Redevelopment, annexation, medical pot discussions drive Martinez forum
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:48:20 GMT

Two candidates seeking to deny Rob Schroder a third term as Martinez mayor accused the City Council of letting downtown deteriorate, and called for a major cleanup.

Cops to search for missing Hercules man in Pittsburg landfill
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:32:53 GMT

Frederick Sales, 35, a nursing aide at Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo, has not been seen since Aug.

Pittsburg parents express shock over teacher's arrest
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:08:37 GMT

Parents at a Pittsburg elementary school reacted with shock a day after a popular teacher was arrested at the campus on suspicion of possessing thousands of child pornography photographs on his home computers.

Correction: PG&E pipeline
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:03:45 GMT

A story in some Aug. 18 editions about plans for a new Pittsburg continuation high school incorrectly reported that a PG&E gas line runs under now-closed Central Junior High School.

Pittsburg council to study transit village plan
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:57:18 GMT

Although development has slowed to a crawl, plans are in the works to bring housing, shopping and other changes to a 50-acre site near the Pittsburg-Bay Point BART station.

Concord/Clayton police report
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:23:32 GMT

A Martinez man, 25, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance at 12:40 a.m. at Alray Drive and Jo De Court.

The Adventure: Pittsburg Seafood Festival
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:13:56 GMT

Fried crawfish will be one of the many offerings at the annual Seafood Festival in Pittsburg.

Business Spotlight: New Oakley barber shop offers unique services
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:09:07 GMT

Hours: Sunday to Monday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Number of employees: one Products and services: Mac Tyme offers barber services and supplies inside the store, as well as a mobile service.

26-year-old Pleasant Hill swim coach & elementary teacher arrested for child porn
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:05:07 GMT

Blog:Local: In Contra Costa: 71425 : 26-year-old Pleasant Hill swim coach & elementary teacher arrested for child porn Editor's note: This is an SFGate.com In Contra Costa Blog.

Pittburg teacher arrested on suspicion of child pornography possession
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:36 GMT

An elementary school teacher was arrested at his school Wednesday on suspicion of possessing thousands of child pornography photographs on his home computers, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office said.

Los Medanos Health Care District race focuses on spending practices
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:54:54 GMT

A pair of challengers cite a recent Contra Costa County civil grand jury report about inefficient spending by the Los Medanos Health Care District in their race against two incumbents and two others for three seats on the board.

East County Datebook
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:46:49 GMT

Grant application writing workshop -- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. Provides the essential components of organizing, structuring and presenting a project for successful grant funding from either public or private sources.

Park It: Special activities planned over holiday weekend
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:54 GMT

JUST AS IT seems as though summer has finally arrived, the Labor Day weekend is nearly upon us, with lots of special activities planned in the East Bay Regional Parks.

East County Datebook
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:32:29 GMT

"Emperor's New Clothes" -- 4-6 p.m. Aug. 30. Presented by the El Campanil Children's Theatre.

Tugboat manager sentenced to 21 months for illegal dumping near Pittsburg
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:17:50 GMT

A former tugboat company manager was sentenced to 21 months in prison Friday for violating environmental laws by dumping dredged materials in the waters north of Pittsburg.

Around East County: Pittsburg graduates gather for memorable night
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:13:04 GMT

THE THEME was "Oh, What a Night," and committee members say it really was. The Pittsburg High School reunion combined classes of the 1960s, bringing out 1,500 graduates Aug.

Maria Shead-Clayton Whitson wed
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:29:45 GMT

Maria Shead and Clayton Whitson were married at 10 a.m. on July 17, 2010 at the Shead Farm, followed by a pancake, sausage and farm-grown applesauce reception.

Man dealt with Jayce Dugard's alleged kidnapper for a decade and saw nothing suspicious
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:15:17 GMT

PITTSBURG, Calif. - Tim Allen did business with Phillip Garrido, who is accused of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard in 1991 from South Lake Tahoe.

New Pittsburg High opens to raves from teachers, students
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:50 GMT

Fascination and wonder combined with a bit of confusion Wednesday as Pittsburg High School began the school year on its new $60 million campus.

Concord/Clayton police report
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:31:19 GMT

A 46-year-old Concord man was arrested at 2:44 a.m. at Detroit Avenue and Walters Way on suspicion of driving under the influence.