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Vol. 17, No. 40
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New chapter for water rescue group
October 4, 2019
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A roaring victory
by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
The Pacific Coast Water Rescue Foundation (PCWRF) has spent the last seven years volunteering 6,400 hours at more than 100 events on the Discovery Bay Delta. The nonprofit originally began to fill the void when budget cuts forced local agencies to shelve watersafety programs. Discovery Bay resident John Garza said he was asked what could be done to make events held on the water safe. As a firefighter and fireboat captain, Garza had the knowledge. He just needed a team. “I started getting all these calls from these event coordinators, and I said we had to do something,” Garza recalled. “I called everyone I knew around here who had a water background or fire rescue back-
From electric cars to winterizing your vehicle, it’s all here in this week’s special edition. Page 1B
Meet The Vice Principal Photo by Tony Kukulich
T
he undefeated Liberty football team poses after roaring to a 44-14 win over rival Freedom in the Bell Game. The Lions’ victory was their third straight over Freedom in as many years. Liberty returns to its renovated home field Friday to play Antioch at 7 p.m. To view a video and a To view the complete story, see page 16. slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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Leif Utler, new vice principal at Edna Hill Middle School shares his goals, plans for the job. Page 7A
East Family Justice Center opens in Antioch Game, Set, Matched
by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer
Hundreds of elected officials, advocates and local residents gathered in Antioch on Friday, Sept. 27, to celebrate the opening of the East Family Justice Center. The new location is the nonprofit organization’s third in Contra Costa County, serving victims of domestic and interpersonal violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and child and elder abuse. Other locations are in Richmond and Concord. Opening an East County location is a testament to access, says District 3 County Supervisor Diane Burgis, a key organizer in the effort. “Last year, Contra Costa see Center page 26A
Liberty High School tennis coach making a difference on and off the court. Page 16A
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East County residents, dignitaries and officials gathered to cut the ribbon the East Family Justice Center in Antioch on Sept. 27. The center serves victims of domestic and interpersonal violence, sexual assault, human trafficking,and child and elder abuse.
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District attorney Diana Becton announces human trafficking hotline.