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Week in Review: A Fight for Art Films, Armed Robbery and More

Here are some of the headlines from Pleasant Hill this week.

Tai Chi Society Has Open House: The Taoist volunteer society is celebrating a permanent home in Pleasant Hill with Chinese lion dancers. Read the post. 

Police: Woman Ran 3 Lights, That We Know Of …: Also, a report of an armed robber foiled by a cash register drawer, and other reports of questionable and criminal behavior on the Pleasant Hill police log from March 20 to March 22. Read the blotter. 

Mayor Calls For 'Common-Sense Gun Reform:' In rally at Pleasant Hill City Hall, Mayor Michael Harris advocates closing loopholes for criminal background checks in gun transactions. See the pictures. 

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Mayor: Talks Focus On New Theater Location: Michael Harris on the fate of the CineArts dome: 'Representatives of the city are looking into other avenues of providing independent art films in Pleasant Hill.' Read the article. 

What Was the First Movie You Saw at 'The Dome'? Read the answers and add your own.  

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Armed Robbery at Check Cashing Business Friday: People reported seeing the suspects just before the robbery on foot on Contra Costa Boulevard and in a shopping center on the corner of Contra Costa Boulevard and Golf Club Road. Read the post. 


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