Winter break in the Bay Area?

It's going to feel a lot like spring over the next few days, especially for kids enjoying a week off school for winter break.The sun is expected to shine brightly today in the Bay Area, with temperatures soaring into the low to mid-70s, about 10 to 15 degrees above normal, according to the National

Celeb Pix: The ladies still love Clint Eastwood

Antioch to consider moving away from electing mayor

Religious events

Carol Olson: Senior columnist: Memories of playing in graveyards, chasing fireflies and rolling down hills are sweet

Pet adoption events

Park It: Big weekend coming up at Black Diamond in Antioch

Brentwood group has protected 750 acres -- more than any other California community

On Tap: International Film showcase opens in Antioch

Rio Vista extends awards to community members

Meetings

Guest Commentary: Arne Simonsen: Why does the biggest tax burden always fall on the property owner?

Library events

Carmen Dragon students of the month

Brentwood Police Calls

Military notes

Contact your representative

Antioch Police Calls

Oakley police Calls

Oakley boy makes national gymnastic team

Students honored for fairness

E-views

School Bell: Antioch's Deer Valley students win big at United Nations event

Around East County: East Contra Costa children's theater fans are lucky as there is much to choose from

Business Spotlight: Miller's Cafe owners hope past patrons will find their way to new Antioch location

Ed Arnow: Many fed up with hassles of flying

Twice-Told Tales

Community Calendar

Neighbor: Oakley Christmas Basket program teacher's greatest achievement

New Field Poll: Santorum surges among California GOP voters

Prep Sports »


	Live blog: NCS soccer updates, tonight at 7 p.m. Girls basketball: Mission San Jose takes control early, crushes Liberty Liberty staves off Amador Valley for first NCS win since 1985 Heritage puts recent struggles behind it, beats Berkeley Report: San Jose Sharks trying to acquire Columbus star Rick Nash Photo Gallery: Bay Area High School Sports: February 13 -18, 2012

Entertainment »


	Celeb Pix: The ladies still love Clint Eastwood Thin year for Oscar music inspires thoughts of past contenders Hicks: Perfectly logical Oscar guesses Park walks offers glimpse at majestic birds Orinda author chronicles Girl Scouts founder ahead of group's centennial Hicks: Lindsay Lohan gets pat on the head from judge

Living »


	Hicks: Perfectly logical Oscar guesses A la Carte: 'Souper Bowl' at Saratoga High; new toque at Madera in Menlo Park Review: 'Hunger Games' is insightful, entertaining read Review: 'Hunger Pains' is a definite pain Bogue: Anyone lose a weird-looking exotic lizard? James Beard Semifinalists: Bay Area well-represented

Opinion »


	Contra Costa Times editorial: FDA needs to do better job of ending drug shortages Tammerlin Drummond: More to Lockyer story than meets the eye Your Turn: Keep Cal Grants for students at independent nonprofit colleges Dr. Kate Scannell: What happens when doctors doctor the truth Contra Costa Times editorial: Multiple tax measures hurt chances for passage Leonard Pitts: A book too embarrassing to read

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