Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) articles from July 2004

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) archives from July 2004

Interest rate hike may jolt Walnut Creek, Calif.-area home values.
July 1, 2004

On average, Walnut Creek, Calif.-area stocks post second quarter gains.
July 1, 2004

Oracle's CEO testifies at antitrust trial.
July 1, 2004

Desire on DVD.
July 1, 2004

`Before Sunset' is latest film to explore passion with a subtle touch.
July 1, 2004

Schmidt, Giants can't keep Dodgers down.
July 1, 2004

A's power up, sweep Angels.
July 1, 2004

Kline makes `De-Lovely' hum right along.
July 1, 2004

Concord, Calif.-based firm's medical products fail to deliver.
July 2, 2004

Oracle antitrust trial ends; decision awaits.
July 2, 2004

Biedrins knows it will be a tough rookie campaign with Warriors.
July 2, 2004

Durham delivers knockout homer in Giants' win.
July 2, 2004

Durham delivers knockout blow for Giants.
July 2, 2004

California transportation agency to sell fleet vehicles on eBay.
July 3, 2004... Byline: Mike Adamick Jul. 3--Caltrans hopes to move from roadways to the information superhighway with its new plan to sell off aging fleet vehicles on eBay. Three vehicles, a Ford Taurus, GMC pickup and a $6,000 dump truck, were...

San Ramon, Calif., nurses reach union agreement with hospital officials.
July 3, 2004... Byline: Judy Silber Jul. 3--Registered nurses at San Ramon Regional Medical Center announced Friday that they have reached an agreement with hospital officials on their first union contract. Nurses will receive a cumulative 27 percent...

PeopleSoft fate in judge's hands.
July 3, 2004... Byline: Ellen Lee Jul. 3--The fate of Oracle Corp.'s $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc., a battle that has cost millions of dollars, generated hundreds of hours of testimony and stretched for more than a year, now rests...

Designer women's shoe boutique thrives in Walnut Creek, Calif.
July 3, 2004... Byline: James Temple Jul. 3--Deliciouz' collection of designer women's shoes are displayed sparingly throughout the hardwood-floor boutique, toes aligned or fanned across miniature wooden tables or scrolled-iron shelves like priceless...

A's break through, just in time to win.
July 3, 2004

Could the recent spate of films aimed at Bush's administration really sway the presidential election?
July 4, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., bankruptcies column.
July 4, 2004... Jul. 4--The following businesses filed for legal protection from creditors in the federal bankruptcy court in Oakland. Companies most commonly file for protection under three chapters of the bankruptcy code: Chapter 7, which involves...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business bulletin column.
July 4, 2004... Jul. 4--TUESDAY: BNI-Business Network Int'l, Pleasanton chapter, meets, 7-8:30 a.m. at Club Sport, 7090 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Free. Contact Mark Blake at 925-933-9047. --Danville A.M. Toastmasters club meets, 7-8:30 a.m. at Father...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business listing column.
July 4, 2004... Jul. 4--The following individuals or corporations filed fictitious-business-name statements in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Times makes every effort to ensure accuracy but cannot be held responsible if there are errors or omissions in...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., people in motion column.
July 4, 2004... Jul. 4--BANKING: Jon Shindo has been named vice president-area manager for Wells Fargo's business lending in the East Bay region, which includes both Alameda and Contra Costa counties. He will work out of offices in San Leandro and Concord. ...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tapan Munroe column.
July 4, 2004... Byline: Tapan Munroe Jul. 4--KEIRETSU FORUM HAS RIGHT TACK: For quite some time there has been a perception that California is an increasingly difficult place to do business. The dominant reason is the rising costs to businesses resulting...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., retirement planner column.
July 4, 2004... Byline: Steve Butler Jul. 4--EMPLOY MORE THAN ONE MIND, PRODUCE BETTER DECISIONS: About 10 years ago, I had the epiphany that life went smoother and was more enjoyable if I just did what the women in my life told me to do -- either at work...

Gagne closing in on fast company.
July 4, 2004

Record overshadowed by plunkings.
July 4, 2004

There's more in Victoria to explore _ take a hike.
July 5, 2004

Raise a cup to a genteel tea tradition.
July 5, 2004

Victoria: Dip into sensual pleasures of Canadian harbor town.
July 5, 2004

Intensity rises in Bay rivalry.
July 5, 2004

Foyle staying at home.
July 5, 2004

Grissom has no problem batting sixth.
July 5, 2004

Giants falter early, lose 7-4 to Rockies.
July 5, 2004

Reach for a peach: they're ripe and ready right now.
July 6, 2004

Zito a disappointment as Red Sox pound A's, 11-0.
July 6, 2004

Schmidt starts strong, but Giants rocked late.
July 6, 2004

Swimmer Coughlin being pulled in a myriad of directions.
July 7, 2004

Loss shows A's are overdue for a break.
July 7, 2004

Giants get things in order, end slide; Barry gets No. 681.
July 7, 2004

PeopleSoft lowers profit target.
July 8, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif., refinery plan draws scrutiny from trade commission.
July 8, 2004

Swimmer Coughlin being pulled in a myriad of directions.
July 8, 2004

No easing into it for Phelps.
July 8, 2004

Bonds enters Home Run Derby during All-Star Break.
July 8, 2004

Enigmatic Giants fall again to lowly Diamondbacks.
July 8, 2004

Baseball handling steroid issue badly.
July 9, 2004

California biotechnology firm fined for exports to Cuba.
July 9, 2004

Lay described as out-of-touch figurehead by prosecutors, regulators.
July 9, 2004

Dublin, Calif., software, database maker faces earnings, sales challenges.
July 9, 2004

Chavez returns but to same old thing for A's.
July 9, 2004

Bonds sets record straight on Home Run Derby.
July 9, 2004

Marion Jones' image takes heavy hits.
July 9, 2004

Giants jump on shaky Diamondbacks.
July 9, 2004

Giants beat Diamondbacks, close in on first place.
July 10, 2004

Mulder now favored to start All-Star Game after latest win.
July 10, 2004

Berkeley students work to preserve lost Native American languages.
July 11, 2004

Schmidt's heroics keep Giants headed forward.
July 11, 2004

Sprinters that didn't put up clammed up _ to detriment of sport.
July 11, 2004

Get fresh with mozzarella, you just might fall in love.
July 12, 2004

Storied finish to women's 800.
July 12, 2004

Ask Jeeves' search for new home ends in Oakland, Calif.
July 13, 2004

Duke Energy settles with California for $207.5 million.
July 14, 2004

Mediocrity hasn't kept Giants out of contention in West.
July 14, 2004

Giants, A's keep eyes on the prize.
July 14, 2004

Peterson's attorney asked for charges to be dismissed.
July 14, 2004

Oracle doesn't waver on PeopleSoft takeover.
July 15, 2004

Peterson defense questions evidence gathered by cops.
July 15, 2004

Harden doesn't implode as A's handle White Sox.
July 15, 2004

Snow, Giants come back to beat Rockies in ninth.
July 15, 2004

Jones passes on great time to talk.
July 15, 2004

Sprinter Edwards will appeal 2-year suspension.
July 15, 2004

Around the remote: TV picks for July 18-24.
July 15, 2004

Officials must curb job loss in Walnut Creek, Calif., area, firm urges.
July 16, 2004

Lancaster, Pa.-based furniture retailer goes out of business.
July 16, 2004

Former Giant Estes gets the best of his former team.
July 16, 2004

Contra Costa, Calif.-area supermarket union workers seek unified stance.
July 16, 2004

Albertsons' closure of distribution center may cut California jobs.
July 17, 2004

Housing market in San Francisco Bay area still sizzles.
July 17, 2004

Work halted at Los Alamos Laboratory in wake of security breach.
July 17, 2004

Pappas looks like cereal box material.
July 17, 2004

Guillen's ambiguous signaling leads to confusion.
July 17, 2004

Redman lashes out after A's loss.
July 17, 2004

Good to hear from Jones.
July 17, 2004