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Lending A Helping Hand

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

A COVID-19 test site recently opened in Brentwood, offering free testing to anyone regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. The site, set-up in the lobby of the performing arts center (PAC) on the Liberty High School campus, opened May 7 and is currently taking patients on a daily basis via appointment. “They (the state) were looking for something in Brentwood for the far East County, and this was the closest to serve the far, far east county,” said Kim McCarl, Contra Costa Health Services assistant to the director of communications. “We will be on that site for the next three weeks, and then we will try and find a more permanent site in Brentwood.” Liberty is one of three state-provided walk-up locations in the county — the other two are in Pinole and Walnut Creek. Additional county-run sites offer drive-thru testing see Testing page 18

Residents are making a difference as the community comes together during COVID-19 crisis. Page 4

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rentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen met with downtown business owners in City Park, Friday, May 8. The meeting included concerns over shelter-in-place orders and the possibility of reopening businesses, among other topics. To view a video of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

High schools plan in-person graduations by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Following a Liberty Union High School District board meeting held May 6, Superintendent Eric Volta announced the district tentatively plans to conduct in-person commencement ceremonies for the nearly 1,900 seniors in the district expected to graduate this year. “Pending shelter-in-place orders, we have pushed back the commencements to June 22, 23 and 24,” he said. “Right now, we’re planning on these commencements being student only. If we cannot hold those ceremonies per the current shelter-inplace orders, then we’ll have a virtual ceremony.” With the school year

“ Pending shelter-in-place orders, we have pushed back the commencements to June 22, 23 and 24. Right now, we’re planning on these commencements being student-only.

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Eric Volta, LUHSD superintendent quickly drawing to a close, school administrators are trying to develop graduation plans that will recognize students’ achievements while adhering to a continuously evolving set of restrictions resulting from the statewide stay-at-home order. “Graduation is the most important event on our campuses each year,” said Carrie Wells, Heritage High School principal.

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“As a district, I feel that we are trying our best to have plans that keep with the spirit of the traditional ceremonies offering an opportunity for families to create positive memories during this unprecedented time.” This week, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) issued graduation guidance that urged school administrators to forego in-person graduations in favor

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of virtual ceremonies. The county did issue guidelines for two types of graduation ceremony options including a drive-thru diploma pickup and an in-person graduation for gatherings of less than 25 graduates. However, even the drive-thru option compels administrators to limit ceremonies to a maximum of 200 cars. With more than 500 graduates each at Liberty, Heritage and Freedom high schools, that cap presents a serious logistical challenge. “We recognize the need for people to connect and celebrate,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County health officer. “However, gatherings like graduation ceremonies are a see Graduations page 18

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Time stopped on City Park clock arrival A clock similar to the one on the far left is scheduled to be installed in City Park, but due to the shelterin-place orders, its arrival has been delayed.

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

COVID-19 paused the countdown for City Park’s clock. The 12-foot-tall fixture was set to be placed in the downtown Brentwood park when time stopped on normal city operations, said Brentwood Management Analyst Gail Leech. “Installation was scheduled right as we received the shelter-at-home order,” said Leech. “I won’t have an answer until we all get back to work.” The Brentwood City Council unanimously approved the timepiece in July last year, months after Mayor Bob Taylor suggested it — noting that he’d seen similar installations at prominent parks around the nation and felt it would complement City Park’s resurrected gazebo, which was also his idea. Taylor said this week that even he was unclear when the fixture will be added. “We have closed down so much,” he

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said, referring to the city. “This COVID-19 is crazy … It’s certainly upset the world.” The fixture, likely to sit between two light poles near the park’s children’s area, is expected to cost about $20,000, in addition to an ongoing expected annual $750 charge for maintenance needs. The council helped identify desired

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features, including its height, four-sided face, roman numerals and location for enhanced visibility. With a height of 12 feet, it’s expected to be less susceptible to damage than a shorter, 10-foot option, according to city leaders. The four-faced design will enhance its readability from a wider area, and roman

numerals were chosen over Arabic numerals for visual appeal. It will be tied to existing electricity from the nearby poles. Its power draw won’t affect current park light poles, and LED lighting will make operating costs no more than that of a standard street light. “Now that our gazebo is resurrected, we can see what time it is 24/7,” said Taylor, during the clock’s initial approval. Taylor also inspired the addition of a gigantic red chair to City Park in late 2017 before leading an all-volunteer resurrection of the park’s gazebo, which debuted in May last year. City leaders have said the clock is likely to be the last park addition. “After the clock, we might want to consider that to be one of the final components of City Park, or we might not have any more room,” Vice Mayor Joel Bryant said. For more information on the project, see packet page 30 at bit.ly/CityParkclock. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Paying it forward in times of need by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Press recently asked its Facebook friends to share stories of those helping their community during the COVID-19 crisis. Our followers rushed to nominate their friends and neighbors, detailing kind deeds and generous gestures. But three names stood out with more votes than the rest – Bob Butler, Seana Fippin and Vicky Little. Butler is an East County resident who has been making Costco runs for those unable to leave their homes. He initially began his trips to pick up essentials and medicine but soon began taking requests for much more. “I posted on NextDoor that if anyone needed some help, I’ll go grocery shopping and pick up medicine free of charge,” Butler said. “I had one person contact me and somehow or other, I got connected to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors page (on Facebook).” Butler makes multiple trips to Costco each week, running as many as 35 deliveries in a day to Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay and Bethel Island. Before he heads into the store, he posts on Facebook, asking for requests. He said he realizes the importance of having your favorite things when sheltering in place and is willing to get more than paper goods. He’s even had requests for pools. “I told people, if you need something, let me know,” Butler said. “Initially, I thought I would get people toilet paper and paper towels. Now, people are asking me to pick up all kinds of things … and it does make you feel good to help out.” Butler communicates through Facebook and documents his deliveries by posting photos of all his adventures and new friends on the Neighbors Helping Neighbors East County Facebook page. Seana Fippin is a longtime Brentwood resident and business owner and the mind behind Brentwood Strong, an organization that pairs trusted shoppers with seniors and the immune-compromised who are unable to leave their homes due to the pandemic. She said in

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the past two months, it has become even more than a shopping network. “It turned into a higher demand for food,” Fippin explained. “Not even as much with the seniors as with the underserved parts of our community. It’s become about 50/50 now. We are still pairing seniors up, but we are really doing more outreach, helping organize and being boots-on-the-ground for food distribution every week or two.” Fippin is using her network, working with the City of Brentwood and the Rotary Club of Brentwood to get food to hundreds of families in need. She said she was honored by the recognition but desired to acknowledge the many volunteers who have helped and supported her ideas along the way. “It’s been an adventure,” she said. “It’s been a lot of special people stepping up, and it’s been humbling. I want to look back after all of these challenges we are all going through and just know that a lot of us stepped up and helped out and

did what we could, and I have seen that all over the place, and that’s really the true beauty of our community.” Vicky Little, owner of Sip and Scoop in Brentwood, was making masks before they were mandatory. She had a leftover stockpile of N95 masks from her trips to serve coffee and ice cream to fire victims in the past two years and began donating them to the local medical community in mid-March. “People had donated the masks to us, so we could wear them when we were serving ice cream from our trailers and wouldn’t get sick, and we had about 300 left over,” Little said. “I reached out on social media and said any local Brentwood doctors or nurses in need could have one.” Her offer sparked a mask drive to supply local health care facilities with masks. Using her shop as a hub for donations, she helped distribute hundreds of masks. After about six weeks, she said the demand began to die gown.

“Hospitals were getting their stock of personal protection equipment (PPE), and it wasn’t as busy as people thought it was going to be so they weren’t using as many as they thought they would,” Little said. “Then the order came over for regular people to wear masks.” Little now accepts donated masks at her shop and passes them on to seniors and those in need. She said she is grateful to have her building to offer as a drop-off location. “I’m paying rent, and why wouldn’t I use my store as a vessel to give back to the community?” Little asked. “The community is buying from us, keeping us open. My thought process is always support the community that is supporting you.” Bob Butler can be reached on Facebook. For more information on Brentwood Strong, or to donate, visit www. brentwoodstrong.com. To donate masks or ask for one, call Sip and Scoop at 925-684-7710.

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EMPLOYERS HAVE CAUSE TO REJOICE: UNPAID WAGES ARE NOT RECOVERABLE UNDER PAGA by Julie Ann Giammona of Ferber Law

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The Brentwood Library is well-equipped with online programs to hold residents over during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place. Friends of the Brentwood Library provided funds for the programming.

Library offers online programs through Friends foundation The Brentwood Library stands empty at the corner of Oak and Third streets, but it still buzzes with life in cyberspace thanks to continued community funding. The Friends of the Brentwood Library supports the library’s online programming, which has taken center stage since its physical location shuttered in March in accordance with the state and county shelter-in-place orders. “This is another example of community support as this money was raised in book sales at the Second Story Bookstore and at book sales,” said Diane Alexander, president of the Friends of the Brentwood Library and the Brentwood Library Foundation. “The community has supported these sales.” Liz Fuller, library manager, reported children’s programs on Zoom and Facebook have attracted hundreds of viewers in numbers akin to filling a large room in the community center. In addition, the Brentwood Library has scheduled short story time videos for children among other digital events. Fuller stepped into a new position with the county as library services manager in Martinez in February, but as COVID-19 closures delayed the candidate search to fill her Brentwood role, she continues to oversee that location. “We have found that our online program offerings are very popular,” Fuller said. Virtual visitors are also checking out ebooks at significantly higher rates. In the four weeks following the closing of the library, nearly 6,800 ebooks were checked out. Ebooks, as well as magazines, newspapers, movies and several online resourc-

“ We are happy so many people take advantage of the resources the library offers online and look forward to the library’s reopening.

In a sweeping victory for employers, the California Supreme Court held in ZB, N.A. v. Superior Court (Lawson), that employees cannot recover unpaid wages in actions brought pursuant to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). PAGA allows employees to commence representative actions to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees under Section 558 of the Labor Code. Damages include penalties in amounts equal to $50 to $100 dollars per pay period for each underpaid employee (of which 75 percent goes to the State and 25 percent goes to the employee), plus an additional amount sufficient to recover underpaid wages. Unlike the PAGA penalties, the underpaid wages recovered are not split with the State – the employee keeps all monies determined to be underpaid wages. The Supreme Court’s ruling represents an unanticipated surprise because the Court had originally granted review to resolve a split in authority as to whether employees could be forced to arbitrate the portion of their PAGA claims relating to unpaid wages. Instead of simply answering this question, the Supreme Court went a step further and concluded that PAGA does not authorize employees to seek unpaid wages at all – in civil court or via the arbitration process, thereby rendering the question of arbitration moot. The impact of the Lawson decision cannot be overstated. The holding is expected to greatly reduce class-wide,

representative PAGA actions because the damages recoverable have been limited to the flat rate penalty provisions of Labor Code Section 558. PAGA is no longer a weapon to allow one employee to sue on behalf of other employees for unpaid wages. While PAGA is still available for pursuit of penalties on behalf of other employees, the 2004 PAGA statute has finally taken a big hit in favor of employers. Notwithstanding, the California Supreme Court’s 2014 holding in Iskanian v. CLS Transportation Los Angeles, LLC still stands: arbitration agreements do not apply to PAGA claims, thus an employee executing such an agreement can still bring a PAGA claim for flat fee civil penalties as a representative action against an employer in civil court. The interplay between class actions, representative actions under PAGA, and the enforceability of arbitration agreements in such contexts continues to present complex legal issues. Ferber Law is well equipped to decipher such multifaceted topics. Please contact Julie Ann Giammona at jgiammona@ ferberlaw.com or 925.355.9800 to address your concerns. Julie Ann is a resident of Brentwood and has almost 30 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters. She is a passionate and loyal advocate for business owners. DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided above should not be acted upon without specific legal advice. – Advertisement

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Diane Alexander, Friends of the Brentwood Library and the Brentwood Library Foundation president es for students are among the wealth of materials available online. Fuller noted any residents still holding print copies of books, checked out prior to the library’s closure, should hold onto them until the doors reopen, as staff is not allowed in the building to unload the receptacles. In the year and a half since the library’s opening in September 2018, nearly 6,800 people have established library cards, bringing the total number of cardholders in Brentwood to 36,111 — more than half the city’s population. “The Brentwood Library is a true community treasure,” Alexander continued. “We are happy so many people take advantage of the resources the library offers online and look forward to the library’s reopening.” For more information on library programs or to check out digital material, visit https://ccclib.org.

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Possible fall opening for new LMC center by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Los Medanos College students, currently completing their education remotely amid the COVID-19 shelter-in-place regulations, are likely to have a new Brentwood campus to attend if restrictions are relaxed by the fall. The $65 million, 55,000-square-foot facility at 1351 Pioneer Square (near Marsh Creek Road and Highway 4) is slated to fully open for the fall 2020 semester if face-to-face instruction is allowed. “The community has been looking forward to this for a long time,” Los Medanos College President Bob Kratochvil said. The sprawling new center, replacing the current 22,000-square-foot Brentwood Center on Sand Creek Road, is expected to feature 15 instructional classrooms, four science labs, a computer center, a bookstore, food services, “linger and learn” areas and increased space for other student services, faculty and staff. Measures A and E, approved by voters in 2006 and 2014, are covering the project’s costs. “We are essentially doubling the size (of the current center),” said Carlos Montoya, Los Medanos College’s vice president of business and administrative services. “It’s pretty exciting.” College leaders say the new center will significantly increase the institution’s Brent-

wood-based resources, services and courses, meeting rising demand in far East County and streamlining access to educational necessities that often require Brentwood Center students travel to the college’s main campus in Pittsburg. The current Brentwood center — inside a leased former grocery store — has seen enrollment jump from 667 when it opened in 2001 to over 2,500 students today. Its one science lab is used by both biology and physics classes; it lacks adequate student resources, such as a permanent bookstore; and its 300-space parking lot is shared with nearby stores and restaurants. But those shortcomings will soon be history, college leaders said. The new facility should feature chemistry, physics and biology labs; a permanent bookstore; increased computer access; tutoring centers; multipurpose, state-of-the-art classrooms; a grab-and-go food area; and space for students to sit, read or study. “Students will be able to come here and treat it truly as a one-stop shop to complete their associate degrees and then be able to transfer,” Montoya said. “When planned right with the course schedule, they may not even be forced to come back to the main campus to get all of their requirements to move onto the next phase of their professional or academic career.” The center’s demand, already rising,

“ Students will be able to come here and treat it truly as a one-stop shop to complete their associate degrees and then be able to transfer.

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Carlos Montoya, LMC vice president of business and administrative services seems likely to continue growing. One 2018 district estimate projected that enrollment could rise to 3,800 by 2022. The Liberty Union High School District’s three main schools — two in Brentwood and one in Oakley — have had to add temporary classrooms to meet demand. Across the district’s five-school senior population, around 1,932 students are likely to graduate this year alone. Kratochvil confirmed that the yet-to-be unveiled campus could be expanded in the future, although the college district would need to find an additional funding source to carry it out. For now, district leaders are excited for what’s materialized since plans for the new campus began at least 10 years ago. The district purchased the Pioneer Square site in

2011. “It was designed with the big picture in mind to create a center that has all the services students would need to be successful,” said Ines Zildzic, the Contra Costa Community College District’s vice chancellor of facilities planning and construction. Tim Leong, the college district’s director of communications and community relations, added that Brentwood officials have been instrumental in helping the facility materialize. “The City of Brentwood, in particular the mayor and others, have made it very clear that having us stay in Brentwood is a key piece of their future, and they were critical at every step of the way to ensure that this project comes to completion,” he said. Thus far, the shelter-in-place restrictions have caused a couple weeks of construction delays and supply chain challenges, but the snags are not expected to affect the planned fall opening, Montoya said. Montoya added that if the district must continue with remote instruction in the fall, then the center could still be used by faculty and staff, with safety protocols in place, to assist in delivering remote educational services. That could include using the new labs to conduct recorded experiments shared remotely with students. “We want to open it as quickly as possible so students and the entire community can enjoy it,” Kratochvil said.

Teachers of the Year candidates announced represent their schools and school districts, while at the same time truly embody what is best about public education in Contra Costa County.” The county’s TOY program is coordinated by the CCCOE, and the judging usually combines a three-stage selection process, with a point and percentage system to determine the final candidates. But due to the COVID-19 emergency, this year’s selection process involved application screenings, online interviews and July 24 speech presentations. Announcement of the two 2020-2021 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year will take place at the tentatively planned Teacher of the Year Dinner Gala, to be held at the Hilton Concord on Sept. 24, pend-

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Recently, the school districts in Contra Costa County proudly submitted their 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year (TOY) candidates to the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE). The newly honored teachers are not only recognized for their outstanding education achievements, but they also represent the approximately 8,600 teachers educating more than 177,000 students in Contra Costa County’s public schools. “We are extremely proud of the Teachers of the Year, Class of 2020-2021,” Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey said. “When you review their TOY applications and their heartfelt letters of recommendation, it is quite evident that these teachers were thoughtfully selected to

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Who will you be in the post-coronavirus era?

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Over the last six weeks, I have been reading Facebook posts. Many have come together with a new perspective and respect toward educators and the understanding of medical people as heroes in our day. There seems to be a new understanding of simpler times when we were not as rushed and selfabsorbed, where time for family came first in our value system. But the question remains: Who will we be, and what have we realized about ourselves to move forward in a new understanding of our world? Dr. Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist, recognizes that before the pandemic, self-awareness was already a foundation for success and happiness. But in this new era, to understand ourselves clearly and compassionately, it is vital to survive the lockdown and build a better life when the lockdown ends.

DALTON Many of us remember vividly where we were when 9/11 ripped through our nation and changed flying forever. Others have stories of their experiences during the Loma Prieta Earthquake. And there are others who experienced the new realities of the 1960s through the eyes of the Vietnam War and three assassinations: President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Like COVID-19, each tragedy is a reminder of how vulnerable we are and also how resilient we can become. What will be your legacy moving forward? How do you want to remember yourself and how will you demonstrate a clearer understanding of compassion in this new era? What will your story be? – Christina Dalton, Life Coach Christina Dalton has recently retired from being the Lead Counselor at Heritage High School. Previously, she served as the math department chair at Liberty High School and was a member of the lead team to open Deer Valley High. Prior to her educational career, she was a marriage and family counselor. She brings these opportunities into empowering her clients through life coaching. She is the owner of Expanding Your Horizons - (Coaching for Life). She may be reached at: calberkgirl65@ yahoo.com.

Contra Costa County Library responds to COVID-19 crisis The Contra Costa County Library is contributing to the county’s emergency response effort. The library’s WiFi is on and available from the parking lots of many of the branches across the county. For families without internet service, the library’s WiFi may help to provide needed support for homeschooling, access to social services or connections to loved ones. The library is also using its technology resources to help supply critically needed masks to first responders and other essential workers in the community. The library is using three 3D printers to mass produce reusable masks and mask clips. So far, the library has printed 28 masks and 1,600 clips. Members of the library staff are being deployed as disaster service workers in many ways across the county. Staffers are help-

ing collect donations of personal protective equipment and child care supplies, training to perform contact tracing in the months ahead and providing needed resources in the county’s emergency operations center. “We want to support the county’s emergency response efforts in any way we can,” County Librarian Melinda Cervantes said. “We have buildings, technology and people who can provide critical support in the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Library staff continues to work to increase the ebook collections, create fresh online content and events, and curate book lists. Visit ccclib.org to sign up for a library card and get connected to books and resources. For the latest information about COVID-19 in Contra Costa County, visit contracostahealth.org.

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*This information is current as of the time I write this, but check my Facebook page at facebook.com/SharpRealtyPage where I will post updates as this is a fluid situation.* In mid-March when the shelter-inplace rules came out, we were instructed to stop holding open houses, stop showing homes and to stop meeting with clients in person. Soon after it was clarified that we could show vacant homes as long as we limited the number of people in the house and everyone followed the proper protocols. As of last week, those rules were relaxed again to where we can start showing occupied homes again. Buyers are strongly encouraged to do as much “virtual” previewing as possible and only enter if absolutely necessary. Agents and buyers should drive separate cars. The occupants of the home need to leave during the showing, there can be one agent and up to two buyers in the house at any one time. Everyone is to wear PPE and refrain from touching handles and switches as much as possible.

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On a recent bike ride, I was refreshed to notice the cut grass and the basketball hoop nets dangling freely in the breeze — no longer wrapped in garbage bags to restrict their use. Still, there are remnants of the coronavirus war. The water fountains are still wrapped in armor. Those walking or jogging on the trail scrutinize me with caution, their face masks worn and ready to battle any germ that may fly their way. These are the markers of resignation and the realities of a new era. This has been a test of our resilience and our character. Who are we really in times of change?

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The home is to be wiped down before and after showings. All buyers and agents should come with their own gloves and masks. Buyers should let the agent open all doors with gloved hands whenever possible. Then on May 7, the State of CA came out with new guidance which relaxes these rules even a little bit more, specifically that we can show occupied homes with the occupants still present if it’s not possible for them to leave. However, the County rules are more restrictive than that as they don’t allow that type of showing as of this writing. They said they are aware of the State’s new guidance and will review it. Still no open houses and I’m guessing we won’t see open houses again for a long time, maybe ever? Stay smart and safe out there! If you have questions about real estate, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free, go to: www. SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. #01245186

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by Joan Grimes, Esq. and Jennifer Wallis, Esq. We are living in a time of great uncertainty in this country and in the world. Never before have we ever been asked as a country to give up our freedom of movement in order to protect each other from illness. My life is very different than it was two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, I was so busy running between appointments, court and enjoying our new grandchild. Today, I am at home talking on the phone with clients who are worried and scared about the future and fear that they may not have time to do what they need to do. If there is one thing I have learned in estate planning, it is that everyone puts off doing something. For some people, it is putting off exercise, for others it is putting off that call to your children, parent, friend or someone you have an unresolved issue. For other people, it is putting off getting your own affairs in order. Putting things off is something we all do. However, at the end of the day, we do need to make sure we have done important things.

This week, next week and probably for the next month, we have been given the time to reset the future. We have time to exercise, we have time to make those calls to affirm everything we agree about and forget our differences. We have the time to get our affairs in order. We have time to plan the future. We have time to make sure we do the important things. If you do not have an estate plan or would like to discuss changes to your existing estate plan, I have free 30 minute consultation available by phone. Putting your affairs in order is a gift you give yourself and your family. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 925-939-1680 or email us at joangrimes@msn.com. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2020 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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District issues advisory in height of snake season With this year’s early spring, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) staff and visitors have observed the re-emergence of snakes — most notably rattlesnakes — seen periodically along the park’s trails that make up their natural habitat. When the weather gets warm, snakes come out to explore their environment, which can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs. EBRPD advises the public to take snake safety precautions when visiting regional parks. Safety tips 1. Avoid hiking alone so you have help in case of emergency. Per local health orders, hike only with members of your immediate household during COVID-19. 2. Scan the ground ahead of you as you walk, jog or ride. Stay on trails and avoid walking in tall grass. 3. Look carefully around and under logs and rocks before sitting down. 4. Avoid placing your hands or feet where you cannot see clearly. 5. Keep leashed pets on designated trails and away from snakes if they see one. All dogs should be on leash at all times, in all parks during COVID-19. 6. Bring plenty of water for yourself and your pets as drinking fountains are temporarily closed. Many parks do not have a direct water supply. What to do if you see a rattlesnake Leave it alone. Do not try to capture or harm

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Editor: Long after the coronavirus secures history book infamy, we hope that practical lessons endure from the trials and tribulations. We know, after all, that to ignore history is to condemn oneself to repeat it. Collectively, then, we need an organizational health infrastructure reset button and, individually, we need a self-accounting of our everyday habits and mindsets. Consider first our investment priorities. The U.S., on average, spends $186.6 billion a year on counter-terrorism measures. By contrast, last year we allocated a billion dollars for pandemic prevention. Consequence? Congress has now pumped trillions for economic stimulus recovery. Go figure it. Global accountability is in order. China, for one, must confront the issue of transparent case reporting. Granted, this is a novel virus, and it’s easy to fingerpoint, but the WHO, CDC, NIH and the whole assorted alphabet soup of mega health organizations demand serious selfexamination on where the ball got dropped. National, regional and state governments, too, must evaluate why the world response was a dollar late and a day short. Face it, we are woefully unprepared with our global health infrastructure and therefore sitting on a time bomb. Remember, this could be just a preview. As a human race we are inextricably interconnected through easy travel, instant digital communication and global markets. This pandemic should amplify our awareness that an outbreak anywhere is, in fact, an outbreak everywhere. We’re literally one air passenger away. Individually, too, we each play a part in world health as a fence is only as strong as its links. SOCIAL JUSTICE: Do we blithely accept a health system that leaves tens of millions uninsured, or do we join the 21st century?

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REDIRECTED ATTENTION: Do we continue to support the effect-not-thecause philosophy of pharmaceuticals, or do we vigorously commit to a prevention approach to combat our raging national epidemics of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and high-blood pressure? PRIORITIES: Do we show indifference for Mother Earth’s fragile ecosystem, or do we act as mindful stewards of our priceless inheritance? VALUES: Do we worship the fleeting almighty dollar above all else, or do we, instead, seek the imperishable currency of God, family and country? Yes, by any measure, this pandemic is a gruesome ordeal but we have to be open to grow, learn and extract lessons from it. The fabled evangelist Vance Havner said, “God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth

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perfume. It is Peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever.” Walter Ruehlig Antioch

Honoring those who served while under quarantine

Editor: Each year, Memorial Day marks an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. This year, amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the national holiday will undoubtedly be different. While you may not be attending a parade or celebrating with family and friends, there are still many ways that we can pay tribute to our country’s fallen heroes. I encourage you to don your patriotic gear, fly your American flag at half-staff, take a moment to reflect on the freedoms and liberties you enjoy and give

thanks to those who sacrificed their lives to protect them. Share your gratitude via social media, helping others to remember why we should all continue to be grateful for our great nation. The National Moment of Remembrance is also scheduled for 3 p.m. local time each Memorial Day and presents a chance for all Americans to commemorate the fallen by pausing for a minute to remember those who so humbly gave their lives for the betterment of our country. During these trying times, do your best to remind yourself that you are not stuck at home, you are a safe at home. To learn how you can pay tribute not only on Memorial Day, but throughout each year, contact your local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Michael J. Kuznik State Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California

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To our sweet baby girl, Aniya Marie Hodges!

Photo courtesy of Lance Crannell

Childhood reflections Heritage High School Senior Mia Crannell stands next to her father’s iconic fountain in downtown Brentwood. Mia’s father, architect Lance Crannell, designed what is now commonly called the ‘children’s fountain,’ completed in 2010. Inspired by the curiosity of his two young girls at the time, Crannell designed it for all children and families to enjoy for generations to come. “Brentwood’s strong sense of family and community is rooted in our children, and having a piece of art that they can interact with creates a feeling and a memory that will last a lifetime,”Crannell said. A tactile and unique piece of art in the downtown area, the fountain is inlaid with stones, glass and a few surprises placed in a spiral at eye level for young children to find. Mia selected some of the stones and glass pieces that are now a permanent part of the design itself. The image depicts Mia finding her stones while standing on the plaque dedicated to her father. Mia will be graduating next month with honors and will be attending the University of Oregon in the fall to study speech pathology.

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oday, May 15, you turned 5 years old. We are beyond proud of you, sweetheart. We are very blessed to watch you grow into such an amazing little girl. Your love for Jesus and people is so encouraging to us. You have the sweetest heart ever. Continue to bless those with your smile and joy. Happy birthday, baby girl! Love always, Mommy and Daddy. Butterfly kisses and hugs times infinity.

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Running club founder keeps team moving by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

When the COVID-19 shelter-in-place regulations halted the Delta Limitless youth running club, founder Eric Morford dashed to the computer to keep the team moving forward. The group, used to running in large groups outdoors, now unites almost daily in the virtual world to keep their spirits high and their legs moving. “I’ve always felt like the biggest reason I have Delta Limitless is not so much for people to run,” said Morford, who launched the usually in-person outdoor running club in 2014. “I feel like there’s a huge aspect to really helping students feel welcomed and accepted and appreciated. So I just wanted to make sure that I continue to allow students that opportunity to feel appreciated amongst each other.” Morford, who’s running the online service for free, distributes virtual weekly training plans; holds daily online group exercises aimed at instilling motivation, wisdom, gratitude and fun; and hosts cyber game nights and twice-weekly webinars with prominent runners to inspire greatness.

The Delta Limitless running club, seen here during earlier times, is largely functioning as an online program during the COVID-19 shelterin-place order.

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For many, the online movement is a welcome addition, especially with group activity shelved, said one parent of a runner. Currently about 10 elementary to high school students participate online. “When this all started he quickly realized how these kids would all be devastated about missing track season,” said Jessica Buscho, a parent. “He inspires them, talks to them about physical and mental health and basically uplifts them. He even has

game nights with them. He is one of the kindest, most humble and inspiring people we’ve ever known.” Morford, who’s also a Liberty crosscountry and track coach, has had several years of online college education, equipping him to use virtual tools to quickly pivot from in-person coach to virtual leader when the shelter-in-place regulations took hold in March. The themed online sessions — in-

cluding Motivational Monday, Wisdom Wednesday and Thankful Thursday — promote cognitive development and inspire social health, continued team camaraderie and motivation to continue running while the in-person group is on hiatus. Included in the mix are opportunities for the youth to share special stories, play games and laugh, courtesy of a Friday rousee Running page 15

Diving into Press archives: A look back at the best of sports The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 The Liberty High School football team received its state championship rings during a ceremony at Harvest Park Bowl. “I’m amazed,” said senior Reese Watkins-Nelson moments after receiving his ring. “I saw the size of it and was like ‘Oh, my God.’ It’s way bigger than the NCS championship ring. It’s beautiful; it’s absolutely amazing.” Harvest Park Bowl owner Jim Wangeman and longtime Knightsen resident Andy Dreifort paid the estimated $15,000 for the glistening gold mementos inscribed on the front with the squad’s logo situated over an outline of California and encircled by the words “State Champions.” 2018 Cecily Hayes became Independence High School’s first student to receive a full-ride scholarship to Fresno State, and, appropriately, she had her horse to thank. “I came to Independence, and it’s

been incredible,” Cecily said at the time. “Going to school every day was not working with competition schedule, and Mrs. Toelkes has been so amazing in helping me balance the life of working and riding as well as getting all of my work done to get the grades I needed to land a scholarship.” 2017 Freedom High School swimmer Braedan Fowler was the lone Freedom representative to reach the North Coast Section championship, and he did not disappoint. He grabbed second place in the 50yard freestyle event in 21.09 just behind Terra Linda’s Nathaniel Cunnan’s winning time of 20.41. Fowler also nabbed seventh in the 100-yard freestyle, the only other event in which he competed. 2016 Heritage High School’s Andrew Garner, a paraprofessional in the school’s life skills class, helped Heritage pull out a 5250 win in a hard-fought faculty basketball game between Freedom and Heritage. Garner, a former star at Freedom, was one of Heritage’s top players in the contest.

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Former Liberty football players Reese Watkins-Nelson, Isaiah Dortch and Ethan Slaughter showed off their state football championship rings at Harvest Park Bowl in 2019. 2015 The Heritage High School swim teams finished off another dominant season at the Bay Valley Athletic League Finals. The Patriots’ boys’ squad collected 561 points, 189 points more than second-place Deer Valley, to win its seventh straight title. The girls’ squad was equally impressive, outscoring Deer Valley by 390 points to capture its sixth straight title. “It was a really good meet,” said then Heritage head coach Craig Carson. “We

had some good time drops.” In all, 14 Heritage swimmers finished the event as league champions. Stephanie Backlund (200- and 500yard freestyle), Katrina Sudweeks (200yard individual medley and 100- yard breaststroke), Allie Klinger (50- and 100yard freestyle) and Brooke Lynn Santos (100-yard backstroke) all won their events for the girls’ squad. see Archives page 15

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tine that calls for participants to dress up in funny costumes. High-profile runners also appear about twice a week to give advice and answer viewer questions. Just a handful of past guests have included Olympic hopeful Craig Engels and Nico Young, a reigning crosscountry national champion. “The biggest thing about it is just keeping kids in touch with each other, allowing them space in which we can meet together on a daily basis,” Morford said. “This (the shelter-in-place) is probably the toughest time for the youth right now.” While the online world is a suitable temporary substitute for the unprecedented

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Seiya Duran is one of the stars of the Heritage High School boys’ tennis team, but he’s only been handling a racket since he was 12. Now at the age of 19, with his high school career behind him, he is focusing on drills to keep his game sharp for the future. “I like playing,” Duran said. “I love competing and playing. It’s fun. It’s an individual sport, so whatever work you put into it, you get out of it.” He said he still takes private lessons and spends hours each week training alone. He always welcomes someone to hit with, though. He uses running, sprints, agility and core work to stay in shape. “I think discipline makes a great tennis player,” he noted. “Since it’s an individual sport; you’re by yourself and have to push yourself to get better every day.”

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end of group activities, Morford said he’s already tossing around ideas to resume normal operations when conditions permit. Running, unlike other sports, is conducive to social distancing, which raises hopes the club will resume sooner rather than later, Morford added. During ordinary times, the club meets in the mornings during summer and after school during the winter, fostering mental and physical development. “I am really crossing my fingers we can get back to things in the summer,” Morford said. “I know it’s a medium which a lot more people would love to be into.” For more information, visit Deltalimitless.com.

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their team and a high level of playing,” he said. “It would be good for me to go there and compete and improve for four years.” Duran added he hopes to major in biology and work in the medical field.

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“Seiya Duran has developed and refined his style to how tennis professionals have played. He methodically maneuvers opponents to open up the court to win the point.”

2015 Discovery Bay’s Supreme basketball team took home the championship at the 12th annual Spring Jam and Lillie V Memorial Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament in San Carlos. The Supreme went 3-0 at the two-day event, defeating teams from San Francisco, Richmond and Pleasanton. The team was comprised of Noble McDonald, Max Parsons, Clay Hewison, Gage Pigati, Jacob Wells, Arcadio Cortez, Kyle MacHugh, Parker Pavon and coach Terence McGilbra. 2014 Liberty graduate C.J. Leveque defeated James Johnson in the second round

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UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: BARBARA SHELTON, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/21/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0568555-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/30/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: AUCTION.COM ROOM PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 127,408.60 TS No.: 2020-00102CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 609 West 13TH Street, Antioch, CA 94509-2257 A.P.N.: 067-171-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 127,408.60. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any

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mysterious “heart fairy” has been making the rounds in Oakley’s Summer Lake neighborhood. Since the hearts first began appearing in front of homes, about 50 have received a surprise. Natalia and Elena Onichev, 3-year-old twin sisters, were excited to find a heart in their yard on May 5, when they would have been celebrating Cinco de Mayo with their family if not for COVID-19. “This handmade, green heart symbolizes something special … and definitely brought us some fun, excitement and hope during this pandemic time,” said the twins’ mother, Alicia Onichev. “Whoever this person is, thank you from all of us.”

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by appointment in Antioch, Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg, San Pablo and San Ramon. Eric Volta, Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) superintendent, said he was happy to support the county’s testing needs and is confident the site is a safe one. “The few students who are picking up packets are nowhere near the PAC, parking is far away and the test center is hundreds of feet away from our skeleton crew, so I do not see this as a safety issue,” said Volta. “It is something that is needed to get us back on our feet and is part of the governor’s mandates. Our local businesses are struggling, and if LUHSD can help in any kind of way to make quicker the reopening of our town and community, then that’s what we are all about.” Volta added that while he has not officially alerted LUHSD staff about the testing availability since most are currently sheltering in place, he does support those who want to get tested. Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden agreed. “We didn’t overtly alert our staff either requiring or recommending testing,” Ogden said. “I understood the testing capacity was limited, and with no confirmed or suspected cases amidst staff, (I) hadn’t done so. Most of the city hall staff are also working remotely, so that was another reason for not doing so. I could see a scenario when city hall reopens in some fashion that testing would add value.” The increased access to community testing will help the county reach its goal for easing restrictions and shelter-in-place orders that are currently set through the end of May. “We really want people to get tested for themselves and in order to help meet the goals the governor has set to reopen,” County Supervisor Diane Burgis said. The Brentwood site tests for the virus only, not the antibodies. The county is look-

“ We really want people to get tested for themselves and in order to help meet the goals the governor has set to reopen.

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Diane Burgis Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors District III ing to reach an overall goal of approximately 2,200 tests per day and is currently serving between 300 and 400 patients a day. Aaron Albright with Optum, the company hired by the county to conduct the tests, said their contract with the state is for two months. “We are able to support up to 132 tests per day, per site,” Albright said. “We only schedule a limited number of people at a time to minimize the number of patients in the testing space in order to reduce risk of exposure.” Exact numbers as to how many residents have been tested at the Brentwood location were not available as of press time, but McCarl reported they “have gotten a massive response.” While those without symptoms are able to get tested, symptoms that may warrant a test include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, fatigue, muscle ache, sore throat, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, recent loss of taste or smell, or confusion, particularly in older adults. Testing in Brentwood is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. by appointment only. To register online, visit http://www.lhi.care/covidtesting. For additional information, call 1-844-4210804. For updates and information, visit. https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/.

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Soiland joins Apex Securities Local investment company Apex Securities & Asset Management announced Eric Soiland, senior financial advisor, has joined the practice as of April 17. A Brentwood resident Soiland is a certified financial planner professional with over 30 years of investment experience. “I have known Eric for over 25 years,” Apex Securities Branch Manager David Roche said. “And he has a sterling reputation in the industry. In fact, I’ve been trying to get him on board for several years.” Soiland specializes in retirement planning focusing on assisting divorcee’s and widows with their unique investment issues. “I can’t wait to begin working with the people in the community that I have lived for the past 30 years and look forward to being even more involved in Brentwood and the East County,” Soiland said. As an essential business, Apex Securities & Asset Management is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC WFAFN,

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major contributor to the spread of COVID-19.” It is unclear at this point how the county’s guidance on graduation will impact LUHSD’s graduation plans. The current shelter-in-place order in effect for Contra Costa County is slated to expire May 31. So far, CCHS has given little indication as to whether the existing order will be extended in its current form or if restrictions will be eased. At the state level, Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent the last two weeks outlining the conditions under which restrictions can be loosened, but Contra Costa County, along with six other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley, has held firm and allowed no such action. “All of our plans are based upon the county health orders,” Volta said. “We’re not thumbing our nose at the county health services department. They’ve been a great help and a great resource. We are still planning on complying with whatever shelter-in-place orders are in place at the time. When the new health orders come out for June, that’s when we’ll make a decision one way or the other.” Despite conversations about the pandemic, school officials have not lost sight of how this school year and this graduation have gone far astray from the expectations of the district’s seniors. “We have all been dreaming of the day we get to suffer through sitting in the hot sun during June just to walk across that stage,” explained Kiala Kieffer, a graduating senior at Freedom High School. “I am missing out on all the fun

SOILAND Member SIPC. Apex Securities & Asset Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. For more information, contact Soiland at 925-516-2739. end-of-year senior activities; the rallys, the senior ditch day, the day we get to practice our graduation. And most of all, we missed out on saying goodbye. We never knew the day before spring break would be our last day.” Caps and gowns have been distributed to seniors. Recognition ceremonies for athletic and academic achievements have been held virtually. But plans for the graduation day ceremonies are still developing. Given the heat that can be expected in late June, Volta expects commencement to be held earlier or later in the day. The events may be viewable online as they happen, but at the least, they will be taped for later viewing. And plans to deal with spectators who may not be able to resist the urge to peer through a fence to watch the proceedings are being considered. These are all reminders to those involved how different this year’s graduation will be from any that have come before, and hopefully, any that will come after it. “Our goal is to provide (students) with the most meaningful event possible under the current restrictions,” Liberty High School Principal Heather Harper said. “Our students have worked exceptionally hard, and we know what graduation means not only to them, but their families. Our students will be stronger and more resilient, because they have had to overcome the loss of what they thought the end of their senior year would be. But hopefully, they will see that, while this year may look different, it will be unique and something only they will get to experience.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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A robbery was reported at Deer Valley High School. The reporting person said subjects held him up at gunpoint and took his marijuana and a couple thousand dollars. Antioch – April 27, 9:43 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.

KNIGHTSEN April 6 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 8400 block of Byron Highway. April 12 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 10 block of First Street. April 14 Trespassing was reported on the 5700 block of Sellers Avenue. April 21 A residential burglary was reported on the 1400 block of Delta Road. April 23 A strong arm robbery was reported on the 4300 block of Knightsen Avenue. April 25 Stolen property was received near the intersection of Eden Plains and Sunset roads. April 26 A missing adult was reported on the 3800 block of Knightsen Avenue. April 27 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 3800 block of Knightsen Avenue.

BYRON April 16 Shooting into an occupied dwelling was reported on the 4300 block of Camino Vaqueros Road. April 18 Battery was reported on the 3800 block of Washington Street. April 21 Commercial burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Byron Highway. April 21 Grand theft was reported near the intersection of Holey and Byron Hot Springs roads. April 30 A warrant arrest was made near State Route 4 and Porthole Drive.

BETHEL ISLAND April 1 A mentally ill commitment was made at an unavailable location. April 2 A noncriminal death was reported on the 3800 block of Stone Road. April 4 A mentally ill commitment was made at an unavailable location. April 7 Property was lost at an unavailable location. April 11 A domestic disturbance of the peace was reported on the 4100 block of Willow Road. April 11 Criminal threats were made on the 5900 block of Bethel Island Road. April 13 Property was lost on the 3800 block of Stone Road. April 18 Violation of a court order was reported on the 3500 block of Alcott Circle. April 19 An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 3100 block of Ranch Lane. April 24 A vehicle was towed on the 3200 block of Stone Road. April 27 Identity theft was reported on the 4000 block of Willow Road. April 28 A battery misdemeanor was reported at an unavailable location.

BRENTWOOD April 1, 8:18 a.m. A person called from Black Rock Street to report the window on their 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse had been smashed. He said he thought his neighbor might have video surveillance of the event but had not yet asked for it.

April 1, 11:49 a.m. Petty theft was reported at the Safeway on Second Street. April 1, 1:52 p.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported at the Brentwood Police Department. April 1, 6:31 p.m. A person called to report their Ring Doorbell had been stolen from their home on Danica Court. April 2, 2:20 a.m. Authorities received a report that a gate on Brentwood Boulevard had been breached. April 2, 10:19 a.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported at Royal Ann Court. April 2, 11:27 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Walnut Boulevard. April 2, 12:21 p.m. Officer initiated activity was reported at the Brentwood Police Department. April 2, 12:35 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. The reporting person said the incident occurred the previous night. April 2, 1:16 p.m. Officer initiated activity was reported on Canmore Court. April 2, 2:21 p.m. A person called to report finding credit cards in the street in front of their house on Tradition Way. April 2, 8:26 p.m. A person called to report their vehicle had been broken into the previous week while parked on Sycamore Avenue, and their leaf blower was stolen.

ANTIOCH April 26, 3:41 p.m. A woman called to report a man was in her house and she did not want him there. She said he hit her in the lip and continued to argue with him. She did not want to answer any questions. This report came from W. Tregallas Road. April 26, 3:44 p.m. An employee from a business on Auto Center Drive called to report that a man took a speaker. When a manager approached him, the man showed him a pistol in his pants. The man then left on foot toward Sycamore Drive. April 26, 5:36 p.m. Authorities received a report that a man, who had been hit in the head with a sword, came into a building on Mount Silliman Way. The man did not say where the injury happened, but did say he and his girlfriend were attacked. April 27, 10:45 a.m. A woman called from Lone Tree Way to report her purse had been taken off her arm while she was loading her groceries. She answered “no” to all COVID-19 questions. April 27, 9:43 p.m. A robbery was reported at Deer Valley High School. The reporting person said subjects held him up at gunpoint and took his marijuana and a couple thousand dollars. April 28, 2:05 a.m. A man drove up on the curb at a building on Lone Tree Way. He said he had been shot at, but appeared uninjured. April 30, 10:26 a.m. An assault was reported on Carpinteria Drive. April 30, 4:09 p.m. Authorities received a report of a group beating up a person on Sycamore Drive.

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