Marina Ferreira was at school when she first heard the news. The Liberty High School senior was sitting in her econ class when her teacher announced there had been a shooting at a Connecticut eleme...
The chill air was no match for the warmed hearts of Friends of Oakley volunteers who distributed food and toys to 350 families Sunday as part of the Friends’ annual Christmas Basket program.
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In an effort to support the Oakley First Program and local businesses, the Oakley City Council spread holiday cheer by adopting an Oakley family in need. Each council member was assigned the name a...
Carpaccio Ristorante hasn’t opened yet, but the restaurant is already in hot water. The Contra Costa Health Services’ Environmental Health Division recently fined the restaurant $2,526 for preparin...
Dozens of Oakley children spent some personal time with the Man in Red during Black Bear Diner’s annual Brunch With Santa earlier this month.
Santa schmoozed while families enjoyed a hearty pancak...
’Tis the season for holiday lights, and East County boasts an abundance of magnificent displays. If you know of an especially festive example – such as Nick Howe’s home, located at 4754 Sterling Hi...
It happens to everyone eventually: You’ve written out the list of all the people you’d like to give gifts to this year, but when it comes to exactly what you’ll give them, the list has more than a ...
Oakley’s “Mayor Everywhere” Kevin Romick was voted to serve a second consecutive year as mayor after Vice Mayor Carol Rios announced she would be unable to manage the position due to family obligat...
Pat Anderson, Oakley’s first mayor, stepped down from her seat on the Oakley City Council Tuesday after serving the community since 1999.
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at Oakley City Hall prior t...
The Brentwood City Council Tuesday named three residents to represent Brentwood on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District board, and picked a fourth to serve as an interim alternate.
The co...
On Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church hosts a Quiet Christmas Service devoted to those who have experienced loss or are feeling anxious or sad during this holiday season. All ar...
Pirates are known for stealing treasure, but the owners of Dirty Pirate Skate Shop are looking to give back to the community this holiday season.
The shop, located at 3330 Main St. in Oakley, is ru...
Oakley merchants are ready and willing to supply residents with the perfect gift for everyone on their Christmas list. In continued support of the Oakley First program, City of Oakley staff challen...
Take a break from all that holiday shopping and enjoy some festive events in your neighborhood. The following is a sampling of local holiday events:
DEC. 14
Christmas Concert
Antioch SDA Chur...
The busy holiday season is here, and with it come increased opportunities for criminals. Like police everywhere, the Oakley Police Department urges citizens to be cautious during the holiday shoppi...
Antioch City Council
New Antioch Mayor Wade Harper announced at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that he intends to create a subcommittee to address crime around the Sycamore Drive neighborhood.
“I...
Nov. 26 – On Robert Way at Teresa Lane, a subject was arrested for selling marijuana.
Nov. 27 – Three vehicles parked on the 1500 block of Neroly Road were burglarized.
Nov. 27 – On the 1000 block ...
Just in time for the holidays, Oakley welcomes to town the new business Glitter Me Wild Jewelry and Accessories, located at 3100 Main St., Suite 272. Owner Joyce Vandegrift brings style and flair t...
Oakley artist Lynn Peterson has been selected as the Discover Art League Artist of the Month. Her work is currently on display at CR Framing and Gallery, 700 Harvest Park Drive, Suite I in Brentwoo...
You might think it takes a high-tech guru or an electronics major to put together a display featuring 1,300 lights capable of producing millions of colors, set them dancing to several Christmas son...