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Mosquito Fogging Planned In Antioch After West Nile Virus Discovery
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District crews will spray an area of Antioch tonight after discovering a group of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus there, district officials said.
Burglary Suspect Shot By Off-Duty Cop In Brentwood
Alleged robbers apparently picked the wrong house to target Tuesday in Brentwood. It turned out the homeowner is a police officer, who shot and wounded a suspect.
Alamo Homeowner Leads Fight Against New Fire Station
Fire stations are welcomed in most communities because they represent protection and safety. In the Contra Costa County town of Alamo, at least one resident is trying to prevent a new station from being built.
Food Stamp Applications Soar In Contra Costa County
Food stamp applications have skyrocketed in Contra Costa and county officials report an increasing number of those dependent on the stamps are children.
Fires Torch Homes, Grassland In Eastern Contra Costa County
Firefighters in Contra Costa County fought several small grass fires and a house fire overnight, a fire dispatcher said.
Contra Costa Co. Employers Reminded Of Hot Weather Regulations
The Bay Area’s mini heat wave this week is serving as a good reminder for companies that use outdoor workers that state regulations require more than just passing out bottled water.
2 More Teens Arrested In CoCo Strong-Arm Robberies
Two more teenagers were arrested Tuesday in connection with a string of robberies in Discovery Bay earlier this month, Contra Costa County sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee said Thursday.
Execs At Contra Costa Pension Board Seek Raises
Three top executives who oversee the Contra Costa County retirement system have asked for raises of four to six percent.
Oakley Man Dies After Shooting Outside Home
A 41-year-old man who was shot during what appears to have been a domestic dispute in Oakley on Sunday morning died from his injuries.
Mourners Remember Walnut Creek Teens Who Drowned
A crowd of mourners gathered to honor two Las Lomas High School students who drowned Saturday while attempting to navigate a raft in storm-swollen waters.
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