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Contra Costa grand jury wants better public warning from refineries
An opt-out notification system is one recommendation included in a recent report by the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury, an oversight panel of 19 citizen volunteers who investigate county governmental issues and concerns. Other suggestions include expanding the types of notifications that go to the public and hiring additional response staff.