Monthly Archives: February 2018

A Well-Maintained Property is a Valuable Asset to the Neighborhood and Community

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Kevin

Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, or landlord, having pride in the community and pride in your home is the foundation of a great city. To facilitate and encourage this basic tenet, a great deal of Code Enforcement’s efforts are focused … Continue reading →

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The Time to Prevent Yellowjackets is Now

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Kevin

The weather warms; you fire up the grill, throw on the chicken, and plan to enjoy dinner on the patio. Within minutes, there’s one yellowjacket hovering around the grill, then, more and soon several yellowjackets force you to change plans … Continue reading →

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New tax refund scam: You end up with the money and then the thieves move in

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Kevin

from the Kansas City Star In the latest tax scam, crooks are depositing falsely claimed tax refunds into taxpayers’ own bank accounts, according to an alert from the Internal Revenue Service. It’s a “new twist” on an old scam and … Continue reading →

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Marsh Creek Restoration Project Adds Willow Whips

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Kevin

In the winter of 2013 the City of Oakley Public Works Department completed a restoration and enhancement project which restored approximately three acres of natural riparian habitat to Marsh Creek adjacent to Creekside Park. Throughout the years, the Public Works … Continue reading →

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USDA-NASS releases preliminary grape crush report

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Kevin

From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service: The 2017 crush totaled 4,233,288 tons, up less than half of a percent from the 2016 crush of 4,217,154 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s: Much More Than a Hallmark Holiday

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Kevin

by Elizabeth M. Economou From long-stemmed roses and fancy perfume to baseballs with playful hearts stitched in red, U.S. consumers are expected to plunk down $137 on average for gifts this Valentine’s Day, according to a survey by the National … Continue reading →

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Oakley Dog Park Construction Update

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Kevin

The anticipated Koda Dog Park is starting to take shape with the commencement of Phase 2. The walkways through the park are being set and fencing for the designated play areas and landscaping are soon to follow. The Park will … Continue reading →

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511 Contra Costa Offering Free Bus Passes for Students

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Kevin

511 Contra Costa is offering a Spring SchoolPool promotion. This program encourages students in grades 6-12 to use public transit instead of a car to get to and from school in eastern and central Contra Costa County. Each household can … Continue reading →

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s 2017 Accomplishments

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Kevin

ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick I would first like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope your holiday season was enjoyable while allowing you a chance to reset before the busy year ahead. In April of 2017, I … Continue reading →

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