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Under the social host ordinance, violators could face hefty fines and paying for the cost of police response.  
 
Gallup says 70 percent of workers hate their jobs or have pretty much checked out. Silicon Valley doesn't seem to fit the mold on the surface, but when I think about it for 33 seconds, the pollsters might have a point.  
 
Names like Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Ricky Rudd, Ernie Irvan, Mark Martin and Geoffrey Bodine found themselves in the winner's circle or in a position to challenge for the win year after year.  
 
 
Alameda County Health Pipeline Partnership formed in 2007 to help young people find careers  
 
JANE TYSKA
The program is a partnership between the Oakland Tribune and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and has funding from the California Endowment, a private health foundation that grants funds to community-based organizations.  
 
Organization aims to help women of color gain a positive second chance at life.  
 
 


TalkBack: Crime rates
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With camps and team sports a luxury many families can't afford, Contra Costa County employee Denise Carey is teaming up with the world champions of Major League Baseball to give kids a chance to play America's pastime.  
 
 

Life in the wild

Follow the seasons at the SF wildlife refuge with photo slide shows and more on our ongoing interactive map.

Salary search

Find out how much Contra Costa County employees make in our searchable salary database.

Hometown Heroes

Celebrating the Bay Area people who go the extra mile to help out in their communities.

Shortened Lives

Where you live affects how long you live.

Running on Empty

Experts worry that the Bay Area transit system has entered a death spiral.

Tips for the college-bound

It's never too early to start preparing for college, especially during these economic times. With the right steps, students and their families can stay on the path to a higher education.