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Site for new school dismissed
by Samie Hartley
Nov 11, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
A school might one day be built at the corner of Sellers Avenue and Delta Road, but it won’t be the comprehensive high school that the Liberty Union High School District Board first envisioned five...
School principal promotes perfect attendance
by Ruth Roberts
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
On the day of the Giants parade in downtown San Francisco last week, 94 of Delta Vista Middle School’s 910 students were absent. And while Principal Greg Hetrick isn’t claiming the absenteeism was ...
Splitting the uprights
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Gianna Lucido always wanted to find a spot on Antioch High’s varsity football team. A spot on Freedom High’s team ended up finding Trisha La Fleur. Lucido, daughter of Panthers head coach John Luci...
Oakley Cop Log: Oct. 25 to Oct. 31
Nov 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Oct. 25 – On Calisesi Court at La Casa Drive, a subject was found in possession of more than 1 ounce of marijuana. Oct. 25 – A vehicle was stolen from the 2200 block of Canterbury Lane. Oct. 2...
Deer Valley stifles Liberty comeback
by Michael Dixon
Nov 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Wolverines and Lions need overtime to settle exciting BVAL matchup. Falcons can't pull off upset in thriller against Pittsburg.
Early exit for BVAL
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Bay Valley Athletic League varsity water polo teams had a rough weekend. Liberty, Freedom and Heritage high schools all made first-round exits at the North Coast Section tournament. The 11th-seeded...
Heritage sweeps BVAL tournament
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
With a dominating performance from its top singles player and an unlikely doubles pairing, Heritage High took home the Bay Valley Athletic League tournament title on Tuesday. No. 1 Arlesha Samuda, ...
Rios returns, Pope joins council
by Samie Hartley
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Voters in Tuesday’s election selected newcomer Randy Pope and incumbent Carol Rios to serve four-year terms on the City Council. In his first run for office, Pope dominated the competition, earning...
Joining the Army
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
This year you’ll be able to add familiar faces to the familiar sounds of jingling bells as local charities pitch in to help fill the familiar Salvation Army red kettles. Major Jackie Smith of the S...
Free flu shots
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Public Health Division of Contra Costa Health Services holds free flu clinics Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 7 p.m. to “Vaccinate Contra Costa.” According to Contra Costa Health Services Immuniz...
City agency puts Oakley house up for sale
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
A property at 538 Malicoat Avenue purchased by the Oakley Redevelopment Agency in 2006 is now up for sale. Open house showings will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 9. The agency purchase...
Drinking, driving make deadly cocktail
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
While the scene witnessed by Freedom High School students at the recent Every 15 Minutes presentation was simulated, the pain and the emotions were real. Tears fell and Kleenex boxes were passed ar...
Oakley program ramps up
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Friends of Oakley Christmas Basket program will be registering families on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p....
Lions, Falcons share water polo title
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Liberty and Freedom high schools might be rivals, but they now share something significant – a Bay Valley Athletic League title in girls water polo. Liberty head coach Chris Rose faced a wet yet po...
Oakley Cop Log: Oct. 18 to Oct. 22
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Oct. 18 – A vehicle was stolen from the 4600 block of La Casa Drive. Oct. 18 – A previously stolen vehicle was recovered on the 5000 block of Gaspar Court. Oct. 18 – On the 100 block of Rhine...
First place a first for Falcons
by Justin Lafferty
Nov 02, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The Freedom High Falcons have been able to boast Bay Valley Athletic League pennants in wrestling, baseball and softball since the school opened in 1996. Last week, the school was able to add a BVA...
Ground game propels Heritage over Freedom
by Justin Lafferty
Oct 30, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Falcons put up a good fight, but Patriots come back for the win in Oakley; Lions can't hold off Pitt offense.
Falcons get into Homecoming spirit
by Samie Hartley
Oct 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom High School’s Falcons were flying high on Homecoming pride last week as they prepared to face off against the Deer Valley Wolverines. While most schools spend their rallies inventing clever...
Oakley recreation classes
Oct 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
City of Oakley recreation classes start soon. The classes include ballet, tap, fencing, aikido, jumpbunch, art, online drivers education, karate and ballroom dancing. In addition, more than 300 onl...
Oakley welcomes the Harvest with annual festival
by Samie Hartley
Oct 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Cloudy skies didn’t keep Oakley residents away from pre-Halloween fun at the second annual Harvest Festival. The city-sponsored event, held last Saturday, offered activities ranging from a pie-eati...