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Antioch council candidates eye finish line
by Kyle Szymanski
Nov 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The five candidates for Antioch City Council are making the final push before voters go to the polls Tuesday. Incumbent Mary Rocha, current Antioch Mayor Jim Davis, school board member Walter Ruehl...
The gift of a Christmas tree
Nov 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
An inspiring twist on a school fundraiser actually gives back to the community. What if you could have your beautiful Christmas tree and make a local needy family’s holiday brighter too? Well, Anti...
Antioch mayoral hopefuls make final push
by Kyle Szymanski
Nov 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
With the finish line in sight, the four candidates vying to become mayor of Antioch have their eyes on the prize. Current councilmembers Gary Agopian and Wade Harper join former Mayor Don Freitas a...
A howling success
Nov 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
If the number of entries we received for The Press Halloween Pet Costume contest was an indication of success, the event was definitely a winner. Hundreds of people demonstrated their love for thei...
Visiting the polls on Memory Lane
Oct 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Voting is even more American than baseball, apple pie or Chevrolet, even if only half of us participate. We eagerly await our 18th birthday and the opportunity to go to the polls, express our wishe...
Congested traffic in race to league title
by Michael Dixon
Oct 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Predicting who would win the Oct. 26 BVAL showdown between Freedom and Deer Valley was anything but easy. A Falcons win would give Freedom at least a share of the league title. A Wolverines win wou...
Hospice illuminates holiday spirit
Oct 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Hospice of the East Bay invites the public to participate in its 26th annual Tree of Lights ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. in Brentwood City Park, 710 Second St. A reception will follow the ...
Special-education principal under fire
by Ruth Roberts
Oct 25, 2012 | 77 77 comments | 85 85 recommendations | email to a friend
A behavioral specialist with the County Office of Education plans to file a formal complaint against the principal of the County’s special ed facility at Turner Elementary School in Antioch over wh...
East County schools improve API scores
by Samie Hartley
Oct 25, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Students in East County demonstrated that despite increased class sizes and reduction of programs, they still receive a quality education. Four out of six districts saw double-digit gains in their ...
Antioch carpenter turns work into play
by Kyle Szymanski
Oct 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch resident Bob Sampson always knew he was a talented carpenter, but he didn’t know it would craft his retirement. After building custom homes and cabinets for 40 years, Sampson’s backyard woo...
Park update
Oct 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Take Back Antioch founder Brittney Gougeon recently announced the organization has raised $7,500 to help rebuild City Park. About $5,574 in online donations, $1,719 from a raffle at Uno Chicago Gri...
Last week for Halloween happenings
Oct 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
If you’re looking for a place to take your costumed witches, vampires and zombies, it’s frightening how many choices there are right here in East County. The season is in full “double, double, toil...
Scout honored
Oct 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Jason Somsuk Pitak, 16, will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 27 at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. A member of Troop 159, Pitak has earned 36 merit badges and helped mana...
Voice of Democracy essay contest begins
Oct 21, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 invites high school students to enter the annual Voice of Democracy competition. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the VFW’s premier scholarship pr...
Senior fraud workshop
Oct 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jennifer Victor from Travis Credit Union will speak about common scams used to target senior citizens, and steps that can be taken to protect seniors and their finances, at a workshop held Wednesda...
Eagle earned
Oct 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Cody Russell Wilding, 18, will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 28 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brentwood. For his Eagle Scout project, Wilding coordi...
Antioch animal rescue hosts kitten sale
by Ruth Roberts
Oct 18, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jane Buyny has been fostering cats for the rescue group HARP (Homeless Animals’ Response Program) for more than eight years, but every time the volunteer opens her home to a new adoptee, the feelin...
Antioch candidates vie for school board seats
by Kyle Szymanski
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch voters have plenty of choices come November – nine candidates are competing for three seats in the city’s school board race. The candidates, including incumbents Claire Smith and Diane Gibs...
What will the kids be after Halloween?
by Annie Jung
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s October, and for many families that means choosing costumes for fall festivals and neighborhood trick-or-treating. Dressing up and taking on a different role is fun – for kids and adults alike...
Benefit for accident victim
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) Delta Chapter hosts a fundraiser benefiting the Tami Clark Foundation on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Newberry Estate Vineyards in Brentwood. Tami Clark is ...