Smoke police begin crackdown on newly illegal chimney fires
Beginning at noon Wednesday, it became illegal for the residents of nine Bay Area counties to start a fire in their fireplaces or outdoor fire pits.

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	Santa Clara County home sales up in October, median prices fall 34 percent More Santa Clara County homes changed hands last month than during ultra-slow October 2007, but median prices fell sharply compared to last year. Previously foreclosed properties accounted for more than one-third of sales in the county. Search home sales, prices database


	Stocks sink to new lows Stocks plunged for a second straight day today, falling to ranges not seen in six years as financial and energy stocks tumbled and as demand for the safety of government debt spiked to historic levels. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdq all fell more than 5 percent.


	911 calls offer glimpse of SiPort tragedy Santa Clara police released audio files today of three separate 911 calls that dispatchers received moments after three executives were killed last Friday at a local chip company, allegedly by Jing "Jerry" Hua Wu, an engineer fired that same day for "poor performance." 911 audio: 'They're shot in the head' \| 'I saw a gun' \| 'We're on the way' Wu charged with murders

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	Santa Clara County Library system gets high marks nationally - 11/20/2008 02:08 PM PST Fannie, Freddie suspending foreclosures during holidays - 11/20/2008 02:04 PM PST Unpaid library fines in Stockton: $3.4 million - 11/20/2008 01:29 PM PST Stocks sink to new lows - 11/20/2008 02:08 PM PST 911 calls offer glimpse of SiPort tragedy - 11/20/2008 01:27 PM PST Commuter, freight trains collide in Southern California - 11/20/2008 12:15 PM PST Sunnyvale council approves raise, bonus for retiring city manager - 11/20/2008 12:05 PM PST

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	Engineer formally charged with murders; slain CEO's family gathers Clad in a bright yellow smock indicating his confinement in the county jail's mental health ward, former SiPort test engineer Jing Hua Wu, 47, was formally charged Wednesday with three counts of murder in the gunshot slayings of colleagues who met with him after he was fired. 911 audio: 'They're shot in the head' \| 'I saw a gun' \| 'We're on the way'


	San Jose woman identified as victim in shooting at Southwest Expressway Fire destroys two units in San Jose apartment complex UC regents warn of freshman enrollment limits without additional funding Fireworks erupt at Santa Clara council meeting over purported conflict of interest Police arrest suspected strong-arm robber in Menlo Park, look for possible links to Palo Alto muggings

Sports


	Ex-Cal star Chuck Muncie rushes to inspire others Despite his years living in nearby Emeryville, Chuck Muncie rarely ventured onto the Cal campus. But he'll be there Saturday, signing autographs before the 111th Big Game. Cal fans no doubt will want to reminisce about the 1975 Big Game in which Muncie rushed for 169 yards and accounted for four touchdowns — one passing — in a 48-15 rout. Wilner: Stanford, Cal both have a lot to lose Cal Forum \| More Cal


	Cal alum tackles world hunger Five things you didn't know about Anthony Morrow Killion: 49ers' Singletary, Martz play good cop, bad cop San Jose's Southworth tries to keep MMA career going Raiders' offense looks similar to 2006 version

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	Web video developing into cable alternative For consumers fed up with their cable companies, a new alternative is emerging. Call it Cable 2.0: You get many of the same TV shows and movies, often with fewer commercials.


	Intuit lowers forecast for current year Microsoft's Ballmer dismisses Yahoo buyout but open on search Time online teaches kids important skills, study finds eHarmony finds a match with gays after N.J. settlement Google, Procter & Gamble swap jobs, trade knowledge

Nation & World


	Army sets date for its first execution since 1961 FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan.—The Army has set a date for its first execution in nearly 50 years. The military said Thursday that former North Carolina soldier Ronald A. Full Story US says American troops attacked in Philippines Blast, fire produces injuries at Texas refinery Calif. trains collide; no major injuries reported US charges defense contractor with Afghan murder States disagree greatly on Amber Alert criteria

Life & Style


	Wanderlust: Finding the past in South Bay parks In the once-agricultural Santa Clara County, the holidays were a busy time at ranches, vineyards and orchards. Local parks still hold clues to the region's rural and hardworking past. Video: Ghost ranches View photos Restaurant review: Douce France in Palo Alto Restaurant listings 'The Shield— comes to a galvanizing end Danny Boyle: A director on the verge Jamie Davis: A true jazz man

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