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.
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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...
’Tis the season for holiday lights, and East County boasts an abundance of magnificent displays. If you know of an especially festive example – maybe right in your own front yard – let us know abou...
Once Freedom High School’s community garden is planted early next year, science teacher John Sierra hopes the garden will yield another type of greens: cash.
Sierra and his students will be documen...
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) recently recognized East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Naturalist Mike Moran as one of only two national 2012 Master Front-Line Interpreters.
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Sounds of the season filled the air at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside Oakley’s City Council chambers last Saturday. Despite an occasional light drizzle, there was no shortage o...
Rumor has it that in two weeks, the world will end. According to the ancient Mayan calendar – or perhaps some interpretations of their calendar – on Dec. 21 a cataclysmic event will occur that affe...
Nov. 19 – On Frank Hengel Way at Monet Drive, a subject was arrested for battery.
Nov. 19 – Vandalism was reported on the 4500 block of Tokay Drive.
Nov. 19 – On Carrington Drive at Trenton Street,...
The City of Oakley is seeking public input for its commemorative pin design contest. More than 20 designs have been submitted by Oakley residents, and the City Council is asking residents to choose...
Fire engines have begun answering calls out of Knightsen’s Station 94 once again, but it could be months before the planned re-opening of Brentwood’s downtown Station 54 can also be achieved.
The t...
Like millions of Americans, Jan McCleery woke up on Thanksgiving morning grateful for the blessings in her life. But the Discovery Bay resident was also thankful for something in particular– the De...
Earlier this month the Friends of Oakley organization registered 300 families for its annual Christmas Basket Program, which provides a turkey and all the fixings for a grand holiday meal, plus wra...
Nov. 12 – On Neroly Road at Placer Drive, a subject was arrested for reckless driving.
Nov. 12 – On the 4500 block of Rose Avenue, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.
Nov. 12 ...
Santa Claus is coming to town, but his special visit is for pets only. The public is invited to bring those purr-fect felines or dog-gone amazing puppies to local PetSmart and Pet Food Express loca...
The 2012 Contra Costa County Cares Million Dollar Holiday Food Fight – a friendly competition with Solano County – invites residents to help those less fortunate by donating generously to the Food ...