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Groundbreaking set for new plant
by Samie Hartley
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
After months of hearings, testimony and investigations, the Oakley Generating Station will celebrate its official groundbreaking next month. Last month, the California Energy Commission approved th...
Inaugural Oakley bocce season wraps up
by Michael Dixon
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
When a bocce ball league was established in Oakley, no one knew what to expect in terms of interest. Despite his lack of experience in the sport, city landscape maintenance worker Juan Chavez volun...
East County mayors in public forum
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The public is invited to attend a community forum featuring the mayors of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and the vice mayor of Pittsburg. The forum will be held Wednesday, June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at t...
Delta Dawgs sparkle in Diamond Classic
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The 12U Delta Dawgs, comprising players from Brentwood and Oakley, won their second championship of the summer season at the recent TPR American Diamond Classic held in Tracy. The Dawgs made a tot...
Intrepid temp
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Third-grader Raphael Erwin arrived at “work” sporting a tie and carrying a note pad, ready to assume his duties as Principal for the Day at Gehringer Elementary School earlier this month. Students...
9U Delta Dawgs shine in Tracy tournament
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The 9U Delta Dawgs baseball team outlasted seven other squads to win the TPR American Diamond Classic in Tracy last weekend. It was the 9U Dawgs’ fifth championship of the season. Despite a record...
Oakley Cop Log: June 6 to June 11
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
June 6 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Ashwood Drive at Teakwood Drive. June 8 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 1100 block of Bear River Court. June 9 – On the 500 block...
Soaring above the rest
Jun 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Troop 298 of Oakley is proud to announce that Jerald Hansen earned the Rank of Eagle on April 28, 2011. For his project, Jerald led more than 315 volunteer hours in paving an unused area of the gar...
Oakley OKs firearm ordinance
by Samie Hartley
Jun 16, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
What could have been simple housekeeping turned into an hour-long discussion as the Oakley City Council debated the verbiage and restrictions laid out in a proposed firearms sales ordinance. Oakley...
Top honors
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Freedom High School Class of 2011 graduate Katie Wood was recently honored with the Violet Richardson Citizenship Award from the Soroptomists of the Delta, and recognized for her academic and commu...
Slimy success
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Ariel Flores and Ryan Sitton will always remember the last day of school as the day they slimed Gehringer Elementary third-grade teacher Taryn Martinez. As a way to celebrate earning more than $8,...
Athletes of the Year: Honorable mention
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The following athletes were considered for the Athlete of the Year award: Boys Jason Agopian, Deer Valley volleyball; Abid Ahmad, Deer Valley tennis; Paul Blackburn, Heritage baseball; Joey Cecch...
Exacting lag
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Doug Statler of the Oakley recreational bocce team Let’s Roll tosses a ball down the lane in playoff action earlier this week at Creekside Park. Oakley wrapped up the playoffs this week of its firs...
Diablos mount a title
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Contra Costa Diablos AAU basketball team represented East County by winning the championship title at the recent Northwest Sports Reno Memorial Day Tournament. The Diablos took on players from...
Summer fun comes to Oakley library
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Oakley Library, located at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts several events this summer, foremost among them the Summer Reading Festival. Readers have until Aug. 20 to finish their b...
Sheriff’s patrol cars to get a new look
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
In response to a study of the feasibility and cost of converting its current vehicle fleet to black and white with new decals, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will be sporting a new l...
Finding time for fitness, 24/7
by Michelle Mista
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Regular exercise is a key component to getting and staying healthy. But for many, the fundamental challenge is simply finding the time to exercise. Brentwood residents Ken and Jennifer Challberg, ...
Oakley Cop Log: May 30 to June 5
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
May 30 – A vehicle was stolen from the 6300 block of Bridgehead Road. May 30 – On Laurel Road at Mercedes Lane, five subjects were cited for driving without a license. May 30 – On Laurel Road...
High-tech dentistry at Diablo Vista
by Michelle Mista
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Diablo Vista Dental Center opened its office on Oakley’s Main Street almost eleven years ago, and the office has mirrored the city’s growth. “It’s been nice to grow in this community and nice to wa...
Local little leagues wrap up seasons
by Michael Dixon
Jun 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
Both the East County and Antioch little leagues wrapped up their championship matches last weekend. In each case, the winning team from each competitive division moves on to the District Tournament...