The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has decided to focus its efforts on raising money, and put a move to an elected board on the back burner for now.
The cash-strapped district is curren...
As students at Freedom High School continue to grieve for the loss of a classmate who committed suicide last month, Principal Erik Faulkner invited concerned parents to attend a suicide prevention ...
Pittsburg officials, angered by the lack of construction on their roads, have stopped contributing to a local transportation planning committee’s pool of money. But the committee’s recent vote to r...
The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is currently accepting applications to fill an open seat on the district’s governing board, following the resignation this week of trustee Andrew...
My Turn Preschool in Oakley was recently recognized as a nationally accredited preschool.
The My Turn staff has been working for more than three years to meet and exceed the rigorous program stand...
Jan. 17 – On Second Street at East Ruby Street, a subject was found to be under the influence of drugs.
Jan. 17 – A death by suicide occurred on East Cypress Road at Main Street.
Jan. 17 – On...
Freedom High School’s Bay Valley Athletic League girls tennis title this fall meant more for the school than just pride and a banner to hang in the gym.
Falcons head coach Steve Amaro was recently ...
The City of Oakley invites qualified groups, organizations or individuals to submit proposals for use of the Moura property and buildings formerly housing the Delta Family YMCA at 1250 O’Hara Ave. ...
The Oakley City Council revisited plans for its downtown revitalization project – the first of many updates that will occur throughout the year – advising the planning architect on how to proceed w...
Jan. 10 – A vehicle was towed from the 1000 block of Warhol Way. Jan. 10 – On Hill Avenue at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 11 – Arrest w...
The City of Oakley is pleased to announce that its Recreation Division’s It’s a Girl Thing workshop received the 2010 Award of Excellence from the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) and ...
Foreclosures are a part of life these days, but one group of Oakley residents accepts no excuses for banks allowing properties to deteriorate, risking public safety and neighboring property values....
Friends and family gathered near the railroad tracks off East Cypress Road on Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Colton Fink, 15, who died on Monday.
More than 50 classmate...
Freedom goal in closing seconds ties it up; BVAL play continues for the boys soccer teams; Deer Valley's girls water polo team rewarded for dedication in the classroom.
The City of Oakley will host a free backyard composting workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Composting yard trimmings and food scraps is easy, great for...
Jan. 3 – Vehicles were stolen from the 1600 block of Gamay Circle, the 1600 block of Rio Vista Court and the 4000 block of Courtland Drive.
Jan. 3 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on Live Oak A...