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Week in Review: Shooting on Darlene; Downtown Do-Over; Sweet Birthday Girl; Live Nation Dying at Sleep Train?

A look at some of last week's stories in Concord.

Healthcare Call Center in Concord Starts Strong. The county-run call center is routing calls about Covered California, the state's new healthcare exchange.

Concord Interviewing New Management for Sleep Train Pavilion. The city is not expected to renew the contract with Live Nation Entertainment Inc.

Police Log: Attempted Murder on Michigan; Unregistered Sex Offender; Arrest of Arson Suspect. Man, 63, busted for indecent exposure on Commerce, and more from Oct. 4 to 10.

Week Ahead: Meals on Wheels Golf Benefit; Pancake Breakfast; REI 'Garage Sale'
-Things to do around Concord this week: Oct. 7 to 13.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework? A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Concord Girl Swaps Birthday Party for Kitten Fundraiser. Sixth grader Kaylie Cacioppo hosted a carnival in her backyard to raise money for abandoned pets.

Concord Hosting Superhero Scarecrow Competition. Businesses by Todos Santos Plaza are collaborating to create a fun activity for families.

Concord Discussing Plans to Revamp Downtown.

Concord Resident Shot, Second Injured in Fight.

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