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Military art sale to benefit local charity

by Kyle Szymanski

July 21, 2017

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Many visitors to Antioch’s East County Veterans Thrift Store have strolled past the framed photos on the wall that were taken by Joey Garcia, U.S. Marine veteran, during his two tours in Iraq.

But one customer’s recent request has snowballed into a fundraising idea by Garcia, who is also the son of the store’s owner, Josie Monaghan. “(The customer) came up to me very emotional and said, ‘Look, I know this photo is not for sale, but this is something my dad did, and it reminded me of him,’” said Garcia.

Garcia sold the unidentified man the photo and hopes to parlay the experience into a fundraiser for the store that funds a variety of veteran services.

Dubbed Warrior Images, the Aug. 6 event will showcase images for sale that were taken by Garcia and others of Iraq and Afghanistan operations. All funds garnered from the event will be put toward helping veterans in need.

“I thought if we can inspire or touch or just share the story of what we did or the memories of what we lost, certain family members could reach out and make that con-

A teen suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of local resident Allie Sweitzer. Page 9

Bringing Awareness Photo courtesy of Joey Garcia

Photos of Iraq and Afghanistan military operations will be on sale as part of a fundraiser for veterans in need on Aug. 6. nection; that would be great,” he said.

Garcia put out a call for photos and has been overwhelmed with the response, he said.

He plans to whittle down the selection for the event to about 15 or 20 of Iraq and

Afghanistan operations. All photos will be reasonably priced, he said.

“We are not just talking about a selfie or see Military page 34

Toxins found in blue-green algae blooms

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Algae blooms are seen here in the water near Windward Point in Discovery Bay. The area has received a danger advisory from the county following toxicity tests late last month.

County health officials have confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae blooms in parts of Discovery Bay, and residents and pets are urged to avoid contact with local bodies of water until further notice.

“We are advising residents to stay out of the water and keep their pets out of the water in the southwestern portion of Discovery Bay,” said Dr. Marilyn Underwood, director of the Contra Costa Environmental Health Division (CCEH).

“However, water circulates throughout the community, so the algae can also move and spread, and therefore, it is prudent to be cautious and

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to stay out of the water if you see scum or algae blooms.”

Only recreational waters have been affected, according to the CCEH. Tap water is deemed safe for drinking and bathing.

So far this season, the CCEH has received six reports of sightings of algae in the waters of Discovery Bay, mostly in the southwest part of town. According to the CCEH, the toxic hot spots are currently along Newport and Windward drives.

Since the areas are on private property, the CCEH cannot post signage, but the division has put its message on local Nextdoor socialmedia sites. Discovery Bay General Manager Mike Davies has posted see Algae page 34

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County public works is repairing Marsh Creek Road from Deer Valley Road to Gill Drive.

Famous author, autism expert Temple Grandin speaking at Campos event. Page 4

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oin the City of Oakley for its third round of the Movie in the Plaza series on Saturday, July 22, at the Civic Center Plaza with a showing of “Finding Dory.” Movies are shown outdoors, and guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the entertainment under the stars. Admission is free, and the movies will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset.

Snacks and beverages will be on sale at the snack bar. From May to October, the series features one free movie a month for a total of six movies. For more information, call 925-625-7044.

It’s that time of year again, and the You, Me, We Oakley! (YMWO) program is looking for performers for the Heart of Oakley Festival to be held on Sept. 23.

YMWO is seeking bands, cultural performances and community entertainers to participate. Those interested in the

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opportunity to showcase their talents are asked to complete and submit an application before Aug. 7.

For more information, contact the program’s coordinator, Gabriela BanosGalvan, at gaby@youmeweoakley.org or 925-625-7011.

Annual car show to feature The Floorshakers Oakley’s third annual Main Street Car Show and Concert will take place on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Civic Center Plaza, featuring the popular band The Floorshakers.

Do you have a vehicle you would like to show off in the car show? All years, makes and models of cars and trucks are eligible.

The entry fee is $25 and includes a

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T-shirt and goodie bag. Space is limited and preregistration is highly recommended. Same-day entries will only be taken if space permits.

Entry forms are available at city hall, 3231 Main St., and at Les Schwab Tires, 89 Carol Lane, in Oakley. For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

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Campos to host celebrity author, Temple Grandin Waitlist available for sold out event

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

After a long road to securing a proper diagnosis and a series of rather fortunate events, 11-year-old Gianna Garza will have a wine bottled in her name and receive a visit from her nationally recognized hero.

Her parents Jamie and Mike Garza – daughter and sonin-law of the Campos Family Vineyards owners, Michelle and Ric Campos – had been through one doctor appointment after another to discuss Gianna’s development, always being told her behavior was ‘probably a phase’ or something to discuss at future visits. They had a hunch Gianna was autistic, but since she didn’t quite fit the bill for one diagnosis, the family was constantly put on the backburner.

“Even the school district seemed a little reluctant to pour out the resources that we knew were available to us,” said Jamie. “I don’t know why it always had to be such a dogfight, but it definitely was.”

Years rolled by with nothing more than advice to read a book or see a therapist. As a young, financially strapped family, the Garzas did their best to explore the options available to them within the confines of their health insurance.

But by Gianna’s fourth-grade school year, with daily phone calls from the school, requesting that they pick her up, they’d had enough. Asking for financial help from family, they took Gianna to a specialist who dove deeper into her history and ended up diagnosing the then 10 year old with autism spectrum disorder. The diagnosis opened the floodgates for further education and an IEP, along with school and classroom accommodations.

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Brentwood resident Gianna Garza stands beside her hero, Temple Grandin, as she signs a copy of one of her books. Grandin is a famous author, speaker and advocate for autism awareness. She will visit Campos Family Vineyards to speak at a sold-out event on Aug. 23.

“I was constantly looking for resources for her and trying to connect her to a community that we were just finally learning about,” said Jamie. “That’s when we ran across the name Temple Grandin. She is typically called ‘the most famous person with autism.’”

In 1949, in an era when autism was as narrow a diagnosis as the public’s awareness, Mary Temple Grandin was diagnosed with ‘brain damage’ at the age of 2 and grew up

bullied and labeled as weird. Her only friends were the ones she made through her involvement with animals, electronics and model rockets.

During research, Grandin’s mother hypothesized that she had autism – based on a checklist authored by Dr. Bernard Rimland, founder of Autism Research Institute – a theory later confirmed in Grandin’s 40s.

Despite her difficulties growing up, she went on to obtain a degree in psychology and a master’s in animal science, develop systems to comfort both autistic individuals and animals, author multiple books – one with a foreward written by Rimland – and appear on such shows as “Larry King Live,” “The Today Show,” “Primetime Live” and “Fresh Air.” In addition, she has been featured in national magazines, newspapers and even an HBO Film, in which Claire Danes starred as Grandin.

After reading Grandin’s books and watching the movie, entitled “Temple Grandin,” Gianna declared the renowned professor as her hero. The Garzas managed to purchase tickets to see her speak in person when she visited Sacramento.

“It was a game-changing day for all of us,” Jamie said.

“We learned so much, and I have since felt this tug toward advocacy and connection in this community that is evergrowing, yet strangely isolating.”

Michelle was present when the Garzas went to see Grandin, and she recalled her granddaughter’s touching revelation.

“There was a point when she turned to me and said, ‘Nana, my brain thinks like her brain.’ It was a really special moment,” Michelle said.

Since that opportunity, Gianna decided she wanted to do something to raise money for one of Grandin’s funds.

And being from a family of vintners, she requested to have a special wine bottled for the cause, called GiGi’s Blend. The see Temple page 20

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McNerney unveils new water legislation Opponents of the California WaterFix project gathered in Sacramento this week for a press conference by Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09), who unveiled a new piece of legislation aimed at providing an alternative to the state’s current water situation.

Local leaders and advocates in attendance voiced their support for the legislation.

Bill H.R. 3275, also known as the Water and Energy Sustainability through Technology Act (WEST Act), is designed to support innovative technologies and infrastructure for urban and agricultural areas and includes efforts to improve efficiency.

“Our water infrastructure is declining and in need of repair,” said McNerney. “Water supply in California and across the nation is a serious challenge, but we’ve only been presented with short-sighted and ill-conceived plans that rely on the shipment of water from one area to another. Instead, we should be focusing on creating water sustainability through conservation, recycling and capture.”

Currently, the U.S. uses approximately 80 billion gallons of fresh groundwater per day. Under the WEST Act, reimbursements would be authorized for recycling and reuse projects that create new water, and regional self-sufficiency would be improved through the encouragement of storm-water capture and increased water storage. It would also require a study on methods to improve leak detection location, mapping and communications for pipeline systems and provide grants to implement these solutions.

“It’s time to change the narrative and focus on practical, forward-thinking solutions instead of high-cost, short-term fixes,” said McNerney. “California has long been a leading innovator in energy and technology, and we now have the opportunity to apply that type of ingenuity to modernizing our water systems.”

A group of Discovery Bay residents speak with Congressman Jerry McNerney during a press conference in Stockton this week.

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The WEST Act would also establish a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation groundwater information system and groundwater management technical assistance, in addition to a smart energy and water efficiency program to support innovative technology solutions for agricultural use and to improve efficiency at federal buildings.

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Volunteers needed at H.O.P.E. House

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Each month over 1,100 local residents in need turn to H.O.P.E. House – a food and clothing distribution ministry that serves the needs of individuals and families in Brentwood, Knightsen, Bethel Island, Discovery Bay and Byron.

Those who visit the H.O.P.E House home in downtown Brentwood are greeted by a sign, which reads “Until you walk in someone else’s shoes, you don’t know how it feels,” and are given something far more valuable than the clothing, food and daily necessities.

They are given hope and the message that someone cares.

“Regardless of your situation, everyone deserves respect, dignity, love and encouragement,” said Robin Vaughan, H.O.P.E. House coordinator.

H.O.P.E. House, which stands for hope, opportunity, prayer and encouragement, is currently in need of more volunteers to help serve the community and impact the lives of those in need.

The organization opened its doors in 2011 with only 14 volunteers, but the need for volunteers has since grown, as the team continues to help more and more people in the community.

“Volunteers are a very special component of H.O.P.E. House, because you are dealing with folks who are experi-

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H.O.P.E. House volunteers provide food, clothing and friendly encouragement for those in need. encing hard times, poor health or are just lonely,” said Vaughan. “Sometimes a warm smile, a hug or something as simple as kind words makes a huge difference in someone’s life.”

According to Vaughan, people as young as 10 and as old as 92 have volunteered.

Each volunteer can choose their own hours. While it’s not necessary, it

is helpful if volunteers are able to work a full three-hour shift when H.O.P.E. House is open to the public.

“If someone can only spare an hour or less, we welcome you,” said Vaughan.

Besides volunteering when H.O.P.E. House is open to serve the community, volunteers can help on other days by driving to pick up food from

food banks, sorting and labeling clothing donations, working on computers, helping with large deliveries and other tasks.

“Someone with a truck or large car would be so helpful,” said Vaughan.

Regardless of the task, H.O.P.E. House volunteers find the work rewarding.

“It’s such a good feeling to know you are helping someone in need,” said Brentwood resident Brenda Patrick, who has been a H.O.P.E. House volunteer for three years. “We have people come in who are desperate for help, and when we help them, they are so grateful.”

Those wishing to donate can drop off supplies to H.O.P.E House, located at 218 Pine St., in Brentwood, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Residents in need can visit H.O.P.E House on food distribution days, which take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing is distributed each week on alternate Mondays and Wednesdays. To receive assistance, residents must bring proof of address and a form of identification.

“Volunteering at H.O.P.E. House is a wonderful experience,” said Vaughan.

“We are there to feed the stomach as well as the heart.”

For more information or to volunteer, email hopehouse@brentwoodumc. org or visit www.brentwoodumc.org/ bcumc/h_o_p_e__house.

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Feature: Jackie Hussain

Agency: Brentwood Police Department, Records Unit Brentwood native Jackie Hussain has worked in the Records Unit for the Brentwood Police Department for over a decade, but she started her professional career about as far from law enforcement as one might imagine.

After graduating from Liberty High School, she studied to become a dental hygienist and spent time in that profession until she decided she might not have made the best career choice. From there, Hussain moved into commercial insurance and found that wasn’t quite the right fit either.

Influenced by her brother-in-law in law enforcement, Hussain worked for a while as a dispatcher for the Antioch Police Department. While she liked the job, the shift work was difficult to manage with a young child at home, and she moved to a position as a records clerk with the Pittsburg Police Department for several years.

“Then, Brentwood opened up a (records) spot, and I always wanted come back to Brentwood because I grew up here,” Hussain explained. “This is where I’m from. I love Brentwood. I applied, and I got the job. I’ve been here a little over 10 years. It’s been great. I love it.”

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Even given how much she enjoys her job, Hussain said her family is her first priority. She has been with her husband for 25 years, and they have two daughters, ages 7 and 16. She visits her parents in Montana for two weeks every summer. The remainder of the summer revolves around the beach and the Giants.

“We are die-hard San Francisco Giants fans. If we’re not at a Giants game on the weekend, we’re going to the beach,” Hussain said. “We spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz and at Crissy Field.”

The Records Unit plays a support role for the officers on patrol, and after working with them every day, Hussain said, “It definitely makes you respect law enforcement – what they have to go through. We see what the patrol (officers) go through. We try to be as supportive as we can.”

No house is built perfectly. Most builders are pretty good about handling needed repairs, as long as it’s still within their warranty period. But sometimes, the builder won’t agree to make a repair a homeowner feels the builder should and an impasse develops. The homeowner talks to a neighbor or two, who complain about the same problem. Soon, an attorney is contacted and a class-action lawsuit is filed.

All the neighbors get a letter asking if they want to join the class-action suit.

If you get such a letter, should you join? If the issues the other homeowners are complaining about are major issues or are difficult to detect without expert investigation (foundation issues, mold, etc.), then you’ll want to consider joining the suit, to see if you have the same problem, but aren’t even aware of it. However, if the suit is pursuing minor issues, you may want to think hard before joining the suit, especially if you’ve never contacted the builder directly.

I spoke to one local builder who was facing

a suit like this over some minor cosmetic issues, and he was perplexed. He said, “All they had to do was file a warranty claim, and we would have fixed these things without complaint!”

It’s not that I’m trying to protect the builder. Keep in mind that if you join the lawsuit, regardless of how it turns out, you’ll have to disclose that fact when you sell your home. My point is to join a class-action only if it’s worth it. Otherwise, you might get a few hundred dollars of ‘free’ repairs done on the builder’s nickel, but then cost yourself thousands in future equity if your house or your neighborhood is stigmatized by a big class-action lawsuit. Please consult legal counsel for specifics to your situation.

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Making math fun for all students

by Brenna Enos Correspondent

Instead of vacationing in the midst of summer break, 60 students were back at the Adams Middle School gymnasium, which was filled with interesting contraptions and a lot of noise.

What seemed to be just a fun-filled event at Adams last month, was actually a small part of a new YouCubed mathematics camp, aimed at students who struggle with math, want to improve their math skills or simply just need some extra help understanding the concepts before attending school in the fall. During the camp, students spent five hours a day learning math for three weeks, and while the camp may have been on school grounds, the teachers did not want a traditional teaching environment.

“With this camp, we didn’t want a typical math classroom environment,” said math teacher Katie Bartling. “We aim to engage the students.”

The campers were kept engaged throughout the duration of the camp with group work, puzzles, reallife math topics and fun, math-related activities, such as marble rolling and paper rollercoasters. The students also kept a math journal during the camp to record what they worked on and any other ideas they had.

Unlike the regular teaching style, students were encouraged to speak up in discussions, figure out challenging problems with classmates and write on whiteboards in the classrooms. Camp coordinators wanted the students to not only learn, but to also find confidence in a subject they once found daunting.

This unique teaching style and engaging program did not just happen overnight. Last summer, Bartling attended a two-day teaching course at Stanford University,

Katie Bartling, math teacher at Adams Middle School, helps students with puzzling math problems at the YouCubed math camp.

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which was taught by Stanford Professor Jo Boaler. At the course, Bartling learned about a successful math camp at the university. After falling in love with the idea and other philosophies Boaler discussed, Bartling decided to pursue the same venture at Adams.

Bartling worked closely on the project with Mike Woods, Adams Middle School principal, and made the dream come to fruition this summer.

“Boaler debunks a long-standing myth that there are ‘math minds’ and ‘non-math minds,’ and after doing research, Boaler discovered that the belief is far from true,” said Wood. “All brains are hardwired for mathematics.

Some students will enter into a math course already be-

lieving that they are simply not a ‘math kid,’ and we want to help in stopping that negative identity.”

Many students at the camp were able to tackle math and overcome that negative mindset, and due to the success that the teachers have seen so far, they hope to expand the camp even more next summer from two classrooms to three.

While the camp has ended for the summer, organizers plan to bring it back to Adams Middle School next year.

For more information, contact Katie Bartling at kbartling@brentwood.k12.ca.us.

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Suspect arrested on murder charges A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and taken into custody for the fatal shooting of Discovery Bay resident Allie Sweitzer.

The male juvenile was apprehended

by Richmond police officers on Monday, July 17. The suspect is from El Cerrito.

Allie Sweitzer, a Liberty High School graduate, was shot and killed on Thursday, May 18, following an argument between Sweitzer and the suspect in Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park in Richmond, according to Richmond Police Lt. Felix Tan. Tan said someone dropped Sweitzer off at the hospital where she died from a gunshot wound. No one else was injured in the incident.

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Between flipping dough and preparing fresh sauce daily, the owner of one of Brentwood’s newest restaurants may be new to the area, but he’s no stranger to a handcrafted pizza.

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Pizza Kitchen, a franchise of Ameci Pizza and Pasta, in Brentwood, in 2016, and he noted the city as a great place to run a business.

“The people here are very welcoming,” he said.

The history of the franchise goes back to an Italian family that opened restaurants in New York City in the 1930s. Born and raised in the Big Apple, Ameci founder Nick An-

drisano grew up in the food service industry.

In 1979, Andrisano branched out on his own and opened two upscale dining establishments, called Ameci Italian Cuisine. Partnering with Angelo Falato, he opened a third Ameci Italian Cuisine and later the first Ameci Pizza and Pasta in Southern California. A corporation was formed in 1984, with Andrisano and Falato as officers. Today, the franchise has about 40 locations dotted throughout California.

Ahmad’s own work history with Ameci Pizza and Pasta eventually led him to ownership. In 1984, Ahmad became an employee of Ameci Pizza and Pasta. After working in the industry for 13 years, Ahmed decided to open a franchise of Ameci Pizza and Pasta, and he eventually went on to open four more.

Opening another franchise in Brentwood was a natural move for Ahmed, who has family in the area and wanted to expand the offering of New York-style pizza to East County residents. His niece, Palo Gailani, has even served as a part-time manager since they opened.

With news of a new pizza place in town, locals are rushing to try the Ameci flavor.

“We just found out that they opened yesterday and rushed over here to try it. Very fresh, flavorful and great tasting pizza,” said Antioch resident Laura V., in an online Yelp review.

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Ameci Pizza Kitchen offers customers a New York-style pizza experience.

“The owners are very nice and thoughtful, offering us wings to sample and checking with us on how we were doing ... Thank you for such a great experience and being so kind to us!”

The restaurant specializes in handcrafted and crushed pizza, pastas and calzones, with a diverse offering of appetizers, salads and sandwich subs. It is located at 4550 Balfour Blvd., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925240-0000.

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New exhibit at Delta Art Gallery Delta Gallery is pleased to present “Oil Impressions,” on display through Aug. 31.

The exhibit showcases work created by adult and teen students during Carol Ligon’s water-mixable oil painting workshops at the gallery. With an eclectic variety of subjects and personal styles, the collection’s unifying theme is a vibrant, expressive exploration of color and brushwork.

Participating artists include Sheri Bargman, Laurie Lee Bullock, David Koller, Rhetta Lewis, Carol Ligon, Sharon Martin, Jo Olney, Teresa Ramirez, Irene SanFilippo and Rich SanFilippo.

Also on display through September is a new exhibit of work by Art Guild of the Delta Collective artists. The show includes a colorful variety of original paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass creations, jewelry, cards, prints and more – all created by this group of local artists and available for sale.

The community is invited to celebrate both exhibits at a gala reception on Saturday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet the artists, tour the gallery, enjoy light refreshments and chat with fellow art lovers at

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“Ti Amo Cafe: Italian Riviera,” an oil painting by Sheri Bargman, is part of the Oil Impressions exhibit now on display at Delta Gallery in Brentwood. this festive, free event.

Delta Gallery also offers a yearround schedule of art classes for all ages.

Available this summer will be oil painting for adults, teens and children; pocket sketching for adults; paint parties for all

ages; and themed art classes for kids.

Delta Gallery is located in The Streets of Brentwood, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-5935 or visit www.deltagallery.com.

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Belly dancing comes to Sweeney’s Hosted by Sweeney’s Grill and Bar, Raqs Tiki Belly Dance Intensive will get the City of Brentwood moving.

The event is put on by Red Door Dance Studio owner Toni Todd, better known in the belly dance world as Talia Soleil. Todd began studying Middle Eastern dance in 2000 and opened Red Door Dance Studio in 2009. It had been her dream to provide a warm and inviting environment for people to explore and enjoy the art of movement.

“Bringing this event to Brentwood is an exciting opportunity that promises to challenge and inspire a wide demographic of dancers and skill levels,” said Todd. “The event also features a showcase of international talent.”

Featured artist Issam Houshan, a world-renowned percussionist and recording artist, will be present, along with a makeup artist, workshop instructor and other industry professionals.

Raqs Tiki Belly Dance Intensive will be a weekend of belly dance and music workshops, a belly dance competition and a dazzling showcase. This will be the show’s third year running.

Also featured at the event will be the drum soloist competition for dancers. The finalist will win $500 and a trophy. Preliminaries will be held at Red Door Dance Studio on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Entry is only $5. Dancers will perform to their favorite recorded

“ Bringing this event to Brentwood is an exciting opportunity that promises to challenge and inspire a wide demographic of dancers and skill levels.

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Toni Todd, owner of the Red Door Dance Studio

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Pictured from left to right are Zuzu, Marilu Chan, Issam Houshan and Toni Todd, also known as Talia Soleil. drum solo for a chance to go to finals.

Dancers in the finals will perform to drum solos by Issam.

During the event, audience members will also have an opportunity to vote for their favorite dancer for the

people’s choice award. Finals are held Saturday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m., at Sweeney’s Restaurant. The cost for entry, which includes a full Greek meal, is $30.

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with dance and fitness for over 40 years and constantly continuing her education in the field by learning from industry leaders, Todd has studied with master instructors throughout the country.

She has traveled to Egypt, Greece and Turkey to better understand the cultural and historical background.

Living in the area since 1987, she was thrilled to become a business owner in historic downtown Brentwood.

Red Door offers multicultural dance lessons. Not only does she offer classes in belly dance fitness, but she also rents the studio to instructors who teach a variety of dance styles, such as Latin ballroom dance for kids and adults, yoga and meditation and ballet fusion.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call 925-634-5192.

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The former Freedom High School football and basketball standout received his business degree in marketing from San Francisco State, and he did it with zero college debt.

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Jan. 21, 1932 – July 1, 2017 Geraldine Beverley (Bev) Young passed away at her home on July 1, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Almost the entire family was at her bedside.

Bev is survived by her husband of 63 years, Glen; her devoted son, Steve Young (Lupe), and daughters, Cindi Gamble (Jason) and Shelly Bach (Bob); nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren, Raymond, Lauren (Joe), Zachary (Karean), Matthew, Alexandra, Dylan, Victoria, Jacob, Wyatt, Gaige, Gunner and Jace. Bev was preceded in death by her grandson, Jordan.

Bev was born in Berkeley, California, and graduated from Holy Names High in 1950. She worked in the medical field for many years, and her family later moved to Castro Valley where she met

her loving husband Glen, who served in the USAF during the Korean War. Glen and Bev moved to Brentwood 25 years ago after living in Fremont the previous 29 years. Bev was of valuable assistance to Glen during his professional realty business.

Her family was the most important part of Bev’s life. She loved family gatherings. Her grandchildren gave her so much joy and love – always told her they loved her – and she loved them more.

She enjoyed working on crafts. She made beautiful Christmas ornaments for her family and friends.

She deeply valued her family, being a devoted wife, grandmother and proud parent. Everyone who knew Bev will miss her beautiful smile and warm personality.

The couple’s favorite vacations were their 11-day Mexican Riviera cruise, their trip with friends to Victoria and Vancouver, Canada, and their 16-day road trip to the Canadian Rockies, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and more.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Byron on Camino Diablo Road.

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Stand down event addresses veterans’ needs

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Citizens and civilians often show their appreciation and respect for veterans and active-duty members by standing up in acknowledgement of their service and sacrifice.

Now a group of local veterans is returning the sentiment by standing down for fellow vets with an upcoming East County event. Stand Down on the Delta is a four-day encampment hosted by the Delta Veterans Group (DVG) and will be held at the Contra Costa Fair Grounds in Antioch from Aug. 11 to 14.

Designed to provide critical services to homeless and at-risk veterans, the event will offer food, shelter, legal services, addiction counseling and hygiene services in addition to medical, dental and vision care. Veterans will also be provided the opportunity to connect with and feel part of the local veteran’s community.

“Veteran homelessness for both male and female veterans is rising,” said Steve Todd, commander of the Brentwood VFW Post 10789. “Stand downs have made a positive impact on the veterans that I have met that were past recipients. I think it gives homeless veterans and at-risk veterans the opportunity to feel the support of the community and to let them know we care.

The DVG has done an awesome job getting this program going in East Contra Costa County.”

J.R. Wilson, founder and president of the DVG, is the driving force behind the event. After four years in the Army, Wilson went to work supporting disabled veterans. He was introduced to the stand-down concept while working in the national office of the Disabled American Veterans where the first stand down was held in the ’80s.

After moving back to East County, Wilson recognized a need to provide services for homeless veterans in the area, and he founded the DVG to

“ We try to get that participant to make that complete cycle and come back and volunteer and serve their community in whatever capacity that they can. It’s not a handout. It’s a hand up.

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J.R. Wilson, Stand Down on the Delta organizer launch the Stand Down on the Delta.

It’s a biannual event that started in 2015 and provided services for 356 veterans and family members in its inaugural year. Wilson said he expects to serve approximately 400 vets this year.

Wilson is quick to acknowledge

that putting on an event of this magnitude would not be possible without the help and support provided by many veteran groups and service organizations from Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch and Pittsburg.

Even with the generous support already committed to the event, Wilson is still seeking additional help.

“We definitely need volunteers, especially at setup and tear down,” Wilson said. “Everybody wants to go to the event and volunteer during the four days. We have to set that up. We start Monday, Aug. 7, and we go all the way until Friday, at 9 a.m.”

Wilson went on to describe the goal of the stand down.

“We try to get that participant to make that complete cycle and come back and volunteer and serve their community in whatever capacity that they can,” he said. “It’s not a handout. It’s a hand up.”

For more information or to volunteer, visit www.deltaveteransgroup.org.

Road work continues on Marsh Creek Contra Costa County Public Works Department is currently performing work on Marsh Creek Road from Deer Valley Road to Gill Drive.

The work will be extended through July 27 and will occur Monday through Friday

between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shape slopes and shoulders along the road edge where mudslides occurred during the winter storms. The work may be rescheduled based on weather conditions. Electronic message boards

will alert drivers of the scheduled work. There will be traffic control through the work area and drivers can expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes. For more information, contact Mike Giles at 925-313-7041.

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Pet grooming schedule bersome and even painful if left unattended.

Many groomers and vets recommend trimming nails when they’ve become so long they click on the ground when the dog walks. Pet owners will soon learn to gauge the length of time between trimming, but a good rule of thumb is every two weeks.

The Humane Society of the United States says that trimming cats’ claws helps prevent deep scratches on their human counterparts. Trimming also protects furniture and other household items. Trim claws every few weeks.

Other foot care involves trimming fur from between the pads of feet and inspecting feet to ensure there are no cuts or other injuries.

• Ears. Dogs and cats may need some help keeping their ears clean. Keeping the inside of a pet’s ears clean will make them feel good and can prevent infections. Discharge or an unusual smell emanating from the ear should be addressed by a veterinarian.

Grooming pets can help ensure their long-term health and comfort.

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Meet Nigel Nigel is a wonderful 19-pound poodle, who was born on June, 17, 2013. He was rescued from the shelter, and while he was initially scared, he is very happy to be in his foster home. Nigel will do best in a forever home without children or other dogs. He really wants a place where he can get all of your attention and love. Nigel enjoys going for walks and does fine riding in the car. He is learning to sleep in a kennel at night, however, he would prefer going to bed near you. For more information or to meet Nigel, call 925-473-4642.

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Regular grooming sessions also offer other benefits, such as providing one-on-one socialization with an owner or professional groomer. Routinely handling a pet will help him or her become more acclimated to people and close contact, while also familiarizing pet owners with their pets’ bodies, which can help them notice any abnormalities that much sooner.

• Bathing. The Animal Humane Society recommends bathing dogs only every two to four months unless the dog has gotten into something dirty or very smelly. Cats do not need to be bathed very often – only if they get into a sticky mess or smell bad.

• Brushing. Brushing is a grooming technique that can be done much more often. One or two brushings per week will give a pet’s coat a healthy glow, as brushing removes dirt, grease and dead hair.

• Foot care. A variety of tasks are involved in pet foot care. Nails are one area that needs to be addressed. Long nails on dogs can be cum-

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When life gives you a sour lemon

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

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When 13-year-old Jasmine LaRoche set up a lemonade stand, a man approached her and demanded a permit, pretending to call the police. Her community – including the police – responded by lining up for lemonade.

A curbside lemonade stand in Discovery Bay recently became the focus of national headlines when the community rallied together to support a child who was bullied by an adult.

Due to medical issues that could not be properly tended to in public school, 13-year-old Jasmine LaRoche left Edna Hill Middle School during her sixth-grade year to become a home-school student. The transition was one that helped raise her grades, but once summer hit, it was also a little lonely.

Instead of sitting inside, she decided to get out into her neighborhood with the hope of sparking new friendships and earning extra cash. She asked her father Richard LaRoche if she could set up a lemonade stand. With a toddler to care for and he and his wife on opposite nursing shifts, he conceded that Jasmine could go on her own, as long as she set up the stand near their gated community’s guard shack – a place he deemed as safe.

“I told her she could go for an hour, but she came back within 30 minutes, crying,” Richard said. “She said, ‘I don’t want to go to jail.’”

During her time at the stand, a man had approached her and asked to see her business permit.

When she was unable to produce one, he lifted his phone to his ear and told her he was calling the police, in what Richard deemed was only an attempt to intimidate his young daughter.

Furious, he turned to social media to vent.

The community responded with outrage and also support, encouraging Jasmine to open another stand the next day.

“I don’t know if he had a bone to pick or just wanted to pick on her in general,” Richard said.

“But we just got such a positive response from everyone.”

Seeing the response lifted Jasmine’s spirits, and she and her mother Beth LaRoche went to the store that night to load up on treats and lemonade.

The next day, people flocked to her little business, including Brentwood police officers and Contra Costa County sheriffs, who, according to the family, said her stand was not a problem, given its private-property location.

“We’re happy to have the support from our community, because she’s been wanting to make new friends,” said Beth, who grew up in Brentwood.

“We have an awesome community.”

In addition to visiting the stand in person, people sent in messages and written letters, saying they support her and not bullying. One neighbor, Kerri Ann Nguyen, even had a business T-shirt professionally made for Jasmine, which read ‘Jasmine’s Lemonade.’

The LaRoches offered their daughter’s description of the man and his vehicle to police officers, but they stated this week they would not be pursuing anything. And as for Jasmine, she recognized the good that came come from the bad.

“She cried for a minute, but once she saw her dad get defensive of her, she realized (what the man did) wasn’t right,” said Beth. “She’s been through a lot with her medical stuff; she’s strong.”

The parents used the incident as a teachable moment on learning from encounters with unkind people and the value of good neighbors.

“I told her, ‘This is how it’s supposed to be – everyone wants to support you,’” Richard said.

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family hopped onboard and will even use one of her drawings as the bottle label. With the excitement of meeting Gianna’s hero and the abundance of information freshly added to the family’s wheelhouse, they toyed with the idea of reaching out to Grandin to arrange a speaking engagement at Campos Family Vineyards.

“We always dreamed of trying to get her out here locally, but figured it would be impossible,” Jamie said.

But perhaps not so impossible. As small-world happenstance would have it, a friend of the Campos and Garza families works at a lamb farm in Dixon, California, a place Grandin loves to visit. And after some digging around, they managed to connect with Grandin herself and secure an event to feature the speaker at Campos Family Vineyards on Aug. 23.

The family was elated, and apparently, so was the community. Within 48 hours of announcing the event, it was sold out.

“My hope is to bring more awareness around the spectrum diagnosis in the community,” Michelle said.

“People are hungry for education and knowledge, and I see Temple as the face and voice of autism.”

Campos Family Vineyards has already crafted Gigi’s Blend, which is currently being bottled and will be available for purchase for a limited time. A portion

education and knowledge, and I see Temple as the face and voice of autism.

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Starry Nights in Brentwood features bands in the city’s downtown City Park throughout the summer.

The following bands are scheduled to appear: The Billy Martini Show – July 21 The Billy Martini Show is Northern California’s grooviest ’70s dance party band. Transport back in time with the greatest hits of the ’70s and authentic retro outfits. The Billy Martini Show plays a mix of high-energy rock, funk, R&B and disco, with tunes from The Commodores, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, KC & The Sunshine Band and more! The party starts at 7 p.m.

The What’s Up Big Band – July 28 The What’s Up Big Band features music from the 1930s and ’40s swing era and is made up of 18 members from a wide range of backgrounds, including working and retired professionals. Tunes include pieces by big band legends, such as Glenn Miller, Harry James, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and more. Come down to City Park for a swingin’ good time! Showtime is 7 to 9 p.m.

Michelle Campos of the proceeds will go toward the Equine Center at Colorado State University, where Grandin teaches as a professor.

“I’m excited for everyone to know why she’s my hero, because she helps us understand that we all have things in common and also what makes us different,” said Gianna. “She really embraces the differences and that, even if you have disabilities, you are equal with others and can do anything you work for.”

While the event is currently sold out, there is a waitlist, and the Campos family has invited Grandin to speak at additional events in the future.

For more information on Grandin, her publications or speaking appearances, visit http:// www.templegrandin.com/. For more information on Campos Family Vineyards or to be placed on the waitlist for the Aug. 23 event, call 925-679-4158 or visit https://camposfamilyvineyards.com/.

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Like it or love it, sometimes you have to say no A major dilemma for both parents and grandparents is how much to financially help kids or grandkids and when to say no.

As a grandmother of a gaggle, I find it difficult but necessary to decline at times when my Senior first instinct is to orner reach for my wallet.

After all, they are my grandbabies – or at least the ‘grand’ part, as they are really not babies anymore.

When I was a kid, it was Marla commonplace for Luckhardt adults to say they would love to leave their children an inheritance, but as the cost of senior living continues to increase, it becomes almost impossible. Simply trying to stretch the monthly income without the possibility of medical bills or other emergencies is daunting. So what are the guidelines, if any, to helping the youngins?

Most of my peers had part-time jobs during high school and college, but with the competitiveness of getting a good scholastic resume to be more valuable in the workplace, the extracurricular activities, clubs and sports are almost as important as a good grade. Couple that with marks

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So how do you walk that tightrope of helping without breaking your own bank in the process?

Priorities that I talk to my grands about are always: do you like it, love it, need it or want it? This system has really worked for us, and here’s how it pencils out. I get my grandma money allowance every month. This is strictly for the children and is divvied up carefully, as there are nine of them. If we go shopping for clothes or back-toschool items, we start with a list and then ask the like, love, need or want question. I’m lucky and proud to say they seem to have the program down pat, and I always get a thank-you and ‘I love you’ after any purchase or fun outing.

As they get older and start beginning their adult lives, heading off to college and getting their own apartments, the priorities change and most of the wants quickly turn to justifiable needs. Three of my grandchildren have another grandfather back east who has a great concept of helping his kids. No matter the age, they will never be without a roof over their heads or food in their bellies. Other than that, they are responsible for the rest. Pretty good plan.

“ When I was a kid, it was commonplace for adults to say they would love to leave their children an inheritance, but as the cost of senior living continues to increase, it becomes almost impossible.

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Another issue that will come up revolves around a car. At 19, I bought my first automobile. It was a 1963 black Rambler sedan that I purchased for $300 from money I earned. It took a long time to save up for that car, and my parents agreed to pay for my first year of insurance. I was proud of that beat-up little vehicle, not because it was sleek or new – it was 8 years old and dented – but because I paid for it.

A car may be necessary for two reasons. One, it’s about the only way to get around as our local public transportation is limited, and secondly, it takes away the burden of driving your kid everywhere for all those mentioned extracurricular activities.

My grandson got a car under the provision that he takes his two sisters where they need to go as well as where he has to be. Certainly a nice compromise for working parents.

While away at college, another grandson and his roommates were often running low on food. Instead of sending money, boxes of snacks and other nourishment was sent. Nothing makes a bunch of hungry kids happier than a doggie bag filled with salami, crackers, cookies, chips, salsa and other necessary teenage boy foods.

Later on, things like weddings, rent deposits, new home down payments or even new business ventures can and will pop up. Setting limits and knowing your own financial ability is crucial, especially those of us on fixed incomes. It’s hard to say no, but sometimes reality has to be the bad guy. Teaching my grandchildren the value of money and the concept of earning it makes for a stronger appreciation of material things.

It reminds me of the fish versus the fishing pole story. I will admit to breaking my own rules occasionally and going straight for the like and love items. Being grandma is my excuse!

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Incident Date: July 14 Headline: Another vegetation fire on Deer Valley Road

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Oakley teen gymnast Ruben Padilla has a passion for gymnastics.

So when injuries recently threatened to ground him, he reacted the only way he knew how – by flipping and twirling over the figurative obstacles.

The junior-level member of the U.S. Gymnastics team has bounced back from injuries to his chest and back in the last year and a half to stay on track for his Olympic dreams.

“I wanted to inspire people,” said Padilla, a junior at Freedom High School.

“Even though you are coming back from an injury, you can still do what you do.”

In his third competition back after a bulging disk in his back forced him to take a year off, he suffered a chest bruise on day one of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Wisconsin in late June.

Despite struggling to breathe and feeling discomfort as he bounced on the trampoline, he managed to win the national championship in the trampoline and synchronized trampoline competitions, also snagging second in the double mini trampoline event, despite not warming up.

“When I saw him walk out like ev-

eryone else, I thought he was just going to salute the judge and that was it,” said Nelia Padilla, Ruben’s mother. “No, he went for it.”

Ruben’s coach, Igor Sheyman, said few understood how difficult it was for Ruben to pull off the performance.

“I want to congratulate Ruben not only for his gold medal in tramp and silver in double mini, but for the fight and character he demonstrated during his performance,” Sheyman said.

Ruben’s flair for the dramatic is nothing new.

Just months earlier, he had captured the trampoline championship and finished fourth in the double mini competition at the February Winter Classic in Colorado in his first competition back after the one-year absence. He followed it up by again winning the trampoline competition and grabbing second in the double mini competition at the Elite Challenge a month later.

“I had to push myself a lot, but in the end it worked out,” he said.

Though Ruben is a star on the trampoline, his greatest victory may have come with his feet firmly on the ground.

The diagnosis of a bulging disk brought the realization that his passion was grounded for at least a year – not easy to hear for someone who’s flipped

and bounced daily since before age 5.

Luckily for Ruben, his determination is as strong as his passion.

The stubborn 16-year-old, who scoffed at turning to another sport, soon replaced flips and tricks with rehab and physical therapy.

About a year later, his efforts paid off.

“I started wondering if it’s worth it to come back if I was going to keep getting injured, but then I just kept thinking about all I have accomplished; what I have seen people do,” Padilla said. “It motivated me to keep going.”

Ruben’s next hurdle will likely be attending the U.S. Gymnastics World Team Selection Camp to vie for a spot on the squad that will travel to Bulgaria in November.

As soon as he turns 17 in January, he’ll also likely become a senior-level U.S. gymnast, giving him the opportunity to try out for the Olympic squad at the 2020 games.

That challenge won’t be easy. The youth will be twisting and tumbling alongside older teammates with Olympic experience. But if the past is any indication, Ruben’s future is bright.

“I really like challenges,” he said.

“Ever since I started the sport, my goal has been to go to the Olympics.”

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Freedom junior Ruben Padilla recently bounced back from two injuries to win a national championship in two events at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

Ranked top in the country, the Diablo FC recently won the U.S. Club Regionals under-19 Super Group Championship.

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Local club teams unite for a tournament win

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

With a few local high school soccer players, Diablo Futbol Club’s girls’ under-19 team claimed victory at June’s U.S. Club Regionals Super Group Championship, a meeting of eight of the top clubs in the country.

The club posted a dominant performance, allowing only one goal in its four games. After starting with a 0-0 draw against Marin, Diablo FC responded by beating San Juan Soccer Club 2-1 in the second

match, and routed Global Premier Soccer California 7-0 in the third to set up a final against Davis Legacy Soccer Club.

In the final, Diablo FC kept another clean sheet to shut out Davis 2-0. For Diablo FC director of coaching Zach Sullivan, the win was a product of a team that’s been competitive for a while and has added some key members who quickly bought into the system.

“We’ve been a pretty solid team for a few years now,” Sullivan said. “We did add a few new players, so we were kind of interested to see how those new ones fit in. We were

surprised with how quickly they bought in.

It was excited to see us play the new players and how they bought in quickly and played really well together.”

The Diablo FC U19 team has a number of players already committed to colleges.

Those include Heritage stars Jenae Packard and Susanna Garcia, who are committed to UOP and Chico State, respectively, as well as Freedom teammates Kaytlin Brinkman and Kylie Schneider, who are St. Mary’s and San Francisco State bound.

Those four join Clayton Valley’s Amanda Zodikoff (Cal) and Emily Kaleal (San Fran-

cisco State) and College Park’s Marianna Giovannetti (USF) as class of 2018 members already committed to college.

For Sullivan, who’s also the women’s soccer coach at Los Medanos College, that’s the primary reward.

“Mainly, it’s just about exposure for the girls,” he said. “The more you win and the more success you have, the more college coaches are in play for them. That’s the main thing for me.”

The Diablo FC team is readying itself for the Surf Cup, which will take place in San Diego at the end of July.

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Former Heritage pitcher excelling on mound

by Nate Smith Correspondent

From the time spring training began in preparation for the 2017 baseball season, Paul Blackburn Jr.’s name was being thrown into the mix for a potential call up to the Oakland Athletics roster.

That call up happened sooner rather than later, as the 2012 Heritage High graduate made his major league debut on July 1 against the Atlanta Braves.

The two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the Bay Valley Athletic League turned in a quality start his first time on the hill for the A’s, going six strong innings for a no-decision in a 4-3 loss to the Braves. He allowed just three hits, one walk, no earned runs and struck out four batters.

Five days later, pitching in Seattle against the Mariners, Blackburn more than held his own. The 23 year old went seven and two-thirds innings, pitching the A’s to a 7-4 victory, allowing just one run during his stint.

Following the All-Star Break, Blackburn made his third start of the season against the Cleveland Indians. He didn’t get a decision, but went six strong innings once again, allowing five hits and three runs, while striking out four. Two of the three runs came on his only real mistake of the game, which resulted in a two-run homer from Edwin Encarnacion. In three games at the major league level, he is now 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA, and the A’s have won two of his three starts. His next start is scheduled to be Friday, July 21, when Oakland plays at Citi Field against the New York Mets.

“My location has been huge for me,” Blackburn said after his first two outings. “I’ve been able to keep the ball down and throw strikes. Preparation beforehand, with film study of the guys I’m going to be facing, has also been a big thing.”

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Paul Blackburn, seen here during his time at Heritage, is making a name for himself as pitcher for the Oakland A’s.

Blackburn was drafted 56th overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 2012 draft and was traded to Seattle last year for Mike Montgomery. Seattle then traded Blackburn to the A’s over the off season, giving the 6-foot-1 right-hander a chance to break through with one of his hometown teams .

“It’s definitely cool pitching near home in front of family and friends,” Blackburn said. “It’s a pretty awesome experience for everyone.”

He started the year in Nashville, playing for the Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate for Oakland. In 14 starts,

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Blackburn posted a 3.05 ERA and was selected for the Pacific Coast League All-Star Game, a game he will miss with his recent ascension. There were a lot of rumors early in the season that he would be an August or September call-up, but the young pitcher stayed focused on the task at hand.

“I tried not to really think about going up,” Blackburn said. “I had a great time in Nashville, and I just wanted to work hard every day while I was there.”

After striking out 56 batters while with Nashville, Blackburn has just the eight strikeouts so far in his first three starts. But his control has been impeccable, with just six walks in nearly 20 innings. And he is also pitching to contact in a way that results in outs, overcoming two of the early challenges for a new pitcher at the major league level.

“One of the big things is that the strike zones are definitely a bit smaller, and every hitter you face can do damage. You can’t take a pitch off,” Blackburn stated. “Movement and rotation have been two big points of emphasis coming up in the minors, and I have to apply those here.”

While his initial season at the highest level still has plenty remaining, those who have been associated with his career are ecstatic at his opportunity.

“Watching him get his first major league baseball win was right up there with my kids being born,” said Heritage baseball coach Kevin Brannan, certainly not understating his emotion. “He has worked his tail off to get where he is, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. I’m a Giants fan, but every fifth game, I make the transformation to the other side of the Bay.” Brannan certainly got to see what a dominant Blackburn looks like. In his three years on the mound for the Patriots, Blackburn had a career 1.04 ERA, going 10-3 with a 0.93 ERA and 100 strikeouts in his senior season. Now, after making his way through the minor leagues, the rest of the country is getting to know him as well.

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he Freedom High School basketball program recently wrapped up its high-intensity basketball skills camp, which brought together, past, present and future Freedom basketball players, much to the delight of the head coach Drew Torres. “The future looks bright,� he said.

The Delta Dawgs Baseball Club is hosting tryouts for its 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U teams on Sunday, Aug. 6, at Oak Meadow Park, 180 Crawford Dr., in Brentwood.

The 9U, 10U and 13U tryouts will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tryouts for 11U, 12U and 14U squads will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The club offers East Contra Costa youth an opportunity to participate in year-round tournament baseball throughout Northern California.

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A perfect strike Freedom High School pitcher Seth Salter, the Bay Valley Athletic League’s MVP, recently threw out the first pitch at the Stockton Ports game against the Visalia Rawhide. In addition to Salter’s performance on the mound, the league champion Freedom baseball and softball teams were honored.

The Liberty High School choir also sang the national anthem.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006118285 Title Order No.: TSG1606-CA-3022726 FHA/VA/ PM No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/23/2006. 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 and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0207237-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SUSAN M YEAGER A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

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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

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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 8/3/2017 at 1:30 PM , A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 6/28/2016 as Document No. 2016-0126052 Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, property owned by: Brian Mun 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 of 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.)

At: AT the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Said sale shall be subject to a 90 day right of redemption period per the requirements of the California Civil Code section 5715(b). All rights, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein, under Assessors’ Parcel Number: 033-271-023-5 The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 491 Mockingbird Ln Oakley, CA 945613415 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $14,032.30 Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale The claimant, Quail Valley Estates Owners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Title Order No.: 160024894 Trustee Sale No.: BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on 16-00809A Reference No.: 16-05021 APN No.: this property lien, you should understand that 033-271-023-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee

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LEGALS 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 post-

ponements 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) 9390772 or visit this Internet Web site at www. nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 16-00809A. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 6/28/2017 For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 or go to www.nationwideposting.com A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as Trustee by: Platinum Resolution Services, Inc., as Agent Stephanie Strickland, President NPP0311481 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/14/2017, 07/21/2017, 07/28/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73918 Publish Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2017.

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 August 1, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 17-009) and a design review (DR 17-011) to allow a 1,664 square foot accessory dwelling unit on the property located at 3225 O’Hara Avenue (APN 018-090-029).

Applicant: Yun Cho. 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 74008 Publish Dates: July 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004010-00 The name of the business: ARCpoint Laboratories East Bay San Francisco Located at: 610 Kenwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Myro Enterprises Corporation . 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: Timea Marsalko Majoros.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/17 by Deputy M Favro Expires 6/29/2022 Brentwoodd Press No. 02-1273 74013 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003763-00 The name of the business: Calming Glow Day Spa / Create Me A Glitter Located at: 5038 Prairie Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marie Antoinette Deguzman. 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: Marie Antoinette Deguzman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/16/2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 6/16/2022 Antioch Press No. 02-1273 73923 Publish dates: July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2017.

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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855 238-5118 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-17-764879-AB .

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 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-764879-AB IDSPub #0128169 7/7/2017 7/14/2017 7/21/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73782 Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANTHONY W ARANDA AND DEBRA J ARANDA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0273091-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/7/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $411,350.22 The purported property address is: 2040 RESEDA WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5834 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 075-251-001-6 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 sa le 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 http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-766796-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 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-766796-BF IDSPub #0128275 7/14/2017 7/21/2017 7/28/2017. Antioch Press 06-1617 73804 Publish Dates: July 14, 21, 28, 2017.

N/A. Signature of registrant: Raymond Reyes - Owner / (CFO). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/17 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73803 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003947-00 The name of the business: Delta Family Pools Located at: 33 Walton Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chelsea Oseguera. 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: Chelsea Oseguera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 27, 2017

by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 6/27/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73883 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004190-00 The name of the business: Consumer Follow Up Located at: 2814 Daylily Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patricia Lynn Marquis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/17. Signature of registrant: Patricia Marquis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/10/2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires 7/10/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73956 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-764879-AB Order No.: 730-1702375-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. 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. 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 C ode 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): Rodolfo S Domingo and Manette N Domingo, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0415336-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/28/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0207346-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/1/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $637,844.27 The purported property address is: 5636 BANTEER WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-8669 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 056-450-010-6 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-766796-BF Order No.: 8697224 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/23/2006. 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. 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 C ode 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003686-00 The name of the business: Vampire Penguin Located at: 2545 Sand Creek Rd Ste 100 In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sexy Panda 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003772-00 The name of the business: Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd. Ste D133 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: MZS Limitless Holdings , 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 6/16/17. Signature of registrant: John Matthew Mesa, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 6/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73891 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003773-00 The name of the business: All Nite Sleep Solutions Located at: 1140 2nd St Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Craig Chlebicki 2. Christopher Charles. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher Charles. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/16/17 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 6/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73827 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

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County on: 6/23/17 by Deputy J Crawford Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73884 Expires 6/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

02-1273 73993 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0004000-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: An Impression Maintenance File No. F-0003935-00 The name of the LLC Located at: 1485 Civic Court Suite business: Head and Hair Cosmetics 1330 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby Located at: 5421 Azure Court In: Discov- registered by the following owner: An ery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered Impression Maintenance LLC. This busiby the following owner: Mary Elizabeth ness is conducted by: A Limited Liability deMunnik. This business is conducted by: Co. The registrant commenced to transact An Individual. The registrant commenced business under the fictitious business to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on February business name or names listed above on 13, 2017. Signature of registrant: Albert 6/26/17. Signature of registrant: Mary E Hui, President. This statement was filed deMunnik. This statement was filed with with the County Clerk of Contra Costa the County Clerk of Contra Costa County County on: 6/28/17 by Deputy C Pittman on: 6/26/2017 by Deputy H Franklin Ex- Expires 6/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. pires 6/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73961 Publish dates: July 21, 02-1273 73925 Publish dates: July 14, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004047-00 The name of the File No. F-0003945-00 The name of business: Sundance Aviation Located the business: Stella Pearl Realty Lo- at: 1000 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovcated at: 460 Center Street, Ste. 6075 In: ery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered Moraga, CA 94556, is hereby registered by the following owner: Todd Pastoby the following owner: Arianna Hillis. rini. This business is conducted by: An This business is conducted by: An In- Individual. The registrant commenced dividual. The registrant commenced to to transact business under the fictitious transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above business name or names listed above on on N/A. Signature of registrant: Todd 5/26/2017. Signature of registrant: Ari- Pastorini. This statement was filed with anna Hillis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/30/2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires on: 6/27/17 by Deputy M Favro Expires 6/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 6/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73945 Publish dates: July 14, 21, 28, Au73979 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August gust 4, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004051-00 The name of the File No. F-0003948-00 The name of the business: Madelyn’s Gift & Apparel business: Seductive Sounds Located Boutique Located at: 5901 Marina Road at: 2940 Ohara Ave Unit 3 In: Brentwood, Suite #3 In: Discovery Bay, CA, is hereby CA 94513, is hereby registered by the registered by the following owner(s): following owner: Anthoney Sancen. This Madelyn’s, LLC . This business is conbusiness is conducted by: An Individual. ducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The The registrant commenced to transact registrant commenced to transact busibusiness under the fictitious business ness under the fictitious business name name or names listed above on 6/27/17. or names listed above on July 31, 2012.

Signature of registrant: Anthoney San- Signature of registrant: Linda Freeman, cen. This statement was filed with the Manager. This statement was filed with County Clerk of Contra Costa County the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/27/17 by Deputy M Favro Expires on: 6/30/2017 by Deputy J Celestial Ex6/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 pires 6/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 73866 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 02-1273 73976 Publish dates: July 21, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003807-00 The name of the business: Helping Hands Home Maintenace & Repairs Located at: 2289 Spartan Terr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John W. Tebbets. 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: John W Tebbets. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/19/2017 by Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS G Garola Expires 6/19/2022 Brentwood NAME STATEMENT Press No. 02-1273 73797 Publish dates: File No. F-0003993-00 The name of the June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017. business: DressageTrainingOnline.com Located FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at: 3130 Balfour Rd, Ste D232 In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by File No. F-0003836-00 The name of the the following owner: R. Ventures Inc.. business: Leah Phillips Designs Lo- This business is conducted by: A Corporacated at: 206 Chaparral Dr In: Brentwood, tion. The registrant commenced to transCA 94513, is hereby registered by the act business under the fictitious business following owner: Leah Phillips. This busi- name or names listed above on N/A. ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Signature of registrant: Reisa Bonetti Sulregistrant commenced to transact busi- livan -CEO. This statement was filed with ness under the fictitious business name the County Clerk of Contra Costa County or names listed above on N/A. Signature on: June 28, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial of registrant: Leah Phillips. This state- Expires 6/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. ment was filed with the County Clerk 02-1273 73885 Publish dates: July 7, 14, of Contra Costa County on: 6/20/17 by 21, 28, 2017.

Deputy Gnecco Expires 6/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73832 Publish FICTITIOUS BUSINESS dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003994-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: NAME STATEMENT EnthusiastTrainingOnline.com, Inc. File No. F-0003874-00 The name of the Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd, Ste D232 business: Lyfestyle Wellness Located In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby at: 390 Torrington Dr. In: Brentwood, CA registered by the following owner: En94513, is hereby registered by the fol- thusiastTrainingOnline.com. This busilowing owner: Lyfestyle Wellness LLC. ness is conducted by: A Corporation. The This business is conducted by: A Limited registrant commenced to transact busiLiability Co. The registrant commenced ness under the fictitious business name to transact business under the fictitious or names listed above on N/A. Signature business name or names listed above of registrant: Reisa Bonetti Sullivan CEO. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jacobus This statement was filed with the County Vande Groenekan COO. This statement Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 28, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires Costa County on: 6/22/17 by Deputy T 6/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Lawson Expires 6/22/2022 Brentwood 73886 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Press No. 02-1273 73864 Publish dates: 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003995-00 The name of the File No. F-0003902-00 The name of the business: MyDressingStats.com Locatbusiness: Armstrong Custom Clean- ed at: 4 Simo Street In: Alamo, CA 94507, ing Located at: 2325 Cambridge Dr In: is hereby registered by the following Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regis- owner: Reisa Bonetti Sullivan. This busitered by the following owner: Catherine ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Armstrong. This business is conducted by: registrant commenced to transact busiAn Individual. The registrant commenced ness under the fictitious business name to transact business under the fictitious or names listed above on N/A. Signature business name or names listed above on of registrant: Reisa Benetti Sullivan. This 6/23/17. Signature of registrant: Cath- statement was filed with the County Clerk erine Armstrong. This statement was filed of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2017 with the County Clerk of Contra Costa by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 6/28/2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004052-00 The name of the business: Madelyn’s Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite #3 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Madelyn’s, 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 July 31, 2012. Signature of registrant: Linda Freeman, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/30/2017 by Deputy J. Celestial. Expires 6/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73977 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004188-00 The name of the business: Brentwood RV & Boat Storage Located at: 6303 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Beaver Properties, 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: Patrick Creevan, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/10/2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 7/10/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73958 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004248-00 The name of the business: Riddle Custom Firearms Located at: 882 Dainty Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joshua Kyle Riddle. 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: Joshua Kyle Riddle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/11/17 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 7/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73960 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004257-00 The name of the business: Hamm’s Fashion Located at: 4411 Driftwood Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jenesis Noel Hamm.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/7/17. Signature of registrant: Jenesis Noel Hamm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/17 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 7/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73981 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004259-00 The name of the business: Wheeler Home Maintenance Located at: 1701 Minnesota Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aaron Peekins Wheeler. 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: Aaron Wheeler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/17 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 7/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73964 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004288-00 The name of the business: Kelly And Associates Located at: 2831 Anderson Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sean Kelly. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 13 July 2017. Signature of registrant: Sean D. Kelly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/17 by Deputy L Spence Expires 7/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73994 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004072-00 The name of the business: Steen Chiropractic Located at: 380 West Country Club Drive, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ryan Steen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/20/2012. Signature of registrant: Ryan Steen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/3/2017 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 7/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73962 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August LIEN SALE NOTICE 4, 11, 2017.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s NAME STATEMENT Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., RichFile No. F-0004162-00 The name of the mond, CA, 94801, will conduct a pubbusiness: D&L A Luxury Hair Studio lic sale on August 4, 2017, at 10:00 Located at: 1280 Central Blvd Ste A-1 In: a.m. on the following vehicle: 2013 Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- Cadillac, VIN #: 3GYFNEE32DS633975, tered by the following owner(s): 1. Luis CA License Plate: 7BXA733. Brentwood Garcia 2. Antionio D Cornejo. This business Press No. 02-1273 73966 Publish Date: is conducted by: Co-Partners. The regis- July 21, 2017. trant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or LIEN SALE NOTICE names listed above on 7/1/17. Signature The following vehicle will be sold at of registrant: Luis Garcia. This statement lien sale on 8/3/2017 at 3524 Stone was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511 at 9:00 Costa County on: 7/7/17 by Deputy V Lo- a.m. 06, AMRCP, LITE, CCH, 1LM6918, redo Expires 7/7/2022 Oakley Press No. CA 5M6TE30246S003713. Brentwood 03-0477 73941 Publish dates: July 14, Press No. 02-1273 73972 Publish Date: 21, 28, August 4, 2017.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.On the 4th day of August 2017, at 9:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Tajmara Ismail - bags, boxes, clothes, bedding, sofa, fan & luggage.

2. Joseph Heath Sr. - tall cooking pot, boxes, bags, table frame, clothes, bedding & mini refrigerator.

3. Marissa Boo - Piano, art work, furniture, sport equipment, computer equipment, large round swivel chair, tools, boxes & bins.

4. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets boxes & bins.

5. Jennifer Shaffer - Chairs, sofa, artificial plants, night stand, jewelry stand & dining table.

6. Marie Jackson - boxes, bags, desk, luggage, leather sofa, night stand & plastic bins.

7. Teresa Irvine Bough - 2 desks, chairs, head board, leather sofa, crowbar & bike.

8. Joseph W. Heath Jr. - Kitchen wear, boxes, bins, carpet, patio furniture, luggage & lamps.

9. Crystal Johnson - Washer, dryer, fishing poles, TV, bed frame, tool box, hand truck, patio chairs, book case, glass end table, speakers, stereo equipment, & baseball bat.

10. Earline Walker - Art work, 2+ auto bumpers, bags, boxes, bedding, kid toys & kitchen items.

11. Kimberly McBride - Furniture, high chair, car seat, flat screen TV & speakers.

12. Lydell Davis - Kid toys, wiring, video camera, grill, potty training seat.

13. Floyd Nunn - 20+ plant stands, yard equipment, planting pots, heater, lamps, & mirrors. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only.

All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale.

Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 7/21/17 and 7/28/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press 02-1273 73992 Publish Dates: July 21, 28, 2017.

Chairs, 2 Sofa Chairs 8. Kenisha Smith -10+ Plastic Bags, 7 Bins, Wicker Basket, Unit Full Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 07/21/2017 and 07/28/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73983 Publish Dates: July 21, 28, 2017.

or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: August 17, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Nicole A. Davidson, Law Offices of Nicole A. Davidson, P.O. Box 125, Alamo, CA 94507-0125 (telephone) (925)932-5555 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73889 Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

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: 6/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73888 Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

mons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1.

The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Amy Alvis Esq. SBN 188086 Alvis Quashnock and Associates A PC. 613 First Street Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-1617 Date (Fecha): February 27, 2017 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) T. French, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73944 Publish Dates: July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2017.

business name or names listed above on 3/13/2017. Signature of registrant: Melissa Morrissey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 6/23/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73887 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 031132-010-5. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3734 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511. 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 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: $285,145.18. 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 7/11/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.servicelinkASAP. com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 132066. 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. A-FN4626117 07/21/2017, 07/28/2017, 08/04/2017.

Oakley Press 03-0477 73953 Publish Dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 4th day of August 2017 at 11:45 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Daidour C Gbilia - Television, 20+ Boxes , Battery Charger, Computers 2. Telara Caves - Large Safe, 20+Boxes, Full Unit 3. Charlotte Adams - 30+ Boxes ,Bags & End Tables 4. Karina Santos - 5+ Boxes, Bags, 3 Dressers, Car Jacks & 5 chairs, Full Unit 5. Nasser Shabazz - 11 Old Computers, Computer Wire, 2 Barber Chairs 6. Brittney Cooper - 10+ Plastic Container, Bulletin Board , Toys 7. Kenisha Smith -10+ Boxes & Bins, 4

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Philip Anthony Granieri, Jr., aka Phil Granieri, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-01080 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Philip Anthony Granieri, Jr. aka Phil Granieri, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Thomas Granieri in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Thomas Granieri be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: August 29, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. Room 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Christopher M. Gee. Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP. 2502 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA 95128. (408) 998-9500 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73971 Publish Dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 2017.\cs2 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Virginia K. Goodenough, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00990 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Virginia K. Goodenough, Virginia Krueger Goodenough, Virginia Francine Goodenough, Ginny Goodenough, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Dianna L. Hays in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Dianna L. Hays be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name of the seller is: Dynamo Group, Inc., a California limited liability company , whose address is: 6935 Lone Tree Way , city of Brentwood ,county of Contra Costa , Ca. (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: same as above (4) The names of the Buyer(s) are: Jay Bhalla, Tomas Guillen and Sanjay Syal, whose address is: 6935 Lone Tree Way , city of Brentwood , county of Contra Costa , Ca.. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are goodwill, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment of those certain franchise pizza restaurant businesses located at: 6935 Lone Tree Way , city of Brentwood , and 2170 Main Street , city of Oakley , all in the county of Contra Costa , Ca. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: LITTLE CAESAR’S, No. 1352-007 and LITTLE CAESAR’S, No. 1352-008 . (7) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is: August 8th, 2017 (8) Claims may be filed at the office of McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., 22 Battery Street, Suite 914 San Francisco, CA 94111, ESCROW NO. 100850-EM (9) The last date for filing claims is: August 7th, 2017. (10) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None. DATED: July 6, 2017 BY: Jay Bhalla Tomas Guillen Sanjay Syal 7/21/17 CNS3031956# BRENTWOOD PRESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73987 Publish Date: July 21, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Antonio Rolando Solis SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Antonio Rolando Solis CASE NUMBER: N17-1177 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Antonio Rolando Solis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Antonio Roalndo Solis to Proposed Name: Rolando Xavier Bess. 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: 8/24/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Amy Alvis, Esq. 188086. 613 1st Street, Suite 202, Brentwood, CA 94513 925-516-1617 E-mail Address: amy@aqalegal.com Attorney for HEIDI ALARID Superior Court of California, Count of Contra Costa 751 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Family Law Marriage of Petitioner: Heidi Alarid Respondent: Steve Alarid Petition For Dissolution of Marriage Case Number D17-01000 LEGAL RELATIONSHIP a. We are married. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS a. Petitioner, Respondent has been a resident of this state for at least six month and of this county for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. STATISTICAL FACTS Date of marriage: February 14, 1986 Date of Separation: 11/29/2016 Time from date of marriage to date of separation: 30 Years 9 Months DECLARATION REGARDING MINOR CHILDREN: There are no minor children.

Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: GROUNDS (Family Code sections 2200-2210, 2310-2312) a.

Divorce 1. Irreconcilable differences.

SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT a. Spousal or domestic partner support payable to Petitioner b. Terminate (end) the court’s ability to award support to Respondent.

SEPARATE PROPERTY b. Confirm as separate property the assets and debts in Title loan on Chevy Impala w/ Car-Trading Financial Credit Acct. 140331 obtained

by Respondent without Petitioner’s knowledge or consent. $2,000 paid off

by Petitioner. To be reimbursed by Resp.

All debts incurred by Respondent after Separation or during the marriage but without the consent of Petitioner for non marital purposes(s) and/or not disclosed

by Respondent. Confirm to Respondent.

All income and assets aquired by Petitioner after sep. Confirm to Petitioner.

DECLARATION REGARDING COMMUNITY AND QUASI-COMMUNITY ASSET AND DEBTS AS CURRENTLY KNOWN. b. Determine rights to community and quasi-community assets and debts. All such assets and debts are listed in Attachment 10b.

OTHER REQUESTS a. Attorney’s fees and costs payable by Respondent b. Petitioner’s former name be restored to HEIDI SIPLE c. Other See Attachment 11.c. Continued on Attachment 11c. I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON THE BACK OF THE SUMMONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS PETITION IS FILED. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: 2-17-2017 Heidi Alarid Date: 2-20-17 Amy Alvis NOTICE - CANCELLATION OF RIGHTS Dissolution or legal separation may automatically cancel the rights of a spouse under the other spouse’s will, trust, retirement plan, power of attorney, pay on death bank account, survivorship rights to any property owned in joint tenancy, and any other similar thing. It does not automatically cancel the right of a spouse as beneficiary of the other spouse’s life insurance policy. You should review these matters, as well as any credit cards, other credit accounts, insurance policies, retirement plans, and credit reports to determine whether they should be changed or whether you should take any other actions. However, some changes may require the agreement of your spouse or a court order (see Family Code sections 231-235).

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SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): STEVE ALARID You are being sued. Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): HEIDI ALARID CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): D17-01000 You have 30 calendar days after this Sum-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003717-00 The name of the business: Blue Line Photography Located at: 902 Carpenter Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael C. Rood. 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: Michael C. Rood.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/14/17

by Deputy L Ferm Expires 6/14/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73854 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003877-00 The name of the business: Buns and Guns Bootcamps Located at: 1407 Teal Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Melissa Morrissey.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003958-00 The name of the business: Dragon House Designs Located at: 349 Lakespring Pl In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. William C. Berleth 2. Kayla A. Berleth. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: William C. Berleth. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/27/17 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 6/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73865 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004048-00 The name of the business: Clean Cut Located at: 6015 Sellers Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners:1.

Maria del Refugio Pizano Yerena 2. Hector Avalos. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 2016. Signature of registrant: Maria Pizano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 30, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 6/30/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73890 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property .Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on August 3, 2017 at 8:45 am. . . . In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 20 David Shivel 68 Michael Parkinson 86 William Costa 109 Tom Desimone 113 Michael Shaw 409 David Shivel 415 Linda Opelski 701 Lynn Cancilla 717 Denise Pedigo 924 Wm A Cookson E 934 Wm A Cookson E 943 Scott Borgers 955 Rebeca Youngs Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73990 Publish Dates: July 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 132066 Title No. 170120669 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/10/2007.

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 08/11/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/06/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0164383-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Gerald Ray Smith, and, Caroline Joy Smith, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, 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: FULLY DESCRIBED

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Regatta and Sailboat drives.

June 29, A car was towed at Hastings and Preston drives.

June 29, A person refused to obey a traffic officer on Regatta Drive and Catalina Way. June 29, Authorities were informed of a towing at Wilde Drive and Whitman Court.

The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law-enforcement agencies.

BRENTWOOD June 2, 7:12 a.m. A woman arrived at her house on Broderick Drive and found that her back door was open. No one was reported to be inside when police arrived, but it is unknown if anything was stolen.

June 2, 7:31 a.m. A man was roaming a neighborhood on Kubicek Way. Neighbors said that he was not familiar to them.

June 2, 1:07 p.m. A theft occurred on Balfour Road, in which a person reported two TV monitors missing.

June 2, 3:58 p.m. A woman was granted a restraining order due to a man harassing her via text.

June 2, 7:48 p.m. A report of a person disturbing the peace was made on Road Runner Street.

June 3, 6:38 a.m. Police were called to remove an unwanted person on Anderson Lane.

June 3, 8:45 a.m. A motorcycle was in a collision on Sand Creek Road and Shady Willow Lane.

June 3, 10:28 a.m. A case of identity theft was reported on La Pergola Drive. A man told authorities that someone has been using his credit card and that he has the name of the suspect.

June 3, 10:40 a.m. A man left his door unlocked while he was taking a shower. Later on he realized that both of his phones and his laptop were missing.

June 3, 11:26 a.m. A person reported a homeless encampment under the bridge on Sunset Road and Brentwood Boulevard.

June 3, 11:40 a.m. On Holly Court, a woman reported the front license plate on her vehicle missing.

June 3, 2:20 p.m. A woman reported that three packages had been stolen off her porch on Chestnut Street.

June 3, 2:24 p.m. A person reported that three women took the entire shelf of Flonase. He then told the manger who ran after them.

June 3, 2:55 p.m. A hit-an-run incident was reported on Lone Tree Way. A vehicle backed up and ran over a woman’s foot. A man tried to stop the driver, who refused to believe that she had run over the woman’s foot and left.

June 3, 3:43 p.m. Forgery was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. A car dealership a man if he could return the vehicle he purchased to take a picture of a GPS that was installed. The person said that he never requested the device to be installed and that he wanted to see the documents that authorized the installation.

June 3, 5:03 p.m. A man entered the police department to return a wallet that he found at Food Maxx.

June 3, 6:12 p.m. A large amount of pills in a white bag was found in a parking lot on O’Hara Avenue.

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A one-acre vegetation fire broke out just after 7:30 p.m. off Deer Valley Road in Brentwood on Friday, July 14. The fire was just south of the location of a 28-acre fire that erupted one week earlier, though this fire was easily contained by CAL FIRE and ECCFPD crews. Photo by Tony Kukulich.

June 3, 10:38 p.m. A fire was reported on Valley Green Drive on a fence behind a building.

June 4, 6:50 a.m. A brand new lawn mower was found on Claremont Drive.

June 4, 6:55 a.m. A white Ford Focus was parked in front of a house on Dawnview Drive for three weeks. The stereo was missing and the glove box was empty, with its contents on the floorboard.

June 4, 8:08 a.m. A hit-and-run incident occurred overnight on Tulip Court. A woman’s vehicle was parked on Wildflower Loop when someone hit her car. There is no information on the suspect.

June 4, 10:52 a.m. A person broke the windows of a car and took a purse on Brentwood Boulevard.

June 4, 12:37 p.m. A hit-and-run incident occurred on 2nd Street at the Town Centre Plaza.

June 4, 2:44 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on 2nd Street. The suspect was a woman in her 60s and believed to be inside a store at the time of the report.

June 4, 3:43 p.m. A person was reported brandishing a weapon near a bus stop on Dainty Avenue and Walnut Boulevard.

June 4, 5:05 p.m. A person in their 30s attempted to take a stereo from a car.

June 4, 8:19 p.m. A vehicle crashed into a tree on Sand Creek Road and Garin Parkway. The driver was out of the vehicle when authorities arrived.

June 4, 9:07 p.m. Authorities received complaints of fireworks going off on Minnesota Avenue and Sand Creek Road.

DISCOVERY BAY June 1, Property was found at West Key West Way and North Lakefront.

June 1, A person’s property was found at the local Safeway.

June 2, A person reported identity theft to authorities.

June 3, A person was assaulted with a deadly weapon on the 1200 block of Beach Court.

June 5, Authorities were informed of an injury that required medical attention and hospitalization.

June 5, A theft of a vehicle occurred on the 2400 block of Edgeview Way. June 9, Authorities were informed of an injury to a spouse on the 5700 block of Gateway Court.

June 9, A petty theft occurred at a business near Highway 4.

June 10, An individual was detained by authorities under Section 5150.

June 12, Authorities were informed of an identity theft at the 5100 block of Fern Ridge Court.

June 14, Property was found at Safeway.

June 15, A violation of a court order and domestic violence took place on the 2300 block of Firewood Court.

June 16, A car was towed near Highway 4 and Porthole Drive.

June 16, An item was stolen from a vehicle on the 2200 block of Winchester.

June 18, A car was towed from Frost Way and Wilde Court.

June 19, A grand theft occurred on the 2400 block of Santa Barbara Court.

June 21, Authorities were informed of suspicious circumstances occurring on the 1400 block of Willow Lake Drive.

June 22, Authorities arrested a person with a warrant on the 5700 block of Gateway Court.

June 23, Property was found on the 4300 block of Clipper Drive.

June 23, A warrant arrest was reported on Balboa Way and Clipper Drive.

June 24, A felony battery was reported on the 1800 block of Surfside Court.

June 25, A service to a citizen took place on the 2000 block of Montauk Court.

June 27, Authorities revoked a license on

June 9, 3:02 a.m. A woman entered a store on Delta Fair Boulevard and claimed that someone robbed her. She was reported to have had a black eye.

June 9, 5:37 p.m. A man was shot. Witnesses could not identify a suspect.

June 10, 5:32 a.m. A woman on Hudson Court told authorities that a man broke her fingers. She was difficult to understand and refused medical attention. She was not answering questions – instead she was focused on telling another man to get out of her house.

June 13, 1:16 A man was reported with injuries on his face and legs. He said he was attacked by three people, who attempted to take his backpack and run him over with their vehicle.

June 13, 4:28 p.m. Authorities were informed of a person coming through the bathroom window in a house located on 9th Street.

June 13, 9:06 p.m. A house was ransacked on Longview Road. It was reported that cash and other belongings were stolen.

June 14, 6:03 a.m. A man was out of town for three weeks. He came back to find that his house on Mandarin Way was broken into. He also found a ladder that led to one of the windows.

June 14, 4:07 p.m. A man said he walked into a store located on Deer Valley Road and was mugged. He reported that the man who robbed him was armed with a bat and hit him with it, breaking his hand.

June 14, 5:43 p.m. A 62-year-old man was bleeding from his leg. It was reported that his son threw an object at him that caused the injury.

OAKLEY June 2, 12:07 a.m. Fireworks were reported on Korbel Court and Domain Way. June 3, 12:06 a.m. An auto burglary occurred on the 900 block of Almaden Court.

June 4, 2:47 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on the 30 block of Hampton Court.

June 5, 9:08 a.m. Authorities received a report of a 9-1-1 hang-up from the vicinty Christine Lane and West Cypress Road.

June 6, 5:48 a.m. Authorities were called to the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa due to an unwanted person on the property.

June 7, 1:31 p.m. A suspicious person was reported walking on Lakespring Drive and Beaulieu Lane.

June 8, 1:06 p.m. Authorities were called for a person trespassing on the 30 block of Otsego Street.

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Residents say no to Brentwood project

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Residents of Brentwood’s Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes neighborhoods packed the city council chambers last week to voice their disapproval of a proposed construction project for two senior residential facilities on the golf courses.

The majority of roughly 30 public speakers expressed anger and a wide range of concerns about the project – including increased traffic, decreased property values, added strain on emergency responders and an interruption of the serene golf-course environment.

The project looms large for the almost 2,000 homes in the Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes communities that surround the two courses.

“We all bought to be in serene surroundings,” said resident Steve Moon. “I just want it to stay that way. Once (the retirement facilities) are built, it is over.”

Fellow resident Laura Avila said approving the project could open the door to other unwanted development.

“Are you willing to establish a dangerous precedent by sanctioning rezoning?” she asked the council. “What is the next endeavor tempted by out-of-town investors that will drastically alter a community’s lifeblood, while concurrently raising their bottom line on the backs of homeowners as we see our biggest investment decline in value?”

SunCoast Golf Inc., owner and manager of Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes golf clubs since 2005, wants to consolidate the two courses – currently a combined 36 holes – into one 18-hole course and build a residential senior living facility with up to 250 units on 13 acres at the existing Deer Ridge clubhouse and parking lot and construct a second 310unit, 18.2-acre building east of the Shadow Lakes clubhouse adjoining the north side of Balfour Road. A new golf-cart bridge over Balfour Road would also be built to connect the two courses.

Joe Dahlstrom, a SunCoast Golf Inc. consultant, has said the two courses are struggling and dramatic steps are needed if golfing is to continue on the two properties.

“The current operation of the golf courses is unsustainable,” said Dahlstrom, who noted earlier this year the courses owe close to $10 million in loans and $400,000 in

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The Brentwood City Council recently approved a plan to conduct an environmental impact report on a proposed construction project for two senior residential facilities on the Deer Ridge (seen above) and Shadow Lakes golf courses. accrued and delinquent real-estate tax and are losing $893,781 a year.

The residents’ flood of emotions came as the council was set to approve a contract with an outside firm for an environmental impact review of the proposed project.

The state-required report is the first step in the city’s exploration of the plan and does not signify acceptance or rejection of the project, said Community Development Director Casey McCann.

“The city is legally responsible for conducting environmental review of this proposed project,” he said. “This is not an option; it is required by the law.”

The review, slated for completion by March 2018, will analyze the project’s environmental effects on 14 components, including air quality, noise, public services and aesthetics. SunCoast Golf Inc. will pay the $237,000 cost of the report, which is being completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates.

Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes residents will have 45 days to publicly comment on the report once it is completed, prior to the coun-

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the CCEH’s updated reports on the town’s website, and signage at the entrance to town points residents to the link for updates on the algae situation.

“Whenever (the county) gives us updates, we get them posted on the website,” said Davies. “They say they are going to be conducting periodic checks, and as they get updates, we will continue to let the public know.”

Summertime is typically the season for algae sightings, as the heat, water flow and nutrients in the waters combine to make the perfect storm of conditions for the fast-growing Delta weeds.

No illnesses have been linked to the Discovery Bay algae blooms this year. In 2016, according to the CCEH, a child became sick

cil’s review of the project and the environmental review in spring next year.

In order for the project to proceed, the council must approve a general-plan amendment to allow the senior housing projects on portions of each course, a rezoning of the Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes zoning districts, parcel maps and the design of the bridge connecting the reconfigured course.

While the vast majority of the public speakers were against the project, a couple of residents said they understood the owner’s situation, and others said they believed the environmental impact report needed to be complete before the project can be analyzed.

“We have no problem from what was discussed,” said resident Robert Penning.

“We know as far as the city goes that they will make sure things are taken care of according to what is proposed if it goes forward.”

The council encouraged the residents to stay involved in the process and assured them the project would be properly explored.

“All of us want the same thing,” said City Councilmember Joel Bryant. “We want

after swimming in Discovery Bay. Exposure to the toxin can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal upset and other symptoms.

“It’s important to know that dogs are especially vulnerable to getting sick from this toxin,” said Christine Joab, cyanobacteria coordinator for the Central Valley Water Board.

“There have been reports from past incidents of dogs dying after drinking the water or licking algae from their fur after swimming in water with blue-green algae blooms. If your pet gets ill after swimming in water with an algae bloom, take them to the vet immediately.”

Blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can look like green, bluegreen, white or brown foam or scum floating on the water surface or drifting just

to keep Brentwood a place where our families can live safely. The quality of life is very important to all of us.”

To view complete plans of the proposed project, visit bit.ly/2uzYJH6.

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a goofy photo; we are talking about photos that when you see it you are inspired,” he said.

If the event is a success, Garcia hopes to build a website to sell the images and make the event an annual tradition.

Aside from the array of photos up for grabs, Garcia has booked Antioch singer and songwriter Ben Benkert to perform and Big Don’s BBQ to cater the event.

“It’s going to be a great time for people to get together and connect and hopefully help others,” Garcia said.

The event will be held from noon to 7 p.m., at 520 W. 2nd St., in Antioch. For more information or to submit photos, email warmemories@yahoo.com.

below. Warm water temperatures and nutrients contribute to blooms, but these will eventually subside under cooler conditions.

CCEH will regularly test bodies of water throughout Discovery Bay and update the community while these conditions persist.

For a fact sheet to help veterinarians diagnose illness related blue-green algae exposure, visit https://goo.gl/NEk7vA. Anyone who has had contact with blue-green algae, has developed symptoms or believes they may have consumed contaminated water should contact their health-care provider or call California Poison Control at 1-800222-1222. For updates from the county on the algae conditions, visit https://www.todb. ca.gov/.

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Friday, July 21 “The Tale of Basim”

The Drama Factory presents “The Tale of Basim,” on July 21, and July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Shows will take place at the Nick Rodriguez Theatre, 213 F St., in Antioch. Watch this story come to life in a theater production for all ages. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors, except on July 16, which is free senior Sunday. For more information, visit www.dramafactory.org.

“A Gershwin Musical”

The Brentwood Theater Company presents “A Gershwin Musical,” throughout July, on Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, at 2 p.m., at the Heritage High School theater, 101 American Ave. Watch the musical that takes place in Dreadlock, Nevada, filled with song, dance and Ken Loudwig’s amusing dialogue. Tickets are $10 for kids 12 and under; $20 for teens up to 19; $25 for adults 20 through 64; and $23 for seniors 65 and over. For more information, contact jack@thebrentwoodtheater.org or visit www. thebrentwoodtheater.org.

Saturday, July 22 Volleyball Clinics

The Antioch Community Center will hold volleyball clinics on July 22 and 29, in the gym located at 4703 Lone Tree Way, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. The clinic on July 22 will be for first- to eighth-graders; and July 29 will be for ninth- to 12th-graders. A fee of $25 covers the clinic and a shirt. To register, call 925-494-0488. For more information, contact Eunice Barruel-Lam Yuen at 757-287-1029 or visit www.newstrengthsports. com.

Monday, July 24 Fishing Derby

The Discovery Bay Community Foundation and Boardwalk Grill will host a free fishing derby at 5901 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This annual event is for children up to the age of 15. Participants must wear a life vest and be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.dbcf.info.

Wednesday, July 26 Football Camp

The Freedom Falcons program presents an annual youth skills camp on July 26 and 27, from 6 to 7:45 p.m., at the Falcons’ stadium at Freedom High School. The cost is $40, which includes a Falcon souvenir for each participant. For more information, contact Kevin Hartwig at hartwigk@luhsd.net.

Thursday, July 27 Book Sale

The Brentwood Library will hold a book sale in the lobby of the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The sale will have books on cooking, aircrafts, children’s interests, military history and more. For more information, contact Louise Massante at lmassante@sbcglobal.net.

Attorney Clinic for Seniors

The Contra Costa Senior Legal Services presents a free Consult an Attorney clinic for seniors at the Brentwood Senior Activity Court, 193 Griffith Lane.

General legal advice and self-help services will be available with an attorney. There is no cost, but appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 925-516-5380.

Friday, July 28 Golf Tournament

The Brentwood Police Explorers will host a charity golf tournament at Deer Ridge Golf Club, 801 Foothill Dr., in Brentwood. The cost is $100 per player, $375 per foursome and $125 for a hole sponsorship. The deadline to sign up is July 21. For more information, contact Officer Brouillette at 925-584-8345.

Saturday, July 29 School Supply Drive

The Delta Bay Church of Christ and Rocketship Charter School will hold a school supply drive at the church located on 913 Sunset Dr., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All sorts of school supplies are accepted and other activities will also be available.

For more information, contact John Crowder at jcrowder27@hotmail.com.

Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center presents a Community Vendor Fair Flea Market at the Senior Center located on 215 Second St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The cost is $10 per each indoor or outdoor reserved table. For more information, call Tim Lear at 925-679-8636 or the Oakley Senior Center at 925-626-7223.

Tuesday, Aug. 1 Casino Bus Trip

Oakley Senior Citizen’s presents Casino Bus Trip, leaving from the senior center parking lot in Oakley at 8 a.m. The cost is $30, which includes round-trip motor coach transportation and $15 for match play and $5 for food. For more information, contact Beverly at 925-626-7413, Dee at 925-684-0180 or Tim at 925-679-8636.

Saturday, Aug. 5 Self-Defense Workshop

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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.

Summer Program Enrollment

The Brentwood Guitarlina School of Music is now enrolling for its summer program for children and adults. It is located at 50 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. For more information or to enroll, call 925-848-6445.

Career Technical Education Program Liberty Adult Education is accepting enrollment for the fall semester Career Technical Education Program at 929 2nd St. Sessions will teach students skills needed for medical and business careers. For more information or to enroll, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Ongoing Events

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 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.

Flowing Motion, a martial arts school, presents a women’s self-defense workshop at the Flowing Motion facility, 3158 Contra Loma Blvd., at 11 a.m.

Head instructor Roy Sorvari will teach women basic self-defense techniques. For more information on this free workshop, visit www.flowingmotion.com or call 925-350-4000.

Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Email Basics Classes

Ancient Language of the Bible

Sign-ups

Opportunity Junction will hold classes on email basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch. For more information or to sign up, visit www.opportynityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Email Basics 2 Classes

Opportunity Junction presents a four-week class to teach simple email information on Thursday nights, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. For more information or to sign up, visit www.opportynityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Youth Football

Registrations are open for Delta Patriots’ football for kids ages 6 to 9. For more information, visit www.deltapatriots.com or email deltapatriots@ deltapatriots.com.

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood.

Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee.

For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne. moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

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The East Bay Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of every month, at 1 p.m., at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Dr., in Brentwood. The group will also meet at the Providence Bar and Grill on 2085 Main St., in Oakley, every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact jessrun@sbcglobal.net.

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

MS Support Group

The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, in Antioch, in room 2H2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.

Road Map to College

The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.

Soroptimist International of The Delta

Soroptimist International of The Delta invites others to join its members in striving to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The organization meets the first Tuesday of each month – except July and August – at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, 401 W. Country Club Dr., in Brentwood.

Byron Delta Lions Club

The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www. byrondeltalions.org.

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 invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www.

GSMOL.org. To RSVP, call 925-625-6251.

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.

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.

Diabetic Support Group

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay, on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. discoverybaylions.com.

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.

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.

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 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.

Discovery Bay Lions

Delta Divas Networking

The Delta Divas Networking group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Co Co County Wine Co., 633 1st St. in Brentwood, from 6:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. This is a networking group for women in the Delta towns who want to meet and support others in the area. $25 annual dues. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/delta-divasnetworking, or call 925-418-4493.

Delta Quilters Guild

Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org.

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