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Shooting Results in City’s 20th Homicide

Shooting Results in City’s 20th Homicide

A San Jose man was shot to death late Wednesday night, and police are searching for suspects in the city’s 20th homicide of the year.

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Facebook Removes Campaign to Stop Women from Driving

Facebook Removes Campaign to Stop Women from Driving

Manal al-Sharif is a hero to many women in Saudi Arabia, but she is also the scourge of many men there. She is pushing for the unthinkable—no, not granting women the vote. That would be ridiculous. She wants Saudi women to be allowed to drive cars.

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Obituary: San Jose Sharks 2010-11

Obituary: San Jose Sharks 2010-11

The San Jose Sharks, a team that propelled the 10th biggest city in the nation through the spring yet left a legion of teal trembling in heartbreak, died on Tuesday in Vancouver. They were in the Western Conference finals.

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Food & Wine Events: May 25-June 1

Food & Wine Events: May 25-June 1

We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you learn all about Sake by tasting it, cook an elegant lunch, learn how to grow veggies at home, taste some cheese, then enjoy port and chocolates all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. May 25-June 1

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Innovation Journalism in the Real, Virtual Worlds

Innovation Journalism in the Real, Virtual Worlds

The narrative of freedom is being told at Stanford University this week, in the same way that it’s been told across the world for months, as journalists from countries crumbling and developing have come to Palo Alto to stay a step head of the social-media curve.

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Veterans Dominate Amgen Tour

Veterans Dominate Amgen Tour

The winner of the eight-stage of the Tour of California, which just finished its sixth go-around, was a 39-year-old veteran. The second-place rider was two years younger, and a 33-year-old took third. Old dogs may struggle with new tricks, but they ruled this year’s race.

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San Jose Moves Toward Fiscal Emergency

San Jose Moves Toward Fiscal Emergency

The San Jose City Council voted today to move forward with an analysis of a proposal from Mayor Chuck Reed to rein in retirement costs, amid vehement opposition from city employees and state representatives.

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Zynga IPO on the Horizon

Zynga IPO on the Horizon

With 250 million people now playing Zynga games online, rumors are circulating that the makers of Cityville, Farmville, and Mafia Wars are ready to release their own IPO.

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Google, Sprint Partner for Digital Wallet

Google, Sprint Partner for Digital Wallet

Google will announce the release of a new mobile-payment service in conjunction with Sprint that will allow smart phones to gradually replace credit and debit cards.

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The Moody Blues at the Mountain Winery

The Moody Blues at the Mountain Winery

The British pioneers combined rock, classical music and psychedelia into sweeping soundscapes and lush, orchestral compositions. The Moody Blues perform Friday, May 27 at the Mountain Winery.

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