Byron

Antioch garden will feed locals in need.  

BRENTWOODVandalism suspected in damage of city monumentAn allegedly deliberate act of vandalism over the weekend has caused significant damage to a monument sign at a key entrance to downtown Brentwood shortly before the grand opening ceremony for the new Civic Center on Saturday.  

The East County Performing Arts Center recently performed at the Primetime Dance Competition at Chabot College in Hayward, earning titles in every age division and many top placements.  

While there wasn't any face painting or cotton candy, this festival was still loads of fun.Recently held at Carmen Dragon elementary, the math festival provided an array of geometry activities.  

New City Park features outdoor stage, water play, artwork  

Report notes Byron's travel expenses are highest; Knighten's per capita expenses are at top of list.  

Nonprofit will offer parenting classes at Village Community Resources Center  

oakleyCity salutes veterans in Memorial Day ceremonyThe city of Oakley will commemorate war veterans old and young May 26 with a Memorial Day ceremony.  

Fridays Delta Animals Safe Haven (DASH) dog adoptions -- 5-8 p.m. Fridays. DASH dogs from the Antioch Animal Shelter are spayed and/or neutered, have up-to-date immunizations and are micro-chipped.  

Hoops4Him: Basketball open to everyone 8-10 p.m. Mondays, Adams Middle School, 401 American Ave, Brentwood. Sponsored by Golden Hills Community Church.  

 

courtesy of Luns LouieEast County Idol winnersThe East County Idol winners included, from left, De La Salle's Nicholas Crossen at fourth place and $50 singing "Broken Vow" by Josh Groban; Raina Vizcarra from Antioch's Delta Performing Arts Academy who brought home third place and $100 for her  

Wetzel-LeeAir Force Airman 1st Class Ahbree R. Wetzel-Lee graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Wetzel-Lee completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness,  

courtsey of Michael J. R. O'BrienBrentwood school band shines at DisneylandBrentwood's Adams Middle School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Lindsay Kellogg, recently shined at Disneyland's Carnation Garden Plaza with a repertoire that included performances from "Spy Chase" and "Great  

Classes/Workshops AARP 55 Driving class: 9:15-2 p.m. June 21 and 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22. Hosted by the Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. Second St. $12 for members; $14 for nonmembers.  

Buy American is a catchy patriotic slogan. It conjures up grand thoughts of helping to fix the country's economic problems. But when East County locals talk about it, a darker picture emerges.  

60 years agoAntioch granted own mosquito district: Antioch will have its own, exclusive mosquito abatement district, and if Diablo Valley and Bethel Island want to do something about getting rid of the pests, they will have to go it on their own.  

Now that the property owners in Contra Costa overwhelmingly defeated the Clean Water Program parcel tax with around 60 percent voting "no," the stage is set for the June Primary election.  

Thanks to the community for its supportDear Editor:I wish to commend the staff of the East County Times for their coverage of the annual Cesar E, Chavez State Holiday Concert which was held on April 1 at the Marion Beede Auditorium, Antioch High School.  

In the weekly feature called "e-views," we invite readers to answer a question via email. Last week's question: Squatters have been a problem at a number of foreclosed homes and often it takes awhile to remove them.  

Monday, May 21 Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission: 7 p.m. Antioch Police Department, community room, 300 L St. 925-779-6980. Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee: 9 a.  

Mayor Bob Taylor offers reward to find perpetrators  

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer -- Antioch Youth Football and Cheer sign-ups 7-9 p.m., through July 25, see team website for detailed schedule. For boys and girls ages 5-14.  

SHERRY LAVARS/Staff archivesPatriots celebrate BVAL titleThe Heritage High softball team clinched the Bay Valley Athletic League title with wins over Freedom and Antioch last week.  

ANTIOCH -- Pamela Rose brings her "Wild Women of Song" show to El Campanil Theatre at 4 p.m. Saturday.Rose's multimedia performance celebrates the history of female songwriters from the Tin Pan Alley era.  

A Bethel Island home on Taylor Place was destroyed this afternoon in a two-alarm blaze that took two fire districts, 10 engines, a fireboat and a bulldozer to control.  

Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting -- 7-8:15 p.m. Saturdays. For alcoholics and/or their families. Sutter Delta Medical Center, Community Education Room, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.  

The following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police April 30-May 6, according to information provided by the Police Department. April 30 Robbery: At 4:05 p.  

I desperately want to join my fellow high school friends on a late-night event.Without apology, my mom is clear in denying her permission."Why can't you just say 'yes,' " I asked.  

Artists Open Studio Tour is this weekendEAST COUNTY -- The 2012 Artists Open Studio Tour will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at various locations in East County.