Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) back issues from June 2006:
Around the remote: Television picks for the week of June 4-10.
Jun 01, 2006
Tijuana journey an eye-opener.
Jun 01, 2006
Convicted tax evader to get new trial: Lawyer for Easterday, who runs several nursing homes, alleged jurors' directions were too confusing.
Jun 01, 2006
Another 4,500 pass high school exit exam.
Jun 01, 2006
Council eases building rules near creeks: BERKELEY: Lawmakers direct city manager to produce amended ordinance for final OK in September.
Jun 01, 2006
Candidates vie for water board seats: LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, DUBLIN: Six contenders say Zone 7 key to quality, quantity of valley supply.
Jun 01, 2006
Polk recounts fatal fight for prosecution: ORINDA: Prosecutor highlights defendant's inconsistencies between testimony, media accounts.
Jun 01, 2006
Candidates spread out in money race: With millions in play and less than a week left, political front-runners widen their financial lead.
Jun 01, 2006
Suspect went for gun before being shot, police say: SAN PABLO: Crowd gathers, cheers on man in fight with police; officer fired on him as he grabbed for partner's weapon.
Jun 01, 2006
Pavilion a sinkhole for Concord taxes: Deal allows operator to recoup losses from past two years before sharing profits, while city pays debts on remodel.
Jun 01, 2006
Meditation helps students find inner peace: LAFAYETTE: Nurse at Acalanes High offers sessions to help youths relax and reduce stress.
Jun 01, 2006
Bake sale helps out injured mom, girls: SAN RAMON: Twins, single mother hurt in car crash; Girl Scouts, school friends hope to raise three months' rent.
Jun 01, 2006
Inflated playground elates kids, parents: OAKLEY: Pump It Up lets children wear themselves out, while moms and dads relax.
Jun 01, 2006
Backup lingers after I-580 crash.
Jun 01, 2006
Danville boy spelled out.
Jun 01, 2006
Free public transit all day on 'Spare the Air Days': Instead of only a complimentary ride in the morning, two boards set aside federal funds to lure commuters all day.
Jun 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Retain Judge Laettner.
Jun 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Hands free to drive.
Jun 01, 2006
Swett schools seek parcel tax again: CROCKETT: District takes one more stab at restoring programs, positions lost to budget cuts.
Jun 01, 2006
Kendall finally touches them all.
Jun 01, 2006
Couric bids good night to 'Today': Longtime host of storied morning show heads to the anchor chair; Vieira to fill her shoes host.
Jun 01, 2006
Zito, A's suddenly appear very healthy in shutout.
Jun 01, 2006
Sabean's legacy tied up in Bonds.
Jun 01, 2006
Thousands of California high school seniors fail required exit exam.
Jun 01, 2006
Schwarzenegger `reluctantly' agrees to send Guard troops to border.
Jun 01, 2006
Polk prosecutor finishes cross-examination.
Jun 01, 2006
A tropical squash does in Danville speller in seventh round.
Jun 01, 2006
666 is a big no, no, no for some people.
Jun 02, 2006
Number mania: TV shows go on integer alert.
Jun 02, 2006
'Mirliton' stings local whiz kid in bee.
Jun 02, 2006
NEXT CHAPTER: Swimmer, Olympic gold medalist savors success, tells all in new book.
Jun 02, 2006
Prosecutor finishes questioning Polk: ORINDA: Defendant, representing herself, talks to the jury in redirect, ignores D.A.'s objections.
Jun 02, 2006
4,500 more seniors pass the exit exam: Between 9,000 and 22,000 still will not receive diplomas due to the test.
Jun 02, 2006
Gargantuan menace returns!: ANTIOCH: County fair brings Big Al, the 1,200 lb. alligator, back to thrill Bay Area daredevils.
Jun 02, 2006
Eastbound Bay Bridge to close this weekend: Westbound traffic to detour off Fremont exit; closures to take effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 02, 2006
Crockett hills home to new park: CONTRA COSTA: Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to explore a new trail, with panoramic views of the Bay and hills.
Jun 02, 2006
Jails' drug machines costing the county: CONTRA COSTA: Automated system was supposed to streamline the dispensing process, but devices still don't work.
Jun 02, 2006
Rodeo wrangles breast cancer awareness: LIVERMORE: Annual event is 'manly enough' to wear, promote pink for opening festivities.
Jun 02, 2006
Safeway keeps focus on shoppers.
Jun 02, 2006
Governor 'reluctantly' sides with Bush: Schwarzenegger acquiesces to president's call for state troops along border; with 2008 deadline and full federal funding.
Jun 02, 2006
New bills would aid quest for citizenship: Proposed laws would help detangle the process for permanent residents.
Jun 02, 2006
Zito, A's appear very healthy: Left-hander helps Oakland blank Twins for its second straight shutout.
Jun 02, 2006
Carthage enters marquee race with something to prove.
Jun 02, 2006
Twins' Santana strikes down A's offense.
Jun 02, 2006
Polk suggests actress to play her.
Jun 02, 2006
Jobs data may lead to rate-hike halt.
Jun 02, 2006
Moraga abuzz over gentleman's club.
Jun 02, 2006
Conservation group eyes next million acres of space: While celebrating milestone, coalition lays out ambitious vision to protect more open space in the Bay Area.
Jun 03, 2006
Gentleman's club may be a mirage: MORAGA: Officials wonder if establishment operating in East Bay mansion ever opened after finding no evidence.
Jun 03, 2006
Stakes high for schools: ALAMEDA COUNTY: Tuesday's election will decide superintendent, board.
Jun 03, 2006
House fire kills three children: RICHMOND: One adult hospitalized for smoke inhalation; youths ranged in age from 2 to 9.
Jun 03, 2006
Free Wi-Fi arrives in downtown today: PLEASANT HILL: City begins pilot program to smooth glitches in service that originally began in police patrol cars.
Jun 03, 2006
Torlakson in middle of district campaign: PINOLE: Horton says senator threatened her over her endorsement of Canciamilla; lawmaker says talk was amicable.
Jun 03, 2006
Dinner leads student to top honors: CONCORD: De La Salle senior wins third prize studying how the human body can turn cassava into a poison.
Jun 03, 2006
Youth leaders push act for immigrant students: BRENTWOOD: Interfaith group launches campaign to help those seeking higher education.
Jun 03, 2006
Court seat draws diverse applicants: ALAMEDA COUNTY: Six vying for place on Superior Court have broad backgrounds in law.
Jun 03, 2006
Interim UC provost gets post officially: Hume had filled the system's No. 2 position since Greenwood resigned in November.
Jun 03, 2006
Student dines on top honors.
Jun 03, 2006
Can-do attitude will be missed: EL CERRITO: Former city attorney, who died May 23 at age 86, is remembered as man who served in many capacities.
Jun 03, 2006
Alameda County may delay primary results.
Jun 03, 2006
Expert addresses Polk's self-defense theory: ORINDA: Martial arts instructor testifies that it is possible for a wounded woman to fight off a man if her life depended on it.
Jun 03, 2006
Priest asked to leave over 1970s abuse: Pressure from survivors group leads bishop to seek clergyman's resignation.
Jun 03, 2006
Slow job growth may curb rate hikes: Housing market to benefit if Federal Reserve halts interest increases, but inflationary pressures continue.
Jun 03, 2006
School trespass case still up in air: RODEO: Official stops short of calling for a dismissal of charges against woman who salvaged historical papers.
Jun 03, 2006
SOMBER TRIUMPH: On verge of completing school, student who determinedly overcame a learning disability suffers a seizure and is brain dead at age 18.
Jun 03, 2006