Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Mayor - City of Oakley, Data Center Manager of Mainframe Operations and Optimization – USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES, Co-Founder and Board Member - Friends of Oakley A Community Foundation, Advisory Board – Opportunity Junction, Commissioner - Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Board Member - Tri Delta Transit and Transplan

Sunday Reading – 04/22/18

Posted on April 22, 2018

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 Would Be Nice if They Survive, but Are … Continue reading →

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Saturday, April 28th – “Rock the Chalk” Art Contest in Oakley

Posted on April 21, 2018

Calling all artists! Join us to showcase your artwork at this annual event. The contest is open to ages 6+ and there is no fee to enter. Space is limited so pre-registration is highly recommended. Same-day registration will only be … Continue reading →

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Saturday, April 28th – Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Oakley

Posted on April 20, 2018

The Oakley Police Department in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting an unused prescription drug drop off on Saturday, April 28th between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Take all expired, unused … Continue reading →

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April 19 – Patriots’ Day

Posted on April 19, 2018

April 19th is Patriots’ Day, commemorating the anniversary of that date in 1775 when American militiamen at Lexington and Concord fired the “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” — the opening volley of the American Revolution. “Don’t fire unless fired upon. … Continue reading →

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Public Comment Sought on Statewide Management of Trout

Posted on April 18, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be soliciting public comment and ideas on the statewide management of trout at a series of public meetings. “We are seeking stakeholder feedback on the development of three important elements of … Continue reading →

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The focus on recycling organic waste

Posted on April 17, 2018

from the California Department of Food and Agriculture In 2016, Governor Edmund G. Brown signed legislation (Senate Bill 1383, Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) that targets reduction of short-lived climate pollutants, including methane. The law directs CalRecycle to adopt … Continue reading →

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MTC Invites Comments on Draft Public Participation Plan

Posted on April 16, 2018

How can we get more people involved in prioritizing transportation policies and investments? What are the best ways to encourage Bay Area residents to participate in planning for the region’s future? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) — the Bay Area’s … Continue reading →

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