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Volume 7
Issue 15
July 1 - 7, 2010

Tears flow as the defense rests in Mehserle trial

Tears flow as the defense rests in Mehserle trialLOS ANGELES — The words of a forensic pathologist concluded 13 days of testimony mounted by lawyers defending former police officer Johannes Mehserle, accused of killing an unarmed man in Oakland.

Mehserle was an officer with BART on Jan. 1, 2009, when he shot and killed Oscar Grant on a subway platform.

Dr. Thomas Rogers, with 31 years experience as a forensic pathologist, was wheeled into the courtroom due to recent surgery on his foot.

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Oakland/Alameda County
Richmond/West Contra Costa

Mehserle verdict won’t affect Richmond, police say

Globe Former BART Police Office Johannes Mehserle’s Los Angeles murder trial is wrapping up this week, with closing arguments ...

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Business

Keeping the community in community foundations

Globe Business Community foundations play a major role in communities across the country. They are a vehicle for organized giving that primarily ...

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Bay Area

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo comes to Bay Area

Globe Bay AreaSome of the nation’s most skilled and entertaining black cowboys and cowgirls will ride into the Bay Area to compete in the Bill Pickett ...

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Politics

Democrats who terrify Democrats

Globe PoliticsThe clerk at my local post office was absolutely apoplectic at the sight of the motley group of young African-American political canvassers ...

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Health

Safe summer fun for kids

Globe Health Summer activities are a favorite among young children, from playing on swings to swimming in cool water. But spending ...

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Education

Jackson appointed interim president of College of Alameda

Globe EducationThe Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees at its June 10 meeting appointed Jannett Jackson to be interim president of College of Alameda ...

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Entertainment

Remembering Michael Jackson

Globe EntertainmentMichael Jackson, the King of Pop to many, died on June 25, 2009 — a year ago last week. His death stunned the world, leaving family ...

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