Jake Menez sits down with author Jim Hamilton, a business, consultant with over 40 years experience in high tech. Hamilton states on his website that he's "on a mission to help people enhance their lives by improving the way we connect, communicate and care for one another" through his writing, national interviews and blogging

It's Melissa and Kyle once again as we discuss this week's news. Tune in for the latest on the Alexis Gabe case, development of a future emergency evacuation route, and upcoming social media safety seminar.

This week, Melissa chats with Jessica and Chris Busman, the owners of Brentwood-based Surrogacy Partnership, about surrogacy and their own journey from surrogates to running a surrogacy agency.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:46 – About the Busmans00:02:48 – Surrogacy Partnerships00:10:22 – Agreements Between Surrogates and Parents00:12:22 – Qualifying as a Surrogate or Parent00:16:42 – Jessica's Surrogacy Experience00:26:40 – Starting Surrogacy Partners00:30:53 – Surrogacy Challenges00:36:34 – W...

It's Jake and Kyle once again as we break down this week's news. Tune in for the latest on the Alexis Gabe case, a celebration of youth sports and new water conservation measures in Brentwood.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:41 – The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce announced awards recognizing the city’s citizen, business, nonprofit, employee and youth of the year00:02:06 – The Delta Gallery in association with the John Marsh Historic Trust, are hosting a judged art show titled “The Life and Times ...

It's Jake and Kyle both this week as we sit down with Vincent Baldwin, the president of East County Revolution FC, the new soccer league for Brentwood and the surrounding areas. Vincent talks about the merger of the two previous leagues into Revolution, soccer moms and life lessons he's learned.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:47 – About East County Revolution00:02:26 – The Soccer Club Merger00:08:34 – Who Is Vincent Baldwin00:19:35 – Lessons From Soccer00:23:21 – More About the Merger00:32...

Kyle and Melissa are here this week to break down the local news and sports. From the $1.6M sale of a Brentwood building to everything you need to know for back to school, your update starts here.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:40 – New nationwide suicide and crisis hotline number launched00:03:33 – Brentwood to sell former college campus for $1.6 million00:05:58 – Candidates can file for Brentwood, Oakley city councils00:08:12 – Wall of Heroes raises $68,000 for sick 4-year-old boy00:11:1...

Melissa sits down with Contra Costa Community College District's interim chancellor, Mojdeh Mehdizadeh, this week to talk about stepping into the role, the upcoming semester, and the benefits of community college.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:48 – About Mojdeh00:04:25 – About the 4CD00:05:19 – Acting as College Chancellor00:13:33 – Exciting Upcoming Developments for the 4CD00:19:37 – More About Acting as Chancellor00:24:27 – Benefits of Community Colleges00:30:54 – ConclusionTo stay up t...

Jake and Kyle sit down this week to chat about COVID numbers on the rise, NFL star Joe Mixon returning to Brentwood and new cannabis restrictions. 00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:42 – New Brentwood Rotary Club President00:02:17 – Oakley Senior Citizen’s Food Line Distribution00:06:01 – 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Two Vehicle Crash00:06:41 – Paul Blackburn in MLB All-Star Game00:08:01 – Cornhole Champion00:09:00 – Joe Mixon Returns to East County for Camp00:10:30 – Pony Softball League Bears ...

Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard sat down with The Press to discuss how he got his start in law enforcement, the triumphs and challenges of his new role, and the disappearance of Alexis Gabe.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:40 – About Paul Beard00:04:21 – Serving as Police Chief00:16:19 – The Alexis Gabe Investigation 00:31:43 – Final Thoughts from Paul00:32:36 – ConclusionFor an archive of stories on the Alexis Gabe case, visit www.thepress.net

00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:55 – Deputy DA Aaron de Ferrari is Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year00:02:30 – State Parks Accepting Applications for Infrastructure Grants00:04:39 – John Muir Health Awarded Grant used in Antioch00:06:58 – New Shows at Delta Valley Community Art Center00:11:12 – Heritage HS Alum Named to MLB All Stars00:13:36 – ECLL Senior Division to Compete in Missoula, AL00:15:58 – ECLL 10-12 Softball All Stars Win District 4 Tournament00:17:17 – Discovery Bay’s Riley Lee Set...