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Pit Bull That Killed Boy Owned by Bay Area Cop

Pit Bull That Killed Boy Owned by Bay Area Cop

The pit bull that bit a 6-year-old boy to death on Monday is owned by a San Mateo police officer, NBC Bay Area has learned, and it was his nephew who was killed. Watch »

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San Jose Sues MLB Over A's Move

San Jose Sues MLB Over A's Move

The City of San Jose has filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball Tuesday regarding the Oakland A's move... Watch »

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Military Considers Having Women Join Special Ops

Military Considers Having Women Join Special Ops

Women may be able to begin training as Army Rangers and Navy SEALs by 2016, Pentagon officials said on Monday. Read »

Jun 18, 2013
Richmond City Official Faces Blight Charge

Richmond City Official Faces Blight Charge

Richmond Vice Mayor Corky Booze is in the middle of a fight against what zoning officials call blight. Read »

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Blagojevich Lawyer Wants More Time to File Appeal

Blagojevich Lawyer Wants More Time to File Appeal

It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves... Read »

12 minutes ago
Jawbone's UP Band Saves Appirio Healthcare Dollars

Jawbone's UP Band Saves Appirio Healthcare Dollars

How a cool accessory can save you money Read »

58 minutes ago
Immigration Bill Would Trim Deficit by Almost $200B: CBO

Immigration Bill Would Trim Deficit by Almost $200B: CBO

The Senate's immigration reform bill would trim the federal budget deficit by $197 billion over the next decade and... Read »

2 hours ago
Yosemite Visitors See Wildfire, Park Not Impacted

Yosemite Visitors See Wildfire, Park Not Impacted

An unattended campfire near a main route into Yosemite National Park has grown into a more than 2-square-mile blaze... Read »

3 hours ago
Repairs Complete at San Francisquito Creek

Repairs Complete at San Francisquito Creek

Residents of a flood-prone neighborhood in East Palo Alto can rest easier now that the first phase of repairs... Read »

3 hours ago
Is Closure Coming to the A's-to-San Jose Saga?

Is Closure Coming to the A's-to-San Jose Saga?

Ray Ratto gives his two cents. Read »

5 hours ago
Former PUC Worker To Receive $350k After Manager Sent Her Pornographic DVD

Former PUC Worker To Receive $350k After Manager Sent Her Pornographic...

A former PUC worker says that her boss sent her DVDs of him masturbating and also demanded sex on... Read »

5 hours ago
House Passes GOP-Backed Abortion Ban

House Passes GOP-Backed Abortion Ban

The House passed a GOP-backed bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks roughly along party lines — though the measure no... Read »

3 hours ago
Yahoo: 13,000 Data Requests From Law Enforcement in Six Months

Yahoo: 13,000 Data Requests From Law Enforcement in Six Months

Yahoo says that it received up to 13,000 requests for user data from law enforcement over a period of six months. Read »

5 hours ago
Is NSA Leaker a Whistleblower? Legally Speaking, No

Is NSA Leaker a Whistleblower? Legally Speaking, No

Edward Snowden, the former intelligence contractor employee who leaked classified documents about Read »

5 hours ago
Google Chromebooks Now At Walmart, Staples

Google Chromebooks Now At Walmart, Staples

Google's $199 Chromebooks are out and about for your purchasing pleasure. Read »

5 hours ago
Lew Unveils Less Loopy Signature for Dollar Debut

Lew Unveils Less Loopy Signature for Dollar Debut

Treasury Secretary Jack "Lewpty" Lew has a new and improved signature – and it will soon be appearing on... Read »

57 minutes ago
Ke$ha Upsets Fans of The Residents

Ke$ha Upsets Fans of The Residents

Ke$ha is using tuxedo-wearing eyeball heads as backup dancers for current tour. Read »

3 hours ago
Hitman Ties Bulger to '75 Murder:

Hitman Ties Bulger to '75 Murder: "I Heard the Shots"

Confessed murderer John "The Executioner" Martorano testified Tuesday that James... Read »

6 hours ago
Chrysler Recalls 1.56 Million Jeeps

Chrysler Recalls 1.56 Million Jeeps

Chrysler is throwing in the towel in its dispute with the feds over millions of Jeeps and has agreed to recall... Read »

12 minutes ago
Boehner: Immigration Bill's Border Rules

Boehner: Immigration Bill's Border Rules "Laughable"

John Boehner is requiring a majority support from the Republican GOP in order to move immigration reform forward in... Read »

Jun 18, 2013
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Bay Area Proud is NBC Bay Area's community outreach and volunteering initiative. We hope you'll join us at our events, where our on-air talent often roll up their sleeves and help out on projects. Read more
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