- To combat its worst police shortage in years, Oakland is considering contracting sheriff’s deputies and CHP officers at least until a new police academy class graduates. Oakland Tribune
- Bay Area air pollution officials approved a new strategy for monitoring toxic air pollution in the wake of Chevron’s Aug. 6 Richmond refinery fire. Contra Costa Times
- Forecasters say the warm, sunny Bay Area weather this week may be the last of its kind for awhile. Chronicle
- A judge ruled that a man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old Pleasanton high school student in 1984 must stand trial for murder. Oakland Tribune
- Michelin released its guide to cheap Bay Area restaurant fare ($40 or less for two courses and a glass of wine). SF Business Times
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Morning Wrap
Morning Wrap: 10/18/12
Thursday, October 18, 2012
By
Ron Russell
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7:23 AM
Oakland considers contracting with other agencies to beef up police force, new toxic air monitoring after Chevron refinery fire, Michelin releases its guide to cheap Bay Area eats, more.
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