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A house in Orinda that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Contra Costa County in the past week. The county saw a total of 103 residential real estate sales during the past week, averaging $1 million. The average price per square foot was $562. The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sept. 1 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

"We have seen a significant decrease," said Christy Saxton, director of the county health department, acknowledging that while homelessness isn't solved, the efforts have led to a remarkable decline.

Dominic Vannucci, a 25-year-old teacher's aide, faces serious charges, including possessing over 600 images of child pornography and multiple counts of molestation.

Fire officials said fire crews were forced to let it burn itself out because the lithium battery from the SUV was sending hydrogen fluoride into the air.

Federal D. Glover, the first African American supervisor of Contra Costa County, died at 69, leaving a legacy of community service, justice, and equity.

The Recall Diana Becton group aims to gather over 72,000 signatures for a recall election against Contra Costa County's district attorney, citing dissatisfaction with her performance.