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Week in Review: I-680 Woes Coming; Bike Bill; Bridge Opens; Green Thumbs Wanted!

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

Contra Costa DA Declines to Prosecute Cop. Concord Police arrested a San Francisco Police officer on suspicion of child molestation. Details here.

Expect Lane Closures on I-680 in September. California Department of Transportation says Concord residents should expect to hear noise from a project that is starting in September. More here.

New Bay Bridge on Schedule to Open by 5 a.m. Tuesday Morning. Construction during the five-day closure went as planned, and the bridge will be open to traffic on time. Story here.

Things to Do: Free Tutoring; Hawaiian Fest; Pancake Breakfasts; Backstreet Boys! Events around Concord this week: Sept. 2 to 8. Listings here.

Wanted: Concord Gardeners to Talk Dirt on Patch. It’s time to share your knowledge of gardening in Concord. Details here.

Should Cars Be Required to Stay Three Feet Away from a Bicycle? If so, should the fine be greater than $35? More here.

'Saving Lives Never Looked So Good.' Blog here.

Sprouts & Shudders: Spirit Store Open for Halloween. 'Be afraid... be very afraid...' The Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more in Concord, tempting willing victims with a freakishly good coupon. Read on... if you dare. Here.


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