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In this photo from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, olives ready to be mechanically harvested for olive oil are shown at California Olive Ranch in Artois. In the distance are the new hedgerow-style plantings that allow for mechanical harvesting. Olives can be picked and crushed inside of 90 minutes. In 10...
In this photo from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, olives ready to be mechanically harvested for olive oil are shown at California Olive Ranch in Artois. In the distance are the new hedgerow-style plantings that...   (Associated Press)
In this photo from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, young olives recently planted into hedgerows are shown near Artois, Calif.  In 10 years California officials say the 12,500 acres of olives for oil planted in hedgerow style will grow to 100,000 acres. (AP Photo/Tracie Cone)
In this photo from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, young olives recently planted into hedgerows are shown near Artois, Calif. In 10 years California officials say the 12,500 acres of olives for oil planted in...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo provided by Ventura County Sheriff's office shows Charles Hersel. The 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department says Hersel was arrested Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in a...
This undated photo provided by Ventura County Sheriff's office shows Charles Hersel. The 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a...   (Associated Press)
Randall Grahm founder and President-for-Life Bonny Doon Vineyard Santa Cruz, California August 2009
Randall Grahm founder and President-for-Life Bonny Doon Vineyard Santa Cruz, California August 2009   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this  May 8, 2007 file photo, Dr. Jay Chapman holds a human skull from Nepal that has been hand decorated with silver at his home in Napa, Calif. The man considered the father of lethal injection in the United States says he never gave much thought to...
FILE - In this May 8, 2007 file photo, Dr. Jay Chapman holds a human skull from Nepal that has been hand decorated with silver at his home in Napa, Calif. The man considered the father of lethal injection...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks to media at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office beginning an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded more than 30 Southern California-based African churches. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks to media at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office beginning an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators gestures to supporters as they barricade themselves inside a building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university fee hikes and layoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators gestures to supporters as they barricade themselves inside a building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
A police officer is covered in rain during a rain storm in front of a barricaded building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif. campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university fee hikes and layoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
A police officer is covered in rain during a rain storm in front of a barricaded building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif. campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
Rain covers demonstrator Opi Santos in front of a barricaded off building during a rain storm on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in a demonstration against university fee hikes and layoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Rain covers demonstrator Opi Santos in front of a barricaded off building during a rain storm on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
Students gather in front of the famed Campanile building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Students gather in front of the famed Campanile building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university fee...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators struggle with police with a barricade in front of a closed off building on the University of California, Berkeley on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration...   (Associated Press)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office is begining an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded more than 30 Southern California-based African churches. At right is senior Pastor Rev, Dr. Clyde Oden Jr. (AP Photo/Nick...
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office is begining an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded more than...   (Associated Press)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office is beginning an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded more than 30 Southern California-based African churches. At right is senior Rev Clyde Oden Jr. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown speaks at the Bryant Temple AME Church Friday Nov. 20, 2009 to announce his office is beginning an investigation into a nationwide scam that has defrauded more...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators are barricaded on the second floor of a closed off University of California, Berkeley building as authorities surround the building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators are barricaded on the second floor of a closed off University of California, Berkeley building as authorities surround the building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators protest in front of a closed off University of California, Berkeley building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university  fee hikes and layoffs.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators protest in front of a closed off University of California, Berkeley building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university fee hikes...   (Associated Press)
Demonstrators wave as they are barricaded inside of a closed-off University of California, Berkeley building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university fee hikes and layoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Demonstrators wave as they are barricaded inside of a closed-off University of California, Berkeley building on the Berkeley, Calif., campus, Friday,. Nov. 20, 2009, during a demonstration against university...   (Associated Press)
COMMERCIAL IMAGE: VAN NUYS, CA - NOVEMBER 19 -- In this photograph taken by AP Images for Ubisoft, Students from Mulholland Middle School participate in an interactive dance class video game
COMMERCIAL IMAGE: VAN NUYS, CA - NOVEMBER 19 -- In this photograph taken by AP Images for Ubisoft, Students from Mulholland Middle School participate in an interactive dance class video game "Just Dance"...   (Associated Press)
COMMERCIAL IMAGE: VAN NUYS, CA - NOVEMBER 19 -- In this photograph taken by AP Images for Ubisoft, Students from Mulholland Middle School participate in an interactive dance class video game
COMMERCIAL IMAGE: VAN NUYS, CA - NOVEMBER 19 -- In this photograph taken by AP Images for Ubisoft, Students from Mulholland Middle School participate in an interactive dance class video game "Just Dance"...   (Associated Press)
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FILE - This is a Nov. 19, 2009, file photo showing California coach Mike Montgomery arguing with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
FILE - This is a Nov. 19, 2009, file photo showing California coach Mike Montgomery arguing with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse, at Madison Square...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 22, 2009, file photo showing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing a bill in the City of Industry, Calif., allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team to the Los Angeles area. NFL-starved fans in Los Angeles...
FILE - This is an Oct. 22, 2009, file photo showing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing a bill in the City of Industry, Calif., allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Kelli Griffin (21) and Shanay Washington, along with California's Eliza Pierre, right, fight for a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. Baylor won 69-49. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's Kelli Griffin (21) and Shanay Washington, along with California's Eliza Pierre, right, fight for a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, right, guards California's Eliza Pierre (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, right, guards California's Eliza Pierre (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's bench, including Shanay Washington (15) and Kelli Griffin, right, reacts after teammate Brittney Griner's dunk-attempt against California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  Baylor won 69-49.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's bench, including Shanay Washington (15) and Kelli Griffin, right, reacts after teammate Brittney Griner's dunk-attempt against California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game,...   (Associated Press)
California's Gennifer Brandon (25) grabs a rebound in front of Baylor's Brittney Griner, back left, Ashley Field, back right, and teammate Layshia Clarendon (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
California's Gennifer Brandon (25) grabs a rebound in front of Baylor's Brittney Griner, back left, Ashley Field, back right, and teammate Layshia Clarendon (23) in the second half of an NCAA college...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner runs back on offense and claps her hands after blocking a California shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's Brittney Griner runs back on offense and claps her hands after blocking a California shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP...   (Associated Press)
California's Gennifer Brandon, right, grabs a rebound in front of Baylor's Ashley Field (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
California's Gennifer Brandon, right, grabs a rebound in front of Baylor's Ashley Field (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, center, gets a shot up while pressured by California's Gennifer Brandon (25) and Natasha Vital, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, center, gets a shot up while pressured by California's Gennifer Brandon (25) and Natasha Vital, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22,...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, right, guarded by California's Talia Caldwell (33) unsuccessfully attempts her only dunk of the contest in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Baylor's Brittney Griner, right, guarded by California's Talia Caldwell (33) unsuccessfully attempts her only dunk of the contest in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22,...   (Associated Press)
California's Lauren Greif, center, fights for a loose ball with Baylor's Kelli Griffin (21) and Shanay Washington, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
California's Lauren Greif, center, fights for a loose ball with Baylor's Kelli Griffin (21) and Shanay Washington, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
California's Layshia Clarendon (23) trips and loses he ball, guarded by Baylor's Kelli Griffin, left, and Melissa Jones (5), in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
California's Layshia Clarendon (23) trips and loses he ball, guarded by Baylor's Kelli Griffin, left, and Melissa Jones (5), in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Stanford wide receiver Chris Owusu, left, is brought down by California's Mychal Kendricks in the third quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford wide receiver Chris Owusu, left, is brought down by California's Mychal Kendricks in the third quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California...   (Associated Press)
California players celebrate an interception by Mike Mohammed (18) late in the fourth quarter against Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California players celebrate an interception by Mike Mohammed (18) late in the fourth quarter against Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California...   (Associated Press)
California's Shane Vereen runs against Stanford in the third quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California's Shane Vereen runs against Stanford in the third quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)   (Associated Press)
Stanford running back Toby Gerhart is brought down by a group of California defenders during the fourth quarter of  a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford running back Toby Gerhart is brought down by a group of California defenders during the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California...   (Associated Press)
California running back Shane Vereen runs along the Stanford sideline during the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California running back Shane Vereen runs along the Stanford sideline during the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP...   (Associated Press)
California running back Shane Vereen, left, is hugged by teammate Brandon Madueno after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California running back Shane Vereen, left, is hugged by teammate Brandon Madueno after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California...   (Associated Press)
California's Justin Cheadle (61) celebrates with teammates after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Caifornia won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California's Justin Cheadle (61) celebrates with teammates after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Caifornia won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio...   (Associated Press)
Players and fans hold the battle ax, given to the winners of the California and Stanford rivalry, in a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Players and fans hold the battle ax, given to the winners of the California and Stanford rivalry, in a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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  • Books for the Holidays

    KQED San Francisco | 11/24/2009 10:00:00 AM

    John McMurtrie, book editor for the San Francisco Chronicle, and host Michael Krasny elicit listener recommendations of the best books for that elusive quiet moment during the flurry of this year's holiday season. More »

  • California's Beleaguered Budget

    KQED San Francisco | 11/24/2009 9:00:00 AM

    The four-month-old California state budget is already out of balance by at least $6.3 billion, according to the nonpartisan California Legislative Analyst. This hour, we take up California's fiscal outlook. More »

  • Gradkowski Makes Most Of Opportunity With Raiders

    CBS 5 | 11/23/2009 10:03:49 PM

    Bruce Gradkowski waited so long for a second real shot as a starting quarterback in the NFL that he knows not to be overly satisfied after one game. After starting 11 games as a rookie in 2006 for coach Jon Gruden in Tampa Bay, Gradkowski bounced around the league the past few years, going from Tampa Bay to St. Louis to Cleveland before finally ending up with the Raiders before this season. More »

  • DNA Links Man In Assault Case To 2 Unsolved Rapes

    CBS 5 | 11/23/2009 9:55:07 PM

    Santa Clara County prosecutors say a Sunnyvale man who pleaded guilty to assault is facing life in prison because his DNA links him to two unsolved rapes. The district attorney's office said lab tests connect 32-year-old Luis Lopez to a rape in San Jose and a 2008 rape in Sunnyvale near the site of the assault. Prosecutor Ray Mendoza said Lopez has been charged with two counts of rape with special allegations for kidnapping and multiple victims. More »

  • Silicon Valley Police Blotter

    San Jose Mercury News | 11/23/2009 9:54:49 PM

    SAN JOSE3000 block of Durant Avenue, 12:31 a.m. Saturday A person reported hearing noises in adjoining residence. More »

  • Santa Clara catches up in swine flu vaccine distribution

    San Jose Mercury News | 11/23/2009 9:46:21 PM

    Although more than 277,000 doses of vaccine have been distributed to doctors, hospitals and clinics throughout the county '” and administered mostly to high risk groups '” officials say they won't feel comfortable about their progress until about half the county's entire 1.8 million population has been vaccinated. More »

  • San Jose parents of Halloween shooting victim speak out

    San Jose Mercury News | 11/23/2009 9:41:46 PM

    Yesenia and Samuel Contreras had warned their children about street gangs, but one of them was attacked anyway at a busy shopping strip; police believe other street gang members may have been present at the shooting on Halloween night. More »

  • Cal Grad Hiker Families Seek Iranian Compassion

    CBS 5 | 11/23/2009 9:39:00 PM

    Families of American hikers who crossed the border into Iran are asking Iranian authorities to show compassion. While on a diplomatic mission to Brazil, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the hikers' situation Monday, saying a judge will decide their fate. He said he hopes the punishment is not severe. A statement in response was released to The Associated Press on behalf of the families of Josh Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd. More »

  • Herhold: How college protests have changed over four decades

    San Jose Mercury News | 11/23/2009 9:38:01 PM


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  • DNA links man to rapes after he pleaded guilty to Sunnyvale assault

    San Jose Mercury News | 11/23/2009 9:30:09 PM

    32-year-old pleaded guilty in Sunnyvale assault, now facing 25 years to life More »

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