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U.S. Rep. John Garamendi announces cancer diagnosis
![The Bay Area congressman says he will continue working while undergoing chemo-immunotherapy for multiple myeloma. The Bay Area congressman says he will continue working while undergoing chemo-immunotherapy for multiple myeloma.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0217_NWS_VAC-L-STATEOFBASE-004.jpg?w=583)
The Bay Area congressman says he will continue working while undergoing chemo-immunotherapy for multiple myeloma.
Contra Costa County
![Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905. Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-HOT-0702-3-1.jpg?w=489)
Is it time to cool off? Bay Area temperatures still above normal this week but working their way down
Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905.
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Summer COVID surge in Bay Area, California
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Central Contra Costa
![Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Heat1.png?w=467)
The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps
Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas
East Contra Costa
![The suspect, who was arrested June 19 in Berkeley, is charged with two counts of forcible rape. One count has an enhancement of use of a weapon. The suspect, who was arrested June 19 in Berkeley, is charged with two counts of forcible rape. One count has an enhancement of use of a weapon.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-OAKASSAULT-0606-01_73ea66.jpg?w=588)
Suspect arrested, charged in East Bay sexual assaults, one at gunpoint
The suspect, who was arrested June 19 in Berkeley, is charged with two counts of forcible rape. One count has an enhancement of use of a weapon.
West Contra Costa
![Residents there can donate various household items that are still functional and take them away for free. Residents there can donate various household items that are still functional and take them away for free.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BRIEFS-YXYX-1.jpg?w=620)
In brief: El Cerrito’s Exchange Zone for reusable items to reopen Monday
Residents there can donate various household items that are still functional and take them away...
East Bay
![Police did not identify any suspects. Police did not identify any suspects.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20160511_100655_crimescene_tape_generic-3224-1.jpg?w=508)
Another arson blaze reported on UC Berkeley campus
Police did not identify any suspects.
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Talking pastry with the Bay Area’s king of kouign amann
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![Fire has reached 2 acres and CalFire is sending units to assist. Fire has reached 2 acres and CalFire is sending units to assist.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-CALIBUNGA-11-1.jpg?w=525)
Fire breaks out near Santa Teresa County Park in south San Jose
Fire has reached 2 acres and CalFire is sending units to assist.