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Beginning June 24, a large number of law enforcement agencies throughout Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda counties participated in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, the east leg of wh...
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Jeff Houston, the Village Community Resource Center and the Brentwood PONY Baseball League put together a community service project last week in Brentwood’s Guthrie Park, featuring baseball trainin...
Jun 30, 2009 | 1 | 10 |
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The Press this week received this letter from Ed McClelland of Discovery Bay, who participated in the What A Country Challenge troop-support event on June 27, and who has sent many hundreds of box...
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Four Rotarians from Antioch joined 22,000 Rotarians from 154 nations at the 100th annual Rotary International Convention last week in Birmingham, England.
Joe and Martha Goralka, Dave Naro and Alle...
Jun 25, 2009 | 0 | 8 |
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Lots of locals came out to support the Special Kids Foundation at the recent Wine and Chocolate event at Hanna Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood.
Supporters raised more than $11,000 for the foundation....
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Almost two years ago, 13-year-old Cole Montgomery and his 10-year-old brother Colin decided to start growing their hair to a length of 10 inches and donate it to Locks of Love.
The day finally arr...
Jun 25, 2009 | 0 | 11 |
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More than 100 sponsors. Skydivers. Dozens of hot rods and show bikes. Live music, free food and a chance to be part of a Guinness Book world record. It’s so big, it’s more like three events.
Which ...
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Shepherd’s Gate, a group that provides comfort and shelter to battered and homeless women and children, has miraculously changed the lives of thousands of area families since opening its doors in 1...
Jun 18, 2009 | 0 | 11 |
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Aiming to improve the quality of nutrition one locally grown apple at a time, the Richmond Children’s Foundation and Contra Costa County supervisors John Gioia and Mary Piepho have introduced the R...
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Jill Price was conflicted. She planned to be at the Discovery Bay Marina on June 27 for the What A Country Challenge and the annual Paddle for Fame, but the date also happens to be her daughter Mad...
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The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus Council 7467 has announced its new officers for 2009-10: Grand Knight Ronald Lopes of Brentwood, Chaplin Deacon John Kortuem of Oakley, Deputy Grand...
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On a cloudy Friday morning, Kathleen and Andie Cook are busy carrying their pint-sized watering cans – half full of water and spilling as they go – back and forth to their newly planted plot of tom...
Jun 11, 2009 | 0 | 6 |
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Jo Cooper, left, chair of Summerset Orchards Holiday Boutiques, and George Hackett, president of the Summerset Orchards Board of Directors, recently presented a $1,000 check to Lynda Oliver, presid...
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Mayor Bob Taylor, Dr. Paul R. Krey, Krey Elementary Principal Brian Jones and Tournament Coordinator Ryan Agrella await the start of the fourth annual Krey Elementary Golf Tournament, held last mon...
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A flea-market fundraiser to benefit the Anthony family will be held on June 20 from 8 a.m to 2 p.m in the parking lot at 3361 Walnut Blvd. in Brentwood.
All proceeds from the event will go to the ...
May 28, 2009 | 1 | 11 |
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Sandy Anthony will be the first to tell you that life can turn on a dime. Just a few years ago the Knightsen resident was living the American Dream in a sprawling home on five rural acres with her ...
May 21, 2009 | 0 | 8 |
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Oakley’s Black Bear Diner is known for serving up abundant portions of homestyle comfort food, but there’s something else the popular restaurant dishes up as well – altruism and good will.
Since op...
May 21, 2009 | 0 | 8 |
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Each spring as Delta dwellers pile into their watercraft and navigate to sunny destinations, Discovery Bay Lion Bob Abbadie packs up his flotation devices and boating gear and heads in the opposite...
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Thousands of East County special-needs children and adults – along with their families – gathered at DeLuna Ranch in Brentwood recently for the 25th annual Lions Special Kids Day. The free event, h...
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GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch recently held its 108th installation of officers and directors for 2009-10 at Lone Tree Golf Course. Prior to the installation, the group was entertained by the Bay Are...