Truant kids might spell j-a-i-l for parents
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:19:13 GMT

Empty desks are a sign of a growing truancy problem in classrooms throughout East County.

Avoid the 25' sends harsh message
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:14:40 GMT

One of the four DUI arrests made during Oakleya s Avoid the 25 checkpoint last weekend mirrors a warning poster on a nearby police trailer.

Celebration for a pair of milestones
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:09:53 GMT

Last year's Play Day brought big smiles to dozens of Brentwood children. This year's Play-bor Day celebration will be the biggest Play Day yet.

No parole office for Brentwood
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:05:12 GMT

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has informed the City of Brentwood that it has been taken off the list of potential sites for a new parole office.

Laura, when you become an adult, have a job, contribute to soc...
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:00:26 GMT

Editor: At our local Heritage High School in Brentwood there is a new school rule being strictly enforced that requires each child to wear around their neck a large high school identification card attached to a lanyard.

Mini Must-Have: Ruby Maguirea s Pink Flip Flops
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:53 GMT

Watch out, precious cargo coming through! Last Wednesday, we spotted Ruby Maguire looking seriously cute in a purple heart-print dress and Havaianas Super Pink Metallic flip flops while out and about in Brentwood, Calif.

Community Digest: Fundraiser set for Antioch hairstylist
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:45:52 GMT

COMMUTE ROUTE CLOSURE: The section of Marsh Creek Road between the State Route 4 Bypass and Camino Diablo is closed for construction for several months and is scheduled to reopen Nov.

Military Notes
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:12:03 GMT

Navy Seaman Recruit Kendahl E. Gardner, a 2009 graduate of Heritage High School in Brentwood, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Brentwood Police Calls
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:57:37 GMT

The following calls were among those handled by the Brentwood police Aug. 23-28, according to information provided by the police department.

Leonard Roudman: September a busy month for Brentwood Library
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:57:36 GMT

September is a busy time for the Brentwood Library with the start of the Brentwood CityRead on Sept.

Antioch man convicted of molesting, taking porn pictures of child
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:57:36 GMT

An Antioch man faces a prison sentence of more than 200 years after a Contra Costa County jury found him guilty of molesting and taking sexually explicit photos of a young female relative.

Guess Who: Out & About in Cali
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:52:09 GMT

Guess who was spotted chill mode while shopping in Brentwood, California on Tuesday afternoon? Hint: Her father produces/directs most of Russell Simmons' projects for T.V. It's actress Sanaa Lathan .

Black Diamond Kids Cen...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:37:52 GMT

Black Diamond Kids Center introduces its newest program- Motion Evolution! This exciting 12- week program combines fitness, nutrition, and physical literacy for school age children 5-11. Children will be taught how to keep their bodies fit and healthy not only as children, but as future adults.

New Veterinary Technic...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:36:59 GMT

Brentwood, CA 94513 Brentwood Adult Education Center. Orientation begins on September 20th.

Regatta planned at Brentwood
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:27:18 GMT

Friends Jim Hamilton, Jim Schneider and Skip Czadzeck are organizing their second remote-controlled boat regatta at Brentwood Lake.

Family Photo: The Meyer-Maguires a " Brunch Bunch
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:17:33 GMT

Tobey Maguire , wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire and their kids - daughter Ruby Sweetheart , 3A1 2, and son Otis Tobias , 15 months - walk hand in hand after brunch at A Votre Sante in Brentwood, Calif.

Plan for fourth LUHSD high school to be reconsidered
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:17:36 GMT

The Liberty Union High School District is reconsidering its plan to build a fourth comprehensive high school at the corner of Sellers Avenue and Delta Road.

East County Datebook
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:08:10 GMT

Grant application writing workshop -- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. Provides the essential components of organizing, structuring and presenting a project for successful grant funding from either public or private sources.

Friday DUI checkpoints planned for Brentwood, Martinez
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:58:12 GMT

Police in two cities will hold sobriety and drivers license checkpoints Friday in an effort to arrest drunken drivers and educate others about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.

Delta Diamonds Girls F...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:48:48 GMT

The Delta Diamonds Girls Fastpitch Softball Organization will be hosting tryouts on Saturday, August 7th and August 14th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Heritage High School, 101 American Avenue in Brentwood.