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Vol. 21, No. 19
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State scraps WaterFix
An evening to remember
May 10, 2019
Boating On The Delta
by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 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 see WaterFix page 22A
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 the community came out to make it a night to remember. The 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 down First Street in donated luxury vehicles and carriages. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
City approves limited use of golf carts by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Summerset and Trilogy residents have a new, convenient way to legally travel from their homes to nearby commercial businesses at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Balfour Road. The Brentwood City Council recently approved the use of golf carts on designated city sidewalks to ease travel for residents of the active senior communities. “This is a big deal, an exciting opportunity,” said Brentwood Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. Golf carts will now be allowed on Fairview Avenue sidewalks, from Balfour Road to
“ You can’t just use a golf cart on any
sidewalk. It needs to be properly designed ...
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Miki Tsubota, City of Brentwood Public Works Director John Muir Parkway; on Vineyards Parkway, from John Muir Parkway to Miwok Avenue; and at the Fairview Avenue intersections with Gladstone Drive/ Arlington Way, Baldwin Drive, Wolfe Road, Regent Drive and Concord Avenue. Mayor Bob Taylor said the council’s move will allow Trilogy and Summerset 3 and 4 residents to use their golf carts to freely travel to and from the Safeway
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area, something they have desired for years. The Summerset 1 and 2 communities, north of Balfour, can use the existing golf cart bridge, which allows them access to Fairview Avenue upon exiting the structure, Public Works Director Miki Tsubota said. Prior to the council’s decision, certain public streets were designated golf cart crossing zones, but no public streets were
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considered legal golf cart routes. “This has been years in the making,” Taylor said. Sidewalks along the newly designated areas are specifically equipped to accommodate dual use by pedestrians and carts, with paths on both sides of Vineyards Parkway originally built ten feet wide---roughly five feet wider than standard sidewalks--and the existing sidewalk along the west side of Fairview Avenue subsequently widened from five to 10 feet years ago. “You can’t just use golf carts on any sidewalk,” said Tsubota. “It needs to be properly engineered and designed, and you want to make sure it is see Golf Carts page 22A
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Edna Hill Middle School prepares for special performance of “High School Musical.” Page 10A
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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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