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Guns targeted in Brentwood burglaries
by Rick Lemyre
Feb 14, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Police are investigating a series of burglaries in recent weeks that included the homes of a number of law enforcement officers. Brentwood Police Department Capt. Tom Hansen said the thieves appear...
Frosh wrestler takes expectations to the mat
by Kyle Szymanski
Feb 14, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
When Liberty freshman Nicole Diaz first stepped onto a wrestling mat at age 11, she was gripped by fear. Four years later, she’s ready to pin down success. Diaz will take the mat at the California ...
LUHSD names Graduates of Distinction
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Three Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) graduates have been selected by the LUHSD Graduates of Distinction Committee to receive recognition for leading lives that remain true to the core v...
Getting orientated
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Brentwood Councilmember Gene Clare, right, attended the recent League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy in Sacramento. The academy provided training in local government f...
Stuart Fund concert makes memorable music
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Three Liberty High School horn players, Stuart Music Fund recipients, displayed their talents recently at the Brentwood Community Center. Private teacher Mic Gillette played with Sam Sanchez on tru...
Warriors game supports Brentwood charities
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Golden State Warriors hit the hardwood against the Washington Wizards on March 23 – Brentwood Community Night. Tickets are $35, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Brentwoo...
Teachers’ art on display
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Discover Art League presents a teachers’ art exhibit and demonstration from March 16 to April 16 at CR Framing, 700 Harvest Park Drive in Brentwood. The exhibit will be open Mondays through Fri...
Brentwood resident turns 102
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Pauline Soldavini was fêted on the occasion of her 102nd birthday at Westmont of Brentwood on Friday, Feb. 1. In attendance at the event were Pauline’s family, the residents and staff of Westmont, ...
Fairview traffic report
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
PG&E has begun work to replace about four miles of gas transmission line in Brentwood, a project that will impact traffic in the city until fall. Through February, the work will be focused on Fairv...
Brentwood Cop Log: Jan. 9 to Jan. 13
Feb 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Jan. 9, 1:26 a.m. A vehicle passenger contacted on Peachwillow Drive was found to be on probation and under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Ma...
King of Q
Feb 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The big prize might have eluded the 49ers Sunday, but Chuck Collendrez, left, of Bowling Over Pigs succeeded in landing the big one: the Brentwood PAL BBQ King Cook-off crown. Brentwood residents ...
Big year planned for Brentwood Relay
by Samie Hartley
Feb 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The 2013 Brentwood Relay For Life is set for June 1-2, and organizers are planning for their best year yet. This year’s Relay will be Brentwood’s ninth community fundraiser for the American Cancer ...
Community celebrates all-abilities playground
by Ruth Roberts and Kyle Szymanski
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
It was a swashbuckling, buccaneer, all-hands-on-deck afternoon last week as Brentwood officials and local dignitaries celebrated the opening of the city’s first all-abilities playground. Located ne...
‘Birdie’ flits to Edna Hill
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Edna Hill Middle School Drama Group presents opening night of “Bye Bye Birdie” this Friday, Feb. 8 at The Theater at Edna Hill. Performances are divided between two casts. Cast A takes the sta...
A Broadway valentine
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The vocal duo of Laurie and Dan Roldan, accompanied by pianist Joan Cifarelli, perform a potpourri of romantic show tunes and well-loved standards Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 ...
Valentine’s Day at the library
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Brentwood Library hosts a family Valentine’s Day Party on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Attendees should bring their little sweethearts and enjoy V...
‘Grand Night for Singing’
Feb 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Lovers of classic music theater are invited to Trilogy at The Vineyards in Brentwood on Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m., when a Broadway tribute to the genius of Rodgers and...
Super variety marks Super Sunday venues
by Kyle Szymanski
Jan 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994, and anticipation for the game in East County will reach a climax Sunday at kickoff. Thankfully for football fans, East C...
Edna Hill school to celebrate milestone
by Samie Hartley
Jan 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Edna Hill Middle School is preparing to celebrate its diamond anniversary, 60 years of excellence in education, and the party planners are asking for the public’s help to make the festivities an af...
‘Pawn Shop Insider’ draws a crowd
by Rick Lemyre
Jan 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
There was a Michael Jordan rookie card worth perhaps $1,800, a 1960s-era Rolex watch valued at about $1,000 and a daguerreotype photo from the Mexican War that might fetch $300. Diamonds, dishes, d...