Senior center supported

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

OAKLEY Following a positive report on the city’s finances, the City Council decided to throw a $20,000 lifeline to the ailing Oakley Senior Center and spend more on drawing tourists to the Delta at their meeting Tuesday night.

City Manager Josh McMurray had warned the Council at their last meeting that the Senior Center, which is not operated by the city, had been facing closure without an infusion of cash.

The center’s board stated in their plea, that “currently, we have enough funds to keep the center operational until May or June. Since everyone had to shelter-in-place see Center page 18

Cherry tree blossoms started blooming this week along Sellers Avenue at the Hidden Equestrian Ranch. After another week of rain and snow topping Mt. Diablo, the season may be turning with a break in the clouds.