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Bolstered by explosive growth in the first half of the decade, East County communities helped Contra Costa’s population soar past the 1 million mark in the newly released 2010 Census.
The official ...
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The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) Board has agreed to reduce the monthly lease payments for a private school currently using one of the district’s facilities despite having fallen...
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For the first time in the school’s history, Freedom High swept the Bay Valley Athletic League Coach of the Year category in winter sports.
At the school’s winter sports award night earlier this mon...
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Oakley’s Downtown Plan continues to inch forward as the City Council approved the purchase of the 7-acre property directly across from City Hall.
At last week’s meeting, the council voted to purcha...
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As track and field season gets underway, Heritage High is already off to a hot start in what looks like a competitive field in the Bay Valley Athletic League.
The Patriots found themselves racking...
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Feb. 28 – On Delta Road at Main Street and on the 400 block of Mockingbird Lane, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Traditionally, the mayor reads proclamations at Oakley City Council meetings, but Mayor Jim Frazier returned the duty to three-time Mayor Pat Anderson for the reading of the Women’s History Month p...
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Oakley resident Allan Perry recently retired after 40 years of military service.
His career began in 1970, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval ...
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Oakley Union School District Superintendent Rick Rogers, left, officially welcomes new school board Trustee Arthur Fernandez at the board’s recent meeting. Fernandez will fill the seat left vacant ...
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Heritage looks to have the upper hand in the pool this year, with stiff competition from Deer Valley and Freedom.
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In a sometimes contentious, 3½-hour workshop Monday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District pared a long list of needs down to what it hopes voters will agree to pay for later this year.
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The Oakley City Council voted Tuesday to support the international Earth Hour campaign and is asking residents to participate in the event and do their part to support environmental sustainability....
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Deer Valley, with plenty of height, looks to be the front-runner for the BVAL crown.
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A tireless supporter of Freedom High athletics, as well as several other school activities, Gail French was posthumously given the Don Golinveaux Award for her volunteerism during the school’s wint...
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Recycling isn’t a new concept, but it’s becoming a more accessible practice as more communities are installing recycle receptacles next to their garbage counterparts – a casual reminder that alumin...
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Donald Emerson Scheer, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19 at Sutter Delta Hospital in Antioch and was laid to rest at Fernwood in Mill Valley.
Donald was born Sept. 13, 1933 in Elizabeth, N.J. In 19...
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Feb. 21 – Vehicle accidents with property damage occurred on Honey Lane at Main Street and on Bernard Road at Big Break Road. Feb. 21 – Arrest warrants were served on the 1400 block of Main Str...
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Oakley residents next week will get one last chance to weigh in on a power plant proposed for the former DuPont property on Bridgehead Road.
The 22-acre plant proposed by Radback Energy would provi...
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A message from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Hugh Henderson:
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors has scheduled a public workshop to discuss futu...
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Jeff Matteri, Freedom High’s top singles tennis player, claimed the title at last weekend’s Richards/Kelly Memorial tournament, held at Freedom. Matteri, a senior, was the first East County athlete...