Roni Gehlke

Brentwood and Byron middle school students fanned out across East County over the past year to offer volunteer work to their community.

Some local orchards are already opening their gates, and managers plan not to close until later this season.

Heights Elementary School’s Sandi Lavik-Brennick has most recently enjoyed and taught transitional kindergarten.

Also, the Oakley Rotarians introduced eighth-grade girls to successful professionals for International Women’s Day.

The Teach Lift website offers tips on lesson plans, career and professional development, wellness and student resources.

Cindy Patterson was named Citizen of the Year during the recent State of the Town Dinner.

The free community center event will mark the start of the city’s yearlong celebration.

They look similar, but one is the only domesticated species in its family.

The New Year’s Day event started 43 years ago hasn’t happened since 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.

Area dignitaries will be on hand to help light the menorah at City Park for the event hosted by Chabad of the Delta.