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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:39 am

Byron News

Local news for Byron, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | Ledger Dispatch

Detention center escapee caught in Oakley

A 15-year-old inmate who escaped from the Byron Boys Ranch detention facility Monday afternoon was arrested early Tuesday in Oakley, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Oakley, CA, Contra Costa County, CA, Antioch College, Antioch, CA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

CBS 5

Teen Burglar Escapes Byron Boys Ranch

A 15-year-old Antioch boy who escaped from class at the Orin Allen Youth Facility in Byron Monday was still at large Tuesday morning, Contra Costa County Sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said.

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Related Topix: Antioch, CA, Contra Costa County, CA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Government Meetings

The commission will consider a conditional use permit to allow a Taste Tea Gelato restaurant to open at 6560 Lone Tree Way in the Brentwood Junction development.

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Related Topix: Brentwood, CA, Education Etc.

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Hayward power plant opponents gear up for next meeting

While only about two dozen people attended Friday's town hall meeting on the proposed Eastshore power plant, event speakers urged those who showed up to remain vigilant and tell their friends to do the same.

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Related Topix: Calpine, CA, Hayward, CA, Alameda County, CA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Russell City has more problems than Eastshore

RECENTLY, THE CHAIR of the California Energy Commission committee, Jeffrey Byron, recommended that the Energy Commission deny certification of the proposed 115-megawatt Eastshore Energy Center in Hayward.

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Related Topix: Alameda County, CA, Hayward, CA, San Lorenzo, CA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

CBS 5

Funds Set For Orphans Of CoCo Candidate, Officer

OAKLEY Memorial funds have been set up for seven Oakley children who were orphaned Saturday when a small plane carrying their four parents crashed outside Las Vegas, Oakley City Councilman Kevin Romick said ...

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Related Topix: US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Mon Jun 30, 2008

KION CBS 46

Candidate for Contra Costa County Supervisor, Three Others Presumed Dead After Plane Crash

Parts of a plane are seen on fire at the site of a fatal plane crash in Kyle Canyon on Mount Charleston near Las Vegas Saturday, June 28, 2008.

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Related Topix: Contra Costa County, CA, Oakley, CA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

KTVU

Plane Crashes In Flight To Byron; 4 Die

Four people were killed when a plane heading to Byron crashed and exploded into flames Saturday after apparently striking power lines in a forested area about 40 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip, ...

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Related Topix: US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Sat Jun 28, 2008

CBS 5

Major Injuries In Byron Big Rig Crash

A 17-year-old boy driving with his twin brother and mother suffered major injuries after colliding head-on with a big rig on Byron Highway in unincorporated Contra Costa County this morning, according to the ...

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Related Topix: Contra Costa County, CA, Antioch, CA, Castro Valley, CA, Walnut Creek, CA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Twice Told Tales

Bethel Island Third: Bethel Island is the third Diablo Valley community to get dial phone service.

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Related Topix: Knightsen, CA, Oakley, CA, Bethel Island, CA, Brentwood, CA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Delta's aquatic junkyards polluting waters

It would have been a perfect location to anchor a Delta houseboat. A stunning view of Bradford and King Edward islands, with a private fishing hole and solitude.

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Related Topix: San Joaquin County, CA, Bethel Island, CA, Contra Costa County, CA, San Francisco, CA

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Energy commissioner recommends denial of Eastshore plant

Opponents of a proposed 115-megawatt power plant on the Hayward shoreline were encouraged by a state energy commissioner's recommendation Friday that the facility be denied because it poses a hazard for pilots ...

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Related Topix: Hayward, CA, Alameda County, CA

Fri Jun 20, 2008

The Willits News

Hot Tickets

The Kent Stephenson Band. Country & Western at Shanachie Pub, 9 pm Friday $5 cover.

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Related Topix: Country and Western, Country, Ukiah, CA, Mendocino, CA

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Government Meetings

The council will consider amending the lease with La Veranda restaurant to defer rent payment until June 1, 2011.

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, CA, Oakley, CA, Discovery Bay, CA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Contra Costa Times

Multiple blazes keep fire crews busy for second straight day

A month into the fire season, Contra Costa County firefighters battled multiple blazes Wednesday for the second straight day in near 90-degree heat.

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Related Topix: Contra Costa County, CA, Concord, CA, Weather, Antioch, CA, Lafayette, CA

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Datebook

Celebrate Brentwood's rich diversity and spend an evening exploring the wonderful cultures and traditions of our world.

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Related Topix: Marina, CA, Brentwood, CA, Oakley, CA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Washington Examiner

Groups take aim at nuclear program

Nuns, Quakers, arms-control wonks and liberal scientists may not appear to have a chance of killing the savior of the administration's nuclear weapons stockpile, the next-generation Reliable Replacement Warhead ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Byron Dorgan, US Senate, Democrat

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Contra Costa Times

Piepho leading in District 3 race

After an often ugly campaign with her former boss, Mary Nejedly Piepho was heading toward a second term as Contra Costa County supervisor for District 3 based on early mail-in returns Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Contra Costa County, CA, Alamo, CA, Brentwood, CA, Diablo, CA

Tue Jun 03, 2008

Ledger Dispatch

Passenger killed in Byron crash identified

Post condolences for Shawn Powell A passenger killed Monday morning when the car he was riding in crashed into a pole in unincorporated Alameda County has been identified today as Antioch resident Shawn Powell, ...

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Related Topix: Antioch, CA, Alameda County, CA, Oakley, CA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

USGS Earthquakes

M 2.7, Northern California

Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others.

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Related Topix: Discovery Bay, CA, Knightsen, CA, Stockton, CA, Stockton Metro, Oakland, CA

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