Bethel Island News

Six boaters needed to be rescued Friday night after their vessel crashed into rocks about two miles west of the Sugar Barge RV Park and Marina in Bethel Island.

Seeking volunteers to foster homeless animals. Also have numerous other volunteers positions available.

A large flotilla is gathering for what may prove to be the largest multi-day rally of Northern California boats since the fabled Baja Ha Ha began heading south to Mexico in time for winter.

Dee Kerry, whose family has had a nearby summer home since 1946, looks out from the Bethel Island bridge near Oakley, Calif., on Thursday, June 18, 2009.

Efforts to help firefighters respond more effectively to emergencies on Bethel Island have started paying off, despite the challenges described in a recent grand jury report.

Janice Miller Byron-Brentwood queen candidate: More than 100 members of Oakley Sportsmen's Club and their guests attended the barbecue dinner in Flor do Oakley Hall Saturday night, when candidates for queen of the Harvest Roundup were presented.

Country star Shawna Lynn will perform in City Park in July as part of the Starry Nights Concert Series in Brentwood.

Antioch bank dedicates new building Saturday: After several months of construction and preparation, the new building of the First National Bank of Antioch will be formally opened this Saturday afternoon, according to V.M. Parachini, president.

THE SCHEDULED date for us to begin to pull our troops out of Iraq's cities is three weeks from now.

WE HEAR A LOT about road rage but it takes two to tangle. What about the drivers who make us angry? To get a sense of who are the worst drivers in our area, locals were asked to describe them.

The San Joaquin Yacht Club and the Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor their annual Meals-on-Wheels Golf Tournament to benefit Meals for Seniors in East Contra Costa County.

Franks Tract SRA covers about 3300 acres of mostly submerged land Northeast of Bethel Island, on the San Joaquin river system.

A study tied to the Valero refinery in Benicia revealed that Benicia had the fourth worst ozone in the Bay Area in '08. An air-quality study tied to the Valero refinery has revealed that Benicia was fourth worst in the Bay Area for ozone levels in 2008, according to results made public this week.

Construction on the long-awaited replacement for Bethel Island's aging bridge finally will start in a few weeks.

Chamber hosts coffee Tuesday: Join other Antioch Chamber of Commerce members for coffee in the chamber's conference room at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The Ironhouse Sanitary District will break ground on its new wastewater management facility on Wednesday.

"Pork on a Fork" will start at 10 a.m., and include a family-style lunch featuring ultra-fresh pulled pork sandwiches and a silent auction of pork packages.

'tea party' protest today: Protesters will hold a "tea party" rally today in Pittsburg to protest what they perceive to be high taxes, reckless spending and government arrogance, according to a news release.

A Stage Right Conservatory production. Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., Antioch.

Bring your own brief creative literary endeavors to an evening of prose featuring poetry, short stories, nonfiction and other written work.