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Vol. 16, No. 31
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License plate readers are a go
New Year At Knightsen
Goodbye to summer
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by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
The Discovery Bay P-6 Zone Citizen Advisory Committee is in the process of bringing license plate reading (LPR) cameras to the entrances of Discovery Bay. The committee voted in January to approve up to $350,000 from the P-6 reserve fund for 22 to 24 cameras, which cost about $14,000 each with installation. Capt. Steve Borbely of the Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s Office originally presented the plan for the cameras to
irst-grader Urijah Mora, accompanied by his little brother Myles, starts his first day of school at Timber Point Elementary School in Discovery Bay. School districts throughout East County welcomed students back to the classroom this week. For more photos, see page 16. To view more photos, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/ slideshows
Knightsen School District welcomes students back with new staff, programs. Page 4
Sgt. Lunger Remembered
Friends and family of Sgt. Scott Lunger participate in memorial ruck run. Page 7
Photo by Tony Kukulich
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Police, schools hosting safety forum by Aly Brown Staff Writer
The ringing of school bells marks the end of summer, but in a sign of the times it also signals the beginning of school security fears for some students and their families. Here in East County, local school officials and first responders are hoping to quell some of that anxiety with an upcoming school safety symposium. On Aug. 9, in an event jointly hosted by the Brentwood Police Department, Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) and Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) to promote safer campuses, participants will learn current protocol for active shooter response and the role of
“ We are very fortunate to operate in cities
where our ideal of student safety is shared by the chiefs, city managers and councils.
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LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta the school resource officer along with safety information regarding traffic, social media, bullying and school violence. “I’m not sure if the public realizes just how closely we work with the local law enforcement agencies at our schools,” said LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta. “At the first inkling of any rumor of a threat, they are looking into it along with the site administrators.” The symposium will be held
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in the Liberty High School theater, which hold 600, and the hosts hope to fill the seats. The event is targeted at making the community aware of all the steps officials have to take to make sure schools are safe, to highlight the close relationship school districts have with the local police department and to give parents resources and information. “The proactive partnership between the school districts and
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the police department has been strong for many years. We did active shooter training together six years ago and are updating that training this year at every school,” said BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton. “Both school districts support the school resource officer program, and communication between the districts and police department is ongoing and frequent. The idea to do a community forum together is a new idea.” The forum will give parents the opportunity to engage with the presenters with specific questions. While the event is targeted at adults, anyone who wants to learn more about school safety is welcome to attend. see Safety page 26
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District 3 is seeking local candidates to fill various board seats.
Swinging For Big Leagues
Heritage baseball player tries out for USA National Team Development Program. Page 17 Calendar................................27 Classifieds.............................22 Cop Logs................................25 Education................................4 Entertainment.....................11 Food........................................10 Kid Scoop................................9 Milestones............................12 Pets...........................................8 Sports.....................................17
Free Bus Rides
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BART is repairing track over next few weeks, and AC Transit is offering free rides.