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Officer Involved Shootings May Be Influenced by Santa Cruz Police Deaths
A San Francisco State analyst says such shootings tend to happen in clusters, when police and community are 'hypersensitive.'

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A San Francisco State analyst says such shootings tend to happen in clusters, when police and community are 'hypersensitive.'

It may sport a very cool dust tail, says NASA. It's one of two comets expected over the Northern Hemisphere in 2013.
Dog lovers and Open Space District are expected to speak.
Three arrests in three weeks in different states was high pressure work for a small agency, spokesman says.
The men in custody in New Mexico and Colorado are the second and third suspects to be arrested.
Kidnapping incident reportedly began in San Rafael. Law Enforcement Employee-Involved Fatal Incident Protocol has been invoked.
Enough evidence for Kenneth Donald Hutchins of Boyes Hot Springs to stand trial on nine felony counts, judge rules.
Central Committee passes a resolution at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Opponents object to what they call "forced, mass medication."
Kurt Hahn, the city's former financial director, was recognized for his role in saving Healdsburg Hospital from closure 15 years ago.
Lack of rain in January was 'remarkable,' according to a forecaster. Not a lot more rain expected in next three months.
From daffodils at Jack London Park to brilliant mustard in the formerly flooded Schellville.
Lack of rain in January was 'remarkable,' according to a forecaster. Not a lot more rain expected in next three months.
Chambolle-Musigny wine region in Burgundy is Sonoma's oldest sister city relationship.
Burglaries occurred in Sonoma, Glen Ellen and Santa Rosa. One man is wanted in relation to transportation of drugs.
The Assemblyman spoke to a class at the Fitch Mountain campus last week.
Deadline to register is Feb. 28 for this annual event, to be held this year at the Veterans Memorial Building.
A Sonoma clinic recognized the injuries to 6-week-old child
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