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Wolverines look to hoist another banner
by Michael Dixon
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Deer Valley, with plenty of height, looks to be the front-runner for the BVAL crown.
Gail French honored
by Justin Lafferty
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
A tireless supporter of Freedom High athletics, as well as several other school activities, Gail French was posthumously given the Don Golinveaux Award for her volunteerism during the school’s wint...
FRESHH ideas to protect the planet
by Samie Hartley
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Recycling isn’t a new concept, but it’s becoming a more accessible practice as more communities are installing recycle receptacles next to their garbage counterparts – a casual reminder that alumin...
Donald Emerson Scheer
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Donald Emerson Scheer, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19 at Sutter Delta Hospital in Antioch and was laid to rest at Fernwood in Mill Valley. Donald was born Sept. 13, 1933 in Elizabeth, N.J. In 19...
Oakley Cop Log: Feb. 21 to Feb. 24
Mar 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Feb. 21 – Vehicle accidents with property damage occurred on Honey Lane at Main Street and on Bernard Road at Big Break Road. Feb. 21 – Arrest warrants were served on the 1400 block of Main Str...
Energy commissioners return to Oakley
by Samie Hartley
Mar 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Oakley residents next week will get one last chance to weigh in on a power plant proposed for the former DuPont property on Bridgehead Road. The 22-acre plant proposed by Radback Energy would provi...
Public input needed on fire service, possible new tax
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
A message from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Hugh Henderson: The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors has scheduled a public workshop to discuss futu...
Athlete of the Week: Jeff Matteri
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jeff Matteri, Freedom High’s top singles tennis player, claimed the title at last weekend’s Richards/Kelly Memorial tournament, held at Freedom. Matteri, a senior, was the first East County athlete...
BVAL ready to serve it up
by Michael Dixon
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch faces a tough road to repeating as league champions, while Deer Valley and Heritage appear poised to claim the title.
Spring fun
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley Recreation Division launches several spring programs this weekend for children interested in art, fashion, first aid and dance. Science Fiction and Fantasy Art (ages 6 to 12) Fridays, M...
Cop commendation
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Oakley Mayor Jim Frazier honored officers Curtis Berkley and Phil Ordonez with a proclamation at last week’s council meeting, acknowledging the officers’ effort to resuscitate an Oakley resident du...
Be the Fair Queen
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Every year the Contra Costa County Fair crowns one of the county’s lovely, poised and energetic women as the new Fair Queen, to serve as hostess during the event. The Fair Queen competition isn’t a...
Oakley approves cell tower
by Samie Hartley
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Plans for a new wireless telecommunication facility moved forward this week as the Oakley City Council unanimously supported a new public art design to disguise the structure. T-Mobile representati...
Bocce ball beginnings
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Those interested in participating in Oakley’s new Bocce Ball League are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at 204 Second St. in Oakley. A team captain me...
Man held in Oakley killing
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
A 39-year-old Brentwood man is being held without bail in County Jail in Martinez following the fatal shooting of an Oakley man early Sunday morning. According to Oakley Police Chief Bani Kollo, E...
Tapping into Liberty’s past digitally
by Samie Hartley
Mar 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Some say high school was the best four years of their lives while others are content leaving the past in the past, abandoning outdated lingo or bad hair styles in the history books. But if you were...
Pats primed for repeat
by Justin Lafferty
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Heritage tries to defend its league title this year, while Deer Valley is focused on knocking them off. Antioch, Freedom, Liberty and Pittsburg strive for improvement this season.
Hidden in plain sight
by Samie Hartley
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
A couple takes a seat at a booth in a local restaurant. They’re deep in conversation but they don’t say a word. Instead, their thumbs dance frantically over their cell phone keyboards, texting, pos...
Oakley district explores options for school site
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 24, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) Board has approved a contract with the San Joaquin County Office of Education to explore the feasibility of opening the Almond Grove Elementary S...
ECCFPD board member resigns post
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay resident Chris Finetti has resigned his seat on the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Board, citing work responsibilities as his primary reason for stepping d...