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- Richmond considers bailout for ailing West Contra Costa school district
Richmond city leaders are hunting for $1.5 million a year over the next two years to help bail out the West Contra Costa school district from its financial hole and keep Richmond schools from closing.
- MARTINEZ / 2 suspects arraigned in lesbian rape case
Two suspects in the December gang rape of a Richmond lesbian were arraigned Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court on charges of sexual assault, carjacking, kidnapping and hate crime.
- East Bay students thrive at online 'school'
A robbery at gunpoint may have been one of the best things ever to happen to Julian Edwards.
- Hercules [CA] Receives Media Attention for 'Pork' Projects
Recently there has been some national media coverage regarding a report submitted to Congress from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
- Two arrested after leading deputies on chase in West Contra Costa
Two men traveling in a stolen vehicle led sheriff's investigators on a short chase before crashing into a fence and being arrested, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said.
- 3 arrested in N. California lesbian gang rape case
One man and two teens have been arrested on suspicion of gang-raping a woman last month in the San Francisco Bay area while allegedly taunting her for being a lesbian, police said Thursday as they searched for ...
- Contra Costa Times Dec. 31 letters
The Dec. 14 Times "The Eye on the East Bay" column contained information about Hercules projects submitted in response to a request from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for "Ready-to-Go" projects.
- Our Neighbors: Hercules man commands Diablo Flotilla
Thomas Sarnicola, of Hercules, is the 66th commanding officer and chief of staff of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 57, known as the Diablo Flotilla.
- The Eye on the East Bay
DID YOU DO a double take when mailing your Contra Costa property tax bills this winter? You're not alone.
- Environmental concerns halt state's trout stocking; private plants continue
The foot-long rainbow trout tumble out of the truck through a translucent tube, flying momentarily through the air before falling into the Lafayette Reservoir.
- WestCAT looking at bus service cuts, fare hikes
Facing a shortfall of $2.5 million in the current fiscal year's budget, the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority will have to cut service and possibly increase fares, officials say.
- New San Pablo mayor lays out grand goals for the city
Leonard McNeil, looking beyond the San Pablo City Council's traditional horizon, staked out a sweeping, activist social agenda in his mayoral inauguration speech at Maple Hall this week.
- Three arrested after San Pablo car, foot pursuits
Police arrested three men Wednesday after a short vehicle pursuit, followed by a foot chase of one of the suspects.
- Pinole concerts to celebrate the season
THREE LOCAL artists are collaborating to present a pair of free concerts next weekend in the Old Town district of Pinole as their Christmas gifts to the community.
- Pork as a stimulus
When word got out that Congress might spend a few billions on infrastructure to help revive the nation's economy, a long line formed at the door.
- New Hercules council eager to get to work, mindful of sobering times
Joe Eddy McDonald began his inaugural stint as Hercules' mayor this week with panache, conjuring up a bagpipe trio that played "Scotland the Brave" at his swearing-in ceremony.
- Hercules duck pond pork project
This from the Wall Street Journal today , as "Dictionary.com defines infrastructure as "the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area." The nation's mayors define it a bit differently.
- New census info released on smaller cities
Decades ago, there were mostly homogeneous suburbs and rural communities at the outskirts of the urban Bay Area.
- Donate a coat, warm up the season
Participants in the after-school program at the George Miller Center in Richmond have experienced a more literal meaning of spreading seasonal warmth, and others can share the feeling.
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- Huge Yard/Estate Sale
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City DescriptionHercules is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 19,488 at the 2000 census, but has since grown significantly; the Census Bureau estimated that its population was 24,776 in 2006. It is one of many small “bedroom communities” along the I-80 corridor in Western Contra Costa County. It is located about 20 miles northeast of San Francisco, and approximately a half-hour drive (without traffic) from either Oakland or San Francisco. Neighboring towns are Pinole to the southwest, Rodeo to the north, as well as Martinez to the east via Route 4.
The population generally ranges between middle class to affluent and is racially diverse, Asian Americans being the largest group. The town has some light manufacturing and high-tech industry (most notably Bio-Rad Laboratories, a Fortune 500 company, is based here) as well as various commercial and retail activities. Most of the housing and other building stock is of recent construction. New commercial and residential development is ongoing, including the development of the town's waterfront near several historic buildings that remain from the original town (see history below).
The town was established as ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Contra Costa County
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