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Pizarro: Historic trolley gets new life at Kelley Park - San Jose Mercury News border=

Pizarro: Historic trolley gets new life at Kelley Park - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
ANNIVERSARY GIFT: Santa Clara tech firm CMT marked its 25th anniversary at a private event for its customers and partners last week, where CEO Kurt Klein donated $2500 from the company to the Easter Seals Bay Area chapter. The gift keeps on giving, …

Soup kitchen gets its own kitchen - San Jose Mercury News border=

Soup kitchen gets its own kitchen - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"How much better it is to have not only hot, nutritious food, but also shelter, computer usage and caseworkers who can help people find jobs, education and housing," Egan said. With its own kitchen, the program can plan and cook more consistent meals. …

Behind the scenes as Maker Faire gets ready - CNET News border=

Behind the scenes as Maker Faire gets ready - CNET News

CNET News, CA
"It will follow me around like he's my pet giraffe." Lindsay Lawlor with his completely redesigned Rave 'Raff, a robotic giraffe. Not far away, some folks from a group called Lightning Temple were setting up "Interactivation," a musical instrument with …

Santa Clara gets a sweeter offer from 49ers - San Francisco Chronicle border=

Santa Clara gets a sweeter offer from 49ers - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
"I think it's a great deal," Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan said. "This is an investment to get repaid. I do believe this is absolutely the best deal the city could have possibly negotiated." City officials have touted the potential economic benefit …
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San Jose's Opportunity Fund gets $35 million in tax credits to ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

San Jose's Opportunity Fund gets $35 million in tax credits to … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The tax credits provide incentives for investors to fund developments — such as health care centers, housing or retail — in low-income communities that might otherwise be perceived as risky. Opportunity Fund serves Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco …

Man gets life in prison for teens' killings - Detroit Free Press border=

Man gets life in prison for teens' killings - Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free Press
A man accused of killing three northern Michigan teens last year during a shooting rampage at the Michigan-Wisconsin border was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.
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Porn star Sasha Grey gets a mainstream role - Los Angeles Times border=

Porn star Sasha Grey gets a mainstream role - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times, CA
In a movie entirely populated by nonprofessional actors, who better to portray a $2000-an-hour Manhattan call-girl than one of the most prolific and in-demand adult film stars working the so-called San Pornando Valley? Still, he cops to a certain …
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Tesla Motors gets a financial boost from Daimler - Los Angeles Times border=

Tesla Motors gets a financial boost from Daimler - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times, CA
Tesla recently failed to complete a $100-million round of outside venture funding and settled for a smaller, $40-million round from investors who already had a stake in the company. To make up the gap, it has turned to low-cost federal loans as its …
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Smithsonian gets top billing in 'Night at the Museum' - USA Today border=

Smithsonian gets top billing in 'Night at the Museum' - USA Today

USA Today
Frequent visitors to the Smithsonian's many museums may not recognize them in this movie: For one thing, they look gloriously good lit up at night, especially the Smithsonian Castle, which, as the oldest building, is actually kind of shabby these days. …
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Berkeley gets two-year ban from postseason - San Francisco Chronicle border=

Berkeley gets two-year ban from postseason - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
(05-15) 23:10 PDT — The Berkeley High boys basketball team has been banned from North Coast Section postseason play for the next two seasons (2010, 2011). An NCS investigation revealed that the Berkeley team was responsible for the vandalism of a …