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Week in Review: 'Spooky' Parent Partnership; Caltrans Chaos; Plus, Listen For Jiminy!

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

Concord Police Reported Fewer Crimes to FBI in 2012. The map below shows differences between East Bay police departments. Click on your community to see how it compares. See more here.

Local Parents Partner With Costume Store to Raise Funds. The Mount Diablo Elementary Parent Faculty Club is partnering with Spirit Halloween stores to give money to the school. Story here.

Police Log: Robber Nabbed; Warrant Arrests; Drugs; Assaults.
Some public intoxication cases, and more from Sept. 6 to 12. Details.

Update: Morgan Fire Maybe Caused By Target Shooting. Cal Fire investigators pinpoint potential catalyst for a wildfire that forced people who live near Mount Diablo State Park to evacuate. Story here.

A Journey into Alzheimer's Disease: Where It All Began. Read more here.

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Concord Patch. It's Free. Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter. Details.

Mount Diablo State Park Reopens. Details.

Which Fast Food Chain Produced this Video? This company takes a unique approach to advertising to gain customers and encourage discussion without using their name. We will give you a hint... There's one in Concord. Story here.

Caltrans Closing 680 This Week. Vehicle drivers are advised to expect detours. Details.

Jiminy Cricket! What's That Noise in My Garden? The Snowy Tree Cricket is singing his song — actually, stridulating his chirp — in East Bay gardens this month. Story here.

Who's Hiring in Concord This Week. Details.

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