Browse past news stories for Freedom High School in Oakley, CA.

• Diners support Relay (ThePress.net)
  posted on November 27, 2009 at 07:16:48 pm
  Cathleen Knight, chair of the 2010 American Cancer Society Oakley Relay For Life, accepts a check for $1,850 from Jim and Brenda D’Amico of Black Bear Diner.
• A hatful of holiday happenings (ThePress.net)
  posted on November 27, 2009 at 06:16:49 pm
  The holiday season has arrived in full force, and the lineup of events offers something for everyone. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming in early December.
• What's happening (Contra Costa Times)
  posted on November 26, 2009 at 05:25:25 am
  Walnut Country Swim Team — Looking for head coach to work with swimmers ages 4-18 in 2010 season. Previous experience required. Resumes: jlawson@sasco.
• Around Oakley: Community groups ready for holiday season (Oakley News)
  posted on November 24, 2009 at 06:39:07 pm
  HARD TO BELIEVE but now that Thanksgiving is past, it is less than a month until Christmas. Oakley is just like other communities gearing up for the big day with local groups and organizations working on raising money and promoting their activities during the holidays.
• What's Happening (Lamorinda Sun)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:20:20 pm
  Antioch Little League — Sign-ups 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and 12. For boys ages 4-12. Golf N Games, 501 Auto Center Drive, Antioch. 925-431-8478, questions@antiochlittleleague.com , www.antiochlittleleague.com .
• Locals vie for Miss Teen (ThePress.net)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:33:23 am
  Two East County teens have recently been chosen to participate in the upcoming 2009 Nationals Pageant for the Miss Teen San Francisco competition.
• Signs left unused leave pedestrians out to dry (Contra Costa Times)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:27:38 pm
  The second incident in as many weeks involved three children being hit in a crosswalk on East Cypress Road in Oakley
• Ally comes home (ThePress.net)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:01:57 pm
  There’s a new saying around the Jenkins house these days: As Ally goes, so do we. “When Ally’s up we’re all up, and when she’s down, so are we,” said Vickee Jenkins of her daughter Ally, 15, who is recuperating from double-lung transplant surgery.
• Girls and boys teams each play in weekend tournaments (The Ukiah Daily Journal)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 07:05:45 am
  It was a busy week-end for the Ukiah High School Water Polo teams. The Girls Varsity traveled to Napa to play in the Napa High School Girls Varsity Tournament, and the Boys Varsity went to Oakley to play in the Freedom High School Tournament.
• Bountiful harvest of Halloween fun (ThePress.net)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 05:47:01 pm
  It’s the season of witches, warlocks, ghosts and goblins, and if you’re looking for a frightfully fun time, or a happier harvest festival, there’s an abundance of upcoming events and ways to celebrate the season. Here is a sampling.
• UHS Water Polo Teams take on Sonoma (The Ukiah Daily Journal)
  posted on October 12, 2009 at 03:35:55 pm
  The Daily Journal The Ukiah High School Water Polo teams returned from a successful trip to Sonoma Wednesday night which marked the mid-point in their league season.
• Wildcats compete at Woodcreek Tournament (The Ukiah Daily Journal)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:35:45 pm
  The Ukiah High School Boys Varsity Water Polo team returned from Sacramento Saturday night after playing five games at the Woodcreek Water Polo tournament.
• Eagles honored (ThePress.net)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:02:25 pm
  Two Oakley Eagle Scouts recently received proclamations from the City of Oakley publicly recognizing their service achievements.
• Ben Toasted celebrates in style (ThePress.net)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 06:03:31 pm
  Mother Nature’s spectacular fireworks display might have cooled off the temperatures, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 6,000 celebrants at last weekend’s Oakley Almond Festival.
• Roni Gehlke: Oakley Almond Festival offered chance to catch up with old friends (Oakley News)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 12:21:57 am
  LAST WEEKEND Oakley celebrated the 20th Oakley Almond Festival.
• Attendance down at Oakley's Almond Fest (Oakley News)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 10:06:37 pm
  The 20th annual Almond Festival had many attractions, but not enough to draw larger crowds. The family-friendly event took place this past weekend at O'Hara Park, but had competition from Pittsburg's Seafood Festival and Freedom High School's homecoming night.
• Fall Cultural Preview: Dramatic, Intriguing and Fun (The Morning Call)
  posted on September 13, 2009 at 10:31:49 am
  The keyword for classical music this fall is variety -- from chamber music standards to Broadway glitter to first-time ever live opera simulcasts.
• Prep Roundup: Falcons begin season with pair of wins (Tracy Press)
  posted on September 12, 2009 at 06:38:13 am
  Millennium High’s soccer team has started off its season with two wins. The first was at Faith Christian High in Yuba City on Tuesday, followed up with a 2-0 win in the team’s home opener Wednesday.
• Celebrating a decade of Dewey Decimals (ThePress.net)
  posted on September 10, 2009 at 06:02:01 pm
  On any other day, eating in the library would be considered as serious an offense as speaking above a whisper, but when the Oakley Library celebrated its 10th year at its Freedom High School location, cake-smeared smiles on children’s faces were a welcome addition to the festivities.
• Transplant recipient grateful for support (ThePress.net)
  posted on September 9, 2009 at 08:31:58 pm
  Although doctors hoped to release 14-year-old Ally Jenkins from the hospital this week, the Oakley teen remains in intensive care following her double lung transplant two weeks ago.
• Freedom principal eases textbook crunch, spares kids' backs (Contra Costa Times)
  posted on August 26, 2009 at 08:51:01 pm
  Faulkner finds ways to make use of spare textbooks, offers carts on wheels to students so they won't have to carry heavy loads
• Celebrations: Aug. 23, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
  posted on August 23, 2009 at 08:44:14 am
  Lopez-Torres Micaela Lopez and Mario Torres were married May 2 at New York, New York in Las Vegas. David St.
• Sports Capsule (The American Canyon Eagle)
  posted on August 19, 2009 at 07:15:40 am
  Vintage High School is looking for a freshman volleyball coach. Practice begins Aug. 17. For more information, call Vintage Athletic Director Dave Shipp at 299-2552.
• Community Digest (Brentwood News)
  posted on August 19, 2009 at 05:58:36 am
  Animal shelter fundraiser: Volunteers from the Antioch Animal Shelter and local animal rescue groups will hold the Volunteers-4-Volunteers fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 29 to benefit the shelter.
• What's happening (The Piedmonter)
  posted on August 14, 2009 at 03:40:37 am
  To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, e-mail ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What's Happening" in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. You may be asked to submit a copy of your 1099 or 501(c)3 to verify nonprofit status.
• What's happening (Alameda Journal)
  posted on August 13, 2009 at 04:07:06 pm
  To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, e-mail ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What's Happening" in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. You may be asked to submit a copy of your 1099 or 501(c)3 to verify nonprofit status.
• Community rallies around ailing teenager (Brentwood News)
  posted on August 12, 2009 at 09:27:00 pm
  OAKLEY— The East County community is rallying around Ally Jenkins, a teenager from Oakley who is in need of a lung transplant.
• Vigilant support (ThePress.net)
  posted on August 11, 2009 at 06:07:45 pm
  More than three hundred friends and classmates gathered for a candlelight vigil Friday night at Freedom High School in support of freshman cheerleader Ally Jenkins.
• Military Notes (Antioch News)
  posted on August 5, 2009 at 11:49:53 pm
  Air Force Airman Nicolas A. Aguayo graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
• What's happening (Brentwood News)
  posted on August 5, 2009 at 08:55:59 pm
  To submit an item to the What's Happening calendar, e-mail ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put "What's Happening" in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. You may be asked to submit a copy of your 1099 or 501(c)3 to verify nonprofit status.