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Firefighters called upon to distribute COVID-19 vaccine |
By Nick Marnell |
Acknowledging that the initial phase of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout has moved slowly, Contra Costa Health Services announced Jan. 11 that it will use firefighter-paramedics to help distribute the vaccine within the county.
Since mid-December, the county had administered 36,000 doses of the vaccine as of Jan. 15. At that rate, with the county's professed goal of vaccinating 725,000 residents ...read |
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Dying Monterey pines clustered near Briones Reservoir in Orinda.
Photo Nick Marnell |
Thousands of dead trees pose extreme fire risk in Lamorinda |
By Nick Marnell |
You do not have to drive very far in Lamorinda before you see dead or dying trees. "I removed thousands of dead trees in Lamorinda last year," said Brian Gates of Expert Tree Service in Orinda. "By summer, ...read |
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Seniors aged 75 and older roll down their windows to receive vaccinations Jan. 16 at a drive-through event.
Photo Pippa Fisher |
Community partnership brings vaccines to local seniors |
By Pippa Fisher |
Hundreds of seniors were able to get their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at a drive-through event that was the result of a true community partnership. read |
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Parents and students protest Jan. 15 at a "Let them Play" rally outside Acalanes High School.
Photo Melissa Murphy |
Frustration with state and governor prompts rallies for high school sports |
By Jon Kingdon |
Parents from all around the state of California held "Let Them Play" rallies Jan. 15 at their respective high schools, which included Acalanes and Campolindo. A Facebook account started by parents at Torrey ...read |
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