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Civil Suit Follows Murder Convictions

Civil Suit Follows Murder Convictions

A civil suit has been filed against the men convicted of murdering Los Gatos restaurateur Mark Achilli.

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Amgen Tour Hits San Jose

Amgen Tour Hits San Jose

Cyclists in the 2011 Tour of California are up against what race analysts are calling the most difficult tour yet—and it’s because of the hills.

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Leopard Sharks Under Attack

Leopard Sharks Under Attack

Scores of leopard sharks have been found thrashing and dying in the shallows of San Francisco Bay from Palo Alto to Marin, and the cause of an apparent epidemic eludes baffled scientists.

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Food & Wine Events: May 18-25

Food & Wine Events: May 18-25

We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you walk through a quaint town with a glass of wine, learn how to cook authentic Mexican food with a story, and feast on a traditional Jewish meal while learning about history all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. May 18-25.

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What a Championship Would Mean to San Jose

What a Championship Would Mean to San Jose

In rare instances, teams and the people who come together around them develop an identity. The San Jose Sharks and their fans also have an identity, going from new kids on the block two decades ago to anxious also-rans, making it just a bit farther in the playoffs each season before the trap door gives way. It’s getting to be a bit old.

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Is Apple Up to Something This Weekend?

Is Apple Up to Something This Weekend?

Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of its first retail store. While that could be a reason for celebration, rumors are circulating around the web that at each Apple store 10-15 employees have been asked to come in for a special shift on Saturday night. They will be expected to lock their phones in a safe and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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Bing Introduces ‘Social Search’

Bing Introduces ‘Social Search’

In its most recent effort to improve search results, Bing has introduced its new “social search” feature. Rather than simply offering random matches spewed out by an algorithm, social search prioritizes the things that users and their friends “like,” based on the Like buttons they click on Facebook. What it means is that users from San Jose, CA, won’t have to go by way of San Jose, Costa Rica, to get localized information they want, assuming that most of their friends have clicked “Like” on local pages.

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Top 10 Silicon Valley Salons

Top 10 Silicon Valley Salons

Whether your hair requires monthly maintenance or a quick trim here and there, shopping for a quality cut can be daunting. These top ten salons are the valley’s favorite places to go for hot hair on any occasion.

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Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival

Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival

A new festival celebrates the richness, abundance and diversity of Jewish musical traditions on Sunday, May 22.

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Yahoo Stocks Slide After Alibaba Fiasco

Yahoo Stocks Slide After Alibaba Fiasco

The truce between Yahoo and Alibaba has not had its intended effect. Despite a joint statement that the parties “are engaged in and committed to productive negotiations to resolve the outstanding issues related to Alipay in a manner that serves the interests of all shareholders as soon as possible,” Yahoo’s stock price slid another 4.5 percent in trading on Monday. The stock stood at $15.81 at the close of trading.

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