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May 22, 2020

With Cruisin’ down the boulevard Singing The Choir

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Driven by a series of positive COVID-19 disease metrics, Contra Costa County health officials loosened operating restrictions on nonessential retailers and their suppliers this week. County retailers may now reopen for curbside sales and other outdoor pickups, provided they implement a series of coronaviruscontrolling measures. Retail goods manufacturers, as well as retail warehousing and logistical support operations, were also allowed to restart — with their own disease-controlling safeguards in place. “We are counting on businesses to consistently follow social-distancing protocols and our public health guidance so they can operate safely and protect both their employees and their customers as these activities resume,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County see Restrictions page 22

Liberty High School Choir comes together as one in virtual performance. Page 4

Food Trucks Roll Into Town Photo by Tony Kukulich

ulie and Kevin Kameny drove their ‘56 Ford Thunderbird through Brentwood in a parade of classic cars, Friday, May 15. Organizer Dave Hays said the event, known as Brentwood Community Cruise, was created to support downtown restaurants where many participants dined after the ride. The next downtown event is scheduled for Friday, May 22. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

Kaiser nurses protest hospital policies by Tony Kukulich

“ We are prudently managing our resources

Last week, nurses at Kaiser Permanente Antioch organized a rally in the hospital parking lot to protest hospital policies restricting nurses’ access to personal protective equipment (PPE) — policies they say result in delays in patient care and increased risk to the health of hospital staff. As cars circled the lot with their horns blaring, Monica Rizo, a registered nurse at the facility with 18 years of experience, expressed her concerns. “Management keeps saying that we are going to get the PPE; we’re going to get the respirator masks,” she said. “They

to ensure this equipment is available for our health care workforce for the duration of this pandemic.

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say that, but when we really get to work, they don’t have them. We’re just frustrated. We just don’t know really what else to do.” The N95 respiratory mask is at the center of nurses’ complaints. Shortages of N95 masks have been widely re-

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Food Trucks on Your Street drives into Discovery Bay and area neighborhoods. Page 10

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Arrests made in jewelry store burglary Brentwood police officers were dispatched to K & Co. Jewelers, located at 741 Second Street in Brentwood, on Friday, May 15, after receiving a report of a suspicious person on the property. According to a press release issued by Brentwood Police Department, officers were notified the alarm was triggered while on route to the store location. A responding officer noticed a female getting into a car parked nearby with a male subject sitting in the passenger seat. The officer immediately detained the occupants and called for backup.

Officers identified the occupants as 30-year-old Barbara Rivera and 57-year-old Charlie Bland, both from Antioch. Bland had been seen on video surveillance the prior morning, attempting to break into the same jewelry store. A search of the suspect’s car revealed burglary tools and a backpack that Bland had been seen wearing the prior morning while trying to shatter the store windows. Both suspects were charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime among other charges. They were booked into the county jail.

A set of burglary tools and items were found in the car of one of the suspects arrested in connection with a breakin at K & Co. Jewelers on Second Street. Photo courtesy of the Brentwood Police Department

Local author presents online programs Brentwood Library will host two special online programs to celebrate summer reading. Both programs feature former Brentwood resident, author/illustrator Emily Neilson, whose first book, “Can I Give You

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Choir video shows solidarity while apart by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Liberty High School (LHS) choir created a virtual performance to share a sense of community and support essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video showcases the voices of 50 of the choir’s members as they sing, “Rise Up,” written by Andra Day. While the song plays, pictures of the choir members singing in their homes move across the screen, intermingling with photos of their friends and family working in essential industries. “I wanted to give the students a project where they would have the opportunity to record individually, and that was a huge challenge for a lot of them,” said LHS choir director Laura Carreon. “They would have performed that song on the Disneyland stage on tour, but that was, of course, cancelled.” Leilani Ford’s voice and image open the video. She said she recorded herself singing multiple times before submitting her video but enjoyed hearing the voices of her friends come together after being apart for so long. “Toward the end, it was really rewarding once it was all put together,” Leilani said. “It was good to see everyone singing together virtually. It was really nice seeing everyone come together and perform for the community.” Carreon, like most teachers, is facing the challenge of continuing to educate her

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The Liberty High School choir created a virtual performance of the song “Rise Up” to showcase the choir’s 50 voices. students from a distance. When she decided to offer the opportunity for them to participate in a virtual choir video, she chose a song they were already comfortable with. “I had to research a lot,” Carron admitted. “There are a lot of choirs trying to do something like this, and it takes a lot of hours and editing. We had over 50 singers participate, but not all submitted videos, some just recorded their voice on their smart phone and sent me their file.” Carreon tapped into her husband’s talent to put the files together in a cohesive

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said. “But I told her we should put pictures and videos of first responders, so that was another added in thing in the video.” Choir members sent in pictures of their friends and loved ones working in law enforcement, as first responders, in the medical community and other essential fields. Carreon said most of the photos are of people working in the East County community. Gabby was one of the students who sent in an audio recording. It wasn’t as simple as singing into her smartphone, though. There were some specific steps involved. “We had to have one headphone in our ear, playing a video of (Ms. Carreon) conducting and the accompaniment, and we had to sing what our part would be to the video, so that you couldn’t hear the accompaniment,” Gabby said. “When I saw the video, it made me kind of emotional.” Gabby was not alone in her reaction to the completed product. Carreon said after the 30 hours of editing that went into it, she felt very happy with the end result. “I think that the moment that I finally got to see it all come together was just an incredible feeling,” Carreon said. “The responses that I immediately got from it, from people I didn’t know and hearing the responses from the people who were in that video, was overwhelming and makes every moment of time that we poured into it so worth it.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Getting back into the great outdoors by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Despite the closure of many organizations, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), deemed essential, remains open, but officials urge visitors to do their part. Dave Mason, EBRPD public information supervisor, said he is proud to work for a district doing so much for the public. “Our agency has stepped up to the plate during this emergency to continue to provide the public access to the parks during this time,” Mason said. “The health agencies’ orders, currently and from the beginning, have allowed outdoor recreation as an essential activity as long as social distancing was maintained.” To help ensure visitors remember to stay 6 feet apart and use the parks safely, the parks district has put together a robust effort to educate the public with public service announcements, social media posts and extra signage in the parks. The messaging goes hand in hand with spring’s warm weather, which is drawing East County residents out of their homes and onto the miles of walking trails and regional park trails available around the Delta. “Being active outside is a way to break up our day and reset our moods after doing hours of schoolwork,” said Heidi Nielsen, a Brentwood mother of four. “It also helps pass the time as our days feel longer and boring.”

Nielsen’s family is one of many who have added family walks to their daily routine. She said she uses outdoor time for her children to earn screen time, boost endorphins and put the family in a positive mood. Though most regional parks remain open, some parks and parking areas have been closed to limit overcrowding. Most of the restrooms have been closed, as well as high-touch points like picnic areas and drinking fountains. Mason asked that visitors remember to bring enough water for themselves and their pets and wear a mask when within 6 feet of others. The district also requests that all pets remain leashed at all times, even at parks where they were previously allowed to run off-leash. “We need visitors’ help to keep parks open and safe,” said Mason. “We have heard from the public very clearly that parks are an essential service and essential to health and well-being, now more than ever.” The coronavirus is not the only danger when utilizing the great outdoors — anyone going for a hike or a walk should protect themselves from sunburn with a high SPF sunscreen and protective clothing, such as hats and long sleeves. Sunny days also mean rattlesnakes are out. “With the snakes, a big thing is to try to hike with someone in your family,” Mason said. “Be aware as you’re hiking ... Stay on the trails and stay safe. Avoid placing your hands and feet where you

Derek, Betsy and 13-month-old Mia Strain got some fresh air and maintained the appropriate social distance from other visitors while hiking at Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood, Saturday, March 21. The park was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but trails remained open. Photo by Tony Kukulich

can’t see them.” He further noted snakes are another reason to keep dogs on a leash at all times. All wildlife in the parks, including rattlesnakes, is protected. If you see a snake on a trail while hiking, wait for it to cross, and do not approach it. Mason also suggested park visitors plan their visits early in the day, before temperatures get high, and during less busy times, such as weekdays. With the large amount of increased traffic parks are seeing this spring, visiting during lower-traffic time can be tricky. For more information on how to visit parks safely, what types of restrictions might be in place and what areas are closed, visit www.ebparks.org/default.htm. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Discovery Bay has been the site of an effort to keep local restaurants and food trucks in business. Through a Facebook page called Food Trucks on Your Street, Discovery Bay, residents can schedule both food trucks and pop-ups from local restaurants to come to their neighborhoods and peddle their sweet and savory treats. The idea began as a larger, East County movement when Vivian Treff, owner of Boondoggies all-American mobile hot dog stand, was trying to envision a way for herself and others like her to continue to make a living. The shelter-in-place mandates have closed restaurants’ dining rooms and many people are supporting small businesses by ordering meals for takeout or delivery. But what of eateries that don’t have a brick-and-mortar location to serve customers? “I was dead in the water,” said Treff, a Brentwood resident. “Everything was canceled, all large gatherings were canceled . . . we didn’t know what to do. We started thinking about how we could shift gears in communion with the health department and city.” Treff came up with a plan and created a Facebook page called The Great Food Truck Race of Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. Residents were able to connect with local food trucks and restaurants with mobile carts and schedule them in their own neighborhoods. Amanda Dove of Discovery Bay took the idea and ran with it, starting the localized Discovery Bay Facebook page to keep things organized. “I built from (Vivian’s) concept, but with the hope that we could control the number of food trucks in town each day by creating a Discovery Bay-only calendar,” said Dove. “This way we could keep the food trucks from overwhelming the town — booking and promoting only one countypermitted truck per day helps both the food truck and the other restaurants in town.” Once the word spread, local restaurants like Callahan’s Coffee and Cones and Vin Alegro joined the movement with their own pop-ups. Dove said most of the trucks are locally owned, but some outside ones have come by special request. Michael Callahan is a Discovery Bay resident and business owner who has brought his Coffee and

Cones to the community through the Food Trucks on Your Street, Discovery Bay Facebook page Dove started. He said the business he gets at his pop-up has helped to augment the huge decline in foot traffic his shop has seen. “We are just trying to get people to buy ice cream,” Callahan said with a laugh. “We have a cart, and we sell all of our prepacked ice creams in half pints and pints. We try to offer the community options at their door at these private events.” Callahan added the events are going well and have enabled his business to continue to provide complimentary ice cream certificates to local schools and nonprofits as awards. “Things like that are important to continue,” Callahan stated. “It’s hard enough for the kids to school at home, and to not get recognized for getting on the honor roll while schooling at home would really make it horrible. These events are making it so that we are able to continue doing that.” Discovery Bay resident Terry Arellano owns Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in Brentwood. She said as a local business owner who has been hurt by the pandemic, she very much appreciates the effort her community is making to keep family businesses like hers from closing. When the food truck events began, she and her husband pulled their cart out and began offering dessert all over East County. “We were struggling,” Arellano admitted, adding the business they’ve done at the private neighborhood events has saved them. She described an all too common situation that included reduced hours, laidoff staff, overdue rent and a bleak future. “These days, the store may make $300, maybe on a hot day on the weekend, $500,” Arellano said. “Then we go to the food truck events and in the first two days, we made $3,000. So it really has helped us.” Rita’s has been able to increase store hours and hire more employees. Arellano said they are being booked at events in Discovery Bay, Brentwood and Oakley. “We love having (the food trucks) come out on our street,” said Discovery Bay resident Christina Resendiz. “It was nice to get out, walk down a few houses to grab dinner and dessert without having to actually go drive to a restaurant or order delivery.” For more information, visit https://bit. ly/thepressnet_FoodTrucks. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Investment strategies to ponder for the post-coronavirus portfolio “I am taking time to reflect on how the coronavirus and this financial crisis will affect investing as we move forward, analyzing recent recommendations and observations,” said Dr. David Kelly of JPMorgan Chase in a recent markets call. The coronavirus, besides forever changing air travel, entertainment and working from home, requires us to rethink how we, as financial advisors, should construct investment portfolios going forward. In the past when designing portfolios for retirees, widows and others who may no longer be in the work force, financial advisors needed to create a structured plan that focused on the investor’s long-term goals while accounting for market risk. Now that the bear market is here, investors are re-sensitized to risk and are increasingly asking about it. Dr. David Kelly shared that portfolios should have “three sleeves: risk, guaranteed income, and non-correlated assets.” As such, this is a great time for investors to review their current investment strategies and understand “The Certainty of Uncertainty.” Essentially, nothing in life is “guaranteed,” and there are different degrees of risk in all of our undertakings.

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tax money used. But Brentwood leaders have not chosen to do so, citing uncertainty in the budget outlook, as a result of the economic impact due to COVID-19. That’s understandable but not acceptable. Faced with the same economic outlook, are the taxpayers in a better position to shoulder the load with increased taxes? Once again, nothing is done, and public safety suffers. Our government entities are responsible for sorting out needs and wants, yet fail to make the hard decisions they were elected to make. It’s way past the time for the leaders of Brentwood, Oakley and Contra Costa County to step up to the plate and fix the issue of inadequate fire and emergency services in East Contra Costa County, once and for all, with a permanent, guaranteed, sustainable solution. In the meantime, if you get a survey call from American Directions Research Group (279-399-2101), you might want to answer and give them your thoughts on the subject. Patricia Ziobro Brentwood

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Govenor Newsom submits May revise Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 May revision budget proposal to the Legislature — a plan aimed to close the budget gap of more than $54 billion brought on by the COVID-19 recession. “COVID-19 has caused California and economies across the country to confront a steep and unprecedented economic crisis — facing massive job losses and revenue shortfalls,” Newsom said. “Our budget today reflects that emergency. We are proposing a budget to fund our most essential priorities — public health, public safety and public education — and to support workers and small businesses as we restart our economy. But difficult decisions lie ahead. With shared sacrifice and the resilient spirit that makes California great, I am confident we will emerge stronger from this crisis in the years ahead.” The May revision calls to cancel new initiatives proposed in the governor’s budget, cancel and reduce spending included in the 2019 Budget Act, draw down reserves, borrow from special funds, temporarily increase revenues and make government more efficient. The budget will show that the most painful cuts will only be triggered if the federal government does not pass an aid package that helps states and local governments. The proposal responds to the economic and revenue changes since January, when prudent fiscal management was reflected in a multiyear balanced budget plan with a $5.6 billion surplus and record reserve levels. The rapid onset of the COVID-19 recession in California has resulted in more than 4 million unemployment claims being filed since mid-March, the unemployment rate is now projected to be 18% for the year, and there is a $41 billion drop in revenues compared to January’s forecast. With a higher demand for social safety-net services increasing state costs, the $54.3 billion deficit is more than three times the size of the record $16 billion set aside in the state’s Rainy Day Fund. Protecting public health, safety and education The May revision proposes $44.9 billion in General Fund support for schools and community colleges and $6 billion in additional federal funds to supplement state funding. To address the decline in the constitutionally required funding for schools and community colleges resulting from the CO-

VID-19 recession, the May revision proposes to reallocate $2.3 billion in funds previously dedicated to paying down schools’ unfunded liability to CalSTRS and CalPERS to instead pay the school employers’ retirement contributions. It also proposes a new obligation of 1.5% of state appropriation limit revenues starting in 2020-21 to avoid a permanent decline in school funding that grows to $4.6 billion in additional funding for schools and community colleges by 2023-24. The May revision prioritizes $4.4 billion in federal funding to address learning loss and equity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 school closures this spring. These funds will be used by districts to run summer programs and other programs that address equity gaps that were widened during the school closures. These funds will also be used to make necessary modifications so that schools are prepared to reopen in the fall and help support parents’ ability to work. The May revision also preserves the number of state-funded child care slots and expands access to child care for first responders. The May revision preserves community college free tuition waivers and maintains Cal Grants for college students, including the grants for students with dependent children established last year. Many workers return to higher education and job training after losing a job; continuing this initiative will prioritize affordability and access to these programs. Supporting Californians facing hardships With the COVID-19 recession hitting harder on families living paycheck to paycheck, the May revision prioritizes funding for direct payments to families, children, seniors and persons with disabilities. It maintains the newly expanded earned income tax credit, which targets one billion dollars in financial relief to working families whose annual incomes are below $30,000 – and including a $1,000 credit for those families with children under the age of 6. It maintains grant levels for families and individuals supported by the CalWORKs and SSI/SSP programs. It prioritizes funding to maintain current eligibility for critical health care services in both Medi-Cal and the expanded subsidies offered through the Covered California marketplace for Californians with incomes between 400% and 600% of the federal poverty level. It estimates unemployment insurance benefits in 2020-21 will be $43.8 billion – 650% higher than the $5.8 billion estimated in the gover-

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Liberty softball player Shelby Hunt was just one of the team’s seniors recently honored for their four-year contributions to the program.

The Liberty High School’s varsity softball team’s seniors may have missed out on most of their final season due to the COVID-19 shelter-inplace restrictions, but nothing could stop their teammates and coaches from finding a way to honor their four-year contributions. The Lions recently caravanned to each of the team’s six seniors’ homes to individually acknowledge their achievements. The squad’s senior stars, Mackenzie Boone, Aiko Sherman, Shelby Hunt, Kristela Villanueva, Jessica Topor and Sawyer Stoddard were each recognized with balloons, flowers, gifts and cards. “These six have been with me since their freshman year, and they have grown so much, and I am proud of each and every one of them,” said

Liberty head coach Stacie Del Chiaro. “These six have accomplished a lot in the four years at Liberty, not only on the field, but off the field as well. They are super smart and were able to balance academics and athletics.” The senior six and the rest of the squad began playing without spectators in early March, and then, a few games into the season, play was suspended indefinitely — just days later. California’s high school sports governing body officially canceled the spring sports season in early April. But the seniors’ accumulated success remains. • Boone, who played both in the infield and outfield, hit .216 with 24 hits, 11 runs and seven RBI in 40 games for the Lions in her career. • Sherman, also an infielder and outfielder, hit .250 with 19 hits, 15 runs

and six RBI in 35 games. • Hunt, an outfielder, hit a career .350 with 28 hits, 19 runs and seven RBI. • Villanueva, a pitcher, had a stellar 2.82 ERA, with 191 strikeouts in 236 career innings. • Topor, also a versatile player, hit .280 in her career, with 21 hits, 12 runs and seven RBI. • Stoddard, an infielder and outfielder, hit .263 in three seasons, with 25 hits, 11 runs and seven RBI. “They have a bright future ahead of them, and even though this is a little road block and hiccup, this will not define them, but it will make them stronger,” Del Chiaro said. “If they can overcome this and move forward with positive attitudes and upbeat spirits, they can get through anything.”

Diving into Press archives: A look back at the best The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 Heritage High School sophomore pitcher Christian Machado threw six shutout innings, and the Patriots’ offense broke through in the first and fourth innings to secure Heritage’s 4-0 win over Freedom High School in the first round of the North Coast Section baseball playoffs. “I think our pitcher was working so hard they wanted to take the pressure off of him a little bit, which they ended up doing,” said Heritage head coach Kevin Brannan of his team’s hitters. 2018 The Pittsburg, Heritage and Liberty track and field teams finished first, second and third, respectively, in both the boys’ and girls’ varsity sections of the Bay Valley Athletic League meet at Pittsburg High School. The host Pirates claimed victory in 14 individual events including all four relays. Freshman Ariane Nelson, senior Tatiana Crayton, senior Triniti McCutchen and sophomore Trinity Bolden combined to win the girls’ 4x100 relay. Bolden, Crayton, junior Elizabeth Hernandez and Nelson

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Kevin Ma 6-0, 6-1. Duran finished fourth in the tournament after injuring himself in the third-place match against De La Salle’s Danny Nomura. The only other BVAL singles player to advance to the tournament was Freedom High Schools’s Kyle Matabuena. He fell to James Logan’s Kobe Tran 6-0, 6-0, in the first round. 2016 At the Wild West bass tournament at Big Break Marina, Douglas Jones and Joe Bitker walked away with the first-place, $5,800 prize, after bagging seven fish weighing a total of 32.13 pounds. “We found two spots,” Bitker said. “We worked it hard. People were coming through, blowing through it, and we just slowed down and drop-shotted. In the morning, we caught one on a rat, then we started drop-shotting. We caught five good ones, two small ones and a bunch of small(er) ones after that. We had fun.” 2015 The competitive dance team from Fabulous Feet Dance and Athletics Studio received all-platinum awards at its Star Systems Dance competition in San Jose, including first overall for its lyrical dance routine. Star teachers De-

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ormer Liberty High School water polo star Lindsey Heaney, now playing for Concordia University Irvine, was recently named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Division II Women’s Varsity All-America Team. Heaney, who Photo courtesy of Concordia University Irvine graduated from Liberty in 2016, ranks fourth in scoring and seventh in recorded steals in program history, according to a news release. Her season stats were unavailable as of press time. Like other athletic programs, the team’s season was cut short in March. The squad played only 10 games.

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nise Williams and Kimberley Karbowski also received Top Teacher awards. 2014 The Warriors Elite sixth-grade girls AAU squad was off to a hot start. The team was 13-0, including tournament wins in Rocklin, San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Hanford. The team was comprised of Paige Zieman, Kennedy Fountain, Jayme Blackard; Kali Hurtado; Abby Muse, Skylar Tyson, Stephanie Redding, Sierra Barnett and Ashlyn Drewry. The team was coached by Mark Hurta-

do, Chris Zieman and Doug Muse. 2013 The Delta River Rats 10U team swept the competition in the NorCal Cup Series, going undefeated in all three tournaments they played throughout the season. The River Rats finished with an impressive 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in the NorCal Cup finals to take home the gold. Goalie Drake Daley was named Top Goalie, and Jack Wedoski and Dominic “Boogie” Hofferber took the Fastest Skater and Top Sniper awards in the skills competition.

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ANTIOCH May 4, 3:42 a.m. A person called to report there were unknown subjects knocking on her door after she’d heard shots. May 4, 12:46 p.m. Authorities received a report of a robbery at a business on Delta Fair Boulevard. The reporting person said a man, wearing black sweats, stole a bottle of Sprite and beef jerky. When he was approached, he pushed an employee and began screaming at customers. Then he went outside and banged on the window. May 4, 3:53 p.m. A person called from Mission Drive to report their house had been robbed. The person said the house was vacant, and they had video of the event. May 4, 4:39 p.m. An assault was reported on San Jose Drive. May 6, 5:18 p.m. An assault was reported on Peppertree Way. May 6, 8:02 p.m. Authorities received a report of a man with a gunshot wound in his chest on Lone Tree Way. The victim said the incident occurred in Antioch but could not give further details. May 9, 2:50 a.m. An assault was reported on Knollpark Circle. May 9, 3:29 a.m. A person called to report that someone else had been robbed and their phone taken. The reporting person said the victim had a bruise on the back of the ear, but refused an ambulance. May 9, 6:54 p.m. Authorities received a report that a 40-year-old male had been dropped off at a location on Lone Tree Way with a stab wound to the upper right abdomen.

BRENTWOOD May 1, 7:17 a.m. A person called to report their black Nissan Titan was broken into the previous night while parked on Sycamore Avenue. The person did not have a description of the subjects and was unsure if there was video surveillance of the event. May 1, 9:07 a.m. Authorities received a report that a man’s wife and his roommate were in a verbal dispute at a location on Central Boulevard. May 1, 9:28 a.m. A person called to report someone had broken into their car on Willowood Court, took their wallet and tried using their credit cards. May 1, 6:18 p.m. A person called to report their mail, including some checks, was stolen from Havenwood Avenue and someone had cashed the checks. May 1, 8:04 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Carey Lane. May 1, 8:17 p.m. A family dispute disturbed the peace on Grovewood Loop. May 1, 9:44 p.m. A man called from Twilight Court to report being assaulted by his roommate.

May 2, 9:10 a.m. An accident with major injuries requiring fire and medical response was reported at Sand Creek Road and Fairview Avenue. May 2, 9:27 a.m. A person called authorities to report losing their handicap placard on Honeysuckle Court. May 2, 11:40 a.m. A man called to report he had video of subjects taking belongings from his car the previous night on Emma Rose Boulevard. May 2, 12:28 p.m. Authorities received a call from a man who said a friend pulled a gun on him on Palm Drive. He refused to say anything more when questioned. May 2, 1:45 p.m. An employee from a business on Second Street called to report a subject had a fake $50 bill. The reporting person said this was the second or third time the subject had done this, but they had already left the store. May 2, 2:35 p.m. A person called to report finding a check on the ground on Sand Creek Road. May 2, 5:54 p.m. An accident with no injuries was reported at Balfour Road and Minnesota Avenue. May 2, 8:35 p.m. A man called authorities to report his bike had been taken from his truck on Second Street. A passerby saw the incident and described the subject as a male in a black hoodie. May 2, 9:43 p.m. A health and safety code violation was reported on Carnegie Lane. May 3, 3:12 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was caused by a family fight on Apple Hill Drive. May 3, 5:23 a.m. An employee from a business on Lone Tree Way called to report the business had been broken into and cigarettes stolen. He said he would pull video surveillance for responding officers. May 3, 11:48 a.m. A person called to report the driver’s door on their vehicle had been pried open and items taken from the vehicle. This incident occurred on Torrey Pines Drive.

May 3, 12:09 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported near the intersection of Trilogy and Vineyards parkways. May 3, 12:47 p.m. A woman called from San Juan Oaks Road to report finding multiple garage door openers. She said she was able to return two of them to her neighbors and had two left. May 3, 2:51 p.m. A person called to report a suspicious vehicle on Spanish Bay Drive. The reporting person said their daughter had seen the vehicle at 3 a.m. and thought it might be connected to some other incidents in the area. The reporting person said they followed the vehicle and watched it go into Shadow Lakes. May 3, 6:57 p.m. A person called authorities to report finding a stripped moped on the bike path next to Liberty High School. May 3, 10:37 p.m. A person called from Torrey Pines Drive to report a subject in a black hoodie was in front of their house checking vehicles. May 4, 9:19 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Putter Drive. May 4, 9:41 a.m. A person called to report they had purchased a car seat online and found the website was fraudulent. May 4, 10:40 a.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported at the Brentwood Police Department. May 4, 10:47 a.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported on Fairview Avenue. May 4, 2:16 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Arlington Way. May 4, 8:10 p.m. A subject wanted on a warrant resulted in a juvenile arrest at the Brentwood Police Department. May 4, 10:18 p.m. A health and safety code violation was reported on Carnegie Lane.

OAKLEY May 3, 12:35 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped near Fifth and Star streets. May 3, 12:47 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 1800 block of Hemlock Drive.

May 3, 12:57 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 1900 block of W. Summerfield Court. May 3, 1:09 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 1800 block of Hemlock Drive. May 3, 1:51 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 1800 block of Santa Fe Street. May 3, 6:09 a.m. An auto burglary was reported at Best Western. May 3, 6:48 p.m. A false alarm was reported on the 100 block of O’Hara Avenue. May 3, 8:38 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 100 block of E. Cypress Road. May 3, 8:47 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 50 block of Vella Circle. May 3, 9:14 a.m. A security check was made at Lucky’s. May 3, 9:31 a.m. A service to a citizen was reported at an unknown location. May 3, 10:42 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 900 block of Forbes Court. May 3, 11:14 a.m. A patrol request was made at Lucky’s. May 3, 11:27 a.m. Reckless driving was reported near Main Street and Laurel Road. May 4, 1:03 a.m. A patrol request was made on the 5000 block of Teixeira Way. May 4, 2:38 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 4400 block of Macadamia Lane. May 4, 7:02 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on the 4200 block of Gold Run Drive. May 4, 7:28 a.m. A security check was made at Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. May 4, 7:41 a.m. A mentally ill commitment was made on the 1900 block of Sherry Circle. May 4, 7:53 a.m. Battery was reported at Main Street and E. Cypress Road. May 4, 8:07 a.m. A service to a citizen was made at the Oakley Police Department.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2019/20 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on June 9, 2020 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: “A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2019/20 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to: 1) the timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and 2) proposed revisions to Park Planning and Landscape Review Fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Information regarding the revised fee schedule may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: May 14, 2020 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82602 Publish Dates: May 22, 2020. NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STATEWIDE SUCTION DREDGE MINING GENERAL PERMIT Notice is hereby given that the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold a public hearing for the proposed Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Suction Dredge Mining in California. The public hearing will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. The public hearing will be a video and teleconference meeting only. Please see forthcoming agenda at https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/ for the June 17, 2020 Board Meeting. The State Water Board issued a Draft Permit for public comments. The Draft Permit and associated documents are located at: https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/ programs/npdes/ suction_dredge_mining.html. During the public hearing the State Water Board will hear oral comments

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INGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 609 West 13TH Street, Antioch, CA 94509-2257 A.P.N.: 067-171-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 127,408.60. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.: 2020-00102-CA 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-00102-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 29, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 82487 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2020.

tious business name or names listed above on July 1, 1986. Signature of registrant: George P Kearns. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 4/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 82435 Publish dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020.

Stappen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Shawn M. Stappen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 4/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 82601 Publish dates: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2020.

art, ping pong table, armoire, chairs & treadmill. 10. Lisa Wooten - Tennis rackets, baby crib, trunk, collectables, toys, suitcases & pictures. 11. Shareen Malik - Ice chest, totes, toys, vacuum, moving blankets & bathroom items. 12. Cindy Martin - Clothing, games, bikes, vacuum, toiletries, wheels & tires. 13. Mike Smith - End table, clothing, head and foot board, books, flat screen TV, lamps & tools. 14. Tehetena Befikadu - Mirror, painting, statue, silk plants, lamps, collectables & totes. 15. Justin Handley - Toys, collectables, clothes, pillows, baby furniture, hobby equipment & bags. 16. Lorraine Bryant - Armoire, toaster & appliance. 17. Damian Cronin - Lamps, chairs, shoes, flat screen TV & baskets. 18. Joey Simonetta - Power tools, BBQ, clothing, boots & collectables. 19. Nico Martindale - Dining room table, chairs, toys, TV, clothes, totes & bike parts. 20. Nico Martindale - Refrigerator, washer/dryer, bedroom furniture, appliance, trunks, end table & totes. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 5/22/2020 and 5/29/2020 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82622 Publish Dates: May 22, 29, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2020-00102-CA A.P.N.:067-171-011 Property Address: 609 West 13TH Street, Antioch, CA 94509-2257 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/13/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: BARBARA SHELTON, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/21/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0568555-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/30/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: AUCTION.COM ROOM PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 127,408.60 TS No.: 2020-00102-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAV-

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after May 30th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage , 345 Town Centre Terrace Brentwood, CA 94513 Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit No. Christina Rivorgkham E1013 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82534 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001847 The name of the business: Patrick Construction Located at: 534 Stratford Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: George P Kearns. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001872 The name of the business: East Bay Backflow and Cross-Connection Service Located at: 132 Cottage Grove Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicholas Steiner. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nicholas Steiner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/21/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82461 Publish dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002093 The name of the business: Brentwood Petroleum Located at: 7920 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HM Enterprise Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/13/2020. Signature of registrant: Asia Chaudhry, C/O Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires May 5, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 82547 Publish dates: May 15, 22, 29, File No. F-0001879 The name of the June 5, 2020. business: 1. Integrity Dispatch NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 2. Integrity CDL School SELF STORAGE AUCTION 3. Integrity Brokerage NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un4. Integrity Logistics, LLC dersigned intends to sell the liened Located at: 2950 Buskirk Ave Suite 300 personal property described below, In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby pursuant to the provisions of the Caliregistered by the following owner: fornia Code of Civil Procedure and the Integrity Logistics, LLC. This business provisions of the California Self-Storis conducted by: A Limited Liabil- age Facilities Act, Business and Profesity Co. The registrant commenced to sions Code Sections 21700 et seq. transact business under the fictitious On the 10th day of June 2020, at business name or names listed above 9:30 AM, the undersigned will sell on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mecca the contents of liened storage units by Watson-CEO. This statement was public sale by competitive bidding on filed with the County Clerk of Contra the premises where said property has Costa County on: April 21, 2020 by been stored and which are located at Deputy P Cornelius Expires 4/21/2025 Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82574 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CaliPublish dates: May 15, 22, 29, June fornia 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. 5, 2020. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household FICTITIOUS BUSINESS goods, office or business equipment, NAME STATEMENT furniture, furnishings, clothing and File No. F-0001883 The name of the personal effects. In addition to those business(es): KM Construction general contents, the pre-lien invenLocated at: 4925 North Point In: Dis- tory revealed the following described covery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby reg- goods: istered by the following owner: K.M. Names: CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, INC. This 1. Rosa Rios - Sofa, dresser, nightbusiness is conducted by: A Corpora- stand, bedroom furniture, totes & tion. The registrant commenced to storage cabinets. transact business under the fictitious 2. Burnetta C. Payne - Desk, lamps, business name or names listed above shoes, flat screen, BBQ, ladder, Christon 4/13/2020. Signature of registrant: mas décor, speakers & refrigerator. Kenneth Murney, CEO. This statement 3. Alexandrea Hargrove - TV stand, was filed with the County Clerk of Con- clothing, end table, boxes & totes. tra Costa County on: April 22, 2020 by 4. Nicholas Taliaferro - Porcelain Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/22/2025 bricks & boxes. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82493 5. Juan Mendivil - Clothes, end Publish dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020. table, collectables, toys, BBQ, hobby equipment & totes. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 6. Damis Andino - Clothing, speakNAME STATEMENT ers, boxes & suitcases. File No. F-0001909 The name of the 7. Dalilah Brooks - Clothes, bedbusiness(es): Chronobox Located at: ding, silk plants & plant pots. 2259 Salice Way In: Brentwood, CA 8. Lowanda Kennedy - Speakers, 94513, is hereby registered by the bathroom items, routers & boxes. following owner(s): Shawn Michael 9. Teresita N. Delrosario - TV, lawn

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Water park opening weekend canceled Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Antioch Recreation Department is postponing all activity at the Antioch Water Park. The traditional opening weekend over the Memorial Day Holiday, May 23 to 25, is canceled. Current shelter-inplace rules prevent public gathering at this time for the safety of all residents and staff. The water park will open when it is safe to bring the community together. May is National Water Safety Month so all families are encouraged to talk about water safety with their children. Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children ages 1

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that no hospital in the county has yet certified a 30-day supply of PPE, but CCHS is not seeing a critical shortage of N95 masks. Ann Williamson, regional chief nurse executive and vice president for Kaiser Permanente Northern California, responded to staff’s complaints this week. “We understand the concerns and challenges we face during this most unprecedented time, but it’s important to know we are providing our staff with the personal protective equipment that is aligned with the latest science and guidance from public health authorities,” said Williamson. “These are the same supplies and equipment that are also being used by hospital systems in California and across the nation. We are prudently managing our resources to ensure this equipment is available for our health

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and can drive up and ask for it. But if you are shopping for a dress, I doubt you will buy it sight unseen.” Burgis noted that business owners she spoke with are all trying to reopen. “Hopefully, for those businesses that do get to open up, there will be enough traffic to make it worth opening, and they have the staffing to be able to do it,” she said. “Frankly, some people are not ready to physically distance — they want to stay home. It’s going to be, can the business come up with a model to make that doable? Will they have the staffing and the customer base to make it happen?” A handful of East County businesses reached by The Press this week confirmed they are open for businesses, including Two Amigos Western Wear in Oakley and Ulta in Brentwood. An employee at Two Amigos noted the store had only been able to sell essential items in recent weeks, such as work wear. Other items, such as clothes, hats and other fashion accessories had to remain on the shelf. Meanwhile, Ulta representatives expressed optimism about its reopening. “With increased safety measures in place, we are excited to offer curbside pickup service,” said Eileen Ziesemer, an Ulta company representative. Aside from a modified retail resumption, merchants are expected to benefit from the relaunching of retail goods manufacturing, as well as retail warehousing and logistical support operations, officials said. Restarting those businesses will allow retailers to conduct key sustaining activities, such as ordering additional merchandise and scheduling deliveries. Retailers had legally been allowed to order only essential goods

care workforce for the duration of this pandemic.” According to Rizo, N95 masks are kept in a locked cart on the floor. If a patient suddenly requires chest compressions or other treatment that could result in the virus being aerosolized, an individual with a key to the cart, usually an assistant nurse manager, must be located and the cart unlocked. Once access to the PPE is made, treatment of the patient begins. Rizo said this process can result in the delay of patient care. “Family members right now are not allowed to come to the hospital, rightly so,” she said. “We’re trying to protect them from us, and we’re trying to protect ourselves from them. So they’re not there. They’re not able to see that there’s a delay in care. I feel that the community needs to know that this is what’s happening when their loved ones code, and

low the directions provided by Contra Costa County Health Department including swimming lessons and water safety instruction, swimming exercise and general water park admission. When the final guidelines are released the recreation department will announce an opening date. Residents are encouraged to stay connected with the City of Antioch by following the daily announcements posted on the website www.antiochca.gov. For more information about the Antioch Water Park, season passes, swimming lessons and general summer recreation programs, call 925-776-3050.

under previous health department orders. “That will help businesses, probably more than the actual sales curbside,” Grindall said. “They could actually start planning their inventories.” The modified retail resumption guidelines come on the heels of several key countywide coronavirus-controlling metrics that allowed health officials to relax the lockdown on nonessential retailers, Farnitano said. Countywide COVID-19-related cases, hospitalizations and hospital capacity are stable, and coronavirus testing, case investigation and contact tracing is on the upswing, Farnitano said. There are currently 19 COVID-19-positive patients in Contra Costa hospitals, down from a high of 44 in mid-April, and daily testing has ramped up from 300 a few weeks ago to as many as 600, although 2,200 would be ideal, Farnitano said. County health officials did not see a surge in cases after implementing relaxed construction, outdoor businesses and outdoor recreation guidelines in early May, which also hastened the new retail rules, Farnitano said. Despite the positive indicators, Farnitano said residents must still follow strict disease-controlling measures, which include social distancing, wearing face coverings in public, practicing good hand hygiene and staying home as much as possible. “We realize this is not easy,” he said. “These stay-athome measures have been difficult for all of us, but we must all work together to ensure we do not see another surge, another increase in cases, as we increase the amount of activities and businesses in our community,” he said. For more information on the county’s regulations, visit https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org.

we’re scrambling to find the appropriate PPE to wear. It shouldn’t be this way. I’m completely appalled.” Mike Marino is a recovery room registered nurse and chair of the Professional Performance Committee (PPC) at Kaiser Permanente Antioch. The committee fields reports from nurses who believe they’ve been given an assignment that is unsafe or cause for concern. The PPC then investigates the incident and may recommend policy or procedural changes to the hospital management. Marino noted a rise in reports about delays in care resulting from restricted access to PPE. “We actually got a couple of (reports) that spoke of incidents that were time critical to patient care, and there was a delay, because the equipment wasn’t readily available to the nurses, meaning the PPE,” Marino said. “There was actually a delay in care that they ac-

tually filled out one of these reports after the fact saying, ‘Hey, if this ever goes to court, here’s what happened.’” Williamson said Kaiser Permanente’s goal is to ensure access to PPE and medical supplies for staff members treating COVID-19 patients now and over the long run. For now, there’s evidence that her message may not have been received in all of the hospital’s units. “I use my own PPE,” Marino said. “I have my own N95s stored away ready to go in my bag. I’ll still ask. I’ll still do the process. But I’m not going to risk my patient’s life because I’m standing around waiting for someone to come by with a key. It’s a shame I have to do that because I work for a multibillion dollar company. That’s what we’ve been reduced to.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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