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ECCFPD: Stations 54, 94, 95 Now Closed
Today is a sad day in East County as three stations have now been closed and are offline while we say goodbye to over a dozen wonderful firefighters who will be difficult to replace. I took the opportunity this morning … Continue reading
Press Release: Firefighters Release Statement on Station Closures
Press Release Statement from United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County Local 1230 President Vince Wells on Station Closures “As the representative of 6 different fire agencies in Contra Costa County – Contra Costa, East Contra Costa, El Cerrito, Moraga-Orinda, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Oakley, Brentwood, Discovery Bay, East County, Fire Dept.
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eBART: Six Possible Station Locations
Kudos to Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick for providing information on his blog today about possible eBart stations between Hillcrest Avenue and Discovery Bay/Byron. The study will be looking at six locations. The station sites to be evaluated are along the … Continue reading
Posted in Around Oakley, Brentwood, East County
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ECCFPD: Director Barr’s Potential Brown Act Violation
Lost in all of the discussions that occurred during Monday’s ECCFPD Fireboard Meeting was the potential Brown Act Violation by Board Member Steve Barr (vice-Mayor of Brentwood) who presented a hand-out of 9-items to the Board while this document was … Continue reading
Posted in Brentwood, East County
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Tonight’s ECCFPD Board Meeting Preview
The East Contra Costa Fire Protect District (ECCFPD) will hold a very important meeting tonight which has three major topics of discussion which includes potentially moving towards an elected board, provide an overview of a volunteer firefighter program, while they … Continue reading
ECCFPD: Directors Barr and Stonebarger Need an Attitude Adjustment
If the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ECCPFD) is to make any legitimate progress in fixing the revenue problem facing the District, it can no longer have members of its board undermine each other by taking a “Brentwood … Continue reading
Posted in Brentwood, East County, Fire Dept.
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ECCFPD To Discuss Move From Appointed to Elected Board
Anytime a board moves from an appointed to elected board it’s a great thing! Unfortunately it’s a two-step process and cannot happen overnight. Let’s hope the process begins quickly as action must be taken by August to make the November … Continue reading
Posted in Around Oakley, Brentwood, East County, Fire Dept.
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Groundbreaking Photographs: Highway 4/Sand Creek
Here are pictures I took from the groundbreaking of the State Route 4 Sand Creek Road Interchange and 4-Lane Widening Lone Tree to Sand Creek Project!
Posted in Antioch, Around Oakley, Brentwood, East County
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Brentwood Council Candidates Start Fundraising Efforts Early
With three council seats up for election in the City of Oakley, potential candidates have been quiet which is in contrast with the City of Brentwood who has had a complete opposite approach as three candidates have already declared with … Continue reading
Posted in Brentwood, Random
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CC Times Sugar Coats Outcome of Parcel Tax Failure
While I can appreciate Contra Costa Times columnist Tom Barnidge’s attempt to discuss “What Happens When a Fire District Parcel Tax Goes Down In Flames”, he really did not do such a serious topic any justice as this appeared to … Continue reading
Posted in Around Oakley, Brentwood, East County, Fire Dept.
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