Monthly Archives: January 2018

All about ransomware

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Kevin

MALWAREBYTES Ever wondered what all the ransomware fuss is about? You’ve heard about it at the office or read about it in the news. Maybe you’ve got a pop-up on your computer screen right now warning of a ransomware infection. … Continue reading →

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Restore the Delta Pens Potent Letter Calling for Abolition of Delta Stewardship Council

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Kevin

Today, Restore the Delta called for the abolition of the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) in a powerful comment letter directed at the Council’s recently released Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) on the Delta Plan Amendments that would greenlight the … Continue reading →

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Live in Oakley – Reporting Concerns is Easy via our Website & Smart Phone App

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Kevin

Need to report a problem to the City? You can do so via our website or an app. It’s easy and you don’t have to worry if you can’t determine the topic or issue, just report it and we’ll figure … Continue reading →

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Downtown Oakley To Get Updated Traffic Signals

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Kevin

The City of Oakley has invested millions of dollars towards the improvements to the Downtown to promote the economic vitality of the community. This effort is the result of years of planning and development which involve several public/private partnerships that … Continue reading →

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AP Reports Governor Brown Still Plans on Building TWO Tunnels in Phases

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Kevin

California water reporter for the Associated Press, Ellen Knickmeyer released a story with updates to the breaking news from last Friday about the Brown Administration’s plan to scale back the Delta Tunnels (CA WaterFix) project. Her report confirms what many … Continue reading →

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A rare Blue Moon lunar eclipse will happen this month

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Kevin

One of the more exciting events of 2017 was the total solar eclipse that was viewable across the US. And if you enjoyed it as much as I did, I have some good news for you. While the US won’t … Continue reading →

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10 ways ideas about healthy eating have changed, and why that’s good

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Kevin

from the Washington Post By Ellie Krieger December 28, 2017 Healthy isn’t what it used to be. I don’t mean that in the whiplash-inducing way all the clickbait headlines out there would have you think. Despite the seeming back and … Continue reading →

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The Final Implosion of the Old Bay Bridge East Span

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Kevin

Monday, November 13, 2017 Caltrans has finished its demolition of the old Bay Bridge East Span a year ahead of schedule, and 10 million dollars below budget, with a stupendous final implosion of the final two piers. Our Mark Jones … Continue reading →

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Public Advisory Committee Member Needed for the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Kevin

Member needed for the Public Advisory Committee: The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy seeks one (1) individual to serve on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) to provide input on the implementation of the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation … Continue reading →

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Alleged swatting hoax ends in the death of a father of two

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Kevin

A new term for me – SWATting From Wikipedia – Swatting is the harassment tactic of deceiving an emergency service (via such means as hoaxing an emergency services dispatcher) into sending a police and emergency service response team to another person’s … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2018 – New Laws

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Kevin

Every year, the California Legislature passes hundreds of bills, ranging from technical clarifications to funding proposals that keep the state running. Elections Get ready for a new era of voting in California: Senate Bill 450, which passed in 2016, does … Continue reading →

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