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Antioch sees spike in theft of water backflow devices

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:16
Salvage thieves target backflow-prevention devices for their metal

DeSaulnier to host free foreclosure prevention workshop in Antioch Saturday

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 16:20
Bay Area residents struggling to find ways to stay in their homes and pay their monthly mortgage are encouraged to check out a free foreclosure prevention seminar Saturday in Antioch.

Business spotlight: E.J. Phair offer publ-style food in historic landmark Pittsburg site

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 16:13
Name of business: E.J. Phair Brewing Co.Type of business: Restaurant and breweryOwners: J.J. Phair and Becky WynnFounded: Restaurant was opened June 2011; Brewery opening on Dec.

Antioch, police concessions again extend contract talks

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 21:35
Negotiations between Antioch and its police officers union about more labor concessions have been extended an additional month, city officials said this week.

On Tap: Stage Right to open 'Wizard of Oz'

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:06
Stage Right to present "The Wizard of Oz" ANTIOCH -- Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will open "The Wizard of Oz" on Feb. 17 at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St.

Discussion of Antioch parcel tax for public safety resurfaces

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:52
Proceeds would fund more police and code enforcement officers

Cal-OSHA investigating Brentwood trench collapse that trapped Oakland contractor

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:51
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East Bay airman, just back from Afghanistan, killed in Arkansas car wreck

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:28
East Bay native Kyle Truitt returned from Afghanistan in November, trading the incessant rockets of the Kandahar Airfield for the rain at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. He died there last week in a car crash, driving home on the rain-slicked roads,

Super Bowl journey for Los Medanos College duo

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:47
Patriots' Sterling Moore and Giants' Dave Tollefson will be on opposite sidelines Sunday

Brentwood, Oakley take 13 miles of freeway from state control

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:12
Brentwood and Oakley residents can look forward to lighter traffic, more commerce, faster road repairs and more city development now that the two towns have taken control of 13 miles of State Route 4, local leaders said this week.

Expanding solar power company exemplifies Brentwood's economic goals

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:17
Brentwood looks to bring revenue to city throguh growing industries

Around East County: Antioch, Pittsburg crosstown rivalry was once big, but friendships were formed anyway

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:16
Way back in the day, as an Antioch native, it was practically forbidden to have Pittsburg friends (and vice versa). The "thinking:" Our city was best, we had it going on.

Ed Arnow: Informal poll shows some rethink plans after Costa Concordia cruise disaster

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:14
To cruise or not to cruise, that is the question. The most dramatic video ever shown of a cruise ship disaster certainly is in the thoughts of those who go on cruises.

East Contra Costa Neighbor: Pittsburg's Denise Lawrie promotes civic pride with museum volunteer work

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:14
A few years back, Pittsburg resident Denise Cadman Lawrie was given the task of organizing her 45th Pittsburg High School class reunion. Thinking that everyone might enjoy checking out the Pittsburg Historical Museum as one of the weekend activities, she decided to visit the historic museum and see

Antioch may charge retailers for stray shopping cart collection

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:13
City wants to charge fee for carts gone astray

School Bell: Filipino students celebrate Santa Nino

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:12
Holy Rosary Church was alive with the sound of music.The recent 25th annual Santa Nino celebration featured oodles of festivities and performers.While it was a church event, Holy Rosary School students had a strong presence, providing a majority of the entertainment.

Brentwood awards Karen Rarey as top citizen

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:11
Longtime volunteer is hailed for her fundraising efforts

In Brief: Freedom teacher wins scholarship

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:11
AntiochDistrict readies for kindergarten enrollmentParents in the Antioch Unified School District can begin enrolling their children in Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs on March 1, but there a few new rules they must be aware of.

Oakland man rescued from muddy trench in Brentwood

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:29
An Oakland man who was trapped for three hours in a muddy trench in front of a Brentwood home was flown to the hospital after being freed by emergency workers.

East Contra Costa Library Lines: Liz Fuller: Library eReader training in the works

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 22:58
Libraries in East Contra Costa County will host eReader workshops presented by representatives from Best Buy. Antioch, Oakley and Pittsburg libraries are in the process of scheduling these for the week of Feb. 13