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Vol. 19, No. 19
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State scraps WaterFix
An event to remember
May 10, 2019
Boating On The Delta
by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
Last week, the Newsom administration took action to kill the controversial WaterFix project — also known as the Twin Tunnels — and directed state resources to consider a single-tunnel plan as part of a suite of long-term solutions to California’s water issues. A press release issued by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) stated that the move to a single tunnel is in response to Newsom’s direction to modernize the state’s water delivery infrastructure. “A smaller project, coordinated with a wide variety of actions to strengthen existing levee protections, protect Delta water quality, recharge depleted groundwater reserves and strengthen local water supplies across the state, will build California’s water
Gear up for summer fun on the water with this week’s special guide to boating and yachting. Page 1B
We’re All In This Together Photo by Tony Kukulich
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he Unified Prom came to downtown Brentwood last weekend, and students from Freedom High School’s leadership team, above, came out to make it a night to remember. The annual event for life skills students in the Liberty Union High School District was held on Saturday, May 4, at the Brentwood Community Center, and was sponsored by the school district and the Brentwood and Oakley police departments. The fun-filled event had a Star Wars theme and began with a parade through the downtown area, where students were driven To view a video and down First Street in donated luxury vehicles and carriages. a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
see WaterFix page 22A
Entrepreneur Center open for business by Aly Brown Correspondent
While its private offices have rapidly filled, the City of Oakley’s new entrepreneur center is still accepting tenant applications for select spaces. Situated in downtown Oakley at 3330 Main St., the center has been in the works alongside a handful of other municipal projects since last summer, but with its launch in April this year, space has quickly filled. Officials now report 10-12 co-working spaces remain open for rent. Once at capacity, the center will house a total of 15 businesses in over 2,200 square feet, including three private offices, conference rooms and co-working spaces —
Photo courtesy of City of Oakley
Dwayne Dalman, Oakley’s economic development manager, encourages residents to visit the new entrepreneur center on Main St., adding there is still space available for rent. all designed to meet the needs of Oakley’s high percentage of small, home-based businesses that would
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Center is providing me the kind of opportunity that is simply not afforded many entrepreneurs … because of the active interest and participation of the city of Oakley in fostering the growth of mine and other small business interests,” said tenant Markus Machado, Fidelis Advertising creative director. In a previous interview with The Press, City Councilmember Kevin Romick noted the idea behind the center emerged from a desire to help new businesses get off the ground. “By providing a more professional work environment, with training and networking opportunities, these aspiring entrepreneurs could become our next major emsee Center page 22A
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Edna Hill Middle School prepares for special performance of “High School Musical.” Page 10A
Stunt Cheer Stand Outs
Liberty High stunt cheer team shines in state championship. Page 14A Calendar.............................23A Classifieds..........................19A Cop Logs.............................21A Entertainment..................11A Food.....................................10A Health & Beauty................. 6A Milestones.........................12A Opinion................................. 9A Pets........................................ 8A Sports..................................14A
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