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Thwarting holiday criminals
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
From the dais: Local government updates
by Press Staff Reports
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Dec. 14
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
All that glitters
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
League honors Oakley artist
Dec 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Adornment goes digital
Dec 08, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Call for holiday light pics
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
’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...
Freedom students compete for grant
by Samie Hartley
Dec 06, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Naturalist receives national award
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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. ...
Oakley holiday event shines light on service
by Rachel Duarte
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Survivalists underwhelm local agencies
by Charlotte Cusack
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Dec. 7
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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,...
Vote to select pin design
Dec 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Knightsen fire station re-opens
by Rick Lemyre
Nov 29, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Delta preserved one click at a time
by Ruth Roberts
Nov 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Friends expand Christmas Basket Program
by Samie Hartley
Nov 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley Cop Log: Nov. 30
Nov 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Pet pics with Santa
Nov 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Holiday happenings
Nov 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s time to prepare for the season of giving. From tree lightings to parades, East County knows how to celebrate the season.
Food bank in need of donations
Nov 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...