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  • Oreo cookies
  • A new study finds that Oreo cookies are as addictive as cocaine.
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food, drugs, health
  • In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson is shown at a press conference in London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)
  • When he gets out of prison Dr. Conrad Murray wants to start practicing medicine again.
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michael jackson, music, celebrity deaths, celebrity, lawsuit, drugs, entertainment
  • Police are warning people to be careful when buying food from unlicensed vendors in SF after two women tested positive for Rohypnol.
  • Police have issued a warning after two women were reportedly roofied by unlicensed vendors at San Francisco's Dolores Park.
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dolores park, crime, drugs, san francisco news
  • FBI agents raiding a Pittsburg home.
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation says it has broken up an East Bay drug ring.
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FBI, drugs, pittsburg, oakley, concord, antioch, children, east bay news, amy hollyfield
  • FBI agents raiding a Pittsburg home.
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation says it has broken up an East Bay drug ring
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FBI, drugs, pittsburg, oakley, concord, antioch, children, news
  • Craze
  • Scientists say a popular sports supplement sold in nutrition stores in the U.S. and around the world is secretly spiked with a chemical similar to methamphetamine.
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drugs, fitness, food, health
  • Dozens of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles are closing after voters approved significant restrictions on pot shops.
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los angeles, southern california, drugs, marijuana, laws, california news
  • Marijuana seized during a drug trafficking sweep in Alameda County. (Photo courtesy Hayward Police Department)
  • Law enforcement seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants with an estimated value of $4M during a drug sweep in Alameda County.
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alameda county, hayward, san leandro, san lorenzo, marijuana, pot bust, drugs, east bay news
  • LAPD officer charged with assault for allegedly repeatedly kicking a woman during an arrest in which the woman ultimately died.
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los angeles, crime, violence, drugs, california news
  • Aldon Smith
  • San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Aldon Smith faces felony weapons charges related to an incident at a 2012 house party.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, nfl
  • Ross Ulbricht, alleged mastermind behind Silk Road
  • A judge has ordered the alleged mastermind behind online drug marketplace 'Silk Road' to be sent from SF to NY to face charges.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, new york, news
  • Ross Ulbricht
  • A judge has ordered the alleged mastermind behind online drug marketplace 'Silk Road' to be sent from SF to NY to face charges.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, new york, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Zeus stands in front of 100 pounds of pot he sniffed out in Santa Clara County. (Photo courtesy Mountain View Police Department/Twitter)
  • A narcotic dog in the South Bay did it again! Zeus helped officials by sniffing out 100 pounds of pot and recovering $75K in cash.
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santa clara county, mountain view, animal, drugs, marijuana, pot bust, crime, south bay news
  • meth bust
  • Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's investigators seized a large amount of drugs from a home and are looking for a 22-year-old suspect.
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san jose, drugs, crime, south bay news, lilian kim
  • meth bust
  • Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's investigators seized a large amount of drugs and cash and are looking for a key suspect.
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san jose, drugs, santa clara county, news
  • Ross Ulbricht, the alleged mastermind behind Silk Road
  • A judge postponed a detention hearing for the alleged mastermind behind a black market for illegal drugs called "Silk Road."
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, san francisco news
  • Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin, the anonymous electronic currency that?s been steadily catching on, is under close scrutiny after Silk Road?s demise.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, news
  • Ross Ulbricht, the alleged mastermind behind Silk Road
  • A San Francisco man will be in federal court Friday to answer charges he ran a massive online black market for drugs.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin, the anonymous electronic currency that's been steadily catching on, is under close scrutiny after Silk Road's demise.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, technology, jonathan bloom
  • Ross Ulbricht, the alleged mastermind behind Silk Road
  • A San Francisco man will be in federal court Friday to answer charges he ran a massive online black market for drugs.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, news
  • Ross Ulbricht
  • A San Francisco man is accused of running an online black market that's brokered over $1 billion in transactions for illegal drugs.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Ross Ulbricht
  • A San Francisco man is accused of running an online black market that brokered over $1 billion in transactions for illegal drugs.
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drugs, websites, internet, FBI, crime, news
  • In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson is shown at a press conference in London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)
  • A jury has cleared concert promoter AEG Live of negligence in the hiring of the doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson.
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michael jackson, music, celebrity deaths, celebrity, lawsuit, drugs, news
  • People in costume for Beyond Wonderland rave at Shoreline
  • Police and promoters are working to keep ravegoers safe by trying to keep drugs out of Beyond Wonderland rave at Shoreline.
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san jose, mountain view, santa clara county, drugs, music, south bay news
  • People in costume for Beyond Wonderland rave at Shoreline
  • Police and promoters are working to keep ravegoers safe by trying to keep drugs out of Beyond Wonderland rave at Shoreline.
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san jose, mountain view, santa clara county, drugs, music, news
  • Two women might have been given a "date rape" drug at the Nickel Rose Lounge in San Rafael.
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san rafael, drugs, sex crimes, north bay news
  • Beyond Wonderland Bay Area setting up the stage
  • The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issues tips for rave attendees so they don't end up in the emergency room.
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san jose, mountain view, drugs, music, news
  • Beyond Wonderland Bay Area setting up the stage
  • The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issues tips for rave attendees so they don't end up in the emergency room.
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san jose, mountain view, santa clara county, drugs, music, south bay news, ama daetz
  • Aldon Smith
  • The 49ers placed Aldon Smith on the NFL's reserve non-football injury list Monday as he entered rehab for substance abuse.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, nfl, david louie
  • Aldon Smith
  • The Niners placed linebacker Aldon Smith on the NFL?s reserve non-football injury list Monday as he entered rehab for substance abuse.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, sports
  • Mugshot of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith after DUI arrest taken on September 20, 2013.
  • SF 49ers CEO Jed York says linebacker Aldon Smith will miss Thursday's game and perhaps sit out longer following his DUI arrest.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, nfl
  • Mugshot of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith after DUI arrest taken on September 20, 2013.
  • SF 49ers All Pro linebacker Aldon Smith is expected to suit up Sunday at Candlestick Park despite being arrested for drunk driving.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, nfl
  • Mugshot of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith after DUI arrest taken on September 20, 2013.
  • The 49ers are saying it's up to the NFL to decide what punishment Aldon Smith will face following his DUI and drug possession arrest.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, nfl
  • Mugshot of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith after DUI arrest taken on September 20, 2013.
  • SF 49ers All Pro linebacker Aldon Smith is out on bail after he was arrested for driving under the influence and drug possession.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, sports
  • 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith at practice
  • Linebacker Aldon Smith was at practice for the 49ers Friday, despite being arrested earlier in the day for DUI and drug possession.
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san francisco 49ers, DUI, shooting, santa clara county, lawsuit, guns, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, crash, nfl, sports
  • Lyft car
  • California has become the first state to regulate online-enabled ridesharing services such as Lyft and Sidecar.
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california public utilities commission, driving, drugs, alcohol, news
  • Lyft car
  • California has become the first state to regulate online-enabled ridesharing services such as Lyft and Sidecar.
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california public utilities commission, driving, drugs, alcohol, san francisco news
  • Empty courtroom
  • An appeals court has given little indication whether a potential juror can be booted from a trial solely because of sexual orientation.
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9th u.s. circuit court of appeals, lgbt, AIDS, drugs, news
  • A bottle of soda and sugar cubes
  • We all know too much sugar can rot your teeth and expand your waistline. But is it "the most dangerous drug" of our time?
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centers for disease control, food, obesity, diabetes, smoking, cigarettes, drugs, health
  • San Francisco's district attorney says he has a solution and is calling for changes in the law to reduce prison overcrowding.
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george gascon, inmates, prison, crime, drugs, news
  • San Francisco's district attorney says he has a solution and is calling for changes in the law to reduce prison overcrowding.
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george gascon, inmates, prison, crime, drugs, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Sunnyvale resident Juan Ruelas was fatally shot by a team of undercover drug officers
  • A Sunnyvale man who was fatally shot by a team of undercover drug officers was not armed. His family is now looking for answers.
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shooting, drugs, sunnyvale, santa clara, santa clara county, south bay news
  • Sunnyvale resident Juan Ruelas was fatally shot by a team of undercover drug officers
  • A Sunnyvale man who was fatally shot by a team of undercover drug officers was not armed. His family is now looking for answers.
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shooting, drugs, sunnyvale, santa clara, santa clara county, news
  • Lance Armstrong
  • A new documentary is shining a spotlight on disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's lies and deceit, as they unfolded.
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drugs, tour de france, bikes, steroids, lawsuit, sports
  • California lawmakers consider changing drug laws
  • California lawmakers are looking at ways to change the state's drug laws.
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sacramento, crime, drugs, laws, prison, politics video
  • California lawmakers are looking at ways to change the states drug laws. The goal is to keep lesser offenders from clogging up the courts and the prisons.
  • California lawmakers are looking at ways to change the state's drug laws.
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sacramento, crime, drugs, laws, prison, politics, nannette miranda
  • The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is at the scene of an 
officer-involved shooting.
  • A man died in an officer-involved shooting outside a restaurant in Sunnyvale during an undercover drug investigation.
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shooting, drugs, sunnyvale, south bay news
  • Sunnyvale officer-involved shooting scene
  • An undercover drug operation turned deadly on Wednesday in Sunnyvale when an officer opened fire.
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sunnyvale, shooting, drugs, news
  • Long Beach police in scuffle with suspect, caught on video
  • Long Beach police are facing criticism after a scuffle between a man and officers was all caught on video.
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southern california, drugs, california news
  • Long Beach police in scuffle with suspect, caught on video
  • Long Beach police are facing criticism after a scuffle between a man and officers was all caught on video.
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southern california, drugs, news