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5-Minute Merc

		Santa Clara County public school leaders don't mirror ethnicity Racial breakdown in schools The Mount Pleasant school district in East San Jose came under fire recently for not having a single Latino principal even though 74 percent of the students are Latino. But Mount Pleasant is hardly alone. Full Story


	Barry Bonds faces arraignment on perjury, obstruction charges today Vote: Should Bonds go to prision if convicted? Former Giants superstar Barry Bonds is scheduled to be arraigned in a federal court in San Francisco this morning. Full Story

Breaking News
	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Winter finally arrives in Sierra Nevada; chains required on mountain passes - 12/07/2007 07:02 AM PST After rain, strong morning winds expected in South Bay - 12/07/2007 07:03 AM PST One person killed in accident on Highway 37 in Vallejo - 12/07/2007 05:51 AM PST San Jose homicide count reaches highest total in 10 years - 12/07/2007 07:27 AM PST Recount names a new winner in Vallejo mayor race - 12/06/2007 09:07 PM PST


	San Jose homicide count reaches highest total in 10 years An overnight shooting outside an East San Jose nightclub is being investigated as the city's 32nd homicide this year, the highest total since 44 people were killed in 1997. Full Story


	Mortgage rate freeze under attack Search local sale prices More than a million homeowners nationwide may stave off foreclosure with help from a plan announced Thursday by the Bush administration. Full Story

Local News


	San Jose building inspectors expand strike to commercial projects San Jose building inspectors brought two commercial development projects to a halt Thursday as they expanded their weeklong strike from City Hall to construction sites. Full Story


	San Jose homicide count reaches highest total in 10 years Wish Book: Adopt an Angel backs up Santa KGO radio host faces child-porn charges South Santa Clara County homeowners thirst to learn if well water is safe to drink

Nation & World


	UNHCR: Many Iraq areas unsafe for return GENEVA—Many areas of Iraq are too dangerous for Iraqi refugees to return to, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday, contrary to Iraqi government statements that the security situation has improved enough for exiles to come home safely. Full Story NATO agrees on Kosovo force Afghan, NATO forces launch offensive Colorado hurricane forecaster predicts 7 Atlantic hurricanes Pakistan opposition deadlocked

Sports


	Kawakami: Back at crossroads, G.M. should get Rios Should the Giants trade for Alex Rios? \| Fan blog: Pull the trigger? Brian Sabean knows that this is a test, and he knows what a daring general manager would do to shake up the Giants' frightful status quo. He really does know. Once upon a time, Sabean was that daring G.M., and he passed the test. Full Story


	Looking for monster deal? Giants pursuing Godzilla Jackson enjoys offensive push Little has changed on Oakland roster Sharks stopping power plays

Business


	Takahashi: Web's architect looks to the next level If your first big invention is the World Wide Web, what do you do for an encore? Tim Berners-Lee, the English researcher who created the Web in 1990, has been working on that for a long time. Full Story


	VeriFone accounting turns comeback into setback Investing in 'green' dry cleaning Seagate to acquire 'e-discovery' software maker Worried retailers plan to roll out the red carpet

Columns


	Roadshow: Parking advice got the facts backward Action Line: Complicated rules govern overcharges at register Takahashi: Web's architect looks to the next level Kawakami: Back at crossroads, G.M. should get Rios Cassidy: Engineer sticks with Fairchild for 50 years

Opinion


	Editorial: California voters should embrace newest redistricting plan Editorial: Abstinence-only programs are waste of taxpayers' money Latest report on Iran reflects authors' biases Economy will survive writers' strike 'Surprise attacks' in 1941 and 2001

Entertainment


	Chick Corea and old pals mix up a fine brew Who invited that woman to our 'Wedding'? Our handy timeline helps you choose the right gift It's a very, very Mannheim Christmas '24' star reports for his lockup role

Life & Style


	JetBlue to offer free in-air access to Internet New stem-cell technique cures sickle cell in mice Our handy timeline helps you choose the right gift Fight for better fuel economy moves to Senate Emissions law affects industries

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5 Minute Merc: Barry Bonds to be arraigned this morning; S.J. homicides highest in 10 years