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08/19/2025

"I have discussed the importance of estate planning many times in these articles. Saving money, peace of mind and making things easier for those you leave behind are just a few of the benefits."

I have discussed the importance of estate planning many times in these articles. Saving money, peace of mind and making things easier for those you leave behind are just a

08/18/2025

The Bethel Island Boats and Berries Festival took place over the weekend. The two-day free event showcased a custom car and bike show, vendors, a dunk tank, kids zone, food and drinks, and two blues bands.

Did you attend the event? What was your favorite part?

📸Photos/video by: Taylor Shepherd

08/18/2025

The city of Oakley has listed on its page Capital Improvement Projects to inform residents about them.

The city of Oakley has listed on its page Capital Improvement Projects to inform residents about them, including:

08/18/2025

The Heritage High School Speech and Debate Team is looking for sponsorship with increasing membership to help students grow and thrive.

08/18/2025

Pet of the Week: With his ears back and sassy side-eye, Jack’s letting you know you’re on thin ice!

With his ears back and sassy side-eye, Jack’s letting you know you’re on thin ice!

08/18/2025

“The ingredients are there. It’s just about making it work.”

In his first year at the helm of the girls flag football team Jason Jeffrey is certain about two things: The girls are hungry and there is a culture being built.

“The ingredients are there. It’s just about making it work.”

08/17/2025

Prior to this summer, Liberty senior football and wrestling star David Calkins Jr. never set foot in Athens, Greece, let alone outside of the country.

08/17/2025

Since 2019, Pittsburg High School’s football team has set the standard amongst football programs in the Bay Valley Athletic League – six straight undefeated seasons and league titles, and a 31-game league winning streak. And the Pirates aren’t just a perennial playoff team, Pittsburg has reached the CIF State championship game twice in the last three seasons.

Since 2019, Pittsburg High School’s football team has set the standard amongst football programs in the Bay Valley Athletic League – six straight undefeated seasons and league titles, and a

08/17/2025

Nearly 4 in 10 young people age 12-17 have been bullied online. Statistics from Digital4Good show that since 2020, cyberbullying cases are on the rise due to an overall surge in screen time among teens.

Nearly 4 in 10 young people age 12-17 have been bullied online. Statistics from Digital4Good show that since 2020, cyberbullying cases are on the rise due to an overall surge

08/16/2025

There will be no changes to the previously reduced hours of operation for the pickleball courts at Creekside Park, the Brentwood City Council decided 5-0 during their Aug. 12 meeting.

08/16/2025

The ice rink that has become a staple of sorts during the holiday season in downtown Brentwood is moving to Oakley later this year.

08/15/2025

Administrative services director Jeri Tejeda gave a report to the City Council on the progress made by the new Oakley Senior Center located in Studio 55 behind the Oakley Recreational Center, and asked the council for guidance on the issues of whether to waive next year’s fees, whether to maintain an age limit of 55 and older for center participants, and whether to implement a scholarship program that would allow seniors who cannot pay the fee to participate in some activities.

Administrative services director Jeri Tejeda gave a report to the City Council on the progress made by the new Oakley Senior Center located in Studio 55 behind the Oakley Recreational