Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) articles from April 2006

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) archives from April 2006

Court of public opinion would fire Warriors' Montgomery.
April 1, 2006

Richardson comes up short for Warriors.
April 2, 2006

Salmon fisherman fear for their livelihood.
April 3, 2006

Rebecca Romijn's `Pepper Dennis' is old news.
April 3, 2006

Council revisits art center plan: PLEASANTON: Historic firehouse will have a 240-seat theater, an art gallery and classrooms.
April 3, 2006

Walnut Creek City Council may remove housing cap.
April 3, 2006

Readers offer tips on managing credit reports.
April 3, 2006

Richardson comes up short: Guard fires up an air-ball at the buzzer in OT as Warriors assure themselves 12th straight losing season.
April 3, 2006

NO. 11.
April 3, 2006

Aging sewer pipes to be refurbished: DANVILLE: $1.2 million project will begin in June; downtown repairs will be limited to nonbusiness hours.
April 3, 2006

Mt. Diablo district uses state funding to restore positions.
April 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: UCLA's Howland embraces the shadow of Wooden.
April 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Staying healthy will be the top concern.
April 3, 2006

Theater could return to glory days: PITTSBURG: Council to vote tonight on contract for preservation work on once-grand California Theater.
April 3, 2006

Officials plan disaster response: BERKELEY: Bike messengers, ham operators could solve high-tech communications failures.
April 3, 2006

Plaza plans create conflict: BRENTWOOD: Residents have hired an attorney to fight proposed business development, citing general plan violation.
April 3, 2006

For many, wedding bells call for an opulent touch.
April 3, 2006

Isenhour savors sweet taste of victory in Wine Country.
April 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: And that, kid, is why it's America's pastime.
April 3, 2006

Deacon lights up the season each Christmas.
April 3, 2006

Rain, rain won't go away just yet.
April 3, 2006

Sonoma highway reopens after fatal crash.
April 3, 2006

Polk trial postponed.
April 3, 2006

Felix Polk's lawyer to speak today.
April 3, 2006

SFO takes weather hit; others OK.
April 3, 2006

Opening Night a big disaster for A's.
April 3, 2006

Car-pool issue causes resentment.
April 4, 2006

New law may snarl June vote.
April 4, 2006

Group wants lab toxins containment plan to go further: ALTAMONT HILLS: In proposal, trench would be built around Superfund site that leaks pollutants.
April 4, 2006

UC Berkeley takes next step in organic dining: BERKELEY: New salad bar is first on a U.S. campus to be certified.
April 4, 2006

Commission expected to pass zoning change: SAN RAMON: Some residents near golf courses are still wary of updated ordinance in line with general plan.
April 4, 2006

Donna takes a bite out of crime.
April 4, 2006

Trustee hopes to test law on exit exams.
April 4, 2006

Retired engineer worked with Boy Scouts: EL CERRITO: Johnston spent time as volunteer, maintaining, repairing equipment at Camp Herms.
April 4, 2006

Food bank director couldn't imagine any other job: EAST BAY: Sly, who started as distribution driver, celebrates 30 years of service to Contra Costa, Solano.
April 4, 2006

Kids learn to fight would-be kidnappers.
April 4, 2006

Opening Night big disaster for A's: Zito gets pummeled and is lifted in the second inning, and Crosby suffers finger injury.
April 4, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Neil Hayes column: A's quickly turn cheers to boos.
April 4, 2006

Deer Valley wins science awards: ANTIOCH: The only East County high school to enter fair has five students earning recognition, scholarships.
April 4, 2006

Wal-Mart scales down plans for store: HERCULES: Council rejected its first proposal in February, but company counters with 99,000-square-foot facility.
April 4, 2006

Livermore girl's essay earns top prize.
April 4, 2006

Council to talk on cable pact: DUBLIN: Possibility of deregulation could mean changes in franchise fees, programs and more, official says.
April 4, 2006

Synigal enters no plea in Oakley teen's slaying.
April 4, 2006

Tri-Valley Transportation Forum in Pleasanton Wednesday.
April 4, 2006

Caltrans fixing flooded Hwy. 84.
April 4, 2006

Minor BART delay from S.F. to SFO.
April 4, 2006

Walnut Creek considers general plan.
April 4, 2006

Albany council backs plan for owl habitat.
April 4, 2006

Super Marco: Scutaro comes through again in A's win.
April 4, 2006

At least there's passion in college basketball.
April 4, 2006

Warriors show frustration during a blowout loss.
April 4, 2006

Schools consider consultant: PLEASANTON: Trustees want to query voters about a possible tax measure, but they delay vote on firm until April 25.
April 4, 2006

Bancroft library receives S.F. Examiner's archives.
April 4, 2006

Brides can dress for less.
April 5, 2006

New fuel rule is flawed.
April 5, 2006

Drenching days pose danger.
April 5, 2006

Schools consider consultant: PLEASANTON: Trustees want to query voters about a possible tax measure, but they delay vote on firm until April 25.
April 5, 2006

Likelihood of housing dip is building, report finds: Mortgage insurance company's assessment of risky markets sees decline in affordability in the East Bay.
April 5, 2006

Slain woman identified; police seek missing friend: RICHMOND: Body found in city matches DMV fingerprints; another woman has been missing since March 27.
April 5, 2006

Divorce lawyer testifies Polk feared for his life: ORINDA: Woman charged in husband's death acts more like an attorney in court.
April 5, 2006

Synagogue rushes to come up with funds for its home: DANVILLE: Beth Chaim has already downscaled plans, but still needs $1.5 million by June.
April 5, 2006

Residents to spend more cash for trash: CONCORD: Council approves rate increase of $1.45 by disposal service, company cites rising labor costs, fuel prices.
April 5, 2006

Anti-violence coordination sought: RICHMOND: City looks to hire consultant to develop new department to combat disturbances.
April 5, 2006

Foyle continues to foil Richardson: The high-flying Warriors guard still hasn't dunked on his teammate.
April 5, 2006

Warriors show frustration during a blowout loss: They make just two shots from the floor during the second quarter.
April 5, 2006

Weather dampens shoppers' spirits: EAST BAY: Retail clerks notice customers are 'grumpier' these days.
April 5, 2006

Council backs habitat for owl: ALBANY: Plan calls for fencing off 8.8 acres along waterfront; some residents concerned about losing open space.
April 5, 2006

Woman, 91, is killed, one hurt at care home.
April 5, 2006

Lawyer says teen not fit for trial: OAKLEY: Evaluation of 17-year-old charged as adult in 14-year-old girl's slaying to determine whether case will proceed.
April 5, 2006

Super Marco: Scutaro comes through again.
April 5, 2006

School overcomes obstacles, achieves: PITTSBURG: High expectations help Los Medanos win recognition as one of California's top Title I schools.
April 5, 2006

Dunking an art form with painful price.
April 5, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: A strong season set for Berkeley Rep.
April 5, 2006

PG&E powers up to serve more: Utility company signs contracts with outsiders to 'secure new, clean and reliable electricity,' replace power plants, official says.
April 5, 2006

Pitching is the key even for the Yanks.
April 5, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: At least there's passion in college.
April 5, 2006

Sledgehammer may link heists: PLEASANTON: Police say smash-and-grab Monday morning at mall jewelry store is similar to other recent burglaries.
April 5, 2006

Cal relishes Examiner archives: BERKELEY: Photos contain some of the Bay Area's most memorable events, such as the Golden Gate opening in 1937.
April 5, 2006

Pinole council adds a year to pot club moratorium.
April 5, 2006

Transient arrested in Pittsburg killing.
April 5, 2006

Sirens malfunction briefly in Richmond.
April 5, 2006

Film review: Let's talk about "Sex".
April 5, 2006

Walnut Creek general plan approved.
April 5, 2006

Richmond blight law enforcement strengthened.
April 5, 2006