Dear Editor:

Last Tuesday, (October 13) when the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pursue a study on Community Choice Energy (CCE), I was proud to state that my city – San Pablo — has already chosen to allow our residents and businesses to receive 50% or more renewable clean energy over dirty energy. It’s rewarding to know that I am lowering greenhouse gas emissions and also by me paying my utility bill it contributes to building the 10.5 MW Solar farm located in Richmond which is on a brownfield site and will be built by local union workers. It provides more local green jobs as well as clean air and health.

I hope the folks in Conta Costa will tell their leaders to support CCE so our supervisors can proceed without delay.

Lynette Robinson

San Pablo

Holy Rosary School second graders get a surprise photo with the St. Mary’s College Gaels men’s basketball team, during a recent visit to the college. photo courtesy of St. Mary’s College.

By Richard Kilwein

As the Saint Mary’s College men’s basketball team was taking its annual team photo yesterday, a group of 7-8 year old kids politely eased into a corner of McKeon Pavilion to watch. After a few minutes of standing in awe, they were invited to jump in for a memorable photo opportunity.

The 2nd graders from Holy Rosary School in Antioch were on a field trip to SMC as part of their annual college week, an effort to provide a glimpse into what college campus life is like. The students sent letters to their “dream” college and the school organized the trip.

No doubt, the Gaels made a few new fans.

Thanks to Vice Principal Cathy VanderKlugt for allowing the kids to participate.

The school is located in Moraga.

By Acting Lieutenant Tom Fuhrmann, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10:47 PM, two Antioch Police Officers in an Antioch Police car were working a stolen vehicle assignment with allied agencies. At this time they saw a Lexus traveling eastbound on E. 14th Street near Columbia Street in the city of Pittsburg. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and as the officers attempted to catch up to the Lexus, it continued eastbound in the 2700 block of the Pittsburg-Antioch Highway. Shortly after the Lexus passed through the intersection of Loveridge Road the vehicle went out of control, struck a telephone pole, rolled and came to rest on its roof. Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle and a third was able to free himself and crawl out.

Life saving measures were attempted on a 25-year-old female Pittsburg resident, but were unsuccessful and she was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The two other occupants are both male and residents of Antioch (ages 26 and 21). They were both transported to an area hospital where they were admitted and expected to recover from their injuries. No other vehicles were involved in this collision. No arrests have been made as the case is still under investigation.

Due to a downed PG&E pole the road wass closed until approximately noon, Friday.

The case is still being investigated by the Antioch Police Department, Pittsburg Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Vanderpool with the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6988. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Velma Wilson

The Warriors just released the last 60 tickets to me to sell for the game on November 2nd. With these tickets I have LIMITED space for kids to be able to either high-five the players as they enter the Arena after Half-Time or stand with the players during the National Anthem. Either option includes photos with the players and autographs. The deadline to purchase is Sunday, Oct 25th. Accepting Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. SPREAD THE WORD!

James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the life and music of the Man in Black with strong conviction and stunning accuracy. Garner and his band faithfully recreate Cash’s biggest hits, such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire, and incorporate historical accounts and personal anecdotes about America’s most beloved singing storyteller in this not-to-be-missed musical event. The show is a fun, classy and toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Johnny Cash’s life and music, and the boom-chicka-boom sound of his longtime backing band, the Tennessee Three.

TWO PERFORMANCES

Saturday, October 24, 2015 – 2:00 pm matinee & 8:00 pm

Adults: $27 Seniors: (62 & Over): $25 Youth: (under 18): Free with Paid Adult

NOTICE: ONLY ORCHESTRA SEATS ARE ON THE GROUND LEVEL. ALL OTHERS REQUIRE ACCESS BY STAIRS

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ticket Office, 604 W. Second Street (next door to the theatre) Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 1 hour before showtime, by phone (925) 757-9500 or online at www.elcampaniltheatre.com.