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‘Badlands‘, Terrence Malick (1973) Little did I realise that what began in the alleys and back ways of this quiet town would end in the Badlands of Montana.

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City of Oakley Names Dean Capelletti as Next Chief of Police

On Tuesday, the City Oakley announced the hire of Dean Capelletti as its next chief of police. Capelletti has been serving as Captain of the La Habra Police Department and also has experience in the private sector. Oakley had been looking for a chief of police after Eric Christensen retired in May. “Throughout the hiring process, we were looking primarily for an experienced candidate who we knew…

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Oakley City Council Approves MOU for Pilot of Fixed-Guideway Transit System

On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council approved an MOU for a pilot with Glydways Inc. for a pilot Fixed-Guideway Transit System in the City of Oakley.

According to the Staff Report, Glydways has met with Mayor Kevin Romickand staff to discuss the possibility of developing a pilot of such a system at the future Oakley Amtrak Station extending to Vintage Parkway, and also with possible extensions to…

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Oakley: DuPont Property Could Begin Construction this Fall

Long awaited construction could soon begin on the DuPont property in the City of Oakley as a presentation was given last week on the future of the property to local elected officials.

A copy of the presentation was not provided, however, Antioch City Manager Ron Bernalprovided an update on the project in his weekly city manager report–Oakley has provided no update to its residents on the…

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Oakley City Manager to Get Pay Raise, Election Protection from Termination

During the May 14 Oakley City Council Meeting, the council will vote on an amendment to the City managers Employment agreement that includes a pay raise and some protections for him after a city council election.

According to a deal struck by Mayor Claire Alaura and Councilmember Randy Pope, the following terms are included in the agreement:

Retroactive to July 1, 2018, an increase in salary of…

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Tonight: City of Oakley to Host Community Wide Strategic Meeting

Tonight: City of Oakley to Host Community Wide Strategic Meeting

The City of Oakley invites the community to develop the City of Oakley’s 2018-2020 Strategic Plan and residents are invited to participate. Since the City of Oakley was incorporated, Oakley has set a series of specific two-year strategic plans which outline goals that lead to actions. The important document dictates the direction and priorities of the City over the next two-years. The Community…

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City of Oakley to Host Community Wide Strategic Meeting April 17

City of Oakley to Host Community Wide Strategic Meeting April 17

The City of Oakley invites the community to develop the City of Oakley’s 2018-2020 Strategic Plan and residents are invited to participate. Since the City of Oakley was incorporated, Oakley has set a series of specific two-year strategic plans which outline goals that lead to actions. The important document dictates the direction and priorities of the City over the next two-years. The Community…

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Oakley Explains Recent Eminent Domain Actions This week, the City of Oakley offered an explanation via their outreach efforts of the eminent domain action the City Council took…