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The City of Oakley’s annual strategic planning meeting typically doesn’t get a mention on most residents’ social calendars, but this year the meeting is looking to draw large crowds.
The city resch...
Mar 22, 2012 | 1 | 6 |
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The California Court of Appeal has sided with a utility watchdog group and suspended construction of the Oakley Generating Station.
Last week, the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco si...
Mar 15, 2012 | 1 | 10 |
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The Discovery Bay CSD Board has unanimously agreed to appoint a director to fill the board’s fifth seat. The newest member will be chosen at the board’s regular meeting, scheduled for April 4. The ...
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The City Council Tuesday voted to move ahead with the oft-delayed construction of an $8 million garbage transfer station.
Mayor Bob Taylor dissented in the 4-1 vote, which was preceded by public te...
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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After months of negotiations, officials of the City of Antioch and its police department announced a deal that will save the city a hefty sum this year through labor concessions.
City Manager Jim J...
Mar 01, 2012 | 0 | 8 |
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This November, Antioch voters might have one fewer box to check at the polls – mayor.
Antioch’s City Council approved on Tuesday to place a measure on the June 5 ballot that would eliminate the ele...
Feb 16, 2012 | 3 | 8 |
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The Discovery Bay CSD Board is expected to open the application process this week to fill the empty seat left vacant by the resignation of Director Brian Dawson.
The board has three options: it can...
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In response to a call for more places where community-event banners can be displayed, the Brentwood City Council Tuesday doubled the allowable locations to four. The new spots are at the corner of ...
Feb 14, 2012 | 0 | 9 |
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On a rainy Monday, local transportation officials had a bit of brightness to share.
Caltrans last month transferred control of the former “Highway 4” to Oakley and Brentwood, so those cities can mo...
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A proposed $197 parcel tax aimed at solving the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s financial woes will probably not include a sunset clause, according to a decision this week by the distr...
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The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District this week finalized its response to a December Grand Jury report that said fire service in far East County is "adequate" despite station closures, ina...
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Beleaguered CSD Director Brian Dawson resigned from the Discovery Bay CSD board this week in the wake of a contentious battle to recall the director following his arrest on charges of spousal batte...
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Though unofficial and preliminary, Contra Costa County Administrator David Twa had some good news to deliver at a recent Board of Supervisors retreat: the county’s budget looks solid for now, and T...
Jan 26, 2012 | 0 | 9 |
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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 ch...
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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 anno...
Jan 19, 2012 | 5 | 7 |
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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...
Jan 19, 2012 | 0 | 7 |
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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...
Jan 16, 2012 | 0 | 10 |
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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...
Jan 13, 2012 | 1 | 19 |
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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 servi...
Jan 12, 2012 | 2 | 11 |
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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...