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

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

Fraud convict eludes officials: MORAGA: Man was to surrender Aug. 11 to begin prison sentence.
September 1, 2006

Charges add up for ex-broker: Former East Bay man, who pleaded no contest in separate fraud case, to be arraigned today on multiple federal counts.
September 1, 2006

Kelly's wounds focus of testimony: RICHMOND: Pathologist cagey on stand, bolstering both sides' account of football player's killing.
September 1, 2006

Gun rumor stuns school: RICHMOND: Police swarm De Anza and detain two students, but find no firearms, and no one is arrested.
September 1, 2006

State schools fall short: More than a third of campuses fail to meet federal standards.
September 1, 2006

Lawsuit against county proceeds: CASTRO VALLEY: Christian school claims denying permits infringes on religious freedom.
September 1, 2006

School to decide on land sale: LIVERMORE: Park district wants to buy 13 acres and install soccer fields to address shortage of areas for sports.
September 1, 2006

Landlord must explain high rents, deposits: MORAGA: City wants answers from owner accused of overcharging low-income residents.
September 1, 2006

Markets in India, China beckon new Clorox CEO: Inflationary pressures threaten company, but growth may lie overseas.
September 1, 2006

Highway 4 bypass back on track: EAST COUNTY: Final environmental review completed; work on the final segment can begin by mid-October.
September 1, 2006

Ride raises money for trails: EAST BAY: Five-day event highlights 300 miles of horse-friendly areas.
September 1, 2006

Police seek public's help in 2004 shooting on I-80: ALBANY: Authorities do not know the motive or whether the Richmond teen who was killed was the intended victim.
September 1, 2006

Questions arise over hands-free phone use: Bill that would force drivers to don headsets or ear buds opens issue of how officers will enforce it.
September 1, 2006

EDITORIAL: Can't ignore the risks.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006

Pipeline bill offers protection: Legislation would provide steps to prevent disasters such as petroleum explosion in Walnut Creek in 2004.
September 1, 2006

Busy roads, big sales to mark holiday: BAY AREA: Fewer Californians expected to fly; highways remain travelers' top choice, AAA predicts.
September 1, 2006

Bill to toughen ban on hazing is in governor's hands: PLEASANT HILL: A woman whose son died lobbied lawmakers for the legislation in hopes of preventing other deaths.
September 1, 2006

Small businesses focus on health care: California branch of national federation supports use of health savings plans, rejects universal insurance.
September 1, 2006

EDITORIAL: Double fines needed.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006

Scientists on mission to save oaks: Researchers zero in on genetic code of pathogens that kill trees along coast.
September 1, 2006

And in his spare time ...: El Cerrito's Sackey coaches three soccer teams in three tourneys on one weekend to two titles and a third.
September 1, 2006

Powe gives back with camp for kids: Ex-Cal star's free basketball camp draws more than 100 players.
September 1, 2006

Varellas has gone far in water polo: Ex-Campolindo star follows up a stellar career at Stanford by earning a spot on the U.S. national team.
September 1, 2006

Lynch faces tough defense: Cal running back will be going up against one of best against the run.
September 1, 2006

St. Mary's sees positives facing No. 1 team: The Gaels embrace the underdog position against top-rank Nebraska.
September 1, 2006

Raiders flattened in finale: First-string, though, plays very little as Oakland suffers its first defeat.
September 1, 2006

A's Thomas has changed more than uniforms: Labeled 'selfish' in Chicago, he has become the consummate team player in Oakland.
September 1, 2006

Mavs assistant Reilly to join Warriors on Nelson's staff.
September 1, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Tejada returns with chinks in armor.(Column)
September 1, 2006

Woman bound, set on fire in Oakland.
September 1, 2006

Judge to rule on mom's MySpace site.
September 1, 2006

Yo, MTV -- Your Video Awards show is sinking fast.
September 1, 2006

Police tie 3 suspects to 11 store holdups.
September 1, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Joan Morris column: Adams was 'The Rebel'; Cash sang theme song.(Column)
September 2, 2006

City's growth tied to more diversity: ANTIOCH: Study notes potential for downtown revitalization project with housing and retail developments.
September 2, 2006

Hearing postponed for suspect's mother: HAYWARD: Woman's MySpace site could sway others, prosecutor says.
September 2, 2006

Pot club owner unable to retrieve seized items: RICHMOND: Police also confiscated $23,000, which driver says is life savings, in Tuesday bust.
September 2, 2006

Four schools rise above 'No Child' warning list: District hopes programs set an example WEST COUNTY: Academic performance mixed, with some topping past scores, others failing to meet standards.
September 2, 2006

Shooting again disrupts school: RICHMOND: Campus twice on alert with threat of stray bullets.
September 2, 2006

Palestinian educator breaks barriers to teach politics: MORAGA: St. Mary's professor born blind in West Bank camp, but stays objective on Mideast.
September 2, 2006

New methods used to clear creek silt: CONCORD: Environment-friendly techniques to help prevent storm flooding and boost fish and wildlife.
September 2, 2006

Falling enrollment puzzles Acalanes district officials: LAFAYETTE: Surprise at high performing schools means less state money.
September 2, 2006

Pay hike may not be big for all: Bump to $8 will have varying effects on those who make slightly more than minimum wage, experts say.
September 2, 2006

Kaiser to raise pay for nurses: Union, health care provider reach an accord that gives 26.5 percent more money to workers over the next five years.
September 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: JACK WEIXEL From the community Don't blame; ask what you can do.(Editorial)
September 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: Violent art does not equal crime.(Editorial)
September 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: Just say no to amnesty for illegals.(Editorial)
September 2, 2006

EDITORIAL: Gun-lobby letter 'disinformation'.(Editorial)
September 2, 2006

Signs warn residents: West Nile virus is here: LIVERMORE/ PLEASANTON: Discovery of infected mosquitoes means human case on way, official says.
September 2, 2006

Environmental report OKs Wal-Mart plan: NORTH CONCORD: Union leaders argue small retailers will be hindered.
September 2, 2006

Big game, noisy venue will put Cal to the test: 'Business-as-usual' approach used by Tedford also was a staple of the legendary Waldorf.
September 2, 2006

A guide to Bears vs. Vols: Tennessee has overwhelming home record against non-SEC teams; nice weather expected for today's game.
September 2, 2006

Shell not happy with latest Raiders game: The coach wants to see his team meet some higher standards.
September 2, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Onus on 'O' to hide woeful 'D'.(Column)
September 2, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Tennessee's on the hot seat.(Column)
September 2, 2006

Bay Bridge work going as planned.
September 2, 2006

Streaking A's cooled off in strange game.
September 2, 2006

Baseball rankings.
September 2, 2006

No. 9 Cal blown away at Rocky Top.
September 2, 2006

Jeff George among players cut by Raiders; Gabriel sent to Patriots.
September 2, 2006

Golden Gate traffic taking hit from Bay Bridge closure.
September 2, 2006

Scientists on mission to save California's oaks.
September 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: Around the Remote.(Column)
September 3, 2006

After landslide, city reviews hillside homes: PITTSBURG: Staff members consider limits on development on hills above 500 feet of elevation.
September 3, 2006

Economic recovery in peril, study says: Housing slowdown threatens state as it comes back from a recession and dot-com bust, UC Berkeley report finds.
September 3, 2006

Chambers consider health alliance.
September 3, 2006

Campaigns elicit a special interest: Concord garbage company, developers that often win approval are among council members' top contributors.
September 3, 2006

A's host message of hope for cancer: OAKLAND: Survivors of the disease, including pitcher Saarloos' mother, take part in fund-raiser.
September 3, 2006

EDITORIAL: California must improve electricity system.(Editorial)
September 3, 2006

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 3, 2006

tweaking travel during bay bridge closure:New ways to travel the Bay.
September 3, 2006

Marshlands considered for port: RICHMOND: Officials to weigh financial benefits, environmental hazards for project estimated at $5 billion.
September 3, 2006

A good idea is only the first step: Inventors learn there's a lot more to getting their product to market.
September 3, 2006

Rocky start for the Bears: Ninth-ranked Cal dominated by Tennessee.
September 3, 2006

Raiders unload Gabriel: The receiver, traded to New England, is among 21 team parts ways with.
September 3, 2006

Streaking A's cooled off in strange game: Orioles snap Oakland's four-game winning streak in a wacky afternoon at McAfee Coliseum.
September 3, 2006

Carter continues to play Triple-A waiting game: Former DLS star hopes strong season finally leads him to the major leagues.
September 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: This is as bad as it gets for Bears.(Column)
September 3, 2006

Johnson, Loaiza star as A's drub Orioles.
September 3, 2006

Cal's identity missing after early loss.
September 3, 2006

Eastbound lower deck of Bay Bridge still closed.
September 3, 2006

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: All kinds of labor worth acknowledging today.(Column)
September 4, 2006

Surge of students pushes district limits: ALBANY: Officials attribute abrupt rise in youngsters at Ocean View to increase in residents at University Village.
September 4, 2006

District to upgrade wastewater plant: BYRON: Officials say they prefer to fix their own facility over building a pipeline to Discovery Bay.
September 4, 2006