Devil's Disciple

Actors Ensemble has a fine time with Shaw's 'Devil's Disciple'
PLAYWRIGHT George Bernard Shaw is at his best when he takes on organized religion.

Police seize doctor's files

Police seize doctor's files after patients allege abuse
San Mateo police are investigating whether a prominent psychiatrist sexually abused any young boys within the past two decades -- including any referred to his care by the San Mateo County juvenile justice system.

Girl Dies Looking for Mom in Burning Home

Girl Dies Looking for Mom in Burning Home
A 6-year-old girl who escaped a house fire early Tuesday died after running back inside to find her mother, authorities said. The youngster did not realize that her mother had jumped to safety from a second-floor window. Firefighters found the...

Wine of the Week

Wine of the Week
This wine is a bit of a splurge, but it is well worth it for admirers of classic Napa Valley cabernet. Joseph Phelps has been producing great cabernet for three decades.

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Son claims degree for deceased father

Son claims degree for deceased father
James Coleman accepted a master's of fine arts for his father, Gregory, who died in October. Gregory was considered one of California's best classical guitarists.

Park Fee Policy May Alter Mayor's Visions for L.A.

Park Fee Policy May Alter Mayor's Visions for L.A.
Villaraigosa may be forced to choose between adding green space downtown and keeping the area's revitalization on track. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has vowed to turn Los Angeles into the greenest city in the nation, promising a wave of public investment to create new parks for a graying metropolis.

Aurora Theatre starts season with something Wilde

Aurora Theatre starts season with something Wilde
BERKELEY'S Aurora Theatre Company opens its 15th season at the end of August with Oscar Wilde's "Salome," a tragedy in one act directed by Mark Jackson, who made quite a splash with Shotgun Players'.

Father Kills 5 years old daughter in Fontana

A 40-year-old man of Korean descent shot and killed his young daughter and then himself. Bong Joo Lee's relatives might have up to $200,000 in gambling debt.

Los Angeles Refinery Accident Kills 1 Worker

The roof of a six-story-high oil refinery storage tank collapsed on a group of workers, causing killing of one and injuring four others, officials said. The victim is Mario Vasquez, age 25 from San Pedro. Other three workers suffered minor injuries.

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Associated Press