Monthly Archives: July 2022

Sunday Reading – 07/31/2022

Posted on July 31, 2022 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. These California Counties Have the Worst Commutes – Workers … Continue reading →

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The Delta Tunnel Project – Answering Questions

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Kevin

Check out this new video series that asks and answers fundamental questions related to the proposed Delta Conveyance Project. Topics include how water moves through the state’s largest water transport system, the risks to the system and why it is critical … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 07/24/2022

Posted on July 24, 2022 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. Moving out: California cities are bleeding residents. How long … Continue reading →

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Free Bus Passes for Contra Costa Students

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Kevin

What is Pass2Class? Pass2Class offers free bus passes to Contra Costa students at the beginning of the school year to encourage the use of bus transportation to and from school. Pass2Class reduces traffic congestion and air pollution by reducing the … Continue reading →

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CDFW Completes 2022 Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Kevin

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2022 waterfowl breeding population survey. The resulting data indicate the overall number of breeding ducks has decreased by 19 percent, including mallards that are the most abundant duck in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 07/17/2022

Posted on July 17, 2022 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. It’s official: Bay Area home values are finally going … Continue reading →

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2022’s States with the Most At-Risk Youth – WalletHub Study

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Kevin

With 12.6% of young Americans neither working nor in school, exposing them to greater risk of poverty and violence, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States with the Most At-Risk Youth, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 07/10/2022

Posted on July 10, 2022 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. California will not bring back mask mandate for the … Continue reading →

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Oakley Residents – Report Vandalism and Get Rewarded

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Kevin

The City’s Graffiti Rewards Program rewards citizens with $300 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals. This also includes vandalism to public areas such as parks, trees, fountains, etc. DO: Ensure personal safety first and report graffiti to … Continue reading →

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Americans Are Smart? Independence Day American Revolution Trivia

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Kevin

America celebrates its 246th anniversary of the Founding. The first shots of the American Revolution fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775, were to repulse the confiscation of militia firearms — in other words, to disarm the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 07/03/2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 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. Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel ‘Woody’ … Continue reading →

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Boat sober this July 4 weekend – Operation Dry Water will carry out Boating Under the Influence Checkpoints

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Kevin

On one of the deadliest holidays for recreational boating-related accidents, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding recreational boaters to avoid alcohol this Fourth of July holiday weekend. DBW and more than 45 law enforcement entities … Continue reading →

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Rainfall Totals In Oakley for June, 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Kevin

A rainfall year season is defined as the 12-month period beginning July 1 that continues through June 30 of the subsequent year. So, June marks the end of the rainfall year. Average precipitation in June 0.09″ Rainfall Totals in June … Continue reading →

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