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Once Freedom High School’s community garden is planted early next year, science teacher John Sierra hopes the garden will yield another type of greens: cash.
Sierra and his students will be documen...
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The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) recently recognized East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Naturalist Mike Moran as one of only two national 2012 Master Front-Line Interpreters.
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Sounds of the season filled the air at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside Oakley’s City Council chambers last Saturday. Despite an occasional light drizzle, there was no shortage o...
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Rumor has it that in two weeks, the world will end. According to the ancient Mayan calendar – or perhaps some interpretations of their calendar – on Dec. 21 a cataclysmic event will occur that affe...
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Nov. 19 – On Frank Hengel Way at Monet Drive, a subject was arrested for battery.
Nov. 19 – Vandalism was reported on the 4500 block of Tokay Drive.
Nov. 19 – On Carrington Drive at Trenton Street,...
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The City of Oakley is seeking public input for its commemorative pin design contest. More than 20 designs have been submitted by Oakley residents, and the City Council is asking residents to choose...
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Fire engines have begun answering calls out of Knightsen’s Station 94 once again, but it could be months before the planned re-opening of Brentwood’s downtown Station 54 can also be achieved.
The t...
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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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Nov. 12 – On Neroly Road at Placer Drive, a subject was arrested for reckless driving.
Nov. 12 – On the 4500 block of Rose Avenue, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.
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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.
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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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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...
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Holly Hartman is trying to figure out what to do with her Wednesday nights now that she’s weeks away from retiring from the Liberty Union High School District Board of Trustees. She has attended bo...
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The Liberty Union High School District is going green by installing solar panels at three of its high school campuses.
During the October break, the district broke ground for panels to be installed...
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The Salvation Army of Antioch is seeking volunteers for the bell-ringing season.
“The Salvation Army has always had a need for volunteers,” said Major Neil Saunders, Antioch Salvation Army Corps of...
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Meagan Konrath, an intern under the Project SEARCH program, started work this month with the City of Oakley Parks and Landscape Division. Meagan will be working under the general supervision of Dan...
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Nov. 7 – Grand theft was reported on the 100 block of Susie Court.
Nov. 7 – A bicycle was stolen from the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue.
Nov. 7 – Identity theft was reported in the 800 block of Souve...