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Vol. 15, No. 30
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Food volunteers Catch of the day need new home R by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Volunteers for the Delta Christian Community (DCC) Food Pantry have made a promise to the people they feed each week – they will serve food with or without a roof over their heads, though preferably the former. Every Tuesday, the volunteers bring staples to the needy in Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island. They begin in Byron and open their doors by 9 a.m., setting up the food like a store for people to pick and choose. By 10 a.m., they set up in Knightsen, and by 11:30 or noon, they land in Bethel Island. It’s a system that has worked well for the last seven years with the help of many volunteers, who move efficiently to get the job done. But due to the need for extensive renovations, the garden club building in Knightsen – which the group uses for its largest distribution – is no longer available. And the group is looking for some help in the form of a new facility. “We need someone in Knightsen to open their doors,” said Jenny Rodrigues, DCC Food Pantry coordinator. Rodrigues said they will bring the food and set up shop on an empty blacktop if they have to, but since many recipients are elderly or disabled, it will be more difficult. The winter months also bring harsher weather and more hungry families, whose breadwinners are out of farmhand work during that time.
uffin Cornett shows off his fishing skills during this week’s fishing derby, held at the Discovery Bay Marina. More than 45 enthusiastic fishermen and women grabbed a pole and enjoyed some fun during the annual event hosted by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation and Boardwalk Grill. The next event is Aug. 8. For more information, visit, www.dbcf. info.
Celebrating Love At Cap’s
Couple celebrates 54th anniversary where they held their wedding reception. Page 4A
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Delta tunnels opponents set to file suit Staff Writer
The Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA) has announced plans to block the California Department of Water Resources’ (CDWR) latest move to push forward with Gov. Jerry Brown’s twin-tunnels project. On July 21, a Notice of Determination, which certifies the environmental impact report (EIR), was released by the CDWR, signaling the department’s intent to proceed with the tunnels plan. According to Michael Brodsky, attorney for the STCDA, the group plans to file litigation in objection to the final EIR’s certification. “We have 30 days to file our suit challenging the EIR and 60 days to file our suit challenging the financing plan for the tunnels,” said
“ “It isn’t too late; we can and we will win this fight.
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Michael Brodsky STCDA attorney Brodsky. The tunnels project, also known as California WaterFix, proposes two tunnels, each 40 feet in diameter, be buried 150 feet below the Delta’s islands and sloughs. The tunnels would draw water from the Sacramento River near Hood (about 20 miles south of Sacramento) and deliver the water to canals near Tracy, which carry Delta water south to the central valley farms and Southern California cities. The WaterFix project claims the plan’s goal is to bolster re-
gional self-sufficiency in water supplies, reduce reliance on the Delta, recover native fish populations and bring reliability, restoration and resilience to California’s water supply. But opponents of the project feel differently. “These tunnels would deprive the Delta of its fresh water source and suspend the Delta in a chronic state of drought,” said STCDA member Frank Morgan. “Not only that, but construction of the tunnels would take 11 years or more, and with all the noise, vibration and blockage of waterways, we will lose a significant amount of our recreational business.” Carl Wenske, STCDA member and manager of Bullfrog Marina, agrees. “The tunnel construction route runs under
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Healthy, Fit And Beautiful
Check out this week’s special section to get moving toward health and fitness. Page 1B
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by Ruth Roberts
July 28, 2017
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Cool Cars
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The Goodguys 31st West Coast Nationals will feature more than 3,000 hot rods.
It’s All In The Family
A trio of local brothers recently qualified in a number of track and field competitions. Page 17A Calendar.............................27A Classifieds..........................22A Cop Logs.............................25A Entertainment.................... 9A Food....................................... 8A Milestones.........................13A Opinion...............................16A Pets......................................15A Sports..................................17A
Road Closures
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Public works closes Canal Road and Alves Lane at the Contra Costa Canal bridge.