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

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

Brandan Wright will develop, if Warriors can wait.
July 1, 2007

FanfareCotton candy sells baseball.
July 1, 2007

EBART planners battle funding, time problems: Officials face challenges presented by two other major projects that also promise to alleviate gridlock in East County.
July 1, 2007

'Tolliver': Reunited and it feels so good.
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., The Eye On The East Bay column: Clean artwork, clean intruder.(Column)
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: Around the Remote.(Column)
July 1, 2007

Compensation arrives too late for nuclear weapons engineer: Former lab worker dies of leukemia, but his careful documentation helped his widow get government money.
July 1, 2007

Training America's mathematicians.
July 1, 2007

Wright will develop, if Warriors can wait: North Carolina rookie figures prominently in the team's plans for the future.
July 1, 2007

Barbecues gone wild.
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Mullin's math equals big gains.
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Much hurly-burly around Chicago's Buehrle.(Column)
July 1, 2007

Gaudin stars in A's shutout over Yanks: Little known pitcher limits New York to one hit over seven innings.
July 1, 2007

Phelps wins two more on his 22nd: Olympian celebrates his birthday with a pair of titles and meet records.
July 1, 2007

Making a lifelong connection: PLEASANTON: Valley View Elementary parent to donate organ to mother with kidney disease.
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Lisa Vorderbrueggen column: Get to know OPEB now.
July 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Anne Chalfant column: Sweet memories of Sierra cabin.(Column)
July 1, 2007

A's pummel Yankees.
July 1, 2007

Bay Area airport security tighter after U.K. cases.
July 1, 2007

Lab workers' fallout.
July 1, 2007

Tiptoe through Holland's tulips.
July 2, 2007

You'll feel more than welcome in amiable Amsterdam.
July 2, 2007

Conditions prime for fires, officials warn: Combination of hot, dry weather, use of illegal fireworks could create especially dangerous mix.
July 2, 2007

EDITORIAL: Desegregation ruling.(Editorial)
July 2, 2007

Uncertain if Nellie stays on: The Warriors might have to come up with more cash to make their coach feel more wanted.
July 2, 2007

Library wins design awards: HERCULES: Branch earns third award given to the building since it opened in November.
July 2, 2007

City likely to bundle RV vote with primary: ANTIOCH: Council wants voters to decide issue; some call February election a waste of money.
July 2, 2007

After 11 years, BART chief rides into sunset.
July 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tony Hicks column: Toys! From outer space!(Column)
July 2, 2007

A's offense explodes in victory vs. Yankees: Cust's three-run homer caps seven-run second inning to give Oakland the series win over New York.
July 2, 2007

Solomon offers a bit of old-school 'Therapy'.
July 2, 2007

County upgrades emergency care system: CONTRA COSTA: New plan redefines responsibilities, improves communication among first-responders.
July 2, 2007

Restaurant may convert park space to wine shop: DANVILLE: Managers at Bridges won't confirm planners' claim that eatery will use adjacent garden for retail.
July 2, 2007

Home is not so sweet for the struggling A's.
July 2, 2007

Garbage worker contract calls stalled out.
July 2, 2007

Delta pumping, fish kills are focus of congressional hearing.
July 2, 2007

Ex facing divorce looks to first wife.
July 3, 2007

'Infidelity' detector: Investigator-turned-author can spot a cheater.
July 3, 2007

Homeowner in talks to scale down house: EAST RICHMOND HEIGHTS: Neighbors say man has agreed to many measures, including lowering roof by 6 feet.
July 3, 2007

Officials disheartened by weekend shootings: RICHMOND: Police worry about rival factions.
July 3, 2007

Board revokes license of Dublin doctor on lam.
July 3, 2007

Robbers beat man after raiding home: Perpetrators pretended to be stranded to get him to open door, victim says, then they rushed in, tied him up, hit him with gun.
July 3, 2007

Stores in ethical quandary: Toy sellers faced with dilemma of selling items associated with wrestler.
July 3, 2007

Legislators lobby for lab worker pensions: LIVERMORE: Bay Area Democratic lawmakers draft missive to Energy secretary about proposed benefits plan.
July 3, 2007

Open-space bloc alters initiative: PLEASANTON: Proposal protects 124-acre Staples Ranch site from development but allows 40-acre auto mall.
July 3, 2007

Fair takes green to new heights: PLEASANTON: Alameda County event recycles all food waste and most trash, increases recycling education.
July 3, 2007

Officials say tire store site will sell soon: Shuttered structure among many addresses in downtown Walnut Creek recently purchased, listed.
July 3, 2007

Lyon Homes to fix hill grading: PITTSBURG: Discovery Builders, which owns an adjacent lot, took developer to court over loose soil.
July 3, 2007

Garbage union claims lockout.
July 3, 2007

Cases of anti-Muslim bias on rise: Bay Area complaints more than doubled from 2005 to 2006, reflecting national increase.
July 3, 2007

New department focuses on public health.
July 3, 2007

State may slow Delta pumps again: Fish, game director says deaths of imperiled smelt may force halt to resume.
July 3, 2007

Home is not so sweet for the struggling A's: Following a 3-7 road trip, Oakland gets pounded by the Blue Jays.
July 3, 2007

Wright likes it here -- for now: But the Warriors' rookie has heard the Garnett trade talk and knows his stay in Oakland may be short.
July 3, 2007

State takes control of local court facilities: Contra Costa, Alameda counties among first to transfer power.
July 3, 2007

Albany school board approves field renovation.
July 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Fireworks a nightmare for noise-sensitive dog.
July 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: End the drama, pay Nellie now.
July 3, 2007

Determined Blanton finishes off Jays.
July 3, 2007

Warriors close to deal with 2006 pick.
July 3, 2007

Raiders' Rhodes suspended four games: substance abuse.
July 3, 2007

Port Costa rings in July Fourth with siren: Alert to wail in its debut today, will warn the community of chemicals in the air that could imperil residents.
July 4, 2007

City plans to regulate child care at homes: OAKLEY: Council wants an ordinance to enforce noise, parking, loading and advertising, but owners balk at plan.
July 4, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Queen Of The Road column: Leave fireworks to professionals.
July 4, 2007

Determined Blanton finishes off Jays: Despite Geren's trip to the mound, A's starter gets the final out for his third complete game.
July 4, 2007

Firefighter's humor remembered: RICHMOND: Deputy marshal who died in crash always said something 'off the wall,' friend says.
July 4, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Neighborhood youths cry wolf over Frisbee.
July 4, 2007

Seniors can chill out at centers: Twelve Contra Costa locations set to open for those who need to escape upcoming hot weather.
July 4, 2007

Council agrees on rules to shield renters' homes.
July 4, 2007

J-Rich emotionally spent: He's angry, excited and sad five days after being dealt by the Warriors.
July 4, 2007

Warriors close to deal with 2006 pick.
July 4, 2007

Raiders' Rhodes suspended four games: substance abuse.
July 4, 2007

Liberty's Quinn chooses Arizona: Kravitz rescinds his decision, will return to coach San Ramon Valley.
July 4, 2007

Kravitz will come back, coach SRV: He reverses field, will return for his 16th year as head of Wolves football.
July 4, 2007

St. Mary's Brew opts for UCSB: Basketball star passes on Pac-10 offers, gives commitment to Gauchos.
July 4, 2007

Festival brings the Bard to park: S.F. group presents Shakespeare's magical 'Midsummer' in Pleasanton.
July 4, 2007

Man faces 15 years in child porn arrest: Under Project Safe Childhood, sex offender cases that previously were handled by local officials now are in federal hands.
July 4, 2007

Trash company locks out workers after talks fail: Waste Management hires 200 replacements, says it has no set plans to continue negotiations.
July 4, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Garnett a dream worth believing.(Column)
July 4, 2007

Kennedy, A's hit by early Toronto fireworks.
July 4, 2007

Technical evolution: Intuitive iPhone is a keeper.
July 4, 2007

Out with old, in with the teen touch.
July 5, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Randy Mcmullen column: Slather on sunscreen and head outside.(Column)
July 5, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: CTA Crossroads ventures 'Into the Woods'.(Theater review)
July 5, 2007