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YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
Vol. 20, No. 7
East County Wolverines remain candidates, undefeated measures
February 14, 2020
PAL Crowns BBQ King
by Aly Brown Staff Writer
With the primary election around the corner, residents of East County will have more to consider than simply choosing their presidential preference. Contra Costa County overlaps into various districts, but the cities located in the eastern portion — Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley, along with unincorporated land in between — are part of Congressional District 9, Senatorial District 7, State Assembly District 11 and Supervisorial District 3. Those who reside within these boundaries should study the following candidates and measures prior to Election Day, March 3. Federal For the United States Representative (District 9), Jerry McNerney, Antonio ‘Tony’ C. Amador and see Ballot page 22
BBQ King 2020 cook-off raises funds for Police Activities League and historical society. Page 8
A Chorus Line Kicks Onstage Photo by Tony Kukulich
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he Deer Valley Wolverines boys’ basketball team took on the Freedom Falcons in a close first half, eventually winning the game against Freedom, 72-54, Tuesday, Feb. 11. As the regular season draws to a close, seeding for the playoffs is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16. For more information, see page 18. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows
Deer Ridge closure prompts code review by Kyle Szymanski
Since the golf course closed in September 2019, the Deer Ridge Golf Club has been boarded up, and bright orange barriers attempt to discourage people from trespassing on the property owned by SunCoast Golf Inc.
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Brentwood leaders have teed off with plans to evaluate city regulations regarding closed business buildings. The move is in response to visual and safety concerns that popped up following Deer Ridge Golf Club’s September closure. “What I would like to address is strengthening a code or codes to help us address the state of a building when a business closes its doors,” said Councilmember Karen Rarey, who requested the action that was subsequently approved by council. City officials noted that any forthcoming changes will apply to businesses citywide, not just to the golf club that spurred the action. “This is for the whole of Brentwood,” said Mayor Bob Taylor. “This is not just for Deer Ridge or Shadow Lakes or the Garin area. We need to make sure we put together an iron-clad discussion … If we are going to do it, the mayor is requesting we do it right. We make it equitable throughout the entire community.”
Photo by Tony Kukulich
Rarey said the golf club exhibits several aesthetic and potential safety issues that warrant a larger, citywide review. Potential problems include ugly, bright-orange entrance barriers placed around the property, possibly inhibiting emergency personnel access and infringing upon the pleasant neighborhood appearance; pieces of natural, mismatched wood
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used to secure the club’s pro shop building; and warning signs — “no trespassing,” “property closed” and “dangerous conditions” — that are not affixed flush to a building or window in violation of standards. In a letter sent to the council, Roberto Bru-
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Meals on Wheels welcomes a new executive director to lead the organization.
Liberty High School prepares for the opening of its new show, “A Chorus Line.” Page 9
Liberty Ladies Defeat Rival
Liberty girls’ soccer team took down rival Heritage in quest for the BVAL title. Page 16 Calendar................................23 Classifieds.............................20 Cop Logs................................11 Entertainment.......................9 Food..........................................8 Milestones............................13 Opinion..................................14 Adopt-a-Pet............................7 Sports.....................................16
RotaCare Clinic
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RotaCare Pittsburg free medical clinic a celebrates ninth anniversary of service.