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Week in Review: Credit-Card Skimmers; Science Whiz Kids; Plus, Water Hikes?

A look back at some of the week's headlines.

Home Prices Continue To Rise In Walnut Creek. The housing market continues to heat up in the East Bay. Read story here.

Police Log: Stolen Cars, Stolen Bikes, Stolen Identities
. Read more here.

EBMUD Manager Proposing Two 9 Percent Rate Hikes The Next Two Years. It comes after 6 percent increases the past two years. Follow story link.

Credit Card Skimmers Found in Walnut Creek Gas Stations. Get details here.

Unemployment Rate Drops Sharply In The East Bay. The unemployment plummeted in the East Bay last month, led by a surge in construction and entertainment-related jobs. Follow this link.

Central San Recognizes Two Student Scientists. Two students from central Contra Costa were the recipients of the Excellence in Water Research award presented at the May 16 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District’s Board meeting. Read more here.



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