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Danville consignment store hit again by robbers

A group of hammer-wielding robbers bombarded Home Consignment Center to smash display cases and steal jewelry last week, marking the third time criminals have targeted the store in the past two months, according to Danville police.

Officials: Refinery accidentally releases coke dust Saturday afternoon

Martinez Refining Company released a “small amount” of coke dust Saturday afternoon, according to the refinery.

Credit: Pleasant Hill Police Department via Bay City News

Janitor found fatally stabbed at Pleasant Hill Park

A man was discovered dead, having suffered stab wounds, in the main parking lot of Pleasant Hill Park early Saturday morning, police said.

What would you pay for more reliable electricity?

One of my neighbors sent out a note afterwards: ‘I am wondering if I should invest in a power generator. Last night was miserable. Any advice?’ She was willing to spend real money to avoid similar outages. How much money, I wondered? And is she an outlier or the norm? What is more reliable power worth to people?

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San Ramon Open Space Advisory
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