News - Powered by Yahoo NewsContra Costa Winegrowers Association Announces Award-Winners in Contra Costa County Fair Commercial Wine Competitio
CONCORD, CA-- - The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association today announced the Contra Costa County Fair Commercial Wine Competition award winners. A panel of esteemed judges, including restaurateurs, wine ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 12:12:00 -0700 -
Contra Costa Supervisor Gayle Uilkema dies following bout with cance
Contra Costa County Supervisor Gayle Uilkema died Saturday morning with her family beside her as she lost her two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:44:50 -0700 -
Late Contra Costa supervisor lauded for her devotion to the count
Gayle Uilkema, who died at age 73 of ovarian cancer, served 34 years in local offices including Lafayette City Council and Board of Supervisors
Tue, 22 May 2012 16:42:20 -0700 -
West Contra Costa students reach language mileston
Reclassification Ceremony recognizes more than 1,000 English learners who have become grade-level competent
Tue, 22 May 2012 12:12:53 -0700 -
Contra Costa fire district parcel tax is subject of televised debat
Measure S pits taxpayers association against firefighters' union.
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:56:26 -0700 -
Contra Costa Times editorial: East County fire tax is irresponsible and should be rejecte
The newly independent East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, once controlled by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, has been run by local representatives for two years.
Sun, 20 May 2012 16:04:34 -0700 -
Contra Costa Supervisor Gayle Uilkema dies from cance
Contra Costa supervisor Gayle Uilkema died Saturday morning with her family beside her as she lost her two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 73.
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:44:35 -0700 -
1987 Silver: "Contra"
Looking back at the list of titles that graced 8-bit consoles (and PCs) in 1987, you find that's it's a veritable parade of first entries in what would in time go on to either greatly influence gaming or spawn literally dozens of sequels between them. This is the year that modern video gaming was born, [...]
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:58:59 -0700 -
Former Contra Costa sex crimes prosecutor Gressett on paid leave receives pay rais
Arbitrator orders Michael Gressett reinstated with pay bump awarded to most of his peers, triggering questions among county officials about why employee who was still facing criminal rape charges at the time would be given "outstanding performance" raise.
Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:21 -0700 -
Contra Costa County shares $300,000 grant to give foster children better access to technolog
iFoster and California Emerging Technology Fund select the county to share in three-year, $300,000 grant to expand access to affordable computers and Internet connections to foster youth.
Tue, 15 May 2012 12:42:10 -0700 -