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

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

Third-quarter stocks plagued by oil prices, technology profits.
October 1, 2004

California transportation officials to seek cheaper bid for Bay Bridge project.
October 1, 2004

St. Louis' Bruce better than ever this season.
October 1, 2004

Little's pass rush no small problem for 49ers.
October 1, 2004

Raiders' Capers alters approach with Texans.
October 1, 2004

Federal government searches for human-trafficking victims.
October 1, 2004

Ruling against Chevron in favor of California service station is upheld.
October 2, 2004

PeopleSoft may have friendly merger partner waiting in wings.
October 2, 2004

Founder of PeopleSoft comes out of retirement to head firm.
October 2, 2004

Chief executive ousted from PeopleSoft.
October 2, 2004

Pleasanton, Calif., awaits PeopleSoft's fate.
October 2, 2004

Bill Gates' visit inspires Berkeley, Calif., students.
October 2, 2004

A's hamstrung by shoestring catch.
October 2, 2004

Dodgers' wild victory is agony for Giants.
October 2, 2004

Magic number is three (miracles) for Giants.
October 2, 2004

Cal disposes of Oregon State, turns focus to USC.
October 2, 2004

Is Macha's future in doubt with A's?
October 3, 2004

Giants must stop counting the dollars.
October 3, 2004

Top-ranked USC limiting its preparation for No. 7 Bears.
October 3, 2004

49ers' fans doing their best to keep the faith.
October 3, 2004

Incompetence is a team effort for 49ers.
October 3, 2004

Raiders look shabby in loss to Texans.
October 3, 2004

Raiders are done in by the Texas 2-step.
October 3, 2004

A prime-time flop: Rams pound 49ers (0-4).
October 3, 2004

Rams rediscover rushing game.
October 3, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., bankruptcies column.
October 3, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., people in motion column.
October 3, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business leader profile column.
October 3, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business bulletin column.
October 3, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business listing column.
October 3, 2004

New dean seeks private money for Berkeley, Calif., law school.
October 3, 2004... Byline: Rick Jurgens Oct. 3--BERKELEY, Calif. -- UC Berkeley's new law school dean launched a multimillion-dollar fundraising drive Saturday, calling for greatly enhanced private funding for one of the nation's top-rated public law...

What is a good melting cheese?
October 4, 2004

Old-World alchemy: Beguiling Belgium mixes art, chocolate, charm.
October 4, 2004

La vida dulce: Paris-like city has its own allure.
October 4, 2004

Gris or grigio, pinot will still please you.
October 4, 2004

Volcano-watchers armed with new tools, but uncertainty lingers.
October 4, 2004... Byline: Betsy Mason WALNUT CREEK, Calif. _ Mount St. Helens' rumblings have volcano enthusiasts and thrill seekers flocking to the volcano in droves. But just how long they will have to wait for an eruption is hard to predict. On...

Walnut Creek, Calif.-area grocery talks take new route.
October 5, 2004

PeopleSoft surpasses forecast.
October 5, 2004

Livermore, Calif., entrepreneur sees green with tea business.
October 5, 2004

Cal Bears now good enough to dream.
October 5, 2004

Prosecution rests in Scott Peterson's double murder trial.
October 5, 2004

Chiron's stock plunges 16 percent on flu vaccine news.
October 6, 2004

Walnut Creek, Calif.-area housing starts up 3 percent over 2003.
October 6, 2004

CORRECTION: PeopleSoft is open to higher Oracle bid.
October 6, 2004

Rice not a happy camper, takes some shots at Raiders' plan.
October 6, 2004

Providers scramble for flu shots in Walnut Creek, Calif., area.
October 7, 2004

California Realtors in festive mood at expo.
October 7, 2004

Survey shows temporary hiring bias toward Arab-Americans.
October 7, 2004

Real guys bond over Rodney Dangerfield's one-liners.
October 7, 2004

NFL-bound quarterbacks ready to duel in Coliseum.
October 7, 2004

Translation: FBI fails.
October 7, 2004

FBI questions Muslims, Arabs in U.S. in terror probe.
October 7, 2004

Lousy football on any given Sunday in the NFL.
October 7, 2004

Around the remote: TV picks for the week of Oct. 10-16.
October 7, 2004

Rare territory for Cal Bears.
October 8, 2004

Elusive Reggie Bush gives USC certain edge.
October 8, 2004

Raiders' Curry enjoys first taste of success in league.
October 8, 2004

PeopleSoft alumni reconnect online.
October 8, 2004

A win for Cal not so far-fetched.
October 8, 2004

Cyber games championship in San Francisco draws 600 hopefuls.
October 9, 2004

Job growth falls short in September.
October 9, 2004

Mistakes costly for Cal Bears.
October 9, 2004

Cal can't close the deal at the end.
October 9, 2004

Passing record no comfort for Cal's Rodgers.
October 9, 2004

Get a couple opinions when appraising diamond ring, jewelers suggest.
October 9, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., bankruptcies column.
October 10, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business bulletin column.
October 10, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., business listing column.
October 10, 2004

Former CEO describes failure of San Francisco electronic marketer Commerce One.
October 10, 2004

Rattay's career day reminiscent of 49ers' glory years.
October 10, 2004

49ers' thrilling comeback win comes at a very high price.
October 10, 2004

49ers' rally somewhat impresses Cardinals.
October 10, 2004

Peterson's out for season, still a leader on sideline.
October 10, 2004

Just ask Middleton: Raiders can't be beat.
October 10, 2004

Collins shoulders load, even if he shouldn't.
October 10, 2004

Gannon can't save Oakland from itself.
October 10, 2004

Thin-skinned and fickle, pinot noir still a darling.
October 11, 2004

Fargas, Wheatley in doubt for Denver.
October 11, 2004

California nanny companies get more professional.
October 12, 2004

Bonds has knee surgery.
October 12, 2004

Rice still unhappy camper.
October 12, 2004

Judge in Peterson case postpones proceedings again.
October 12, 2004

'Huskers get different view.
October 13, 2004

Jets are the experts at starting 1-4.
October 13, 2004