Hercules News

A hearing on Hercules' recent bond interest default that was scheduled for Feb. 21 in Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, has been postponed.

Hercules city staff has asked Patch to inform Herculeans a meeting on the I-80 Integrated Corridor Relief project, which will affect most residents.

Hercules native Jonathan Wong is top chef for a fast food chain that has taken off in China.

In-N-Out sued when a rival seemed to copy its signature burger. The menu names have changed, but not the drive for a California-style fast-food foothold in China.

We don't like to brag, but we had to share this with you. The Society for Professional Journalists-Northern California announced Thursday that it is giving its James Madison Freedom of Information Award in the News Media category to Hercules Patch.

Vehicle Collision: On February 8, 2012 at 1:50 p.m. Officers responded to a solo vehicle collision on Victoria Crescent West near Regatta.

The city has two taxes it could attempt to raise in a nearing election-the utility users tax and a transaction and use tax, which functions like a sales tax hike.

A classic like "Snow White''? No. A smash like ``"Lion King''? Not really. But far from a dud like "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.'' The early years of Disney's California Adventure were a roller coaster - and not just the one at the park.

Vandalism: On February 7, 2012 at 8:38 a.m. a resident in the 100 block of Oxford called to report vandalism to his vehicle.

Hercules is considering using tax hikes as way to remedy its ailing budget. The city council met in a study session Tuesday night, where it discussed the possibility of increasing a transaction and tax, utility users tax and a less likely parcel tax.

Stolen Vehicle: On February 3, 2012 at 7:18 a.m. a resident in the 200 block of Titan called to report his 2006 black Lexus IS250 was stolen within the past five minutes.

Standard & Poors, a leading municipal credit agency, Tuesday slashed its ratings on three Hercules Public Financing Authority revenue bond issues from a respectable "A-" to junk status of "BB," and further placed the bonds on negative credit watch.

Valentine's Day is drawing near, and couples are preparing, at least, a romantic moment together for the holiday.

The Contra Costa County Avoid the 25 anti-DUI task force will deploy special roving patrols for Super Bowl Sunday, says the San Francisco Chronicle's Contra Costa blog .

Hercules has a new finance director in Nickie Mastay, who has been Richmond's community and economic development finance manager for six years.

The Hercules City Council will hold a special closed session Tuesday to discuss a legal matter, to be followed by a public study session on wastewater and a financial recovery tax plan.

Law enforcement have concluded that Tuesday's fatal shooting in unincorporated Vallejo is not linked to one Jan.

The Rotary Club of Pinole will host the Annual Crab Feed and Ceremony honoring the Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year of Pinole and Hercules on Saturday night at the Pinole Senior Center.

Vehicle Towed: On January 26, 2012 at 9:36am an Officer located a vehicle with registration expired over six months, in the 1600 block of Sycamore.

More than 400 redevelopment agencies were officially shuttered yesterday, leaving a trail of uncertainty - and a potentially staggering debt load.