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7 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

Court hearing on Hercules bond default postponed

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

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Patch.com

I-80 Congestion Relief and Safety Improvement Project Meeting

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

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Patch.com

Fast Food Chain Sued by In-N-Out, Head Chef is Hercules Native

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

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Chicago Tribune

In-N-Out vs. CaliBurger: Double-Double trouble in Shanghai

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.

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Patch.com

Hercules Patch Honored for Coverage of City's Woes

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.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Patch.com

Wednesday Log (2-8): Trees Crushed in Car Crash, Violence on Dorada, Two Residential Burglaries

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

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Patch.com

Looking at Hercules Tax Rates

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.

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The Wave

Original D.C.A. review: "Sequel is no equal"

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.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Patch.com

Tuesday Log (2-7): Blight on Azalea, Vandalism on Oxford

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.

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Patch.com

Council Ponders Tax Rate Increases to Pad Budget

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.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Patch.com

Friday-Monday Log (2-3 to 2-6): Family Fight on Regatta, Dumping on...

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.

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Patch.com

More Hercules Bonds Downgraded

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.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

Patch.com

Where Are the Best Places to Kiss in Hercules?

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

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Sun Feb 05, 2012

Patch.com

Super Bowl Brings Roving Anti-DUI Patrols to Hercules

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 .

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

Contra Costa Times

Hercules hires new finance director

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

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

San Jose Mercury News

Hercules council to hold special meetings Tuesday

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.

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Vallejo Times-Herald

Police rule out link between Vallejo-Berkeley homicides

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

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

Patch.com

Crab Feed to Fete Police Officers, Firefighters

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.

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Patch.com

Thurs-Tues Log (Jan. 26 to 31): Woman Robbed on Athena, Brick Thrown...

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.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

End of redevelopment agencies traps $4B in local government loans

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

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