Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) back issues from July 2006:
LeapFrog names new CEO.
Jul 05, 2006
In turmoil, LeapFrog taps new CEO.
Jul 06, 2006
Washington, D.C., on two wheels _ a capital idea.
Jul 10, 2006 ... Byline: Anne Chalfant WASHINGTON _ Take a "freedom ride" _ the best way to see the monuments and memorials in our nation's capital. This spring my sons and I rented bikes and zoomed off to say hello to Mr. Lincoln, paid tribute to three war memorials, craned our necks ...
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: Blog along with Times' TV Freak.
Jul 12, 2006
Expert: State needs boater education.
Jul 20, 2006
Rodeo pipe bombs defused; man sought.
Jul 20, 2006
LLL physicist to head contract bid team.
Jul 20, 2006
Fire singes cars, grass in Antioch.
Jul 20, 2006
All lanes open after Hwy. 24 crash, spill.
Jul 20, 2006
A's make rookie Windsor feel right at home, even on the road.
Jul 20, 2006
Richmond teen held in foiled robbery of cop.
Jul 20, 2006
Brentwood family sues Oakland cop.
Jul 20, 2006
Kensington selects interim police chief.
Jul 20, 2006
Community college president appointed.
Jul 20, 2006
PUC approves 'smart meters' plan.
Jul 20, 2006
Expert, boaters call for mandatory training.
Jul 20, 2006
Tri-Valley visitors bureau helps bolster local economy.
Jul 20, 2006
Around the remote: Television picks for the week of July 23-29.
Jul 20, 2006
Safeway boosts quarterly profits.
Jul 21, 2006
Lawsuit alleges assault by police officer: BRENTWOOD: According to papers, man forced his way into their home, brandishing a gun.
Jul 21, 2006
Auto insurers sue to block reform: Groups say new rules wrongfully force rate increase; commissioner says industry unfairly uses ZIP codes.
Jul 21, 2006
Measure would aid school district: $85 million bond is aimed at offsetting the impact of 2,600 more students in the next several years in Far East County.
Jul 21, 2006
All religions invited to Sikh peace march: EL SOBRANTE: Group promotes unity, tolerance in remembrance of leader who was killed 400 years ago.
Jul 21, 2006
UC taps physicist to head contract bid team: LIVERMORE: Interim director of Lawrence Livermore Lab to lead potential bid for contract.
Jul 21, 2006
Interim police chief says audit part of job: KENSINGTON: Temporary chief will look into why officers are leaving and how district can run more efficiently.
Jul 21, 2006
Wildfires keep crews hustling: MARTINEZ: First blaze jumps a road, sparks a second on hot afternoon.
Jul 21, 2006
Refiner will stop open coke storage: PITTSBURG: Deal, approved by City Council, is considered a major step toward port development.
Jul 21, 2006
History brings families together: PLEASANTON: Los Californianos share historic last name, get together for reunion.
Jul 21, 2006
Expectant mothers find Doulas are part of women's 'birth teams'.
Jul 21, 2006
EDITORIAL: Not an overreaction.(Editorial)
Jul 21, 2006
Stem cell agency gets state funds: Governor announces loan of up to $150 million, distancing himself from president's federal veto.
Jul 21, 2006
Six Strokes make U.S. national team: Orinda's O'Connell, Lafayette's Bruegmann will compete at Junior World Championships in Amsterdam in August.
Jul 21, 2006
Chaos are ready for 'amazing' trip: Albany-Berkeley soccer team will be among 1,500 squads competing in the Norway Cup.
Jul 21, 2006
Albany Little League teams excel in tourneys.
Jul 21, 2006
Visitors bureau boosts local economy: TRI-VALLEY: Group reports generating more than $4.5 million this year by promoting region as a destination for events.
Jul 21, 2006
Blackhawk Plaza to add stores to tempt shoppers: New owners are planning an overhaul to bring more people to the rarely crowded Danville center.
Jul 21, 2006
PG&E gets nods to begin outfitting 'smarter' meters: Regulators approve 1 percent rate increase necessary to finance PG&E plan to upgrade meters in next five years.
Jul 21, 2006
Antioch's Cooks wins Junior Olympics championship: Prospects High School student tops 14-15 male green belt division in taekwondo.
Jul 21, 2006
A's make rookie feel right at home, even on the road: Windsor, who made his major league debut on the mound Monday, is a CS Fullerton product like Kotsay and Saarloos.
Jul 21, 2006
Blazing his own way in track: Ballenger's decision to quit prep competition and concentrate on open meets has helped make him a better runner.
Jul 21, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Circus won't end until club cut ties.
Jul 21, 2006
Theater ushers in measures to curb rowdiness: Pagers to anonymously alert ushers to problems are among new programs.
Jul 21, 2006
Telenovelas take center stage at MyNetworkTV.
Jul 21, 2006
Fires, outages strike East County.
Jul 21, 2006
Synigal will not stand trial, judge rules.
Jul 21, 2006
About 1,750 more seniors pass exit exam.
Jul 21, 2006
A's take another day off as Tigers win.
Jul 21, 2006
Alamo man who fought with deputies in jail without bail.
Jul 21, 2006
Livermore airport expansion foes object to latest plan.
Jul 21, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: New network looks to soaps.
Jul 22, 2006
City fined for not cleaning past dump: ANTIOCH: Landowner also named; hazardous levels of lead found in Markley Creek.
Jul 22, 2006
East Bay job market leader of the pack: Private sector fuels expansion as area accounts for 10 percent of new jobs statewide.
Jul 22, 2006
Sewage spill met with hefty fine: East Bay utility told to pay $314,000 after millions of gallons of waste spewed into Bay from overflow pipes.
Jul 22, 2006
Neighborhood intensifies feud with company: BERKELEY: Group now accusing Pacific Steel of exceeding legal limit for pollutant emissions.
Jul 22, 2006
Former Cal official mentored students: Robert Kerley, 85, helped shape dozens of leaders, including California alumni director and Contra Costa judge.
Jul 22, 2006
Pipe breaks: Residents manage without water service: ALAMO: Crews work through night to fix line, cause of burst unknown.
Jul 22, 2006
New bishop brings hope for healing: Leader of Episcopal Diocese optimistic Bay Area's tradition of social action will help resolve divisions within faith.
Jul 22, 2006
Day camp offers summer fun on the job: STAFF VOLUNTEER Dominique Jackson, 15, plays Speed with Jonah Kelly, 11, at the East County Boys and Girls Club on Thursday. PITTSBURG: Space still available for youths to enjoy activities or acquire work skills at Boys and Girls Club.
Jul 22, 2006
Bears basketball does summer homework: Cal hoops team works together in offseason to prepare for year ahead.
Jul 22, 2006
Clamor over Livermore Airport: LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON: Noise monitoring restrictions, expansion plans upset residents.
Jul 22, 2006
Singleton in White Sox radio booth: Pinole Valley High grad is the team's No. 2 play-by-play announcer.(Company overview)
Jul 22, 2006
A's take another day off: After a break in the schedule Thursday, Oakland comes out flat during loss in Detroit.
Jul 22, 2006
Gaels getting closer to hiring new women's coach: Former St. Mary's players Johnston, Payne are considered leading candidates to replace Jacoby.
Jul 22, 2006
As heat gains, PG&E combats new outages.
Jul 22, 2006
Concord grass fire extinguished.
Jul 22, 2006