Home prices in San Diego, the fastest decelerating market in 2006, are considered by Walnut Creek, Calif.

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In 1984 I was CEO and co-founder of Bentley Publishing Group, a privately held firm based in Walnut Creek, Calif.

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The 700-doctor Muir Medical Group Independent Practice Association, a partner of John Muir Health physician network in Walnut Creek, Calif.

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Roger Metzler, a retired mergers and acquisitions attorney in Walnut Creek, Calif.

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"You can mark things up, but you can't rob people, " says Carol Langford, a Walnut Creek, Calif. lawyer who specializes in attorney disciplinary matters.

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Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) , in Walnut Creek, California Friday night.

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By the time she arrived as a newlywed in 1939, the Bancrofts' farm in Walnut Creek had already been in the family for more than a half century.

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Wright refused and founded his own company--Walnut Creek, Calif.

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The Foundation runs a shelter in Walnut Creek.

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While concerns about a French downgrade have largely been expected by the market, investors sold stocks on the news, fearing further repercussions, said Michael Yoshikami, chief executive and chief investment strategist at YCMNET Advisors in Walnut Creek, Calif.

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