More volunteer opportunities in September Lafayette/Kokomo
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:04:37 GMT

Remains of a former clean up on the north fork in Howard county. Photo: C2009 Garry Hill September 11, Saturday from 7:30 to noon volunteers are needed for the United Way Day of Caring / Wildcat Guardians Celebrate the Wildcat work day .A A A large part of theA clean up focuses on the north fork of the Wildcat.A Volunteers meet at the First Church ...

Lamorinda Sun -- Police logs for Sept. 3
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:20:24 GMT

Approximately $450 worth of property was reported stolen from a vehicle at Old Tunnel Road and Old Creek Place.

Walnut Festival Run returns as benefit for schools
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:42:17 GMT

The walnut groves are long gone but the festivities that helped usher in the area walnut harvest decades ago are back.

Center serves families in crisis
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:32:48 GMT

Nalley Marques and Casey Garcia grew up volunteering and each received a $1,000 George Miller Youth Scholarship award at the Monument Crisis Center's seventh anniversary celebration.

Mayors 'cook' on blazing hot day
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:47:57 GMT

Walnut Creek cooked up a win at the second annual Contra Costa Mayors' Healthy Cooking Challenge even as politicians, chefs and visitors baked in the 100-degree heat.

Landlord dispute pushes UC president out of Oakland mansion
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:48:44 GMT

The University of California president and his wife were rushed out of their rented Oakland mansion this summer after months of disputes with their landlord boiled over, and now the two sides may head to mediation to resolve a dispute over money both say they are owed.

Lamorinda Sun -- Police logs for Aug. 27
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:56:41 GMT

Someone spray-painted signs along the trail behind the Lafayette Community Center, causing approximately $1,500 in damage.

Will Forte exits a oeSaturday Night Livea
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:47:09 GMT

Will Forte exits "Saturday Night Live" Say good-bye to MacGruber. The New York Times is reporting that Lafayette native and Acalanes High School gradA Will Forte has decided to depart "Saturday Night Live" and will not be among the cast this coming season.

Familiar and new faces discuss issues at Lafayette council forum
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:37:38 GMT

The two incumbents touted their experience. The two challengers said they bring a fresh perspective.

Area artists showcase their 'favorite' design techniques and mediums
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:39:34 GMT

Even on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon, art lovers came out to the Moraga Art Gallery to see the art of Lafayette photographer John Diestler and Martinez fused glass artist Nancy Slack.

Landlord dispute pushes UC president out of Oakland mansion
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:29:50 GMT

The University of California president and his wife were rushed out of their rented Oakland mansion this summer after months of disputes with their landlord boiled over, and now the two sides may head to mediation to resolve a dispute over money both say they are owed.

Shy ragdoll a 'miracle cat' until the end
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:20:10 GMT

Kathleen Faraday named this cream point ragdoll cat Tofu because his coloring resembled fried tofu.

Sudsy benefit for Humane Society's 'AniMeals' program
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:14:13 GMT

The Contra Costa Humane Society will be hold a soap-filled event Aug. 28 at several spots in Contra Costa County to raise money for AniMeals, a humane society program that helps the county's neediest families keep their pets by providing them pet food and supplies.

Gary Bogue: Flypaper catches a lot more than just flies
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:35:01 GMT

I hung "flypaper" outside my house on a bush. Next morning I went to get my newspaper and found a little chickadee stuck to the flypaper.

Contra Costa mayors pair with chefs to determine which city has culinary bragging rights
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:41:55 GMT

Concord is defending its title and possession of the coveted trophy awarded to the winner of the Contra Costa Mayors Healthy Cooking Challenge to be held this year in Martinez.

Reducing Waste: Schools, and their recycling programs, in session
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:32:16 GMT

Where does the time go? Summer is almost over and it's time for the kids to go back to school.

Concord/Clayton police log
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:22:40 GMT

Police arrested four motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including a Concord man, 25, at 1:10 a.m. at Clayton Road and El Camino Drive; a Concord man, 23, at 2:05 a.m. at Lydia Lane and Clayton Road; an Encino man, 25, at 2:15 a.m. at Oak and Main streets; and a Concord man, 25, at 10:10 p.m. in the 1400 block ...

Acalanes Ridge cell antenna plan stirs concern
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:10:32 GMT

Some area residents say a cluster of cell phone antennas T-Mobile wants to build at the top of Acalanes Ridge, on land within a parcel to soon be purchased for preservation as open space, would mar the highly visible summit area.

Park District Opens New Regional Park in Dublin
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:00:44 GMT

In July, the East Bay Regional Park District opened Dublin Hills Regional Preserve.

Community Digest: Sudsy dog fundraiser set for Aug. 28
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:24:36 GMT

SUDSY DOG EVENT: The Contra Costa Humane Society will hold a soap-filled event Aug.