TV's midseason madness brings 'American Idol,' 'Lost,' '24' and others
Winter looks like the new fall as networks try to inject more spark into a dismal season  
 
 
Gary Bogue: Why cats make better pets than scorpions
Gary printed "Top 10 reasons Why Scorpions Make Better Pets Than Cats." A reader responds with "Why Cats Make Better Pets Than Scorpions."  
 
 
Daniel Borenstein: Seeno's moves confounding
An attempt by the Seeno homebuilding family and Pittsburg officials to shortcut normal planning steps for development of prominent hillside land southwest of the city and adjacent to the Concord Naval Weapons Station has left environmentalists crying foul — and public officials confused and  
 
 
Look ahead: 'Street Fighter IV' looks to pummel the video game competition
The latest chapter brings the popular fighting game back to its roots.  
 
 
Pat Craig: If ants are so smart, why are they all over my windshield?
Are they looking for food, or something more sinister?  
 
 
The Eye on the East Bay
DID YOU DO a double take when mailing your Contra Costa property tax bills this winter? You're not alone. Homeowners for the first time will mail their checks to a San Francisco address.  
 
 
 
Hurd: For weather's sake, start season in March
TIME TO PUT a bow on the 2008 baseball season while offering up the most obvious question never put to commissioner Dud, er, Bud Selig during the World Series: Why can't the regular season start in early March?  
 
 
Candid Cam: Ex-49er/Raider Woodson among 17 Hall finalists
Deservedly and not surprisingly, former 49ers and Raiders defensive back Rod Woodson is among 17 finalists for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class, it was announced late Tuesday afternoon.  
 
 
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Joan's World: Searching for "The Searchers"
Joan Morris answers the questions that keep you up nights.  
 
 
Peterson: Giambi shows he can go home to A's
Welcome home, Jason Giambi. Published reports say you have agreed to a two-year deal for $4 million in 2009, and $6.5 million in '10. Sounds a lot like a one-year deal from here.

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The Queen: Global positioning and four-way stops
Commuter: Can someone please help the drivers on Pleasanton's west side learn how to negotiate a four-way stop (Muirwood and West Las Positas). Sure, it has been 10, 15, 20 years since most parents have looked at a California driver's handbook, but come on — four-way stops aren't that  
 
 
Chevron Corporate Archive a treasure trove
Days Gone By: Stories of the people who settled in the East Bay  
 
 
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Pinole bistro supporting the arts
Pear Street Bistro in Pinole is lending a hand to the West Contra Costa Conservatory of the Arts at Pinole Valley High School, hosting two days in which it will donate a portion of its proceeds to the acclaimed program for students in ninth through 12th grades.  
 
 
Manteca Republican may have helped put Sarah Palin on the ballot
Frank Auila lobbied GOP nominee John McCain long before Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin became a household name. Plus, check out a tune written for Concord Councilwoman Helen Allen.  
 
 
Updated: January 06, 2009 6:56:23 PM PST
Between the numbers: Not every stock tanked last year
AMERICAN capitalism offers consumers an array of choices when it comes to spending money. Name a product and there is a pretty good chance there will be a low-end, middle-range and high-end price model.  
 
 

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