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Carpaccio’s set to close by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
When Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano opened to the public in 2013, the family-owned business was welcomed as part of Oakley’s downtown revitalization program. Now however, owner Manuel Munoz plans to shutter his restaurant by Feb. 15. “It’s tough out there,” said Jeanette Tiscareno, manager of the restaurant. “It’s rough to run a mom and pop.” The Oakley City Council is expected to vote on a termination agreement between Munoz and the city at its meeting on Jan. 10. The city owns the two-story building on the corner of Main Street and Vintage Parkway, which has been leased to Munoz since 2013. During that meeting, the council will also decide among Gaby’s Bar & Grill, Buon Appetito
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and La Veranda as a replacement tenant. “I have family in the restaurant business and know how difficult it is to capture attention and maintain a solid customer base in a very competitive market,” said Oakley City Councilman Kevin Romick. “We are appreciative of the risk taken by Carpaccio in joining us in our downtown revitalization, and we look forward to the next restaurant to step in and be a strong part of what is offered in Oakley.” Munoz immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 and has spent his entire career in the restaurant industry. He opened Carpaccio in Antioch in 2002 and moved the restaurant to Oakley in 2013, eyeing the downtown as a perfect location for a 6,000-square-foot, indoor and outdoor, fine-dining restaurant. see Carpaccio page 30
Residents brave the cold for the annual Frozen Bun Run on Bethel Island. Page 10
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Oakley’s Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano, which opened in 2013, is set to close by February.
School district hosts immigration forum by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer
In an effort to quell fears, supply information and educate families worried about the possible changes in immigration law following the recent national election, the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is hosting a free forum on Friday, Jan. 13, at O’Hara Park Middle School, in Oakley. The event will be a questionand-answer format for attendees to ask questions and receive updated information on immigration policy from immigration lawyer Juan Ortiz. “Families are definitely concerned with deportation and separation of families,” said Ortiz. “I
“ There are people who are actually afraid they are going to be invited to the school, then taken away in trucks. Our goal with this forum is to connect with as many families as possible.
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Superintendent Greg Hetrick get the sense that there is a general fear right now among the immigrant community, from both documented and undocumented immigrants. Since the election, I have been asked by a number of lawful, permanent residents if I believe the new administration will target them as green-card holders.” The district’s Hispanic popu-
lation hovers around 47 percent, and while Hetrick recognizes that many of his students and their families are frightened and unsure of their futures, he wants them to understand that the OUESD is a safe haven now and always. “We understand that there is a level of uncertainty right now with our families, as it pertains to
immigration law,” said Hetrick. “There are people who are actually afraid they are going to be invited to the school, then taken away in trucks. Our goal with this forum is to connect with as many families as possible and provide the latest information we can.” Lidia Fernandez, parent liaison with the OUESD, said she has had many parents come to her, concerned their families will be separated as a result of the new administration’s perceived stance on immigration. It is Fernandez’s hope that the Oakley forum will alleviate some of their worries. “I’m just trying to get (families) to come, ask some questions, get some answers and understand see Immigration page 30
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Elderly Wish Foundation seeks new wish recipients
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Wish recipient Marilyn Finson hadn’t seen her grandson from Atlanta in many years, so the team at Elderly Wish Foundation arranged a trip to California for him. once took their children. The foundation has also helped create new memories. One woman was told she wouldn’t make it to her 75th birthday. So when the day arrived, they had a birthday bash with 40 friends, who each brought a painted rock she then placed in her garden. One man wanted
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The Elderly Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps grant terminally ill seniors their dying wish, is looking for new wish recipients. The idea for the foundation was sparked 16 years ago by Rebecca Crowder, who used the inheritance money she received after her own mother’s passing to grant two wishes. Seeing the joy it brought to the recipients and their families, Crowder was inspired to create the Elderly Wish Foundation. Mary Chapman, the organization’s director, visits different events to speak on behalf of Elderly Wish Foundation, sharing information and a scrapbook of memories she and her team have compiled over the years. The one element that continues to stifle their efforts isn’t a lack of funds or helping hands – it’s getting the word out. “We’re lucky if we (help one senior) a month,” Chapman said. “Basically, a lot of people think of the wish granting as charity – they always think it’s for someone else who needs it more – but that’s not what this is. We want people to know that we do this for everyone, regardless of financial status.” The Antioch-based foundation helps anyone 50 years or older, residing in the Contra Costa County, suffering a life-threatening or chronic condition and has some last request close to their heart. Over the years, the foundation has received many different requests, but the theme always revolves around loved ones. Some wishes recreate a memory of times long ago. The recipients have requested to go to a favorite location for an anniversary with their spouse, to see friends they hadn’t seen in years or visit the beach where they
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to take his wife to see “The Lion King” in New York City. Another woman wanted to go on a boat trip to San Francisco with her grandchildren. Now, her granddaughter, instead of remembering her grandmother dying, will have a lasting memory of them taking a cruise on the bay and singing together. Another recipient, Antonio Barajas, was not only suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and a broken hip when he was offered a wish; his daughter was battling breast cancer at the time. He decided to bless his wife, Yvonne, with it. He wished for the foundation to help cover the cost of Yvonne’s trip to Southern California and the cost of his own care in Yvonne’s absence, so she could be with their daughter during chemotherapy. “It’s a really great foundation,” said Yvonne. “I was able to go see my daughter for a week while she was doing her chemo. That was like a miracle – for them to do this for me and for me to be able to be with her. I had never heard of the Elderly Wish Foundation before, but I would recommend it to anyone who needs help. It did wonders for us; it gave me a peace of mind.” The foundation also pools help from the community, which will sometimes put on an event to raise funds for an individual, such as a local veteran. Airline miles get donated if needed, or people use their connections with sports clubs to offer tickets for games. “When we find out someone is sick, our immediate reaction is to do a little something for them to brighten their day, and that’s what we’re doing,” said Chapman. “The whole thing is bringing that smile.” If you or someone you know would like a wish granted, remember the Elderly Wish Foundation helps everyone, regardless of income status. To submit a request, contact the Elderly Wish Foundation at 925-9781883 or info@elderlywish.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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ECCFPD moves across the street by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The dawn of a new year for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) came with the addition of new headquarters. The district has officially moved its office across the street to the first floor of Brentwood City Hall, which is expected to save the district about $35,000 a year in rent. The headquarters, which include sleeping quarters for the district’s battalion chiefs, has been at 134 Oak Street for the past 25 years. “I think it’s going to make things a little more efficient, and there are some cost savings, as we look to save money any way we can,” said Fire Chief Hugh Henderson. The battalion chief ’s officers are now located inside city hall, with their sleeping area set up in the old quickresponse vehicle quarters at Station 52, on John Muir Parkway in Brentwood. For the past several months, crews have been busy remodeling the bathroom and moving both information technology and telephone systems into city hall. District vehicles’ parking spots at city hall have also
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ECCFPD Chief Hugh Henderson been hooked up to electricity to keep their computer systems running for emergency responses. “We have been in that building for more than 25 years, so it’s a little bit of a change, but like everything, it takes a while to get through the bumps in the road,” Henderson said. “We are getting through everything and making things work.” The district’s monthly board meetings will now also be held at Brentwood City Hall, which is equipped with live-streaming equipment they plans to utilize. All district emails and phone numbers are slated to stay the same, with the address for the district headquarters changing to 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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ongratulations to the Bristow Middle School Choir and director Mike Morello for their recent performance of the national anthem at the Sacramento Kings’ game in their new arena.
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Brentwood postal collection box robbed Postal inspectors are asking for the public’s help in locating the individual or individuals responsible for robbing a collection box at the Brentwood Post Office. According to Jeff Fitch, postal inspector, the outside collection box at 18 Oak St. was pried open between the time of the last postal collection on Friday, Dec. 30, at 5 p.m., and the arrival of postal employees Saturday morning. No one was injured during the robbery and no employees were on scene at the time. “If anyone deposited any mail during that time period, we urge them to call us or make a report online,” said Fitch. “But, it’s not just about the initial theft. In three or four weeks, if residents placed a bill in the box and notice a transaction with their bank or creditcard company they did not make, we urge them to call us back.” Mail theft is a federal offense carrying a penalty of up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The post office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the theft. Fitch added there has been an uptick of mail theft in California, including breaking into the blue collection
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by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
Feature: Chris Ehlers
Agency: City of Brentwood Public Works and Operations In the daily life of a city, residents expect that the police and fire departments will be on call 24/7 to deal with whatever crisis may arise. What is less understood is that managing and maintaining the infrastructure of the city is also an around-the-clock business. For the City of Brentwood, the man at the center of that business is Chris Ehlers. Ehlers is part of the city’s public works department and manages five crucial functions for the city – solid waste management, wastewater treatment, water management, street maintenance and fleet and facility management. He is on call 24 hours a day, and events like major accidents, severe storms or service interruptions are likely to bring him back in to the office at anytime of the day or night. Ehlers’ career in public works got an unlikely start as an air traffic controller in the Marine Corps. “I was in a mobile unit,” he said. “Our mission was to have an operational airfield anywhere in the world in 24 hours.”
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Eventually, the monotony of the job set in. “It wasn’t for me,” he said. “In public works, I see what we do every day, so I have that physical sense of accomplishment. I need that.” Living in Calaveras County, Ehlers makes the one-hour commute to Brentwood each day. He is married and has two sons, both in college. He spends his spare time hunting, fishing and making a few barrels of award-winning wine a year. “I like public service,” said Ehlers. “I like helping people. I like how nimble we can be here at the city, given all of the facets of public works we provide. I like the efficiency of our crews; we have the cheapest garbage rate in the county, and we’re public run. Those are the things that I like.”
The most common solution in a divorce is to sell the house and split the profits. It’s common to split the profits 50/50, but that can change due to a myriad of reasons, like a prenuptial agreement or one party wanting to keep their retirement account in place. If one person wants to stay in the house, it’s possible to buy the other person out, as long as they can do it financially. First, both parties have to agree on a price, which is not a foregone conclusion. They can have it appraised, but one party may feel the appraisal is too high (or too low). Then, the party that’s remaining has to be able to put their hands on enough cash to buy the departing party out. If the home has a mortgage, that complicates things greatly. I’m continually amazed at how many judges and divorce attorneys appear to have NO knowledge about how mortgages work. I’ve seen many final divorce papers order the departing spouse to sign a quitclaim,
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Making smarter food choices for a happier you Why is it that most of our New Year’s resolutions revolve around eating smarter, consuming less and exercising more? Maybe it has to do with the fact that, over the holidays, I personally had more than my fill of pie, lasagna and every sugary treat known to Senior man. The leftovers in orner the fridge were all too convenient, so cooking was put on the back burner, so to speak. Runners bulk up on pasta or pancakes before a big race, but I tend to skip the second part of that and avoid Marla the running altogether. Luckhardt We’re all apt to move less as we get older, so we don’t burn as many calories, and those starches turn to sugar and then into fat. Just ask my jeans! Half or more of what we eat is ‘dead food,’ which has no nutrients. It’s called ‘dead’ because refining takes out almost all of its vitamins, minerals and fiber. It’s super tasty, super digestible and you can eat a mountain of it without feeling full, but it’s not healthy and leaves us feeling bloated and sick. Canned foods are filled with salt and preservatives, making fresh vegetables and fruits a much wiser and healthier choice. It’s a little more prep work than just using a can opener, but the results on your body are worth the wash and chop. Digestion is
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also easier with fresh produce, and avoiding storage in the body is crucial. Your colon, intestines and organs will be happier and healthier with a diet of fresh and natural foods. Stored body fat causes inflammation – the prime source of strokes, cancers, diabetes and other life-threatening issues. Excessive weight gain or even loss can make you look and feel differently about yourself, which is never good for mental health. Losing too much weight can be just as harmful as overindulging. The right diet can help you maintain a healthy and normal weight for your body type and frame. Growing up, we were taught to have a balanced plate with some kind of meat, vegetable and starch, then something sweet for dessert. Milk was an important staple for calcium, and bread was served at almost every meal. I, for one, was admonished not to fill up on the bread if I ate more than one piece before my meal came. In the 1950s, we were introduced to TV dinners, which were only a lastminute resort in our house. The premade, frozen entrees were quite the rage in most suburban homes. Separate little compartments in a tin plate had tiny pieces of corn, fried chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy, which were filled with preservatives and, somehow, still considered healthy. Thank goodness, my mom still preferred the old style of meal preparation. It was called the stove!
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Another shortcut to mealtime was the fast-food restaurants. I remember when McDonalds proudly displayed a sign boasting over 100,000 hamburgers sold. Obviously, that was a very long time ago, and several billions of burgers later, they are still serving those French fries, shakes and every other griddle or fried item. The best way to eat healthier is to design a perfect plate. Nutritionists suggest that at least half of your plate should consist of fresh vegetables and fruit, onefourth should have whole grains and the last fourth should be poultry or fish. Portion control is equally important, and while most vegetables are very low in calories, it is not mandatory that you pile on the food and finish every bite. I was always taught to clean my plate because there were children starving in Europe, but scaling down servings can make that plate cleaning more achievable without overeating. I used to ask my mom if I could send my leftovers to Europe, but she would just smile, saying I had missed the point. At dinner one evening, the waitress
asked if we wanted drinks to start our meal. A good friend answered that she would have water, because she preferred to eat her calories, not drink them. When dining out or at home, remember that drinks – alcoholic beverages or sodas – have lots of sugar. A glass of wine or two with dinner is fine, but more than that is busting the daily calorie count to the brim. If you have diabetes, it’s imperative you eat right. Your body needs insulin to digest carbohydrates, but eat the wrong kinds of carbohydrates, and your insulin system can go haywire. Remember, your body turns those carbs into sugar. When that sugar hits your bloodstream, insulin is released and your muscles use the sugar for energy. The problem is that dead food has no fiber, so it goes through your digestive tract quickly. Your body then sends out an ocean of insulin to mop up all the sugar, which removes too much from the body, creating havoc. No sugar at all provokes hunger. The bottom line is to use common sense, read as much as you can about eating the right foods, talk to your doctor and get moving. I need to heed my own words and bring out my treadmill attire. Move over, Grandpa – I’m ready! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Get a head start on tax season ing, you will have to pay taxes on any interest earned. Interest earned on the majority of savings accounts is also taxable, so gather all of your year-end financial statements from your assorted accounts in one place. Doing so will make filing your return – whether you do it yourself or work with a professional – go more quickly. • Speak with your mortgage lender. Homeowners should receive forms documenting their mortgage-interest payments for the last year, as the money paid in interest on your home or homes is tax deductible. If these forms are not received in a timely manner, speak with
your lender. You might even be able to download them from your lender’s secure website. • Make a list of your charitable contributions. Charitable contributions, no matter how small, are tax deductible. While it’s easiest to maintain a list of all charitable donations you make as the year goes on, if you haven’t, you can make one now. Look for receipts of all contributions, contacting any charities you donated to if you misplaced receipts. • Book an appointment with your taxpreparation specialist now. As April draws closer, tax preparers’ schedules get busier and busier. The earlier you book your ap-
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The dawn of a new calendar year often marks the end of the sometimeshectic holiday season. It marks a return to normalcy for many families, as the kids go back to school and parents return to work. The beginning of January is also a great time to start preparing for the tax season. While the deadline to file returns may be several months away, getting a head start allows people the chance to organize their tax documents, so they aren’t racing against a deadline come April. The following are a handful of ways to start preparing for your returns now. • Find last year’s return. You will need information from last year’s return to file this year, so find it and print it out if you plan to hire a professional to work on your return. • Gather your dependents’ information. While you might know your own social security number by heart, if you have dependents, you’re going to need their information as well. New parents, or adults who started serving as their elderly parents’ primary caretakers in the last year, will need their kids’ and their folks’ social security numbers. If you do not have these numbers upon filing, your return will likely be delayed, and you might even be denied potentially substantial tax credits. • Gather your year-end financial statements. If you spent the last year invest-
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Above, Discovery Bay’s Natalie Leininger, dressed as Superwoman, triumphantly finishes her run. Left, Claire Tietsort, a student at Liberty High School, braces for the cold as she prepares to drop into the water at the end of her run. This was her fifth time participating in the event.
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You may have noticed the La Fuente parking lot in downtown Brentwood is undergoing some changes of the solar variety. The panels aren’t up quite yet, but the finished project will look like Liberty High School’s student parking lot. La Fuente and the Patio Sites store will benefit from the sun’s energy, and the rest of us get to enjoy some covered parking when we visit downtown.
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The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is hosting an informational night on immigration laws on Jan. 13, at O’Hara Park Middle School’s gymnasium, 1100 O’Hara Ave., at 7 p.m. The OUESD will discuss how it will continue to be a safe and welcoming place for all families and students in the coming year, with an immigration lawyer present to help answer questions. Free child care is available. For more information, call Lidia Fernandez at 925-625-6825 ext. 126 or at 925-625-6840 ext. 1125.
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If you take care of a senior with dementia or Alzheimer’s, St. Anne Church, in Byron, offers respite hours, including lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when caregivers can drop off their senior for a few hours. For information about minimal costs, hours and other details, call Lisa Kimbel at 925-5844591.
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Indulge the artistic side of your brain with a book signing at Co. Co. County Wine Company, 633 1st St., in Brentwood, on Jan. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. Local resident and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale will be signing copies of her works, “Everything We Keep” and “All The Breaking Waves,” one of which she wrote while sitting on the sidelines of her son’s football practices in town. For more information, visit www.kerrylonsdale.com.
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by Bryan Scott Citizens of the United States of America have the right to ask their government to take certain actions, and while it may come as a surprise to some local officials, this right extends to residents of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). As private citizens, we hold uest highest rank in comment the political discourse, because we tell our elected and appointed government leaders what we want done. They, in effect, work for us; that’s why they are called public servants. This principle is clearly stated in our nation’s founding documents, specifically in the Bill of Rights, in the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Many, many residents of East Contra Costa have told their elected leaders they want governments to provide for the preservation of life and property, using the property-tax money currently collected. Taxpayers want funding for the ECCFPD increased. Citizens have expressed this in online surveys, during public opinion polling, at public meetings and repeatedly at the ballot box.
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Gus Vina is the city manager of Brentwood, a city where 53 percent of the residents of the 249-square-mile ECCFPD reside. In public emails, on Dec. 13, he has interpreted directions from the public – specifically writings by this author – as inappropriate. He’s called them ‘bullying.’ “Throwing words around and trying to ‘bully’ folks into a solution will not work,” Vina has said. (His emphasis.) But, Vina and other public servants – hired, elected or appointed – have a duty to do the public’s work. Resolving the structural funding problem, which now impacts the delivery of fire and emergency medical services in East Contra Costa County, clearly ought to be one of the highest priorities of local government. Vina and other public servants have spent the better part of a year ignoring the property-tax reallocation idea. Vina has dishonestly criticized the idea as unworkable and illegal and established and chaired a funding task force exclusively comprised of government employees. He has refused to allow the task force to work with those members of the public who are advocating for the reallocation idea. Instead, he told the reallocation advocates to stop their activities. The funding level for East County residents’ fire protection is dramatically less than funding levels for residents of other parts of Contra Costa County, even though all county residents pay the same propertytax rate. Last year’s property-tax funding for EC-
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Editor: In response to your article in the Discovery Bay Press regarding the off-leash dog problem in town parks, it’s about time this was brought to the attention of people living in Discovery Bay. This is a big problem and is dangerous to people, children and other dogs. There are signs, and people should know that they are
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CFPD amounted to roughly $106 per person. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, serving the San Ramon and Danville areas, received roughly $349 per person for each of its residents, while the MoragaOrinda Fire Protection District received $366 per person. If one looks at service-coverage territory, our local fire district comes up short again. Recent ECCFPD property-tax funding provided just $47,000 for each square mile within its district. The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District got $366,000 per square mile, and the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District got $383,000 per square mile. By the middle of 2017, the fire district will be forced to reduce the number of fire stations to just three, with three fire engines and nine firefighters on duty at any point in time. This level of public safety is embarrassing. The public deserves better. It is Vina’s job, as city manager of the majority of the ECCFPD residents, to treat this issue as the highest priority of public business. The reallocation program would be a step in the right direction; a step toward resolving this funding disparity. Bryan Scott is a Brentwood resident and co-chair of East County Voters for Equal Protection, a nonpartisan citizens’ action committee whose aim is to improve funding for the ECCFPD. He can be reached at scott. bryan@comcast.net or 925-418-4428. The group’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ EastCountyVoters/.
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to keep their dogs on leash in parks. We have a designated dog park to exercise dogs off leash. I am against allowing hours for (dogs to be) off leash in our parks. I do not believe in rewarding people who insist on breaking the law. I believe the correct solution is to punish people not obeying the leash-law ordinance with tickets and fines. Repeat offenders should have their dogs taken to animal control in Martinez and have owners come and pay a fine to get them out. If you have an ordinance and you enforce it and ticket or fine people who do not obey, word will get around soon and the problem will be solved. Giancarlo Cuciz Discovery Bay
BRCC event a success, thanks to many volunteers
Editor: On behalf of the board of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals and businesses in our community who, once again, provided hundreds of hours of time and thousands of dollars. Our annual Christmas food and toy distribution was enormously successful this
year, thanks to the generosity of our citizens. Hundreds of volunteers gave of their time and holiday spirit. Huge numbers of local volunteers turned out for sorting and packing. We had a great balance of volunteers who have been with us year after year, as well as many who joined us for the very first time. More than 400 families were presented with a large box of food, all the ingredients for a Christmas dinner and toys for their children. This event would not be possible without all the local schools and businesses that support our collection efforts each November and December. An extra-special thank you to a few of our large donors, including Brentwood Auto Parts, Delta Realtors, The Rotary Club of Brentwood, Delta Informal Gardeners and The Anonymous Givers. Whether you donated a few cans of food or $500, every item and every dollar went to support a local family. Please accept the board’s heartfelt appreciation for participating in such a longstanding community tradition. We are honored to carry on the community spirit started by Rose Pierce so long ago. A community that supports their own is stronger as a result. Next year’s event is just around the corner! Kevin King and Dana Eaton Brentwood
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Harnessing the positive attributes of millennials by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Millennials – the generation born between the early 1980s through the mid- and late 1990s – have long been associated with entitlement and overall laziness within the working arena, but savvy companies are recognizing this group of talent as the vessel that will buoy their success in the future. According to a report by the U.S. Chamber Foundation, millennials are not only abounding with entrepreneurial spirit and considered the most technologically advanced, but they are also redefining the skill of multitasking. “(Millennials) are retraining the brain to reduce the performance deterioration of multitasking by increasing the speed of information the brain processes,” details the report. “This rewiring allows multiple tasks to be processed in more rapid succession. This activity and research suggest that our brains are evolving.” In the workplace, this can equate to fluidity and a workforce that demands
clear expectations and the cutting of unnecessary processes that slow business productivity. Their fresh perspective and social connectivity are also worth noting, as all of these attributes contribute to understanding and enhancing marketing trends. As they step from college doorsteps all over the country, millennials have become the most educated group obtaining entry-level jobs in American history. In a survey conducted by NetImpact, the findings reported that 53 percent rated growth opportunities and the ability to learn new skills as very important in their pursuit of work, which actually ranked higher than good compensation. Brentwood business owner Renae Gonzales has staffed her little shop downtown with handfuls of millennials who have disproved the negative stereotypes of this generation. “I’ve hired many people for whom Little Miss Everything has been their first job, and always I am impressed with the work ethic and new ideas they bring to the table,”
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Renae Gonzales Brentwood business owner Gonzales said. “We always have employees who are beyond committed to the shop.” Encouraging employees to take ownership is key to cultivating the type of job satisfaction the millennial generation craves. They will reward you with loyalty and the desire to constantly grow. Leigh Buchanon, author of the report “Meet the Millennials,” notes that millennials will seek out companies that are in line with their personal values, which goes hand in hand with employment longevity
and a reduction of cost associated with high turnover. “One of the characteristics of millennials, besides the fact that they are masters of digital communication, is that they are primed to do well by doing good,” Buchanon stated in her report. “Almost 70 percent say that giving back and being civically engaged are their highest priorities.” Instead of painting millennials with a brush of negativity, current industry trends are seeing successful businesses harness the attributes of this younger generation, honing and updating business practices and enhancing their workplace culture and communication. “Millennials get a bad (reputation), but there are plenty of millennials out there who are going to change the world for the positive,” Gonzales said. “I want to make a difference in my community, and I want employees who want to do the same thing. If you surround yourself with passionate, hard-working people, you can do big things, and that’s exactly what I’m trying to do.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Longtime volleyball coach dismissed by LUHSD by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
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Liberty High School girls volleyball coach Linda Ghilarducci, seen here on the right, with Liberty Union High School District Board Member Joanne Byer, was dismissed from her position prior to winter break. Ghilarducci has coached the team for the past 34 years. alongside her since 2006, said she was questioned by Assistant Superintendent Denise Rugani about a series of allegations involving Ghilarducci, all of which Kent characterized as incorrect. Kent was asked about Ghilarducci’s practice of making players run if they
tions about her dismissal. Many have already written letters to district officials in support of Ghilarducci and have committed to appearing in front of the school board to protest the decision. Others, however, said they weren’t surprised. Lynzey Nicole Dorn-Alfano alleges Ghilarducci made comments such as “are you slow?” and “when was the last time you got your eyes checked?” “She ruined the game for me,” DornAlfano said. “A good coach doesn’t verbally abuse her players.” Others, however, said they loved Ghilarducci. Former player Sarah Clark said the coach was tough and not always popular, but players never felt unsafe or perceived her coaching techniques as wrong. “While I was in the program, I loved how hard I had to work and the respect and reputation we had, but even afterward, heading out and going to college, I appreciated the work ethic she instilled,” Clark said. No replacement for Ghilarducci has been named yet, but Kent and at least one other coach have said they do not plan to return to the program. “Gooch is a volleyball coach first and foremost; that is her first title in life,” Kent said. “This is her passion. To see her heart break is really sad.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Linda Ghilarducci, longtime Liberty High School girls’ volleyball coach, has been dismissed from her position, according to Liberty Union High School District (LUSHD) Superintendent Eric Volta. Volta would not disclose the reason for her removal, but confirmed that a formal complaint was recently filed against Ghilarducci by first-year freshman coach Ron De La Chevrotiere. Ghilarducci was let go just prior to winter break. Her employment as a physical education teacher is not affected by the decision. “(The cause was) nothing physical and not any one (particular) thing,” Volta said. Ghilarducci, a Liberty graduate and 34-year coach of the Lions, is an icon at the school. She guided the squad to 31 North Coast Section (NCS) playoff appearances, including three consecutive NCS titles. She was named Bay Valley Athletic League Coach of the Year in 2003, NCS Coach of the Year in 2004, a model coach by the California Interscholastic Federation in 2006 and the California Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2010. In 2013, she was inducted into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame. Neither Ghilarducci nor De La Chevrotiere returned requests for comment. Assistant coach Dawnell Kent, who played for Ghilarducci and has coached
showed up late or forgot to bring something to practice. Other inquiries centered around the coach requiring players to run a mile on hot days during tryouts; in-game warm-up routines for players not actively engaged in competition; fundraising techniques; encouraging players to participate in club volleyball; and one alleged exchange where Ghilarducci called a player fat. Kent said players were never subjected to strenuous running routines and were never outside for more than 20 minutes. In addition, players were required to warm up prior to entering games to avoid injury. Ghilarducci set fundraising goals for the players and strongly encouraged them to play club volleyball to improve their skills, but neither practice was required. Kent also denies verbal abuse took place, because Ghilarducci herself struggled with weight issues and was sensitive about the subject. “I have been in this program longer than anyone besides Gooch, and these (allegations) are not only incorrect, but bizarre,” Kent said. “When someone doesn’t like you, they are going to do whatever they can to be a horrible person and make you look bad.” Volta said the action to remove Ghilarducci was a very difficult decision, which the district did not take lightly. “She has had many, many excellent years, and we truly recognize her years of contribution,” he said. Past players expressed mixed reac-
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First footing and New Year’s wishes by Amy Schrader Correspondent
After weeks of preparation, the holidays are finally over, and the new year has dawned, bringing with it hopes of new beginnings, improvements and wishes for the days and months ahead. The tradition of making New Year’s Day wishes can be traced to Scotland, where shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, neighbors pay visits to each other’s homes, imparting wishes as they step a foot through their neighbor’s front door. The tradition became know as ‘first footing.’ ‘First footing,’ or making wishes for the community and loved ones, has taken root and is still in action today, even though we don’t often step our feet into our neighbors’ homes after midnight. Instead, we send cards, greet our neighbors in the weeks following New Year’s Day and share our wishes on social media. Local East County officials continue the ‘first footing’ tradition, sharing their wishes for the community. “Let us embrace this new year and make a commitment to fulfill our dreams, surround ourselves with people that inspire us and look for ways to improve and enrich ourselves in all aspects of our lives,” said Oakley Councilmember Kevin Romick. While many wish to find ways to forge into a brighter future, others have wishes for the community in which they live. “I tend to focus on local issues,” said Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor. “Our new library, Highway 4, the overpass on Balfour, a new police dispatch center and a gazebo in the downtown park all add to our everyday lives and will be accomplished in the near future. Brentwood is moving forward and continues to be a wonderful city to reside.” Out in Discovery Bay, Mike Davies enjoyed his first days as the town’s new
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Antioch Mayor Sean Wright general manager, settling into his new job and hoping to serve his community well. “My wish for 2017 is to carry out the vision of the board, get to know my employees and provide exceptional service to our community,” he said. Antioch Mayor Sean Wright would also like to see improvements made in the community. “It’s an exciting time for East Contra Costa County and Antioch in particular,” said Wright. “Our city has a new council, our school district has a new superintendent and we have a new representative on the board of supervisors. My hope is that 2017 becomes the year our friends stop moving away and Antioch becomes the place where more people choose to live and more businesses choose to locate. However, we can’t just sit back and wait for that to happen. It’s up to us, as a community, to make it so, and I know we can.” Whether you have New Year’s resolutions or wishes, we all strive to put our best foot forward as we enter a new year full of new beginnings and endless possibilities, and we remain united by our desire to make the community around us a better place. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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New laws in place for the new year by Heather Brewer Staff Writer
People across the nation often use the turning of the new year to change themselves and their lives, but this year, new laws in the state are expanding the transformations. The following are just a few of the new laws coming into effect that could alter the way East County residents drive, work and relax. Cellphone use while driving Californians are no longer allowed to use a handheld wireless phone or wireless electronic device while driving, unless the device is mounted on the vehicle windshield or dashboard in a way that doesn’t hinder the driver’s view of the road. “Those driving while holding a cell phone can be ticketed,” said Sgt. Mark Louwerens of the Brentwood Police Department. “Hopefully, this will help curb distracted driving. Like with speeding and not stopping at stop signs, there will be those who do it anyway, but it will definitely make it easier to identify those who are using their phones while driving.” Drivers are now only allowed to activate or deactivate a feature or function of their phone if it can be done with a single swipe or tap. Drivers cannot do either while holding the device. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/dEHSCc
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Sgt. Mark Louwerens, Brentwood Police Department Minimum wage In 2017, California’s minimum wage will increase from $10 to $10.50 an hour, for businesses with 26 or more employees, under SB 3. BY 2022, it will gradually increase to $15 an hour. The law allows for a one-year delay for smaller employers. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/vzIJrM. Drinking at salons Beginning Jan. 1, beauty salons and barbershops can offer suds with their services, as AB 1322 allows these businesses to serve free wine or beer to their clients until 10 p.m. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/kTlNfm Motorcycle lane splitting Existing law requires that, whenever a roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, a vehicle be driven – as nearly as practical – within a single lane and not be
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moved from the lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety. AB 51 authorizes and defines lane splitting as driving a two-wheeled motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. The bill authorizes the Department of the California Highway Patrol to develop educational guidelines for lane splitting that would ensure the safety of the motorcyclist, drivers and passengers. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/DYALm5. Rear-facing car seats Effective Jan. 1, children under 2 must now ride in a rear-facing car seat, until the child weighs 40 pounds or more or is 40 inches or taller. “If a driver is pulled over and the officer notices that a child under 2 is in a forward-facing seat, it will be up to the officer’s discretion whether to cite the driver, based on whether they were aware of the changes in the law,” said Louwerens. “Since this law is out there to make sure children are safe in the event of an accident, a majority of the officers will probably just inform the driver. Rear-facing seats are much safer for that age group.” For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/I5y2q3. Right to die As of this year, terminally ill patients in California will be allowed to
use experimental drugs to decide when they want to end their lives. The new law authorizes, but does not require, health plans to cover investigational drugs, while protecting physicians from disciplinary actions if they recommend the drugs once other treatment options have failed. The law gained momentum after Brittany Maynard, a Bay Area woman with terminal brain cancer, moved to Oregon to legally end her life on her own terms. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/2GSxLA. Recreational marijuana use Voted into law by nearly two-thirds, Proposition 64 now allows Californians who are 21 and older to possess, transport, buy and use up to an ounce of cannabis for recreational purposes and allows individuals to grow as many as six plants. The measure will also allow retail sales of marijuana and impose a 15 percent tax. Although the measure’s passage immediately allows adults to possess and grow marijuana, there may not be places to legally purchase it for some time. The measure only allows nonmedical marijuana to be sold by state-licensed businesses, and it gives the state until Jan. 1, 2018, to begin issuing sales licenses for recreational retailers. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Celebrating Chanukah The joy and festivities of Chanukah reached City Hall in Brentwood, as more than 100 people at the Chabad of Delta (Brentwood) came out for the Grand Menorah Lighting at City Hall, on Dec. 27. Chanukah, a joyous holiday also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the Jews’ triumph over Greek oppression nearly 2,200 years ago and the subsequent rededication of the second temple of Jerusalem. Following the traditional Chanukah greeting of happy Chanukah, Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid said the blessing and lit the giant menorah – the nine-branch candelabrum Jews light each night of Chanukah. “Each night we add an extra flame is a reminder of the need to increase acts of kindness and warmth to make the world a brighter place,” he said. “When we bring more light and warmness and kindness into the world for four consecutive nights, it is a very special energy.” With the crowd gathered around the menorah, Brentwood’s Vice Mayor Joel Bryant addressed the crowd with words of hope and peace, and people joined in sing-
ing traditional Chanukah tunes with musical accompaniment. The crowd also partook in traditional Chanukah cuisine, consisting of delicious doughnuts and hot fried potato latkes. Chanukah, which stems from the Hebrew word for dedication, celebrated the miracle of the oil that had the volume to last one day, but instead lasted eight. So too, with the immense dedication of Rabbi Peretz and Mashie Goldshmid, Chabad of the Delta is experiencing its own little miracle. What was once a dormant Jewish community is now flourishing, and the local Jewish community is experiencing tremendous growth. New classes, prayer services and Jewish Kids Club are all up and running. This successful event was generously sponsored by Hadassah George, in memory of her parents, Avraham and Miriam Vareed, who lived their lives with the message of Chanukah, spreading light and Jewish pride even in the toughest of times. For more information, call 925-4204999 or visit www.JewishDelta.com.
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The end of 2016 was good for the Liberty boys’ basketball team. From Dec. 27 to 30, the Lions were in Southern California at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic. The trip was a smashing success for Liberty, which went 4-0 to win the tournament. The Lions opened the tournament with a 62-55 win over a tough Sierra Vista team, then posted relatively easy victories over Cathedral City (84-39) and Cabrillo (56-35). In the finals, the Lions faced a tough Simi Valley team during a dominant inside game and hit eight threes to jump out to a 14-point fourth-quarter lead. Liberty countered by hitting seven three-pointers in the fourth quarter alone, making up the deficit and posting a 73-70 win. “I thought we played some good competition, and it was great to get out of town and see the team really begin to bond and come together as a group,” Liberty head coach Jon Heinz said. “I’m lucky to have a great staff and some really coachable players who are beginning to buy into what it means to be a team.” Sophomore guard Kyris McInnis won the tournament MVP and, natural-
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The Liberty High School boys’ basketball team recently won the MaxPreps Holiday Classic in Palm Springs. ly, earned a place on the all-tournament team. McInnis scored 17 points with six rebounds and five assists in the final. He added 13 against Cabrillo and 16 against Cathedral City. Despite coming off of the bench, senior guard Carson Musgrove and junior guard Max Lawrence joined McInnis on the all-tournament team. Musgrove
paced the Lions in the blowout over Cathedral City with 21 points. In the final, Lawrence hit the game-winning three with 25 seconds remaining, putting his team up 71-70 in the final. Other notable performance included 15 points from junior forward Ryan Dutt in the opener, 15 points and eight rebounds from junior forward Ben Smith
against Cathedral City, 13 and nine from Smith and 10 from junior forward Jack Dutt against Cabrillo, and 11 from Smith, 10 from Ruff and eight points and 10 boards from senior center Fabian Estrada against Simi Valley in the final. This highlighted the team’s depth, which is what the coach loved. “I’m really excited about our depth,” Heinz said. “So far, in 13 games, we have had six different leading scorers.” The balance has helped the Lions to a 10-3 record. The goal for Liberty will be to peak when league play begins, on Jan. 13. If the preseason schedule is an accurate indicator, the BVAL schedule will be a gauntlet. All six teams have winning records. The top four teams (Freedom, Heritage, Deer Valley and Liberty) all have three wins or less. “As always, the BVAL schedule is difficult, but this year, our league’s overall record is amazing,” Heinz said. “We are pretty young; this year we only suit up four seniors. However, our young guys have looked very good so far. Going into the season, I thought we would go through some growing pains. However, I like what I see so far. I know my guys will go out and compete on a nightly basis, and that’s all I can ask of my players.”
Soccer teams set for BVAL play The Freedom, Heritage and Liberty soccer teams are set to begin league play next week. Boys Freedom With only a game against Ygnacio Valley left before the start of league play, the Falcons are sitting at 7-1-3, tops among all Bay Valley Athletic League boys squads. The Falcons picked up two goals from Grant LaFleur and another from Oscar Munoz en route to a 3-1 win over Clayton Valley Charter, on Jan. 2, to wrap up their nonleague home schedule. Senior Daniel Cervantes leads the team with 10 goals on the season, followed by Munoz’s eight. Munoz also leads the team in assists (10) and points (26). Results of Freedom’s matchup with Ygnacio Valley, scheduled for Jan. 4, were not available at press time. Liberty The Lions (0-2-2) have stumbled out of the gate with back-to-back, 2-1 losses to Clayton Valley Charter and Santa Rosa, following scoreless ties against Mt. Eden and Pinole Valley. The team is slated to take on Livermore to wrap up their nonleague schedule, on Jan. 7. Heritage The Patriots have started the season 1-5-2, with their lone win coming in a season-opening 1-0 win over Mt. Eden. Heritage has dropped contests to San Leandro, Foothill, Arroyo, Concord and Santa Rosa as well as tied with James Logan and Foothill. Senior Jordan Wenzler leads the team with two goals, followed by Tim Kein’s one. Erick Maldonado, Christian Mattos and Grady Spencer each have an assist on the season. Heri-
tage will tangle with Miramonte, on Jan. 7, before opening league play against Pittsburg, on Jan. 10. Girls Liberty The Lions have started the season with a perfect 5-0, with wins over Monte Vista, Berkeley, Amador Valley, Kimball and College Park. Senior midfielder Delanie Sheehan leads the team with six goals, followed by Haley Bostard and Lauren Sisneros, who each have three. Sisneros and Devyn Gilfoy both have a team-leading five assists on the season. Liberty will take part in the National Elite Prep Showcase in Texas, from Jan. 5 to 7, before starting league play against Deer Valley, on Jan. 10. Heritage The Patriots are 3-2 through five games this season. Heritage has defeated St. Patrick-St. Vincent, Clayton Valley Charter and Kennedy, and they have dropped contests to College Park and California. Sophomore Fiona Valdillez leads the squad with four goals, while Cheryl Salgado and Jenae Packard each have two. The Patriots will clash with Albany, on Jan. 7, before doing battle with Pittsburg, on Jan. 10. Freedom The Falcons are 3-4-1 this season. The squad sputtered to a 0-2 start with losses to Northgate and Livermore, but bounced back to tie Clayton Valley Charter and defeat American. Since then, the team has gone 2-2, with wins against Santa Cruz and Miramonte and losses to Pinole Valley and St. Francis. After taking on Berkeley, on Jan. 7, the Falcons will meet Antioch to open league play, on Jan. 10.
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Freedom’s Eruvey Arceta (No. 10) battles Clayton Valley’s John Fuentes for the ball during Freedom’s 3-1 victory over Clayton Valley Charter on Monday afternoon. Freedom’s 7-1-3 record is tops in the BVAL this season.
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Impact 06 Black squad takes State Cup The boys’ Impact 06 Black soccer club began a journey in Fair Oaks that would lead them to the Nor Cal State Championship. Coach Victor Banuelos, who has coached most of these boys for several years, led his team with a calm disposition and a nurturing attitude all season. The boys have flourished under his leadership, and it showed throughout this tournament. The tournament began with two games that were used to seed various teams in October. The Impact team outscored their opponents 11-3 in these first two games. With the tournament consisting of four more single-elimination games, the Impact 06 Black team played like a championship team. They outscored their opponents 216. The last game was held in Manteca, on
Dec. 11. It was a chilly morning, and frost was on the grass when the team arrived. They came to win, but the team from Sacramento was also ready for a showdown. At halftime, the game was tied 2-2. The parents were on their feet, cheering as the second half started. The final score was 4-2 with the Impact team bringing home a NorCal Cup. The team is comprised of coach Victor, team manager Erica Marques, Adam Boatright, Hatim Abumailish, Dominick Larios, Antonio Fortier, Leonardo Morocho, Greyson Campanella, Matthew Znorko, Tristen Reeser, Jack Dougherty, Jack Campbell, Jackson Bullington, Jayden West, Michael Simpson and Hayden Banuelos. – Courtesy of the Impact Soccer Club
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Benjamin Smith’s mother tells him that even as a very young child, he was drawn to watching basketball. By the time he was 5 years old, Smith was playing ball for a recreational league. “I started watching Kobe and the Lakers, and I started playing to be like him,” he said. It was Smith’s mother who was his first teacher.
“She taught me a lot,” he said. “She taught me how to shoot. Really, (she taught me) everything about basketball.” Competition is what keeps Smith motivated, and that competitiveness extends to other sports. He runs crosscountry in the fall and runs the mile on the track-and-field team in the spring. The longer distances suit him better. “I get out there and don’t think about anything,” he said. “I just run, and when it’s over, it’s over.” Though he spends much of his free time practicing, he does enjoy hanging out with his friends. They like bowling, playing video games and going to the movies. Smith prefers the horror and action genres, though his favorite movie is “Space Jam,” starring Michael Jordan and a variety of Looney Tunes characters.
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“Ben is a wonderful student athlete who has a drive to be great at basketball,” said Heinz. “Toward the end of the season last year, Ben moved to the starting line-up on varsity. With that experience, he really excelled over the summer. With a much-improved outside shot, the 6-foot-3 wing is hard to stop. He rebounds well for his size, scores around the basket and now has the ability to hit the three. In the first game of the season, Ben had 19 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Castro Valley. The following game, he scored 30 points against Enochs of Modesto in the first round of the Stonebarger Tournament. We expect a big year from Ben.”
Get a grip Once in a while, I get the opportunity to address a topic that’s sports generic and not solely related to bowling, and that topic Keglers is stress. orner We all react differently to stress from an emotional standpoint, but physiologically, we’re pretty much the same. When our bodies incur stress, our metabolisms Duane increase and we burn Wilson more fuel, which
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generates heat. Our bodies have a narrow margin of temperature that we operate at, so when we exceed that range, the largest organ of our body kicks in to cool it down – our skin. Millions of pores in our skin open and release water to the surface, which evaporates, thereby cooling us. It’s great for biology, but in most cases, bad for some elements of sports. Many sports require us to grip something – a baseball bat, a golf club, a tennis racket, a football and yes, a bowling ball, too. This moisture is problematic and interferes with a good grip and control. Mitigating this is a huge market. You can find pine tar and tape on bats, pebbled and perforated grips on golf clubs and tennis rackets, laces on footballs
and baseballs, along with a myriad of tapes and grips for bowling. For decades, manufacturers made products to manage the negative aspects of perspiration in the form of deodorants, but not until the early 1970s did they invent a product to nearly stop perspiration. Then they discovered aluminum compounds, which temporarily plugged skins pores and effectively stopped perspiration; the dawn of the antiperspirant. The discovery was too good though, and some products lasted for upwards of a week. You’re not going to be in business for long if a cheap product lasts forever, so the formulations were cut and changed from alcohol based to water based. This was the major change that has stayed in place to this time. So, where is this all leading? Managing
hand sweat completely means you need an old formulation that doesn’t exist anymore, commercially. Here’s a tip that we can all carry in our accessory bags that recreates the old formulations and essentially eliminates hand sweat for extended periods of time. First, go to your local store in the personal products area and select an antiperspirant with an active ingredient that contains an aluminum compound – aluminum chlorhydrate. Notice the ‘hydrate’? That means it’s water based. Select a product with the highest percentage of active ingredient; shoot for greater than 20 percent. Ok, I have the aluminum – now what? We need to get the alcohol back into the formulation, which emulsifies the antiperspirant and drives it deeper into the pores. The most convenient way to do this is to carry a small container of hand sanitizer in your gear. Apply the antiperspirant to the palm of your hand and then some sanitizer, which is primarily alcohol. Rub this mixture as you would when sanitizing, and you’ve just revived the old formulation of antiperspirant. When you’re finished with your game, give your hands a good hot wash with a scrubber, and you are back to your old self. I hope this little ‘shade tree’ tip helps you to get a better grip and save you tons of money on products and equipment that only address the effect and not the cause. As always, feel free to drop me a line with your questions at Dw94513@aol.com. Wilson is a U.S. Bowling Congress Silver Instructor and an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association ball technician. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8670954 TS No.: CA1600275787 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0484050331 APN: 037-133-011-9 Property Address: 1809 TERESA LN OAKLEY, CA 94561-1633 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/19/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/03/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0066725-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: CHRISTINE B SCALESE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND DAVID A BROKAW, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037133-011-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1809 TERESA LN, OAKLEY, CA 945611633 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or
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Legals ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Candace Hatch SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Candace Leigh Hatch CASE NUMBER: N16-2234 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Candace Leigh Hatch filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Marissa Makinna Moore to Proposed Name: Marissa Makinna Hatch-Moore. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written ob-
jection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 1/31/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press. Date: 12/5/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71870 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stephon Lamonte Carroll SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Stephon Lamonte Carroll CASE NUMBER: N10-1483 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Stephon Lamonte Carroll filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Stephon Lamonte Carroll AKA Stephon Carroll to Proposed Name: Stephon Lamonte Carroll-Mclair. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above
must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 2/22/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press b. Must bring proof of residency to the hearing Date: 12/29/16 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72093 Publish Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007020-00 The name of the business: Furniturion Furniture Store Located at: 4744 Matterhorn Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: Scott J. Wada. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Scott J. Wada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 11/29/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71874 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
erty Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/24/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0615074-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 02/01/2017 at 01:30 PM. Place of Sale:At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 257,368.54. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 38 East Madill Street, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 068-133-008. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 257,368.54. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02228-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 13, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource. com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.
aspx Date: December 13, 2016. Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No:061617 71938 Publish Dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 2017.
designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-747001BF IDSPub #0119666 12/30/2016 1/6/2017 1/13/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71917 Publish Dates: December 30, 2016 January 6, 13, 2017.
Diablo Blvd. In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lamorinda Technology, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Edward Zeidan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71895 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Victor T. Bollozos. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Victor T. Bollozos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 12/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72082 Publish dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.
Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-0990. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0298038 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/23/2016, 12/30/2016, 01/06/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71939 Publish Dates: December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007068-00 The name of the business: Two Brothers Home Services Located at: 2404 Tompkins Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Yehonatan Bitton. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Yehonatan Bitton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 12/1/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71875 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007108-00 The name of the business: Johnny’s Market Located at: 622 W 9th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Saleh Nagi Nasher. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 2, 2016. Signature of registrant: Saleh Nagi Nasher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 12/2/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71876 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007172-00 The name of the business(es): Heavenly Spa and Salon, Heavenly Spa And Salon, Heavenly Spa & Salon Located at: 3337 Deer Valley Road In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: HGK Enterprises, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Hitesh Kapur, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence. Expires Dec. 7,2021. Antioch Press No. 061617 72020 Publish dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007208-00 The name of the business: JT the 4th Located at: 9 Ginger Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: John L Traylor IV. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2013. Signature of registrant: John L. Traylor IV. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 12/8/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71950 Publish dates: December 23, 30, 2016, January 6. 13, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02228-CA A.P.N.:068-133-008 Property Address: 38 East Madill Street, Antioch, CA 94509 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Luis Manuel Torres, A Married Man as his sole and separate prop-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-747001-BF Order No.: 8669505 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CLIFFORD S EVANS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Recorded: 4/27/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0096827-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/30/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $310,526.07 The purported property address is: 4540 SWEET WATER STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 052-500-036-0 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-747001-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007194-00 The name of the business: WR Properties Located at: 9040 Brentwood Blvd, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Olson Malcuit Associates, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Wesley J. Olson-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 12/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71909 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006997-00 The name of the business: Skin Royalty Located at: 219 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Joette Michell Oseguera and Mariah Fay Miller. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Joette Oseguera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 28, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 11/28/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71915 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007246-00 The name of the business: Sweeney’s Grill & Bar Located at: 301 Oak St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Petros I. Charitou and Veronica A. Charitou. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2008. Signature of registrant: Petros I. Charitou. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 12, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 12/12/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71929 Publish dates: December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007144-00 The name of the businesses: AdHalo, Classy925, REO Company Located at: 8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: FashionJunkie4Life. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Christina Peterson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial. Expires December 6, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72021 Publish dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007308-00 The name of the business: Food Strategy Partners Located at: 916 Suntan Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carl H. Randall. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Carl H. Randall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires December 14, 2021 Brentwood Press No.02-1273 72002 Publish dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007170-00 The name of the business: MRomiti Consulting Located at: 1523 Symphony Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Margaret Romiti. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 1, 2016. Signature of registrant: Margaret Romiti. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71913 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007174-00 The name of the business: JC’s Holey Donuts Located at: 322 San Marino Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: John J. McGrath. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/16. Signature of registrant: John J. McGrath. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71903 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007387-00 The name of the business: Twin Cherries Located at: 2600 Eden Plans Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Henry. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Douglas Henry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2016 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 12/20/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72052 Publish dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007523-00 The name of the business: Passion Flowers, LLC. Located at: 380 W. Country Club Dr. Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Passion Flowers, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/29/16. Signature of registrant: Maria E. Ruiz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 12/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 72083 Publish dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007181-00 The name of the File No. F-0007524-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Lamorinda Technology, business: Arts & Crafts Trading LoInc. 2. Nerd4Rent Located at: 3527 Mt. cated at: 917 Oxford Ln In: Brentwood,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-0990 TSG Order No.: 130100667-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 089-510023-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0463165-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JOHN B GREENE, JR, AN UNMARRIED MAN , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/18/2017 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1795 MEADOWS AVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-6473 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $431,557.21 (Estimated) as of 12/23/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129251-11 Loan No. 0258903 Title Order No. 160024619 APN 089-081-014-6 TRA No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/14/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/26/2017 at 01:30PM, MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/18/2008 as Document No. 20080159880-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: PATRICIA NICHOLSON, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). Place of sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 14, as designated on the Map of Tract No. 2639, which Map was filed in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, on December 17, 1958 in Volume 71 of Maps, at Page 33. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 27 CARROLL COURT, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $351,449.59 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 129251-11. Information about postpone-
ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/28/2016 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com LAUREN MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0299256 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017, 01/20/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72070 Publish Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 2017.
as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005901269. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 12/09/2016 NPP0298010 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/23/2016, 12/30/2016, 01/06/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71922 Publish Dates: December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130015001496. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 12/15/2016 NPP0298463 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/30/2016, 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71961 Publish Dates: December 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007178-00 The name of the business: Jersey Island Pheasants Forever Located at: 171 Douglas Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael J. Painter. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 7, 2016. Signature of registrant: Michael J. Painter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71892 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Special Default Services, Inc. or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000202-16. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 27, 2016 Special Default Services, Inc. TS No. CA01000202-16 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 (844) 706-4182 TDD: 866-660-4288 Lisa Welch, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 SPECIAL DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 26666, Pub Dates: 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017, 01/20/2017, Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72066 Publish Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 2017.
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 472,715.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:/ www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02716-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx Date: December 5, 2016. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71872 Publish Dates: December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005901269 Title Order No.: 730-1602505-70 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 1281400 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/12/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/20/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0138923-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NIKARO IGIE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/23/2017 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 327 HOUSER DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA 94565 APN#: 086-250-095-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $269,184.33. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20130015001496 Title Order No.: 130135432 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/23/2006 as Instrument No. 20060199078-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DANIEL FRANCIS DENCH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/30/2017 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1530 FAIRVIEW AVE, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 017-570-017-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,003,165.59. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Holey Donuts at 322 San Marino Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/10/14 under File No. F-0003056-00 2014 (*1) John J. McGrath 322 San Marino Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 2. Christopher Hopkins 532 Big Basin Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: General Partnership. Signature: John J. McGrath. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71905 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2016. Diablo Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Charges Increase of up to 4% Diablo Water District (DWD) will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at Diablo Water District’s office, 87 Carol Lane, Oakley, where an increase in the District’s water charges of up to 4% will be discussed. The purpose of the increase is to cover the expected February 2017, 6% Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) water rate increase DWD must pay and the cost of renewal and replacement projects at the 24-year-old Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant and increases in water system operation and maintenance costs. Public comments and written protests from property owners or ratepayers will be accepted at the Public Hearing or by delivery to the District at 87 Carol Lane, P.O. Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561, prior to the Hearing date. If the 4% increase is adopted, the typical residential Monthly Service Charge would go from $10.63 to $11.05 and Tier 1 - Water Charge would go from $3.07 per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF) to $3.19 for the first 8 HCF; and Tier 2 Water Charge would go from $3.30 per HCF to $3.43 for over 8 HCF used during each billing period. Monthly Service Charges for all meter sizes as described in Regulation No. 1, would also increase by 4%. Water main flushing charges, Subdivision 7562 well water, check valve charges, fire service charges and monthly fire hydrant meter charges would also be increased by 4%. The effective date of the new rates would be February 1, 2017. If you have any questions please call (925) 625-0588. DIABLO WATER DISTRICT Mike Yeraka, Secretary. Oakley Press No: 030477 71855 Publish Dates: December 9, 2016, January 6, 2017.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-500-028 TS No: CA0100020216 TO No: 95310420 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 14, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, Special Default Services, Inc., as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on November 23, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0453455-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by OCTAVIO MARTINEZ AND MARICRUZ MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1051 WARHOL WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $72,364.03 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02716-CA A.P.N.:035-563-007 Property Address: 4599 Alder Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jesus Zaragoza Luna and Irma L Zaragoza, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0134088-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/18/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 472,715.42. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4599 Alder Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-563007. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
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BRENTWOOD Dec. 20, 1:57 a.m. Police arrested a person for possession of methamphetamine, heroin and hypodermic needles on Fairview Avenue. Dec. 20, 2:39 a.m. A person broke into a business, stealing an unknown amount of money and a credit card, on Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 20, 12:59 p.m. A patrol arrested a person for a felony warrant and possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia on Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 20, 9:43 p.m. An automotive burglary occurred on Sand Creek Road. Dec. 21, 3:09 a.m. During a traffic stop on Broderick Drive, a patrol arrested a person for possession of narcotics and paraphernalia. Dec. 21, 8:42 a.m. A credit card reader was stolen from a business counter on Middlefield Court. The business owner later learned
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approximately $68,000 worth of transactions were attempted to be reversed electronically from his merchant account. Dec. 21, 10:09 a.m. A person entered a classroom through an unlocked window and stole a laptop computer, a projector, a large duffel bag and a personal checkbook on 2nd Street. Dec. 21, 2:34 p.m. Police contacted a woman lying on the sidewalk on Lone Tree Way. She was determined to be under the influence of a narcotic and unable to care for herself. Dec. 21, 5:27 p.m. On Finn Way, a resident reported their credit card was fraudulently used to purchase $1,075 worth of merchandise from Victoria’s Secret in Southern California. Dec. 21, 10:52 p.m. During a suspiciouscircumstance investigation on Balfour Road, a person was arrested for violation of felony probation and possession of narcotics. Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m. A person used a rubber mallet to dislodge an emergency exit alarm to steal merchandise on Balfour Road. Dec. 23, 1:29 a.m. On Lynn Drive, a patrol arrested a person for possession of a stolen vehicle and violation of felony probation for automotive theft. Dec. 24, 3:49 p.m. Two people stole approximately $1,000 in merchandise on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 25, 12:55 p.m. On Santa Margherita Way, police arrested a person who attempted to hit officers with his vehicle, evaded officers during a pursuit and
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crashed into a street sign before fleeing on foot. Police located the person at a nearby residence. Dec. 25, 7:47 a.m. Several 9mm rounds hit a vehicle and an apartment on Broderick Drive. Dec. 25, 7:57 a.m. Mail was stolen from a mailbox and numerous mailboxes were opened on Crocket Court. Dec. 25, 4:13 p.m. During a verbal argument on Crescent Drive, a person used a vehicle to collide with another person before fleeing the scene. The driver was arrested shortly thereafter. Dec. 26, 12:39 a.m. A patrol arrested a person for DUI on 2nd Street. Dec. 26, 9:56 a.m. Mail was stolen from a mailbox on Crocket Court. Dec. 26, 12:58 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a person brandished a firearm at a man and fled on foot when contacted by officers. While fleeing, the person produced a firearm and placed it against the chest of a woman, telling her to be quiet. Police arrested the person following the pursuit. Dec. 27, 2:41 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a credit card was fraudulently used to rent tools that were never returned. Total loss was $4,529.76.
ANTIOCH Dec. 20, 2:04 p.m. A woman sustained a head injury during a robbery on the 4040 block of Lone Tree Way. Dec. 21, 8:05 p.m. On the 2110 block of L Street, a person reported their aunt and her husband were physically fighting. The aunt grabbed a knife and cut the man while he punched her.
Dec. 22, 9:32 p.m. A person requested police assistance at a house on the 5000 block of Catanzaro Way, stating the father was going crazy. Dec. 23, 10:10 a.m. A house was burglarized on the 1610 block of Cavallo Road. Dec. 24, 3:46 p.m. A robbery occurred on the 5860 block of Lone Tree Way. Dec. 25, 1:28 a.m. A burglary occurred on the 1610 block of Cavallo Road. Dec. 25, 3:22 a.m. A person was shot at while waiting at a stop sign on Badger Pass Way at Mokelumne Drive. Dec. 25, 7:15 a.m. A masked individual robbed a person at gunpoint on the 3620 block of East 18th Street. Dec. 26, 2:03 p.m. Two people left a business with a suitcase full of unpaid merchandise on the 2600 block of Somersville Road. Dec. 26, 2:20 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a man robbed a person at gunpoint. Dec. 27, 10:17 p.m. A person reported hearing eight shots on the 800 block of West 5th Street. Dec. 29, 12:12 a.m. A person was assaulted on the 620 block of Doolittle Way. Dec. 30, 4:45 p.m. A robbery occurred on the 4440 block of Lone Tree Way. Dec. 30, 6:04 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 3510 block of Leafwood Circle. Dec. 30, 9:25 p.m. An apartment was burglarized on the 2210 block of Peppertree Way. Dec. 31, 9:34 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 610 block of West 19th Street. Dec. 31, 9:47 p.m. A person was robbed on the 3190 block of Contra Loma Boulevard.
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New taxing, licensing laws for electronic cigarettes A number of new laws affecting the California State Board of Equalization’s (BOE) tax and fee payers become effective in 2017. Proposition 56, Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research and Law Enforcement Initiative The passage of Proposition 56 joins other recently enacted laws to better regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes (ecigarettes). State excise tax on cigarettes will increase by $2 per pack – from $0.87 to $2.87 – and e-cigarettes sold in combination with nicotine will be taxed as a tobacco product. Both of these items will become effective April 1. Revenue will be used to fund health care. More information can be found on the BOE’s online cigarette and tobacco products tax guide. AB 1901 (Quirk) Sponsored by the BOE, AB 1901 gives the BOE the authority to seize and destroy any unaffixed cigarette tax stamps aggregated for reuse and makes it a misdemeanor for any person to possess, sell or offer to sell, or buy or offer to buy any false, fraudulent or unaffixed cigarette tax stamps. AB x2-11 (Nazarian) AB x2-11 changes the annual licensing costs for wholesalers and distributors selling cigarette and tobacco products to $1,200 annually. Retailers will also pay an annual $265 for a 12-month period for a retail license. SB x2-5 (Leno) Requires sellers of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other related products to obtain a cigarette and tobacco products retailer’s license from the BOE. This license must be obtained prior to making retail sales of these products to consumers. It will cost $265 for a 12-month period and must be renewed annually at this cost. AB 821 (Gipson) Allows medical marijuana dispensaries that have monthly sales and usetax liabilities averaging $10,000 or more to remit amounts due by means other than the required electronic funds transfer method without incurring a penalty. Previously, the law required businesses that had monthly sales and use-
tax payments averaging $10,000 or more to submit their payments using electronic fund transfers. If they failed to do so, penalties were imposed. Since the cannabis industry generally doesn’t have access to banks, requiring electronic payments unfairly penalized these dispensaries. With the passage of Proposition 64, it’s likely these medical-marijuana dispensaries will have an increase in sales with a corresponding increase in use-tax payments and will benefit from this measure. AB 1858 (Santiago) Creates a multi-agency team to investigate tax evasion, environmental damage and public harm that occurs as a result of unlicensed automobile dismantling. The team consists of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the BOE, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and other departments within CalEPA, including the State Department of Toxic Substances Control. AB 1856 (Dababneh) Sponsored by the BOE, AB 1856 streamlines and simplifies refund-claim procedures for claimed overpayments for taxpayers participating in installment payment plans. It allows them to file only one refund claim, rather than separate claims within six months of each payment. AB 2201 (Brough) AB 2201 allows the BOE, at a public meeting, to compute interest on a daily basis on a late electronic payment or prepayment of taxes, fees and surcharges, rather than charging the whole month’s interest when a taxpayer remitted the payment one day late.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 17, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An
application to amend (AMD 16-005) Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 9411 (Sellers Pointe) by rewording several conditions of approval and adding one new condition of approval. The Sellers Pointe project was approved on March 22, 2016, and includes 84 single-family lots located east of Guthrie Lane, west of Sellers Avenue, and north of the ECCID Main Canal, surrounding La Paloma High School. Applicant: Sellers Pointe Ventures, LLC. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm
[(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72109 Published Date: January 6, 2017.
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ngel Morris, pictured here with four of her five daughters, was a recipient of the Elderly Wish Foundation’s efforts to grant wishes to chronically or terminally ill Contra Costa County residents who are aged 50 or older. Morris decided to have an 86th birthday party with her twin sister, which brought together three generations and 80 of their family members. To learn how you or someone you love can become a wish recipient, read more on page 4.
Carpaccio from page 1 Its menu has featured an array of authentic Italian cuisine, including vitello parmigiana, linguine al frutti di mare and petto di pollo piccata. The restaurant experienced fluctuations in sales over the years, said Dwayne Dalman, Oakley’s economic development manager. The city hired a restaurant consultant to identify ways to increase the restaurant’s efficiency, sales and profitability in 2015, but it couldn’t save the establishment. “Mr. Munoz implemented some of the recommended changes, but continued to experience a decline in sales and profitability,” Dalman said. Munoz approached the city late last year to discuss termination of his agreements and a closing date. Tiscareno said this week that Munoz has yet to decide what to do next, but that he has options. “He’d like to thank his customers,” she said. Customers of the restaurant said they will be sad to see it go. “Its food was always pretty good,” said Ron Johnson. “The economy is tough for everyone right now, restaurants included.” Fellow customer Jeremy Johnson added, “It’s a nice place with good food, which
Immigration from page 1 the school is a safe place, and they are going to continue to be safe here, no matter what,” she said. State Superintendent Tom Torlakson also spoke out about the Hispanic population’s current fears. “I personally know one young Hispanic girl who was told she would be deported,” he said. “This is wrong, and it needs to stop.” The Oakley forum begins at 7
Oakley needs more of.” Munoz agreed to a deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid the drawn-out process of a public foreclosure and its effects on employee retention and previously scheduled events.. If the council approves the termination agreement, Munoz would continue paying the $5,000 monthly rent through February before ceasing operations. All three restaurant owners vying to replace Carpaccio have significant experience and success in the industry. Buon Appetito, which has locations in Hayward and Benicia, serves homemade pastas and fresh ingredients. Pittsburg-based La Veranda Italian restaurant, which also operates a location in Clayton, offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Both restaurants propose using the building’s downstairs for a restaurant, while utilizing the upstairs for events. The owner of Gaby’s Bar & Grill, who has operated La Strada Italian restaurant in San Pablo for 20 years, is proposing a sports-themed bar and enclosing the ground-floor, outdoor patio with an overhead awning and tent-like walls. The termination agreement and new tenant are slated to be finalized at the city council meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Jan 10, inside the Oakley City Council Chambers. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
p.m. and free childcare is available. For more information, visit the California Department of Education’s Safe Schools Planning website at https://goo.gl/I4JTFG; visit the U.S. Department of Education at https://goo.gl/ZZ2R9o; view the U.S. Department of Education’s Bullying Prevention Summit video at https://goo. gl/EkslWW; or view the state’s federal obligation against harassment video at https://goo.gl/4xhv7C. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Saturday, Jan. 7 Christmas Tree Pick-up
The Discovery Bay Boy Scouts Troop 514 conducts their annual Christmas tree pick-up in Discovery Bay, on Jan. 7.
Tuesday, Jan. 10 The Heart of a Hero
The Brentwood Library presents Ricky Mena, of The Heart of a Hero, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. Mena will talk about the inspiration for his foundation and how one person can make a difference in the lives of thousands of kids. The event is free and is geared toward teens and adults. For more information, call 925-516-5290.
Thursday, Jan. 12 Open Mic Night
Brentwood Writes hosts an open mic night at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., at 6:30 p.m. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work of your own or that of another writer – is welcome, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Participants are allowed five minutes to perform. Mt. Diablo’s Shadow, Volume 6, will be available for purchase before and after the program. For more information, call 925-634-6655.
Preschool Story Time
The Brentwood Library hosts preschool story time at the Brentwood Community Center Library, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, from Jan. 12 through Mar. 2, starting at 11:30 a.m. The event is for kids 3 to 5 years. For more information, call 925-516-5290.
Coping with Grief
The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and Brentwood Neighborhood Church host Suzi Spangenberg, MASC, M., speaking about Alzheimer’s disease and grieving caregivers, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Spangenberg, a bereavement counselor of Hospice of the East Bay, discusses how caregivers cope with stress and loss over time. The free meeting is open to anyone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. For more information, call 925-202-0345.
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Friday, Jan. 13 OUESD Information Night
Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) hosts an informational night on immigration laws at O’Hara Park School, 1100 O’Hara St., in Oakley, at 7 p.m. OUESD will provide information on immigration laws, have an immigration lawyer present and will discuss how the district will continue to be a safe and welcoming place for all families and students. The event is open to the community and free child care is provided. For more information, call Lidia Fernandez at 625-6825 ext. 125.
Men’s Club Crab Feed
Brentwood Men’s Club hosts its 49thannual Men’s Only Crab Feed, at 757 1st St., in Brentwood. Tickets are $60 per person and include all food and beverages. For more information or tickets, call Mike at 925-683-3480 or Joe at 925-354-8081.
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Benefit Dinner
Furry Friends Food Relief Program presents its second-annual, roaring 20s themed benefit dinner, at the Shadow Lakes Golf event center, 401 W. Country Club Drive, in Brentwood, starting at 5 p.m. Dinner choices are pork tenderloin, salmon or eggplant parmesan. Tickets are $60 per person. For more information or tickets, visit furryfriendsfoodre. wix.com/fffr or call 925-240-3178.
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Delta Docent Orientation
East Bay Regional Park District is holding a docent orientation at Big Break Visitor Center, 69 Big Bread Road, in Oakley, on Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. Training on Delta ecology, presentation skills and local history is scheduled for Jan. 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; and Feb. 21 at an undetermined time. The Jan. 15 orientation and Feb. 1 and 21 trainings are optional. For more information or to apply, contact Nichole Gange at ngange@ebparks.org or call 510-544-3053.
Delta Gallery Art Classes
Brentwood’s Delta Gallery, located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, is starting a new season of creative art classes starting in January. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults include oil painting, jewelry design and paint-and-wine events. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.
Delta Squares New Class
The Delta Squares is hosting a new square dancing class, at Laurel Elementary School, 1141 Laurel Road, in Oakley, Wednesdays starting Jan. 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The first class on Jan. 11 is free. The cost for six consecutive classes is $40 for early sign-up and $45 after the free night. For more information, call 925-217-2255.
Your Life. Your Legacy.
The Brentwood Senior Activity Center hosts ‘Your Life. Your Legacy. Plan to make it right,’ on Jan. 24, at 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, at 1:30 p.m. During this free event, people will discuss candid views on funeral planning and simple steps to create and share your final wishes. For more information or reservations, call 925-516-5444.
Conversational Spanish
Liberty Adult Education offers Conversational Spanish at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 12 through March 2. The fee is $55, plus the cost of a textbook. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Conversational French
Liberty Adult Education offers Conversational French at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Tuesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 17 through March 7. The fee is $55, plus the cost of a textbook. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Acrylic Painting
Liberty Adult Education offers Acrylic Painting at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 11 through March 1. The fee is $65, plus the cost of materials. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565. The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is also offering Acrylic Painting at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, on Mondays, from 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 9 to March 20; and Thursdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 12 to March 2. The fee for each class is $65, plus the cost of materials. For more information or to register, call 925-516-5444.
Technical Education Program
Liberty Adult Education is accepting enrollment for its Winter Career Technical Education program at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, starting Jan. 9. Gain the skills necessary to compete in the 21st century workforce. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Flag Football Tournament
California Football Academy hosts a youth flagfootball tournament on Jan. 28, at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. Division ages are 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 13 to 15. For more information or to register, visit www. californiafootballacademy.com.
Spring Flag Football 2017
California Football Academy is accepting players of all skill levels for its spring flag-football season, for girls and boys ages 4 through 15. To register,
visit www.californiafootballacademy.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.
Job Training Session
Opportunity Junction holds application sessions for its job training and placement program on Jan. 3, 9 and 17, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, and Jan. 5 at 3105 Willow Pass Road, in Bay Point, at 10 a.m. The session covers applying for Opportunity Junction’s 12-week training and four-month paid internship programs. For more information, call 925-776-1133 or visit www. opportunityjunction.org.
Girl Scouts of Nor Cal
Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number or adult leadership interest.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day. For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.
Brentwood Blaze Cheer
Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have tryouts or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques. Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood. Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@ gmail.com.
Library Foundation Volunteers Needed
The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties, including assisting at events, conducting outreach and fundraising. For more information, contact Diane Alexander at dapa@comcast.net or 925-634-5456.
Hula Classes
Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history and language of the Hawaiian people. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood. For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.
Community Meetings Kaleidoscope Connection Circle
The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@ kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.
Antioch Riverview Garden Club
The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail.com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.
GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class
Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobile-home living, such as emergency preparedness for pets and humans, mobile-home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to rsvp, call 925-625-6251.
Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group
Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League
Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitationonly meeting. For more information, visit www. GSMOL.org. To rsvp, call 925-625-6251.
CSBA West Delta Chapter
The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, and to promoting youth fishing. Cost is $15 for dinner. Reservations are preferred; please call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net.
Road Map to College Youth
Opportunity Junction hosts a Road Map to College Youth Program information session, geared toward people ages 18 to 24, who are looking for employment and returning to school, every Tuesday, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program provides one-on-one support to help complete education at Los Medanos College, financial-aid assistance and job placement. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction. org or call 925-776-1133.
Job Training and Placement
Opportunity Junction hosts a job-training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program helps motivated jobseekers find employment in a variety of fields at no cost, training for individuals in office and administrative work, support for short-term career technical education certificates and more. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.
MS Support Group
The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.
Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group
Harvest Time Church invites all members of the community – survivors, families, friends and caregivers of all ages – to meet at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood, the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-219-2126.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support
Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.
Diabetic Support Group
The Type 1 Diabetic Pump Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Antioch Kaiser Sand Creek building, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants must be a type 1 diabetic on a pump or considering one, but you do not need to be a Kaiser member. The group also includes individuals on sensors or considering a sensor. For more information, call Cheryl at 925-516-7725.
Al-Anon Family Groups
The Road to Serenity group meets every Thursday at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.
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