Vol. 27, No. 38
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How to stay safe as a driver or pedestrian September is Pedestrian Safety Month
Oakley police have offered a number of tips for pedestrians and drivers in order to keep them safe.
By Connor Robles Correspondent
September is California’s Pedestrian Safety Month. To improve awareness of the laws and best practices of traffic safety, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard offered tips and pointers that will help keep both pedestrians and drivers safe as they travel on their way. Tips for pedestrians • Remember to check for signs and signals, and make sure that you follow what they say. Don’t cross the street if the signal is red, for example.
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Keep to the sidewalk if possible, and if not, walk facing the oncoming traffic and as far from the side of the road as possible to minimize the risk of a col-
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lision. Cross streets only at crosswalks or intersections if possible, and make sure to look for vehicles in all directions before
By Sean Tongson Correspondent
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A Brentwood man is raising awareness about testicular cancer after losing his son to the disease earlier this year. Brentwood resident Getachew Demeku lost his son to testicular cancer on Jan. 19 at age 27, nearly six years after first expe-
Brentwood Indian community nonprofit Muktangan will hold its fourth annual celebration of the Durga Puja and Navratri holidays from Sep. 26-28 at the Brentwood Community Center and park. The festival, which is free to attend for all, will feature numerous attractions, including a food carnival, a Bollywood-style Dandiya dance, and a fashion fiesta , according to Muktangan’s website. Muktangan, founded in 2022, is a cultural organization that supports underprivileged women and children in the Bay Area through partnerships with
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Muktangan, a Brentwood-based nonprofit, will host its fourth annual Durga Puja celebration from Sept. 26-28. The festival is free to attend. other nonprofits such as Hijas del Campo and Delta Community Services, according to their website; they also celebrate Indian cultural festivals
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riencing symptoms of the illness. And now more than eight months after his son’s passing, Demeku is hoping to educate others on the importance of early detection and self-screening, along with getting the message to schools to prioritize educating students of the disease. “Testicular cancer is highly see Cancer page 15A
Best of Oakley is here The 2025 Best of Oakley magazine is popping up on driveways, in newspaper racks and inside businesses around town this week. The annual magazine features top restaurants, general services, businesses, parks and hundreds of other
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crossing. If a crosswalk is unavailable, find a well-lit area with a good view of traffic. Cross only when a suitably-large gap in traffic presents itself, and keep a lookout for vehicles while crossing. If you’re walking near homes, look out for cars entering or leaving driveways and stop if necessary to let them in or out. Similarly, in a parking lot, watch for any cars that are backing out of a space. Stay sober as you walk. Avoid drugs and alcohol that could dull your senses if you’re planning on walking long distances near roads. Walking can improve your health, as long as you keep safe--as Chief Beard says, “get up, get out, and get moving.”
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