High-Speed Rail's Pacheco Pass Route OKd Again
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:44:04 GMT

For the third time in as many years, the High-Speed Rail Authority on Thursday chose the Pacheco Pass to speed trains between the Bay Area and Central Valley.

California schools to receive federal boost
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:00:09 GMT

School districts throughout California soon will receive an influx of money from the federal government to rehire laid-off teachers, hire new employees or add days to the school calendar that had been cut to balance the budget.

The sun will come out tomorrow - really
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:45:30 GMT

The sun WILL come out tomorrow! Photo: Diablo Theatre Company Some days it seems a lot like 1933 for the job seeker.

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:51 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.

King-Swett hike Saturday is free to public
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:21:21 GMT

The public is invited on a free hike Saturday morning through ranches only accessible in the company of Solano Land Trust docents, the organization announced Tuesday.

Gary Bogue: Killing mountain lions: Can't we find a better way to deal with them?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:01:53 GMT

I never thought much of the courage of a lion tamer. Inside the cage he is at least safe from people.

2nd location for House of Chicken & Waffles
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:52:28 GMT

The Oakland original. Photo: MySpace Fun fact time: For what it's worth, Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles has more Yelp reviews than just about every other notable Oakland restaurant .

Arts Notes, Lamorinda Sun and Walnut Creek Journal, Sept. 2
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:57:42 GMT

Deborah Rose. a Walnut Creek resident, whose book "The People Who Hugged the Trees" was first published 20 years ago, will preside over a "Meet the Author" evening Sept.

Craig: A bounty of musicals headed to the Bay Area
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:17:28 GMT

OK, it's Labor Day Weekend, summer's officially over, and if you need proof of that, just look at the number of shows clamoring for your attention the next couple of weeks.

Heavy lifters heading to Pleasanton
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:12:52 GMT

Kel Mulrey of Oakley Calif. follows through after throwing the Scottish Light Hammer Thursday Aug.

County Sherriff's Office looking for missing Diablo man
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:14:28 GMT

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is searching for an 84-year-old man who left his residence on Saturday afternoon and did not come back.

Orinda man celebrates birthday in unusual way
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:12:14 GMT

But, as friends and even his wife admit, Steve Meagher is not like most people. "Steve's always been a little on the nut side," said Ralph Gowen, one of about two dozen friends and family waiting for Meagher at the summit Sunday.

Family Searches For Missing Man
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:47:03 GMT

An 84-year-old man from the East Bay has been missing from for nearly a day. Albert Marcotte, who has memory issues and possibly suffers from Alzheimer's Disease drove away from his home in Diablo Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and did not return.

Park of the Month: Augustin Bernal Park
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:42:21 GMT

Searching for a way to get back to nature without committing to the woodland hermit lifestyle a la Henry David Thoreau? Look no further than your own backyard, to Augustin Bernal Park.

Last Week in Danville, Aug. 22 to 28
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:42:19 GMT

A look back at some of the happenings around town over the last week and a brief preview of what's to come.

Police unrest key issue at Walnut Creek council forum
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:13:34 GMT

In their first face-to-face forum, the three Walnut Creek City Council candidates debated everything from police pay to economic development.

Around Alamo: A glamorous way to hike
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:54:05 GMT

WHEN MOST folks go to Palm Desert for a weekend, their activities may include a game of golf before the day gets too warm, and relaxing poolside.

Five East Bay districts to receive nearly $45 million in federal...
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:10:14 GMT

Five East Bay school districts -- including Mt. Diablo and West Contra Costa expect to receive nearly $45 million in federal School Improvement Grants to reform a dozen of the lowest-achieving schools in the state.

East County Datebook
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:49:59 GMT

"Emperor's New Clothes" -- 4-6 p.m. Aug. 30. Presented by the El Campanil Children's Theatre.

Curry Fire at Mt. Diablo Now Fully Contained
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:50:24 GMT

Firefighters fully contained a 375-acre wildfire near Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County late Thursday, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jim Crawford said.