Time to Save Money and Support Brentwood's Liberty Lions - 07/28/10 08:25 PM
Brentwood's Liberty Lions need your support.
Yes it is that time of year for high school fundraisers and no doubt you will be getting hit up for a lot of them. However, I am going to share a really good one with you that will actually save you money and is for a good cause.
As you know the budget crunch has hit east Contra Costa County High School sports hard. Many local business are also getting hit hard. For supporting high school sports many local, regional and national companies will provide you with discounts.
The coupons and discount cards only … (2 comments)
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Five Things All Kids Should Learn! - 07/28/10 01:27 PM
It has been said, "Dad is a lot smarter now that I am 30 than when I was 15." We all know that it was not dad that got smarter. Here is a list of five things kids should understand about life.
Education might make you smarter about some things, but it is no substitute for experience and will not make you wiser. Poverty does not cause crime, but crime will cause poverty. Things will not go as you plan in life - Plan on it! You can spend a life time earning a Good Reputation, but blow it all in … (10 comments)
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My credit is not good - but my co-signers credit is excellent - Yippie, I can buy & use FHA loans - 07/27/10 04:00 PM
Good post on some lending issue for those having trouble getting a loan.
Via Jeff Belonger- The FHA Expert FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( - FHA Home Loans - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):
There will always be some sort of mortgage myth in our industry or a piece of information given by a loan officer that is misleading. What I am about to talk about is regarding FHA loans and a borrower using a co-signer to help them purchase their new home. We call this a non-occupant co-borrower type of loan.
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Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes - 07/27/10 02:55 PM
Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes
This Report looks at Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes by comparing the current active market in Single Family Bank Owned Homes to Bank Owned Homes sold in June and May.
As of this report there are 10 Single Family Bank Owned Homes for sale in Discovery Bay with an average asking price of $318,166.00 and a median price of $330,900.00. This is an average price per SF of $129.00 and these homes have been on the market an average of 44 days.
In June 13 Bank Owned Homes sold in Discovery Bay for an average price … (0 comments)
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Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes - 07/27/10 02:49 PM
Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes
This Report looks at Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes by comparing the current active market in Single Family Bank Owned Homes to Bank Owned Homes sold in June and May.
As of this report there are 46 Single Family Bank Owned Homes for sale in Brentwood California with an average asking price of $323,410.00 and a median price of $282,400.00. This is an average price per SF of $136.00 and these homes have been on the market an average of 42 days.
In June 32 Bank Owned Homes sold in Brentwood California for an average price … (0 comments)
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Oakley California Bank Owned Homes - 07/27/10 02:41 PM
Oakley California Bank Owned Homes
This Report looks at Oakley California Bank Owned Homes by comparing the current active market in Single Family Bank Owned Homes to Bank Owned Homes sold in June and May.
As of this report there are 42 Single Family Bank Owned Homes for sale in Oakley California with an average asking price of $232,027.00 and a median price of $222,150.00. This is an average price per SF of $116.00 and these homes have been on the market an average of 59 days.
In June 26 Bank Owned Homes sold in Oakley California for an average price … (0 comments)
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Antioch California Bank Owned Homes - 07/27/10 02:23 PM
Antioch California Bank Owned Homes
This Report looks at Antioch California Bank Owned Homes by comparing the current active market in Single Family Bank Owned Homes to Bank Owned Homes sold in June and May.
As of this report there are 81 Single Family Bank Owned Homes for sale in Antioch California with an average asking price of $214,791.00 and a median price of $220,000.00. This is an average price per SF of $114.00 and these homes have been on the market an average of 44 days.
In June 50 Bank Owned Homes sold in Antioch California for an average price … (0 comments)
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Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes - 07/27/10 02:16 PM
Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes
This Report looks at Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes by comparing the current active market in Single Family Bank Owned Homes to Bank Owned Homes sold in June and May.
As of this report there are 40 Single Family Bank Owned Homes for sale in Pittsburg California with an average asking price of $192,297.00 and a median price of $189,900.00. This is an average price per SF of $113.00 and these homes have been on the market an average of 62 days.
In June 44 Bank Owned Homes sold in Pittsburg California for an average … (0 comments)
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Antioch Home Back on the Market - Move in for under 100K - 07/27/10 11:48 AM
Antioch Home for Sale!
Did you miss this home the first time? Well it is back on the market and not due to any problems with the house.
Very light fixer that may qualify for FHA. You can get this home and move right in for under $100,000.00.
Do you want a home with:
Classic Fireplace in a Cozy Living Room Single Story Single Family Home Three Full Bedrooms Covered Patio Large Lot Gas Stove Two Car Garage Quite cul-de-sac Close to Shopping A Small Price This Single Family Home may be for you. Click here for more information on this … (2 comments)
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IS THE ORIGINATION "POINT" DEDUCTABLE?? YES! The IRS says so! - 07/26/10 03:13 PM
Via Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate):
IS THAT ORIGINATION POINT ON YOUR HUD-1 DEDUCTIBLE? READ THE IRS WEB SITE AND THE ANSWER IS PROBABLY YES, YES, YES.
YOU'D BE SURPRISED HOW EASY THE IRS WEB PAGE IS TO READ.
Agents and loan officers sometimes advise buyers and sellers about the deductablity of the certain items on the HUD-1.
For instance, home buyers often ask their real estate agent or loan officer questions about detectability of closing costs. Sellers ask too, but not as often. Buyers often depend on the detectability of … (0 comments)
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Put Curt Flood in The Hall of Fame - 07/24/10 01:17 PM
Put Curt Flood in The Hall of Fame
Yesterday I read an article about Curt Flood in the Contra Costa Times by Carl Steward and it was very enlightening.
Curt Flood gave up what could have been a Hall of Fame career to challenge baseballs reserve clause. The reserve clause tied ball players and the rights to that player to one team. It was a virtual slavery.
Now I know many of us think ball players are over paid, and you may be right, but at the time they were not. Furthermore, if you think they are overpaid you have … (0 comments)
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Antioch Home For Sale - Move in Condition for Under $100,000.00 - 07/24/10 12:56 PM
Antioch Home For Sale - Move in Condition for Under $100,000.00
This Antioch Home for Sale is back on the Market at $99,000.00. This home is in excellent condition and features Granite Counter tops and Faux Hardwood floors. I beleive this home should qualify for FHA Financing.
Three full bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a two car garage, patio and much more.
Do not miss this excellent buy.
Click here for more information on this Antioch Home for Sale or call me for an exclusive showing at 925-260-4321.
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Discovery Bay Short Sales - 07/23/10 11:48 PM
Discovery Bay Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Discovery Bay by looking at the Active, Pending, and recent Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Discovery Bay.
Right now there are 24 Short Sale Homes on the market in Discovery Bay with an average price of $346,483.00 and a median price of $312,200.00. These homes are priced at an average of $127.00 per SF and have been on the market for an average of 55 days.
There are 80 Pending Short Sales with an average price of $317,213.00 and a median price of $290,000.00. This is an average … (0 comments)
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Brentwood California Short Sales - 07/23/10 10:56 PM
Brentwood California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Brentwood California by looking at the Active, Pending, and recent Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Brentwood California.
Right now there are 74 Short Sale Homes on the market in Brentwood California with an average price of $318,513.00 and a median price of $325,000.00. These homes are priced at an average of $127.00 per SF and have been on the market for an average of 44 days.
There are 236 Pending Short Sales with an average price of $304,791.00 and a median price of $299,000.00. This is an average … (2 comments)
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Oakley California Short Sales - 07/23/10 09:45 PM
Oakley California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Oakley California by looking at the Active, Pending, and recent Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Oakley California.
Right now there are 55 Short Sale Homes on the market in Oakley California with an average price of $251,012.00 and a median price of $240,000.00. These homes are priced at an average of $112.00 per SF and have been on the market for an average of 59 days.
There are 142 Pending Short Sales with an average price of $206,710.00 and a median price of $184,950.00. This is an average … (0 comments)
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Antioch California Short Sales - 07/23/10 09:38 PM
Antioch California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Antioch California by looking at the Active, Pending, and recent Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Antioch California.
Right now there are 129 Short Sale Homes on the market in Antioch California with an average price of $212,949.00 and a median price of $218,000.00. These homes are priced at an average of $108.00 per SF and have been on the market for an average of 57 days.
There are 330 Pending Short Sales with an average price of $202,640.00 and a median price of $199,000.00. This is an average … (2 comments)
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Pittsburg California Short Sales - 07/23/10 06:33 PM
Pittsburg California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Pittsburg California by looking at the Active, Pending, and recent Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Pittsburg California.
Right now there are 70 Short Sale Homes on the market in Pittsburg California with an average price of $216,064.00 and a median price of $213,500.00. These homes are priced at an average of $116.00 per SF and have been on the market for an average of 59 days.
There are 174 Pending Short Sales with an average price of $188,360.00 and a median price of $182,500.00. This is an average … (1 comments)
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Great Screen Capture Tool - 07/22/10 12:44 PM
This sounds like a great tool!
Via Sam Chapman (Private Label Realty):
Ever need to grab an image or part of what you see on a computer screen but don’t know how? There are several ways to do that. The first is to do a screen capture. However, this gets the entire screen and you need to edit the image from there.
A better solution is Jing. Jing is a cool screen capture tool you can download for free. When Jing is running, you will see a yellow half globe at the top of your computer screen. To use Jing, do the following:
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The Conflict of Ideas in America - 07/19/10 07:08 PM
This is a cheap post as I am simply going to link This Article in the American Spectator on the American Ruling Class and the disconnect many of us feel.
Rush discussed this extensively on his show today. Although a long article and not for the faint of heart is summarizes many of the issues we face and the challenge of bringing America back to the basis of the Constitution.
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Top 5 Tech Tools We Need! - 07/14/10 04:46 PM
In this day and age of rapid advancement in technology often times products are brought to us that are not fully thought out. Here are some ideas that might make life easier and increase our enjoyment of our high tech items:
The phone cord. How often have you lost your household phone or had it disappear into a kids room? With phone cord you can attach the phone to the base station so you can always find it. Furthermore your kids will not be able to take it into the bedroom for long unmonitored phone calls. Built in TV Controls. How … (7 comments)
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Shocling and Dramatic Unemployment Map - 07/14/10 02:32 PM
Take a look at this!
Via Sam Chapman (Private Label Realty):
"A picture is worth a thousand words" could not be more appropriate when it comes to viewing this map.
Viewing it only takes a few seconds.
The darker the color, the higher the unemployment. 2009 was absolutely BRUTAL. Watch the changes in the map from Dec. 08 to 12/09 - SHOCKING
This is a startling map. Hard to believe!
No more words are needed. Click HERE to view the map.
Feel free to share.
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Congratulations AHMSI Short Sale Department... You Just Bought Your Investor Another House! - 07/14/10 02:27 PM
This is a great post by Bob Hertzog over at Active Rain. This will give you an idea of some of the problems with Short Sales.
Via Robert G Hertzog (Summit Home Consultants):
Congratulations AHMSI Short Sale Department... You Just Bought Your Investor Another House!
The only thing I hate more than reading "rants" by agents is actually writing them myself. That being said, I'm about to write what many will consider to be a "rant". I'd rather justify it in my own mind as being a way to share my experience with other agents, in hopes that they have a better sense … (1 comments)
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Discovery Bay Investment Properties - 07/13/10 03:29 PM
Discovery Bay Investment Properties
Discovery Bay Investment Properties are good opportunities for both Investors and home buyers. Investment Properties in Discovery Bay offers some unique features, including:
These Investment Properties are economical properties in the heart of one of California's major recreational areas. Discovery Bay and East Contra Costa County has some of the best prices on quality housing in Contra Costa County. Discovery Bay is an upscale recreational community in East Contra Costa County. However, it is also a year around home to many residents. The motto for the community is Live and Play in Discovery Bay! Discovery Bay is … (0 comments)
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Brentwood California Investment Properties - 07/13/10 03:14 PM
Brentwood California Investment Properties
Brentwood California Investment Properties are good opportunities for both Investors and home buyers. Investment Properties in Brentwood California offers some unique features, including:
Low price Investment Properties. Brentwood California and East Contra Costa County has some of the best prices on quality housing in Contra Costa County. Brentwood is the nicest and most upscale community in East Contra Costa County. Investment Properties should appreciate well in this well planned community. Brentwood has easy access to water sports such as boating and fishing. There are Park and Ride Centers close to Brentwood and there are plans to put … (0 comments)
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Oakley California Investment Properties - 07/13/10 02:43 PM
Oakley California Investment Properties
Oakley California Investment Properties are good opportunities for both Investors and home buyers. Investment Properties in Oakley California offers some unique features, including:
Low price Investment Properties. Oakley California and East Contra Costa County has some of the best prices on quality housing in Contra Costa County. Oakley strikes a nice balance between many of the fine qualities of Brentwood (The nicest community in East County) and the affordability of Antioch and Pittsburg. Oakley has easy access to water sports such as boating and fishing. There are Park and Ride Centers close to Oakley and there are … (0 comments)
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Antioch California Investment Properties - 07/13/10 02:17 PM
Antioch California Investment Properties
Antioch California Investment Properties are good opportunities for both Investors and home buyers. Investment Properties in Antioch California offers some unique features, including:
Low price Investment Properties. Antioch California and East Contra Costa County has some of the best prices on quality housing in Contra Costa County. Investment Properties and rentals in Antioch California are relatively close to employment centers in Central Contra Costa County offering an easy commute. There are Park and Ride Centers and plans to put eBart in. Antioch California has a revitalized downtown on the water front with many homes within walking distance, … (0 comments)
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Pittsburg California Investment Properties - 07/13/10 01:01 PM
Pittsburg California Investment Properties
Pittsburg California Investment Properties are good opprotunities for both Investors and home buyers. Investment Properties in Pittsburg California offers some unique features, including:
Low price Investment Properties. Pittsburg California and East Contra Costa County has some of the best prices on quality housing in Contra Costa County. Investment Properties and rentals in Pittsburg California are relatively close to employment centers in Central Contra Costa County offering an easy commute. Pittsburg California has a revitalized downtown on the water front with a Marina and Deep Water Doc Homes that can make Excellent Investment Properties. Pittsburg California has a … (0 comments)
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Figures don't Lie, but Liars Figure! - 07/12/10 04:33 PM
I do not know the reporter involved nor do I wish to accuse anyone of intentional disregard for the truth. What I saw may have been honest ignorance. However, this is also an example of the constant bombardment of negative facts and news.
Today the paper reported a price drop in homes in the Contra Costa County area of about 3.5 to 4%. This may or may not be true as a county as a whole, but it is certainly not true in East County where we have seen a steady increase in prices and have basically a sellers market.
What … (4 comments)
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Brentwood Spring Football - 07/11/10 11:59 AM
Brentwood Spring Football
My son went to Spring Football as an 8th grader. He primarily wanted to wrestle in high school, but went to spring football somewhat reluctantly. However, after 2 days he told me he loves it.
As an incoming Freshman he has been working out over the summer with the JV team and went to camp. Unfortunately he hurt his foot and has spent a lot of time and the sidelines wearing a boot (Planter Faciaties). He still goes and lifts weights, helps out, and does what he can. He is back to the point he can wear … (3 comments)
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Brentwood California - A Fiscally Sound Community - 07/09/10 04:51 PM
Brentwood California - A Fiscally Sound Community!
There is one thing I want to clarify, this is not the Brentwood of OJ fame. Brentwood of OJ fame is in the Hollywood area of Southern California and is unincorporated. If you are reading this on Localism Active Rain still has pictures of SC Brentwood for us, but we are Northern California Brentwood.
Northern California Brentwood is a quite community in East Contra Costa County (The San Francisco East Bay). Many people move here for our fine affordable housing. Equivalent housing in other nearby areas might cost 2 to 3 times as much, … (1 comments)
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Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay - 07/09/10 04:49 PM
Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay
This report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay and compares the current market of Homes for Sale to sales of Homes for Sale in May and June.
Right now there are 80 Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay, last month there were 78 Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay. The average price of the Homes for Sale is $610,087.00 and a median price of $499,450.00. The average asking price per SF is $213.00 and these Homes for Sale have been on the market an average of 71 days.
However, 12 of … (0 comments)
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Homes for Sale in Brentwood California - 07/09/10 04:07 PM
Homes for Sale in Brentwood California
This report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Brentwood California and compares the current market of Homes for Sale to sales of Homes for Sale in May and June.
Right now there are 192 Homes for Sale in Brentwood California, last month there were 194 Homes for Sale in Oakley California. The average price of the Homes for Sale is $474,767.00 and a median price of $363,950.00. The average asking price per SF is $200.00 and these Homes for Sale have been on the market an average of 66 days.
However, 12 of … (0 comments)
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Homes for Sale in Antioch California - 07/09/10 03:50 PM
Homes for Sale in Antioch California
This report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Antioch California and compares the current market of Homes for Sale to sales of Homes for Sale in May and June.
Right now there are 272 Homes for Sale in Antioch California, last month there were 260 Homes for Sale in Antioch California. The average price of the Homes for Sale in $226,731.00 and a median price of $225,000.00. The average asking price per SF is $117.00 and these Homes for Sale have been on the market an average of 52 days.
In June 108 … (0 comments)
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Homes for Sale in Oakley California - 07/09/10 03:49 PM
Homes for Sale in Oakley California
This report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Oakley California and compares the current market of Homes for Sale to sales of Homes for Sale in May and June.
Right now there are 149 Homes for Sale in Oakley California, last month there were 140 Homes for Sale in Oakley California. The average price of the Homes for Sale in $275,009.00 and a median price of $254,900.00. The average asking price per SF is $132.00 and these Homes for Sale have been on the market an average of 66 days.
In June 60 … (0 comments)
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Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California - 07/09/10 02:32 PM
Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California
This report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California and compares the current market of Homes for Sale to sales of Homes for Sale in May and June.
Right now there are 140 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California, last month there were 151 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California. The average price of the Homes for Sale in $223,688.00 and a median price of $209,950.00. The average asking price per SF is $118.00 and these Homes for Sale have been on the market an average of 59 days.
In June 76 … (0 comments)
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Novato Open House - Park Like Estate - Horses - Pool - Open July 11 - 07/05/10 05:18 PM
Novato Open House - July 11
If you are looking for a Marin County Horse Property one of the best buys will be available for viewing July 11 from 1 to 4 PM. The wooded back yard with the flowing creek has been described at Park Like and the pool is really nice on Hot Summer Days.
The owner has told me to bring all offers. With the weather getting nice this pool home with a back yard that feels like a Park will sell. Get your offer in first.
This Marin County Horse Property is in Novato's Wild Horse Valley … (0 comments)
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Today I am 50! - 07/03/10 11:03 AM
I was born on July 3, 1960 in Oklahoma City and I have had a lot of birthdays sense then - most unremarkable. As I have gotten older I do not think much of birthdays, not because I am trying to avoid age, but because I just do not like to make a big deal out of it.
When my wife generally ask me what I want to do it is a small family activity. Maybe a BBQ or her and I going to dinner. As you might imagine often times at what ever 4th of July event I am at … (19 comments)
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R Rated Patriots - 07/02/10 01:27 PM
This Fourth of July weekend I am sure someone somewhere will be watching the classic Mel Gibson movie The Patriot. It is one of the few films I have bothered to buy and keep on DVD.
Although fictionalized and obviously made for commercial success it is a great film with a good depiction of the American Revolution. It stresses American Values and the American Struggles.
This film garnered an R rating based on the scene embedded here. My kids see a lot of crap I would prefer them not to see that is given a PG13, PG or even G rating. … (2 comments)
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Pittsburg California Fourth of July Fireworks - 07/02/10 01:01 PM
Pittsburg California Fourth of July Fireworks
With many cities hurting for cash it is hard to find Fourth of July Fireworks, but thanks to USS-POSCO Industries you will find Fourth of July Fireworks at the Pittsburg Marina at dusk.
So come out and enjoy the Fourth of July Fireworks show in Pittsburg California.
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Help Save Freshman Sports - 07/01/10 02:10 PM
Help Save Freshman Sports
The Liberty Union High School District is the School District for the High Schools in Oakley and Brentwood. It is a separate district from the elementary schools and middle schools.
To balance the budget all Freshman High School sports have tenatively been cancelled. The school distirct has given parents and boosters until 8/1/2010 to raise $48,000.00 to keep freshman sports for the 2010/2011 school year.
The notice was very short. I know there are a number of fundraisers going on including bowling nights at Brentwood Bowl.
I am willing to donate $300.00 per closed escrow for any … (2 comments)
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The Best Place for Fourth of July - 07/01/10 01:51 PM
I just read a post about the expected 4th of July celebration in Washington DC and the surrounding area. I am not linking the post as it was a nice post and my point is not to criticize that post, but to really think about where the best 4th of July celebration will be.
It this area as in many others around the country Fireworks displays are being curtailed due to budget issues. As is typical Washington DC is continuing to spend money that the rest of us do not have.
I thought about a very special 4th of July weekend … (3 comments)
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