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Contra Costa not spending police tax
Bob Mankin moved to Discovery Bay’s Lakeshore subdivision four years ago. Last year, he noticed a new $226 line item on his property tax bill.
“It’s the third most expensive line on my bill,” he said.
The discovery introduced him into the frustrating world of P-6 zone funds, which were meant to enhance police services for the […]
Sparks fly in congressional debate in Tracy
TRACY — The political chasm widened further between Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and GOP challenger Dean Andal of Stockton in the candidates’ first and only face-to-face showdown.
Before a packed and vocal crowd perched on folding metal chairs in a middle school gym Saturday night, the 11th District candidates came down on opposite sides of nearly […]
Mt. Diablo school district candidates offer differing views during lively Pleasant Hill forum
PLEASANT HILL — Two distinct pictures of the Mt. Diablo school district emerged during a board candidate’s forum in Pleasant Hill on Thursday.
Incumbent April Treece described a district that faces budget challenges, but is making academic strides and has many enthusiastic employees who are serving students and parents well, guided by a superintendent who is […]