This episode, Jake Menez interviews two founding members of Operation Helping Hands (Damanpreet Singh and Manpreet Kaurof) and Operation Giving Tree. This group was started in the midst of the pandemic with the aim to help those who were lacking necessities. They were mentioned a little bit in the previous episode by Jose Rizo, so we decided to follow up and talk more about this program. Listen in now to find out how you can participate!Link to Operation Helping Hands:Home | Operation Helping...

VCRC Program Director Jose Rizo comes back onto the show to talk about the Christmas giving program sponsored by the organization. Other news includes: the Brentwood Library has begun offering new affordable books, Oakley Native Ruben Padilla Shines again on an international platform, and more.Links to the VCRC:Home Page - https://www.vcrcbrentwoodca.org/Volunteer page - https://www.vcrcbrentwoodca.org/vcrc-volunteer/Donation Page - https://www.vcrcbrentwoodca.org/donate-now-4/Links to Top St...

This week, we bring on Brentwood Union School District Superintendent and Co-Director of BRCC, Dana Eaton, as well as Secretary of BRCC, Lill Pierce, to talk about the cooperative efforts to bring goods to those in need during the holiday season. Top Stories: Brentwood Turkey Trot raises $50,000 for schools | News | thepress.netAddiction treatment clinic in Antioch offers hope | Antioch | thepress.netOakley Police chief terminated | News | thepress.netConcord boy, 13, arrested in Oa...

This week, we take a break from the regular interview cycle to welcome in the holiday season! Kaitlyn, Jake Menez, and Brian Altman sit down to debate about what the top 10 Christmas movies are of all time. Tune in for some ideas on movies to watch or to hear what might be popular this holiday season. Links to Top Stories: People convicted of DUI to get more supervision | News | thepress.netSenior care nonprofit launches in Brentwood | Finance | thepress.netOakley to convert to dist...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Brentwood Union School District Superintendent, Dana Eaton, stops by to talk about the Turkey Trot 5k to take place Thanksgiving Day morning. Other news includes: Fire and emergency services have gotten a financial boost; the Sheriffs Department is getting scientific funding; a car crashed into Taco Bell going at high speeds; and more! Links to Top Stories: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District receives funding from tax measure | News | thep...

Leticia Wiesner and Karen Smith come onto the show to talk about Futures Explored, an organization that focuses on community development and participation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other stories include: the City of Oakley has a new manager in town (sort of), a Heritage High School teacher has received a prestigious award, the Antioch police has been busy with multiple cases recently, and more! Links to Top Stories: Oakley interim City Manager...

Program Director of VCRC, Jose Rizo, pays a visit to the show to talk about the Village Community Resource Center, the challenges that the Latino community in East Contra Costa County faces, and more.Links to the Top Stories:Voluntary Contra Costa County water reductions falling short of governor’s goal | News | thepress.netContra Costa County ready to vaccinate children ages 5-11 once they're eligible | News | thepress.netBrentwood relaunches annual veterans banner program | Features | thepr...

Brentwood resident and business owner, Shelly Tweedy, visits the show to talk about her entrepreneurial business "The Craft Room" which is located at 80 Eagle Rock Way, Brentwood, California. She tells us about her journey as a business owner that started her business right before the pandemic hit. Other stories include: the United Nations recognized the East Bay Regional Park District for its efforts; Antioch has launched a reward incentive program to help local businesses; a fatal house fir...

Guest speaker, Carol Patterson, comes onto the show to talk about Homelessness in Contra Costa County and the needs that the community faces to resolve the issue. Other news stories include: a national blood shortage hits the American Red Cross; National Take Back Day is being participated in by multiple local law enforcement agencies; a fatal accident hits once again; and Heritage golf acquires season title. Links to the website of Shepherd's Gate: Donate - Shepherd's Gate (s...

This week, two members of the Press' youth writing program come onto the show to talk about the program as well as how life is like for high schoolers in our current climate. If you personally want to or know a youth writer who would want to participate in the program, you can find out more by emailing us at [email protected]. Links to the stories from Top Stories: Oakley to host Halloween decoration contest | Community | thepress.netBrentwood names interim assistant city man...