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Week in Review: Sex Scandal; Investor Fraud; Insider Chef Scoop; Very Bad 'California Rolls'

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

Four City Employees On Paid Leave In Lesher Center Scandal: Four city employees are on paid administrative leave while the Contra Costa District Attorney's office decides whether to file charges against them in the Lesher Center sexual scandal. Story here.

Which Walnut Creek Stop Signs are the Most Ignored? California law states that drivers must "make a full stop" when they arrive at a red stop sign and check traffic in all directions before proceeding. But rules were meant to be broken, right? Map and story here.

Who's Hiring in Walnut Creek: Apple Store; Kelly-Moore; Dishcrawl; PG&E. Read details here.

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ConFire Chief Daryl Louder is Retiring: His last day will be Oct. 31. Announcement comes after a turbulent year for the sprawling fire district. Read more here.

Win a Business Profile Photo and Makeover at Employment Workshop for Women: Join us at the Pleasanton Library April 9 to learn more about how you can prepare for your return to the workforce. Story here.

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Lafayette Director of Investment Firm Indicted on Fraud Allegation: The managing director of a Walnut Creek-based private equity investment company was indicted by a federal grand jury in Oakland and arrested on charges of defrauding investors. Read more here.

Restaurant Week Confidential: Meet Judy Gregg of Neiman-Marcus Cafe: More here. And Rick Green of Stanford's Restaurant: Story here. Max Wolfe of Massimo: Story here. Peter Chastain of Prima: here.

And lastly: Get Your Reservations: Walnut Creek Restaurant Week Starts April 15. Details here.

 

 

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