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A la Carte: More Thanksgiving feasts in the East Bay
Last week, we gave you the rundown on prix fixe feasts for the holidays. Now there's even more: Metro Lafayette offers a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner that includes a choice of roasted turkey breast, wine-braised short ribs or gnocchi Parisienne, and a choice of desserts - plus a to-go box of day-after Thanksgiving fixings.
There are many issues that haunt the First People of this nation. Since the beginning of European settlement, this country has taken land, violated treaties, and failed to ratify treaties that were negotiated by official agents of the U.S. government.
Despite State Subsidies, Class Sizes Begin to Rise Again in California Schools
California Watch /New America Media, News report, Louis Freedberg and Hugo Cabrera, Posted: Nov 20, 2009 Editor's Note: This article is part of a new collaboration between New America Media and California Watch , a new nonprofit journalism project at the Center for Investigative Reporting.
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Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools
Most of California's largest school districts are increasing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, eroding the most expensive education reform in the state's history.
'Jaws' takes meatball title in Vegas, flautas next?
He couldn't tell what his winning percentage was. It's just pretty darn good, which explains why the Vallejo native continues his reign as the No.
Good Neighbor: Jacquie Oliverius Assistance League joins with Wells...
REACHING OUT TO others has long been an activity in Central County, but with the poor economic climate, such efforts are more welcome than ever.
Gary Bogue: How unusual is it to see a mountain lion? We saw one.
Hey! Today is Friday the 13th. Good luck! My husband and I were taking our morning walk Tuesday by way of La Casa Via, behind John Muir Labs in Walnut Creek, and saw a mountain lion in the open area behind the houses.
Diablo man accused to trying to kill wife from jail
A Diablo man jailed on domestic violence charges is accused of trying to get a fellow inmate to murder his wife.
Hercules teacher creates cadet program
English teacher Janet Headington loves to share her passion for learning with her students at Hercules High School, providing them with an experience that often goes outside the classroom.
Best of the Walnut Creek Journal -- Nov. 5
Deeper into Meditation - 2 p.m. Nov. 7. Dr. Marshall Zaslove, a board-certified psychiatrist, author and meditation practitioner for over 30 years, will offer simple, effective techniques and will demonstrate the most practical methods of controlling and befriending the mind for better meditation, as well as many other health benefits.
Learn more about 'New Farm' site
Save Mount Diablo is now working to "Save Tassajara Valley." To this end, the organization is offering hikes to show off the new Hidden Valley Open Space in San Ramon and to talk about development threats.
Parents in Mt. Diablo district clamor to be fingerprinted
Some kindergartners at Westwood Elementary School in Concord were unable to go to a pumpkin patch this year because chaperones could not get fingerprinted in time.
Lafayette's new library opens November 14, 2009
"I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries." Carl Sagan Learning tree station.
Bay Area Decision 2009 Election Results
Lt. Gov. John Garamendi comfortably defeated his four opponents in a special general election Tuesday for an open U.S. Congress seat in the East Bay, according to complete unofficial election results.
Curtain Calls: 'Witness' a strong Center Rep production
TWISTS AND TURNS abound in Center Rep's intriguing production of "Witness for the Prosecution," which opened last week at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Adam Blauert: Have 'devil' of a time exploring
There isn't much of a pattern to the naming of locations in California. A few counties tried and left us the likes of "Avenue 20 1 2." Many of our place names are descriptions of natural features in the area, some are named for places that the original settlers left behind, others are transliterations of Native American place names, some indicate ...
Lafayette downtown review won't include homeowner-backed plan
The environmental impact review of the city's draft downtown plan will proceed without an additional low-density alternative sought by homeowners' groups.
California State Parks cutbacks widespread
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger decreed last month that no parks would be shuttered, but the $14.2 million he cut out of the state parks budget means many of the 278 parks in California will be open only on weekends and almost all will have to endure partial closures.
Sweeping cuts imposed on more than half of California state parks
Visitors to Mt. Diablo State Park, Calif. take in the view to the southeast, from the Summit Building, Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Diablo Rotary supports literacy
This program for adult literacy has been serving Contra Costa County for over 25 years.