more letters to the editor
Deepest appreciation from Japan
Mar 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Don’t blame cops, firefighters
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Poor maintenance zone
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Oakley hops to it
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
First Tee’s first-rate friends
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Generous contributors
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Sutter Delta Medical Center Auxiliary would like to thank the following merchants and individuals for their generous donations to the Crab Feed.
Add downtown amenities
Mar 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Not naive, just overtaxed
Mar 01, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Less talk, more enforcement
Mar 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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.
Voters must demand sunset on fire tax
Feb 23, 2012 | 6 6 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
Cuts to cops not the answer
Feb 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Police compensation too high
Feb 16, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
New countywide fire service needed
Feb 16, 2012 | 6 6 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
A finale to RAVE about
Feb 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
On Saturday, Feb. 5, Joey Nardone, manager of the local RAVE cinemas, once again went out of his way to make special memories for some local families.
Thanks for supporting the Idol tradition
Feb 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Clare running for City Council
Feb 09, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Student supplies ample generosity
Feb 09, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
More than a DASH of appreciation
Feb 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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.
Wasteful school spending
Feb 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Letter writer’s fire facts faulty
Feb 02, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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...