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OCTOBER 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 Deb’s Dialog/Editor’s Notes
13 California Dermatology Care
18 Hotel History
By Matt Larson
19 Explore Pt. Richmond and Greater
Richmond Special Section
22 From Student to Principal
Kenneth Farr
By Karen A. Walker
30 Learning Connection -
Schools, Camps & Daycares
32 West County’s “Plant to Plate”
Internship Program: Sowing Seeds
of Success for Local High School
Students
By Vickie Lewis
35 Dining Guide
38 Real Estate Section
40 Race to the Top
By Matt Larson
42 Business Directory
32 Farmers Market
48 Home and Garden
52 Calendar of Events
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