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Vol. 19, No. 39
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New Lions charge into battle businesses on the horizon by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Manny Vierra, owner of local construction and development companies, has plans to shake up downtown Brentwood. Vierra hopes to build a 6,000-squarefoot building for future tenant use near Brentwood Cleaners and McCauley Plaza on First Street, followed by the construction of a two-story restaurant with rooftop dining at 200 Oak St., across from Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, on land that once housed a gas station. The longtime businessman also recently announced that Beyond the Terrace, formersee Businesses page 30
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he Liberty High School football team enters the field before the homecoming game at Ohmstede Field, Friday, Sept. 22. The Lions won 24-21 in a close contest with Tracy High School. For more on the game, read page 21. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/sideshows.
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Carrie Wells, new interim principal at Heritage High School, has taken over for longtime Principal Larry Oshodi.
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at Deer Valley High School two weeks after college graduation. It was there she also coached varsity swimming and women’s varsity water polo.
In 2007, she was hired at Heritage High School and taught all levels of English over the course of seven years. The last two years saw her shift from the
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Beyond Brentwood
Another Step Closer
Heritage welcomes interim principal Heritage High School welcomed a new face into the administration this school year, as Carrie Wells stepped into the role of interim principal. Entering her 21st year in education, Wells earned her undergraduate degree from the University of the Pacific (UOP) in Stockton, where she received a bachelor’s in English with a minor in film studies. She was an NCAA Division 1 athlete in swimming and water polo for UOP. Wells later went on to obtain her teaching credential through Cal State East Bay, along with her administrative credentials through a district consortium program. An Antioch High School graduate, Wells found herself not far from home, teaching first
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classroom into an assistant principal role, supporting then Principal Larry Oshodi. Entering this see Heritage page 30
Communion Day
Tunnels opponents score a victory when a major financial player backs out. Page 8
Homecoming Nail-Biter
Lions prevail in close 24-21 win over Tracy Bulldogs in Liberty Homecoming game. Page 21 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................26 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty..................12 Milestones............................13 Opinion..................................20 Pets...........................................9 Sports.....................................21
4-H Partners
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East County Shared Ministry to celebrate World Communion Day.
Tractor Supply Company partners with local 4-H clubs for instore fundraisers.