School districts in Oakley and Brentwood are examining the effects of planned population growth in both cities to local schools. They foresee increasing capacity by building new schools and expanding existing ones.
The Oakley Elementary Unified School District (OEUSD), Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD), and Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) superintendents are optimistic for their districts’ ability to meet the projected student increases.
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
The City of Antioch announced last Friday that it reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice following an investigation into a use-offorce actions and a racist text scandal that involved numer ous Antioch offi cers between Sep tember 2019 and January 2022.
”The actions that prompted this investiga tion were unacceptable and failures occurred,” Antioch police
Antioch police, Justice Dept., reach deal over racist texts
said in a media release. “The City of Antioch is fully committed to ensuring that such incidents never occur again.”
In this five-year agreement with the Justice Dept., the police department says it will “implement and enhance comprehensive policies, practices, training programs, community engagement initiatives, and oversight mechanisms to ensure that officers uphold integrity and fairness while addressing misconduct swiftly and effectively,” according to the media release.
”Law enforcement is only effective when it inspires public confidence,” U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey for the Northern District of California said. “A police department that discriminates based on race and other protected classes undermines both public safety and public confidence. (This) agreement will help ensure that policing in Antioch is done constitutionally and will help restore public trust.”
According to the Justice
see Antioch page 15A
The Antioch Police Department appointed a new chief starting on Friday, Jan. 10. For information about him, see page 2A
There are three active housing development projects in Oakley that are building a total of 964 units that include single- and multi-family homes, according to Oakley
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
Local schools near capacity with more housing, students on the way
City Manager Joshua McMurray. Of that, 922 units are being built in the vicinity of the East Cypress Road, which connects Oakley and Bethel Island. Three more housing projects with a total of 210 units are expected to begin construction within the next year.
According to McMurray, long-term housing projections are difficult to make given the volatility of market conditions. Under favorable market scenarios, McMurray said that Oakley may see “approximately 900 units over the next 5 years, and 1,400-1,650 units over the next 10 years.” According to McMurray, the city’s General Plan estimates an average of 3.21 people per single family household and 2.13 people per multi-family household.
OEUSD has “just started” its Facility
see Districts page 15A
A bad time of the year to be a crab
crab feed fundraiser season begins this week
As many local nonprofits prepare for their first fundraisers of the new year, many are taking advantage of the California Dungeness crab season by hosting crab feeds. Crabs beware! Here are some upcoming events with crustaceous menus.
The Oakley Royals 12U baseball team is heading to Cooper-
stown in July 2025. Join them for their 1st Annual Crab Feed fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 First St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be crab, pasta, salad, bread, and beer and wine for purchase. There will also be a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, contact Britney Sandoval at 925-628-3364 or britneymsandoval@gmail com
Saturday, January 25
Brentwood Dolphin Swim Club Crab Feast Fundraiser
The Brentwood Dolphin Swim Club hosts their second annual Crab and Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. at the
see Crab page 15A
Garin Elementary School is one of the schools in the Brentwood Union School District. Superintendent Dana Eaton says that his district is in a unique position to serve the growth of the city’s school-aged children.
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Vigil returns as Antioch’s acting police chief
Search for full-time chief continues
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
As current interim Antioch police Chief Brian Addington prepares to re-retire from his position, a familiar face is set to step back into the helm.
Antioch police Capt. Joe Vigil (pronounced ‘vee-hil’) was introduced by City Manager Bessie Marie Scott as the department’s acting police chief once again, officially starting on Friday, Jan. 10.
“Chief Vigil will continue moving our police department in a positive direction while our national search for a permanent police chief continues,” Scott said in her opening statements at a public news conference on Tuesday morning at Antioch police headquarters. “Chief Vigil has been dedicated to Antioch and has served in various leadership roles at the police department. He has also served as acting chief for the Antioch police department from August of 2023 to February of 2024. He provided stability and support to the men and women who serve our community.”
“I want us to continue working with our mayor and city council on moving the agency and the needs of the city forward,” Vigil said. “Our priorities will continue to be hiring, recruiting, and public safety.”
Vigil was originally named the acting
chief back in August 2023 after Steven Ford announced his sudden retirement a month prior. Vigil returns to the acting chief role with about 25 years of experience in law enforcement, starting in Sacramento for 10 years, then stopping in Richmond for 12 years before making his way to Antioch. Vigil was named the department’s full-time captain last August.
“You need to have stability,” Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal said. “You need to have people, high- quality people, in those leadership positions that can make sure that they’re giving the right direction to their staff.”
Addington was given the ‘interim’ label as he came to cover the position from the outside, according to Vigil and City of Antioch Human Resources Director Ana Cortez.
Vigil takes over for Addington, the former retired Pittsburg police chief who spent nearly three decades with the Pittsburg police department before initially retiring in 2022.
“I’ve gotten to know him quite well,” Addington said of Vigil. “His heart is in the right place. He loves this community, he is 100 percent committed to constitutional policing, he will hold officers accountable, he will stand up and be transparent if mistakes are made, and he will tell people that those mistakes are made.”
“This is a working-class city with people who work hard for a living, and the expectation is when they call us, we show up and we help them out,” Vigil said. “I like
hearing all of the feedback from the community – what we do good, what we do bad. They don’t hold back.”
As Vigil prepares to take the acting chief role once again, the city continues its search for its new, full-time police chief, a job search that the city says it is doing its due diligence on, despite the challenges that come with it.
“It’s really hard with all the challenges of Antioch,” Bernal said. “But under our new City Council leadership, with this (racist text scandal) settlement agreement in place, with our department – as the retiring chief said that we have 80 people, six coming on by the end of the month – we believe that with a national recruiter, a high-quality recruiter, that we’re gonna be able to get some people looking at Antioch saying ‘This is the
place that we would like to see turn into one of the best departments in the country.’”
Bernal said that even though Vigil is taking over the acting role again, that Vigil could be in the mix for the full-time position.
“You don’t know,” Bernal explained. “You know what happens in the next several months, with who comes in, and how he competes against them. But he definitely understands the organization. He is gonna have to perform and see how the department continues to improve over that time too. It’ll be a good test for him.”
Vigil says that the true work for him as both the acting chief. And if he were to become the full-time chief would be how he’s able to lead the department’s rebuilding process.
“I understand for whoever steps in – if it’s not me and it’s someone else – there’s going to be a lot of work ahead,” Vigil said. “I think, for me, the fulfillment will come once we’re past this, once we’re able to say that we went through tragedy and we did it together – not only the department, but the community, but together. We were able to come through this and turn it into a positive.”
The Antioch City Council will present their detailed timelines of their police recruitment process at their Jan. 14 council meeting, and there will be more discussion on the process at the city’s Jan. 16 community forum at City Hall at a time to be announced.
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VIGIL
Local Boy Scout Kyler Straight (left) a project that would encourage his community. With the community mourning the loss of Brentwood educator Cecy Martinez, Kyler said wanted his project to commemorate her life and work.
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Eagle Scout project honors
Brentwood woman
By Isaac Arriaga Correspondent
When Kyler Straight heard about the passing of Mary Casey Black Elementary teacher Cecy Martinez, he decided to do something that would memorialize her legacy.
As she fought her battle against cancer, Cecy Martinez taught a class of first graders, coached the Liberty High School varsity boys soccer team, and raised her daughter with her fiance. But it was the outpouring of support by her friends, students, and family that caught the attention of Kyler, who had never met Cecy.
Kyler has been in the Boy Scouts since he was about 6 years old, just like his father and uncle before him. Now at 17 years old, Kyler’s time in the Scouts is coming to a close, but there is one last promotional rank left for him to achieve – Eagle Scout.
To achieve it, Kyler wanted to create a project that would encourage his community. With his friends and teachers mourning the loss of Martinez, Kyler said wanted his project to commemorate
her life and work. As it turned out, both Kyler and Cecy were Edna Hill Middle School alumni.
At Edna Hill, there is a memorial garden with benches made to honor past educators who have passed away. Kyler said he felt that Cecy deserved a bench in her honor and he was going to build it for her.
Kyler said he decided to take on the project because “I just wanted to give back. I thought she was a very memorable figure in our community.”
Although Kyler had some leadership experience, he said taking on this project was something new and challenging. The bench was constructed with the help of his fellow Scouts in Troop 90 and some volunteers lending a hand.
On Dec. 20, with Cecy’s family and friends present, the bench was put up in the Memorial Garden.
“They were very thankful,” said Kyler’s mother, Maggie Straight, of Cecy’s family. Although Kyler never met Cecy, he had built her family something for them to remember her by.
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Brentwood brewery to host Ruff Day Rescue fundraiser
Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way, LLC., will head out on his journey to continue his fundraising tour visiting underfunded and overpopulated animal shelters and rescues. One of those stops is a fundraiser for Ruff Day Rescue on Monday, Jan. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Four Legs Brewing, 2010 Elkins Way in Brentwood.
Rotonda will host a three-hour live Facebook fundraiser to raise awareness for the animals and to raise money for Ruff Day Rescue.
Jordan’s Way and Ruff Day Rescue aim to make a difference in the lives of animals across the country, according to a press release from Jordan’s Way. Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way after his best friend, Jordan, passed away. Jordan was a shelter dog who spent the first 3.5 years of her life being overlooked in a shelter. He spent 11 years with her before she died of cancer. After she passed, Rotonda made it his mission to honor her life by helping raise awareness for overlooked shelter animals and helping them get the attention they deserve.
Chris and Christina Johnson founded Ruff Day Rescue in 2022 after seeing the plight of medium and large breed working dogs in shelters across the state. Since March of 2022, they have saved more than 1,000 animals from being euthanized in shelters and are one of the few rescues that save whelping moms and puppies.
“No animal should have to spend their life in a shelter, and I am passionate to highlight and support the many organizations across our country who work relentlessly to ensure these pets find loving homes, despite their age, breed, or heath issues,” said Rotonda. “Each stop on the Jordan’s Way tour offers the ability to bring awareness to the importance of the saying “Adopt, Don’t Shop” to an entirely new community”.
For more information, or to volunteer at the event, call Chris at 408-8926869 or visit www.ruffdayrescue.org
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The introduction of Third Stream Music
Welcome back!
As we enter 2025, I look forward to keeping you aware of some older jazz classic albums, but I will concentrate on more new releases. To start the year, I would like to point out an album that is a jazz classic with an interesting twist.
Gil Evans had done, and he gets the avantgarde conductor Gunther Schuller to handle the conducting duties. Unlike the traditional orchestral instruments used on Miles’ album, there are no saxophones or woodwind instruments used on this recording.
Explorations in Jazz
This album was an answer to the great jazz album that Miles Davis/ Gil Evans went into the Columbia Records Studios and recorded. This album introduced Third Stream Music to the public.
Third Stream Music is a fusion of jazz and European classical music. So, between November 1959 and March 1960 they recorded the musically groundbreaking Album ‘Sketches of Spain,’ which was an extended version of the second movement of Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez (1939), which was recorded and made famous by the United Orchestra Of Spain. This album should have been considered for a classical Grammy Award in 1960. How the twist comes into play is in 1961. Dizzy Gillespie, after hearing this album decided to commission the great jazz trombone player JJ Johnson to write an American classical piece to challenge what Miles Davis/
Also keep in mind when listening to the two trumpet players play (Dizzy/Miles) that Dizzy uses a mute on his trumpet to soften his tone, whereas if you listen to Miles on his recording, he doesn’t. That is because Dizzy, being one of the founders of the musical style Bebop, was a fast and loud player to keep afoot with Charlie Parker in the quintet they had together, whereas Miles was always a more lyrical player even though he was also a part of that quintet.
I truly believe Dizzy was letting Miles know in no uncertain terms who was the king of the jazz trumpet in this period of time. If you listen to the tune The Sword Of The Orion, you will hear how Dizzy challenges Miles’ playing on the Adagio for Concierto de Aranjuez. On Blue Mist, you hear Dizzy countering what Miles did on Solea.
This album would truly be a New York Jazz Third Stream album. In some ways, preception has the master teaching the student – whatever you can do, I can do better.
So until next time, remember: “As a musician, you have to keep one foot in the past and one foot toward the future.”
– Dizzy Gillespie
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Honoring hidden history at Davis Camp
Just off Brentwood Boulevard, behind what used to be a small market, now lies a dirt patch with a lot of hidden history behind it.
This week, that history was unearthed with the unveiling of three new park displays to commemorate Davis Camp, a campsite that housed farmworkers since The Great Depression all the way through the Bracero program. “My grandparents came from Oklahoma and stayed at Davis Camp. We felt the need to honor the camp and the people who stayed here,” said Sharon Ellington, oral historian of the East Contra Costa Historical Society.
“The City of Brentwood is excited to commemorate and memorialize Davis Camp. Brentwood is a historically agricul-
tural town, so it was important for us to put up these displays to remember all those who worked the farms and grew our food,” said Assistant City Manager Darin Gale. Frank Davis, nephew of Davis Camp owner, O.R. “Cal” Davis told stories at the opening ceremony, and was thankful to the city and descendants of the farm workers who stayed at the camp.
“I can’t say enough about the people who have stayed the course for over 80 years,” he said. “From when we were starving to death to today. I can’t say enough about the history of this place and the people who have preserved its history.”
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AVOIDING ESTATE PLANNING “UH-OHS”
By Todd W. Moeller, Moeller Estate Law
We all want our loved ones to thrive in life. By setting up an effective estate plan, we may be able to jumpstart or, at least, provide financial benefits that will assist our relatives achieve their goals.
Many people have some form of an estate plan in place. The question is whether or not the plan is an effective one as opposed to one with minimum or no thought behind its development. The following are a few “un-ohs” to avoid when setting up your “estate plan.”
1. The plan that you may have in place is poorly designed and doesn’t include the documents necessary to avoid the probate process, such as a Living Trust.
2. Not reviewing and updating your plan when needed. It is important to review your estate plan, especially if you are considering changes or modifications regarding distribution of your assets and/or changes in successor trustees or executors.
3. Assets are not titled correctly. You may need to confirm how your assets are owned. For example, if you already have a Living Trust
in place, you may want to confirm that your real properties (home, income property) are titled into your trust to prevent probate.
4. Failing to plan for your minor children. If you have children under the age of 18 (the age of majority in California), you want to ensure that your estate plan includes a designation of a guardian or guardians and provide financial instructions on how money should be spent to support your children if you pass.
5. Neglecting to consult with financial advisors and CPAs/accountants. In order to negate avoidable tax consequences, please consult with your financial advisor and/or CPA if you have not already done so.
If you have questions concerning your existing estate plan or setting up an estate plan, please contact Todd W. Moeller at (925) 301-8840 or Todd@MoellerEstateLaw.com.
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Discovery Bay State of the Town Gala 2024 award nominees announced
The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Town Gala 2024 on Jan. 25 at the Discovery Bay Golf & Country Club at 1475 Clubhouse Drive. They will honor excellence and recognize the achievements of local residents, businesses, non-profits, and school district as the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Non-Profit, and Teachers of the Year for 2024 are announced. This year, the nominees are:
• Non-profit of the year – Byron Delta Lions Club, Coyote Crossing, Brentwood Rotary Club
• Business of the year – Not Too Shabby, UPS Store, Guzzardo Team
• Citizen of the year – Elizabeth Clarke, Michael Campos, Carolyn Graham Visit https://discoverybaychamber.org/ events/#!event/2025/1/25/state-of-the-towngala to reserve your place..
New maternal health initiative for pregnant Medi-Cal members gets $17 million in federal money
Gov. Newsom said the California Department of Health Care Services has been selected as one of 15 states by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement its Transforming Maternal Health model.
The $17 million program is a 10-year Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program designed to improve maternal health outcomes, reduce costs, and address serious gaps in health care across California, the governor’s office said in a press release.
The model works by reimbursing providers based on patient health outcomes and quality of care, rather than the volume of services provided. By focusing on improving maternal outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality of care, the model aims to reduce unnecessary cesareans, lower maternal morbidity, and increase access to maternal care providers, such as midwives, doulas, and birth centers, for Medi-Cal members. Medi-Cal-members have a higher rate
of maternal mortality than individuals with commercial insurance. Poor maternal health outcomes disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, particularly those in the rural Southern Central Valley and Northeastern and Northern Central Valley.
This initiative will bring improvements to the state’s maternal care system, particularly for pregnant Medi-Cal members and their infants, who traditionally experience disparities in maternal health care access and outcomes, the release stated. The model will focus on areas with the greatest need for intervention and resources. The Department of Health Care Services will implement the model in five Central Valley counties (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare).
Newsom previews balanced 2025-26 budget with new economic vision for state
Gov. Newsom, as part of his ongoing statewide California Jobs First tour, has received the North San Joaquin Valley’s regional economic plan from community leaders representing San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties. The plan is one of 13 regional plans that will make up the upcoming California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, according to a press release from Newsom’s office.
Newsom also previewed his 2025-26 state budget proposal by outlining the state’s continued plans to support robust economic growth, high-paying jobs and career development, and strong accountability measures to address housing, homelessness, and mental health.
The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint will guide the state’s investments in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs over the next decade. The complete Economic Blueprint will be released in the coming weeks, along with a grant proposal for a portion of the remaining $120 million over three years in competitive funding to support “ready-to-go” projects aligned to the state’s strategic sectors, ensuring that every region across California continues to play a critical role in the sustainable growth of the
world’s fifth-largest economy.
Made up of 10 industry sectors, this framework will help streamline the state’s economic, business, and workforce development programs to create more jobs faster. The state’s 13 economic regions engaged more than 10,000 local residents and experts who collectively identified these sectors as key to driving local economies into the future.
Newsom previewed the highlights of his 2025-26 state budget proposal — a balanced budget that emphasizes fiscal stability and lean and efficient government. The full budget release, accompanied by a briefing led by the Department of Finance, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10.
The governor’s $322.2 billion proposal includes $228.9 billion in General Fund spending. The proposed budget is fully balanced with no deficit and projects $16.5 billion in additional revenue above the 2024 Budget Act thanks to a stronger economy, stock market, and cash receipts. It includes savings from the elimination of 6,500 government positions, resulting in $1.2 billion in savings over two years, alongside operational efficiencies like reduced travel budgets, printing costs, and IT modernizations that further reduce costs by $3.5 billion.
More charges against infamous convicted kidnapper; subject of popular Netflix series
The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed a three-count felony complaint against a convicted kidnapper and rapist whose crimes include a high-profile case featured in a documentary series.
Matthew Daniel Muller, 47, is serving a 40-year federal prison sentence in Tucson, Arizona, for the 2015 kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins -- a case that drew widespread media attention and became the focus of the 2024 season of American Nightmare, a Netflix true crime series.
The new charges filed by the District Attorney’s Office stem from a previously unreported 2015 kidnapping for ransom at a residence in an unincorporated area of San Ramon. The crime came to light over the course of 2024 through correspondence between law enforcement and Muller, dur-
ing which he confessed to multiple crimes in Northern California, including the 2015 incident in Contra Costa County.
After learning of Muller’s confession, detectives from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office investigated despite the lack of a reported crime in 2015. The District Attorney’s Office joined the investigation on Dec.13, 2024, which included a meeting with Muller.
In the spring of 2015, Muller unlawfully held two John Does and one Jane Doe for ransom, demanding that one of the captives withdraw tens of thousands of dollars from their bank account to secure the release of the others. After obtaining the money, Muller fled the residence.
Fearing retribution, the victims never reported the crime. To this day, they have chosen to remain anonymous.
The District Attorney’s Office collaborated with the El Dorado and Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Offices to coordinate investigative efforts. These efforts resulted in three felony charges of kidnapping for ransom filed in Contra Costa Superior Court.
Muller is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges at a future date in Contra Costa Superior Court.
Person hospitalized after being robbed, shot in Antioch
One person was shot several times while they were being robbed by two suspects on Monday, Jan. 6 in the Gentrytown Park area of Antioch.
Just before 1 p.m., two suspects approached the alleged victim inside the park and demanded the unidentified alleged victim’s property. A struggle ensued between the victim and the suspects, then one of the suspects, described as a Hispanic male adult, shot the alleged victim several times with a handgun, according to a news release from Antioch police.
The alleged victim was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition, the investigation is ongoing, and no suspects have been arrested.
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Tunnels of Joy’s increased popularity prompts adjustments in the neighborhood
The Tunnels of Joy, a festive holiday attraction and fundraiser, celebrated their ninth year of spreading holiday cheer this year. It was open nightly from Dec. 1-25 on La Costa Drive and Torrey Pines Drive in Brentwood. People could enjoy the impressive lights and decorations, as well as the food and drink from vendors and planned music performances from local schools.
Youth writer
Distinctive from many other Christmas decorations and attractions, the Tunnels of Joy was designed to be walkable and engaging for everyone. Local middle and high schools also brought their music programs to perform at the Tunnels of Joy on designated days to attract more people to enjoy their music and the festivities.
Families even came from neighboring cities to see the famous decorated Tunnels and to partake in the events and festivities that they hold a few nights during the season to spread holiday cheer.
Due to the increased popularity of the Tunnels over its nine years, however, traffic along La Costa Drive, and the main area of the attraction increased. Many people frequented the Tunnels of Joy, especially on the weekends, making parking and residents leaving their homes difficult.
Organizers said that while residents had to deal with traffic and trash, volunteer organizations helped clean up the garbage.
Additionally, visitors were encouraged to see the Tunnels of Joy on weeknights instead of on weekend nights to help reduce traffic, as well as to be mindful of any trash left behind so that the Tunnels could remain clean and beautiful for many to see.
The Tunnels of Joy, which was named and inspired by their close neighbor Joy Bursch, was founded by Yvette Gardizi and her family about nine years ago as festive decorations adorned with Christmas lights for people to enjoy and walk through.
The next year, Gardizi encouraged her neighbors to take part in the decorating.
“It’s a wonderful place to visit during the holidays... just hearing people come back year after year and getting excited about the lights, and, of course, the positive impact we make on a family is worth all the effort we put
in,” Gardizi said.
Residents on La Costa Drive noticed early on how many people frequented the Tunnels of Joy during the holiday season. They decided to involve the crowds by integrating an annual fundraiser designed to raise funds for families and children suffering with pediatric cancer. A new recipient is chosen annually to aid in the cost of medical bills and to get support from their community during the holiday season.
This past December, the Tunnels of Joy selected Bella Alaniz, 6, and her family for the fundraiser.
Donation boxes and QR codes along the path of the Tunnels of Joy as well as merchandise, hot cocoa sales from Willy’s Bagels and Blends, and other food and drink vendors directed donations to the Alaniz family.
Jill Alaniz, Bella Alaniz’s mother, mentioned the importance of the Tunnels of Joy to Bella and their family.
The Tunnels of Joy celebrated their ninth year of spreading holiday cheer this year in Brentwood. This year, the Tunnels of Joy selected Bella Alaniz, 6, and her family for the fundraiser.
“It’s so much fun for all the kids to see all those lights, and really just get into the Christmas spirit,” Alaniz said.
Bella, a six-year-old girl with brain cancer, had been visiting the Tunnels of Joy for years as a Christmas family tradition prior to her recent diagnosis. While the results of the fundraiser remain undisclosed for privacy reasons, the Alaniz family expressed their appreciation for the significant support the Tunnels had provided.
“We didn’t realize how difficult [the process of] chemo and radiation would really be... so it’s nice having the people that can relate and [the] love from everyone is just wonderful,” Alaniz added.
Asked to describe the Tunnels of Joy, Alaniz just said, “Love.”
–Ishita Khanna,
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This Week’s Events
Friday, January 10
Free Throw Contest in Antioch
The contest will be at Holy Rosary Parish Center, 21 East 15th St. in Antioch, from 6-7:30 p.m. All boys and girls ages 8 to 14 may participate in this free contest sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1, 2025. Proof of age is required. For more information, visit https:// holyrosaryantioch.org/kofc
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Saturday, January 11
“Pippin” Musical at Heritage High School
Heritage High School’s senior theater students present the musical “Pippin,” both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises. As told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.”
Pippin returns from university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, romantic entanglements, and savvy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought. Performances will be at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$14, and can be purchased at https://www.hhsrisingstars.net
The Oakley Royals 12U baseball team is heading to Cooperstown in July 2025, and they are holding their first annual crab feed fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 1st St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be crab, pasta, salad, bread, and beer and wine for purchase. There will also be a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, contact Britney Sandoval at 925-628-3364 or britneymsandoval@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 21
Oakley Senior Center Bus Trip Going to Hard Rock Casino
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation to the Hard Rock Casino, with water and snacks will be provided, and participants will play Bingo and 50/50 raffles on the bus en route to the casino. Tickets are $37 and include driver’s tip. Each person will receive a bonus of $25 case onto their players card, and Bingo players will
receive an extra $10 bonus. Attendees must pay in advance to reserve a seat by Jan. 20. The bus will leave Oakley Senior Center around 8 a.m. and participants will spend five hours at the Hard Rock Casino to gamble and eat. The bus is expected to arrive home around 5:30 p.m. For details, call Allan at the Oakley Senior Center at 925-262-7223 or 925-265-3417.
Saturday, January 25
Sunshine House Preschool Open House-Oakley Campus
Explore Sunshine House Preschool’s school environment and expansive yard. Enjoy a fun cooking project, bounce in the inflatable, and make new friends. Meet the teachers, ask questions, and take advantage of free registration. Check out the Oakely Campus at 875 West Cypress Road in Oakley, from 10 a.m.-noon.
Brentwood Dolphin Swim Club – Crab Feast Fundraiser
The Brentwood Dolphin Swim Club hosts their second annual Crab and Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. at the Knightsen Elementary School gymnasium, 1923 Delta Road in Knighsen. The Crab Feast fundraiser dinner supporting their 2025 swim season includes fresh crab, tri-tip, salad, bread, pasta, dessert, soda, and water. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at bit.ly/4j0cMuX.
Discovery Bay State of the Town Gala
This year’s Gala will be a Kentucky Derby theme -Talk Derby to Me. Guests are encouraged to dress up like they are going to the Derby. There will be music, dinner, horse races, and a live and silent auction from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Drive in Discovery Bay. Tickets are $145 each or table of 8 for $1,095. Tickets and dinner details are at www. discoverybaychamber.org.
Saturday, February 1
Vendor and and Craft Fair
A free vendor and craft fair are from 10 a.m-3 p.m. at Redmen & Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley. The fair is hosted by Wi Cha Ka Council, and there will be a raffle fundraiser for the VA Hospital in Martinez. Support local crafters, small businesses and independent sellers. The event will take place rain or shine.
Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s Crab Feed
This fundraiser will be at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner of crab, Caesar salad, cheesy bread, pasta bolognese and chocolate decadence at 6 p.m. It’s a fundraiser to assist in the Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s “efforts to enhance the economic growth and vitality of downtown Brentwood.” Tickets are $85 per person, which includes two drink tickets. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/ dbccrabfeed
Sunday, February 2
Brentwood PAL King of the Grill 25th Anniversary
The barbecue competition will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bowlero, 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $50, includes 3 taste of chicken ribs or tri tip, plus salad, a roll and potato salad. Live music by Funk Shui.
Saturday, February 8
Third Annual Sweetheart Run/Walk Presented by the Rotary Club of Brentwood
The 5K route starts at 9 a.m., rain or shine, from Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood. To register or for details, visit www.RunBrentwood. com. Registration is $39.50 for adults and $28.45 for kids 10 to 18 years old. Packet pick-up location to be announced.
Lions Club Crab Feed in Brentwood
The crab feed will take place at VFW 10789, 757 First St. in Brentwood. There will be cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., which includes all-you-can-eat crab, salad, pasta, and bread. There will be a raffle and table decorating contest. The table decorating contest begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $80 per person. Only 300 tickets will be sold. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event will benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired. For details, visit http:// www.lcobw.com
Thursday, February 13
Soroptimist International of the Delta ‘Share the Love of Bunco’ Fundraiser
SI of the Delta will hold its annual Share the Love Bunco fundraiser at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bunco starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, and include Bunco and dinner catered by Sticky Chicken. Funds raised are used for educational scholarships for local girls and women. Tickets are available from any Soroptimist member or at Gursky Ranch. There will be cash prizes, raffle baskets, and door prizes. Donate a pair of new women’s socks to receive an extra door prize ticket. More information is available at SIoftheDelta.com or contact Laurie at Lnardinelli@gmail.com, or 925-420-5367.
Friday, February 14
Sixth Annual Knights of Columbus Crab Feed
This event is a fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. for local organizations and student scholarships. It features salad, pasta, bread and dessert, a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $70 each. For details or to buy tickets, call Chris at 925-6428782 or John at 925-698-6362.
Liberty boys basketball continues to win – even without a clear leader
By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent
Just over a week into the new year and the Liberty boys basketball team is still in search for a leader.
Through their first 15 games, Liberty is 13-2, including wins over San Luis Obispo (14-3) and Vanden (9-5). However, their youth has shown itself numerous times throughout this season.
Liberty’s 15-point win over Freedom Tuesday night in Brentwood extended their Bay Valley Athletic League win streak to 30 games, but head coach Rich Morton said a big issue he noticed in Tuesday night’s win was the team’s “lack of focus at times.”
“I think it’s our youth and lack of leadership,” Morton said. “We still haven’t found that leader that can really galvanize the players and bring them together and get their focus to where it’s at. No one’s really speaking up like that.”
Morton added that since his team is so young, the longer they are in the program the more they will see the importance of being and having a leader on the team.
“I think as they get older, they’ll start to see that the leadership part is the most important thing right now,” Morton said.
“Once we get that leadership, I think we’ll be fine, we just don’t have it right now. We’re still winning games, but at the same token when you can see improvement, you want to improve.”
Morton added that coaching without a clear leader doesn’t make the job more difficult, but shifts the focus to more teaching.
Some changes were made to league scheduling this year, which opened the door for more non-league games to be scheduled in between league matchups. Previously, the first half of the season was dedicated to non-league play, then teams would jump into their respective league games after the holidays.
Morton said this is something he is thankful for since Liberty can play their 10 league games, while also still play teams outside of BVAL, like they do Thursday and Friday when they play Weston Ranch (Jan. 9) and Edison (Jan. 10).
“If we just had to play only BVAL team’s straight, I think that wouldn’t make us any better,” Morton said. “I’m thankful for that because in the long run, I think that’s gonna help us.”
Liberty has gotten off to another hot start in league play this year, defeating their first three BVAL opponents by at least 15 points. Morton says that he is using league play as an opportunity to see how deep his team is.
In all three league games, Liberty played at least 10 different players. “We use these games to get everybody minutes for the experience,” Morton said. “If we can go 10 deep, I think that’s going to help us down the line with pressure and wearing team’s down.
Liberty’s eight-game winning streak has them ranked 40th in the state and fifth in the North Coast Section, according to MaxPreps.
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Freedom boys soccer embraces rebuilding ‘process’
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
For nearly 75 minutes, Freedom’s boys soccer team was on the verge of its first win of the season, a stunning one at that at the unbeaten Liberty Lions on Tuesday night in Brentwood.
And in two swift kicks, the rug was pulled from underneath them.
Liberty tied the match at 1-1 on a converted penalty by Kaiden Antonich in the 75th minute, then took the lead in second-half stoppage time when Sebastian Lira scored following a penalty kick that was originally parried away by Falcons goalkeeper Jashua Saldana to give the Lions the 2-1 win and extend Freedom’s winless streak to start the season to seven matches at 0-5-2.
“We had a strategy,” Freedom head coach Sal Acevedo said Tuesday night. “The boys executed the plan damn near to perfection. You hate to lose it on questionable penalty kicks, but we take the loss with a lot of pride in knowing that my boys went out and they gave it their all.
“We proved to ourselves what we’re capable of doing, and we proved to ourselves that we can be a very disciplined and organized team where luck hasn’t bounced our way at all.”
When it comes to Freedom boys soccer, luck hasn’t bounced the team’s way at all for nearly two years.
Freedom went 15-5-2 in the 2022-23 campaign and recorded eight-straight double-digit winning campaigns from 2012-20. That streak included a 20-3-3 record in the 2016-17 season when the Falcons went 10-0 in the Bay Valley Athletic League and lost to De La Salle at home in the NCS
team’s 2-0 loss at Northgate last week. “We have three seniors, three freshmen starting and seven sophomores. So, for the future, we talk about building (the program and the team’s experience).”
Where Freedom showed their capability on the pitch at Liberty, they showed their youth and inexperience at Northgate in the loss at Walnut Creek. Freedom looked to be all over the field throughout most of the match, allowing the Broncos to score their two goals on relatively easy counterattacks while being unable to create much in the attack.
They cleaned that up at Liberty Tuesday night, showing their ability to create off of the build-up and got their goal from Giovanni Ayala just before halftime as his shot from nearly 35 yards out found its way over Liberty’s goalkeeper and into the back of the net. What Freedom didn’t clean up, were penalties, which they were punished for at the end.
“From every game, we learn a lot,” Acevedo said. “One of the things that characterizes this team is that we’re learning from every game. I feel like we’re getting better every game.”
Acevedo’s main lesson for his team is patience, both on and off the field.
semifinals that year.
The Falcons finally found and flew around the reset button last year, winning just four matches, the lowest win total of any season in Acevedo’s tenure as the head coach at Freedom.
The program landed on that reset button this year with a roster that carries just three seniors.
“We’re a very young team,” Acevedo said after the
“It’s a process,” he said. “We have to keep reminding ourselves that with a team that has so much potential and that’s young, we have to take it one step at a time.”
“We all have goals, we all have objectives, but the bigger goal is the one that we’re looking at. So, we just keep reminding ourselves and them that their time is going to come.”
Freedom (0-5-2, 0-2-1 BVAL) hosts Pittsburg (2-2-3, 0-0-1 BVAL) Friday night to kick off a three- match homestand in Oakley.
Anthony Pavon of Freedom walks back toward the sideline near the end of the Falcons’ boys soccer match at Liberty on Tuesday night in Brentwood.
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Liberty senior Andrew Vixon drives past two Freedom defenders in the Lions’ game against the Falcons on Tuesday night in Brentwood
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Heritage lineman wins National Football Foundation award
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
For the third-straight year, a Heritage football player has been selected as a Contra Costa Scholar-Athlete lineman by the Northern California chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame.
Senior center Hudson Peterson won the award this year after being nominated by head coach Dave Fogelstrom and selected amongst a committee consisting of coaches, administrators, league commissioners, and former NFL players.
Peterson becomes the third consecutive Heritage Patriot to win the award, following Cody Wong and Koen Wolfe over the last two years.
“Hudson was an undersized center with an oversized work ethic and heart,” head coach Dave Fogelstrom said. “He epito-
mizes what a student-athlete at Heritage should be by his work ethic on the field, in the weight room, in the classroom, and in the Brentwood community.”
“I cannot imagine a more deserving young man.”
As part of the award, Peterson will
also receive a $1,000 scholarship toward the school of his choice and an engraved medallion from the National Football Foundation.
“I’m honored to be representing Heritage High School in receiving the NFF scholarship,” Peterson said. “I am grateful for the recognition and nomination from my coaches and thankful for the time I had as a football player at Heritage High School. I’ll never forget the bonds I’ve made with my teammates.”
Peterson is planning to attend one of the service academies after graduation, although he doesn’t know which one just yet.
“His desire to attend an armed forces academy next year falls right in line with who he is as a person,” Fogelstrom said.
Heritage’s Hudson Peterson (75) lines up on the offensive line during warmups prior to the Patriots’ game at Antioch last Nov. 1.
The criteria for the award were based on academic achievement, football ability, performance, and attitude, and leadership and citizenship within the school and the community. Each of the award’s recipients not only showed their excellence on the football field, but also in the classroom with each of them recording either just over or just under a 4.0 GPA.
The chapter awards 24 scholarships of $1,000 each year to the recipients college of choice, and, as of 2023, has awarded just over $1 million in scholarships to Northern California student-athletes since 1960.
Last year, both Wong, and Jaylen Youngblood of Freedom, received the honor for Contra Costa County.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rhinebeck
Motorcade procession mourns a Sheriff’s deputy from Brentwood
by Jeff Weisinger
The intersection of Oak and First streets in downtown Brentwood was closed briefly last Friday morning as a funeral procession was held for Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Angel Martos, a Brentwood resident who suddenly passed away from a medical emergency last month. The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Alameda County has set up a fundraiser for Martos’s family. The fundraiser can be found at https://bit.ly/3BQ4Qfr. To view more photos of the event, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows
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Master Plan, according to Superintendent Jeffrey Palmquist, to formally inquire on the need for new capacity.
The district has 5,134 students and is at 75 percent of total capacity, according to its student enrollment report. “The district has capacity as a whole, but as the Cypress corridor expands, that’s where we’ll need new capacity,” Palmquist said. The district is expecting steady growth for the foreseeable future. The Demographics and Enrollment Projections report foresees 5,449 students by the 2028-2029 school year, with a rough estimate of 0.2 students per household in the upcoming development plans.
The report projects the total district capacity in 2030 at 80 percent. Palmquist pointed to Summer Lake Elementary School, which serves east Oakley and Bethel Island, as the school likely to take the most new student enrollment. The school was at 103 percent capacity as of the November 2023 demographics and enrollment report. The school is expected to be at 130 percent capacity in 2030 if current trends continue without additional capacity being added. Palmquist said the school had installed three portable classrooms.
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“I think we are going to find out that we need new schools, maybe one or two more,” Palmquist said. At its Sept. 18 board meeting, the district voted to contract with a consulting firm to appraise the valuations of three properties that could possibly host future school construction. Palmquist said that financing such construction would likely require issuing state or local bonds.
Meanwhile, LUHSD does not believe that it will need to construct new facilities to accommodate the planned population growth in Oakley, according to Superintendent Denise Rugani.
“In some ways we’re in a really good place, but we are hoping we’ll get some [revenue] growth out of the [new] homes,” Rugani said. “Currently our enrollment has not reached where we were before the pandemic. So, at this point, we feel we will be able to support future enrollment with portables.”
LUHSD is at 95 percent capacity district-wide when including its portable classrooms, according to its latest Demographics and Enrollment Projections report. On a basis of considering capacity in its permanent classrooms, the district is at 120 percent capacity.
By 2030, the district’s report projects
Dept., the Antioch police department will hire an expert law enforcement consultant who is jointly selected by both parties to review and update the department’s policies, there will be training on a variety of topics such as non-discriminatory policing, use of force, hiring and promotions, investigations of misconduct, discipline, community policing, language access, and others.
The Justice Dept. added that the agreement also contemplates a role for the Antioch police Oversight Commission that Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe established last year. It will set a framework for the commission for data collection and reporting for five years monitoring the department amongst other provisions.
”Fair and non-discriminatory policing is fundamental to effective law enforcement,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Di-
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Knightsen Elementary School gymnasium, 1923 Delta Road in Knighsen. The Crab Feast fundraiser dinner, to help support their 2025 swim season, includes fresh crab, tri-tip, salad, bread, pasta, dessert, soda, and water. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at bit ly/4j0cMuX
Saturday, February 1
Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s Crab Feed
This fundraiser will be at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner of crab, Caesar salad, cheesy bread, pasta bolognese and chocolate decadence at 6 p.m. The Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s fundraiser helps its “efforts to enhance the economic growth and vitality of downtown Brentwood.” Tickets are $85 per person, which includes two drink tickets. For details, visit http://tinyurl com/dbccrabfeed
Saturday, February 8
Lions Club 23rd Annual Crab Feed
The Crab Feed will take place at VFW 10789, 757 First St. in Brentwood. There will be cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The meal will include all-you-can-eat crab, salad, pasta, and bread. There will be a raffle and table decorating contest. The table decorating contest begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $80 per person. Only 300 tickets will be sold. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event will benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired.
Friday, February 14
Knights of 6th Annual Columbus Crab Feed
capacity at 99 percent with portable classrooms installed, and 125 percent without portable classrooms. In the case of population growth, the district’s first course of action would be redrawing school boundaries to shift students to schools with capacity, Rugani said.
Additionally, LUHSD serves as the contracted transportation provider to OEUSD. Rugani said that her district has been adding new bus routes and staffing for growth. Rugani is hopeful that the increased student population will give a boost in state funding to the district.
BUSD superintendent Dana Eaton, who oversees Brentwood’s elementary and middle schools, said that his district is in a unique position to serve the growth of the city’s school-aged children. The 269-home Bridle Gate development project, approved last month, fits within the district’s facility master plan that was completed in 2016.
“Seventy-five percent of school districts in California are declining in enrollment,” according to Eaton. “We are one of the ones growing. We still have capacity in the sense we can add more students.”
According to his district’s enrollment study completed in June 2024, his district’s
vision said in a press release. “In working with the Justice Department to institute policing reform, Antioch Police Department sends a strong message that the discrimination and misconduct that prompted this investigation will not be tolerated. The agreement we have secured will ensure that Antioch’s policing practices are free from discrimination in the road ahead.”
Three former officers are already facing trial this year for their roles in the scandal. Morteza Amiri, Eric Rombaugh, and Devon Christopher Wenger all face trial this year on several civil rights violation charges for their suspected actions.
The recent actions to Antioch police follow findings based on an investigation into the department that came to light two years ago when an initial 21-page report by the District Attorney’s Office showed numerous officers referring to Black people as “gorillas” with a number of references to the
This event, which includes a no-host bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7, is a fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. for local organizations and student scholarships and also features salad, pasta, bread and dessert, a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $70 each. For details or to buy tickets, call Chris at 925-642-8782 or John at 925-698-6362.
Friday, February 21
Brentwood FFA Boosters Surf and Turf Dinner
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W 10th St. in Antioch. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with dessert and auction to follow. Tickets are $65 per person and are available to purchase through a Brentwood FFA student. Purchase of large table groups are available. The meal will include New York steak, prawns, baked potato, salad and bread. There will be a DJ and a no-host wine and beer bar. For more information about purchasing tickets, contact johnstons@luhsd net
Saturday, February 22
Liberty Lions Band Boosters 12th Annual Crab Feed
Liberty Lions Band Boosters in partnership with the City of Brentwood will host their 12th Annual Crab Feed at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and a no-host bar begin at 6:30 p.m. Early bird tickets are $70 per person or $675 for a table of 10, plus two bottles of wine.
Saturday, February 22
American Legion 16th Annual Crab Feed
average annualized growth rate for enrollment from 2013 to 2024 has been 1.5 percent, with a surge of 4.5 percent last year. Eaton attributed this surge to younger families moving into new developments as well as resold homes.
“We have regular processes where we look at the new development, look at the demographer’s report, and we try to project the need for new schools,” Eaton. said “I don’t think we are done building schools, but we are pretty close. Our board has been very consistent on wanting high quality facilities for every student.”
Eaton cited the district’s revenue sources as a continuing area of concern.
“Developer fees haven’t kept up with the cost of building schools,” he said. “[Developer fees] offset less than they ever had. We used to get 33 percent from developers, 33 percent from the state, and 33 percent from local taxes. Developers have 20 percent right now [of the share].”
Eaton said his district’s schools will accommodate future growth without redistricting.
“We are a reactive agency, we want to make sure we are ready for the new students and have a great program for them,” he said.
N-word and officers bragging about certain arrests. The initial report found that as many as 45 Antioch police officers were linked to the text message scandal, which was, at the time, nearly half of Antioch’s entire police department. Since then:
• an independent internal audit of Internal Affairs at the Antioch police department was held
• a federal suit against Antioch police was filed
• Steven Ford, the police chief at the time of the scandal, suddenly retired, and was replaced by acting police Chief Joe Vigil
• there was an FBI raid and arrest of police officers
• the District Attorney’s Office charged Antioch and Pittsburg police officers with obstruction of justice and bribery,
• a video of an arrest by Antioch police using excessive force surfaced
• the city announced its first Police Oversight Commission.
American Legion Post 202 will be hosting their annual crab feed at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building located at 757 First St. with doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6. Tickets for the event at $75 per person. Dinner includes bread, salad, pasta and crab. For details or to buy tickets, call Phil at 925-516-2441 or Mike at 925-787-8087. Tickets are non-refundable.
Friday, February 28
IHMC CYO Crab Feed
This fundraiser for the CYO team is at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. with doors opening at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. The event includes no-host bar, raffle tickets, music and door prizes. Tickets are $65. For details or to buy tickets, call Shana Ortega at 510-559-0655 or Jasmine Pacheco at 925-2121-9222.
Saturday, March 8
The Network of Care’s 19th Annual Crab Feed
The Crab Feed will take place at Grand Shepherd’s Parish Hall, 3200 Harbor Street in Pittsburg. All proceeds benefit The Network of Care, feeding families of children in hospitals. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Attendees must contact Janet Frazier in advance to RSVP and for seating arrangements by calling (925) 5844086 or emailing janetfraz123@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite here, https://bit ly/40gWK7M
Attendees should bring their Eventbrite ticket with them for admission to the event.
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More than just a male fitness group
The Iron Delta workout group, an affiliate of fitness-focused nonprofit F3 Nation, held its first workout on Jan. 6 at 6 a.m. in the parking lot of DSW Shoes at the Streets of Brentwood. Eleven men, led by Alex “Meat Market” Macksoud, performed a 45-minute boot campstyle workout in the predawn cold of the lot, in line with Macksoud’s intention to hold sessions every Monday “rain or shine.”
But this is no ordinary ‘boot camp’ workout.
Iron Delta is one of the newest chapters of F3 Nation, founded on Jan. 1, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C. F3, standing for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, is an international men’s exercise organization whose aim is to “plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership,” according to
their website.
The organization is open to men of all races, religions, ages and political affiliations, though in Iron Delta’s case, “Most of us are over 50,” Macksoud said.
Their mission revolves around five core principles; F3’s website says that every workout must be:
1. “Free of charge
2. Open to all men
3. Held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
4. Led by men who participate in the workout in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary
5. End[ed] with a Circle of Trust.” F3 promotes various forms of wellness for men, from physical to emotional, and through the rotating system of leadership, aims to improve the leadership capabilities of its members as well.
“It’s 100 percent free, and it’s just men uplifting men in the area to become better men every day,” Macksoud said.
“Really, it’s just a brotherhood for men to get out and to put in good work,” Iron Delta member Loren “Tooltime” Misselhorn added. “It’s a great way to build relationships and give back to the community.”
Any interested man in a given area can start a new, free workout group by registering on the F3 website and sending out a call to others who may also be interested in a peer-led workout. Each workout is typically held early in the morning. “That’s time a man has to himself, not taken up by his family,” Macksoud said.
Macksoud, who has no background in fitness, was introduced to F3 while visiting his son, who is also a member of the organization, in Temecula. Macksoud found that he enjoyed the combination of exercise and camaraderie that F3 offered
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The Iron Delta is a new boot camp-style workout group for men. They meet in the Streets of Brentwood shopping center at 6 a.m. every Monday.
Cheers! to a ‘Dry January’
With the holiday festivities behind us, many are embracing Dry January—a month-long challenge to reset after the season’s indulgences and improve health.
This tradition, which started in the UK in 2013, encourages participants to skip alcohol for the 31 days of January. While the idea of going alcohol-free can feel daunting, it’s a rewarding way to improve your health.
Thankfully, staying alcohol-free doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or enjoyment. Today, there’s an impressive variety of non-alcoholic options that offer the taste and experience of their alcoholic counterparts, making it easier to stick to Dry January.
Let’s start with non-alcoholic wines. Once limited in variety, today’s market boasts a wide selection of non-alcoholic wines from around the world. These beverages are made by fermenting grapes like regular wine, then removing the alcohol through processes like distillation and filtration. The result? A glass of wine
that mirrors its alcoholic version, but without the buzz.
Next up: beer. Non-alcoholic beers are brewed in much the same way as their full-alcohol counterparts, with alcohol removed or reduced to less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). From lagers and IPAs to stouts and pilsners, there are countless alcohol-free beer options, including offerings from craft breweries that give unique, flavor-packed alternatives to traditional brews.
For those craving the complexity of spirits and liqueurs, non-alcoholic versions of gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, and more are on the rise. These drinks replicate the flavors of their alcoholic counterparts, but with little to no alcohol. They’re perfect for those looking to socialize or unwind without the effects of alcohol.
Lastly, ‘mocktails’ and readyto-drink beverages are growing in popularity. Crafted to mimic classic cocktails, mocktails combine fresh juices, herbs, syrups, and spices to create delicious, alcohol-free drinks that still feel like a special occasion.
Dry January doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or social experiences. With a variety of non-alcoholic drinks to choose from, it’s easy to enjoy the ritual of drinking without the alcohol. So, raise a glass to your health!
How antioxidant-rich foods benefit your body
A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, a popular misconception that characterizes healthy foods as lacking flavor can be hard to overcome. Thankfully, the notion that healthy foods are bland doesn’t hold water, and various antioxidant-rich foods are a testament to just how flavorful nutritious foods can be.
Pecans, blueberries, strawberries, kale, and beans are just a handful of the many flavorful foods that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidant-rich foods benefit the body in myriad ways, and recognition of those benefits might compel more people to include these flavorful, nutritious foods in their diets.
Antioxidants and cancer risk
Stanford Medicine notes that researchers are investigating the role antioxidants might play in decreasing a person’s risk for cancer. Though it’s hard to draw a straight line between antioxidants and cancer risk, the National Cancer Institute notes that the antioxidant vitamin C may protect against cancers of the rectum, pancreas, cervix, breast, and lung. In addition, the American Cancer Society reports that the antioxidant beta carotene, which is found in orange, yellow and green leafy fruits and vegetables, may prevent cancer by enhancing white blood cells that are responsible for blocking harmful free radicals.
Antioxidants and improved vision
The American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that adding antioxidants to a diet can help people improve their vision. The AOA notes that various studies have shown that the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk for chronic eye diseases. Such studies found that individuals who got the most lutein and zeaxan-
The many flavorful antioxidant-rich foods that are beneficial to your body can quell any misconceptions that a healthful diet must be a bland diet.
thin had a much lower risk for developing new cataracts. In addition, the fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin E, which can be found in nuts and sweet potatoes, among other foods, can protect cells in the eyes from free radicals that can cause the breakdown of healthy tissue.
Antioxidants and heart health
There’s much debate surrounding a potential link between antioxidants and a lower risk for heart disease. Much of that debate has to do with antioxidant supplements, which tend to deliver higher concentrations of antioxidants than natural sources like fruits and vegetables. Individuals who want to try antioxidant supplements in an effort to improve heart health should discuss that option with their physicians before making any changes to their routines, as this approach may not be best for everyone. That said, numerous studies have found that eating a diet that features a lot of antioxidant-rich foods, including fruits and vegetables, can lower risk for heart disease.
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Bird Flu: What it is, and how it can affect you
In the past few weeks, we have heard a lot about the increase in bird flu infections, Influenza A and most worrisome is the possible transmission to humans. One question people have: Are bird flu and influenza A one and the same or are they two different illnesses that we must worry about? Is there a threat of pandemic or epidemic. What should we be doing as a community to avoid infection.
First, the bird flu and avian flu are the same thing. Influenza, or the flu, is caused by a virus that is broken down into four types: A, B, C, and D. The bird flu or avian influenza is caused by the influenza A virus, which is most commonly spread between wild birds, cows and other animals, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention and the Cleveland Clinic.
Influenza A/bird flu is contagious and is easily spread first through other wildlife and other animals but recently, according to the CDC, bird flu can potentially spread to humans in two main ways:
♦ avian influenza A virus contaminated envi ronments like exposure to saliva, mucous
or feces from infected birds. The CDC emphasizes that infection among people is rare, but the infections can happen when enough virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth, or is inhaled.
♦ Infection through an intermediate host, which is less likely to occur if Influenza A virus from different species mix virus that infect the same person or animal at the same time. Complicated, right? This
The symptoms of the bird flu include pink eye (conjunctivitis), fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, stuffy or runny nose and shortness of breath. Those who are most at risk are people who work with poultry, waterfowl and dairy cows. Severity would also depend on whether or not you have any other health problems, especially involving the respiratory system. Symptoms usually begin within 2-8 days after exposure and seem like the common flu, according to the Cleveland Clinic and the CDC.
The seasonal flu shot will not protect you against bird flu
The question at this point is: Should we be worried about another pandemic in humans? According to the CDC, “Although there have been sporadic infections in mammals the risk to the general public remains low”.
The way to avoid avian flu is to cook poultry properly, use pasteurized milk, avoid contact with wild birds, avoid contact with sick or dead poultry, and wash your hands. If you must handle dead birds, wear gloves and a face mask, clean and disinfect equipment that comes into contact with birds or their droppings and get a seasonal flu vaccination. The seasonal flu shot will not protect you against bird flu, but it may prevent you from having a simultaneous infection with both seasonal flu and bird flu at the same time, according to the CDC and the Mayo Clinic.
If you think you have been exposed and are symptomatic stay home. If your symptoms are unmanageable or severe, seek medical attention. You may be prescribed medication to lessen the severity of symptoms and prevent complications.
For more information, visit CDC.gov, Harvardhealth.org, mayoclinic.org.
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How to help your kids lose weight safely
Many people struggle with weight over the course of their lifetime.
A study noted in a report in the Wall Street Journal indicates the obesity epidemic is global. Around 2.1 billion people across the globe, or roughly one-quarter of the global population, is obese. Although overweight and obesity are problems for adults, they also affect children.
Children gain weight as they develop and grow, so it can be challenging to tell if weight gain is problematic or simply something that will resolve on its own as a child grows. Parents and other caregivers want to ensure their children are fully healthy, and maintaining a healthy weight is vital to such efforts. However, WebMD says there is no single number on the scale that indicates if a child is healthy. What constitutes a healthy weight varies depending on age, gender, height, and other factors.
Parents are advised to speak with a doctor first to determine if a child needs to slim down or simply maintain the current weight as he or she grows taller. If it is recommended that the child lose some weight, there are various safe and healthy ways to go about it.
Make small changes
Small changes can add up to big results. For example, if a child is consuming a lot of fruit juice, start slowly by diluting the juice with water and eventually switch over completely to water. Change white bread in lunches to a whole-wheat alternative that has more nutrients and fiber.
Encourage sleep
A child’s weight can be affected by the amount of sleep he or she is getting each night. Insufficient sleep can contribute to
Kids may need a little help finding ways to lose weight, and some encouragement and cooperation as they seek to develop healthy eating habits.
weight gain, indicates the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The Canadian Paediatric Society says children need 12 to 16 hours of sleep a night as infants, and that need gradually decreases until adolescence, when youngsters need between eight and 10 hours a night.
Encourage physical activity
Children need physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. There is no magic formula to weight loss; the amount of calories burned should exceed the calories consumed. That can be achieved by helping children get the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day, according to the American Heart Association.
Limit consumption of fast and processed foods
Families are busy, and it can be easy to go through a drive-through or pick up convenience meals at the supermarket. But many of these foods are high in calories, saturated fat and sodium. Families
should limit these types of foods and seek healthier alternatives.
Don’t snack and watch (or surf)
It’s easy to overeat when eating while
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Skin creams 101: what to use, what not to use
DAWNMARIE FEHR
In an American culture that is obsessed with looking young, people of all ages turn to wrinkle creams to stave off the signs of aging, or recapture a smooth, youthful glow. For those on the hunt for the perfect cream, dermatologist Dr. Robert E. Beer says there is hope.
“Skin creams do work,” said Beer of Balfour Dermatology on the west side of Brentwood and its director since it opened 25 years ago. “They work for acne and different types of skin issues, and they don’t have to be expensive.”
As a dermatologist, Beer and his team of nine providers specialize in caring for skin, hair and nails. He said his team can offer specialized products – both with and without a prescription – to target a variety of skin issues, including wrinkles.
Whether you’re looking to clear your skin of wrinkles, scars, hyperpigmentation or zits, Beer said there is a cream available, and it might even be available over the counter. He noted medical-grade creams available through dermatologists will be 10 to 20 times stronger than their drug store counterparts.
While some over-the-counter creams can be effective – Beer recommends Avene, French skincare products available online – he warned against overspending on the wrong products because of compelling advertisements.
“In dermatology, we aren’t good sales people,” Beer said. “We have checked the science, and you can often save money by starting at a dermatologist office, because we are going to recommend something that will work for your skin.”
Beer also warned against being scammed by counterfeit products. To avoid being sold cheap moisturizer in expensive jars, he recommends purchasing through offices like his, or directly from a manufacturer.
Retinol is a popular product for those looking to
him, and “thought, ‘Shoot, I should start one of these here in Brentwood.’”
After a stint with Walnut Creek’s F3 group, Dragon Hot Tub, Macksoud contacted other local men, both F3 members and non-members, through social media, recruiting 10 others to “hard commit” to the first workout of his new Brentwoodbased group, Iron Delta, called that because of the region and “iron sharpens iron,” he said. Although currently only meeting on Mondays, Macksoud said that he hopes to eventually expand to seven days per week.
“When you hard commit, you’re hard committed for your brothers next to you,” he told his group.
Macksoud’s announcement promised that attendees would “get fitter, stronger, and lose a few pounds; connect to make authentic new friendships; and bring guys together to make a difference in the community.”
Iron Delta’s first workout began with an explanation of the five core principles, followed by 45 minutes of intensive exercises such as bicycle crunches, push-ups, and running laps on a nearby trail. Finally, like
Skin creams work for acne and different types of skin issues, but they don’t have to be expensive.
reduce wrinkles, and is available in a wide range of strengths. Beer said when used in moderation, it can be effective.
A recent trend on social media shows middle school girls demonstrating multi-step skincare routines featuring retinol products, among others, and causing adults to express concern. Beer said these routines might be too much, but teaching good skin care at a young age is as important as teaching children to brush their teeth.
“Teaching young people about sunscreen, washing their face regularly, and using moisturizers – that’s fine at a young age,” Beer said.
Beer said everyone’s skin care journey is unique to them. While specific products might work well for some people, they won’t for others. He also recommends changing products two to three times a year.
“Even with a good care line, your body is smarter than any cream, and can get used to it and not be as affected,” Beer said. “So it’s a good idea to take a break, go to another good product line, and then come back to the first one, and it will have that good strength for your skin again.”
Balfour Dermatology is at 2221 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-240-9116 or visit www.skinquestion.com.
Ultimately, Macksoud hopes that the men in his group will become healthier and better men for their families and communities through Iron Delta’s workouts.
all F3 workouts, the session ended with a Circle of Trust, in which members told each other about themselves and F3 newcomers received their nicknames, such as “Spirit Fingers” or “Sloppy Swish.” The circle ended with Macksoud giving the men a pep talk.
“We’re here for each other, we’re here for each other in every way,” Macksoud assured his fellow members, whom he referred to as “brothers.”
In addition to workouts, F3 also holds charitable events. “Where guys will get
together outside of [workouts] and maybe do food pantries, or side-of-the- road cleanups, or different things like that,” Misselhorn explained. Iron Delta does not have any such events scheduled.
Ultimately, Macksoud hopes that the men in his group will become healthier and better men for their families and communities through Iron Delta’s workouts.
“After you do it so many times, you get healthier and healthier. My son hadn’t worked out since high school, and he’s lost 60 pounds in one year. He couldn’t run at all, and now he’s running the Los Angeles Marathon,” Macksoud said. “We’ll get involved in the community, we’ll start participating in food drives and things like that to help our fellow men. We want men to respect each other, no matter what their differences may be…We want them to be good to each other.”
Any men wishing to attend Iron Delta’s workouts can simply show up at 6 a.m. on Mondays in the DSW Shoes parking lot near the Old Sand Creek Trail or call/text Macksoud at 951-404-9046.
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