Redevelopment, annexation, medical pot discussions drive Martinez forum
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:11:20 GMT

Two candidates seeking to deny Rob Schroder a third term as Martinez mayor accused the City Council of letting downtown deteriorate, and called for a major cleanup.

Antioch Section 8 discrimination lawsuit to proceed as class-action for 1,000 people
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:56:14 GMT

A federal judge granted a motion on Thursday allowing all African-American residents receiving housing assistance through a federal voucher program to participate in a civil rights lawsuit against this city.

Off-duty Benicia cop becomes suspicious, orchestrates 4 arrests
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:51:18 GMT

Police here say an off-duty officer spotted a vehicle "casing" Benicia banks, resulting in the arrest of a wanted bank robber and three other suspects.

Truant kids might spell j-a-i-l for parents
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:27:08 GMT

Empty desks are a sign of a growing truancy problem in classrooms throughout East County.

Pittsburg parents express shock over teacher's arrest
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:40 GMT

Parents at a Pittsburg elementary school reacted with shock a day after a popular teacher was arrested at the campus on suspicion of possessing thousands of child pornography photographs on his home computers.

Avoid the 25' sends harsh message
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:03 GMT

One of the four DUI arrests made during Oakleya s Avoid the 25 checkpoint last weekend mirrors a warning poster on a nearby police trailer.

Alleged Target stabber found incompetent to stand trial
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:53:13 GMT

A judge found the woman who allegedly stabbed four West Hollywood Target shoppers incompetent to stand trial yesterday.

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:48:46 GMT

COMMUTE ROUTE CLOSURE: The section of Marsh Creek Road between the State Route 4 Bypass and Camino Diablo is closed for construction for several months and is scheduled to reopen Nov.

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:48:45 GMT

The city is offering soccer lessons for children ages 2 to 12 in a way designed to make the sport fun.

E-views
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:38:52 GMT

In the weekly feature called "e-views," we invite readers to answer a question via e-mail. Last week's question: Proposition 19, the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, has united some unusual allies.

Laura E. Mirian, Ph.D., Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:33:46 GMT

ANTIOCH, CA, September 2, 2010 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Dr. Laura E. Mirian, Owner of Seventh Level Wellness, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in business management.

Antioch school trustee hopefuls discuss budget fixes
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:24:16 GMT

Debate at a recent school board candidates forum centered on how to keep this district solvent.

26-year-old Pleasant Hill swim coach & elementary teacher arrested for child porn
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:04:44 GMT

Blog:Local: In Contra Costa: 71425 : 26-year-old Pleasant Hill swim coach & elementary teacher arrested for child porn Editor's note: This is an SFGate.com In Contra Costa Blog.

Pittburg teacher arrested on suspicion of child pornography possession
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:51 GMT

An elementary school teacher was arrested at his school Wednesday on suspicion of possessing thousands of child pornography photographs on his home computers, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office said.

Antioch Police Cals
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:50 GMT

The following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police Aug. 23-28, according to information provided by the police department.

Antioch man convicted of molesting, taking porn pictures of child
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:59:54 GMT

An Antioch man faces a prison sentence of more than 200 years after a Contra Costa County jury found him guilty of molesting and taking sexually explicit photos of a young female relative.

Donald Gill: Despite the cuts, there's much to be thankful for at Antioch schools
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:59:53 GMT

As another school year begins, we have much to be thankful for and to celebrate in the Antioch Unified School District.

Los Medanos Health Care District race focuses on spending practices
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:00:08 GMT

A pair of challengers cite a recent Contra Costa County civil grand jury report about inefficient spending by the Los Medanos Health Care District in their race against two incumbents and two others for three seats on the board.

East County Datebook
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:50:27 GMT

Grant application writing workshop -- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. Provides the essential components of organizing, structuring and presenting a project for successful grant funding from either public or private sources.

Oakley Redevelopment Agency payola raises questions
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:22:04 GMT

A bill working through the Legislature would designate property tax revenues from a proposed power plant in the small city of Oakley, to specifically benefit the city's redevelopment agency.