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Hundreds of teachers, parents and students in East County participated in the Stand Up For Schools demonstration last Thursday.<br> <i>Photo by Arturo Michel</i>
Hundreds of teachers, parents and students in East County participated in the Stand Up For Schools demonstration last Thursday.
Photo by Arturo Michel
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East County sends SOS to Sacramento
by Samie Hartley
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Some held rallies in the morning. Others waited until the afternoon. But the message was still the same: S.O.S. – Save Our Schools.

Balfour project heads for ballot
Obligated by election law to place an initiative seeking to annex 740 acres to the city’s southwest border on the June ballot, there was little the Brentwood City Council could do Tuesday except o...
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Big rate hike for big trash users
Some Antioch households will be paying an extra 26 or 27 percent to get their trash picked up, under a contract extension with Allied Waste Services ( AWS ) approved on a 4-1 vote of the City Coun...
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The Discovery Bay P-6 Zone advisory committee met for the first time this week at the town offices. Committee members, from left, are Richard Kane, Secretary/Treasurer Felipe Alfsen, Danica Earl, Vice-Chairperson Diane Stevens and Chairman Bob Mankin.<br><i>Photo by Ruth Roberts</i> P-6 committee ready to advise
It took nearly a year, a request from the Board of Supervisors (BoS), and County Administrator David Twa to finally make it happen, but Monday night the residents of Discovery Bay convened their f...
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Bay Bridge Project Delays May Push Back Opening
Construction of key elements for the new eastern portion of the Bay Bridge are fifteen months behind schedule, and Caltrans is no longer confident it can make up the lost time.
Thu Mar 11 12:22:09 -0600 2010
Few Professionals Among 880 UC Protesters
Last week a group of U.C. fee hike protesters took over the 880 freeway for the better part of an hour. At the time we though many of them were professional protesters, but it turns out many of them had never been involved in this type of demonstration before.
Thu Mar 11 19:47:52 -0600 2010
SF Federal Court Upholds 'Under God' In Pledge
A federal appeals court in San Francisco upheld the use of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on U.S. currency, rejecting arguments on Thursday that the phrases violate the separation of church and state.
Thu Mar 11 18:57:59 -0600 2010
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Angels' Hunter: Black Latino Players Are Impostors
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he referred to them as "impostors" while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.
Thu Mar 11 19:49:53 -0600 2010
Cal Cruises Over Oregon, Heads To Pac-10 Semis
Jerome Randle scored 22 points without missing a shot in the first half, and top-seeded California easily advanced to the Pac-10 tournament semifinals with a 90-74 victory over Oregon on Thursday.
Thu Mar 11 19:24:49 -0600 2010
Woods Reportedly Returning To Golf Very Soon
Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday. Woods has been practicing at Isleworth near his Orlando home the last two weeks, and swing coach Hank Haney flew there during the weekend to work with him. That led to speculation Thursday he was close to playing again.
Thu Mar 11 19:37:33 -0600 2010
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Man Who Posted 'Elton John Must Die' Arrested
A Georgia man who posted a video of himself on the Internet holding a sign that said "Elton John must die" has been arrested for making terroristic threats.
Thu Mar 11 20:37:38 -0600 2010
Betty White To Host 'Saturday Night Live'
The Internet has gotten its way: Betty White will host "Saturday Night Live." NBC said Thursday that the 88-year-old actress will host the show May 8. "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels says he can't think of a better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than with White.
Thu Mar 11 19:20:37 -0600 2010
SJ's Happy Hollow To Re-Open After Green Remodel
After being closed for nearly two years, San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is finally getting ready to reopen. The $72 million makeover has turned the zoo into greenest of its kind in America.
Thu Mar 11 19:52:13 -0600 2010

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Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan should consider doing what the en...
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thepress_net: Heritage girls basketball's great season ended with a first-round loss in the NorCal playoffs. But DV's run continues tonight at home 7 p.m.
thepress_net: Heritage girls basketball's great season ended with a first-round loss in the NorCal playoffs. But DV's run continues tonight at home 7 p.m.
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thepress_net: Pre-dawn Friday and Saturday, look southeast and gaze on earthlight flooding the lunar surface: http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
thepress_net: Pre-dawn Friday and Saturday, look southeast and gaze on earthlight flooding the lunar surface: http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
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thepress_net: For musings on the Moon, Earth's eternal mistress, check out "Golden age of lunar equilibrium" at http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
thepress_net: For musings on the Moon, Earth's eternal mistress, check out "Golden age of lunar equilibrium" at http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
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thepress_net: On March 20, Active 4 Diabetes will host a Walk It Out for Diabetes event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615427
thepress_net: On March 20, Active 4 Diabetes will host a Walk It Out for Diabetes event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615427
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thepress_net: For musings on the Moon, Earth's eternal mistress, check out "Golden age of lunar equilibrium" at http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
thepress_net: For musings on the Moon, Earth's eternal mistress, check out "Golden age of lunar equilibrium" at http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6615458
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thepress_net: Relay For Life is more than a fundraising event. It's also a celebration of life. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6571847
thepress_net: Relay For Life is more than a fundraising event. It's also a celebration of life. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6571847
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thepress_net: Coach Tony Salinaro leads a 5-8-mile run from Brentwood’s Delta Valley Athletic Club tonight at 6:30. 925-757-7531, runfitter@earthlink.net
thepress_net: Coach Tony Salinaro leads a 5-8-mile run from Brentwood’s Delta Valley Athletic Club tonight at 6:30. 925-757-7531, runfitter@earthlink.net
Tue Mar 09 10:32:39 -0600 2010
thepress_net: Join EBRPD's Mike Moran for fabulous birding at Big Break in Oakley this Thursday morning at 9. Registration is required. Call 888-327-2757.
thepress_net: Join EBRPD's Mike Moran for fabulous birding at Big Break in Oakley this Thursday morning at 9. Registration is required. Call 888-327-2757.
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thepress_net: LUHSD rules out idea to allow students from other districts to transfer in as a way to reduce cuts. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6571793
thepress_net: LUHSD rules out idea to allow students from other districts to transfer in as a way to reduce cuts. http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6571793
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thepress_net: How easily food for thought becomes food for worms. For a unique take on trees, check out at http://www.thepress.net/bookmark/6522698
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