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Week in Review: Report on Cop Killer, Clayton Valley CHS Wants to Expand and More

Here are some of the headlines from Concord this week.

Steve Weir's Retirement: Politics In Concord: The Contra Costa County clerk remembers his years dealing with the Concord Pavilion, the Bank of America offices and other issues. Read the full story here. 

Fresh Produce and More Returns to Monte Gardens: Monte Gardens Market is now open on Willow Pass Road, with a selection of fruit and vegetables as well as everyday essentials — and whatever else the customers want. Read the full story here. 

Wester Pleads Not Guilty to Father's Murder: Matthew Wester is being held on $1.08 million bail in the March 8 assault and murder near Clayton. Read the full story here. 

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Report: Killer of CHP Officer Was Troubled: Report on Youngstrom-Lacy shootings on I-680 on Sept. 4, 2012, was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies. Read the full story here. 

County Board Opens Door to Clayton Valley Charter Expansion: The school wants to negotiate with Cal State East Bay for more space.

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County Bans E-Cigarettes — A Move Too Far in the War on Smoking? Electronic cigarettes will be prohibited in no-smoking areas of unincorporated Contra Costa County after a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors. Read the full post here. 


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