Stories for October 2004
Stories for Sunday, October 31
Find Your Polling Places; Read Your Ballot
If you want to find out where to vote or what's on your ballot, find the answers you're looking for with these county specific links to voter information. Alameda County Contra Costa County Marin County San Francisco County San Mateo County Santa Clara County Solano County Sonoma County
Nov. 1: Fear Of Fatherhood Drove Peterson To Murder
Scott Peterson strangled or smothered his pregnant wife not simply to be with his lover, but to be free to live a life of bachelorhood and to cut the strings that tied him to responsibility, a prosecutor contended Monday during his closing arguments. Video On Demand: Rita Williams On Prosecution's ...
Kerry Concedes; Bush Wins Re-Election
President Bush won four more years in the White House on Wednesday and pledged to "fight this war on terror with every resource of our national power." John Kerry conceded defeat rather than challenge the vote count in make-or-break Ohio. Bush's Victory Speech "I will need your support and I ...
Stories for Saturday, October 30
Feds Claim No Wrongdoing In BALCO Investigation
Federal prosecutors deny any misconduct during the investigation of a personal trainer charged with distributing illegal steroids to some top athletes, according to court documents filed Friday. Prosecutors filed the documents, which contained potentially damaging evidence against San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, in response to defendants' attorneys accusations of ...
Stories for Friday, October 29
Rangers Pitcher Pleads Innocent In Coliseum Fan Assault
Texas Rangers pitcher Franklin Francisco pleaded innocent Friday to misdemeanor aggravated assault charges for throwing a chair at a fan at the Oakland Coliseum on Sept. 13. Video On Demand: Kim Yonenaka Reports On The Rangers Brawl Francisco, 25, didn't attend his arraignment in Alameda County Superior Court because he's ...
Oct. 29: Jury Gets Second Degree Option; No Cameras For Verdict
Judge Alfred A. Delucchi said Friday that he found ample evidence to support second-degree murder charges, as well as the first-degree murder counts filed against Peterson. "The jury could say, 'Well, we think that Mr. Peterson killed Laci Peterson but we're not persuaded beyond a reasonable doubt that there was ...
Stories for Thursday, October 28
Two Held, More Sought In Vallejo Pizza Delivery Murder
Vallejo police said this afternoon that 20-year-old Alfonso Bradford and a 16-year-old boy will be charged with the murder of a Round Table Pizza manager who was gunned down during a delivery on Monday night. Both Vallejo residents will likely be arraigned on Friday and a decision hasn't been made ...
Celebrities Stump For Candidates In Final Stretch
The presidential campaign trail is looking a bit like Hollywood Boulevard. Or a rock 'n' roll stage. The Boss is stumping for Democratic Sen. John Kerry, while actor Leonardo DiCaprio and rocker Jon Bon Jovi join up with Sen. John Edwards' entourage. President Bush is countering with a movie and ...
Hotel Trade Group Critical Of Newsom
A trade group representing more than 60 San Francisco hotels accused Mayor Gavin Newsom on Thursday of exacerbating tensions surrounding a month-old labor dispute and whatever economic fallout the city might be suffering from it. Video On Demand: Esther Miller Reports On Hotel Owners New Health Benefits Offer The Hotel ...
New 'Check 21' Regulations Could Impact Your Accounts
New federal regulations designed to speed up the processing of checks went into effect on Thursday, and consumer advocates advised Americans to be more vigilant about monitoring their accounts. Video On Demand: Consumer Editor Tom Vacar Reports On New 'Check 21' Regulations The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act ...
Earthquake Concerns Over San Pablo Dam
Concern that an 84-year-old earthen dam may not be able to withstand a major earthquake has prompted officials to drain some water out of the San Pablo Reservoir. The move by the East Bay Municipal Utility District to lower the water level of the reservoir comes after a study by ...
Oct. 28: Lawyers Prepare For Final Peterson Showdown
Attorneys in Scott Peterson's murder trial are preparing for closing arguments after testimony concluded this week. Video On Demand: Judge's Instructions Crucial For Both Sides Of Peterson Case Video On Demand: Legal Analyst Jim Hammer Comments On End Of Case; Emotions Outside The Courtroom Jurors were sent home Wednesday with ...
Stories for Wednesday, October 27
Red Sox Take World Series With Game Four Win
The Boston Red Sox -- yes, the Boston Red Sox! -- are World Series champions at long, long last. No more curse and no doubt about it. Video On Demand: Local Boston Fans Celebrate Red Sox Victory Daily Standings Schedule/Scores Baseball Home Extras Play Fantasy Baseball? | Next Red Sox ...
SF Launches Campaign Against Speed And HIV
San Francisco health officials launched a new campaign Wednesday aimed at emphasizing the dangers of crystal methamphetamine, especially an increased risk of HIV contraction. Video On Demand: Rob Roth On SF's New Campaign Against Meth The campaign has a hard-hitting message that gay men who use crystal methamphetamine or "speed" ...
Pizza Delivery Man Gunned Down In Fatal Ambush
Police said Wednesday there had been at least two arrests in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old pizza delivery man who was gunned down in an apparent ambush. Lt. Lori Lee said Wednesday that more arrests were expected and more information would be available later in the day. ...
Oct. 27: No Rebuttal Witnesses Called; Scene Set For Closing
Jurors in the Scott Peterson murder trial were sent home Wednesday with orders to return Monday for closing arguments after prosecutors and defense attorneys decided against calling additional witnesses. Video On Demand: Testimony Wrapped In Peterson Trial Video On Demand: Legal Expert Jim Hammer Comments On Disappointing Defense Case And ...
Locals Enjoy Rare Total Lunar Eclipse
Bay Area residents were treated to a total lunar eclipse that gave the moon an odd orange glow just in time to put people in a spooky mood for Halloween. Video On Demand: NASA Scientists Show Off Titan Flyby Photos Oct. 27 Lunar Eclipse NASA Lunar Eclipse Web Page Interactive ...
Bonds 700th Home Run Ball Sells For $804,129
Giants slugger Barry Bonds' 700th home run ball brought a top bid of $804,129 Wednesday after a 10-day online auction. Video On Demand: Steve Williams Talks About Selling Historic Bonds Ball The ball had received 240 offers by the time Overstock.com closed the bidding. The identity of the top bidder, ...
Stories for Tuesday, October 26
Pack Family Marks Tearful Anniversary
A Danville couple whose two children were killed by a hit-and-run motorist with a string of drunk driving convictions marked the one-year anniversary of the tragedy Tuesday with somber memorials made a shade less painful by the hope they will be able to start another family. Video On Demand: Hundreds ...
Winter Storm Front Pounds Bay Area
California's second powerful storm of the season swept across much of the state Tuesday, flooding homes in San Francisco, cutting power to thousands of customers and bringing heavy snow to the Sierra. Video On Demand: NWS Warning Coordinator Dave Soroka Talks About El Nino And This Winter's Outlook More was ...
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