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San Pablo first-graders drop Bieber for Beethoven
A group of 6-year-olds studiously plucking the strings of violins and cellos is a sight more likely to be found in a movie about 18th century Europe than 2012 Contra Costa County.
Residents protest new care facility
Several homeowners living on the 9200 block of Lubec Street in Downey are speaking out against their newest neighbor.
Veteran politician faces two challengers in race for 25th Senate District
Change in voting process put greater importance on primary elections
The June primary election may prove to be pivotal for candidates across the board in California's 41st District assembly race as a new 2-tiered voting system takes full effect.
Workers go hungry for janitor healthcare
Local labor leader Lorena Gonzales and six other labor supporters will be going hungry until Friday for a fast to support the county's 1,800 janitors across the county during their contract negotiations.
Rallies in California protest social service cuts
Sara Gonzales, who's unemployed and raising her grandson, said she'd be devastated without CalWORKS, the state's welfare-to-work program for families that Gov.
Jail deputies acted like gang members, ex-sheriff's officials say
Two retired Los Angeles County sheriff's supervisors Monday painted a violent picture of life inside Men's Central Jail, recounting for a county jails commission tales of deputies beating prisoners, ignoring bosses, forming cliques and engaging in off-duty misconduct.
State Senate Candidates Call For New Representation
In a newly formed 25 th Senate district, two of the three candidates vying for a place on the November ballot championed a new order of representation in Sacramento during last night's Candidate Meet and Greet at the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors in Glendora.
Highway 101 Near Soledad Reopened After Accident, Second Accident in Gonzales
NEAR SOLEDAD, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol has reopened northbound lanes of Highway 101 near Soledad after an afternoon vehicle accident.
Serial burglar who attacked officer, good Samaritans, sentenced to nearly 25 years behind bars
San Diego, California Talk Radio Station - 760 KFMB AM - 760kfmbSerial burglar who attacked officer, good Samaritans, sentenced to nearly 25 years behind bars SAN DIEGO - A serial burglar who slashed a female San Diego police officer and two good Samaritans with a knife during a struggle in City Heights last year was sentenced Friday to nearly 25 ... (more)
Police arrest nine in sweep of south Monterey County cities
Nine people were arrested Wednesday during a law enforcement operation in south Monterey County, according to a news release issued today by Gonzales police.
Watsonvile Police: Man Arrested With Gun Stolen From Police Department
WATSONVILLE, Calif- Wednesday afternoon agents from the Santa Cruz County Gang Task Force arrested Alex Fernandez after the stopped him for a vehicle code violation.
32nd Congressional District Candidates Discuss Local, National Issues
The candidates for the 32 nd Congressional District discussed topics ranging from their stance on troops overseas to the ballooning national debt during last night's forum at the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors in Glendora.