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Vol. 20, No. 22
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Commercial East County on fire growth gets green light from city
Welcome To U-pick Season
The advent of U-pick season showcases some colorful characters and fruitful stories. Page 10
by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The Brentwood City Council has approved plans for a range of commercial businesses in six buildings to be built on 7.63 acres of undeveloped land. The land is situated south of Lone Tree Way between State Route 4 and Jeffery Way. 24-Hour Fitness is the only likely tenant that has been identified, but it’s expected the remaining spaces could accommodate traditional retail, drive-thru or restaurant establishments. City officials estimate that physical site improvements could begin as early as July or August. “We are excited about the project,” said Mark Tekin of Tekin and Associates LLC, which owns the see Growth page 30
Riding The eBART Rails
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Photo by Tony Kukulich
amino Diablo east of the Byron Highway, above, was one of multiple vegetation and brush fires that ignited throughout East County Wednesday afternoon, around 1:30 p.m. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) reported at least seven eruptions in the area at press time with the heaviest in the Byron area. The blazes reached from Camino Diablo to the Byron Airport, Mountain House and beyond. No cause of the fires was available as of press time. For the complete story and slideshows, visit www.thepress.net
Protests sparked over teacher transfer by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Students, parents and community members gathered outside the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) office last week, protesting the controversial transfer of a Heritage High School history teacher. The May 23 gathering was a direct result of the district’s recent decision to move Heritage High School teacher Tyler Rust to Liberty High School next year in what would be an involuntary transfer. “The role of a school administration is to provide for the best possible learning environment and teaching environment for all students and teachers,” said LUHSD see Teacher page 30
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Officials cut the ribbon on the new eBART rail system from Pittsburg to Antioch. Page 7
On To State Competition
Several BVAL track athletes qualify for prestigious state meet this weekend. Page 21
Photo by Tony Kukulich
Students hold signs at the Liberty Union High School District board meeting Wednesday, May 23, to protest the involuntary transfer of Heritage AP U.S. history teacher Tyler Rust. Many in attendance believed the transfer stemmed from the teacher’s choice to kneel when the ROTC students raised the flag, though both the district and several of Rust’s supporters state the reasons are deeper.
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