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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...