Part of the Bay Area News Group
Misdemeanor prosecutions would continue as usual in Contra Costa County under a proposed plan to transfer $700,000 in county reserve funds to the District Attorney's Office budget and save the jobs of 15 prosecutors.  
 
 
East Bay men will serve nearly four years in jail for shootings, which spanned several months, injured 16-year-old boy.  
 
 
Updated: November 24, 2009 5:44:05 PM PST
 
more breaking news news tips video twitter
( )
Orinda's unanswered grief
Joe Loudon attended a party in Orinda, drank some beer and later died. Miscues in the investigation led to finger-pointing, igniting a debate over whether his death was an accident or a crime. 
( )
Lemongrass growing splendidly
Our restaurant critic praises the Martinez restaurant, saying her dinner at Lemongrass was one of the best Asian meals she's had all year.

  More: Restaurants | Movies | Browse local listings
 

( Karl Mondon, Contra Costa Times)
Retailers in expansion mode
Costco, Bed Bath& Beyond, 99 Cents Only are among those opening East Bay stores due -- in part -- to real estate bargains. 
Record your thoughts: How safe do you feel on BART?
We want to hear readers' thoughts about safety on BART trains and stations. Call us at 1-510-495-1442. 

 
 
1 2 3