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Antioch High graduate breaks NFL team record
REGIONAL East Contra Costa school districts announced this week they are distributing free at-home COVID tests to students on a first-come, first-served basis. But proof of a negative test is not needed for a return to campus. “Over the holidays, you may have received a text from Primary Health about reporting your COVID testing results prior to returning to school,” Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello said in a message sent to families in the district. “Please note that testing is not see Test Kits page 18
between the street and sidewalk. • Turf and ornamental landscapes cannot be irrigated either during, or within 48 hours after, at least one-quarter inch of rain. The use of a hose to wash vehicles is prohibited unless it is fitted with a nozzle or similar device that prevents water from flowing freely when not in use. There are some exceptions to the rules if public health and safety is at risk. The new regulations also prohibit homeowners’ associations (HOA) from threatening or fining homeowners for violating see Water page 18
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ormer Antioch High School running back Najee Harris, now in his first season with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, broke the team’s single-season rushing record in the Steelers’ 26-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 3. The 2017 Antioch High School graduate, seen here entering Heinz Field this week, has rushed for 1,172 yards on 296 attempts in 16 games this season, eclipsing Hall of Famer Franco Harris’ 1,055 yards in 14 games during his rookie season in 1972. Harris carried the ball 28 times for 188 yards with one touchdown in the Steelers’ win this week. Harris is fourth in the NFL in rushing yards this season behind league-leader Jonathan Taylor of the Colts (1,734), Cincinnati’s Joe Mixon (1,205), a Freedom High School alum, and Cleveland’s Nick Chubb (1,201).
“ Climate change is challenging us to build drought resilience in our water infrastructure and management practices, and at an individual level in our daily habits.
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by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
Joaquin Esquivel, SWRCB chair
REGIONAL Despite recent heavy rains across the state, all of California remains in the grip of drought. In response the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved new water restrictions that come with penalties for violators. Residents face fines of up to $500 for each day a violation of
the newly approved regulations occurs, though enforcement is left up to local jurisdictions. Included in the water board’s regulations – approved Tuesday, Jan. 4 – are prohibitions on the use of potable water: • to irrigate outdoor landscapes if it causes more than inciden-
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Discovery Bay board considers term limits DISCOVERY BAY The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) Board of Directors has directed town staff to look into the costs and requirements of instituting term limits on directors. The item was originally placed on the agenda for the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the request of Director Michael Callahan, who said he is in favor of term limits. The motion called for the board to consider whether or not placing term limits on directors should be voted on in the future. “In accordance with the California Community Services District Law, the term of office of each member of the Town’s Board of Directors is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office,” said town General Manager Dina Breitstein. “Current California law does not limit how many terms a Town Director may serve.” Though state law does not limit the number of four-year terms a director may serve, the town’s directors may adopt – or the town’s voting residents may propose – to limit the number of terms a director may serve. “I feel like term limits level the playing field, bolster new ideas and perspectives, encourage new candidates to run for office and bring diversity to town
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