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Alexis Gabe’s 1 injured in crash family seeks financial help from Oakley
Byron district, teachers, reach deal BYRON The Byron school district and teachers reached an agreement in their salary negotiations on Wednesday, April 13. The agreement was ratified by the teachers unanimously on Monday, April 18, according to Byron Teachers Association president Kerry Hollister. The new contract includes the following salary changes: a 2.5% salary increase for the 2021-2022 school year, retroactive to July
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OAKLEY The family of Alexis Gabe, a missing Oakley woman, wants financial support from Oakley City Council in the family’s effort to raise reward money, but the family has not been told how much it will get. During the public comment portion of the April 12 council meeting, Gwyn Gabe, Alexis’ father, addressed the City Council, asking them for support in raising money to offer as a reward for information on his daughter’s disappearance. “We’re hoping to be able to offer a reward to encourage anyone who has any information regarding Alexis’ disappearance to come forward,” Gabe said. see Gabe page 18A
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solo motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was airlifted from Round Valley Regional Preserve after colliding with another vehicle on Marsh Creek Road in unincorporated Brentwood on Wednesday, April 20. The motorcycle operator was attempting to pass another vehicle before the crash occurred, according to an eyewitness at the scene. The crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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