Wednesday, December 03, 2008 | 4:50 PM US/Pacific
After being held for nearly a year, a 17-year-old boy stole a moment away from the watchful eyes of his captors to climb out a window in their Tracy home while shackled and bruised and jump a backyard fence in search of help. Authorities said Wednesday that interviews with the boy were making details of his escape clearer.
Food For Bay Area Families Drive Underway Each day, thousands of Bay Area families are stretched beyond their financial limits. Many are forced to choose between buying groceries, paying the rent or buying medicine. Join CBS 5 and Whole Foods Market as we help feed hungry families this holiday season. More
Good Question: Can You Get Sick From A Flu Shot? You may have heard the stories of people getting the flu after receiving the influenza vaccine. But Elliot Starno from San Rafael wonders: Can you really get sick from a flu shot? More
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