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Your Turn: BART is shortchanging East Contra Costa County
I read with interest the article in the Nov. 15 Times about the options officials in the Livermore area are considering for their BART extension.
EBart is a monument to ineffective politicians and a transport...
At a meeting of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce last week, Dale Dennis of the State Route 4 Bypass authority outlines the scope of the bypass project.
BART to Livermore could draw up to 31,000 riders a day
The first in a series of workshops organized by city officials to gauge public opinion on future Livermore BART station sites held some surprises.
Belont apartment complex sells for $28.8M
Prime Group paid $28.8 million to snap up the 198-unit Madison Belmont apartments at 649 Old County Road in Belmont.
BART driver accused of asking to fondle rider
Contra Costa County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Calvin Peter Tom of Brentwood last week with two misdemeanors stemming from the Aug.
Ambrose Ball Room Dancing Classes - 7:30-9 p.m. beginning Nov. 3. Learn the fox trot, tango, waltz, swing, rumba and cha-cha. Couples recommended but not required.
East County government meetings
Pittsburg City Council: 7 p.m. City Council Chamber, 65 Civic Ave. The council will consider approving a disposition and development agreement with Garaventa Enterprises to build a three-story office building and stand-alone restaurant at the Pittsburg Civic Center.
The Sanctuary of the Evil Haunted House - 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
The Sanctuary of the Evil Haunted House - 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7-9 p.m. Sundays through Nov.
Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius New officers begin year, plan...
RESIDENTS OF Central County are amazing for the level of volunteering they achieve, but with so many organizations, some of the most hardworking groups are not well-known. One of those groups is Ellen's Guild, the fundraising arm of the Family Stress Center, which is "a community-based organization serving Contra Costa County with counseling, ...
BART clarifies plans for East County extension
Plans to extend BART into East Contra Costa County are rolling along, but some residents are frustrated with the type of service that is coming.
21. You'll find spooky games, crafts and fun for all at this free program. Costumes or orange-and-black wear are encouraged.
Barnidge: If you build a transit village, will villagers come?
THE MASSIVE construction project on Treat Boulevard that obscures the Pleasant Hill BART station will actually be completed one of these days.
to run longer trains for Halloween but no extended hours of service
With Halloween falling on a Saturday evening this year, many BART customers have asked about our plans for service to accommodate those wanting to celebrate the holiday in San Francisco.
While on patrol last week, Officer Gabriel Palma noticed a suspicious man riding down West 17th Street on a bicycle with music blaring from a tin foil-covered stereo on the handlebar.
Men arrested after bus robbery in Bay Point
Two men were arrested Wednesday night after they robbed a teen at gunpoint on a Tri-Delta Transit bus, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said.
Plan to reshape Bay Point marina set to go before county board early next month
People strolling on a boardwalk, children frolicking on a new sports field and rows of new homes could be the future at Bay Point's waterfront.
Suspects in long Highway 4 chase identified
Authorities have identified three car theft suspects who led a lengthy cross-county chase Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said.
Sandra Santos/Daily Journal President Bill Clinton and Lt. Gov. John Garamendi speak about health reform and the Garamendi for Congress campaign during a rally at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco Tuesday.
Residents voice discontent about Bay Point medians
The drivers performing "doughnuts" may be gone from the area near Clearland Drive, but heads are still spinning over problems left by jumbo cement medians.