Oakley Press 09.13.19

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YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER

Vol. 19, No. 37

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New home plans OK’d to proceed

Hangin’ at the barbeque

Staff Writer

Oakley City Council approved a tentative map and design review Tuesday, Sept. 10, for a new residential subdivision to bring 63 new homes to Oakley Road. The site, located at 2371 Oakley Road near Live Oak Avenue and Orchard Park School, is currently a vineyard and will be named The Vines at Oakley. The homes will be single-family residential lots. The project also includes over 80 oak trees proposed to be planted; some existing vines being relocated to the frontage of the project; and potential side yard access for RV

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Long-range trans plan could head to ballot Staff Writer

Contra Costa County’s transportation future is on the fast track to becoming reality. Now, agency leaders — and eventually area voters — just need to greenlight the idea to maintain its momentum. The Contra Costa County Transportation Authority recently created a 35-year, $3.6 billion expenditure plan to guide the area’s transportation future. The plan will be presented to all cities in the county before possibly heading to the March 2020 ballot. The proposal, funded through a half-cent transportation sales tax, aims to relieve highway and interchange congestion; improve the availability, reliability, safety and cleanliness of bus, ferry, passenger

“ We tried to put a plan together that was so profound that it would be no problem, that people would say ‘Oh my gosh, that is what I want Contra Costa transportation systems to be like.’

Randell Iwasaki, Contra Costa Transportation Authority executive director train and BART rides; increase safe and accessible transportation for children, seniors, veterans and the disabled; and fulfill a slew of other commitments, including modernized local streets, enhanced walking and cycling options and better air quality. If sent to the ballot and approved by voters, the halfcent sales tax would run until 2055, and augment the similar, 2004-approved Measure J, until

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funding from that measure runs out in 2034. “We tried to put a plan together that was so profound that it would be no problem, that people would say ‘Oh my gosh, that is what I want Contra Costa transportation systems to be like,’” said Randell Iwasaki, Contra Costa Transportation Authority executive director. The long-range plan, now in its final form, was crafted and

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A Disney Dream Trip

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allon Hawkins, 10, wrangled Petunia at the East Contra Costa Historical Society during their annual barbeque Sunday, Sept. 8. The event featured live music, food, demonstrations and tours of the museum’s facilities. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/ slideshows

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publicly revised over roughly three months — encompassing input from public-opinion research, focus groups, community meetings and telephone town halls. “Top concerns centered on traffic congestion, air quality, a cleaner, safer BART system and the need for other commuterbenefit investments, including alternative modes of transportation to avoid motor vehicle use,” said Tim Haile, Contra Costa Transportation Authority deputy executive director. The 56-page proposal is largely broken up by potential transportation-corridor improvements, as well as countywide fixes and additions. Changes are being considered for the State Route 242, Highway 4, transit and eBART see Plan page 30

Virtual Office

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New county website launched to provide mobilefriendly “virtual office” for public.

Thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation, a local 6-year-old is headed for a Disney cruise. Page 6

Banner Up! Gala Event

Art Guild of the Delta prepares for third annual “Banner Up!” benefit gala. Page 11

Liberty Still Number One

Liberty wins against Clayton Valley with late game heroics to remain undefeated. Page 21 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................25 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty..................18 Milestones............................13 Opinion..................................20 Pet of the Week...................24 Sports.....................................21

MLK Nominees

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County seeking nominees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian event.


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