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

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

Tijuana journey an eye-opener.
June 1, 2006

Convicted tax evader to get new trial: Lawyer for Easterday, who runs several nursing homes, alleged jurors' directions were too confusing.
June 1, 2006

Another 4,500 pass high school exit exam.
June 1, 2006

Council eases building rules near creeks: BERKELEY: Lawmakers direct city manager to produce amended ordinance for final OK in September.
June 1, 2006

Candidates vie for water board seats: LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, DUBLIN: Six contenders say Zone 7 key to quality, quantity of valley supply.
June 1, 2006

Polk recounts fatal fight for prosecution: ORINDA: Prosecutor highlights defendant's inconsistencies between testimony, media accounts.
June 1, 2006

Candidates spread out in money race: With millions in play and less than a week left, political front-runners widen their financial lead.
June 1, 2006

Suspect went for gun before being shot, police say: SAN PABLO: Crowd gathers, cheers on man in fight with police; officer fired on him as he grabbed for partner's weapon.
June 1, 2006

Pavilion a sinkhole for Concord taxes: Deal allows operator to recoup losses from past two years before sharing profits, while city pays debts on remodel.
June 1, 2006

Meditation helps students find inner peace: LAFAYETTE: Nurse at Acalanes High offers sessions to help youths relax and reduce stress.
June 1, 2006

Bake sale helps out injured mom, girls: SAN RAMON: Twins, single mother hurt in car crash; Girl Scouts, school friends hope to raise three months' rent.
June 1, 2006

Inflated playground elates kids, parents: OAKLEY: Pump It Up lets children wear themselves out, while moms and dads relax.
June 1, 2006

Backup lingers after I-580 crash.
June 1, 2006

Danville boy spelled out.
June 1, 2006

Free public transit all day on 'Spare the Air Days': Instead of only a complimentary ride in the morning, two boards set aside federal funds to lure commuters all day.
June 1, 2006

EDITORIAL: Retain Judge Laettner.
June 1, 2006

EDITORIAL: Hands free to drive.
June 1, 2006

Swett schools seek parcel tax again: CROCKETT: District takes one more stab at restoring programs, positions lost to budget cuts.
June 1, 2006

Kendall finally touches them all.
June 1, 2006

Couric bids good night to 'Today': Longtime host of storied morning show heads to the anchor chair; Vieira to fill her shoes host.
June 1, 2006

Zito, A's suddenly appear very healthy in shutout.
June 1, 2006

Sabean's legacy tied up in Bonds.
June 1, 2006

Thousands of California high school seniors fail required exit exam.
June 1, 2006

Schwarzenegger `reluctantly' agrees to send Guard troops to border.
June 1, 2006

Polk prosecutor finishes cross-examination.
June 1, 2006

A tropical squash does in Danville speller in seventh round.
June 1, 2006

Around the remote: Television picks for the week of June 4-10.
June 1, 2006

666 is a big no, no, no for some people.
June 2, 2006

Number mania: TV shows go on integer alert.
June 2, 2006

'Mirliton' stings local whiz kid in bee.
June 2, 2006

NEXT CHAPTER: Swimmer, Olympic gold medalist savors success, tells all in new book.
June 2, 2006

Prosecutor finishes questioning Polk: ORINDA: Defendant, representing herself, talks to the jury in redirect, ignores D.A.'s objections.
June 2, 2006

4,500 more seniors pass the exit exam: Between 9,000 and 22,000 still will not receive diplomas due to the test.
June 2, 2006

Gargantuan menace returns!: ANTIOCH: County fair brings Big Al, the 1,200 lb. alligator, back to thrill Bay Area daredevils.
June 2, 2006

Eastbound Bay Bridge to close this weekend: Westbound traffic to detour off Fremont exit; closures to take effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
June 2, 2006

Crockett hills home to new park: CONTRA COSTA: Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to explore a new trail, with panoramic views of the Bay and hills.
June 2, 2006

Jails' drug machines costing the county: CONTRA COSTA: Automated system was supposed to streamline the dispensing process, but devices still don't work.
June 2, 2006

Rodeo wrangles breast cancer awareness: LIVERMORE: Annual event is 'manly enough' to wear, promote pink for opening festivities.
June 2, 2006

Safeway keeps focus on shoppers.
June 2, 2006

Governor 'reluctantly' sides with Bush: Schwarzenegger acquiesces to president's call for state troops along border; with 2008 deadline and full federal funding.
June 2, 2006

New bills would aid quest for citizenship: Proposed laws would help detangle the process for permanent residents.
June 2, 2006

Zito, A's appear very healthy: Left-hander helps Oakland blank Twins for its second straight shutout.
June 2, 2006

Carthage enters marquee race with something to prove.
June 2, 2006

Twins' Santana strikes down A's offense.
June 2, 2006

Polk suggests actress to play her.
June 2, 2006

Jobs data may lead to rate-hike halt.
June 2, 2006

Moraga abuzz over gentleman's club.
June 2, 2006

Conservation group eyes next million acres of space: While celebrating milestone, coalition lays out ambitious vision to protect more open space in the Bay Area.
June 3, 2006

Gentleman's club may be a mirage: MORAGA: Officials wonder if establishment operating in East Bay mansion ever opened after finding no evidence.
June 3, 2006

Stakes high for schools: ALAMEDA COUNTY: Tuesday's election will decide superintendent, board.
June 3, 2006

House fire kills three children: RICHMOND: One adult hospitalized for smoke inhalation; youths ranged in age from 2 to 9.
June 3, 2006

Free Wi-Fi arrives in downtown today: PLEASANT HILL: City begins pilot program to smooth glitches in service that originally began in police patrol cars.
June 3, 2006

Torlakson in middle of district campaign: PINOLE: Horton says senator threatened her over her endorsement of Canciamilla; lawmaker says talk was amicable.
June 3, 2006

Dinner leads student to top honors: CONCORD: De La Salle senior wins third prize studying how the human body can turn cassava into a poison.
June 3, 2006

Youth leaders push act for immigrant students: BRENTWOOD: Interfaith group launches campaign to help those seeking higher education.
June 3, 2006

Court seat draws diverse applicants: ALAMEDA COUNTY: Six vying for place on Superior Court have broad backgrounds in law.
June 3, 2006

Interim UC provost gets post officially: Hume had filled the system's No. 2 position since Greenwood resigned in November.
June 3, 2006

Student dines on top honors.
June 3, 2006

Can-do attitude will be missed: EL CERRITO: Former city attorney, who died May 23 at age 86, is remembered as man who served in many capacities.
June 3, 2006

Alameda County may delay primary results.
June 3, 2006

Expert addresses Polk's self-defense theory: ORINDA: Martial arts instructor testifies that it is possible for a wounded woman to fight off a man if her life depended on it.
June 3, 2006

Priest asked to leave over 1970s abuse: Pressure from survivors group leads bishop to seek clergyman's resignation.
June 3, 2006

Slow job growth may curb rate hikes: Housing market to benefit if Federal Reserve halts interest increases, but inflationary pressures continue.
June 3, 2006

School trespass case still up in air: RODEO: Official stops short of calling for a dismissal of charges against woman who salvaged historical papers.
June 3, 2006

SOMBER TRIUMPH: On verge of completing school, student who determinedly overcame a learning disability suffers a seizure and is brain dead at age 18.
June 3, 2006

Johan strikes down A's offense: Twins ace Santana out-pitches Saarloos, whose only slip-up is Morneau's two-run homer in the eighth.
June 3, 2006

Shrader leaves KNBR, parts with new owners: The anchor/reporter resigns after 15 years, says it 'was time for a change'.
June 3, 2006

A's win another tough, one-run affair.
June 3, 2006

Last-minute refinery spending in county race.
June 3, 2006

Concord campus graduates first class: No longer needing to go to Hayward for graduation, 168 students receive diplomas from Cal State East Bay.
June 4, 2006

Chevron lavishly supports Bonilla: PAC controlled by oil company spent roughly half its treasury on the race for supervisor's seat.
June 4, 2006

Welcome to Digital Revolution 2.0.
June 4, 2006

Safeway keeps focus on shoppers.
June 4, 2006

Talent to go with patience: College Park High product is showing strong stuff on the mound in the Indians farm system.
June 4, 2006

A's emerge from funk, take series from Twins.
June 4, 2006

Author follows women forced to give up babies.
June 5, 2006

Pick a pack of London treats: Old town always swings to new beat.
June 5, 2006

Taxpayers could be liable for levee failures: State officials trying to convince railroad firm to drop lawsuit that would set precedent of obligation to finance repairs.
June 5, 2006

Oakley teen holds DVD drive for hospital.
June 5, 2006

Open adoptions become more commonplace.
June 5, 2006

UC Davis student inspired others: ANTIOCH: Sister will accept UC Davis diploma for woman killed in auto accident; friends recall positivity, enthusiasm.
June 5, 2006

Options open for nursing home: LIVERMORE: Veterans Affairs secretary waiting for list of alternative sites, but current site may prevail.
June 5, 2006

Large spring runoff means levees are closely watched.
June 5, 2006

Professor's work spans bridges.
June 5, 2006