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19 arrested in Discovery Bay drug raid
A year long federal investigation code named "Operation Disco Dazed" culminated in the arrest of 19 individuals and the seizure of large amounts of marijuana, cash and weapons Wednesday afternoon. ...
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Oakley to honor those who gave all
America’s Memorial Day tradition was begun in 1868 at more than 100 cemeteries throughout the nation as a way to remember and honor those in our nation’s armed forces who died in the service of the...
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Dozier-Libbey Medical High School seniors Jazzmin Boo, Casey Dacasin and Jacqueline Sims try to connect an electrical circuit in Kristofer Bucu’s physics class.<br>Photo by Justin Lafferty</br>
Dozier-Libbey to honor first grads
When Nancie Castro took over as Dozier-Libbey Medical High School’s founding principal four years ago, she provided students a bonus – and a challenge. If they take an additional 30 units, and earn...
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Wages and retirement in the fire district
The following is part four of a five-part series on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, which is asking for a $197-per-year parcel tax on June 5 to avoid the closing of half the distri...
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Summer bocce returns
The City of Oakley Recreation Division will offer a summer Bocce Ball League from June 5 to July 26. Teams will consist of four to eight players, and games will be played Tuesday or Thursday evenin...
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Local 4-H participants promote club activities at community events such as the Brentwood Holiday Parade.<br>Photo courtesy of Knightsen 4-H</br>
4-H offers foundations for the future
Contra Costa County’s annual fair serves as the second unofficial start to summer, following Memorial Day festivities by a week. Each year thousands flock to the Antioch Fairgrounds to enjoy shows,...
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Visitors enjoy the fair’s assortment of rides, including the popular water bubbles. This year’s lineup features new exhibits, live music and delectable food.<br>Photo courtesy of the Contra Costa County Fair</br>
Here comes the sun – and fun – at the county fair
May 2 – A custody-order violation was reported on the 5100 block of Winchester Drive. May 2 – Grand theft from a building was reported on the 4700 block of Bayside Way. May 2 – Identity the...
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Memorial tiles honor veterans
Every week without fail, Louise Albro’s husband Richard would arrive home with a bouquet of her favorite flowers – roses. Now in a manner of speaking, she is returning the favor. “My husband used ...
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Wesley Pullmann, a second-grader at Gehringer Elementary in Oakley, received a special-delivery package from the White House.<br>Photo by Ruth Roberts</br>
Flat Stanley catches executive eye
If you’re a parent – or know someone who’s a parent – you’ve probably heard of Flat Stanley: the paper pen pal used in classrooms around the globe to encourage writing. Students color and design th...
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An educated honor
County Board of Education President Cynthia Ruehlig, the first Filipino-American woman to win Contra Costa County-wide office, was recently honored at a Concord function recognizing Filipino-Americ...
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