Oakland Tribune back issues from January 2009:
library corner
Jan 01, 2009; ... All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety ofprograms for children and families. See branch listings for programinformation and for branch operating hours. Updated information isavailable by calling 800-984-4636, or by visiting the Web site atwww.ccclib.org. Walnut ...
Teen Talk: Girl regrets imitating friend
Jan 01, 2009; ... Q: I was caught talking behind my friend's back and imitatingher. I feel horrible. I don't know "Sally" well, but I talk to her quite a bit. We'reon the same sports team with lockers near each other. One of my other friends, "Mary," mentioned that Sally thinks theguy I like ...
Ask Amy: Spunky boy overshadows quiet sister
Jan 01, 2009; ... DEAR AMY: My two children recently performed at church with theyouth choir. My 5-year-old son, who is very animated, was in thefront row, so most of the congregation could see him. My 8-year-olddaughter, who is quiet, was two rows away and also sang. After the performance, many in ...
What you love and hate
Jan 01, 2009; ... I love ... " ... that my almost 80-year-old mother still calls me -- heralmost 56-year-old (and eldest) daughter -- "baby girl!" She saysshe still remembers her delight at finally having a girl after threeboys in a row. -- Upesi Mtambuzi, Richmond " ...EDWARD ...
Gimme Five: Dracul, The Northern Lights in Moraga, Pharoah Sanders
Jan 01, 2009; ... 1. Dracul: Prince of Fire -- This fire ballet fundraiser presentsan original twist on the tale of Dracul, the father of Dracula. Thestory reveals the beginning of the vampire legend in a way only TheCrucible could imagine. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7-10 and Jan. 14-17, TheCrucible, 1260 Seventh ...
Get Out: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's Holiday in the Park
Jan 01, 2009; ... The holidays aren't over yet The entire family will enjoy holiday activities in a winterwonderland setting during Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's Holiday inthe Park event. In addition to your favorite rides and attractions, visitors willalso find Santa's Workshop, Candy Cane ...
Armed camper
Jan 01, 2009; ... Thanks to Bush's last hour attempt to preserve my 2nd amendmentrights, I will now be allowed to carry a loaded weapon in thenational park of my choice. A sudden fusillade of small-arms fire should discourage thatsneaky bear who is eye-balling my ice chest. That obnoxious guy ...
Punish guilty
Jan 01, 2009; ... The crimes of the current administration reflect on the citizensof the United States directly, unless we deny our own blame andplace it on the guilty parties. We can ...
Avoid pardons for Geneva violations
Jan 01, 2009; ... No pardons should be extended to any government employee forcrimes against humanity or violations of the Geneva Accords. This is especially true for the authorization of waterboardingand other acts of torture. Since Dick Cheney has admitted ...
Wrong choice for inauguration
Jan 01, 2009; ... People from both the gay and straight communities were appalledwhen Rev. Rick Warren was chosen to give the invocation at theinauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. Warren preaches a gospel of lies and hate and does not believethat all people ...
Gary Bogue: You probably shouldn't let your cats read this
Jan 01, 2009; ... The New Year begins when we realize we create the times of our lives -- by Nona Mock Wyman, Walnut Creek Why? Just because Mike "Troll" Dame, the Spider-Man of the East Bay, sent me thelist below 10 years ago and I printed it here on New Year's ...
San Carlos astronaut's rose featured in Pasadena parade
Jan 01, 2009; ... An exciting trip for most roses would probably involve a pair ofgarden scissors, a vase and maybe some cellophane wrapping. But a dried, pink rose grown at the Wrigley Garden in Pasadenahas traveled more than 5 million miles through space with stops inHouston and California's San ...
Religion calendar
Jan 01, 2009; ... This calendar lists special events at churches, temples, mosquesand synagogues. Notices must be received at least two weeks beforethe event, which should be public and of general interest. Sendnotices to Religious Happenings, 127 Spring St., Pleasanton, CA94568; fax to 925-847-2189; or ...
Man dies in BART officer-involved shooting
Jan 01, 2009; ... OAKLAND -- A man died after a BART officer-involved shootingearly Thursday at the Fruitvale station, authorities said. The man was identified by his family and authorities as OscarGrant, 22. The shooting occurred about 2:15 a.m. on the platform where aDublin-Pleasanton train ...
Two men, two teenagers arrested in Richmond gang rape
Jan 01, 2009; ... The fourth suspect in the Dec. 13 kidnapping and gang rape of alesbian in Richmond surrendered to police Thursday afternoon afterofficials issued a $1 million warrant for his arrest. Josue Gonzalez, 21, who had addresses in Richmond and San Rafael,walked into the Richmond police ...
Sales tax revenue down in Pleasant Hill
Jan 01, 2009; ... For years, a thriving retail sector has been the backbone of theeconomy in Pleasant Hill. But the city has not been immune to the financial turmoil rockingthe country. Bankruptcy forced the closure of the Mervyns on ContraCosta Boulevard, and vacant storefronts dot both of the ...
Richmond fire displaces 12 people
Jan 01, 2009; ... A New Year's Eve blaze damaged an apartment complex and displaced12 people but caused no injuries, officials said. The fire began about 2:30 a.m. Thursday in a two-story buildingin the 2300 block of Maine Avenue. The cause remains underinvestigation, but it appears to have ignited ...
Two homicides in 2008 in the unincorporated areas of south Alameda County
Jan 01, 2009; ... ASHLAND -- The Alameda County Sheriff's Office reported twohomicides in the unincorporated areas of southern Alameda County in2008, down from six in the same areas last year. "This is on the low end," said Sheriff's investigator Lt. KellyMiles. "We usually range from zero to ...
Peninsula water will be milky starting Monday
Jan 01, 2009; ... CRYSTAL SPRINGS Peninsula residents may notice something strange about their tapwater on Monday -- a milky quality that will settle out if a glassis left to sit for a few minutes. The water will be full of harmlessbubbles but will be perfectly safe to drink, say officials ....
For many, drinking less is a New Year's resolution
Jan 01, 2009; ... For some, those New Year's resolutions are fading about as fastas the Jan. 1 hangover. Others are sticking to their guns. The top choices among Americans for remodeling their livesrevolve around weight, money and bad habits, according to the U.S.government's Web site, www.usa.gov ....
Mary Hanna column: Keeping it real in 2009
Jan 01, 2009; ... IT'S BEEN a day or two since you resolved to lose weight, worksmarter and get more exercise. Tell the truth: Has your treadmill already returned to itspreresolution function as a clothes rack? My own percentage in keeping these yearly promises to myselfresembles the Bush ...
Parks District celebrates with Trails Challenge
Jan 01, 2009; ... This new year marks the 75th anniversary of the East Bay RegionalPark District, which was founded in 1934, and the district plans tocelebrate with all kinds of special activities. First out of the gate is Trails Challenge 2009, which startedofficially on New Year's Day. It's free ...
Carolyn Livengood column: Daly City's citizen of the year
Jan 01, 2009; ... SISTER William Eileen Dunn was honored as Citizen of the Year2008, and Robert Mendoza Jr. was recognized as Youth of the Year2008 by Daly City Mayor Carol Klatt on Dec. 1 at the City Council'sannual reorganization meeting. Dunn, vice president of mission integration for Seton ...
Half Moon Bay gang members plead no contest in McDonald's confrontation
Jan 01, 2009; ... REDWOOD CITY -- Two Sureno gang members from Half Moon Bay havepleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges. They're accused ofthreatening two electricians whose red company shirts bore aresemblance to the colors of a rival gang. Jesus Delgado, 18, and Cesar Beccera, 20, accosted ...
Hercules student thrives at online 'school"
Jan 01, 2009; ... A robbery at gunpoint may have been one of the best things everto happen to Julian Edwards. The 16-year-old Hercules resident, who used to attend HerculesMiddle/High School, often was harassed by classmates who beat,robbed and threatened him because he was more interested in ...
Contra Costa Times Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male -- NAME: Nick Pica -- SCHOOL: Concord -- SPORT: Wrestling -- WEIGHT: 215 pounds -- YEAR: Senior -- THE STAT LINE: Pica beat St. Francis-Mountain View's DrewMeulman 11-5 to win the 215-pound division of the Lou BronzanInvitational at Liberty ....
On the air
Jan 01, 2009; ... * Taped event (Times may be earlier for DIRECTV and DISH customers.) ^Simulcast in HD TV/Radio Today TV Radio College Arizona at Cal 5:30 p.m. CSN CA. 1550 basketball Syracuseat South Florida 5:30 p.m. ESPN Saint Mary's at CS Bakersfield 7p.m. 1640 Arizona State at ...
Sports spat letters
Jan 01, 2009; ... Cable would be a disaster Tom Cable is not the head coach the Raiders need. Cable will be adisaster for the Raiders, potentially making them the worstorganization for many years to come. Donna Richardson, Fremont Coach doesn't matter Who cares? Until Al Davis is ...
Oakland Tribune Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male -- NAME: Justin Brue -- SCHOOL: Bishop O'Dowd -- SPORT: Basketball -- YEAR: Senior -- POSITION: Guard/forward -- THE STAT LINE: Several performances were worthy over the pasttwo weeks, but the Dragons' victory over St. Anthony-Jersey ...
West County Times Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male NAME: Chris Brew -- SCHOOL: St. Mary's -- SPORT: Basketball -- YEAR: Senior -- POSITION: Guard -- THE STAT LINE: Brew was named MVP of the Scattini Tournamentin Salinas after scoring 20 points against host Palma in a 77-49championship win ...
East County Times Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male NAME: David Rios -- SCHOOL: Liberty -- SPORT: Wrestling -- YEAR: Senior -- WEIGHT: 152 pounds -- THE STAT LINE: Rios beat Serra-San Mateo's Steven Touba 6-2 toclaim the 152-pound championship at Liberty's own Lou BronzanInvitational on Dec ....
The Argus' Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male n NAME: Saidomar Temor -- SCHOOL: American n SPORT: Basketball n YEAR: Senior n POSITION: Forward n THE STAT LINE: Temor set a school record with nine 3-pointers inthe Eagles' 67-65 loss to San ...
Daily Review Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male n NAME: Julian DelToro -- SCHOOL: Arroyo n SPORT: Soccer n position: Forward n YEAR: Freshman n THE STAT LINE: Just a freshman, DelToro already has started tomake a name for himself on the ...
San Mateo County Times Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male -- NAME: Anthony Smith -- SCHOOL: El Camino -- SPORT: Basketball -- YEAR: Senior -- POSITION: Guard/forward -- THE STAT LINE: Anthony had 20 points in a 69-68 win overHomestead, then came back the next night to score 21 points as theColts ...
Tri-Valley Herald/Valley Times/San Ramon Valley Times Athletes of the Week
Jan 01, 2009; ... Male NAME: J.T. Baumann -- SCHOOL: Dublin -- SPORT: Wrestling -- YEAR: Senior -- THE STAT LINE: The unbeaten competitor won the 189-pound titlein the Lou Bronzan Tournament at Liberty High. He placed second inthe North Coast Section last year at 171 ...
Warriors' advance box for Friday's game at Minnesota
Jan 01, 2009; ... Today's game: at Minnesota TIPOFF: 5 p.m., Target Center, Minneapolis -- TV/RADIO: CSNBA; 680-AM -- RECORDS: Warriors 10-24; Timberwolves 6-25 -- TIMBERWOLVES UPDATE: Minnesota is 2-10 since VP of basketballoperations Kevin McHale took over for Randy ...
Caesarean delivery makes baby Tri-City area's first for '09
Jan 01, 2009; ... FREMONT Madison Lee was going to be just another 2009 baby until doctorsrealized last week that she was perilously positioned to enter theworld feet-first. With Thursday morning the first available time for a Caesareansection, baby Madison -- who wasn't expected to be born ...
Peterson: Bowl season's beyond reason
Jan 01, 2009; ... I was just starting to take down the outdoor Christmas lights,perched on the "This Is Not A Step!" step of my ladder, when I hearda dull thud. I looked down to see Melvin, my sports-minded neighbor,in a daze, having just walked into the side of my house. "You should watch where ...
As Kwanzaa ends, celebrants look forward with hope
Jan 01, 2009; ... OAKLAND -- Dressed in colorful Kente clothing and head wraps,African-Americans young and old gathered Thursday to celebrate thelast day of Kwanzaa. It was faith -- also known as Imani, and the final principle ofKwanzaa -- that brought them together at Downs Memorial ...
Winter wake boarding brings hundreds to Bethel Island
Jan 01, 2009; ... BETHEL ISLAND -- For the past four years, Josh Wolf has broughtin the new year by baring it all. Wolf, 29, is known for wake boarding in the nude at BethelIsland's Frozen Bun Run and he did not disappoint the hundreds inattendance at the 29th annual event held Thursday morning at ...
Rebounding records hard to break
Jan 01, 2009; ... TOM MESCHERY'S career record of 916 rebounds has survived nearly48 years at Saint Mary's College because that's what these thingsdo. They endure. A fellow by the name of Marv Branstrom owns the school record atSan Jose State with 864 rebounds. His mark is 51 years old. Bill ...
A silver lining to stock price drop
Jan 01, 2009; ... It might be realistic to be pessimistic about the prospects forbig stock market gains in 2009, but what's the point? Life is somuch more enjoyable over here on the sunny side of the street -- notto mention the exhilarating "high" we get when we tell someone whatwe know they want to hear ....
Cal, Stanford women may be tops in Pac-10
Jan 01, 2009; ... Road tested and ready. As the Pac-10 opens tonight, the Stanford and Cal women'sbasketball teams are expected to battle for the conference titleafter completing tough nonconference schedules. But 11th-ranked Stanford and No. 13 Cal also have the NCAATournament in their ...
Azubuike is perfect fit for Warriors
Jan 01, 2009; ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Kelenna Azubuike put up solid numbers when theWarriors were using an isolation-type of offense during the firstfive-plus weeks of the season. He's continued to be a major factor as the Warriors utilize moreof a pass-oriented attack. And chances are he'd still ...
San Mateo County's first baby of 2009 arrives
Jan 01, 2009; ... REDWOOD CITY -- Twenty-two minutes into the new year, JosephineLee Pierce made her entrance into the world -- much to the relief ofher parents, Karen and Clark Pierce. The baby girl was a week late, but her tardiness made her thefirst baby born in 2009 in San Mateo County, ...
Today's Cal, Stanford women's basketball games
Jan 01, 2009; ... Today's women's basketball games Cal at Arizona -- TIPOFF: 6 p.m., McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz. -- RADIO: 90.7-FM -- WILDCATS update: First-year coach Niya Butts has Arizona (7-4) off to a solid start. The Wildcats have won four in a row,including Monday's 53-48 ...
Today's Saint Mary's men's basketball game
Jan 01, 2009; ... Today's men's game: at Cal State Bakersfield -- TIPOFF: 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield -- RADIO: 1640-AM -- GAELS UPDATE: Saint Mary's (12-1) is on the road again afterpushing its win streak to nine games with a 76-60 victory overMorgan State in the Shamrock Office ...
Today's Stanford men's basketball game
Jan 01, 2009; ... Stanford vs. Arizona State -- TIPOFF: 7:30 p.m., Maples Pavilion, ...
Today's Cal men's basketball game
Jan 01, 2009; ... Cal vs. Arizona -- TIPOFF: 5:30 p.m., Haas Pavilion, ...
Giants have great shot to be Super
Jan 01, 2009; ... While the heavyweights get a week off to rest up, eight teamsplanning on doing it the hard way open this weekend in the wild cardround of the NFL playoffs. The Indianapolis Colts, 12-4 and winners of nine straight, andPhiladelphia Eagles, a team with a statistical dominance ...
Bonds reportedly has hip surgery
Jan 01, 2009; ... Former Giants slugger Barry Bonds has undergone hip surgery inhopes of resuming his career, the San Francisco Chronicle reportedThursday. The newspaper, citing a source familiar with the operation, saidBonds, 44, would not be ready for spring training but could be readyby opening ...
Red Wings are great outdoors, win Classic at Wrigley
Jan 01, 2009; ... The Detroit Red Wings scored five consecutive goals to rally froma 3-1 deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 at Wrigley Fieldon Thursday. The NHL's third outdoor game drew a sellout crowd of 40,818 tothe 95-year-old baseball stadium -- home of Chicago Cubs. Last year's ...
Randle, Cal are ready to rumble
Jan 01, 2009; ... BERKELEY -- Cal basketball coach Mike Montgomery and JeromeRandle seem to agree on everything except who is most responsiblefor the junior point guard's dramatic improvement this season. Montgomery suggests he has done little more than provide ablueprint for good point guard play ....
Viva Emiliano! Bay Area's first baby
Jan 01, 2009; ... ANTIOCH -- There were only 14 seconds left before midnight whenAyla Martinez remembered what day it was. After hours spent in laborat Sutter Delta Medical Center, the expectant mother was glad whensomeone turned on the TV. Part of a chorus that included her husband, Francisco, his ...
Raise tax on oil
Jan 02, 2009; ... During the presidential campaign, when gas was $4 per gallon,everyone cheered pledges to make America energy independent. President Barack Obama and Congress should fulfill that pledge byestablishing a tax on oil by an amount that would increase the priceof gas by about $2 per ...
Praise for Piepho
Jan 02, 2009; ... I applaud Supervisor Mary Piepho for her recent vote in supportof traditional marriage and by voting to not involve our County in acostly lawsuit to undermine Prop 8. She should be appreciated forvoicing her position in spite of local opposition. As stated in theCCT, "I voted my ...
Prevent pardons of Bush staff
Jan 02, 2009; ... President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and all Bush's staffwho contributed to the lies, deceit and war crimes of his eightyears as president should be held accountable for their actions. Congress must take a stand and impeach and not allow PresidentBush to grant these proposed ...
Don't blame Israel
Jan 02, 2009; ... Let me get this straight: It is OK for Palestinian Hamas to launch rocket attacks and lobmortars every day at Israel but it is not alright for Israel tofight back and defend itself. Is that right? Am I the only one who sees through this? If Mexico launched rocket ...
Thomas Sowell: 'Outliners' offers us insight into success
Jan 02, 2009; ... "OUTLIERS" ARE not politicians who lie even more than otherpoliticians. It is a term used by statisticians to describe somedata that are far away from the average -- data on seven-foot womenor freezing temperatures in Los Angeles, for example. "Outliers" is also the title of a ...
Tedford happily agrees to extension
Jan 01, 2009; ... Jeff Tedford wasn't looking to make more money. What he waslooking for was to hear a desirable message, and to have his messageheard as well. That was sufficiently accomplished with the two-year contractextension Tedford agreed to Thursday. The deal now keeps Cal's headfootball ...
Emerging Stanford really a perfect 10?
Jan 01, 2009; ... STANFORD -- By the end of this weekend, Stanford should know ifits 10-0 nonconference record was the product of a light schedule orthe first step toward a surprise NCAA Tournament berth. It should know if sophomore center Josh Owens is ready toflourish against Pac-10 competition, ...
Pac-10 men's basketball capsules
Jan 01, 2009; ... 1. UCLA (10-2) -- GOOD NEWS: Three members of last season's team are on NBArosters, and still the Bruins have outscored their opponents by anaverage of 19.3 ppg. All-America point guard Darren Collison (14.3ppg, 5.3 apg) runs things, and freshman Jrue Holiday is ...
Favre gets ripped by Jets teammates
Jan 01, 2009; ... Team owner Woody Johnson has stated clearly that he wants BrettFavre to be the New York Jets' quarterback next season, but someplayers seem to be bristling at the thought, ESPN.com reported. Days after the Jets' 1-4 finish left them out of the playoffs andhelped trigger Eric ...
Big names help bankroll Obama inaugural
Jan 01, 2009; ... WASHINGTON -- Halle Berry, Magic Johnson, Steven Spielberg andTom Hanks chipped in $50,000 each. Several top Googlers -- LarryPage, Eric Schmidt, Marissa Mayer -- also contributed, along withMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The inauguration of Barack Obama is being bankrolled by dozens ...
Hokies claw their way past Bearcats
Jan 01, 2009; ... wire services Darren Evans had 28 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown, andNo. 21 Virginia Tech defeated 12th-ranked Cincinnati 20-7 in theOrange Bowl on Thursday night in Miami. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor also rushed for a touchdown as theHokies (10-4) joined USC and Texas as ...