Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) back issues from August 2007:
BRIEF: Man in jail for illegal dog ownership: CONCORD: Man was forbidden to have canines after conviction in boy's mauling in 2005.
Aug 01, 2007
Field spurs suit against district: City, residents say stadium project violates state environmental laws.
Aug 01, 2007
Police seek car chase suspects.
Aug 01, 2007
For some, school's not out for summer: Parents complain that earlier August start dates cut into family vacations; officials say schedule helps students with tests, lessons.
Aug 01, 2007
Promising football star gunned down: Pittsburg native attending a college in North Dakota on an athletic scholarship is fatally shot on his 27th birthday.
Aug 01, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Queen Of The Road column: CHP officer takes a (traffic) break.
Aug 01, 2007
Surfing pays off for new Cal soccer coach.
Aug 01, 2007
Executive backs local marijuana dispensaries: PLEASANTON: Resident says drug helped his medical condition, that he hopes to put a face to the controversial issue.
Aug 01, 2007
A's decide to stand pat, then deal Tigers defeat.
Aug 01, 2007
Warriors bide time with free agents: Team is in no hurry to offer big deals to forwards Pietrus and Barnes.
Aug 01, 2007
Richmond man killed in crash.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: Antioch man held on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: 'Suspicious' causes sought in Livermore fire.
Aug 01, 2007
Hwy. 24 crash kills Antioch man.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: Man shot, killed in Pinole.
Aug 01, 2007
Alameda County OKs El Charro improvements: Supervisors approve pre-development, cost-sharing agreements to rebuild, expand portion of unincorporated road.
Aug 01, 2007
New principals take reins at four campuses.
Aug 01, 2007
Former Lafayette mayor remembered for work ethic: Holmes, 83, who also served as a councilman, dies of cardiac disease.
Aug 01, 2007
Off to yummer camp.
Aug 01, 2007
Nelson, Warriors talking contract: Coach working on revamped deal that would keep him on bench next season.
Aug 01, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Even Magowan's ready to see it end.(Column)
Aug 01, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Dove's flights into house could be nest excursions.
Aug 01, 2007
Council finalizes pick for interim city manager: PINOLE: New chief will start Thursday with pay of $100 an hour.
Aug 01, 2007
Candidate enters canal proposal fight: Canciamilla says he wants to start grass-roots effort against Delta plan.
Aug 01, 2007
Cities dragged into fights over RV parking.
Aug 01, 2007
County OKs asphalt plant move: PLEASANTON: Facility disliked by neighbors for its noise, odor will move away from housing.
Aug 01, 2007
A's Embree continues to shine in his temp job.
Aug 01, 2007
Culpepper thrown into fray with Raiders.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: Coroners ID Pinole shooting victim.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: Richmond search yields guns, drugs.
Aug 01, 2007
`El Cantante'.
Aug 02, 2007
Painted shoes help chase away kids' blues.
Aug 02, 2007
BRIEF: CHP: Vacaville crash kills Dublin man.
Aug 02, 2007
Catch of the day: pacu: 11-year-old angler snares toothy fish: HERCULES: Officials tentatively identify fish as a pacu, a native of South America related to the piranha.
Aug 02, 2007
BRIEF: Roadwork starts in downtown Walnut Creek.
Aug 02, 2007
Actor helps spread word about drunken driving: DANVILLE: Garrison helps advocacy group by creating announcement urging individuals to not drive while intoxicated.
Aug 02, 2007
Council gives OK to increase mayor's salary: RICHMOND: One more vote required to approve 25 percent raise.
Aug 02, 2007
Grocery stores seek exemption from hosting recycling centers: State bottle bill ensures that large businesses be responsible for the service, but six of Walnut Creek's zones do not offer it.
Aug 02, 2007
Dissolution of legal team means savings for district: West Contra Costa school officials say they will save $700,000; tasks to be reassigned to outside firms, current employees.
Aug 02, 2007
Plastic water bottles open can of worms: California's recycling rate drops as people throw away more containers.
Aug 02, 2007
City vies for IKEA makeover: ANTIOCH: Local leaders say contest will spotlight area businesses.
Aug 02, 2007
Growing pains hit courthouse: PITTSBURG: East County officials using every available bit of space in cramped quarters until new facility can be built.
Aug 02, 2007
City seeks more control of fire service: Council discusses alternatives to county's sole control of district.
Aug 02, 2007
Driver killed after crashing vehicle into wall: RICHMOND: Investigation shows no skid marks that showed victim tried to brake.
Aug 02, 2007
BRIEF: Police arrest man, teen in drugs, firearms case: RICHMOND: Officers serving warrant in Iron Triangle found rock cocaine, marijuana and Ecstasy in apartment.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Byline: John Simerman Aug. 2--Police arrested a 27-year-old Richmond man and a 16-year-old boy Tuesday after drug agents served a search warrant on an Iron Triangle apartment and found a stash of rock cocaine, marijuana, Ecstasy and three loaded handguns, authorities said. ...
BRIEF: Fire burns abandoned house near San Pablo.
Aug 02, 2007
Guy Houston to challenge Mary Piepho for county supervisor seat.
Aug 02, 2007
GOP candidates pay into campaigns: Republicans in Assembly District 15 race raising much more money than Democrats are.
Aug 02, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Grandpa's failing now, but remember old days.
Aug 02, 2007
B is for bold -- Oakland beckons.
Aug 02, 2007
Scouting's centennial unites families: Local packs gather at Mount Diablo for celebration of 100 years.
Aug 02, 2007
Weber ranch dispute to go to court: DANVILLE: City, residents fail to reach settlement over the development of generations-old property.
Aug 02, 2007
Women's activist Foudy is proud to follow a King: Ex-American soccer star and Stanford grad is trailblazing a new career.
Aug 02, 2007
Embree continues to shine in his temp job: A's reliever gets five outs for his 12th save, equaling a club record for lefties.
Aug 02, 2007
Culpepper thrown into fray: Davis says an option bonus, not money, is holding up Russell signing.
Aug 02, 2007
BRIEF: Weekend to see cooling trend.
Aug 02, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: Newest Giant is learning quickly.(Column)
Aug 02, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rick Hurd column: Trades (or the lack thereof) are difficult to comprehend.(Column)
Aug 02, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Randy Mcmullen column: Sea dogs and mound mutts.
Aug 02, 2007
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Pat Craig column: Lamplighters' 'Pinafore' is the real deal.
Aug 02, 2007
Guerrero breaks out of homer slump against A's.
Aug 02, 2007
Still no clarity to Russell's contract situation.
Aug 02, 2007
Police chase car theft suspects in Walnut Creek, Concord.
Aug 02, 2007
Warriors expected to sign veteran forward Croshere.
Aug 02, 2007
Ready to Learn is on another roll.
Aug 02, 2007