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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

Former Educator Aims Sights on Urban Planning in Newark

Melinda Pickens is one of four people who applied for a position on Newark’s Planning Commission. Discover what she would prioritize if appointed to the job.

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

What are the Most Shopped-For Cars in Newark?

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

What are the Most Shopped-For Cars in Concord?

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Lamorinda, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Walnut Creek, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

Fourth Flu Death Reported in Alameda County

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El Cerrito, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Martinez, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

Alameda County Changing Tree Laws

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

Contra Costa Judiciary Seeks Citizen Watchdogs

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

Man Slept with Girlfriend’s Corpse for Weeks “Because He Loved Her”; Guy Beaten With Guitar at Concord BART Station; Pot Farm Starts House Fire

Also, huge crowds for Mavericks surf contest; Yet another Spare the Air day; North Bay teen gets life in jail for attempted murder

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

SFPD Officer Faces Charges of Molesting Concord Teen

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

30th Spare The Air Alert Called for Saturday

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

30th Spare The Air Alert Called for Saturday

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

East Bay Unemployment Rate Drops

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

East Bay Unemployment Rate Drops

The region added 600 jobs as the jobless rate fell one-half of a percentage point

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Newark, CA|News|Jan 2014

Four Apply To Join Newark Planning Commission

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

Marijuana Grow Operation Starts House Fire

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Concord, CA|News|Jan 2014

BART Exploring International Partnership With Shanghai Metro

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