Eagle Scouts
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:13:22 GMT

Lance William Boettcher, son of Dale and Debbie Boettcher of Concord, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which was presented in Jan.

Clayton Police Log: DUI, Suspended License, Warrant
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:05:12 GMT

The dates and times shown below indicate when incidents were reported to the Clayton Police Department.

Save Mount Diablo buys another mini-volcano along Marsh Creek
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:27:24 GMT

The Save Mount Diablo conservation group has purchased its second mini-volcano property along Marsh Creek Road east of Clayton.

Amgen Tour coming back to Tri-Valley in May
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:29:29 GMT

The Amgen Tour of California will be back in the Tri-Valley on May 15, passing through Walnut Creek, Danville and Clayton before completing the Stage 3 finish in Livermore.

Bogue: Sphinx moth feeds, hovers, looks like a hummingbird
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:10:04 GMT

Dear Gary: I was outside recently at dusk and saw what I thought was a fat moth until I realized its wings were beating furiously and it was darting in and out to feed on some plum blossoms.

In Photos: Hiking Galvin Ranch With Save Mount Diablo
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:12:51 GMT

A group of approximately 20 hikers joined Save Mount Diablo Saturday morning for the organization's last guided hike of Joseph Galvin Ranch - a property on Morgan Territory Road recently sold to the East Bay Regional Park District.A The land, originally bought from the Galvin family in 2003, and stewarded by SMD, is expected to soon become the ... (more)

Walk About Martinez -- Waterfalls
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:26:12 GMT

A light rain was falling as Nancy and I set out from the end of Regency Drive in Clayton to hike the Waterfall Trail on Mount Diablo's North Peak.A The top of the mountain was shrouded in mist, and wisps of cloud dotted the lower slopes.A Drifting in and out of canyons and recesses they hovered expectantly, waiting for a wind to give them lift and ... (more)

Powerful developer with land in Benicia accused of death threats in Nevada
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:16:39 GMT

A lawsuit accuses the leaders of a powerful Contra Costa County family of threatening to kill a prominent Nevada lobbyist and friend of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid after a business deal went bad.

Child Porn Investigation Involving Former Newark School Administrator Still Ongoing
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:49:54 GMT

Three months after authorities searched a former Newark Unified administrator's Clayton home in connection to a child pornography investigation, formal charges have yet to be filed against him, according to Walnut Creek police.

Missed Connections: Traffic Light Romance
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:28 GMT

Valentine's Day is coming up, and a few lovelorn folks in Concord are reaching out via Craigslist.A The site's Missed Connections section is the last-ditch hope for those who spied a potential match but couldn't get up the nerve to exchange contact information.

Clayton Valley High charter agreement up for discussion by Contra Costa County Board of Education
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:03:52 GMT

The Clayton Valley Charter High School is moving forward with enthusiasm, but there are still many details to be worked out before it can open in the fall.

The Clayton Police weekly activity report
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:38:40 GMT

Marsh Creek Rd./Center St.A DUI. A A 59-year-old Clayton female was arrested after being stopped for Vehicle Code violations.A She was transported to Concord Police Department for booking.A Clayton Rd.A Warrant.A A 25-year-old male from Auberry, CA was arrested after being contacted by officers.A He was issued a citation and released on his signed ... (more)

Owner of Clayton Fitness Center Dies
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:55:42 GMT

Frank Lagau, the owner of Clayton Fitness Center in Clayton and Countrywood Fitness Center in Walnut Creek, has died, he was 67.

Monday Log (1-23): Tip Jar Swiped from Starbucks, Teen Fight
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:58:25 GMT

MONDAY, JAN. 23 A Registration Fraud: On January 23, 2012 at 12:19pm an Officer stopped a 54-year-old Richmond resident in the 1500 block of Sycamore.

East Bay Loses 4,000 Jobs In December
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:50:34 GMT

The East Bay unexpectedly shed 4,000 jobs in December, a month that traditionally sees an increase in employment opportunities.