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U.S. Eighth Air Force navigator Fred Miller, 91, was inducted into the French Legion of Honor at a ceremony in the French consulate in San Francisco.
WWII navigator awarded Legion of Honor
About 69 years after serving on French territory during World War II, Fred Miller, 91, thought his tour was a distant memory remembered by only a select few. But after receiving a letter in the mai...
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Cherries are ripe for the picking in Brentwood. Due to inclement weather, the cherry harvest isn’t as bountiful as in years past. If you want to participate in U-Pick, take advantage of the three-day weekend to pick the best berries.
Cheery pickers invade cherry orchards
There are cherries, and then there are Brentwood cherries. Only a Brentwood cherry can draw an instant smile from that very first bite. As your teeth mash the cherry’s firm, glossy skin, a rush of ...
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The Byron Mural, located on the side of the Marin Food building on Bryon Highway, was recently completed.<br>Photo by Samie Hartley
Talk About Town: May 23
From the rumor mill: Word on the street is that a certain former Byron Union School Board member who jumped ship – or in this case, his seat – on the Byron board to pursue a vice principalship ...
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Oakley seniors to host open house
For years, the Oakley Senior Citizens club has met quietly for monthly potluck dinners at the county building on Rosemary Lane, but that’s all about to change. When the Oakley City Council decided ...
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Clinic serves up health care for all
La Clinica de La Raza has offered primary health care services to residents in need for more than 40 years. Its newest location in Oakley has expanded La Clinica’s network of services to those who ...
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Leo Club gets ready to roar
The Discovery Bay Lions Club, known for its agenda of civic service, local events and fundraising opportunities, will soon be expanding its reach to include one of the fastest-growing segments of t...
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Blues, Brews & BBQs
Brentwood Blues, Brews & BBQs returns to The Streets of Brentwood this weekend. The festival runs Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free...
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Relay Roundup
Relay For Life teams need your support. Here are a few ways you can help them in their effort to raise funds in support of the fight against cancer: May 26 Brentwood Relay For Life hosts Luminari...
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PG&E warns of electric hazards
In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, PG&E offers safety tips to help raise awareness of electrical hazards. Thousands of children and adults annually suffer critical and sometimes fa...
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Diamond celebration
Edna Hill Middle School Principal Kirsten Jobb, left, was joined by predecessors Eric Prater, Mary Black, Vic Thornhill and Jack England at the Edna Hill Middle School 60th Anniversary Celebration ...
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