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Lone Gunman Goes on Killing Spree at Elementary School in Connecticut
Initial reports indicate that at least 27 children and members of staff were killed in a school shooting Friday morning.

Initial reports indicate that at least 27 children and members of staff were killed in a school shooting Friday morning.

The East Bay will be treated to the last natural light show of the year as the Geminid meteor shower streaks the skies Thursday night and Friday morning.
The average price at the pump has dropped 29 cents per gallon in the past month in the East Bay, and the cost in Concord has fallen even further. Here's where to find the cheapest gas in town.
The concert to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims will air at 4:30 p.m. PST, via the Robin Hood Foundation. Here's a live stream, plus information on who's performing and how to donate to the relief fund.
The man found on Dec. 2 was 58-year-old Richard Romer of Vallejo.
Concord will be treated to the last natural light show of the year as the Geminid meteor shower graces the skies.
Doing your holiday shopping online this year? Heed this advice to keep your bank accounts safe, prevent identity theft and protect yourself from fraudsters.
Crime goes up this time of year. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim while riding BART around the Bay.
Shipping gifts this year? Check the recommended mailing deadlines from the United States Postal Service to ensure packages get delivered in time for the holidays. Remember that your local Concord post office may be closed on weekends.
Peanut butter products under many brands were recalled because of salmonella contamination linked to people sickened in 20 states. The items were sold by Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway and others.
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter Patch's "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for Concord schools and $500 to pay your electric bills.
The crisp autumnal sunshine is about to be replaced by thunderstorms and heavy rain in Concord and the East Bay. Here's how to prepare for flooding, and which local events might get dampened by the downpour.
The 2012 holiday shopping season is in full swing. Let your fingers do the shopping with click-throughs to online deals promoted as Cyber Monday and Cyber Week specials. Snagged an online bargain? Share your best deals in the comments.
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Excess turkey? Overflow of mashed potatoes? Too much cranberry sauce? Here are plenty of ways to utilize them all. Share your own recipes in the comments.
The popular belief is that the name "Black Friday" denotes the big shopping day when the ink in business ledgers turns from red to black. But that's not the real origin, according to experts.
A turkey may be the main show, but never underestimate the trimmings. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
A 57-year-old woman was kidnapped as she left work at a PG&E facility in Walnut Creek and later released near Hiller Highlands in Oakland.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak Tuesday morning. You can see it from San Ramon and Danville.
It's time to snag a bargain. Here's where the biggest discounts can be found at stores in Concord for Black Friday. Got a tip on a great deal? Add it in the comments.