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Bristow school declared safe for students
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Authorities reassure parents during webinar on Monday
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into taking action based on the demands of their constituents. “Is there a point to it?,” one speaker asked rhetorically, saying that he could see how the proclamation felt “like shouting into the void” before explaining the rationale behind it. “There is power in numbers, and I think if that same sentiment is echoed enough times, then I think we can actually bring about something that’s really powerful.” Not all present at the meeting were convinced that local government should take any stance on global issues. “Please do not take a side,” one resident urged the council. “While the freedom to express
Oakley City Council discussed plans for the city’s future library at Tuesday night’s meeting, but members said more money will be needed to achieve their ultimate vision. Stakeholders envision a building that is about 25,000 square feet, that will have the same aesthetic as the rest of Oakley’s City Hall Plaza, and include an engaging space for children and teens, along with space for seniors and veterans. The design concept also included areas for city administration, ancillary county services, an emergency operations center, and dedicated offices to lease to elected officials. The city has hired several consulting companies to explore which development strategy would make the most sense for Oakley. The latest, Urban Field Studios and Economic Planning Systems, presented the latest design options and economic data at the meeting. “What we wanted to bring you tonight is something you can make happen and make real,” said Jane Lin, a partner and architect with Urban Field Studio. “The current library is not in a great way, so there is an absolute need for this library to be in a much nicer place and a much better, and more central, place.” In 1999, a five-year agreement was made with Contra Costa County, allowing the Oakley
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ioneer Elementary School in Brentwood held a Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 9. The event was attended by over 1,000 redidents, including students, staff, families,and veterans. Veterans of Foreign War Post 10789 presented the colors. For more Veterans Day photos, turn to page 4A.
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Calls for ceasefire at Brentwood meeting “ This is not a political matter, this is a
Residents want council to support ceasefire in Gaza
moral matter. If everyone says ‘it’s not my city’s issue, It’s not my responsibility and we don’t want to be divisive,’ then we would be living with slavery until now.
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It was standing room only at the Brentwood City Council meeting on Nov. 14 as local residents came to the council chamber to ask the council to support a ceasefire in Gaza. “This is not a political matter, this is a moral matter,” one speaker told the council. “If everyone says ‘it’s not my city’s
One speaker at Brentwood City Council meeting on the Israel-Palestine war issue, it’s not my responsibility and we don’t want to be divisive,’ then we would be living with slavery until now.” Several speakers who supported the idea of Brentwood calling on the federal government to demand a ceasefire said
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that it was largely a symbolic gesture. However, they said, the point of the exercise is that Brentwood would join a growing number of cities making similar proclamations and that rising numbers could potentially pressure the federal government
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By Jeff Weisinger Bristow Middle School officials held a webinar Monday night to tell parents that not only is the campus safe for students, but they also gave an update on the campus. They explained the steps that they’re taking to promote student safety about a week after a pair of threats against the campus, the latter of which forced Thursday’s lockout. “(Monday) was a great day at school,” Bristow principal Anna Perales said. “We had so many of our students on campus, we had the support of Brentwood police on site, we had additional counselors on site, and we had a therapy dog that was a hit.”
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