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Walnut Creek's peace center announces winners of peace awards
From helping the homeless to protesting against the Iraq War, these residents are being honored for their pursuit of peace and social justice throughout Contra Costa County. Six people will be given 2011 Peace and Justice Awards by
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:22P
Friend's death inspired Glen Jenc to venture into business
On the heels of enduring a difficult tragedy in which his best friend and employer was killed in a work-related accident, Glen Jenc decided to fulfill a goal he had in mind. Jenc, who recalls many vivid memories of Paul
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:22P
Hillsborough cracks down on staged accident fraud
Most of those cheering were insurance agents who wore yellow T-shirts that said, "Stop Insurance Fraud." The prime architect of the ordinance, Commissioner Kevin Beckner, said the ordinance would prove a model for the rest of the state and would shine
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:22P
Greek Gov't to Impose More Austerity Measures: Report
The new taxes, plus job and pension cuts, have helped push youth unemployment to 40 percent and hammered small business owners. Some 800 demonstrators rallied in central Athens on Wednesday to protest against new public layoffs.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
A four car accident has blocked traffic at Ben Maddox Way and St. John's River
Art work for a calendar contest sponsored by San Joaquin Valley Air District is due by Oct. 3.- 1:01 pm Thank you to everyone who wrote in! I deeply appreciate your comments and questions and invite you...- 9:00 pm Car accident blocks traffic at Ben
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
Chesterfield man charged in Whitfield teacher's death
Chesterfield, Mo (KSDK) - A Chesterfield man faces charges following an accident that killed a Whitfield teacher and injured her son. Chesterfield police said prosecutors charged Patrick McCormick, 53, with involuntary manslaughter and DWI.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
DigiNotar declares bankruptcy after major security breach
DigiNotar's parent company, VASCO Data Security International confirmed yesterday that the embattled company had filed for bankruptcy. A trustee for the Haarlem District Court in the Netherlands has been appointed to manage the company during this
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
Antrim Township discrimination suit closes in June
In 2010 Antrim paid the law firm $1200; and in 2011, $2277.16; for deductibles and employment matters. Powers said in an email, "In general, cases close without a hearing for several reasons including, but not limited to, a settlement,
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
Judge questions graphic images for cigarette packages
In a two-hour hearing, US District Judge Richard Leon closely questioned Justice Department lawyer Mark Stern on whether the nine graphic images proposed by the FDA convey just the facts about the health risks of smoking or go beyond that into advocacy
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
Execution exposes divide over death penalty
Vocal support for capital punishment has long been viewed as a benchmark of toughness for politicians running for US national or statewide office given public support for the so-called ultimate justice. But advocates for Troy Davis say their coalition
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:21P
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