Planning is underway for the City of Oakley’s annual Cityhood Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, July 6 at the Freedom High School basin.
Applications are now available for vendors to join the ce...
Feb. 25 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on East Cypress Road at Jersey Island Road.
Feb. 26 – Grand theft of a boat was reported on the 6300 block of Bridgehead Road.
Feb. 26 – On Main Street at N...
Oakley’s City Council and staff met last Tuesday for a special teambuilding workshop. The meeting also provided an opportunity for recently elected council members Doug Hardcastle and Diane Burgis ...
The You, Me, We Oakley! (YMWO) Project Committee introduced Oakley’s welcoming initiative to the local faith community during a special gathering last week in the Oakley Council Chambers.
Pastors,...
The Delta Baseball & Softball League recently donated more than $2,750 to Contra Costa County schools. The donation is an expression of the organization’s Delta Goes to Bat for Schools initiative.
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As the redevelopment of Oakley Plaza continues to take shape, the fate of the former CentroMart building on Main Street remains uncertain.
Last May, the City Council was courted by Cross Developmen...
The City of Oakley recently received a $23,000 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that will go toward the city’s effort to maintain an inventory of all city-mainta...
Oakley Police Department Volunteer Sue Longo was recognized for her contributions to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the community in being awarded the Sheriff’s All Volunteers Ex...
Feb. 18 – Domestic violence with injury to a spouse was reported on the 100 block of Malicoat Avenue.
Feb. 18 – Shoplifting was reported on the 2500 block of Main Street.
Feb. 18 – Vandalism was re...
Co-Founder and Managing Editor Rick Lemyre has retired from the Brentwood Press and Publishing Corporation. Lemyre, 56, officially left the Press last Friday, bringing to a close his nearly 15 year...
The Press’ East County Guide 2013 has hit the newsstands – and offices and stores – throughout the area.
The guide lists everything from child care to churches, orchards to optometrists, plus sugg...
This week the City of Oakley launched Nextdoor, the first social network for neighborhoods to foster neighbor-to-neighbor communication.
Oakley residents can log on to www.nextdoor.com and join f...
Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley Relay For Life organizers were recently honored for their efforts in 2012 by the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Nationwide Power of Hope Award.
The award is ...
March Madness is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to support Relay For Life teams taking on the fight against cancer. Here are a few ways you can help local teams with their fundraising effort...
The Oakley faith community is invited to learn more about the You, Me, We Oakley! (YMWO) program during a special introductory meeting Thursday, March 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Oakley City Hall, 323...
Freedom High School’s Centre Stage presents the world premiere of “Kevin Frei’s Post-Modern Hipster Musical! (You’ve Probably Never Heard of It)” March 7-9 at the school’s theater, 1050 Neroly Road...
Antioch City Council
The Antioch City Council will address five key areas of concern during its strategic planning session scheduled for later this month.
The council will address crime, the need...
Feb. 11 – On Kelsey Lane at Oakley Road, a subject was cited for driving without a license.
Feb. 11 – On the 4800 block of Bayside Way, a subject was arrested for domestic violence in violation of ...
The Oakley Union School District has announced the following dates for kindergarten registration. Parents should call ahead to schedule appointments.
• Gehringer Elementary (925-625-7070)
Friday, M...
Those who support Relay For Life when the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraising event comes to town – but want to make a difference throughout the year – should keep an eye peeled for Relay ...