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CoCo County Seeks Nominees For MLK Humanitarians Of The Year
Contra Costa County is seeking nominations for student and adult Humanitarians of the Year for the annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr ceremony.

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Contra Costa County is seeking nominations for student and adult Humanitarians of the Year for the annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr ceremony.

The Alameda County Arts Commission is recognizing a Castro Valley woman for her achievements and contributions impacting the arts community.
In October, the East Bay Municipal Utility District will begin emergency sewer repairs along segments of Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda.
Korean grocery chain Mega Mart is opening a location at a mall in Fremont on the site where a Sprouts Farmers Market once operated.
Napoli’s Pizza Kitchen in Van Nuys and Sherman Oaks is offering a free pepperoni pizza from noon-4 pm for walk-in customers on Sept. 20.
The Texas Roadhouse in Union City is partnering with the American Cancer Society and is attending the Relay for Life of Life on Sept. 24.
An Alameda County District Attorney and Alameda County Board of Supervisors Virtual Candidates Forum is set for Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Road closures are scheduled to take place this Saturday, Sept. 17, to accommodate the Newark Mile Run and Newark Days Parade.
A South Bay woman identified only as 'Ronda Doe' testified that she was raped by a man accused of killing college student Kristin Smart.
A Redondo Beach woman identified only as 'Ronda Doe' testified that she was raped by a man accused of killing college student Kristin Smart.
Five months after "the slap," Will Smith has returned to social media to show fans a huge tarantula in his Los Angeles home.
The FBI Los Angeles Division, in partnership with state & local agencies, has identified & located nine potential human trafficking victims.
Union City Transit has received $9.3M from the Federal Transit Administration. The funds will go toward purchasing 14 electric buses.
As the summer travel season wraps up, the Newark Police Dept. is reminding drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence.
Beginning in October, wind and solar power will be the default choice for electricity for all businesses in Berkeley.
The San Leandro Police Dept. will hold a "United 4 Safety: BBQ & Badges" community event from 10 am-2 pm Aug. 27 at police headquarters.
Walnut Avenue in Fremont between Paseo Padre Parkway & Liberty will be closed Sat., Aug. 20 and Sun., Aug. 21 due to a festival and parade.
Out of the 50 most expensive rents in the U.S., California cities occupy 25 of those spots, including 14 in Southern California, data show.
Out of the 50 most expensive rents in the U.S., California cities occupy 25 of those spots, including 11 in Northern California, data show.
Must-know calendar dates for San Francisco Unified School District students, parents and teachers. The first day of school is Aug. 15.