Monthly Archives: September 2021

Oakley’s Afghan Heroes 

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Kevin

On August 26, at around 1730, Ghost Company 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, out of Camp Pendleton, alongside service personnel from the U.S. Army and British Paratroopers, were at the Abbey Gate entry to the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan scrambling … Continue reading →

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Why are Yellowjackets More Active Right Now?

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Kevin

10 Tips on How to Respond to Today’s Yellowjackets and Prevent Tomorrow’s It’s a sunny late September afternoon and you head out to the patio to enjoy your lunch.But, no sooner have you taken your first bite, when a yellowjacket … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa Fire Boards’ approvals give greenlight to Fire District annexation plans

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Kevin

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) today announced their boards of directors have each approved resolutions for the annexation of ECCFPD into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 09/26/2021

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Why Hasn’t California Been Split Into Smaller States Yet? … Continue reading →

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“The challenge is there is no water.”

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Kevin

From CalMatters That bleak assessment from Karla Nemeth, director of the state Department of Water Resources, puts the devastating scope of California’s drought into perspective even more sharply than the sea of statistics released Tuesday and reported by CalMatters’ Rachel Becker: … Continue reading →

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Oakley – Laurel Road Construction Update 09/24

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Kevin

The project to repair and resurface Laurel Road in the section from Empire Avenue to O’Hara Avenue will begin on Monday, September 27th. Electronic message boards and construction signs have been placed on Laurel Road in anticipation of the start of … Continue reading →

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2021’s Best Coffee Cities in America + National Coffee Day Deals – WalletHub Reports

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Kevin

With National Coffee Day around the corner and coffee consumption up 8% since January 2020, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best Coffee Cities in America, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary, along with its list of top coffee … Continue reading →

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Every Three Hours Someone is Hit by a Train – National Rail Safety Week Sept. 20-26

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Kevin

Every three hours in America, either a person or a vehicle is hit by a train, and too many of these incidents happen at grade crossings. Roadway-rail crossing fatalities involving motor vehicles totaled 168 in 2017, an increase of 7% over 2016. … Continue reading →

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55-Hour Full Closure Of State Route 4 POSTPONED until September 24-27, 2021 – SR-4 To Be Closed From Discovery Bay Boulevard In Contra Costa County To Tracy Boulevard In San Joaquin County

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Kevin

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a 55-hour full highway closure of State Route 4 (SR-4), just west of the Middle River Bridge, as part of a culvert rehabilitation project that will make necessary upgrades and repairs to … Continue reading →

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2021’s Best & Worst States for Teachers – WalletHub Study

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Kevin

With World Teachers’ Day around the corner and more than half of public-school teachers reporting significant learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, as well as accompanying videos and expert … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 09/19/2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. The very American heroism of Todd Beamer – Twenty … Continue reading →

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Gov. Newsom abolishes single-family zoning in California

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Kevin

The California State Legislature has passed the widely discussed Senate Bill 9, which would require all local agencies to consider certain proposed two-unit projects and lot splits ministerially. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill yesterday and the changes will take effect … Continue reading →

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It’s Constitution Day

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Kevin

It is Constitution Day: the anniversary of the adoption of our Republic’s founding contract — that date in 1787 when our Constitution was signed by the Constitutional Convention delegates in Philadelphia.

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Effective Sept. 22 – COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Test Required for Some Contra Costa Businesses

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Kevin

Everyone 12 and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter restaurants, gyms and other indoor businesses where there’s an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, effective Sept. 22.​ This temporary new health order applies to indoor eating and drinking … Continue reading →

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Seniors Invited to Café Costa for Weekly Lunch

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Kevin

The congregate meal program at the Oakley Senior Center (AKA Café Costa) is slated to begin on Wednesday, September 15th! This is a fun lunch service every Wednesday for our community’s seniors, ages 60 and up. There is a recommended donation of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 09/12/2021

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. What rock fans don’t want to admit – The … Continue reading →

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California Legislative session comes to a close today

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Kevin

From CalMatters Today is the deadline for state lawmakers to send bills to Newsom’s desk — and they almost certainly will not be extending California’s eviction moratorium, leaving those protections to expire on Sept. 30, CalMatters’ Manuela Tobias reports. Lawmakers won’t … Continue reading →

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Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. 

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Kevin

The Board of Supervisors is seeking input about Communities of Interest. State law defines a “Community of Interest” as “a population that shares common social or economic interests that should be included within a single supervisorial district for purposes of … Continue reading →

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A more transparent Capitol – How liberal or conservative are the politicians who represent you? 

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Kevin

CalMatters has launched Glass House: A California Legislator Tracker to demystify the 120 people representing all 40 million of us — and to hold them accountable. With this database, you can find out more about your representatives’ personal background, how they voted … Continue reading →

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In this state – Money matters

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Kevin

From CalMatters Today, state lawmakers will begin a final round of hearings to hammer out the last details of California’s record-breaking $263 billion budget — for the fiscal year that began July 1. (If you’re confused about why the Legislature is still … Continue reading →

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