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BRENTWOOD After 35 years in law enforcement, 27 of them in Brentwood, police Chief Thomas Hansen announced his plans to retire Sept. 30. Hansen has been chief since 2017. Being sworn in as an officer in 1995, Hansen was an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and chief. In 2021, Hansen also was acting assistant city Anmanager.internal recruitment will start soon, offi cials said, and City Manager Tim Ogden antici pates the new chief to be in place by Sept. 28. During his tenure as chief, he worked with city staff and the Brentwood City Council to add 12 additional positions, with five being patrol officer positions and one being a Community Engagement Vol. 24, No. 33 YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS August 19,2022 Business 17A Calendar 8A Classifieds 19A Cop Logs 16A Milestones 11A Opinion 12A Pets 8A Sports 13A www.thepress.net | To subscribe, visit www.thepress.net/subscribe | To advertise, call 634-1441 BRENTWOOD
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Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr. Sweeney’s ress photographer Angelo Garcia Jr. caught a picture of the moon above Brentwood’s tower last week. The photo was taken two days in vance of the sturgeon moon, the final supermoon According to the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), “a supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at the same time the moon courtesy of Adam Martinez
Newsom plots drought plan Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken steps in the past two weeks to combat what he calls a dual threat to California: climate change, and the resulting severe to extreme drought that has plagued the state for the past several years. He also revived and tweaked the plan for twin tunnels in the Delta to funnel water to where it is needed most in both Northern Cali fornia and to farms in Central and Southern California,More recently, in Antioch, Newsom said hotter and drier weather conditions spurred by climate change could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by 2040. Without action, state officials say extreme see Drought page 22A by Dawnmarie CorrespondentFehr
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In 2022, Soroptimist International of the Delta awarded $6,000 to three women in the Brentwood area. One past recipient says Soroptimist International’s gift of education is about setting an example for her daughters. “[Going back to school] will give [my daughters] a positive view of parenting and a sense of empowerment as they reflect on the challenges I face as a single mother. They will also gain a positive attitude to ward women entering academics at any age, under any circumstances,” said Lisa, a 2020 Live Your Dream Awards recipient. Funding for Soroptimist International of the Delta’s grants comes from local, national, and international dues and local fundraising events. To get involved, their next fundraising event, “Halloween Bin go,” will be at Brentwood’s DeLuna Ranch on Oct. 27. The group also meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Delta Art Gallery at 6 p.m. by Dane CorrespondentDickerson
Soroptimist International named Brentwood Nonprofit of the Year Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has named Soroptimist International of the Delta as its nonprofit of the year. ‘Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best” is a common saying among members that describes the group’s mission. Sorop timist International was founded in Oak land in 1921, a time when women were not permitted to join existing service organiza tions. They focus on empowering women and girls through funding education, which they believe is the key to ending gender inequality. Throughout the last 100 years, Soroptimist International has developed clubs across North America, Latin Amer ica, and the Pacific Rim. Soroptimist International has granted over $30 million in education and training awards to more than 30,000 women since 1972 and currently awards more than $2 million to applicants annually. Their pri mary program, Live Your Dream Educa tion and Training Awards, gives education and training scholarships to women that are the primary income source for their fami lies. More than half of these recipients are survivors of domestic violence, human traf ficking, or sexual assault. Nearly all have overcome obstacles, including poverty, teen pregnancy, and drug or alcohol addiction. Soroptimist International of the Del ta is Brentwood’s local chapter, consist ing of 25 members led by president Sue Pretzer. Pretzer said she is pleased with the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce’s award and hopes the recognition will help bring in new like-minded members and al low them to reach even more applicants.
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Brentwood police arrested a 17-year-old suspect following a shoot ing at 24 Hour Fitness that left an Antioch man dead and three other peo ple wounded.Theshooting victim was identified as Antioch resident Cesar Arana, 21, ac cording to the Aug. 12 post. Police did not disclose the conditions of the three injured victims, only that they were tak en to area hospitals. There is no known motive for the killing, police said. The shooting took place at about 2 a.m. in the parking lot of the 24 Hour Fitness on Lone Tree Way, according to a social media post by Brentwood police. “Preliminary investigation revealed this was a result of an altercation that took place inside the fitness center, on or around the basketball courts, and eventually continued in the parking lot out front,” according to a police state ment. “While outside, the altercation escalated involving multiple people. Surveillance footage from 24 Hour Fit ness revealed at least two people pulled firearms and fired multiple shots, strik ing four, killing one. Immediately fol lowing the incident, several people fled the parking lot in multiple vehicles.”
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Police said in a follow-up social media post the following day that the suspect, a 17-year-old Brentwood resi dent, had been booked into the Contra Costa County Juvenile Detention Cen ter for suspected murder while a second suspect had been released from custody after it was determined he was not a shooter in the incident. The name of the suspect booked into the detention facil ity was withheld due to his age. Police ask anyone with information related to the shooting, including any video footage, to call Detective Greene at 925-809-7797. To comment, visit www.thepress.netby Jake Menez Staff Writer
A fire threatened a mobile home and a second fire burned several vehi cles in the 7900 block of Balfour Road in unincorporated Brentwood on Aug. 10. No injuries were reported. When Con Fire units arrived on scene shortly after 5 p.m., they found a smaller, separate fire had ignited near the fire that threatened the mobile home. The smaller fire damaged six to eight vehicles, said Con Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Burris. “A second alarm was requested (but later canceled), because of the amount of vehicles on fire,” Burris said, adding that the second fire ignited in another cluster of vehicles. Fire crews were able to quickly ex tinguish both fires, according to Burris. The cause of the fire is under in vestigation. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer No one hurt as multiple vehicles engulfed in flames
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Fans of this summer’s runaway block buster hit “Top Gun: Maverick” who can’t get enough of roaring jet engines and their aerobatic displays can experience a jet show like no other while helping out a charitable cause thanks to Byron’s Patriots Jet Team Foundation and its upcoming benefit gala. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Patriots Jet Team Foundation (PJTF) will host its ninth annual fundraiser at the foundation’s base at Byron Airport in the Patriots Jet Center from 5 to 10 p.m., beginning with a cocktailDuringreception.thereception, guests can walk among the jets and visit both the Flight Simulation Center and the Aerospace Academy before dinner at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include jet demonstrations, live music, dinner and an auction, accord ing to the event’s organizers. The event will also feature a number of guest speakers — including students, who will discuss how the PJTF programs have benefited their lives, and keynote speaker Heather “Lucky” Penney, a pilot who is “widely recognized for her heroic service on September 11th,” according to the flyer for the event. Penney, then 25, was one of two pi lots with the Air National Guard stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in suburban Maryland,who was assigned to intercept United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001 that was headed for San Francisco from Newark, but was hijacked over western Pennsylvania and turned southeast toward the nation’s capital. She would be flying an F-16 with no missiles, by Jake Menez Staff Writer
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East County Rotary Club Meetings Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.brentwoodrotary94513.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.
Life and Times of John Marsh Art Show Opens at the Delta Gallery
Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza. The event, from 5-9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and beer. Event officials say that as COVID-19 restrictions have eased, it’s possible that other family-friendly activities will recommence, such as free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and cornhole.
The Delta Gallery in Association with the John Marsh Historic Trust is hosting The Life and Times of John Marsh an art show consisting of artwork featuring the John Marsh property, Rancho Los Meganos or pastoral views of Contra Costa County as it would have been in the 1850s. The free show is displayed at the Delta Gallery at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in Brentwood. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www. deltagallery.com/. Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses
Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser to benefit the Freedom High School football program A spaghetti feed fundraiser is being held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Antioch VFW Hall (815 Fulton Shipyard Road). The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for those younger than 10. A ticket gets attendees spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. Additionally, there will be a no-host bar and silent auction. The no-host bar is cash only, but an ATM will be available on site.Tickets are available through gofan only at https://bit. ly/3Qx9L6G.
Discovery Bay Corvette Club Cars and Coffee event
California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting
The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit opportunityjunction.org/program-application.https://www.
Saturday, Aug. 27 Hot August Cruise Night in Antioch
The Celebrate Antioch Foundation and downtown Antioch merchants are hosting a free hot August cruise night on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. The route will begin on West 2nd Street, make a left on L Street, a left on 4th Street, a left on G Street and back to West 2nd Street. Attendees are encouraged to obey all traffic laws. For more information, visit http:// celebrateantioch.org/.
Brentwood Inspired LIving Center’s hosts Michael J. Allen
Friday Night Bites
East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum opens The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum (3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood) is now open Saturdays between 2 and 4 p.m. and the third Sunday of each month until October. Displays in Byer-Nail House and Homer’s Shed have been updated, according to officials. For more information, visit https:// eastcontracostahistory.org.
Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 Quilt Show The Delta Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show is Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Sunday Aug. 21 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood.The theme is Every Quilt Tells a Story. The cost is $10 for most guests. Admission for those under age 8 and over age 80 is free. For complete information, visit http:// deltaquiltersguild.org.
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The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Michael J. Allen on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Allen’s speech will be titled “I would rather Thrive than suffer.” For more information, visit brentwoodilc.org.
Delta Gallery Community Art Center in Brentwood is hosting two art shows. These include the Art Guild of the Delta Third Quarter Art Show with original artwork by local artists and a special show by the P.A.I.N.T. Group (Promoting Arts, Individuals and Natural Talents) program. The second quarter show from the Art Guild of the Delta includes painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry. The P.A.I.N.T. Group art show is a collection of artwork showcasing local talent from participants of the P.A.I.N.T. Group program, a Brentwoodbased creative arts day program for adults with intellectual challenges. The gallery is located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.deltagallery.com/.
The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916-529-1192. For more information, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org. Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/. Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training
Ongoing Events Class at Liberty Adult Ed: Become the Winner you were meant to be The Liberty Adult Education Center is launching a class on becoming the winner you are meant to be on Wednesdays (until Aug. 31) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. This is the first class in “The Personal Empowerment Series.” In this first class, you will plot a course for achieving your aspirations and dreams. You will learn how to lock in the new changes necessary for success. You will leave this class with renewed hope and commitment to a better life. There are four classes starting at 6 p.m on Wednesdays, Aug. 10-31. Class is appropriate for anyone 18 years old and up. To register, visit www.libertyadulted. org.
The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact the membership vice president at 925-341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www. discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.
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The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes begin in September. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting secure.force.com/apply/HCP.https://opportunityjunction.
Join the Discovery Bay Corvette Club this Saturday (Aug. 20) from 8 to 10 a.m. for Discovery Bay’s first Cars ‘n Coffee Event of the year in the parking lot by the Boardwalk Grill Restaurant, 5879 Marina Road in Discovery Bay. The Discovery Bay Corvette Club will be selling diecast cars for charity. For more information, visit http://www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.
Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings
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Tuesday, Aug. 30 Beginning Genealogy – with Sabina Brooks Do you want to discover more about your family heritage? Interested in leaving a legacy of knowledge for future generations? If so, Beginning Genealogy is a class you might enjoy, according to Liberty Adult Education Center. The center will be hosting the class on Tuesdays, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27. Center officials say the class will allow students to explore strategies for building their family tree, organizing data, along with preserving their family’s records and history using Census, vital, military records and a variety of other genealogical sources. The materials list will be provided on the first day of class. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565. Thursday, Aug. 31
East Bay residents looking for a night of entertainment can get their fill, while also supporting a nonprofit that caters to at-risk youth, during a benefit show at Tommy T’s Comedy Club in Pleasanton.The Contra Costa County chapter of Guitars Not Guns will be hosting “an evening of comedy, live music, dancing, dance contest, raffle prizes and more. The benefit show is from 7-10:30 p.m. at Tommy T’s Comedy Club at 5104 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton. Tickets can be purchased at https:// bit.ly/3vTYJAt.
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Whodunnit? Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 432, is sponsoring a fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (500 Fairview Ave.) in Brentwood. The event is to raise money for scholarships for those going on to college. The event will be a night of “murder and mystery” in the Old West. Death Near Dead Man’s Holler will be performed. The event features a dinner, show, clue hunt and costume contest. Event organizers say “Get your posse together, dress up like cowboys and gals and mosey on down, partner.” Tickets are $65. They can be purchased by contacting Linda or John at 925-634-4154, ext. 117. For more information, visit https://www.c-i-t-a.com.
Delta Gallery Art Show
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essentially making her mission a kamikaze flight if Fundraisingneeded. from the gala event will be used to expand the programs the PJTF pro vides, free of charge, to middle school and high school students, and help bolster up coming initiatives for growth. For over a decade, the PJTF, a nonprofit organization, has focused on educational pro grams, scholarships, mentor ships and activities designed to get youth across the Bay Area and Central Valley excited about aviation, space and STEMrelated subjects and careers. “We attribute our success to taking a holistic approach, and our very supportive and community-based culture,” said Randy Howell, owner of the Patriots Jet Team, PJTF volunteer and board member. “We not only focus on inspiring youth in our community through our programs, but we do so by collaborating with educators, en gaging parents and offering mentorship.”
The foundation is all volunteer funded by donors and fundraising events such as the gala.The dinner is also supported by vol unteers — including students, parents and pilots who will transform the team’s airport facility into a dinner showcase, ac cording to Pamela Musselman, the event co-chairperson.“Looking ahead, we would like to offer college engineering scholarships and add a robot ics and engineering workplace at our Learning Center, while developing a new program cur riculum, expanding our STEM partner programs and recruiting more volunteers,” said Howell. Tickets are still available for the 400-person gala event. Early bird pricing is $225 per ticket through Aug. 25. After that date, the price increases to $275. The Patriots Jet Team Foundation is located at 760 Osprey Court in Byron. For more event and ticketing information, as well as to learn more about the founda tion, readers can visit www.pjtf.org or call 925-338-7583. page 6A
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She was a Physical Education teacher at San Leandro High School. Her de gree allowed her to enjoy a fruitful life aroundShedancing.mether husband, Michael, in college and they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Helen was a vibrant member of the Brentwood and Byron communities, including membership in Soroptimist, serving as president for three different terms. Helen was also an active catechism teacher at IHM church in Brentwood. She was awarded the Laurel Award two times for her community service. Helen is survived by many relatives. Her kids and their spouses are Kimberly and Ms. Londa and Patrick and Linda, respectively. She has six grandchildren: Brandon, Cody, Hannah, Justine, Seth and Maggie. She enjoyed three great grandchildren: Adeline, Carter and Everly. Her sister, Veronica, provided her with four nephews and nieces, Ste phen, Heidi, Timothy and Mitzi who af fectionately referred to her as “Dodo”.
OBITUARIES mother and step-father; Marianne and Jack England, father and stepmother; Rick and Susan Smith, grandmother Anne Cannata, sister Cyndi (Kenneth) Jenkins, sister Jennifer (Kris) Bulleri, mother-in-law and father-in-law Terri and Tom Ririe, grandmother Sandra Cornell, sister-in-law Candice (Jesse) Gomez, sister-in-law Brianna (Brian) Desilva and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends who often turned into family. He is preceded in death by his grandfather S. Frank Cannata, grand parents Thomas and Evangeline Smith and father-in-law, Richard Carbajal. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a fund for Jason’s family. Venmo:Jason’sRichelle-Smith-2Celebration of Life is on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at Hill Fu neral Home, 217 E. Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98373.
On Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, Jason W. Smith went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 42. Jason was born on June 27, 1980 in Frankfurt, Germany to Richard W. Smith and Marianne Eng land.Jason met his wife, Richelle, in 2008 and they married on June 28, 2013. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Andrea and Jayden. Jason was so proud of his family and loved them dearly. They lived a life of adventure, in cluding packing up and moving from California to Washington state in 2017. Jason had a deep love for nature and the Washington forests after living there as a teen and young adult. He always knew that is where he was meant to be, and he and his family started a new chapter in BonneyJasonLake.was extremely talented, could fix or build anything and took great pride in his work. His dream was to own a construction business, so he and his wife made that dream come true in 2018 when they opened JWS Remodel & Con struction.After several years of running JWS, he decided to take a job working for a construction company as a superinten dent. Jason’s passion for creative design and running his own company was al ways on his mind, so in 2020 he started Byldco, a remodeling business. Jason truly enjoyed his line of work and took great pride in the relationships he built with his clients. Jason had a huge heart and was always willing to help others. He was known to give to the less fortunate, cover meals or groceries for strangers and bring food to the home less. Jason’s generosity was evident when, in June 2021, Washington experienced temperatures reaching more than 100 de grees in areas where many homes are not equipped with air conditioning. Portable air conditioning units were sold out in Washington, but Jason found some available in Redding, California. He and his wife hopped in their truck, on his birthday, and drove to Redding to purchase 20 air conditioners and brought them back to Washington fami lies inTheneed.local news stations picked up the A/C story and the Inside Edition pro gram did an interview. Jason was a man of his word and loved people, struck up conversations with anyone and genuinely cared about the stories they had to share. Our hearts broke when Jason left us. But he left his mark on this world, and we are proud to have been a part of his life. You were truly lucky to cross his path, feel the love from his heart, hear his contagious laugh and experience his love for Jasonadventure.leavesbehind his loving wife, Richelle, children Andrea and Jayden,
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A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at the Veter ans Hall at 757 First St. in Brentwood, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served, and the theme is Hawaiian. Those who wish to remember Hel en in a special way may make a gift in her name// app.donor view.com/0j1pp Saint Anne’s Village is a nonprofit or ganization that specializes in adult care located in Byron.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Robin Torres A celebration of life will be held for Robin Torres at the ranch of Helen Torres on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. The ranch is at 1501 Eureka Ave. in Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Helen McElvain Grimes Helen McEl vain Grimes, 84, died Nov. 11, 2021 in Reno, Nevada. She was the daugh ter of Wilfred Earl and Helen Green McElvain. She was born in a midwife house in Niles, California where she lived until she graduated from Notre Dame High School’s Class of 1956. She attended the University of Hawaii and San Francisco State before receiving her Physical Education teach ing degree from San Jose State in 1961.
Editor: Americans are struggling to afford the highest drug prices in the world. Now, at the behest of Big Pharma front groups Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) introduced the DRUGS Act, a bill that would rob millions of Americans like me of critical dailyImedicines.dependon online Canadian pharmacies to afford my medication, which costs two or three times as much at U.S. pharmacies. If the DRUGS Act passes, the medications and savings that I get through online Canadian pharmacies will no longer be accessible to me and millions of other Americans. The Big Pharma special interests supporting the DRUGS Act claim that the bill would address illegal sales of opioids online. However, the bill fails to even mention the words ‘opioids’ or ‘fentanyl’. Instead, the bill targets ‘nondomestic’ pharmacies - international pharmacies that millions of Americans depend on for safe and affordable drugs. Safe, licensed international pharmacies require valid prescriptions and don’t sell controlled substances.
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Principal Carrie Wells and Assistant Principal Hugh Bursch for their continued support to assist by including the Heritage High School Grad Night Committee in its distribution of senior updates. In addition we are thankful to various members of staff at Heritage High School: Assistant to the Principal Kris Simone for her help and collaboration; the campus supervisors, custodial team for their ‘can-do/let’s make it happen’ support, and to the cafeteria crew for use of the space and so much support as we kept the graduates fed and hydrated. Solar Harmonics was Valedictorian sponsor, parent volunteers won the MVP award, and honor roll contributors were: Cool Spot, Digger’s Diner, Dominos Pizza, Grocery Outlet, Jerry’s Hot Dogs, Krey Elementary Parents Club, La Costa, Le Nails, Mi Jalisco’s, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Raley’s, Sip-n-Scoop, Starry Nite Studios, Sprouts, Subway and Willy’s Bagels.The Heritage High School Grad Night Committee is parent-driven, non-profit organization that is committed to providing a safe environment for a sober and funfilled event designed to keep as many of the graduating class in one location to ensure that the one of the most important events of their life doesn’t end in tragedy. Since 2009, parents have built a cherished right-of-passage based on MADD’s (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) work to educate communities on the importance of sobriety through the high school seniors celebratory season. If you are interested in becoming a supporter, or would like to donate/ contribute to the Heritage High School Grad Night Committee, please information.hhsgradnight.94513@gmail.comcontactfor
The Big Pharma groups backing the DRUGS Act habitually and shamelessly exploit the opioid crisis to attack prescription importation. What is most appalling, one endorser took $1 million from Purdue Pharma, the maker of the highly addictive opioid painkiller OxyContin. The special interests endorsing this legislation include Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP), Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM), and National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). These organizations are funded by the biggest pharmaceutical companies – AstraZenca, Merck, Pfizer, and others – even opioid drug OxyContin producer Purdue. Americans like me are in critical need of access to affordable prescription drugs now more than ever. Our representatives and senators should say ‘no’ to the DRUGS Act. Kerry Egdell San Francisco
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The Freedom football team is optimis tic about the upcoming season. Second-year head coach Zach Sims, who was previously an offensive coordina tor for College Park High School, has high hopes for new quarterback Jacob Wasso, a transfer from Brentwood’s Heritage High School. Herschel Turner at tailback and Samaje Featherstone, also a running back, are key veterans returning to the team, with Featherstone capable of also playing multiple other positions on both sides of the ball. Sims said he thinks the team’s style of play will be fast and exciting to watch. Tyler Arlaud, Freedom’s outside line backer, will be a fast and physical defen sive anchor, Sims said. Sims also calls his secondary “the best in the league.” The Falcons open play against reigning state champion Marin Catholic on Aug. 26. “We feel we can beat anyone, the expectation is to be able to compete with every team we play and win a lot of games,” Sims said. “We will be the most exciting team to watch in town”. Sims also said he believes he and this team can bring success back to the Freedom football program. The last time the team won a league title was in 2016, and the last time it qualified for the North Coast Section playoffs was 2018. CEBREIROS Freedom Falcons expect to win this season games
August 26, 7:00 PM vs. Enochs September 1, 7:00 PM @ Los Gatos September 9, 7:00 PM @ Wood September 16, 7:00 PM vs. Monte Vista September 23, 7:00 PM vs. San Ramon Valley October 7, 7:00 PM @ Pittsburg* October 14, 7:00 PM vs. Freedom* October 21, 7:00 PM @ Antioch* October 28, 7:00 PM vs. Deer Valley* November 4, 7:00 PM @ Heritage*
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Liberty Lions look to roar back to winning ways
September 3, 12:00 PM @ Liberty, NV (San Diego - Honor Bowl) September 9, 7:00 PM @ California September 16, 7:00 PM vs. Folsom
Special season could be in store for loaded Pirates
October 7, 7:00 PM vs. Liberty* October 14, 7:00 PM @ Deer Valley* October 21, 7:00 PM vs. Freedom* October 28, 7:00 PM @ Heritage* November 11, 7:00 PM @ Antioch* Two weeks later, the Pirates will host Folsom in a showdown between two of Northern California’s top programs. Pittsburg will also be looking to avenge a 38-17 loss from last Whileseason.Pittsburg is by far the BVAL’s most consistently successful program, different teams in the league have upended them at various points over the years. While that could happen again, the Pirates enter the 2022 season as the favorites in the league.
The Liberty Lions football team will kick off its season on Aug. 26 against the James Enochs Eagles out of Modesto, the first game on its quest toward its goal of a Bay Valley Athletic League title. New head coach Mike Cable joins the Lions after seven years at Saratoga’s Prospect High School. Some key returners to the squad include senior quarterback Nate Bell who Cable has labeled “the leader of the team.” Giancarl Olvedo, a running back and linebacker, is known as the spark plug of a fairly young roster, Cable said. The offseason was good for Liberty, competing in multiple seven-on-seven tournaments and reportedly performing well in all of them with a high-powered offense and stifling defense. The offensive system, which the team just learned over the offseason, is considered the strength of the team, Cable said. Cable said to look for the team to play well on the field as well as be a positive part of the community, helping to create a positive culture for the area. “We feel as if we have something very special here with this squad,” he said. CEBREIROS
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August 26, 7:00 PM vs. Marin Catholic September 2, 7:00 PM @ El Cerrito September 9, 7:00 PM @ Grant September 16, 7:00 PM vs. Menlo School September 23, 7:00 PM vs. Eastlake September 30, 7:00 PM vs. Heritage* October 14, 7:00 PM @ Liberty* October 21, 7:00 PM @ Pittsburg* October 28, 7:00 PM vs. Antioch* November 11, 7:00 PM @ Deer Valley*
While Pittsburg is loaded with talent, there are some questions on the team, the coach said. One is in the trenches. The Pirates have to replace Aidan Bandes, Lisala Takafua and Justin Turner, who were all First-Team All-BVAL offensive linemen in 2021. On defense, First-Team All-League lineman Nicolas Quintero graduated, as did First-Team All-Metro linebacker Jakobe Harmon and FirstTeam All-League linebacker Kai Green. That will put a greater spotlight on returning linebackers – seniors Cameron Clanton and Giomani Enea. But Clanton was Second-Team All-BVAL last season while Enea was All-Honorable Mention. So, while a greater spotlight will be on them, the Pirates aren’t exactly inexperienced at linebacker. Another unproven area for Pittsburg is in the running game, the coach said. Last year’s leading rusher, Charles Brown Jr., transferred to Antioch. Thatsaid, if last season showed anything it’s that the rest of the BVAL has a long way to go to catch Pittsburg. The Pirates blitzed through the league last year, going 5-0 and outscoring their opponents 233-67 in those five games, with a 34-13 win over Antioch being the closest game. Pittsburg will be tested with its nonleague schedule. After opening the year at home against Bethel on Friday, Aug. 26, the Pirates will go to Southern California to play in San Diego’s Honor Bowl. Once there, they’ll see another powerhouse program on Saturday, Sept. 3 in a game against Nevada’s Liberty High School. DIXON
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The 2021 season was the 20th for Victor Galli as Pittsburg’s head football coach. The Pirates did what they’ve done so often in Galli’s tenure (and before), running through the Bay Valley Athletic League. With Division 1 college recruits on the field, Pittsburg is expected to have similar results. Quarterback Jaden Rashada is the marquee returning player. The quarterback was one of the Class of 2023’s most highly sought-after recruits before committing to Miami. Rashada threw for 2,220 yards with 27 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2021. He also ran for 193 yards, making him the leading returning rusher for the Pirates. Rashada will have a bevy of weapons available to him in the passing game. That includes last season’s two leading receiv ers. Rashid Williams and Zach Card, who combined for nearly 1,500 receiving yards and 20 touchdown receptions as juniors. Both are back this year, and like Williams, both will play Division 1 college football, with Williams committed to Washington and Card bound for Oregon State. A quarterback headed for Miami throw ing to receivers headed to Pac-12 schools would be daunting enough. But it doesn’t stop there for Pittsburg. Senior receiver Khai Taylor has committed to Nevada while another senior receiver, Kenyan Higgins, has multiple Division 1 offers. That’s also true of sophomore Jadyn Hudson, though his best position is on defense at defensive back. He made 58 tackles as a freshman last season.
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Junior Brooks Davis is new to the Heritage football team but gave his coaches a lot to be upbeat about at receiving camps during the summer.Another newcomer is junior lineman Santana Roberts. Fogelstrom called him the strongest player on the team and said that he “will give people issues when we line him up on the defensive line.”
The Heritage football team that took the field in the fall of 2021 was young and inexperienced. That problem was made worse by the fact that the “2020 season” actually took place in the spring of 2021, leaving the Patriots without much of an offseason program. It showed. The Patriots had some good results but went 5-5 overall and 2-3 in the Bay Valley Athletic League. Now, Dave Fogelstrom is entering his third season as Heritage’s head coach and the first relatively normal year, not impeded by COVID-19 restrictions or an abnormal schedule. The Patriots have had what the coach called an aggressive off-season program in the weight room, getting ready to play a more physical brand of football. “Last year’s short off-season hurt us because our spring team was senior-heavy,” Fogelstrom said. “We were inexperienced last year and not close to being strong enough. Our players knew that, and we discussed what they needed to do to get to a higher level of physicality. The weight room numbers show they are now there, but they have to prove that on the field.”
Heritage has one of the league’s best offensive players in senior running back Devon Rivers. He’ll have some experienced players blocking for him. That includes Charlie Holland, a three-year letterman offensive lineman, fullback Brock Lombardi and tight end Koen Wolfe. Another promi nent playmaker for the Patriots is Jeremiah Ruffin, a three-year starter at receiver. Rivers and Ruffin are also defensive backs while Lombardi and Wolfe also are linebackers. Fullback and linebacker Ryan Simonds will also be a major player for the Patriots, Fogelstrom said. He’s entering his third year with the team but has missed a lot of time over the past two seasons due to injury.
“Their commitment to the process and each other makes them strong,” Fogelstrom added. “We also have a halfdozen players who have been on varsity for three straight years now. They know what is expected.”Heritage will open its season on Aug. 26 with a home game against Dublin. That will give the Patriots an immediate feeling for how much they’ve improved over the last year. In 2021, Heritage also opened against the Gaels and lost 21-6. That’s the game that Fogelstrom is looking at now. But that’s less because of what happened last year and more because it’s the first game on the schedule. “We are one game at a time,” Fogelstrom said. “Our schedule is far too strong for us to look down the road at anything. Right now, we are looking at Dublin and our season opener. They got after us last year and we know what they are capable of. Anything else is a waste of energy at this point.” DIXON Bulked-up Patriots hope to be better than in 2021
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While the Patriots have some stand out individual players, Fogelstrom said the strength of the team is that it plays as a team.“We don’t have any ‘me guys’ and that is refreshing,” the coach said. “They just want to play hard and compete at a high level. We preach an “All In” ideal constantly and this group has been fully committed for months now.”
*BVAL games August 26, 7:00 PM vs. Dublin September 2, 7:00 PM @ Granada September 9, 7:00 PM vs. Whitney September 16, 7:00 PM vs. Vintage September 23, 7:00 PM @ James Logan September 30, 7:00 PM @ Freedom* October 14, 7:00 PM @. Antioch* October 20, 7:00 PM vs. Deer Valley* October 28, 7:00 PM vs. Pittsburg* November 4, 7:00 PM vs Liberty* What Fogelstrom and the Patriots are expecting this season is a tricky question, he said. Fogelstrom said that the goal is, of course, to win every game. But he also noted that a successful season will not depend on what the team’s record is but the way that it achieves that mark. “I am not going to define success with wins and losses,” he said. “We don’t actually talk about those. We talk about giving full effort and being fully committed to each other and the process of getting better. If we walk off the field and each player has given everything he has all week long in practice, film study, and during the game, then that is a success.”
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The Antioch Football team will face arguably one of the toughest sched ules in the Bay Valley Athletic League this season. The Panthers opponents, including reigning state champion Marin Catholic, went a combined 47-12 last However,season.head coach Brett Dudley said he thinks this tough schedule shouldn’t throw a wrench into the team’s plans of winning the Bay Valley Athletic League and going to the playoffs. Led by returning veterans such as Isaiah Pino on the defensive line and Ben Ulufaleilupe on the offensive line, Dudley says his squad will be able to compete in high-stakes games, and that the veteran players will be able to lead the younger guys who have less experience.ForDudley, this will be his first year as head coach of the Panthers after spending the previous 13 on the team’s staffFor him, physicality is one thing he has been preaching to his team this entire offseason. He said his team will be physically larger than average high school teams – something the team can take advantage of at all 22 positions.
It has been a rough stretch of football for Deer Valley over the last several years. The Wolverines have had eight consecutive losing seasons and have won only two Bay Valley Athletic League games since the beginning of the 2014 season. None of the students at Deer Valley got to experience the Wolverines when they were one of the best teams in the Bay Valley Athletic League and all of the North Coast Section. But while none of the current Wolverine players experienced that, their coach did. In January, Matt Mills was hired as Deer Valley’s head football coach. He’s been in coaching since 2018, working as an assistant at Encinal, Concord and most recently, College Park. Mills was also a senior on the 2009 team that won the BVAL title and went undefeated in the regular season. Mills hopes that he can help the current Wolverines “reconnect with the history of the program.”
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Mills sees as potentially the strength of the team. “A lot of guys up front that are young but have been strong in the weight room,” Mills said. “But I think we’re going to be able to move people and run the ball effectively.” The Wolverines will be tested early. They open the year on Aug. 26 with a road game against reigning Diablo Athletic League cham pion, Northgate. Mills is experienced with the Broncos, having gone against them last year while on the College Park staff. Deer Valley’s first league game will also be a good measuring stick contest. On Sept. 29, the Wolverines will host their cross town rivals, Antioch.
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“It’s been seven or eight years since Deer Valley has had a dominant football season,” Mills said. “A lot of my players don’t know anything but stories they’ve heard from siblings or cousins. Reconnecting them with that success and letting them know that we have everything we need here at Deer Valley.” The early improvements have been signifi cant. When Mills first took over, there were 25 kids in the program. Now, the varsity roster has 45 players and another 30 are on the freshman team. Of the 45 players on the varsity team, only 16 are seniors. When identifying the team’s great est area of improvement, Mills said experience. He also saw the youth as a positive, as it’s often much easier for younger players to buy in to the system of a new head coach. While the Wolverines are young, they are experienced in some important areas, the coach said. That includes at quarterback, where senior Ayanfe Adediran is the starter. Adediran will also have last season’s top receiver to throw to in senior Carlos Perez. In terms of new varsity players, Mills has been impressed with the play of junior linebacker and defensive back, Ivan Padilla and senior running back and linebacker Otis Wilson. Deer Valley is also a transfer-heavy team. Three of the top players on the team are 6-foot-4 senior receiver Justin Hegarty, junior running back Jabari Mckinney and sophomore lineman Siupeli Langi. They came from Concord, Freedom and McLymonds, respectively. Langi leads a group of young linemen that look to glory 757-9100 VALLEY 2022 SCHEDULE August 26, 7:00 PM @ Northgate September 3, 1:00 PM @ St. Mary’s September 9, 7:00 PM @ Kennedy September 17, 7:00 PM @ Balboa September 23, 7:00 PM vs. Dougherty Valley September 29, 7:00 PM vs. Antioch* October 14, 7:00 PM @ Pittsburg* October 20, 7:00 PM @ Heritage* October 28, 7:00 PM @ Liberty* November 4, 7:00 PM vs. Freedom* *BVAL games
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Motorcycles light up Antioch Speedway
The West Coast 2010 NPL boys squad, coached by Moe Ishak, Rob Han sen and Eli Delgato, recently won their sec ond consecutive tournament in Pleasanton at the BUSC Summer Classic With 25 goals for and only two against, the boys have excelled at their game, team officials said. In the championship match against Mustang, with West Coast up 2-0, Mustang came back to tie it up 2-2. After the final whistle, they went straight into a penalty kick shootout. With two saves from goalkeeper AJ Staples of Brentwood, West Coast secured the championship. “A team is not one player,” he said. “We practice to improve, we make mis takes and learn from them. My team is a team we play together, not alone. We proved that this weekend.”
The West Coast 2010 NPL Rumble have won two tournaments in a row.
West Coast 2009 NPL Explosion West Coast 2009 NPL Explosion, coached by Rob Hansen and Nate Perry, also won the BUSC Summer Classic in Pleasanton.
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West Coast 2010 NPL Rumble wins impressively
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“The timing was right,” said Han sen. “The lessons learned in practice are paying off. All the players were so excit ed for each other. And the team is really starting to gel.” Player Marcus Malogan added; “Ev ery player on our team contributed in ev ery way for us to win that game. It took a lot of teamwork and believing in ourselves that led us to winning the tournament.”
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West Coast Terremoto ’13 After a successful set of Northern California games in Lathrop, where the New West Coast Terremoto ’13 team won two games and tied one to finish tied for first in their flight, the team traveled to Pleasanton for their first tournament play. Facing stiff competition, the team was paced by leading scorer Julian Mar ron and great defensive play by goalkeep er Collin Perry as they tied the host Bal listic United Premier team 2-2, and won their second game 4-1. The following day, they played the division-leading Castro Valley United Green to an exciting, back and forth 5-5 tie, with goals by four different players: Joaquin Retuyan with two, Julian Mar ron, Brayden Aycock, and Andros Azer one each. The defensive line of Gavin Su, Grayson Adam, and Luke Achziger was stellar in defense, as were Perry and Liam Souza making great saves in goal. The final game was a close match until the end when the team tried to make a push, battling to a 7-4 loss to the eventual tour nament champion Walnut Creek Blue. Goals were scored by Luke Achziger (two) and Julian Marron and Joaquin Retuyan with one each.
Another West Coast Rumble player and Brentwood resident, Tyler Plunkett, added: “I am proud of how the team played. Every player had a part in winning all four games, and even when we made mistakes we didn’t let it bring our game down. We raised our level and overcame many obstacles.”
The Flat Track Motor cycles made their second and final appearance at Antioch Speedway on Aug. 13. Tony Meiring competed in both the Open A and Pro Am classes and ended the night unde feated.They got to compete on a track that was being prepared by sweepers, which kept the racing surface smooth and to the liking of the riders. The Pro Am class com peted for $1,000 in prize mon ey for their 20-lap Main Event with the Open A class getting the $500, winner-take-all Tro phy Dash. After winning the Open A heat race, Meiring again held off Christian Spur geon to win the Dash. That duo scored a 1-2 finish in the Open AM heat race as well. The Main Event for both the 20-lap Open AM class and the Open A division started out the same. Meiring bolted into the lead at the start with Spurgeon shadowing him in the early laps. However, Mei ring began to pull away from Spurgeon in both classes for the victory. Spurgeon was second as Brandon Weller grabbed the third and final podium position in both Main Events. Meiring won $1,000. Pedro Brown proved to be the big star in the Vin tage divisions. After collect ing heat races in the Vintage A and Hooligan divisions, Brown held off the challenges of Donnie Darrah to win the Vintage A 12-lap race. Fuzzy Beeching finished third. In the Hooligan class, Brown took off from the start and beat Victor Tallent by a straight away with Earnest Winters settling for third. Macie LeBlanc collected wins in both the 250cc class and Open AM feature races. As with Brown and Meir ing, she won both heat races. Ryder Bitz-Hay, who had crashed in the 250cc heat race before coming back for sec ond, was also second in the 250cc Main Event with Joe Dirt winning a spirited duel with Mark Fowler for the third and final trophy spot. LeBlanc outran Bitz-Hay to win the Open AM race. Bitz-Hay had an eventful evening before winning the 85cc Main Event ahead of Tommy Neelings and younger brother Cameron Neelings. As noted above, he also had a pair of runner-up finishes in otherYoungclasses. Indy Tallent scored his second Pee Wee di vision clean sweep at Antioch. He won both the heat race and Main Event. Johnny Ray Ri vas finished second in the fea ture ahead of Ryder Meiring. Other winners on the eve ning included Donnie Dar rah in the Masters A class, Marvin Lewis in Vintage AM and William McCants in 100150cc 4-stroke. The Motor cycle event was sponsored by Contra Costa Powersports of Concord, Cycle Gear of Pa checo and BRG Dyno Tuning of Pleasant Hill. Ryder Bitz-Hay won the 85cc race and finished second in the 250cc class.
The weekend began with a VIP Party at the Discov ery Bay Yacht Club on Aug. 11 for event sponsors. After the gathering, participants take off from the Discovery Bay Lighthouse for a lunch run to Smith’s Landing and a wel come party later that night at the Discovery Bay Marina. Aug. 13 was the official start of the Poker run, ending with a party at the Discovery Bay Marina, which included a live band, merchant booths and was open to the public. The event is run by volunteers, organizers said. “My favorite part is getting to know the sponsors and the par ticipants,” Finnegan said. “Just witnessing what a great time they are having and keeping them happy. My biggest thing is just going around and making sure everyone is having a good time, safety is a really big factor that is always really important. It’s such a whirlwind of an experience, it’s hard to say because it’s such a fun event from sun-up to clean-up”.
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The main benefactor this year is the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired of Pittsburg, according to Rita Caruso, president of the Lions Club. Big Cat Poker Run offers participants two routes: a longer one for fast boats and a shorter one for slower boats.The short run is from Discovery Bay to Sugar Barge Resort, to Windmill Cove, then back to the route’s start ing point. The longer run is from Discovery Bay to the Pittsburg Marina, to Windmill Cove, ending back in Dis covery Bay.
The Discovery Bay Lions Club hosted its annual Big Cat Poker Run last weekend. Organizers esti mated the charity event with 375 boaters raised at least $125,000. by Rene De Amaral Staff Writer 375 participants have fun at Discovery Bay Lions Club Big Cat Poker Run
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The following is a selection of recent law en forcement activity: OAKLEY Aug. 2, 12:11 a.m. A security check was conducted at Creekside Park. Aug. 2, 12:12 a.m. A security check was conducted in the area of Dutch Bros coffee on Main Street. Aug. 2, 12:16 a.m. Police assisted someone in need in the Quail Valley neighborhood. Aug. 2, 12:45 a.m. A security check was completed on the 1200 block of O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 2, 12:48 a.m. Police stopped a person at the recreation center. Aug. 2, 12:59 a.m. A security check was completed at O’Hara Park School. Aug. 2, 1 a.m. Someone was assisted at Laurel Ball Fields. Aug. 2, 1:06 a.m. A security check was completed on the 200 block of Carpenter Road. Aug. 2, 1:21 a.m. Police stopped a “suspi cious vehicle” at Bridgehead Road and Main Street. Aug. 2, 1: 30 a.m. A vehicle crash was re ported on the 4200 block of Gold Run Drive. Aug. 2, 1:45 a.m. A security check was completed at Arco gas station on Laurel Road. Aug. 2, 1:47 a.m. A security check was completed at Raley’s. Aug. 2, 1:49 a.m. A security check was completed at Lucky. Aug. 2, 1:54 a.m. A security check was completed in the area of Emerson Ranch. Aug. 2, 2:01 a.m. Police stopped a suspi cious person on the 1900 block of Sherry Circle. Aug. 2, 2:12 a.m. A welfare check was com pleted on a person at an unknown address. Aug. 2, 3:59 a.m. A security check was completed in the Teakwood area. Aug. 2, 4:17 a.m. A person was cited on Laurel Road and Neroly Road. Aug. 2, 4:27 a.m. A security check was completed at Arco on Cypress Road. Aug. 2, 4:30 a.m. A traffic stop was com pleted on Cypress Road. Aug. 2, 4:37 a.m. A security check was com pleted on the 4700 block of Main Street. Aug. 2, 5:11 a.m. A person was cited on the 2600 block of Main Street. Aug. 2, 5:57 a.m. A petty theft was report ed on the 700 block of Solitude Drive. Aug. 2, 6:37 a.m. A residential burglary was reported on the 500 block of Stone Mountain Drive. Aug. 2, 6:39 a.m. Police took a report on an unknown issue on the 4900 block of Sand mound Boulevard. Aug. 2, 7:37 a.m. A public nuisance was re ported at O’Hara Park School. Aug. 2, 7:47 a.m. A crash damaging prop erty was reported on Laurel Road and Meadows Lane. Aug. 2, 7:54 a.m. Police were requested to patrol Almond Grove Elementary School. Aug. 2, 8:04 a.m. A patrol request was made at Oakley Elementary School. Aug. 2, 8:07 a.m. A traffic hazard was re ported on Neroly Road and O’Hara Av enue. Aug. 2, 8:15 a.m. A patrol request was made at O’Hara Park School. Aug. 2, 8:22 a.m. A petty theft was report ed on the 800 block of Chianti Way. Aug. 2, 8:37 a.m. Police assisted someone on Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 2, 9:20 a.m. Police were requested to respond to the 1400 block of Kale Court for an unknown reason. Aug. 2, 9:56 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported at McDonalds Aug. 2, 9:59 a.m. Police assisted someone on the 2600 block of Sutter Street. Aug. 2, 10:17 a.m. Police were requested to respond to the 80 block of Carol Lane. Aug. 2, 10:39 a.m. Police assisted someone on the 700 block of Calico Way. Aug. 2, 10:45 a.m. Police assisted someone at the police department. Aug. 2, 10:52 a.m. An outside police agen cy asked Oakley police to respond to the 2000 block of Main Street. Aug. 2, 11:08 a.m. Police were requested to respond to the 2000 block of Springbrook Court for a civil dispute. Aug. 2, 11:26 a.m. Police took a report in the area of Malicoat Avenue and Main Street. Aug. 2, 12:25 p.m. A person was cited on Bridgehead Road and Wilbur Avenue. Aug. 2, 12:41 p.m. Police were requested to respond to the Amazon building. Aug. 2, 12:49 p.m. A person was cited on the 2100 block of Laurel Road. Aug. 2, 12:55 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 4700 block of Morgan Court. Aug. 2, 12:57 p.m. Police assisted someone on the 1600 block of Port Way. Aug. 2, 1 p.m. A car parked illegally was reported on Canopy Lane. Aug. 2, 1:23 p.m. Police assisted a person on the 4800 block of Montague Avenue. Aug. 2, 1:30 p.m. Police responded to the 1700 block of Gamay Drive to assist some one. Aug. 2, 1:41 p.m. A person driving a car recklessly was reported on Laurel Road and Main Street. Aug. 2, 1:48 p.m. Police were called to live Oak Avenue and Neroly Road for an un disclosed problem. Aug. 2, 2:37 p.m. An outside police agency sought assistance at the police department. Aug. 2, 3:20 p.m. Police assisted someone at the police department. Aug 2, 3:20 p.m. Police assisted someone on the 1800 block of Sauterne Way. Aug. 2, 3:25 p.m. A public nuisance was re ported at Big Break Marina. Aug. 2, 3:41 p.m. A crash that damaged property was called in at Main Street and Village Parkway. Aug. 2, 3:40 p.m. A traffic hazard was re ported at Neroly Road and O’Hara Av enue. Aug. 2, 4 p.m. A person was assisted on Oak Grove Drive and Laurel Road. Aug. 2, 4:17 p.m. An alarm that turned out to be false was reported on the 4600 block of Bayside Way. Aug. 2, 4:19 p.m. A civil dispute was re ported on the 700 block of Woodmeadow Place. Aug. 2, 4:23 p.m. A hit-and-run crash was reported on Main Street and Norcross Lane. Aug. 2, 5:20 p.m. A petty theft was reported from the 800 block of Chianti Way Aug. 2, 6:09 p.m. A verbal dispute was re ported on the 4600 block of Fuchisa Way Aug. 2, 6:22 p.m. A person was assisted on the 2000 block of Main Street. Aug. 2, 6:29 p.m. An alarm was reported on the 600 block of Chandon Court. Aug. 2, 6:40 p.m. A person reportedly shoplifted from Lucky. Aug. 2, 6:59 p.m. Someone called 911 and hung up on the 1000 block of Neroly Road. Aug. 2, 7:02 p.m. Someone being harassed was reported on the 4400 block of Fall Lane. Aug. 2, 7:10 p.m. A traffic stop was com pleted on Main Street. Aug. 2, 7:13 p.m. A person driving their car recklessly was reported on the 200 block of Almond Tree Lane. Aug. 2, 8:12 p.m. A suspicious person was reported at McDonalds. Aug. 2, 8:29 p.m. A verbal dispute was re ported on the 20 block of Mori Court. Aug. 2, 8:45 p.m. A person was helped on the 1800 block of Locke Court. Aug. 2., 8:48 p.m. A person was cited on Main Street and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 2, 8:48 p.m. A case of battery was reported at Chevron on Main Street and Bridgehead Road. Aug. 2, 8:48 p.m. A verbal dispute was re ported on Rubens Way. Aug. 2, 9:20 p.m. A security check was con ducted in the area of the Amazon building. Aug. 2, 9:32 p.m. A verbal dispute was re ported on the 30 block of Keith Court. Aug. 2, 9:33 p.m. A report was taken on Main Street and Bridgehead Road. Aug. 2, 9:58 p.m. Police investigated in the area of northbound State Route 160 and Wilbur Avenue. The reason for the investi gation was not disclosed. Aug. 2, 9:59 p.m. A security check was completed in the Gardenia area. Aug. 2, 10:01 p.m. A person was cited on Main Street and Bridgehead Road. Aug. 2, 10: 10 p.m. Police completed a secu rity check at the Amazon building. Aug. 2. 10:23 p.m. A person was cited on Main Street and Charles Way. Aug. 2, 10: 30 p.m. A person was helped by police on the 1800 block of Locke Court. Aug. 2, 10:34 p.m. A person was cited on the 900 block of Walnut Drive. Aug. 2, 10:35 p.m. A person was cited on Empire Avenue and Laurel Road. Aug. 2, 10:40 p.m. A security check was completed on Main Street and Cypress Avenue. Aug. 2, 11:57 p.m. A security check was completed on the 2400 block of Laurel Road. BRENTWOOD Aug. 8, 3:56 a.m. A fire was reported on Balfour Road. Aug. 8, 6:58 a.m. A person reportedly bran dished a weapon during a domestic dispute on Norris Street. Aug. 8, 11:01 a.m. A hit-and-run was re ported on Empire Avenue. A vehicle was hit, but it was unclear when it happened. No injuries were reported. Aug. 8, 2:44 p.m. Property was found on Oak Street. It was clothing with tags still attached. The items were found in a dump ster. Aug. 8, 3:31 p.m. A crash was reported on Second Street. No injuries were reported Aug. 8, 4:06 p.m. A crash was reported on Fairview Avenue and Apricot Way. Aug. 8, 5:32 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Balfour Road. A person reported they left their truck door open and someone took a black bag off the seat. The bag re portedly contained an opioid prescription that doctors will not replace without a po lice report. Aug. 8, 5:48 p.m. A suspicious circum stance was reported on Shadowcliff Way. A person reported they heard a loud bang and now his window is broken. Aug. 9, 7:48 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Fairview Avenue. A gas tank was reportedly cut and gas was removed from the tank. Aug. 9, 8:31 a.m. A crash was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. One of the involved people reportedly refused to exchange in formation. Aug. 9, 8:39 a.m. A grand theft was report ed on Bedford Court. A case with 6 to 8 watches was taken during an open house. The watches were worth an estimated $2,500. Aug. 9, 10:52 a.m. A petty theft was report ed on Lone Tree Way. A man reportedly left with several bags of dog food. Aug. 9, 2:51 p.m. A vehicle theft was re ported on Sycamore Court and Sycamore Avenue. A person reported their car was missing. They didn’t think it was towed. Aug. 9, 3:14 p.m. A grand theft was report ed on Pasco Drive. A catalytic converter was reportedly stolen off a truck.
Aug. 9, 5:44 p.m. A crash was reported on Lone Tree Way. One of the involved people reportedly said they didn’t have insurance information. Aug. 9, 6:16 p.m. A person reportedly bran dished a weapon on Windsor Way. Aug. 9, 8:39 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Balfour Road.
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• Reusing at least 800,000 acre-feet of water per year by 2030, enabling better and safer use of wastewater that now flows into the ocean.
This approach to California’s water supply man agement recognizes the latest science that indicates the American West is experiencing extreme, sustained drought conditions caused by hotter, drier weather. The warming climate means that a greater share of the rain and snowfall California receives will be absorbed by dry soils, consumed by thirsty plants, and evaporated into the air. This leaves less water to meet the state’s needs, scientists have said. “The best science tells us that we need to act now to adapt to California’s water future. Climate change means drought won’t just stick around for two years at a time like it historically has – extreme weather is a permanent fixture here in the American West and Cali fornia will adapt to this new reality,” Newsom said at a press conference at the Antioch Brackish Desalination Project. “California is launching an aggressive plan to rebuild the way we source, store and deliver water so our kids and grandkids can continue to call California home in this hotter, drier climate.”
Officer. City Council and Hansen also worked together to implement a fifth police beat, which will increase the proactive community policing efforts. In 2018, Hansen worked with de partment staff and was able to estab lish and implement a Naloxone pro gram that enabled him to equip each officer with an opiate overdose rever sal medication, administered to those suffering from an opiate overdose. “These past few years have been extremely difficult for our profes sion, but we have worked together with our community to successfully weather the emerging challenges,” he said. “I want to thank the com munity of Brentwood for putting their trust in me to serve as your police chief; I hope I exceeded your expectations. I have lived the major ity of my adult life as a police of ficer, and as I return to civilian life, Brentwood will never be far from my heart!”
22A | WWW.THEPRESS.NET COMMUNITY AUGUST 19, 2022 weather could reduce water supply by that much. To replace and replenish what we will lose to thirst ier soils, vegetation, and the atmosphere, Newsom an nounced California’s latest actions to increase water sup ply and adapt to more extreme weather patterns caused by climate change.
The original plan was to build two water tunnels under the Delta to move water to South ern California more easily. But Newsom’s newer plan is for one tunnel instead of two. It is sup ported by climate change activists, but criticized by others as a plan to keep water in Northern California -- especially as the state endures an other year of severe drought.
• Freeing up 500,000 acre-feet of water through more ef ficient water use and conservation, helping make up for water lost due to climate change.
• Creating new water by capturing stormwater and desali nating ocean water and salty water in groundwater basins, diversifying supplies and making the most of high flows duringThesestorms.actions are identified broadly in Newsom’s Wa ter Resilience Portfolio – the state’s master plan for water released in 2020 – but they will be expedited given the urgency of climate-driven changes. To advance the infra structure and policies needed to adapt, the strategy enlists the help of the Legislature to streamline processes so proj ects can be planned, permitted and built more quickly, while protecting the environment. Over the last three years, state leaders have earmarked more than $8 billion to modernize water infrastructure and management. The three-year, $5.2 billion investment in California water systems enacted in 2021-22 has enabled emergency drought response, improved water conservation to stretch water supplies, and paid for local projects that combat drought. The 2022-23 budget includes an addition al $2.8 billion for drought relief to hard-hit communities, water conservation, environmental protection for fish and wildlife and long-term drought resilience projects. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
Ogden said he considers Hansen a friend more than a colleague. “Tom has redefined the industry standard for police chiefs with his passion and love for law enforcement, his tireless dedication to serving everyone in the community, and unparalleled exper tise in leading one of the finest police departments,” Ogden said. “He will be missed, but we’re excited for him to enjoy this next phase of his life with his family.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net from page 1A HANSEN are deserving of this recognition, that do so much for the community, and it’s an honor to be recognized by the community.” Handydads is a full-service home and residential construction operation, offer ing full kitchen and bath remodels as well as smaller services like ceiling fan instal lation. Smaller jobs were initially Marti nez’s bread and butter. “It started out with the ‘handyman’ items, the ‘honey-do’ list items, and since then, we have evolved, gotten our con tractor’s license and we do a lot more of the larger jobs like remodels,” he said. “Originally, I started Handydads when my first daughter was born in 2013 so I could be around for her … it just snow balled from Martinezthere.”exemplifies the same ide als in his business that he strives to teach his children: the more you give back, the more you receive. He said giving back to the community is important to him. He works with the Chamber, as well as the Rotary Club of Brentwood, to use his business as a tool for the community. Martinez heads up a group of Ro tary volunteers to complete simple home maintenance tasks free of charge to lo cal seniors. He supports the Kohl’s Give Back, shopping with underprivileged kids for back-to-school supplies and helps raise funds to donate dictionaries to ev ery third-grade classroom in Brentwood. His business also supports Toys for Tots with the United States Marine Corps ev ery Christmas, and a portion of all Han dydads’ profits are donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. He sponsors many Chamber events, including Hometown Halloween, which he has organized the last two Geraldyears.Johnson, past president of the Brentwood Chamber, said Martinez deserves this recognition. “Adam is one of the hardest work ing business owners I know. But more importantly than that, he is dedicated to the community and his family,” John son said. “He puts his money behind so many things, from the Hometown Hal loween, the Christmas Parade, Celebrat ing Brentwood, the Black and Brown Re source Group Initiative, and in addition, he is a Rotarian … he is always going above and beyond the call of duty.” Martinez said he looks forward to continuing to serve his community for years. The Brentwood resident enjoys spending time with his children and teaching them firsthand what giving back looks like. He’s gotten them involved in the running of business, and even takes them to his volunteer meetings. “I just brought them on as brand am bassadors,” Martinez said. “I had them with me during my Rotary meeting last time; they are super pumped to help me. I had them during the Kohl’s Shopping Spree because that’s what it’s all about for me. It’s all about family, to teach them and try to help them, and make it easier for the next minority business owner.” For more information on Handydads Construction, Inc., call 925-587-3237 or visit Forwww.handydads.net/.moreinformation on the Brentwood Chamber, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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REGIONAL Newsom has also revived the Delta water tunnel plan by his predecessor, Jerry Brown, in a scaled down version. Newsom had previously scuttled the plan three years ago.
The one tunnel, buried under the Delta wet lands, would be 45 miles long and 39 feet high, and it would pump water in wet years from the Sacramento River to the huge State Water Proj ect pumps near Tracy, according to plan details. Moving water underground would circumvent pumping limits under state and federal law that protect endangered salmon and other fish.
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Newsom administration officials and those at the state’s biggest water districts say the tun nels are needed to keep water flowing after an earthquake and because climate change can change rainfall patterns. Without the tunnels, they say water would just flow into the ocean during rainy winters.
To help make up for the water supplies California could lose over the next two decades, the strategy calls for capturing, recycling, desalinating and conserving more water. This includes:
• Creating storage space for up to 4 million acre-feet of water that will store water from major storms instead of just letting most of it run off streets into gutters (one acrefoot equals about 326,000 gallons of water.
The recent announcement follows $8 billion in state investments over the last two years to help store, recycle, desalinate and conserve the water it will need to keep up with the increasing pace of climate change. He says it will generate enough water for more than 8.4 million house holds by 2040. The actions, outlined in a strategy document pub lished by the administration called “California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future” calls for investing in new sources of water supply, accel erating projects and modernizing how the state manages water through new technology.
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