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Pittsburg, Antioch consider uniforms for high schools

a wake-up call that something needs to be done to address safety. For the past two years, parents at district committee meetings for English learners have raised concerns about attire at Pittsburg High School, including school safety and gang ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  20 Nov 2009

Pittsburg scraps plan to outsource marina operations

Harbormaster Van DePiero, as several boat slip owners, other interested developers and Vice-Mayor Sal Evola heard he was being considered. After considerable talks toward a potential deal, Pittsburg has scrapped a proposal to save money by outsourcing ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Contra Costa Times,  19 Nov 2009

Pittsburg approves increase in water, sewer rates

Pittsburg leaders on Monday approved an increase in the city's water and sewer rates, even though many said they weren't happy with the decision. The average single-family residential user will see their rates jump about 4 percent — so a person who ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: PG&E

Flood zoning costing Pittsburg residents money

Several residents who live in a Pittsburg subdivision are up a creek — although it isn't much of a creek. In August, homeowners in the River Run neighborhood received letters from their mortgage lenders requiring them to obtain flood insurance. The ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Contra Costa Times,  13 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Federal Emergency Management Agency,  Samuel Johnson

Road-improvement project for older Pittsburg neighborhood close to completion

properties, curbs were lowered, and gas lines placed deeper underground. Chris Clark is pleased with the new view outside his Pittsburg home. Despite some traffic hardships as drivers tried to avoid backhoes and the fact the project took a "really ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Chris Clark,  PG&E

Lawsuit describes misuse of power by Pittsburg pastor

audit of the church's property and funds. Thirty-one longtime members of Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church have sued the Pittsburg church's pastor and his appointed leaders, claiming misuse of power and financial impropriety. In the suit filed ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  7 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Internal Revenue Service

Pittsburg 52, Liberty 7

Breon Butler ran for 134 yards for Pittsburg (5-4, 3-1 BVAL). He had a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:16 left in the second quarter and a 36-yard dash to the end zone on the first play of the second half to give the Pirates a 42-7 lead with 11:45 left in ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Contra Costa Times,  7 Nov 2009

Pittsburg High facelift to bring closed campus

have the capacity to serve and seat the entire student body during lunch — a luxury the current campus doesn't offer. When the new Pittsburg High School opens next summer, students will be spending more time on campus — whether they like it or ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Contra Costa Times,  6 Nov 2009

Pittsburg leaders move forward with plans for downtown plaza

project goes to bid. Despite some questions about what it may look like, Pittsburg leaders this week approved taking steps toward creation of a downtown plaza. On Monday, Pittsburg's City Council agreed to put $1.25 million toward creation of a plaza ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  3 Nov 2009

Pittsburg approves scaled-down Civic Center deal

deal can be terminated after two years and both parties would split Garaventa's $100,000 deposit. For example, if Pittsburg thinks the project can be developed given improved economic conditions, but Garaventa does not, Pittsburg would have a way to ...

From PAUL BURGARINO, Inside Bay Area,  3 Nov 2009

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