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Week in Review: FBI Adds to Alleged Lighthorse Fraud; Foothill Gets 'A'; eBay Fencer Bust; Yes, 'No Neiman'

Here are some of the headlines from Walnut Creek this week.

Foothill Middle School Distinguished By State School Chief: Foothill Middle School on Cedro Lane in Walnut Creek was among 218 public middle and high schools to gain status as a California Distinguished School. Read all about it.

Peeking At Dropout & Grad Rates For Las Lomas & Northgate: Story here.

WCPD: Bridge Trolls & Mailbox Jimmiers: Also window-washing angst and other stressful, ill-advised and criminal acts reported to the Walnut Creek police from March 30 to April 1. Click link.

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FBI Adds Details to Investment Fraud Allegations: Mail and wire fraud, money laundering are charges against Lighthorse Ventures of Walnut Creek; owner Stephen Lopez of Lafayette has pleaded not guilty. Story here.

Patch 100 Employment Workshop Introduces Women to Online Networking: Details here.

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The "No Neiman" Signs Are Coming Down: No one knows how the signs got there. But everybody agrees. The "No Neiman Marcus Parking" signs will be coming down at a parking garage in downtown Walnut Creek. Read column here.

Who's Hiring in Walnut Creek: 24 Hour Fitness; Music Teachers; Credit Union: Click link.

Feds Charge Walnut Creek Man with Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud: The complaint alleges that the ringleader fenced stolen items on eBay for almost 10 years. Story here.

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