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28/07/2025

After a stellar high school and college career, Muse is taking her talents to the pros – to Germany.

27/07/2025

Nick Wisely waited and worked for nearly 20 years for this opportunity.

26/07/2025

The Heritage High robotics team had an ‘eye-opening’ learning experience at a recent world-class competition in Indiana.

26/07/2025

NovaCon X, a Pop Culture Cosplay and Fandom Festival, is the first event of its kind in Brentwood, and it will be at City Park from 3-9 p.m. on Aug. 2.

Will you be attending?

NovaCon X, a Pop Culture Cosplay and Fandom Festival, is the first event of its kind in Brentwood, and it will be at City Park from 3-9 p.m. on Aug.

26/07/2025

Clayton seventh grader Joshua Descalzo, 13, presented his detailed homemade model of the John Marsh House to the board of the John Marsh Historic Trust, which organizes the preservation of the historic home upon which the model is based, at the board’s meeting on July 17.

Clayton seventh grader Joshua Descalzo, 13, presented his detailed homemade model of the John Marsh House to the board of the John Marsh Historic Trust, which organizes the preservation of

26/07/2025

The theme of this year’s academic year, as LUHSD superintendent Denise Rugani explained to the hundreds of teachers and staff in attendance, is “legacy,” despite facing potential budget cuts from the federal government.

Just days before students in the Brentwood-Oakley area return to school for the 2025-26 academic year, teachers from all three local high schools were at Freedom High School in Oakley

26/07/2025

Shepherd’s Gate, Shea Homes and homeaid hosted a ribbon cutting for two cottage additions to their Brentwood campus on July 18.

Shepherd’s Gate is a Christian program that helps women and children suffering from homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence, and trafficking by providing them with 12-16 months of housing and meals.

Shepherd’s Gate, Shea Homes and homeaid hosted a ribbon cutting for two cottage additions to their Brentwood campus on July 18.

26/07/2025

Two years ago, Brentwood resident Cary Stover was sidelined with pain and limited mobility. Living an active lifestyle with plenty of skiing, golf, pickleball, and kayaking since the age of 19, Stover, then 74, admitted that years of wear and tear caught up to him and forced his knee to “wear out,” necessitating a total knee replacement.

Two years ago, Brentwood resident Cary Stover was sidelined with pain and limited mobility. Living an active lifestyle with plenty of skiing, golf, pickleball, and kayaking since the age of

25/07/2025

As summer winds down, Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) Superintendent Denise Rugani reflected on student success from the previous school year, and looked forward to increased opportunities for the new academic year.

As summer winds down, Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) Superintendent Denise Rugani reflected on student success from the previous school year, and looked forward to increased opportunities for the

25/07/2025

Fast-food chains are seemingly clogging one of Brentwood’s main arteries. Brentwood Boulevard, a street the city considers to be “a major gateway into Brentwood,” has nearly a dozen drive-through options in a relatively short stretch of road. Following the July 22 meeting of the City Council, local ordinances may soon prohibit more fast-food drive-throughs on that street.

What are your thoughts?

Fast-food chains are seemingly clogging one of Brentwood’s main arteries. Brentwood Boulevard, a street the city considers to be “a major gateway into Brentwood,” has nearly a dozen drive-through options

24/07/2025

Parents and some of Liberty’s baseball players attended the LUHSD’s school board meeting Wednesday evening to advocate for dismissed head baseball coach Andrew Lonsdale, who was suddenly relieved of his coaching duties last month.

It may have been a month since Andrew Lonsdale was relieved of his baseball coaching duties by the Liberty Union High School District, but Liberty baseball isn’t done swinging for

23/07/2025

Meet Bounty (left) and Snickers (right). These sweet sisters love to play, be held, and snuggle up in a blanket. They are bonded and must be adopted together. They’ve been raised with children, cats, and a large dog. To meet these sweeties, please email [email protected].

Meet Bounty (left) and Snickers (right). These sweet sisters love to play, be held, and snuggle up in a blanket. They are bonded and must be adopted together. They’ve been