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Today we celebrate 155.2 million people, aged 16 and older, in the nation's labor force.

Today we celebrate 155.2 million people, aged 16 and older, in the nation's labor force.

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Today we celebrate 155.2 million people, aged 16 and older, in the nation's labor force.
Students in WCCUSD posted some of the lowest test scores in the county.
East Bay MUD responded to a report of a truck striking a fire hydrant, but had trouble locating the shut-off valve.
The transit agency will run a reduced service on Monday, Sept. 3. Check the schedule before travelling. Parking is free.
This week's Off the Grid event at the South Shore Center features a variety of meals on wheels, from pork buns to jambalaya.
A by-the-numbers look at the previous week's activity by the Piedmont Police Department.
Berkeley Police spokeswoman Jennifer Coats puts Berkeley crime data in perspective. Have a question about crime in Berkeley? Let us know in the comments or by email, at Berkeley@Patch.com, and we'll see what we can find out.
We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting around Berkeley each weekend.
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A helicopter spotted over Berkeley today wasn't searching for crime suspects. It's part of a Homeland Security project that's continuing through Saturday.
The outbreak may peak in August, according to some public health officials.
Triple A officials predict a 3 percent increase over last year in California. Are you heading out of town?
Police responded to reports of a person down and robberies. Click the "Keep me posted" button below this story for an email alert as soon as we post the crime log.
A hantavirus outbreak at Yosemite National Park has possibly affected as many as 1,000 people who visited the park between June to August.
It's going to be about as good as it gets for frolicking outside and enjoying a day off.
The California High School Exit Exam results show El Cerrito did worse on the required test in the 2011-2012 academic year than the year before.
The group says that medical insurers should pay for the procedure.
The school district is accepting applications to join the Measure A Oversight Committee for the coming school year.