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While many across the United States and the world will watch the presidential inauguration on TV in January, Amarion Antonio will watch it in person as part of a world leadership forum.
“Yes, I’m v...
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Scouts Justin and Jeremy Simpson and Nic and Rarron Gibson recently visited Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor as part of their citizenship badge project.
During their chat with the mayor, who was also a ...
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Despite the rain, spirits – and attendance – remained high last weekend for the 10th annual Discovery Bay Parade of Lights. More than 900 residents participated in the community parade, whose theme...
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Jolly Old St. Nick – along with his special guests – was the man of hour at the recent 30th annual Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade. The event, which wound its way through downtown, fea...
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Pressten, the Elf in the Ad, is still hiding in advertisements in the pages of the Press. If you spot him, you could win cool prizes just like Oakey’s Debbie White, who won a family four-pack for i...
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Like millions of Americans, Jan McCleery woke up on Thanksgiving morning grateful for the blessings in her life. But the Discovery Bay resident was also thankful for something in particular– the De...
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Earlier this month the Friends of Oakley organization registered 300 families for its annual Christmas Basket Program, which provides a turkey and all the fixings for a grand holiday meal, plus wra...
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A Place of Learning has been helping students succeed for more than five years, but now the local nonprofit is in need of help of its own.
While Place of Learning Coordinator Laura Ceja has applied...
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Chabad of the Delta, a Jewish outreach and awareness organization, invites the public to Brentwood’s third annual outdoor Chanukah Festival on Sunday, Dec 9 from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Streets of Brent...
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We thought we’d give Disneyland another chance at living up to its name – The Happiest Place on Earth.
We haven’t had much luck before; in fact, one of the worst vacations we ever experienced was i...
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Santa Claus is coming to town, but his special visit is for pets only. The public is invited to bring those purr-fect felines or dog-gone amazing puppies to local PetSmart and Pet Food Express loca...
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It’s time to prepare for the season of giving. From tree lightings to parades, East County knows how to celebrate the season.
Nov 27, 2012 | 0 | 12 |
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From outside Maria Sine’s Brentwood home, it’s clear that the Christmas season is here – lights are strung on the exterior, a wreath hangs on the front door. But step inside, and spectacular décor ...
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Ginny Vermillion recently held her first book signing at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Antioch. The retired ECC Bank employee satisfied a lifelong passion to write in the premiere of her romance no...
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El Campanil Theatre in Antioch presents George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This presentation of “Messiah” is not a sing-along as in the past, but a concert performe...
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Postal Annex Brentwood now offers a unique service to job seekers looking to fax resumés and job applications to prospective employers.
“Postal Annex Brentwood will fax your resumé to as many emplo...
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The 2012 Contra Costa County Cares Million Dollar Holiday Food Fight – a friendly competition with Solano County – invites residents to help those less fortunate by donating generously to the Food ...
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Mothers of Brentwood (MOB), from left, Nova Moore, Jen Lepping, Lynette Brown, Valerie Manfredi, Vince Messina, Ginamarie Cornelius, Melissa Overgaard and Sue Otwell, held their Annual Turkey Drive...
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“In The Shadow of Diablo – Mystery of the Great Stone House,” the debut novel by high school administrator Dan Hanel, alternates between a local teacher’s present-day adventure and the historical a...
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It was a long week for Jen Harp. After four nights of frigid temperatures, washing up in public restrooms, sleeping alone in the back of her minivan and surviving on just $5 a day, the Shepherd’s G...