The Press 07.21.2023

It’s going to be hot – again

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

With temperatures expected to reach near or above 100 degrees across East County once again this weekend, several city agencies are offering ways for residents to stay safe while trying to stay cool.

“Heat-related illnesses and water safety go hand-in-hand,” said Steve Hill, public information officer for Con Fire. According to Hill, boat safety is one element of water safety, but a danger that many do not consider is swift moving currents in inland bodies of water, such as canals. The department has seen cases of people entering the water to cool down only to find themselves unable to get out due to the current and the sloped sides of the canals, Hill said, adding that these bodies

of water should be avoided.

Dr. Lucía Abascal, a public health physician at the California Department of Public Health, suggested staying inside airconditioned places. Those who don’t have access to that should consider local libraries,

Connecting with the community

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Joann Klement in Shadow Lakes on Presidio Drive in Brentwood and her friend, Linda Nakaji, have hosted a National Night Out together for the last 12 years, offering a lemonade and snack stand.

she said. She also stressed the importance of staying hydrated.

“It’s very important to make sure everybody, especially high-risk populations, small

“We keep it real simple,” Klement said, adding that they also hand out giveaways, like stickers, for the kids.

Along with the rest of the country, the city of Brentwood and Brentwood police are taking part in National Night Out on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. in a continued effort to promote and build the connection between cops and community. National Night Out is also used to create and promote awareness about police programs and communities, drug prevention, neighborhood watch activities, and other anticrime efforts.

During the annual National Night Out in Brentwood, residents host block party-style event while Brentwood police and some city council members stop by. Officers, lieutenants, captains, and even Brentwood police Chief Tim Herbert all stop by the various events through the night. They talk with the various neighborhood residents, answer questions, and hand out goodie bags to the kids.

The neighboring cities of Oakley, Discovery Bay, and

see Night Out page 18

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VFW kicks off annual $35,000 Voice of Democracy scholarship competition

This year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition has begun.

Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C., said Commander Bill Weber of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Sgt. Charles R. McCurtain Post 10789 announcing the kick-off in a press release.

Claire Kane from Discovery Bay won the VFW Post 10789 level competition in 2020, and went on to win at the district, then state level.

She then went to Washington, D.C. where she competed at the national level and won additional scholarship prizes. Students must write and record a three- to five-minute essay on the selected theme using an audio CD or flash drive and present their recording, typed essay and completed entry form to VFW Post 10789 by Oct. 31.

The 2023 theme selected is “What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?” Students begin by competing at the local Post level, then Post winners compete at the District level with the winner advancing to the state competition.

All state first-place winners receive a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., and the chance to compete for their share of more than $171,000 in scholarships.

The first-place winner receives a $35,000 college scholarship. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) started the Voice of Democracy Scholarship program in 1947. The VFW became a national sponsor in the late 1950s and assumed sole responsibility for the program in 1961.

There is one winner at the VFW Post Level that then goes on to compete at the district, state, and national levels, said Bill Weber, commander of local VFW Post 10789.

All state first-place winners receive a four-day trip to Washington, D.C., and the chance to compete for their share of more than $171,000 in scholarships.

The first-place winner receives a $35,000 college scholarship.

“We are excited about this because our local VFW Post has already had a winner that went all the way to the National finals, and who won scholarship money for college, “ Weber said via email. “It can be done, and Claire Kane from Discovery Bay won the VFW Post 10789 competi-

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tion and showed everyone that it is possible. We are always amazed and inspired about all entries – the young students in our area always have inspirational, creative, diverse, and thought provoking essays. For those that doubt the youth of America, I just wish they could hear the voices of our youth on the entries we received. They would be impressed, and it would change their minds.”

Weber said the VFW post has a panel of member combat veterans who review, evaluate, and vote on each submission to determine the winner.

VFW Post 10789 has participated in the scholarship contest since 1990, he added, and the VFW National organization has done this since 1947. It is endorsed by the contest criteria of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three- to five-minute essay based on an annual theme.

The money comes from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and partner organizations, Weber said.

The competition was created to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regard to democratic ideas and principles, Weber said.

About 40,000 students participate in the competition each year, and VFW awards more than $2.1 million in educational scholarships every year. Interested students and teachers should contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman at VFW Post 10789 by phone at 925-584-1452 or email the Post at VFW11B@gmail.com for more information.

For details, visit www.vfw.org/VOD. To view and download the Voice Of Democracy entry form, visit: https://tinyurl.com/VFW-Post-10789-VOD-Entry-Form

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Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls to host commissions appointments workshop in Brentwood

The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls and the California Women Lead are hosting a State of California Commissions Appointments Workshop on July 29 at 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brentwood Library at 104 Oak St. in Brentwood.

The workshop will provide information on state and local commissions, the application process, and tips for strong applications.

The commission encourages women and girls who seek to learn about public governance, preparing for elected office, or aiming to benefit local residents.

Learn about the value of serving on boards and commissions and why there needs to be more women at the table.

To attend the workshop, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/669132712957

The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls was formed in 1984 as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission provides information and advice to the Board relating to the health and welfare of women and girls in the County. The Commission strives to increase awareness of women’s and girls’ issues, celebrate achievements of local deserving women, champion opportunities for women and girls, and recommend legislative solutions at the city, county, state, and federal level.

State initiative turns asphalt at schools into green space

More shade is coming to many California schools, but only one in East County.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced CalFire is providing $47 million in grants to help schools convert asphalt to green spaces

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and plant trees and other vegetation – adding cooler spaces essential to protecting kids from dangerous extreme heat.

Pittsburg is the only Delta city to receive one of those first-round grants. Other cities along the Delta, including Brentwood, Antioch, Discovery Bay and Oakley, did not apply for the grants, according to a chart provided by CalFire of California cities and agencies that did apply for the grants.

Extreme heat at schools affects all of California, and these investments boost nature-based designs on school campuses to promote children’s safe physical activity, mental health, and overall well being, according to a press release from Newsom’s office.

This is the first round of California’s $117 million Green Schoolyard Grant program, which helps schools convert pavement to green spaces, create drought-tolerant natural areas on school grounds, and other activities to help children connect to nature. The program is part of the Governor’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, which is backed by the $52.3 billion California Climate Commitment budget.

“California is heading into a hotter, drier future and extreme heat will only become more dangerous,” Newsom said. “We’re taking action to protect our kids – especially in underserved communities – from hotter temperatures with our best defense: nature. We’re helping schools tear

out asphalt that can reach 140 degrees on hot days – planting trees for shade and adding other plants to provide kids with safer, cooler spaces at school.”

Undocumented farmworkers can get free legal services

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a $4.5 million pilot program to provide free immigration legal assistance to farmworkers who are involved in state labor investigations. This new program includes case review services, legal advice and representation by an attorney – all at no cost to farmworkers seeking assistance.

“Farmworkers are the backbone of our economy and we won’t stand by as bad actors use the threat of deportation as a form of exploitation,” Newsom said in a press release. “In the absence of Congress modernizing our broken, outdated immigration system, California continues our efforts to support immigrant families.”

An estimated 50 percent of farmworkers in California are undocumented, the press release stated. The fear of retaliation from bad actor employers, including the threat of deportation and difficulties obtaining other jobs without work authorization, is a common reason why many workers in the agriculture industry do not file labor claims or provide information as witnesses. This new pilot program looks to prevent the exploitation of undocumented farmworkers by providing additional tools for California labor enforcement departments to help address workers’ fears of pursuing their rights due to their immigration status.

“The time is now for us to ensure that immigrant labor rights are upheld and respected. We commend the state for supporting this pilot, which will help ensure that legal services are available and accessible through partnerships with trusted community-based organizations across California,” said Maria Elena De La Garza, Executive Director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County. “The Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County is committed to uplifting immigrant labor rights so that all families can continue to thrive.”

“Prosecutorial discretion ensures that farmworkers will be empowered to enforce their labor rights and stand up against the abuse and exploitation they often face,” said Diana Tellefson Torres, Chief Executive Officer of the UFW Foundation. “Undocumented farm workers – who form such a large and essential portion of our nation’s workforce – must be able to enforce their rights without the threat of immigration retaliation. Additionally, it is of utmost importance that undocumented workers have access to free and low-cost legal services, so that any farmworker who has experienced workplace violations can come forward knowing they are protected from deportation. We are excited about the new pilot program and look forward to working with Governor Newsom to make it a success.”

Shooter identified and charged in death of 17-year-old male

Police seek public’s help in solving of attempted robbery

The surviving suspect of a shooting in Brentwood that killed a 17-year-old was identified on Tuesday.

Walnut Creek resident Antonio Barajas, 20, was identified as the surviving suspect of Friday night’s attempted robbery and shooting on Marjo ram Drive. Barajas was uninjured in the shootout Friday night.

Barajas was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility Saturday morning and charged with at tempted murder, at tempted robbery, con spiracy, assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm in public, according to Brentwood police Capt. Walter O’Grodnick.

According to Brentwood police, a group of people were leaving a home on Chili Court, at the end of Marjoram Drive, when a 20-year-old male resident of Walnut Creek and a 17-year-old

male out of Antioch attempted to rob a 21-year-old Antioch resident, whom police did not name.

All three were armed and exchanged gunfire on the 800 block of Marjoram Drive at about 7:45 p.m. Police did not say whether or not everybody involved knew each other nor why the 21-yearold was targeted.

The 17-year-old and the 21-year-old were both shot, while the 20-year-old involved was not injured.

Brentwood police said that the 17-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital Friday night in critical condition and eventually died of his injuries on Saturday. He has yet to be identified by the Coroner’s office. The 21-year-old victim suffered non-lifethreatening injuries from the shootout, police said. Officers also detained others who were on the scene as part of the investigation, and recovered three firearms at the scene as well, although police did not elaborate why they were detained.

This investigation is ongoing. Brentwood police ask anyone with any information to call Detective Inerbichler or Detective Goold at 925-809-7911. Callers may remain anonymous.

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This Week’s Events

Thursday, July 20

Business on the Bay Presents: The Breakfast Club

Business on the Bay, a Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Mastermind Group, is hosting an event to promote coffee and conversation at Taste this Kitchen at 1555 Riverlake Road from 9-10 a.m. The event will feature guest speaker Julie Healy from Clear Cents Bookkeeping. For more information, contact Elizabeth Clarke at 925-351-4444 or elizabeth@structuregroups.com.

Saturday, July 22

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser & Auction

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a fundraiser and auction at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave. from 6-8 p.m, with doors open at 5 p.m. The event will feature a silent auction, a dessert auction, balloon pops and raffle tickets. Tickets are $20 and available at the Oakley Senior Center Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Only cash or checks are accepted. For more information, contact Allen Perry at 925-783-0818 or agperry07@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 22-Sunday, July 23

Boats and Berries Music Festival

Bethel Island is hosting their second annual Boats and Berries Music Festival at 10 a.m. at Scout Hall at 3090 Ranch Lane. The event will feature a parade, dancers, musicians, a pie eating contest, RC boat racing, karaoke, line dancing, a dog show, rubber ducky races and local business and vendors. The Sunday portion of the event will feature a 5K run/ walk and a boat race leaving from The Rusty Porthole at 3893 Willow Road. For more information, email Christina Amato at christinaaamato@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 25

Seniors Bus Trip to Red Hawk Casino

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a bus trip to Red Hawk Casino in Placerville. Participants will leave from the Oakley Senior Center at 215 Second St. at 8 a.m. and arrive back in Oakley at 6 p.m. The cost is $42.

Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce

After Hours Business Mixer

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce is holding a mixer, hosted by Judy Bittner of Weichert Realtors, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 4501 O’Hara Ave. Champagne and finger food will be available.

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Tuesday, August 1

The Golden Years Expo

Westmont of Brentwood at 450 John Muir Parkway is hosting an expo from 10 a.m.-noon. The event will feature a variety of senior services, including information on downsizing your home, financial services, home health services, mobile dentistry for Alzheimer’s patients, along with a classic cars display. For more information and to RSVP, call (925) 392-3991.

Thursday, August 3-Saturday, August 5

Used Book Sale in Antioch

The Friends of the Antioch Library is hosting a used book sale at the Antioch Library, located at 501 W 18th Street. Thursdays hours are noon-6 p.m. Friday’s hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday’s hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with a $5 brown bag sale open from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit https:// bit.ly/43ARMlI

Friday, August 4-Sunday, August 13

Ghostlight Theatre Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone

The Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is putting on a production of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Edna Hill theater at 140 Birch St., on Aug. 4-6 and 11-13. The Aug. 4-5 shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Aug. 6 show begins at 2 p.m. The Aug. 11 show begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Aug. 12-13 shows begin at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $28; senior/ student tickets are $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3pAZ9fa

Saturday, August 5

Back-to-School Bash

The Streets of Brentwood at 2455 Sand Creek Road is hosting a free back-to-school party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that will feature musical performances, face painting and other kid-friendly activities. Local schools and community groups will also have tables set up. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ry27lb

Monday, August 7-Tuesday, August 8

The Drama Factory Presents: The House on Galloway Street Auditions

The Drama Factory is hosting auditions for their upcoming show The House on Galloway street at the Nick Rodriguez Theatre, at 213 F St. at 7 p.m. both nights. For more information, contact Lee Ballesteros at director@dramafactory.org.

Thursday, August 10-Saturday, August 12

Big Cat Poker Run in Discovery Bay

The Discovery Bay Lions Club annual Big Cat Poker Run will be held at the Discovery Bay Marina at 5901 Marina Road. The event features a Sponsor Appreciation Night on Thursday from 6-10 p.m., a Lunch Run at 11:30 a.m, and a welcoming party from 5-9 p.m. on Friday and the Poker Run at 9 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/43sNI6Z

Saturday, August 12

Beyond the Reef & Back to School Bash Market in the Park is hosting a free back-to-school event in Brentwood City Park at 790 Second St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will feature DJ Jack Hook, a meeting spot with Princess Ariel, more than 40 vendors and back-to-school donation bins.

2023 Kids Fishing Derby

Oakley Recreation is hosting a fishing derby at the Oakley/Antioch Pier off Bridgehead Road at Wilbur Avenue from 8-11 a.m. Registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the derby runs from 9-11 a.m. For more information, call Alicia O’Leary at (925) 625-7044. To register, visit https://bit. ly/3XTujLv

Saturday, August 26

9th Annual Hot August Bites

RioVision is hosting their annual rib and chili cook-off, Hot August Bites, from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. in downtown Rio Vista. The event features live music, vendors, pony rides and a car and truck show. For more information and to enter the car and truck show and the rib and chili cook-off, visit https://bit.ly/3pp0W72.

Ongoing Events

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, 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://e-clubhouse. org/sites/byron_delta/

East County 4-H Club Meetings

Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. The Delta-Diablo 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m at 3840 Brown Road in Oakley. For more information contact Megan and Tiffany at deltadiablo@contracosta4h.org, Brentwood: The Brentwood 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at the Knightsen Farm Center located on 3020 2nd Street. For more information, contact Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h.org. Knightsen: The Knightsen 4-H Club has monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m at Knightsen Elementary School located at 1923 Delta Road. 4-H members are girls and boys ages 5–19 years old.

East Contra Costa Historical Museum

Season Open

The East Contra Costa Historical Museum at 3890 Sellers Ave., season is open until Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The museum features displays of early pioneer life in the Byer/Nail House built in 1878, lessons in the Eden Plains schoolhouse and a variety of outdoor activities. For more information visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org/

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 2nd St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.

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:// 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. 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 http://www.antiochrotaryclub.com/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www. rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.

East County Veterans Meetings

Brentwood: The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www.aml202.org. Oakley: The Veterans of Oakley monthly meeting (on the first Wednesday of each month) is held at 5:30 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center on 215 2nd St. For more information, call 925-783-0818 or visit http://bit. ly/3mugBjv

Delta Informal Gardeners Monthly Meetings

Delta Informal Gardeners encourages local residents to join them at their local meeting at the

Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by The Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

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 https://www.opportunityjunction.org/program-application.

ACA Women’s Group

The ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

Free ESL Classes

The nonprofit organization Opportunity Junction hosts free online English as a Second Language courses online through Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. The classes are intended to help attendees learn to speak, write and read in English or improve their English. For more information, call 925-776-1133. To apply, visit https://sforce.co/3KdEfac.

Opportunity Junction

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 began 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 https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

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.

Brentwood police arrest suspected burglar after he barricaded himself

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Brentwood police arrested a man last Thursday afternoon who they say barricaded himself in a nearby empty residence after breaking into another.

According to Brentwood police, officers responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. on the 600 block of Indiana Avenue near Walnut Blvd. for a burglary in progress.

When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered that the sus -

pect, 35-year-old Brentwood resident Shay Ditmars, broke into the residence, then barricaded himself in another vacant residence. Police did not elaborate on why Ditmars barricaded himself in another vacant residence after breaking into the first residence.

Officers used a drone to discover where Ditmars was hiding and used a negotiator to get Ditmars to surrender safely.

Ditmars was placed under arrest for burglary.

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Brentwood toddler hospitalized after falling 2 stories in house

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

A toddler was airlifted to the hospital after falling out of his house window in Brentwood.

ConFire personnel responded to a call on Wednesday, July 12, on the 200 block of Bear Creek Drive at 10:36 a.m.

for a 2 ½ year old boy who fell out of the house’s second-story window, pushing the screen out while he was playing near it.

The unnamed toddler’s face was injured from the fall, and the child was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Oakland where he is expected to recover, police said.

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Press 4 on The Press as publication pivots

By Jeff Weisinger

The world is changing. The Press publisher Greg Robinson wants The Press to “change with it.”

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The Press is excited to announce its deep dive into the visual medium coming soon with ThePress.TV.

ThePress.TV will feature more produced video content to, eventually, live broadcasts shown throughout East County.

The rise of visual platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram will help the publication not only expand its reach through generations of readers, but will enhance the way The Press covers and presents local news.

“We’re really excited to take this printed newspaper that we’ve had for the last 25 years to the next level,” Robinson said. “Realizing that the world’s changed, we need to change with it.”

The shift towards video sees the publication gear itself towards producing more video content, not just for its readers, but also for its advertisers.

“We’re creating our own video for ourselves to encourage people to be engaged with us through video,” Robinson said. “We’re going to offer that as a service to our customers as well in the near future to help them build commercials and information that we can post for them using our social media network to help our businesses grow.”

The Press is making its first, and

Publisher & Editor Greg Robinson

Controller Sandie McNulty

Production Manager Eric Kinnaird

Ad Services Manager Connie O’Neill

Associate Editor Jake Menez

Founder & Publisher Emeritus Jimmy Chamoures

own, commercial, produced by local film producer Madhav Mukundan. The 24-year-old producer recently graduated from the University of Toronto and had a film featured at the Lavazza Inclucity Festival in Toronto.

“To be able to take what I learned before through experience and apply it for the place I call home means everything,” Mukundan said. “Before, I was just doing it in Canada. Here, arguably the U.S. is just better. California is such a hotspot for creative energy, and the Bay Area is just the absolute kind of volcano of creative power. There’s just so much opportunity for any kind of creative advertisement.”

Debuting next month, the com -

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mercial aims to not only promote the publication and what it does, but also as an example of what the new video

department can do for local businesses.

“What we’re learning with things like TikTok and Instagram and other social media platforms is that it’s all about video,” Robinson said.

The Press also plans to bring back its podcast and to, eventually, have a live interview show, which will turn into a daily live newscast.

The move to digital is geared toward a younger, more connected audience.

The new strategy includes more shorter videos curated for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.

“We’re learning that this younger generation is very visual, and they’re very much into things quick,” Robinson said.

Greg Robinson (right) stands next to local film producer Madhav Mukundan (left). Mukundan will produce The Press’s first commercial.

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Deer Valley rebuilding football culture

Coach’s goal: Start winning again

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

If you look only at Deer Valley’s record last year, and in the last full season before that in 2019, you’ll see a team that’s won just twice in the last three full seasons.

But if you take a look at the Wolverines throughout their summer camp so far in 2023, you’ll see a team that hasn’t been embarrassed by last year’s 0-10 record. Rather, you’ll see a team whose head coach is leading them to embrace it.

“We just came back with a whole new attitude and it’s been great for us this year,” second-year head coach Matthew Mills said.

“I would say we’ve definitely taken off in terms of rebuilding the culture. We’re nowhere near where we want to be in terms of the final product, but every single day we’re taking those positive steps towards where we want to be. If we’re going to call it a 15-step process, we’re probably at Step 2, Step 3 right now.

“It starts with having belief in themselves and belief in what the coaches are teaching and in each other as teammates. We’re creating an overall culture where the kids enjoy being around each other. I think that’s where all great teams start; you got to love your teammates.”

Mill’s first year as a head coach in 2022 was a time of learning, he said. Deer

Valley just couldn’t get themselves over the hump in non-conference play, losing three of their first five games by just a touchdown or less.

However, in the second half of the season, Bay Valley Athletic League conference play was a different story. Between players quitting mid-season and injuries at key positions, the Wolverines

lost games by an average of 45.8 points per game, the biggest blowout coming in a 72-0 loss at the Liberty Lions in the penultimate game of the season.

This is where reviving a strong culture comes to play for Mills and the rest of the coaching staff. Where they had players quit on the team during the season last year, they still have players returning who

aren’t looking back at 2022, but instead working toward getting the program back on track on the field, one day at a time.

The work ethic showed during practice on Tuesday, one of the players lost a tooth after colliding with a defender going after a deep pass on a wheel route during 7-on-7 team drills toward the end of practice. Both players were okay overall after the collision, according to Mills and the coaching staff.

“One of the beautiful things about being here at Deer Valley is that a lot of our kids haven’t gotten things easy,” Mills said. “Things haven’t been handed to them, so instant success or instant gratification is not something they’re used to which works out well for not only a football team, but for life.”

“Our kids have been ultra resilient, and they worked their butt off this year, and I’m really excited to see what they’re going to do.”

The Wolverines’ philosophy entering the season is the fact that they went 0-10, so all eyes will be on them for a different reason.

“Obviously, we don’t ever want to be on the 0-10 side,” Mills said. “In terms of the steps we’ve been taking this offseason and the progress we’ve made, I like being the guy that’s on the team that you’re sleeping on, because this is not that 0-10 team from last year. And if you think that just because of our record from last year, you’re going to be in for a rude awakening.”

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Oakley man wins at Antioch Speedway

Jason Ryan Jr. of Oakley won the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event last Saturday at the Antioch Speedway. This was his third win of the season as he regained the point lead from Kenny Shrader of Pacheco. Ryan also won the Main Event at Watsonville a night earlier.

With a front-row start, rookie Billy Garner bolted into the lead when the green flag flew, pursued by his father Mark Garner, both of Antioch. Ryan settled into third quickly and took up pursuit of Mark Garner. Ryan and the elder Garner went side by side for several laps before a low pass in Turn 4 of the 11th lap gained Ryan second as Garner pushed too high.

Billy Garner continued to lead the way until an inside pass in Turn 4 of the 14th lap gained Ryan the lead. Mark Garner passed his son for second before a yellow flag waved on Lap 18. Ryan maintained his cool on the restart and held off Mark Garner for the victory. Billy Garner impressed with a third place finish, followed by Kelly Campanile of Oakley and Trevor Clymens of Brentwood.

IMCA Stock Car Main Event

Terry DeCarlo Jr. of Martinez won the 20-lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event. A week earlier, he led the first half of the race before being passed. This time around, he gained the lead when brother Nick DeCarlo

had mechanical problems on the ninth lap.

Nick DeCarlo of Martinez took the early lead over Terry DeCarlo Jr and Kenneth Robles of Rio Vista. They ran that way until Nick DeCarlo fell off the pace as they went down the front straightaway on ninth lap, surrendering the lead to his brother. Kenneth Robles held second ahead of father Jason Robles of Rio Vista.

However, Jason also fell out, leaving Kenneth Robles to battle Mitch Enos of Manteca and point leader Troy Foulger of Oakley in a good race for second. Foulger made a Turn 2 move around Enos on Lap 18 for third. As Terry DeCarlo Jr. sped to a straightaway advantage in victory. Foulger tried to get underneath Kenneth Robles exiting Turn 4, but Robles held him off at the line for second. Enos ended up fourth ahead of Jason Robles.

Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event

Jared Baugh of Pittsburg won his second-straight Pacific Coast General Engineering Hobby Stock Main Event. Point leader Grayson Baca of Brentwood set the pace on the opening up, but a yellow flag waved for debris on the track. Baca surrendered the lead to Baugh on the restart with James Thomson of Pittsburg settling into second on the third lap. Aidan Ponciano got past Baca for third on Lap 6 and led Baca around Thomson for second and third on the eighth lap.

They ran that way until Colten Haney of Brentwood spun in Turn 4, collecting Ken Johns of Antioch on Lap 16.Baugh continued to lead the way with Ponciano in close pursuit in second. However, Baugh would prevail at the checkered flag. Reigning champion Misty Welborn of Castro Valley made a late surge for third ahead of Baca as San Pablo’s Bobby Motts Jr. beat James Graessle of Antioch back to the line in a drag race for fifth.

600 Micro Sprint Main Event

Don McLeister of Stockton won the 15-lap 600 Micro Sprint Main Event. This was his third win in as many races. He wasted little time charging into the lead from his pole position start as Ryan Holden of Lodi took up close pursuit. The first two positions never changed as McLeister picked up the win ahead Holden. Devin McLeister of Stockton ran third until pulling off on Lap 8, giving the position to eventual third place finisher Swen Johnson of Marysville. Charlie Knight of Antioch finished fifth.

Racing resumes next Saturday night with the Wingless Spec Sprints and Xtreme Late Models back in action along with the Delta Dwarf Cars, Super Stocks and Hardtops. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

–By Candice Martin

Deer Valley head coach Matthew Mills aims to get the Wolverines’ back to winning in 2023, his second season at the helm.

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Chabad of the Delta celebrates new center

Chabad has leased a new space to serve as the Jewish Center of East County, the Jewish Center said in a press release, and it celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, July 16.

The new Chabad Jewish Center symbolizes a space where the East Contra Costa Jewish community can thrive collectively, creating an environment that encourages unity and embraces Jewish traditions, organizers.

The center at 400 Guthrie Lane in Brentwood wants to provide a welcoming home for the community, where everyone can feel valued and accepted, regardless of their background, Chabad officials said in a press release.

At the grand opening, guests were treated to a dairy buffet and could tour the facility. Participants expressed their joy and

appreciation for having a Jewish home in their neighborhood.

The Chabad Jewish Center is committed to fostering inclusivity and catering to individuals of all ages. It will host a variety of events, including services, volunteer opportunities, social gatherings,youth activities, and holiday celebrations, the press release stated.

The Chabad Jewish Center looks forward to serving as a hub of unity, spiritual growth, and engagement for East County residents. For more information about upcoming events and services, visit JewishDelta.com. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

Local family fulfills the American dream

India natives bring family-friendly bakery to Brentwood

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Fifteen years ago, Mandeep Singh and his brother both came to the United States with $2,500 and a dream to one day have their own business. Now, in 2023, both are just months away from realizing that dream when they’ll open the first Paris Baguette in Brentwood.

Though it’s still without an official opening date, the 2,500-square-foot bakery is aiming to open across from the 24 Hour Fitness on Lone Tree Way towards the end

of July or early August, just in time for the 2023-24 school year.

“We want to start building some kind of legacy for our kids,” Singh said. “Business is something that can help leave a legacy for our kids later on, other than their careers if they want a space where they can say that “our dad left us something.”

The Paris Baguette in Brentwood would be the second in Contra Costa County with the other one in Dublin. According to Paris Baguette’s Chief Development Officer Mark Mele, the company operates 4,000 stores globally with the U.S. recently starting to catch on. They have opened 35 locations in the last two years with 64 more set to open this year. Singh’s Brentwood location is to be one of them if all goes according to schedule.

“(Singh and his brother) are passionate

about starting their own business, being an entrepreneur and taking their destiny into their own hands,” Mele said about Singh.

Singh and his brother fell in love with California when they first visited in 2009 and moved to the state later that year. They left their home in Hercules in 2016 to plant their flag in Brentwood where they currently live.

“[Brentwood] felt like home,” Singh said. “We’re both from India, northern India. That’s the farming state in India, so to come into California felt like home.”

That homey feel is something Singh is looking forward to bringing with the artisan bakery cafe, a gap of which Singh noticed in Brentwood. Previously, Singh and his family, who are vegetarian, would have to drive all the way to Fremont just to get artisan cakes, let alone have a bakery cafe where they can all sit down and spend time together. While

Brentwood has the likes of mainstream coffee shops like Starbucks and a Panera Bread bakery on Lone Tree Way where people can sit and enjoy their coffee, sandwiches, and pastries, it’s the vegetarian-friendly artisan cakes and other baked goods along with the relaxed cafe atmosphere that set Paris Baguette apart.

“Fifty, 60 years ago, cafes were a staple in each neighborhood, in each community, and they’re all but gone,” Mele said. “From a competition standpoint, we don’t have much competition. “We’re baking hundreds of items in the cafe on a daily basis, That’s just something you don’t find anymore.”

“There’s quite a lot of good stuff that’s happening in Brentwood,” Singh added. “It will create even more growth opportunities for brands, so the future is great.”

For more information, visit www. parisbaguette.com/.

Guests mingle inside during the grand opening of the new Chabad Jewish Center in Brentwood.

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Cop logs

A strong-arm robbery was reported on Lone Tree Way. A female handed the reporting party a note saying to give her money or she would shoot everyone. Brentwood - June 27, 1:11 p.m

The following is a selection of recent law enforecement activity:

BRENTWOOD

June 27, 12:52 a.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Second Street.

June 27, 1:13 a.m. A car fire was reported on Balfour Road.

June 27, 5:18 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Santa Margherita Way. A white 2015 Dodge Charger had been missing since the day before. It appears that a person broke a window to get inside; there was glass on the driveway.

June 27, 8:28 a.m. A residential burglary was reported on Orchard Drive. Someone entered via the bathroom window and took a TV and instruments.

June 27, 10:10 a.m. A fight was reported on

Lone Tree Way. A female punched the reporting party in the face.

June 27, 11:36 a.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Second Street.

June 27, 1:01 p.m. A threats complaint was reported on Pinegrove Way.

June 27, 1:11 p.m. A strong-arm robbery was reported on Lone Tree Way. A female handed the reporting party a note saying to give her money or she would shoot everyone.

June 27, 1:19 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Malaga Way/Piva Court.

June 27, 1:34 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Jacaranda Street. Someone used the reporting party’s 10-year-old son’s Social Security Number to apply for an Amazon credit card.

June 27, 2:16 p.m. A fire was reported on Antelope Terrace.

June 27, 2:46 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Fairview Avenue.

June 27, 4:24 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Ralston Court. The reporting party said he found two air tags in his vehicle two different times.

June 27, 5:08 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Birch Street. Custodian caught juveniles doing graffiti at school.

June 27, 6:19 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Brentwood Boulevard/ Lone Tree Way. The reporting party’s daughter was in a vehicle with a male. He wouldn’t let her out and she ended up jumping out of the vehicle.

June 27, 10:30 p.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Second Street.

June 27, 11:19 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Lone Tree Way.

June 28, 12:58 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Walnut Boulevard/ Carnegie Lane.

June 28, 2:18 a.m. An accident with no injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

June 28, 3:45 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Shady Willow Lane. The reporting party’s garage door glass was broken.

June 28, 10:38 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Balfour Road.

June 28, 11:02 a.m. A hit and run with no injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

June 28, 11:20 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

June 28, 11:37 a.m. A petty theft was reported on St Julien Street. The reporting party received proof of package delivery with photos. When she arrived at her home, the packages were missing.

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A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or 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, 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: Yanci Li, a Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 4/19/2021 as Instrument No. 20210117128 in book —, page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 8/3/2023 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $685,254.30 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4646 Winchester Drive Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 034-350-012-0 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 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.

All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. 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 (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-8739. 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 Web site. 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 an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can 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 (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-8739 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 an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 6/26/2023 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0436947 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/07/2023, 07/14/2023, 07/21/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 90769 Publish

Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-910813-CL Order No.: FIN22003291 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/14/2013. 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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Ariel Bauman

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $265,217.98 The purported property address is: 1029 CLEAR LAKE DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 032-390-037-3 NOTICE TO

POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 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 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22910813-CL. 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 an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can 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 800280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-910813-CL 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 an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The under-

signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711

For NON SALE information only Sale

Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-910813-CL IDSPub#0187004 7/21/2023 7/28/2023 8/4/2023 Oak-

One killed in Byron Highway DUI crash

Alcohol may have been the reason for a car crash on Byron Highway late Saturday night that killed one passenger and left the driver with major injuries.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling southbound on Byron Highway when it left the road near Clifton Court in Discovery Bay and crashed into a dirt embankment at 11:07 p.m.

The passenger died on the scene, ac-

cording to the CHP, and the driver suffered major injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a DUI investigation at the hospital, police said.

CHP is asking anyone with any information on the crash or the events leading up to it to call CHP at 925-646-4980 or to email them at 320investigations@chp.ca.gov.

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70 gunshots: one dead, two wounded in Antioch

One male is dead and two females were injured after gunshots rang out on the streets of downtown Antioch early Saturday morning.

Antioch police responded to Monica’s restaurant on the 200 block of H Street shortly after 2 a.m., after several calls reporting a shooting. Officers discovered one Black male who was shot several times and two other Black females who were hit, but sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The unidentified male, a 45-year-old Antioch resident, died later on at a local hospital, police said. The two female vic-

tims of the shooting were also unidentified by Antioch police.

According to Antioch detectives and witnesses, several patrons at Monica’s afterhours party exchanged words that led to a fight in which the gunshots were eventually fired.

Antioch police continue to investigate the incident and are asking any witnesses to call Detective Duffy at 925-779-6884 and Detective Gragg at 925-779-6889.

Tips can also be sent by text using the keyword ‘ANTIOCH’ to 274637 (CRIMES).

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Our vibrant community allows residents to socialize, relax and thrive by offering upscale comforts and premium amenities, including spacious apartments with full kitchens, heated pool, exquisite cuisine, and a wide variety of activities.

From the freedom of independent living to the attentiveness of assisted living, Cogir of Brentwood is where happy golden years are made!

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How to keep pets safe in the heat

Contra Costa Animal Services offers tips about how to best care for your pets during hot weather.

Be prepared

• Talk to your veterinarian about warm weather risks for pets (and travel safety if you plan to travel with a pet).

• Make sure your pets have unlimited access to fresh water, and access to shade when outside.

• Keep your pet free of parasites that are more common during warm weather, such as fleas, ticks and heartworm.

• Ask your veterinarian how to recognize signs of heat stress.

Keep pets at home

• Leave your pets at home, if possible, when you need to go out.

• Provide different temperature zones within your house for your pet’s comfort.

• Never leave a pet in the car, even in the shade or with windows cracked. Cars can overheat quickly to deadly temperatures, even when the temperature isn’t hot. Keep them comfortable

• If it’s hot outside for you, it’s even hotter for your pet.

• Take walks, hikes or runs during the cooler hours of the day.

• Avoid hot surfaces, such as asphalt, that can burn your pet’s paws.

• Ask your veterinarian if your pet would benefit from a warm-weather haircut or sunscreen.

Exercising with your pet

• Consult your veterinarian prior to starting an exercise program for your pet. Overweight pets and shortnosed dog breeds have higher risk of problems with warm-weather exercise.

• Don’t walk, run or hike with a dog during the hottest parts of the day or on particularly warm days.

• Take frequent breaks.

• Bring enough water for both you and your pet. Keeping your garden and yard safe

• Make sure the plants in your garden and yard are safe for pets.

• Store lawn fertilizer and insecticides out of reach of your pets.

• Always follow safety instructions on lawn and garden products, particularly the instructions on how long you should keep pets out of the treated areas.

• If you use a lawn service, make sure they are aware that you have pets.

• Avoid using cocoa bean mulch, which contains the same pet toxin found in chocolate.

children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people that might have a disability.”

Although several local cities activated cooling centers last weekend in response to the excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, only Discovery Bay has announced a cooling center for the weekend of July 21 as of press time on July 19.

Discovery Bay

The community center at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. will be open for residents to cool off from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, according to town staff.

Oakley

Oakley has no plans to activate their cooling center, according to Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro.

Antioch

Antioch has announced that their community center and the Nick Rodri-

Night Out from page 1

Antioch are also taking part in National Night Out. Oakley police said that they plan to make their stops throughout the city’s planned events. However no details have been set as of Wednesday, July 19.

Brentwood police Officer Lindzie Laughridge says that National Night Out has had an “overwhelming positive response” within the city.

“Every year, we get more and more participants,” she said. “What’s really nice about it too is that the same people who host every year continue to host it because it’s so successful and so fun.”

“There’s already a strong sense of community. This is just another way for us to participate in that.”

Klement, who has lived with her husband in Shadow Lakes for the last 20 years, still gets excited for National Night Out.

“We think it’s important,” she said.

guez Community Center will be open as usual, only not as official cooling centers – the city’s threshold is 102 degrees – but the lobbies of both are air conditioned and residents are welcome to cool down there, according to city staff. The Nick Rodriguez Community Center is at 213 F St.. The Antioch Community Center is at 4703 Lone Tree Way, and both are open from 8:15 a.m. until 8 p.m. depending on how late classes being held there run.

Brentwood

Brentwood also does not have plans to open their cooling center, according to City Manager Tim Ogden, but may do so on Friday if the forecast calls for hotter weather.

“We will have many of our facilities open for programming and available to the public if they need to cool off,” Ogden said. These facilities would be open on July 21 and include:

• Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex at 195 Griffith Lane: 2- 6 p.m.

• Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St., 8 a.m. - 5 p m. and open again 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the Concert in the Park

Dr. Kimberly Chang, a family physician at Asian Health Services for the Asian American, Native, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, said studies found that from 2005 to 2015, the rates of emergency department visits for heatrelated illnesses increased by 53%.

“I talk to my patients about fans, windows, cooling, and light clothing,” she said. “A lot of our older folks wear many layers of clothes. They’re always very concerned about getting too cold. And I tell them, don’t wear so many layers of clothing. Wear light, loose clothes, and white clothes instead of black.”

As of press time, Contra Costa Public Health had not responded to attempts to find out how many cases of heat-related

the Brentwood Police Department last year and remembers having a blast. The department partnered with Brentwood Parks and Recreation as they went to various stops throughout the city.

Laughridge’s favorite part of National Night Out last year wasn’t just the food, however. More importantly, it was the activities and getting to know city residents.

illnesses had been recorded in the county, although staff at Brentwood Health Center said they had not treated anyone for them this year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions that although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others, such as:

• Infants and young children

• People 65 or older

• People who are overweight

• People who overexert themselves during work or exercise

• People who have medical conditions, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation

More information about symptoms of heat-related illnesses and tips to stay healthy can be found at https://www.cdc. gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html

and get to know the department and get to know the community.”

“We have some neighbors around us that have been there that long and they’re pillar attendees, and I have a sign that I put out so people driving up can see that we’re going to have the event here. Maybe we’ll get some new people.”

One of them was Laughridge, who took in her first National Night Out with

“It was just fun to partner up with another department in the city and attend these party events and get to know the kids, their families, get to know the adults and I just enjoyed it,” Laughridge said. “I had some great food and got to know some great people. It’s perhaps one of my favorite events that we take part in and throughout the year.”

“It’s just a means for neighbors, kids, and adults to get together and have fun,” Laughridge said. “It’s just a fun way to build partnerships and communities in Brentwood. A way to build relationships

The first official National Night Out started in 1984 through an organization called the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), which was established three years earlier. The organization was created in order to “provide community watch groups the necessary information, resources, and assets to stay informed, interested, and motivated within the community,” according to NATW’s website. In the original National Night Out, people sat out on their porches with their porch lights on to show support for their community and its partnerships as a symbolic effort with their neighbors to show camaraderie.

Those looking for more information on Brentwood’s National Night Out can contact Officer Laughridge at llaughridge@ brentwoodca.gov

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Uche Moghalu receives P.E.O. STAR scholarship

Uche Moghalu, a senior at Freedom High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter XQ of Brentwood.

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships to exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The competitive STAR Scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for success, according to a press release.

Moghalu was involved with the Interact Club, Connect Crew and the track and field throwing team. She will attend University of Southern California in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. She said her ultimate goal is to become a leader in business.

Chapter XQ has been in Brentwood since it was organized in 2005. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been celebrating women help-

ing women trying to achieve their goals for more than 150 years, according to a press release.

Since its inception in 1869, the nonprofit organization has helped more than 122,000 women pursue educational goals by providing nearly $415 million in grants, scholarships, awards and loans.

Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who want to help women advance through education while supporting and motivating them.

In addition to the educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood provides support and community for all members.

What started with a bond of friendship among seven women in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America with close to 5,600 chapters.

To learn more about P.E.O., its educational philanthropy and see stories of women who have benefited from the programs, visit peointernational.org.

OBITUARY

Donald Strickland Kirkpatrick

April 5, 1932 - July 2, 2023

Donald Strickland Kirkpatrick, 91, passed away in Knightsen on July 2, 2023.

Don, the eldest of five, was born to John Kirkpatrick and Beulah Strickland at home April 5, 1932 in Oakley.

He lived most of his life in this area, graduating from Liberty High School, Brentwood making many lifelong friends. Don, an Army veteran, served from 1952-1954. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gail, and daughter, Karen Mellen.

Don was a truck driver, but farming was his passion, spending the last 45 years grow-

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ing walnuts. Don and Gail enjoyed many years camping and fishing throughout the Western states as well as taking cruises in different parts of the world.

Don is survived by daughters Lori Melgoza (Jaime) and Andrea Easley (Dan) all of Knightsen.

Surviving grandchildren include Joshua (Vanessa), Jamie, and Christopher (Laurna) Melgoza; Peter, Michael (Sarah), and David (Carly) Callos; and Brandon Mellen.

He had numerous great grandchildren: Jackson, Jori, Bexley, Kayden, Savannah, Alexander, Keira, Madalyn, Miley and Paisley. Don will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and coffee shop buddies.

Graveside service will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch, July 31 at 11:30 a.m.. Reception following. Donations can be made to Sutter Care at Home/Hospice, 5099 Commercial Circle, Suite 210, Concord, CA 94520.

Uche Moghalu, a senior at Freedom High School, won the STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood partly because she was involved with the Interact Club, Connect Crew and the track and field throwing team.

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