Port Costa News

IF YOUR IDEA OF memory lane is the open highway of yesteryear, a trip is in order next weekend to the historic Port Costa School, which will have classic cars, Coke in glass bottles and a menu of chicken, tri-tip, hot dogs and portobello mushrooms hot off the grill.

Experiencing the recent heat wave reminded me to remind everyone to be sure to take along an adequate supply of water when visiting the regional parks this summer.

KEVIN SELBY, 36, of Martinez, above, keeps up his pace Sunday along Carquinez Scenic Drive during the 41st annual Luka Sekulich Memorial Brickyard Race.

A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting Sunday night after he led police on a high-speed chase in Contra Costa County.

Pittsburg police say they had no choice but to shoot and kill a gunman Sunday night in an unincorporated part of Contra Costa.

A man was shot and killed by a Pittsburg police officer at the end of a pursuit that stretched across Contra Costa County.

Downed fence in S.F.: From the way the metal fence was knocked over, it looks like a truck crashed into it - maybe even a big rig.

Ford Motor Co. says it plans to have a fully electric car in showrooms by 2011 that will get up to 100 miles on a single charge.

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking cities and local recreation districts in Contra Costa and Alameda counties to submit applications by March 31 for the first round of park grants from Measure AA ...

The victims were identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office as Jason Montes, 33, and Serena Montes, 25.

If you need to get away, then Port Costa, California, might be your spot. Good luck finding the town, and when you finally get there, you'll find it's just a post office, bar, and hotel.

Why didn't I think of this. If you don't want you're visiting relatives staying past the holiday season, why not try planting some scary gargoyles around the family compound.

Taking the time for a warm beverage on Christmas Eve can help provide warm meals to shut-ins in West Contra Costa.

As the clock strikes midnight Monday bird lovers will be outside in the dark, no matter the weather, listening intently for owls.