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Newark, CA|News|
ASK A COP: Strangest Question Yet...
...but it's a serious one. If a driver hits a jaywalking pedestrian, who is at fault?
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Concord, CA|News|
ASK A COP: Strangest Question Yet...
...but it's a serious one. If a driver hits a jaywalking pedestrian, who is at fault?
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Deports El Salvadorian
The man was extradited to the jurisdiction of El Salvador.
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Pleasant Hill, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Deports El Salvadorian
The man was extradited to the jurisdiction of El Salvador.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Families of Women Who Died in Limo Fire Sue
A multi-agency investigation of the limousine fire that killed five women on the San Mateo Bridge on May 4, 2013 found that the blaze was caused by a failure of the suspension system causing friction between the drive shaft and floorboard.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
DEA To Host Drug Disposal Event in Concord
Concord Police partnered with the DEA to give the community a chance to dispose of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
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Newark, CA|News|
BART To Lift Bike Ban
Cycling advocates hailed the board's unanimous vote as a momentous step.
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Concord, CA|News|
BART To Lift Bike Ban
Cycling advocates hailed the board's unanimous vote as a momentous step.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Deports El Salvadorian
The man was extradited to the jurisdiction of El Salvador.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Ender's Game Gets Mixed Reviews at Box Office
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Newark, CA|News|
Ender's Game Gets Mixed Reviews at Box Office
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Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Top 5 Events in the Tri-Cities This Weekend
Find out where the good times will roll this weekend in Newark, Fremont, and Union City.
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Newark, CA|News|
Newark Police K-9 Wins in Witmer-Tyson Competition
The annual German Shepherd dog competition unleashes law enforcement canines from all over the Bay Area for two days.
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Concord, CA|News|
Senator DeSaulnier Co Hosting Healthcare Fair
Joins Assemblymembers Susan Bonilla and John Frazier in an endeavor to help people learn about new Covered California healthcare plans.
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Concord, CA|News|
BART Permanently Drops 'Simple Approval' Process for Work
New rules may disrupt service and require more staff, according to BART management.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
What's Mommy Dressed as Today?
The month of October brings on an amalgamation of costumes for mommy to wear – and she doesn’t even need to dress up.
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Concord, CA|News|
Fire Rips Through Concord Warehouse
Officials said the fire burned perilously close to a propane tank.
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Concord, CA|News|
BART Suspends 'Simple Approval' Process After Workers Killed
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Concord Residents Sue Landlords for $500K
Take matters into own hands after local code enforcement refused to enforce city laws.
Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
