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

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

Congregants volunteer to build homes.
October 1, 2006

Deputies sue sheriff's office: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY: Two women allege sexual harassment at work in lawsuits filed in federal court.
October 1, 2006

Alzheimer's a real midlife crisis: Disease usually associated with elderly, but it can steal memory decades earlier.
October 1, 2006

Meeting tackles special-ed issues.
October 1, 2006

Girl Scouts learn to save the Bay.
October 1, 2006

Foothill exits state watch list: PITTSBURG: Two other schools will continue to be monitored another year.
October 1, 2006

Mom relishes foster family tree.
October 1, 2006

Saddlemaker trots to profits: East Bay entrepreneur prizes slow growth, horse-friendly product.
October 1, 2006

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2006

EDITORIAL: Fight sprawl, traffic by voting for Measure L.(Editorial)
October 1, 2006

QB Frye returns to Oakland: Browns starter got his first NFL victory against the Raiders in December.
October 1, 2006

Candidates coming to TV: Taped forums will be presented on public access channels until the election.
October 1, 2006

Longshore hits on all cylinders: Cal's high-octane offense continues to roll behind sophomore QB.
October 1, 2006

Warriors will huff and puff: New Warriors coach Nelson is known for his vigorous training camp.
October 1, 2006

Change in store for Warriors: Davis, Dunleavy and Pietrus are among the players who will have to adjust to Nelson's style.
October 1, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Victory is nice, but bigger test awaits.
October 1, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Sharks' bar is set high by Thornton.(Column)
October 1, 2006

Raiders stay winless after Browns rally from 18-point deficit.
October 1, 2006

These Raiders juts plain stink.
October 1, 2006

Rolling in dough _ good gnocchi.(Recipe)
October 2, 2006

Use this A-to-Z glossary to find your way through episodes of `Lost'.
October 2, 2006

Take a hint: Characters _ not symbols _ make show.
October 2, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: Traveling far and wide with folk-music fables.(Column)
October 2, 2006

High construction costs worry district: WEST COUNTY: School officials are concerned that additional projects threaten public confidence.
October 2, 2006

Stance on benefits may decide school board race.
October 2, 2006

Hopefuls face off in forum: WEST COUNTY: School board candidates give opinions on uniforms, goals if they are elected.
October 2, 2006

Council hopefuls similar in views: PINOLE: Forum highlights candidates unwillingness to cite differences of opinion.
October 2, 2006

1,100 cyclists brave Mount Diablo: DANVILLE: Annual event draws fearless for 10.8-mile race to summit.
October 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: Saving a vital hospital.(Editorial)
October 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: No on flawed Prop. 88.(Editorial)
October 2, 2006

Unlikely partnerships battle Proposition 88: Taxpayer groups and teachers association oppose education funding measure for different reasons.
October 2, 2006

Raiders stay winless after Browns rally from 18-point deficit.
October 2, 2006

Cal has it going, but Oregon poses challenge: Bears don't figure to have another meaningless fourth quarter against Ducks.
October 2, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Take stock in a Bonds' return Giants' tactics lean that way.(Column)
October 2, 2006

Surrounded by big-name stars, Cuddyer makes mark in Minnesota.
October 2, 2006

A look inside Richmond's Tent City.
October 2, 2006

Shell vows changes upstairs after replay challenge gaffe.
October 2, 2006

County jail death under investigation.
October 2, 2006

Plans to help stop the killing in Richmond/Oakland.
October 2, 2006

Doctors Medical Center files for bankruptcy protection.
October 2, 2006

Invest in empathy to save family.
October 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tony Hicks column: Trip to the zoo went squirrelly.(Column)
October 3, 2006

Fire, killing link suspected: PITTSBURG: Police question arson suspect over shooting death.
October 3, 2006

Constant presence deters violence.
October 3, 2006

INDUSTRIES HELP SEA SCOUTS FIX SHIP: RICHMOND: Former Navy vessel's engine failed, but groups are chipping in to repair it.
October 3, 2006

Interest high when borrowing for future: $20 billion bond to fix roads will cost taxpayers $40 billion over 30 years.
October 3, 2006

Driver fatally shot near peace camp: RICHMOND: Police lack suspects and motive despite information offered by area residents.
October 3, 2006

Cal freshman, 16, eyes med school: BERKELEY: Foothill High School graduate is studying bioengineering.
October 3, 2006

Pombo, Doolittle welcome Bush: The president will help candidates raise funds, including events in Stockton, El Dorado Hills.
October 3, 2006

Heroes are forged in unheated cauldron: ANTIOCH: Contra Costa County fire crews work through imaginary blazes in an effective, unfamiliar training environment at Antioch fairgrounds.
October 3, 2006

Perata proposes outreach in violence-plagued areas: RICHMOND: Senator calls some areas more dangerous than Iraq.
October 3, 2006

Gas prices drop, but consumers won't forget '06 summer spike: Regional AAA reports 37 cent per gallon drop for unleaded, down to $2.63.
October 3, 2006

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 3, 2006

Gas taxes would stay with roads: Measure says state can take funds only during fiscal emergency.
October 3, 2006

Sharks' plan likely to advance: PLEASANTON: Council expected to approve development review for community ice facility.
October 3, 2006

Like teams, umps have to earn postseason spots.
October 3, 2006

A's-Twins scouting report.
October 3, 2006

Richardson still healing, will miss Warriors camp.
October 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Finally, Giants take long view.(Column)
October 3, 2006

Bond issue, traffic get front seats at debate: MARTINEZ: State Assembly candidates from 11th district weigh in on issues important to Contra Costa residents.
October 3, 2006

Berkeley Lab's Smoot wins Nobel Prize in physics.
October 3, 2006

Plans for Cedar Grove church rejected by planners.
October 3, 2006

First seasonal rains due late tonight.
October 3, 2006

Zito, A's ace in the hole, is money in bank.
October 3, 2006

Nelson's approach is fundamentally different with Warriors.
October 3, 2006

Premier tailbacks carry Cal, Oregon.
October 3, 2006

Richmond mayor reimburses city for car allowance.
October 3, 2006

Woman arraigned in murder of half-sister.
October 3, 2006

Bush stumps for Pombo in Stockton.
October 3, 2006

Livermore church expansion plan denied by Alameda County.
October 3, 2006

Brentwood chooses new police chief.
October 3, 2006

Dow surges to new record.
October 3, 2006

Worker injured in San Ramon construction rollover accident.
October 3, 2006

Excerpts from `Operation Homecoming'.
October 4, 2006

Book collects writings of soldiers, families.
October 4, 2006

`Mary' gives voice to first lady.
October 4, 2006

Atheist groups growing over last 6 years.
October 4, 2006

`Battlestar Galactica' is a Sci Fi supernova.
October 4, 2006

Council candidates agree city's progress is visible: PITTSBURG: Two incumbents, five newcomers offer ideas for downtown redevelopment.
October 4, 2006

Commission denies church its campus: LIVERMORE: Officials cite size in decision not to let Cedar Grove build an 82,000-square-foot complex.
October 4, 2006

Mayor admits she was overpaid: RICHMOND: Anderson pays back $1,800 in stipends she received over eight months starting in 2002 RICHMOND: Anderson gives back $1,800 in payments she received over eight months starting in 2002.
October 4, 2006

Talk not cheap at Pombo fund-raiser: Bush takes time to laud Tracy congressman before appreciative audience, but scene outside auditorium reflects the polarizing race.
October 4, 2006

Detectives say shooting justified: ANTIOCH: Investigators testify that officer acted appropriately prior to resident's death eight months ago.
October 4, 2006

Service district hopefuls stump at election forum: DUBLIN/SAN RAMON: Three candidates tout ideas to raise water quality while lowering rates.
October 4, 2006