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Google probe said to speed up as US queries site operators - Contra Costa Times
The shopping and review websites were among about a dozen companies that received civil investigative demands, which are similar to subpoenas, from the Federal Trade Commission last week, said a person familiar with the matter who wasn't authorized to ...
Golden State Warriors mum on purported move to San Francisco - Contra Costa Times
Adam Lauridsen, whose Warriors blog appears on the Bay Area News Group website, cited on Twitter an anonymous source that the team will build a privately funded arena on Piers 30 and 32 on the Embarcadero. ESPN.com, citing an anonymous source, ...
Cheerleading coach's shooting death remains a mystery - Contra Costa Times
"We want to know what happened," said another member of the cheerleading club who asked to remain anonymous. "I haven't spoken to one person who believes it's a suicide. She was a smiling, happy girl with a whole life ahead of her.
Tech Ticker: Glam Media IPO, Microsoft ruling, Spotify's iPad app - Contra Costa Times
The source declined to be identified because the information is private. Brisbane-based Glam, which was launched in 2005, reaches more than 220 million monthly unique visitors globally through its websites, which are focused on women's lifestyle.
San Jose software engineer Jason Cai found guilty of murdering lawyer Xia Zhao - Contra Costa Times
"He hung himself,'' said one juror who declined to give his name. "He was very arrogant.'' Others had even less flattering thing to say about him, calling him "smug,'' "smirking,'' a "liar'' and "like a blank.'' Cai did not testify in the first trial ...
Facebook will list shares on Nasdaq, report says - Contra Costa Times
But Sam Hamadeh, head of a New York company that tracks financial data on private companies, said he had confirmed the news from a person close to the deal. "It's a huge win for NASDAQ," said Hamadeh, the CEO of PrivCo. He noted that Facebook filed its ...
Oakland university shooting: Victim Sonam Chodon worked for Tibet's exiled ... - Contra Costa Times
We're such a small community," said a friend of Chodon's brother who asked that his name not be used out of respect for the family. "We're shocked that this would happen to our own family here." Oakland police Chief Howard Jordan said Tuesday morning ...
Federal sting to net dealer of a grenade launcher led to Richmond shooting - Contra Costa Times
Purportedly for sale: a grenade launcher, according to law-enforcement sources speaking on background because they were not authorized to comment on the case. Police found two firearms in the parking lot after the shooting, but no grenade launcher.
Tim Grobaty: Are Long Beach's film-star days in rear view mirror? - Contra Costa Times
Online buzz tends to favor the cancellation of the East Coast part of the franchise, though a person close to the Miami production has called the renewal of the Floridian show "doubtful." Are we worried? Do we look worried? Hollywood (we're talking the ...
Bay Biz Buzz: Five9 moves to Bishop Ranch, Chevron to stay in Brazil, McKesson ... - Contra Costa Times
San Ramon-based Chevron will not be expelled from Brazil for sea pollution, a government official said Monday. Chevron has been under tight scrutiny since November, when drilling caused 2400 barrels of oil to leak from fissures on the Atlantic Ocean ...
San Jose: Mother describes attempted abduction of daughter in Willow Glen - Contra Costa Times
The mother, who asked that her name not be used, said she wants to share what happened to her daughter, a sophomore at a private school, to warn others. "You think especially in Willow Glen, you think you're so safe," the mom said.
Authorities investigate possible murder-suicide at Lawndale apartment - Contra Costa Times
"Very sad," said one woman, who declined to give her name. "We are neighbors, and we don't know what is going on next door." A man who lives in an adjacent building said he awakened midmorning to find detectives standing outside his rear window.
Teen arrested, accused of planning shooting at Notre Dame High School, source says - Contra Costa Times
The teen was a student at Notre Dame High School, according to a police source who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to disclose the information. The teen, whose name was not released because he is a minor, was arrested Friday, ...
AOL is said to plan California job cuts - Contra Costa Times
The firings will focus on technology teams in the company's Palo Alto office, said the people, who declined to be identified because the plans haven't been made public. The decisions on who and how many employees will be cut aren't yet final, ...
Police seek 2 suspected gang members in shooting of Banning baseball coach - Contra Costa Times
"He's fine," said a friend who asked that his name not be used. Police on Friday did not release the victim's name. The victim told his friend that the shots were fired by someone sitting in a car as he walked across the parking lot alone.
Long Beach woman, 28, pleads not guilty to charge of lying about abandoned baby - Contra Costa Times
Sources close to the investigation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the 28-year-old told them she used a hair "scrunchie" to tie off the umbilical cord before leaving the child in the apartment, unattended, while she went to get her car at ...
Teen couple slain in Wilmington - Contra Costa Times
One resident, who declined to give her name, blamed the area's ills on gang members and their parents. "There are a lot of criminals here," she said. "The regular people are OK." The woman blamed adults for not raising their children properly.
Attorney sues Ontario over invocations - Contra Costa Times
Members of the Inland Oversight Committee have asked to remain anonymous, Briggs said. "They are very concerned about retaliation and incrimination because they are taking on institution of government," he said. The group is also not new to lawsuits.
Long Beach woman, mother charged with dumping baby, concoting story - Contra Costa Times
Espinoza said she then left the newborn unattended with other children in the apartment while she ran errands, including picking her car up at the mechanics, sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "I can confirm that a (hair tie) was used to ...
Caruso, Torre withdraw bid for Dodgers - Contra Costa Times
"It was clear to Rick that he could not proceed by having someone else own the parking lots," the source said. If McCourt changes his mind, Caruso would be willing to get back in the bidding war. Last month, Caruso said he believed he was a leading ...
Rick Caruso, Joe Torre withdraw Dodgers bid - Contra Costa Times
"It was clear to Rick that he could not proceed by having someone else own the parking lots," the source said. If McCourt changes his mind, Caruso would be willing to get back in the bidding war. Last month, Caruso said he believed he was a leading ...
Woman found slain in Redondo Beach; suspect kills himself in standoff - Contra Costa Times
The toll of the divorce was palpable, said the friend, who did not want to be identified. Still, he said, Margaret Goldberg remained upbeat. "She was an amazing woman, she sparkled," he said. "She was caring, loving and always optimistic.
ICE agent who killed Long Beach shooter had accounting background - Contra Costa Times
Sources said Woo came running after the gunfire broke out and struggled to get Garcia's gun before opening fire with his own service weapon. Kozak wasn't wearing his firearm and was sitting behind his desk when Garcia opened fire, sources said.
Sources: LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to be named Democratic National ... - Contra Costa Times
By Rick Orlov, Staff Writer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is scheduled this week to be named as the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, sources close to the mayor confirmed on Tuesday. The official announcement is scheduled to ...
Optician arraigned in Newark shooting was obsessed with agent's wife, police said - Contra Costa Times
She refused to give her name, but said she wanted "to tell him that we love him, and we support him." Bagwell, who has no prior criminal history, also was property manager of an apartment complex on Linda Avenue in Oakland, on the Piedmont border.