First Posted: 10 May 13
Purpose
To help readers monitor routine changes in the environment as reported by community websites.
Discussion
This is the start-up for this accumulator. As always, I'll keep adding to it as opportunity permits. There are plenty of resources out there. Feel free to bring them to attention in the comment space provided below.
Don't forget the "News" and "Events" tabs on this blog's horizontal menu bar at the top.
The List
Antioch Herald
Concord Patch
EastCountyLive.Com "Spotlight" on upcoming events in East Contra Costa County.
Mountain View Voice
Nixle -- Building Safer Communities Together
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce "Weekly E-Blast" on Facebook.
ThePress.Net (Antioch Press, Brentwood Press, Oakley Press, Discovery Bay Press)
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Showing posts with label Local News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Local News. Show all posts
Monday, September 2, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
ANTIOCH HERALD -- A Local Web-Based Resource!
Posted 14 Mar 13
And, you can subscribe to their emails, as I have done. (If this is not practicable, I'll try to call your attention to items there, consistent with copyright considerations -- or at least remind you to check, from time-to-time)
I haven't been searching very systematically, yet, but as the days unroll, I intend to seek out and report on every meaningful site I can find -- until, like puzzle-pieces, we have fit-together a full, convenient, and reliable picture of all the information sources serving the territory (i.e. "territory" in the largest sense, spiraling outward through the neighborhoods, cities, counties, economic regions, states, nation, and beyond)
"to help fellow residents (i.e. the citizens of this world) to monitor significant changes in our total surroundings (for they all matter), all from one easily-accessible place -- while keeping duplication of effort to a minimum and capitalizing on the advantages of mutual cooperation -- thereby, helping to optimize civic involvement, decision-making, life-preservation, and life-enhancement -- EVERYWHERE!"
And, don't forget "The East County Live!"
Sincerely,
David Nelson
All Original Content © 2013 , The MENTOR Enterprises / ELMS, All Rights Reserved -- BUT, I hereby suspend those rights, to this extent: You may freely copy and pass this along, if you think it will do some good -- as long as it's free of charge, unchanged, and you include this statement.
INTERESTED IN THE GOINGS-ON IN THE ANTIOCH AREA?
Take a look at this well-crafted Antioch Herald website.
And, here is their Facebook page.
I bet you'll admire them, too!
And, here is their Facebook page.
I bet you'll admire them, too!
And, you can subscribe to their emails, as I have done. (If this is not practicable, I'll try to call your attention to items there, consistent with copyright considerations -- or at least remind you to check, from time-to-time)
I haven't been searching very systematically, yet, but as the days unroll, I intend to seek out and report on every meaningful site I can find -- until, like puzzle-pieces, we have fit-together a full, convenient, and reliable picture of all the information sources serving the territory (i.e. "territory" in the largest sense, spiraling outward through the neighborhoods, cities, counties, economic regions, states, nation, and beyond)
Then, this "Mentor-Goal" will be on its way to being actualized:
"to help fellow residents (i.e. the citizens of this world) to monitor significant changes in our total surroundings (for they all matter), all from one easily-accessible place -- while keeping duplication of effort to a minimum and capitalizing on the advantages of mutual cooperation -- thereby, helping to optimize civic involvement, decision-making, life-preservation, and life-enhancement -- EVERYWHERE!"
WELL DONE, ANTIOCH HERALD & THANKS!
And, don't forget "The East County Live!"
Sincerely,
David Nelson
All Original Content © 2013 , The MENTOR Enterprises / ELMS, All Rights Reserved -- BUT, I hereby suspend those rights, to this extent: You may freely copy and pass this along, if you think it will do some good -- as long as it's free of charge, unchanged, and you include this statement.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Contra Costa Times -- Entertainment Week -3/22/13
On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
Forget the Oscars. Production teams and set designers work wonders creating backdrops and new worlds, so the annual Chaise Lounge awards are bestowed for the best design elements in the movies. Read article »
'Portlandia' season finale among the week's highlights. Read article »A man shot to death while driving his Maserati on the Las Vegas Strip early Thursday morning was aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch, who previously lived in Oakland, according to numerous media reports. Read article »Here are some events that could help spice up the Academy Awards, including another classy acceptance speech from Daniel Day-Lewis. Read article »<a href='http://Cheapflights.com'>Cheapflights.com</a> has come up with a list of the staff's favorite travel-themed Oscar-winning movies since 1951. How many of these have you seen?<br /> Read article » Curtis Finch, Jr. establishes himself as a top contender. Read article »Ever since Audrey Hepburn posed with her best actress Oscar, designer frocks and the Academy Awards have belonged to together. Here the most memorable Oscar looks for the past decade. Read article »'Swamplandia!' author Karen Russell exhibits the same gorgeous writing, talent for metaphor and wild imagination in her story collection 'Vampires in the Lemon Grove.' Read article »
- Former Oakland man, aspiring rapper, killed in shooting on Vegas Strip
- Hillsborough man seeks $100 million for someone to move in -- after owner dies
- Hicks: Jessica Simpson will name baby 'Ace'
- Arizona boyfriend killer Jodi Arias finally faces cross-examination
- Cal football: Brendan Bigelow says he'll be full strength for fall
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Contra Costa Times - Top Headlines - 22 Feb 13
On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
A large crane working to remove temporary support structures on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge collapsed shortly after noon Thursday, a project spokesman said. No one was injured, and the span itself was not damaged. Read article »
The infamous Chili Finger Lady is in hot water again, accused of cooking up another yarn that authorities find less than palatable. Last time, the lie was about a severed finger. This time, prosecutors say, it's about a wounded ankle. Read article »A man shot to death while driving his Maserati on the Las Vegas Strip early Thursday morning was aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch, who previously lived in Oakland, according to numerous media reports. Read article »A 90-percent majority of California voters say undocumented immigrants who have lived here for some time should be allowed to stay and become citizens if they have a job, learn English and pay back taxes; support is softer, though still a majority, for letting them get driver's licenses. Read article »The infamous Chili Finger Lady is in hot water again, accused of cooking up another yarn that authorities find less than palatable. Last time, the lie was about a severed finger. This time, prosecutors say, it's about a wounded ankle. Read article »Palo Alto forfeits its playoff-opening victory as freshman Jacey Pederson declared ineligible for playing in U.S. youth soccer matches that were not approved by the CIF Read article »Forget the Oscars. Production teams and set designers work wonders creating backdrops and new worlds, so the annual Chaise Lounge awards are bestowed for the best design elements in the movies. Read article »Vivus, based in Mountain View, said Thursday after markets closed that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use confirmed its October decision to decline an application to sell the drug under the name Qsiva. Read article »A nation's choice between spending on military defense and spending on civilian goods has often been posed as "guns versus butter." But understanding the choices of many nations' political leaders might be helped by examining the contrast between their runaway spending on pensions while skimping on Read article »A man shot to death while driving his Maserati on the Las Vegas Strip early Thursday morning was aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch, who previously lived in Oakland, according to numerous media reports. Read article »
- Former Oakland man, aspiring rapper, killed in shooting on Vegas Strip
- Hillsborough man seeks $100 million for someone to move in -- after owner dies
- Hicks: Jessica Simpson will name baby 'Ace'
- Arizona boyfriend killer Jodi Arias finally faces cross-examination
- Cal football: Brendan Bigelow says he'll be full strength for fall
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Contra Costa Times - Bay Area Living -- 20 Feb 13
Posted: 20 Feb 13
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:01 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:01 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
Throwing an epic Oscar-watching party? Serve cocktails inspired by your favorite nominee -- a tiger-striped Richard Parker for 'Life of Pi,' perhaps, or a 'Zero Dark Thirty' or 'Diplomatic Escape'. Read article »
More EV owners are adding charging stations at home to top off their batteries. Here's why and what's involved. Read article »Bay Area chefs and restaurateurs made out like bandits when the James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists for the 2013 awards. Among the honorees, David Kinch, Jorg Rupf, Michael Tusk, Danny Bowien and William Werner. San Francisco's State Bird Provisions and Rich Table are shortlisted for best new restaurant. Read article »The project, begun modestly in July 2010 behind Livermore's Asbury United Methodist Church, has evolved into the independent non-profit Fertile GoundWorks, which educated the community in organic, sustainable growing techniques and donates its harvest. Read article »Last November, downtown Berkeley's La Rose relocated to Concord as La Sen Bistro. Located in a prime spot off Todos Santos Plaza, the restaurant has been whipping up classic dishes, like steak tartare and soup l'oignon, for Francophile foodies ever since. Read article »Each of the three types of energy-efficient bulbs (properly called lamps) now on the market -- CFLs (compact fluorescent lights), LEDs (light emitting diodes) and halogens -- have pluses and minuses. Read article »Oakland's mac-and-cheese-centric Homeroom is launching brunch -- with breakfast mac, of course -- and a new cookbook. Pleasant Hill gets some deep-dish heaven with the opening of Zachary's. And clam chowder fever is breaking out everywhere. Read article »E. Ashley Rooney profiles makers of custom furniture and shares photos of their work in 'Bespoke: Furniture From 101 International Artists.' Read article »54 Mint Rosticceria & Formaggi, 785 Oak Grove Road, Suite 4, Concord. 925-969-9828. This unassuming little place, an offshoot of its much-buzzed-about big sister in San Francisco, offers authentic, lovingly prepared Italian fare -- 11 antipasti, 11 primi e secondi. Read article »New York designer Elaine Griffin says, 'True emerald should go in tiny spaces like foyers or powder rooms, and then dining rooms, which always benefit from a theatrical touch. But it's too harsh a color for rooms in which you linger.' Read article »
Contra Costa Times - Top Headlines - 20 Feb 13
Posted: 20 Feb 13
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:02 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:02 AM, Contra Costa Times <e-news@newsletters.contracostatimes.com> wrote:
The mother of an 8-year-old boy has filed a claim against the Antioch school district and one of its charter schools alleging a teacher punished children with duct tape and another placed a chair on the boy and sat on it as a punishment. The claim also alleges four charter school employees failed to report the incidents as mandated by law. Read article » The next major wildlife battle? Citing condors, eagles and other animals poisoned by ingesting lead bullet fragments, conservation groups push to make California the first state in the U.S. to prohibit hunters from using lead bullets. Read article »
CONCORD -- Several police officers responded to the K-Mart on Clayton Road on Tuesday night for reports of people with guns, but instead they found a group of teenagers with BB guns. Read article »The next major wildlife battle? Citing condors, eagles and other animals poisoned by ingesting lead bullet fragments, conservation groups push to make California the first state in the U.S. to prohibit hunters from using lead bullets. Read article »After years of cutbacks, layoffs -- and now climbing crime rates -- police departments throughout the Bay Area have begun taking on new recruits again Read article »Sharks break through with 2-1 win over Blues after seven-game winless streak Read article »Co-host back from five-month layoff for bone marrow transplant. Read article »Apple iPhones and iPads do not appear to be infected and the Cupertino company did not disclose how many of its employees' computers were infected or when. Read article »Republicans spent the weekend trumpeting shock and outrage over President Barack Obama's leaked "backup plan" on immigration. In dysfunctional Washington, this means that prospects for comprehensive reform -- including what amounts to an amnesty for the undocumented -- are getting brighter. Read article »President Barack Obama has scored his highest approval rating among Californians since he first took office, as Golden State residents continue to be optimistic about the future of the nation thanks to a growing economy and left-leaning policies from the White House. Read article »
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