New policy addresses social networking sites

All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety of programs for children and families. See branch listings for program information and for branch operating hours.

Two men rob clerk during early morning heist

Hundreds of ineligible students admitted to colleges despite not meeting minimum academic requirements

Board to consider selling commuter sippy cups

RICHMOND -- The death of a Richmond man struck by an Amtrak train Monday has been ruled an accident, Contra Costa County coroner's investigators said today.

Defense who likened his client to a platypus said Hans is being railroaded by Nina and the prosecutor.

Orthodox Jewish man ignores flight attendants' orders to return to his seat on SFO-bound plane.

E.Bay Restaurant Heists Continue

Last night's robbery of Emeryville's Restaurant Furenzu is the eighth such stickup in recent weeks. Police wonder if they're linked.

Hayward police arrest four suspects and are searching for a fifth who allegedly pulled a gun on the victim during a test drive.

Another record low for Bay Area in March: Sales off 41 percent from last year; prices tumble 16 percent.

S.F. 12-year-old who disappeared Monday, and was feared kidnapped, turns up with teenage friend in Oakland.