Week in Review: Filthy Rich Sanitary Workers, the Purloined Rolex and More

Alhambra Principal Reports that Ryan Menjivar is in Good Health: The Martinez teen who went missing last month is safe, according to Nermin Fraser. Read the full story.

Suspect Connected to Burglary of Christmas Charity Arrested Friday: The Martinez man was arrested after Christmas for Everyone's director found stolen items for sale at a North Concord flea market. Read the full story. 

How Much Employees In Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Earn: The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has the 53rd highest average employee salary among the 1,504 special districts listed in a new public pay study. Read the full story here. 

22-Year-Old Opens Up Barber Shop: Ivan Contreras, formerly of Urban Cutz in Pleasant Hill, saved up his money and started the business without having to take out a loan. Read the full story and see the video here. 

Report: John Muir Historic Site Delivers Millions to Local Economy: The National Park Service claims that 31,000 people spent $2.1 million while visiting the John Muir National Historic Site in 2011. The site is responsible for 26 jobs and for dropping $1.5 million on the local economy that otherwise wouldn't have existed, according to the report. Read the full story here. 

Mt. Diablo Unified Still in Financial Jeopardy: Even as the top school official in the state declares that “the worst of the state school funding crisis is behind us,” Mt. Diablo Unified is one of a shrinking number of school districts deemed to still be in financial jeopardy. Read the full story here. 

Summer Camp Guide for Pleasant Hill: With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option. Organizations, from the area colleges to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby. See the guide here. 

Friends and Family Remember Vivian Tomkovicz: Friends and family of Vivian Tomkovicz are mourning the Pleasant Hill woman who died March 3 at the age of 90. Read the full obituary here. 

Police Blotter: Candy With Red Bull Chaser? Also, a Rolex stolen from a bank customer, and other reports of nefarious, sometimes criminal behavior from the Pleasant Hill police log from March 4-March 6. Read the full blotter here.