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 ...
More than 300 residents, local officials and community activists converged on the gymnasium at Discovery Bay Elementary School last week for a town hall meeting in support of the Delta.
Contra Cost...
Freedom High School’s Falcon Perch community garden is taking shape and gaining national attention. Nearly 100,000 votes have been cast in the Solve For Tomorrow contest, a national competition spo...
Brand-new recreation classes augment popular past programs offered by the City of Oakley this spring:
Bocce Ball
Designed for ages 18 and older, games are held Tuesdays and Thursday, March 26 thr...
The new Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta will soon feature a 28x8-foot mural depicting the aquatic world of the Delta. Artist Ali Pearson of Alumni Exhibits, Sebastopol, will install the mural...
For more than 25 years, Body by Jose at Lifestyle Health & Fitness (BBJ@Lifestyle) co-owner Jose Garcia has been immersed in the health and fitness industry as a competitor, coach and rehabilitatio...
Feb. 4 – Vehicles were towed from EmpireAvenue at Laurel Road and on the 1100 block of Bear River Court.
Feb. 4 – An unidentified subject threw an object at a vehicle traveling on West Home Street ...
Jan. 28 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 500 block of Christy Street.
Jan. 28 – Grand theft was reported on the 1700 block of Delta Meadows Way.
Jan. 29 – Identity theft was reported on the ...