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🌱 Why Oakley just hit pause on all new A.I. data centers

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Oakley just hit pause on all new A.I. data centers
  • How state housing laws could strip Oakley’s control over local projects

Also on today's calendar: Contra Costa Con Celebrates Star Trek and Star Wars THIS SUNDAY and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oakley City Council passes 45-day A.I. data center moratorium (thepress.net) — Oakley’s City Council has temporarily halted new A.I. data center proposals with a 45-day moratorium, aiming to extend it while they consider strict regulations or an outright ban. Councilmembers and residents voiced urgency about closing loopholes and protecting the city, while also hearing sobering news about BART’s looming budget crisis and potential service cuts that could still affect Oakley commuters.
   

• How cities comply with state housing mandates (thepress.net) — State housing mandates are reshaping how nearby cities, including Oakley, must handle development applications and long-term planning. Oakley’s assistant city manager explains how new laws, tight timelines, and the threat of “Builder’s Remedy” could limit local control over everything from major projects to simple permits like pools or patio covers if the city’s housing plan falls out of compliance.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Red Love Birds
    Starry Nite Studios , 2545 Sand Creek Rd #136 , Brentwood
    7:00 pm
  • AMS Spring Musical
    Adams Middle School , 401 American Ave , Brentwood
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday April 18
  • Scholars Academy- Fall/ Winter Basketball
    Brentwood Chamber of Commerce , 2010 Elkins Way, Suite 100 , Brentwood
  • Brentwood Farmers Market
    Brentwood Chamber of Commerce , 655 First St. , Brentwood
    7:30 am
  • R&B / HIP HOP PARTY BRUNCH (ANTIOCH)
    Antioch Taphouse and Restaurant , 2709 Hillcrest Ave , Antioch
    11:00 am
  • Spectacular Tree
    Starry Nite Studios , 2545 Sand Creek Rd #136 , Brentwood
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday April 19
  • Paint & Plant
    Crown & Crow , 613 1st St , Brentwood
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Brentwood. Apply here.
  • Soccer Shots posted a job opening for Saturday Youth Soccer Coach in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

Antioch

  • Standoff Near Antioch Schools Ends with Rooftop Arrest of Armed Suspect (crimevoice.com)
  • Antioch Council appoints former Mayor Pro Tem to Police Oversight Commission, five to new General Plan Advisory Committee (antiochherald.com)

Concord

  • Chain-Saw Wielding Driver Sets Off Traffic Snarl (patch.com)

Ok Oakley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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