OAKLAND TRIBUNE
	Progress at Oak Knoll -- buildings coming down Lehman Brothers spending $4.2 million to abate fire, environmental hazards at former Naval base and finish demolition of wood structures. MORE OAKLAND TRIBUNE HEADLINES Progress at Oak Knoll -- buildings coming down Man shot on his 24th birthday on life support First black astronaut to walk in space visits Oakland middle school Forum highlights seniors' health service needs After 34 years, death of Oakland woman found in Pleasanton solved Newspapers argue for release of Peralta report 'Geeks' take on red planet

DAILY REVIEW
	Lots of ways to give, receive this Thanksgiving Volunteer opportunities and free meals abound in southern Alameda County. MORE DAILY REVIEW HEADLINES Family's Hayward home fired upon HomeRoom Missing girl's mother looks back on 'remarkable year' Carol Thornberry: A fabulous adventure to the top of the world

SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES

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	Six total arrests in Sequoia High beating Slide show: Week 12 NCS round 1 football playoffs Palo Alto school district aims parcel tax vote for April San Mateo launches effort to improve bicycle transportation network

ARGUS
	Lots of ways to give, receive this Thanksgiving Volunteer opportunities and free meals abound in southern Alameda County. MORE ARGUS HEADLINES HomeRoom Last-second deal averts Ohlone layoffs Fremont schools cancel parent conferences due to budget cuts Jaime Richards: More than anything, boys need sense of direction

TRI-VALLEY HERALD
	YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP Livermore Elite Rampage U-9The Rampage advanced to the semifinals of the State Cup with four wins over the weekend. Livermore opened with a 9-0 win over the Union City Alliance. MORE TRI-VALLEY HERALD HEADLINES Slide show: Week 12 NCS round 1 football playoffs Valley Life: A big Thanksgiving with all the trimmings -- and relatives Big cuts in store for Livermore Ice skate rinks open, so is the holiday season

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Fall Arts Guide

Our staff highlights the season's don't-miss events in theater, pop music, dance, art, books, and classical music. Check out our comprehensive -- and very handy -- Fall Arts Calendar.

Staff pix of the week

Our top pix of the week include: The catch that got away, prepping for a grad speech, 49ers hitting the field and a preschool hug View them here.

Tips for the college-bound

It's never too early to start preparing for college, especially during these economic times. With the right steps, students and their families can stay on the path to a higher education.

Best reader photos

Tall tree, short dog and a size 11 cat are among this week's best.

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Women share their tears, grief but men are hard to crack. Also check out our interactive homicide map.

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