Monthly Archives: May 2020

Delta Cross Channel gates open weekends

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Kevin

The Bureau of Reclamation will be opening the Delta Cross Channel on weekends. The gates will be closed on weekdays to help prevent juvenile salmon from being diverted from their migratory route along the Sacramento River into the interior Delta … Continue reading →

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How to Recognize Phishing Email

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Kevin

Scammers use email to trick you into giving them your personal information. They may try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other … Continue reading →

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State Route 239 – Update

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Kevin

SR239 is a legislatively adopted, but unconstructed, route in the California state highway system. First identified in 1959, the legislative language describes SR239 as a potential roadway linking SR4 in Brentwood to Interstate 205 (I-205) or I-580 west of Tracy … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: SR-84 Real McCoy Ferry remains out of service; scheduled to return by early June 2020

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Kevin

The State Route 84 (SR-84) Real McCoy Ferry will continue to be out of service as crews continue to make repairs on the ferry after an unexpected mechanical failure occurred in April 2020. The ferry is anticipated to return to … Continue reading →

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How to Reduce the Risk of West Nile virus by Reporting Dead Birds

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Kevin

During the current pandemic, there are daily reports on the new things scientists are learning about the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 disease because COVID-19 is so new. Here in Contra Costa County, there is already a virus that is neither new … Continue reading →

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Victory in Europe Day – 75th Anniversary

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Kevin

On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany’s surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to celebrate in the streets, clutching newspapers that declared Victory in Europe … Continue reading →

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GivingTuesday – A Global Generosity Movement

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Kevin

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. This new day is organized by GivingTuesday, and is being held in … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Newsom: California Retailers May Begin Reopening on Friday

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Kevin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that some retail stores across the state can reopen with modifications as early as Friday. Newsom’s announcement occurred as a result of a positive assessment in the Reopening Roadmap Report Card, showing that key … Continue reading →

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National Small Business Week May 3rd-9th, 2020 – postponed

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Kevin

The National Small Business Week joins the growing number of events that are being canceled and postponed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. New dates will be announced soon. For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has … Continue reading →

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The Oakley Chamber of Commerce Closing

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Kevin

The Oakley Chamber of Commerce is saddened to announce in light of recent events we will be ceasing operations May 1, 2020. As many of you know the Chamber has brought many fun events to the local community over the years … Continue reading →

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