The Oakley Library, located at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts several events this summer, foremost among them the Summer Reading Festival. Readers have until Aug. 20 to finish their b...
In response to a study of the feasibility and cost of converting its current vehicle fleet to black and white with new decals, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will be sporting a new l...
Regular exercise is a key component to getting and staying healthy. But for many, the fundamental challenge is simply finding the time to exercise.
Brentwood residents Ken and Jennifer Challberg, ...
May 30 – A vehicle was stolen from the 6300 block of Bridgehead Road. May 30 – On Laurel Road at Mercedes Lane, five subjects were cited for driving without a license. May 30 – On Laurel Road...
Diablo Vista Dental Center opened its office on Oakley’s Main Street almost eleven years ago, and the office has mirrored the city’s growth. “It’s been nice to grow in this community and nice to wa...
Both the East County and Antioch little leagues wrapped up their championship matches last weekend. In each case, the winning team from each competitive division moves on to the District Tournament...
They entered the stadium to the traditional strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” but a chorus of “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” would have been equally appropriate. Despite the pounding rain an...
The community nonprofit organization Friends of Oakley hosts its annual summer fundraiser on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O’Hara Park.
This year’s event, Fun in the Sun, features a c...
After a successful motocross season last year, Oakley’s Adam Fink, 21, finished only two spots away from qualifying for a National Outdoor Race.
But then came a speed bump.
As Fink, a 2007 Freedo...
Sprinkles and showers didn’t dampen the mood at the Contra Costa County Fair, as thousands of people stopped by the Antioch fairgrounds during the four-day event to experience a brand of fun that o...
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Board Monday addressed recent controversy, re-tuned itself, got a shot of good news and hit the gas on what could be its last, best chance to...
With the support of his second baseman and right fielder behind him, East County Little League AA Padres pitcher Calvin Suesue prepares to serve up a strike against the Rays on Tuesday. Baseball an...
Bay Valley Athletic League teams in sports such as football and baseball have been known to struggle when they clash with teams from other parts of Contra Costa County and the Bay Area. A prime exa...
Oakley Cub Scout Pack 152 spent Armed Forces Day, May 21, in Alameda at Coast Guard Island. As the island was serving as host to naval crews from the Philippines and Nigeria, the pack was treated t...
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the weekend shooting death of a 21-year-old Oakley man. Dameon Zesati, 19, of Oakley, was booked into the Martinez Detention Center on charges of homi...
Top Bay Valley Athletic League spring athletes announced:
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MVP: Malena Padilla, Freedom.
First Team: Lisa Rodrigues, Aliciana Ramirez and Malia Rivers, Heritage; Madison Williams and Kat...
Two of East County’s top track-and-field athletes – who happen to be close friends – recently signed letters of intent to Division I colleges.
Heritage shot putter Jake Rounds will attend Northern ...
Liberty Union High School District Superintendent Jerry Glenn plans to celebrate his retirement in silence.
“No more alarm clocks,” Glenn said with a laugh as he discussed his impending retirement....
When Oakley Elementary students return to the classroom in August, parents looking for before- and after-school care will find it right on their child’s campus.
They’re called Extended Day Learning...
The East Diablo Youth Soccer League has big plans for the Moura property on O’Hara Avenue, but the Oakley City Council isn’t ready to accept the recreation organization’s vision for a large soccer-...