Danville den leader's arrest leaves Cub Scouts 'shocked'
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:39:24 GMT

A Cub Scouts official said the organization was "absolutely shocked" to learn that a Danville Cub Scouts den leader was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

Still time to register for Diablo Trails Challenge
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:21:13 GMT

Save Mount Diablo will host the Diablo Trails Challenge 5K, 10K and Half Marathon tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, beginning at Castle Rock Park in Walnut Creek.

Failing schools sanctions lack teeth
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:38:26 GMT

English Language Development ll students hold up their sentences for teacher Diane Shamai at Oak Grove Middle School in Concord, Calif., on Thursday, March.

Theater review: Diablo Actors' Ensemble has a gem in 'Family Makespeace'
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:44:32 GMT

Watching Tom Mercer's "The Family Makespeace" at it's opening at Diablo Actors' Ensemble Theatre was a little like a reunion with an old friend.

More than 23,000 layoff notices issued to teachers statewide
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:11:32 GMT

Education budget cuts have prompted school districts across the state to send out more than 23,000 pink slips, notifying teachers and other certificated employees they may not have jobs next year.

Alamo Y plans still under discussion
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:01:31 GMT

Discussions are continuing regarding the future of the new YMCA facility planned to be built in Alamo, but no decisions have been made yet, Rick Callaway, Mt.

Confidence fueled auto shop turnaround
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:51:39 GMT

A year and a half into ownership of Diablo Automotive Specialist in Walnut Creek, business couldn't have been better for owner Tim Stussi.

John Muir/Mt. Diablo Community Health Fund assists the uninsured and...
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:42:42 GMT

Osteoporosis has been called the "silent disease," and for good reason. Many people are unaware they have it, even though their weakened bones could lead to severe fractures.

Mt. Diablo Taken Off the List of the 6 Worst Schools, Glenbrook Middle School Added
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:43:24 GMT

Mt. Diablo High School has been taken off the list of the "6 worst schools" in the MDUSD, and Glenbrook Middle School has been added.

State revises low-achieving schools list, bumping four East Bay schools and adding two new ones
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:41:24 GMT

Four East Bay campuses learned Wednesday that they may escape being labeled among the state's persistently lowest-achieving schools, while two others discovered they may be added to the dreaded list.

Many East Bay schools on list of low performers
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:41:05 GMT

Mount Diablo High School is among the 188 statewide who have made a preliminary list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools." Students head outside during the lunch break in Concord, Calif., on Monday, March.

Lanes closures on Ygnacio Valley Road will continue into evening commute
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:38:23 GMT

Ongoing repairs to a downed power pole means lane closures on Ygnacio Valley Road will affect a second commute today, a city official said.

the List of the Worst Schools in the Mdusd
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:17:32 GMT

The preliminary list of the worst schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District has been released by the State of California.

Diablo's Week in Review February 27-March 6, 2010
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:52:07 GMT

Jessica Click-Hill, who, at 8 years old, was kidnapped by her mother in 1995, was found this week.

Viewpoint: Early renewal of Diablo is necessary
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:54:11 GMT

For decades, Diablo Canyon Power Plant has called San Luis Obispo County home. Throughout these years, we have developed close working relationships with many of our neighbors while safely generating clean, reliable and affordable power.

Lafayette ridge to remain undeveloped after deal
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:43:45 GMT

A section of a Lafayette ridge that provides sweeping views across much of Contra Costa County will remain undeveloped after a conservation group agreed to buy the land.

Six from Mt. Diablo on list of 190 failing schools
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:47:30 GMT

The state on Monday will release its first list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools," including six in the Mt.

Terry Zwigoff Receives Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 20
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:18:03 GMT

Each year Cinequest presents its highest honor, the Maverick Spirit Award to people who stand apart from the crowd, willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision.

YMCA to close Oakley facility, cancel expansion project
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:05:52 GMT

Robert and Ronda Taylor got an unpleasant surprise when they arrived to sign up at the Delta Family YMCA on Monday.

Friday's storm should finish up today
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:08:18 GMT

Friday's storm arrived a few hours later than expected, but when it finally reached the Bay Area about 1 p.m., it made its presence known quickly.