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Collaborative reduces hospital infections
A collaborative of Bay Area hospitals estimates it saved nearly 200 lives over a 21-month period by reducing hospital-acquired infections, according to a recently released report. 
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OAKLAND - A fire of suspicious origin did considerable damage to an art classroom portable building at Sobrante Park Elementary School in Oakland Thursday night.  
 
 

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Photo courtesy of Campbell's Soup
Those in the Bay Area sipping a V8 may get a little closer to their food when Campbell Soup Co. expands its tomato processing facility here.