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Modern Day Manifest Destiny, or Just Plain Old Getting The Hell Out Of Dodge

By Michael Holland
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October 24, 2012

In my East Oakland neighborhood, the sound of Crown Victoria cop cruisers can often be heard racing through the streets after shots are fired. Every few minutes, cars drive by with tremendous beat - Harley Davidsons with loud pipes - and all the gunshots. Antioch is starting to look better and better!

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