was reportedly the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14.
Live Oak woman arrested for hit-and-run that injured teen
A woman suspected of hitting a teenage boy walking his bike on 30th Avenue just before 7 p.m. Wednesday was arrested early Thursday at her Live Oak home, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Runoff to replace lawmaker ousted by sex scandal
The contest to fill a vacant Southern California Assembly seat is headed for a runoff, after no candidate cleared 50 percent of the vote needed to win outright.
O.C. Voters To Pick New Lawmaker After Sex Scandal
Voters in California's Orange County are picking a new legislator Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant after a lawmaker's sex comments led to his resignation.
A year after fire, family comes first
The fire separated the Hicks family just before the holidays, and reminded them what's really important.
Residents look to future on fire anniversary
Gathering at rebuilt home gives fire victims hope for construction efforts still ahead.
Check your home fire insurance coverage
Last year, the Freeway Complex Fire swept through hundreds of Orange County homes and properties.
Indian village, ditch leads to transformation of San Bernardino Valley
In our second column of our four-part series recognizing Native American Heritage Month, we will look at something that has made a positive impact here in the valley.
Glory days may be over, but IPOs coming back
The glory days of IPOs -- initial public offerings -- are long gone but, much to the pleasure of investors and institutional bankers, the issuance of new stocks is starting to show signs of a resurgence.
A Holiday Festival of Trains Pulls into the Nixon Presidential Library
A playful special exhibit at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum will take visitors on a magical journey through the world of miniature trains when it rolls into town November 16 through January 10.
REDDING Christmas for the Troops is hosting a dinner and packaging event fundraiser to raise money to ship a Christmas package to every deployed soldier, sailor, airman and marine from Butte County to the Oregon border at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
Blaze destroys Smartsville home
A Smartsville family is homeless after an overnight fire early Monday destroyed their trailer and most of their belongings, as well as killing four dogs they owned.
Help homeless veterans find comfort and stability
Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and for me, as for many others who have served this country in the armed forces, it is a time to reflect on the sacrifices we made for our country as we were sent off to war.
Alleged rape of two teens leads to four Yuba City arrests
From Bill Lindelof: Four people have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of two girls in the Yuba City area.
Impromptu team moves a mountain of whale bones for assembly, research
Walking west on Schoeffer Lane over the last two weeks, it was easy to detect that there was something different in the air - and it got worse as you walked closer to the ocean.
Linda Ann Libonati Marshall passes away peacefully
Linda Ann Libonati Marshall passed on peacefully in her Paradise, California home January 21, 2009.
Lobbyist calls Duvall's sex claims untrue
The female lobbyist who was the subject of sexual boasting by former Assemblyman Mike Duvall issued her first public statement Monday, describing his allegations as untrue and her experience as a "professional and personal nightmare." The statement from Sempra Energy lobbyist Heidi Barsuglia came in response to an announcement that the Justice ...
Adding Proton Therapy "Boost" to X-ray Radiation Therapy Reduces Prostate Cancer Recurrences
Men who receive a a oeboosta of proton therapy after receiving a standard course of X-ray radiation therapy have fewer recurrences of their prostate cancer compared to men who did not receive the extra dose of proton radiation, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented November 2, 2009, at the American Society for Radiation Oncologya s 51st ...