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Vol. 17, No. 42
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Woman sails into authorhood by Dawnmarie Fehr
October 18, 2019
Local Actor’s Star Power
Correspondent
Joanna Clare has traveled the world and lived life to its fullest. Her newest adventure lies closer to home, though — she has self-published her first novel. “I like to write about travel, so it’s a book about travel,” said the Discovery Bay resident of her new novel “Sails to Sequins.” “(The heroine) comes from a very wealthy family, and she turns her back on her trust fund and her wealth and her mother — who is torturing her with matchmaking — and goes to work on a mega yacht.” The book is the first of a trilogy Clare plans as a family saga. In this installment, Clare chronicles her character’s journey to find her own place in the world. She noted she’s begun work on book two, and looks forward to its release, possisee Authorhood page 30
East County’s Jermaine Harris Jr. is making his mark in some high-profile TV shows. Page 5
Preserving History
Photo courtesy of Joanna Clare
Discovery Bay resident Joanna Clare has self-published her first novel called “Sails to Sequins,” and friends of the author recently threw her a book-launch party to celebrate the milestone.
Developer promises to ease traffic by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The Press continues to explore Brentwood’s Measure L, this week focusing on roads and traffic. The measure — spearheaded by a group of local developers, including longtime Brentwood farmer and developer Ron Nunn — would move the mark at which urban development must stop, clearing the way for a proposed 815-acre project of up to 2,400 residential units (at least 80% age-restricted, active-adultspecific), along with other elements, situated north of Balfour Road, east of Deer Valley Road and west of the Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills neighborhoods. The special election is set for Nov. 5.
The proposal promises a range of roadway improvements, but measure opponents believe that, even with the roadway amendments, the project is too big for the area and will worsen traffic, strain infrastructure and degrade quality of life. An independent environmental impact report estimates the project will generate 14,970 daily vehicle trips, which includes an estimated 748 during the morning peak hour, and 1,361 during the evening peak — although the impact is expected to increase gradually, since the buildout process is slated to occur over an estimated 20 to 25 years. Roadway improvements Project plans outline key see Developer page 30
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East Contra Costa Historical Society volunteers build, shape and preserve history. Page 4
LAX Making Its Debut
Oakley couple is launching a youth lacrosse program to inspire interest in the sport. Page 21
Photo by Tony Kukulich
Bob Nunn of the development group Blackhawk Nunn Partners discuss the extension of American Avenue from a hilltop overlooking the planned route of the roadway in Brentwood, Monday, Oct. 14. The extension, intended to provide traffic relief near Heritage High School, will built by Blackhawk Nunn if Measure L is passed by Brentwood voters Nov. 5.
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California enacts AB 218, a critical effort to protect children from abuse.