West Nile Virus, Suspicious Fire and Charter Petition Denied Top Past Week's Coverage

Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week:

Monday, Oct. 15

• Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here.
• City Councilmember Laureen Turner posted a blog discussing health benefits and other council topics.
• Livermore school district's Academic Performance Index (API) continues to increase.
• A solo crash that temporarily shut down Interstate 580 may have been intentional.
• Officials announced traffic delays on Grant Line Road.
• Charter school put on alert following report of armed person wearing clown mask.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• Police Log: .
• October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
• Police issue warning on dangers with replica firearms.
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• Presidential Debate Poll: Who do you think won the second encounter?

Wednesday, Oct. 17

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• Livermore resident tests positive for West Nile Virus.
• 1989 Quake: Where were you 23 years ago today?

Thursday, Oct. 18

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• Steven Carlson ordered to stand trial for the murder of Tina Faelz.
• The Livermore school district denied the charter petition — again.

Friday, Oct. 19

• 24 East Bay cases of suspected sexual abuse in Boy Scouts' files.
• City receives grant to help first-time home buyers.
• East Bay unemployment rate drops more than a half-point.

Saturday, Oct. 20

• Historic building fire ruled suspicious.

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