Vol. 19, No. 27
Motocross Track Conflict
Passing the torch
by Chris Campos
Owners of motocross track facing opposition from neighbors over proposed changes. Page 4
Correspondent
Oakley City Council recently received reports on the city’s water services from representatives of the Contra Costa Water District and the Diablo Water District. Connstance Holdaway, vice president of Contra Costa Water District’s Board of Directors, delivered a positive update on the agency’s water supplies with Los Vaqueros Reservoir at 94% of capacity and Lake Shasta at 119%. Recycled water accounts for 10% of the district’s usage. The main water source for the district is runoff from the western slope of the Sierras that drains into rivers that flow down to the Delta. The district draws it from the Delta with four pumping stations. The district’s main ar-
Scouting For Book Boxes Photo by Tony Kukulich
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fficers and staff from the Oakley Police Department head down O’Hara Avenue during the recent Law Enforcement Torch Run in Oakley. Runners took the torch from the Brentwood Police Department, who carried it to the Oakley border. The run raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games in Davis.
see Water page 22
County aims to tackle illegal dumping by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Contra Costa County leaders are taking another crack at disposing of illegal dumping. The board of supervisors has approved 56 recommendations – including approximately 25 new ideas – aimed at curbing the illegal activity. “There is no one silver bullet,” said John Kopchik, the county’s conservation development director and member of a county interdepartmental team that explored the area’s illegal dumping issue and compiled recommendations to curtail the act. “It’s going to take a broad, consistent approach to make a difference.” Key maneuvers targeting
education, prevention, cleanup and enforcement include: dedicating deputies to investigate dumping crimes; installing surveillance cameras in key areas; erecting street signs detailing how to report lawbreakers; advocating for a statewide law requiring all waste hauling services to be regulated by permit; streamlining regulation of rules (with minimal exceptions) requiring residential and business properties to subscribe to garbage service; and implementing public outreach campaigns. County officials believe $378,000 could cover the implementation of new or expanded measures, with remaining suggestions covered by existing budgets. see Dumping page 22
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Eagle Scout project brings box libraries to community parks and recreation areas. Page 5
New AD For Freedom High
Freedom English teacher and cheer coach Sandra Torres is new athletic director. Page 15
Photo by Tony Kukulich
This camper was abandoned on Orwood Road in unicorporated Brentwood, as seen on Friday, June 28. The camper was tagged by the Contra Costa County Sheriff three days earlier for having been parked on a public roadway for more than 72 hours.
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