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Walnut Creek Sets Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremony at Lesher Center
The City of Walnut Creek will hold its annual free Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Lesher…
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Alameda Delegates Reflect on Boys & Girls State as Altarena Opens
Nine Alameda high school seniors sponsored by American Legion Post 647 shared insights from the California Boys & Girls State civic…
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Hops & Scotch Closes at Avalon as Lesher Center Unveils Holiday Lineup
Hops & Scotch Taproom & Whiskey Bar has closed after more than eight years at Avalon Walnut Creek on Treat Boulevard, even as…
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Contra Costa sets its Veterans Day ceremony for Nov. 3 in Martinez
Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m.
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Community

Kayaker Films Great White Shark Near Half Moon Bay; SFDanceworks
Kayak fisherman David Slavich captured dramatic footage of a 6-to-7-foot great white shark circling his boat off Pillar Point in Half…
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Oakland Roots Fall 3-2 in Finale as Piedmont Opens NCS Playoffs
Oakland Roots SC saw its USL Championship playoff hopes end in a 3-2 regular-season finale defeat at Sacramento Republic FC despite…
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Two named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year, with a Walnut Creek teacher honored
The county office of education honored 22 teachers on Sept. 17 and named two of them Contra Costa Teachers of the Year.
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Things to do

Coming up: Concord Pedal Fest, a county block party and a free 'Dracula' preview
A first-year bike festival at Baldwin Park, a county services block party at the Pleasant Hill Library, and Center REP previewing its…
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