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Vol. 19, No. 27
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Employees honored for service by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Department recently announced their employees of the year. Christine Andrews – Brentwood Business Services Division manager Christine Andrews, Brentwood Business Services manager, is quick to acknowledge the needs of her co-workers, and now, her co-workers are acknowledging her. Andrews was recently named one of two Brentwood Employees of the Year, thanks to city employees’ votes. “Christine is a very valuable member of the organization,” said Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina. “She stepped up, filling the role of assistant finance
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Brentwood Police Officers Pete Folena and Mitch Brouillette were recently honored by the police department and city as officer and employee of the year, respectively. Brentwood Business Services Division Manager Christine Andrews was also honored. director when current director Kerry Breen was promoted, and she’s done an outstanding job
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for us. She works very well with all the departments and understands the urgency in meeting
deadlines.” Andrews, a three-year Brentwood employee, is charged with managing the city’s capital and operating budgets, 10-year fiscal model, year-end reports and audits, but it’s her personal touch that makes the biggest impression with people she encounters. “Whenever I see her, I see a smile on her face,” said Mayor Bob Taylor. “She is just a wonderful person.” Her dedication to others was on display recently when she spearheaded an effort to implement a new budget process and revamp the budget book to make it easier to use and more transparent for her co-workers. “I really tried to reach out to the departments and find out see Employees page 30A
July 7, 2017
Farm, Ranch, Harvest Fresh
All you need to know about the area’s bounty of fresh, healthy and delicious foods. Page 1B
Station 94 Signs Off
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District officially shutters Station 94. Page 6A
Tunnels opponents argue impact report Teen Takes
Bass Tourny
by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
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Photo by Steve’s Freelance Photography
wo spirited youngsters were just two of many who turned out for Brentwood’s first-ever Fourth of July parade in the city’s downtown. A patriotic menagerie of celebrants streaming their way down 1st and Oak streets greeted attendees, many awash in red, white and blue attire. The parade led to City Park, where games, entertainment and venders fueled the celebration throughout the day. To view a slideshow of the celebration, visit thepress.net/multimedia
A report issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) drew immediate criticism last week and triggered several lawsuits pertaining to the construction of the proposed Delta tunnels, also known as the California WaterFix. The report, called a biological opinion, attempted to quantify the potential impact that the construction of the Delta tunnels would have on 16 endangered species that these same agencies are legally obligated to protect. The principle conclusion of the biological opinion was that the species under the jurisdiction of the FWS and NMFS would not be jeopardized by the construction of the tunnels. Restore the Delta Executive Director Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla said this finding was a reversal of the service’s position stated as recently as this past March. “In March, they said (the species fare) worse,” Barrigan-Parrilla explained. Reaction to the report was swift and polarized. Jim Frazier, California assemblymember for District 11 and a vocal opponent of the see Tunnels page 30A
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The Concord Naval Weapons Station is undergoing a complete public renovation.
Liberty High sophomore wins big at Russo’s Marina and moves on to national competion. Page 23A Calendar.............................31A Classifieds..........................27A Cop Logs.............................29A Entertainment..................10A Food.....................................11A Health & Beauty...............14A Milestones.........................20A Opinion...............................22A Pets......................................15A Sports..................................23A
Tobacco Tax
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Law goes into effect raising taxes on tobacco products other than cigarettes.