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As the owners of Carpaccio Italian restaurant, we are very excited about being in Oakley and being a part of the new construction in the downtown.
Over the years we have had so many custome...
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This election I will be supporting Karl Wandry to continue representing eastern Contra Costa County as our board member on the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors, and I would en...
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I’m getting totally fed up with these phony hit pieces put out by this wet-behind-the-ears 27-year-old kid Ricky Gill. Not only has he never held a full-time job; he’s never held an elected...
Voting is one of the most important exercises citizens have in expressing their beliefs, support and opinions. On Nov. 6, once again we are all up to the plate.
All votes matter, no matter how insi...
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Gene Clare’s experience as a Liberty Union High School District administrator, community volunteer and activist makes him an excellent candidate for the Brentwood City Council. I’ve had the...
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My friends know I rarely share my political views (in fact, this is my first ever) but I’d like to share this with those, or to those, who have family and friends living in Brentwood (East ...
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On Sept. 21, two Brentwood citizens participated in the 10th annual Northern California Regional Lung Games held in Concord at John Muir, the Mt. Diablo campus.
These games gave those with ...
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I am responding to a letter written about me by one Dolores Clark, published in Letters to the Editor on Oct. 12.
My first impulse was to simply ignore the derogatory remarks, knowing you c...
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The Brentwood Senior Citizens Club sponsors activities and trips for seniors in East Contra Costa County, including Bethel Island, Knightsen, Oakley, Byron and Discovery Bay.
Our membership...
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This November I will be supporting the re-election of Karl Wandry to represent eastern Contra Costa County as a board member for Division 5 of the Contra Costa Water District. I encourage...
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I am Walter Ruehlig’s toughest critic. Whatever arguments there are for or against his campaign and candidacy for Antioch City Council, I vouch my husband will bring to the council one un...
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I feel truly privileged to have this opportunity to write this letter of support for Gene Clare for Brentwood City Council. Gene and I have been good friends for many years now, working t...
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I have been around Brentwood politics since 1996, running campaigns, working to pass Measure J (for our police department), working to preserve the Urban Line Limit (twice), ran for counc...
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In 2006 Chris Becnel was elected to Brentwood’s City Council promising to lower the then rising crime rate and incorporate fiscal responsibility. During his time on the council he accompl...
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The upcoming elections are very important, especially with Gov. Brown pushing hard for the Delta Tunnels (aka Peripheral Canal), which would be so detrimental to our community, the local ...
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I would like to say a few words in favor of Jim Mattison for the Community Services District in Discovery Bay. I have known Jim for several years now and he is a true man of his word. I g...
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It’s that time on the calendar that we all love (just kidding). Politicians making promises, pointing out what’s wrong with their competition and asking you to vote for them so they can m...
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I am writing in support of an amazing woman, Diane Burgis, who is running for a seat on the Oakley City Council.
Diane is the current executive director of Friends of Marsh Creek Watershe...
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If Measure B passes, you’ll pay them more money and be on their hook for 30 more years. Will you be able to afford continuing increases in your rising gasoline, taxes, food, rents, mortga...
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Carissa Pillow deserves strong community support for election to the Brentwood City Council. I support her for a number of reasons, but most important to me are her integrity, kind heart ...