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McNerney pushes for veterans’ employment opportunities
Jun 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06-21-11 1145AM Continuing his push to make sure veterans have access to good job opportunities, Congressman Jerry McNerney today introduced H.R. 2243, the Veterans Employmen...
American Red Cross announces new board member and officers
Jun 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06-15-11 935AM The American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region is pleased to announce the latest addition to its board of directors: UC Berkeley student Zane...
Summer deadliest time for teen drivers
Jun 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06-06-11 335PM As the incidence of deadly traffic crashes involving teens peaks during the months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents to increase their focus on safet...
DeSaulnier’s multi-year budgeting proposal advances
Jun 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06-01-11 845AM SB 15 (DeSaulnier & Wolk) was approved by the California Senate today with a unanimous vote. The measure would provide for a multi-year approach to state budge...
Layoff of building inspectors threatens neighborhood health and safety
May 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05-23-11 415PM The health and safety of communities will be at risk if Contra Costa County lays off up to one-third of its building and grading inspectors by the end of the m...
Antioch WaterPark takes Tropical approach
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05-18-11 1015AM Antioch WaterPark is one the top recreation facilities in Northern California and was voted the No. 1 recreation facility in Antioch. The WaterPark’s Tropical...
Meet the senator
May 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05-11-11 440PM State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier hosts mobile officer hours on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way. Do you ha...
Tipsy Tow program makes road safer
May 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05-03-11 925AM Cinco de Mayo, the May 5 commemoration of Mexican heritage and pride, is often celebrated with festivities that include alcohol. If you drink during your celeb...
Black Diamond to suspend mine tours mid-June to mid-July
Apr 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-29-11 245PM Black Diamond Mines Regional Park in Antioch offers public tours of the Hazel Atlas mine weekends from March to November. Due to scheduled maintenance, the Haz...
County school districts name Teachers of the Year
Apr 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-26-11 840AM More than 8,200 teachers educate approximately 167,000 students in Contra Costa County’s public schools. To recognize their efforts and bring much-deserved hon...
Ironhouse Sanitary District board seat open
Apr 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-25-11 235PM The Ironhouse Sanitary District has announced that it will fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors due to the passing of Director Don S. Lew. Applications for...
Local schools receive grant
Apr 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
In order to fund innovative classroom approaches at a time of tight school budgets, local public school teachers raised more than $550 by posting classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org. Working in ...
Travis Credit Union celebrates 60 years of shaping the American dream
Apr 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-19-11 1130AM As Travis Credit Union begins its 60th year of service this fall, it proudly acknowledges every one of its 180,000-plus member-owners who have helped the cred...
DeSaulnier expands summer programs for children
Apr 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-15-11 850AM The Senate Education Committee today approved SB 429 (DeSaulnier), which is intended to boost enrollment in summer learning programs by offering families longe...
Commission recommends Oakley Generating Station Project
Apr 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-12-11 215PM A California Energy Commission siting committee is recommending the approval of the planned Oakley Generating Station Project in Contra Costa County. In its pr...
Public warned of scam artists posing as arborists
Apr 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-06-11 1105AM Communities and homeowners throughout California have experienced serious damage to trees due to harsh winter weather and heavy snowfall. After a storm, it’s ...
Election holiday initiative enters circulation
Apr 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04-06-11 835AM Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure. The Attorney Ge...
DeSaulnier joins family of Cindy Ramos to separate co-conspirators
Mar 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03-30-11 830AM Senate Bill 906 will require that accused and convicted co-conspirators of violent felonies be jailed and prisoned apart. On Aug. 9, 2009, two assailants bruta...
Put the ‘clean’ back into spring cleaning
Mar 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03-28-11 1155AM Ready to purge your piles, wash your windows or tackle the garden? Check out www.baywise.org for an easy how-to for your spring refresh. The Bay Area Pollutio...
County launches redistrict website
Mar 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03-22-10 1100AM Local 2010 Census data are now finalized, and county governments in California are developing proposed maps to reflect the new population figures for supervis...