Local organizations celebrate 60 years of Older Americans Act
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
As of 2025, more than 9 million Californians are 60 or older. By 2030, 1 in 4 residents will be at least 60. Is the state prepared for this so-called “silver tsunami?” Thanks to the work of local service organizations and the Older Americans Act, the answer may be ‘yes.’
The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds “critical services that keep our nation’s older adults healthy and independent — services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more,” according to the National Council on Aging.
The act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, senior-focused organizations from across the area came together at Los Medanos
Local organizations geared towards seniors, as well as state and local officials, came together at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg to celebrate the Older Americans Act, which was signed into law on this week in 1965.
College in Pittsburg on July 14 to celebrate the programs that have been funded by the OAA and raise awareness about them.
“What I hear consistently in my role is people don’t know what’s available,” said
keynote speaker Susan DeMarois, director of the California Department of Aging.
“If people don’t know about the services and supports, there’s no point in having them.”
To this end, DeMarois described a variety of local programs that receive funding from the OAA. They include:
•Alzheimer’s Association
•Choice in Aging
•Family Caregiver Alliance
•Empowered Aging
•Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
•Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
Representatives from these organizations, and others, told stories of how beneficial their services are for local seniors and their families, such as adult daycare for seniors while their family members work or providing house-bound seniors with
Brentwood police to monitor social media platforms
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
The Brentwood Police Department is monitoring social media platforms for any future gatherings following last Friday’s teen meetup at The Streets of Brentwood that resulted in several fights amongst the teens, along with five teens getting arrested. No injuries were reported during the incident.
“We continue to monitor social media platforms and other intel to prepare for any future events,” Brentwood police Capt. Wal-
ter O’Grodnick said.
Brentwood police were called to the
Streets of Brentwood shopping center on Sand Creek Road around 3:30 p.m. last Fri-
“ This particular gathering was peaceful in the beginning. But as the crowd grew, it became unruly.
Brentwood police Capt. Walter O’Grodnick
day after learning of a planned teen meetup.
An estimated 300 teens reportedly arrived by various means of transportation, many from outside of the area. As time passed, several teens became unruly as fights started breaking out throughout the shopping center and inside some of the stores, forcing some stores
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Brentwood police stop an alleged suspect during last Friday’s teen gathering in The Streets of Brentwood.
Photo courtesy Facebook/Discovery Bay and Brentwood residents
Photo by Jake Menez
Meet the Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s new president
and
executive director
By Connor Robles Correspondent
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC) is a nonprofit that supports downtown businesses and their economic vitality. It was started 15 years ago by a group of the business owners.
Lynn Tei has been president of the DBC since January, and Kristen Mingus is its new executive director as of April. They talked about their experiences so far, what changes they’ll bring to the table, and the coalition as a whole.
BP: What do you think the DBC’s strengths are?
KM: Definitely pulling the community together is something that I think is huge with the DBC. (We) are cheerleaders for the downtown, and (we) support local businesses. (We) stand up for them in any city issues going on, any potential growth opportunities. (We) really go to bat for them, and we want to be their voice when they’re not at a City Council meeting or part of a decision that might affect them directly. It’s a really close-knit community that we live in, and we’re really lucky for that. I think the Downtown Brentwood Coalition really showcases that, and really supports that community building, trust, and support that everybody needs to be successful in a community like downtown Brentwood.
BP: Why do you think businesses should join the Downtown Brentwood Coalition?
LT: By joining the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, it
helps us support them. We assist with some marketing, we hold events downtown that bring more business to them, and we are their advocate with the city. If they have issues, if they’re struggling with something, we can give them guidance…[these are] some of the things that we offer by being a member of the DBC.
KM: And some of our events hit a wide range of people in the community. So when we team up with our members and we support them by throwing a fundraiser or event for them, we can really gain that visibility for them that maybe they wouldn’t be able to do on their own, and maybe we can pull in more people so they have more awareness of their brand and their business.
LT: Can I just plug and event that we’re doing pretty soon? August 18, we’re doing a fashion show at the Delta Theater. It’s a fundraiser for Adventure Therapy Foundation, which is a nonprofit foundation here in Brentwood that helps families and people going through cancer with support…
KM: Yeah, they give support for the families that are either directly fighting cancer right now, or have [in the past]. It’s a good support source for our community’s people dealing with that. We are going to host the fashion show, like she said, and you can find the tickets on our Instagram--on our bio, you can click there. All the models are all people who are a part of Adventure Therapy, that have struggled with cancer in some way. We will be showcasing all of our downtown Brentwood boutiques.
BP: Who provides your budget? Where does the money come from?
LT: We have an MOU, a memorandum of understanding, with the City of Brentwood for the past fiscal year and this coming fiscal year, and that helps us pay for our executive director. The other money that we work with comes from events that we hold – Oktoberfest, Bags and Brews, Bubbles and Broomsticks, which is like a witches’ night out, a retail shopping thing, we do a Bestie Bash downtown. It brings people downtown to eat at the restaurants, and people buy tickets, and that helps us with running the DBC. We’re very fortunate to have the MOU with the city. Without that, we would not be able to have an executive director, and we would not be a part of the Main Street program, which we’re a part of as well.
BP: Why did you both want the jobs that you have?
LT: I didn’t! It wasn’t something I sought, it just kind of happened, right? As the outgoing president was leaving, I just figured that our board had a lot of new members on it, and then we had a couple members that have been on for a really long time, so it was kind of like I was in that perfect spot--I’d been with the board for a couple of years. I saw how things were working, I wanted to continue to help and be involved, and so I put myself out there. I said I would do it if nobody else wanted to do it, and nobody else wanted to
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Rotary Club presidents named for Brentwood and Oakley organizations
By Taylor Shepherd Correspondent
Tim Dahl was recently named Brentwood Rotary Club president, and Rob Greaff was named Oakley Rotary Club president for 2025-26.
Brentwood
After 22 years in law enforcement with the Mountain View Police Department, Dahl retired as the sergeant of the Cyber and Financial Crimes unit.
“Over the course of my career, I worked across a wide range of assignments from patrol and gang suppression to field training and narcotics enforcement. Each role deepened my commitment to service, accountability, and community trust. Rotary became a natural extension of that commitment,” he said.
Since joining the Brentwood Rotary Club in 2017, Dahl has served on the club’s Board of Directors, leading the Home Team program and contributing to both the Finance and Community Service committees.
“Our club holds elections every year, and in November of 2023, I was nominated by two fellow members. In December, I was elected as President-elect nominee. I served as President-elect from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and offi-
cially stepped into the presidency on July 1, 2025,” Dahl said.
Throughout his career, whether in law enforcement or Rotary, Dahl said he has always prioritized being a ‘Servant Leader’. “I believe in leading with compassion, purpose, and humility. Maybe those traits resonated with our members. I consider the opportunity to lead not just a position, but a responsibility to uplift our club’s spirit and momentum. I’m here to serve, to listen, and to help us empower optimism, one project, one person, and one act of hope at a time,” he said.
Dahl said his hope as president is
to give every member the opportunity to experience their ‘ideal Rotary experience through attendance and meaningful service that resonates with compassion and delivers hope.’
During his tenure, Dahl listed a few ways he hopes to expand service and optimism:
• We will empower the dreams of young middle school girls through our new Empowerment program, because seeing a future changes everything.
• We will empower hope in the less fortunate, both locally and globally, by ensuring they feel seen, valued, and supported through compassionate projects and meaningful partnerships.
• We will empower positive thinking across communities through our peace initiatives, promoting both global unity and local harmony.
“Ultimately, I hope our members rediscover not just what Rotary can do — but what Rotary can feel like: fulfilling, purpose-driven, and inspiring. Each act of service we commit is an act of hope. And through those acts, we empower optimism in our communities and within ourselves,” Dahl said.
Oakley
During his professional career, Greaff worked in the credit union industry for the last 32 years, starting as a Member Service Representative and working up to his current position as CEO. “Focusing on lending and marketing, 22 years ago I accepted the position as chief executive officer at Delta Schools Federal Credit Union. On the personal side, I have been with my wife for 21 years. We have three daughters and one son between us and one amazing grandson, three French bulldogs and a few classic cars,” Greaff said.
Greaff outlined how the selection process to be president works. He said he was asked by Joey Bray, the past Oakley Rotary Club president, who took a list of a few candidates to the board, and Greaff was selected.
“As a full-time professional who serves on a national board for a company that services credit unions, I serve on a state association board for credit unions and a couple committees, having very little time for additional services organizations,” Greaff added.
• We will empower optimism among our seniors by enhancing their independence and celebrating their dignity and contributions through our Senior Services program.
During his tenure, Greaff said he wants to have fun and serve the community’s needs. “The service projects we have planned this year make a big difference in people’s lives,” he said.
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GREAFF
Brentwood and Oakley Rotary Clubs name their Rotarians of the Year
By Taylor Shepherd Correspondent
The 2024-2025 Brentwood Rotarian of the Year was awarded in late June to Julie Deck. The Oakley 2024-2025 Rotarian of the Year has been awarded to President-Elect Mike Hale.
Brentwood
Brentwood Rotarian of the Year Julie Deck has lived in Brentwood since 2009 and is the owner of Coo Moo Jams. “I have been a Rotarian since 2016. I am a past Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on the Board of Brentwood Strong, co-chair of the Brentwood Leadership Roundtable, co-chaired the Day of Service with the City of Brentwood, on the board of Downtown Brentwood Coalition and served as President of the Brentwood Rotary Club in 2023-2024,” she said.
The Rotarian of the Year award is given out once a year and the club’s 2024-2025 President Oscar Peccorini awarded Deck.
Deck noted her community services that led her to the award. “I worked on several large projects last year. I was the chairperson for the Rotary’s Good Character Awards program that gives awards out to
20 5th graders for doing kind things for their teacher, school and classmates. I also spearheaded the Peace Pole Project, which we installed the first Peace Pole next to our 75th anniversary Bench in the City Park in downtown Brentwood.”
Deck said she was honored, grateful and surprised to be recognized by her Rotary Club for this ‘distin -
They are here to serve Brentwood
“We are the oldest club. We have been around for 96 years, had the first community center in Brentwood and the Liberty High School Lions are named after us. We donate to all the other organizations like The Hope House, Immaculate Heart, Hijas del Campo, but we also partner up with them too,” said Brentwood Lions Club president John Meyer.
By Taylor Shepherd Correspondent
From protecting the environment to promoting peace and empowering women, organizations like the Lions Club, Rotary Club and Soroptimist International of the Delta each serve the community with distinct missions and a shared commitment to making a difference.
Lions Club
Giving sight and serving youth, the Lions Club, founded in 1917, fights blindness, volunteers for various community projects such as caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding those who have disabilities. The club’s projects support local children through scholarships, recreation and mentoring.
“Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization. We have been serving over 100 years with over 1.4 million members in more than 50,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas,” according to the Brentwood Lions Club website.
The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St..
Meyer added that they do a lot with the Rotary Club such as pancake breakfasts.
“We recently did a vision clinic with Hijas del Campo where we gave away 115 pairs of glasses, had three doctors come in, we did vision tests and got prescriptions for all the farm workers and then gave them glasses. Zenni eyewear donates millions of pairs of eyeglasses to the Lions. We sort them and send them off to have the vision checked on them and then we take these glasses with us on missions like the Philippines or Mexico City where we bring doctors to do vision testing.”
Meyer noted that they recently did vision testing for 4,000 people in the Philippines.
Meyer said that their main purpose is vision and serving the community.
Every Friday, the Lions Club goes to the food bank distribution point in Antioch, along with 26 other organizations.
“We get our hands tied in almost everything. Our main thing is supporting nonprofits,” Meyer said.
The Lions Club is the sponsor for Troop 90, the Brentwood Boy Scouts.
Through their Leo Program, the youth are provided an opportunity for personal
guished’ award.
Oakley
Oakley Rotarian of the Year Mike Hale, who moved to Oakley from Phoenix four years ago, has worked for Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) for 39 years.
Hale is currently the Rotary Means Business chairman, the Poker Tournament chairman, Club President-Elect and the Polio Plus Warrior.
“We have a really good club, small, but very active. All of our club members volunteer in specific positions. I have acquired mine over time. Our club seeks to grow its membership,” he said.
Hale said he meets with the club members for breakfast every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Black Bear Diner at 3201 Main St. in Oakley.
“We have interesting programs at our meetings and provide service to the community. Our biggest service project is the Holiday Basket Collection and Giveaway each December,” Hale said.
Being awarded Oakley Rotarian of the Year came as a surprise to Hale. “Honestly, there are far more deserving candidates than me,” he added.
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One person injured in 10-acre vegetation fire near Antioch BART station
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
One person was hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries Tuesday afternoon after a vegetation fire broke out near the Antioch BART station, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
ConFire crews responded to reports of a fire near the corner of Oakley Road and Willow Avenue shortly before 4:30 p.m. When they arrived, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the rear of the East Contra Costa Bay Area Rapid Transit facility and quickly upgraded the incident to a three-alarm fire. Multiple fire crews and a ConFire helicopter were dispatched to the scene.
“This fire presented some challenges, not only due to the rapid spread but also due to the wind,” said ConFire Assistant Chief Dominic Ciotola. “We also had individuals that had camps set up within that brush.”
Ciotola said the fire started near a fence before strong winds and dense vegetation helped it spread quickly over 10 acres.
One unidentified person was rescued from the brush area and taken to a nearby
hospital. A second person was initially believed to be trapped. But after a search, no one else was found.
The fire’s cause remains under investigation. Ciotola emphasized that the blaze was not started by the encampment or the people there, but rather near a fence adjacent to the area.
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By around 7 p.m., ConFire reported the fire had been contained. A public health advisory was issued because of dense smoke in the area, but was lifted within an hour. Winds carried smoke across parts of East County, reaching as far as Discovery Bay.
The lot behind the eBART station is a known trouble spot for fires, fire officials
said. In May 2024, nearly 20 acres burned in a vegetation fire in almost the same location.
“Throughout the county, we have hot spots that seem to burn every year,” Ciotola said. “This happens to be one of them.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia
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The 700-lb. brass bell, donated by First Congregational Church Board member Paul Fish, is one of the oldest artifacts from the settling of Antioch by early Americans.
Groundbreaking ceremony planned in Pittsburg for Unity Bell Tower restoration
The Antioch Historical Museum has planned a groundbreaking ceremony to restore the 157 year-old First Congregational Church Bell and construction of the Unity Bell Tower. The ceremony is scheduled for July 23 at 1:30 p.m. at 200 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. The community is invited to attend.
The 700-lb. brass bell, donated by First Congregational Church Board member Paul Fish, is one of the oldest artifacts from the settling of Antioch by early Americans. The church bell is said to have brought early members of the church together as it rang loudly across the city. It was heard by Antioch’s founders; Rev. W.W. Smith, Captain George W. Kimball, and Thomas Gaines, the first known Black settler who was a sexton of the church.
“The First Congregational Church of Antioch traces its roots to June 12, 1865, when it was founded as the city’s pioneer church under the United Church of Christ banner.
“Over its 150-year history, the church has prioritized hospitality — welcoming all without exception, including African Americans as early as 1875 and children of Chinese laborers building the Delta levees,” Dwayne Eubanks, Antioch Historical Museum board member said.
“Antioch is the third-largest city in Contra Costa County with a population of more than 117,097 residents. Over the decades, the demographics of Antioch have changed. We are a diverse community with an amazing history and story
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to tell. Our goal is to become a reflection of an inclusive, multiracial, and multicultural city that embraces all people. It is our wish that this bell and the Unity Bell Tower will symbolize growing appreciation for all people,” Eubanks said.
“We thank the Antioch community for recognizing the importance of preserving this valuable piece of the city’s history. Because of generous donations, we were able to raise $85,000,” Eubanks said.
Wayne E. Swisher Cement Contractor, Evan & Son Masonry worked on the bell tower, and Drill Tech made significant in-kind contributions to this project.
The project has also been supported by individual donors, the Antioch City Council, local businesses, and non-profit organizations including: Delta Veteran’s Group and Antioch Veterans Banner Program, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Fontana Family Foundation, Antioch Rotary Club, Kiwanis Delta Antioch, and Class of ’66 Antioch High School.
Individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations individuals who would still like to support this project, can make donations at https://antiochhistoricalmuseum.org/unity-belltower-donation/
For details, contact Dwayne Eubanks at the Antioch Historical Society Museum at (925) 757-1326 or Antioch Historicalsociety@comcast.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Due to the ever-increasing population in Brentwood, Fire Station 94 will soon realize in 3-5 years that they don’t have enough space to cover the area. That station will need to expand. The question is, where are they going to expand to?
Let’s look at the county map. The station is being sandwiched on First Street between the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building on one side, and Boondoggles, the Skin Liaison, and Holy Hair on the other side. According to the county’s map, all the land on which the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building is the county fire district’s land.
You say they wouldn’t do that. Now let us look at history. Over the last 80 years, they have expanded 20 times. Now, they are right next to the veterans hall. Where are they going to expand next?
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This Week’s Events
Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19
The Sound of Music Youth Edition
Join Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s Performing Arts Youth Academy’s production of this classic musical, hosted by Liberty Playmakers. The Sound of Music showtimes are July 18 at 7:30 p.m., July 19 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. Tickets are $13-$16 per person. All sales are final, non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Ticket sales will benefit the Liberty High School Playmakers.
Saturday, July 19
Wonders of the Wetlands-2025 Art Exhibition
The Art Guild of the Delta presents an art exhibition including original paintings, drawings, photographs and jewelry. The exhibit is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Big Break Visitors Center, 69 Big Break Road in Oakley. The theme of the exhibition is the wetlands of the Sacramento River Delta, and includes the wildlife (birds, fish, insects, turtles) and plants of this wondrous area. The artists include Kitty Carton, Jeremy Jones, Mary Lamb, Frank Littman, Sharon McKeon, Donna Palmer, Irene Sanfilippo, Rich Sanfilippo, Jill Schnell, and Makenna Whiting. The event will occur daily until Aug. 3. For more information, visit www.artguildofthedelta.org/ wonders-of-the-wetlands-2025.
Sunday, July 20
Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Festival Celebrate tradition, community and faith at the 2025 Holy Ghost Festa at Flor do Oakley Hall, 520 2nd St. in Oakley, from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. The free event is hosted by Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society celebrating 98 years of feeding the community. Participants can enjoy a day filled with heritage, fellowship, and a free traditional Portuguese meal of sopas — a treasured recipe passed down through generations. The event honors the legacy of
Queen Isabel of Portugal, whose compassion and faith inspired the Holy Ghost festivals. There will be Mass, a parade, an auction, a performance by Rancho Folclórico “Saudades do Ribatejo,” bazaar booths, sweet bread, and Tremoço, Linguiça and Bifana sandwiches. For more information, visit www.flordooakley. com/events.
Wednesday, July 23
Casino Bus Day Trip from Oakley Oakley Senior Citizens presents a Casino Day Bus Trip to Black Oak Casino Resort. The bus will leave the Oakley Recreation Center parking lot, 1250 O’Hara Ave., at 8 a.m. sharp. The cost is $47 per person and includes the bus driver’s tip. There will be round trip motorcoach transportation, a bonus $10 cash on participant’s card, a $5 food credit, and a wheel to spin to get $5 up to $50 or more. There will also be raffle and bingo enroute to the casino. Participants will have five hours at Black Oak Casino to gamble and eat. The bus will arrive back at the parking lot around 6 p.m. To reserve a spot, call 925-626-7223 or Allan at 925-265-3417, or email oakleyseniors@gmail.com. Checks can be sent to P.O. Box 268, Oakley, CA 94561 or accepted via Zelle at oakleyseniors@gmail.com. Participants must have money paid by July 22 or their seat may be forfeited.
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Saturday, July 26
Back-to-School Book Sale
Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers can discover bargains on a large variety of educational materials, children’s books and other back-toschool items at the Friends of the Brentwood Library Back-to-School sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second floor of the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. In addition to the educational materials, other reading favorites, such as adult books, books for young adults, and more will be available at discount prices. For more information, visit www.fobl.org.
Think Big Act Bigger Annual Backpack Giveaway
Think Big Act Bigger is hosting their annual backpack giveaway from 8 a.m.- noon at 4700 Main St. in Oakley. Students of all ages can collect their school supplies while supplies last. Students must be present to collect supplies. Limit one per student. For more information, visit tbactbigger.org.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Wine Tasting
Join the Italian Catholic Federation Celebration for the “Fruit of the Vine” Wine Tasting from 1-5 p.m. at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. This fundraising event to benefit local kids’ scholarships will feature 10 wineries, local vendors, DJ DLP entertainment, hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40 per person (make checks payable to ICF). This event is for ages 21 and up. To purchase tickets, contact Laura at laurapierce7@gmail.com or Sandy at sanpilebousquet@gmail.com. Through families and fellowship, the Italian Catholic Federation promotes and supports the Catholic faith and its values, encourages apostolic and charitable works, and celebrates our Italian American heritage family and traditions. Saturday, Aug. 2
Worm Composting workshop
A free virtual worm composting online workshop will be offered by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will learn how to create your own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of using worms to break down organic food waste into nutrientrich soil. The workshop will be led by Todd Sutton, an environmental expert. This live online event will be hosted via Zoom, with the link provided upon registration. Join in to gain valuable composting skills that benefit both your garden and the environment. For more information on composting and recycling, visit http://www.cccrecycle.org/.
NovaCon X 2025 – Brentwood’s First Cosplay and Fandom Festival
NovaCon X is the first event of its kind in Brentwood, and it will take place at Brentwood City Park, 790 Second St. from 3-9 p.m. NovaCon X 2025 brings together anime, comics, cosplay, live entertainment, vendors, artists, live panels, children’s crafts, slime making, intergalactic activities made just for little ones, and family-friendly fun. The free event will feature special guests, fan-favorite characters and cosplay guests. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/novacon-2025-tickets1275833906559?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, visit lovelynovaarts.com.
Thursday, August 7
Fundraiser in Brentwood at Zephyr Grill & Bar for Working Wonders
Zephyr Grill & Bar is celebrating nine years in downtown Brentwood by hosting Tip A Star, a fundraiser for Working Wonders, from 5-8 p.m. Participants from Working Wonders, a nonprofit day program for adults with developmental disabilities, will work alongside Zephyr Grill & Bar staff to collect “special” tips and donations from guests to raise funds for their program. Reservations can be made at www.zephyrgrill.com/brentwoodreservations/ or by calling 925-418-4708. For information about Working Wonders, visit www.letsworkwonders.org/.
Friday, August 8
Antioch Chamber Cares Golf Tournament
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Chamber Cares Golf Tournament at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Funds raised from this tournament support the Chamber Cares Program that supports businesses in Antioch that have been vandalized or damaged. Tickets are $165 per person. For more information, visit https://antiochchamber.com/. To register, visit www.lonetreegolfcourse.com.
Oakley, LMC honored for business workshops
The City of Oakley and Los Medanos College (LMC) have been recognized with the 2025 Award of Merit from the California Association for Economic Development for their partnership in providing free monthly small business workshops.
The city developed the program with LMC in 2021, according to a press release from LMC.
The entrepreneurial workshops enable participants to explore aspects of starting a business with the guidance of an experienced instructor. LMC presents 90-minute interactive workshops in a virtual format that enables attendees to pose real-time questions and receive immediate, informed answers, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Participants are at various stages in their entrepreneurial journey. Some are Los Medanos College students embarking on or exploring entrepreneurial aspirations, while others own established businesses, including brick-and-mortar establishments in the Bay Area.
On average, 15 to 30 people participate in the workshops throughout the year.
Heritage’s Kids Against Hunger meal packing event a success
The recent Kids Against Hunger meal packing event went better than organizers had hoped. “I wasn’t sure if we’d have enough volunteers or pack enough meals to reach our goal. But we ended up far, far exceeding our expectations,” said organizer Manya Mohan, president and founder of Heritage Kids Against Hunger.
“We had around 200 volunteers join us, and together we packed meals for 18,000 people in Haiti. It was an incredible day full of energy, hope, and community spirit.”
OBITUARY
Kristi Maureen Pedersen
Nov. 23, 1974 – June 16, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Kristi Maureen Pedersen shares the news of her passing. Kristi passed on June 16, 2025 in Tracy, Calif. She was born on Nov. 23, 1974 in Walnut Creek, Calif. to Donald G Pedersen and Martha Pedersen.
the youngest sister of Dayna Saling of Folsom, Calif. and Jennifer Collins (Casey) of Manteca, Calif.
Kristi grew up in Antioch, Calif. and attended schools in Antioch most recently resided in Tracy, Calif.
Kristi leaves behind two beloved daughters, Jessica Silva Sweeten (Jacob) and Samantha Harincar of Trinidad, California. A proud mother-in-law and grandmother to Ezra Sweeten. Kristi was
She leaves behind a niece, two nephews and a great nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and a beloved dog, Oscar.
Preceeding Kristi in death were grandparents Donald L Pedersen, Barbara Pedersen Venoble and an aunt Kristi Ann Pedersen, of Brentwood, Calif. grandparents, Henry Mendiola, Sr., Socorro Mendiola and an uncle Henry Mendiola, of Oakley, Calif.
Kristi had a passion for music, the Eagles being her favorite group, and the Cubs baseball team. Kristi will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, The Autism community in Action (TACA) and the American Cancer Society.
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Photos courtesy of Manya Mohan
How families can get ready for a new school year
Children will soon be trading in the chimes of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year.
August through September is prime back-to-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school wardrobes.
There is more to getting ready for the start of school than making sure pencils are sharpened and tablets are charged. Parents and children can work together to ensure the transition back to the classroom is as seamless as possible.
Acclimate to being around people
Although summer vacation may involve trips that bring children in contact with other people, it may have been some time since they’ve spent five or more hours per day around 20 to 30 people their age. It may take a transition period to get used to being around a bunch of peers, so families can visit places where there tend to be crowds of kids, such as zoos, aquariums, parks, and trampoline centers. These can be low-pressure locations to dust off social skills.
What parents can do to be more involved at school
Education is vital for young people to reach their full potential and enjoy success in adulthood. Students’ academic journeys begin as early as preschool and continue for decades. While students ultimately earn degrees or professional certifications in their own names, their academic journeys are often a team effort that includes the support of their parents.
Parental involvement in school can pay significant dividends for students. In 2019, the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 400 studies examining parental involvement in school. That review found that students whose parents were involved in their children’s schooling showed greater academic achievement, school engagement and motivation compared to youngsters with parents who were not involved. That payoff compels parents to get involved in their children’s schooling, and the following are a handful of ways to do just that.
♦ Start the year off right. Parental involvement in children’s schooling can begin
before a new school year gets under way. Orientation events designed to acclimate students to new schools can help calm youngsters’ nerves when they’re beginning kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school. Transferring to a new school due to a family relocation or another variable can be difficult for students, and parents can make that transition a little easier by attending orientation events before the first day of classes. Backto-school nights held a week or two into
the school year also present a great chance for parents to start the year off right.
♦ Actively communicate with children’s teachers. Parents can contact teachers at the start of a new school year to identify the best way to communicate. Some schools utilize apps to facilitate communication with parents. Some teachers may prefer communicating via email, phone calls or even text messages. Parents should not hesitate or be afraid to reach out to teachers about their children’s needs.
♦ Do your part at home, too. Parental involvement in children’s education can extend to the home as well. Parents can emphasize the importance of education in conversations with their children and offer to help with homework when children seem to need some assistance. Parents also can ask about assignments and tests, enthusiastically engage in projects designed to involve students’ families, and provide a stable, distraction-free home environment where kids can focus on their schoolwork.
♦ Volunteer with parental organizations. Parent teacher associations/organizations are always in need of members to help to organize special events and volunteer at school functions. Parents can join groups such as a PTA or PTO to get more involved in campus life. If joining such groups is not
Children are the ultimate beneficiaries when parents get involved in their youngsters’ education, and there’s no shortage of ways for moms and dads to engage at school.
One
possible, parents can let it be known that they would like to volunteer for events throughout the school year.
♦ Ask children about their day. One of the simplest ways parents can be more involved in children’s schooling is to ask them about their day when they arrive home. Ask children what they did in class, and which parts of their day they found most, or even least, enjoyable. When parents express an interest in what kids are doing at school, that may compel kids to be more interested in their coursework.
Children are the ultimate beneficiaries when parents get involved in their youngsters’ education, and there’s no shortage of ways for moms and dads to engage at school.
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Getting the school day off to a good start
Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning, but feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress.
Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead. Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines.
Wake up slightly earlier
Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and provide a smooth, stress-free start to the day.
Get some work done the night before
Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay out your clothes for the following day each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list.
Mornings
Ease back into a routine
As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly.
Prepare backpacks in the evening
Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments and do whatever you need to do the night before to save your family from scrambling in the morning. This
ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags.
Choose school lunch a few times
Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch
on those days, giving yourself a day off from lunch detail.
Have quick breakfast foods available
Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.
Carpool whenever possible
Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school drop-off detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.
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Know the route or plan for school transportation
Students may be driven independently, ride the school bus, walk or bike, or carpool with others to and from school. Families can establish plans so that getting to and from school so kids don’t need to worry about it. Practice routes and timing, taking into consideration that when schools open there will be much more traffic. Parents can reassure children that there will be a learning curve, but all of the kinks generally get worked out during the first week.
Avoid “summer slide”
Most students don’t want to think about studying, homework and testing while on summer break, but it can be
beneficial to stay current on some lessons. ‘Summer slide’ refers to the loss of some of the learning achieved during the previous school year over the summer break. Some experts say ‘summer slide’ is overstated, but it can’t hurt for students to refresh their memories on some math, science and language arts concepts over break so that they will be ready to hit the books when the new school year begins.
Prepare for school lunches
Children and adults can work together to map out healthful eating options for school lunch. Many school districts have lunch plans that can be purchased through an online account. Participating students simply enter a number or swipe a code at checkout. School lunches are built to be nutritionally diverse and have options that even picky eaters will like. – Metro Creative
Preschool
Photo courtesy Metro Creative School is right around the corner, and families should get ready for the routine and needs that go with the academic year as the first day draws closer.
here I am.
KM: I did seek it out. I had been looking to get back into it, and I wanted to work close to home, I wanted to work in Brentwood. I had fallen in love with the community, and once I started going to a couple of the retail events or the other events that DBC hosted, I realized that this was a group of people, that we were all likeminded. We loved our community, we loved our neighbors, we loved the people and the families around and we wanted to support everybody. And so I actually didn’t see the job posting at first, a few of my friends did, and several people sent it to me and said, “this is so for you, you’ve got to go for it!” And it felt like it was sort of meant to be.
So I went forward and met everybody on the board. I had three rounds of interviews. I believe the more people I met, just knowing they were all sitting in a room, some of them competitors in their businesses downtown, and [they were] just such big cheerleaders for each other. It inspired me, I wanted to be a part of it, so I was very happy when I landed the role.
LT: We made a great decision, hiring Kristen.
BP: Do you plan on making any significant changes to how things are run at the DBC?
LT: I’d say a little bit of both. We have our staple events that we do every year, and we also added a crab feed this year that was wildly successful--we’ve already booked the next one for January! We’re doing this fash-
ion show, that’s a new event. We’re hopefully going to be doing a dinner in the park towards the end of September, a harvest dinner, and using some of the local restaurants to provide a dinner outside in the park, so that’s new. But then there’s Oktoberfest and our other events that are the staples. We’re working on the downtown women’s club, which is the Downtown Brentwood Coalition office that we’re kind of working on. We’ve put in new flooring, we’ve landscaped. We have to do some ADA requirements before we can open it to the general public, but it’s going to be kind of a visitor center for downtown Brentwood and an office for the Downtown Brentwood Coalition. So, you know, sticking with the old things, but also coming up with some new things as well.
KM: DBC did a great job in securing a great foundation, and I’m just excited to expand it, to keep all the things that are working, working, and make sure more people hear about how we support local, and if they want to join us in expanding our memberships and doing new things with events.
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s website can be found at https://www. brentwooddowntown.com. Tickets and information about the Catwalk of Courage fashion show mentioned by Lynn Tei can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ downtownbrentwood/?hl=en.
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Liberty football ‘a more complete team’ entering 2025 season
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
There’s a noticeable difference in the air in Brentwood at Liberty’s football camp this season.
There has been a lot of shakeup in the roster following a 2024 campaign that graduated 20 seniors – most notably quarterback Sage Robertson, wide receivers and defensive backs Chris Joe and JJ Miranda Jr., linebacker Zaire Calhoun, and offensive tackle Michael Klisiewicz, and not only returned to the playoffs, but hosted it through rain or shine, literally.
However, despite losing 20 seniors, fourth-year head coach Mike Cable suggests that the 2025 Lions could be his most experienced team yet.
“We have a lot of young talent and a lot of returners,” Cable said. “It just seems like we’re a more complete team. …We’ve been blessed to have some players that have been on varsity now, this is their third season. …There’s a lot of returners and a lot of these players have developed to the point where each individual player is a stud in their own right.”
Liberty’s goal of a North Coast
compared to 2023, Liberty clinched the postseason berth, let alone the top seed and home-field advantage in the Division 2 bracket following last year’s changes to the NCS playoffs as a whole.
“Each season is unique,” Cable said. “The record ended up being exactly the same, but they were very different (Liberty) teams. Even the (2023) playoffs that we missed, I felt like we should have been given a chance to compete. Then they changed the rules, and (last year) we got our chance to compete. Our loss against O’Dowd, give credit to O’Dowd for coming here in the rain and taking care of business. But that loss hurt.”
“That definitely put a chip on our shoulder,” senior running back and Eastern Washington-bound Jaxon Bell said. “We just need to work more. We were kind of goofing off the week before, I remember, and that was kind of triggering. As long as we keep our heads down and work, we’ll be good.”
Section title was washed away in their stormy NCS Division 2 quarterfinal against Bishop O’Dowd in Brentwood
last season, 23-15.
The loss followed a second-straight 7-3 season by the Lions. Except, this time,
Bell enters the season having started every game since he was called up to the varsity lineup as a sophomore in 2023.
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First East County Lions/Liberty summer youth camp in years called a success
Team officials look ahead to making it an annual gathering
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
It’s been a long while since the East County Lions, Brentwood’s Pop Warner youth football program, held a youth summer football camp with Liberty High School’s football program. That streak ended a week ago when the young Lions met up with the older Lions for the program’s first youth summer camp last week at Liberty High School.
“I thought it was great,” Liberty head football coach Mike Cable said. “We’ve been wanting to do this for a while and give something back to our community. We have a great youth program here, so I really wanted to get our programs together, Liberty and East County.”
The campgoers participated in non-contact football-related drills while the Liberty players helped coach about 50 kids, aged 6-12, who attended the camp. The days ended with each of the age groups competing in a tug-of-war competition at midfield.
“I was really impressed with how well my players in-
teracted with the little kids and how much joy they had (coaching the kids),” Cable said. “You have a certain persona when you’re a high school football player, and to see that melt away and just be a kid again when you’re around the little ones, it’s really fun.”
It was also the first time Cable and his Lions have hosted the camp, mainly due to schedule conflicts. But Liberty does plan to make it an annual event going forward.
“It just hasn’t aligned,”Cable said. “We tried to get something going the previous seasons, but for different reasons it just didn’t come to fruition. Very happy that we were able to get this thing going and definitely keep it going in the future.”
Cliff Avila, the president of the East County Lions, agreed. “I think it should be an annual thing. It just brings the community together. Doing this, it’ll bring the kids out more and we’ll probably have more interest in football as it is.”
The kids involved in the camp were not all from East County’s youth football program specifically either.
“It’s not just our kids that come forward (to the camp),” Avila said. “A lot of kids will probably play for East County, but a lot of them are also from other programs, but they come out here and it’s just great for the community itself, especially during the (summer) break.”
Those interested in the East County Lions can contact them on their Instagram account at @eastcountylionsfootball, or can reach out to them on their website, www.eastcountylions.com.
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Liberty head football coach Mike Cable and senior running back Jaxon Bell talk during the team’s camp practice in Brentwood.
Photo by Jeff Weisinger
A young camper catches a ball during drills at the East County Lions summer youth football camp at Liberty High School in Brentwood.
Photo by Jeff Weisinger
He will start his 23rd consecutive game when the team kicks off their season at CIF Division 3-AA State champion Frontier in Bakersfield on Aug. 29.
Bell has been the workhorse for the Lions since he started at Liberty two years ago. Last year, specifically, even with a scheme that looked to be dedicated more toward the passing game, the offense went as far as Bell did. He amassed 1,805 rushing yards, leading the Bay Valley Athletic League in rushing for a second-straight year, with 14 touch-
downs in the 12 games played including the playoffs, and ran for over 100 yards in every game except the team’s Week 2 loss at Los Gatos. He also caught 28 balls for 474 yards with six scores.
“He’s a very special player, there’s no surprise there,” Cable said. “He’s a very crucial part of what we do.”
Defensively, David Calkins Jr.’s experience highlights what has been built to be a seasoned defensive unit in 2025.
“We’re excited for him,” Cable said. “He had a ton of sacks last season. He’s just a special player, he has a motor that
Tournament champions
East County Little League 10-12 SB All Stars won the District 4 tournament on June 23rd after beating Clayton Valley twice in a row.. They also won the Delta Section Little League Tournament on June 26 against American Canyon and went on to represent District 4 in the Northern California Tournament. From left to right: Coach Ben Berkheiser, Hayden Wolfe, Charlie De Jesus, Kylee Snedden, Coach Steve Evanson, Claire Evanson, Gabby Malu Hayden Young, Shia Hampton, Regann Thach, Gabby Hernandez, Zoe Sanders, Raychel Kwong, Ivy Berkheiser, Coach Angela Sanders, Penelope Ramos.
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nobody else I’ve ever seen on the football field has. He’s a fantastic wrestler and he carries over that mindset and that competitive attitude with him. It’s just contagious when he does well.”
Calkins has missed the beginning of summer camp as he’s been in Athens, Greece with Team USA in the GrecoRoman World Wrestling championships.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Cable said. “He’s a guy that, when he gets here, he handles his business. He’s ready to work, he’s in better shape than any of us, and he’s just able to jump right in right where he left off.”
Despite this being Liberty’s most experienced team in Cable’s tenure, he made sure not to call this an NCS-or-bust season. “I haven’t really looked at it like that,” he said. “I do expect us to be very successful. But at the same time, football is football. We’re not going to look forward and expect if it’s going to be NCS or bust.
“We’re going to take it day by day and Week 1 is a perfect opportunity.”
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jaime Martin Navarro SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jamie Martin Navarro CASE NUMBER: N25-1276 TO ALL INTEREST-
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b. AKA Jaime Martin Navarro to Proposed Name: Jaime Martin Navarro
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/20/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.:
30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/30/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95177 Publish Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lili Lam SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lili Lam CASE NUMBER: N251215 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lili Lam filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: a. Zane Lam Nguyen to Proposed Name: Zane Tran Lam 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/8/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father must be served 30 days prior to the hearing.
Date: June 20, 2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95069 Publish Dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Vanda El Victory SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Vanda El Victory CASE NUMBER: N25-1269 TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Vanda El Victory filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Vanda El Victory b. AKA Vandael Victory Sr to Proposed Name: Vandael Victory Sr. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/17/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: 201 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press
Date: June 30, 2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95101 Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025.
SUMMONS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER)
CITACIÓN (orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar)
Case Number: Número de caso: 25FL00972
1. Person asking for protection:
La persona que solicita protección: Joshua Glovier
2. Notice to, Aviso a: Georgia Claibourne
The person in 1 is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you. La persona en 1 está pidiendo una orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted.
3. You have a court date
Tiene una audiencia en la corte
Date Fecha: August 26, 2025
Time Hora: 1:30 pm
Dept. Depto: 22
Name and address of court, if different from above:
Nombre y dirección de la corte, si no es la misma de arriba:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA
3055 CLEVELAND AVE., SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
What if I don’t go to my court date?
If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1. If you have a child with the person in 1, the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1 asked the judge to order.
¿Qué Pasa si no voy a la audiencia?
Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en 1.
Si tiene un hijo con la persona en 1, la corte puede dictar órdenes que limitan su tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1. How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for?
To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see the case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. ¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1?
Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1, vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la página 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1.
La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar. Where can I get help?
Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp to find your local center.
¿Donde puedo obtener ayuda?
Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelpselfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado.
Do need a lawyer?
You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit: www.lawhelpca. org or contact your local bar association.
¿Necesito un abogado?
No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es possible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https://www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local.
Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95081 Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE
OF: DREW ANNE KIM, deceased CASE NUMBER P25-01104 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DREW ANNE KIM, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JOHN LOUIS DAMON in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA
The Petition for Probate requests that: JOHN LOUIS DAMON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
a. Date: JULY 30, 2025 Time: 9:00
AM Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Solen Cashman, Esq. Nielsen Cashman & Dean 2850 Harris St., Eureka, CA 95503
707-269-0167
Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003344 The name of the business(es): Marital Matters
Located at: 17 Gary Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Rocky McCants 2. Melanie McCants. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rocky McCants, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/22/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 95070 Publish dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM ANTIOCH at 2755 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509. The fictitious business name referred to
above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/23/2023 under File No. F-20230003349 (*1) BUXTON FAMILY LLC, 485 MILFORD ST., BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. Signature: Erika E. Buxton, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 5, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003053 The name of the business(es): The Happy Hive Located at: 2755 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Erika E. Buxton. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/10/2025. Signature of registrant: J. Lara, Deputy Clerk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/05/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/04/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
Publish Dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003170
The name of the business(es): BAYBESOUL RECORDS
Located at: 2920 El Dorado Way In: Antioch, CA, 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leonardo Rivera. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/30/2024. Signature of registrant: Leonardo Rivera, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/11/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/10/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
Publish Dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003319 The name of the business(es): COLLEY PI Located at: 3126 Kodiak Street In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): James Michael Colley. 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: James Colley, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/20/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/19/2030
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003745 The name of the business(es): Stem Guys Tire Supplies Located at: 364 Fremont Peak Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Clayton Tire Supply LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A . Signature of registrant: Richard Leland, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/11/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/10/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
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Publish Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003650 The name of the business(es): PARADISE CONSTRUCTION Located at: 1145 2ND ST. #255 In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paradise Incorporated. This business is conducted
by: A Corporation, State of Incorpora-
tion: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: JAVIER GOMEZ, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/08/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires
07/07/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003608 The name of the business(es): More-ish Cookies Located at: 3037 Carey Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kris Baker. 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: Kris Baker, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/03/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/02/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003538 The name of the business(es): Kozo Candles Located at: 2197 Wayne Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kozocas Productions LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: L. Graham, Deputy Clerk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/01/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/30/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003295 The name of the business(es): 1. Pilipili Moto 2. Just Bee Cause Located at: 26075 Marsh Creek Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chesumot Shamba Limited LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/15/2016. Signature of registrant: Michael K Roberts, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/18/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/17/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003371 The name of the business(es): 1. Bugs Be Gone Pest Control 2. Apple Tree Pest Control Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct., Ste. E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pepper Investments, Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Deane Sheppard, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/24/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires
06/23/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2025-0003115 The name of the business(es):
1. Calculated Punkture Tattoo Studio LLC
2. Golden Heart Tattoo Gallery
3. Golden Heart Gallery Located at: 737 Second Street In: Brentwood ca 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Calculated Punkture Tattoo Studio LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2025. Signature of registrant: Estrella Juarez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/09/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires
06/08/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003491 The name of the business(es):
1. Teacherville
2. Danielle Pennewell Coaching Located at: 89 Longview Ct In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pennewell Ventures LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Danielle Pennewell, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/27/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/26/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003436 The name of the business(es): Photobywu Located at: 3827 Sunrose Road In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Allyson Wu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/22/2025. Signature of registrant: Allyson Wu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/25/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/24/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0000834 The name of the business(es): LUXURYA REALTY INVESTMENT GROUP Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA, 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mahdi Alimi. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/06/2025. Signature of registrant: Mahdi Alimi, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2030 Publish Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2025
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News iN Brief
Homelessness count in county down 26% from last year
Homelessness decreased by 26% compared to a year ago based on data from Contra Costa Health’s 2025 Pointin-Time count released this month.
The count collects data from a one-night canvass throughout the entire county to gather homelessness information with annual snapshots. Compared to a given night in 2024, there were 725 fewer homelessness people on a given night in 2025, a total decrease of 26%. Every town in East County saw a decrease in homeless people, and East County as a whole experienced a 41% decrease from a year ago, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’ office.
Contra Costa Health, the Health, Housing & Homeless Services team and the network of partners are implementing strategies to create more housing opportunities and intervene before people become unhoused.
Carpool to school for a chance to win a $250 back-to-school shopping spree
Buddy up this year to save gas and reduce school traffic. Carpooling is fun for students and saves time for parents. Drivers and passengers who register their carpool will be entered to win one of 10 back-to-school shopping sprees worth $250 at Target, courtesy of 511 Contra Costa’s free SchoolPool program, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’ office.
Learn more and sign up at 511cc. org/schoolpool.
DeSaulnier to host environmental town hall meeting and resource fair in Oakley
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA10) will host an environmental town hall meeting and resource fair in Oakley to provide updates on Democrats’ efforts in Congress to address climate change and rollbacks of environmental protections by the Trump administration. those reductions in environmental protections include the recently-passed Republican budget bill.
The meeting is on Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m., when local agencies and organizations will share resources on their work to protect the environment. DeSaulnier will give remarks at 10:30 a.m. and take audience questions.
The event is RSVP - only, and capacity is limited. To reserve your spot or request special accommodations, visit https://desaulnier.house.gov/townhall-rsvp or call (925) 933-2660.
School districts announce kids’ lunch plans for 2025-2026 school year
The Brentwood, Byron and Knightsen Union School Districts have announced that it will be serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-2026 school year, according to a press release from the districts.
All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge under the California Universal Meals Program at all Elementary and Middle School locations in all three districts.
While the program will offer free meals for all students, households will continue to be able to complete Universal Benefits Applications for Sun Bucks grocery card benefits and household income forms that support the school district’s local education funding and could also qualify the family for additional benefits such as transportation and ELOP services.
Regardless of a family’s determined eligibility status, the child will continue to receive free meals for the 2025-2026 school year.
Households do not need to submit a universal benefits application or household income form when the household receives a notification letter saying that all children automatically qualify for free meals when any household member receives benefits from SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR.
Children who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, and children enrolled in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. Contact school officials if any child in the household is not on the notification letter.
Meal applications will not be collected during the 2025-26 school year at Brentwood, Byron
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and Knightsen Union School Districts as the Districts are on a Provision 2 National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Universal Benefits Applications (Sun Bucks) and household income forms will be available to determine your students eligibility for additional community benefits.
Households that want to apply for SunBucks must fill out one application for all children in the household. Access your districts webpage for further directions for online and paper application instructions. To complete a household income form, access the form online on your corresponding Districts Parent Data Confirmation portal or webpage. The corresponding school will let you know if your Sun Bucks application is approved or denied additional meal supplements in the summer months.
Households may turn in a universal benefits application (Sun Bucks) or household income form at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your household income goes down, household size goes up, or a household member starts receiving SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, you may turn in an application at that time. Information given on the Sun Bucks application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials.
Households that receive Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits, may be eligible for Sun Bucks and other benefits by filling out an application.
Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member if the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children on the same application.
Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are not eligible, this does not keep foster children from receiving free meals.
Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reducedprice meals.
If you do not agree with the decision or results of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official: Contact Information above for each district. For additional information, contact:
• Brentwood USD: Kristin Nisen, Food Service Coordinator, knisen@ brentwood.k12.ca.us
• Byron USD: Lisa Luther, Food Service Supervisor, lluther@byron. k12.ca.us
• Knightsen USD: Lauren Buck, Nutrition Supervisor, lbuck@ knightsen.k12.ca.us
Following
Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California fills the gap with new number
Just weeks after the Trump administration announced that they would eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth callers through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, California is taking action to improve behavioral health services and provide even more affirming and inclusive care. Through a new partnership with The Trevor Project, Gov. Newsom and the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) will provide the state’s 988 crisis counselors enhanced competency training from experts, ensuring better attunement to the needs of LGBTQ youth, on top of the specific training they already receive.
This partnership builds on existing collaborations, like those under California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, and reflects a shared commitment to evidence-based, LGBTQ+ affirming crisis care. Callers to 988 will continue to be met with the highest level of understanding, respect, and affirmation when they reach out for help.
Across California, 12 988 call centers remain staffed around the clock by trained crisis counselors, ready to support anyone in behavioral health crises, including LGBTQ youth.
Specialized services for LGBTQ youth are also available via The Trevor Project hotline at 1-866-488-7386, which continues as a state-endorsed access point.
home-cooked meals and companionship.
“[1 in 4 Americans] is a huge number and that’s something we need to prepare for,” said Susannah Meyer, executive director of Empowered Aging, a group that advocates for the rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents in longterm care facilities. “Today was all about … making sure that we’re all supported in the work that we’re doing so that we can do the best work in supporting the people that need us.”
Each year, the federal government gives California funding for these programs, along with several others authorized by the OAA and related federal legislation, according to the California Department of Aging. They provide a variety of services to seniors as well as to family members who serve as their caretakers. The theme expressed in DeMarois’ speech as well as a speech by Christina Miller, the executive director of the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging, was that many seniors in the county are unaware of these available services. According to DeMarois, these services are available to anyone 60 or older, as well as their family caregivers, regardless of income level.
Although the event was largely a celebration of the OAA and the local programs funded by it, there was an acknowledgement of potential future challenges brought on by recent federal legislature, such as HR1 – dubbed the “big beautiful bill” by President Trump. He signed the bill
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to close early. Some teens entered stores and knocked items off of shelves, police said.
Brentwood officers, with assistance from Oakley police, the California Highway Patrol, and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, worked to disperse the crowd. The area was fully cleared several hours later.
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into law on July 4 of this year.
According to DeMarois, the California Department of Aging has not done a “major analysis” of what the consequences of HR1 would be, but that there have currently been no funding cuts. The OAA is currently up for reau-
During the response, officers also conducted a high-risk stop on a vehicle with weapons drawn after receiving a report that the driver had a firearm. No weapons were found, and no arrests were made in connection with the stop.
thorization following a bipartisan bill that was introduced on June 18, according to the National Association of Development Organizations. This bill aims to reauthorize OAA programs through fiscal year 2030. The OAA has funding secured through Oct. 1, DeMarois said.
Looking ahead, DeMarois also discussed California’s Master Plan for Aging, in its fifth year of 10, ending in 2030.
“This is not a plan simply for today’s older adults,” according to the California for All state initiative. “Instead, it is a blueprint for aging across the lifespan. The Master Plan for Aging calls on all California communities to build a California for All Ages & Abilities: for older Californians currently living through the many different stages of the second half of life; for younger generations who can expect to live longer lives than their elders; for communities of all ages – family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and caregivers – surrounding older adults and people with disabilities.”
The plan identifies goals the state hopes to achieve by 2030, such as ones related to housing, access to healthcare services and seniors’ ability to afford to pay their bills. Plan details are at https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/
For more information about Contra Costa’s Area Agency on Aging and the local services available to seniors and their caregivers, visit https://bit.ly/3Iv5xgT
To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
Five teens were arrested for their part in the incident – four on misdemeanor charges, and one on suspicion of battery on a peace officer.
According to the Brentwood Lions Club website, “There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.”
With their motto “‘We Serve,” the Lions Club also helps during disasters by providing food, water, clothing supplies and aids in long-term reconstruction through their Lions Club International Foundation. Since 1968, the foundation has awarded over $700 million in grants.
Lion Con 2025 held in Orlando, Florida, was on July 13-17. This was the club’s 107th international convention.
For more information on the Brentwood Lions Club, visit http://bit.ly/462TYaK
Brentwood Rotary Club
Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club works to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment.
“We are part of a global network of over 1.4 million people who believe that we can make a difference in the world,” according to the Brentwood Rotary Club website. “Our club members are men and women of all ages and from all walks of life who share a commitment to making our world a better place. Together, we take action on our world’s most persistent issues, such as poverty, literacy, and disease. We also work to promote understanding and peace around the world.”
The Brentwood Rotary Club consists of 84 members contributing 2,039 hours of volunteer service last year.
The club lives by four standards they call the Four-Way Test:
• Is it the truth?
• Is it fair to all concerned?
• Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Meetings and events are held weekly at various locations and times.
“We believe that when we show compassion, we create
“The Brentwood Police Department takes the safety and well-being of our community seriously,” the department said in a press release. “We will not tolerate this kind of behavior in our city. Disorderly conduct, violence, and any form of assault on law en-
hope. And when enough hope is shared, it evolves into optimism that lifts not only those we serve, but ourselves as well. That’s the spirit of Rotary, and it’s the heartbeat of our mission,” said Brentwood Rotary Club president Tim Dahl.
Each year the Rotary Club raises funds for local and international charities, provides scholarships to students and supports local youth programs. Some of their past and present events include a golf tournament, Craft Brew Fest, Youth Poster Contest, Digs & Rigs Family Event and the Sweetheart Run- a 5K run/walk with the next event posted for Feb. 14, 2026.
For more information on the Brentwood Rotary Club and to find meeting and event locations and times, visit https://brentwoodrotaryclub.com/
Rotary Club of Oakley
The Rotary Club of Oakley was chartered in 2019 and currently has 29 members who meet on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner at 3201 Main Street. Like the Brentwood Rotary Club and the more than 3,000 other Rotary Clubs across the country, the Rotary Club of Oakley follows the Four-Way Test as it works to promote citizenship in the community, personal and business development, and a willingness to serve others.
“Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities,” the website for the Rotary Club of Oakley explains. “This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.”
Incoming president Rob Greaff says the service events planned for the upcoming year will make a “big difference” in people’s lives. Previous Rotary events include an annual Christmas basket giveaway for those in need, assisting at the
forcement or civilians will be met with immediate and appropriate enforcement action.”
Brentwood police reported that no looting occurred. But, the items getting knocked off of the shelves was vandalism.
“This particular gathering was peaceful in the beginning,” O’Grodnick said. “But as the crowd grew, it became unruly.”
city of Oakley’s annual Summer Fest celebration and helping with community clean up during the city’s inaugural Day of Service in April.
For more information about the Rotary Club of Oakley and their upcoming events, visit https://www.rotaryclubofoakley.com/index.php
Soroptimist International of the Delta
Founded in 1984, Soroptimist International of the Delta is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through programs that promote social and economic empowerment.
“With a rich history of serving our community, we have been making a difference for over 40 years,” according to the Soroptimist International of the Delta website. “Our organization offers a wide range of programs and initiatives designed to uplift and support women and girls in the Delta region. Through scholarships, mentoring programs, advocacy work, and community outreach initiatives, we strive to create a world where every woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential.”
The club works with local businesses and organizations to maximize their community impact and create a supportive network.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Conference Room B in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.
Soroptimist International of the Delta has a service club for high school girls in the community called “S” Clubs. According to the Soroptimist International of the Delta website, “The ‘S’ clubs make a big difference in their schools and communities as they select their Club officers, monthly agendas and projects for the year. Our members will be working with these clubs to make a big impact in our Brentwood and surrounding communities. We are excited to announce that ‘S’ Clubs at Freedom, Heritage and Liberty High Schools are up and running and going strong. Lunchtime meetings are underway. All girls are welcome to attend.”
For more information on Soroptimist International of the Delta, visit https://www.siofthedelta.com/
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