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Week in Review: Fed Shutdown; Break-In Blitz; Obamacare -- Hello, From Concord!

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

Who's Hiring in Concord This Week. 

Halloween Is Nigh at Todos Santos Plaza. Farmers are preparing to bring pumpkins to Concord’s weekly market.

Concord Teen Cyclist Suffers Major Injuries During Collision in Pacifica. Police say the bike rider failed to stop for a stop sign and was struck by a car.

Police Log: Stalker, Forger, Trio Busted for Fisticuffs.
Car thief, drug users, and other notable arrests Sept. 20 to 26.

Thieves Pillage Concord During Rash of Burglaries. Find out where residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries happened this past week with Concord Patch's interactive map.

30-Second Test: Are You on the Obamacare List? Use the clever calculator below to find out if you’re eligible for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges and, if so, how much it will cost you.

How to Make the Perfect Mason Jar Salad. If you pack your own lunch you know that salads can be tricky to transport, but putting them in a mason jar can help maintain their flavor and freshness.

Week Ahead: Icing With the Stars; Scout Hike; Free Tutor Time; Snakes! Things to do around Concord this week: Sept. 30 to Oct. 6.

Federal Government To Shut Down. What’s Open and What’s Closed in a Federal Government Shutdown?

Obamacare Call Center Preparing To Deploy in Concord. Starting Tuesday, more than 160 customer service agents in aConcord warehouse will be fielding calls from prospective enrollees in the state's new health care exchange under the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010.

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