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State Assemblyman Jim Frazier resigns from government post by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
REGIONAL California State Assemblymember Jim Frazier, D-11, announced his resignation from the state assembly last week. “It’s time to catch up on a lot of things – family, friends and work opportunities,” said Frazier in an interview with The Press. “I dedicated the last 14 years of my life to this. I need just to catch up.” Since 2012, Frazier has represented more than 500,000 residents of District 11, which covers parts of Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano counties and includes Antioch, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Oakley. His last day in office will be Dec. 31. “I am very thankful for all that Assemblymember Frazier has done in support of Brentwood
and East Contra Costa, during the many years of dedicated service to our community,” said Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant. “I wish him much success in the future.” Frazier first sought elected office in 2008 when he successfully ran for a seat on the Oakley City Council. He went on to serve as mayor of the city from 2011 to 2012. Frazier was elected to the state assembly in 2012 and easily won reelection every two years since then. His current term is set to expire Dec. 5, 2022. In a press release announcing his resignation, Frazier is quoted as saying, “This is the best job I ever had. I have enjoyed serving the State of California and the 11th Assembly District and greatly appreciate the confidence that my constituents have shown in me over the last nine years. I am proud of the many successes that
FRAZIER we achieved together.” The path to a political career had a tragic start for Frazier after a head-on collision killed one of his daughters and severely injured another in 2000. He successfully lobbied the California Department of Transportation to improve road conditions at the accident location
after learning that well over a hundred accidents and several other fatalities had occurred in the same spot. Transportation issues have continued to be front and center among Frazier’s agenda, and the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, which he authored, is a highlight of his tenure as an assemblymember. “Thank you for your leadership on traffic safety, maintaining (a) state of good repair, rebuilding our infrastructure and creating jobs,” wrote David S. Kim, secretary of the California State Transportation Agency, in a social media post. “Your efforts on SB 1 have enabled [California] to advance significant improvements, including transit and active transportation.” Frazier has focused his efforts see Frazier page 22A
Freedom High School debuts new theater by Jake Menez Staff Writer
OAKLEY Freedom High School has raised the curtain on a brand new theater following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 7. “We have been growing for over 25 years with no proper performing arts center,” said Taylor Roberts, a student at the high school, during the event. “This new development means so much to all of us. We are all ecstatic to have such a phenomenal area of campus dedicated to our crafts.” The new facility boasts seating for 299 people for performances, according to Eric Volta, superintendent for the Liberty Union High School District. However, the theater is not the only addition to the school as part of a project that also
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The Liberty Union High School District Board cut the ribbon on Freedom High School’s new theater this week.
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Feral cats have become problem in East County by Sean Tongson Correspondent
REGIONAL Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many entities have had to alter and adjust the ways they run their operations. Trying to find the way forward amidst changing staffing levels, needs, and resources, some businesses have thrived, some have suffered, and others have shut their doors. Among the businesses most heavily affected are local animal shelters, which are critical for the intake of community cats and providing spay and neuter services. “Overpopulation of all pets, owned or free-roaming, is an issue across the nation, as well as in Contra Costa County, that we seek to address,” said Contra Costa Animal Services Public Information Officer Steve Burdo. “A big part of the problem with community cats, and pet overpopulation in general, is an overall lack of affordable and accessible spay and neuter services in our county. Our primary message to the public is that we need more lowcost, accessible spay and neuter resources.” According to Burdo, Consee Cats page 22A
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