San Jose Ousted

San Jose lost its bid this week to host the headquarters of the state's new stem-cell research institute, but the Bay Area retained its lead in the competition for the institute, with San Francisco earning the top score among four remaining contenders for the site.

San Jose was one of six places -- including Los Angeles, a consortium of Peninsula cities and three other areas -- out of 10 bidders that failed to make the cut because the institute's analysis determined they hadn't met the minimum requirements. The final choice will be made May 6.

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