The California Youth Basketball League for both boys and girls, ages 4 through 18, is currently registering for the Spring 2011 season. Games begin April 9 and run through June 18.

The California Youth Basketball League focus is on developing basketball skills, sportsmanship and self esteem for the players.

Register as an individual or a team and play in tournaments by calling (916) 391-3900 or visit their website at www.cybhoops.com.

By Allen Payton, Publisher

According to a tweet on the L.A. Dodgers official Twitter site, on Monday, 1995 Antioch High School graduate Aaron Miles has signed with the Dodgers to a “minor league deal.”

Miles, who has played in the minors and majors for 15 years, was second baseman for the 2006 World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals.

Following is the Dodgers’ tweet found at http://twitter.com/#!/Dodgers

Miles is one of four Antioch residents who became professional baseball players, including Butch Rounsaville, Jeff Pico and Alex Sanchez. However, Miles has played the most time in the majors, with a total of eight years, so far.

He’ll attend the Dodgers’ Spring Training in Arizona, later this month.  Read more at  http://atmlb.com/eJub4A

Antioch High Graduate will Sign Autographs for Fans

Meet 2006 St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champion, 2nd Baseman and 1995 Antioch High School graduate Aaron Miles, who will be here to talk, answer questions and autograph photos, this Saturday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m.

The event will take place at the Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1500 W. 4th St., Antioch.

For more information on the Antioch Sports Legends Foundation or Miles, visit www.antiochsportslegends.com/aaron-miles. To see a video on his Major League Baseball career, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26LpCS9J3E&feature=related

photo by SportsIllustrated.CNN.com

Signing Autographs in his New Book

Legendary A’s and Giants’ pitcher Vida Blue, will autograph his new book, “Vida Blue: A Life,” at Bases Loaded Restaurant & Bar, 400 G St., Downtown Rivertown, Antioch, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday Feb 5th, 2011. Purchase the book for $15 and get his personalized autograph for free. For more information visit www.BasesLoadedRestaurant.com or click on their ad on the right side of this page.

The Deer Valley High School Football program is holding a Crab Feed and Auction on February 12 at 6 pm at the Veterans Hall in downtown Antioch. The Deer Valley High School Football program is looking to raise money to offset budget cuts to the program.

Tickets are just $40 and include all you can eat crab, pasta, salad and bread.  Along with dinner, there will a live and silent auction, and various raffle items as well!  A good mix of sports memorabilia, celebrity collectibles and gracious donations from many of our local businesses!  Something for everyone!  There will also be some authentic Deer Valley Football items for purchase!.

Tickets are available by contacting Coach Rich Woods at Deer Valley High School (925) 756-6705