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Vol. 19, No. 40
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Hardcastle retiring from city council
Fall Auto Care Guide
A Falcon feat
by Tony Kukulich
From electric cars to winterizing your vehicle, it’s all here in this week’s special edition. Page 1B
Staff Writer
Vice Mayor Doug Hardcastle is retiring from the Oakley City Council, after making the announcement at the city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24. “On Oct. 13, 1969, I joined the army,” said Hardcastle. “That’s when I began my public service. I figured that after 50 years of coaching and soccer board meetings and everything else, it’s time for me and my wife to have some ‘we’ time. We want to be able to travel and enjoy the fruits of our labors.” Hardcastle’s retirement will be effective Tuesday, Nov. 12. At its next meeting, the city council will vote whether to appoint Hardcastle’s replacement or to hold a special election. City staff recommended the replacement be appointed to avoid the cost of a
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Meet The Vice Principal Photo by Tony Kukulich
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reedom defensive back Bryant Weekly hauls in an interception during the Falcons 44-14 loss to Liberty in the Bell Game last week. Weekly’s fine defensive play was a bright spot in the Falcons hard-fought defeat. Freedom is still searching for their first win To view a video this season. To view the complete story, see 16A. and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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Leif Utler, new vice principal at Edna Hill Middle School shares his goals, plans for the job. Page 7A
East Family Justice Center opens in Antioch Game, Set, Matched
by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer
Hundreds of elected officials, advocates and local residents gathered in Antioch on Friday, Sept. 27, to celebrate the opening of the East Family Justice Center. The new location is the nonprofit organization’s third in Contra Costa County, serving victims of domestic and interpersonal violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and child and elder abuse. Other locations are in Richmond and Concord. Opening an East County location is a testament to access, says District 3 County Supervisor Diane Burgis, a key organizer in the effort. “Last year, Contra Costa see Center page 26A
Liberty High School tennis coach making a difference on and off the court. Page 16A Calendar.............................27A Classifieds..........................21A Cop Logs.............................12A Entertainment..................11A Food.....................................10A Photo by Tony Kukulich Milestones........................... 8A East County residents, dignitaries and officials gathered to cut the ribbon the East Family Justice Opinion...............................19A Center in Antioch on Sept. 27. The center serves victims of domestic and interpersonal violence, Pet of the Week.................. 7A Sports..................................16A sexual assault, human trafficking,and child and elder abuse.
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