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School rankings released Friday by the state Department of Education reveal that more than 52 East Bay schools are lagging far behind others with similar demographics. These include 40 schools in Alameda County and 12 in Contra Costa County.

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Two kids fell into an Antioch canal Saturday afternoon, one was rescued, the other is still missing, a fire spokesman said.  
 
 
CONCORD -- Contra Costa firefighters contained a three-acre wind-swept fire in Newhall Park after evacuating three adjacent apartment complexes near Marclair Drive, a fire spokesman said.  
 
 
 
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State's bridge quality wanes

California has spent billions retrofitting its bridges for earthquakes, but critics say the state is still lagging behind most states in the quality and age of its structures. 
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Cal football coordinators hit the jackpot

Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, defensive coordinator Andy Buh will both make over $500,000 for 2013 season.

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Summer festivals 2013

From Art + Soul to Walnut Creek Art & Wine to San Mateo County Fair, summer fun abounds.

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