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Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook A Spectacular Turkey
Tired of cooking your turkey the traditional way? Try one of these culinary twists to spice up your bird. Share your own tips in the comments!

Tired of cooking your turkey the traditional way? Try one of these culinary twists to spice up your bird. Share your own tips in the comments!

The median home sale price in Concord has grown by 12.5 percent over last year, although inventory still remains low in a competitive market.
Through a program at the Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton, inmates have worked throughout the year making toys and bicycles to donate to local non-profit organizations.
That's what Concord regulations say. City Clerk Mary Rae Lehman says candidates are generally good about picking them up.
Seismic safety and track maintenance work will cause weekend delays in train service in four areas, including between Lafayette and Concord, for the remainder of this year.
Contra Costa County is offering "quit kits" at health centers in Concord and beyond, plus free lung screenings in San Pablo and Pittsburg on Tuesday, and in Martinez on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nestle USA is recalling some of its Nesquik chocolate powder because of a possible salmonella risk.
Select bags of 9 oz. Fresh Express Spinach have been recalled from several stores after a random sample tested positive for Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.
The 23-campus California State University system, including Cal State East Bay in Concord, plans to cancel all tuition hikes following the tax boost promised by state Proposition 30.
Libertarian Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein debate live online Monday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here's the information and live stream.
Make these tasty slow cooker meals using fall fruits and vegetables, and share your favorite recipes in the comments below for others to enjoy.
There are 11 state propositions in the November election. Here's a quick-start voter guide to the California ballot initiatives.
Here's the complete list of national, state and local measures and candidates appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot, including candidates for Concord and Clayton city councils.
Roy L. Rice of Concord pleaded guilty to bank fraud along with Sacramento-based real estate agent Dameene R. Dedrick. Both face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million for each charge.
It's the "good" clock turn this Sunday, Nov. 4, giving us an extra hour in bed. Daylight Saving Time comes to an end at 2 a.m.
It's doubtful that you're going to take one trick-or-treating with you, right? But Contra Costa County residents should avoid the creatures due to a recent death caused by a rabid bat.
Update: The 58-year-old man who was tased and later found dead in his county jail cell has been identified.
The roads are likely to be clogged Wednesday as Giants fans head into San Francisco for the parade. BART will be running a rush hour service all day to accommodate Giants fans, Halloween revelers and daily commuters.
Candidates in the 2012 local elections paid for flyers, signs and consultants in the hope of convincing Concord voters. Is it money well-spent?
After a World Series sweep agains the Detroit Tigers, the Giants are bringing home another trophy to the Bay Area — and painting the town black and orange on Halloween. The parade in San Francisco starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.