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Let there be light: The Contra Costa Planning Commission recommends adding beacons to meteorological towers. The proposal will go before the Board of Supervisors this summer.  

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Plenty of East Contra Costa County theater, arts and other events set  

It was a competition and, yes, there were winners. But in the end, everyone at Pittsburg High actually won.A recent assembly celebrated the school's green challenge, which began in January.  

Max Geislinger builds mobile planting beds to help those with disabilities to participate in community garden  

Antioch Sports Legends Alumni -- Youth baseball clinic for all ages on May 19. victhornhill@gmail.com, 925-759-1478 Antioch Little League -- Registration for Antioch Little League 2013 season online.  

Deer Valley girls take BVAL track title In the closest title race in league history, the Deer Valley High girls track and field team edged host Heritage 135-134 at the May 11 league championships.  

ANTIOCHKindergarten registration is being accepted nowAntioch Unified School District is currently accepting citywide kindergarten and transitional kindergarten enrollment.  

Monday, May 20 Antioch Police Crime Prevention Commission: 7 p.m. Antioch Police Department's Community Room, 300 L St. 925-779-6980. Pittsburg City Council: 7 p.  

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I don't think that there is anyone out there who hasn't noticed that we've had some fairly warm days recently.I particularly noticed it in my PG&E bill when I had to turn on the air conditioning late in the afternoon, otherwise it would have been an uncomfortable night trying to get to sleep.  

No farewell for cultural iconDear Editor:I certainly did not give the CinéArt's Dome theater a "fond" farewell as I watched it being demolished. Actually, I am livid over what they did to that cultural icon!  

In the weekly feature called "e-views," we invite readers to answer a question via email. Last week's question:The California Supreme Court recently upheld the right of local governments to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, leaving intact a growing movement to outlaw the pot businesses despite a  

It was a night focused on an elite group of top, well-rounded students.Sponsored by the local American Association of University Women, the annual ice cream social honored 33 seniors representing Antioch, Deer Valley, Dozier-Libbey and Pittsburg high schools.  

Shop owners to entrepreneurs, they get the love  

City of Antioch hosts Free composting workshop: 9-11 a.m. Saturday  

Bethel Island residents face the prospect of a $3,000 fine for late sewer hook up permits  

East Contra Costa's Eldery Wish Program helps Kimberli George publish 'Fairyella,' a book inspired by her mother's tales.  

Former lab security worker Sharon Marsh tells story of the life of the lab  

Jarrod Aghily and Ryley Palmer work together with fellow Scouts to build arbor and benches for school's outdoor classroom.  

Daryl Louder, the lame-duck, politically tone-deaf chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, continues to peddle the station plan at the same time that his district is closing stations elsewhere in the county because it lacks sufficient operating funds.  

Liberty Union High School board of trustees approves optional seventh period  

With a groundbreaking ceremony last week, East Bay Regional Park District officially started work on a key new section of the Iron Horse Regional Trail in Pleasanton.  

Sharon Marsh to sign books at Pittsburg store  

PITTSBURGTown Hall meeting set at Los Medanos CollegeResidents are invited to turn out for a town-hall meeting at Los Medanos College on May 16 that will put them in the driver's seat when it comes to grappling with the state's budget.  

Sports Legends' event is set for May 18 in Antioch  

Mustangs nearly pull off upset The Los Medanos College baseball team almost knocked off Santa Rosa in the first round of the California Community College Athletic Association state playoffs May 3 and 4.  

Antioch High School -- Sign-ups for Antioch Alumni baseball game for boys 15-18 years old. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 18 at Antioch High School, 700 West 18th St.  

Plenty of East Contra Costa County theater, arts and other events set  

East County Veterans Thrift Store seeks volunteers, donations