OAKLAND TRIBUNE
	Inmate on death row for killing Oakland couple dies at hospital OAKLAND — Prison officials say a man convicted of a 1987 double murder has died of natural causes, 16 years after he was sent to death row at San Quentin State Prison. MORE OAKLAND TRIBUNE HEADLINES Oakland man to spend life in prison for killing 16-year-old girl Oakland to launch mayor's holiday toy drive Teen shot to death through his front door Night Owl explores La Frontera in Oakland's Fruitvale district Oakland's Chief Batts: High workload leaves Police Department "broken" Oakland police investigating fatal shooting of 16-year-old Plea in killing of Oakland woman, 17-month-old son delayed

DAILY REVIEW

Missing girl's mother looks back on 'remarkable year'

Hayward woman says the Dugard case brought new attention to her daughter's 1988 disappearance.

Special Report: Jaycee Dugard case

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Oakland man gets 15 years for drug, gun, immigration crimes

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SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES

Golden State's green future

Where some see tax revenue and cannabis bliss, others see legal tangles and an excuse for abuse.

Marijuana laws spur small businesses in Oakland, elsewhere

Record your thoughts on marijuana legalization efforts in California


	State unemployment hits record high 12.5% Coastsiders make pitch for Big Wave development Protesters occupy second floor of Wheeler Hall at UC Berkeley DA: No charges for South San Francisco rape suspect

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	Last-second deal averts Ohlone layoffs Fremont school and union agree to furloughs MORE ARGUS HEADLINES Fremont schools cancel parent conferences due to budget cuts Milpitas mayor quits 20th Assembly District race No tax planned for future Fremont ballot My Word: Congress must change health care incrementally

TRI-VALLEY HERALD
	Horrific crime scene depicted in Tracy woman's death STOCKTON — The focus on two men accused of killing a Tracy woman in August shifted Thursday from their status as a married couple to the bloody murder scene they're charged with leaving behind. MORE TRI-VALLEY HERALD HEADLINES State unemployment hits record high 12.5% Ex-swim coach Andrew King impregnated 14-year-old, court documents say Home burglaries up in San Ramon; police ask public for help Protesters occupy second floor of Wheeler Hall at UC Berkeley

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