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Vol. 16, No. 16
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New chair for advisory board
Out of the water
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ocal residents and visiting athletes participated in the Discovery Bay Triathlon last weekend. Hosted by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation, the event drew hundreds of participants. To read more about the event, see page 16. To view additional photos, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/ slideshows
by Aly Brown Staff Writer
At its recent board meeting, the Byron Union School District (BUSD) Board of Trustees discussed policy pertaining to a standing budget advisory committee (BAC) and designated the district’s interim CBO as the possible chair, though official roles remain to be seen. Elaine Neilsen, BUSD’s interim CBO, presented the budget at the April 5 meeting and clarified revisions to the board, while also presenting the impression that she would be willing to serve as chair. Though the district
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see Board page 30
Immigration bills offering hope by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Yanira Alias is a Contra Costa County resident and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder from El Salvador. She currently serves as the national campaigns manager for Alianza Americas, a group advocating for a pathway to citizenship for TPS holders.
With termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 200,000 refugees from El Salvador set for September 2019, impacted Contra Costa County families – along with those across the nation – are working tirelessly to garner support for bills that could provide a pathway to residency. “The type of legislation we need is for folks who have been here for over two decades the right to become a legal resident,” said Yanira Alias, Alianza Americas national campaigns manager and TPS holder from El Salvador. On a local level, TPS holders and allies in Contra Costa are standing behind a handful of bills on the table – some of which
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would provide a path to naturalization after an individual obtains status of lawfully admitted for permanent residence (LPR). Of the bills, the American Promise Act of 2017 (HR 4253) has gathered the most support from co-sponsors and would provide TPS holders the opportunity to apply for naturalization five years after adjusting to LPR status along with deportation relief while the application process is pending. San Francisco-based immigrant advocacy group CARECEN SF, under the umbrella of Alianza Americas, organizes ongoing efforts to speak with elected officials and will soon bring concerns surrounding immigration to the capitol in Sacramento, May 14. “(Citizens who wish to show see Immigration page 30
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Clearing Out The Camp
Residents of Antioch homeless camp evicted after city receives numerous complaints. Page 5
Keeping The Ghostlight On
New theater company is dedicated to East County performing arts. Page 10
Dominating On The Links
Heritage boys’ golf team on a 27-win streak against league opponents. Page 19 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................25 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty..................14 Milestones............................18 Opinion..................................23 Pets.........................................15 Sports.....................................19
Special Praise
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Assemblymember Jim Frazier recognizes the Special Olympics.