Oakland Tribune back issues from July 2009:
Spurned lover plows vehicle into Castro Valley duplex, injuring six
Jul 01, 2009; ... CASTRO VALLEY -- Six people were injured Monday when a 19-year-old Pittsburg man drove his car into a duplex during a lovers' spatover personal property, authorities said. One woman suffered a broken neck and remains hospitalized,authorities said. The other five people -- including ...
Garden Calendar, July 4-11
Jul 01, 2009; ... CLASSES/WORKSHOPS -- Home Improvement workshops -- The Home Depot will host thefollowing workshops in July. Saturdays: 10 a.m. Exterior Painting.11 a.m. Installing Laminate Flooring. 1 p.m. Lawn and GardenMaintenance. Sundays: 1 p.m. Installing a Ceiling Fan. Free. Forlocations, ...
How can you spend summer? Let me count the ways
Jul 01, 2009; ... It's that time of year -- the long days of summer have begun.Your children are already chanting, "I'm bored!" Fear not, parents.The kids are not really bored, they just can't think of anything todo. The following updated and revised list of activities focuses oncreativity and getting the ...
Ask Mr. Dad: Vicious ex puts kids in line of fire
Jul 01, 2009; ... Q: My boyfriend's former wife does not co-parent with him at all.I have seen vulgar e-mails, heard her use foul language in front ofthe kids and tell them "your father is kicking us out of our home." She signs them up for things without confirming it with him butexpects for him to ...
CIRCUS CIRCUS
Jul 01, 2009; ... JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO/STAFF DAZZLING LIGHTS and bright colors fill the tent of the AmericanCrown Circus during its visit June 29-29 to Martinez. The show's 12acts included, clockwise from top, Ingrid Racines balancing herselfhigh above the audience; juggler Jose Eduardo Valeiras ...
Record Digest
Jul 01, 2009; ... Digest Fishing Derby -- 14th annual Fishing Derby, 10 a.m.-noon, July 11, MartinezMarina. For kids 5-12. Parent or guardian must accompany allchildren. Bring fishing rod, bait is supplied. All participantsreceive a prize. Preregistration required. Photo/liability ...
Pleasant Hill, Martinez plan for fun on the Fourth of July
Jul 01, 2009; ... It's time to make plans for the Fourth of July " ... without goingout of the county. Even in these tight economic times, the cities of Pleasant Hilland Martinez will show off patriotism and community spirit with all-day events to celebrate Independence Day. Pleasant Hill ...
Library Corner
Jul 01, 2009; ... All Contra Costa County library branches offer programs forchildren, teens, adults and families. All branches will be closedJuly 3-5 for the Independence Day holiday. For updated information,call 800-984-4636 or visit www.ccclib.org. -- At the Martinez Library, Story Times are free ...
Pets of the Week
Jul 01, 2009; ... ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION ARF "BIX," a 1-year-old neutered male, red-gold terrier/dachshundmix, is sensitive and needs a quiet, low-traffic home with a stable,daily routine. Good with dogs, OK for children, ages 10 and older.To meet Bix or other dogs and cats, visit Tony La ...
Pleasant Hill Police report
Jul 01, 2009; ... The following excerpts were taken from the Pleasant Hill policelog: THURSDAY, JUNE 18 MISCELLANEOUS DISTURBANCE -- At 12:01 a.m., a caller reported twointoxicated men, one with a knife, fighting in the 100 block ofCleopatra Drive. -- DOG BITE -- At 12:18 p.m., a ...
GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS Girl Scouts make new friends earning their Silver Award
Jul 01, 2009; ... One of the very active Girl Scout troops in Central County --Cadette Troop 31693 of Walnut Creek -- has achieved anothermilestone. Six girls earned Girl Scouting's Silver Award, which wasacknowledged June 1 at a ceremony at Las Lomas High School. Each ofthe girls spoke about the troop's ...
Reflections of the Past
Jul 01, 2009; ... Glory of Alhambra Valley WITH THE VAST BOUNTY of the Alhambra Valley spread out beyond it,the home of John and Louie Strentzel Muir -- now the John MuirNational Historic Site -- anchors the scene in this historical photoof 1910. Looking north from the well-known railroad trestle, ...
VIEWPOINTS: PETER LANGLEY Kramer saga continues to generate a lot of questions
Jul 01, 2009; ... THE MARTINEZ News-Gazette reported June 18 that some localresidents are questioning County Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer'sfitness to continue in office, and at least one is considering arecall campaign. Not surprising in view of the recent three-part Contra CostaTimes series ...
Record on the Road
Jul 01, 2009; ... CATHIE HORTON Record volunteers A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS from the John Muir Medical Center-ConcordCampus -- all residents of Pleasant Hill and Concord -- and familytraveled to Washington, D.C., in late March on a fundraising trip.Getting chilly in front of the Capitol Building ...
Pleasant Hill/Martinez public meetings
Jul 01, 2009; ... Pleasant Hill The Civic Action Committee is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 1, in the small community room of Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100Gregory Lane. 925-671-5270. The Fourth of July Commission is set to meet at 7:15 p.m.Wednesday, July 1, in the small community ...
SENIORITY: EIZO KOBAYASHI Compassionate volunteers plus seniors in need equal Caring Hands
Jul 01, 2009; ... "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blindcan see." -- Mark Twain IT'S AMAZING HOW our economy can fluctuate so drastically fromone day to the next. It seems like only yesterday that one rarelycould find a reasonably priced home, let alone a townhouse, in ...
Spurned lover plows vehicle into Castro Valley duplex, injuring six, authorities say
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Kim Santos STAFF WRITER CASTRO VALLEY -- Six people were injured Monday when a 19-year-old Pittsburg man drove his car into a duplex during a lovers' spatover personal property, authorities said. One woman suffered a broken neck and remains hospitalized,authorities ...
Brooks on Beer: Summer of Beer
Jul 01, 2009; ... SUMMER RECENTLY roared into the Bay Area -- my backyardcommemorated the event by tipping past 100 degrees. Beer, of course,is a natural to beat the heat, although some beers do a better jobthan others. Many styles of beer literally are designed for hotweather -- and quite a few breweries ...
Milkshakes offer a cool taste of nostalgia and luxury.
Jul 01, 2009; ... IT'S SATURDAY afternoon at Fentons Creamery & Restaurant inOakland, and the old-fashioned ice cream parlor is packed, asalways. A little girl in a leotard celebrates with her family aftera ballet recital. People of all ages, groups large and small, feaston burgers and tuna melts, giant ...
Cookbook review: "200 Best Panini Recipes"
Jul 01, 2009; ... The following review is by a reader who was given a cookbook fromthis newspaper. The included recipes were selected and prepared bythe reader. I love to cook, and as I recently had purchased a panini pan andneeded recipe ideas, I latched on to this book from the newspapercookbook ...
Produce Pro: English peas
Jul 01, 2009; ... SEDUCTIVE GREEN peas effortlessly slide out of their emeraldgreen pods, taking a quick detour onto willing taste buds. Usuallyfound only at farmers markets, English peas can be found alreadyshelled, but shelling is part of the pleasure of this ancientlegume. Great raw, right out ...
Picky Eater: MolliCoolz Shakers a cool treat
Jul 01, 2009; ... I'D RATHER HAVE an old fashioned ice cream shake any day, but Ihave to say that the new MolliCoolz Shakers are a pretty ingeniousmilkshake idea. The Shakers are plastic canisters filled with littleballs that remind me of Dippin' Dots. Add milk and shake it likecrazy and you have a ...
Corkheads: Barbecue wines
Jul 01, 2009; ... WHEN YOU LIGHT up the grill Saturday, what will you toast with?You might associate Independence Day with cool beers and hot dogs,but that may leave you longing for more. So many wines are made tobe enjoyed with grilled foods. Red or white, their aromas andflavors bring out the best in ...
Hayward Daily Review July 1 Letters to the editor
Jul 01, 2009; ... A losing plan Just when you think it can't get any worse, along comesWashington with "cap and trade." Led by that giant of science, NancyPelosi, Congress has just passed a bill that may change our economicdownturn into another depression. Not only that, it will have nomeasurable ...
Contra Costa Times July 1 Letters from our readers
Jul 01, 2009; ... The safety problems in the West Contra Costa school district arethe result of years of mismanaging safety funds and lack of adoptionof proven practices that reduce campus violence. This isn't new under Superintendent Bruce Harter, but the harvestof practices sown by previous ...
Editorial: Fireworks sale decision should be left to Bay Area counties
Jul 01, 2009; ... WE HAVE BEEN fortunate in the Bay Area with rising temperatures,lower humidity and dry grassy locations that we haven't experienceda significant firestorm recently. But with each passing Fourth ofJuly, and the odd way fireworks restrictions are handled in the EastBay and Peninsula, we ...
Tom Purcell: Fourth of July at Eddie Gabor's house, a symbol of America
Jul 01, 2009; ... WHEN I drove by Eddie Gabor's old house, I was transported back20 years -- back to the wonderful Fourth of July outings my familyonce enjoyed there. Eddie Gabor was my grandmother's longtime companion. For the last20 years of her life, Eddie treated her like gold. She'd had a ...
Valley Times July 1 Letters from our readers
Jul 01, 2009; ... In his June 26 column in the Times, Thomas Sowell once againdazzles us with his obtuseness. He seemingly can't understand whythe Republicans have been beaten in recent elections when they "holdthe high cards." Seriously? The American electorate turned over thekeys of the government to ...
Oakland Tribune July 1 Letters to the editor
Jul 01, 2009; ... Library hours I REALIZE that balancing Oakland's budget is going to requiredrastic cuts to just about every city service, but I am infuriatedby the proposed library closures and reduced hours. I consider Oakland's libraries the most vital community centers.The branches I ...
My Word: Fiji needs a national referendum to decide its fate
Jul 01, 2009; ... THE REPUBLIC of the Fiji Islands is made up of two main islands,Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. It's an area of over 194,000 squarekilometers primarily consisting of an archipelago of coral reefs,atolls and islets tectonically connected together in the under watermountain ranges of the South ...
Dan Walters: Budget drills show California needs reform
Jul 01, 2009; ... WHILE WAITING for the state Senate to convene Monday, theCalifornia Channel, a public affairs television service, filled inby broadcasting a recent conference on the burgeoning movement tofundamentally overhaul California's dysfunctional state government. When the Senate convened, ...
John M. Crisp: United States and Iran, natural allies
Jul 01, 2009; ... THE EVENTS in Iran after the election on June 12 challenge ourunderstanding of that complex country, but here are a few ideas toconsider. First, I don't know what the precisely proper presidentialresponse to the current turmoil in Iran should have been. Andneither do you ....
Sailors had a method to their one-eyed madness
Jul 01, 2009; ... YOU HARDLY EVER see people wearing eye patches anymore, althoughthey are still used to treat "lazy eye." Sailors in general, andpirates in particular, wore eye patches, not only to cover up losteyes, but so that one eye would be "set" above deck and the other"set" for the darkened areas ...
Ask Amy: Brother-in-Law Bad Influence on Husband
Jul 01, 2009; ... DEAR AMY: My brother-in-law moved in with us recently, and now itseems that he and my husband visit the local bar for several hoursfour, five, six days per week. I am left at home with our two smallchildren. My husband knows how I feel but continues to go out. Recently, ...
Ask Amy: Brother-in-Law Bad Influence on Husband
Jul 01, 2009; ... DEAR AMY: My brother-in-law moved in with us recently, and now itseems that he and my husband visit the local bar for several hoursfour, five, six days per week. I am left at home with our two smallchildren. My husband knows how I feel but continues to go out.Recently, he started asking ...
Oakland man clothing consultant for 'Public Enemies'
Jul 01, 2009; ... Suiting up the likes of Ray Charles and John Dillinger for thebig screen isn't your average day job. But that's just half of what Ardis Taylor does for a living. For almost three decades, the Oakland native has been running hisown business in Alameda called Vintage Apparel by ...
Cold soup the perfect hot weather option
Jul 01, 2009; ... It's hard to imagine soup other than in a steaming bowl. But cold soup, once you get used to the idea, can be a refreshingchange of pace for a sweltering summer day. Carla Snyder, who cowrote "300 Sensational Soups" with MeredithDeeds, said lots of people are familiar with ...
Only six months left to name this awkward decade
Jul 01, 2009; ... It seems like yesterday we were excitedly putting on our partyhats, hoarding food and purchasing firearms in preparation for thedawning of a new millennium. It's been nearly 10 years since we left the '90s. We can nowlaugh at the near-panic leading up to 2000, when so many ...
Spin Cycle: Swans, burglars and oddball holidays
Jul 01, 2009; ... Swans a'swimming Why we love England, reason No. 4,671: Queen Elizabeth is havingher swans counted. Apparently those Brits have been doing a regularroyal swan census since the 12th century and this year's "SwanUpping" is scheduled for July 20-24. Yep, up. Traditionally, ...
Summer arts: Here's what not to miss
Jul 01, 2009; ... Just so you know: There's a lot more to do in arts andentertainment this summer than watching robots beat each other up atthe multiplex or worry about the fate of Jon & Kate's kids. Summer gets a bad rap, culturally speaking, and it's not entirelydeserved. To illustrate, our ...
Gary Bogue: Cats: What is it with cats and the morning paper?
Jul 01, 2009; ... crickets at midnight my cat awakens, stretches and stands by the door -- haiku by Jerry Ball, Walnut Creek Dear Gary: What is it with cats and the morning newspaper? Every morning after I've fed our three cats, freshened theirwater, cleaned their ...
Outdoor theaters come alive in summer
Jul 01, 2009; ... SUMMER BRINGS OUT the pioneer spirit, which in the Bay Areamanifests itself in picnics, hikes and, when night begins to fall,al fresco theater. In many cases, you can tackle all three at once. You can tote apicnic to just about all of the Bay Area's outdoor theaters, and inat ...
Family Fun: Skateboards, fireworks and the Mad Hatter
Jul 01, 2009; ... Five ideas for family fun: CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER: Civic Arts Education's newest musical,"Alice in Wonderland," puts kids into the roles of not just Aliceand the White Rabbit, but the Tweedles, the Queen of Hearts,Cheshire Cat and all 50 or so other characters July 2 at ...
GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS Girl Scouts make new friends earning their Silver Award
Jul 01, 2009; ... One of the very active Girl Scout troops in Central County --Cadette Troop 31693 of Walnut Creek -- has achieved anothermilestone. Six girls earned Girl Scouting's Silver Award, which wasacknowledged June 1 at a ceremony at Las Lomas High School. Each ofthe girls spoke about the troop's ...
Fundraisers calendar
Jul 01, 2009; ... To have an item considered, submit it in writing two weeks inadvance. Send items to Fundraisers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA94596-8099. To obtain an announcement form, call 925-943-8235. Mt. Diablo Silverado Council First annual Shooting SportsFundraiser Dinner and Trap Shoot ...
Reunions calendar
Jul 01, 2009; ... To place a reunion notice, fax information (school name, classyear, date of reunion, place, contact name and phone number) to 925-943-8362. P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Announcement formsmay be obtained by calling 925-943-8235. July Concord High School, class of ...
School notes
Jul 01, 2009; ... Tournament benefits school The Clayton Valley High School Athletic Boosters Club is planningits 18th annual golf tournament for Monday, Aug. 17, at OakhurstCountry Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton. The tournament is sponsored by Clayton Valley High School andbenefits ...
Health Scene calendar
Jul 01, 2009; ... Health Scene includes free and low-cost East Bay classes,screenings and events. Submit items by noon Tuesday for publicationthe following week. Address items to: Times Health Scene, P.O. Box8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596; fax to 925-943-8362; or ...
Alameda County Fair racing picks for Wednesday, July 1
Jul 01, 2009; ... Need help picking out a winner at the Alameda County Fair? Thencheck out Dennis Miller's Fair ...
East Bay Boys Golf Coach of the Year: Leo Lopoz of De La Salle
Jul 01, 2009; ... Leo Lopoz, De La Salle Over the past 10 years, the De La Salle golf team has been one ofthe most successful programs in Northern California. Entering theseason, it had won the past eight Bay Valley Athletic League titlesand 13 of the last 20. But this season provided a new ...
Sonoma rattled by 3.0 quake
Jul 01, 2009; ... The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with apreliminary magnitude of 3.0 struck this morning in Sonoma County. According to the USGS, the earthquake struck at about 5:45 a.m.and had a depth of about 2.2 miles. The epicenter was first ...
Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe; names Diana Ross as backup trustee
Jul 01, 2009; ... LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filedWednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to afamily trust and cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that timeat more than $500 million ....
Capoeira artist seeks to promote art form
Jul 01, 2009; ... On a warm Monday evening, students sweat it out indoors as theyrock their bodies back and forth, swaying from side to side as theyalternately step back with the left and right foot. To the sound of upbeat Afro-Brazilian music, the movements aresmooth and coordinated as students ...
Marin woman aboard boat intercepted by Israeli navy
Jul 01, 2009; ... The Israeli navy intercepted a ship carrying foreign peaceactivists - including a San Rafael woman - trying to break ablockade of Gaza on Tuesday and forced it to sail to an Israeliport, the military said. A statement said the Greek-registered freighter Arion ignored aradio ...
Healthy Outlook: Strange rash is really harmless
Jul 01, 2009; ... RECENTLY, A 30-year old woman came to my office with a pink, oval-shaped spot on the side of her stomach. She was worried it might beskin cancer. Just by looking at it I could tell it was not cancer, but Iwasn't sure what it was. I suggested she try hydrocortisone creamand return ...
Four teens sought in series of East County minimart robberies
Jul 01, 2009; ... ANTIOCH -- Four male teens are being sought in a pair of armedminimart robberies in Antioch early this morning, and investigatorsare exploring whether they committed a similar crime in Pittsburg,police said. The first robbery was reported about 1:20 a.m. at the Quick Stopon West ...
Teens robbed at gunpoint outside San Carlos restaurant
Jul 01, 2009; ... A man and his alleged accomplice were arrested early Tuesdaymorning for allegedly stealing a cell phone from two teens in theparking lot of a Jack in the Box restaurant in San Carlos. The man stole the phone at gunpoint around 1:45 a.m. outside therestaurant in the 1100 block of El ...
Two charged in Antioch man's slaying
Jul 01, 2009; ... MARTINEZ -- Two people, including a 17-year-old Antioch boycharged as an adult, were arraigned Wednesday on murder and robberycharges in connection with Sunday's killing of an 18-year-oldAntioch resident. Kayl Gerard McCutchen, who turns 18 later this month, and CharlesThomas ...
Walnut Creek Police Reports -- July 2
Jul 01, 2009; ... The following are excerpts from the Walnut Creek Policedepartment log: Sunday, June 7 AUTO THEFT -- A green Honda Pilot was reported stolen overnightin the 500 block of La Corso Drive. BURGLARY -- Jewelry and electronics were reported stolen from aresidence broken ...
Walnut Creek news briefs -- July 2
Jul 01, 2009; ... City band to commemorate Fourth of July The Walnut Creek Concert Band will celebrate the nation's birthwith music starting at 6 p.m., July 4 in Civic Park. The"Independence Day ParKoncert" will be directed by Harvey Benstein.The concert is free and open to the public. The Walnut ...
Fourth of July fireworks, events, parades in the East Bay and Bay Area
Jul 01, 2009; ... PARADES AND PICNICS are as much a part of the Fourth of July asfireworks. As always, this year's Bay Area celebrations promiseplenty of hoopla. The primary difference -- a few places start toparty a day early. Unless otherwise indicated, all events take placeSaturday. With that in mind, ...
Richmond police arrest robbery suspect after foot chase
Jul 01, 2009; ... RICHMOND -- A 19-year-old robbery suspect went to jail Tuesdayafter a traffic stop and brief foot chase in Richmond. Richmond detectives had issued arrest warrants for 19-year-oldCharles Coats earlier this month, saying he and his brother, 21-year-old Gerald Coats Jr., led a string ...
Concord/Clayton police report
Jul 01, 2009; ... Concord Police The following excerpts were taken from the Concord police log: THURSDAY, JUNE 18 DUI -- Police arrested a Clayton woman, 21, on suspicion ofdriving under the influence of drugs or alcohol at 1:38 a.m. atAtchinson Stage and Clayton roads. -- DRUGS ...
San Pablo robbery suspects arrested after car failure
Jul 01, 2009; ... SAN PABLO -- Three young robbery suspects failed to elude policeWednesday morning after one of their cars stalled at the crimescene, San Pablo police said. Officers responding to a 911 hang-up call found the trio in frontof an apartment on the 2500 block of El Portal Drive about ...
Father revives Antioch infant who fell into pool
Jul 01, 2009; ... ANTIOCH -- An infant girl who fell into a swimming pool thismorning is expected to recover after her father resuscitated herbefore she was airlifted to the hospital, the Contra Costa FireDistrict said. The 10-month-old girl was in her walker and fell into the poolabout 8:45 a.m ....