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akley police officers Kevin Morris and Brian Foreman, both longserving members of the agency, were recently promoted to the rank of sergeant during a swearing-in ceremony in which their badges were pinned on by members of their own families. Following the ceremony, Morris and Foreman thanked their fellow officers for their continued support and emphasized their dedication to serving the people of Oakley as they step into their new roles within the department.
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Frazier anchors effort to remove abandoned boats from the Delta “ Abandoned and derelict vessels not only
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REGIONAL Efforts to rid the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of abandoned boats received a boost when Assemblymember Jim Frazier, D-11, secured a $12 million allocation for that purpose in the state’s budget for fiscal year 2021 - 2022. The allocation is specifically earmarked for the removal of abandoned and derelict commercial vessels that litter the Delta. These vessels have the potential
impair navigation in Delta waterways, they pose a significant environmental threat.
to leak any number of dangerous pollutants into the Delta, which is also the heart of the water supply for two-thirds of all Californians. “The Delta is a vibrant ecosystem that serves as a source of water for millions of Californians,
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supports a world-class agricultural industry and is a hub for businesses and recreational activities,” Frazier said. “Abandoned and derelict vessels not only impair navigation in Delta waterways, they pose a significant environmental threat as
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toxic substances such as asbestos, lead-based paints, gasoline, diesel fuel and antifreeze leach into the Delta.” There are programs that fund the removal of recreational vessels, but until now, there was no funding available for the removal of commercial vessels. The Division of Boating and Waterways offers recreational boaters several options once a boat has reached the end of its useful life. The Vessel Turn-In Program allows an owner
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REGIONAL As cases of COVID-19 and its highly contagious delta variant continue to spread across the state, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Contra Costa County have issued new public health orders requiring school staff and first responders to show proof of full vaccination or to be tested for the virus at least once a week. The new policy for school staff took effect Aug. 12, and schools must be fully compliant by Oct. 15, while the health order for first responders does not take effect until Sept. 17. These updated guidelines come in the wake of the relaxation of health orders in June and a 30% increase in confirmed new cases in Contra Costa County over the past two weeks. “There’s no substitute for in-person instruction,” said CDPH Director Dr. Tomás J. Aragón of the decision. “California will continue to lead the nation in keeping students and staff safe while ensuring fully open classrooms.” Dana Eaton, superintendent of the Brentwood Union
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OAKLEY The Oakley Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Jeffery Palmquist as the district’s new superintendent, effective Aug. 22. Palmquist is starting his 25th year of service in public education, beginning his career in the San Joaquin County Office of Education Court and Community School Program. He has served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a school principal and an associate superintendent. “I am excited and honored to have been chosen as the new superintendent of Oakley Union and look forward to working collaboratively with the school board, staff, students, parents and community,” Palmquist said. “Public education has certainly had its challenges over the past year and a half, but I know that Oakley will continue to come together and take care of our students.” Board Trustee President Lynell Fuller said Palmquist rose above all other candidates interviewed. “With the assistance of a staff, parent and community member panel, Mr. Palmquist emerged as the right fit to lead our district,” she said. “Although many qualified candidates applied, the board felt that Mr. Palmquist’s experience, leadership and dedication to students and staff members would best serve OUESD students, employees and the community for years to come.” Palmquist will succeed Greg Hetrick. Hetrick is retiring this
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