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What began as an ordinary day at Deer Ridge Golf Club turned extraordinary when members Bill Hadaller and Debbie Culbertson each sank a hole-in-one. Culbertson, above, notched her ace with a pitchi...
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Contra Costa residents interested in entering a project in this year’s county fair– from apple pies to quilts – are invited to take advantage of the fair’s hundreds of categories and specialty cont...
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Hundreds of participants enjoyed a brisk morning walk at Creekside Park in Brentwood during the Lions Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness on April 6.
Hosted by the Brentwood and Byron-Delta Lions ...
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In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor read to children from Sunshine House Preschool Tuesday at City Park.
Sponsored by the National Association for the Educati...
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Those looking to indulge in some early summertime fun – and help support a good cause – should mark their calendars for Blues in the Barn, a benefit concert and dinner benefiting the Brentwood Poli...
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The Freedom High School FRESHH (Freedom Relies on Environmental Stewardship for a Healthy Home) Club hosts a community celebration Sunday, April 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Freedom community gard...
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An increase in simple assaults caused Brentwood’s violent crime rate to jump by 37 percent in 2012, according to the police department’s benchmark report released last week.
Violent crime rose by 1...
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Oakley's Hailey Powers, 13, has been dreaming of owning her own horse for most of her life. She has saved every penny to come her way since she was 3, and this month her dream of horse ownership be...
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By day, Brentwood resident James Clark is a general contractor. But on the weekends, Clark takes the stage as an Elvis Presley impersonator, performing tribute concerts as the King of rock ’n’ roll...
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Imagine you’re walking to your car, chatting away on your cellphone as you dig for your car keys in your endless pit of a purse when a man approaches you and demands your handbag. He’s wielding a k...
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Property crimes in Discovery Bay have declined over the past five years, and local officials and organizations are banding together to ensure that trend continues.
On Wednesday, April 24, the Disco...
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Antioch Mayor Wade Harper knows city residents realize the importance of community service. Now he wants them to prove it.
Harper and an army of volunteers will swarm various points in the city Sat...
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Garin Elementary Principal Stacy Joslin holds up one of the two volleyball sets donated by the Brentwood Kiwanis.
Brentwood Kiwanis has served Brentwood and surrounding East Contra Costa County si...
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Those interested in helping an adult learn to read, write and spell better are invited to join Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library’s adult literacy program. The next tutor traini...
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The Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St., is going green Wednesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. for a special art project. Children in grades 6-12 will turn recycled magazine pages into pencil pouches, placemats ...
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Brentwood resident Hugh Kirkland has been riding horses since he was young, but the whirl of his life came last month when he saddled up after a 17-year hiatus to celebrate his 92nd birthday.
“If B...
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Leilani Aviles of Oakley was all smiles this week – and with good reason.
The Gehringer Elementary School second-grader came home a winner when she caught Giants outfielder Hunter Pence’s home run...
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The City of Oakley hosts its 12th annual Oakley Science Week April 20 to 27. The program, offering eight workshops and presentations, is free to children of all ages and their families. There is no...
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Children at the recent Discovery Bay Presbyterian Church spaghetti feed Friday night were treated to some special balloon creations by a visiting clown, who entertained at the event held at St. Ann...
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The Town of Discovery Bay Community Service District invites local residents to participate in the town’s annual Earth Day Volunteer Service Project and Family Festival on Saturday, April 20 from 8...