I wanted to reach out about a devastating dog attack that happened to my family on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Antioch. My 73-year-old father was severely injured by three loose dogs, and our small family dog was killed during the attack near Greystone Drive and Rockford Drive, close to John Muir Elementary.
Antioch Animal Services (Case #25-9756) is actively investigating, but the police have not received cooperation from the homeowners believed to own the dogs involved. Furthermore, the flyers (pic attached) we have posted in the neighborhood have been torn down, which feels very intentional. We are desperately trying to locate the owners and are hoping that some news coverage might encourage witnesses or neighbors to come forward with information.
My father had surgery on 11/13 because of his injuries and had to stay in the hospital for the night for monitoring.
Our family is heartbroken and doing everything we can to help Animal Services find the truth.
This story is about accountability and public safety, as the dogs are still unaccounted for and we do not want another family to suffer like ours has.
Here are the factual details of the incident.
The attack occurred on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 8:15 AM near the intersection of Greystone Drive and Rockford Drive in the Eagleridge neighborhood of Antioch.
My father, Jim Thomson, was walking his small dog, Benji, on leash.
Three large dogs came up from behind with no owner present and attacked Benji.
My father fell into the street during the attack and later required surgery for a fractured elbow.
Nearby residents intervened and assisted my father by calling 911. He was transported via ambulance to Kaiser Sand Creek.
Witnesses described the dogs as one husky, one Belgian Malinois, and a third dog that may have been a shepherd mix. They ran off after the attack and were seen by multiple people in the neighborhood including the paramedics transporting Jim to the hospital.
Candy Thomson, Jim’s wife, transported Benji, with the help of a neighbor to VCA, the emergency vet, on Sunset Drive where Benji died from his injuries.
Several neighbors have already provided helpful information, and we are hoping that anyone with additional details or security camera footage from approximately 8 to 9 AM on 11/2 will come forward.
Animal Control is currently investigating. Jessica Knittel is our contact.
If you have any information about the attack or name of the owner please contact Antioch Animal Services at (925) 779-6989 or his daughter at (213) 361-5407.
Evidence markers were placed at the scene of the physical altercation between two homeless Antioch men on Lone Tree Way, Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2025. Photo courtesy of Spotlight CoCoCounty.
34-year-old Brandon Rowlett with 10-year history of 25 arrests injured 59-year-old Frank Troia who remains in critical condition
Held on $500,000 bail
“It was a one-on-one fight that got out of hand.” – APD Lt. Whitaker
By Allen D. Payton
As previously reported, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls of a subject down on the roadway at Lone Tree Way and W. Tregallas Road. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim who appeared to have been involved in a physical altercation. Antioch Police officers provided aid to the victim at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
According to Antioch Police Lt. William Whitaker, on November 19, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau located and arrested 34-year-old Brandon Rowlett for attempted homicide.
Police also identified the victim, 59-year-old Frank Troia, who remains in critical condition at an area hospital.
“Both are unhoused in Antioch,” Whitaker shared.
Asked if any vehicles were involved as the original post on APD’s social media claimed it was a traffic accident, he said, “No vehicles were involved. It was a one-on-one fight that got out of hand.”
Whitaker also explained the difference in the markers placed at the scene. The yellow markers are for evidence placed by officers who first arrive on scene. The blue markers are placed by the detectives during their investigation.
This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
Additional inquiries, tips, or information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Arturo Becerra at (925) 779-6937 or by email at abecerra@antiochca.gov.
According to localcrimenews.com, Rowlett has a history of 25 arrests dating back to 2015 by Antioch Police and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department on weapons and drug charges and for crimes including vandalism, burglary, multiple counts of disobeying a domestic relations court order and multiple counts of failure to appear.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot, four-inch tall, 162-pound suspect is Hispanic, but also listed as white, and being held on $500,000 bail in the West County Detention Facility.
During a special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, instead of their regular meeting next Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will discuss reallocating a little over $9 million from budget savings for Fiscal Year 2024/25. In addition, the Council will honor Bob Franchetto, 2025-2026 Antioch Lifetime Veteran of the Year and Ricky Diaz, 2025-2026 Antioch Veteran of the Year who were recently recognized during the Veterans Day ceremony. (See related article)
During the Closed Session before the meeting, which begins at 3:00 p.m., the Council will discuss recruitment of a permanent City Attorney, the Trent Allen, et al. v. City of Antioch, et al., lawsuit, the City Manager’s performance evaluation and lease of the Lynn House Gallery on W. 1st Street.
Budget Savings Reallocation
According to the City staff report on the agenda item (#6), City revenues exceeded expenditures (surplus) by $9,034,582. But the true net surplus for the fiscal year end is $3,883,367 after reducing the total by $1,826,144 for Police Department CIP Re-Appropriated to FY 2025/26 and $3,325,071 for Encumbrances/Projects at 6/30/25 to be Rolled Over (Exhibits A & B).
The City received $1,054,449 higher than projected revenues and spent $10,445,898 less than projected for Fiscal Year 2025 which ended June 30th.
Expenditures were primarily reduced by:
$2,946,282 in salary savings from all unfilled positions, including $1,720,034 in non- Police salary savings;
$2,587,805 in project/purchase budgets not yet entirely spent. The carryforward of the budgets for these is included in the budget amendments total of the aforementioned $3,325,071;
$1,826,144 in Capital Improvement Plan budgets that were unspent and re-budgeted/carried forward to FY26 with adoption of the 5-year capital budget;
$737,266 in purchase orders not yet spent;
$661,726 less in operating subsidy to the Animal Shelter; and
$437,861 less in operating subsidy to Recreation Services.
In addition, the budget amendments include a $1,021,585 reduction in sales tax revenue based on the latest projections from the City’s sales tax consultant, $1,664,166 in salary savings that can be recognized thus far this fiscal year and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenues of $3,085,330 representing the balance of ARPA funds remaining on June 30th and projected interest earnings. All ARPA funds must be spent by December 31, 2026.
Even with the savings, the City is still facing a budget deficit of $11,657,947 next year even after the existing budgeted $5M transfer in from the Budget Stabilization Fund approved by City Council to be utilized in FY26. $5,151,215 of the deficit is attributable to the encumbrances and other budget items being rolled over, leaving a true remaining additional deficit (net of the $5M Budget Stabilization transfer) of $6,506,732 which will draw upon General Fund reserves to “balance” the budget.
Staff is recommending reallocating the FY24-25 savings as amendments to this fiscal year’s budgets for the General Fund as well as other City funds. (See Agenda Item 6 staff report and Exhibits A, B and C).
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 H Street, in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown, with the Special Meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. It can also be viewed via livestream on the City’s website and the City’s YouTube Channel, on Comcast Cable Channel 24 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
From strengthening California’s workforce to contributing billions in statewide industry activity, the CSU’s massive economic impact is undeniable
By Jason Maymon, Senior Director & Amy Bentley-Smith, Director of Strategic Communications, CSU Media Relations & Public Affairs
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the California State University (CSU) released its 2025 economic impact report, underscoring the system’s broad contributions to fueling nearly every aspect of California’s economy
The report, Moving California Forward: The Economic Power of the CSU, details the role the CSU plays in strengthening the state’s key industries and preparing a skilled workforce essential to driving economic vitality. The report finds that in 2023–24 alone, CSU-related spending contributed more than $20 billion directly to California’s economy, generating $31.6 billion in statewide industry activity, supporting 210,800 jobs, and producing $2.3 billion in state and local tax revenue.
“This comprehensive report clearly demonstrates that resources entrusted to the CSU should not be considered an expenditure, but rather an investment – and an investment with a powerful and tangible return,” said CSU Chancellor Mildred García. “Importantly, the report measures not only dollars, jobs and industry activity, but also the CSU’s impact on our students’ lives and families, our contributions as a research powerhouse, and the countless benefits our universities deliver to our workforce, to communities across California, and to our nation.”
“Education opens doors — and there is no greater or more prestigious educational system than California’s public universities,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “These schools are a lifeline for first-generation and working-class students and channel vital talent straight into our workforce. From classrooms to clinics, fields to film sets, CSU graduates power the services, industries, and innovation that make California dominate and thrive.”
“Across California, the CSU is moving California and the state’s workforce forward,” said Stewart Knox, secretary of the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency. “Nearly half of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in our state come from the CSU – preparing talent that meets California’s evolving workforce needs in every region and major industry.”
Source: CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report
A Strong Return on Investment for California
For every dollar California invests in the CSU, the system generates $7.69 in statewide industry activity, which increases to $35.53 when factoring in alumni earnings, the report finds. CSU alumni, whose incremental earnings totaled $97.8 billion in 2024, create a ripple effect across industries and communities statewide.
Beyond the financial return, CSU’s role in educating more than half a million students delivers transformative social value by expanding access to higher education and accelerating upward mobility for the nearly 125,000 graduates who walk the commencement stage every year prepared to contribute and lead in their fields.
Source: CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report
Powering California’s Workforce and Key Industries
As the producer of nearly half of California’s bachelor’s degrees, the CSU is providing the diverse, educated and skilled professionals required to meet workforce needs in the state’s top in-demand industries. Specifically, within the education and health services and professional and business services sectors, which together account for more than 1 million projected job openings by 2033, the CSU is producing over half of related bachelor’s degrees. CSU’s engineering and construction program also provides more than half of the state’s general engineering graduates, which supports infrastructure growth.
In the 2023-24 academic year, CSU campuses conferred:
29,000 degrees in health care (representing 46% of such degrees awarded in the state)
23,000 degrees in business and professional services (48%)
14,000 degrees in humanities and social sciences (56%)
The CSU also produces:
78% of the state’s agriculture graduates
46% of graduates in public policy and criminal justice
49% of graduates in media, culture and design
37% of new multiple subject credentialed teachers
Source: CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report
Regional Impact: Strengthening Communities Across California
Each of the CSU’s 22 universities serve as anchor institutions, fueling job creation, innovation, and opportunity in their local community. The Economic Impact Report highlights significant regional benefits:
Bay Area: $4.8 billion in industry activity and 31,000 jobs supported.
Central Coast: $3 billion in industry activity and 31,500 jobs supported.
Inland Empire: $1 billion in industry activity and 9,218 jobs supported.
Los Angeles: $10 billion in industry activity and 74,900 jobs supported
North Coast: $718 million in industry activity and 6,598 jobs supported.
Sacramento Valley: $2.8 billion in industry activity and 24,613 jobs supported.
San Diego: $3.9 billion in industry activity and 32,760 jobs supported.
San Joaquin Valley: $2.6 billion in industry activity and 25,300 jobs supported.
These impacts demonstrate how the CSU powers California’s regional economies, ensuring that every corner of the state benefits from higher education, innovation, and workforce development.
For more information, view CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report at calstate.edu/impact.
Source: CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report
Bay Area Regional Impact
CSU spending through campus operations, capital investment and student spending on and off campus stimulate the economy of the Bay Area region. As detailed in Appendix B of the report, the direct spending for each campus is estimated using CSU financial data, enrollment figures, average student budget estimates and an analysis of California-based alumni earnings over time.
CSUs in the Bay Area had a direct spend of over $3.6 billion during the 2023-24 academic year, comprising the following four categories:
$1.7 billion on operational expenditures
$279.6 million on capital expenditures (four-year average)
$206.2 million on auxiliary expenditures
$1.4 billion on student expenditures
Many CSU alumni from campuses in the Bay Area region remain in California, contributing to the local economy. In 2024, they earned $19.5 billion in incremental earnings due to their CSU degree. That money, when spent in the local economy, sparked secondary impacts.
Source: CSU’s 2025 Economic Impact Report
During the 2023-24 academic year, CSUs in the Bay Area region generated a substantial economic impact across the region, supporting over 31,000 jobs and contributing $2.2 billion in labor income. Campus operational activities were the largest driver, accounting for more than 20,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in wages. Student spending and auxiliary services supported more than 8,000 jobs and injected nearly $1.7 billion into industry activity. Capital expenditures, while smaller in scale, supported 2,300 jobs and over $230 million in wages. Altogether, these activities culminated in $4.8 billion in industry activity and $321 million in tax revenues, underscoring the campuses’ vital role in regional economic vitality and public finance. Table 3 provides a further breakdown of results.
About the California State University
The California State University is the nation’s largest four-year public university system, providing transformational opportunities for upward mobility to more than 470,000 students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. More than half of CSU students are from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, and more than one-quarter of undergraduates are first-generation college students. Because the CSU’s 22 universities* provide a high-quality education at an incredible value, they are rated among the best in the nation for promoting social mobility in national college rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal and Washington Monthly. The CSU powers California and the nation, sending nearly 125,000 career-ready graduates into the workforce each year. In fact, one in every 20 Americans holding a college degree earned it at the CSU. Connect with and learn more about the CSU in the CSU newsroom.
* Transition to 22 universities in progress (Cal Poly SLO and Cal Maritime integrating). The integration process is anticipated to be complete by fall 2026.
El condado insta a los inmigrantes elegibles para Medi-Cal a inscribirse antes de finales de 2025
By Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County strongly encourages adult undocumented residents without health insurance to enroll in Medi-Cal this year while they are still eligible.
Starting Jan. 1, people ages 19 and older with what the state defines as unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS) – a category that includes undocumented residents and others who do not meet federal eligibility criteria – will no longer be able to enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal benefits, including seniors. The change in eligibility is the result of state budget cuts.
“We want undocumented members of our community to know they need to act quickly and sign up for Medi-Cal before it’s too late,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Candace Andersen. “Enrolling now will ensure they’re covered when the rules change.”
State residents with UIS status who are already enrolled in Medi-Cal before Jan. 1, 2026, will be able to keep and renew most of their benefits, though adults 19 and older will lose dental coverage beginning in July 2026.
“Under the new rules starting on January 1, 2026, it is very important for Medi-Cal recipients who meet the definition of UIS, to stay in contact with the county and check their mail for any notices or renewal forms. One good way to stay in touch is to create an account in BenefitsCal,” said Marla Stuart, Director of Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD). “Current UIS Medi-Cal recipients who do not complete a renewal on time will lose their Medi-Cal full coverage and will only be eligible for emergency services when they reapply.”
After the new rules take effect, immigration status will not affect Medi-Cal coverage for children under 19 and pregnant women and their infants. Adults 19 and older who are classified as UIS will still be able to receive Emergency Medi-Cal, which covers emergency medical treatment.
“Sign up today. Having Medi-Cal is one of the best investments you can make in your health,” said Dr. Grant Colfax, CEO of Contra Costa Health. “Whether it is through a primary provider, specialist, in urgent care or in the emergency room, having Medi-Cal it key to getting healthcare for you and your family.”
(Martinez, CA) – El condado de Contra Costa recomienda encarecidamente a los residentes adultos indocumentados sin seguro médico que se inscriban en Medi-Cal este año mientras aún sean elegibles.
A partir del 1 de enero, las personas mayores de 19 años con lo que el estado define como estatus migratorio insatisfactorio (UIS), una categoría que incluye a los residentes indocumentados y otras personas que no cumplen con los criterios federales de elegibilidad, ya no podrán inscribirse en los beneficios completos de Medi-Cal, incluidas las personas mayores. El cambio en la elegibilidad es el resultado de los recortes presupuestarios estatales.
“Queremos que los miembros indocumentados de nuestra comunidad sepan que deben actuar rápidamente e inscribirse en Medi-Cal antes de que sea demasiado tarde”, dijo la presidenta de la Junta de Supervisores, Candace Andersen. “Inscribirse ahora asegurará que estén cubiertos cuando cambien las reglas”.
Los residentes del estado con estatus de UIS que ya estén inscritos en Medi-Cal antes del 1 de enero de 2026 podrán mantener y renovar la mayoría de sus beneficios, aunque los adultos mayores de 19 años perderán la cobertura dental a partir de julio de 2026.
“Según las nuevas reglas que comienzan el 1 de enero de 2026, es muy importante que los beneficiarios de Medi-Cal que cumplan con la definición de UIS, se mantengan en contacto con el condado y revisen su correo para ver si hay avisos o formularios de renovación. Una buena manera de mantenerse en contacto es crear una cuenta en BenefitsCal”, dijo Marla Stuart, directora del Departamento de Empleo y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Contra Costa (EHSD). “Los beneficiarios actuales de Medi-Cal del UIS que no completen una renovación a tiempo perderán su cobertura total de Medi-Cal y solo serán elegibles para los servicios de emergencia cuando vuelvan a presentar la solicitud”.
Después de que entren en vigor las nuevas reglas, el estado migratorio no afectará la cobertura de Medi-Cal para niños menores de 19 años y mujeres embarazadas y sus bebés. Los adultos de 19 años o más que estén clasificados como UIS aún podrán recibir Medi-Cal de emergencia, que cubre el tratamiento médico de urgencia.
“Inscríbase hoy. Tener Medi-Cal es una de las mejores inversiones que puede hacer en su salud”, dijo el Dr. Grant Colfax, director ejecutivo de Contra Costa Health. “Ya sea a través de un proveedor de atención primaria, un especialista, en atención urgente o en la sala de emergencias, tener Medi-Cal es clave para obtener atención médica para usted y su familia.”
Passengers enjoy the new landscaping and hardscape which are part of the $375,000 in City improvements at the Antioch Amtrak Station in historic, downtown Rivertown as they wait for a Gold Runner train to arrive on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2025. Photo by Allen D. Payton
ANTIOCH, CA — On March 24, 2023, the San Joaquins Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Board voted to decommission the Antioch-Pittsburg San Joaquins train station. In keeping with this decision, Antioch’s Amtrak station will cease operations for the foreseeable future in 2027.
In late 2024, SJJPA convened the Ad Hoc Antioch Train Station Working Group (ATSWG). This was at the direction of the SJJPA Board and SJJPA Board Vice Chair Diane Burgis, and in response to requests from community leaders. The ATSWG brings together a diverse mix of voices—including local elected officials, Antioch staff, Antioch community members and SJJPA staff—who are all committed to working collaboratively on this important matter.
The ATSWG has met four times to explore the future of the Amtrak Gold Runner (formerly San Joaquins) Station in Antioch. Group discussions to date have focused on measures implemented by the City of Antioch to improve the safety of Gold Runner riders at the station, as well as plans to beautify the station and its surroundings (while still in use before decommissioning is completed). Antioch has made a total of $375,000 in budgetary commitments to implement these improvements in the short- and long-term. SJJPA Board Vice Chair Diane Burgis has shared her appreciation for Antioch’s efforts stating, “San Joaquins riders should feel safe and welcome at our stations, including here in East Contra Costa County. I’m grateful to the Antioch community and Antioch’s city leaders for stepping up and collaborating with staff.”
The collaborative approach undertaken by the ATSWG—including City of Antioch representatives, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action Antioch, Contra Costa County partners and SJJPA and Amtrak Staff—demonstrates a strong commitment to improving Antioch Station safety, appearance, and functionality.
The City of Antioch’s stated goal as part of the ATSWG effort was to request that the SJJPA Board reconsider its decision to decommission the station, ensuring the continued operation of passenger rail service while advancing infrastructure improvements that will enhance regional connectivity, improve reliability, and support future growth along the San Joaquins corridor.
“I appreciate the joint discussions about reasons the station was decommissioned and the significant investment the City is making to position the Antioch-Pittsburg Station for consideration to be recommissioned,” said Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal.
ATSWG community representatives Eddie Gums, Tachina Garrett and Devin Williams of ACCE Action Antioch, as well as many other residents during SJJPA hearings and council meetingss, have expressed their opposition to the planned closure of the Pittsburg–Antioch station as a reflection of general community sentiment. While they appreciate the formation of the ATSWG, the three stated, “The initial decision was made without prior public notice, and the community must be involved in any major, life-altering transportation decisions that affect us”.
Gums, Garrett and Williams “urge the committee to prioritize transparency, robust public engagement and consideration of the long-term impacts this closure will have on residents.”
At the time of this statement’s release, the SJJPA Board’s March 24, 2023, decision to decommission the Antioch Amtrak Station remains unchanged and will be executed as planned in 2027. (See related articles here, here, here, here and here).
Evidence markers are placed at the scene of the physical altercation on Lone Tree Way Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2025. Photo courtesy of Spotlight CoCoCounty.(Redacted by the Herald)
By Lt. William Whitaker #6155, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls of a subject down on the roadway at Lone Tree Way and W. Tregallas Road. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim who appeared to have been involved in a physical altercation. Antioch police officers provided aid to the victim at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation.
Earlier in the day APD posted on social media that it was a traffic accident and to avoid the area. However, they later updated the post on their Facebook page with the more current information.
This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
Additional inquiries, tips, or information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Arturo Becerra at (925) 779-6937 or by email at abecerra@antiochca.gov.
New team option, expanded online catalog make fulfilling kids’ and families’ Christmas wishes easier
Santa’s Gift Shoppe — powered by Toys“R”Us — is back; ship gifts by Dec. 13 to help ensure on-time delivery for the holidays
By Meiko Patton, AI Communications Specialist, USPS
CALIFORNIA — The U.S. Postal Service today announced that USPS Operation Santa is now open for letter adoption for the 2025 holiday season. Starting today, individuals, families, workplaces and community groups can go to USPSOperationSanta.com to adopt letters to Santa and help make the holidays brighter for children and families across the country.
This year, USPS is placing a special emphasis on adopting family letters — including a new way to do it as a team — to help ensure letters from the same household are adopted and fulfilled together.
“We invite the public to join us in spreading holiday cheer by adopting a USPS Operation Santa letter,” said Sheila Holman, the Postal Service’s vice president of marketing. “Every year, we receive far more letters than those adopting. So if you have the means, we encourage you to adopt a letter. And this year we’re making it easier for groups to adopt family letters — making the holidays brighter for everyone in a household. And they’re fun and easy to complete with friends or coworkers.”
Letter Adoption Now Open
Adopters can visit USPSOperationSanta.com and follow the steps below to fulfill a letter:
Create a login and verify your identity;
Browse available letters from across the U.S;
Adopt the letters you love — including family letters;
Shop for the perfect gift through Santa’s Work Shoppe or on your own; and
Ship your gift right away through our online catalog or from a Post Office location
To help ensure gifts arrive in time for the holidays, adopters should ship gifts no later than Dec. 13. Sending gifts as early as possible helps families know their holiday wishes have been met.
Adopt Family Letters as a Team
USPS is highlighting a feature that makes it easier to fulfill letters from the same household together:
Join forces to fulfill the whole crew — One person creates the team and invites friends, family, or coworkers to help fulfill a family’s letters.
Each person take a page — Team members can claim the letter from the family that speaks to them and invite others to adopt the rest.
You’re in charge — All letters in the family must be adopted. The team admin can see unclaimed letters and adopt the remaining ones to make sure the family is fully covered.
This option is designed for offices, teams, community groups and organizations that want to make a bigger impact together.
Santa’s Gift Shoppe Makes It Easy to Shop and Ship
To help make letter adoption easier than ever, Santa’s Gift Shoppe — powered by Toys“R”Us — is back this year with a much larger selection of items. Adopters can send gifts directly from the newly expanded online catalog, saving a trip to a Post Office location and keeping the experience seamless.
Santa’s Gift Shoppe is designed to:
Give adopters a quick, easy way to find the perfect gift
Save time and money — with free shipping on orders over $49
Streamline sending gifts directly to the recipient — because all packaging and shipping is handled for you
Support adopters who want to fulfill multiple letters — including family letters — in one session
Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
