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Oakley: Young Challenger Poised To Unseat Incumbent In School Board Race
A young teacher appears poised to unseat an incumbent on Oakley's elementary school board, according to early results in Tuesday's election. In the race for the Area 4 seat of the Oakley Union Elementary School District, 24-year-old Isaiah Mateas gained 53.33% of the vote against incumbent Craig Pearson. The Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters is expected to release another update at midnight, with the next scheduled update set for Friday at 5 p.m.
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Project Highlight: Lincoln Avenue and Jefferson Street
Two Public Works projects along Lincoln Avenue and Jefferson Street show that impact in practice. Funded by Measure T, the Lincoln Avenue project includes new pavement, safer pedestrian crossings, traffic-calming features, buffered bike lanes, bus stop improvements and additional parking. The work is designed to improve safety and access along an important route to downtown Napa while maintaining connections to nearby businesses and neighborhoods.
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Pittsburg Celebrates New Sports Facilities
The City of Pittsburg cut the ribbon on two new community sports facilities on W. Leland Road this week. The celebration started at Pittsburg Premier Fields, the City’s first multipurpose outdoor sports complex, with the opening of the first phase. The first phase includes the complex’s first field, a parking lot, a new traffic signal, pedestrian safety and other improvements. It was built with local investment, including Measure M. The City looks forward to adding more fields in future phases.
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Oakland Hit Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner With a $915,135 Fine for Cutting 38 Protected Trees, and the Couple Says Fire Officials Told Them to Clear Dead Ones
Oakland fined two hillside owners $915,135.40 over 38 protected trees. The couple says fire officials told them to clear dead ones; their federal suit is pending.