Tattoo parlor continues to needle Brentwood officials
Caffe Paradiso to close
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
City of Brentwood officials are thinking carefully about making any permanent changes to their body -– the body of the Downtown Specific Plan as it relates to tattoo parlors, that is. During their Aug. 5 meeting, Planning Commissioners voted 3-2 to recommend the City Council not adopt a change that would allow tattoo parlors to operate downtown. Commissioners Gerald Johnson and Jeremy Jones were the dissenting votes.
The Downtown Specific Plan is described on the city’s website as a plan intended “to ensure [downtown] evolves to embody the community’s vision for a vibrant, active, and beautiful city district.” According to Economic Development Manager Erik Nolthenius, there have been discussions as far back as 2017 about amending the plan.
“I’ve never had anything against tattoos,” Chairperson Rod Flohr explained ahead of his vote to deny the change. “I would have a tattoo if I wasn’t so indecisive.”
Indecisiveness on the subject of tattoos has been a recurring theme at city meet-
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Studio, a tattoo parlor operating on Brentwood Boulevard, has expressed interest in moving into a building on Second Street formerly occupied by The Pink Door.
ings this year, with the split vote on Aug. 5 reminiscent of a similar split on the subject during the City Council’s meeting in May.
In that meeting, the Council voted 3-2 in fa-
Oakley Planning Commission approves tutoring center at Laurel Fields shopping area
Planning Commission rejects proposal 3-2 Panel also recommends General Plan amendment
By Connor Robles Correspondent
The Oakley Planning Commission adopted two resolutions — one approving a Mathnasium tutoring center and one recommending that the City Council approve an amendment to the
Oakley General Plan -- at their Aug. 5 meeting.
The new tutoring center will be located in the northwest corner of the Oakley Shops at Laurel Fields shopping center that is under construction on the corner of O’Hara Avenue and Laurel Road. The General Plan amendment will better allow Oakley to be reimbursed for costs incurred if a major disaster happens.
see Approves page 18A
Spent five years in The Streets of Brentwood
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
Caffe Paradiso in Brentwood is closing this weekend after five years of calling the Streets of Brentwood home.
The cafe was already set to close on Sunday after the landlord of the property not renewing the lease. Caffe Paradiso has been in its small home next to the AMC Theater since it opened in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cafe’s owner, Domenico Testa, was attacked by two teens in front of the cafe in late June. Both teens were arrested by Brentwood police and their case has been forwarded to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Juvenile Unit for review.
Brentwood residents have set up a GoFundMe page to support the cafe and its owner, who is still recovering from the attack.
According to the page, the GoFundMe is raising money for the inventory loss and food supplies, increased staff hours to lighten Testa’s workload as he was unable to fully work after the attack, and for utility bills for the cafe. It has raised just over $11,000 as of Wednesday morning with 99 donations –more than double of its $5,000 goal.
“Over the years, Domenico
see Closing page 18A
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The Mathnasium under construction, as seen from the rear. Press photo
see Tattoo page 18A
Tracy Nelson (right) talks with Shannon Foster, the operations director of The Yard in downtown Brentwood, as part of Nelson’s social media series highlighting local businesses.
Social media show connects residents and local small business owners
Nelson and E3 Realty team up to showcase East County
By Nicole Becchina Staff Writer
East County residents can discover local businesses by tuning into The Best of Living in East County, a collaborative social media show that highlights local small businesses and encourages community support. The show is produced by E3 Realty with hosts Tracy Nelson, Chris Ristau, Ryan Evanson, Nick Smith, and videographer Larry Alfonso.
“The purpose is to showcase our community’s lifestyle, culture, and small business owners to both locals and future East County residents,” said Nelson, Realtor and founder of Tracy Nelson Team.
When a business is selected to be featured in the production, it is at no cost to them. Nelson said that is their way of giving back.
“I find unique businesses in the community when I’m out and about with my family,” Nelson said. “We also get recommendations of whom to feature from community members. Business owners also reach out to us and we have options for them to collaborate with us as well.”
Nelson began filming local small businesses in 2017 and started working with E3 Realty, whose values aligned with her vision, in 2023.
“I began filming local small businesses in 2017 for free, just myself and my camera, because I wanted to share my neighbors’ stories, their backgrounds, motivations, and reasons for choosing our community,” Nelson said. “During the 2020 pandemic, when brick-and-mortar businesses faced closures and uncertainty, this initiative grew exponentially as I helped businesses creatively adapt, organizing food trucks and community events through a social media show called “Behind the Signs.””
Nelson said of E3 Realty, “They were willing to help me create the show I
dreamed of for our local community.”
Since teaming up with E3 Realty, the show has “grown exponentially”, according to Nelson, and the video and editing crew have created what she called an “amazing” platform.
“Some businesses that we haven’t selected ourselves reach out to us and want the exposure and are willing to help offset some of the costs for us,” Nelson said. “We have options for owners when it comes to collaborating with us and have been able to keep our vision to help our local small businesses with their brand and marketing to the right audience.”
The team films at least once a week interviewing business owners and focusing on what is important to them and their business. E3 incorporates footage from the businesses, as well.
“Since launching The Best of Living in East County, I’ve seen exponential growth in both reach and impact,” Nelson said in an email. “What began as a grassroots effort averaging 500–1,000 views per episode has evolved into a platform now generating 3,000–15,000+ views within just 48 hours of posting. The community response has been incredible, people stop me around town to share how an episode inspired them to finally visit a local spot they’d never tried before. I now receive regular requests from business owners asking to be featured, and the gratitude is overwhelming. Many have noted a noticeable boost in visibility and foot traffic, with some even leaving 5-star Google reviews thanking us for the exposure. It’s been a true win-win for our community.”
The Best of Living in East County can be found on Instagram @TheBestOfEastCountyLiving (www.instagram.com/thebe stofeastcountyliving?igsh=NTc4MTIwNj Q2YQ==). It can also be found on Facebook @The Best of East County Living (www.facebook.com/thebestofeastcountyl iving?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwX Ifr) and YouTube @TheBestofEastCountyLiving (youtube.com/@thebestofeastcou ntyliving?si=yVOHhRLwKvJh5XCf).
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HOME IS WHERE THEIR HEART IS
By Nikki Lopez, Caring Haven
Caring for a loved one is full of heart, but it is also full of stress, exhaustion, and moments where you feel like you are running on empty.
That is why Caring Haven launched a FREE respite care program, made possible through a CDRI Grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, for family caregivers who need just a little time to breathe.
This is for any caregiver caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Beginning August 10, we are offering short-term, flexible care at trusted locations throughout the East Bay. Your loved one will be welcomed into a safe, compassionate space while you rest, take care of yourself, or simply catch your breath.
This is not a luxury. It is a necessity
for anyone doing the hard, beautiful work of caregiving.
To get started:
• Complete our quick interest form
• Once approved, you choose the schedule that fits your needs You do not have to do it all alone. Apply now at: www.caringhavenhomecare.com (925) 331-0590. Because caregivers deserve care too.
CDRI Fund Disclosure
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $13,261,685 with 75 percent funded by ACL/HHS and $3,285,728 amount with 25 percent
Location: The Press
Position Type: Part-Time
The Press is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team.
If you have strong bookkeeping skills, experience with customer service, and a background in HR, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks
• Maintain accurate records using QuickBooks
• Work with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Provide customer service support when needed
• Assist with HR-related tasks as required
• Collaborate with the team while also working independently
Requirements:
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Must be organized, a self-starter, and able to work independently
• Flexible schedule is a plus
• Some HR experience is preferred
• Customer service experience is a plus
Benefits: Access to a 401(k) plan
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Brentwood woman appointed to state Dept. of Insurance Curriculum Board
The California Association of Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP) announced that longtime member and Brentwood resident Cathy Little has been appointed by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to serve on the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Curriculum Board.
The Curriculum Board oversees the development of pre-licensing and continuing education requirements for agents and brokers, including evaluating and approving courses of study and establishing standards for education providers and instructors, the group said in a press release.
Little, the founder of Essential Exchange Insurance Services, brings 25 years of experience as a licensed health insurance agent to the
board. She specializes in health insurance solutions for individuals and small businesses.
She is certified with Covered California and numerous Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medicare Supplement plans throughout the state. Her professional background includes roles with UnitedHealthcare and Willis Towers Watson. She has also been President of CAHIP’s Golden Gate Chapter. CAHIP advocates for policies that promote accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, supporting its members through education, resources, and legislative engagement.
Little will serve in the life agent trade association representative seat until July 16, 2028.
“Cathy has long been a trusted mentor,
educator, and leader within our organization and across the industry,” CAHIP President Dawn McFarland said. “Her deep understanding of the complexities in our healthcare system, combined with her commitment to integrity and professional standards, makes her a perfect fit for this role. CAHIP is proud to have her voice helping to shape the future of agent and broker education in California.”
Little is also a member of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP), CAHIP’s national affiliate, where she continues to advocate for consumer-first policies and solutions.
For more information go to www.cathylittleinsurance.com
A sense of community on National Night Out
Brentwood police Officer Zepeda sharing a good laugh with a resident during the recent National Night Out. It was a wonderful evening filled with community, laughter, and meaningful conversation, police posted on their Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great evening.
Brentwood police officers receive MADD award
Members of the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church are gearing up to celebrate their 10th anniversary of becoming a Reconciling Congregation at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 809 2nd St. Church leadership and members would
like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to attend the service and celebrate with them. The church welcomes all people, regardless of gender, race, class, age, ability, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Brentwood police Officer Kephart (left) and Officer O’Malley (right) were honored on Wednesday, Aug. 6, with the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Award for making 25 or more DUI arrests. Chief Tim Herbert and members of the command staff attended the ceremony to show their support for this recognition, police said on their Facebook page.
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New-look Freedom flag football readies for 2025
By Mason Tovani Correspondent
Eight years removed from his time as head coach for the boys varsity football team at Freedom High School and going into his third year as head coach for the Freedom girls flag football, Kevin Hartwig still gets the same excitement out of every game.
“It’s all about routine on game day; keeping the same routine no matter what day you play,” Hartwig said. “Forget Monday Night Football, we’re Monday Night Football.”
This roster for the upcoming season looks a little different than last year’s for the team with only three returning varsity players. Nevertheless, the three have been a part of the program since its inception. Hartwig says while they’re still in the early stages of the season and looking for a leader, he’s designated that responsibility to them, whether it be by example on the field or a voice in the huddle. He even referenced Ronnie Rivers, former Freedom High running back and current Los Angeles Ram as a guy who never said a word but showed up day in and day out leading the team with his play.
One of the third-year returning players is Katelyn Slagle. Much like Rivers, Hartwig says she will be a good leader for those same reasons.
“She’s not a very vocal person but she’s a stud just by her awareness and her ability on the field,” Hartwig said.
With the concept of girls flag football taking off in the last half decade, a majority of the girls who try out and play for
Freedom
head flag football coach Kevin Hartwig watches a game from the sidelines last season.
by Jeff Weisinger
either the junior varsity or varsity team will have a learning curve, Hartwig said. Some girls have never played a sport and some are soccer, basketball or volleyball players trying something new.
It’s what he and his coaching staff enjoy the most about getting the program to stand on its own two legs – teaching over coaching. They are teaching the players how to play the game.
“We had our first scrimmage, and a girl got an interception and she didn’t know what to do. I said ‘Run -- you got a pick-six,’” Hartwig said. “But that’s the stuff I love, that’s the fun part to be able to hear them use that lingo now.”
Quick changes are also being made in the high school flag football league, so there will be more teaching of terminology and field positioning. In the first two years when it was fourth down, the team would say ‘punt’ and there would be an immediate stop and change of possession. However, this year the teams will physically punt on fourth downs, Hartwig said.
But like he said, Hartwig finds the fun in teaching three new skills: punting, covering the punt and catching the punt.
The team is younger and is learning. Unlike the boys varsity football team, the girls get only a limited amount of time together – three weeks – to prepare before the season that starts Aug. 27 against Liberty at home. But it is when the coaching staff and the players are most excited. When they get to navigate their individual roles and find the answer to Hartwig’s most important question.
“Who are we?”
Antioch’s big, young football team aims for 10-0
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
Last year’s Antioch football team was one of the youngest that head coach Brett Dudley has had as he enters his fourth season at the helm of the Panthers.
With the kickoff to the 2025 football season at the end of the month, the young Panthers now get to show what they learned on the field when the season kicks off on their newly renovated field.
“This team has enough size and talent to have that 10–0 season,” Dudley said. “Our league is a phenomenal league, and every team got better from last year, including us, so we’ve got our work cut out for us.”
“I think almost every person from last year’s team is returning. We had a handful of seniors that we’re going to miss, and they were some awesome allleague players, but we return 85 percent of the people from the roster and those kids are a year better. They’ve bought in and they’ve worked hard. … We have big guys, they’ve improved in the weight room and they’ve changed their bodies to look like Division 1 football players and not just tall, heavy kids.”
The team will also debut the school’s new multi-million dollar renovated football field, money that came from the bond measure that voters in the Antioch Uni-
fied School District passed last year to improve its schools’ facilities.
“It’s different from standard field turf,” Dudley said of the new field. “There isn’t the usual rubber or the tan pellets, that’s another kind. So it’s this foam layer that goes down, and then other turf on top of it. It’s all blades of turf, so it feels and plays just like natural grass. When you’re in cleats it actually feels a little bit like a memory foam mattress if you walk on it and with shoes it’s like 1,000 times softer than normal turf, and it’s way cooler for our athletes as well.”
In 2024, Antioch fielded a sophomore-dominant team that featured just 13 seniors out of its 48-man roster. However, one of the biggest standouts of the
Antioch linemen work on a drill during the team’s training camp.
Panthers was the team’s physical size, especially throughout its offensive line, highlighted by two of its standout offensive tackles: 6-foot-5 George Tyus and 6-foot-6 Deshawn Streeter.
Streeter has already received Division 1 college offers from the likes of UNLV, Iowa, San Diego State and Portland State.
“I’m proud of him,” Dudley said of Streeter. “I’ve known him for a long time and he’s matured in the last year. He’s always this huge kid, super athletic. But he’s, again, improved so much and has embraced playing offensive line. I’ve told every recruiter that’s seen him that he could be an NFL guard if he continues on the path he’s on and does the right things.”
“(We’ve been focused on) just hard work,” Streeter said of the team entering 2025. “We’ve been grinding out here in the offseason. We did everything and we’re just trying to go 10-0.”
The Panthers showed their youth throughout an inconsistent season in 2024, trading winning streaks with losing streaks, finishing the regular campaign 5-5 overall and 3-2 in the Bay Valley Athletic League, going one-and-done in the postseason after falling to Redwood at home 21-16 in the North Coast Section Division 4 quarterfinal.
As the 2025 kickoff looms, the Panthers, a year more experienced, are looking forward to showcasing what they’ve learned when they begin play on Aug. 29 hosting San Rafael at 7 p.m.
“You take your lumps,” Dudley said of coaching such a young team in 2024. “It’s really just trying to get the kids to understand to be patient. Last year, I knew we probably weren’t going to go 10–0, but we got to keep getting better, get all of the young guys some playing time and keep developing them. We really hammered in the offseason and now it’s kind of like, ‘Alright, we’ve arrived.’
“Last year was ‘Oh, we’re young.’ That’s the excuse we had built in. We don’t get to say we’re young anymore.”
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Brentwood boxing champ now trains future fighters
By Isaac Arriaga Correspondent
Brentwood boxing champion and Pittsburg native James Page has worked with the city of Pittsburg to create a youth boxing program called Champ Style Boxing. The program is open to boys and girls ages 11-14 who will spend six Sundays learning the fundamentals of boxing from Page and one of his boxers, Robert Gutierrez Jr.
“We have about 30 kids at the Pittsburg Recreation Marina Center,” Page said about Champ Style Boxing. “We mentor these kids, we talk to them, we give them worksheets about dealing with different life problems and stuff that can happen and navigating life in Pittsburg. We give them tools to be better people, better students at school, better kids.”
Classes are Sundays from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. at the Marina Community Center at 340 Marina Blvd. in Pittsburg. For details, call 925- 252-4842 or visit https://secure.rec1.com/ CA/city-of-pittsburg/catalog/item/938/320519/3671538
The Champ Style Boxing Program runs through Aug. 24, but Page said he hopes the program will run again. The ultimate goal for the program is to open up a boxing gym in Pittsburg to support children interested in the sport.
Page (25-5-0) made history in 1998 by defeating Andrey Pestryayev for the vacant WBO welterweight belt. He became the second Bay Area-born boxing champion, after James “Gentleman Jim” John Corbett won the heavyweight boxing title in 1892. Page held the title until 2000 when the belt was stripped from him for failing to fight his mandatory title defense.
With boxing industry legend Don King as his promoter, Page set out to regain his title in 2001 after being absent from the ring for nearly two years, by fighting Andrew Lewis against King’s objections. Lewis defeated Page by TKO in the seventh round.
“Don showed me hard love,” Page said. “I was off for 20 months, running around chasing girls, partying, drink-
The Champ Style Boxing Program runs through Aug. 24, but Brentwood resident James Page said his ultimate goal for the program is to open up a boxing gym in Pittsburg to support children interested in the sport.
ing, not doing what I was supposed to do. Not sacrificing … Don knew.”
Despite King’s and Page’s opposing views on his career, Page still keeps in contact with King. Page went on to retire after the fight and went through a difficult time in his life that he said he would rather not talk about and move forward from.
“Everything I worked for went down the drain,” said Page about his life after the loss. “I lost the belt, I lost my mind at the same time.”
In 2012, Page came out of retirement to fight Rahman Mustafa Yusubov after 11 years of being away from the
ring. On average, most boxers retire at the age of 37, according to GeezersBoxing.com, a website that did a study to determine the average age of retirement.
Page was 41 years old when he fought again. Page lost to Yusubov in the second round.
“I thought I could still do it still,” Page said about why returned to boxing. “I had been training for all those years. Since 2001 to 2012, all those years I was away, that’s all I did every single day of my life was work out.”
In 2019, Cordell Pearson, owner of Lion’s Den Gym in Pittsburg, asked Page to coach 16-year- old Amari Jones (140-0). After training Jones, Page continued to work with other boxers, coaching them at the Lion’s Den Gym, including Gabriel Garcia (12-0-0) and Kumar Prescod (3-0-0).
“The thing about training and being a boxer is now you can see everything that somebody should have shown you in the ring,” said Page about how being a fighter helps him as a coach. “That’s what I’m giving to my fighters, everything I wish I would have had.”
Now, Page is working with gym owner and coach Benjamin Ali of Benjamin’s Boxing Gym in San Ramon, training fighters for the Straight Outta Oakland boxing event on Aug. 16 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. When Page isn’t coaching, he will sometimes practice with the punching bag to stay in shape.
Page first stepped into a boxing gym at age 8 when he walked in the Little C Gym in Concord. Page remains in the gym now at age 54. He said he hopes to have a book written about his hardships, career, and many boxing stories, including one about knocking out Oscar de la Hoya during a spar session.
“We could sell (the books) out the trunk of our car and sell 2,000 copies,” Page said about his potential book sales. “We could go city to city and sell out in a month … we could do it.”
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A case of brandishing a weapon was reported on Village Drive. The suspect was at the location with a machete and swung it towards the reporting party and her kids. An adult was arrested.
Brentwood – August 1, 6:27 p.m.
The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:
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August 1, 7:30 a.m. An non-injury accident was reported on West Country Club Drive involving a white Hyundai and gray Dodge Journey.
August 1, 10:41 a.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Larkspur Lane. The reporting party applied for a loan for $3,000 and was advised she would pay $108 a month for 36 months and the loan company would issue her loan amount in check form directly into her account, but checks started to bounce. The reporting party was advised the checks were fraudulent. The reporting party was also advised she needed to pay a $1,500 deposit on a Walmart card.
August 1, 10:59 a.m. A harassment complaint was reported on Smith Road.
August 1, 3:12 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported at Jeffery Way.
August 1, 4:43 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. A Hispanic male in his 30s took items worth $200. The suspect was associated with a gold or gray sedan.
August 1, 6:27 p.m. A case of driving under the influence was reported on Sunset Road. An intoxicated driver in a burgundy Dodge truck ran into a car in the parking lot. An adult was arrested.
August 1, 6:27 p.m. A case of brandishing a weapon was reported on Village Drive. The suspect was at the location with a machete and swung it towards the reporting party and her kids. An adult was arrested. August 2, 7:48 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. It was a grab and dash of beer.
August 2, 7:52 a.m. A harassment complaint was reported on Arlington Way. The reporting party was receiving anonymous texts and said they were sexually explicit photos.
August 2, 8:03 a.m. A case of forgery/ fraud was reported on Wassen Court. A Paypal account has been used at Sprouts grocery store in Southern California for a total of $221.22.
August 2, 11:22 a.m. A loitering complaint was reported on Lone Tree Way. A Black male in his 40s wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans was asking customers for money and stopping vehicles at the pumps. No weapons were seen.
August 2, 3:08 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Sand Creed Road. A male took vinyl products worth about $100 and left in a white Volkswagen.
August 2, 6:43 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Pebble Beach Drive. The same vehicle kept parking in front of so the reporting party looked out to see what the suspect was up to. The suspect got upset and threw a rock at the reporting party’s SUV, but missed it. The vehicle was a black Mini SUV occupied by a possible Hispanic male who is 28 years old.
August 2, 6:56 p.m. A hit and run with injuries was reported at St. Andrews Drive and Foothill Drive involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The reporting party’s 18-year-old daughter was the victim, is back home and OK. The reporting party advised that the vehicle intentionally hit her from behind. It was a black medium sized SUV with an unknown number of occupants. The vehicle nudged her to push her forward, but she did not fall.
August 2, 7:32 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Walnut Boulevard. The reporting party was in a verbal dispute with someone and says she got pushed by someone.
August 2, 9:38 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Balfour Road. The person whom the reporting party suspects refused to show a receipt. It was a lightskinned Black female with orange braided hair who was leaving with a bag of goods.
August 3, 12:20 a.m. A person who was wanted on a warrant was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. The person was at the police department. An adult was arrested.
August 3, 12:39 a.m. A physical fight was reported on Balfour Road. The suspects were in a heated verbal dispute that was not physical yet. An adult was arrested.
August 3, 7:54 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. The suspect vandalized the front windows and front of the business overnight.
August 3, 9:14 a.m. A physical fight was reported at Walnut Boulevard and McClarren Road. Two people were fighting.
August 3, 10:10 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Shady Willow Lane. The vehicle was last seen the night prior. The right hub cap was missing and all keys were accounted for.
August 3, 1:42 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A bald Hispanic male wearing all black clothing with tattoos on his neck walked out of the business with merchandise and entered a 4 door black sedan. He appeared to be alone in the vehicle. The take was shoes, earrings, and socks.
August 3, 11:00 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Shady Willow Lane. It was a domestic dispute.
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This Week’s Events
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.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Brentwood Dental Excellence
The ceremony will be from 5:30-7 p.m. at 6511 Lone Tree Way Suite #140 in Brentwood. The ribbon cutting will begin at 6 p.m. The event will feature networking and an opportunity to tour the Brentwood Dental Excellence office. To register, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com. – Paid
Saturday, August 9
Tea Party for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness
Join the Tea Party for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness, hosted by PETALS, from noon-3 p.m. at the Streets of Brentwood, 2535 Sand Creek Road Suite 128. Tickets are $65 per person. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association in Northern California. The event will feature guest speaker Cora Becker, MSW, a family care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association - Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter. Tickets can be reserved at square.link/u/aKQHsWOo.
Saturday, August 9 & Sunday August 10
Delta Quilters Guild 2025 Quilt Show
The Delta Quilters Guild presents its 2025 Quilt Show at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 9 and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. The show will feature quilts, demonstrations, vendors, boutique, and raffles. Entry fee is $12 and is good for both days. Anyone 8 years and younger, or older than, 80 will be admitted free. For more information, visit deltaquiltersguild.org.
Thursday, August 14 – NEW DATE
Tip A Star Fundraiser
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 staff to collect “special tips” and donations from guests to raise funds for their program. Reserve your spot now at www.zephyrgrill.com/brentwood-reservations or call 925-418-4708. For information about Working Wonders, visit https://www.letsworkwonders.org.
On the Horizon
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday August 17
Bethel Island
Boats and Berries Festival
This free family-friendly, two-day event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bethel Island Community Park, at 6190 Bethel Island Road. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. There will also be a car, bike and boat show, live music, catfish races, vendors, food trucks, duckie races, kids zone, bathtub races, and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575533 144967&mibextid=wwXIfr.
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Monday, August 18
Catwalk for Courage: A Fashion Show
Supporting Adventure Therapy
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition presents an evening of fashion, strength, and community in support of Adventure Therapy. Each model gracing the runway has been personally impacted by cancer, and this event honors them while raising money for Adventure Therapy’s mission. The evening will begin with a pre-show reception at Erickson Realty Group, 651 First St. in downtown Brentwood. Food will be provided by Kitch’n by Anthony R, desserts by Kristy’s Confections, and wine donated by Zephyr Grill & Bar. Next, guests will go to the Delta Theater, 641 First St., with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Models will showcase looks from downtown retailers. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at ticketing.roninpos.app/events/dbccatwalk. All proceeds benefit Adventure Therapy.
Saturday, August 23
Cub Scout Derby Day
Come out for Pack 152’s 3rd Annual Derby Day, a day for all things racing, at Gehringer Elementary School Parking Lot, 100 Simoni Ranch Road in Oakley, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This free event is for kids ages 5-10 who are scouts or may be considering joining Cub Scouts. There will be Lego Pinewood Derby cars, kids can build their own designs with Legos and test them on the giant outdoor racetrack, DIY Raingutter Regatta, build your own boat out of recycled materials and race them on the boat track, Space Derby Rocket Race, a How high can your rocket go?, Cubmobiles, a return of the fan favorite, race your kid-powered cart down the ramp against your friends. A permission slip signed by a parent is required for Cubmobiles. A hot dog lunch and snacks will be sold as a fundraiser for the Scouts. For more information, visit www.cubscoutspack152.com.
Tuesday, September 2
Coffee with the Chief Brentwood residents are invited to Coffee with the Chief to celebrate Chief Tim Herbert’s retirement after 34 years in law enforcement. The event is on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 9:30 –11:30 a.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.
Wednesday, September 3
Impact of Federal funding cuts on Contra Costa Cities
How do Washington D.C.’s latest actions affect Contra Costa County residents? Join the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley and a panel of government leaders to discuss impacts locally the budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts and President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” sent to Congress. The event will be from 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the Oak Room of the Walnut Creek Public Library, 1644 Broadway. Hear from local elected leaders and have questions answered about what’s in store from these impending cuts. Confirmed panelists include: Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek Mayor Pro Tem, and Shanelle Scales-Preston, county Supervisor. Additional panelists to be announced. Register at unite.rise@lwvdv.org. For information, contact Gail Murray at 925-937-0841 or murrayconsult@ aol.com.
Saturday, September 6
4th Annual La Gran Fiesta
Celebrate Hispanic culture in Brentwood at Brentwood City Park, 35 Oak St. from 2-8 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature a car show, music, food, and a free kids zone. For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit www. brentwoodchamber.com.
Grill and GatherA Country BBQ Fundraiser
Back by popular demand, the event, hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2714, will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, from 6-10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dust
off your cowboy hat and boots for a fun-filled evening featuring barbecue, drinks, live music, line dancing, raffle prizes and more. Tickets are $45 per person. Make checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. To register visit forms. gle/7UDBHcwJfjQVYLvn. For questions, email ihmcda2714@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Catholic Daughters charities.
Friday, September 19
Rotary Club of Oakley
Poker Tournament Fundraiser
The event will be held at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave., from 6-11 p.m. Proceeds support the club’s annual Christmas Toys and Food Drive. The evening will feature Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m., and cards will be in the air promptly at 7 p.m. Entry is $750, which includes a stack of tournament chips, dinner, and a drink ticket. The tournament is open to all players aged 21 and over. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is encouraged at bit.ly/4oo7koo. For more information or tickets, visit www. rotaryclubofoakley.com, or contact Mike Hale at Michael.Hale@scouting.org or (213) 359-9799.
Saturday, September 20
Patriots Jet Team Foundation 12th Annual Benefit Gala
The gala for adults only will take place at Byron Airport-Patriots Jet Center, 760 Osprey Court, at 5 p.m. The Patriots Jet Team will welcome NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain Scott Tingle as the keynote speaker. There will be aerial demonstrations, a dinner, a Champagne reception and more. Early registration is $250 per person until Aug. 20, then $275 after. Tickets can be purchased at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4qjj6xt. For more information, call 925-437-3630 or email ginger@patriotsjetteam.com.
Luau 2025 Fundraiser - Hosted by Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building Veterans are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, and they mark this milestone. Hosted by veteran service organizations — Marine Corps League Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789, and American Legion Post 202 — the luau will feature Pōmaika’i and Hula dancers. The celebration will take place at 5:30 p.m., at 757 First St. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian feast prepared by Landeza’s Island, and participate in raffles, auctions, and games while sipping on classic 1944 Mai Tais. Prizes include wine tastings, raffle baskets, and casino packages. Tickets are $90. For details, visit www.zeffy. com/ticketing/brentwood-veterans-memorialbuilding-luau--2025
Art Guild of the Delta Banner Up! Art Auction Event
The Art Guild of the Delta presents an opportunity to view and auction the banners (2 feet x 4 feet) painted by local artists for the Banner Up! program. This free event will be at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, from 6-9 p.m. There will be a fund-raising raffle for the guild, small bites, and non-alcoholic drinks. Proceeds from the banner auction sales will be equally divided between Adventure Therapy Foundation and local banner artists. Adventure Therapy Foundation is an organization that supports families impacted by cancer. For more information on Adventure Therapy, go to www.AdventureFound. org. For more information on Banner Up!, visit www.artguildofthedelta.org/banner-up.
Thursday, September 25
Bingo at the OK Corral
The event, presented by the Byron Delta Lions Club, begins at 5 p.m. at Deluna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. There will be dinner, music, prizes and a no-host bar. Tickets are $55 per person. Payments can be sent to Byron Delta Lions Club, Box 1882, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 or submitted via Venmo @BYRON-DELTALIONS. For more information, call Gail Pinnell at 925-382-3050.
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Brentwood school district oversight panel seeks new members
The Brentwood Union School District Citizen’s Oversight Committee is accepting applications for up to five new members through Monday, Sept. 1.
Committee members serve two-year terms and will be responsible for: actively monitoring all projects and expenditures approved by the voters, providing proper oversight and accountability to ensure that Measure B funds are used as they were intended and reporting to local residents on the progress of Measure B projects.
For details, email to nkleven@ brentwood.k12.ca.us.
County summer block party coming to Antioch on Aug. 28
Contra Costa County, the city of Antioch and Supervisor Diane Burgis’s District 3 Office are bringing their annual block party to East County.
Contra Costa County, the ClerkRecorder-Elections Department, the Employment & Human Services Department, County Public Works and the County Health Department are presenting an event that offers a wide variety of on-the-spot government services at one location, according to a press release. This will be the seventh year of the increasingly popular event, providing opportunities throughout the County to learn what’s available to county residents.
Available services at the block party include:
Sign-ups for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWorks, information about childcare and preschool options, Records within Reach from the Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Voter Registration, Contra Costa Television (CCTV), and many more County programs.
• County Departments & Programs
• 4 Our Families Navigators
• Child Support Services
• Clerk-Recorder-Elections
• Community Services Bureau
• Contra Costa Television
• Information and assistance
• Public Works - flood control district; transportation engineering
• Supervisor Burgis, District 3
The festival will be at the Antioch Community Center at 4703 Lone Tree Way from 4-7 p.m.
For details, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7625/Contra-Costa-CountySummer-Block-Party.
Free microchip, vaccinations for your pets Aug. 10 in Pinole
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering a free pet vaccination and microchip clinic at Pinole Senior Center on Sunday, Aug. 10 starting at 9 a.m. for
county residents.
Bring your furry friends to 2500 Charles Ave. at the Pinole Senior Center for a day of free pet care and support. CCAS will assist guests on a first-come, first-served basis, and services will be available while supplies last.
Contra Costa Animal Services will be offering free Rabies and DHPP vaccines for dogs, free Rabies and FVRCP vaccines for cats, and free microchips for both dogs and cats.
Plus, enjoy free pet food and flea prevention from Joybound People & Pets.
Help shape county’s transportation future — and maybe win $100
No matter if you’re driving to work, catching BART, biking to school, or strolling your neighborhood, The Contra Costa Transportation Authority has a plan to make traveling around the county easier, safer, and smarter.
The CCTA is updating its Countywide Transportation Plan, and it’s asking residents to weigh in on the next 25 years of investments that will keep the county moving smoothly and sustainably.
In 2024, CCTA surveyed residents to find out what transportation solutions were most needed in their Contra Costa town — and thousands responded, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office.
Based on that feedback, CCTA has created a series of Transformative Visions — project and program ideas that will bring safer streets, more reliable transit, cleaner air, and more access to good transportation options for every corner of the county. Residents’ feedback will help the authority refine these ideas and decide which ones deserve top priority and where billions of dollars will be spent.
The survey is mobile-friendly and takes just a few minutes.
Complete it and you can enter a drawing to win one of five $100 virtual Visa gift cards — the sooner you participate, the more chances you’ll have to win.
The questionnaire is open through Sept.30 at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/cctanewsletter.
Contra Costa Television wants viewer feedback
Contra Costa Television wants to serve its viewers better.
Give them your thoughts to improve community media for Contra Costa County. Visit bit.ly/4jSIPgK or call 925313-1170 to complete the survey
State’s
legal challenges have restored at least $168 billion in federal
money
Acting against the Trump administration’s illegal executive orders and dismantling of U.S. laws, Gov. Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have pro-
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tected more than $168 billion in federal funding coming into the state through lawsuits.
California has filed 37 lawsuits, leading or co-leading 23 of them, and separately filed more than 40 amicus briefs in support of other litigation against the Trump administration in six months. In the 19 cases in which California has sought and a district court has ruled on early relief, the state has succeeded in 17 of them with 13 orders blocking President Trump’s illegal actions currently in effect, the governor’s office said in a news release.
California’s continued court actions have also protected an estimated $11.1 billion in federal grant funding from successive targeted efforts by the Trump administration to defend California’s values. California has also secured concessions and reversals outside of court, including the Department of Education’s recent decision to restore money it had illegally frozen just days after California filed a lawsuit.
“In his first week in office, President Trump went after a full third of California’s budget – and we went to court less than 24 hours later and stopped him in his tracks,” Bonta said. “For every dollar we’ve been given by the Governor and the Legislature in Special Session funding, we’ve returned more than $33,600.”
State has seized nearly $480 million in illicit cannabis this year
Gov. Newsom has announced that since January, officials have seized nearly 270,000 pounds of illicit cannabis and eradicated more than 260,000 plants, worth an estimated nearly $480 million. The Department of Cannabis Control has worked with state, local and federal partners to conduct 111 statewide operations this year.
In addition to the illicit cannabis seized, law enforcement officials have arrested 112 people, seized 52 firearms and confiscated more than $230,000 in cash. the governor’s office said in a press release.
Since 2019, the Department of Cannabis Control has made progress to tackle the scourge of illegal cannabis, including conducting 1,213 operations, seizing nearly 1.6 million pounds of product, and eradicating nearly 2.7 million plants, worth an estimated $2.8 billion.
The administration recently enacted measures to bolster long-term enforcement efforts by dedicating cannabis tax revenue to fund civil and criminal enforcement activities. This will reduce the burden on legal businesses while ensuring sustained actions against illegal operators. In addition, Board of State and Community Corrections grant eligibility has expanded to local jurisdictions, especially those allowing retail access, to further enhance and support local enforcement efforts against illegal cannabis activity.
Antioch teen cyclist hospitalized after being hit by car
Antioch police witnessed a motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and Muirwood Way on Monday, Aug. 4 at 6:46 p.m. that sent a teenage boy to a hospital.
A Nissan Pathfinder was traveling westbound on Lone Tree Way and proceeded through the intersection of Muirwood Way, when the vehicle struck a 13-year-old male who was riding his bicycle northbound across Lone Tree Way, police said in a press release.
Officers immediately rendered aid to the unnamed boy who was on the ground and unresponsive. The boy was airlifted to an area hospital with major injuries, where he is listed in critical, but stable, condition.
The unidentified male driver, 24, of the Nissan remained on scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor, police said. Based on preliminary information at the scene, speed does not appear to be a factor in this collision.
Brentwood man arrested in county internet crimes against children task force operation
As part of a week-long operation led by the Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force hosted by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and supported by the Brentwood Police Department and 13 additional agencies, progress was made in protecting children from online exploitation.
During the operation, Brentwood police detectives arrested Ty Leighton, 29, for arranging to meet a 13-year-old minor with the intent to engage in lewd and lascivious acts, among other related charges, Brentwood police reported on their Facebook page.
Leighton, who is on felony probation, also had a felony warrant for a commercial burglary in Brentwood.
Heart of Oakley scheduled for Sept. 20
Artisan crafters, non-profit organizations, and small businesses can showcase their products at the 13th Heart of Oakley on Sept. 20. The deadline to apply as a vendor is Aug. 11.
The event is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza and on Main Street from Vintage Parkway and Norcross, the city said in a press release.
Find the vendor application at: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/oakley-ca/ catalog
For details, email Alicia at oleary@ ci.oakley.ca.us.
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File No. F-2025-0003570 The name of the business(es): COMUNIDAD DE FE DE ANTIOQUIA, INC. Located at: 423 West 6th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): COMUNIDAD DE FE DE ANTIOQUIA, 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: Luisa Quintero, Vice-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/02/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/01/2030
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The name of the business(es): Otto & Sons Construction Located at: 36 E . MADILL ST In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tangitau Corporation. 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: Alani Petelo Tangitau, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/13/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
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File No. F-2025-0004006 The name of the business(es): Banister Electrical Inc Located at: 2532 Verne Robert Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Banister Electrical 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 08/01/2004. Signature of registrant: Daniel Pauline, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/28/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/27/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
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File No. F-2025-0003830 The name of the business(es): Sycamore Valley Chiropractic Located at: 401 Sycamore Valley Rd West In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Gregory E Call 2. Kirsten M Call. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025. Signature of registrant: Gregory Call, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/17/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires
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File No. F-2025-0003932 The name of the business(es): GODDARD SCHOOL THE Located at: 115 Technology Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HVG Corporation. 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 10/05/2020. Signature of registrant: Venkataganesh Muthumarayan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/23/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires
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File No. F-2025-0004045 The name of the business(es): BAY AREA ROOFING EXPERTS Located at: 1931 San Miguel Dr In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BAY AREA BUILDING EXPERTS, 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 01/01/2025. Signature of registrant: James Campos, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/29/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/28/2030
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File No. F-2025-0003764 The name of the business(es): 18KT MARKETPLACE
Located at: 318 SAN MARINO LN In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 18KT MARKETPLACE 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: Tiffany Thompson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/13/2030
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File No. F-2025-0003652 The name of the business(es): BAYSIDE MARKET Located at: 641 EASTWOOD CT, In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BAYSIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC
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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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File No. F-2025-0003880 The name of the business(es): Body Kind Studio Located at: 3870 Balfour Rd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Body Kind Studio LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State
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NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210 and California Civil Code Section 798.56a, the mobilehome described as a 1970 FLEETWOOD Decal No. AAX5883, Serial No. S2650, located at 4400 Gateway Road Space 10, Bethel Island, California 94511 will be sold at public auction at 9:00 a.m. on August 26, 2025 at Bethel Island Estates MHC, 4400 Gateway Road Space 10, Bethel Island,
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• Daily Animal Therapy
• Weekly Toddler Time
Saint Anne Village Inc. is a non-profit, state-licensed adult day care center.
We opened our door in late 2016 and have continuously thrived in serving our community members who are living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. We pride ourselves in having an original director from inception and long-term caregiver/employees with clients who flourish by participating in our daily program.
While our main focus is providing a safe, loving environment of supervised socialization for the impaired, we strive to assist families in many areas as well.
Not only do we give respite, but we also offer guidance and resources for financial assistance, tips on managing the progression of these diseases and placement referrals for when their loved one can no longer live at home.
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Nearly one in five seniors has lost all of their teeth and a higher number have lost some of their teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Brentwood Dental Excellence offers a solution to all types of tooth loss with their new lowcost coverage membership.
According to Dr. Vishnu Shankar, the owner of Brentwood Dental Excellence at 5611 Lone Tree Way, his long-term goal is to help serve local seniors for their dental needs. He understands the challenges that seniors can face when having dental procedures done compared to other patients.
“Seniors have to be screened for medical issues,” Shankar explained. “Most of them take several medicines that can affect surgery, such as blood thinners.”
Brentwood Dental Excellence continues to welcome new patients. Dr. Shankar says that the office offers free consultations, and has brochures that “educate the patient as to how the technology can benefit and be customized to the patient’s dental needs.”
Because many seniors live on a fixed income, Dr. Shankar highlighted the affordability of the services provided by his team as well. He said that Brentwood Dental Excellence offers interest-free financing through Care Credit to make it as easy as possible for patients to afford corrective dentistry.
The office also has in-house dental plans, a feature along with their flexible financial options.
“We want to be your friend when it comes to your dental care,” Dr. Shankar said. “We want to educate you, tell you what the advances are, how this can benefit your health, and you’ll be amazed at the way the practice is set up. It’s a very modern practice, I’m very proud of it, we’ve spent a lot of time planning it, and we have the greatest staff.”
Brentwood Dental Excellence, his newest practice that’s inside Lone Tree Plaza next to the Chevron gas station, is the city’s newest dental office. It offers all kinds of dental services seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. They offer cleanings, whitenings, and the latest in dental surgery options with their Yomi robot technology, the city’s first robotic dental system.
For Dr. Shankar, a graduate of the University of Pacific School of Dentistry, providing advanced patient care has been his goal since he started studying medicine back in the Fiji Islands more than three decades ago.
“I have a passion for patient care,” he said. “I’ve worked closely with hospitals there (in Fiji) and saw how people (there) kind of always had a vision for advanced medical care, be it in the dental field and the medical field.
“Here in Brentwood, we have brought the technology home, and I call it ‘home’ because I’ve been closely affiliated with the Brentwood community for a very long time as a teacher, a volunteer, and as a healthcare worker providing dental services.”
Dr. Shankar’s practice, his third in the Bay Area – the others are in San Bruno and in Danville – offer the Bay Area’s first experience with Yomi.
“I see our practice growing and being able to reach out to the newer communities, helping more patients, bringing this technology to the people, instead of people reaching out and traveling out of the way,” Dr. Shankar said. “We want to become part of the new community here, and we have had so many patient testimonials, cards of appreciation, saying how the technology has benefited them.”
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going to last a patient’s lifetime.”
States in 2016 after spending four years in development by Neocis, a surgical dental robotics company in Florida, and the manufacturer of Yomi. Neocis says on their website that Yomi is the first and only FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery.
Yomi works in two parts. First, a separate device takes a 3D scan of the patient’s head using a technology that is more focused than a CT scan viewing on the mouth and jaw area so the dentists can see on a separate screen the area where they plan to work in the mouth. The imagery is sent to the Yomi via Wi-Fi where it plans and navigates the placement while the dentists are able to design where they want the implants to go, location and distance.
“It might sound strange, but (Yomi) does use A.I.,” Dr. Shankar said. “Robotics has been a good vehicle for placing dental implants, which is the growing trend in the (dental) community. It uses A.I. to exactly guide the surgeon, in this case the dentist, to go into and place a dental implant safely, precisely, and in good bone. The dentist has the sense of security knowing that this is
“(Yomi) basically guides the surgeon. We call it ‘robotics that is human driven,’ and it’s just very efficient and a safer way to do dental implants. We can do single, multiple, and in most cases, we can do immediate placements where we take the tooth out, in absence of infection, we’re able to navigate into the solid bone and place an implant that has initial stability to temporize and heal.”
Dr. Shankar added that “the patient has the advantage of knowing minimal discomfort and a faster and more predictable healing time. With these advantages, why would someone not use the technology to their advantage?”
Dr. Shankar has worked with Yomi for several years and has done more than 1,000 dental procedures with the new technology throughout his practices. Shankar said there have been no reported problems with Yomi.
“(Patients) love the advances (in technology),” Dr. Shankar said. “They love how we are able to relate the technology to their benefit, and we are in a very technologically advanced era moving forward. And especially with the inception of A.I., we love the technology that makes our work so much safer.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shankar and learn more about Yomi, call the office at 925-420-5030, stop in the new office at 5611 Lone Tree Way, suite 140, or visit www.brentwooddentalexcellence.net.
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Dr. Vishnu Shankar, DDS of the new Brentwood Dental Excellence, brings something new to dentistry locally – a dental robot named Yomi.
Financial scams against seniors: what to look
FNetwork report for that year.
Mary Blumberg, the supervisor of the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Elderly Abuse Unit, and Emily Milstein, an attorney at Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, offered tips to pass on that will help local seniors know how to detect and avoid scams and fraud that could cost them a fortune.
Why are seniors targeted by scammers?
“I think that scammers target seniors because senior generations don’t have much computer and online experience. It’s something that their generation wasn’t raised with, and is foreign to them,” Blumberg said. “I think the Baby Boomer generation
and elders over 55 hold a lot of wealth. They own homes, they have access to retirement accounts, so they’re targeted a lot. It’s a big business for scammers.”
In addition, Blumberg pointed out that many seniors live alone, without friends or family near, making them less able to consult with others about a course of action that may feed into a scam.
Common types of scams
Scams against elderly people can take many diverse forms. Some are based on impersonation of a loved one, such as a
Financial scams target people 55 and older. These tips will help to avoid falling victim.
If someone asks a senior to act quickly, that’s attached to a lot of scams.
– Mary Blumberg, the supervisor of the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Elderly Abuse Unit
distressed grandchild in need, or a relative who will supposedly be charged with a crime if the target does not give the scammer money. With the advent of artificial intelligence, voice synthesizers, such scams can be “pretty believable,” Blumberg said. Milstein gave the example of the romance scam, which she called “one of the most costly scams for seniors.” It involves the scammer creating an online persona to woo their target, gaining their trust and making them more likely to give their money away.
Other scams put up a facade of govern-
mental or corporate authority, claiming to be the IRS asking for taxes or a utility company asking for an unpaid bill and threatening to cut off service if not promptly paid. Some are less threatening in tone, but no less dangerous, such as a text informing the target of a limited-time offer that can be claimed only if they pay or click the attached link immediately, Milstein said.
Another category of scams preys on the target’s lack of specific knowledge in a field, according to Blumberg and Milstein. The tech
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support scam claims that the target needs to give the scammer access to their computer so the scammer can fix it. When the target does as asked, the scammer can get full access to the target’s information and even their bank account. Home repair scams involve a contractor overcharging for basic maintenance or convincing a homeowner that they need an expensive repair that they really don’t. Closer to home, even the caregivers of seniors often “take huge advantage” of their charges. According to Blumberg, they may skim money from the senior’s bank account.
New technologies bring new scams, such as the cryptocurrency scam, in which the scammer asks the target to invest in a supposed cryptocurrency while pocketing the money themselves. Scammers may also use cryptocurrency in other kinds of scams as a form of payment that can’t be easily traced or reversed.
Signs of a scam, and how to avoid them
Scammers operate by “get[ting] you worked up emotionally,” Milstein said. By making up stories of “something horrible happening,” such as a family member being charged with a crime, they drive their targets into a less logical state of mind and push them toward rash and hasty action.
“If someone asks a senior to act quickly, that’s attached to a lot of scams,” Blumberg said.
Often, the scam takes the form of a call or text notifying the target of an immediate situation that needs to be resolved. Government agencies and corporations do
not typically use text messages to send important notifications, so it is likely that any texts claiming to be from a corporation or agency are fraudulent, according to Blumberg. If you receive such a text, the best thing to do is to not immediately reply and think about the offer or threat. Does it seem credible, upon reflection? If a scam takes the form of a call, Milstein says that the best course of action is to hang up, against the exhortations of the scammer.
“They’ll try to keep you on the phone, because if you hang up, you’ll start thinking about the scam,” Milstein said.
Suspicious links to websites can also be part of a scam. Such links often have domain names that are similar to legitimate websites, but which are off in some way (such as google-search.com instead of google.com). Alternately, they may be made entirely of numbers, or shortened so that you cannot see the full address of the linked website, according to the University of Denver’s infor-
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mation security services website.
Scammers will also often ask for the money to be paid in ways that are not easily traced or reversed, such as the cryptocurrency, direct wiring, or cash, according to Blumberg. This makes it more difficult for you to get your money back if you realize that you have been taken advantage of.
A simple way that Blumberg recommends to avoid being scammed is simply to talk about it with someone you trust. If a scammer claims that a loved one has been harmed, for example, try to get in contact with that loved one or relative and verify the scammer’s claim. If you receive an offer that seems too good to be true, tell a friend or family member about it and see what they think. If you do not fully trust a caregiver, let them know that someone you trust is overseeing your bank account, and will notice if anything is off.
“Having a friend or relative in the neighborhood to call is really important,” Blumberg said.
What to do if you have been scammed It is difficult to get your money back after being scammed, according to Blumberg. Even if the scammer is caught, which may not happen, they may not have the money on hand to pay back all the people from whom they have stolen money.
“Seniors don’t have the earning capacity to get the money back,” Blumberg said. “A scam can have a huge impact on their quality of life. I know that [the cost of] end-of-life care is astronomical, so stealing $30,000 to $40,000 from a senior is a big deal.”
Despite this, Blumberg strongly encouraged seniors to report if they have been scammed. Reports can be made to your local police department, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Civil Unit at DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org or (925) 957-8608, or Adult Protective Services at http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/adult-protective-services/ or (925) 602-4179.
Contra Costa County Legal Services can be found at https://www.ccsls.org, while the District Attorney’s office can be contacted at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/9975/ District-Attorney.
“A lot of seniors are embarrassed to come forward after a scam. They think that it could be seen as a sign of them losing it,” Blumberg explained. “That’s not the case. Everyone can get scammed, it doesn’t just happen to seniors. People in their 30 and 40s get scammed. Baby Boomers are targeted because of a lack of internet awareness and wealth. I don’t want there to be any shame in coming forward.”
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These simple strategies can ensure seniors’ summertime gardening sessions are as safe as they are rewarding.
Safety tips for seniors in the garden
Longer hours of daylight and warm temperatures are hallmarks of summer and each of these variables do much to contribute to the reputation of a season that’s become synonymous with rejuvenation.
People might find the conditions of summer irresistible, which compels many to spend more time outdoors.
There’s no shortage of things to do outside in summer, and the season marks a perfect time to reestablish one’s green thumb and get down and dirty in the garden. Gardening is a rewarding and healthy activity, though some, particularly seniors, may need to approach summertime sessions in the garden with a heightened degree of caution. Seniors can keep these health and safety tips in mind as they celebrate summer and what that means for their gardens.
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Working with a financial planner can help retirees stretch their retirement savings.
3 tips to stretch your retirement savings
Working with a financial planner can help retirees stretch their retirement savings.
The cost of living has garnered significant attention in recent years and was one of the key issues surrounding the 2024 presidential election in the United States. That extra
attention is warranted, as a recent Bankrate analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that consumer prices were 23 percent more expensive in February 2025 than they were in the same month in 2020. Rising consumer prices have been a cause for concern among people from all walks of life, but retirees might be among the most vulnerable to such increases. Lacking a
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Recognize that gardening is exercise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies gardening as a good form of exercise, and evidence supports the notion that gardening is a particularly beneficial form of physical activity. A 2024 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry indicated that individuals who engaged in low levels of leisure time physical activities such as gardening are likely to have a lower risk of stroke than peers who are sedentary. It’s important to keep these findings in mind when gardening, which is perhaps more physically demanding than some may recognize. Seniors can approach gardening just like they would other forms of exercise, taking the same precautions, such as stretching before and after each session and making a concerted effort to remain hydrated, while out in the garden.
Incorporate rest into your garden routine
Rest is vital for anyone engaged in physical activity, including gardeners. Frequent breaks during gardening sessions can help avoid strains and sprains and provide opportunities to hydrate and get out of the sun. If possible, seniors can identify a shaded spot on their properties and place a bench there so they have somewhere to rest during gardening sessions.
Frequent breaks during gardening sessions can help avoid strains and sprains and provide opportunities to hydrate and get out of the sun.
Use ergonomic gardening tools and other specialized products
The Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University notes that ergonomics studies movements of a person’s body during physical activities in an effort to produce tools that ensure a task has as little physical impact on the body as possible. Ergonomic tools are designed to lower the risk of injury, improve efficiency and increase satisfaction that stems from performing a particular activity. Before each gardening season, seniors can inspect their existing tools and replace them with ergonomic alternatives, if necessary. In addition, seniors can use specialized products, including longhandled gardening tools that reduce the need to bend over or kneel down, to further reduce their risk of injury while working in the garden.
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Reading helps prevent cognitive decline
Aging and change go hand in hand. Although some may bemoan the gray hairs that start to arrive or stiffness in the knees that seems to sneak up on a person in middle age, such concerns are not necessarily enough to lose sleep over. However, many people 50 or older are nervous about the potential for cognitive issues like dementia as they grow older.
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6.7 million people have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. The Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that there were 733,040 people living with dementia in the country as of January 1, 2024. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can rob people of their memories, personalities and abilities to live satisfying, independent lives. While it may not be impossible to prevent all cognitive issues completely, there is reason to believe that reading could be an ally in cognitive care.
The American Academy of Neurology says that reading stimulates the brain and has
been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age. Reading also may help slow down memory loss.
The powers of reading were noticed more than 10 years ago when a 2013 study from researchers at Emory University measured readers’ MRI scans as they read books. They found the deeper readers went into a story, the more areas of their brains were activated. This activity remained elevated for several days after participants finished their books. The more a person reads, the stronger complex networks in the brain become.
Additional evidence that reading can help the brain was noted by researchers at the Texas A&M School of Public Health. A 2024 study suggests that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities like reading, hobbies and word games have better memory, working memory, attention, and processing speed than those who do not take part in such endeavors. Furthermore, a 2021 study published in Neurology found that high levels of cognitive activity, like reading and writing letters, can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by five years among those age 80 and older.
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desire to return to the workforce or opportunities lucrative enough to make such a transition worthwhile, retirees may be looking for ways to stretch their retirement savings. The following three strategies may help seniors do just that.
1. Seek the help of a financial planner. Some seniors may see working with a financial planner as another expense at a time when they’re trying to cut costs, but such professionals can provide a notable return on investment.
Financial planners can help seniors currently navigating complex financial waters without a compass direct their resources toward low-risk vehicles that can grow wealth with the goal of ensuring a rising cost of living does not drain existing savings and leave seniors destitute. Even incremental growth can help combat inflation, and financial planners can identify options that promote growth while limiting risk.
2. Take up gardening. People from all walks of life have lamented rising grocery bills in recent years, but seniors are not helpless against rising food prices. The Economic Research Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates food prices will increase by 2.2 percent in 2025. Retirees are uniquely positioned to combat those increases, as many have the time and space to grow their own foods at a fraction of the cost of buying the same items at the store.
sary), it’s possible to recoup such initial costs rather quickly.
A 2021 report on the website Greenhouse Today estimated that a single tomato plant, which in 2025 typically can be purchased for less than $10, can yield 20 to 30 lbs. of tomatoes, producing between 20 and 90 tomatoes (size of the tomatoes will affect total yield). Grocery shoppers know that one pound of store-bought tomatoes is likely to cost around $5, give or take a dollar or two. In this example, seniors can save a substantial amount of money by growing their own food at home. Seniors can even join gardening groups where each member grows a particular food and then yields are shared among the group, leading to even more savings over time.
3. Request generic medications
The cost of medication is not fixed and is often vulnerable to changes in governmental policies. However, it’s fair to note that many seniors spend thousands of dollars per year on medication. Seniors can request generic alternatives to brand-name medications.
The health care experts at Humana estimate generic drugs cost 80 to 85 percent less on average than brand-name drugs. That’s a considerable cost savings, and that advantage could prove even more significant if policy changes increase out-of-pocket medical costs for seniors in the coming years.
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These three strategies can help seniors manage their money and protect their retirement savings in an era marked by a rising cost-of-living and an unpredictable economy.
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New senior community to emphasize being active
The Meadows at Marsh Creek, a gated housing development for those 55 or older, is coming to Brentwood.
With it comes a host of recreational facilities – from dog parks to pickleball courts to a swimming pool – for those who prefer a more active lifestyle.
The community will be located off of Marsh Creek Road to the east of the existing Trilogy senior community. It boasts “140 active adult duet residential lots,” according to the project description. The project was discussed at the July 24 meeting of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, where they talked about the landscaping and design for the nearly 30-acre site. The full meeting can be watched at http://bit.ly/3U21tHF
The Meadows “offers a welcoming hub
of activity and relaxation,” according to developer Shea Homes. “The Meadows at Marsh Creek offers a distinctive blend of recreation, relaxation, and…a welcoming community.”
In addition to pickleball courts and a swimming pool, the neighborhood will also feature access to Brentwood’s trail systems, a fitness center and a clubhouse with a community kitchen as well as a community garden.
According to Interim City Manager Darin Gale, these amenities are available only to those who will live in the gated development rather than for the general public to use.
Pricing is not available yet for homes in the subdivision, but there are four different single-story floor plans ranging from 1,600 to 1,770 square feet.
More information about the community, including when pricing will become available for homes, is at https://bit.ly/4m0ahKd
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Delta Quilters Guild’s show this weekend
Quilts Create Lasting
Memories of Home is the theme of this weekend’s Quilt Show hosted by the Delta Quilters Guild.
There will be about 140 quilts/quilted art entries, 13 vendors, raffle baskets, a boutique with handcrafted items for purchase, an Opportunity Quilt raffle, and a variety of demonstrations of quilting/sewing techniques.
Gail Ghiozzi is this year’s featured quilter. She taught at Garin Elementary School in Brentwood for 24 years before retiring.
She has made quilts and inspirational wall hangings for teachers and their children/ grandchildren, baby and adult quilts for the Guild’s community outreach, and patriotic quilts for the Guild’s quilts honoring veterans’ program.
On Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., the Delta Quilters Guild will present quilts
to local veterans to honor and thank them for their bravery, sacrifice, and service.
Brentwood VFW Post 10789 will perform a color guard ceremony, with local singer Robbie Myers, singing the national anthem.
In addition to making quilts for local veterans, the Delta Quilters Guild donates different size handmade quilts to a variety of community organizations and pillowcases for children to take to summer camp sponsored by Brentwood Lions Club. Proceeds from the quilt show will help defray the cost of fabric, batting.
The event will be on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Entry fee is $12 and is good for both days. Those age 80 and older are free. For more information, visit deltaquiltersguild.org.
There’s no shortage of ways for seniors to overcome retirement
and cultivate rewarding hobbies.
How seniors can find a new hobby after retirement
Retirement is often characterized as a carefree time in life when adults who spent years in the workforce get to enjoy the fruits of their labors. But upon retiring, many retirees find themselves fighting boredom.
A recent study from Indeed found that, as of March 2022, 3.2 percent of work-
ers who retired a year earlier had already reentered the workforce. No two retirees are the same, and a host of variables, boredom among them, likely compelled recently retired professionals to go back to work.
Retirees who like the freedom of not working but are confronting boredom can consider these tips to cultivate a new hobby that can help them pass the time in a rewarding and engaging way.
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to jot down a list of activities you always found interesting but never had the time to learn or became too busy to fully invest in. Some seniors hit the links for the first time in retirement, while others return to school to study subjects they find interesting but did not engage with during their college years. The options are endless, and jotting down a list of new or old interests is a great way to get the ball rolling.
Virtual resources like online courses and book clubs conducted over Zoom with fellow readers across the nation and possibly even the globe are a great way to cultivate a new hobby in retirement. Virtual resources can be especially beneficial for seniors with mobility issues.
Consider local resources
Parks departments and libraries may offer an array of free or affordable opportunities for seniors to engage with a new hobby. Parks departments may offer
anything from cross country skiing tutorials to age-based hiking excursions, while libraries may offer weekly crafting sessions or wellness programs to local residents. In addition to providing fun ways to discover and cultivate a new hobby, programs offered through parks departments and local libraries are great ways to meet fellow retirees.
Put your experience to use
Retirees with years in their field don’t have to go back to work to make use of their professional expertise. Contact local youth organizations or outreach programs sponsored by churches, libraries or local law enforcement agencies and offer to share your expertise with young people. Such opportunities enable retirees to continue to engage with their professions and help a younger generation of aspiring professionals gain valuable insight into fields they’re interested in.
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