When Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail attack
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:11:49 GMT

Does your fluffy little Flopsy growl when you feed her? Does your formerly meek Mopsy attempt to sink his teeth into your thumb when you try to pick him up? Do you put on boxing gloves before cleaning... Calming the aggressive bunny Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Calming the aggressive bunny Does your fluffy little Flopsy growl when you feed her? Does ...

Our Neighbors: Women of the Year put stamp on West County, beyond
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:27:35 GMT

Eleanor Loynd is known in some circles as "the unofficial mayor of El Sobrante" even though she actually lives in Richmond.

Skytown Preschool Open House March 27
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:54 GMT

Skytown Preschool Open House - Saturday, March 27th, 10am - 1pm Come join us for some bubble fun! We'll be hosting a bunch of spring-themed activities for the kids while Mom & Dad can check out the classrooms, talk to our teachers and our parents.

New space opens for nonprofit to turn unemployed into breadwinners
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:04:37 GMT

Bread Project student Warren Fields, left, gives a scone-making lesson to Petrina Alexander, from the Oakland Unified School District, second from left, and Matt Lonner, from Chevron, during a grand opening celebration for the organization's new facility in Emeryville, Calif., Wednesday, Feb.

Berkeley Opera hitting high notes
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:48:49 GMT

Berkeley Opera artistic director Mark Streshinsky is seated at the new El Cerrito High School Theater in El Cerrito, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb.

Big debate in Kensington over mosquito spraying
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:25:16 GMT

Voters had the opportunity to voice their opinions on 2010 town warrant articles at deliberative session Feb.

Kensington girls 'Party in the USA'
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:17:31 GMT

The screams from the girls at Kensington Elementary School muffled Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA" played by the deejay at the first Father-Daughter Dance held at The Grange in Kensington Friday, Feb.

Oscar costumes on display at new exhibit
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:26:47 GMT

The annual exhibit that pays tribute to the art of costume design in the movies opens to the public Tuesday.

Herb Bielawa, teacher and composer, turns 80
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:43:35 GMT

Herb Bielawa was nearly two years into his premed studies at the University of Illinois when his music began to get in the way.

Albany police calls
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:34:23 GMT

Parents reported that when their 14-year-old son returned to their home on Pierce Street after school at about 4 p.m. he discovered the front door open and the apartment had been burglarized.

Letters: Turn the tables to find real equality
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:23:38 GMT

The Proposition 8 proponents claim that "domestic partners" have equivalent rights and privileges as do "married partners." In the course of my 25 years in clinical practice as a psychologist, I occasionally am in a position to assist a separating couple decide what a "fair" 50-50 custody arrangement might be.

Civil War expert Henig at Kensington library Feb. 8
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:16:42 GMT

Date of Event: Monday, February 8, 2010, 7 p.m. Title: Author Talk and Slide Show: Abraham Lincoln at 200, Fact Rather than Fiction Who: Emeritus Professor, Gerald Henig Where: Kensington Library, 61Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707 Public Info: This event is free Contact Information: Louise O'Dea, lodea@ccclib.org , 510-524-3043 Gerald S.

S.D. solar permit fee now 6 times more expensive
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:54:35 GMT

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:07 a.m. Nelvin C. Cepeda / Union-Tribune Robert Jaggi and Jonathan Yarnell of REC Solar installed panels on a Kensington home in April 2009.

``World's Worst Mom'' to speak
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:31:57 GMT

A 9-year-old riding the subway and the bus alone in New York City. With his mother's consent.

Phillips challenges Gioia to debates
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:59:27 GMT

In a letter and blog post today to incumbent District 1 County Supervisor John Gioia, Richmond lawyer and activist Mister Phillips , a declared candidate for the seat, called for a series of 9 candidate debates concerning issues within the supervisoral district and Contra Costa County.

Bling Avenue vs Snooty Square: If you had a few million, would you...
Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:53:23 GMT

One or two lights are on, but there are no signs of life. There is barely a Christmas decoration to be seen anywhere.

New year, new century
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:19:08 GMT

John Stubbs of Kensington will ring in a new century on Thursday when he turns 100 on New Year's Eve.

Eskimo Dance and Slide Show Jan. 11
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:20:03 GMT

Date of Event: Monday, January, 11, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Title: Eskimo Dance and Slide Show Who: Patricia Bulitt Where: Kensington Library, 61Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707 Public Info: This event is free Contact Information: Louise O'Dea, lodea@ccclib.org , 510-524-3043 Please join us for a performance of Eskimo dance and a slide show presented ...

Kensington students embrace giving this holiday season
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:14:22 GMT

Students at Kensington Elementary School wanted to do something for those less fortunate this holiday season.

Tuned In: Voci extends a musical branch of peace
Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:08:23 GMT

VOCI, THE 24-voice women's ensemble that carries the musical torch high for compositions by, for and about women, has been engaged in a "Voices in Peace" annual project for nine years.