CBS Looks At Police Scandal's Roots
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:34:52 GMT

The television fascination with Contra Costa County's big police corruption case continues.

Mt. Diablo school board to hold public hearing Thursday regarding...
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:44:24 GMT

This is an excerpt of On Assignment, education writer Theresa Harrington's blog on Contra Costa County schools.

editorial: Surveillance cameras at schools make sense
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:54:02 GMT

School vandalism and theft are costly and disruptive crimes that all too often go unsolved, even if there are alarm systems.

Tribute to pioneering Concord heart surgeon connects family, friends
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:56:26 GMT

Dr. Peter Kunkel, who died last May at age 89, was considered a powerful force in advancing local cardiac care during the 1960s and beyond.

The Most Romantic Places in Danville -- As Suggested by You
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:46:47 GMT

It's Valentine's Day and all we've been talking about are the worst date stories contest .

Amgen Tour coming back to Tri-Valley in May
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:08:51 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.

Daniel Borenstein: Dangerous road on Amgen race route exemplifies California dysfunction
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:28:33 GMT

Uneven road conditions are marked to warn cyclist on the road near the south gate to Mount Diablo State Park which is photographed on Thursday, Feb.

Walk About Martinez -- the Hanna Grove Trail
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:14:15 GMT

One hazy day last week I set off with my friend Brad to hike the Hanna Grove Trail in Walnut Creek's Shell Ridge Open Space.A It's not a long trail, maybe a mile and a half between Comistas Drive and the Briones - Mt Diablo Trail, but it's one of many connecting the suburbs of Central County with the greenbelt lands that surround Mt.

Nowhere to go: Mt. Diablo High students protest locked restrooms
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:30:37 GMT

Locked bathrooms are giving students at Mt Diablo High School a valid reason for fidgeting in their seats at Mount Diablo High School on Thursday, Feb.

Walnut Creek chooses developer for valuable downtown parcel
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:25:49 GMT

One of the most valuable commercial corners in downtown Walnut Creek, perhaps in the East Bay, will likely be home to a new retail store and restaurant complete with a rooftop terrace.

The Video of the Deer Jumping in Front of the Car Wasn't Taken on Mt. Diablo
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:37:53 GMT

On Wednesday, we featured a story from Yahoo! which showed a deer jumping in front of a person filming a car commercial on Mt.

Community Gallery: The Iron Horse Trail
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:23:04 GMT

It could be described as a backstage pass to the Diablo and San Ramon valleys. The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs south to north in almost a straight line from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station to Highway 4 in Pacheco.

Tribute to pioneering Concord heart surgeon connects family, friends
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:35:11 GMT

Dr. Peter Kunkel, a cardiologist who died last May at age 89, was considered a powerful force in advancing local cardiac care during the 1960s and beyond.

Walnut Creek to consider three proposals for development of 1500 Mt. Diablo
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:22 GMT

The parcel, now a small city parking lot in the shadow of Tiffany's, Neiman Marcus and Pottery Barn, is up for sale by the city.

Elite Bikers To Take a Crack at Mt. Diablo
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:47 GMT

Contra Costa biking nuts have been saying for years that the Amgen Tour of California should include our little biker heaven -A Mount Diablo.

No downtown San Jose start for Tour of California Stage 3
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:11:34 GMT

Stage 3 of the Tour of California will feature a new starting point in San Jose, eventually leading to its first finish in Livermore.

Walk About Martinez -- Waterfalls
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:21:02 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)

Mt. Diablo school board to learn how to play well with others
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:07:04 GMT

The Mt. Diablo school board wants to learn Saturday how to work better together, before it tackles some tough issues Monday.

Mt. Diablo school board to learn how to play well with others
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:07:03 GMT

The Mt. Diablo school board wants to learn how to work better together on Saturday, before it tackles some tough issues Monday.

Weeklong road work on Diablo Road in Danville
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:37 GMT

PG&E will be doing roadwork on Diablo Road in eastern Danville through Feb. 9 near the intersection of Diablo and Avenida Nueva.