ANTIOCH (KRON)—Three people are dead and others were hospitalized after having Thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion Hall in Antioch. Eight patients were admitted to Sutter Delta Medical Center with probable foodborne illnesses between Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26, according to the Center. Three patients have died, four patients were treated and released, and one patient is still in the hospital. The Contra Costa Health Department is investigating what caused th

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