Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) back issues from September 2006:
Fraud convict eludes officials: MORAGA: Man was to surrender Aug. 11 to begin prison sentence.
Sep 01, 2006
Charges add up for ex-broker: Former East Bay man, who pleaded no contest in separate fraud case, to be arraigned today on multiple federal counts.
Sep 01, 2006
Kelly's wounds focus of testimony: RICHMOND: Pathologist cagey on stand, bolstering both sides' account of football player's killing.
Sep 01, 2006
Gun rumor stuns school: RICHMOND: Police swarm De Anza and detain two students, but find no firearms, and no one is arrested.
Sep 01, 2006
State schools fall short: More than a third of campuses fail to meet federal standards.
Sep 01, 2006
Lawsuit against county proceeds: CASTRO VALLEY: Christian school claims denying permits infringes on religious freedom.
Sep 01, 2006
School to decide on land sale: LIVERMORE: Park district wants to buy 13 acres and install soccer fields to address shortage of areas for sports.
Sep 01, 2006
Landlord must explain high rents, deposits: MORAGA: City wants answers from owner accused of overcharging low-income residents.
Sep 01, 2006
Markets in India, China beckon new Clorox CEO: Inflationary pressures threaten company, but growth may lie overseas.
Sep 01, 2006
Highway 4 bypass back on track: EAST COUNTY: Final environmental review completed; work on the final segment can begin by mid-October.
Sep 01, 2006
Ride raises money for trails: EAST BAY: Five-day event highlights 300 miles of horse-friendly areas.
Sep 01, 2006
Police seek public's help in 2004 shooting on I-80: ALBANY: Authorities do not know the motive or whether the Richmond teen who was killed was the intended victim.
Sep 01, 2006
Questions arise over hands-free phone use: Bill that would force drivers to don headsets or ear buds opens issue of how officers will enforce it.
Sep 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Can't ignore the risks.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2006
Pipeline bill offers protection: Legislation would provide steps to prevent disasters such as petroleum explosion in Walnut Creek in 2004.
Sep 01, 2006
Busy roads, big sales to mark holiday: BAY AREA: Fewer Californians expected to fly; highways remain travelers' top choice, AAA predicts.
Sep 01, 2006
Bill to toughen ban on hazing is in governor's hands: PLEASANT HILL: A woman whose son died lobbied lawmakers for the legislation in hopes of preventing other deaths.
Sep 01, 2006
Small businesses focus on health care: California branch of national federation supports use of health savings plans, rejects universal insurance.
Sep 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Double fines needed.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2006
Scientists on mission to save oaks: Researchers zero in on genetic code of pathogens that kill trees along coast.
Sep 01, 2006
And in his spare time ...: El Cerrito's Sackey coaches three soccer teams in three tourneys on one weekend to two titles and a third.
Sep 01, 2006
Powe gives back with camp for kids: Ex-Cal star's free basketball camp draws more than 100 players.
Sep 01, 2006
Varellas has gone far in water polo: Ex-Campolindo star follows up a stellar career at Stanford by earning a spot on the U.S. national team.
Sep 01, 2006
Lynch faces tough defense: Cal running back will be going up against one of best against the run.
Sep 01, 2006
St. Mary's sees positives facing No. 1 team: The Gaels embrace the underdog position against top-rank Nebraska.
Sep 01, 2006
Raiders flattened in finale: First-string, though, plays very little as Oakland suffers its first defeat.
Sep 01, 2006
A's Thomas has changed more than uniforms: Labeled 'selfish' in Chicago, he has become the consummate team player in Oakland.
Sep 01, 2006
Mavs assistant Reilly to join Warriors on Nelson's staff.
Sep 01, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Tejada returns with chinks in armor.(Column)
Sep 01, 2006
Woman bound, set on fire in Oakland.
Sep 01, 2006
Judge to rule on mom's MySpace site.
Sep 01, 2006
Yo, MTV -- Your Video Awards show is sinking fast.
Sep 01, 2006
Police tie 3 suspects to 11 store holdups.
Sep 01, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Joan Morris column: Adams was 'The Rebel'; Cash sang theme song.(Column)
Sep 02, 2006
City's growth tied to more diversity: ANTIOCH: Study notes potential for downtown revitalization project with housing and retail developments.
Sep 02, 2006
Hearing postponed for suspect's mother: HAYWARD: Woman's MySpace site could sway others, prosecutor says.
Sep 02, 2006
Pot club owner unable to retrieve seized items: RICHMOND: Police also confiscated $23,000, which driver says is life savings, in Tuesday bust.
Sep 02, 2006
Four schools rise above 'No Child' warning list: District hopes programs set an example WEST COUNTY: Academic performance mixed, with some topping past scores, others failing to meet standards.
Sep 02, 2006
Shooting again disrupts school: RICHMOND: Campus twice on alert with threat of stray bullets.
Sep 02, 2006
Palestinian educator breaks barriers to teach politics: MORAGA: St. Mary's professor born blind in West Bank camp, but stays objective on Mideast.
Sep 02, 2006
New methods used to clear creek silt: CONCORD: Environment-friendly techniques to help prevent storm flooding and boost fish and wildlife.
Sep 02, 2006
Falling enrollment puzzles Acalanes district officials: LAFAYETTE: Surprise at high performing schools means less state money.
Sep 02, 2006
Pay hike may not be big for all: Bump to $8 will have varying effects on those who make slightly more than minimum wage, experts say.
Sep 02, 2006
Kaiser to raise pay for nurses: Union, health care provider reach an accord that gives 26.5 percent more money to workers over the next five years.
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: JACK WEIXEL From the community Don't blame; ask what you can do.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Violent art does not equal crime.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Just say no to amnesty for illegals.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Gun-lobby letter 'disinformation'.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
Signs warn residents: West Nile virus is here: LIVERMORE/ PLEASANTON: Discovery of infected mosquitoes means human case on way, official says.
Sep 02, 2006
Environmental report OKs Wal-Mart plan: NORTH CONCORD: Union leaders argue small retailers will be hindered.
Sep 02, 2006
Big game, noisy venue will put Cal to the test: 'Business-as-usual' approach used by Tedford also was a staple of the legendary Waldorf.
Sep 02, 2006
A guide to Bears vs. Vols: Tennessee has overwhelming home record against non-SEC teams; nice weather expected for today's game.
Sep 02, 2006
Shell not happy with latest Raiders game: The coach wants to see his team meet some higher standards.
Sep 02, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Eric Gilmore column: Onus on 'O' to hide woeful 'D'.(Column)
Sep 02, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Tennessee's on the hot seat.(Column)
Sep 02, 2006
Bay Bridge work going as planned.
Sep 02, 2006
Streaking A's cooled off in strange game.
Sep 02, 2006
Baseball rankings.
Sep 02, 2006
No. 9 Cal blown away at Rocky Top.
Sep 02, 2006
Jeff George among players cut by Raiders; Gabriel sent to Patriots.
Sep 02, 2006
Golden Gate traffic taking hit from Bay Bridge closure.
Sep 02, 2006
Scientists on mission to save California's oaks.
Sep 03, 2006
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Chuck Barney column: Around the Remote.(Column)
Sep 03, 2006
After landslide, city reviews hillside homes: PITTSBURG: Staff members consider limits on development on hills above 500 feet of elevation.
Sep 03, 2006
Economic recovery in peril, study says: Housing slowdown threatens state as it comes back from a recession and dot-com bust, UC Berkeley report finds.
Sep 03, 2006