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Week in Review: Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Juvenile Inmates; West Nile Virus; Musty Tap Water

A look back at the top news in San Ramon from August 5-9.

Where Does Richmond Protest Leave San Ramon? -- Where does criticism fall on a business that provides so many jobs in the area? The corporation has 3,500 employees in San Ramon alone.

San Ramon Police Log: Recovered Stolen Vehicles, Stolen Vehicles, Littering
-- Vandalism, auto burglaries and more from August 1 to 7.

August and September: Most Critical Months for West Nile Virus -- 12 more birds were found across Contra Costa County testing positive for the virus.

Suit Filed Alleging Contra Costa Juvenile Hall Students Kept in Solitary Confinement -- Attorneys say one of the main plaintiffs in the case, a 14-year-old girl diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD, was locked in solitary confinement for 100 days over the course of a year.

H2O Woes: What's the Stink from the Sink? -- Does your water smell or taste a bit musty? Patch has the answer to the mildew mystery in Tri-Valley.

Animal Shelter Notes Dramatic Decline in Pet Adoptions -- The Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is experiencing a record number of animals available for adoption this summer.

Tri-Valley League Wraps Up a Strong Season -- The league's teams went on to play at the South West Regional Tournament in Utah over the weekend.


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