A new longterm water source
Antioch to get desalination plant
By Sean Tongson Correspondent
After seven years of planning, permits and construction, Antioch’s new water desalination plant will provide East County’s largest city with enough drinking water for generations to come.
It is the first desalination plant for the Delta and only the second desalination plant in the Bay Area, along with a plant located in Newark.
“This plant will generate over 40 percent of Antioch’s water during certain months of the year, reducing vulnerability during dry years,” said Contra Costa County Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Toler. “It’s a real, local solution to a changing climate.”
The facility will produce up
to six million gallons per day of treated drinking water — an important boost to regional supply reliability amid rising salinity in the San Joaquin River, the state said in a press release.
Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal
called the project “a transformational investment that not only provides a critical water supply to meet Antioch’ health and safety needs during severe drought, but improves drought supplies for our neighboring
to guests at a ribboncutting event on Sept. 15 for the city’s new desalination plant.
Oakley duplex house approved
Planners OK downtown site
By Connor Robles Correspondent
The Oakley Planning Commission approved the construction of a duplex house downtown on a vacant lot 120 feet south of the intersection of Third Street and Main Street.
members of the Contra Costa Water District and protects Antioch’s water rights and Delta diversions for decades to come.”
see Water page 19
County families can claim their share of $44 million in CalKIDS scholarships
More than 260,000 California second graders are starting this school year with their very first scholarship through CalKIDS, the state’s landmark program that helps families prepare for college and career training. Each eligible second grader is automatically awarded a minimum of $500 in their CalKIDS Scholarship Account. Foster youth and homeless students receive an additional $500–$1,000, for a CalKIDS Scholarship Account worth up to $1,500.
Each year, a new group of students is added to the CalKIDS Program. Eligibility is determined by the California Department of Education using the Local Control Funding Formula, which identifies students
based on income criteria or as English learners.
California public school students enrolled in first grade on Fall Census Day are identified as eligible and are then awarded a CalKIDS Scholarship Account by the time they enter second grade. The account can be used to support their future college and career goals.
“Expanding CalKIDS participation each year is an investment in California’s future,” said State Treasurer Fiona Ma. “When families engage with a CalKIDS Account early, it can help foster higher aspirations and support long-term academic success.”
Nearly half of all public school stu-
Nearly half of all public school students from Contra Costa County are eligible for up to $1,500 in CalKIDS Scholarships, part of a $44 million investment already allocated to students in the region.
see Scholarships page 19
The 1,750 square-foot duplex will contain two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one kitchen in each of its units. To differentiate the two units, one will be painted brown with white trimming and the other white with brown trimming. The duplex will also have a parking space and a small yard or outdoor space.
To accommodate these, the applicant requested and received a variance, or exception, to allow a side setback of 16 feet and eight inches between the property and its neighbors, larger than downtown Oakley’s maximum permitted side setback of 15 feet. This request was granted because the larger setback would serve a regulatory purpose, that of providing “compliant common open space and parking,” according to associate planner Evan Gorman’s presentation.
The project will be built by Perpetual Homes, whose representative Kathy Anderson expressed concern in her presentation on the project about the
see Duplex page 19
Antioch mayor Ron Bernal spoke
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Pawstoberfest — same event, new location
20 dogs up for adoption at third annual gathering
By Nicole Becchina Staff Writer
The third annual Pawstoberfest, presented by Ruff Day Rescue, will take place on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. But this year it will be at a new location — Downtown Brentwood City Park – after being at Veterans Park last year.
“We’re hoping that it helps the businesses around Pawstoberfest,” said Christina Johnson, founder and CEO of Ruff Day Rescue, said of the switch in locations.
The free dog-friendly and familyfriendly event will feature artisan booths, pet booths, food trucks (some with dog-friendly treats), Callahan’s ice cream, a beer garden by Four Legs Brewing, wine, a kids area, K-9 demonstrations, a silent auction and live music by Joker on Jack.
About 20 dogs will be on site available for adoption. The available dogs can be found on Ruff Day Rescue’s website, ruffdayrescue.org.
Ojala Family Pet Care will be providing on-site microchipping and vaccinations for a donation, as well.
There will be a dog parade costume contest for small dogs at 1 p.m. and large dogs at 2 p.m.
Pawstoberfest, an annual celebration for dog lovers in Brentwood that includes such events as a costume contest, has a new location this year.
“We love watching the dogs in all the costumes,” Johnson said.
Participants can register their dogs for the costume contest. There will be various categories, such as “scariest,” “best couple,” “funniest,” and more and participants can win “good prizes” such as gift certificates to local businesses, according to Johnson.
Ruff Day Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Discovery Bay and Brentwood in East Contra Costa County that saves dogs from being euthanized in shelters.
“We’ve saved over 2,000 dogs in the last 3 years,” Johnson said, with many of them adopted by families.
“Since we are a foster-based rescue we can’t do what we do without the community’s support,” Johnson said. “So our goal is really to have people come out with their families and their pets and help us save more dogs.”
Pawstoberfest is Ruff Day Rescue’s biggest annual fundraiser to save dogs from being euthanized in shelters. Johnson said one of the goals is to raise money for veteri-
narian bills, food, and supplies.
“We need to raise money in order to keep operations going,” Johnson said. “The more money we can save the more dogs we can help. Each spay and neuter costs us between three or four hundred dollars I would say and then you have other vet bills. So we need money in order to keep operations going. We can’t do that without our community’s support.”
Johnson added, “We would like to start this year a vaccination clinic and a microchipping clinic and a spay and neuter clinic for the unhoused population or low-income population in East Contra Costa County to ensure that those dogs are safe and fixed and taken care of as well, as well as a food and supply pantry.” Ruff Day Rescue started out saving working dogs, such as the breed Belgian Malinois, which Johnson said are among the hardest dogs to place in homes. The rescue now saves all breeds of dogs.
Attendees can pre-register at ruffdayrescue.org/events or on EventBrite? Attendees who pre-register for the free event will receive a free commemorative Pawstoberfest cup.
Those interested in a last-minute vendor spot or becoming a volunteer can reach out to Ruff Day Rescue at 408-892-6869 or email Pawstoberfest@ruffdayrescue.org. They still need volunteers, organizers said.
To donate to Ruff Day Rescue visit ruffdayrescue.org/donate.
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Free pet vaccination and microchip clinic in Brentwood on Oct. 19
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering a free pet vaccination, microchip clinic for dogs and cats in Brentwood on Oct. 19 at a mobile clinic at 3361 Walnut Blvd.
You must be a county resident to participate, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office, which is a co-sponsor.
Dogs will receive free rabies and DHPP vaccinations, and cats will receive free rabies and FVRCP vaccinations The event starts at 9 a.m. and runs while supplies last. The Contra Costa Humane Society, Joybound People and Pets are co-sponsors.
State gives county $43 million to establish Delta Recovery Center treatment facility
Contra Costa County has been awarded $43.7 million in state funds to establish the Delta Recovery Center, a new treatment facility in East Contra Costa that will expand access to critical behavioral health services.
The funding is part of a $98 million grant from California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, a multi-year state initiative to improve behavioral healthcare infrastructure paid through Proposition 1, Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office said in a press release. The Delta project is one of three in Contra Costa County and includes two facilities:
• A 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center to provide intensive treatment and support for adults living with serious mental illness;
• A 16-bed transitional residential social
rehabilitation/adult residential treatment facility to offer structured, short-term housing and recovery-focused care.
The centers will address a need for behavioral treatment beds in Contra Costa County, particularly in East County, where residents face long waits and travel distances for care.
“This project is a major step forward in closing the treatment gap for our residents who need help the most,” said Burgis, who is vice chairperson and District 3 Supervisor, whose district includes Antioch and Oakley. “By expanding local treatment, we can deliver care faster and help more people recover closer to home.”
The Delta Recovery Center was originally proposed for a county-owned property on Delta Road in Oakley. After review, the County has determined that the project will be more successful and receive broader support at the alternative site on the border of Antioch and Oakley near Highway 4, which is also located on County-owned land.
The proposed new site remains in East County and maintains the same project design, capacity, budget, and timeline as originally proposed.
Over the past 60 days, the County has worked with both Oakley and Antioch officials to identify a site that best balances local needs and maximizes long-term success for the facilities. The move represents a change in location only, with no other substantive modifications to the project.
“This investment allows us to strengthen the entire continuum of behavioral healthcare in Contra Costa County,” said Contra Costa Health Director Grant Colfax. “We are building capacity where it is most needed and ensuring that all our residents have access to treatment that supports long-term recovery.”
The County is completing environmental and site surveys, and expects to finalize
property control this fall. Updated site plans and appraisals will be submitted to the state for approval. Construction is anticipated to remain on schedule.
For more details about Contra Costa County’s Behavioral Health Services, visit cchealth.org/bhs.
Newsom signs bill expanding fuel options to cut gas prices
Gov. Newsom has signed legislation that could help bring down the cost of gasoline in California.
Assembly Bill 30 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) allows an additional blend of gasoline – E15 fuel specifically – to be sold in the state while the Air Resources Board (CARB) completes its ongoing work to study whether the additional blend can meet the state’s clean air requirements, the governor’s office said in a press release.
Last October, the governor directed CARB to accelerate studying how California could increase ethanol blending in gasoline while maintaining environmental protections. Authorizing the use of this alternative gasoline fuel blend reduces the state’s dependence on petroleum and further diversifies the state fuel supply, helping to avoid gasoline price spikes and costs to consumers at the pump.
According to a study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley and the United States Naval Academy, this could lower gasoline prices by up to 20 cents per gallon and save Californians as much as $2.7 billion annually, but also would require infrastructure modifications throughout the state, including at retail gasoline stations.
E15 fuel, which contains 15% ethanol, has been widely adopted in other states and
could reduce gasoline prices without adding environmental harm. As of 2023, E15 was sold at more than 3,000 stations in 31 states, the press release stated.
Another study from the University of California, Riverside found that increasing ethanol blending in gasoline would not affect NOx emissions and would reduce particulate emissions.
County, CDC suggest protecting yourself against increase in measles cases in U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an increase of measles cases in 2025. The risk for widespread measles in the United States remains low due to robust U.S. immunization and surveillance programs and outbreak response capacity supported by federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial health partners, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office.
However, every year, measles cases occur in the United States due to unvaccinated travelers who get measles while they are in other countries. Outbreaks also occur when measles spreads among people who are not vaccinated. Anyone who is not protected against measles through vaccination is at risk.
Some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clears up in a few days. But measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.
Measles is highly contagious. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected.
For details, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/ data-research/index.html
Applications open for Brentwood student internship program
Students from Liberty Union High School District who are interested in a career in local government can now get hands-on experience working in Brentwood as part of the city’s third annual internship program.
“The 2026 L.A.U.N.C.H. Internship Program is designed as a structured, focused learning experience, offering mentorship and practical training across several city departments,” the city said on its website. L.A.U.N.C.H. stands for Learn, Apply, Uncover, Navigate, Connect and Harness. “Interns will work closely with dedicated mentors, receive on-the-job training, and build career knowledge that aligns with their studies. Additionally, interns will expand their professional network and gain career guidance to support their future pathways.”
The program is open to students interested in learning more about government operations, environmental science, and community services, according to the city. The program runs from early February through early July of 2026. The schedule is flexible to accommodate after-school hours and may include weekend work, depending on each internship’s specific requirements. There are four internship positions available:
Public works fleet - Learn the mechanics
of maintaining city vehicles and equipment.
Parks and Recreation – Learn about planning and running events and programs.
Finance - See how numbers turn into choices that have a local impact.
Engineering - Explore how ideas turn into infrastructure through mapping, design review, and projects that shape the city’s future.
“Whether you’re interested in city management, public works, or recreational services, this program provides a valuable foundation in the workings of local government,” the city said.
Applications are now open and can be filled out at https://bit ly/48QUDx5. The application period closes in four weeks.
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By Todd W. Moeller, Moeller Estate Law
In estate planning, it is a
to establish a Trust to hold property, such as real estate or other valuable assets. Adding a Trust as an additional insured to an insurance policy ensures that the Trust receives coverage under the policy and is protected from potential liabilities. An additional insured is someone who gets added to insurance policies by the original policyholder. This is usually done through an endorsement by the named insured or the party who purchases the insurance policy, thus granting the additional insured certain rights under the policy. These rights may include coverage for claims arising from their interest in the insured property or activity.
Why is it necessary to add a Trust as an additional insured?
• To protect the Trust’s assets from liability claims.
• To comply with lender or legal requirements if the Trust holds title to property.
• To ensure seamless coverage for both the individual and the Trust in case of a loss or claim.
• The following provides some of the steps that are likely required to add a Trust as an additional insured:
• Review your insurance policy
• Check the terms and conditions of your policy to confirm that it allows for additional insureds.
• Identify the types of coverage (e.g., liability, property) where the Trust should be added.
• Gather your Trust Documentation, including how the title is held in your Trust.
• Contact your insurance agent or provider.
• Inform your insurance agent that you wish to add your Trust as an additional insured. Adding your Trust as an additional insured to your insurance policy is an essential step in protecting the Trust’s interests and ensuring comprehensive coverage. If you have questions concerning your existing estate plan or setting up an estate plan, please contact Todd W. Moeller at (925) 301-8840 or www. Todd@MoellerEstateLaw.com.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this advertorial is provided for general information only. Todd W. Moeller is licensed to practice law in the State of California only, and any information contained in this advertisement is based on general principles of California law. The information presented should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of
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CARING HAVEN: WHEN CAREGIVING DOES NOT TAKE A HOLIDAY BECAUSE HOME IS WHERE THEIR HEART IS
By Nikki Lopez, Caring Haven
For most people, the holidays approaching mean twinkling lights, family gatherings, and maybe a few extra hours of sleep. For caregivers, it often means juggling even more. The world says, “slow down, celebrate, enjoy.” Reality says, “medication still has to be given at 8 a.m., Dad still needs help with bathing, and the bills did not magically pay themselves.”
Caregiving does not take a holiday. The schedule does not loosen because the calendar flips to October-December. If anything, the pressure doubles. Family members come into town with opinions but not necessarily help. Traditions become harder to maintain, and guilt shows up when caregivers feel they are not doing enough to make things “special.”
On top of that, grief creeps in for what has changed -- the loved one who no longer
remembers trick-or-treat, or carols, the parent who used to host but now sits quietly in a chair.
And yet, hidden in the mess, there are moments worth holding. A laugh over spilled gravy. A shared story that lights up your loved one’s eyes. The comfort of realizing perfection was never the point. Caregivers deserve to claim those small wins, even when exhaustion hangs heavy.
This holiday season, let the porch light stay off. Let the pie come from the store. Let the tree be crooked. Let the family photo capture real life instead of a staged smile. Caregiving is not picture-perfect, but it is love in its most demanding form. And that love does not take a holiday either.
Call us today at 925-331-0590 or visit www.caringhavenhomecare.com
Brentwood Rotary Club hosts Digs & Rigs on Oct. 18
Proceeds from handson display of vehicles go to scholarship fund
The Rotary Club of Brentwood is once again inviting everyone to enjoy Digs & Rigs, a hands-on family event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship, 6641 Lone Tree Way (back parking lot) in Brentwood (across from WinCo).
This popular event gives kids and families the chance to climb inside and explore more than 30 vehicles — including fire trucks, police cars, construction rigs, tractors, buses, and more. Children will be able to sit in the driver’s seat, honk horns and get an up-close, personal look at the vehicles that keep the community moving.
“Watching the kids’ faces light up when they climb into the big vehicles is what makes this event so special,” said event chairperson Jayne Oertwig. “It’s a chance for families to make memories together while kids get a hands-on experience they’ll never forget.”
“Last year’s event was such a huge success and well-loved by all who joined us from the surrounding communities,” said co-chairperson Erin Chivello. “We will in-
• Do not mix materials
• Keep in original containers
• Pack in a sturdy box or tub with newspaper
• Transport a maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds
• Waste must be in the rear trunk, truck bed, rear hatchback, or rear compartment of a van
• No waste shall be removed from the cab of any vehicle
• When you arrive – stay in your car!
troduce some new vehicles this year, and they are sure to be a hit. We look forward to sharing the day’s festivities with all who join us. Grab your family, friends, and neighbors.”
Hotline Construction is one of the local companies that assist with the event along with The City of Brentwood, Contra Costa Fire, CHP, Brentwood Police, Monster Truck Garage, and more.
One of the goals of the event is to give the community a chance to get to know the Brentwood Rotary Club better and encourage more people to get involved, organizers said. Rotary does community service work behind the scenes as well, and events like Digs & Rigs help showcase that in a familyfriendly way.
The event will also feature food vendors and family-friendly activities. Everyone can learn more about the people and services that keep Brentwood safe and thriving, organizers said.
Tickets are $5 per person and kids under 1 year old are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite at www.digsandrigs.com for $5, or on the day of the event for $10. All proceeds go toward Brentwood Rotary’s scholarship fund, helping local students pursue higher education.
Play Halloween Bingo, empower women and girls
By Taylor Shepherd Correspondent
Soroptimist International of the Delta, also known as SI of the Delta, will be holding their annual Halloween Bingo Oct. 23 at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood.
Tickets are $50 and include bingo games and dinner from the Holy Smoker BBQ. The event includes many raffle prizes as well as cash prizes.
“Halloween Bingo is open to the public 21 or older,” said Sonia Freytes, SI of the Delta president. “We encourage attendees to dress in costumes since we have prizes for the Best Group, Funniest, etc. Tickets can be purchased on our website siofthedelta.com. This will be our fifth year holding this event.”
The Halloween Bingo helps the club raise money for the five scholarships that are given out annually:
• Live Your Dream Award: Training and Education Award for Women program, this program was established in 1972 by Soroptimist International of the Americas to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skill and employment prospects.
• Delta Dreamers Award: This award was created by Soroptimist International of the Delta to provide area women and girls access to education and ultimately lead to economic empowerment. It is open to women and girls living in Brentwood and East County who are facing obstacles, are 17 years or older and are enrolled
or in the process of applying for college, technical or vocational school, adult education or classes to increase job skills.
The 2025-2026 Delta Dreamers applications go live on Oct. 15, according to organizers. Applications can be filled out at https://sifounderregion.org/live-your-dream.
• Violet Richardson Award: The Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-18 who are volunteers within their communities or schools. The award is given to young women whose activities make the community and world a better place.
• Legacy Award: Soroptimist International of the Delta created this award to honor their members who have passed on. It is open to high school seniors at local high schools and alternative education programs. The criteria has been focused on public speaking and subjects pertaining to women’s struggles on various topics. The students present their essay by giving their speech at our Legacy Speech event in March 2026.
Applications and instructions for this award will be available January 2026 by emailing siofthedelta@yahoo.com
• Eighth Grade Outstanding Citizen Award: Each year, Soroptimists ask the principals of each middle school to select an outstanding eighth-grade student to receive this award.
For this year as a whole, Freytes said SI of the Delta is expecting to raise over $46,000.
For more information on SI of the Delta’s vision and mission, visit siofthedelta.com
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Honoring Colten “Team Hulken” Guerra — A Flame That Will Never Fade
Colten Guerra, lovingly known throughout our community as Team Hulken, earned his wings on October 3rd after nearly 11 courageous years living with Neuroblastoma. In that time, he didn’t just battle cancer—he showed it who’s boss, again and again. Colten was more than a fighter. He was a radiant spirit, an unforgettable personality, and a beacon of strength, bravery, and relentless positivity.
Colten’s creativity knew no bounds. One of his lasting legacies is a shirt he designed, inspired by his favorite anime, Demon Slayer. Emboldened with the words:
“Set Your Heart Ablaze.”
It’s more than a quote — it’s a call to live with passion, courage, and determination. To never let fear or grief extinguish your spirit. To carry forward the flame of those we love, even when they are no longer beside us. This message now burns brighter than ever, reflecting the powerful life and memory Colten leaves behind.
As his mom Michelle shared:
“I never realized how deeply anime
could shape the way we see life and loss. It teaches us that heroes are forged in fire, rising through immense adversity. That death isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a legacy. Their names, their courage, their actions live on. Their light outshines time itself. Their stories burn far beyond an ordinary life. This quote Colten chose turned out to be such a powerful reflection of his life and memory.”
Of course, Colten couldn’t resist adding a touch of his own magic — his love for cats is woven into the shirt’s design. And on the back, you’ll find the beloved “Coltisms” that we all came to know and cherish. Michelle and the Guerra family extend their deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support — now, and throughout the past decade.
Carry Colten’s Flame Forward
Purchase a “Set Your Heart Ablaze” shirt to honor Colten’s legacy and to stand alongside the Guerra family during this difficult time. Let’s rally together not only in grief, but in unity, hope, and resilience — just like Colten would want. Colten’s light will never go out — it lives on in each of us.
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The Press goes to Alaska …. and South Africa
Ted Curran, the owner of Monkey Wrenches Inc. took The Press with him as he traveled along the Seward Highway that goes between Anchorage, Alaska and Seward Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula. The lake in the background is one of the many smaller lakes in the area and is located at the Seward Highway to the Sterling Highway intersection about 100 miles south of Anchorage. This picture displays the majestic soaring mountain ranges in the area as well as displaying the spectacular change in season colors that occur every year at this time.
Marsha Brown, membership chairperson of the Rotary Club of Brentwood, and her husband, Mike Crosby, took The Press with them to Johannesburg, South Africa. This photo was taken in the entryway to the Apartheid Museum. “We were there for two days, at the end of our two-week trip to Africa. We flew into Nairobi, Kenya,” Brown said. The next day we flew to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe and Zambia), the tallest falls in Africa. From there we went to Botswana, hoping to see the black-maned lions, and we did. We ended the trip in Johannesburg. So much history
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EDITORIALS, LETTERS & COMMENTARY
Republicans shut down the government to keep Epstein files sealed
Editor:
This has been a Republican shutdown of the government, and Republican politicians are lying about their reasons why.
Republicans are lying when they say that the Democrats shut down the government to give free healthcare to
A novel way to explain
Proposition 50 and democracy
Editor:
As a high school student at Liberty, I’ve seen how the polarized political environment has discouraged young people from getting involved. This is exactly why California’s Proposition 50 matters to me -- to make sure no politician is able to change the rules of democracy to their benefit.
Letters to the editor
‘illegal aliens’, using a racist, outdated term for undocumented immigrants.
Democrats aren’t asking for free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. And U.S. law already prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving federally subsidized health care, according to the 1996 statute.
Even Snopes.com confirms that the Republicans are lying.
Also, Congress needs 218 votes to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. A
To help explain this, I made and illustrated a children’s book using a rigged dodgeball game as a metaphor for what is going on between Texas and California – Proposition 50. My hope is that this book encourages young people and voters of all ages to become involved in local politics.
I’ll link the book here (https:// anyflip.com/rldmi/zmci).
Zack Fogel Brentwood
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newly elected Arizona Democratic Representative is that 218th vote. But she can’t be sworn in with the government shut down, which is why the Epstein list will stay sealed.
Which means, the Republicans shut down the government to prevent the names of the pedophiles on the Epstein list from being released.
To sum up:
1. Republicans shut down the government.
2. Republicans are lying when they blame Democrats for the government shutdown.
3. Republicans use racist language when they lie about their shutdown
4. Republicans are protecting pedophiles on the Epstein list. Ewww.
5. Why do the Republicans want to protect pedophiles?
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A familiar face returns to give Liberty a ‘boost’
Lions prepare for run at BVAL title
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
Liberty’s star wrestler and defensive lineman David Calkins Jr. has been as staple with the Lions’ defensive front seven for the last two seasons entering his 2025 senior season.
After exploding onto the scene in his varsity debut season with 6 ½ sacks in 2023, he turned it up another level last season, leading the Bay Valley Athletic League in sacks with 10, according to MaxPreps.
There was no concern from the team with Calkins Jr. missing the beginning of training camp in the summer due to competing in the U17 Greco Roman Wrestling World Championships in Greece in late July. The whole program was rooting for him to perform well and come back with a medal. He won a bronze.
There was worry, however, when he got sick shortly after returning from Greece. And even more so when he suffered a seizure and was hospitalized. After
David Calkins Jr. returned to practice in full pads for the first time this week as the Lions prepare to travel to Deer Valley (Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.) for their leagueopening game against the Wolverines.
Photo by Jeff Weisinger
missing over a month and a half to recovery, Calkins Jr., has currently missed the first five games of this season, the first time in his high school career he’s missed games, ending a 22-game streak.
He returned to practice in full pads for the first time this week as the Lions prepare to travel to Deer Valley (Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Deer Valley) for their league-opening game against the Wolverines.
“It’s just a blessing,” he said. “All the aches, the pains, the soreness, all that. It doesn’t matter to me at the end of the day to be able to get up in the morning and move my body and do the things I love and be with the people that I care about. Nothing’s like it.”
“Just excited to be out there. I feel just as good as everybody else. I’ve been watching all year and I can’t wait to be out there.”
With the Lions (4-1) on a three-game win streak and a Lions veteran defense seemingly hitting their stride at a perfect time entering league play, Calkins Jr.’s return not only boosts the defense on the field and in the defensive line, his return in general is a big boost for the team overall.
“He’s a big part of this team, and for him not to be here for so long, it’s a part of us that we’re missing,” Liberty head football coach Mike Cable said. “It’s good to have his energy, have his leadership, and just have him as a player. It’s almost like you miss a family member and then he comes back and you remember how good the good times were.
“...His presence on this field impacts other players, and they rise up to his level. It’s great to have him back.”
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Heritage football faces powerhouse Pittsburg in league opener
By Mason Tovani Correspondent
There are no nerves or whispers among the Heritage football team about who the Patriots (0-5) are playing on Friday night. The Pittsburg Pirates (4-1) are a formidable opponent who will give the blue and gold their biggest test five weeks into the year.
Instead, there’s respect and there’s excitement.
“It’s always good to go against the best and see where we are at,” head coach Nick Wisely said. “There’s nothing like playing in Pitt. You got their band, you got their big following and they are one of the best teams in NorCal so it’s the best way to test it.”
The Patriots are coming off a bye week during which they were able to regroup and get six players back who were injured in their matchup against Livermore two weeks ago.
This year like the years before, the Bay Valley Athletic League is going to be competitive. The five games in the previous weeks allowed Wisely and his group to gauge where they can improve and sharpen up before the final five games.
“The main focus is always getting better at what we do,” Wisely said. “The one thing about league (games) is we know a
lot of those kids and there is a familiarity. Everyone in the league is getting better and it should be a dogfight every week.”
“The biggest thing is establishing the run game and stopping the run, (if we do that) we’ll put ourselves in a great position,” Wisely said. “We’ve been improving every week, which is good, and we’ll see what we can do this week. We got a couple
linemen back healthy, which will definitely help us in that run game.”
Junior linebacker and lead tackler for the Patriots Nathaniel Mendoza is confident in his team’s ability to put together games where both the defense and offense are playing well in order to win games in the second half of the season. That is something both he and Wisely said have
been missing this year.
“Anytime we can sustain drives and anytime we can keep them (the Patriots’ defense) off it’s even better,” Wisely said. “In Livermore we did great. We executed on third downs, we did some good things and we punted a lot less. We were able to do some things we haven’t been able to do in weeks past but we keep improving.”
“Coming off the bye I feel like we are starting to (click),” Mendoza said. “In previous weeks, we haven’t. It’s been our defense mainly but our offense is looking good, looking solid. Hopefully we can do it together and start winning games.”
For Mendoza and company, they are focused only on what they can control, confidence and competitiveness.
“We should come out looking good,” Mendoza said. “It’s all about confidence, having a full head of steam and not being scared of anyone. We breathe the same air they do and it’s just us versus them.”
The Patriots are facing a Pirates program that has won BVAL every year from 2019 to 2024 with a 31-game league winning streak. Getting thrown into the fire in Week 1 is exactly what Mendoza wants. He was straight to the point when asked if he is glad to face them this early into the season.
“Hell yeah,” he said.
The Patriots and Pirates will play in Pittsburg at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Heritage football players work in team drills during the team’s practice this week in Brentwood.
Photo by Mason Tovani
Return to the playoffs and
BVAL title in reach for Liberty flag football
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
Following a ‘humbling’ 31-point loss to California High last week, Liberty’s girls flag football team wasted no time getting back on track Wednesday night, and in doing so, put themselves in control of their race toward a third-straight Bay Valley Athletic League title.
The Lady Lions bounced back strong Thursday night, overwhelming Deer Valley 41-0 in Brentwood behind a sharp first-half performance from sophomore quarterback Elenoa Malu and the Lady Lions offense, and a relentless defense that grabbed three interceptions, scored one of them, and racked up six sacks.
“Deer Valley’s coached well and it was a good challenge tonight, but our girls knew they had to execute,” Liberty head flag football coach Matt Malzahn said.
Malzahn added that the loss against California — the team’s first of the season snapping an 11-0 start — motivated the girls on the team.
“It’s humbling,” he said. “You got to know how good you are and you don’t know until someone beats you. There’s a lot of things we need to work on and we had some good practices. Our offense and defense had something to prove tonight,”
The offense scored on five of the team’s six first-half drives. Malu passed for three and scored one on the ground, highlighted by a 40-yard touchdown pass to Lola Acosta in the second quarter.
Malu threw for 76 yards on 7-of-10 passing while adding 50 yards rushing, all in the first half. Wideout Alannah Lopez hauled in two scores on six catches for 54 yards, and running back Erin Dodson added a rushing and receiving touchdown.
Nariyah Cooper’s 45-yard interception return in the third highlighted a defense that forced three interceptions in the win — two by Cooper — and notched six sacks.
“(Tonight) was amazing,” Malu said.
Liberty’s Allanah Lopez scores the first touchdown of the night for the Lady Lions in the team’s flag football game against Deer Valley on Wednesday night in Brentwood.
“But we’re going to take it in and then we’re moving onto the next (game).”
“Our girls (specifically the defense) had something to prove because they weren’t used to being scored on like they were with Cal,” Malzahn said. “I think tonight was a bit of redemption.”
Malu added that the 34-point offensive explosion in the first half, something the team has not had much of all season in the first half of games, is crucial for the team going forward.
“It’s big for us,” she explained. “For us to start it off really, really good, it just gives us a lot of confidence.”
The victory puts the Lions in the
driver’s seat for what would be their third Bay Valley Athletic League title in as many years. Liberty is 9-0 in league play with three league games left, and are 2 ½ games ahead of Heritage, whom they swept in their season series, for the top spot in the BVAL.
Despite having five games left in the season, three are against league opponents in Emerald, Pittsburg, and Antioch, the first two of which are on the road. The Lady Lions close the regular season against Antioch on Oct. 22. A win against two of their next three opponents will clinch the third-straight league title for Liberty.
Despite being so close to the threepeat, Malu says that the team is taking it one step at a time and not looking too far ahead.
“We try to stay as humble as we can,” she said. “We’re not posting things on social media as much and we’re just coming together as a family. We all have to be one team for us to really drive and get that BVAL and NCS title.”
The Lions host San Francisco’s Archbishop Riordan (4-8, 1-4) Friday, Oct. 10 night in their penultimate non-league action of the season.
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from page 10 “ Just excited to be out there. I feel just as good as everybody else. I’ve been watching all year and I can’t wait to be out there. ”
According to Calkins Jr., he originally got sick with strep throat he says he may have caught flying back from Greece. Then he got mononucleosis and had that with strep throat for about a month. The mono worked its way into his spinal fluid which led to Calkins Jr. getting meningitis, swelling outside of the brain. He eventually suffered a seizure, which sent him to the hospital.
“It was insane,” Cable said. “And to whom it happened to as well. He’s in peak physical condition, takes care of his body, trains really hard, eats really well, and for
that to happen …it was really scary.”
Calkins Jr. said that he never experienced any health scare like that before and that the recovery was just as rough for him.
“For me, the mono sucked because I couldn’t eat,” Calkins Jr. explained. “There’s only so much that I can drink and it was terrible. I was hungry all the time, but there’s only so much that I can have. …It was really weird. I had to restart everything – I wasn’t quite (myself).
I kind of built up who I am now and beyond that. Once I got home it was a matter of me putting more size on me, getting
back to normal. I’m used to being how I am now. I feel like I can do whatever, I can conquer the world, but at that point I felt so much like a shell of my former self.”
Calkins Jr. added that his faith was a huge boost to his recovery as well.
“I really just had to depend on God, and I really had to pray every day,” Calkins Jr. said. “My faith really grew in moments like that.” “Praying was a huge part of my recovery process. It’s given me gratitude for the people around me, I get to care about and love the things that I do on a daily basis. You take things for granted way too much
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when it’s just accessible to you. When that gets taken away, you really get to understand what you love and you get to understand who really cares about you too.”
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Friday, October 10
Vintage Jewelry Sale Parkinson’s Fundraiser at Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood, 2600 Balfour Road, will be holding a vintage jewelry sale from noon-3 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation. For more information, call 925-297-6841.
Saturday, October 11
10th Annual Out of the Darkness
Community Walk
The annual walk in Oakley is a free familyfriendly event hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. Attendees can walk in honor of loved ones, volunteer, or connect with local resources through the community partner tables at Civic Center Park in Oakley. For details, visit https://afspwalks.donordrive.
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Brentwood Oktoberfest
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Market by The Makers Boulevard on First and Oak streets. For more information, visit downtownbrentwood.com.
Revive Church Rummage Sale
This free, family-friendly event will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Revive Church, 4246 Empire Avenue in Oakley. The sale features furniture, home décor, clothing, kids items, books, and more with sales supporting a good cause. Spaces are still available for sellers — bring your own tables and pop-ups. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. and is $25 per space. For more information, visit tally.so/r/woWOVx.
Friends of Oakley Library
Membership Social and Meeting
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Saturday, October 18
Discovery Bay Yacht Club – Splasher’s Parking Lot Garage Sale
Time to declutter and make room for incoming holiday guests? Come out to buy and/or sell at the multi-family Parking Lot Garage Sale, organized by the Splashers of the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. The event will take place in the front parking lot of the Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Blvd. in Discovery Bay, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. To rent a space to sell items, register at DBYC.com/page-18284 and scroll down to the event listing. Spaces are $25 for one regular-sized parking space, and $35 for one larger ADA-sized parking space. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. Bring your own tables and pop-ups. No vehicles within the garage sale designated spaces. For more information, visit DBYC.com/page-18284.
Digs & Rigs in Brentwood
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The annual festival will be from 1-7 p.m. at 150 City Park Way. This year’s event, presented by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and the City of Brentwood, will feature the Sierra Nevada Biergarten, two bands (Alpine Sound and Adam Aldama and the Aces), a Fun Zone including local performances, crafts by Created by You, Richie Bee the One-Man-Circus and more. There will be Lockeford Sausage, plus a variety of food choices from local vendors to downtown restaurants, a wiener dog costume parade, local wine from Contra Costa Wine Growers, and an Oktoberfest
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Join the Friends of the Oakley Library for their membership social and meeting from 11 a.m–noon at 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley. This free event is open to all, regardless of membership. They will be making watercolor bookmarks featuring favorite book quotes to keep for yourself or share at the next book sale. Participants will receive the latest updates and ways they can stay involved in supporting the Oakley library. Register here: https://forms.gle/RhbZ2Gj4DJuiZqy27.
Sunday, October 12
Unity Inspired Living Presents
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Unity Inspired Living welcomes Rev. D. Jacquelyn Edwards on Facebook Live from 10-11:15 a.m. She will give a talk titled “Living as I Am.” Inspirational music will be provided by Kalyani Marsh. All are welcome. For more information, visit unityinspiredliving.org.
Digs & Rigs is a family-friendly event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cornerstone Church (back parking lot), 6641 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brentwood, this hands-on experience invites kids and families to climb on and explore a variety of construction equipment, utility trucks, emergency vehicles, and more. There will be educational demonstrations, a kids zone, food trucks, and interactive exhibits highlighting careers in public service, construction, and transportation. All proceeds support local Rotary projects. No pets, alcohol, or tobacco are allowed. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets can be purchased at digsandrigs.com.
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1. Bwerani Moswen Brown 2. Tiffany Javena Shari Brown. 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: Tiffany Brown, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/26/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/25/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ella Bell
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ella Bell CASE NUMBER: N25-1511 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner Ella Bell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bryce Malik House
b. Brenden Mateus House to Proposed Name:
a. Bryce Malik Taylor
b. Brenden Mateus Taylor
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ested 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: 11/26/2025 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. Need service on father + minors or their consent.
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL NORMAN WELLS, deceased CASE NUMBER P25-01479 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of:
MICHAEL NORMAN WELLS, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JOCELYN RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: JOCELYN RODRIGUEZ 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
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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: 11/24/2025 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 38 b. Address of court: 725 COURT ST, MARTINEZ CA 94553 WAKEFIELD TAYLOR COURTHOUSE 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.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TS No: CA07000075-24-1 APN: 033430-057-1 FKA 033-430-057 TO No: 240044070-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s)
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and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 8, 2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 3, 2025 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 22, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0179468, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by MARVA BERRY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1106 DONATELLO WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with
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How Bebob changed jazz – with ‘lightning’ speed
Welcome back. After a much-needed hiatus, I’m back and ready to review some of the current/pass albums that make up the only true American musical art form – jazz.
On Feb. 16, 1944, the first music to be known as Bebop was recorded. The recording was made by tenor saxophone player Coleman Hawkins, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Clyde Hart, bassist Oscar Pettiford, and drummer Max Roach.
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The recorded song was a composition by Gillespie called “ Woody in You.”
This session did not send shock waves through jazz community because it was played in a more traditional jazz style.
It was not until 1945 when Charlie Parker, Gillespie, Roach, Bud Powell, and Charles Mingus got together did Bebop change jazz.
What was so fascinating about Parker’s recording was the speed at which the musicians played. It was played at a speed so fast it was hard for musicians who came to hear them play to sit and transcribe the notes being played as was a common practice at the time.
Tunes like Ko-Ko, Cherokee, and Now’s The Time were played at such a lightning pace and a revolutionary harmonic concept that included rapid chords and raw variants of altered chords. It was said this group was playing in perpetual motion.
Thus, we come to the above album by Bobby Watson who tackles what Parker and Gillespie did with such authentic accuracy that it leads you to believe that they have come back to life.
Watson starts the album by attacking the famous Parker tune Cherokee, you notice right away from the opening chorus, which he records in an echo chamber to bring a crispness to the tune. Then all hell breaks loose. He plays in a speed that has Parker turning in his grave. Notice how he doubles and triple notes with such clarity and harmonic quality that the rest of the group has no option but to jump aboard
and swing as quickly as they can.
Mr. P.C.: On this tune dedicated to the great bass player John Coltrane, you see just how effectively this group can swing as they improvise a clarity of tune , and the bass is in constant motion edging the other players on to reach musical highs. You also notice on this tune Bobby switches to tenor sax and plays the Coltrane standard notes in a run that definitely is in the style of Bebop, with the bass adding the top /bottom times that made Bebop swing.`
Perpetual Groove: Here we find Bobby in the opening notes soloing and showing the complexity of not only the Bebop style of running notes but gives a Coltrane-like sound exhibiting how Bebop had a great influence on music to come.
Also, it is important to note that this track was a tenor sax solo, the only other saxophone players to attempt to play a whole tune solo have been Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, who both had tremendous solo saxophone albums.
Oleo: This song is a nod to Rollins who at 95 years young is still out there touring and playing the tenor sax. Because of the tempo and use of space on this tune, it allows the drummer to stretch and play some fantastic soloing.
So here you have an album that shows how Bebop has influenced the changing of styles over the decades.
Bobby has titled this album Perpetual Groove, but because the groove never stopped, it should have been “Perpetual Motion.”
So, in closing remember – Bebop lives. Swing safely.
Funded in part by $100 million from the state, along with $10 million in support in Proposition 1 desalination grant funding from the Department of Water Resources, the facility will be powered by technology that will use half the energy and generate 25 percent of the waste of traditional ocean desalination, which according to a press release, will allow the city to be more resilient and adaptable during droughts and the damage from climate change.
“Reliable water supports homes, schools, small businesses, agriculture, and industry, and makes Delta communities stronger,” Toler said. “A local source that helps stabilize rates for our community and businesses from price hikes by diversifying its supply sources; rate stability and reliability.”
Desalination of brackish water, a mixture of fresh and salt water, requires less energy than ocean desalination and
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ongoing housing crisis in the Bay Area. She cited this crisis as the reason why she applied to build the duplex. Catherine Marples, who owns the land on which the duplex will be built, also commented on the project.
“I think both of these structures will create an element where we’ll get a fine, outstanding resident who can live in the community at a reasonable price,” Marples said.
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has fewer environmental impacts, while offering a localized solution in the wake of potential challenges from drought, according to the California Department of Resources. The plant allows water to be brought to communities not situated along the coast, thus making it more viable for inland cities.
Toler said this project will allow for better emergency readiness, such as wildfires, heat waves, and drought, with a dependable water supply for public safety. This infrastructure project also allows for economic prosperity, as it keeps jobs local and attracts new investment. “The plant will produce up to six million gallons a day when at full capacity,” Toler said. “It’s built here, serving our folks here, and ready when we need it.”
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Plan does not allow ground-floor residential, only second-floor residential (typically above a commercial space), state Senate Bill 6 does allow ground-floor residential on property zoned for retail and office space, such as that which exists in downtown Oakley. Any applicant who wishes to build residential in these areas does still need to go through the usual design review process and meet the design standards set for the area, however.
Commissioner Oleksii Chuiko raised concerns that a residential home in the
dents from Contra Costa County are eligible for up to $1,500 in CalKIDS Scholarships, part of a $44 million investment already allocated to students in the region.
Launched in 2022 by the state of California and administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, CalKIDS expands access to higher education by creating scholarship accounts for eligible students, offering families a simple and meaningful first step toward their child’s future education.
Who’s eligible from the county: 44% of Contra Costa County public school students in grades 2–12 are eligible for a $500 CalKIDS Scholarship. Students in foster care receive an additional $500, and homeless students receive another $500, for a total scholarship worth up to $1,500.
CalKIDS Scholarships can be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and career training programs across the country. Eligible education-related expenses include tuition and fees, books and school supplies, and computer equipment.
Over time, CalKIDS Scholarship Account funds may earn extra money because they are set aside and invested until the student is ready for college or career training.
“It has given me some financial support and aided me in my tuition cost,” said Twinkle Wilson, CalKIDS recipient and student from California State University East Bay.
Research shows that children with even modest education savings are 3 times more likely to attend college and 4 times more likely to graduate. By claiming a CalKIDS Account, families are taking a powerful step toward building a path to higher education.
There is no application process, a spokesman said via email; families simply check eligibility and claim. It’s quick and easy. The funds are set aside and will
(Left to right) State Water Resources Control Board Member Nichole Morgan, State Water Resources Control Board Chairman E. Joaquin Esquivel, California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth, DWR Deputy Director of Statewide Water Resources Planning and Enterprise Project Management Joel Metzger and Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal were at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the City of Antioch’s Brackish Water Desalination Plant, a new facility that uses energy-efficient, low-waste technology to treat Delta brackish water.
loud and busy downtown area would hinder development of businesses that produce significant noise, such as music venues. Gorman said that any such venue would either be permitted by right, allowing it to be built without issue, or there would be a hearing, in which city staff would point out that any resident of the home made the conscious choice to live in what he described as a noisy part of town.
Commissioner Leonard Price also asked if the residents of the duplex would have access to a nearby city parking lot, to
CalKIDS has become the nation’s largest child development account program, with more than $2.2 billion invested for California children and students.
sit in their CalKIDS Account until the student enters higher education (ages 17-26), at which time they can request a disbursement to an accredited college or career training program. The funds are sent directly to the academic institution and can be used for tuition and
which Gorman replied that the residents would have to stay within the same legal bounds as anyone else who could potentially use the lot, and that it was “not the goal” of the applicant or the city that they would have access to the lot.
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“ It has given me some financial support and aided me in my tuition cost. ”
Twinkle Wilson
CalKIDS recipient and student from California State University East Bay
fees, books and supplies, and computer equipment, a spokesman said via email.
Claiming a scholarship can be done entirely online:
• Go to CalKIDS.org and click “Confirm Eligibility.”
• Enter your child’s Statewide Student Identifier, a 10-digit number which may be found on the student’s K-12 school portal, transcript, report card, or by contacting their school directly.
• If eligible, follow the prompts to “Claim Account” Once the scholarship account is claimed, funds can be used when the student enrolls in an accredited college, university, community college, or career training program.
CalKIDS has become the nation’s largest child development account program, now with more than 5 million accounts created and $2.2 billion invested for California children and students.
To date, more than 650,000 families have claimed their CalKIDS Scholarships, and over $60 million has already been distributed to help more than 110,000 students pay for college and career training expenses. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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