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Authorities Identify Man Who Died In Chase, Shootout With Deputies
The man shot at deputies with an AK-47-style rifle, the Santa Rosa Police Department said. Four deputies were injured, one critically.

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The man shot at deputies with an AK-47-style rifle, the Santa Rosa Police Department said. Four deputies were injured, one critically.

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The U.S. Postal Service has hundreds of positions to fill across the Bay Area, including in San Jose.
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The U.S. Postal Service has hundreds of positions to fill across the Bay Area, including in San Mateo.
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Hundreds of jobs are available with the U.S. Postal Service this spring.
The U.S. Postal Service is holding several local job fairs as it looks to fill hundreds of positions.
Put some "spring" in your step with the USPS by attending one of many job fairs across the Bay Area this March.
Two detained youths have already recorded songs in the new studio equipped with industry-standard microphones and recording software.
Phuc Vo, 40, was being held on $2 million bail following his arrest in the disappearance of Tho Ngoc Ly, 40, and Que Thi Tran, 74.
The Robb Sudduth Trio will perform jazz favorites, with 25 percent of sales going to music education in Healdsburg.