Lawmen Football

Norcal Lawmen Semi Pro Football is back in the East Bay.  The Lawmen will be playing out of Los Medanos College for all home games this season.  You can find a complete schedule of games at http://www.lawmenfootball.org/

This year the Norcal Lawmen have added a beautifil group of Cheerleaders to entertain the fans during the game and during halftime.  They also have performances by the Dancin Diamonds a very talented group of dancers out of Pittsburg/Antioch.

The first game of the regular season begins March 26th at Los Medanos College. Kickoff time is 6:00 PM

This game will be honoring all our Veterans in the Armed Forces.  Any Veteran active or retired who shows up to the game in Uniform will get free admission for his/her entire family.

Oakley Disposal Raising their Rates

Oakley Disposal is in the process of changing from a Quarterly billing system to a Monthly billing system. During this change over your Residential Collection Service will be expanded to now include a 3 Container All-Wheeled System.

You will now have a Brown, Blue and a Green Container to use for your yard clippings, recycled items and household garbage.

This change doesn't come without a price.

Current prices for a 96 Gallons garbage container are $31.11 per month or $93.33 per quarter.
The new prices will be $39.60 per month.  Billing will be changed from Quarterly to Monthly.  At $39.60 per month your new Quarterly cost would be $118.80 or an increase of $25.47 per Quarter.

Brentwood's Holiday on Ice Returns November 14th

Season 2 of Brentwood's Holiday on Ice is almost here.  For information go here.

http://www.brentwoodholidayonice.com/

Antioch High School Coaches Developing Student Athletes

Schools districts have been cutting funds to high school sports year after year. The cutbacks have caused some sports to completely disappear. With these cutbacks student athletes have been forced to go out and find money themselves to pay for uniforms, bus rides, athletic tape for ankles, and basic safety equipment that fits properly. Student-Athletes commonly have to pay several hundreds of dollars to play just one sport. Multi-sport athletes pay even more. Households with more than one student athlete at times find themselves having to make difficult decisions on whether or not they should let their children play at all.

In years past, sports were encouraged in school. We understood that sports helped developed our children both mentally and physically. Sports such as football would bring communities small and large together every Friday night to cheer on our youth, and show our community spirit. When we are in those stands yelling, cheering, singing, smiling, and listening to our national anthem before each game, all the worries of the economy, are bad days at work, someone cutting us off on the freeway, are boss loading on extra work, or even a long day in school seem to slip away.

The money generated from these games would be turned around and reinvested in the youth of tomorrow by purchasing new equipment and paying for the facilities upkeep that allow these children to play safely. However now the money is given to the district to be used as they see fit and sports doesn't appear to be at the top of their list.

Coaches used to be looked upon to be role models for these athletes. Coaches would volunteer their time to help develop these young minds both on the field and off. Now days it's difficult to fill these positions and have a complete staff.

The JV Football Coaches at Antioch High School understand what these student athletes have to go through to get on the field and have made it their personal goals to not let the High School Sports we all remember be a thing of the past.

Leading the way is Head Coach Mr. James who teaches at Antioch High School when he is not on the field. Anyone who has watched Coach James give a motivational speech to his team at the beginning and end of each practice would know that this Coach emphasizes the word Student-Athlete. Students in the past would receive motivation from their parents, teachers, coaches, family and community to keep their grades up so they could play sports. The athletes tried to live up to these expectations and this resulted in better grades in the classroom, more respectful students, and role models for future generations. This is what Coach James and his staff are trying to bring back.

Coach James and his supporting staff Coach Borelli, Coach Armstrong, Coach Tracy and Coach Cunningham are attempting to bring back the traditions that should have never been lost. The respect that is developed between Coach and Student-Athlete, the motivation to excel in the classroom, the encouragement to go farther than just high school and never to settle for what's handed to you.

Coach James can often be found in the classroom tutoring students and student-athletes in his off time. Parents of athletes that aren't even on his team have sought him out to help tutor their children, or to provide answers on where they can go for help.

Coach Borelli provides his time after working 12 hour shifts at his normal job. However he finds energy working and molding these Student-Athletes.

Coach Tracy smiles from ear to ear the moment he sets foot on the field and sees the team working on the techniques he spent countless hours working on with them.

Coach Armstrong endures personal sacrifices daily to be there on the field. However he never complains. He is there for the enjoyment that seeing these Antioch Panthers winning brings.

Coach Cunningham who can be found staying after most practices working with Student-Athletes who want to push themselves further. Working on their speed in the 40 yard dash. Working with running backs on new moves, linemen on pass blocking, Defensive backs on their back pedal and receivers on their routes.

These coaches aren't on the field to just win. They are there to develop these Student-Athletes. Last night was a perfect example of this. In a game against Freedom High School that was as close as any, the coaches didn't rely on just there starters. They mixed it up giving their first, second and third stringers time on the field.

But that isn't what showed that these Antioch Panthers have picked up what these coaches are trying to teach. What showed that these young men are becoming leaders is when when players came out to the practice field and wanted the coaching staff to know that they got an A, or brought up a grade in a class they weren't doing so well in.

It's when the starting QB stayed after practice and encouraged every player on the team to match him doing extra running when he could have stopped at 50 yards.

It's when the coaches were walking off the field and looked back to see 15 players putting in extra running so they could be better.

It's when at half time one of the defensive players stood up and gave his own inspirational speech after Coach James was done.

It's when a player reminded his coach that he would probably be out running with the wrong crowd and getting into trouble if it wasn't for football.

It's when practices are missed more because of studying and tutoring instead of punishment and skipping.

And it's when the Student-Athletes bring their parents to meet their coaches or when the parents show up on their own to thank them for the changes they see in their children this year.

I hope coaches like this don't disappear completely. I hope the school board realizes what it means to have Student-Athletes and coaches who coach Student-Athletes, not coaches who just want to prove they can coach. I hope money is again reinvested into High School Sports.

Maybe we will have to wait for these future leaders from Antioch High School JV Football squad to force that change.

Surfs Up on Laurel Rd in Oakley

Surfs Up at this park on Laurel Rd.  The park isn't draining fast enough and the water is covering it completely and rising.

Man claims to have predictions in Jaycee Dugard and Hassani Campbell Cases

Brian Ladd who in no way claims to be phychic says he has dreams which eventually all seem to come true.  He has several dreams a night and wakes up and writes down what he saw.  He has been posting these dreams which have totaled over 7000 to date on the internet at http://www.briansdreams.com/.  Two of his recent dreams involved local cases Jaycee Lee Dugard and Hassani Campbell.  Below is the notes he took down after awaking from these dreams.  Below each photo is his interpretation of the notes.  He doesn't claim to be an artist or to have good handwriting.


Jaycee Lee Dugard Case

"blue tarps dreams in the one - Shoe laces were left behind - 6 attempts buy they only took two children in 1990"

"Kacey Perry 117, will not let her go home, she wanted new father? Perry K--"

"76159 no air in box, stop 300 yards from tarps"

There is a Kacey Perry missing from Portland,Oregon September 14, 1990.

Brian Keith George confessed to Perry's murder in August 1991 and stated that he concealed her body some time after her disappearance. He is a former boyfriend of Perry's mother and had remained close to Perry and her siblings after his relationship with her mother ended. At the time of his confession, he was in police custody in Portland on a charge of bank robbery. He told investigators that he buried her remains in a wooded area outside his hometown of Kelso, Washington, but searches of the area he specified turned up only animal bones.George has since recanted his confession. He is still considered a suspect in Perry's case, however, and had been even before his confession. He had assisted in the initial search for Perry, and he has a criminal record including a manslaughter conviction, for which he served nine years in prison. George told the media in interviews that he believes Perry's father was responsible for her disappearance. There is no evidence to support this allegation. George was later sentenced to ten and a half years for the bank robbery. He has never been charged in connection with Perry's disappearance.Perry was in the fifth grade at the time of her disappearance. Her case remains unsolved, but foul play is suspected.

Hassani Campbell Case

"409 - child was taken by her"

"child trafficking and illegal adoption agency in Mexico - right now San Diego hotel 847 - near marker"

"going to Tijuana Hotel in 1 day"

Antioch Deer Valley High school off lockdown after student shot

The shooting was reported about 8:30 a.m. on a sidewalk at the eastern entrance of the campus, off Sagebrush Drive near Lone Tree Way. Officers arrived to find a teenage boy with multiple gunshot wounds, police said. The victim was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Bergerhouse said the boy was wounded in the arm and chest, and that he was conscious and responsive when police arrived. He also said the boy was able to call his parents, and was conscious as he was flown to the hospital.

Police said the shooting was preceded by an argument between the group of males the victim was with and another group in a car, who fled.

A student described the shooter's vehicle as a black sedan with tinted windows playing loud music, occupied by a driver and passenger. It was last seen eastbound on Indian Hill Road. The school was put on lockdown shortly after the shooting.

Update: The car was captured on a school security camera a short time before the shooting, Orman said. It is an early 2000 model gold or tan Lexus, Saturn or Chevrolet Impala.

Witnesses also added that the vehicle had tinted windows, oversize rims and tires and a sunroof.

Reality TV Celebrity hits Brentwood Sept 19

Drama aka Chris Pfaff from Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory will be making an appearance Saturday 19, 2009 in Brentwood at Sk8wars skateboarding competition.  Per Jeremy Jones one of the organizers “Drama will also be bringing some of his friends with him, so you’ll never know what to expect,” Jones said. “There will be surprises all day.”

If he does bring some of his friends I hope he brings the Rapping Receptionist Chanel. If she can't make it I guess I would settle to meet with Rob Dyrdek.

Concord Auto's International

Every once in awhile you find a company that deserves to get a little credit for the work they do.  This past weekend while driving I lost complete control of my truck when a part fell off the front end and my steering wheel began to spin with no response.  I was able to stop the vehicle and avoid an accident.

I called Brian Teixeira an employee at Auto's International located at 2201 Commerce Ave Concord, CA 94520 and unfortunately found out they were closed for the holiday weekend.  I figured that would be the end of the conversation.  However Brian went above and beyond and tried to accomodate me by finding another company they work with that could assist me sooner.  I decided to wait until Tuesday when they were open to get the work done by people who actually care.

However Brian didn't stop there. He knew how dangerous it was for me to drive from Oakley/Brentwood to Concord and offered to make arrangements to be towed.

His boss Gary Miller was also in touch with Brian that weekend getting updates on my status as he was quite worried as well.

Thanks to the entire crew of Auto's International for caring.  It put my mind at ease as well as my mothers who was in the truck at the time I lost control.

King Mogey

How many registered sex offenders do you live near?

Recent news may have you thinking about how many sex offenders you live near.
There is a website you can look up this information.  http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

Currently the City of Oakley has 32 registered sex offenders according to the Megans Law website which I have provided a link to on the right hand sidebar.

Right now there is only 1 that is in violation of their registration requirements.
Any information about their whereabouts should be provided to your local law enforcement agency.
 

This sex offender has been in Violation of Registration requirements since 3/23/2009

Currently the City of Brentwood has 27 registered sex offenders according to the Megans Law website.
Right now there are 3 that are in violation of their registration requirements.
Any information about their whereabouts should be provided to your local law enforcement agency.

This sex offender has been in Violation of Registration requirements since 8/13/2009

This sex offender has been in Violation of Registration requirements since 9/9/2007

His county is listed as Los Angeles but his zip code and address are in Brentwood, Ca

This sex offender has been in Violation of Registration requirements since 2/26/1996

Currently the City of Antioch has 123 registered sex offenders according to the Megans Law website.
Right now there are 11 that are in violation of their registration requirements.

Any information about their whereabouts should be provided to your local law enforcement agency.

Currently the City of Pittsburg has 92 registered sex offenders according to the Megans Law website.
Right now there are 8 that are in violation of their registration requirements.
Any information about their whereabouts should be provided to your local law enforcement agency.

 






DISCLAIMER: The information on this web site is made available solely to protect the public. Anyone who uses this information to commit a crime or to harass an offender or his or her family is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability. Please, if you know this man, or know where he is, then just call the authorities, do not confront him or communicate with him in any way, shape or form.

Week 1 Friday-9-4-09-Football Games

Football scores are posted here.

http://broakleysports.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-1-friday-9409-games-completed.html

Found 2 Dogs near Balfour and Cortona

These dogs were found near Balfour and Cortona. Please help reunite them with their owners.

You can contact the person that found them at  925.513.9450

Cop who helped solve Dugard kidnap case to be honored by Brentwood

Allyson Jacobs is going to be recognized by her hometown for helping bring Jaycee Dugard back to her family.

Jacobs and Lisa Campbell, patrol officers at UC Berkeley, helped set the wheels in motion that led to the discovery of Dugard 18 years after she was abducted and the arrest of her captors Phillip and Nancy Garrido.

Jacobs, a UC Berkeley patrol officer, will be honored by the Brentwood City Council on Sept. 8 for her role in solving the case.

"She's a hero in our eyes; we want to honor her and do something special for her having enough instincts to catch something that a lot of people had missed," Mayor Bob Taylor said Tuesday. "Brentwood's a family-oriented community where we care for families and kids."

The council meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Brentwood City Hall, 708 Third St.

The city likes to honor its great citizens, Taylor said, and Jacobs is "very thrilled to be honored."

"We want to treat her as part of the family, so hopefully a lot of people come out," he said.

Campbell and Jacobs thought something was odd about Phillip Garrido, who lived in unincorporated Antioch but grew up in Brentwood, when he walked into the UC Berkeley police station three times last week to discuss a permit for an event on campus called "God's Desire."

With information willingly supplied by Garrido, Jacobs looked up his criminal history and found he was on federal parole for kidnapping and rape.

"I thought this could be something way more than we bargained for," said Jacobs, who has two sons ages 4 and 6. She called his parole officer.

Especially disconcerting was the appearance of Garrido's daughters, ages 15 and 11, the next day. Authorities say Garrido fathered the children with Dugard.

"They were so robotic and not like girls of 11 and 15," Jacobs said at a news conference on Friday. "If it wasn't for them, I would have just talked to him and that would have been it."

Jacobs said the parole officer was at first skeptical when she told her that Garrido had two children. But she got a call back two days later.

"He was talking real fast about a kidnapping 20 years ago, the FBI and what a good job I did," Jacobs said. "I couldn't believe this was something so huge."

By Paul Burgarino
Contra Costa Times

Woman arrested after allegedly dragging officer during traffic stop in Antioch

ANTIOCH — An officer conducting a traffic stop was dragged down the street in the driver's attempt to flee, then ran down the suspect on foot after getting the car to stop, police said.

The officer stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station at the intersection of 18th and A Streets about 12:40 a.m., police said. The officer saw that the car's registration handed to him did not match the car's description, and attempted to detain the driver.

At this point, the driver sped away with the officer's arm still inside, police said. He was dragged for about 90 feet before he reached in and pulled the emergency brake. The driver then ran away, but the officer chased her down and arrested her.

Amy Fiasconaro, 25, of Antioch, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer, auto theft, possession of stolen property, probation violation and possession of burglary tools.

The officer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was reported stolen in Concord.

By Robert Salonga
Contra Costa Times

Videos of Antioch and Clayton Valley Football Scrimmage

Please go here to see the Videos of Antioch vs Clayton Football Scrimmage.

http://broakleysports.blogspot.com/

Fire between Brentwood and Discovery Bay

At 11:58 today there was a Vegetation Fire in the area of Bixler Road and Balfour Road. East Contra Costa Fire Engine 359 (Disco Bay) arrived on scene and found two separate fires burning. A full wild land response was requested. E494 (Knightsen), E352 (Brentwood), WaterTender 58 (Disco Bay), WT 94 (Knightsen), E388 (ConFire Antioch), E395 (Bethel Island) Battalion Chief 5 were dispatched.

One fire was burning along a strip of the road anout 200 feet long while the other fire (in the 8000 black of Balfour) was one and a half acres threatening a structure. In all that fire grew to 3 acres but the structure was saved. Crews remained on scene until about 14:00 hours mopping up hot spots.

A big thank you to our local fire fighters.

Police, community mourn veteran Oakland officer

OAKLAND — Murray Hoyle, a hardworking, highly respected 28-year Oakland police department veteran, died Saturday evening in a rural area of eastern Contra Costa County, authorities said. He was 51.

He fatally shot himself, investigators said. Though they declined to give a reason, they said he may have been having some personal problems. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, he called 911 dispatchers in Contra Costa County to tell them he would do it and where they could find him.
It was the second time in slightly more than a year that an active-duty Oakland police officer took his own life.

In July 2008, Lt. Derrick Norfleet fatally shot himself at his Vallejo home.
To a department still recovering from the March 21 killings of Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Ervin Romans and Dan Sakai and Officer John Hege, coupled with Norfleet's death, Hoyle's suicide was a shock, especially since no one had seen any signs it would happen, members of the department said.

Officer Jim Gordon one of his closest friends in the department is among the mourners.
"He was the last person you would expect to do this," Gordon said. "He had a gruff exterior, but he was a very warm person. He would give you the shirt off his back. He was a very dedicated police officer who had a warm heart."

A burly 230-pounder who still had visible scars on his arms and leg from a fiery 1989 car wreck that almost killed him, Hoyle was the epitome of an excellent beat cop, according to fellow officers. They say that was especially true of his service in the Montclair district, where he had worked many years until transferring to another beat this year so he could spend more time with his family.

Jim Dexter, a volunteer block captain with the Montclair Safety and Improvement Council, said he met Hoyle seven or eight years ago and worked with him closely, discovering he was the true definition of a public servant.

"Meeting officers for me is a fairly regular occurrence, but meeting officers like Officer Hoyle is very rare," Dexter said. "He was a superior friend to the community. It's a sad loss and a shock, and I say that with all respect to the trials and tribulations all police go through.

"Officer Hoyle, throughout both the darker times and the lighter times, was always a positive and effective communicator from OPD to the community. He just kept on trucking on."
Hoyle was a training officer for rookies. As a one-time motorcycle officer, he was considered an expert in accident investigations and driving-under-the-influence cases, a subject he taught in the police academy.

Hoyle's brush with death — he was trapped in a burning car for more than 10 seconds before escaping — happened in June 1989 at an all-police Demolition Derby in Placerville. He was driving an 1964 Chrysler Imperial he had rebuilt himself.

Several collisions caused a fuel line to sever, spilling fuel inside his car. Another jolt knocked the battery loose, causing it to fall against a piece of metal and creating an arc that lit the spilled fuel.
Hoyle suffered third-degree burns over about a third of his body and went to the UC Davis burn unit in Sacramento, where in the following 22 days he underwent three major skin graft operations. The grafts, rehabilitation therapy and, according to a doctor, his good attitude and motivation allowed him to return to work as a police officer three months later.

Fire played another major part of Hoyle's life. He met his wife, Kim, a former Oakland firefighter, on Oct. 20, 1991, in the Oakland hills during the East Bay firestorm. They were married Aug. 8, 1992, and had three children.

The police union has made counselors available for officers. Family members and police officials were making arrangements for his memorial Monday.

By Sean Maher and Harry Harriss
Oakland Tribune

Pics of Fire at Pittsburg Piedmont Lumber

Last night there was a 2 alarm fire called to Piedmont Lumber in Pittsburg that fully enveloped the lumber area and threatened Wally Rentals next door. Battalion 8 and 2 were fighting the fire that started around 11 PM. Fire fighters as far as Martinez were called in to fight the fire.

Update: There is conflicting reports on whether the fire broke out at Wally's Rental Center, a commercial property that rents party and constructions equipment and spread to the lumber yard or if it started at te lumber yard and spread to Wally's Rental.

These exceptional pics came from our friend Radar

Highschool Football is Back

Tonight the Antioch High School Football teams will be hosting its annual Black & Gold Scrimmage.

The Junior Varsity team will hit the field at 6:00 PM, the Varsity will be on the field at 7:15.

Come out and support your local athletics. These student athletes have been working all summer to put on a great game for you.

CBS-5 Interviews Broakley.com

Julie Watts who is currently a freelance reporter for KPIX CBS-5 in San Francisco came out to Oakley today to do a report on the Chemicals that are being leaked into Oakley's Sloughs.

I first reported on this back in April and there has been no changes in the slough.
http://broakley.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-post.html


The chemicals and items remain in the water contaminating the water run off which feeds a local farm with livestock.

Julie interviewed me today as I showed her the dead animals that were dumped in the slough along with the hot water heaters, tv's, air conditioners, tires, propane tanks, pesticide containers etc.

Her interview with me should be on the news tonight on channel 5. They eyewitness news starts at 5.

Hopefully we can make a change.

Here is the news report in case you missed it.

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=54228@kpix.dayport.com

Mogey

Update:Toxic Chemicals in Broakley's Public Water Supply and Water Wells?

Update: This article was originally published April 1st. Since then there has been no change to the slough. All the contamination sources are still there. 4 months have passed since the City Council was contacted.

Currently the land is owned by the Lesher Trust who leases the land to Dave Dal Porto who runs cattle on the property. Dal Porto says that the County cleaned this mess up in the past. Owen Poole, who works for KB has been in contact with the Lesher Trust to approve the rental of equipment to clean it up since KB is in the process of trying to purchase the land. Once the approval comes in the City will supply the dumpster, Dal Porto the equipment and it will then be cleaned up.

The question that is on my mind is why the City of Oakley hasn't used their authority to clean the contaminants out of the water and just bill the owners of the land? I'm pretty sure that there is a law on record which states they have this right.

Personally I have never seen any cows out there grazing. But if Dave Dal Porto does have cattle out there I would question what that cattle is being used for.

These photos were taken at the corner of East Cypress and Jersey Island Rd. This water is used for irrigation, farming, well water and live stock has access to it. It's a street width from this sign for the Contra Costa Water Districts canals. However they don't connect.

Update : I received a letter Jim Freshi from the CCWD. He is the Public Information Specialist. Per his letter he confirmed that the slough which is right next to the canals is not maintained or owned by the Contra Costa Water District. Looks like this is now a community issue or possibly we can find out who owns this property. Anyone know which land developer might own this?

In this photo if you look closely you will see Propane tanks rusting away in the water.

This is an A/C unit which would be leaking Freon into the water.

Here is an old Hot Water Heater. One health concern associated with traditional water heaters is Legionnaire's disease, a bacterial respiratory disease similar to pneumonia. Thousands of cases of Legionnaire's disease occur in the U.S. each year, and up to 15% of the cases are fatal. Most often, smokers, the elderly and those with chronic respiratory problems or compromised immune systems.

This is a Dish Washing Machine. Must be some lubricated parts in there.

Here's some items that have been here so long that they have completely rusted apart.

Here is an old TV. Don't they have mercury and heavy metal in them?

This picture shows the construction cones and signs that were left in the water after the repair of the rode.

Here is an old Computer Monitor. Computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes or CRTs can contain more than 8 pounds of lead.

New Kids On The Block Concord, Ca

Tonight at the Concord Sleep Train Pavillion the New Kids On The Block will be performing.

The New Kids on the Block, who won the hearts of millions in the eighties with the pop hits "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)," have reunited. The NKOTB comeback tour will thrill audiences with a new hit single, "Summertime" and their trademark harmonies and dance moves. Don't miss this supergroup in concert.

They will be joined tonight by Jesse McCartney and Jabbawockeez

Drive-by shooting in Oakley

I received an e-mail from a Oakley resident about this drive by shooting in Oakley. If anyone has any details please contact me at kingmogey@comcast.net or contact the Oakley Police Department. All information will be held confidential.

Here is a part of the letter I received.

"A "drive-by" shooting happened on Pecan Lane early Saturday morning at
around 4:00 AM. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. However, the victims house
and a community mailbox were damaged. At least eight bullets penetrated
the house, causing minor damage; holes in the inner walls and exterior
of the house."

The persons house that was targeted according to neighbors belongs to someone you would never expect to be a victim of this sort of crime.

Again if you have any details please contact the local authorities or let me know and I will pass the information on.

Mogey

Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcet die today!

Michael Jackson, pop music legend, dead at 50

He collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brother Randy Jackson. He died at UCLA Medical Center

'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62

Farrah Fawcett, the "Charlie's Angels" star whose feathered blond hair and dazzling smile made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s, died Thursday after battling cancer. She was 62.

Looking for News Interns

Broakley is currently accepting applications for news blogger interns. All applicants need to be located in the Bay Area. There are multiple positions open. If you are trying to build your resume this is the place to begin. The stories you will be submitting are your choice and there are no deadlines.



Please contact me at kingmogey@comcast.net

Antioch man killed in solo Pittsburg motorcycle accident

A motorcyclist was killed in Pittsburg on Saturday evening after his motorcycle hit a curb, police said.

Kent Anderson, 34, of Antioch, was riding along Marina Boulevard near Pelican Loop with five other motorcyclists around 7:19 p.m. when he veered to the side of the road near a turn and hit the curb, said Pittsburg police Lt. Jim Calia.

Anderson, who was riding at about the speed limit, was thrown from the motorcycle and hit a tree, Calia said. He was taken to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he was pronounced dead, Calia said.

Police do not know why Anderson veered to the side or whether alcohol was involved, Calia said, but no other vehicles or motorcycles were involved.

Country Music Comes to Bethel Island Saturday May 23rd

Have you been wanting to get out and have some good old fashioned fun.

Well tomorrow night Saturday May 23rd is the night to do it. The Michael Paul band will be performing tomorrow at Tugs in Bethel Island.

They don't just sing Country, they put on a performance.

Best of all this Band got its start locally. They are truly one of our hometown bands.

http://www.themichaelpaulband.com/

Tugs
Address: 6201 Bethel Island Road
City Bethel Island, CA

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Contra Costa

West Nile Virus has been confirmd in Contra Costa County in mosquitoes. To see if the virus has transferred into birds, horses, cats or dogs citizens in our area need to report when they see dead birds.

Call toll free 1-877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473). Crows, ravens, jays, magpies, hawks, sparrows and finches are being tested. Dead squirrels can also be reported to that line.

I have noticed dead crows in the area but they were already attacked by flies and animals and were not good candiates for testing.

Can animals get sick from WNV?
An infected mosquito can bite any animal, but not all animals will become sick. The disease most often affects birds but may occasionally cause disease in other animals.

Wild birds serve as the main source of virus for mosquitoes. Infection has been reported in more than 225 bird species. Although many birds that are infected with WNV will not appear ill, WNV infection can cause serious illness and death in some birds. The most severe illnesses are seen among the corvid birds , which include crows, jays, ravens, and magpies.

Tree squirrels with West Nile virus can develop neurological symptoms such as uncoordinated movement, paralysis, shaking, or circling and may die.

Like people, most horses bitten by mosquitoes will not become sick with WNV. However, of those that do, clinical signs may include stumbling, circling, hind leg weakness, inability to stand, muscle tremors, and death. A vaccine to prevent West Nile virus is available for horses and horse-owners should consult with a veterinarian about WNV vaccine and other vaccines against mosquito-borne viruses, such as western equine encephalitis. For more information on West Nile Virus and horses, please visit the California Department of Food and Agriculture website at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov.

Dogs and cats can be exposed to WNV in the same way as humans. However, these animals are very resistant to WNV and rarely become ill. Concerned pet owners should consult with a veterinarian.

WNV Prevention
Last Updated: Jul 30, 2007
When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease, along with others that mosquitoes can carry. Take the commonsense steps below to reduce your risk:

• Avoid bites and illness;
• Clean out the mosquitoes from the places where you work and play
• Help your community control the disease.

Something to remember: The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low. The risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, although people of all ages can become ill.

1. Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent Containing DEET
(Look for: N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide ) to exposed skin when you go outdoors. Even a short time being outdoors can be long enough to get a mosquito bite. For details on when and how to apply repellent, see Mosquito Repellent.

Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites
When possible, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or DEET will give extra protection. Don't apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent containing DEET on the skin under your clothing.

Get double protection: wear long sleeves during peak mosquito biting hours, and spray DEET repellent directly onto your clothes.

Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours
The hours from dusk to dawn are peak mosquito biting times for many species of mosquitoes. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing during evening and early morning -- or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.

2. Mosquito-Proof Your Home

Drain Standing Water

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that hold water.

Install or Repair Screens

Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having well-fitting screens on both windows and doors. Offer to help neighbors whose screens might be in bad shape.

3. Help Your Community

Report Dead Birds to Local Authorities

Dead birds may be a sign that West Nile virus is circulating between birds and the mosquitoes in an area. Over 130 species of birds are known to have been infected with West Nile virus, though not all infected birds will die. It's important to remember that birds die from many other causes besides West Nile virus.

By reporting dead birds to state and local health departments, you can play an important role in monitoring West Nile virus. Check the Identify and Report Dead Birds page to find information about reporting dead birds in your area

Mosquito Control Programs

To find your local mosquito control agency click here. The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) holds a wealth of knowledge on control and surveillance in California. To contact MVCAC click here. More questions about mosquito control? A source for information about pesticides and repellents is the National Pesticide Information Center, which also operates a toll-free information line: 1-800-858-7378 (check their Web site for hours).

Clean Up

Mosquito breeding sites can be anywhere. Neighborhood clean up days can be organized by civic or youth organizations to pick up containers from vacant lots and parks, and to encourage people to keep their yards free of standing water. Mosquitoes don't care about fences, so it's important to control breeding sites throughout the neighborhood.

7/11 Tricking Customers to Overpay

7/11 located on Main street in Oakley at the corner of Empire and Main has come up with a new sales tactic. The discount shown above shows that all 2 Liters are on sale 2 for $3.00. Consumers looking for a good deal will often grab a second 2 liter of soda and go to the checkout stand.

Trick 1. Most likely you have more than just the soda and when you get rung up at the cash register you don't notice that they don't give you the discount.

Trick 2. They no longer have the totals pointing towards the customer so that you don't see the individual items being rung up.

Trick 3. The Credit Card machine doesn't show your final total either when you swipe your card.

Trick 4. If you notice you got overcharged for the soda they tell you that the discount is for the other brand which you didn't purchase.

Trick 5. If you take the time to go back and read the discount sign it does say that it's for All Brands. However the trick was they left the discount sign up after it expired April 30th. I found the above discount posted along with several other ones yesterday that were all expired.

When I questioned the employee about it he agreed that it was underhanded, but as an employee couldn't do anything about it.

Final outcome was they wouldn't honor the advertised price and they wouldn't remove the incorrect advertising because it attracts peoples eyes and makes them purchase more.

In grocery stores if the shown price is different than the price that gets rung up, that item is free. I'm not sure if this is a law or just good business. But this 7/11 store doesn't seem to see the problem with what they are doing.

Oakley man killed by police after standoff

Oakley police fatally shot a man who got out of his car and pointed a handgun at officers after a tense standoff Saturday night, authorities said.

The shooting of the unidentified man took place about 8 p.m. in the 900 block of Almond Drive in Oakley.

Oakley police initially responded about 5:40 p.m. after a man sounding despondent called emergency dispatchers to say he didn't want to live in town anymore, according to Jimmy Lee, spokesman for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, which contracts to provide police services to the city.

The man led officers on a car chase that ended up on Almond Drive, where the man stayed in his car for some time during a standoff, Lee said. After the man left his car and raised a handgun, police shot him, Lee said. The man was transported to Sutter Delta Hospital in Antioch, where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation of the shooting is being conducted by Oakley police, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and the district attorney's office, Lee added.

By Denis Cufff
Contra Costa Times

Swine flu symptoms: Checklist to see if you may be infected

How can you tell if you might have swine flu and should see a doctor? Here's a checklist of symptoms linked to the disease, which is suspected of killing more than 150 people in Mexico and sickening hundreds more around the globe:


Symptoms must include a fever above 100°F or 37.8°C, plus and one or more signs or symptoms including:
Head and body aches
Cough
Sore throat
Chills
Trouble breathing
vomiting and/or diarrhea.

People who experience a fever of 100°F and one or more symptoms should call their doctor or clinic. Plan to provide the following information:

Types of symptoms you are experiencing.
Whether you had any recent travel to Mexico
Whether you had contact with someone who may have influenza.
The incubation period for swine flu, as with other strains of influenza, is two to seven days, according to public health officials.

Bay Area Minor League Football Week 7 Standings and Week 8 Games

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Here are the standings for our bay area Minor League Football teams after 7 weeks. Congrats to the Islanders, Barnstormers, Cobras, Buccaneers, Rattlers, Spartans, Rams and Bulldogs.

Below is Week 7 Scores and Week 8 games coming up Saturday May 2nd.

Noni - It's not just for humans!

I was introduced to Tahitian Noni about 20 years ago. I had a boss that was drinking 1-2 tablespoons a day for arthritic pain in her leg. Before she found Noni she had to walk with a cane. After drinking Noni for about a week she was able to get rid of the cane.

I saw this and decided I wanted to try it on my yellow lab. My lab was about 13 years old and was suffering from arthritis to the point that she could only walk on 3 legs and started to soil herself rather than get up to go to the bathroom. I started to give her 1-2 tablespoons of Noni a day and within a week she started walking on all 4 legs again and acting like a playful puppy.

I now have a German Shepherd who tore her ACL. I tried giving her Noni as well and have had the same results with the decrease in pain.

My most recent test with Noni is on my Rottweiler. We rescued him from going to the Dog Pound and found that he has hip pains. Either from a car hitting him or possibly from hip dysplasia setting in. He was progressively getting worse for the last year. I decided it was time to try Noni. I started adding 1-2 tablespoons to his food which would absorb into the dry food and it took about 3 days for him to start running through the house and even try the stairs that used to give him so much pain.

Bay Area Minor League Football Week 5 Standings and Week 6 Games

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Here are the standings for our bay area Minor League Football teams after 5 weeks. Congrats to the Islanders, Barnstormers, Buccaneers, Lawmen, Bulldogs, Rattlers, Cobras and Rams.
This week had the Islanders securing the spot as the only undefeated team in the League.
Below is Week 5 Scores and Week 6 games coming up Saturday April 18th.

Freedom High Teams Up to fight Cancer

One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer here in your community.
Print the Event Flyer

Event Date and TimeMay 2, 2009 10:00AM

Event LocationFreedom High School Basin - Oakley Ca.

Here is the link to the page to help assist Freedom High and the American Cancer Society
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=18984&team_id=442951

Arrest Made in Murder of Sandra Cantu

Police have arrested a Sunday school teacher on suspicion of kidnapping and killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, whose body was found stuffed into the teacher's suitcase in an irrigation pond.

The teacher, Melissa Huckaby, 28, of Tracy, Calif., was Cantu's neighbor, and Huckaby's 5-year-old daughter was one of the girl's playmates.

Huckaby has said in a published interview that Sandra had visited her home March 27, the day she vanished.

Though Huckaby owned a suitcase that she said was stolen after she left it in her driveway -- evidently the same suitcase in which Sandra Cantu's body was found April 6 -- it appears police did not believe her story.

"Ms. Huckaby has been arrested and will be booked at the San Joaquin County Jail for kidnapping and murder," Tracy Police Chief Janet Thiessen said.

Huckaby drove herself to the Tracy police station to submit to questioning Friday night, and was placed under arrest about five hours later, just before midnight.

"She revealed enough information that we had probable cause to arrest her for both kidnapping and murder," Tracy Police Sgt. Tony Sheneman said.

Sheneman added that Huckaby initially took the charges hard.
"She became very emotional," he said. "Then she became relaxed again, then became resigned to what was happening."

Huckaby is a Sunday school teacher in Tracy, a northern California town of about 78,000 people about 60 miles east of San Francisco. She lives in the same trailer park where Sandra Cantu disappeared and is the granddaughter of a local pastor whose Clove Road Baptist Church was the scene of a very intense police search last week.

Huckaby was also scheduled to appear in court April 17 to check in with a county mental health program as part of a 3-year probation sentence for petty theft.

Bay Area Minor League Football Week 4 Standings

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Here are the standings for our bay area Minor League Football teams after 4 weeks. Congrats to the Islanders, Barnstormers, Buccaneers, Spartans, Warriors, Rattlers, Outlaws and Gators.

This week had the Outlaws breaking into the win column and the Gators scoring hugh again with 56 points.

Below is Week 4 Scores and Week 5 games coming up Saturday April 11th.

Tracy Missing Girl body found

The body of missing Tracy girl Sandra Cantu was found approximately 2 miles North of her home up Tracy Blvd on Whitehall Dr. Her body was found in a Black Travel Rolling Luggage case.

The Luggage case floated to the top of a irrigation pond while it was being emptied into the surrounding fields.

Nothing was found in the case to hold it under the water. She was found fully clothed according to the report.

Sandra had been missing for 10 days.

The area had been searched twice already. However it is believed that the case was underwater an not visible.

Sorry for so few Updates this week

I wanted to apologize for the lack of news this week. I've been volunteering my time in Tracy trying to find the missing child Sandra Cantu.. It is emotionally draining searching for hours hoping that you find her alive, yet knowing that the places you are searching she would only be if she was dead.

Keep hope alive that she returns home safely.

Mogey

Updated: Art? Or Inappropriate?

Update: The bra has been removed from the statue which is shown in the second photograph. I found another one of these on Main street at a company who sells them which is shown in the third photo. Notice that there is a difference in the third photo from the seller. Possibly they make more than one version?

If you have drove down Cypress in the last 2 months you must have noticed this new piece of art displayed on a homeowners front lot. Prior to the bra being put on it a few days ago the boobs and nipples of this piece were very noticeable. I'm assuming the homeowners put the bra on it as a joke or because of complaints. It's located near the corner of Cypress and Waterford about a street width away from a Elementary School Bus pickup spot.

I'm not for or against this. But your welcome to leave comments about what you think.
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