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Vol. 17, No. 38
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Radio station spins new program by Ruth Roberts
September 22, 2017
From Farm Fresh To Table
Staff Writer
KLSN Community Radio (92.9 FM), Oakley’s little 100-watt station, is making some big changes to its programing, and East County residents listening carefully might just recognize some familiar voices. On Labor Day, Bay Area radio veteran Rosemary Greyshock and local journalist Charleen Earley debuted “Mornings with Rose & Charlie,” bringing their distinctive styles to the record-spinning, community-centric talk show. Featuring two hours of ’70s and ’80s music as well as current hits, the program is slated to eventually include local sports, community updates and national news. So far, the public response has been positive. “The (Labor Day) show feedback has been great,” said Chris Ponsano, KLSN general manager. “There were several people who heard the show and actually stopped what they were doing and drove to the station to see what was up. One of them was (Oakley City Councilmember) Kevin Romick … we pulled him out of the lobby see Radio page 30
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Attraversiamo, Brentwood’s newest farm-friendly restaurant is open for business. Page 10
Tunnels Take Another Hit
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Longtime Bay Area radio veteran Rosemary Greyshock, left, and local journalist Charleen Earley make up the “Mornings with Rose & Charlie,” team on Oakleybased radio station KLSN.
Council shoots down fireworks ordinance by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Oakley City Councilman Randy Pope’s suggestion that the city allow safe and sane fireworks was met with explosive no’s from his fellow councilmembers last week. Pope, an Oakland police sergeant, suggested the city explore allowing safe and sane fireworks – loosely considered those that don’t fly or explode – as a way to curtail widespread use of the louder, aerial and highly dangerous variety that have plagued Oakley for years, despite being illegal countywide. His idea was shot down by fellow councilmembers Doug Hardcastle, Claire Alaura and Kevin Romick, who expressed doubt that allowing lower-grade alternatives would
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Patriots Blast Past Vikings
“ We have tried everything from zero tolerance to zero action and have had blowback from the community in both cases.
” Chris Thorsen
Oakley police chief prevent the use of other options. “I don’t think having sparklers will dissuade anyone that wants to blow off an M80 or a quarter stick of dynamite,” Romick
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Delta Tunnels opponents file third lawsuit in ongoing effort to stop project. Page 19
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Droning On
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Highway 4 commuter project proceeding with help of new drone technology.
Heritage starts slow but finishes big in homecoming win against Edison Vikings. Page 21 Calendar................................31 Classifieds............................27 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty....................7 Milestones............................15 Opinion..................................20 Pets.........................................18 Sports.....................................21
West Nile Alert
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County, local officials remind residents the West Nile Virus is still around.