Workers demand public health department investigations into claims of unsafe staffing, unsanitary conditions, dangerous care practices
Fresnenius denies workers’ allegations, Satellite does not respond
By Renée Saldaña, SEIU, Press Secretary, SEUI – United Healthcare Workers West
CALIFORNIA – Dialysis healthcare workers in counties across California delivered complaints to local Departments of Public Health on Tuesday and Wednesday that detail alarming and persistent violations inside dialysis clinics operated by Satellite Healthcare and Fresenius Medical Care in Stockton, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Imperial Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
The complaints, filed by members of SEIU–United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), outline conditions that workers say create unsafe working conditions and put vulnerable dialysis patients at serious risk, including chronic understaffing, infection control failures, unsanitary facilities, and unsafe equipment.
“Dialysis patients deserve safe, quality care – but instead, we’re seeing clinics where workers are stretched so thin that even basic safety protocols can’t be followed,” said Mike Badilla, a patient care technician at Satellite Healthcare in Gilroy. “We’re speaking up because these conditions are unacceptable for workers and our patients. These companies know what the problems are. They’ve been warned before. But until they’re forced to change, patients will keep paying the price.”
The complaints detail a disturbing pattern of systemic issues across multiple facilities, including:
- Unsafe staffing levels leaving workers responsible for more patients and tasks than can be safely managed, leading to skipped safety checks, improper infection control procedures, and missed treatments.
- Equipment failures and unsafe environments such as broken Hoyer lifts requiring firefighters to move patients, leaking water treatment rooms, broken air conditioning systems, and debris left around treatment areas during renovations.
- Infection control lapses including visible blood stains in patient areas, improper disinfection procedures, and insufficient time between treatments to safely clean equipment.
“Our clinics are understaffed, under-resourced, and run by executives more focused on profits than worker and patient safety,” said Bonnie Oconer, a patient care technician at Fresenius Medical Care in Riverside. “We’re calling on public health departments to investigate these conditions and hold these companies accountable.
Dialysis workers have been raising alarms for years about unsafe conditions in the dialysis industry. Despite past citations from state inspectors, similar safety failures continue, and caregivers say that without stronger enforcement and meaningful changes from employers, workers and patients will remain at risk.
SEIU-UHW represents more than 700 dialysis caregivers at Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare and U.S. Renal in various job classes, including registered nurses, patient care technicians, licensed vocational nurses, certified clinical hemodialysis technicians, dietitians, social workers, clinical administrative coordinators, and receptionists.
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is a healthcare justice union of more than 120,000 healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare activists united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected healthcare workers. Learn more at www.seiu-uhw.org.
UPDATE: Fresenius Responds, Denies Workers’ Allegations
In response, Kirsten Stratton, Senior Manager for Media Relations, Global Communications of Fresenius Medical Care provided the following company statement:
“SEIU-UHW’s allegations are not supported by facts. Objective government quality metrics routinely demonstrate that our dialysis centers in California lead and outperform the rest of the industry.
The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-star quality ratings showed that our California centers have a higher ratio of 4- and 5-star ratings than any other dialysis provider across the country. Our employee hiring and retention far outpace California and nationwide trends. From 2022 through 2024 in California, our average time to fill a position improved by 22%, open positions by 68%, and voluntary turnover from 22% to 10%.
As has been the case throughout this process, our focus will be on bargaining in good faith and providing high-quality, life-sustaining care.”
An effort to also reach Satellite Healthcare for comment was unsuccessful prior to publication time. Please check back later for any additional updates.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Commission-sponsored bill
By Yating Campbell, Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG)’s co-sponsored legislation, SB 642 (Limόn) Pay Equity Enforcement Act, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. CCSWG co-sponsored SB 642 along with the California Employment Lawyers Association and Equal Rights Advocates.
“SB 642 signifies an important victory in advancing gender equity in the workplace on the 10-year anniversary of the California Fair Pay Act, while also recognizing that there is still much to be done to achieve true progress,” said Chair of CCSWG Dr. Rita Gallardo Good. “We thank Governor Newsom and Commissioner Limόn for their leadership and continued commitment to California’s women and girls.”
SB 642 revises outdated gender binary language, allows workers to recover for up to six years of lost pay, harmonizes the statute of limitations with other wage and anti-discrimination statutes, and limits how wide pay ranges may be in public job postings
“With many families continuing to stretch to make ends meet, we reinforce our commitment to equal pay laws that strengthen the economic security of California families and communities,” said Senator Monique Limón. “On Latina Equal Pay Day, I am incredibly proud that Governor Newsom is building upon our pay equity legacy here in California. The Pay Equity Enforcement Act will help narrow the wage gap by providing workers with more negotiation power at the start of their career, while also strengthening workers’ rights to recover lost wages – this is a win for workers and an even bigger win for California families.”
“As a proud co-sponsor of SB 642, we thank Governor Newsom for his signature of SB 642, which will advance pay and gender equity in the state of California for millions of women and girls,” said CCSWG Executive Director Darcy Totten, “SB 642 addresses several critical pay transparency gaps and revising references to gender to be more inclusive and reflective of California’s values. We also thank the author, Senator and Commissioner Limón, for her relentless support of women’s rights and protections in the workplace.”
Research demonstrates that women continue to make 79 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. Women of color are shown to be even more severely and disproportionately impacted. Studies also show that, on average, women nationwide lose a combined total of almost $1.7 trillion every year due to the wage gap, impacting the ability to afford basic needs like housing, food, childcare, and preventing women from building long-term financial security. SB 642 remedies these obstacles by enabling women to build long-term economic security and wealth. The provisions of the bill will go into effect January 1, 2026.
“The gender wage gap costs California women billions in lost wages each year—money that could otherwise go toward rent, groceries, childcare, and other essentials that families depend on,” said Jessica Ramey Stender, Policy Director & Deputy Legal Director of Equal Rights Advocates. “SB 642 ensures California remains at the forefront of advancing pay equity. Ensuring women and all workers are paid fairly is not only critical for their financial stability, but also for the economic security and well-being of families across the state.”
“One of the biggest barriers to advancing pay equity is that workers often don’t know that they are being paid unfairly until it is too late,” said Mariko Yoshihara, Policy Director for the California Employment Lawyers Association. “We applaud Governor Newsom for signing SB 642, which will comprehensively strengthen our equal pay laws and extend the ability to recover lost wages due to pay discrimination.”
For more than 50 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. Learn more at www.women.ca.gov.
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Herald file photo
By Dawn Kruger, Community and Media Relations Coordinator, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
Ballots have been mailed for the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election and the Elections Office is ready to receive voted ballots sent by mail or dropped in drop boxes. The Contra Costa County Elections Division will perform the County’s official logic and accuracy testing on central ballot tabulation and processing equipment at 10:00 am Friday, October 10, 2025, a at the Elections Office, located at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez and the public is invited to observe.
Logic and accuracy testing is a standard pre-election procedure. The test will confirm that all central count equipment is in working order and functioning properly. A set of test ballots will be run through each scanner to ensure they are properly programmed and operating as expected.
If you would like to observe this process, we encourage you to let us know in advance by contacting the Elections office at 925-335-7800. On the day of testing, visitors will be asked to check-in at the Elections lobby on the first floor.
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By City of San Pablo
We hope you can join Saturday! Join Kids for the Bay & the City of San Pablo for the 31st Annual Wildcat Creek Cleanup!
- Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 10 AM – 12 PM
- Davis Park, 1667 Folsom Ave.
This family-friendly event welcomes all ages to help care for our creek and community. Snacks, water, and cleanup supplies will be provided. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and bring your community spirit! We’ll see you there, rain or shine.
Únete a Kids for the Bay y a la Ciudad de San Pablo para la 31ª Limpieza Anual de Wildcat Creek
- Sábado, 11 de octubre de 2025
- 10 AM a 12 PM
- Davis Park, 1667 Folsom Ave.
Este evento familiar da la bienvenida a todas las edades para ayudar a cuidar nuestro arroyo y nuestra comunidad. Se proporcionarán bocadillos, agua y suministros de limpieza. Por favor recuerde usar zapatos cerrados y traer su espíritu comunitario. ¡Nos vemos allí, llueva o truene! #WildcatCreekCleanup #SanPabloShines #SanPabloBrilla
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By Karla Davis, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, California’s Credit Unions
Ontario, CA (Oct. 9, 2025): California’s Credit Unions today announced a broad package of financial relief options for employees of the federal government impacted by the government shutdown.
Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperative financial institutions that offer services like checking and savings accounts, auto loans, debit and credit cards, low-cost or free financial counseling, and much more.
How Federal Employees Can Get Help Today
According to Congressional Research Services, over 155,000 federal employees work in California. This does not include the thousands of employees who work for federal contractors and may also be impacted.
During the shutdown, credit unions throughout California are offering various support services, which may include:
- Loan Relief: Loan payment deferrals and temporary hardship modifications.
- Emergency Assistance: Short-term, low- or no-interest loans to cover essential expenses.
- Fee Waivers: Waiving late fees, overdraft fees, and penalties.
- Financial Counseling: Access to financial wellness counselors to provide budgeting and debt management guidance.
- Online Resources: Tools and information on our website to help with everyday expenses such as food, utilities, housing and healthcare.
“Credit unions are financial institutions focused on their mission of ‘people helping people.’ This includes times of need and emergencies, such as the government shutdown,” said Stephanie Cuevas, Senior Vice President of Federal Advocacy for California’s Credit Unions. “Credit unions are moving quickly to offer support to federal workers — from TSA agents to air traffic controllers, service members, and more. The goal is to support families during these times of uncertainty while the shutdown is resolved in Washington, D.C.”
Contact, Ask, and Explore
Federal employees can get help today by:
- Contacting a credit union. Those reaching out should mention shutdown-related assistance. You can find a local credit union here.
- Asking about eligibility. Every credit union has its own unique method to serving the community. Be sure to ask about how you can receive support.
- Exploring options. The credit union will want to tailor financial solutions to your needs and circumstances.
California’s Credit Unions
Headquartered in Ontario, CA, California’s Credit Unions exists to help credit unions change people’s lives by supporting their operations, guidance, strategy, and philosophy. Our trade association helps local credit unions in California serve more than 14.4 million members. Credit unions are for people, not profit.
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IWPR Report released on 10th Anniversary of Latina Equal Pay Day
By Tonya Williams, Institute for Women’s Policy Research
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), a leading national think tank advancing women’s equity, released a new report showing that a typical Latina working full-time year-round stands to lose about $1.2 million over the course of a 40-year career due to the wage gap. The report was released on the 10th anniversary of Latina Equal Pay Day—a campaign that uplifts the hard work and resilience of Latinas while calling attention to the stark wage gap they face.
IWPR analysis finds that Latinas are paid 54.1 cents to every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. This number includes all Latinas with reported earnings, like part-time, seasonal, and migrant workers. For full-time, year-round workers, the wage gap is 58.0 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men.
“It is imperative that we continue to bring attention to the topic of unequal pay broadly, and Latina equal pay specifically,” says Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of IWPR. “Because we know that when the issues of the most vulnerable among us are addressed, there is progress for everyone. Through our analysis, IWPR researchers want to illustrate the cost to a community when the labor of women is undervalued.”
“For a decade, we’ve been tracking the wage gap for Latinas, and despite progress, their pay still hovers barely past half that of White men. The gap won’t close for well over a century,” says Dr. Martha Susana Jaimes, senior research economist at IWPR. “These numbers not only tell a story about economic disparities, but about the values that our larger society places on the type of work Latinas often do—low-wage jobs with very few workplace protections, such as farm work, child and elder care, and domestic and hospitality work. This, coupled with the current racist attacks on immigrant communities, only deepens the structural economic inequities faced by Latinas and their families.”
Additional key findings from the fact sheet include:
- It will take well over a century to achieve pay equity. Based on trends since 2002, it will take until 2160 for Latinas working full-time year-round to reach pay equity with White men. For all Latina workers, who are more likely to work part-time and seasonally, it will take until 2178, meaning pay equity is still more than 150 years away.
- Latinas earned less than half of what White men were paid in 28 states in 2023. In these states, they also earned less than $23,000 a year—an income below the 2023 federal poverty threshold of $24,549 for a single adult supporting two children.
- Latinas working full-time year-round continued to be paid less than White men in all states and the District of Columbia in 2023.
- Several factors contribute to the lower earnings of Latinas, including systemic inequities such as discrimination, educational attainment, immigration status, and overrepresentation in lower-paid fields.
Policy recommendations include:
- Mandating salary transparency and banning the use of salary history in hiring decisions.
- Raising the federal minimum wage and increasing investment in low-wage, care-based sectors.
- Expanding access to paid family and medical leave.
- Increasing funding for affordable child and elder care.
- Ensuring and enforcing pay equity and protections against discrimination and harassment.
Read the full Latina Equal Pay Day fact sheet here.
The IWPR is the nation’s leading think tank working to win economic equity for all women. Through evidence-based research, policy solutions, and advocacy, IWPR is advancing the power and well-being of women across the US. Learn more at IWPR.org.
Las Latinas perderán cerca de $1.2 Millones a lo largo de su carrera
Informe publicado por IWPR en el décimo aniversario del Día de la Igualdad Salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON, DC — Hoy el Instituto de Investigación de Políticas para las Mujeres (Institute for Women’s Policy Research y sus siglas IWPR en inglés), un centro de investigación que lidera la lucha por la igualdad de género, publicó un nuevo reporte donde se calcula que una mujer Latina con ingresos típicos y trabajando tiempo completo, puede perder hasta $1.2 millones a lo largo de una carrera de 40 años como consecuencia de la brecha salarial. Este reporte ha sido difundido como parte del décimo aniversario del Día de la Igualdad Salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos (Latina Equal Pay Day), una campaña que desde 2015 busca resaltar el trabajo, esfuerzo y resiliencia de las Latinas y a la vez alzar la voz y documentar la marcada brecha salarial que ellas enfrentan en el mercado laboral estadounidense.
De acuerdo con el análisis publicado por IWPR, las Latinas reciben un pago de 54.1 centavos por cada dólar percibido por un hombre blanco no hispano. Esta cifra incluye a todas las Latinas que reportaron ingresos en 2023, y quienes realizaron trabajos de medio tiempo, estacionales, y el realizado por trabajadoras inmigrantes. Para las Latinas trabajando tiempo completo a lo largo del año, la brecha salarial llegó a tan solo los 58 centavos por cada dólar de ingreso de un hombre blanco no hispano.
“Es imperativo que sigamos dando visibilidad a la desigualdad salarial en general, y la desigualdad salarial de las latinas en particular.” dice la Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, presidente y CEO de IWPR. “Cuando se abordan los problemas de los más vulnerables entre nosotros, hay progreso para todos. A través de nuestro análisis, las investigadoras del IWPR quieren ilustrar el costo que enfrenta una comunidad cuando se subvalora el trabajo de las mujeres.”
“Durante la última década hemos hecho seguimiento a la brecha salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos, y a pesar de los avances, ellas todavía enfrentan un pago que escasamente supera la mitad de lo que un hombre blanco percibe por el mismo tipo de trabajo” explica la Dr. Martha Susana Jaimes, economista senior de IWPR. “Estos números no sólo nos hablan sobre disparidades económicas, también son muestra de la manera como nuestra sociedad valora el tipo de trabajos realizados por las mujeres Latinas. Estos son trabajos esenciales pero de bajos ingresos y baja o ninguna protección social, tales como trabajos agrícolas, de cuidado infantil y de adultos mayores, trabajo doméstico, y trabajos en el sector de servicios gastronómicos y de hotelería. Esto se une a la reciente ola de ataques racistas a las comunidades inmigrantes, lo cual solo profundiza las desigualdades estructurales a las que se enfrentan las mujeres Latinas y sus familias.”
Algunos hallazgos clave incluidos en la publicación:
- A las Latinas les tomará más de un siglo alcanzar la igualdad salarial. Con base en la tendencia a partir de datos desde el 2002, a las Latinas trabajando tiempo completo a lo largo del año les tomará hasta el año 2160, alcanzar la igualdad salarial. Para todas las Latinas trabajadoras que reportan ingresos, la igualdad salarial solo se alcanzará hasta el año 2178, para ellas la igualdad salarial está a más de 150 años.
- Las mujeres Latinas recibieron un pago de menos de la mitad del pago a un hombre blanco en 28 estados durante 2023. En estos estados, ellas también recibieron ingresos de menos de $23,000 dólares al año, un ingreso por debajo de la línea federal de pobreza ($24,549) para un adulto y dos menores de edad.
- Las Latinas que trabajaron tiempo completo a lo largo de 2023 también recibieron ingresos por debajo de los ingresos percibidos por los hombres blancos en todos los estados y el Distrito de Columbia.
- Diferentes factores contribuyen a los bajos niveles de ingresos de las mujeres Latinas, entre estos se incluye la discriminación, el bajo nivel educativo, el estatus migratorio, y la sobre representación en trabajos de baja remuneración.
Las recomendaciones de política incluyen:
- Mandatos de transparencia salarial y la prohibición del uso de la historia salarial para la toma de decisiones de contratación.
- Aumentar el salario mínimo federal e incrementar las inversiones públicas en los trabajos del sector de cuidado y de baja remuneración.
- Expandir el acceso a la licencia familiar y médica remunerada.
- Aumentar la financiación para aumentar el acceso al cuidado de niños y adultos mayores de manera asequible.
- Garantizar y reforzar el camino a la igualdad salarial, así como aumentar la protección contra la discriminación y el acoso laboral.
Lea la publicación completa aquí.
El Instituto de Investigación de Políticas para Mujeres (IWPR, por sus siglas en inglés) es el principal centro de estudios del país que trabaja para lograr la equidad económica de todas las mujeres. A través de investigaciones basadas en evidencia, soluciones de política pública y acciones de incidencia, el IWPR promueve el poder y el bienestar de las mujeres en todos los Estados Unidos. Conoce más en IWPR.org.
Gracias especiales a Li Cuéllar, Co-fundadore y Co-directore de Sentiido
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Theodore R. “Ted” Gross
August 13, 1960 – August 4, 2025
Theodore R. Gross, more commonly and slightly less vociferously known as Tico or Ted, was born August 13th, 1960, in Antioch, California, to Bill and Angie Gross. He passed away at his home on August 4, 2025. He was the middle child of three boys, all of whom—like their father—displayed immense talent when it came to making noise of some kind.
As a child, Ted played sports like baseball, making it big when the newspaper reported him as a “highlight” of the (losing) Falcons. He also wreaked considerable havoc among the general populace with his younger brother Al: from lighting the lawn on fire and napping afterwards to breaking more glass than a window factory, this version of Ted probably contrasts with the quiet, exemplary homebody you may have known.
Shortly after attending Los Medanos College, he moved to Vegas, staying for two years. It was there that he adopted the alter-ego “Tico” and moonlit as Batman (if you don’t believe me, check out the reported Batman sightings before and after his arrival. The data speaks for itself). Once the thrill of being Vegas Batman wore off, Ted hung up the cowl and moved back home to Antioch, where he logged many, many years with the EPA before his retirement. Window factories and the fire department finally got to breathe a sigh of relief.
He continued his gift of making noise, albeit in a much more beautiful manner. If there’s a stringed instrument out there, Ted has probably touched it—though his true love was guitar. If there’s a guitar out there, Ted has probably mastered it. His second true love was the Yorkie breed, and his third was his family. There’s a Venn diagram in there somewhere.
All jokes aside, Ted was a man of strength, wit and creativity. He brought consistency to those in his life; his presence was steadying, a reminder that although times change the people we love are a constant. His style never wavered from the nineties, and he never gave up on the Niners despite many disastrous years. While we miss him immeasurably, we gain immense comfort in knowing that he’s reunited with Mom, Pop, Uncle Rusty and of course his pups Nikki and Kenji.
Ted is survived by his brothers Billy (Tina), Al (Julia), his nieces and nephews, and innumerable friends and family members. We feel his presence in every Niners game, pair of Levi’s, vintage guitar and sublime combo of Buds and Marlboro Reds.
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Southbound auxiliary lane
By Nathaniel Fowler, Health & Safety Specialist, Caltrans
Caltrans has scheduled a 60-hour weekend closure of the southbound State Route 160 (SR-160) auxiliary lane between Wilbur Avenue and East 18th Street/Main Street. The closure will begin Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM and remain in effect until Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:00 AM.
Please be advised that Wilbur Avenue On-Ramp to southbound SR-160 and E. 18th Street Off-Ramp on southbound SR-160 will remain closed throughout the closure. This extended closure is required to safely and efficiently complete construction activities in the area.
Detour signs will be posted, and Changeable Message Signs (CMS) will alert drivers of the closure. Drivers should expect delays, allow extra travel time and exercise caution while navigating the detours. All work is weather permitted. Caltrans appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while crews perform this critical work.
For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on Twitter/X. For real-time traffic, visit Caltrans QuickMap.
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The new Danville Branch of Poppy Bank at 680 Hartz Avenue. Photo: Poppy Bank
4th branch in Contra Costa County
The new branch of Poppy Bank in Danville will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
About Poppy Bank
Since opening their first branch in January 2005, Poppy Bank has grown to $7 Billion in assets with 26 branches across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Walnut Creek Downtown and Rossmoor, and San Ramon in Contra Costa County, as well as in the Roseville-Sacramento Area, Greater Los Angeles, Orange County and Greater San Diego Areas. They also have ATM’s in Concord and Antioch.
The bank also has lenders in Northern and Southern California, as well as in Nevada, Arizona and Texas. Their commitment to providing the best products and services has propelled their success and garnered national recognition of their performance. Poppy Bank is 5-star rated by BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm and is recognized as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. Poppy Bank has also been ranked as one of the best-performing banks in the nation by the ICBA. The Bank is governed by a strong team of Executive Officers and a dedicated Board of Directors formed entirely by accomplished business leaders. They exist to meet the banking needs of their clients and to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Poppy Bank specializes in business lending including commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate, construction and SBA/USDA loans. They have built a reputation of responding quickly to loan requests, turning applications around expeditiously and efficiently closing loans through a streamlined, hassle-free process. In addition, they offer a full array of personal and business banking products and services including deposit products, cash management services and ACH processing.
With Corporate Offices in Santa Rosa, they are the 19-time winner of Best Places to Work and have been named the Best Business Bank in the North Bay by NorthBay biz magazine.
Stop in and see them today at any one of their convenient locations, open an account online or contact them to learn more about how Poppy Bank is the solution for all of your banking needs.
For more information about Poppy Bank visit www.poppy.bank
To attend the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting RSVP: Branch Manager Andres Pinopena at apinopena@poppy.bank. The Danville Branch is located at 680 Hartz Avenue.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Source: Pleasant Hill PD
By Allen D. Payton
The Pleasant Hill Police Department provided the public with a look at some of the police activity that took place in September 2025.
There were 2,197 calls for service. That makes 18,780 total incidents for this year. That’s 5.2% more calls for service, compared to this time last year. Five were crimes against persons, including one aggravated assault and four robberies, both decreased over August.
Source: Pleasant Hill PD
The 94 crimes included two residential burglaries, four business burglaries, six auto thefts and 82 larcenies such as shoplifting, theft from a car, bike theft, purse snatch, etc. All but business burglaries decreased over August.
Of the 87 arrests for the month, 11 were for DUI, 74% were for misdemeanors, 26% were for felonies and all involved adults.
A post on the PHPD Facebook page reads, “We’ll continue sharing this information monthly on social media, but for a more extensive look at our crime stats, please visit https://www.phillca.gov/1384/Crime-Statistics.”
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Workers demand public health department investigations into claims of unsafe staffing, unsanitary conditions, dangerous care practices
Fresnenius denies workers’ allegations, Satellite does not respond
By Renée Saldaña, SEIU, Press Secretary, SEUI – United Healthcare Workers West
CALIFORNIA – Dialysis healthcare workers in counties across California delivered complaints to local Departments of Public Health on Tuesday and Wednesday that detail alarming and persistent violations inside dialysis clinics operated by Satellite Healthcare and Fresenius Medical Care in Stockton, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Imperial Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
The complaints, filed by members of SEIU–United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), outline conditions that workers say create unsafe working conditions and put vulnerable dialysis patients at serious risk, including chronic understaffing, infection control failures, unsanitary facilities, and unsafe equipment.
“Dialysis patients deserve safe, quality care – but instead, we’re seeing clinics where workers are stretched so thin that even basic safety protocols can’t be followed,” said Mike Badilla, a patient care technician at Satellite Healthcare in Gilroy. “We’re speaking up because these conditions are unacceptable for workers and our patients. These companies know what the problems are. They’ve been warned before. But until they’re forced to change, patients will keep paying the price.”
The complaints detail a disturbing pattern of systemic issues across multiple facilities, including:
- Unsafe staffing levels leaving workers responsible for more patients and tasks than can be safely managed, leading to skipped safety checks, improper infection control procedures, and missed treatments.
- Equipment failures and unsafe environments such as broken Hoyer lifts requiring firefighters to move patients, leaking water treatment rooms, broken air conditioning systems, and debris left around treatment areas during renovations.
- Infection control lapses including visible blood stains in patient areas, improper disinfection procedures, and insufficient time between treatments to safely clean equipment.
“Our clinics are understaffed, under-resourced, and run by executives more focused on profits than worker and patient safety,” said Bonnie Oconer, a patient care technician at Fresenius Medical Care in Riverside. “We’re calling on public health departments to investigate these conditions and hold these companies accountable.
Dialysis workers have been raising alarms for years about unsafe conditions in the dialysis industry. Despite past citations from state inspectors, similar safety failures continue, and caregivers say that without stronger enforcement and meaningful changes from employers, workers and patients will remain at risk.
SEIU-UHW represents more than 700 dialysis caregivers at Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare and U.S. Renal in various job classes, including registered nurses, patient care technicians, licensed vocational nurses, certified clinical hemodialysis technicians, dietitians, social workers, clinical administrative coordinators, and receptionists.
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is a healthcare justice union of more than 120,000 healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare activists united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected healthcare workers. Learn more at www.seiu-uhw.org.
UPDATE: Fresenius Responds, Denies Workers’ Allegations
In response, Kirsten Stratton, Senior Manager for Media Relations, Global Communications of Fresenius Medical Care provided the following company statement:
“SEIU-UHW’s allegations are not supported by facts. Objective government quality metrics routinely demonstrate that our dialysis centers in California lead and outperform the rest of the industry.
The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-star quality ratings showed that our California centers have a higher ratio of 4- and 5-star ratings than any other dialysis provider across the country. Our employee hiring and retention far outpace California and nationwide trends. From 2022 through 2024 in California, our average time to fill a position improved by 22%, open positions by 68%, and voluntary turnover from 22% to 10%.
As has been the case throughout this process, our focus will be on bargaining in good faith and providing high-quality, life-sustaining care.”
An effort to also reach Satellite Healthcare for comment was unsuccessful prior to publication time. Please check back later for any additional updates.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Commission-sponsored bill
By Yating Campbell, Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG)’s co-sponsored legislation, SB 642 (Limόn) Pay Equity Enforcement Act, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. CCSWG co-sponsored SB 642 along with the California Employment Lawyers Association and Equal Rights Advocates.
“SB 642 signifies an important victory in advancing gender equity in the workplace on the 10-year anniversary of the California Fair Pay Act, while also recognizing that there is still much to be done to achieve true progress,” said Chair of CCSWG Dr. Rita Gallardo Good. “We thank Governor Newsom and Commissioner Limόn for their leadership and continued commitment to California’s women and girls.”
SB 642 revises outdated gender binary language, allows workers to recover for up to six years of lost pay, harmonizes the statute of limitations with other wage and anti-discrimination statutes, and limits how wide pay ranges may be in public job postings
“With many families continuing to stretch to make ends meet, we reinforce our commitment to equal pay laws that strengthen the economic security of California families and communities,” said Senator Monique Limón. “On Latina Equal Pay Day, I am incredibly proud that Governor Newsom is building upon our pay equity legacy here in California. The Pay Equity Enforcement Act will help narrow the wage gap by providing workers with more negotiation power at the start of their career, while also strengthening workers’ rights to recover lost wages – this is a win for workers and an even bigger win for California families.”
“As a proud co-sponsor of SB 642, we thank Governor Newsom for his signature of SB 642, which will advance pay and gender equity in the state of California for millions of women and girls,” said CCSWG Executive Director Darcy Totten, “SB 642 addresses several critical pay transparency gaps and revising references to gender to be more inclusive and reflective of California’s values. We also thank the author, Senator and Commissioner Limón, for her relentless support of women’s rights and protections in the workplace.”
Research demonstrates that women continue to make 79 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. Women of color are shown to be even more severely and disproportionately impacted. Studies also show that, on average, women nationwide lose a combined total of almost $1.7 trillion every year due to the wage gap, impacting the ability to afford basic needs like housing, food, childcare, and preventing women from building long-term financial security. SB 642 remedies these obstacles by enabling women to build long-term economic security and wealth. The provisions of the bill will go into effect January 1, 2026.
“The gender wage gap costs California women billions in lost wages each year—money that could otherwise go toward rent, groceries, childcare, and other essentials that families depend on,” said Jessica Ramey Stender, Policy Director & Deputy Legal Director of Equal Rights Advocates. “SB 642 ensures California remains at the forefront of advancing pay equity. Ensuring women and all workers are paid fairly is not only critical for their financial stability, but also for the economic security and well-being of families across the state.”
“One of the biggest barriers to advancing pay equity is that workers often don’t know that they are being paid unfairly until it is too late,” said Mariko Yoshihara, Policy Director for the California Employment Lawyers Association. “We applaud Governor Newsom for signing SB 642, which will comprehensively strengthen our equal pay laws and extend the ability to recover lost wages due to pay discrimination.”
For more than 50 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. Learn more at www.women.ca.gov.
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By Dawn Kruger, Community and Media Relations Coordinator, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
Ballots have been mailed for the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election and the Elections Office is ready to receive voted ballots sent by mail or dropped in drop boxes. The Contra Costa County Elections Division will perform the County’s official logic and accuracy testing on central ballot tabulation and processing equipment at 10:00 am Friday, October 10, 2025, a at the Elections Office, located at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez and the public is invited to observe.
Logic and accuracy testing is a standard pre-election procedure. The test will confirm that all central count equipment is in working order and functioning properly. A set of test ballots will be run through each scanner to ensure they are properly programmed and operating as expected.
If you would like to observe this process, we encourage you to let us know in advance by contacting the Elections office at 925-335-7800. On the day of testing, visitors will be asked to check-in at the Elections lobby on the first floor.
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By City of San Pablo
We hope you can join Saturday! Join Kids for the Bay & the City of San Pablo for the 31st Annual Wildcat Creek Cleanup!
- Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 10 AM – 12 PM
- Davis Park, 1667 Folsom Ave.
This family-friendly event welcomes all ages to help care for our creek and community. Snacks, water, and cleanup supplies will be provided. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and bring your community spirit! We’ll see you there, rain or shine.
Únete a Kids for the Bay y a la Ciudad de San Pablo para la 31ª Limpieza Anual de Wildcat Creek
- Sábado, 11 de octubre de 2025
- 10 AM a 12 PM
- Davis Park, 1667 Folsom Ave.
Este evento familiar da la bienvenida a todas las edades para ayudar a cuidar nuestro arroyo y nuestra comunidad. Se proporcionarán bocadillos, agua y suministros de limpieza. Por favor recuerde usar zapatos cerrados y traer su espíritu comunitario. ¡Nos vemos allí, llueva o truene! #WildcatCreekCleanup #SanPabloShines #SanPabloBrilla
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By Karla Davis, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, California’s Credit Unions
Ontario, CA (Oct. 9, 2025): California’s Credit Unions today announced a broad package of financial relief options for employees of the federal government impacted by the government shutdown.
Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperative financial institutions that offer services like checking and savings accounts, auto loans, debit and credit cards, low-cost or free financial counseling, and much more.
How Federal Employees Can Get Help Today
According to Congressional Research Services, over 155,000 federal employees work in California. This does not include the thousands of employees who work for federal contractors and may also be impacted.
During the shutdown, credit unions throughout California are offering various support services, which may include:
- Loan Relief: Loan payment deferrals and temporary hardship modifications.
- Emergency Assistance: Short-term, low- or no-interest loans to cover essential expenses.
- Fee Waivers: Waiving late fees, overdraft fees, and penalties.
- Financial Counseling: Access to financial wellness counselors to provide budgeting and debt management guidance.
- Online Resources: Tools and information on our website to help with everyday expenses such as food, utilities, housing and healthcare.
“Credit unions are financial institutions focused on their mission of ‘people helping people.’ This includes times of need and emergencies, such as the government shutdown,” said Stephanie Cuevas, Senior Vice President of Federal Advocacy for California’s Credit Unions. “Credit unions are moving quickly to offer support to federal workers — from TSA agents to air traffic controllers, service members, and more. The goal is to support families during these times of uncertainty while the shutdown is resolved in Washington, D.C.”
Contact, Ask, and Explore
Federal employees can get help today by:
- Contacting a credit union. Those reaching out should mention shutdown-related assistance. You can find a local credit union here.
- Asking about eligibility. Every credit union has its own unique method to serving the community. Be sure to ask about how you can receive support.
- Exploring options. The credit union will want to tailor financial solutions to your needs and circumstances.
California’s Credit Unions
Headquartered in Ontario, CA, California’s Credit Unions exists to help credit unions change people’s lives by supporting their operations, guidance, strategy, and philosophy. Our trade association helps local credit unions in California serve more than 14.4 million members. Credit unions are for people, not profit.
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IWPR Report released on 10th Anniversary of Latina Equal Pay Day
By Tonya Williams, Institute for Women’s Policy Research
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), a leading national think tank advancing women’s equity, released a new report showing that a typical Latina working full-time year-round stands to lose about $1.2 million over the course of a 40-year career due to the wage gap. The report was released on the 10th anniversary of Latina Equal Pay Day—a campaign that uplifts the hard work and resilience of Latinas while calling attention to the stark wage gap they face.
IWPR analysis finds that Latinas are paid 54.1 cents to every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. This number includes all Latinas with reported earnings, like part-time, seasonal, and migrant workers. For full-time, year-round workers, the wage gap is 58.0 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men.
“It is imperative that we continue to bring attention to the topic of unequal pay broadly, and Latina equal pay specifically,” says Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of IWPR. “Because we know that when the issues of the most vulnerable among us are addressed, there is progress for everyone. Through our analysis, IWPR researchers want to illustrate the cost to a community when the labor of women is undervalued.”
“For a decade, we’ve been tracking the wage gap for Latinas, and despite progress, their pay still hovers barely past half that of White men. The gap won’t close for well over a century,” says Dr. Martha Susana Jaimes, senior research economist at IWPR. “These numbers not only tell a story about economic disparities, but about the values that our larger society places on the type of work Latinas often do—low-wage jobs with very few workplace protections, such as farm work, child and elder care, and domestic and hospitality work. This, coupled with the current racist attacks on immigrant communities, only deepens the structural economic inequities faced by Latinas and their families.”
Additional key findings from the fact sheet include:
- It will take well over a century to achieve pay equity. Based on trends since 2002, it will take until 2160 for Latinas working full-time year-round to reach pay equity with White men. For all Latina workers, who are more likely to work part-time and seasonally, it will take until 2178, meaning pay equity is still more than 150 years away.
- Latinas earned less than half of what White men were paid in 28 states in 2023. In these states, they also earned less than $23,000 a year—an income below the 2023 federal poverty threshold of $24,549 for a single adult supporting two children.
- Latinas working full-time year-round continued to be paid less than White men in all states and the District of Columbia in 2023.
- Several factors contribute to the lower earnings of Latinas, including systemic inequities such as discrimination, educational attainment, immigration status, and overrepresentation in lower-paid fields.
Policy recommendations include:
- Mandating salary transparency and banning the use of salary history in hiring decisions.
- Raising the federal minimum wage and increasing investment in low-wage, care-based sectors.
- Expanding access to paid family and medical leave.
- Increasing funding for affordable child and elder care.
- Ensuring and enforcing pay equity and protections against discrimination and harassment.
Read the full Latina Equal Pay Day fact sheet here.
The IWPR is the nation’s leading think tank working to win economic equity for all women. Through evidence-based research, policy solutions, and advocacy, IWPR is advancing the power and well-being of women across the US. Learn more at IWPR.org.
Las Latinas perderán cerca de $1.2 Millones a lo largo de su carrera
Informe publicado por IWPR en el décimo aniversario del Día de la Igualdad Salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON, DC — Hoy el Instituto de Investigación de Políticas para las Mujeres (Institute for Women’s Policy Research y sus siglas IWPR en inglés), un centro de investigación que lidera la lucha por la igualdad de género, publicó un nuevo reporte donde se calcula que una mujer Latina con ingresos típicos y trabajando tiempo completo, puede perder hasta $1.2 millones a lo largo de una carrera de 40 años como consecuencia de la brecha salarial. Este reporte ha sido difundido como parte del décimo aniversario del Día de la Igualdad Salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos (Latina Equal Pay Day), una campaña que desde 2015 busca resaltar el trabajo, esfuerzo y resiliencia de las Latinas y a la vez alzar la voz y documentar la marcada brecha salarial que ellas enfrentan en el mercado laboral estadounidense.
De acuerdo con el análisis publicado por IWPR, las Latinas reciben un pago de 54.1 centavos por cada dólar percibido por un hombre blanco no hispano. Esta cifra incluye a todas las Latinas que reportaron ingresos en 2023, y quienes realizaron trabajos de medio tiempo, estacionales, y el realizado por trabajadoras inmigrantes. Para las Latinas trabajando tiempo completo a lo largo del año, la brecha salarial llegó a tan solo los 58 centavos por cada dólar de ingreso de un hombre blanco no hispano.
“Es imperativo que sigamos dando visibilidad a la desigualdad salarial en general, y la desigualdad salarial de las latinas en particular.” dice la Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, presidente y CEO de IWPR. “Cuando se abordan los problemas de los más vulnerables entre nosotros, hay progreso para todos. A través de nuestro análisis, las investigadoras del IWPR quieren ilustrar el costo que enfrenta una comunidad cuando se subvalora el trabajo de las mujeres.”
“Durante la última década hemos hecho seguimiento a la brecha salarial de las Latinas en Estados Unidos, y a pesar de los avances, ellas todavía enfrentan un pago que escasamente supera la mitad de lo que un hombre blanco percibe por el mismo tipo de trabajo” explica la Dr. Martha Susana Jaimes, economista senior de IWPR. “Estos números no sólo nos hablan sobre disparidades económicas, también son muestra de la manera como nuestra sociedad valora el tipo de trabajos realizados por las mujeres Latinas. Estos son trabajos esenciales pero de bajos ingresos y baja o ninguna protección social, tales como trabajos agrícolas, de cuidado infantil y de adultos mayores, trabajo doméstico, y trabajos en el sector de servicios gastronómicos y de hotelería. Esto se une a la reciente ola de ataques racistas a las comunidades inmigrantes, lo cual solo profundiza las desigualdades estructurales a las que se enfrentan las mujeres Latinas y sus familias.”
Algunos hallazgos clave incluidos en la publicación:
- A las Latinas les tomará más de un siglo alcanzar la igualdad salarial. Con base en la tendencia a partir de datos desde el 2002, a las Latinas trabajando tiempo completo a lo largo del año les tomará hasta el año 2160, alcanzar la igualdad salarial. Para todas las Latinas trabajadoras que reportan ingresos, la igualdad salarial solo se alcanzará hasta el año 2178, para ellas la igualdad salarial está a más de 150 años.
- Las mujeres Latinas recibieron un pago de menos de la mitad del pago a un hombre blanco en 28 estados durante 2023. En estos estados, ellas también recibieron ingresos de menos de $23,000 dólares al año, un ingreso por debajo de la línea federal de pobreza ($24,549) para un adulto y dos menores de edad.
- Las Latinas que trabajaron tiempo completo a lo largo de 2023 también recibieron ingresos por debajo de los ingresos percibidos por los hombres blancos en todos los estados y el Distrito de Columbia.
- Diferentes factores contribuyen a los bajos niveles de ingresos de las mujeres Latinas, entre estos se incluye la discriminación, el bajo nivel educativo, el estatus migratorio, y la sobre representación en trabajos de baja remuneración.
Las recomendaciones de política incluyen:
- Mandatos de transparencia salarial y la prohibición del uso de la historia salarial para la toma de decisiones de contratación.
- Aumentar el salario mínimo federal e incrementar las inversiones públicas en los trabajos del sector de cuidado y de baja remuneración.
- Expandir el acceso a la licencia familiar y médica remunerada.
- Aumentar la financiación para aumentar el acceso al cuidado de niños y adultos mayores de manera asequible.
- Garantizar y reforzar el camino a la igualdad salarial, así como aumentar la protección contra la discriminación y el acoso laboral.
Lea la publicación completa aquí.
El Instituto de Investigación de Políticas para Mujeres (IWPR, por sus siglas en inglés) es el principal centro de estudios del país que trabaja para lograr la equidad económica de todas las mujeres. A través de investigaciones basadas en evidencia, soluciones de política pública y acciones de incidencia, el IWPR promueve el poder y el bienestar de las mujeres en todos los Estados Unidos. Conoce más en IWPR.org.
Gracias especiales a Li Cuéllar, Co-fundadore y Co-directore de Sentiido
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Theodore R. “Ted” Gross
August 13, 1960 – August 4, 2025
Theodore R. Gross, more commonly and slightly less vociferously known as Tico or Ted, was born August 13th, 1960, in Antioch, California, to Bill and Angie Gross. He passed away at his home on August 4, 2025. He was the middle child of three boys, all of whom—like their father—displayed immense talent when it came to making noise of some kind.
As a child, Ted played sports like baseball, making it big when the newspaper reported him as a “highlight” of the (losing) Falcons. He also wreaked considerable havoc among the general populace with his younger brother Al: from lighting the lawn on fire and napping afterwards to breaking more glass than a window factory, this version of Ted probably contrasts with the quiet, exemplary homebody you may have known.
Shortly after attending Los Medanos College, he moved to Vegas, staying for two years. It was there that he adopted the alter-ego “Tico” and moonlit as Batman (if you don’t believe me, check out the reported Batman sightings before and after his arrival. The data speaks for itself). Once the thrill of being Vegas Batman wore off, Ted hung up the cowl and moved back home to Antioch, where he logged many, many years with the EPA before his retirement. Window factories and the fire department finally got to breathe a sigh of relief.
He continued his gift of making noise, albeit in a much more beautiful manner. If there’s a stringed instrument out there, Ted has probably touched it—though his true love was guitar. If there’s a guitar out there, Ted has probably mastered it. His second true love was the Yorkie breed, and his third was his family. There’s a Venn diagram in there somewhere.
All jokes aside, Ted was a man of strength, wit and creativity. He brought consistency to those in his life; his presence was steadying, a reminder that although times change the people we love are a constant. His style never wavered from the nineties, and he never gave up on the Niners despite many disastrous years. While we miss him immeasurably, we gain immense comfort in knowing that he’s reunited with Mom, Pop, Uncle Rusty and of course his pups Nikki and Kenji.
Ted is survived by his brothers Billy (Tina), Al (Julia), his nieces and nephews, and innumerable friends and family members. We feel his presence in every Niners game, pair of Levi’s, vintage guitar and sublime combo of Buds and Marlboro Reds.
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Southbound auxiliary lane
By Nathaniel Fowler, Health & Safety Specialist, Caltrans
Caltrans has scheduled a 60-hour weekend closure of the southbound State Route 160 (SR-160) auxiliary lane between Wilbur Avenue and East 18th Street/Main Street. The closure will begin Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM and remain in effect until Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:00 AM.
Please be advised that Wilbur Avenue On-Ramp to southbound SR-160 and E. 18th Street Off-Ramp on southbound SR-160 will remain closed throughout the closure. This extended closure is required to safely and efficiently complete construction activities in the area.
Detour signs will be posted, and Changeable Message Signs (CMS) will alert drivers of the closure. Drivers should expect delays, allow extra travel time and exercise caution while navigating the detours. All work is weather permitted. Caltrans appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while crews perform this critical work.
For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on Twitter/X. For real-time traffic, visit Caltrans QuickMap.
Read MoreThe new Danville Branch of Poppy Bank at 680 Hartz Avenue. Photo: Poppy Bank
4th branch in Contra Costa County
The new branch of Poppy Bank in Danville will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
About Poppy Bank
Since opening their first branch in January 2005, Poppy Bank has grown to $7 Billion in assets with 26 branches across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Walnut Creek Downtown and Rossmoor, and San Ramon in Contra Costa County, as well as in the Roseville-Sacramento Area, Greater Los Angeles, Orange County and Greater San Diego Areas. They also have ATM’s in Concord and Antioch.
The bank also has lenders in Northern and Southern California, as well as in Nevada, Arizona and Texas. Their commitment to providing the best products and services has propelled their success and garnered national recognition of their performance. Poppy Bank is 5-star rated by BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm and is recognized as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. Poppy Bank has also been ranked as one of the best-performing banks in the nation by the ICBA. The Bank is governed by a strong team of Executive Officers and a dedicated Board of Directors formed entirely by accomplished business leaders. They exist to meet the banking needs of their clients and to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Poppy Bank specializes in business lending including commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate, construction and SBA/USDA loans. They have built a reputation of responding quickly to loan requests, turning applications around expeditiously and efficiently closing loans through a streamlined, hassle-free process. In addition, they offer a full array of personal and business banking products and services including deposit products, cash management services and ACH processing.
With Corporate Offices in Santa Rosa, they are the 19-time winner of Best Places to Work and have been named the Best Business Bank in the North Bay by NorthBay biz magazine.
Stop in and see them today at any one of their convenient locations, open an account online or contact them to learn more about how Poppy Bank is the solution for all of your banking needs.
For more information about Poppy Bank visit www.poppy.bank
To attend the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting RSVP: Branch Manager Andres Pinopena at apinopena@poppy.bank. The Danville Branch is located at 680 Hartz Avenue.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
Read MoreSource: Pleasant Hill PD
By Allen D. Payton
The Pleasant Hill Police Department provided the public with a look at some of the police activity that took place in September 2025.
There were 2,197 calls for service. That makes 18,780 total incidents for this year. That’s 5.2% more calls for service, compared to this time last year. Five were crimes against persons, including one aggravated assault and four robberies, both decreased over August.
Source: Pleasant Hill PD
The 94 crimes included two residential burglaries, four business burglaries, six auto thefts and 82 larcenies such as shoplifting, theft from a car, bike theft, purse snatch, etc. All but business burglaries decreased over August.
Of the 87 arrests for the month, 11 were for DUI, 74% were for misdemeanors, 26% were for felonies and all involved adults.
A post on the PHPD Facebook page reads, “We’ll continue sharing this information monthly on social media, but for a more extensive look at our crime stats, please visit https://www.phillca.gov/1384/Crime-Statistics.”
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