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Landlord arrested for dangerous buildingWednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMPEKIN - A Pekin landlord will have to appear in court and explain why one of his rental homes does not meet safety codes.

Man shot and killed, police swarm scene of second shootingWednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMA man was shot and killed in East Oakland on Tuesday night, hours before a separate shooting prompted a massive police response because of fears of a sniper, authorities said today. The first shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. on 65th Avenue near...

Widow of firefighter who died files suit against alarm companiesWednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:08AMThe widow of one of two Contra Costa County firefighters who died in a house fire that also killed the two residents has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against two security companies, saying improper reporting of the fire led to his death. The July 21 fire...

Samaritan struck and killed in Contra Costa CountyWednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:07AMA motorist who stopped to help another driver who crashed down an embankment in unincorporated Contra Costa County was struck and killed this morning by a third driver, authorities said. At about 4:45 a.m., the driver of an SUV crashed into a fence and went...

Skin cancer awareness is goal of free screeningsWednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 8:07AMLocal board-certified dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings at three locations in the Sacramento region in the coming week.