Oakley merchants are ready and willing to supply residents with the perfect gift for everyone on their Christmas list. In continued support of the Oakley First program, City of Oakley staff challen...
Just in time for the holidays, Oakley welcomes to town the new business Glitter Me Wild Jewelry and Accessories, located at 3100 Main St., Suite 272. Owner Joyce Vandegrift brings style and flair t...
The Panda Express Corporation recently treated the students and staff of the Liberty and Heritage regions of the Contra Costa County Office of Education to a buffet luncheon. The event marked the c...
After years of legal wrangling, Walmart once again got the go-ahead to expand its Antioch store into a Supercenter.
In a ruling filed Nov. 27, a state appellate court overruled a Contra Costa Super...
Pressten, the Elf in the Ad, is still hiding in advertisements in the pages of the Press. If you spot him, you could win cool prizes just like Oakey’s Debbie White, who won a family four-pack for i...
Have you been looking for Pressten, the Elf in the Ad, this week? Pressten is hanging out in several advertisements appearing throughout the newspaper. All you do to win fun prizes is note the ads ...
Postal Annex Brentwood now offers a unique service to job seekers looking to fax resumés and job applications to prospective employers.
“Postal Annex Brentwood will fax your resumé to as many emplo...
Los Medanos College (LMC) is offering a unique, free eight-hour workshop orientation to college and careers for new and returning students interested in job training certificates and degrees that l...
Earlier this year, Greg Eissner, above left, and his firm, Eissner Financial in Brentwood, joined the Chemo Caps for Kids effort to provide headwear to children undergoing chemotherapy. By encourag...
The City of Brentwood is collaborating with MANEX – a federally government-funded nonprofit organization that provides technical support to small businesses – to hold a series of free seminars in B...
An emerging Christmas tradition has worked its way into the pages of The Press, giving readers a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes and have a bit of family fun at the same time.
Pressten ...
Spilled, frosty eggnog is seeping into the carpet. The dog broke out and has returned a smelly, muddy mess. Food for the party hasn’t been planned, and not one strand of Christmas lights illuminate...
The holiday season is a time for peace on earth, good will toward men – and shopping. America is a consumer culture, and Black Friday is the holiest of shopping days. It’s the day when you can find...
Everyone loves a good bargain – and when you have a long list of people to buy gifts for this holiday season, it’ll feel even more rewarding to nab those devastating deals.
When you’re on the go an...
Discovery Bay resident Debbie Read never intended to be in the jewelry business, but her sports-themed accessories are in high demand across the county.
She started making wine charms in 2010. Firs...
Franchisors have long recognized that military veterans’ leadership skills, dedication and ability to work within a strict system make them ideal franchisees.
The International Franchise Associatio...
Discovery Bay resident and Mary Kay Sales Director Stephanie Hillenbrand is on the road to success. This month, Hillenbrand earned the use of a new Chevy Malibu sedan as a result of her outstanding...
For three generations, Bill Brandt Ford has prided itself on treating its customers like family and being an integral part of the community. Add in a firm belief in the quality of products and serv...
Craig Baker, owner of Cupertino Tow, is accustomed to towing cars, but he never dreamed he would be hauling his business of 26 years from the South Bay to Antioch in 2011.
But when AAA downsized it...
Amber Arias, owner of Visions Home Staging and Consignments, knows the hardships and rewards of owning a business. She started small, as a home staging consultant 12 years ago, and now owns her own...