Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) articles from August 2007

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) archives from August 2007

BRIEF: Man in jail for illegal dog ownership: CONCORD: Man was forbidden to have canines after conviction in boy's mauling in 2005.
August 1, 2007

Field spurs suit against district: City, residents say stadium project violates state environmental laws.
August 1, 2007

Police seek car chase suspects.
August 1, 2007

For some, school's not out for summer: Parents complain that earlier August start dates cut into family vacations; officials say schedule helps students with tests, lessons.
August 1, 2007

Promising football star gunned down: Pittsburg native attending a college in North Dakota on an athletic scholarship is fatally shot on his 27th birthday.
August 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Queen Of The Road column: CHP officer takes a (traffic) break.
August 1, 2007

Surfing pays off for new Cal soccer coach.
August 1, 2007

Executive backs local marijuana dispensaries: PLEASANTON: Resident says drug helped his medical condition, that he hopes to put a face to the controversial issue.
August 1, 2007

A's decide to stand pat, then deal Tigers defeat.
August 1, 2007

Warriors bide time with free agents: Team is in no hurry to offer big deals to forwards Pietrus and Barnes.
August 1, 2007

Richmond man killed in crash.
August 1, 2007

BRIEF: Antioch man held on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
August 1, 2007

BRIEF: 'Suspicious' causes sought in Livermore fire.
August 1, 2007

Hwy. 24 crash kills Antioch man.
August 1, 2007

BRIEF: Man shot, killed in Pinole.
August 1, 2007

Alameda County OKs El Charro improvements: Supervisors approve pre-development, cost-sharing agreements to rebuild, expand portion of unincorporated road.
August 1, 2007

New principals take reins at four campuses.
August 1, 2007

Former Lafayette mayor remembered for work ethic: Holmes, 83, who also served as a councilman, dies of cardiac disease.
August 1, 2007

Off to yummer camp.
August 1, 2007

Nelson, Warriors talking contract: Coach working on revamped deal that would keep him on bench next season.
August 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Even Magowan's ready to see it end.(Column)
August 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Dove's flights into house could be nest excursions.
August 1, 2007

Council finalizes pick for interim city manager: PINOLE: New chief will start Thursday with pay of $100 an hour.
August 1, 2007

Candidate enters canal proposal fight: Canciamilla says he wants to start grass-roots effort against Delta plan.
August 1, 2007

Cities dragged into fights over RV parking.
August 1, 2007

County OKs asphalt plant move: PLEASANTON: Facility disliked by neighbors for its noise, odor will move away from housing.
August 1, 2007

A's Embree continues to shine in his temp job.
August 1, 2007

Culpepper thrown into fray with Raiders.
August 1, 2007

BRIEF: Coroners ID Pinole shooting victim.
August 1, 2007

BRIEF: Richmond search yields guns, drugs.
August 1, 2007

`El Cantante'.
August 2, 2007

Painted shoes help chase away kids' blues.
August 2, 2007

BRIEF: CHP: Vacaville crash kills Dublin man.
August 2, 2007

Catch of the day: pacu: 11-year-old angler snares toothy fish: HERCULES: Officials tentatively identify fish as a pacu, a native of South America related to the piranha.
August 2, 2007

BRIEF: Roadwork starts in downtown Walnut Creek.
August 2, 2007

Actor helps spread word about drunken driving: DANVILLE: Garrison helps advocacy group by creating announcement urging individuals to not drive while intoxicated.
August 2, 2007

Council gives OK to increase mayor's salary: RICHMOND: One more vote required to approve 25 percent raise.
August 2, 2007

Grocery stores seek exemption from hosting recycling centers: State bottle bill ensures that large businesses be responsible for the service, but six of Walnut Creek's zones do not offer it.
August 2, 2007

Dissolution of legal team means savings for district: West Contra Costa school officials say they will save $700,000; tasks to be reassigned to outside firms, current employees.
August 2, 2007

Plastic water bottles open can of worms: California's recycling rate drops as people throw away more containers.
August 2, 2007

City vies for IKEA makeover: ANTIOCH: Local leaders say contest will spotlight area businesses.
August 2, 2007

Growing pains hit courthouse: PITTSBURG: East County officials using every available bit of space in cramped quarters until new facility can be built.
August 2, 2007

City seeks more control of fire service: Council discusses alternatives to county's sole control of district.
August 2, 2007

Driver killed after crashing vehicle into wall: RICHMOND: Investigation shows no skid marks that showed victim tried to brake.
August 2, 2007

BRIEF: Police arrest man, teen in drugs, firearms case: RICHMOND: Officers serving warrant in Iron Triangle found rock cocaine, marijuana and Ecstasy in apartment.
August 2, 2007... Byline: John Simerman Aug. 2--Police arrested a 27-year-old Richmond man and a 16-year-old boy Tuesday after drug agents served a search warrant on an Iron Triangle apartment and found a stash of rock cocaine, marijuana, Ecstasy and three...

BRIEF: Fire burns abandoned house near San Pablo.
August 2, 2007

Guy Houston to challenge Mary Piepho for county supervisor seat.
August 2, 2007

GOP candidates pay into campaigns: Republicans in Assembly District 15 race raising much more money than Democrats are.
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Grandpa's failing now, but remember old days.
August 2, 2007

B is for bold -- Oakland beckons.
August 2, 2007

Scouting's centennial unites families: Local packs gather at Mount Diablo for celebration of 100 years.
August 2, 2007

Weber ranch dispute to go to court: DANVILLE: City, residents fail to reach settlement over the development of generations-old property.
August 2, 2007

Women's activist Foudy is proud to follow a King: Ex-American soccer star and Stanford grad is trailblazing a new career.
August 2, 2007

Embree continues to shine in his temp job: A's reliever gets five outs for his 12th save, equaling a club record for lefties.
August 2, 2007

Culpepper thrown into fray: Davis says an option bonus, not money, is holding up Russell signing.
August 2, 2007

BRIEF: Weekend to see cooling trend.
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Newest Giant is learning quickly.(Column)
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Trades (or the lack thereof) are difficult to comprehend.(Column)
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Randy Mcmullen column: Sea dogs and mound mutts.
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: Lamplighters' 'Pinafore' is the real deal.
August 2, 2007

Guerrero breaks out of homer slump against A's.
August 2, 2007

Still no clarity to Russell's contract situation.
August 2, 2007

Police chase car theft suspects in Walnut Creek, Concord.
August 2, 2007

Warriors expected to sign veteran forward Croshere.
August 2, 2007

Ready to Learn is on another roll.
August 2, 2007

BRIEF: Arrest made in North Richmond homicide.
August 2, 2007

Judge won't release DVC grade-changing suspects without bail.
August 2, 2007

Around the remote: Television picks for the week of Aug. 5-11.
August 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Mary F. Pols column: 'Cantante'can't quite fill the bill.(Column)
August 3, 2007

Ruling may delay plan to construct 3,000 homes: OAKLEY: Ruling in Greenbelt Alliance suit says city and builders must further address effects on environment.
August 3, 2007

Passing the baton for safer drinkingRound-the-world relay raises money for pure water: PITTSBURG: Elite athletes visit the Dow Chemical plant during the Blue Planet Run.
August 3, 2007

Bail lowered for suspects in DVC case: MARTINEZ: Judge refuses to release defendants charged in grades-for-cash plot.
August 3, 2007

EDITORIAL: Brazen assassination.(Editorial)
August 3, 2007

Crockett to make merry: Tenth annual festival offers painting, food, drink, antique cars, music, dance and more this weekend.
August 3, 2007

Liberty hires new basketball coaches.
August 3, 2007

Las Positas College's 3-acre vineyard takes root: LIVERMORE: Grapevines planted to enhance school's viticulture and winery technology program.
August 3, 2007

Sutter nurses to strike if talks remain unfruitful: ANTIOCH: Nearly 300 Sutter Delta hospital workers have been without a contract since Sept. 30.
August 3, 2007

Antenna installation stirs debate: RICHMOND: Residents say they were not warned about high-powered device.
August 3, 2007

Houston jumps into race for supervisor: San Ramon assemblyman will challenge incumbent Piepho for District 3 seat.
August 3, 2007

Stream and native plants return to Kottinger Creek Park: PLEASANTON: Restored waterway is part of a seven-year renovation plan for 14.5-acre area.
August 3, 2007

Americans, Iraqis communicate through art.
August 3, 2007

EDITORIAL: Golden State bridges.(Editorial)
August 3, 2007

'Cantante'can't quite fill the bill'el cantante'.
August 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Geez, can't cat just take little Friday the 13th fun?
August 3, 2007