A retired law enforcement officer/licensed private investigator and a single mom strive to tighten security in the online dating realm with their new company, offering background checks to online d...
It’s official: there will be a 2011 CornFest.
Brentwood Chamber of Commerce CEO Harry York told the City Council this week that many details have yet to be worked out, but he wanted to get the word...
T he good news, economist John W. Mitchell told a packed house at the Brentwood Golf Club last week, is that the recession is over. In fact, he said, it ended 20 months ago.
“Do you feel better?” ...
At the end of 2010, 14.5 million people were unemployed and many more were out of work at one time or another throughout the year. In preparing 2010 tax returns, those who’ve been unemployed should...
When the first waves of the recent economic recession hit America, there was little fear that a tsunami was headed toward shore. The waves appeared to be part of the natural ebb and flow of the fin...
April 15 looms on the horizon. There’s no denying that the tax man cometh. But with a little simple planning and a few sharpened pencils, filers this year can minimize the pain and maximize their p...
Re-entering the civilian workforce after a career in the armed forces can be challenging even during the best of times. But today’s economic uncertainty and high unemployment rates should prompt re...
The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) advises taxpayers dealing with income tax liabilities to contact FTB for assistance if they’re unable to pay by April 18.
FTB representatives can assist those with fin...
Meritage Homes received top honors at the Building Industry Association’s (BIA) recent 68th annual board member installation dinner. More than 200 homebuilders, trade contractors and associates att...
Crowds of first-time customers are breezing through the door at John’s Ice Cream seeking the $1 scoops, but it’s the quality that keeps them coming back.
John Gill opened his namesake ice cream sho...
Antioch’s Maureen Metcalf was recently honored in lia sophia’s Excellent Beginnings Program for outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism.
Having recently joined the fashion jewelry bu...
Looking to save some money? Who isn’t, these days? If you’re like everyone else coping with the recession, The Press is happy to announce that Hot Deals is back!
After making its debut this summer ...
At Bamboo Village Martial Arts Academy, kids study traditional karate and gain all the benefits of martial arts, including better manners and improved behavior and focus.
Students also learn the v...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, located at The Streets of Brentwood, recently donated 107 pounds of fudge to Blue Star Moms. Fudge donations were generated through its inaugural Fudge for Troops ...
The Sutter Delta Medical Center Auxiliary hosts an all-you-can-eat Crab Feed on Saturday, Feb. 26 at VFW Post 6435, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch. Proceeds will help purchase hospital equipme...
The community is invited to help defray the medical expenses of 5-year-old Brentwood resident Aaron Tanner, who underwent double organ transplant surgery last year. On Monday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s...
The City of Brentwood is now accepting applications for the 2011-12 Business License Tax Grant Program. The program allows for 20 percent of the business license tax collected to be set aside for e...
In an effort to protect the interests of legitimate massage therapists as well as their clients, the Brentwood City Council has approved an ordinance that holds owners to a series of local regulati...
Delta Diablo Sanitation District (DDSD) has announced that two of its operations staff have been honored as outstanding wastewater professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area by the California Wate...
Dozens of East County’s award-winning wines will be featured during the Best of Contra Costa Wine and Food event on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Co. Co. County Wine Company, 633 First ...