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Fire district keeps appointed board
by Rick Lemyre
Feb 03, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has decided to focus its efforts on raising money, and put a move to an elected board on the back burner for now. The cash-strapped district is curren...
Freedom seminar addresses teen suicide
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
As students at Freedom High School continue to grieve for the loss of a classmate who committed suicide last month, Principal Erik Faulkner invited concerned parents to attend a suicide prevention ...
Pittsburg muddies regional road plan
by Justin Lafferty
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Pittsburg officials, angered by the lack of construction on their roads, have stopped contributing to a local transportation planning committee’s pool of money. But the committee’s recent vote to r...
Resignation opens school board seat
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is currently accepting applications to fill an open seat on the district’s governing board, following the resignation this week of trustee Andrew...
Preschool props
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
My Turn Preschool in Oakley was recently recognized as a nationally accredited preschool. The My Turn staff has been working for more than three years to meet and exceed the rigorous program stand...
Oakley Cop Log: Jan. 17 to Jan. 23
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jan. 17 – On Second Street at East Ruby Street, a subject was found to be under the influence of drugs. Jan. 17 – A death by suicide occurred on East Cypress Road at Main Street. Jan. 17 – On...
Freedom tennis coach honored by peers
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom High School’s Bay Valley Athletic League girls tennis title this fall meant more for the school than just pride and a banner to hang in the gym. Falcons head coach Steve Amaro was recently ...
Falcons adjust to nomadic life
by Michael Dixon
Jan 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom's field, which may not be ready until Feb. 14, has forced the school's soccer team to play exclusively on the road.
City of Oakley seeks ideas for Moura property
Jan 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley invites qualified groups, organizations or individuals to submit proposals for use of the Moura property and buildings formerly housing the Delta Family YMCA at 1250 O’Hara Ave. ...
Downtown plan gets direction
by Samie Hartley
Jan 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley City Council revisited plans for its downtown revitalization project – the first of many updates that will occur throughout the year – advising the planning architect on how to proceed w...
Oakley Cop Log: Jan 10 to Jan. 16
Jan 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Jan. 10 – A vehicle was towed from the 1000 block of Warhol Way. Jan. 10 – On Hill Avenue at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 11 – Arrest w...
Wolverines roll in big win over Falcons
by Michael Dixon
Jan 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley's varsity and junior varsity girls basketball teams put up early big leads against rebuilding Freedom.
Recreation Division wins state award
Jan 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley is pleased to announce that its Recreation Division’s It’s a Girl Thing workshop received the 2010 Award of Excellence from the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) and ...
BVAL notebook: Falcons start hot, finish off Lions
Jan 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
All boys BVAL teams knotted at 1-1 in league play after Friday games; Heritage, Deer Valley and Liberty girls win big.
Residents fight property blight
by Samie Hartley
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Foreclosures are a part of life these days, but one group of Oakley residents accepts no excuses for banks allowing properties to deteriorate, risking public safety and neighboring property values....
Remembering a friend
Jan 20, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Friends and family gathered near the railroad tracks off East Cypress Road on Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Colton Fink, 15, who died on Monday. More than 50 classmate...
BVAL notebook: Last-second goal key
by Justin Lafferty
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom goal in closing seconds ties it up; BVAL play continues for the boys soccer teams; Deer Valley's girls water polo team rewarded for dedication in the classroom.
Composting workshop
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley will host a free backyard composting workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Composting yard trimmings and food scraps is easy, great for...
McKeen picks Bobcats
by Jolly Hanson
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom lineman Matt McKeen signed a letter of intent to attend Montana State University.
Oakley Cop Log: Jan. 3 to Jan. 9
Jan 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Jan. 3 – Vehicles were stolen from the 1600 block of Gamay Circle, the 1600 block of Rio Vista Court and the 4000 block of Courtland Drive. Jan. 3 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on Live Oak A...