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Around East County: Holiday season filled with acts of kindness
... Teen sensation Emma Fister organized a blanket drive for the homeless. That would have been dandy enough, but then Oakley's Delta Vista, her former middle school, joined the cause. Two sixth-grade teachers led their 58 students to gather nearly 40 ... Comment?
New leaders take helm in Pittsburg, Oakley
... of African culture. To reserve a place or for more information, call 925-427-8062 or 925-427-8018. - Paul Burgarino OAKLEY/PITTSBURG New leaders take helm in Pittsburg, Oakley: Two East Contra Costa cities chose new mayors earlier this month with ... 1 comment
On Deadline: Brentwood spirit shines through
... pitching in where they could. The largess was such that thousands of pounds of food were shared with the Friends of Oakley effort, and hundreds of toys were provided to the Marines' Toys For Tots program, which assisted in the collection this year. ... Comment?
Teacher deaths mourned
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The Oakley school district is grieving over the deaths of two teachers last week. Comment?
American Red Cross Blood Drive - 1:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. Laurel Ridge Community Church, Oakley. Comment?
Freedom teacher killed in motorcycle accident
... Freedom High School teacher was killed last week when his motorcycle struck a city street sweeper. According to Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen, Antioch resident Charles Edgle Smith, 56, was riding his motorcycle on Dec. 17 at approximately 8 a.m. ... Comment?
Community mourns loss of Delta Vista teachers
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Friends and family celebrated the life of special-education teacher Ivania Galindo Tuesday night at a memorial service held at Delta Vista Middle School in Oakley. Comment?
... disabled seniors in East County. Contact: 925-937-8607. For Far East County: Brentwood, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Oakley, Byron, call 1-866-669-6697 Sutter Delta Medical Center - Seeking volunteers for patient services, surgical services, emergency ... Comment?
Bay Area charities struggle to keep pace with increased demand for help
Lots of volunteers with The Friends of Oakley, a nonprofit group in Oakley, wear Santa hats while handing out Christmas baskets for members of the community at O'Hara Park Middle School in Oakley, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 1 comment
High school teacher killed in motorcyle crash
A Freedom High School driver's education teacher was killed in a motorcycle crash in Oakley this morning, officials said. Comment?
I had him in at Liberty he was A good man...Gone too soon. My ...
... Freedom High School teacher was killed last week when his motorcycle struck a city street sweeper. According to Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen, Antioch resident Charles Edgle Smith, 56, was riding his motorcycle on Dec. 17 at approximately 8 a.m. ... Comment?
Grit Lit: Prolific Matt Hilton leaves other gritty writers eating his 'Dust'
... the port." Crichton at his best. Hey, Mr. Depp. Wanna play another pirate, matey? Reach Myles Knapp at P.O. Box 197, Oakley, CA 94561 or myles@grit-lit.com . Comment?
Oakley group hopes nonprofit status opens door to new funding
An Oakley-based environmental group has achieved nonprofit status, opening the door for more donations from the community and other funding that could ultimately expand its programs. Comment?
The following calls were among those handled by the Oakley police Dec. 14-20, according to information provided by the police department. Comment?
Christmas comes early for Oakley residents
... "That's what it's all about right there," said Jim Frazier, who was one of about 60 volunteers during the Friends of Oakley Christmas basket giveaway Saturday at O'Hara Park Middle School. About 200 families received goods from the organization, ... Comment?
Byron and Oakley beat hospital annexation: Heavily favored in Brentwood, Bethel Island and Knightsen, the proposal to annex most of the fifth supervisorial district to the Pittsburg Community Hospital District was defeated in Tuesday's special election by landslide negative vote in both Byron and Oakley. Comment?
... audiobooks, eBooks and place holds. Branches everywhere will reopen Jan. 4 with regular hours. - Rowena Coetsee Oakley Health Club to offer free fitness classes in January: Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa will offer a new fitness class that will ... Comment?
Playing Santa a labor of love for Selders
... Selders is married to Cecilia Selders and they have two children, Julie and David. The Selders lived in Oakley for nine years before moving to Brentwood 21 years ago. Proudest civic achievement: About 20 years ago, Selders was the Brentwood City ... Comment?
Ed Arnow: Most agree infidelity causes deep, hard-to-forgive wounds
... in general, they did have some similar opinions. "Basically, a man shouldn't have to cheat," said Michelle Presley of Oakley. "If he's unhappy he should get out of the relationship with his wife. It's over. Apologies are worthless. If it happens ... Comment?
Services planned for Oakley teacher killed in crash
... Freedom High School will have a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 in the school's gymnasium, 1050 Neroly Road, Oakley. Students past and present as well as others who knew Smith during the two decades he taught in the school district will have a ... Comment?