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Brentwood big-boxes to see tighter controls
Large scale retailers will be required to pass another round of scrutiny if they want to build in Brentwood, the City Council decided this week. By unanimous vote, the council Tuesday approved a c...
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Oakley OKs housing density bonus
A local developer has agreed to work with neighbors of the affordable housing complex on Carol Lane to meet their desires for privacy protection and increased security. When the City of Oakley ann...
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Patricia Simmons, owner of T’s Internet Café, stands outside the Rivertown building where she hopes to operate her business.<br><i>Photo by Justin Lafferty</i>
Internet café wants Rivertown location
The owner of an Antioch Internet café is fighting to operate her business in Rivertown, but city officials believe the business is a gaming facility and not eligible to make the move due to its pro...
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McNerney seeks interns
Congressman Jerry McNerney recently announced that he has openings in his Stockton and Pleasanton offices for Congressional interns. The interns will engage in the civics process and get first-hand...
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Fire tax meeting informational meetings this week
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has released an updated schedule of public meetings to answer questions and provide information about the tax measure being considered for the June ba...
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Input on fire report sought
UPDATED 7:35 A.M., JAN. 16, 2012 The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District board this week urged residents to weigh in on a controversial Grand Jury report calling far East County fire serv...
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Oakley to discuss low-income housing
In response to public outcry, the Oakley City Council has postponed a decision that would potentially allow a developer to add up to 105 affordable housing units to apartments slated for Carol Lane...
Jan 12, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boat ramp to remain open
After hearing pleas from the community, Antioch’s City Council on Tuesday decided not to close a historical boat ramp that police worry is a crime magnet. Council members voted in favor of working...
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Committee speaks out on reaching out
The Town of Discovery Bay might have a communication problem, but it’s nothing a little outreach and technology can’t cure. That is the consensus of the town’s Communications Committee, which relea...
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The CSD’s 2012 officers were voted on last week by the town board. The new CSD President is Chris Steele, center; the vice president is Kevin Graves, left; and the president pro-tem is Brian Dawson, right.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
CSD changes seats
The Discovery Bay CSD board has appointed new officers and district board positions for the coming year. Chris Steele is the new board president, Kevin Graves is vice president and Brian Dawson wil...
Jan 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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