Suspect in toll plaza shootings pleads not guilty

San Francisco Chronicle - Fri Nov 06

A man charged in the double murder of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza has pleaded not guilty.

No simple answer on how to bet on casino's meaning for Richmond and Contra Costa

Contra Costa Times - Fri Nov 06

THE PEOPLE who addressed the Contra Costa County supervisors Tuesday came armed with hard-edge opinions on building an Indian casino-resort on the Richmond waterfront.

The Eye on the East Bay: Former prosecutor offers courthouse photo-op

Inside Bay Area - Fri Nov 06

AFTER WHAT was to have been his arraignment on rape charges, former Contra Costa County sex crimes prosecutor Michael Gressett made a hasty exit from the Bray Courthouse last Monday morning, eluding a Contra Costa Times photographer who had been waiting over two hours for his appearance.

Two men rob Walnut Creek bank

Contra Costa Times - Thu Nov 05

Two men, one of them wielding a handgun, robbed a Pacific National Bank branch Thursday morning.

Idle rail cars upsetting people in Brentwood

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 05

The weak economy is creating some unanticipated troubles in suburban Contra Costa County.

BART Driver Accused of Lewd Act

NBC Bay Area - Thu Nov 05

A BART employee is now off the job and facing serious charges for false imprisonment and soliciting a lewd act.

Family Doctors Group Loses Members Over Coke Deal

KDXY-FM Jonesboro - Wed Nov 04

Advice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke.

BART driver accused of asking to grope passenger in cab

Ledger Dispatch - Wed Nov 04

BART driver accused of lewd advance: A BART train operator accused of inviting a female passenger into his cab and asking to fondle her has been charged with two misdemeanors, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office reported Wednesday.

Convicted killer facing death penalty stops nephew from arguing his life be spared

Ledger Dispatch - Wed Nov 04

Convicted murderer Edward Wycoff - facing the death penalty for killing his sister and brother-in-law - stopped his nephew Wednesday from making a plea on his behalf that he spend the rest of his life in prison.

Bay Bridge shutdown might not be the last

Vallejo Times-Herald - Tue Nov 03

Just hours after reopening the Bay Bridge, Caltrans officials said Monday they are confident traffic can cross safely, but added the span may be closed in about six months for more permanent repairs.