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After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.  
 
A's GM Billy Beane says he wants an anchor for the middle of the lineup, but declined to address if he's pursuing Manny Ramirez or Magglio Ordonez.  
 
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Tesla Motors on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles spun from a common platform.

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Roadshow's annual list of readers' most complained-about traffic spots zeros in on 101, a commute we love to hate.
 
 
Federal money will keep the program afloat, but with little damage, some leaders are calling for the pest to be downgraded and spending shut off  
 
Initiative group's decision to withdraw could take pressure off legislative fixes  
 
Amended permit regulations draft to be heard in April, but vector control agencies still upset over increased monitoring requirements, saying they will lead to more adult mosquitoes.  
 
The father of one of the "Speed Freak Killers" 15 victims believes the remains are those of his child. But Micheala Garecht's mother doesn't think the search for her daughter is over.  
 
Pianist, who also plays violin and clarinet, to perform this weekend  
 
Feb. 18 benefit concert to raise funds for medical bills  
 
Site allows residents choices where to earmark money  
 
Good responses to emergencies cited with latest changes  
 
Alameda Recreation and Park DepartmentJason Cibull, boys 8-and-9-year-old division champion representing Tillman Park, holds his certificate for winning the Elks Hoop Shoot District Finals on Jan.  
 
Smoking law not being enforcedOne has to wonder why Alameda even bothered to create this new smoking ordinance. Apparently there is no attempt being made to enforce the law.  
 
I am writing because I have become increasingly dismayed with the state of youth sports leagues in Alameda and the exhibition of unsportsmanlike behavior in a growing number of coaches.