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Vol. 22, No. 14
City adopts employment area plan
Social-distance shopping
April 3, 2020
Going On A Bear Hunt
by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Brentwood leaders recently approved a rough action plan that aims to turn a swath of northwest city property into one of the county’s key employment generators. The 17-initiative plan features future marketing goals, infrastructure needs, development analysis strategies, financing methods and advocacy aims for the over 430 acres surrounded by Lone Tree Way to the north, Heidorn Ranch Road to the west, Sand Creek Road to the south and Shady Willow Lane to the east. The area is considered Brentwood’s future jobgenerating hub and a perfect location for mixed-use development, capable of one day featuring 4 million square feet of nonresidential establishments, 8,400 jobs and 2,100 housing units, according to city estisee Plan page 22
Brentwood residents big and small are connecting in unique ways during COVID-19. Page 5
U-Pick Season Still On Track Photo by Tony Kukulich
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ncreased precautions due to the spread of the coronavirus were evident at the Achadinha Cheese Company stand manned by Joseph Dowd at the Brentwood Farmers Market Saturday, March 28. Cold and rainy weather kept crowds to a minimum at the weekly market. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows
East County municipalities install changes amid shelter-in-place order The cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the town of Discovery Bay have modified their daily operations amid the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. BRENTWOOD Essential services, including law enforcement, water and wastewater treatment facilities, garbage removal and critical street, traffic and facility maintenance services are continuing without interruption, but some internal safeguards are in place. Closures A number of city facilities are currently closed to the public, including city hall, the police department lobby, playgrounds, picnic areas, sport courts, the community center, senior activi-
“ “Our city operations are continuing as best we can, and most seem to be working well.
ties center and Sunset Athletic Complex. Law enforcement Cold property crimes and other non-urgent, non-lifethreatening issues are being handled through officer phone calls or are asked to be entered online. Non-urgent or nonin-progress crimes suitable for online reporting (https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/ police/reporting/report.asp)
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include harassing phone calls, hit-and-run incidents, identity theft, thefts from vehicles, unauthorized credit card use, vandalism and custody-order violations. Parks and recreation A number of recreation classes, programs, special events and rentals have been canceled, and recreation department staff are in contact with affected individuals.
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Despite the cancellations, recreation officials continue to post ideas, activities, challenges and virtual outings and events on the city’s local government Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/brentwoodca. gov) to facilitate fun social interactions while reducing feelings of stress and isolation. Utility payments Utility payments may be made online (https://www. municipalonlinepayments.com/ brentwoodca), by calling 5165415 or by mail or placing them in the outside City Hall drop box at 150 City Park Way. Associated staff members are also available see Changes page 22
COVID Update
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John Muir Health releases details about COVID-19 testing.
East County farmers say it’s business as usual despite the current shelter-in-place orders. Page 4
Gymnast Not Grounded
Olympic hopeful Ruben Padilla is home after his Utah training facility closed due to COVID-19. Page 16 Classifieds.............................19 Cop Logs................................15 Food ......................................12 Health & Beauty....................8 Milestones..............................6 Opinion..................................14 Pet of the Week...................10 Sports.....................................16
Courts Closed
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Contra Costa County continues court closures through April 30.