Displaced animals from L.A.-area wildfires transported to local rescues
By Nicole Becchina Staff Writer
The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused devastation for thousands of people, some of whom have lost their entire homes. In addition to people, many pets have also lost their homes and have become displaced.
Animal shelters in the Bay Area have stepped in to help with relief efforts. Joybound People and Pets, whose shelter is located in Walnut Creek, but which serves the entire county, has transported animals who were being housed in Los Angeles-area shelters to their facility, to make room for animals who were displaced in the Los Angeles area fires.
Chelsea Blackburn, Public Relations
Manager at Joybound, says they needed to help create “critical” space for lost pets.
“These animals were transferred from L.A. County shelters’ adoptable populations to create critical space for pets injured or dis-
Puppies from the Los Angeles County wildfires on intake day as they were transported to Joybound People and Pets animal shelter in Walnut Creek, but which serves all of Contra Costa County.
placed by the fires, ensuring they have the care they need and a chance to reunite with their families,” Blackburn said. “Our goal is to provide as much assistance as possible to overburdened shelters and animal first re-
Oakley residents protest higher-density housing
By Connor Robles Correspondent
Eight Oakley residents voiced their disapproval during a work session at the Feb. 11 City Council meeting of a new proposal to change the zoning of the Cedarwood Estates site on Live Oak Avenue and Knox Lane from Residential Very Low density to Residential Low/Medium density.
The proposal, made by Louis Parsons of Discovery Builders, would allow for the construction of 60 homes at Cedarwood Estates, rather than the previous plan’s 34 large-lot homes.
Parsons explained that the new plan’s density would match that of other developments to
the north and east, and was informed by market analysis showing that people wanted smaller, more manageable homes instead of lower-density, large-lot homes,
which are common in the area of Live Oak Ave. According to Councilmember Anissa Wil-
see Housing page 18
sponders so they can dedicate their energy and facilities to any incoming injured and displaced animals.”
Joybound transported animals from L.A.-area shelters twice in January, and is ready to make another run if needed.
“The human-animal bond is undeniable,” Blackburn said. “Our furry friends are more than pets, they’re family. Responding to a call for help from L.A. County Animal Care and Control, we welcomed 31 dogs and 1 cat, including 17 puppies, to our Walnut Creek campus on Jan. 13, 2025. We did a second run to L.A. on Jan. 22 and brought back 15 more dogs, including 11 puppies.”
Dr. Wailani Sung, Senior Director of Animal Admissions and Wellbeing at Joy-
‘I
hate these laws’
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
The Brentwood City Council voted 5-0 during their Feb. 11 meeting to make changes to the Municipal Code that would bring it in line with state-mandated requirements regarding accessory dwelling units, or in-law units. However, councilmembers were not as agreeable to the notion as the vote would indicate.
“My concern is that the state continues to take away more and more local control that allows us to uphold the standards that our residents want from us,” Mayor
Susannah Meyer said. “I’m not planning on arguing the idea of this particular item. I’m just protesting the idea of ‘When is it going to stop?’ When are they going to stop taking away our ability to direct and design and
see Laws page 18
This map shows the proposed development location. Image
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Brentwood woman builds fun and community with LEGO
By Connor Robles Correspondent
Brentwood resident Marihelen Palmer has been in love with LEGO for a decade and a half. Now, she’s decided to share her passion with the world through her business, Brick Time, which holds LEGO-themed parties and events in cooperation with local residents and businesses, and her charity, Perpetual Bricks, which regifts donated LEGO sets to “deserving organizations.”
Palmer’s philosophy is that “you’re never too old to play.” She said she believes that LEGO play keeps her young, and that she “love[s] creating and imagining silly scenes.” Thus, she encourages people of all ages to play with LEGO, and this shows in her company’s services.
According to their website, Brick Time offers:
• 90-minute LEGO birthday parties for up to 10 children, for $250-$450
• Classes featuring “Brain Games” to stimulate memory, concentration, and other mental functions
• Special events such as themed gatherings or well-being workshops
• Team-building exercises for companies
• Corporate workshops
• Craft fairs and events, which feature Palmer’s own accessory packs, containing both LEGO pieces and cloth elements to make objects such as miniature tents
Though she applied for the business name “two or three years ago,” Palmer’s first event under the Brick Time banner was a Jedi Training Academy for kids at Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider on May 4 of last year. She also attended The Little Gym’s 2024 Halloween party as a parking lot vendor. Prior to last year, she had done small events with her friends, who still work with her on some events, for no charge.
“I don’t like going out and ‘selling myself,’” Palmer said. “I’ve made myself known mostly through word of mouth and donating my services, but now I’m thinking of how to make an income without being a salesman. LEGO should sell itself. It’s creative and inspiring.”
At events, Palmer offers numerous LEGO sets and activities for children and adults. One example is what she calls baseplate art, which is similar in concept to painting by numbers. She makes an image out of LEGO bricks on a baseplate, then removes each brick and paints its former position with nail polish. At the event, she gives each child a painted baseplate and the bricks that go with its image, allowing them to reassemble the image with the bricks.
In addition to Brick Time’s services, Palmer’s charity Perpetual Bricks also takes in used LEGO and non-LEGO construction block sets and donates them to schools, foster homes, shelters, and emergency services. This way, she hopes to encourage people to “reuse,
reimagine, and relove” the bricks she has dedicated her life to evangelizing.
Palmer began collecting LEGO paraphernalia 15 years ago. Before then, she had no interest or affiliation with the toy or the company that makes it. Since that time, she has amassed a collection of bricks, minifigures, sets, and artworks that takes up both her LEGO construction studio and a dedicated display room.
“A friend of mine had a garage sale, and she had a box of things her college-age kids had when they were little,” she said of how it all began. “I thought it was interesting, so I bought it. Then, my friend started giving me more LEGO, for pennies on the dollar. Ever since then, I’ve been totally hooked.”
At first, Palmer tried to keep track of all of her bricks and sets with a database, but as she purchased more and more LEGO pieces and paraphernalia in bulk, the task quickly became impossible. Instead of keeping an exact count, she sorts, stores, and displays LEGO sets according to their theme, and has large bins full of individual parts in her studio. She estimates that her minfigure collection, made up of tiny LEGO humanoids, numbers in the thousands.
Most LEGO sets that she displays are of her own creation, mixing and matching LEGO pieces from different sets to create variations on different LEGO themes, such as space or race cars. Palmer has even built a LEGO city, complete with businesses, event
venues, and a working miniature train, on a table in her studio, which she changes depending on the season.
This huge trove of LEGO does have drawbacks, however. Foremost among Palmer’s concerns is the potential for theft, especially of discontinued or rare pieces in her collection. Once LEGO discontinues a product line, its online value skyrockets, and even minifigures can go for “over a hundred dollars.”
Brick Time’s website is at www.getbricktime.com. The website also features a section on Perpetual Bricks, with information on the charity and on how to donate your LEGO and other bricks to them.
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A LEGO town built by Brentwood resident Marihelen Palmer. She encourages people of all ages to play with the toy bricks.
Photo by Connor Robles
Liberty High School
By Nicole Becchina Staff Writer
Michael Peccorini, a Liberty High School senior, claimed the title of Liberty Idol for the school’s 23rd annual Liberty Idol fundraiser competition.
“It’s kind of like a display of vocal talent and musical interest, too,” Michael said. “ For me, it was a lot about the Beatles because I like the Beatles. So I chose to do their songs. It’s kind of like an insight into the music I like and how that shows my personality.”
Michael performed two songs at the event, “Come Together” and “Golden Slumbers.”
“I chose “Come Together” because it is one of my favorite ones, and I did “Golden Slumbers” because I thought it would have more of a vocal range, and I thought it’d be more impressive and a lot of people enjoyed it.”
The Liberty Idol contest celebrates talent at the school. Michael won the $200 first prize. He was selected as the winner among the 15 students who competed because he did a great job with projection and singing while playing the guitar, according to Liberty Idol judge Matthew Schwab, Jr., a Liberty High School graduate.
“The audience was going crazy, screaming, and hooting during his performance of Come Together, a classic Beatles song,” Schwab Jr. said. “A perfect 10!”
The finalists were selected by the judges, and the audience voted on a winner. Jacob Peccorini, a student at the school and Michael’s brother, was also a contestant.
“I play guitar most every day so I’ve been preparing for a while,” Michael said. “Other than that, I just listened to the songs and made sure I got the lyrics right. It was a lot of memorizing, but it was kind of second nature.”
from COVID-19.
“There was nothing else to do during lockdown,” Michael said. “The next thing I knew, I thought this would be cool to do for real. I had Beatles Rockband, and so I think that just furthered my love for the Beatles.”
Michael describes winning the competition as “special.”
“It was almost like a dream,” he said. “My visions started to blur, and I still couldn’t believe it the next day. It was special.”
Michael has been congratulated by teachers, friends and family.
“My family really enjoys it,” he said. “They tell me I’m really good. I’ll write songs every now and then, and my mom will tell me how good they are. I love writing songs. They really enjoy my music.”
He said songwriting came naturally to him, and was something he always wanted to do. He added that if someone plays guitar, songwriting to him “seems like it’s just something you have to do.”
Michael is also part of a band called Mister Garden. They are planning more local performances soon. They can be found on Instagram @mistergardenmusic.
Michael plans to continue his education in the music world after high school.
“Its really fun for me,” Michael said. “I definitely want to either major or minor in music and get into producing and become well-rounded in the music world. I definitely want to continue with music and see where I can go with it.”
Proceeds from the Liberty Idol competition – tickets to watch the competition were $10 at the door – were donated to Working Wonders, a nonprofit in Brentwood that makes a difference for adults with disabilities.
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Michael began singing and playing guitar in March 2020, after digging out the Rockband video game from his closet and playing it during the lockdown resulting
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Brentwood Chamber of Commerce opens gala nominations
• Citizen of the Year honors an individual for their contributions in developing the social and economic wellbeing of the city. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/form/view/35277
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is calling on residents to nominate other residents to be recognized as part of their annual Celebrating Brentwood Gala. The nomination period ends at midnight on March 23.
“The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2024 Celebrating Brentwood Gala, an elegant and prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and honoring those who have tirelessly worked to improve and enhance the well-being of the Brentwood community,” the organization said in a press release. “This annual event is a time to express gratitude and celebrate the outstanding individuals whose efforts have impacted Brentwood.”
The Chamber is accepting nominations for awards in the following categories:
• Business of the Year honors businesses for their efforts and dedication to making Brentwood a better place to live and work. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/form/view/35275
• Non-profit of the Year honors organizations for their efforts and dedication to making Brentwood a better place to live and work. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/form/view/35279
• Employee of the Year recognizes an exemplary employee to be honored for his/her contribution to a local business. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/form/view/35276
• Youth of the Year honors a youth for their contributions to Brentwood. Nominations can be made at https:// business.brentwoodchamber.com/
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• Start-up of the Year honors a local start-up for their entrepreneurial spirit, courage, and dedication to the economic growth and vitality of Brentwood. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/form/view/35273
• Volunteer of the Year recognizes a person who has dedicated time, effort, and energy into making a significant impact in Brentwood. This person is recognized for their generosity of spirit and significant contributions that support the Brentwood community. Nominations can be made at https://business.brentwoodchamber. com/form/view/35280
This year, the Chamber will also present Amy Tilley with a “special token of appreciation in recognition of her tireless work and dedication to supporting the community of Brentwood.” according to the press release.
“I’m excited for this event because it’s an opportunity to recognize those outstanding individuals and businesses who make our
community great,” said Denise Cosgrove, Chamber Director and co-chairperson. She noted that the annual gala has highlighted those who have had a positive impact on Brentwood every year since 1972.
Tickets for the gala are available for $80, and include dinner, dessert, and dancing, according to the press release. Tickets can be purchased at brentwoodchamber.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those wishing to support the event.
Cosgrove says that people should attend the event because it is a “great opportunity” to learn more about what others in the community are accomplishing. “Sometimes it’s easy to not know what other people in the community are doing to better the community,” she said. “The gala is an opportunity to recognize these people for their efforts and publicize them so that others can become aware of the good that’s being done.”
The 2024 Celebrating Brentwood Gala is on April 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St. For more information, including details about each category, visit https:// bit.ly/4hzai5U or call 925-634-3344 Nominations from page 5
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Merlot is smooth and fruit-forward, with aromas of plum, blackberry, raspberry and black cherry. It often has notes of chocolate, vanilla, and cedar, with a firm texture and soft tannins. Sounds good to me. So, why the shun?
In the film Sideways, Paul Giamatti (right) plays a wine snob who will drink anything but Merlot.
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WILL A HEGGSTAD PETITION BE APPROPRIATE?
By Todd W. Moeller, Moeller Estate Law
The court in Estate of Heggstad, a 1993 California case (16 Cal. App. 4th 943), permitted the inclusion of assets into a trust after death. A Heggstad petition also incorporates California Probate Code 850 and occasionally California Probate Code 17200. Sometimes, the dead person fails to transfer all of his or her assets to their trust prior to dying. The successor trustee will have to clear the title so the property can be sold, re-financed or deeded to the rightful beneficiary. A full probate is one option, but sometimes a Heggstad petition will work.
on a schedule of assets attached to the trust signified Mr. Heggstad’s intent to include the home in the trust. This rule of law has expanded over time to include assets that are not listed on a schedule of assets but the decedent has shown other forms of written intent to include in trust.
Merlot boasts a rich history dating to 1784 in Bordeaux, France.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Merlot enjoyed peak popularity but became a victim of its own success. Overplanting and overproduction resulted in many uninspired wines, leading to a decline in Merlot sales
In the Heggstad case, Mr. Heggstad died with a trust. Even though he had a trust, Mr. Heggstad’s home was not properly titled in his trust. Mr. Heggstad initially titled the property in the name of his trust. In order to refinance the property, he transferred the property back into his name. Unfortunately, before he was able
When evaluating whether a Heggstad petition will work, we analyze and review all the documents to see if they are sufficient to support a Heggstad petition. Occasionally, there are other options that make more sense. A Heggstad petition, however, is generally the correct remedy when dealing with an unfunded trust.
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This Week’s Events
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 925-642-8782 or John at 925-698-6362.
Dutch Luv Day of Giving to Benefit the Friends of the Oakley Library
Dutch Bros in Oakley has made the Friends of the Oakley Library the recipients of their Dutch Luv Day of Giving event. For every purchase on Feb. 14 at 1092 Main St. in Oakley from 4:30 a.m.11 p.m., $1 will go to the Friends of the Oakley Library.. For more information, visit http://www. oakleylibrary.org.
Wednesday, February 19
Protecting Yourself: Understanding Fraud and Identity Theft
Hosted by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, learn essential knowledge to protect yourself and your family from the various deceptive tactics in today’s digital landscape. The main speaker will be retired police Officer Anne Madrid at Old River Elementary, 30 Learning Lane in Brentwood, from 6-7:30 p.m. To register or for more information, contact Capt. Charlene Jacquez at cjacq@so.cccounty.us.
On the Horizon
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, and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with dessert and auction to follow. Tickets are $65 per person, and will be available to purchase through a Brentwood FFA student. 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. Purchase of large table groups is available. For more information about buying tickets, contact johnstons@luhsd.net.
Shrek the Musical
Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present “Shrek The Musical,” the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Irreverently fun for the whole family. Performances are at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood from Feb. 21 - March 8, with two matinees. For tickets ($10-$14) and show information, visit www. hhsrisingstars.net
Saturday, February 22
Heritage High School 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Festival
This annual celebration will be from 9 a.m-1 p.m. on Oak Street in downtown Brentwood. There will be Bay Area vendors selling unique products, Heritage High School clubs, and a traditional lion dance to represent good luck and prosperity for the new year. The event is hosted by Heritage High School’s Chinese Culture Club and will celebrate the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar.
Liberty Lions Band Boosters
12th Annual Crab Feed
Jerry Marquez - BAC Bank
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
3:00 - 4:30pm Zoom Workshop Register for more details
Discovery Bay Yacht Club
After Hours Business Mixer
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm Discovery Bay Yacht Club Bilge Room 5871 Marina Dr, Discovery Bay
Accessing Capital for Growth COMING EVENTS
Discovery Bay Business Expo
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
5:00 - 7:00pm
Timber Point Elementary School 40 Newbury Ln, Discovery Bay
Check Chamber Website for details
MUST Register for all events at: www.discoverybaychamber.org (925) 240-4114 1355 Riverlake Rd Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Liberty Lions Band Boosters and the City of Brentwood will host their 12th Annual Crab Feed at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. 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 $750 for a table of 10, plus two bottles of wine. For details, visit www.successfund. com/qw493
Rock and Roll for Wishes –
An Elderly Wish Foundation Benefit
Dress to impress in your ‘50s best. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, 4800 Golf Club Road in Antioch. Tickets are $80 per person. For more information, visit www.elderlywish.org.
American Legion Annual Crab Feed
The American Legion Post 202 is having its annual crab feed at 5 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6. Dinner includes crab, pasta, salad and bread. Tickets are $75 per person and are nonrefundable. To purchase tickets, call Phil at 925-516-2141 or Mike at 925-787-8087.
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. To buy tickets, call Shana Ortega at 510-559-0655 or Jasmine Pacheco at 925-2121-9222.
Saturday, March 1
Tea Party at for Mental Health Awareness
PETALS at 2535 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, is hosting a tea party for mental health awareness from noon-3 p.m. Guest speaker is Karina Martinez. Tickets are $65 per person, and will include a welcome drink, scones, bites, treats and organic teas. A portion of the proceeds will go to Village Community Resource Center. For more information, visit www. petalsoakley.com/upcoming-events. – Sponsored Listing
Saturday, March 8
Brentwood PAL Crab Feed
The Brentwood PAL Crab Feed will begin at 5 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.. Tickets are $90 per person or $800 for a table, and include crab, tri tip and pasta. Order your tickets at www.BrentwoodPALCrabfeed. eventbrite.com
The Network of Care’s 19th Annual Crab Feed
The crab feed will take place at Grand Shepherd’s Parish Hall, 3200 Harbor St. in Pittsburg. All proceeds benefit The Network of Care, feeding families of children in hospitals. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7. Attendees must contact Janet Frazier in advance to RSVP and for seating arrangements by calling 925-584-4086 or emailing janetfraz123@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite at https://bit.ly/4gLKAKV. Attendees should bring their Eventbrite ticket with them for admission.
Sunday, March 23
Brentwood Bridal Fair at PETALS
PETALS, located at the Streets of Brentwood, 2535 Sand Creek Road, is presenting an opportunity to meet local wedding vendors in one place. Join them from noon-4 p.m. for their Brentwood Bridal Fair. Attendees can pre-register online for free at http://bit.ly/4hjwMXX. Registration is $10 at the door. To request a vendor application, contact info@petalsoakley.com. – Sponsored Listing
Friday, April 11
2024 Celebrating Brentwood Gala
The Celebrating Brentwood Gala recognizes individuals and businesses who have devoted their time and efforts to enhance the wellbeing of Brentwood. This gala, which starts ats 6:30 p.m. expresses gratitude and celebrates their contributions at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Guests should attend in formal attire. Tickets are $80 per person, and includes dinner. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https:// business.brentwoodchamber.com/events/ details/2024-celebrating-brentwood-gala15857?calendarMonth=2025-04-01
Tuesday, April 29
6th Annual East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair
The East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair is a free event that enables businesses and entrepreneurs to network and reach out to the general public in a professional setting, showcasing their businesses, meeting new customers, and hiring potential employees. There will be raffles, giveaways, food and wine and beer tastings from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. For more information or to register as a vendor, call 925-634-3344 or
visit https://business.brentwoodchamber. com/events/details/6th-annual-east-baybusiness-expo-job-fair-17546?calendarMonth=2025-04-01
Ongoing Events
East County Rotary Club Meetings
Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// brentwoodrotaryclub.com/.
Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com.
Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/antiochrotaryclub/.
The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.
East County Lions Club Meetings
Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/.
Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd.
Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit: https://discoverybaylions. com/who-we-are/meetings/.
Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://eclubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/.
Oakley Senior Center
Food Distribution
The Oakley Senior Center at 215 Second St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags. It also hosts a flea market, vendor fair, which includes trinkets, arts and crafts, collectibles and antiques, happens the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Table space is $10 or 3 for $25. For details, call Jim Fridas at 925-813-1007 or the senior center at 925-626-7223.
Hope House Food Distribution
The distributions are on Monday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon at 218 Pine St. in Brentwood.
IHMC Food Distribution
On the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, the Contra Costa County Food Bank distributes fruits and vegetables from the parking lot at 500 Fairview Ave. from noon-1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul also distributes food from the church hall every Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.
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On Valentine’s Day,
let hearts soar, not metallic balloons
More metallic balloons are sold for Valentine’s Day than any other holiday, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company sees an uptick in outages caused by metallic balloons drifting into overhead power lines. With Valentine’s Day on Friday, PG&E reminds its customers to make sure metallic balloons are always tied to a weight – as required by California law –and to never release them outdoors.
In 2024, metallic balloons caused 369 power outages across PG&E’s service area in Northern and Central California, disrupting electric service to more than 230,000 homes and businesses. Unlike latex helium balloons, metallic balloons can stay inflated and floating for two to three weeks – posing a hazard to power lines and equipment even days after being released outside.
The impact of metallic balloons hitting power lines was significant in the Bay Area, where 169 outages in 2024 knocked out power to nearly 160,000 customers.
To significantly reduce the number of balloon-caused outages and to help ensure that everyone can safely enjoy their Valentine’s Day, PG&E reminds customers to follow these safety tips for metallic balloons:
• Use caution and avoid celebrating with metallic balloons near overhead electric lines.Make sure helium-filled metallic balloons are securely tied to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away.
• When done with balloons, do not release them. Puncture them several times or cut the knot and throw them in the garbage to prevent them from floating away.
• Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon — or any foreign object — tangled in power lines or inside a substation. There can be risk of electrocution. Instead, leave it alone and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 to report the problem.
Black Diamond Mines offers Presidents Day tours on Feb. 17
Celebrate Presidents Day at Black Diamond Mines on Monday, Feb. 17.
The Greathouse Visitor Center is open and offering four Coal Mine Experience tours throughout the day. Learn about the toils, triumphs, and tragedies of 19thcentury people from around the world who arrived here in search of a new life and new opportunities.
No advance registration is available. Tours can be booked in person at the Greathouse Visitor Center. Must be age 7 or older for mine tours. Tour times are 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., with a maximum of 15 people per tour. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search for “Presidents Day.”
Del Valle Community Campfire & Visitor Center offers open house Feb. 23
Bundle up and gather around the fire and discover Del Valle in Livermore at dusk on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4-6:30 p.m.
Naturalist staff will have interactive activities on local wildlife and the night sky, and the Visitor Center will be open to explore. After enjoying s’mores, head out on a short night hike as the sun sets. Temperatures are often colder in the valley, so dress in warm clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the event. Parking is $5.
For more information about the program, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search for “Community Campfire.”
Big Break offers ‘all abilities day’ on March 4
Explore nature at your own pace and in your own way at Big Break’s All Abilities Day on Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This free drop-in program is inclusive, offering something for people of all abilities. Travel along paved trails to visit stations to touch fur, listen to birds, draw wildlife, sit on benches to scan the water, or paint the view. American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters will be on site.
For more information, visit www. ebparks.org/calendar and search for “All Abilities Day 2025.”
City of Oakley Artist Showcase accepting entries for display
The City of Oakley is seeking artwork for its Artist Showcase. It will be hosted in the Recreation Center lobby from Monday, Feb. 24 through the Oakley’s Got Talent event on Saturday, March 1 from 1-3 p.m.
Submit your art for the Artist Showcase to forms.gle/2mX9vTCJzKrjAZwW9
• Deadline for entries is Feb. 18. You will be notified the morning of Feb. 19 if you are selected.
• Artwork drop-off (1250 O’Hara Ave.): Feb. 19-21
• Artwork display: Feb. 24 through March 1
• Artwork pick-up (1250 O’Hara Ave.): March 1 at end of Oakley’s Got Talent (estimated 3 p.m.)
For details, email Alicia at oleary@ ci.oakley.ca.us
Sheriff’s Office hosting fraud and identity theft seminar on Feb. 19
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is hosting a seminar on Feb. 19 on how to avoid being a victim of identity theft.
The session is at Old River Elementary School at 30 Learning Lane in Brentwood from 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn the definition of identity theft, about cryptocurrency, financial security, scame, and internet safety, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. The main speaker is Anne Madrid, a retired police officer.
To register, go to https://bit.ly/4jXpDi8 by Feb. 14.
Antioch police oversight commissioners resigns effective immediately
Antioch Police Oversight Commissioner Leslie May has resigned, effective immediately. May’s announcement to step down follows several contentious interactions with city leaders, including during a special council meeting on Jan. 17, according to a press release from the Antioch City Manager’s office.
During the special council meeting, May used several racist epithets to describe the Antioch City Manager and former City Attorney. District 3 Councilman Donald Freitas had called for the council to consider her removal as commissioner during its next regular meeting on Feb. 11. “The City of Antioch will not tolerate racist behavior or language from any city employee or representative of our city,” the press release stated. “We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, professionalism, respect, and accountability.”
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Celebrating a culture by encouraging community
Heritage High Chinese Culture Club to host third annual Lunar New Year Festival
the streets of downtown Brentwood.
This is how our city will welcome the Lunar New Year. One of the most important holidays in China, Lunar New Year will be hosted by Heritage High School’s Chinese Culture Club, bringing together students, families, and the community to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. They aim to celebrate this holiday with many local vendors and Lunar New Year festivities.
Youth writer
The club was founded two years ago by Karina Chen. Since then, the club’s goal has been to create a community on campus where Chinese culture can be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
Not only has the club succeeded in creating a cultural group on campus, but it has also extended its reach to the Brentwood community by hosting two annual Lunar New Year festivals, this year marking its third.
This year’s Lunar New Year festival will be on Feb. 22
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oak Street in downtown Brentwood. Celebrate the arrival of spring with:
• vendors based throughout the Bay Area, who will be selling unique products;
• various Heritage High School clubs;
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• a traditional lion dance, which represents good luck and prosperity for the new year.
The club advisor, Christopher Leong, said it is important for students to learn about different cultures to create a community of acceptance and appreciation, as well as give a space for students of all backgrounds to feel seen and to celebrate what makes them who they are. What is the impact of the Chinese Culture Club on students, both those from the culture and those learning about it for the first time?
“It’s amazing what students can accomplish while working together towards a common goal,” he said. “It takes a lot of work, planning, and coordinating with many different parties to put on the lunar new year festival, and all the credit goes to the kids — they do it all... It started with a few passionate students who had a lot of initiative, and it continues to grow every year.”
As the Heritage High School Chinese Culture Club continues to grow, so does its impact on both students and the Brentwood community. Events like the Lunar New Year Festival preserve tradition and create a space for cultural appreciation within our community.
Whether you have celebrated Lunar New Year all your life or are experiencing it for the first time, this festival is a chance for everyone to come together, enjoy the festivities, and welcome a prosperous new year. For volunteer interest and more information on the event, the hosts would like to be contacted on Instagram @chinesecc.hhs or via their email chinesecclub@gmail.com
By Gabrielle Anne De Leon Bautista 12th grade, Heritage High School
Bright red lanterns sway in the morning breeze while the Chinese Dragon dances in
Heritage High School’s third annual Lunar New Year celebration will be on Feb. 22.
Photo courtesy of Better in Brentwood
New Deer Valley football coach aims for program turnaround
Last winning season over a decade ago
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
For a first-year head coach, Marcus Malu is taking on a Deer Valley High football program that has struggled in various ways for a decade. ”It’s an honor,” Malu said of being named the team’s new leader.
As he prepares for his first season ever as a varsity football head coach, Malu doesn’t consider any of this as a challenge. And he isn’t afraid of the stigma for the school and the community.
“Stigma (of a school) has always had its way to one or two schools,” Malu said. “Winning has a way of changing that stigma.”
Deer Valley football hasn’t won in a while both on the field and on campus, something that Malu is aiming to fix, both on and off the field.
”Winning has to start on the campus first,” Malu explained. “The kids have to believe that we are trying to change the culture. It’s almost like we have to paint a picture for them to really understand that we are the underdog. And, if you want to be perceived another way for the rest of your life, we have to change that.”
Last year, the Wolverines finished 2-8, their 11th-straight losing season since going 11-2 in 2013, and the second time in the last
four years that the program won just two games in a single season.
The Wolverines took two steps back after going 4-6 in 2023 while playing all of their games away from campus, temporarily calling Antioch High School home. Those four wins in 2023 tied for the most wins in a season during the current losing stretch. The 2014 and 2018 Wolverines each reached the four-win mark in their respective seasons, according to MaxPreps.
Malu takes the reins of the program from Matthew Mills, the Deer Valley football alum from the Wolverines’ glory days when he guided the program through the last four seasons. As head coach, Mills went 6-32, including an 0-10 season in 2022.
Mills faced several issues during his time at Deer Valley. Along with operating, essentially, as a traveling team in 2023, injuries throughout the season plagued the Wolverines, along with low overall roster numbers, which dropped even more when Bay Valley Athletic League started due to either lingering injuries or academic ineligibility.
“(Mills) dealt with it the best way that he could,” Malu said of the situation. “He went to DV, so he understood the whole culture.”
”It’s also hard because there’s about 1,800 students (at Deer Valley),” Malu added. “Then you go to Freedom, you got like 3,400.”
Malu spent last year as Deer Valley’s junior varsity head coach. The Wolverines’ junior varsity team went 1-6-1, with the lone win coming against Antioch and the lone tie
coming in the regular-season finale against Freedom (3-3).
Where Malu lacks in varsity coaching experience entering his first season, he makes up for it in his connection with the youth football players in Antioch and throughout the Bay Area through his business, Malu Fitness, a company that focuses on athletic performance training.
“I’ve been working behind the scenes with my business,” Malu said. “I’ve been around a lot of the roles of being a leader, but [the new position is] a little different moving into the high school.
“Even though it’s my first gig as a head coach, I’ve been in the community for a long time. Brick by brick I’ve had to learn certain things.”
Malu’s other big advantage is his ability to connect with the kids, especially through
social media.
”Social media gives you a platform,” Malu said. “I think with all of the kids that I’ve dealt with, it has given me a platform with these kids. That’s something that’s changing the culture. I come with engaging the community and just making sure that I do my best for the kids.”
“When we talk about the social media status of right now, that’s one of the things that coaches are going to have to start being active on. I look at some of these coaches that are having success, they’re active on their social media. I feel like you can use social media to still be able to be active and stay relevant with the times.”
With a solid chunk of the core coming back for their senior seasons — notably quarterback Adrian Masanai and wide receiver Jaylen Bryant who has received Division I offers from Idaho and Nevada — Malu is excited for what’s to come in 2025 for Deer Valley, and he thanked Mills for the seeds that he planted, in the program, despite the struggles.
“Matt did what he was supposed to do,” Malu explained. “I feel like that’s the reason why I’m confident enough to say that we’re going to have fun this year. For me, the kids got to be able to enjoy what they’re about to do.
”We don’t tell them that we haven’t won. They know. But you don’t need to dwell on that.”
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Heritage hopes close win ignites spark for playoff run
By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent
The Heritage boys basketball team has struggled all year to win close games, but Tuesday night they were able to win one and are hopeful to build off the victory going into the last game of the season and into playoffs.
Before the Patriots’ 63-60 win over Antioch, the team had lost their last four straight games during which they entered the fourth quarter either tied or leading. However, Heritage head coach Jeff Carter said winning like how his team did Tuesday night isn’t sustainable going into playoffs. The Patriots gave up 25 fourth-quarter points to Antioch, 14 from one player.
“We got through one, but we can’t live the rest of this year in playoffs being lucky,” Carter said. “You can’t win playoff games and go deep into NCS being lucky. It’s not going to work.”
The fourth quarter specifically has been when Heritage has struggled the most this season. They were outscored 13-4 in the fourth quarter in their Jan. 28 loss to Freedom and 21-8 in their Jan. 21 loss to Liberty.
Carter and his team believe they can be the lowseeded playoff team that makes a deep playoff run, but Carter added his team has to go into playoffs playing better than they did against the Panthers.
Heritage has played well against some of the best teams
in California. The Patriots fell 67-61 to California High, ranked 36th and were close to pulling off an upset over top100 ranked Campolindo back on Dec. 13.
“We’ve been talking how we could be that team you
watch in the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed that beats the number three seed and next thing you know they’re in the Elite Eight,” Carter said. “We could be that team if we peak at the right time, have a couple good rolls your way, have a good five minutes here, four there and all of a sudden you’re playing for another two weeks.”
All season, Carter has said he felt confident that his team can be the one to hand Liberty their first league loss since the 2020-21 season. Heritage played Liberty tough in their first matchup earlier this season, but will be without senior guard Lucas Daniel and junior center Julian Njelita for the teams’ second meeting.
Heritage and Liberty are scheduled to tip off this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the last regular-season game for both teams. While both teams have playoff berths already clinched, Liberty is playing for an NCS Open Division playoff spot that would grant them an automatic bid to the state playoffs. A loss could knock Liberty down to the Division 1 bracket and force them to at least reach semifinals to have a shot at the CIF state playoffs.
“We want to win that game,” Carter said. “We’re out two starters from that first time, but I believe we can still hang and make it a battle. They’re pretty good, but I told our guys ‘they’re just high school basketball players just like you. There’s nobody from some college team playing on that team.’ We’re gonna fight and battle the best that we can.”
Heritage’s Olanre Owoborode slams down a dunk in overtime of the Patriots’ 63-60 win over Antioch Tuesday night
Photo by Juan Cebrieros
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League champion local River Otters opens registration, hoping to stay
By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
The River Otters Swim Team has opened its registration with hopes of continuing its three-year winning streak.
As a part of the Mid Valley Swim League (MVSL), the team competes against other summer recreation swim teams in Tracy, Manteca, Ripon, Modesto, and Turlock. With registration having opened recently, practices are scheduled to begin in mid-April and will be held at Liberty High School in Brentwood.
“We are the reigning three-time MVSL League Champions, looking to make it a fourth consecutive title,” said team Board President Rick Pierce. “Our experienced coaching staff focuses on two principles: learning proper stroke technique and having fun.”
Pierce emphasized the team’s advantage stems in part from its large coaching staff – led by Liberty’s head swim coach Cindi Coats – allowing for a lower swimmer-to-coach ratio.
Coats said the team not only benefits from the guidance of numerous skilled coaches, but also prioritizes honing solid technique and fostering confidence in the water, both of which are key to achieving faster race times.
Reflecting on the team’s impressive performance last year, she expressed immense pride in the Otters’ success.
“We worked incredibly hard last season, and the dedication and spirit these kids have really showed in their results,” Coats said. “It’s not just about individual victories, it’s about how they support one another.”
Coats said winning streaks like the
Otters’ happen when a group of athletes believe in themselves and each other.
“But it’s not just the wins that matter,” Coats said. “It’s the growth, and the way these kids represent the team and the sport. They’ve set the bar high, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish this year.”
The River Otters have experienced tremendous growth since their inception
in 2013, when Pierce and his wife, Melissa, helped found the team. The Otters began competing in 2014 with just 70 swimmers in MVSL, practicing in a modest threelane pool in Discovery Bay. Lacking a full-sized pool of their own, the team was unable to host meets. In a show of camaraderie, teams from the Mid Valley area generously offered to share their pools with the fledgling team. A major milestone came in 2021 with the completion of Liberty High School’s new pool, giving the team a dedicated home base and the ability to host their own meets. As the team’s roster continued to grow – reaching 250 swimmers by 2024 – the River Otters have evolved into a formidable force in the pool, earning respect across the league.
Since 2021, the River Otters have been undefeated in their dual league meets. Though there was no league championship in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic – the league feared having more than two teams gather was risky given health and safety restrictions at the time – the event did return in 2022, and the River Otters have won each year since then.
Registration is open. Fees are $450 for swimmers through eighth grade, or $150 for high school swimmers. For more information, or to register, visit www.riverotters.swimtopia.com.
Past members of the River Otters swim team. The team is opening registration for their season this summer.
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Liberty wrestling team wins league title, heads to NCS
Liberty’s wrestling team cruised to another Bay Valley Athletic League title at the league championship meet at Freedom on Wednesday.
The boys were 10 for 10 in their finals matches, and the girls went three for four
in their respective finals with a third- and fourth-place finish. With the league title in hand, 12 boys and all six of the girls on the team’s roster qualified for the upcoming North Coast Section tournament.
basketball team. This season, she’s averaging 16.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game, showcasing her well-rounded skills and competitive spirit.
Off the court, Eve excels academically with a 4.0 GPA and is an active member of the Academic Decathlon team. She strives to be the best in her class. And her passion for basketball, combined with her dedication to excellence in both sports and academics, sets her apart as an exceptional student-athlete.
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Knightsen school district names its Employees of the Year
Here are the Knightsen Elementary School District Employees of the Year.
Knightsen Elementary School
Andrea Helgesen – Instructional Aide
– Knightsen Elementary - Classified Employee of the Year
Andrea plays a crucial role as a SPED and reading support aide. Her dedication to supporting students, particularly in the lower grades, helps ensure that each student receives the guidance they need to succeed. Her commitment to fostering student growth and success truly enriches our school community. Mrs. Helgesen’s approach to working with children is a valuable asset to our school community, and her presence is welcomed in all classrooms.
Amparo Frances Dominguez
March 9, 1932 – Jan. 23, 2025
Amparo Dominguez of Brentwood, Calif. passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 23, 2025. She was 92 years old.
Leslie Ellingson – Teacher – Knightsen Elementary - Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Ellingson teaches upper grade ELA and Leadership at Knightsen School. Mrs. Ellingson brings an innovative approach to teaching and lesson planning that has enhanced the upper-grade ELA curriculum and has provided a level of rigor that challenges students. She plans fun and exciting lessons that make her class enjoyable for all. As our new Leadership teacher this year, Mrs. Ellingson’s leadership has brought a new lens to the program that has increased the presence of student government on campus. Along with directing student leadership, Mrs. Ellingson has revitalized the school newspaper as well as our schools Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE)
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Amparo will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Diane Stater (Tom, deceased), Liz Isenberg (Richard), and Peggy Berumen (Michael). She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Gilbert Dominguez. Our mom took pride in being a supportive
program. Mrs. Ellingson’s dedication and passion for the teaching profession has been an asset to the entire Knighten School community.
Old River Elementary School
Melissa Kessler – Special Education Aide – Old River Elementary Classified Employee of the Year.
Mrs. Kessler is an influential employee at Old River Elementary School. Passion and care are at the heart of everything she does. Her presence she brings to the classroom creates a safe and nurturing space for students to learn and grow. Her colleagues describe her as a collaborative, patient, and creative problem-solver that is always student centered. Melissa’s reach goes far beyond the class-
wife and loving grandmother. She made it a priority to keep traditions going. Every year for Christmas she made homemade tamales that she shared with family and friends. She was well known for making handmade tortillas daily that her grandkids and neighborhood kids would line up for and will forever be a memory. Mom continued the family tradition of confetti eggs on Easter and spent endless hours preparing them for all to enjoy. She could often be found in her garden that she was especially proud of.
Amparo was a devout Catholic and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Friends and family are invited to a vigil service on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. All services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
room and working with students in the Special Education Program, She regularly volunteers to assist with grade-level activities, dances, PTC events, sports, drama, and other after-school experiences. Mrs. Kessler is a positive and influential participant in all school functions.
Abe Naldjian - Teacher – Old River Elementary Teacher of the Year
Mr. Naldjian is a pillar of the Old River community and Knightsen Elementary School District. He teaches upper grades and his 8th grade class is seen as a rite of passage for students. Mr. Naldjian is known for building meaningful classroom experiences that lead to lasting relationships with his students, their families, and ORE staff. Mr. Naldjian is known for his motto of “Speaking Life” to his students. Speaking life promotes critical thinking, social development, and inspires thought about how the words and actions we use impact those around us and society as a whole. Mr. Naldjian is also our district’s Athletic Director, girl’s basketball coach, and sometimes a DJ for our dances and ceremonies. Mr. Naldjian continually uplifts, encourages, and inspires those around him.
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File No. F-2025-0000197 The name of the business(es): Succulent Big Heart Land Located at: 1084 Delta Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Roberto Tomas. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/14/2025. Signature of registrant: Roberto Tomas, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/13/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 94189 Publish dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0000259 The name of the business(es): Positive Vibes Only Night Care Located at: 753 Westmoor Cir In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): La Toya Gomez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: La Toya Gomez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/16/2030 Oakley Press No. 030477 94140 Publish dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2025.
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T.S. No. 24-02952-CE-CA Title No. 240520242-CA-VOI A.P.N. 018-280-006-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DA TED 05/21/2003. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of 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 below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, 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 and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Charles W. Surges, an unmarried person Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/06/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0267588-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: : 03/04/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Pleasant Hill Community Center, Auction.com Room, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $40,862.79 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 460 Memory Ln, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 018-280-006-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-
DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee
auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 24-02952-CE-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-02952-CE-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 01/17/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4833117 01/31/2025, 02/07/2025, 02/14/2025. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 94129 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE: APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOND CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that the Byron Union School District is seeking members for its Citizens’ Oversight Committee to review expenditures of Measure R bond funds, which was the bond measure approved by District voters on November 5, 2024. The Committee will consist of seven members which meet at least one time annually to review and report on bond expenditures to ensure money has been used only for voter-approved purposes. Interested persons may obtain an application from the Superintendent’s Office, located at 14301 Byron Hwy, Byron CA, or download the application from the District’s website at www.byronunionschooldistrict.us. Applica-
tions are due by March 4, 2025, to the office of the Superintendent. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 14, 2025
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Brandon Paul Ussery and Kayla Martia Ussery [McDaniels] are delighted to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Teagan Kiley Ussery, born on August 26th 2018 at 2:46pm at UTMB League City Hospital in Texas, weighting 7 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 20.3 inches. Brandon Paul Ussery and Kayla Martia Ussery [McDaniels] are delighted to announce the arrival of their second baby girl, Riley Belle Ussery, born on December 11th 2019 at 11:20am at UTMB Webster Hospital in Texas, weighting 7 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches. Brandon Paul Ussery and Kayla Martia Ussery [McDaniels] are delighted to announce the arrival of their third baby girl, Saige Beverlie Ussery, born on April 8th 2022 at 6:19am at their home in Alvin Texas, weighting 9 pounds and 1 ounce and measuring 21.5 inches. Brandon Paul Ussery and Kayla Martia Ussery [McDaniels] are delighted to announce the arrival of their fourth baby girl, Quinn Kennedy Ussery, born on May 12th 2024 at 4:58am at their home in Alvin Texas, weighting 9 pounds and 2 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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File No. F-2024-0006609 The name of the business(es): Property Sales Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sergei Kucher. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sergei Kucher, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/16/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/15/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
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File No. F-2025-0000139 The name of the business(es): INSURANCE 101 Located at: 2012 Tempranillo Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): D&B Rich Enterprises LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Doyle Wayne Rich, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 10, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/9/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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File No. F-2025-0000509 The name of the business(es): NLB Designs Located at: 2225 TAYLOR RD In: BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Linda Bertolucci. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Linda Bertolucci, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/30/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/29/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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File No. F-2025-0000644 The name of the business(es): My Once Upon a Time Entertainment Located at: 325 Orchard Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jordyn Patricia Foley. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jordyn Foley, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/06/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/05/2030 Brentwood
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File No. F-2025-0000164 The name of the business(es): 1. BRP Enterprises 2. BRP Construction 3. BRP Property Services 4. BRP Hardening Experts 5. BRP Inspection Services 6. American Brush Located at: 6680 Alhambra Ave, Suite 446 In: Martinez, CA 94553 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BRP Enterprises LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brett Poole, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/13/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0000272 The name of the business(es): Point Place Auto Sales Located at: 5600 Main St Ste C In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Woodys Auto Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Andre Alamsjah, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/16/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477
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File No. F-2025-0000388 The name of the business(es): 925 CAR KEYS Located at: 1162 Saranap Ave 26A In: Walnut Creek CA 94595, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Nenad Jovovic 2. Cedomir Jovovic. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cedomir Jovovic, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/24/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/23/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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File No. F-2025-0000489 The name of the business(es): Black Diamond Sound
Located at: 1517 Coventry Dr In: Oakley CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sandra Dee Ann Patterson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sandra Patterson, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/29/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/28/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GREGORY KEITH DORMAN, deceased CASE NUMBER P24-02298 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GREGORY KEITH DORMAN, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DAVID DORMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: DAVID DORMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The
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bound, recalls transporting the animals from the Los Angeles area, stating that they left “in the nick of time.”
“When we heard the devastating news about the L.A. fires, we knew our team at Joybound People and Pets needed to help our colleagues who were responding to burned, injured, and free-roaming animals throughout the region, displaced as a result of the fires,” Sung said. “We worked with an official partner agency of local Emergency Management to identify where our efforts would be most useful and that led us to the Palmdale shelter. When we arrived there on Jan. 13, our team transported 30 animals back to Joybound in Walnut Creek, freeing up space for our Palmdale partners to take in displaced and injured animals. We returned to the Palmdale shelter on Jan. 22 and transferred 15 more dogs, allowing the shelter to open for more pet evacuations from the new Hughes fire. Time was running out as the fires were getting close; our team left in the nick of time. They closed down Interstate 5 within one hour after we left.”
Joybound partners with organizations to care for animals in need and is considered
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“Joybound People & Pets is committed to transforming lives through rescue, adoption, training, and community support programs,” Blackburn said. “Joybound is dedicated to saving at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters, emergency situations, and vulnerable conditions. We work with partner organizations to transfer animals in need to our care, providing them with medical treatment, behavioral support, and a safe environment to heal. Our emergency relief efforts allow us to mobilize quickly during
liams, smaller lots are also cheaper for homebuyers, at around $700,000 instead of the $1.2 million to $1.4 million cost of larger lots but the tradeoff would be increased density with no “community benefit.”.
Residents of the area around Cedarwood Estates disagreed with Parsons’ assessment of the proposal. During public comments, they expressed concerns that increasing the density of housing would be “disruptive to the balance and aesthetics [they’ve] worked so hard to maintain, particularly around Live Oak and Knox,” resident Stacey Gibbons said.
Another worry was that a higher-density development at this site would spur more higher-density construction in their lower-density area, leading to a slippery-slope effect. They also were concerned that, if the 60-home proposal was rejected, Discovery Homes would return later with an even higher-density proposal. Mayor Shannon Shaw said there should be a cap on how many homes Parsons and his company could suggest if their current proposal is not accepted.
Some residents countered Parsons, saying that there is a market in Oakley for larger-lot homes, mainly among
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crises, such as wildfires and natural disasters, to help shelters and communities in distress.”
Joybound People and Pets host weekly events throughout Contra Costa County. They often partner with Antioch Animal Services for mobile spay and neuter clinics. They also do mobile pet adoptions with a mobile caravan adoption unit that is specially outfitted for mobile adoptions. It is temperature controlled and comfortably houses the adoptable animals.
“We can go wherever, it is not dependent on a location,” Blackburn said. “A lot
people who like to garden or tend to their lawns, or who wish to have larger spaces.
“They sold the [large-lot] homes at the end of Neroly quick for $1.2 million,” said resident Robert Fierros.
Resident and former developer Barry Clyde stressed the importance of the city’s General Plan, saying that developers should consult the plan before deciding to build at a location rather than attempting to change the plan’s prescriptions for a given area to fit their vision. He also submitted a petition to the council to reject Parsons’ proposal that was signed by 69 of the project’s prospective neighbors.
After the public comments, Parsons spoke to the City Council, saying that he was willing to come to an agreement on the use of the land for Cedarwood Estates and to compromise with locals, though he again stated that market analysis indicated that it would be more difficult to sell homes with larger lots. Shaw approved of his suggestion that he hold community meetings with residents, and said her belief that the project could be beneficial for the community.
Williams expressed her concern that the children of Cedarwood Estates would go to Antioch schools rather
about in-law units that supersede local ordinances. One such change would allow state-exempt in-law units to not be required to comply with local development or design standards, according to a staff report.
The state defines an ‘accessory dwelling unit’ as a secondary unit as part of a primary residence. Other names for them include ‘granny units,’ ‘in-law units’ or ‘backyard cottages.’ They can be freestanding or attached. Junior accessory dwelling units, on the other hand, are allowed to be created within the walls of a proposed or existing single-family residence and are no more than 500 square feet.
of times we partner with locations and we just do a pop-up in the parking lot.”
Ruff Day Rescue of Discovery Bay has also provided relief efforts in the wake of the wildfires.
“We have been working hard to pull from L.A. shelters,” said Christina Johnson, founder and CEO of Ruff Day Rescue. “At this time, we have saved over 25 dogs from L.A. shelters.”
With donations and more people who are willing to foster, Ruff Day Rescue will have the ability to rescue more dogs.
“We want to save more, but we are hindered by the amount of fosters that are willing to foster animals in their home,” Johnson said. “If people are willing to foster and donate, we are ready to pull many more dogs.”
To learn more about Ruff Day Rescue, visit www.ruffdayrescue.org/.
To learn more about how you can get involved at Joybound and view adoptable animals visit https://joybound.org/blog/joybounds-la-fire-relief-efforts/. Animals who have been rescued from the L.A.-area fires will have an indication on their adoption profile.
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than those in Oakley, and that the middle-income residents of Oakley would be unable to afford even the smaller-lot homes of the new proposal, causing the houses to be sold to people from outside the existing community, which could be disruptive. She also saw the proposal as an erosion of the General Plan, much like the car wash that was approved in the meeting’s consent calendar.
“If you have a vacant lot near your home, you should check to see what it’s zoned for, and evidently, these people did,” Williams said. “I think we should respect their wishes.”
Councilmember George Fuller concurred, saying that he hoped to make the land into an agricultural property. That created a discussion between him and Councilmember Aaron Meadows, who noted that farming acreage is declining in California.
Near the end of the discussion, Shaw again expressed her support for more development, which partly stems from state requirements placed on municipalities for development and construction.
“There’s a supply and demand,” Shaw said. “We love Oakley as it is, but we also want others to love Oakley too.”
are members of the Delta Association of Realtors and were in favor of the amendment. The organization’s president, Virginia Viera Mitchell, pointed out that there are only five homes available for rent in Brentwood, the cheapest at about $3,000 per month. By allowing more granny units, the city would increase the supply of available properties for rent, which would drive down the price, she said.
and say we’re passing it – mandate or no mandate – reflects poorly on us,” Chairperson Anita Roberts said during the Dec. 3 meeting. “I don’t want to touch it.”
In that same meeting, Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius informed the commissioners that if the city were to not update its local ordinances, any legal challenge would find them not in compliance with state law and would make the local ordinance unenforceable.
Ultimately, the City Council voted in favor of changing the city Municipal Code because there was no other viable option.
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“I hate these laws,” Councilmember Jovita Mendoza said, agreeing with the mayor. “They don’t take into account parking, school capacity, road capacity –all of those things that make Brentwood Brentwood.”
Both residents who spoke during the public comment portion of the discussion
While the council echoed the importance of affordable housing, Mendoza explained that nothing in the state law explicitly mentioned affordability or earmarked the units for lower-income families. That means landlords could still charge $3,000 per month for them if they wanted.
The topic of in-law units was previously discussed in December by the Planning Commission, which voted 5-0 against the idea of changing the municipal code in a way that would cede more control to the state.
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“We need to just go ahead and follow this process,” Vice Mayor Pa’tanisha Pierson said, based on the legality of the situation. Pierson is an attorney. “To me, it’s a no-brainer. Adopt it.”
The full meeting can be watched at https://bit.ly/4jOE1cF. The December Planning Commission meeting in which this topic was discussed can be watched at https://bit.ly/4fWd5oY
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