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

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

Big picture means talk as a family.
May 1, 2007

Late-night comic regales fans in San Francisco: O'Brien draws enthusiastic crowd and turns comedy routine to all things Bay Area.
May 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Queen Of The Road column: Round-trip to S.F. unexpectedly quick.(Column)
May 1, 2007

TV30 seeks government bailout: TRI-VALLEY: Public-access station says it needs $65,000 from each of four cities to finish fiscal year.
May 1, 2007

Local hospital advocate dies: Nurse, 82, known for devotion to work, perfectionism.
May 1, 2007

Trial under way in 2003 double slaying: RICHMOND: Jury selection starts; defendant faces two murder charges and one attempted-murder charge.
May 1, 2007

School board set to choose new member.
May 1, 2007

Concern mounts ahead of REAL ID gathering: Several groups express severe criticism over federal legislation plan; sole national meeting set for UC Davis today.
May 1, 2007

Developer seeks council's help: PINOLE: Builder wants city to back $18.5 million loan, causing concern among critics.
May 1, 2007

Meetings to break down city's budget: ANTIOCH: Session will examine additional fiscal burdens being taken on as revenues remain the same.(Financial report)
May 1, 2007

Residents may see sewer rate decrease: DUBLIN/SAN RAMON: Services board considers fee change as well as license to build demineralization plant.
May 1, 2007

District names veteran to parks manager post: BAY POINT: Ambrose Community Center renovation a top priority for Folsom man.
May 1, 2007

Chevron criticized about flaring: RICHMOND: Activists say refinery's pollution is outgrowth of poor performance from its equipment.
May 1, 2007

Bistro apartments said to be occupied.
May 1, 2007

Business as usual after closure: Workers take necessity of finding alternative routes to work in stride.
May 1, 2007

if you go: Walnut Creek man recalls experience of being captured by Nazis after parachuting from damaged plane in 1944.
May 1, 2007

Son of King shining light on poor: RICHMOND: Martin Luther King III will speak with City Council, discuss his findings in town hall meeting.
May 1, 2007

Dublin Square vote goes to council: DUBLIN: If approved, city would take ownership of shopping center, likely turning it into a park.
May 1, 2007

NCS vote keeps Alameda and Berkeley in ACCAL: Encinal joins the BSAL as part of a 2008-2012 league realignment proposal.
May 1, 2007

Politics unlikely to slow repairs: Politicians, transit leaders, environmental activists in agreement that work on the maze must get done quickly.
May 1, 2007

Warriors remain focused: Despite a commanding 3-1 series lead, Golden State realizes the Mavericks aren't done yet.
May 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tony Hicks column: Sex on TV OK ... if it's a panda.(Column)
May 1, 2007

Duchscherer says relief is on way: A's setup man isn't too concerned about the bullpen's early problems.
May 1, 2007

Knights' Harkins has shot of day: Las Lomas senior records a double-eagle 2 en route to DFAL medalist honors.
May 1, 2007

An artist's 'Duty': Actor and Bay Area resident Peter Krause talks about his new film and dreaming as Nate Fisher.
May 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Cam Inman column: ALL BARKLEY, NOT MUCH BITE'The Chuckster' fosters flawed hate-hate affair with Bay Area.
May 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: California desert tortoise not divulging its real age.
May 1, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Davis-Nelson a healthy marriage.
May 1, 2007

I-880 hit-run spurs alert in Oakland.
May 1, 2007

Grass fires strike near Highway 4 in Antioch.
May 1, 2007

County transit program looking for a few good riders.
May 1, 2007

I-880 lanes clear in Oakland, but delay lingers.
May 1, 2007

Vehicle hits pedestrian in Orinda.
May 1, 2007

A's buck the odds, come back against Red Sox.
May 1, 2007

Davis could get invite to Team USA after all.
May 1, 2007

A major opportunity wasted for Warriors.
May 1, 2007

Orindan hit in crosswalk.
May 1, 2007

Accident blocks Highway 4 near Pittsburg.
May 1, 2007

Caldecott Tunnel restrictions to remain.
May 1, 2007

Two hurt, one seriously, in Livermore accident.
May 1, 2007

Acalanes students walk out for war protest.
May 1, 2007

Vandals dump chemicals in neighborhood pool: DUBLIN: Attack causes $1,500 in damage at cabana club.
May 2, 2007

Organizing a peaceful fiestaPolice, businesses push for safe party.
May 2, 2007

Farmers market celebrates diversity: HERCULES: Opening-day offerings to include fresh food, live music and children's games.
May 2, 2007

Presentation to lay out charter school details: RICHMOND: West Contra Costa district board will hear plans.
May 2, 2007

Smooth commute doesn't allay worries: EAST BAY: Transit agencies urge commuters not to drive to BART as they wait for the other shoe to drop.
May 2, 2007

More kids in county getting vaccinated: Immunizations for African-American children still lag.
May 2, 2007

King's son tackles poverty in Richmond.
May 2, 2007

Revised ordinance targets teen drinking: ORINDA: Officials now consider two kids a party, making it easier for police to crack down on unruliness.
May 2, 2007

Counties team up for radio deal: EAST BAY: Officials back the formation of a joint powers authority to manage a regional system for crisis communication.
May 2, 2007

Entrepreneurial streak pays off, study reveals: Research shows business owners more likely to be wealthy than those who earn paychecks from employers.
May 2, 2007

Fire destroys park play structure.
May 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Dust up: Bird baths not always done with water.
May 2, 2007

Devil runs in Danville for 30th year Sunday.
May 2, 2007

Reappraisal of home can ease taxes: State law allows property owners to request new assessment of value.
May 2, 2007

Apple moth quarantine to expand.
May 2, 2007

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Cam Inman column: Moss a steal? You won't think that in the playoffs.
May 2, 2007

Contra Costa reveals waterfront plans: BAY POINT: Project would include sports fields, marina but officials say project will take many years to become a reality By Laurie PhillipsCONTRA COSTA TIMESClose to 200 acres of Bay Point's waterfront eventually could include a r.
May 2, 2007

A's buck odds, come back against Red Sox: Rookie Buck's homer in the ninth ties it, then they win it in the 10th.
May 2, 2007

Alameda walks off with hardware: Ramos takes the singles title, and Tu and Elefant capture the doubles crown.
May 2, 2007

Owner of hillside with crosses dies.
May 2, 2007

Opportunity wastedWarriors fade down the stretch.
May 2, 2007

Clayton Valley rallies, wins in 11th: Eagles keep one-game lead in BVAL softball with win over Deer Valley.
May 2, 2007

CONCORD HIGH LANDS HOLY GRAIL OF PLAYS: Curtain to rise on 'Zoot Suit': Drama department is first in country to stage classic Valdez play set during the famous riots in 1940s Los Angeles.
May 2, 2007

Teens' expulsion hearings open: At least three Deer Valley students accused of brawling have waived right to confidentiality.
May 2, 2007

Small quake rattles East Bay lunch hour.
May 2, 2007

'Precaution' closes Pittsburg's Los Medanos campus.
May 2, 2007

Antioch police arrest teen tied to $5 armed robbery.
May 2, 2007

Concord High lands holy grail of plays.
May 2, 2007

Los Medanos campus reopens after bomb threat.
May 2, 2007

A's lose game and DH Mike Piazza.
May 2, 2007

Warriors say `there's no pressure' for No. 8 seed.
May 2, 2007

City buys Dublin Square center as future park site.
May 2, 2007

Early assessment shows parts of collapsed Maze freeway OK.
May 2, 2007

Solano Drive-In reopens Thursday.
May 2, 2007

Stoneridge extension will remain in Pleasanton's long-range plans.
May 2, 2007

Take two: Beloved drive-in reborn: CONCORD: Patrons and new employees are thrilled to be able to park it again as two-screen film complex reopens.
May 3, 2007

Expanding international reach a top priority for UC Berkeley: BERKELEY: University boosts marketing efforts overseas by taking over several foreign clubs.
May 3, 2007

Antioch family feels the need for speed: Dad, three kids flock to driver's seat.
May 3, 2007

Mayor not satisfied with new gas-valve ordinance: DANVILLE: City Council adopts regulation requiring homes be outfitted with earthquake safety devices.
May 3, 2007

Interim principal takes another turn at school.
May 3, 2007

Verse likely to return to Bay Point: District attorney's office says it will not challenge move if psychiatrists say sexually violent man poses no threat.
May 3, 2007

Dozens implicated in DVC grade scandal: College to send cash-for-A's case to prosecutors, who could file felony charges against current, former students.
May 3, 2007

Carter finds welcome at UC Berkeley: BERKELEY: Former president defends book in which he lambastes Israel for its role in continued Middle East violence.
May 3, 2007