Whooping cough vaccines help but aren't foolproof
A statewide immunization effort seems to have curbed the epidemic of whooping cough that swept through California in 2010, but scientists will need to develop a stronger, more durable vaccine if they want to wipe out...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/03/MNOK1OCGL0.DTL
Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 06:34:26 -0700
Hysteresis Undermining Labor Pattern Becomes Bernanke Fed Focus
After looking for work since May 2009, Raquel Barron, 40, hears the same thing when she interviews: We don’t want to hire someone who’s been jobless for so long.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-06/hysteresis-undermining-labor-pattern-becomes-bernanke-fed-focus.html
Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 00:09:54 -0700
Farmers’ Market Is Back In Season
Farm-fresh local produce and flower-lovers, rejoice. Particularly if you just spend your workday hours in Martinez. The Thursday Martinez Farmers' Market returns a new season this week, and with it comes booths offering Alhambra Valley pears and beef, berries from Watsonville, soap from Clayton and freshly baked bread from El Sobrante.
http://www.martinezgazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9047:farmers-market-is-back-in-season&catid=46:news&Itemid=81
Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:12:52 -0700
The Fishing Report: Pathway Home seeks support
The Pathway Home program at the California Veterans Home in Yountville has had to stop taking new participants because it is running low on money.
http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/recreation/9bcac2dc-959f-11e1-85d3-001a4bcf887a.html
Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 21:14:00 -0700
Recreation Calendar 2012
Our annual guide to Northern California's summer recreation season. by Nate Seltenrich May Alcatraz Challenge Swim Swimmers flock from around the world to escape Alcatraz by fighting strong currents on open water.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/recreation-calendar-2012/Content?oid=3198387
Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 00:35:22 -0700
May Day strikers hit Marin ferry service, Novato Community Hospital; Occupy Marin holds march, rally in San Rafael
Union protesters forced cancellation of Golden Gate Ferry service in Larkspur and Sausalito, striking nurses picketed outside Novato Community Hospital and Occupy Marin demonstrators marched in downtown San Rafael in May Day activities across the county Tuesday.
http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_20522084/strikers-hit-marin-ferry-service-and-novato-community?source=rss
Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 10:09:20 -0700
Contact your representative
Antioch City Council: P.O. Box 5007, Antioch, CA 94531. Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council: P.O. Box 1388, Bethel Island, CA 94511. Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District: P.O. Box 244, Bethel Island, CA 94511. 925-684-2210.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/oakley/ci_20479447/contact-your-representative
Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:46:16 -0700
Chris Treadway: West County celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Richmond and San Pablo are combining for two events celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend.Peace and Unity is the theme of the eighth annual Cinco de Mayo festival from 10 a.
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Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 16:27:10 -0700
Letters to the Editor
I am responding to your April 20 article titled, "Big question dogging Albany Beach."
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_20486769/letters-editor
Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:19:29 -0700
Chris Treadway: Storytelling Festival finds a new home in Richmond
The Bay Area Storytelling Festival is back this month after a year in hiatus, moving to the Craneway Pavilion as its new venue and hoping to call Richmond its permanent home.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/rss/ci_20550736?source=rss
Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 15:27:23 -0700