Best Bay Cities Interactive Podcasts (2024)

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Town Hall Q&A With Tim Ogden 1:04:41

8M ago1:04:41

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By The Press

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Interview With Rossie Grayson of The Delta Art Gallery - In Need Of Donations 3:13

1y ago3:13

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Fundraising efforts have been greatly diminished due to the pandemic and the loss of the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival, which in prior years have supported the annual costs of the Gallery (PG&E, Internet & Phone, Insurances, Website and Basic Maintenance). We remain hugely grateful for the years of support we have received from The Streets of Brentwood…

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Water Polo Junior Olympics Qualifying Tournament With Sean Tongson 4:24

1y ago4:24

4:24

Sean Tongson interview with Rosina Ayers and Erin Ayers in anticipation of the Water Polo Junior Olympics Qualifying TournamentBy The Press

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Glazer, Grayson host town hall meeting 4:02

1y ago4:02

4:02

By The Press

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Antioch City Council approves police audits 6:44

1y ago6:44

6:44

By The Press

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Liberty honors local legend Roy Ghiggeri 4:39

1y ago4:39

4:39

By The Press

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Heritage HS Basket Ball Player Amanda Muse On Her Journey to UCLA. With Jeff Weisinger. 8:39

1y ago8:39

8:39

Jeff Weisinger. Press Staff Writer, interviews Heritage High School basketball player Amanda Muse, & Her Parents on her journey to UCLA.By The Press

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Network Of Care - Non Profit Program With Chris Campos 6:13

1y ago6:13

6:13

Chris Campos - Press Editor Interview with Janet Frasier. Founder of Network of Care. A Non profit program that supports grieving families through tragedy.By The Press

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Tips On Finding The Best Home Mortgage Program For Future Buyers. 5:17

1y ago5:17

5:17

With Sean Tongston Press Reporter & Erin Summit of Empire Home Loans.By The Press

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Interview with California Congressman Mark DeSaulnier | 10th District of California 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

Chris Campos sits with Mark DeSaulnier California 10th District Congressman of East Contra Costa County.By The Press

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Steve Spraitzar Interview | Two charity watchdogs honor White Pony Express 6:52

1+ y ago6:52

6:52

By The Press

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Interview With Brentwood Music Teacher Emil Geddes 1/24/2023 8:57

1+ y ago8:57

8:57

Interviewed by Chris Campos.By The Press

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Daily News 10/17/22 Stockton Murder Suspect Arrested Saturday Oct. 15 1:05

1+ y ago1:05

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By The Press

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Episode 99: Oakley City Manager Josh McMurray 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

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Clocked In Host Melissa van Ruiten sits down with Oakley City Manager Josh McMurray to discuss all things Oakley and its future!By The Press

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Daily News 10/5/22: Brentwood City Council Candidates Forum Oct. 6 1:44

1+ y ago1:44

1:44

By The Press

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Daily News 10/4/22: Beloved Country Musician Loretta Lynn Dead at 90 0:48

1+ y ago0:48

0:48

By The Press

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Daily News 10/3/22: Bones Found in Pioneer Search Not Human 1:06

1+ y ago1:06

1:06

By The Press

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Daily News 9/30/22: Three Suspects Shot for Oakland School Shooting 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

0:57

By The Press

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Daily News 9/29/22: Hurricane Ian Causes Major Damage in Florida 1:11

2y ago1:11

1:11

By The Press

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Daily News 9/21/22: East Bay Regional Park District aims to acquire new property 1:01

2y ago1:01

1:01

By The Press

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Daily News 9/20/22: California's Legal Cannabis Access Expanded 1:00

2y ago1:00

1:00

By The Press

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Daily News 9/19/22: Oakley Woman Charged With Murder 0:52

2y ago0:52

0:52

By The Press

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Daily News 9/15/22: Railway Worker Strike Avoided 1:02

2y ago1:02

1:02

On today's #dailynews update, a railway worker strike has been avoided. With Correspondent Melissa van Ruiten For more local and national daily reporting, visit thepress.netBy The Press

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Daily News 9/14/22: The Mosquito Fire Grows to 58,544 acres, and is 20% contained. 1:00

2y ago1:00

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On todays #dailynews update the Mosquito Fire Grows to 58,544 acres, and is 20% contained. With Correspondent Melissa van Ruiten! For more local, statewide, and national reporting, visit thepress.netBy The Press

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Episode 98: Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden 49:19

2y ago49:19

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Podcast host Melissa van Ruiten sits down with Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden to talk about all the projects and developments coming to Brentwood in the near future!By The Press

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Episode 97: West Nile Virus, City Council, and High School Football 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

Melissa van Ruiten and Brian Altman talk about about West Nile Virus, local elections, and of course, sports and breaking news!By The Press

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Episode 96: Knightsen Elementary School District Superintendent Harvey Yurkovich 47:30

2y ago47:30

47:30

Podcast host Melissa van Ruiten sits down with Knightsen Elementary School District Superintendent Harvey YurkovichBy The Press

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Episode 95: Gun Violence, House Fires, and High School Football Returns 30:04

2y ago30:04

30:04

This week Melissa van Ruiten and Producer Brian Altman sit down and talk about the Discovery Bay house fire that causes substantial damage, the return of high school football, and an update on the Oakley Library! Our hosts also dig deep and discuss the hard truths of gun violence and school lockdowns and future solutions to the issue.…

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Episode 94: Brie Hague of Harvest Grove Virtual Academy 29:55

2y ago29:55

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Melissa van Ruiten sits down with Brie Hague. Brie is the principal of Brentwood’s Harvest Grove Virtual Academy, which is part of Brentwood Union School District.By The Press

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Episode 93: Brentwood Shooting, Newsom's Drought Plan, and Brentwood Police Chief Retires 18:38

2y ago18:38

18:38

Jake Menez and Brian Altman sit down and discuss statewide news, including a controversial tunnel plan by Governor Newsom, and local news such as a the retirement of Brentwood’s police chief and a shooting in a Brentwood fitness center.By The Press

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Episode 92: Author Jim Hamilton and his Waves of Life 29:05

2y ago29:05

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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…

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Episode 91: Alexis Gabe, Emergency Evacuation Routes, and Social Media Safety 25:31

2y ago25:31

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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.By The Press

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Episode 90: From Surrogates to Advocates with Jessica and Chris Busman 40:36

2y ago40:36

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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 – Introduction 00:00:46 – About the Busmans 00:02:48 – Surrogacy Partnerships 00:10:22 – Agreements Between Surrogates and Parents 00:12:22 – Quali…

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Episode 89: Alexis Gabe, Water Restrictions and Wakeboarding 24:56

2y ago24:56

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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 – Introduction 00:00:41 – The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce announced awards recognizing the city’s citizen, business, nonprofit, employee and youth…

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Episode 88: East County Revolution FC is Kicking Off a New Soccer League 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

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 – Introduction 00:00:47 – About East County …

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Episode 87: Charity, Free Meals and Homicide 24:16

2y ago24:16

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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 – Introduction 00:00:40 – New nationwide suicide and crisis hotline number launched 00:03:33 – Brentwood to sell former college campus for $1.6 …

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Episode 86: Mojdeh Mehdizadeh is Putting the "Community" in "Community College" 32:36

2y ago32:36

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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 – Introduction 00:00:48 – About Mojdeh 00:04:25 – About the 4CD 00:05:19 – Acting as College Chancellor 00:13:33 – Exciting Upc…

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Episode 85: COVID, Cornhole and Cannabis 28:24

2y ago28:24

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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 – Introduction 00:00:42 – New Brentwood Rotary Club President 00:02:17 – Oakley Senior Citizen’s Food Line Distribution 00:06:01 – 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Two Vehicle Crash 00:06:41 – Paul Blackbur…

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Episode 84: Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard Talks About Alexis Gabe, Law Enforcement and Leadership 33:52

2y ago33:52

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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 – Introduction 00:00:40 – About Paul Beard 00:04:21 – Serving as Police Chief 00:16:19 – The Alexis Gabe Investigation 00:31:43 – Final Thoughts from P…

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Episode 083: News & Sports July 15, 2022 39:24

2y ago39:24

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:55 – Deputy DA Aaron de Ferrari is Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year 00:02:30 – State Parks Accepting Applications for Infrastructure Grants 00:04:39 – John Muir Health Awarded Grant used in Antioch 00:06:58 – New Shows at Delta Valley Community Art Center 00:11:12 – Heritage HS Alum Named to MLB All Stars 00:13:36 – …

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Episode 082: Doreen Forlow of East Contra Costa Historical Society 42:14

2y ago42:14

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – About Doreen 00:04:37 – Biggest Changes to East County since the 50’s 00:06:49 – Early Days of Brentwood 00:11:25 – Davis Auto Camp 00:16:41 – About ECC Historical Society 00:30:43 – The Culture of Brentwood 00:35:10 – Learning More about the Museum 00:37:18 – Upcoming Articles from Doreen 00:39:39 – Conclusion…

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Episode 081: News & Sports July 8, 2022 29:11

2y ago29:11

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:44 – New Byron School Superintendent 00:03:23 – 1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized In Head On Crash on Byron Hwy 00:04:08 – Oakley PD Mourns Koda, Oakley’s First Police Dog 00:05:55 – Delta Gallery Community Art Center Announces Two New Art Shows 00:08:16 – River Otters Win Meet 00:09:45 – Gamer Wins National Title 00:11:48 – ECLL…

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Episode 080: Brian Altman, Owner of Altman Studios 40:04

2y ago40:04

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:44 – Brian and Altman’s Studios’ Early Years 00:07:26 – Being Self Taught 00:11:40 – Community Minded Business Owners 00:18:48 – How Did Podcasting Become Part of the Business? 00:21:51 – What Does the Podcast Production Cycle Look Like? 00:24:49 – What Makes a Great Podcast? 00:30:43 – How Does a Music Background Assi…

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Episode 079: News & Sports July 1, 2022 34:26

2y ago34:26

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:48 – Roe v. Wade Decision’s Effect on Local Community 00:04:58 – NPO Seeks Drivers to Help Elderly in Need 00:05:47 – Contra Costa Officials Seek Candidates for Open Commission Positions 00:07:48 – Former Heritage Pitcher Looking to be MLB All-Star 00:10:29 – Najee Harris Holds Youth Camp 00:12:29 – Motorcycle Racing a…

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Episode 078: Chef Greg Reynoso a.k.a. Mr. Tasty 31:24

2y ago31:24

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:00 – How did you get started professionally? 00:02:12 – How did cooking become an important part of your life? 00:06:29 – What was your training like? 00:07:33 – How did you go from incarceration to business owner? 00:15:22 – Building and expanding a business 00:18:51 – Working with Lebron James and Ruffles 00:23:01 – …

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Episode 077: News & Sports June 24, 2022 19:50

2y ago19:50

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:34 – Delta Protection Commission Hires Bruce Blodget as Executive Director 00:01:43 – Contra Costa Health Department Issus Warning About Blue-Green Algae 00:04:56 – Mike Cable Joins Liberty as Head Football Coach 00:07:02 – New Cornhole Club Founded in Brentwood 00:09:02 – BVAL All Stars Announced 00:09:45 – ECLL Distr…

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Episode 076: Amy Tilley of Downtown Brentwood Coalition 45:06

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:54 – Who is Amy Tilley? 00:04:23 – Brentwood – A Main Street America Town 00:09:01 – What Makes Downtown Brentwood Special 00:17:06 – The Future of Downtown 00:23:36 – Upcoming Downtown Events 00:30:19 – Amy’s Favorite Things about Downtown 00:34:08 – Criteria and Benefits of Joining the Downtown Brentwood Coalition 00…

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Episode 075: News & Sports June 17, 2022 24:06

2y ago24:06

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:40 – Health Officials Recommend Indoor Masking 00:01:30 – Representative Jerry McNerney to Host Virtual Town Hall on Consumer Protection 00:03:07 – Discovery Bay Seeks New Developments 00:06:09 – Samantha Culkins Commits to University of Iowa 00:08:04 – Heritage HS Students Sign Letters of Intent 00:10:31 – Brentwood B…

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Episode 074: News & Sports June 10, 2022 42:26

2y ago42:26

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:51 – Election Figures (as of Wednesday) 00:02:30 – Meals on Wheels to Host Senior Scam Prevention Seminar 00:04:21 – Brentwood Chamber of Commerce invites citizens to nominate person, business of the year 00:07:40 – Town of Discovery Bay sells finals bonds to fund wastewater project 00:09:50 – African American Baccalau…

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Episode 073: News & Sports June 2, 2022 40:22

2y ago40:22

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00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:11 – New COVID Test-to-Treat Sites Open in Contra Costa County 00:02:56 – Heritage Student to Attend Prestigious Music Camps 00:05:02 – Students Showcase Art at Rotary Poster Contest 00:07:24 – Tri-Delta Transit Set to Open New Park-and-Ride Lot in Oakley 00:09:22 – Farmer’s Market Returns to Discovery Bay 00:10:23 – B…

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