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The Blotter: Thursday, September 9

Alleged mastermind’s romances take center stage in Los Gatos murder trial “Hickeys and sleepovers, lies and slammed doors.” (The San Jose Mercury News)

Survivor of 1990 Oakland bombing asks judge to protect evidence FBI and Oakland PD say they’ve exhausted all leads in the controversial investigation. (Inside Bay Area)

One dead, three wounded in Oakland shootings A fight between apparent strangers at a taco truck turns deadly. (Inside Bay Area)

1,800 pot plants seized at canyon near San Ramon Which are worth about $225,000. (San Francisco Chronicle)

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The Blotter: Thursday, September 2

Series of slayings prompted by jealous rage? Five are dead and one missing in a string of killings in the East Bay that ended in police shooting and killing a suspect. (San Francisco Chronicle)

‘Marin Taliban’ John Walker Lindh seeks prayer ruling Lindh, who’s serving a 20-year federal sentence in a restricted cell block, wants to be able to pray alongside others. (Inside Bay Area)

Woodacre man sues Marin sheriff’s office over 2009 ‘Tasing’ The man, whose wife called dispatch when he fell in his driveway, had made references to shooting himself. (Marin Independent Journal)

Vandals tag Incanto restaurant with swastika The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. (SF Weekly)

Police still productive despite layoffs, Oakland chief says Police point to three recent high-profile arrests as evidence. (Inside Bay Area)

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The Blotter: Wednesday, September 1

Two women’s bodies found after CHP kills suspect Police also found explosives stored in two locations that they believe are connected to an East Bay killing spree. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Long wait for Los Gatos love triangle/murder-for-hire trial ends today Opening arguments begin at 9 AM in Santa Clara County’s Superior Court. (The San Jose Mercury News)

San Francisco doctor sentenced for molesting patients The physician, who mostly treated Latino patients in SF’s Mission District, faces almost 11 years in prison. (Contra Costa Times)

Meg Whitman could serve on jury in molestation trial – Inside Bay Area Though court experts assume she’ll be dismissed. (Inside Bay Area)

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