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Vol. 17, No. 26
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CSD adopts budget, OK’s new position
Classic turnout for car show
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he Discovery Bay Kustoms and Klassics Car Show drew 112 entries from Santa Cruz to Sacramento. This fun event was an opportunity for car enthusiasts to share their cherished rides. Presented by A&A Auto Parts, Celebrity Klassics and the Discovery Bay Community Foundation, participants and visitors got into the spirit of motoring camaraderie. The following are the top 10 winners listed are in no particular order: #129 Ken Gardner, ‘68 Cadillac; #130 Mike Hernandez, ‘03 Ferrari; #39 Jerry White, ‘57 Chev; #118 SAL Nicolosi, ‘59 Chev Kustom; #108 Gabe Martinez, ‘69 Camaro; #110 Darryl/Terri Hollenbeck, ‘32 Ford; #7 John Bruno, 2008 Chev HHR; #159 Mike Hernandez, 2019 Carbon 65 Corvette; #161 Art Himsl, ‘58 Chev Wagon Kustom; #107 Bob Fowler, ‘66 Cadillac Kustom.
City council delays ULL initiative by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The Brentwood City Council delayed its decision to send to voters a proposed urban limit line (ULL) expansion initiative so they can further study the measure’s potential effects. The proposed initiative — spearheaded by a group of local developers, including longtime Brentwood farmer and developer Ron Nunn — would move the border at which urban development must stop. The change would clear the way for a proposed 815acre development, including up to 2,400 residential units, along with other elements, and would be situated north of Balfour Road, east of Deer Valley Road and west of the Shadow Lakes and Brentwood
Hills neighborhoods. The initiative will now go on the ballot in either September or October of this year, or November 2020, with a firm date to be determined after the council receives an independent report on the measure’s impacts, the latter to be completed in the next 30 days. The council is required to put the question to voters because the development group collected more than the required 3,500 verified resident signatures in support of the measure to qualify for the ballot. “Every one of us live here, every one of us will be affected by this — some more than others,” said Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. “I want to see the (independent report) done. That is the only step to consider right now.” The council’s decision pleased
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Brentwood residents turned out in en masse before the city council this week to urge the governing body to hold off on sending a proposed urban limit line extension proposal to the ballot.
a group of opponents who urged the council to delay the special election until after completion of an independent report and separate environmental impact report (EIR).
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Adams’ AllStar Teacher
Adams Middle School teacher Katie Humann wins NBC Sports All-Star Teacher Award. Page 6A
On The Pitch In The Rockies
Impact Soccer Club 14U traveling to Colorado to play a national championship. Page 18A
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East County Real Estate
The Press’ special edition has tips, information on East County real estate market. Page 1B
by Dawnmarie Fehr The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) board held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 19, and some important items were on the agenda. The board adopted its annual operating, capital and revenue budget — therein creating the new position of assistant general manager — as well as voting to contract with an executive recruiting firm to find a new finance manager, and designated the month of July as “Parks and Recreation Month.” The town’s staff, led by current finance manager Dina Breitstein, has been working on the budget report since January. During last week’s meeting, the board voted to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2019-20.
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Opponents decried the developer’s proposal, concerned that it would adversely affect area traffic, emer-
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Harriet Richardson named as first BART inspector general.
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The American Red Cross offers some safety tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday.