Climbers miss El Capitan record by 2 1/2 minutes
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:27:58 GMT

He came close, but missed by 2 1/2 minutes. Florine and his climbing partner, Yuji Hirayama, made the ascent up the 2,900-foot wall in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 30 seconds, the second-fastest time ever.

Lafayette school superintendent resigns
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:16:57 GMT

The Lafayette School District was hit with two resignations at its meeting Tuesday - those of first-year Superintendent Frank Tom and second-term board trustee David Stromberg.

Recent restaurant reviews
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:34:30 GMT

The following are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date the original review ran and its overall rating is in parentheses.

Brentwood officials spar about police staff levels
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:30:22 GMT

A report on police staffing levels at this week's City Council meeting turned into a heated argument about the city's priorities.

Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius Students put their best words...
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:11:06 GMT

Words are a mighty force, with the power to make people laugh, cry, think, decide and to share one person's feelings and beliefs with others.

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Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:57:45 GMT

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Celebrating life in the midst of death
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:46:43 GMT

Last month I attended the funeral of my 70-year-old uncle, Darwin, who was born on Valentine's Day, married and divorced five times, and drove a Hostess Cakes delivery truck for the last 30 years of his life.

School Notes -- Lamorinda
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:33:28 GMT

The Orinda school district has hired Wendy Sparks, formerly principal of Coyote Creek Elementary School in San Ramon, as principal of Glorietta Elementary School.

Gay marriage: Leaving the knot untied
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:21:49 GMT

Kelly Hawk, left, and Brian Kusler have been together for 11 years, but do not plan on rushing to the alter.

In Contra Costa County there were three fires before noon Wednesday.
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:15:29 GMT

In Contra Costa County there were three fires before noon Wednesday, all coming dangerously close to homes.

Saturday Extra: New direction for Mt. Diablo Health Care District
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:01:11 GMT

In 1997, the Mt. Diablo and John Muir Medical Centers merged. For the Mt. Diablo Health Care District, the merger meant that after 52 years of governing a hospital, we had to find a new way to achieve our ...

'California Dreamin' exhibit at Lafayette Gallery
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:40:25 GMT

Several years ago, Jill Landau left the East Coast and headed to California for some sun and sand, and she never looked back.

Grass fire near park in Lafayette threatening residential neighborhood this morning
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:31:13 GMT

A fire has broken out this morning in grassland near a neighborhood east of Briones Regional Park, the Contra Costa Fire District said.

William Beck, 54, Burlingame, Calif.
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:03:28 GMT

William E. Beck, son of Aaron and Beatrice Beck of Highland Park, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 in Burlingame, Calif.

More women are transitioning to gray with style
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:23:05 GMT

Amy Krymkowski, 39, poses for a photograph in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 5, 2008.

Magician Peter Morrison pulled career out of a hat
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:02:12 GMT

Give him a deck of cards, a few yards of rope, or a handful of coins, and Peter Morrison can befuddle the best of them.

Construction to shut down Moraga Road
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:59:04 GMT

St. Marys Road might need to be temporarily renamed St. Marys Highway - or St. Marys Parking Lot.

Birds of a Feather: Contest winners announced
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:53:02 GMT

BIRD NESTS ARE for the birds, but they're also for humans. People, young and old, are fascinated by bird nests - at least that's the only way to explain the 146 entries in the 4th Annual Gary's Wildest Bird ...

"What a Trip" travel column by Nancy Brown
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:38:13 GMT

Heads rolled and blood paved the way when warriors such as Genghis Kahn and Alexander the Great ruled Commagene in Adiyaman province.

Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius Teen Council members recognized for community service
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:25:44 GMT

Happy June to everyone - the official start of summer is just around the corner, students are looking forward to the last day of class and for some, it's time for graduation.