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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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 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...
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The future of several East County projects is up in the air after the California Supreme Court recently ruled that the state government could terminate its cities’ redevelopment agencies and take a...
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A grand jury report stating that fire protection in far East County is “adequate” – despite last year’s closure of two stations – is drawing criticism from local fire officials and residents.
“They...
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The Contra Costa District Attorney’s office has ruled that a closed session meeting held in November by the Discovery Bay CSD was in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, despite allegations from...