Vol. 27, No. 39
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LUHSD teachers to reduce hours Oakley chooses after board president responds new
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By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
Teachers and staff from the Liberty Union High School District are planning to cut back their extra workloads after LUHSD school board President Susan Wallace responded to the teachers’ public comments as they continue their fight for a bigger raise and better working conditions. “We are waiting for our partners to respond to our team’s last offer,” Wallace said. “We approach both teams to continue to work together to reach an agreement, so you present it to us as soon as possible. We appreciate you. We take this seriously. You’re in constant communication with our negotiating team. We don’t think this is new information. You are not operating in a bubble. We
Teachers from Liberty Union High School District showed up in force to the district office for Wednesday night’s school board meeting.
Photo courtesy of Marty Dodson
appreciate you coming.” Wallace’s comments sparked even more disappointment amongst the district’s teachers. Liberty Education Association
president Marty Dodson questioned Wallace’s comments. “If it’s not new news, I want to know why there’s been such inaction,” Dodson said. “If this is
something they’re aware of, then when we’re talking about inadequate compensation, or we’re talksee Schools page 18
How to prepare your pet for a disaster
Photo courtesy of Contra Costa County
see Pet preparedness page 18
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By Connor Robles Correspondent
The Oakley City Council selected Sean Ireland and Pierre Goudie, and re-selected Leonard Price, to serve on the Planning Commission after interviewing them at the Sept. 23 council meeting. Their terms will begin on Oct. 12 and last four years, with Ireland and Goudie replacing current Planning Commission chairman Diego Verduzco and commissioner Oleksii Chuiko. The council previously selected Yared Oliveros and Kerry Harvey to serve on the commission for two years at a meeting on Jan. 28. With the most recent meeting, the commission now has four new members with one remaining from the previous committee. Ireland, Goudie, and Price were selected from a pool of six applicants, including Garfield Samuels, Casey Vigil, and Juan Hernandez. The candidates’ applications can be found at https://legistarweb-production. s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/3612124/Att_1_ PC_Applications_redacted.pdf. Here is a look at each new commissioner: Sean Ireland Ireland, an 11-year Oakley see Planners page 18
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This month is National Preparedness Month, and East Bay animal services organizations laid out ways pet owners can best prepare their pet for a natural disaster. Contra Costa Animal Services and East Bay SPCA spokespeople – Steve Burdo with CCAS and Lindsay McCall,
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By Taylor Shepherd
Shelter Operations Director at East Bay SPCA,, said pet owners can prepare their pet for a natural disaster by making sure pets are licensed and microchipped. “That’s one of the most important things you can do to make sure you can find your pet if you happen to get separated during a disaster,” Burdo said. Burdo and McCall both said it is important to always have a go-bag ready. “A good go-bag would include your pet’s food and water bowls, any medication your pets are taking, backup collars, and leashes or
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September is National Preparedness Month
City Council appoints two new commissioners, one is returning
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