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Measure J, the $59.5 million bond measure that would fund improvements at 58-year-old Antioch High School, failed by a slim margin this week.
The bond measure needed 55 percent of the vote to pass....
May 30, 2012 | 3 | 13 |
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Oakley’s downtown renovations are well underway, as evidenced by the construction of Carpaccio’s at the corner of Main Street and Vintage Parkway. And since the City Council recently accepted bids ...
Apr 19, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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In an attempt to accommodate East County’s future eBART system, local transportation officials recently voted to tweak the plan of the Highway 4-Highway 160 connector bridge.
The TRANSPLAN committe...
Apr 12, 2012 | 4 | 15 |
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The Discovery Bay CSD Board has appointed a director to fill the board’s fifth seat. In a 3-1 vote (Director Mark Simon abstained), the board appointed longtime resident Jim Mattison to fill the se...
Apr 12, 2012 | 1 | 8 |
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The Delta is at the center of a tug-of-war over water that could result in the eventual construction of a peripheral canal. But with continued advocacy on the local, state and federal levels and te...
Apr 05, 2012 | 19 | 23 |
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The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has reached an agreement to extend for one year its contract with firefighter union Local 1230 while awaiting the outcome of Measure S, the $197-per-y...
Apr 05, 2012 | 2 | 6 |
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Special rainy-day funds established several years ago to help see Brentwood through the economic downturn are doing their job, but could run dry in 2018 if measures are not put in place now to redu...
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 | 6 |
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The Oakley City Council voted to hire a project manager to oversee the Downtown Revitalization Project, which includes construction of new restaurants and retail space, road improvements and the cr...
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District is accepting letters of interest and statements of qualifications from citizens interested in participating on the fiscal year 2012-13 Budget R...
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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U.S. Sen. Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Joan Buchanan have commended the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s recent announcement that it will contribute funds toward road repairs o...
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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A six-month program began Jan. 1, 2012 for certain traffic bail and fines. The one-time amnesty period offers discounted fines for some old, unpaid traffic tickets that were due and payable before ...
Apr 04, 2012 | 1 | 7 |
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What’s the common denominator between the state legislature and the entrance to your local grocery store? Petition drives, that’s what. A guide to the fine print
Mar 29, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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Workers from McGuire Pacific Contractors install a new Highway 4 sign along Marsh Creek Road near Byron Highway. Last month, transportation officials announced that the thoroughfare formerly known ...
Mar 22, 2012 | 0 | 6 |
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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 ...
Mar 15, 2012 | 0 | 9 |
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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...