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Discovery Bay students launch community newspaper

Elementary school students in Discovery Bay are rolling up their sleeves, dipping their toes…

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West Nile virus persists--more mosquitoes, a bird, and chickens test positive

Updated Sep 21, 2018
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The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District is reporting mosquitoes from Quimby Island and Bethel Island, a dead bird from Oakley,…

Brentwood and Oakley named top family-friendly cities

Updated Sep 21, 2018
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City of Brentwood staffing levels going up

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District budget approved

Sep 20, 2018
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Liberty High School gains new band director

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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State Water Project contracts extended

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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Bay Valley Athletic League football scores for the week of Sept. 21.

Sep 22, 2018
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The much-anticipated start of Bay Valley Athletic League play began on Sept. 21.

Freedom water polo squads defeat Antioch

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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Monster trucks set to invade Stockton Dirt Track

Sep 20, 2018
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Freedom football team knocks off San Ramon Valley

Sep 20, 2018
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Carly Perales named new Heritage High School boys basketball coach

Updated Sep 21, 2018
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Heritage High girls' tennis team eyes seventh straight Bay Valley Athletic League title

Sep 19, 2018
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Freedom High School hosts tennis tournament

Sep 19, 2018
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National Sports

Snap-count analysis of Chicago Bears' 16-14 victory against Cardinals

Practice not making perfect for K-State

Could Drew Brees break Peyton Manning's NFL passing record vs. Giants? Yes, but...

Hawkeye 10 @ 10: Iowa gets new recruit and a bye week

Watch live: Husker press conferences with John Cook, Tim Miles and Scott Frost, 11 a.m.

BGSU vs Miami, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018

SEC Power Rankings: Kentucky on the rise after college football's fourth week

BYU football's passing game isn't working but panic might be premature

Snap Counts: A.J. Klein, Demario Davis grab hold of Saints' linebacker rotation

Tom Oates: Packers' flaws on full display in sloppy loss at Washington

Tom Oates: Grading the Packers' performance in loss to Washington

Badgers' confidence in quarterback Alex Hornibrook only growing after performance at Iowa

Bass are biting for Discovery Bay fishing tournament

Sep 20, 2018
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Discovery Bay waters will soon be the scene of an inaugural bass fishing tournament that will provide fun for the whole family.

Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble gearing up for the next production: "The Fox on the Fairway"

Sep 20, 2018
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Brentwood Library to hold 16th annual CityRead

Sep 20, 2018
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Design a more functional pantry

Updated Sep 19, 2018
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Byron Family Farm official ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Nov. 1

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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The Byron Family Farm official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. Speakers and entertainment will highlight the Byron Union School District’s opening of the community park, which includes an all-abilities playground and an educational and interpretive cent…

Colorful fun at Bristow Middle School

Sep 20, 2018
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Looking back over 50 years of driving

Sep 20, 2018
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Skateboard class jumps and lands in Antioch

Updated Sep 17, 2018
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Sheila E. delivers knock-out performance at Pittsburg Seafood Festival

Sep 13, 2018
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A sweet Nutcracker surprise!

Sep 13, 2018
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Welcoming the past at East Contra Costa Historical Society

Sep 13, 2018
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National Entertainment

GeekStorm Episode 210

Asia Argento was angry over Anthony Bordain's suicide

Julianne Moore doesn't want to talk about ageing

Joe Simpson's cancer battle brought him and Ashlee together

Fadi Fawaz makes George Michael suicide claim

Luke Bryan plans baby gift for Carrie Underwood.

Selena Gomez taking another social media break

Nikki Bella hasn't spoken to John Cena recently

Lily Allen published memoir so kids wouldn't 'blame themselves'

Kaley Cuoco wanted 20 years of Big Bang Theory

Cardi B to perform at Super Bowl 53?

Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber's engagement was 'long time coming'

Obituaries

Tyler Davis Maher

Updated Sep 21, 2018
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May 19, 1993 – Aug. 21, 2018

Michael Prullage

Sep 20, 2018
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Jesus “Jesse” Ceja

Sep 20, 2018
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Michael Sanchez Lopez

Sep 20, 2018
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Robert “Bob” Simon

Updated Sep 20, 2018
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Jeffery Allen Moore

Sep 14, 2018
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John B. Elias Jr.

Sep 12, 2018
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Obituaries

Tyler Davis Maher

May 19, 1993 – Aug. 21, 2018

Michael Prullage

Michael Prullage, fondly referred to as “Mr. P” fought a tough 10-year battle with cancer.

Jesus “Jesse” Ceja

Jesus “Jesse” Ceja, 44, of Brentwood died unexpectedly on Sept. 15, 2018, at his home.

Michael Sanchez Lopez

Nov. 1, 1923 - Sept. 12 2018

Robert “Bob” Simon

April 20, 1951 – Sept. 5, 2018

Jeffery Allen Moore

Jeffery Allen Moore was born in Visalia, California, on Dec. 21, 1960. He left his earthly b…

John B. Elias Jr.

John B. Elias Jr. of Oakley passed away Aug. 19. He is survived by his adoring wife, Liz Eli…

Dr. Martin K. Elliott

Dr. Martin K. Elliott, 90, of Brentwood passed away on Sept. 4 after a valiant fight for sev…

Vincent Pastor Jr.

Vincent Pastor Jr. died peacefully on Aug. 23 with love and good thoughts surrounding him.

Robert “Bobby” John Tamayo

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bobby” John Tamayo announces his sudden …

Opinion

Expressing my gratitude

Albert Bello
Sep 12, 2018
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Editor: Due to the recent loss of my property in Knightsen as a result of a fire, I wish to express my gratitude to the following:

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A special thanks for making us “Stronger Together”

Summer Rodriguez
Sep 12, 2018
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Editor: On behalf of the 2018-19 Liberty High leadership class, I would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their continual support of Liberty High School’s homecoming.

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