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

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

BART board plans honor for top speller.
June 1, 2007

Concerts in the Park series begins tonight in Pleasanton.
June 1, 2007

Mock museum shows students' skills: SAN RAMON: High school history classes prepare exhibits on past decades.
June 1, 2007

Job market positive for graduates: Several local business are active in hiring the class of 2007, which will have more opportunities than last year's class.
June 1, 2007

Wayward pigeon headed home ... much closer than first thought.
June 1, 2007

Serrefine: n. a small forceps for clamping an arteryDanville boy triumphs on top spelling stage.
June 1, 2007

Research challenges rain forecast models: Team of scientists says previous estimates of climate change's effect on rainfall may have been underestimated.
June 1, 2007

Ruling revokes land seizure: HERCULES: Council suffers setback in battle to keep out Wal-Mart, but company still needs OK to build a store.
June 1, 2007

Alamo weighs pros and cons of cityhood: ALAMO: Advocates would like to have more local control over their hometown, while others see no need for change.
June 1, 2007

Measure B supporters seeking greener pastures: CLAYTON: City officials hope residents approve replacement tax to ensure future of beautification projects.
June 1, 2007

Reason for humpbacks' Delta sojourn still a mystery to whale experts.
June 1, 2007

Razing of building quickly under way: PITTSBURG: Perturbed preservationists say they didn't have time to appeal decision to tear down Scampini building.
June 1, 2007

'Every 15 Minutes' program reaching out to community.
June 1, 2007

Council taps funds for new officers: RICHMOND: Move to earmark $3.8 million for more police comes despite risk of money going unused.
June 1, 2007

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June 1, 2007

EDITORIAL: Public pay disclosure.(Editorial)
June 1, 2007

EDITORIAL: Keeping a cool head.(Editorial)
June 1, 2007

Biberman was artist and matriarch.
June 1, 2007

A finish Hollywood would love: Heritage caps remarkable debut softball season with the NCS 2A championship.
June 1, 2007

Schools head in known territory: BRENTWOOD: New superintendent, to officially take over July 1, cites similar characteristics in previous district.
June 1, 2007

STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE SET FOR JUNE 11Teachers planning to fight back: RICHMOND: Union says West Contra Costa Unified School District rescinded on 'tentative' pay raise agreement.
June 1, 2007

Craftsman nestles into hills: Solar-powered home built for accessibility.
June 1, 2007

State cuts off pumps: unprecedented move to save smelt.
June 1, 2007

Wacky entertainer is event's clowning glory.
June 1, 2007

A's have eye on future: Kotsay is expected to return tonight, but Beane already is planning for 2008 and beyond.
June 1, 2007

Pinole's Smith makes another run at state.
June 1, 2007

Driving class helps teenagers deal with license restrictions: Traffic courts are sending more teens to Start Smart for violating provisional license law.
June 1, 2007

Warriors lose Higgins to Bobcats.
June 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: A message to intruder from territorial fox: scat.
June 1, 2007

Reported whale carcass near Golden Gate not found, officials say.
June 1, 2007

Costco burglars haul $43,000 in 3 minutes.
June 1, 2007

A's offense comes up just short.
June 1, 2007

Dead whale not Delta or Dawn.
June 1, 2007

Saturday forum in Berkeley for senior services options.
June 1, 2007

Rumble in the jungle? It's just elephant chat.
June 2, 2007

Family entertainment.
June 2, 2007

Contra Costa explores tactics to cut asthma attacks: Agencies will present recommendations to help patients breathe easier.
June 2, 2007

Punch line pigeon going to Hayward: Homer, the wayward bird, to reunite with his owner after landing in bar.
June 2, 2007

Police rental get more costly, city says: RICHMOND: Move from old Hall of Justice building will cost twice as much and take longer, officials say.
June 2, 2007

Some students cleared in cash-for-grades scheme: PLEASANT HILL: Several suspects provided valid reasons for changes in records at DVC.
June 2, 2007

U.S. post office renamed after fallen soldier: RIO VISTA: U.S. Army Reserves specialist honored in memorial ceremony.
June 2, 2007

Cities take on summer sticker challenge: TRI-VALLEY: Contest aims to get residents to stop tossing tiny, polluting produce labels down the drain.
June 2, 2007

Workshop helps to plan for seniors' futures: ALAMEDA COUNTY: Supervisor presents event because of fast-growing population of those 65 and older.
June 2, 2007

Jung reaches finals in pole vault: Campolindo junior matches career best mark during qualifying round.
June 2, 2007

Craftsman nestles into hills.
June 2, 2007

Homeless church set to settle in: Antioch congregation hopes to move in the next 30 to 60 days.
June 2, 2007

Mediation yields deal for teachers: ANTIOCH: Tentative agreement now heads to union for ratification, then to superintendent, school board for approval.
June 2, 2007

Richmond man guilty of 2 killings: 22-year-old also convicted of attempted murder in shootings.
June 2, 2007

Rumble in the jungle? It's just elephant chat: Stanford scientist's study finds that pachyderms' vibration communication lets them know who is calling.
June 2, 2007

Transit agency mulls changes to bus routes: LIVERMORE: Public hearing will present possible changes to operations in response to ridership dynamics.
June 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Cam Inman column: Hill part of U.S. soccer's new look.
June 2, 2007

A's offense comes up just short: Oakland welcomes Kotsay back to the lineup, but the bats remain silent as Minnesota takes a 10-inning victory.
June 2, 2007

Cause is greater than the challenge.
June 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Joan Morris column: Roman gods had role in outhouse decoration.
June 2, 2007

Youngblood, Best shine in trials: Hercules star betters her national lead in the long jump; Salesian sprinter wins his heats.
June 2, 2007

Willows ushers in fun -- cinema-style.
June 2, 2007

Sabean held back in critiquing Giants.
June 2, 2007

Spelling bee champion gets national exposure.
June 2, 2007

Billy Donovan's magic likely to run out on the NBA level.
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tony Hicks column: Here's what we're not dying to see.(Column)
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: Around the Remote.(Column)
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Eerie silence: Sosa's pursuit of 600 continues.
June 3, 2007

Historic film building sold: Berkeley's Saul Zaentz Media Center goes for $20 million.
June 3, 2007

Monte Vista's Krychev happy with his finish: He places fourth in the discus and second in the shot put at the CIF state meet.
June 3, 2007

Fate of fish reverberates in East Bay: Tiny smelt affects everything from development to water supply as a symbol of the Delta's health.
June 3, 2007

Dublin and Livermore work together to preserve Doolan Canyon's 2,650 acres, eyed by developersTale of two cities' land ends in peace.
June 3, 2007

Dream home blocks others' viewEast Richmond residents' cries finally heard by city.
June 3, 2007

Forum eyes economic, housing ills: East County leaders, residents plan to create summary to help turn talk into action.
June 3, 2007

Voters will decide on road tax: LAMORINDA: Supporters say levy needed to fix potholes; critics call it unfair.
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Sabean held back in critiquing team.(Column)
June 3, 2007

Making a transition: Ex-Cal standout Powe adjusts to pro change.
June 3, 2007

Jones puts Deer Valley on map at state finals: The Wolverines' boys 400-meter relay team finishes third.
June 3, 2007

Campolindo's Jung lands fifth-place finish: Junior pole vaulter hits personal best; Carondelet's Johnson takes fifth in high jump.
June 3, 2007

Alcaire leads Salesian to first Class A crown: He flirts with a one-hitter and strikes out 11 in beating Justin-Siena-Napa.
June 3, 2007

Dominant Dons polish off Albany: Stone's grand slam is one of 17 Acalanes hits in the 2A East Bay title game.
June 3, 2007

The numbers: Christ the Light's towering $190 million project is the most expensive church in U.S. history.
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Lisa Vorderbrueggen column: Pair hope to take seat from Berkeley.
June 3, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., The Eye On The East Bay column: City officials play the name game.(Column)
June 3, 2007

Elderly Richmond man found dead in park.
June 3, 2007

Wrong-way driver in crash on I-80.
June 3, 2007

Richmond man rescued from burning car.
June 3, 2007

Earning a degree of difficulty.
June 3, 2007

They're unlikely in love: Why success-driven women fall for affable losers.
June 4, 2007

Council to address library operating costs: WALNUT CREEK: City may seek to establish special services district to reap funds from residents of unincorporated areas.
June 4, 2007