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Vol. 17, No. 47
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City welcomes potential buyer for Humphrey’s by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Ripples of hope are washing ashore along the Antioch waterfront with news that the city may have found a buyer for the iconic Humphrey’s building at the city marina. The Antioch City Council recently approved the building’s sale to Sean McCauley Investments Inc. for $1.2 million. The downtown fixture at 1 Marina Plaza housed the Humphrey’s on the Delta restaurant
for 23 years before owner Eva Romero filed for bankruptcy and the restaurant closed in 2013. The city acquired the building in 2014 and has been marketing the site ever since with no success – until now. “Somebody has to turn Antioch around,” owner Sean McCauley said. “I have to make the first move to try to make it happen. I think this will do it.” Sean McCauley Investments Inc., which already has a variety of East County investments, operates a private investment and
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The City of Antioch recently approved the sale of the iconic Humphrey’s building on the Antioch Marina to Sean McCauley Investments Inc. property-management firm, catering to the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. McCauley said he hopes to eventually rent the building to Zephyr Grill & Bar owners Lynn and Randy Tei, although an of-
by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Photo by Tony Kukulich
The City of Oakley recently proceeded with eminent domain plans on seven Main Street homes, seen above, to clear way for a number of projects. which kick-started the eminentdomain procedures. The city council’s recent approval of the eminent-domain declaration came with the directive that city officials continue to negotiate with the property owner to find a win-win solu-
tion for everyone. “The resolution does move forward the process and begins to put the final value paid in the hands of the court,” said Nancy Marquez-Suarez, assistant to the city manager. “In the meantime, the city will be working diligent-
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ficial agreement between the parties is still in the works. Randy Tei declined comment when reached earlier this see Humphrey’s page 30
Oakley threatens use of eminent domain The City of Oakley’s plan to use eminent domain to remove seven homes at 3486 Main St. to make way for roadways, sidewalks and other future projects, has residents living on the property fearful of their futures. Mark Weder, whose family owns the land, said that seven families – some with disabled members – will be forced to relocate. “It will be devastating for certain people to move,” said Weder, who noted that he’ll also be out of a job, since he lives on and manages the property with one-, two- and three-bedroom homes built in the 1930s. City Manager Bryan Montgomery said the Weder family has known about the city’s plans for years but has had no interest in selling the property,
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ly with the tenants to assist them in finding other options.” Plans included for the area include extension of O’Hara Avenue to the north and the widening of Main Street, including the installation of sidewalks and the proper location of the O’Hara Avenue traffic-signal poles, and the development of a large parking lot and rear access road. “The council did ask us to include in our discussions with the property owner and tenants a phasing that could take place with the Main Street portion moving ahead first and the extension of O’Hara Avenue coming somewhat later,” Marquez-Suarez said. “That may or may not be a phasing that that property owner prefers, but the council directed staff to work with all concerned to minimize the impact of the situation.” see Eminent Domain page 30
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Downtown Brentwood’s newest business offers a variety of services, products. Page 4
Roaring Into Semifinals
Liberty Lions move into historic spot as they prepare for the next round of NCS playoffs. Page 21 Breaking News.....................19 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................26 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty....................8 Milestones............................15 Pets.........................................18 Sports.....................................21
Halting DUIs
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County is stepping up its efforts to stop high-risk, and repeat DUIoffenders.