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A day for special Olympians
The night before the big game, James Andrade got a haircut, tried on his new jersey and practiced his hook shot. The preparation paid off. “I made a basket,” said James, 21. “It was a good day.” I...
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Junior jitsu champ
Representing Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 5-year-old Brentwood resident Tucker Yeley placed first and brought the gold medal home after winning three matches in his division at the recent Gra...
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Brentwood Golf, Nines get new owners
Changes are underway at the Brentwood Golf Club and Nines Restaurant, but according to those in charge of the change, the only difference customers will see will be for the better. BRV Corporati...
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Bills to increase safety
On Feb. 2 an El Cerrito High basketball player collapsed during a game and was hospitalized for more than a week. On Jan. 29 an El Sobrante basketball player collapsed during a game and died. Last...
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Freedom almost perfect
The high school varsity teams get nearly all of the ink when it comes to sports coverage, and usually rightfully so because they are the most experienced and talented athletes in the school and ar...
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Lion QBs at Rose Bowl
Two Liberty High School quarterbacks have been invited to compete in the 2010 Dreammaker Quarterback Showcase to be held Feb. 26 and 27 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasedena. Devyn Parsons and Cod...
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Miles to go before he sleeps
Aaron Miles, for the second time in two weeks, took time out of his busy schedule preparing for the upcoming major league baseball season to pass on his baseball knowledge and provide inspiration ...
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Antioch girl getting her kicks
Katrina Nahe is a supergirl. By day she’s a soft-spoken, mild-mannered 12-year-old at Black Diamond Middle School in Antioch who aspires to one day design her own clothing line. But in the kickbox...
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Hundreds run, walk for health, schools
The 33rd Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch on Dec. 12 featured 351 runners. The event will help provide funds for local schools and libraries. The Holi...
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Soccer dream comes true for Bristow girl
She’s just 12 years old, but Demi Gonis, who eats, drinks, breathes and sleeps soccer, has already achieved one of her major goals in life: qualifying to play for the California Youth Soccer Assoc...
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