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Reality Check for online dating
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
2011 CornFest gets green light
by Rick Lemyre
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
2011: Economy on the mend
by Rick Lemyre
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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?” ...
Tax tips for the unemployed
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Keep feathering that 401(k) nest
by Samie Hartley
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Tax time: closer than you think
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Managing money after the military
by Jason Alderman
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
State tax assistance
Feb 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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 named Builder of the Year
Feb 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Small price, big flavor at John’s
by Justin Lafferty
Feb 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Jewelry rep honored
Feb 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Get these deals while they’re Hot
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
It takes a Village
Feb 10, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Sweet surprise for troops
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Sutter Delta Crab Feed
Feb 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Have a heart for Aaron
Feb 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Business grants in Brentwood
Feb 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Brentwood puts muscle into massage laws
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Antioch wastewater staff recognized
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Local wines on display
Feb 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...