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Antioch man arrested on suspicion of stabbing children's mother
A man was arrested this morning on suspicion of stabbing the mother of his children multiple times and then fleeing, police said.
Antioch woman beats odds to run her own business
Her first business venture in the United States ended badly with a surprise visit from the health department.
Incident shows BART cops need civilian oversight
BART police are once again embroiled in an excessive force controversy, this time for an incident yesterday involving a BART cop, a belligerent passenger, and injuries on both sides from a powerful collision with a plate glass window at the West Oakland BART Station.
BART seeing more unruly behavior
Silvia Hawkins, the aunt of Michael Gibson, talks with attorney John Burris in the hallway at the Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov.
Lawsuit Threatened in BART Rider's Arrest
The lawyer for the BART rider whose videotaped arrest by a transit police officer resulted in injuries to both men when the suspect was pushed into a glass window says he will sue the agency for civil rights violations and police brutality.
Officer, suspect crash through glass during arrest
A new video posted on YouTube shows a BART police officer pushing a man into a window Saturday night at the West Oakland station.
Your Turn: BART is shortchanging East Contra Costa County
I read with interest the article in the Nov. 15 Times about the options officials in the Livermore area are considering for their BART extension.
EBart is a monument to ineffective politicians and a transport...
At a meeting of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce last week, Dale Dennis of the State Route 4 Bypass authority outlines the scope of the bypass project.
BART to Livermore could draw up to 31,000 riders a day
The first in a series of workshops organized by city officials to gauge public opinion on future Livermore BART station sites held some surprises.
Belont apartment complex sells for $28.8M
Prime Group paid $28.8 million to snap up the 198-unit Madison Belmont apartments at 649 Old County Road in Belmont.
BART driver accused of asking to fondle rider
Contra Costa County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Calvin Peter Tom of Brentwood last week with two misdemeanors stemming from the Aug.
Ambrose Ball Room Dancing Classes - 7:30-9 p.m. beginning Nov. 3. Learn the fox trot, tango, waltz, swing, rumba and cha-cha. Couples recommended but not required.
East County government meetings
Pittsburg City Council: 7 p.m. City Council Chamber, 65 Civic Ave. The council will consider approving a disposition and development agreement with Garaventa Enterprises to build a three-story office building and stand-alone restaurant at the Pittsburg Civic Center.
The Sanctuary of the Evil Haunted House - 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
The Sanctuary of the Evil Haunted House - 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7-9 p.m. Sundays through Nov.
Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius New officers begin year, plan...
RESIDENTS OF Central County are amazing for the level of volunteering they achieve, but with so many organizations, some of the most hardworking groups are not well-known. One of those groups is Ellen's Guild, the fundraising arm of the Family Stress Center, which is "a community-based organization serving Contra Costa County with counseling, ...
BART clarifies plans for East County extension
Plans to extend BART into East Contra Costa County are rolling along, but some residents are frustrated with the type of service that is coming.
21. You'll find spooky games, crafts and fun for all at this free program. Costumes or orange-and-black wear are encouraged.
Barnidge: If you build a transit village, will villagers come?
THE MASSIVE construction project on Treat Boulevard that obscures the Pleasant Hill BART station will actually be completed one of these days.
to run longer trains for Halloween but no extended hours of service
With Halloween falling on a Saturday evening this year, many BART customers have asked about our plans for service to accommodate those wanting to celebrate the holiday in San Francisco.