Category Archives: Around Oakley

Friends of Marsh Creek Awarded $60k EPA Grant

Posted on July 2, 2012 by burkforoakley

Congratulations are in order to the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed who were awarded a $60,000 grant by the EPA on June 26 to help improve urban waters and promote community revitalization. EPA Selects Projects to Improve Urban Waters & … Continue reading →

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July 7: Oakley Cityhood Celebration

Posted on July 2, 2012 by burkforoakley

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the City of Oakley Cityhood Celebration at Freedom Basin.  

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ECCFPD: Stations 54, 94, 95 Now Closed

Posted on July 1, 2012 by burkforoakley

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 →

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Press Release: Firefighters Release Statement on Station Closures

Posted on June 30, 2012 by burkforoakley

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 →

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Bethel Island Loses Quick Response Vehicles

Posted on June 29, 2012 by burkforoakley

I heard a nasty rumor early this morning that the Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) would be leaving Bethel Island. I was able to receive confirmation that July 15 will be the last day these services will be available from the … Continue reading →

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eBART: Six Possible Station Locations

Posted on June 29, 2012 by burkforoakley

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 →

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Tonight’s ECCFPD Board Meeting Preview

Posted on June 25, 2012 by burkforoakley

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 →

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Oakley To Push Back Against ABAG Mandate

Posted on June 23, 2012 by burkforoakley

The City of Oakley is prepared to take on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABG) and is preparing to approve sending a letter at this Tuesdays City Council Meeting which outlines many concerns of the city and is urging … Continue reading →

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ECCFPD To Discuss Move From Appointed to Elected Board

Posted on June 23, 2012 by burkforoakley

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 →

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Groundbreaking Photographs: Highway 4/Sand Creek

Posted on June 22, 2012 by burkforoakley

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!

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