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Crown Beach Receives A+ Grade
Heal the Bay gave A and B grades to all East Bay beaches in this year's report. Ironically, the drought has helped water quality.

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Heal the Bay gave A and B grades to all East Bay beaches in this year's report. Ironically, the drought has helped water quality.

An adjacent business also sustained smoke damage.
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All parts of the Bay Area are under 50 percent, with two locations under 40 percent.
The team will provide a variety of follow-up services to people who have had a recent psychiatric emergency.
The new centers are in Concord, Richmond and Antioch.
The budget includes financial aid for middle class and low income students.
He had seen on Tuesday near the marina, walking toward Oakland.
"The reason why I moved here is that it's a small town with a big town feel. You meet people."
The proposed development includes 252 units of senior housing and a 136-bed residential care facility at Shadelands.
The mission is to preserve the state's forests by harvesting seeds for future reforestation needs.
The plan would allow the college to remain open and continue to award degrees.
One year after devastating fires and unprecedented evacuations, more is being done to catch fires as they spark.
The county is considering two options, with protections until at least Sept. 30.
Susan Manheimer will take the reins of the police department on Monday.
Police recovered 22 catalytic converters when the arrested the accused men.
Police say the woman also assaulted officers by spitting, kicking and biting at them.