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Week in Review: Jockey Killed in Race, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Passion Pastries and "Green House Calls"

Some of the stories that made headlines this past week in Dublin.

Jockey Killed in Race: Jorge Herrera, 33, . Herrera was killed after his horse or another horse stepped on him, causing severe head trauma. The last jockey that died at a horse race at the race track was Juan Gonzalez in 1975. A from the crowd.

Hot Dog Eating Contest Champions: If you thought eating two hot dogs is a lot, try 31. Members of "Rice and Beans," Raul, Joey, Claudio, and little Raul, squared up against fellow competitors for the at the fair's Festival Square. The team consisting of employees of the , ate 31 of the 40 hot dogs laid out before them. 

CYES Pleasanton Make "Green House Calls": , continue their Annual Summer "Green House Calls" to residents in the Pleasanton and abroad. Green house calls are being made now through August 10 and you can call or check the Rising Sun Energy website to reserve your appointment.

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Cakes, cookies, and Marshfellows, oh my!: , shares her love for baking. Sofia started out making cakes for friends and family when she decided to venture out and start her own business. Sofia's family help her run her business while she continues selling her baked goods at the

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