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'There are not very many of us— who treat bats, says Kerri Hoban, who taught herself how to operate on bats on a broken-winged creature brought to her in 1998. Full Story »

Participants marched from local churches to downtown, urging President Obama and Congress to legalize illegal immigrants with good records and pass other reforms. Full Story »

As the 2010 census gets rolling, the government reaches out to speakers of Hindi, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu other languages. Never heard of them? That's the point. Worried that the newest of newcomers will shy away from the national head count, the Census Bureau is going to where they worship, meet and play. Full Story »

Authorities say the recent creation of the South Bay Gang Alliance will allow for a more free-flowing exchange of intelligence and enhance investigators' ability to suppress gang-related crime. Full Story »

The real census isn't going to ask for your financial info Full Story »

To Keith Jarrett, 64 years old keyboard giant, coughs are signs of ingratitude and insufficient attention. They break his concentration, interrupt his creative flow. It's been an issue at his concerts for four decades and Friday night in San Francisco they set him off on one of his infamous temper tantrums that lasted nearly all evening. Browse listings : Events | Restaurants | Movies | Concerts ... Full Story »

Don't let the title fool you, 'Ain't Misbehavin— can be quite naughty indeed. From the bodacious bumping and grinding to the Chippendale's worthy audience interaction, this homage to the immortal Fats Waller is downright lascivious as well as swinging. Briskly directed by Kent Gash, this San Jose Repertory Theatre revival takes a while to find its heat before scorching the audience with a smokin ... Full Story »

Libraries used to be quiet sanctuaries where teenagers would be hushed even for giggling, never mind yelling at the top of their lungs. But in San Jose and nationwide, a push is on to attract teens, with events like Saturday's Battle of the Bands. Full Story »

San Jose native Ted Atlas is collecting photos and memorabilia for a book on the history of Candlestick Park for Arcadia Publishing. Full Story »

But the former eBay chief herself takes a private plane to SoCal. Full Story »

Steve Jobs risks driving users, especially in Europe, to other smartphones like Google's More Apple | Track stock Full Story »

Two meetings set for San Jose to comment on proposed $40 billion line from Southern California to Bay Area. Full Story »

Cordell confirms she's among 4 or 5 candidates Full Story »

San Jose police will join the Santa Clara County search and rescue team Sunday in the continued search for an 83-year-old woman who went missing in the city last month. Full Story »

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, a favorite for generations among San Jose families, kicks off a new era with a $72 million upgrade, new rides, animal attractions and other features. More animal features Full Story »

Plus: Financial Engines stock skyrockets in its Nasdaq debut. Apple director Jerome York dies. Palm shares plummet. Full Story »

For most of us, the recession has been a nightmare. But for cartoonists Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker, it's been a stroke of good luck. Full Story »

The median price of houses sold in Santa Clara County rose 21 percent last month from February 2009, while sales rose 4 percent, a real estate information firm reported Thursday. Full Story »

Decision to push ahead on soft-money ban may have cost taxpayers an extra $100,000 Full Story »

Saying a liver transplant saved his life, Apple CEO Steve Jobs persuaded California lawmakers to draft organ donation legislation, unveiled at Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital on Friday morning. Full Story »

Photos from around the Bay Area as warm weather arrives. Full Story »

Former Olympian wants better screening of coaches Full Story »

America's 10th-largest city can't afford downtown spectacular, for second year in row. Full Story »

During baseball season, when San Francisco Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti is through calling the bullpen, he usually calls his daughter, Natalee, in the evening. Full Story »

Since he became Ames director in 2006, S. Pete Worden has focused on building partnerships with Google and other Silicon Valley companies. Full Story »