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UPDATED: 8-9-12 at 10:50 a.m. Five Liberty High School varsity football players have been kicked off the team and face possible criminal charges following an incident of hazing at a summer football...
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Antioch voters will again be asked to fund improvements to Antioch High School when they go to the polls in November. The $56 million ballot measure, unanimously approved by the school board July 2...
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John Villanueva is preparing to embark on what could be the greatest experience of his young life. The 2012 Heritage High School graduate isn’t headed to college, though – he’s headed to Ecuador.
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The Liberty Union, Brentwood Union, Byron Union, Knightsen Elementary and Oakley Union Elementary school districts are providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National ...
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Gehringer Elementary School principal Maria Bordanaro greets Alissa Lewis, who was more than prepared for her first day of kindergarten on Wednesday. Sporting a new backpack and adorable pink boots...
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The Antioch Schools Education Foundation hosts its fourth annual Mary Allan Fellows Awards Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Roa...
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Despite ongoing budget cuts affecting child care programs for low-income children, child care providers in Contra Costa County are becoming better teachers – and being rewarded as they do.
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The lights and computers are on once again at the Oakley Union Elementary School District’s seven schools, but don’t expect the lights to be on more than necessary.
The district was recently honore...
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For Liberty senior Jordan Largent, the first day of school Tuesday felt much different than in past years. As she stopped to pose for a picture in front of the school’s lion statue before proceedin...
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Joelle Williams, 2012 Liberty High School grad, recently became one of only 1,000 students across the nation to receive the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship (GMS), funded by the Bill and Me...
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Los Medanos College (LMC) is offering a unique, focused Vocational and Industrial Technology Career Academy during the upcoming fall semester.
The academy will introduce students to careers in auto...
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The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board has unanimously approved a resolution to place a parcel tax measure on the Nov. 6 ballot. The district is seeking a county parcel tax of ...
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The Antioch Veterinary Hospital last week gave a $500 boost to a trio of college-bound students. Each student submitted an essay themed “Why I want to go to college” – and the winners picked up a c...
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Liberty High student Shamari Smith and the Lions Crew sell clothing at the Liberty High School walk-through Monday. The school year officially begins in far East County on Tuesday.
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As students prepare to head back to the classroom with their new shoes, backpacks and school supplies, pupils in the Oakley and Byron school districts have something else to add to that list – ne...
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Kyle Cazier was all smiles as he and 12 other special-needs students received their free iPad2 computers this week courtesy of the Special Kids Foundation. The event was held at The Little Gym in ...
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A small elementary school district in Tracy has landed a lease to open a secondary charter school in Knightsen this September, a move that could potentially benefit the financially beleaguered Knig...
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If Kristine Edinger knows one thing for certain about her upcoming trip to Cambodia, it’s to expect the unexpected.
“We’ve been told to keep an open mind and to be very flexible,” laughed Edinger,...
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Heritage High sophomore Allison Koontz received a surprise visit in May from Congressman Jerry McNerney, who made a special trip to Heritage to present her with the Congressional Award.
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Liberty Adult Education in Brentwood recently hosted one of its four annual Career Technical and GED Graduation events. Students celebrated completion of certifications representing business, medic...