One year ago on March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history. The earthquake and accompanying tsunami claimed thousands of lives and, coupled with the ...
I am writing in response to the previous letters from Debra Marlow and James C. Morris. While I appreciate the heartfelt response from Ms. Marlow regarding her husband having chosen a career as a p...
Since getting our puppy, I have been walking along the paths on Clipper Drive from Cove to Newport usually twice a day and have had the opportunity to observe the maintenance – or lack thereof – al...
Having spent countless phone calls to another city in our area just trying to get a human to answer the phone, or even return a call, it was with some trepidation that I called the City of Oakley t...
Many thanks to all for their support of the second annual wine tasting at Lone Tree Event Center. The event was truly enjoyed by all who attended, and a success.
A couple of checks to arrive that a...
As I’ve watched the progress of the Downtown Brentwood Revitalization since moving to the area about seven months ago, it’s become a bit challenging to remain optimistic about how the downtown area...
I am writing this in response to Debra Marlow, the police officer’s wife residing in Brentwood. She rebutted my prior writing to the editor that, amongst other things, stated my feelings that the p...
As a 30-plus-year resident, I have seen Antioch become the new Dodge City of East County. I don’t think Antioch needs another Town Hall meeting; the problems of violence and crime are self evident.
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is making a serious miscalculation if it fails to include a sunset clause in its final ballot language at its upcoming special meeting on Feb. 27. In ...
Editor:
Usually I read the Opinion Section, we talk about it and I move on … but I can not stay publicly quiet this time.
I’m writing in response to James C. Morris Sr.’s recent opinion in the Pr...
I’m writing this in response to Staff Writer Justin Lafferty’s recent reporting on Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commissioner Bill Cook’s proposed parcel tax increase to help the city hire more p...
It is a good bet that the proposed ECCFPD supplemental tax will fail. It is too open-ended, it does not provide fundamental solutions, it pits community against community, it does not take in lever...
On behalf of the 2011-12 Leadership class, I would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their continuous support of the Liberty High School Leadership Class and the traditions...
I am excited to announce my candidacy for Brentwood City Council. I am running to ensure that Brentwood reflects the aspirations, desires and best interests of its citizens. I believe I can bring a...
Over my many years of teaching in Brentwood, I have been given a lot of classroom materials as well as gifts from the hundreds of children I have taught. However, this gift from Connar is one that ...
DASH turned 1 recently. In January of 2011, with the help of HARP and HALO, we filed to be recognized as a nonprofit with the State of California and the IRS.
I find it hard to accept his logic and worries about the state budget impact on school districts throughout California when we here in Oakley are paying millions of dollars for a new school that wa...
I would like to address the Letter to the Editor submitted by Jonathan Silver. Knowingly providing false information starts rumors, and those who do this should be held accountable for their action...