Concord/Clayton police report
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:52:39 GMT

A Concord man, 48, was cited on suspicion of alcohol-related disorderly conduct at 12:35 a.m. at Farm Bureau and Willow Pass roads.

Seeno manager arrested in alleged fraud scheme
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:23:50 GMT

A sales director for a Northern California-based development company has been arrested on fraud charges in a scheme that allegedly inflated the value of four homes in a struggling development owned by her employer.

Rotating exhibit at John Muir site features different aspects of famed naturalist's life
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:14:38 GMT

Ranger Dan Prial recalls the moment when his and John Muir's eyes first met -- and there was no turning back.

Nominations due for Martinez Citizen of the Year
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:55:22 GMT

The Martinez Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2011 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Martinez extends little-used economic stimulus program
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:25 GMT

Although few developers or property owners have taken advantage of a package of reduced building permit and impact fees the city adopted in 2010, the City Council has extended the program with hopes of encouraging new projects, creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Martinez police report
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:24 GMT

At 12:17 p.m., it was reported that a boat motor, an electric motor and a weed cutter were taken from an unlocked shed on Palisade Drive.

Big Lots robbed in Vista
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:11:25 GMT

The man entered the store, at West Vista Way near Emerald Drive, shortly after 8:15 p.m. He had a chrome handgun with a pearl handle and demanded cash, said sheriff's Lt.

Can't Duck the Duck Sightings
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:01:45 GMT

The naturalists are quacking at me from two different places. Duck volunteer Brian Murphy contributed a couple pictures of wood ducks from Civic Park.

Column: Traffic Jammin' with Janis Mara - Every Monday at 2pm on Claycord.com
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:52:07 GMT

Questions have already started pouring in, so let's start off with a topic dear to many Claycordians' hearts - and a contest to test your knowledge: : The Caldecott Tunnel: How is it determined which direction has two tunnels and at what time? Is there a set schedule or is it dependent upon sporting events and/or traffic conditions? Do people move ... (more)

What Holiday Are We Celebrating Today?
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:33:13 GMT

What exactly are we celebrating today? Presidents Day? Presidents' Day? President's Day? Wandering Apostrophe Day? And whom exactly does it honor? Is it just one president ? Or two ? Or the whole lot ? The apostrophe's placement, assuming an apostrophe is used, depends on whether we're celebrating more than one president today, right? Officials ... (more)

On the Fly - Birds of the Beaver Dam
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:45:12 GMT

A My friend who lives on the Alhambra Way part of the creek has a new pastime: watching for hooded mergansers.

Remembering Chiquita
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:40:22 GMT

It was two years ago when I found her. I had no business looking at the Martinez Animal Shelter animals on Pet Harbor, the site that hosts all impound shelter animals.

A Downed Power Line Causes Afternoon Power Outage
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:06:36 GMT

A downed power line was the cause of a power outage Saturday afternoon, according to a PG&E spokeswoman.

Thor to the rescue -- again
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:01:50 GMT

From the archives: "Thor" one of Antioch's K-9 officers, right, and his handler Officer Matt Harger during a press conference where Antioch's four police dogs received custom-fitted bullet and puncture-proof vests at the Antioch Police Department on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Antioch, Calif.

County's Boundary Agency Invites Applications
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:48:01 GMT

The Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission is accepting applications for members to serve as its regular and alternate public members.

Sufi fight heads to county supes Tuesday
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:48:29 GMT

The fight over a small religious group's plan to build a big church takes center stage at the Lesher Center Tuesday.

CA development company manager arrested
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:33:49 GMT

A district sales director for a Northern California-based development company has been arrested on fraud charges in a scheme that allegedly inflated the value of four homes in a struggling development owned by her employer.

Martinez approves four-year police contract that trims health and retirement benefits
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:24:23 GMT

After nearly a year of negotiating, Martinez recently reached agreement with its police union on a four-year contract that includes a raise but also trims health and retirement benefits.

Martinez approves four-year police contract that trims health and retirement benefits
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:24:22 GMT

After nearly a year of negotiating, Martinez recently reached agreement with its police union on a four-year contract that includes a raise but also trims health and retirement benefits.

Contra Costa feeling impact from state prison shift
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:50:28 GMT

More than four months after California transferred responsibility for low-level offenders to counties, law enforcement officials in Contra Costa County are seeing far more inmates than projected.