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Vol. 23, No. 27
July 2, 2021
1 killed, one injured in weekend wreck City to by Tim Epperson Staff Writer
BRENTWOOD A 72-year-old woman was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-car collision at the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street. According to Brentwood police, at 3:39 p.m., when officers arrived on scene, preliminary information revealed a vehicle travelling northbound on Brentwood Boulevard collided with a vehicle traveling westbound on Grant Street. Unfortunately, the solo occupant of the vehicle travelling westbound on Grant Street, a 72-year-old Brentwood woman, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. There were no passengers in either vehicle. The cause and
A woman was killed and another driver was injured in a twocar collision Sunday, June 27, at the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street.
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whether or not alcohol and/or drugs were a factor remains under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld
pending notification of next of kin. The Brentwood Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision,
who has not already been interviewed, to contact the Brentwood Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit at (925) 809-7911.
Fire, law enforcement officials targeting illegal fireworks’ use July 4 weekend by Tim Epperson Staff Writer
REGIONAL Contra Costa County fire and law enforcement officials will be out in force this weekend targeting any and all fireworks’ activity and are urging residents to celebrate a safe holiday. “Take time to enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends, especially since many holiday activities were suspended last year due to COVID,” said East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Public Information Officer Steven Aubert. “Celebrate with pardes, barbecues, swimming and other ways that do not involve fireworks.” Aubert said fireworks, even those
deemed “safe and sane” are illegal for use on public and private land and can carry hefty fines. Within the county, fire and police officials are operating with zero tolerance and fines start at $130 per firework per violation. The city of Oakley passed an ordinance last month where authorities will levy $1,000 fines for any use of fireworks and Brentwood has looked at a similar ordinance. Citations are either misdemeanors or felonies depending on the type of firework and the quantity of fireworks the offender has in his or her possession. Depending on the situation, criminal charges can see Fireworks page 22
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A digital road sign along Balfour Road warns residents not to use fireworks during Fourth of July activities. Violators could face significant fines.
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BRENTWOOD As the city begins to emerge from the pandemic, so will multiple previously shelved projects. City officials recently OK’d the reinstatement of several programs and projects, including economic development-driven endeavors and four Parks and Recreation Master Plan strategic initiatives, previously cut from the city’s budget in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The additions include the launch of a downtown beautification program ($121,555); construction of up to six pickleball courts at Creekside Park ($206,000); industry-specific marketing materials for an expected key employment area ($30,000); and citywide trail enhancements and expansions ($25,000). The additions come as city officials recently announced a projected $3,728,245 increase in general fund net revenue for the 2021/22 fiscal year and a $1.2 million two-year general fund surplus, after the various endeavors were put back into the budget. “Last spring, budget cuts were made to the operating budget as the city prepared for what was expected to be severe economic impacts from the pandemic,” said Christine Andrews, assistant director of finance and information systems. “In a workshop in May, staff sought direction on the council’s desire to restore some of these pandemic budget costs.” The slew of projects joins at least two other budget additions city see Budget page 22
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