Contra Costa Times editorial: Chiang's Hercules slam was unfair to the reformers

The California state controller provides critical auditing of local governments to ensure public funds are properly spent and accounted for. With that important oversight role comes responsibility to use the findings appropriately and professionally.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_20675576/contra-costa-times-editorial-chiangs-hercules-slam-was?source=most_emailed

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:29:52 -0700

State agency praised Hercules just days before terminating grant

State controller's audit led to end of aid for wetlands
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_20658703/state-agency-praised-hercules-just-days-before-terminating?source=rss

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:46 -0700

Hercules loses state environmental grant; city, state exchange letters

Environmental agency pulls $1.8 million after audit uncovers lapse in 'fiscal accountability
http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_20648898?source=rss

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 16:57:04 -0700

Hercules in hot water over financial records

State Controller John Chiang blasted the cash-strapped city of Hercules on Thursday for having what he called "the worst set of city accounting records I have seen," particularly its lack of documentation for $2 million...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/11/MNBL1OGDJ7.DTL

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 05:49:38 -0700

State Auditors Critical Of Hercules’ Accounting Records

State Controller John Chiang said in a pair of audits released on Thursday that Hercules has the worst set of accounting records he has ever seen and may have to pay back $2 million in federal and state grants because of poor documentation.
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/05/11/state-auditors-critical-of-hercules-accounting-records/

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 13:39:42 -0700

Living To 100: The Story Of India's Pocket Hercules

Centenarian Manohar Aich, also known as India's Pocket Hercules, runs an old-fashioned gym in Kolkata, India. Commentator Sandip Roy visited India's first Mr. Universe, who has little patience with the craze for fancy gym equipment that has swept middle-class India.
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/30/151374960/living-to-100-the-story-of-indias-pocket-hercules?ft=1&f=3

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:48:25 -0700

Hercules declares debt of $316.5 million from defunct redevelopment agency

Settlement with bond insurer balloons amount due next year
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_20501029/hercules-declares-debt-316-5-million-from-defunct?source=rss

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:17:39 -0700

Officer shoots driver of stolen car in Pinole

A Pinole police officer shot a man who had been driving a stolen rental car Friday after a brief chase, according to the California Highway Patrol. "It appears that the injuries are not life-threatening," said Officer...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/05/BAC61ODRV6.DTL

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 00:23:33 -0700

Visions clash at Hercules town hall meeting

Hercules officials rolled out a real estate professor at a town-hall meeting this week to bolster their case for selling two commercial parcels to residential developers in the face of skepticism from a vocal group of residents who want to include retail on the sites.
http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_20603736?source=rss

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 14:31:36 -0700

East Bay high school/community college scoreboard for Friday, May 4 events

Baseball-PrepACCAL Pinole Valley 12, De Anza 2DA          001          001          0--          2          2          3PV      
http://www.mercurynews.com/high-school-sports/ci_20553951/east-bay-high-school-community-college-scoreboard-friday?source=rss

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 21:49:29 -0700