Pittsburg man charged with 2003 rape in Antioch
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:40:01 GMT

A Pittsburg man has been charged with a 2003 rape after a his DNA matched that found at the scene, police said Monday.

Federal agents join lumberyard fire investigation
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:16:26 GMT

Firefighters and federal investigators are combing through a gnarled mess of charred wood and metal Sunday, 24 hours after a four-alarm fire destroyed a longtime Walnut Creek lumberyard.

Pittsburg auto wrecker guilty of unlawful disposal
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:46:40 GMT

An embattled Pittsburg auto wrecker with a history of environmental infractions has pleaded guilty to criminal charges stemming from a 2008 search of the salvage yard, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Community Digest: Lions club hosts pancake breakfast in Pittsburg
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:32:21 GMT

Flapjacks for sight: The Ambrose Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast today to raise money for its programs.

Honoring black inventors, pioneers 365 days a year
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:37:01 GMT

James Williams of Pittsburg Calif. shows one of the new calendars he has made for this year.

Construction under way for expansion of Pittsburg landmark eatery
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:27:19 GMT

Change is coming to a beloved downtown landmark, but the flavor of the New Mecca Cafe will stay the same.

Neighbors hope to block later hours at Pittsburg Elks Lodge
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:12:37 GMT

Despite opposition from some residents and city officials, Elks members here may soon be able to stay at their watering hole a bit later on weekends.

Days Gone By: Inauspicious arrival in California
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:28:07 GMT

Summary: We met with Ingrid and Curtis Wood of Walnut Creek recently and they told us about their family, which has been in Contra Costa County for eight generations.

Benicia police urge vigilance with 9 home burglaries for 2010
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:23:48 GMT

A string of residential burglaries stretching from the Southampton area to the lower west side has Benicia police urging vigilance among residents.

The Eye on the East Bay
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:55:52 GMT

Some online posters at ContraCostaTimes.com couldn't help but giggle at the name of the Pittsburg elementary school where a marijuana-laced treat turned up in a fifth-grade classroom last week.

On Tap: East County-based Gateway band from the 1970s reunites to play shows this weekend
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:04:44 GMT

Those who grew up in East County during the late 1970s and early 1980s might recall Gateway as one of the hardest-working and beloved local bands of its time.

5th Graders Share Fruity Pot-Laced Snack at School
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:49:05 GMT

Sharing a snack at a Bay Area elementary school turned into a police investigation Monday.

Pittsburg 5th Graders Suspended Over Pot Treat
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:33:41 GMT

Six students at Stoneman Elementary School in Pittsburg have been suspended after a fifth-grade girl allegedly brought a pot-laced dessert to school Monday and shared it with her friends, Pittsburg Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Wilson said Tuesday.

Pot In Pittsburg 5th Graders Fruity Pebbles Treat
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:47:41 GMT

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Woman Accused Of Killing Ex-Boyfriend 2hr
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:42:54 GMT

Police have arrested a Vallejo woman suspected of shooting her ex-boyfriend near his home in Pittsburg early Tuesday morning and then trying to kill herself, Pittsburg police Lt.

Arrest Made In Beating Of Woman At Antioch Hotel
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:25:29 GMT

A man wanted on suspicion of beating a woman at an Antioch hotel and threatening a hotel employee was arrested Monday, police said.

Community Digest: Pittsburg seeks input on superintendent search
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:17:45 GMT

Input sought FOR superintendent search: Pittsburg's school district is asking the community to provide input on the desired characteristics for a new superintendent.

Community Digest: 'Steel Magnolias' comes to Pittsburg
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:36:06 GMT

PCT PRESENTS 'STEEL MAGNOLIAS': The Pittsburg Community Theatre presents Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias" tonight and Saturday at the Creative Arts Building, 250 School St.

Antioch poised to implement district-wide uniform policy
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:39:27 GMT

Antioch's school board is poised to adopt some sort of district-wide mandatory uniform policy - including uniforms at the high school level.

Barnidge: Immigration reform would be their dream come true
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:15:33 GMT

THE REASON that more than 200 men, women and children attended an immigration reform rally Saturday morning at Ygnacio Valley High School was to hear invited advocates speak for their cause.