By Chris Treadway

By Karl Fischer, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Jun. 28--PINOLE -- A teenager died after an Amtrak train hit him Wednesday night near Wilson Point, just north of Pinole.

By Karl Fischer, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Nov. 12--Four months after making a service pact to better protect thousands in West County, local fire departments say the city they hope will foot much of the bill can expect financial details in January.

By Kimberly S. Wetzel, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Aug. 19--Teachers and administrators at Riverside Elementary School have worked hard to improve student performance by implementing after-school programs and paying more individual attention to students in need. It has paid off.

By Tom Lochner, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Mar. 20--SAN PABLO -- Two liquor-related ordinances breezed through the San Pablo City Council on Monday.