Vol. 17, No. 27
by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
As one of the smaller communities in East County, Knightsen is sometimes overlooked when it comes to hosting events. Lauren Huffmaster hopes to change that. On Friday, August 9, Knightsen will host an alumni event, and Huffmaster has invited the whole community to come out for it. Huffmaster lives in Oakley but her children attend school in the small community. “We are having ‘We Are Community: A Knightsen Event,’ and it will have an old time, homecoming kind of feel,” Huffmaster said. “The community is invited to come together and spend time together.” She added that though the town might not look like much on the drive through, its roots
Motocross Track Conflict
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he fifth annual Delta Board Meeting was held at Riverview Park in Pittsburg, Sunday, June 20. The two-day competition began on Saturday and 25 kiteboarders competed in categories that included big air, freestyle and a team poker run. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/ slideshows Photo by Tony Kukulich
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County aims to tackle illegal dumping by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Contra Costa County leaders are taking another crack at disposing of illegal dumping. The board of supervisors has approved 56 recommendations – including approximately 25 new ideas – aimed at curbing the illegal activity. “There is no one silver bullet,” said John Kopchik, the county’s conservation development director and member of a county interdepartmental team that explored the area’s illegal dumping issue and compiled recommendations to curtail the act. “It’s going to take a broad, consistent approach to make a difference.”
Key maneuvers targeting education, prevention, cleanup and enforcement include: dedicating deputies to investigate dumping crimes; installing surveillance cameras in key areas; erecting street signs detailing how to report lawbreakers; advocating for a statewide law requiring all waste hauling services to be regulated by permit; streamlining regulation of rules (with minimal exceptions) requiring residential and business properties to subscribe to garbage service; and implementing public outreach campaigns. County officials believe $378,000 could cover the implementation of new or see Dumping page 22
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Owners of motocross track facing opposition from neighbors over proposed changes. Page 4
Scouting For Book Boxes
Eagle Scout project brings box libraries to community parks and recreation areas. Page 5
New AD For Freedom High
Freedom English teacher and cheer coach Sandra Torres is new athletic director. Page 15
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This camper was abandoned on Orwood Road in unicorporated Brentwood, as seen on Friday, June 28. The camper was tagged by the Contra Costa County Sheriff three days earlier for having been parked on a public roadway for more than 72 hours.
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