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Oakley residential rezone public workshops
Feb 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley holds a series of public workshops this week to explain the city’s plan to rezone residential areas that are inconsistent with the city’s General Plan. The General Plan describes...
Parent University comes to Oakley
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Moms and dads looking for serious guidance – or even a few refresher tips – might want to consider enrolling in Parent University. On Feb. 26, the Oakley Union School District hosts Parent Universi...
Oakley OKs joining cemetery district
by Samie Hartley
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley City Council voted this week to support the proposal to annex a portion of the city to the Union Cemetery District under the stipulation that no Oakley property taxes will be reallocated...
Eagle extolled
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
David Juarez of Oakley Boy Scout Troop 298 received a proclamation from Oakley Mayor Jim Frazier at Tuesday’s council meeting honoring him for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. A senior at Herit...
Oakley Cop Log: Jan. 24 to Jan. 31
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jan. 24 – On the 1000 block of Neroly Road, a subject was found in possession of drugs, a hypodermic needle and syringe.
Bocce ball in Oakley
Feb 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley is hosting a spring Bocce Ball league for adults 18 and older. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. beginning April 12 at Creekside Park. The spring league r...
Heritage stuns Freedom in buzzer-beater win
by Justin Lafferty
Feb 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
A deep three-pointer by Patriots senior guard Xavier Watson erased a late Falcons lead, earning his team a victory.
BVAL football players ink college futures
by Justin Lafferty
Feb 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
On National Signing Day, Heritage's Will Oliver committed to UCLA, Darrell Greene of Freedom signed his letter of intent to San Diego State and Antioch's Shamawn Wright made it official with UC Davis.
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 | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley's varsity and junior varsity girls basketball teams put up early big leads against rebuilding Freedom.