Discovery Bay
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Adopt a pet
Pets aren’t for everyone, but if you decide to welcome a furry friend into your life, consider adopting a cat or dog from a local animal rescue. Several pet rescues are located right here in East C...
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The Bristow Middle School journalism class visited The Press this week to get an up close and personal look at the news business.
Talk About Town: May 16
Just in case Brentwood residents weren’t proud enough of their seventh – yep, count ’em: seventh – award as a Kaboom! Playful City , this year the city can boast another honor: receiving more li...
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ROP students excel in East County
When the Contra Costa County Office of Education recently honored standout students who participate in the Regional Occupation Program (ROP), East County schools were well represented. Of the 40 se...
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East County Cop Log: May 16
A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD April 23, 11:38 a.m. A subject caught stealing clothing valued at $230 from a business on Lone...
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Shelley Mueller, seen with her dog Macey, is the owner of Paws-itively Pets, a full-scale professional pet sitting company that serves much of East County.<br>Photo courtesy of Shelly Mueller
Pet sitter becomes animals’ new best friend
Shelley Mueller admits animals sometimes get in the way of her social life. But as the owner of Paws-itively Pets, a thriving pet sitting company, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “My love of an...
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Top senior scholars
Congratulations to the following Liberty, Heritage, Freedom and Independence high students for graduating with academic honors through their first seven semesters: GPA of 4.0 or higher Taylor All...
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Summer sizzles in Discovery Bay
Although Discovery Bay hasn’t established itself as a summer destination, it might soon become one. Whether you “live where you play” in Discovery Bay or in a nearby community, the following free e...
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Fire district launches Facebook page
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is sounding the alarm on the community’s need for a communication channel between it and the residents it serves. The district launched a Fac...
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This map of the twin tunnels project shows areas where “muck ponds” – piles of tunnel mud mixed with chemicals and other toxins – will be located. Opponents of the project are concerned the ponds will pose an ecological threat to residents and the environment.<br>Map courtesy of Jan McCleery
Delta plan opponents foresee ecological damage
Opponents of the newly released final Bay and Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and its accompanying Environmental Impact Report (EIR) fear that the project might end up mired in the muck – literally....
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Brentwood’s Alex Marquez is preparing for his solo recital on May 18 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Talk About Town: May 9
Next time you see former Brentwood Planning Commissioner Michelle Jogopulos around town, you might notice she’s got a new ride. She’ll soon be tooling around in a brand new pink Chevy Cruze , wh...
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