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Vol. 18, No. 28 YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER July 8, 2016

An Olympic Reunion

Heritage High School trio of swimmers reunite at Olympic Trials. Page 1B

A Step Back In Time

The storied history behind Grand Island Mansion still captivates and thrills. Page 6A

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Veteran Of The Year 2016

Antiochs Stephen P. Todd hon-ored for service to his country and community. Page 5A

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Train rides, water games, bal-loon clowns and more were the order of the day during the recent Stroll Festi-val at The Streets of Brentwood. The fun included live bands, street entertain-ment, food trucks and beer and wine pavil-ions.

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Holiday fires stretch resources

A series of fires over the Fourth of July weekend left Costa Fire Protection District (ECCF-PD) crews severely strained and residents from Oakley to Discov-ery Bay without coverage for peri-ods of time.

Two separate fires burned 13 acres of grass and light brush along Vasco Road, approximately one half mile north of the county line, on Saturday morning, July 3, closing traffic in both directions for hours. Responding companies included Calfire and Alameda County. According to ECCFPD Battalion Chief Brian Helmick, the cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries were

reported. That evening, a suspected

fireworks-induced fire caused ap-proximately $100,000 worth of damage to Town and Country Roofing Inc., on Elkins Way, in Brentwood.

The blaze began with a four-acre vegetation fire on both sides of Marsh Creek Road and Han-sen Lane and traveled to Elkins Way, where it consumed the sup-ply yard of the company. The blaze took 12 hours to extinguish to ensure all hotspots in the build-ing were subdued. No injuries were reported.

For ECCFPD Fire Chief Hugh Henderson, the weekend was a series of difficult, dangerous A grass fire along Vasco Road, above, kicked off a string of

Fourth of July weekend fires, leaving fire crews severely strained.

Photo by Susannah Meyer

by Ruth RobertsStaff Writer

see Fires page 22A

While a recent police department performance report revealed that certain crimes rose in 2015 as compared to the year before, city leaders feel that the force is right on track.

The annual update showed a 14.7 percent in-crease in violent crime, although the spike is mostly attributed to a 58-case rise in simple assaults - clas-sified as those that do not cause serious injury and without use of a deadly weapon.

Several members of the Brentwood City Coun-cil said that public safety remains its top priority, and current and future reinforcements should help crime-fighting efforts.

We just added a second motorcycle unit, a K9 and a detective that we hadnt had, so we are being a little proactive, said Mayor Bob Taylor.

The report highlighted an increase in rape cases, arsons, serious assaults, nonresidential burglaries,

Annual crime report a mixed bag

see Crime page 22A

by Kyle SzymanskiStaff Writer

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City pulls plug on water restrictions

The states decision to repeal manda-tory water conservation measures recently trickled down to the City of Brentwood.

The city council unanimously pulled the plug on users required reduction in water use and will instead encourage vol-untary conservation.

Although mandatory conservation has been lifted, there is always the po-tential for future dry years, and there-fore, efficient water use should become a way of life, said Management Analyst Debra Galey.

The move, which eliminates the monthly surcharge of $1.38 per unit (1,030 gallons) of water used, also shelves the April mandate that potable domestic water service customers reduce consump-tion by 28 percent from amounts used in 2013. State-mandated restrictions, such as

watering within 48 hours of measurable rainfall and washing hardscapes with wa-ter, will remain in place indefinitely.

The citys decision comes two months after the state began allowing water agen-cies to determine their own conservation requirements.

El Nino didnt save us, but this win-ter gave us some relief, said Felicia Mar-cus, State Water Resources Control Board chair. Its a reprieve though, not a hall pass, for much, if not all, of California.

City officials said that the citys three-year, raw-water supply is adequate, without any foreseeable shortage, allowing them to halt mandatory conservation. To date, city

water users have reduced their consump-tion by about 38 percent from 2013 levels.

Our families (and) our residents are getting dinged all over the place in our fi-nances, said Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. We are getting dinged with more taxes; we are getting dinged on cost of living. If we, as a city, have the ability to reduce those dings just a little bit, I think we have a duty to do that, especially if we have already accom-plished what this process was set to do in the first place.

Galey added that it is likely that resi-dents will continue to conserve even with-out mandatory requirements.

After years of hearing about drought

conditions and a drought-conservation message in California, we do not antici-pate customers to return to previous usage habits, but this new normal is yet to be de-termined, she said.

To encourage continued conserva-tion, the council approved an additional $100,000 for incentive programs, including converting lawn to sustainable landscape, and upgrading to high-efficiency irrigation equipment and appliances. To date, the city has paid out $200,000 to 800 applicants of the programs.

The successful recycled water fill sta-tion will remain open, and the municipal code pertaining to dead vegetation due to lack of water will stay suspended until at least January.

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Public works employee snuffs out fire

When theres an emergency, all it takes is one concerned citizen to make a difference.

On Wednesday, June 22, city employee and Brentwood resident Jacob Burton was that person. While working on some paving outside of Napa Auto Parts on Brentwood Boulevard, several public works employees noticed smoke in the parking lot off Sand Creek Road.

Burton immediately realized the potential seriousness of the fire and decided to do something about it. As a coworker contacted the fire department, he grabbed the departments water truck from his work site, drove to the source of the smoke to find a blazing pile of mulch and used the trucks water sprayer to put it out.

His quick thinking and valiant actions prevented what could have resulted in a large loss of property, said Burtons boss, Chris Ehlers.

By the time the East Contra Costa County Fire Department (ECCFPD) arrived, the fire was almost completely put out, thanks to Burton and a couple of his helpful coworkers. After their arrival, Burton continued to fill the water truck two more times, dowsing the fire until it was extinguished completely.

Having taken fire science classes at his alma mater, Freedom High School, Burton felt more than ready to take on the blaze. More than anything, however, he sensed the urgency of the situation.

It was just a reaction to what needed to get done, Burton said. Its a good thing that it got done and didnt spread, and Im just happy that no one got hurt.

Burton has been a reliable employee for the city since he began, according to Elhers.

Jacob is a great addition to the citys public works department, Ehlers said. He comes to work every day with a positive, can-do attitude, and I can say I have never heard him complain about anything.

Burton has received praise from both his employer and the community, but for the young adventure-seeker, the act itself was rewarding.

It was a lot of fun for me; I like adrenaline, Burton said.

Both a do-gooder and an adventure seeker, Burton was able to act quickly and bravely in an urgent situation. ECCFPD Fire Chief Hugh Henderson had nothing but praise for Burton.

Given the districts current circumstances we appreciate all the help we can get, and Jacob did a great job, said Henderson.


by Ana HurtCorrespondent His quick thinking and

valiant actions prevented what could have resulted in a large loss of property.

Chris Ehlers, City of Brentwood

Public Works employee Jacob Burton, sitting in the truck, uses the departments water truck to extinguish a fire in a Sand Creek Road parking lot.

Photo courtesy of Jacob Burton

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Stephen P. Todd named Veteran of the YearAntioch resident Stephen P. Todd has

been named Veteran of the Year for Assem-bly District 11.

He will be honored at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall on July 12 at 5 p.m.

Steve Todd truly leads by example, and its an honor to recognize him today, said District 11 Assemblyman Jim Frazier. After serving his country, he continues to be hands-on and support his community. Its a privilege to work side by side with Steve helping veterans in need. The world needs more people like Steve Todd, and Im extremely grateful that he is part of my community.

Todd served in the U.S. Army and Cali-fornia National Guard from 1986 to 1997 and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. His tours of duty included over-seas postings to the Middle East during the First Gulf War and to Haiti during Opera-tion Uphold Democracy and domestic de-ployments such as the California wildfires of 1987 and the Rodney King riots in 1992.

Following his military service, Todd was with the San Mateo Sheriffs Depart-ment for seven years, before beginning a federal law enforcement career with the U.S. Treasury Department. He later transferred to the Federal Protective Service, then be-came a founding member of the Depart-ment of Homeland Security. In this capac-ity, Todd traveled throughout the country providing protection and security in court-rooms, such as the Cary Stayner arraign-ment and the Unabomber trial; at political

venues, including the Democratic National Convention; and during natural disasters, such as the San Diego wildfires in 2003 and hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

He earned the rank of police captain before being medically retired in 2007, as a result of a leg injury he suffered on the

job. For his heroic actions, he received the Award for Valor and has been nominated for the Department of Homeland Securitys Purple Heart Medal.

Since 2010, he has served as com-mander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 in Brentwood. Under his leadership,

the post supports outreach to homeless veterans and works to connect all veterans to benefits they have earned and care they need. The group also supports numerous community service projects.

He presently serves as the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post District 10 Junior Vice-Commander, is a member of the American Legion Post 202 and the Delta Diablo Ma-rine Corps League Det. 1155 and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veter-ans Post 7. He is also second vice president of the Brentwood Lions Club.

Todd acknowledged being excited to be named the AD11 Veteran of the Year for 2016, but was characteristically modest about the honor.

Its not just me our whole VFW post does a lot of work, he said. Im just the commander who facilitates stuff and fields the calls. They make me look good. Our goal is to help as many people as we can, especially the ones who dont have money. We want to let our veterans know that there are others out there who are like-minded and still care for them.

Todd is married and lives with his wife, Margaret, and their three children (Briana, Corina and Kenny) in Antioch. He also has two older children (April and Stephenie) from a previous marriage and five grand-children (Briana, Dillon, Kaylen, Santiago and Nathan).

The Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 757 1st St., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-513-0411.

Stephen Todd, seen here with his family and Assemblyman Jim Frazier, has been named Veteran of the Year for the 11th District.

Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jim Frazier


Inside the history of Grand Island MansionTo boaters on the Sacramento River, its

a sight to behold - behind towering cypress trees, shaped hedges, a gilded fountain and Greek statues, lies Grand Island Mansion, an opulent riverfront estate and private-event center in Walnut Grove.

Visitors dont rush when they enter the grounds, and they often pause before walking up red brick steps that lead to the mansion. Perhaps its to acknowledge the mansions guards, two twin lion statues that sit on each side of the entry. Passing between the im-mense Italian columns and stepping into the mansion is indeed like stepping back in time, which is part of what draws so many people to the estate.

Peoples imaginations run wild with estates like this, because they are over-the-top, extravagant and gorgeous, like the old Spreckles mansion in San Francisco or even Hearst Castle, said Delta historian Jaime Rubio.

Grand Island Mansions history dates back to 1917, when President Woodrow Wil-son declared war on Germany. Americans found reprieve from the war at the theater, where they silently watched Charlie Chap-lin, with his toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane and funny walk, or Mary Pickford, the girl with curls and the queen of silent movies.

The glamour of Hollywood was born, and with it came the desire to emulate the

homes, cars and clothing shown in films, even in small towns like Grand Island, California.

Louis Myers, the original owner of the mansion, was an orchardist, who purchased 865 acres on Grand Island, including a fruit orchard devoted to pears. Myers would ship pears to large cities across the country, di-rectly from the L.W. Myers landing, which still sits in front of the hotel on Steamboat Slough. In l917, Myers broke ground on his land to build a mansion for his wife.

Rumors abound surrounding the name

of Myers wife. Countless newspaper and magazine articles, including the mansions own website, list Audrey Lubin as Louis wife, but extensive research has revealed there was no Audrey Lubin. Louis wifes name was Henrietta.

Louis married Henrietta de Back on Aug. 31, 1874. According to the 1910 U.S. Census records, the Myers had six children by 1910.By 1920, that number rose to eight: Louis John, Dora Sophia, Henry William, Petronella Cato, Paul de Back ,Theodore Ed-

ward, Hendrieka Dora and Mary Louise. Louis named the orchard after his wife,

and she played a big part in the operations.Henrietta worked with renowned San

Francisco architect J.W. Dolliver to design a home that would combine the glamour of Hollywood with Italian renaissance opu-lence. After two years of building, the four-story, 24,000-square-foot estate boasted 58 rooms, topping the 55-room, three-floor,

Grand Island Mansion, a historic landmark located in the heart of the Delta, offers a glimpse into the history of the property, as well as a luxurious venue for private events.

Photo courtesy of Steve Verduzco

by Amy SchraderCorrespondent

see Mansion page 7A


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5,4000-square-foot Spreckles Mansion in San Francisco. According to former owner Terrance Black, the mansion gained atten-tion even in Hollywood. Black described Mrs. Myers as a socialite who befriended Hollywood actress Greta Garbo and other Hollywood stars who would arrive by steam-boat.

In 1922, Myers passed away at the peak of his life. The Sacramento Union reported Louis F. Myers, wealthy Grand Island pio-neer died, leaving an estate valued at $500,000 to his widow, Mrs. Henrietta Myers, on April 15, 1922. Henrietta took over the manage-ment of the estate with her son Louis J. My-ers, until she too, unexpectedly passed away on June 28, 1925. Both Henrietta and Louis are buried with their families in the Sacra-mento City Cemetery.

During the Great Depression, the Myers family struggled to keep up with the estate, selling off parcels of land until they eventu-ally had to sell the last parcel, which included the mansion. Over time, the mansion passed hands, but has continued to hold the opu-lence and beauty created in a bygone era.

Rumors abound regarding the history of the Grand Island Mansion, including that actress Jean Harlows ex-husband owned the hotel at one time.

Harlow was married to Paul Bern, a Hollywood producer, who, at the time, had another wife he kept hidden in a sanitarium due to an illness. Her name was Dorothy Mil-lette.Bern was falling deep into financial debt and secrets.

After a little over two months of mar-

riage to Harlow, Bern reportedly committed suicide, shooting himself in their home. The day after the suicide, Berns first wife, Doro-thy Millette, checked out of the sanitarium, boarded the Delta King and disappeared while on the ship. Her body was later found on the Georgiana Slough (closer to the Ryde Hotel) and was deemed a suicide, but many people believe she was murdered.

According to The New York Times, Berns first wife was named beneficiary of Berns estate. Some people think Harlow was behind at least one of their deaths. It is be-lieved she had Mafia ties, and some think she found out about her husbands other wife.

Whether the stories are rumor, truth or a little bit of both, visitors to the resplendent mansion and grounds feel transported both by the history of the mansion and its im-mense beauty.

It is such a beautiful location, and when people host events here, they feel like they are stepping back in time, said Eliza-beth Osborne, Grand Island Mansions office manager.

Grand Island Mansion is located at 13415 Grand Island Road, in Walnut Grove.

Mansion from page 6A

see Mansion page 19A

Peoples imaginations run wild with estates like this because they are over-the-top, extravagant and gorgeous.

Jaime Rubio, Delta historian

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Making the connection between dental health and overall health

Many men refer to the old adage, if it aint broke, dont fix it, when facing cir-cumstances theyd rather avoid, including going to the dentist.

Since a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth, its important for men to stay on top of good oral and dental hygiene, in-cluding visiting the dentist for regular check-ups, and the orthodontist when there is an issue with overcrowded or crooked teeth. Sheffield Orthodontics, in Brentwood, offers leading-edge orthodontics that helps their patients straighten up their dental health and have beautiful smiles.

According to the Academy of Gen-eral Dentistry (AGD), men are less likely to take care of their oral health, which is linked to longevity. Braces can improve ones overall health, as overcrowded or crooked teeth can make it more difficult to clean, which can lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease and tooth loss.

The mouth is the gateway to our bodies and a greater body of research is establishing a connection between poor oral health and many other systemic is-sues such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, said Cristie Shef-

field, office manager of Sheffield Ortho-dontics. Increased levels of dental plaque or active periodontal disease increases in-flammation. The inflammatory markers are found throughout the body. Increased levels of inflammation are linked to car-diovascular disease and diabetes.

Even though there is a connection between oral health and longevity, men not only avoid the dentist, but also may have habits that contribute to poor dental health. According to the AGD, roughly 8 percent more women brush their teeth twice a day than men, and 34 percent of men ages 30 to 54 suffer from periodon-tal disease, compared to only 23 percent of women. Twice as many men as women develop oral cancer, often from smok-ing, chewing tobacco and drinking alco-hol. Even contact sports play a factor in mens dental health, causing trauma to the mouth.

Men can increase their longevity sim-ply by changing their daily habits (brush-

ing twice a day), visiting the dentist for regular checkups and visiting the ortho-dontist as needed. According to Sheffield, age has no bearing on ones ability to un-dergo orthodontic treatment.

Many older patients - those north of 65 - come in for their consultation excited about the prospect of finally get-ting the smile they know they deserve and wanted, she said.

Besides improved oral health, having a beautiful smile can lead to happiness. Numerous studies link a healthy smile to an increase level of self-confidence and self-esteem.

When Brentwoods Mike Oria was 34 years old, he had braces applied for the second time.

I first had braces when I was 15, but over time, a couple of my teeth twisted and were causing pain, said Oria.

While he didnt expect to have to visit the orthodontist twice in his life, Oria was relieved that things moved quickly and the pain went away.

Im finally happy with my smile again, he said.

Once patients decide to invest in orthodontics to improve their smile, they often become better dental patients, be-cause they really want to maintain the result, said Sheffield.

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For more information, visit www.sheffieldortho.com.


Since a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth, the staff at Sheffield Orthodontics has been helping men, and women, live healthy lives with leading-edge orthodontics.

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Throughout their lives, there is an un-spoken stereotype that men must be physi-cally strong, earn a substantial income, fix things that are broken and have a pack of friends to watch sporting events with.

As men age, they sometimes feel like less of a man when they arent able to meet the new set of challenges that old age pres-ents. Seniors Helping Seniors is one or-ganization that helps with that, providing services to help senior men, and women, to tackle some of the tasks they can no longer take on themselves.

Our mission is to help seniors live independently, said James Tolbert, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors. Men have a strong inclination to do that, and our ser-vices help them feel more independent.

Seniors Helping Seniors provides in-home senior care and matches seniors who want to provide help with seniors who need help. Providers offer a full-range of ser-vices including home maintenance tasks, cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, rides to doctor appointments and errands, as-sistance with activities of daily living and, most importantly, companionship.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy for fe-males in the U.S. is 81.2 years and for 76.4 years for males.

Men who beat the statistics often find themselves without a living spouse or friends and facing illnesses or diseases that impair their physical actives.

They dont want to be perceived

weak if they ask for help, said Tolbert. They also feel a social loneliness.

Seniors Helping Seniors matches the personality of their helpers with those of their clients, as well as customizes the time

and type of service for each individual, so friendships are formed and each individual receives the help they need.

Some people need more companion-ship, and some need help with rehabilita-tion to get them back on their feet, said Tolbert. We are there to help them enjoy the things they used to enjoy.

Discovery Bays Marshall Harris is a Seniors Helping Seniors caregiver, and knows how much of an impact the help has on the life of a senior.

Senior men miss being active when their mobility is limited, and they dont want to be a burden on anyone, said Har-ris. The camaraderie, companionship and activities change their daily lives.

Harris planned daily excursions with his last care receiver every day before he passed away.

It meant a lot to me that I was able to be a friend he could count on, said Harris.

While aging and meeting expectations may be difficult for men, Seniors Helping Seniors helps them deal with the issues they face while aging, as well as enjoy their daily lives.

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When writing my articles, I try to mix facts, information and a little humor into each piece.

After all, what is life without a smile or a giggle? In my Aging With Humor talks at different senior venues, I try to

make light of things that would ordinarily bring us fear, pain or sadness. It helps me help others get past certain issues with a little brevity. Although I know there is nothing funny about pain, it does help to sometimes look at the lighter side.

In a recent piece, I mentioned Rest-

less Legs Syndrome. I had not heard of it before I saw a commercial for medicine on television, but after that article, Karla Dzienkowski, RN, BSN and the executive director of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation in Austin, Texas, contacted me. I was delighted that The Press was read in another state.

Dzienkowski, admitting my article made her smile, was kind enough to spend time with me via telephone and fill me in on this affliction, explaining what exactly it is. Her daughter, who was 11 years old at the time, was complaining of pain and an odd feeling in her legs. Doctors did not have a clue what it was, so Dzienkowski

decided to research every avenue she could to see what was causing her daughters suffering. A nurse by day, she spent endless nights looking for answers.

Restless Legs Syndrome, commonly referred to as RLS, is a disorder in a part of the nervous system, causing an urge to move the legs or other extremities. Sitting and watching television, reading a book or, in my case, playing some video brain games on my cell phone in the evening can be interrupted with the uneasy feeling that I need to move my legs or get up and walk around the room. There are even times that it wakes me up from a sound sleep, which constitutes RLS also as a sleep disorder.

The uncomfortable sensation in the legs, where it is mostly felt, or arms and other body parts, makes you feel that you have to move. Symptoms may feel like worms crawl-ing under your skin or soda running through your veins, unlike neuropathy, which is the tingling pin or needle like sensations. Slightly painful, but mostly uncomfortable, RLS is more common than I thought, but the sever-ity is intolerable for some.

Becoming worse in the evening or nighttime, the discomfort can become quite unbearable, significantly affecting quality of life. I was surprised to hear that approxi-mately 10 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some form of RLS, effecting both male and female, with women twice as likely to have it, according to Dzien-kowski. There are cases in all ages, but can

be more severe in middle age or in seniors with additional medical conditions.

As in the case of most ailments, doctors are unsure why certain people get RLS, but theory has it that genes may play a role. Nearly half of people with RLS also have a family member with the condition. People with a history of chronic diseases like diabetes, Parkinsons, iron deficiency anemia or kidney failure can experience RLS symptoms, as well as those who take certain medications that contain antihistamines, like allergy pills, cold medicines and certain antidepressants.

Anti-nausea medicines used primar-ily for pre- and post-surgical procedures can exacerbate RLS symptoms. Surgery presents special challenges for patients with RLS and should be discussed with the entire surgical team prior to any procedure, says Dzienkowski.

As we all know, most diseases cannot be cured, only treated, and the treatment for RLS is targeted at managing symptoms.

In people with mild to moderate RLS, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco, may be helpful. Moderation is always best.

When I get the tingles, as I call them, I try massaging the area or, if I smile really sweetly, I get Grandpa to do it for me. A warm bath or heating pad can also help

reduce the urge to dance around the room.According to Dzienkowski, RLS is

not a one-size-fits-all issue, so treatment and medications that may be helpful for one person may not work for another. In fact, a drug that relieves symptoms in one person may worsen them in another. In other cases, a drug that works for a while may lose its effectiveness over time. It is imperative that you consult your physician before you take any medication or start any regiment for pain, and always discuss whether the side effects are worth it. You may be referred to a sleep specialist or neurologist, depending on the intensity of your symptoms.

RLS is not fatal, but it is a very real condition that can be treated. Im happy to hear that Dzienkowskis daughter is now a graduate student with a good control over her RLS. Her mom obviously did a great job on her research! You can learn more at the foundation website, www.rls.org.

I think back to my childhood, when my dad would say, Stop squirming and sit still!

Im pretty sure in the 1950s neither he nor I knew what RLS was, but maybe there was a medical reason for me being so fidgety. Good to know.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at [email protected].

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IRS collection tactics can be intimidating and in-trusive. Most taxpayers with tax debts would rather hide their heads in the sand than ask friends and family where and how to get help resolving these past debts. Th ere are a number of possible options for resolving your IRS liabilities. A taxpayers fi nancial situation will largely dictate the available options. A good tax resolution professional can review your tax and fi nancial situation and suggest any one of the most appropriate alternatives allowed within the law. Below are the options available:1. Installment Agreement: Th is is the most com-

mon resolution. It allows you to make aff ordable monthly payments to the IRS to pay back taxes. In some cases, you may not even have to pay back the entire amount owed, but simply make payments until the statute of limitations expires.

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WATER CONSERVATION UPDATE City of Brentwood

Brentwood eliminates mandatory water conservation requirements. Penalties have been removed Elimination of 2-day per week water restriction

The following water use restrictions are now permanent and effective immediately:

1. Washing of vehicles, trailers, boats must be with a shutoff nozzle2. Do not wash paved or hardscaped surfaces3. Fountains must recirculate water4. Drinking water served at restaurants only upon request 5. Do not irrigate with potable water between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily6. Do not irrigate landscaping within 48 hours after measurable rainfall 7. New construction landscaping must be irrigated by drip and micro-spray systems8. Public street medians with ornamental turf may not be irrigated with potable water9. Hotel guest option of daily linen laundering

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demonstration on how to read your water meter and check for leaks; reading and calculating current water use; checking all water-using fixtures for leaks and efficiency; reviewing your sprinkler timer and making watering suggestions; and answering general water use questions. Customers must be home during the evaluation, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

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The art of pairing Brushes & BrewsImperiale Beer Caf in Oakley is known

for their collection of rotating domestic and imported beers from around the world, but now the tap house is adding something new to the menu - Brushes & Brews.

Bringing together two of their favorite things, beer and art, organizers of the once a month community paint night are looking to bring out the artist and beer-connoisseur in everyone.

Starry Nite Studios, a Brentwood-based, paint-party business, and Imperiale owners Brandon Freel and Jessica Walsh host the event.

Jessica has always wanted to do a paint night, since we first came up with the idea of Imperiale, said Freel. She has al-ways been into painting and art.

Likewise, Ally Jacobs, co-owner of Starry Nite Studios, is a fan of beer.

As an IPA beer lover, I was excited that a new beer bar opened locally, so I stopped in to check it out, said Jacobs. While I was enjoying a beer, I told Brandon that he had a great space for a paint party. We met Jessica, created a custom painting for the event and the rest is history!

Susan Knight, co-owner of Starry Nite Studio, is also excited about the part-nership.

We are thrilled to join up with another locally owned business, she said.

Jacobs and Knight created a painting

featuring a glass of beer next to some wheat and hops on a bar. The first Brushes & Brews event, held on June 28, sold out within two

days of being shared on Facebook.I was not surprised the event sold out

quickly, said Jacobs. People love paint

parties and love going out with friends and having a good time.

According to Jacobs, the second event is in the works.

Freel and Walsh are looking forward to other community events as well, includ-ing their official grand opening on July 23, which will feature a Volkswagon photo booth, a raffle and several breweries.

Its very important to us to be part of the community and to try to bring things out here that (are currently) unavailable, said Freel. Its an amazing community, and we need more places with a personal feel, places that are outside the norm and that have a personal touch, instead of a chain-store feel.

For more information about Brews & Brushes, call 925-240-9057 or visit www.facebook.com/ImperialeBeerCafe. For more information about Starry Nite Studios, call 925-308-9150 or visit www.starrynitestudios.com.


Oakleys newest tap house, Imperiale Beer Caf, will be hosting Brushes & Brews, a paint night, once a month, featuring Starry Nite Studios, a Brentwood-based, paint-party business.

Photo courtesy of Ally Jacobs


People love paint parties and love going out with friends and having a good time.

Ally Jacobs Starry Nite Studios


Officials unveil new eBART trains

Local officials and dignitaries were on hand June 20, for the unveil-ing of BARTs new eBART trains, which will link Pittsburg and Bay Point to Antioch, down the Highway 4 median.

Weve been working on the ar-rival ofBARTto this part of the Bay Area for years, so its both thrilling and a bit surreal to finally be here aboard these amazing new vehicles, said BARTDirector Joel Keller.

The new eBART train cars will run on separate tracks extending past the existing Pittsburg and Bay Point Station. Stations for the new service will be located along Highway 4, near the Railroad Avenue intersection in Pittsburg and the Hillcrest Avenue in-tersection in Antioch, with all eight new vehicles set to be up and running by the winter of 2017 to 2018.

The new train cars are expected to move an estimated 2,400 people per hour during commute times, and include a variety of amenities, includ-ing six digital signs per vehicle (with multiple language support), automat-ed audio announcements, clear station arrival and destination signage and modern climate control systems. Daily

ridership of the BART extension to Antioch is expected to exceed 10,100 by 2030.

The arrival of these new BART vehicles and the begin-ning of testing is a visible reminder of the progress being made tofurther economic growth and improve access to jobs and vital services for East Countys 250,000 residents, said Dave Hudson, chair of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.

Average travel time between sta-tions is expected to be seven minutes between Antioch and Pittsburg sta-tions and three minutes between the Pittsburg and the Pittsburg and Bay Point stations. The new stations will use the same BART fare collection machines and gates used elsewhere in theBARTsystem.

Visitors to the unveiling of the new eBART cars got a look at the interior of the trains during the inaugural tour.

Photos by Tony Kukulich

its both thrilling and a bit surreal to finally be here aboard these amazing vehicles.

Joel Keller, BART director

The new train cars are expected to move an estimated 2,400 people per hour during commute hours.

City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall

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City of Antioch City Manager and City Council City Hall Third and H streets Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.usCity of Oakley City Manager and City Council City Hall 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: 925-625-7000 www.ci.oakley.ca.usTown of Discovery Bay Town Manager and Community Services District 1800 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Phone: 925-634-1131 www.todb.ca.govCounty Supervisor Dist. III

Mary N. Piepho 3361 Walnut Blvd., Suite 140 Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-252-4500 [email protected] Supervisor, Dist. V Federal Glover 315 E. Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-427-8138 [email protected] Sen. Steve Glazer Seventh State Senate District State Capitol Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4007 Walnut Creek Office 1350 Treat Bvld., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: 925-942-6082 http://sd07.senate.ca.govAssemblyman Jim Frazier 11th District P.O. Box 942849

Sacramento, CA 94249 Phone: 916-319-2011 District Office: 150 City Park WayBrentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-778-5790 Fax: 925-778-5446 www.democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a11Gov. Jerry Brown Constituent Affairs State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2864 www.gov.ca.govU.S. Rep. Gerald McNerney 9th Congressional District 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 925-754-0716 Fax: 925-754-0728 Washington office: 1210 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-1947 Fax: 202-225-4060

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OpiniOnEDITORIALS, LETTERS & COMMENTARY Have something to say? Share your thoughts at www.thepress.net.Lone Tree Plaza, on the border of Brentwood and Antioch next to Highway 4, has a new resident Boot Barn! Boot Barn is a western-wear store for people looking for qual-ity work attire, cowboy hats and more. The store is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-240-1460 or visit www.boot-barn.com.Also open in Brentwood, after what seemed like an eternity, is Sprouts Farmers Market in The Streets of Brentwood. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the store offers fresh, organic items, online ordering, cater-ing, a juice bar, fresh sushi and, possibly most importantly, a coffee bar to sustain you while you peruse all the deli-cious produce.Speaking of healthy goodies, the Harvest Time Festival is this weekend, July 9 and 10, in downtown Brentwood. The Harvest Time organization is celebrating its 40th year of bringing farm-fresh food to the community, so the festival, now in its third year, promises to be ripe for enjoying with local food, entertainment and live music for the whole fam-ily. For more information, visit www.harvest4you.com.To go a little further down the farm-fresh road, does anyone know what those saucer-look-ing veggies at the farmers markets are? Apparently, theyre pattypans, one of the many shapes of summer squash! Instead of harboring tiny aliens, these pattypans contain the taste of yummy yellow squash, and the smaller one is, the more tender and buttery it will be, proving the adage big things come in small pack-ages. Compiled by Siobhan Stuart

Talk About Town

Letters to the editorAnalyzing survey results

Editor:Patricia Ziobro, in her guest com-

mentary on July 1, asked why (did the) East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Task Force disregard survey responses - she states the survey clearly shows overwhelming demand for no more taxes.

The task force and ECCFPD are well aware of the survey responses and are using this information to develop a viable option. In the survey, 61.9 percent of those polled supported improved fire service through reallocation of Proposi-tion 13 funds, i.e. no more taxes and improved fire service for free. If only it were possible!

Once the difficulties, timeframe and illegalities of Proposition 13 realloca-tion are explained, support drops to 41.6 percent. The same old percentage that will not support any tax increase, regard-less of public need or benefit. What the survey also shows is that 26.2 percent support the UUT, 20.8 percent support a parcel tax, and 11.4 percent support a special benefit tax. That is 58.4 percent in support of some type of new funding.

If Pat and East County Voters for Equal Protection would quit raising false hopes for improved fire service and no more taxes, perhaps we could find a way to pay for the improved fire and medical service we desperately need.

The situation is catastrophic, and without increased funding, no fire service improvement can be achieved. Last Sat-urday, a home in Brentwood burned to a total loss. With only three fire engines, ECCFPD had to call for additional

help from Antioch to mount a full fire response. The result left ECCFPD with-out fire coverage for eight hours and one house a total loss.

Joe YoungECCFPD Director

Expressing his own opinion

Fire districts pension elephantEditor:

Much of the discussion of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection Districts fiscal woes has focused on how to get more revenue - very little discussion has concerned the pension elephant in the room.

In 2008, the district spent $10.8 million, which provided 48 employees and six fire stations. The current budget spends $14.3 million, which only provides 41 employees and four stations. A 32 per-cent increase in spending in the past eight years has resulted in a 15 percent decrease in staffing.

The reason is that firefighters have become much more expensive in partic-ular, the cost of their retirement benefits.

In 2008, the district spent $2.2 mil-lion on retirement expenses, representing 20 percent of the budget. Current retire-ment expenses are $4.3 million, compris-ing 30 percent of the budget. The district is also spending more than $700,000 for retiree health care and other post-em-ployment benefits, which will increase to $1 million in seven years.

As more and more revenue is eaten up by retirees, less is available for current employees. As a result, firefighters are laid off and stations are closed. The ECCFPD is morphing from a fire protection district into a retirement protection district.

Simply throwing money at the prob-lem which taxpayers and local govern-ments are reluctant to do in any case is like living in Alices Wonderland, where you have to run as fast as you can to stay in one place.

Until the pension elephant in the room is recognized and dealt with, the district will continue to fall short of the manpower needed to do its job.

Dave RobertsOakley

Speeding out of control in Oakley

Editor:Another death by auto in Oakley,

and yes, in a residential area again!These accidents could be avoided if

the city listened to the people who pay them. We have complained constantly about speeding and Bryan Montgomerys staffs (city manager) solution is to raise the speed limits. They just do not care.

We have more accidents and deaths due to the negligence. What would be the harm to acknowledge people live on these streets, kids walk to and from school (and) people ride horses in these areas? Every time it becomes a heated issue, the speed limit is raised. Tragedy obviously does not affect this city managers lame decisions.

It is truly time to make the people who run the city accountable to their employers - thats right, the citizens!

Slow down. Show some sort of courtesy and drive responsibly, even if the speed limits and lack of enforcement are done by the irresponsible.

Marilyn TiernanOakley

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Haley and I watched The Bachelor-ette the other night - it was a one-on-one date, where Jo-Jo, the bachelorette, and one of the men vying for her hand in marriage were sitting at a candle-lit romantic table having dinner.

Two appetizing plates of filet mignon and baked potato sat untouched in front of them. We have often pondered who actu-ally gets to eat that food. I mean, usually there is so much talk-ing and drinking and sometimes kissing going on that those wonderful dinners sit

there, going to waste!Maybe the cameraman gets to chow

down when the scene is over, or maybe the couple can take their dinners home in a doggie bag. Who knows? Out of the blue, Haley asked me what kind of food you should order on a first date.

Not ribs! I exclaimed, remember-ing the one and only time I ordered a slab of messy barbecue ribs on a first date.

You can try, but there is no way you are going to look sexy with brown sauce drip-ping down your chin and stuck in between your teeth. I even had a little sauce in my hair. Lets not even talk about the corn cob-bette side dish. My date must have thought he was dining with a farm animal. Needless to say, a second date wasnt in the cards.

Stay away from food you have to eat with your hands, I said. Maybe go with a salad. Girls always order salads, but wait, on second thought, one large lettuce leaf drenched in Caesar can create a problem.

Haley looked at me unconvinced, but I knew what I was talking about. The fact that she even wanted my advice was startling. I couldnt blow it.

I think pizza is a good choice, I said. But, I would use a knife and fork, that way you wont end up with hot, gooey cheese sliding off the pie and onto your chin.

Who eats pizza with a knife and fork? she asked, rolling her eyes and

dismissing my suggestion. Did you evengoon any dates before you met Dad?

Unfortunately, yes. I could write a book on dates gone badly. Did I really want to tell my 14-year-old daughter about them? Do I want her to know how many frogs I had to date before I met her father? Or how many princes dumpedme,because to them,Iwas the frog? Maybe just one tale of woe would do.

Well, I dated a man once who was a painter on the Golden Gate Bridge, I be-gan. He had absolutely no fear of heights, drove a corvette and resembled Robin Hood. On our first date, were escorted to a roman-tic booth toward the back of the restaurant. I was wearing a dress and high heels.

Haleys eyes widened. She has never seen me in a dress, let alone a dress with high heels. I had her attention.

There were two steps leading up to the secluded booth, I continued. We slid in cozily together and ordered cocktails and potato skins. A large table of about 14 people arrived and sat down. I decided to visit the ladies room, and I vividly remember standing up, looking at my date with a sultry look in my eye and whispering, Now dont you go anywhere. Then, I turned and tumbled down the two steps I forgot were there and landed sprawled out on the floor in front of the large table and my date. I heard someone gasp! Slowly getting to my feet, I saw a large hole in my nylons and blood dripping from my knee down my leg. I was mortified. I faintly heard my date yell, Are you ok? I limped to the ladies room and stayed there for 20 minutes. How could I face everyone after that? But, eventually I did. Everyone from the banquet table asked me if I was ok, and my date was very sweet. He even waited for me before eat-ing a single potato skin. There was a second date, and we had a good laugh about my little mishap.

The moral of the story being even the most embarrassing date can have a happy ending. You just need the courage to come out of the bathroom.

So Mom, what youre saying is Ishouldorder potato skins on my first date? she asked.

Yes, Haley, order the potato skins

Hangin inTHere

Vicki Mckenna


Brentwood residents Cathie and Marc McLain check out the produce Wednesday morning during the grand opening of the new Sprouts Farmers Market store, at the corner of Sand Creek Road and Shady Willow Lane, in The Streets of Brentwood.

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The mansion is only open to the public on Sundays for a delicious champagne buffet brunch, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserva-tions are required.

The mansion is also available for private events, including weddings, which includes private use of the entire mansion and grounds overnight. For more information, call 916-775-1705 or visit www.grandislandmansion.com.

Sources: Myers Family: United States Federal Census, Year 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Sacramento, California; Roll: T625-127; Page 7B;Enumeration District: 77 Image: 502. Ancestry.com. California, Death Index 1905-1939. Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2013. Lous W Myers, 8 April. 1922. Ancestry.com.US.Find A Grave Index, 1600s Current. Provo, UT USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2012.

Lous William Myers 27 Oct. 1889 8 April 1922. Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacra-mento County, California with Biographical Sketches: Historical Record Company, Los Angeles. 1923. Pages 318 321. Santa Ana Register. Santa Ana, California. 26 April 1922. Page 2. Lubin Family: United States Federal Census. Year 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1106; Page 39A; Enumeration District: 0557; FHL Microfilm: 1241106. Kassis, An-nette. Weinstocks:: Sacramentos Finest De-partment Store. Arcadia Publishing. 7 Aug. 2012. Paul Bern and Dorothy Millet: The Bakersfield Californian. Bakersfield, Cali-fornia. 23 Feb. 1933. Page 2. The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. 8 Sept. 1932. Page 2. The San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. 13 Sept. 1932. Page 2. First Wife Named in Bern Will Here. New York Times, 9 September 1932.

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Harry Potter is back, and on Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m., Barnes & Noble in Antioch will host a special Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, a special rehearsal-edition script book, which goes on sale July 31, at midnight. The party will feature a spe-cial Muggle Wall, where customers can share their favorite memories of Harry Potter, and several giveaways. Throughout the day on Sunday, customers can return to Barnes & Noble Antioch to discuss the new book and participate in special Harry Potter-themed events and activities.Customers can pre-order their copy of the book at Barnes & Noble in Antioch or online at BN.com. The Harry Potter celebrations will continue into the fall, as Barnes & Noble commemorates the release of Harry Pot-ter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition in October and the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which arrives in theaters in November.

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Delta Gallery opens two new exhibitsThe Delta Gallery is proud to present

Inspiration, the ceramic works by sculptor Julee Richardson, along with a fresh new exhibit of work by the Art Guild of the Delta Collective.

The public is invited to meet the artists and tour the new collection at a free reception, on Saturday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Known for her bold, dynamic style, Richardson includes several themes in this cross-section of recent work. Her nonrepresentational wall pieces are playful explorations of rhythm, color, texture, form and movement.

My People, a series of larger-than-life masks, expresses the inspiration she draws from African-Americans, as well as

African tribes of the Omo River Valley. In her powerful series of figurative sculptures The Unprotected, the artist addresses the social jeopardy faced by women, boys and little girls all over the world. Richardsons show will continue through Aug. 28.

The Art Guild of the Delta Collectives new exhibit features work by local artists in a wide variety of media and styles. Several new artists will be showing their work at the gallery for the first time. The collectives show will continue through Oct. 30.

Delta Gallery is located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, suite 128, in the Streets of Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.Photo courtesy of Delta Gallery

Join Brentwood Writes for open mic night at 6:30 p.m., on July 14, as they celebrate the written word at the Brentwood Com-munity Center.

All short work, including poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work, is welcome. Participants are allowed five minutes each to perform. Participants are encouraged to bring

work on any subject, their own or that of another writer, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Everyone is invited, whether performing or listening and enjoying. This event is free and open to the public.

Brentwood Writes is an adjunct of the Brentwood Art So-ciety and the Brentwood Community Library, and is hosted by Kati Short, poet laureate. The Brentwood Community Center is located at 35 Oak St., in downtown Brentwood.

For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655.

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Antiochs annual Inde-pendence Day Celebration, Going for the Gold, was held on Monday, July 4, 2016. This single-day, multiple-activity event started with the State Bank of the Lakes Run for Freedom at 8 a.m. and ended with the an-nual fireworks show, which was sponsored by Antioch Township and the Village of Antioch. At-tendees enjoyed tournaments, games, a parade and music.

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situations.It was a tough weekend, but I think

the most frustrating call was when I left the fire in Brentwood to respond to a call on a grass fire in Discovery Bay, between Safe-way and the storage area there, he said. I was going there by myself. It turned out that there wasnt a fire there, but if there had been, the nearest engines would have come from San Ramon and Livermore over

Vasco Road. It would have been a good half hour (or more). The safety of the commu-nity was really in danger.

In Oakley, a vegetation fire on July 4 threatened numerous structures and did ex-tensive damage to a home on Honey Lane. Power lines arching in the area complicated the situation until PG&E was able to cut power to the high-voltage lines. Two resi-dents were transported to a nearby hospi-tal with breathing problems, due to smoke

inhalation.According to Henderson, the fires on

Sunday kept the ECCFPD so busy it was able only to respond to 10 out of 36 calls for fire or medical assistance. Even with the reopening of the Knightsen fire station last week, resources are at an all-time low; a dangerous situation for the residents and fire fighters in East County as they come into fire season understaffed and with bone-weary crews.

Our crews handle 30 (or more) emer-gencies a day on a normal basis, and our staff is out there giving 110 percent every day - I cant say enough about them, said Henderson. I am hopeful that (given the weekends events) people will realize that we are truly understaffed here in East County. And it doesnt take a 100-degree day to have a problem. A couple of bad circumstances can turn the district upside down.


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thefts and automotive thefts. The number of robberies and residential burglaries de-creased.

Rape cases rose by nine to 17 in 2015 as compared to 2014, although the spike can be largely attributed to the FBI changing its definition of the crime to include some sexual assaults, said Capt. Tom Hansen.

The number of simple assaults rose by 58 to 428; aggravated assaults by five to 50; arsons by four to seven; thefts by 31 to 985; non-residential burglaries by 13 to 62; and automotive thefts by 26 to 145. The number of robberies dropped by six to 43 and the number of residential burglaries declined by 32 to 96.

Any increase in crime is unaccept-able, Hansen said. We will continue to work hard, coming up with crime fighting strategies to target those areas or trends we see emerging in our city.

The statistics also show the depart-ment needs to improve some of its crime-clearance rates to align with FBI averages.

The force had a below-average clearance rate on rape, burglary, theft and automo-tive theft cases, but was above average or on pace with averages in clearing robbery cases, arsons and assaults.

The department only cleared 18 per-cent of rape cases compared to the FBIs 35 percent average; 7 percent of burglaries compared to a 14 percent average; only 13 percent of thefts compared to the FBIs 25 percent; and 10 percent of automotive thefts compared to an 11 percent FBI aver-age. The department is however clearing 33 percent of robberies, 43 percent of arsons and 66 percent of assaults, which are all at or above FBI averages. In addition, the number of overall arrests made by the force increased by 35 to 1,700, and the number of citations by 1,235 to 4,819, which can be attributed to the re-establishment of the traffic unit.

This (clearance rate) is an area where we need to improve, Hansen said. We talk about it daily at our morning meetings.

On a good note, the fully staffed de-

partment of 66 officers is slated to receive some help.

In February, the council approved the installation of license plate-reading cameras at four intersections and on two police vehi-cles. A camera-equipped mobile trailer will also be stationed at rotating locations. The vehicles should be ready for use in three weeks, Hansen said. Department officials are also in the process of working with city officials to install the mounted cameras.

The mounted cameras will capture col-ored photos of vehicles and license plates as they pass through Walnut Boulevard north of Armstrong Way, Sand Creek Road west of The Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood Boulevard near the po-lice department and Brentwood Boulevard south of Hanson Lane.

Talking to my colleagues around the county, they seem to have a real impact on clearing crimes and give investigators a big investigative tool, he said.

The city is also scheduled to open its own dispatch center by April 2017, which

should improve response times, Hansen said. Response times to serious calls in-creased by five seconds, from 4:42 to 4:47, from 2014 to 2015.

Although certain kinds of crime are on the rise, the council remains confident in the department.

Vice Mayor Joel Bryant said that the department is doing a great job, echoing a residents statement that people moving to Contra Costa County are willing to travel 30 to 45 minutes longer and spend $100,000 more on their homes to be in Brentwood.

The level of expertise and excellence of our police department is one of the main reasons for that, he said.

City Councilman Erick Stonebarger agreed.

Here in the last year, we have had the dispatch center and the vehicle-license read-ers, Stonebarger said. I think we are on a great trajectory.

To view the police departments full re-port, visit bit.ly/29uUIuj.


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Leo, a veteran of the Iraq war and a service dog for veterans suffering from PTSD, was lost on Lower Sherman Island, at the west end of Cabin Slough, on Satur-day, July 2.

His owner has posted information on Fido Alert and with local media and social-media pages. It is thought that Leo may have been taken home by some kind people know-ing he was lost. He does have tags with the owners name and contact information.

Leo is a 4-year-old, golden and chow mix, is micro-chipped, and has very red, long hair and black snout. Specific iden-tifiers include a white patch of fur on his chest, extra dewclaws on his hind legs and

black spots on his tongue.If anyone has information on Leo, they

are encouraged to call or text 925-529-5352.

Lost service dog

The Council on International Educa-tional Exchange, a nonprofit organization promoting international education and exchange, is currently looking for families in the East Bay to host a high-school ex-change student from another country.

In return, host families can learn about another culture, enjoy lifelong friendships with students, fulfill the dream of a young person, be an ambassa-dor for America, have a great experience and much more.

Host families accept a student into their home as a son or daughter for one

or two semesters; provide a bed and room - student can share a room with a host sib-ling of the same gender within four years age difference; share three meals a day; receive local and regional support 24/7 for any needs, with a 24 hour emergency ho-tline; and claim a $50 per-month deduc-tion on their federal income taxes.

Students are aged 15 to 18, in grades 10 through 12, well screened, speak Eng-lish, have their own spending money and have full-coverage health insurance.

For more information, visit www.ciee.org/highschool.

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Ygnacio Nash GaminoJuly 18, 1920 - June 6, 2016

Nash, a resident of Antioch, passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

He was born in Tracy, California, to Jesus and Manuela Gamino and grew up in Knightsen. There, he met and marriedhis childhood sweetheart, Margaret. Together, they raised six children in the Knightsen home Margaret was born and raised in.

Nash lived a full and happy life. He was an Army veteran, a Knightsen volunteer firefighter and he retired from Fiberboard in Antioch after 35 years.He loved camping and fishing with his children and grandchil-dren and vacations with Margaret in their motor home.

His hobby was tying flies, which he proudly sold in a bait and tackle shop. He loved dancing and swing music, winning nu-merous jitterbug contests.Nash will always be remembered as a hard-working husband and father, who loved and took pride in his family.

Nash was preceded in death by his lov-ing wife Margaret, father, mother and broth-er Jess and was dearly loved by his children, Joe (Rose), Dolores (Tom), Nash (Florin-da), Cynthia (Joe), Chuck, Gary (Carole), Gayle (Kevin) and 14 grandchildren, Janine, Anthony, Carlie, Diane, Danell, Tom, De-nise, Joseph, Casey, Gina, Gary, Jason, Josh and Amber, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and many cous-ins, nieces and nephews.

To Friendship Care Home and Hos-pice Lifeguard, we will always be grateful for your kindness and care. A memorial service and celebration of Nashs life will be held at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 1st St., in Brentwood, onJuly 18, at10 a.m., with a reception to follow.

Leland (Lee) HancockSept. 6, 1943 July 1, 2016

Leland (Lee) Wiley Hancock passed away suddenly on July 1.

He was a hus-band, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and boss, but he was most-ly a good friend to many who appreciated a firm handshake and a warm smile.

Leland was the oldest son of 10 chil-dren born to William and Lorine Hancock of Galena, Missouri. The day after gradu-ating from Galena High School in 1961, he left the family farm and made his way to Los Angeles, where a relative gave him a con-struction job. That opportunity, along with tremendous drive and ambition, lead to a more than 50-year career in construction, development and real estate.

Upon moving to San Jose, Lee Han-cock Construction Inc. was established in 1969 and would eventually build 3,600 apartments and single-family residences in

Santa Clara, Contra Costa and San Joaquin Counties. Lee was always willing to give a job and a chance to anyone who wanted to work hard.

Lee was a 36-year resident of Saratoga, California. He was extremely involved with the Saratoga High Athletic Boosters.

When the baseball field needed to be redone, rather than waiting for bake sale fundraisers and the bureaucratic process of approval, Lee took his tractor and his talent and transformed the old dirt field into a lush baseball diamond himself. In appreciation, Saratoga High School named the field Lee Hancock Field, in 1988.

Lee never forgot his humble Missouri roots. He returned to his alma mater, Galena High School, and donated funds to remodel their gymnasium. In 2013, Hancock Gym was dedicated to a grateful community. The superintendents message to the staff that year was simple yet profound.

In referring to Lees life he stated, It was a story about a poor kid from Galena. He worked hard and wasnt afraid to take a chance. You never know which of you may

have the next Lee Hancock in your class. Never overlook a single student.

Lee is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly, son Doug (Liza) of Stockton, son Leland (Leslie) of Brentwood and daughter Tamie (Ron) Scranton of Petaluma, and grandchildren Madison, Chelsey, Teddy, Elena, Daniel, Allison, Chandler, David, James and Matthew.

Friends and family of Lee Hancock are welcomed to a Celebration of Life ceremony on Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m., at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood. He will be laid to rest at Union Cemetery, 11545 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Damn Good Kid, a scholarship founded in Lees honor, which is intended for non-college bound high school graduates who, like him, just need vocational skills and ambition to achieve success. Send donations to Damn Good Kid, c/o Brentwood Educa-tion Foundation, P.O. Box 853, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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Tony Ferrari, son of John Ferrari, of Lincoln, California, and Mary Jean and Scorchy Holden, of Oakley, is a 1995 graduate of Liberty High School, married the love of his life, Susie Friedli, daughter of Walter and Marie Friedli, of Calgary, Canada, at the Green Valley Lutheran Church, in Henderson, Nevada

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