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ICYMI, Capitola-Soquel! Headlines From Around Bay Area You May Have Missed
Warriors at White House; hero dogs wanted; tax scam; robber strikes with bat and hammer; bye-bye, cable boxes?

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the stories that made headlines around the Bay last week.
Cable, Satellite Box Rental Fees Could Become A Thing Of The Past
- An FCC proposal wants to cut costly rentals and potentially replace them with third-party devices.
Have A Heroic Hound? Nominate The Pooch For ‘Hero Dog Awards’
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- Categories range from working dogs in therapy and law enforcement to the ordinary dog that does extraordinary things!
Good Old Seat Switcheroo Gets Monterey Co. Woman 30 Days In Jail
- Lying to cops in attempt to spare your boyfriend is not a good idea.
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- President Obama greeted the “Dub Nation” team at the White House and celebrated the championship.
Security Cameras Being Installed On All BART Trains; Cost Is $1.4 Million
- Former system was mix of real and decoy cameras. Also, BART reward offered for info on Jan. 9 fatal shooting.
Bye, Bye, Old Bay Bridge! Demo Work on 504-Foot Truss Underway
- Crews are lowering a 504-foot truss that weighs about 2,500 tons. Watch the video to learn about the logistics in this massive undertaking.
On Sale Saturday: Amazing Estate in California
- This $35 million Southern California beachfront home will put you in the company of movie stars and moguls.
- Rigged caller IDs are used to fool taxpayers.
Closed Hospital In West Contra Costa Co. To Become Boutique Hotel?
- A $13.5 million deal is being discussed. Doctors Medical Center closed in 2014.
Boo! Despite Ample Rain And Snow, We’re Still In A Drought State
- Four years of drought left a water deficit statewide that can’t be fixed in single season, experts say.
Teen Who Died Jumping From Moving Car On I-680 From Walnut Creek
- Contra Costa County coroner released the boy’s identity today.
BREAKING: Fairfield Assault Victim, 63, Dies From Injuries Sustained During Robbery
- The Suisun City woman was hit in head with baseball bat in mall lot. Suspect, 19, struck female with hammer at ATM the day before: police.
Amid Backlash, ‘Legalize Rape’ Blogger Cancels Men’s Group Meetings in East Bay, Sacramento Area
- International gatherings for the Return of Kings were planned for Saturday night, including one in San Leandro and one in Roseville.
‘Super Bowl City’ Closed Until Sunday Due To Crowds
- All four gates to the venue at Justin Herman Plaza in SF were closed as of 5:24 p.m., police said. One big draw: free Alicia Keys concert.
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