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Now that the realestate bubble has deflated, Brentwood like most East County communities finds itself over developed. The Shadow Lakes neighborhood off Balfour Ave has one special draw for buyers, the Shadow Lakes Golf course snakes it's way through the neighborhood offering panoramic views. Photographed Wednesday April 23, 2008 in Brentwood Calif, Photo By Lance Iversen / San Francisco Chronicle

Despite soaring prices, some Bay Area homes still have...

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Bay Bridge series: Struggling Giants vs. high-flying A’s

A's Friday night starting pitcher Dave Stewart seemed to be having a serious discussion with manager Tony La Russa but was only questioning whether he should wait after practice for a meeting. Pitching coach Dave Duncan looks on October 24, 1989.

A’s reunion celebrates ’89 title, mourns Bob Welch, Dave...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hysteria drills: 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sizzling in...

ODOM1-C-06OCT01-SP-MB-John "blue moon" Odom with his 1972 World Championship Award he got with Oakland A's. Photo by Matt A. Brown/ SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

What’s in a nickname? Baseball has the answer

Oakland Athletics' A. J. Puk during warmups prior to a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

New pitcher Puk and old ballpark give A’s big advantage

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 21: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with teammate Stephen Piscotty #25 after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the New York Yankees at Ring Central Coliseum on August 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Khris Davis goes deep as A’s stay hot; A.J. Puk makes...

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 31: Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics runs down a fly ball in center field, taking a hit away from Eric Thames of the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the eighth inning at Ring Central Coliseum on July 31, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

A’s will treat Ramon Laureano carefully, as Mark Canha...

Oakland A's honor journalist Ron Bergman: from left to right, Anne Bergman, Adam Bergman, A's president Dave Kaval, A's vice president of communications Catherine Akers

A’s do the right thing by honoring a part of their past

A composite image of (left) Gary Sanchez #24 celebrates with Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees after hitting a solo home run in the top of the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on August 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Right)Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Khris Davis #2 after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the New York Yankees at Ring Central Coliseum on August 20, 2019 in Oakland, California.

A’s win; are they in the Yankees’ league?

San Jose Giants pitcher Aaron Phillips faced only 28 batters in throwing a one-hit shutout Sunday against Inland Empire.

Giants minor leaguer Aaron Phillips nearly throws perfect game

Howard University President Wayne Frederick, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, pose for photographs with Howard student caddies before teeing off together at Langston Golf Course in Washington, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, following a news conference where Curry announced that he would be sponsoring the creation of men's and women's golf teams at Howard University. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Warriors’ Stephen Curry funds new golf programs at Howard...

Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden smiles as Antonio Brown answers a question during a press conference where the Raiders announced the acquisition of the wide receiver at their team headquarters in Alameda, Calif., on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Real or fake? Difficult to separate Raiders’ drama from...

Oakland Athletics' Matt Chapman, right, is congratulated by third base coach Matt Williams (4) after hitting the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Bay Area sports ‘Cool People Power Rankings:’ Who’s on...

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during an an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders won 33-26. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Is Antonio Brown’s helmet half-full or half-empty?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros hits a sigle in the top of the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on August 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

A’s win, and it’s starting to get interesting in the West

Jay-Z and Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell attend a press conference at ROC Nation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in New York. (Ben Hider/AP Images for NFL)

Jay-Z will be a superstar NFL (talent-search) quarterback

Alan Waltner decides to start taking his Social Security this week as he shows the SSI website he�s been browsing on his computer at home on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.

How to get extra Social Security benefits if you’re married...

DeMarcus Cousins during the national anthem ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, California, on Thursday, June 13, 2019. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110.

DeMarcus Cousins’ latest injury: How much can one man take?

Oakland Athletics' Josh Phegley catches against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

A’s activate catcher Josh Phegley, designate Dustin Garneau...

Oakland Athletics' Beau Taylor, right, is congratulated by third base coach Matt Williams after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, June 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

A’s lose catcher Beau Taylor to Toronto on waiver claim

Sacramento River Cats Mauricio Dubon, jokes with teammates in the dugout as they play the Memphis Redbirds, Friday, August 9, 2019. Dubon came to the U.S. at age 15 to chase his baseball dreams and played at Capital Christian High School in Sacramento, then climbed through Red Sox/Brewers systems to become the on of the first players from Honduras to reach the majors. Photo Brian Baer

Giants’ Mauricio Dubon beat Honduras’ odds: ‘Whole life...

15-year-old Angel More nears the end of her 21.3 mile swim across Lake Tahoe on Sat. August 25, 2018 in Incline Village, Nevada.

Bay Area swimming phenom’s next lap: 28 miles around...

Oakland Athletics' third baseman Matt Chapman discusses the art of catching a ball near the tarp during a tour of foul territory at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

A’s third baseman Matt Chapman’s playground provides room...

HBO’s Hard Knocks documentary crew films Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during NFL training camp on Tuesday, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Napa, Calif.

Antonio Brown floats onto Raiders’ stage with a thud....

Houses in the 100 block of Topaz Way in the Diamond Heights district are modest when seen from the sidewalk, but the view from the rear is a sculptural wall of elongated wood forms -- neither of which can compete with the panoramic bay views to the east.

FHA will now back loans on condo units in complexes that lack...

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, walks to the dugout after making a pitching change during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The Giants’ stability has moved across the bay

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Stephen Vogt #21 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates as he rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park on August 09, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Giants catcher Stephen Vogt harbors long-term managerial...

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 09: Las Vegas Aviators catcher Corban Joseph (5) looks on from the dugout prior to a regular season game between the Sacramento River Cats and the Las Vegas Aviators on April 9, 2019 at Las Vegas Ballpark in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A’s to call up hot-hitting infielder Corban Joseph

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 21: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after pitching a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 3-0. ~~

A’s pitcher Sean Manaea moves closer to major-league return

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors is defended by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Warriors release 2019-20 schedule: Here’s your guide to the...

Nathan Patterson signed with the A's after reaching the mid-90s in a speed-pitch challenge.

‘This is real’: How A’s Nathan Patterson went from sales...