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Police Volunteer of the Year honored
Mar 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Feb. 18 to Feb. 24
Mar 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Press editor says goodbye
Mar 05, 2013 | 3 3 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Trusty Guide
Mar 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley introduces neighbor network
Mar 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Power of Hope relayed
Mar 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Relay Roundup
Mar 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Community program seeks church participants
Feb 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
New musical at Freedom
Feb 28, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
From the Dais
by Press Staff Reports
Feb 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Feb. 11 to Feb. 17
Feb 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Oakley kinder registration
Feb 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Relay Roundup
Feb 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Delta meeting marshals support
by Ruth Roberts
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Falcon Perch considered for $110,000 grant
by Samie Hartley
Feb 21, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley offers array of rec classes
Feb 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Artist creates mural for Big Break
Feb 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Body by Jose
Feb 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Feb. 4 to Feb. 9
Feb 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Oakley Cop Log: Jan 28 to Feb. 3
Feb 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...