CONCORD -- A 69-year-old woman died in her driveway Sunday morning after being trapped underneath a car that rolled over her, police said.Joyce Arendtson died after medical personnel extricated her and took her to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Bay Area residents struggling to find ways to stay in their homes and pay their monthly mortgage are encouraged to check out a free foreclosure prevention seminar Saturday in Antioch.

A Concord man was arrested Thursday in connection with a pair of Pleasant Hill robberies in late January, police said.Police arrested Daniel David Nebout, 20, and searched his Mulberry Drive home after an investigation identified him as a suspect in the armed holdups of a Wells Fargo ATM customer

The panel hopes its Saturday workshop mends fences so it can be more productive when it tackles thorny issues at Monday's meeting.

Over the objections of federal prosecutors, judge allows Norman Wielsch to attend taping where he aims to encourage police officers to get routine psychological help he failed to seek, attorney says.

After three years, 16 tons of pharmaceuticals have been disposed of safely, according to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.This is a milestone for the district and its community partners, which started a six-month pilot program three years ago to help residents get rid of outdated or

The East Bay hotel that closed its doors without notice last May, leaving guests stranded without rooms and employees out of work without jobs, is poised to be resurrected under new owners.

Orinda Youth Association -- Registration ongoing for the OYA tball/incrediball/baseball league. For boys and girls grades PK/K-8. 28 Orinda Way, Orinda.

Derby emphasizes fun, education and conserving fishery

Festive crowd at plaza exceeds expectatons

Three masked men robbed a liquor store at gunpoint Wednesday night, police said.The holdup was reported just before 9 p.m. at the Super 8 Food & Liquor in the 4700 block of Clayton Road.

The board votes Thursday on a new round grant funding in March

CONCORD -- A woman seriously injured in an apartment fire earlier this week has died, authorities said.Elise English, 34, of Concord, was taken off life support Wednesday morning after spending the past two days in the hospital, said Contra Costa Fire Marshal Lewis Broschard III.

Every Friday morning, Dr. Steve Schutz rolls up his sleeve and allows about 50 or so mosquitoes to feast on his blood. Over his 16 years with the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District, Schutz has been bitten more than 150,000 times -- all in the name of science.

The Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center is sponsoring a "Creating a Peaceful School" conference Saturday

Concord woman pulls from her own collection for new exhibit, "Black History Art and Artifacts"

Pets to be adopted

The Assistance League of Diablo Valley, headquartered in Walnut Creek, is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives, and will celebrate 45 years of service to the community this year.

Residents with the gift of gab who think using their talent as a career could consider work in the voice-over field."It's a $12 billion-a-year industry in the U.

Concord High School crab feed at Centre ConcordConcord High School will host the annual Athletic Boosters Crab Feed and Silent Auction on Saturday Feb.