The Press 01.20.2023

Bethel Island could get 47 new homes

Developer seeks zoning change

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

MARTINEZ A collection of cottages will be sprouting on Bethel Island soon after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved a major change at the waterfront Delta Coves development on Tuesday morning.

The “club community” was started in September 2019 and is home to 461 waterfront residences, each with a private boat dock and all within minutes of fast water. The community’s centerpiece is the Island Camp Club, which offers meeting rooms, fitness, family games and swim facilities.

The developer, Delta Coves LLC, sought a General Plan amendment to change the Gen-

eral Plan land-use designation of two parcels from Single-Family Residential-Low Density to Multiple-Family ResidentialLow Density for the purpose of constructing 47 residential units on Parcels C and D of the Delta Coves project.

Three of the categories are on the original subdivision

plans, which originally numbered 494 are now reduced to 461 single-family detached lots.

The fourth category is a size and product type the developer refers to as cottages. They are on smaller lots adjacent to the Island Camp Amenity Facilities. They are designed for care-free living where the homeowners’

association maintains the landscaping and the dock facilities.

These house sizes range from 1575 square feet to 1880 square feet.

Delta Coves plans to build these units on Parcels C and D and will be built in lieu of develsee Homes page 18

Gimme a wet break, Mother Nature!

Rick Kovar, county Emergency Services Manager, told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that infrastructure storm damage to date in Contra Costa has totaled $28 million.

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

Mother Nature decided to give California and the East Bay a weather break. After a brief return of showers Wednesday, the National Weather Service has forecast sunny skies along with a frost warning for the weekend. But the thrashing of the atmospheric river assaults on the state took a pricey toll.

Brian Balbas, director of county Public Works, said “We’re in a very crazy weather cycle.” Kovar and Balbas appeared before the supervisors to ask them to declare a local emergency, which would lead to easier federal and state funding relief. Later Tuesday afternoon, the supervisors unanimously passed a declaration of a local emergency.

Planners debate housing access

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Planning Commission convened for the first time in the new year to swear in two new members and to reappoint a returning commissioner during a Jan. 17 meeting before diving right into housing discussions.

Newcomers Rod Flohr and Kristopher Brand, as well as returning commissioner David Sparling, were selected through an interview process with the City Council on Jan. 10.

“This is very exciting,” Mayor Joel Bryant said as he swore in the appointees. “Each one of these individuals were vetted and chosen by council with full confidence that they are going to do an outstanding job representing the community.”

Although the first order of business was to appoint a new chairperson and vice chairperson, Commissioner Dirk Zeigler remained the chairperson for the meeting due to the absence of Commissioner Anita Roberts. Instead, the new chair and vice chair will be appointed at the Feb. 7 meeting.

Once sworn in, the new commission spent most of the meeting deliberating on an application for Trinity Estates, which sought to subdivide a 5.32-acre parcel of land at 7770 Lone Tree Way into four smaller parcels with the intent to build homes there.

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Delta Coves on Bethel Island has received approval from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for 47 new “cottage-style” units. These waterfront homes began construction in 2019.

Photo by Chris Campos

Flood waters spread across fruit trees on Sellers Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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PTA program recognizes students

By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Delta Council of PTAs recently recognized seven students for their submissions to the annual National PTA Reflections Art Competition.

Murphy Boyd, Isabella Cook, Jenan Hassan, Jaxon Hill, Jeremiah Mamada, and Kylee Murphy all won their school-level and regional competitions, and will move on to compete at the county level. Abby Gault did not make it to the regional level, but was recognized for her photography submission.

The Delta Council includes Parent Teacher Associations from 21 schools in the Antioch, Brentwood, Byron and Oakley school districts. Liberty Union High School and Knightsen Elementary districts do not have official PTAs and so were not part of the competition.

In all, 23 students from Timber Point Elementary participated in the competition. Timber Point Principal Susan Evans expressed her appreciation for the PTA volunteers and pride in her students.

“Thanks to Timber Point PTA and staff who served as judges, our students were able to participate in Reflections,” Evans said. “We are extremely proud of all the students who entered in the different categories.”

Delta Council President Corrine Bielejeski said six to 10 of the 21 East County schools in the council normally participate, but many are still struggling to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and navigating the ropes of being full-time PTAs back in school. With only Timber Point participating, the competition was much smaller

than normal this year, but she hopes to see more schools participate next year.

Submissions from Timber Point’s students will go on to compete at the county level.

“Of the seven we recognized, six students moved on to the county competition,” Bielejeski said. “We had winners

in the primary – or TK to second grade – division, and the intermediate – or third through fifth grade – division.”

The theme for the contest changes each year, and this year’s theme was “Show Your Voice,” with categories in visual arts, film, literature and photography. In addition to their submissions, each student had to include a written statement explaining how their art showed their “voice.”

The National PTA’s Reflections Art Program began in 1969 and invites students in TK through high school to submit original works of art in response to a theme. Students enter their school competition first, with winning entries moving on to regional – in this case, the Delta Council of PTAs – then county, state and national competitions.

Bielejeski said the Delta Council continues to promote art to students and celebrates every entry it receives in the Reflections program.

“Visual arts are very competitive, but we always tell people you don’t have to be the best artist for Reflections, we are looking for people to be creative and interpret this year’s theme,” she said. “This isn’t just the ‘best picture wins’ kind of contest … we love to run these sorts of programs for our students.”

The Delta Council of PTAs exists to help all local PTAs succeed in their mission of helping their school and students. Bielejeski noted the council offers a variety of support mechanisms for PTAs from running programs like Reflections to training officers. They also work with the County PTA council – known as the 32nd District – to accomplish some of their goals.

“It can be really difficult to navigate some of the things you have to do, and we want to help our units get trained,” Bielejeski said. “The 32nd district also gets the county together to advocate for things like arts education in school.”

For more information, visit www.capta.org

Jaxon Hill shows off his certificate from the Delta Council of PTAs Reflections Art Program. Jaxon was recognized for his film production submission in the intermediate level.

Photo courtesy of Kristin Hill

Live entertainment comes downtown

New Emporium owners plan grand opening on Jan. 20

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The party is about to start. More entertainment is coming to downtown Brentwood.

Jeff Monser, the new owner of the Brentwood Emporium building, said recently, “We want to get people dancing in Brentwood and enjoying themselves.”

Monser and his partner, Dan Wade, are planning a grand opening of their new bar and concert venue at 561 First St. on Friday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m.

The two local music promoters just received their liquor permit and are hoping to finish their renovations in the large space in time for the opening. The Emporium will still serve food sold by the Guadalajara Taqueria restaurant at the site.

“We will be opening on Jan. 20th for our grand opening. We will have a

DJ. This is a free event for all ages. We will have the NFL playoffs all weekend,” Monser said this week.

The Emporium will have 24 beers on tap as well as a full-service bar. But entertainment will be their biggest calling card. The new owners have produced the California Roots music and arts festival since 2010 in Monterey scheduled for May 25-28 this year. The festival draws up to 50,000 attendees every year.

Their company also produces concerts in San Luis Obispo and San Francisco.

Monser said in a recent interview that they plan to organize block parties with live music, comedy shows, salsa music and even disco. The facility will be approved for a capacity of 272 at first, which they hope to expand down the road. They will be limited to a 10 p.m. closing time at first.

The owners have already booked one of their first few shows: an acoustic guitar set with Mike Love and Aaron Borowitz on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

For more details, see: www.facebook.com/BWoodEmporium

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Wade (inset) and Jeff Monser are new owners of The Emporium.

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Planners approve garage door sales business in Oakley

fications are proposed. The site is designated Commercial in the Oakley General Plan at the property address 1799 Carpenter Road.

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By Chris Campos Staff Writer

OAKLEY The Oakley Planning Commission approved plans for a garage door sales and installation business on Tuesday night despite missing two commissioners.

With the November election sending two Planning commissioners – Shannon Shaw and Hugh Henderson – to the City Council, the remaining three commissioners were able to make a quorum vote to unanimously approve the one project before them.

Melissa Garcia applied on behalf of 1799 Carpenter Road LLC requesting approval of a design review to establish and operate a garage door sales and installation business within an existing structure on a portion of a 9.5-acre site occupied by La Grande wedding venue. One improvement to the site was installation of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant parking. No other modi-

The existing building proposed for the business is 6,000 square feet with 75 percent of the floor area to be dedicated to the wholesale operation, while the remaining 25 percent will be used for storage. The applicant will be required to provide five parking stalls.

The commissioners also voted to name Oleksii Chuiko chairman and Diego Verduzco vice chairman.

Brent Smith, the city’s director of community development, told the commissioners that the city is still seeking applicants until Jan. 27 for the two open seats.

Ken Strelo, the city’s Planning Manager, gave a lengthy explanation of the current General Plan to the commissioners with numerous photos and slides that were not viewable to anyone outside of the City Council chamber or watching the meeting online.

For more information see: https:// www.ci.oakley.ca.us/departments/planning-zoning/

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Cleaning the way for Bethel Island

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

Dawn Morrow, president of the Ironhouse Sanitary District, reported considerable flooding on Bethel Island Wednesday afternoon. She said the district had contracted with a pumping tanker from the River Rats Septic Services in Isleton to continuously pump out excess water from the sewer system. Most of the island’s roads and homes lie several feet below the water level of

the adjacent levees. When heavy rains fall, water mixes into sewer flows causing health risks for residents and potential pollution fines from the federal EPA for the sewer district. “It’s inundated our pipelines and caused all kinds of overflows,” Morrow said. “It’s a health issue.” Several farms and cottages were sitting in water this week. But boats at the New Life Marina survived the rain along Taylor Road.

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Crews from the Ironhouse Sanitary District supervise a team from River Rats Septic Services as they pump out excess water from the sewer system on Bethel Island last week.

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John Muir Health to acquire San Ramon Regional Medical Center

From Staff Reports

John Muir Health has agreed along with Tenet Healthcare to acquire sole ownership of San Ramon Regional Medical Center. John Muir Health has owned a 49% interest in the medical center since 2013 and, under the new agreement, will acquire the remaining 51% interest from Tenet for $142.5 million.

The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including review by the Federal Trade Commission. Until then, the medical center will continue to operate jointly with John Muir Health and Tenet.

“We believe that this acquisition is good for our community, caregivers, patients, and John Muir Health and San Ramon Regional Medical Center,” said Mike Thomas, president and CEO of John Muir Health, which also operates a facility in Brentwood, in a press release.

By acquiring the medical center, the press release says John Muir Health will be able to further enhance care by:

• Integrating San Ramon medical center onto John Muir’s version of Epic, the electronic health record used in the health system’s inpatient and outpatient facilities and by nearly 1,000 physicians and healthcare providers.

• Extending John Muir’s population health programs to San Ramon medical center and the surrounding area.

• Making investments in facilities and enhanced services at the San Ramon medical center to reduce the number of patients leaving the area for their care.

• Extending John Muir’s non-profit community benefit programs to the San Ramon medical center area.

• Eliminating duplicative administrative expenses.

The transaction is expected to close in 2023.

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Events

Saturday, Jan. 21

City of Brentwood 75th Anniversary Party

The city of Brentwood is hosting a free community birthday party celebrating its 75th year from 2-5 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St. The event will feature games, cupcakes and the opening of a time capsule.

Cars n’ Coffee

The Discovery Bay Corvette Club is hosting its first Cars n’ Coffee Event of the year from 8-10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Boardwalk Grill Restaurant at 5879 Marina Road. They will be selling diecast cars for charity. For more information, visit https:// www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Brentwood Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

The Brentwood Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at Resurrection Ministries Lutheran Church at 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood to support the Lions Wilderness Camp for the Deaf, where deaf children ages 7 to 15 can learn outdoor skills and enjoy nature. The cost of the breakfast is $15, and tickets can be purchased at https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/

Overstock Pop-Up Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting an overstock sale on all books, puzzles, and other items at the Second Story Bookshop at the Brentwood Library on 104 Oak St. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29, Friday, Feb. 3- Sunday, Feb. 5

The Pittsburg Theatre Company presents Clybourne Park

The Pittsburg Theatre Company has announced its run of Clybourne Park at the California Theatre on 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. Tickets are $30 for adults and $26 for seniors/students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.PTCCA.org or by calling PTC at 925-439-7529.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Rescheduled: Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 215 Second St. They will also be introducing their online charity auction at the event. This event has been rescheduled from its original date on Jan. 7.

Lunar New Year Festival

The Heritage High School Chinese Culture Club is hosting a Lunar New Year Festival in downtown Brentwood from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature vendors and Lunar New Year Festivities.

Saturday, Feb. 11

1st annual Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk

The Rotary Club of Brentwood is hosting their first annual Sweetheart 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk from 9-11 a.m. at Veterans Park at 3841 Balfour Road, replacing their previous New Year’s Day 5K. The race registration fee is $35 and the sign-up fee is $4. For more information and to register, visit https://www.runbrentwood.com

Saturday, Feb. 25

22nd Heart to Heart Gala: “A Taste of Italy”

An Elderly Wish Foundation is hosting their 22nd Heart to Heart Gala from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center at 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. The event will feature an Italian buffet dinner, live auction and live entertainment. The Elderly Wish Foundation grants wishes to anyone 50 and older who are living with chronic illness in Contra Costa County. Tickets are $80. For more information, call 925-978-1883 or visit https://www.elderlywish.org/

Lions Club of Brentwood Crab Feed

The Lions Club of Brentwood is hosting an all-you-can-eat crab feed from 6-10 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. The event will benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, and features a raffle and table decorating contest. Tickets are $80, and can be purchased at https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ brentwoodca/

Ongoing Events

Liberty Adult Education Winter Course Catalog

Class registration is open for English Second Language, GED, Computer Technology and Community Interest Classes. Register online at www.libertyadulted.org, call the Adult Education office at 925-634-2565 or in person at the Adult Education office.

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 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/

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.

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus meets on Tuesdays, from 7- 9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church on 809 Second St. It is open to all ages and abilities as they prepare for their spring season.

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 2nd St. on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

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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.

Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

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

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916-529-1192. For more information, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www. mcl1155.org/

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

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.

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.

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.

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MLK’s principles and their influence

I came of age in the ‘60s. It was a time of considerable unrest in the country, but hardly comparable to the polarization of today in America.

Back then, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became an incredibly important part of the

conversation of the day. Despite the unrest, many in my generation focused on what was referred to at the time as peace and love.

That was a convenient phrase, sometimes used mockingly, which to many of us referred to the need and desire for non-violence, equal justice for all, equal economic opportunity for all, the right to vote for all, and

Letters to the editor

Call out the far-right for their lies

Editor,

The new Republican House majority is a collection of election deniers, QAnon conspiracists, and political arsonists hellbent on gaining power at the expense of our democracy. They’ll be in control of the House of Representatives for the next two years and have already shown an inability to govern. They couldn’t even elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy without historic chaos.

We should all be concerned about their far-right extremist agenda. Already on the chopping block? Our freedom to vote and our right to an abortion.

Rather than focusing on kitchen table issues, these MAGA extremists are pledging to focus on punishing anyone who tried to hold them accountable for their attacks on our democracy, including members and staff of the January 6th Select Committee.

It’s up to us to resist this MAGA House Majority to protect our

democracy and our freedoms. We must call out their lies and combat their farright agenda starting now.

Alyssa Olivas, Brentwood

Couple thanks Good Samaritan for help with flooding

Editor,

We would like to thank and show our gratitude to the Good Samaritan, Ray V, who stopped to help us on Monday Jan.16 as our business was flooding.

Ray noticed that the “Borden Junction Garage’’ and “Cruz In Smog Check” was in need of stopping the water that was overflowing from Kellogg Creek and was flowing down Taylor Lane, crossing Byron Highway right into our shops.

We want to thank Ray again for helping pump out the water and taking a few hours out of his day to help someone in need.

Pat & Julie Dolan, Borden Junction Garage, Byron

perhaps, to me the most important, more tolerance in the world.

Each of us is unique as a person, yet as part of the human species we are all the same regardless of skin color, religious beliefs, country of origin and more. We all bleed. We all have a digestive system that works the same way.

None of us is superior to another.

I have tried to live my life pursuant to the basic principles espoused by Dr. King, and on this, his birthday day, I reflect on and honor those principles and core values. What the world needs now is more tolerance, and today is a good day to reflect on that and perhaps, for some, practice it. It may be dark, but we can see the stars.

– Gary Avigne

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City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall

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Phone: 925-516-5440 www.brentwoodca.gov

City of Antioch City Manager and City Council City Hall 3rd and H streets Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.us

City of Oakley City Manager and City Council City Hall 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: 925-625-7000 www.ci.oakley.ca.us

Town of Discovery Bay Town Manager and Community Services District 1800 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Phone: 925-634-1131 www.todb.ca.gov

County Supervisor, Dist. III Diane Burgis 3361 Walnut Blvd., Suite 140 Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-252-4500 Fax: 925-240-7261 dist3@bos.cccounty.us

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

County Supervisor, Dist. V Federal D. Glover 190 E 4th St. Pittsburg, CA 94565

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State Sen. Steve Glazer

Seventh Senate District Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4007 District Office: 420 West Third St. Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-258-1176 Fax: 925-258-9982 Cell: 925-963-1611 http://sd07.senate.ca.gov

Assemblymember Jim Frazier

11th Assembly District Capitol Office: P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 Phone: 916-319-2011 District Office: 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-513-0411 Fax: 925-513-3511 www.asmdc.org/members/a11

Gov. Gavin Newsom State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160 www.gov.ca.gov

U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney

9th Congressional District Washington, DC Office: 2265 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-1947 Fax: 202-225-4060 Antioch Office: 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 925-754-0716 Fax: 925-754-0728 www.mcnerney.house.gov

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla Washington, DC Office: 408 Dirksen SOB Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 202-224-2200 www.padilla.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein Washington, DC Office: 331 Hart SOB Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3841 Fax: 202-228-3954

San Francisco Office: One Post St., Room 2450 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 415-393-0707 Fax: 415-393-0710 www.feinstein.senate.gov

President Joe Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500

Phone: 202-456-1111 Fax: 202-456-2461

BIRTHS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBITUARIES

6 area residents named to SNHU President’s List

the Southern New Hampshire University’s fall 2022 President’s List. The fall term runs from September to December.

They are:

• Victoria Mutarelli of Brentwood

• Matthew Aquino of Brentwood

• Soconn Noy of Antioch

• Crystal Foxhoven of Antioch

• Trinity Daniels of Oakley

• Buster Young of Discovery Bay

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.7 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. The school serves more than 170,000 learners worldwide, and offers 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH.

Nancy Anne

Wolfenden Lawrence

Oct. 3, 1921 – Jan. 5, 2023

OBITUARY

A long-time Brentwood resident Nancy Lawrence passed away after a short illness on January 5, with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Marion Lawrence.

She was the youngest of 9 children of Irish immigrants Tillie Boyd and George Wolfenden and the last to survive. She was preceded in death by her brothers George and Robert, sisters Eleanor, Dorothy (Flegal), Alma (Greene), Edith (Dornbach), Virginia (Edwards), and Florence (Goode).

She is also survived by 8 of her 12 nieces and nephews, 21 great-nieces and great-nephews, and more friends than are possible to count. She was a long-time member of Calvary Community Church in Knightsen. She will be greatly missed.

She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in San Mateo. A Celebra-

tion of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Calvary Community Church, 3090 Curlew Connex Road in Knightsen at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Calvary Community Church or Hospice of Contra Costa County.

Hometown SportS

Late run boosts Heritage over Freedom

By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

A late run by the host Heritage boys basketball team in a close game Jan. 11 propelled the Patriots past Freedom, 49-42, as costly mistakes also doomed the Falcons.

Both offenses got open shots inside the key, but neither team could capitalize on them. However, despite neither team being able to convert consistently on layups, the Falcons found themselves in an early hole due to the team giving up offensive rebounds and second-chance points to the Patriots.

The Falcons had difficulty rebounding, with only one player bringing in more than five, while Heritage had multiple players record double-digit rebounds.

The Falcons began to figure out the Patriots’ game plan and started to intercept passes that would result in layups. Despite the Falcons ending the first half on a high, the Patriots still led 23-21. Freedom had numerous opportunities to take the lead, but failed to do so by missing numerous layups and free throws.

Into the second half, the Falcons’ full-court press began to break down and gave up fast-break points. But while the defense was struggling, the Falcons’ offense was able to match the Patriots point for point as they ended the third quarter trailing, 32-31.

The teams picked up in the fourth quarter where they left off, continuing to trade points until less than 4 minutes to play. Suddenly, Freedom wasn’t able to keep up with the Patriots any longer as their play became sloppy. Numerous Falcon possessions were lost from turnovers and missed free throws.

Then, senior Patriots guard Jeremiah Ruffin took over and closed out the game by scoring on three consecutive possessions. He drove to the key and laid the ball into the hoop each time with ease as the Falcon defenders couldn’t keep up with him.

Junior guard Adam Simmons led the Patriots scoring with 11 and being the only player to reach double digits in scoring. Senior forward Jordan Ratchford added nine points and 10 rebounds with sophomore forward Jason Underwood adding a crucial eight points.

49-42

The Patriots are off to a good start in Bay Valley Athletic League play, winning back-to-back games for the first time all season. Freedom starts league play at 0-1 and has a tall task ahead with three road games before returning home on Jan. 24 to take on Deer Valley High School.

Heritage goes to Antioch high before hosting Deer Valley High School on Jan. 18. Both games are scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m.

To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

Liberty takes advantage of turnovers, and missed shots to beat Freedom in boys basketball

By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

The Liberty Lions boys basketball team blew out the visiting Freedom Falcons 70-50 on Jan. 13 as too many turnovers and missed shots cost the Falcons.

While the two teams traded scores in the first quarter, the Lions had an injury scare as junior starting point guard Quinton Bundage injured his knee while driving into the key and had to come out of the game. Senior guard Julian Costa stepped up big, hitting multiple three-point shots in the opening quarter to give his team the lead. The Falcons managed to keep the game close through the quarter, however, as Liberty led 18-14 at the end.

As the game entered the second quarter, Bundage got back into the game, and his impact was immediate as Liberty began to take control of the game and increase their lead. Freedom’s offense seemed to be caught off guard by Liberty’s defense. The Lions changed their defense each time the Falcons brought the ball up the court, and it was effective. They forced four consecutive turnovers that allowed

their offense numerous easy fast-break scores. In the last four minutes of the first half, the Falcons offense was held to just

four points and was now in a 39-25 hole going into halftime.

Coming out in the second half, Free-

dom picked up momentum and managed to cut the Lions’ lead to seven. However, the momentum did not last as Freedom’s offense could not connect on any shots. Outrebounded by the Lions, their lead grew to 56-40 going into the fourth quarter.

In that quarter, Freedom failed to pick up any momentum to try to get back in the game. At one point, the Lions’ lead grew to 22 before eventually winning by 20. Freedom showed flashes that they could compete, but couldn’t stay consistent enough to stay in the game.

Costa led the Lions in scoring with 15 points while senior guards Daniel Vigil and Miles Lawrence had 12 each. The win keeps Liberty undefeated in league Bay Valley Athletic League play at 2-0 while Freedom falls to 0-2 and needs a spark if they want to compete for the title.

Liberty is on the road to face Antioch Jan.17, before coming back home on Jan. 19 to face Deer Valley High School. Freedom is on the road against Pittsburg and Antioch on Jan. 18 and 20 before coming home to face Deer Valley on Jan. 24. All games have a scheduled tip-off at 7 p.m. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

The Freedom Falcons found themselves trailing the Patriots early on during their Jan. 11 showdown and were never able to recover, resulting in a

win for Heritage.

Photo by Juan Cebreiros

The Freedom Falcons suffered another loss on Jan. 13 against the Liberty Lions. The Falcons rallied in the second half of the game to close the gap but were outpaced by their opponents, who blew ahead and ended the game with a 70-50 lead.

Photo by Juan Cebreiros

Heritage High football star Wolfe named county scholar athlete

By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Two-way football star and class of 2023 graduate Koen Wolfe of Heritage High School brought home a prestigious award following the fall high school season.

The Northern California National Football Foundation named Wolfe as a Contra Costa County Scholar Athlete. The award not only honors the student’s football ability, but also top accomplishments in the classroom and leadership among the player’s team.

Wolfe didn’t even know he qualified for the award until Heritage varsity football head coach Dave Fogelstrom told Wolfe he had nominated him for the award in early November. A little over a month later, it was announced to him and his team that Wolfe had won the honor.

“I feel honored to have won this award. It’s a great way to get my name recognized,” Wolfe said.

His mother, Corlina said she was shocked when he announced to his family that he had won this

award because of how humbled he keeps himself as a person and player.

Koen began playing football in third grade, his mother said she knew he had athletic talent earlier.

Corlina said, “From a young age, I knew Koen was born to be an athlete. It didn’t matter the sport, he’s just a freak athlete.”

He took a break from football up until his freshman year of high school when he decided he would pick the sport back up. During his time playing football for Heritage High School, Koen was a threeyear varsity player and a two-way star for the team. He was named one of the captains his final season this fall.

Koen said, “I had to put lots of extra work towards weight lifting, as well as also having to study more.”

After graduation, Wolfe plans to study kinesiology as he wants to stay associated with sports in some way if he decides to not continue to play sports. He said he has already been accepted to many colleges, but has not decided which one he will attend.

The Northern California National Football Foundation named Koen Wolfe of Heritage High as a Contra Costa County Scholar Athlete.

Submitted photo

2022 all-BVAL cross country teams announced

2022 ALL-BVAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Team Champion – Liberty

Most Valuable Runner: Rylee Guinn, Liberty, Senior First Team

Rylee Guinn, Liberty, Senior Kylie Wisely, Heritage, Sophomore Valeria Espinoza, Heritage, Senior Samantha Buttitta, Heritage, Sophomore Samantha Gonzalez, Liberty, Freshman Gabriella Hernandez, Pittsburg, Senior Melanie Crabtree, Deer Valley, Senior Keneyia Hall, Deer Valley, Junior Sarah Redman, Liberty, Junior Karyss Mendes, Liberty, Senior Second Team

Kate Constanza, Liberty, Senior Jaclyn Graves, Freedom, Sophomore Lilian Rodriguez, Liberty, Senior Laura Ochoa-Aragon, Heritage, Sophomore Rylee Preble, Antioch, Senior Lauren Linney, Heritage, junior Samantha Johnson, Liberty, Sophomore Jaelyn Wilkins, Deer Valley, Freshman Stephanie Carrasco Canas, Pittsburg, Senior Kiya Cintron, Heritag, Senior Sportsmanship

Aeawynne Magtoto, Antioch, Freshman Madisyn Reed, Deer Valley, Sophomore Allison Bridges, Freedom, Sophomore Kylie Wisely, Heritage, Sophomore Karyss Mendes, Liberty, Senior Cynthia Esqueda, Pittsburg, Senior

2022 ALL-BVAL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Team Champion -- Antioch

Most Valuable Player: Dylan Baptista, Liberty, Senior First Team

Dylan Baptista, Liberty, Senior Jackson Weller, Heritage, Sophomore Jobanny Hernandez, Deer Valley, Junior Juan Castro, Antioch, Sophomore Mason Erickson, Freedom, Freshman

Michael Simpson, Heritage, Junior Braulio Perez, Antioch, Senior

Emanuel Yilma, Heritage, Senior

Caleb Headley-Pouard, Antioch, Sophomore Brent Jacinto, Pittsburg, Junior Second Team

Jose Jiminez, Antioch, Senior Zachary Nicholas, Liberty, Sophomore Draven Kessler, Deer Valley, Freshman

Oswaldo Fuentes, Pittsburg, Senior Conrad Faulkner, Heritage, Senior

Luis Vazquez, Antioch, Senior Sanjog Sooch, Heritage, Freshman

Angel Valdez, Pittsburg, Junior

Angelo Solis, Freedom, Senior Oliver Lyman, Liberty, Senior

Sportsmanship

George Villalobos, Antioch, Junior Maddox Vieira, Freedom, Senior

Jackson Weiler, Heritage, Sophomore Dominic Matthews, Liberty, Freshman

Luis Gregorio, Pittsburg, Senior

Making history

Amanda Muse becomes the fourth player in Heritage’s basketball program to reach 1,000 points. Despite just seven games on the schedule as a sophomore and half-dozen games canceled in her junior year. Muse made history on Jan. 6, 2023.

Photo courtesy of Heritage High School Athletics

DA: In-custody death of Antioch man was lawful

according to a press release.

By Rene De Amaral Staff Writer

The use of force by Antioch Police in the 2021 in-custody death of Arturo Gomez was determined to be lawful according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Gomez, 33, called 911 on Feb. 24, 2021 claiming his phone had been hacked. Police determined Gomez had been arguing with his Lyft driver and got ahold of the driver’s phone to see his destination,

According to police, the Lyft driver exited the vehicle as he became fearful of Gomez, and Gomez climbed into the driver’s seat and attempted to drive off. The attempt failed as the Lyft driver had taken the keys prior to Gomez attempting to drive away. Gomez then exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

Gomez was found on a cell phone at Lone Tree Way and Rockridge Drive and as an officer approached him, he backed away saying “You’re a fake cop” to the officer. A foot chase between Gomez and the officers where he eventually ran into traffic on Lone Tree Way.

Gomez tripped and fell on James Donlon Boulevard where an officer ordered

him to stay on the ground. That order was ignored. Then, Gomez was tased multiple times and shortly after he was handcuffed and detained, he became unresponsive. Officers performed life-saving measures while emergency personnel were called to the incident. Gomez later died at a local hospital.

An autopsy performed on Feb. 25, 2021 determined that Gomez has 910 nanograms of methamphetamine and 54 nanograms of amphetamine in his blood. His cause of death was determined as “asphyxia and cardiac arrest while in a prone position during a struggle with police after being tased while under the influence of methamphetamine” the press release stated.

A jury reached a unanimous verdict that the in-custody death was ruled an accident during a coroner’s inquest April 29, 2022. The DA’s office stated that it will take no further action regarding the in-custody death of Gomez.

The report of the in-custody death of Gomez was released Friday, Jan. 13. The report is part of a Contra Costa County protocol to investigate incidents where police officers or civilians are shot or die during an encounter with law enforcement. These cases are independently investigated by the DA’s office and provide the public with a report that reveals their legal analysis and charging decision, according to a press release.

Cop logs

A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Person tried to buy a snake, and while paperwork was being done, they walked out with a $400 snake.

BRENTWOOD – December 30, 10:32 a.m.

The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.

OAKLEY

Dec. 30, 1:32 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Main Street/Eastbound Highway 4.

Dec. 30, 1:59 a.m. A suspicious person was reported at the 500 block on Vanek Drive.

Dec. 30, 6:47 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Gateway Drive/ Sequoia Drive.

Dec. 30, 7:30 a.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the McDonalds in Oakley.

Dec. 30, 11:07 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 1400 block on Carpenter Road

Dec. 30, 11:16 a.m. A petty theft was reported at the 2200 block on Canterbury Lane.

Dec. 30, 12:25 p.m. A grand theft was reported at the 300 block on Barn Dance Way.

Dec. 30, 1:08 p.m. A grand theft was reported at the 300 block on Fall Circle. Dec. 30, 1:19 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 200 block on Chaps Court.

Dec. 30, 2:42 p.m. A case of elder abuse was reported at the 100 block on Meadow Brook Court

Dec. 30, 4:05 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Picasso Drive/Prescott Circle. Dec. 30, 4:38 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 300 block on E Home Street.

Dec. 30, 5:54 p.m. A misdemeanor hit and run was reported on Main Street/Big Break Road.

Dec. 30, 6:00 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Oakley Road/Empire Avenue. Dec. 30, 6:36 p.m. A patrol request was conducted at the 900 block on Winddrift Way

Dec. 30, 6:37 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at the 20 block on Mori Court.

Dec. 30, 7:41 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 1800 block on Locke Court.

Dec. 30, 10:13 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the Best Western in Oakley Dec. 30, 11:37 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 1800 block on Locke Street.

Dec. 31, 1:01 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 3100 block on Anderson Lane.

Dec. 31, 3:08 a.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported at the 30 block on Mandrake Court.

Dec. 31, 3:42 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Westmoor Circle/Pendleton Court.

Dec. 31, 4:39 a.m. A welfare check was conducted at the Duarte Avenue/W. Ruby Street.

Dec. 31, 11:20 a.m. A non-criminal death was reported at the 4100 block on Chicory Court.

Dec. 31, 12:24 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported at the 1300 block on Gamay Circle.

Dec. 31, 1:51 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on O’Hara Avenue/Neroly Road.

Dec. 31, 3:42 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on 2nd Street/Main Street.

Dec. 31, 5:27 p.m. A misdemeanor DUI was reported on Laurel Road/Main Street.

Dec. 31, 09:01 p.m. A possible shooting was reported on Beringer Way/Vintage Parkway.

Dec. 31, 9:19 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Big Break Road/Main Street.

Dec. 31, 9:38 p.m. A welfare check was conducted at the 200 block on Golden State Parkway.

Dec. 31, 9:50 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 1800 block on Fairhaven Court.

Dec. 31, 9:54 p.m. A possible shooting was reported on Delaney Parkway/Marathon Drive.

Dec. 31, 10:18 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 1100 block on Bear River Court.

BRENTWOOD

Dec. 30, 7:57 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Grant Street/Dunbarton Drive. Vehicle taken is a Silver Chevy Cruise with California license plates.

Dec. 30, 10:32 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Person tried to buy a snake and while paperwork was being done, they walked out with a $400 snake.

Dec. 30, 11:02 a.m. A restraining order violation was reported on Fourth Street. Restraining order was violated over email. Dec. 30, 1:08 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Wallets were taken and a credit card was used at the Chevron near Home Depot.

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Dec. 30, 4:17 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Boone Drive. The reporting party logged into YouTube and an unknown person messaged them asking if the reporting party wanted to witness an unlawful sexual act. The reporting party has a screen recording of the video and says they do not know the person.

Dec. 30, 4:51 a.m. A grand theft was reported on Balfour Road. Person left with two full bags of items that were worth about $1,700.

Dec. 30, 9:38 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. An iPad, scanner, backpack and other items were taken from a locked vehicle.

Dec. 30, 9:58 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Tricia Street/Shirley Street. Man on bicycle trying to open the doors on vehicles.

Dec. 31, 2:49 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Rocky Creek Terrace.

Dec. 31, 1:45 p.m. A hit and run with no injuries was reported on Putter Drive. Grey Honda with an unknown license plate ran into the reporting party’s black BMW.

Dec. 31, 2:52 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Indiana Avenue. Window on the vehicle was broken.

Dec. 31, 5:59 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Business Center Drive. A dark gray Ford Escape was taken, the reporting party said she thinks she left the keys hanging on the door and someone took the vehicle.

Jan. 1, 12:37 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Hamilton Court. The reporting party heard noises outside, and then noticed someone hiding under a trap in his front yard. Person saw the reporting party and then took off.

Jan. 1, 6:59 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Village Drive. Someone took tools from the reporting party’s unlocked black 1997 Tacoma.

Jan. 1, 9:31 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Fruitwood Common/Havenwood Avenue.

Jan. 1, 8:03 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Two people stole Levi’s pants and left through the emergency exit.

Jan. 1, 9:45 p.m. A petty theft was reported on City Park Way. Female in black sedan stole the white parking cones at the entrance.

ANTIOCH

Jan. 1, 12:19 a.m. A shooting at an occupied residence was reported at the 0 block on Bradley Lane.

Jan. 1, 12:20 a.m. An aggravated assault was reported at the 3900 block on Lone Tree Way.

Jan. 1, 12:38 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 2600 block on Somersville Road.

Jan. 1, 1:03 a.m. A collision with unknown injuries was reported on A Street/ Railroad Avenue.

Jan. 1, 1:38 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 2200 block on Wymore Lane.

Jan. 1, 1:43 a.m. A collision with unknown injuries was reported at the 2300 block on Diablo Avenue.

Jan. 1, 3:29 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1800 block on Biglow Drive.

Jan. 1,. 8:49 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1100 block on James Donlon Boulevard.

Jan. 1, 11:40 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 1200 block on Sycamore Drive.

Jan. 1, 1:56 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported at the 5000 block on Catanzaro Way. Jan. 1, 2:31 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the 2200 block on San Jose Drive.

Jan. 1, 2:55 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 3300 block on Delta Fair Boulevard.

Jan. 1, 6:23 p.m. A trespasser was reported at the 2700 block on Lone Tree Way.

Jan. 1, 7:49 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the 3100 block on Contra Loma Boulevard.

Jan. 1, 8:27 p.m. A strong-arm robbery was reported at the 1700 block on Cavallo Road.

Jan. 2, 5:10 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 700 block on Fulton Shipyard Road.

Jan. 2, 6:26 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 1900 block on Auto Center Drive.

Jan. 2, 9:15 a.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported on W. 4th Street/L Street.

Jan. 2, 9:23 a.m. A traffic accident with injuries was reported at the 3300 block on Deer Valley Road.

Jan. 2, 10:41 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 0 block on E. Lake Court.

Jan. 2, 11:10 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 2100 block on Fuente court.

Jan. 2, 12:13 p.m. A petty theft was reported at the 1300 block on San Jose Drive.

Jan. 2, 1:07 p.m. A petty theft was reported at the 4000 block on Sun Crest Street.

Jan. 2, 1:08 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported at the 0 block on E. 7th Street.

Jan. 2, 2:18 p.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 1700 block on Verne Roberts Circle

Jan. 2, 4:06 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 4200 block on Spaulding Street.

Jan. 2, 4:51 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 2200 block on Sycamore Drive.

Jan. 2, 7:50 a.m. A welfare check was conducted at the 1800 block on A Street.

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1-13-2023

Discovery Bay man died by police shooting

By Rene De Amaral Staff Writer

MARTINEZ Robert Steven Jones of Discovery Bay died at the hands of another person, not by accident, according to a coroner’s inquest Friday, Jan. 13, according to a press release.

The coroner’s jury reached the verdict in the inquest after hearing the testimony of witnesses called by hearing officer Matt Guichard. Jury members can choose “accident, suicide, natural causes

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and at the hands of another person other than by accident” when making their finding.

A coroner’s inquest, which SheriffCoroner David Livingston convenes in fatal incidents involving law enforcement personnel, is a public hearing when a jury rules on how a person died, according to a press release.

Local officers shot and killed Jones when he allegedly pointed an archery rifle at them during an incident March 22, 2022, according to a press release a day later.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a domestic disturbance call at 8:44 p.m. at the 8000 block of Westport Circle in Discovery Bay.

Jones, 51, had taken out and raised a knife over his head, and brandished what appeared to be a rifle to the deputies who attempted to speak to him through a screen door. Officers retreated and then established a perimeter, according to a press release.

After the arrival of additional offi-

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cers from the Oakley Police Department and once a perimeter was established, Jones came out of the residence with the weapon raised, later determined to be a Umarex AirJavelin Archery Rifle, and pointed it towards the deputies and officers on the street, the press release said.

The officers and deputies shot him after he refused to put his weapon down. An ambulance was called and life-saving measures were performed. Jones died later at a local hospital.

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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved a lease of the former InShape gym at 4300 Delta Gateway Boulevard in Pittsburg for a new law enforcement training center.

Photo by Chris Campos

No discussion of the housing development occurred, with the focus of the agenda item being the subdivision of the parcel of land. Ultimately, the council approved the application 4-0 following a presentation by staff and several public comments.

“I understand what the applicant’s trying to do,” Zeigler said. “It’s a hard decision.”

One of the main concerns Zeigler and other commissioners expressed was that the subdivision would be accessed via Bonnie Lane, a private gravel road off of O’Hara Avenue. As a private road, the city would have no authority over whether or not it would be paved. That and the single entrance/exit of the subdivision were both seen as less than desirable.

oping the approved commercial marina use on the sites. The parcels will have a density of 8.7 units to the acre for a total of 47 lots on the two parcels. This lot count of 47 lots will increase the total lot count at Delta Coves from 560 housing units to 572 housing units. The net increase of 12 housing units is realized by eliminating the commercial marina use on Parcels C and D. In-Shape fitness center in Pittsburg

In another major development contract Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors

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approved a lease to take over the former In-Shape fitness center in Pittsburg.

The board signed off on a lease with CP Development Commercial, LLC, under which the county will lease 35,306 square feet of office and gym space located at 4300 Delta Gateway Blvd. in Pittsburg for 15 years for use as a law enforcement training center at an initial annual rent of $593,136, with increases every five years thereafter.

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The proclamation was originally declared by County Administrator Monica Nino on Jan. 10. The emergency status, according to Nino, enables the County to be eligible for disaster relief funding, should it be authorized by the federal and state government in the future. The proclamation was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Office of Emergency Services and Contra Costa County, and was ultimately added to the governor’s statewide proclamation on Jan. 11. The governor issued the statewide emergency proclamation on Jan. 4. This allows the state to make further requests for federal disaster assistance on the county’s behalf.

“This Local Emergency Proclamation will allow our County to access needed federal and state funds to help us recover from the extensive storm damage,” said Board Chair John Gioia. “County crews have been hard at work protecting lives and property during these intense rains.”

The Contra Costa County Public Works crews made progress tackling emergency calls due to flooding, mudslides and other issues related to the recent storms. That included closing the Byron airport.

Below is the current status of the county maintained roads and an Airport in unincorporated Contra Costa County:

Airport reopens: Byron Airport was reopened Tuesday after flooding and debris was cleared from the runways after being closed to all traffic on Monday.

The public echoed this sentiment, with one resident lamenting how unmaintained the road is. She pointed out that Bonnie Lane is full of potholes and flooded at the moment from the heavy rain, suggesting that its neglect makes it a poor choice for an access road.

The applicant for the project, Leeanne Alfaro, was at the meeting via Zoom. She said that while there have been no “specific discussions” with the neighboring property owners regarding roads, she and her husband have met with them and said they were “ex-

Marsh Creek Road: Drivers are warned of roadway damage and mudslides. Only local traffic is allowed through the area.

Highland Road: Closed between Carneal Road and Manning Road due to flooding caused by creek overflow. Only local traffic is allowed.

Morgan Territory Road: Closed between 6311 Morgan Territory Road and 9401 Morgan Territory Road due to mudslides. Only residents are allowed in the area. The area from 5477 Morgan Territory Road-5649 Morgan Territory Road is open to traffic.

A series of atmospheric rivers has been pounding the region since late December. The severe storms have toppled trees, damaged roads, eroded creek banks, prompted mudslides and knocked out electrical power.

After those storms brought heavy rain and snowfall, the California Office of Emergency Services is continuing to preposition swift water rescue resources and firefighting personnel statewide in preparation for potential major flooding and debris flow. The prepositioned resources include one team at the Lathrop/Manteca Fire Department from the Lathrop/Manteca Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 13.

Newsom announced Wednesday that the White House has added Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration issued to support the state’s storm response and recovery ef-

cited” about the potential development.

Although the planning commission voted to approve the subdivision of the parcel map, detailed discussions regarding housing development and related matters, like the road, are expected to occur in the future.

The full meeting can be watched online at https://bit.ly/3HhGye9

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forts, joining Merced, Sacramento and Santa Cruz counties initially approved for assistance this weekend.

For concerns about flooding, visit one of the free sandbag stations throughout the County. You’ll need to bring a shovel, but bags and sand are available for free. Find out details regarding County sandbag sites at www. contracosta.ca.gov/sandbags

To report a clogged catch basin or drainage inlet, call the Public Works Maintenance Division at 925-3137000 during work hours, and after hours call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 925-646-2441. You can also request help from Public Works via the Mobile Citizens App: https:// www.contracosta.ca.gov/7875/Mobile-Citizen or email admin@pw.cccounty.us

For road closure updates and other important information follow the department on Twitter @cccpublicworks: https://twitter.com/cccpublicworks

The city of Brentwood’’s self-filling sandbag station is stocked and available for residents that may need it at 2300 Elkins Way. It is a 24-hour self-serve station with a limit of 10 bags per household, while supplies last. Residents may report flooding to the Public Works Department, or after hours to Police Dispatch at 925-809-7911. For more information, call Public Works/Operations 925-516-6000.

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Photo courtesy of City of Brentwood Brentwood Planning Commissioners debated access to a housing parcel.