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Patrick Joseph Gregoire is accused of fleeing the scene of a car crash in Newark on February 16, 2012. Gregoire is already wanted on two warrants in Alameda County and Newark for possession of stolen property and possession of narcotics for sale. (Newark Police)

Wanted Felon Sought In Newark Hit & Run

Newark police released a photo Wednesday of one of the city’s most wanted felons: a 28-year-old man suspected of fleeing the scene of a car crash that occurred as police pursued him on Feb. 16.

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A CBS 5 crew captured footage of hens starving at this ranch near Turlock in Stanislaus County on February 22, 2012. Officials said an estimated 50,000 birds were found starving to death. (CBS)

More Than 50,000 Hens Found Starving On Central Valley Ranch

An estimated 50,000 hens are dead or will be euthanized after authorities found them starving on a chicken ranch in Central California on Wednesday.

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3 Suspects Detained After San Francisco Police Chase

Three suspects were detained Wednesday evening after leading police on a vehicle pursuit in San Francisco.

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Man Charged With Murder In Berkeley Hills Killing

An Alameda man was charged with murder Wednesday for allegedly killing a Berkeley hills homeowner with a flowerpot on Saturday night, according to court documents.

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Oscar Grant’s Cousin Injured In Oakland Police Shooting

Tony Jones, whose cousin was Oscar Grant III, was seriously injured in the shooting and was left unable to walk, according to his attorney.

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3 Arrested After Fremont Resident Interrupts Home Burglary

Three people were arrested in Fremont Wednesday after police said a man arrived at his home to find it being burglarized.

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Vallejo Anti-Violence Nonprofit Extends Reach To Help Veterans

Fighting Back Partnership in Vallejo has served the community for almost two decades, fighting drug abuse and violence, and now it’s expanding by helping veterans who are dealing with the tough economy.

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Educators seen forming a picket line at CSU East Bay during a November 2011 strike. . (CBS)

Faculty Association Authorizes Strike Vote For CSU

For the second time in four months, California State University faculty are being asked to vote on a possible statewide strike.

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Richmond Man Accused In Crime Spree Facing 19 Felony Counts

A man who police said stole a patrol car after a multi-county crime spree last Tuesday has been charged with 19 felony counts in Contra Costa County Superior Court.

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Pinole Man Shot Dead In Richmond Park

The Contra Costa County coroner’s office has identified a man who was fatally shot in Richmond Tuesday night as a 25-year-old Pinole resident.

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