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Monique Castaneda, left, and her daughter, Alexsandra Belché, of the Antioch-based hula group Mau Loa Ohana perform during the annual luau at Quail Lodge Retirement Community.
Seniors gathered to ...
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Bob Gromm was a man of many hats but only one face.
But that one face could often be found poking into myriad East Contra Costa community activities and events over the last 50-plus years that Grom...
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For a behind the scenes peak at "Annie," click here .
Jun 27, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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Looks like Discovery Bay’s Paddle for Fame event this weekend broke its own world record.
A staggering 492 man-powered vessels showed up to be counted – more than 100 more paddlers than last year....
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The organizers of the Delta Blues Festival would like the event to remain a nonprofit affair – a gift to the community – and they need the public’s help. A PayPal link has been posted on the festiv...
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Brenda McCarthy and Jim Pratt enjoy the sounds of the Floorshakers during last weekend’s Concert on the Bay at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club.
Hosted by the Discovery Bay Lions Club, more than 600 p...
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All eyes were on New Zealand after the devastating February earthquake in the city of Christchurch. However, in the ensuing onslaught of natural disasters around the world, including the earthquake...
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Brentwood Neighborhood Church recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. On May 4, 1986, the congregation installed its first pastor. Current Senior Pastor David Mason, who came to t...
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Troop 298 of Oakley is proud to announce that Jerald Hansen earned the Rank of Eagle on April 28, 2011. For his project, Jerald led more than 315 volunteer hours in paving an unused area of the gar...
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The Brentwood Lions Club installed Fred Ginsler as its new president last weekend and gave him a well-deserved pat on the back.
Ginsler’s work spearheading the club’s Youth in Government, Strides ...
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At the recent annual region convention of Soroptimist International of the Americas, local members of Soroptimist International of Antioch were honored for their outstanding contributions to their ...
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The singing on the main stage was over, and lights inside tents began to wink out. It was about 11 p.m. Saturday night, the halfway point its 24-hour run at Liberty High School’s Ohmstede Stadium, ...
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Helen Dixon stood in front of hundreds of people at the Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center Friday and pointed to the signs on the wall. They were inscribed with all the things Sue Stuart is pla...
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I love Antioch. I’ve lived here for 20 years. I know this town has gone through some growing pains, but basically I still feel safe and enjoy living here.
Last week I think I changed my mind.
As my...
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When Brentwood’s CornFest comes to town next month, it will boast plenty of popular attractions, fabulous fireworks and sizzling entertainment. But one thing it won’t boast is a lack of shade.
The...
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Freedom High School Class of 2011 graduate Katie Wood was recently honored with the Violet Richardson Citizenship Award from the Soroptomists of the Delta, and recognized for her academic and commu...
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If you’ve noticed what appears to be a lot of American flag hot tubs on display at local businesses these days, you’re not alone. It’s not an increase in the public’s preference for patriotic pools...
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Brentwood Relay For Life raises $177,000 for the American Cancer Society and cancer research. Looking every bit the fighter she is, two-time cancer survivor Wanda Zimmerman, left wearing pink boxin...
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Congratulations to 8-year-old Jason Tastard of Brentwood, who stopped by The Press booth at Blues, Brews and BBQs event to create this colorful rendition of Scoop, The Press mascot.
We’ll be sendi...
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Just days before the big event, the driveway of Gursky Ranch is lined with the trademark purple ribbons and signs signifying the upcoming Relay For Life event.
In the back room of her popular count...