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Rockfall closes Highway 120 into Yosemite

A large rockfall took out a section of one of the main highways into Yosemite National Park, forcing indefinite closure of the route, park officials said Monday. The slide occurred at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on Highway 120,... (original story)

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California counties revamping bail policies

Some California counties are changing long-held policies about who must remain in jail while awaiting trial, allowing judges to free criminal defendants based not on whether they can afford bail but whether they're a... Presented By: Win New Customers   Ads by Pheedo (original story)

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Ross Mirkarimi's ex-girlfriend says he abused her

An ex-girlfriend of Ross Mirkarimi has come forward to police with new accusations of domestic violence against the San Francisco sheriff, law enforcement sources say. The former girlfriend, Christina Flores , was... Presented By: Win New Customers   Ads by Pheedo (original story)

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CSU trustees reject attempt to cap presidents' pay

California State University trustees have rejected an 11th-hour attempt by a state senator to stop them from considering - and likely adopting - a new policy Wednesday that would let them set higher salary levels for... (original story)

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Mountain Lake's gunk to be cleared in Presidio

It is a good thing that nobody attempts to swim in Mountain Lake. The 4-acre pond on the southern boundary of the Presidio of San Francisco is sloppy with toxic gunk. The mud at the bottom of the 8-foot-deep body of... (original story)

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49ers say uncalled 4th-quarter fumble was crucial

Kyle Williams ' two punt-return fumbles might not have been the only mistakes that cost the 49ers in their 20-17 overtime loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game. San Francisco believes a late-game mistake by... (original story)

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... followed by the lows

Unlike in the divisional win over the Saints, Alex Smith and the 49ers ' offense weren't able to generate much fourth-quarter production against the Giants ' defense. The 49ers were held to 328 total yards and managed... (original story)

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49ers' Kyle Williams stands tall amid criticisms

A day after mishandling two punt returns, 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams handled the disturbing fallout from his season-killing fumbles in the NFC Championship Game flawlessly. Williams received death threats via... (original story)

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Less salt, full flavor for Hall of Fame chip

A reader recently suggested that we look at more low-sodium foods, and with salty snacks sure to be in demand for watching today's big 49ers game, Taster's Choice is chipping in with, well ... chips. Unsalted tortilla... (original story)

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NFC title lost in overtime, 20-17

With history within their grasp, the 49ers , a historically mistake-free team, fumbled away their chance to reach their first Super Bowl in 17 years. Thanks to two fumbled punt returns by Kyle Williams - one in the... (original story)

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