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Lions host free concert
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Following the huge success of their first free concert in June, the Discovery Bay Lions Club will host another free concert on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. “If you liked the Floorshakers at ...
Discovery Bay Cop Log: August
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Aug. 2 – A case of credit card fraud was reported on the 5600 block of Oakmont Court. Aug. 3 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 5500 block of Marlin Drive. Aug. 3 – A residence on the ...
Paul James Morehead
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay resident and Vietnam veteran Paul James Morehead, 59, passed away at his home on Sept. 7. Born on Sept. 26, 1950 in Oakland, Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969, served two to...
Reading coach finalist for national award
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Greg Ruiz insists he’s not a modest man, but when it comes to his recent nomination for a national literacy award, the Discovery Bay educator has a hard time taking the credit. “I really am not a v...
Heritage offense runs strong at home
by Justin Lafferty
Sep 14, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Though there are still a few tweaks to make before Bay Valley Athletic League play, Heritage High’s varsity football offense looks like it’s in midseason form. Putting up 357 yards on the ground, t...
Liberty volleyball rebuilds post-Costa
by Dave Roberts
Sep 13, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Last year the strategy for the Liberty girls volleyball team was pretty simple: set the ball up for 6-foot-4-inch Corrine Costa and watch her slam it over the net for a guaranteed point. On defense...
Dappled Discovery Bay
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Just because the weather around here lately isn’t what we’re accustomed to this time of year doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful. Photographer Stacey Chance sent along proof in this shot of a cloud-fl...
The MOD squad
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Hot dog and chip connoisseurs Colin MacHugh, left, and Matthew Pearson, both 5, lend moral support to a recent Mothers of Discovery Bay membership event, featuring games, food, prizes, good convers...
Resident wins suit against association
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The California Court of Appeals has ruled that the Discovery Bay Property Owners Association (DBPOA) must reimburse association member Roger DiFate for attorney fees and costs in connection with a ...
August accomplishments
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Congratulations to the following Timber Point Elementary students of the month for exemplifying responsibility, kindness and curiosity for the month of August: In the front row, from left, are Jess...
Kids Helping Kids reaches $100K goal
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
It took 53 lemonade stands, five car washes, six ice cream parties and a string of assorted fundraisers to reach their $100,000 goal, but for the kids behind the Kids Helping Kids (KHK) organizatio...
Rally for the Cure tourney
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The ladies nine-hole and 18-hole groups at the Discovery Bay Country Club will host the annual Susan G. Koman Rally for the Cure on Tuesday, Oct. 5. This worthwhile and fun event includes golf, foo...
Aliens at Excelsior
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Audiences will experience a close-encounter brush with an out-of-this-world production of “The Aliens are Coming! The Aliens are Coming!” at the Excelsior gymnasium on Sept. 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m....
Patriots cruise
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Treyvon Hanna of Heritage dives for the goal line as Patriot Head Coach Jeff Haagenson signals touchdown in a 41-14 victory over Novato in the season opener at Heritage Friday. The Patriots host M...
Lions break through against Clayton Valley
by Dave Roberts
Sep 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Will this be the year that Liberty’s football team turns things around? Could be, judging by the Lions’ 13-3 victory over Clayton Valley in the season opener Friday. The victory broke a six-game lo...
Lady Falcons make big splash in opener
by Michael Dixon
Sep 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom’s girls water polo team got its season off to a good start last Wednesday, defeating Liberty 10-7. Liberty’s Lindsey Hull played up to her high expectations, notching six goals. Unfortunate...
Liberty boys water polo team sinks Freedom
by Dave Roberts
Sep 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Liberty High School’s boys water polo team had an OK season last year, finishing third in the Bay Valley Athletic League. But the Lions were greatly encouraged by a victory in the last game of the ...
Truant kids might spell j-a-i-l for parents
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 02, 2010 | 3 3 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
So you signed the kids out for a midweek trip to Disneyland. What’s the big deal if your middle schooler takes a mental health day or skips class for some quality time with grandma? Occasionally ta...
Brown tap water problem cleared up
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 02, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Residents living on the west side of Discovery Bay might have noticed a slight discoloration in their tap water recently – a muddy brown, iced tea or coffee colored tint flowing from faucets as the...
Honored at the Fair
Sep 02, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Members of Knightsen 4-H celebrated a victory at the California State Fair last month, where the Contra Costa County display received the Silver Award in the Counties Exhibit Competition. Thirty co...