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Delta group continues 2-Gates fight
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 17, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Members of the Discovery Bay grassroots group the San Francisco Bay and Delta Foundation (SFBDF) continue to build their resources – and their war chest – in an effort to slow down the controversia...
The ABCs of last-minute gifting
Dec 15, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s nearly here, and we’re not talking about Christmas. We’re talking about that special time, just before Christmas arrives, when you run out time not only to buy those last few gifts, but ideas ...
Would you like to serve on the Board of Directors of East Contra Costa Fire?
Dec 10, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12-10-09 1057AM The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking two individuals to serve on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District's (ECCFPD) Board of Directo...
Supes appoint Dawson, Graves directors
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 10, 2009 | 6 6 comments | 54 54 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay residents Brian Dawson and Kevin Graves have been appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) to fill the town’s two empty CSD board seats. The unanimous appointme...
Shop SEED for the holidays
Dec 10, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Head out to the Candy Cane Lane and Shopping Extravaganza on Dec. 12 and get some holiday shopping done while supporting local businesses. The SEED (Seeking Excellence in Educational Development) F...
Parade draws Storybook turnout
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 10, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Record crowds braved chilly temperatures last weekend to usher in the holidays at the Discovery Bay Parade of Lights. Hosted by the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and led by Grand Marshall Sheri...
Christmas tree safety tips
Dec 10, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
• When you buy your tree, get the vendor to make a fresh cut an inch from the bottom, This will help the tree drink. • If you buy your tree early and keep it outside, store it away from wind and su...
Make Christmastime rescue time
Dec 09, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Volunteers will be looking for new homes for dozens of dogs this weekend at the Home for the Howlidays event, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Pampered Pets Doggie Day Care and B...
County appoints Dawson and Graves to CSD board
Dec 08, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has unanimously appointed Discovery Bay residents Brian Dawson and Kevin Graves to fill the two CSD board seats left vacant by the resignations of...
East County holds holiday happenings
Dec 03, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Back by popular demand – and because there’s so much to do this holiday season – here’s this week’s update on where to go and what to do to help celebrate the season. Be sure to check the Community...
CSD board split on landscaping
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 03, 2009 | 7 7 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
For the second time this year, the Discovery Bay CSD board has turned down a landscaping improvement proposal along Willow Lake Road. In a 2-1 vote at the regular CSD meeting on Nov. 18, the three...
Parade of Lights a storybook spectacle
Dec 03, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Thousands of spectators and participants are expected to converge on Discovery Bay this weekend for the town’s biggest land-based celebration – the Parade of Lights – on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m...
Cops sponsor toy drive
Dec 03, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is again sponsoring its East County Cops for Kids Holiday Toy Drive. Residents are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to their local sheriff’s stati...
A hatful of holiday happenings
Nov 27, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The holiday season has arrived in full force, and the lineup of events offers something for everyone. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming in early December. Dec. 4 “A Christmas Story” “A Christ...
Opposition growing for 2-Gates Project
by Ruth Roberts
Nov 27, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
Hundreds of residents packed the gymnasium at Discovery Bay Elementary School Monday night for an informational meeting on the controversial 2-Gates Fish Protection Project. The San Francisco Bay a...
Talk About Town: Nov. 27
Nov 27, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
Next time you’re driving down Willow Lake Road or any other south-facing street in Discovery Bay , check out the community’s new blue and white street signs (shown here by General Manager Virgi...
Feds to step up Delta oversight
by Dave Roberts
Nov 27, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Federal agencies are seeking comments from the public on a plan to ramp up their efforts to help the Delta – a plan that some local officials believe is unnecessary at best and likely harmful. The ...
Seen in Alaska
Nov 27, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay residents Mark and Denise Zupan celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June with a trip to majestic Alaska, where they took the Discovery Bay Press with them on a dog-sledding a...
Byron school board names trustee
by Ruth Roberts
Nov 27, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Elaine Landro had been hoping she might one day become a member of the Byron Union School Board (BUSD), she just didn’t know it would happen so soon. But as a result of last month’s surprise resign...
Supervisors notified of impasse
Nov 27, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay’s General Manager and Board Secretary Virgil Koehne has sent two letters to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) notifying it of the CSD board openings made available by the resignations of...