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Standing up for the Delta

December 8, 2017

Joy To The Season

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

A recent town hall meeting on the controversial WaterFix project gave those whose lives and livelihoods are most dependent upon the Delta a chance to make their voices heard – and they did not hold back.

Attended by more than 200 people, the meeting was held in the Jean Harvey Community Center in Walnut Grove and co-hosted by Assemblymember Jim Frazier and California State Senator Bill Dodd, who are members of the Delta Caucus.

After nearly two hours of presentations by politicians, economists and government agencies, the floor opened for public comment. Russell Ooms, a resident of nearby Locke, expressed a common sentiment during his allotted two minutes.

“This project will not sustain life if it goes through,” Ooms said. “I don’t want 10 corporations in the south to kill life in our Delta in the north — see Delta page 26A

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Assemblymember Jim Frazier hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the financial viability of the California WaterFix in Walnut Grove, on Thursday, Nov. 30. Seen here, constituents form a line to voice their concerns during the public comment portion of the meeting.

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Oakley settles dispute over fire station

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The City of Oakley recently finalized a settlement with Shea Homes over the builder’s alleged failure to construct a fire station.

Shea Homes will give the city $3.7 million to build a fire station at the corner of East Cypress Road and Summer Lake Drive for use by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). The funds will also allow the district to purchase a new fire engine.

“We are pleased that issues regarding the to-be-built fire station near the Summer Lakes subdivision have been resolved,” said Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins. “This will allow

the station to finally be built, and construction will start next year.”

The city filed a lawsuit against Shea Homes last year, claiming that Shea agreed in 2006 to have a functional station constructed in the area by the time 600 homes were built in the Summer Lakes development near East Cypress and Bethel Island roads but failed to do so.

Fire Chief Brian Helmick said in a press release that the agreement sets out the minimum requirements, size and features of the new station and engine, but the city and district plan to work cooperatively on more specific and detailed plans and timelines.

“For now, the ECCFPD is pleased to have a conceptual framework laid for the

new station and the equipment it sorely needs,” Helmick said.

The ECCFPD’s current financial state allows it to operate only one station each in Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. But district officials will discuss how the new station figures into plans during a strategic planning process in the new year, said board member Joe Young.

Until then, district officials are just pleased a settlement has been reached.

“This settlement agreement is a relief to the district, which has been waiting to see the benefits of the city and Shea’s development agreement,” said Fire Board President Joel

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What’s in a name? Rendering mutual aid

Oakley’s new dog park is under construction, and the city is calling for community input.

The first phase of the dog park is nearly complete, and the second phase to install landscaping will commence soon. With the creation of this new park comes

the important task of finding the perfect name.

Select your favorite from a list of potential names or submit your own write-in ideas.

To participate now, visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us/engage-inoakley.

Library to temporarily close The Oakley Community Library will close for 17 days beginning Friday, Dec. 22, while new carpeting is installed.

The library will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Oakley Library is located on the Freedom High School campus and operates in partnership with the school and the City of Oakley. The Liberty Union High School District is funding the new carpeting.

“We appreciate the successful relationship we have shared with the high school for many years,”

said Melinda Cervantes, county librarian. “And we are thrilled that the library is getting a carpet refresh.”

The book drop will remain open during the closure, but holds will not be available for pickup.

Users needing library services during the closure can visit the Brentwood or Antioch libraries or any other Contra Costa County library.

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Fire district approves new contract

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District recently approved a new three-year contract with firefighter union Local 1230 that includes firefighter raises, without jeopardizing the long-term stability of the district’s budget.

The contract awards a 17 percent raise to firefighters, fire engineers and fire captains in January, followed by another 3 percent hike in July and a 5 increase in July 2019, while simultaneously addressing the district’s lingering financial burdens.

The pay scale in January will be $4,961 a month for the lowest paid firefighters, up to $7,435 monthly for the highest paid fire captains.

“If you look at our budget, it is sound and it is in the black for another 10 years, even with the negotiations and the changes that we have,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick, who noted that even with the new contract, the district’s firefighters are still the lowest paid of any in Contra Costa or adjacent counties.

Vince Wells, president of firefighter union Local 1230, believes the contract addresses the district’s employee retention struggle and acknowledges longtime members who have stuck with the district through turbulent times.

The agency, comprising eight stations in 2008, is now down to just three stations.

Thirty-eight firefighters have left the district

since 2010, likely due to wage and benefit deficiencies.

“I think this contract is one that shows the board appreciates us,” Wells said.

Helmick said the contract begins to address the wage and benefit issue, while also allowing the district to maintain a balanced budget with a 20 percent reserve. It avoids dipping into the recently discovered $6.2 million and addresses some lingering financial burdens.

“Even though this contract is a step in the right direction, I believe we have a long way to go to finalize and take care of all of our retention issues,” Helmick said.

A key provision of the deal calls for the district and its members to begin dividing health plan cost increases equally, which is expected to cut down on the district’s other post-employment benefit (OPEB) costs.

OPEB benefits are those received by an employee upon retirement, including health care and life insurance premiums and deferred compensation.

The new contract calls for the district to begin providing fixed dollar amounts equivalent to 87 percent of firefighters’ health plan costs in 2018, before the district and firefighters begin sharing the cost of health plan cost increases in the future.

“We are not in a position where we can address issues with the county’s pension program that we are a participant in, because that is controlled by the county. But we were in a position to address OPEB benefits, and

“ I think this contract is one that shows the board appreciates us.

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Vince Wells, president of firefighter union Local 1230 this contract does that,” said board member Joe Young, who noted that the district hopes to complete an actuarial study of its OBEB costs in the next few months. “We have significantly reduced that cost over the long term. The firefighters have agreed to share in those costs going forward, so I think that is a

very important point in this contract.”

Other key changes in the agreement include the launch of a new senior firefighter employee classification, open to at least twoyear district employees who have completed probation and are licensed and qualified to drive fire response vehicles; additional pay for workers who perform the duties of a higher employee classification on an acting basis; reduced dental coverage in retirement for workers hired in 2018 and who retire from the district; and required reimbursement of uniform costs for employees who leave the district within two years of receiving the district-issued uniform.

For more information on the new contract, visit www.bit.ly/2kr5Gqw.

Open house for land-use review The City of Brentwood will host an open house to review the preferred land-use map for the PA-1 specific plan on Monday, Dec. 11, at 35 Oak St., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The city council selected the map as part of a public workshop prior to its Nov. 14 meeting. The map will serve as the primary mechanism for directing the future development pat-

tern of PA-1. The purpose of the open house is to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the map as well as to receive an update on the status of the PA-1 specific plan.

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Shining a light into the darkness

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The Avila family may be walking through a dark time, but the community of Brentwood is proving to be a light shining on their path.

After a sudden caridac arrest earlier this year, Arnoldo Avila fell into a coma for six weeks. During that time, his wife Gabby spent the weekdays with her husband while family, friends, neighbors and the community at Ron Nunn Elementary School came together as a village to watch their three young boys – taking them to and from school, picking them up for play dates, cooking meals and more.

Annie Jung who once worked at Ron Nunn as the school counselor flew in from her new home in Louisiana to help, while also creating a GoFundMe page. Friends organized a paint nite fundraiser, and the Mothers of Brentwood (MOB) put together a garage sale to benefit the Avilas.

“During that time Arnoldo was in the hospital, (our sons) lost both of us,” Gabby said. “I can’t even begin to tell you about the amount of love and support we received from both people we knew and the people we didn’t know. It was amazing.”

April 9 was the day the Avilas’ lives would change forever. The couple’s oldest son, 10-year-old Noah, needed a costume for a Sutter’s Fort trip, so Arnoldo and Gabby took the family on a trip to Sacramento. Arnoldo mentioned briefly that he wasn’t feeling well but brushed it off. While traveling along

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Arnoldo Avila suffered a cardiac arrest on April 9 and fell into a coma. Despite grim predictions from doctors, he awoke from the coma when his son asked for a good-night kiss. The community has set up a GoFundMe page to help the family during their time of need.

Highway 50 with Arnoldo behind the wheel, their truck came to a stop in its lane, hitting the side rail. Gabby looked up to find her husband gasping for air.

Immediately, she called 9-1-1 and jumped from the truck to wave someone down. Help surrounded her. A woman with CPR training pulled over and assisted Gabby in removing Arnoldo from the vehicle. Then a man stopped and took her phone to speak

with 9-1-1 while the women performed CPR. Another man arrived who was a military doctor, and from the corner of her eye, Gabby saw someone putting out flares.

Arnoldo was rushed to Sutter Hospital with Gabby and her three boys following in the truck close behind. By the time he arrived on scene, he had suffered from a tremendous lack of oxygen and fell into a coma. He was placed on life support.

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“I’ll never forget the doctors coming to tell me that it wasn’t a heart attack – there was no blockage,” Gabby said, noting she was told her husband had suffered a cardiac arrest. “The neurologists told me it didn’t look good. They said he’ll never wake up, and if he does, he’ll be in a vegetative state.”

After only four days, Gabby was shocked when one doctor suggested taking the ventilator out to let “nature take its course.” But she wouldn’t give up on her husband. She stayed by his side, encouraging him to move his foot, which he did time and again.

“They would say it’s probably just reflexes,” she said. “But they didn’t see what I saw.

He was responding to my voice.”

To give her boys some sense of normalcy while she was away, Gabby ensured they were still attending school, which proved to be another outlet of support. With the staff and administration at Ron Nunn constantly checking in with her boys, she said she felt able to care for her husband, knowing the kids were in good hands.

“The whole community – teachers, staff and parents – have rallied to support the kids and Gabby during this time,” said Ron Nunn Principal Amy Wallace. “We really wanted to make sure the boys’ social, emotional and academic needs were being met.”

While the community cared for her children, Gabby carried on in faith that her husband would pull through. And it would be the voice of their son that led to a miracle.

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Volunteers are also needed on Friday, Dec. 15, to help sort and pack the food at Brentwood Elementary School at 4:30 p.m. Help is needed on Saturday, Dec. 16, for the food and toy distribution. For additional information, call 925-813-1320.

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Feature: Brad Gates

Agency: American Medical Response Brad Gates, a paramedic supervisor with American Medical Response (AMR), found a career that combined the best elements of his parents’ careers.

“I guess the best way for me to explain it is to say that my dad was a highway patrolman, and my mom was a nurse,” Gates said.

“This was probably right down the middle of what they both did. Having to arrest people wasn’t my deal. The medical side of it with my mom being a nurse was kind of cool, but the other part of me didn’t want to work in a hospital for 12 hours at a time. I have to be out and about doing stuff. I kind of figured that this was somewhere in the middle.”

While attending high school in Vacaville, Gates was active in sports and particularly interested in baseball. He participated in a regional occupational program (ROP) that allowed him to earn an EMT certificate before graduation. Within a few months of graduation, Gates was hired as an EMT by AMR in Contra Costa County.

“Every day it’s something different here.

It’s probably one of the most diverse counties that you can work in,” Gates explained. “You never know what you’re going to get involved

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in during the day. I can honestly say that after 17 years, I’ve never had two days that were identical.”

Within his first year at AMR, Gates earned his paramedic certificate and over time worked his way up to a supervisor role. While on his shift, he is responsible for all ambulances in East County.

A member of a federal incident management team, Gates was recently deployed for 30 days to assist with incident management for hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. He was home for just 10 days when he was deployed again to Napa for 10 days to assist with the North Bay fires.

Gates works two 24-hour shifts a week and spends much of his time at home with his wife, an emergency room nurse, and 2-yearold daughter. He is also in the middle of renovating his Brentwood home.

Considering his career as a paramedic, Gates said, “Being a paramedic, you’re kind of on your own. You show up and through experience and training figure out what’s going on and how you can help this person. I feel that mental challenge all the time. That’s what’s kept me in it.”

Most of time, a homebuyer will obtain a home inspection during their contingency period before they purchase a home. If something major is discovered, what we call a ‘health and safety’ item(s), the buyer will usually ask the seller to repair the items or for a credit toward those repairs. But what if the home inspector missed something major? If it’s serious enough and the buyer thinks the inspector was negligent, they may sue them.

Many home inspectors will have a contract the buyer signs as part of their working relationship with the buyer, and they will try to limit their exposure (which is reasonable, of course). They will say they aren’t responsible for things they COULDN’T have known about, like damage or issues behind walls or under the floors or more. They will also limit what parts of the home they will inspect.

Some inspectors even try to limit their liability to the amount the buyer paid them, but this limitation often doesn’t hold up in court.

Their contract may also limit the amount

of time the buyer has to bring suit, called the ‘statute of limitations.’ This last one is particularly interesting, in that the inspector will want that time limit to start from the day of the inspection itself. But the buyer will want the time to start when the item is discovered.

I did find a court case where the court agreed with the buyer, that the time period starts when the item is discovered. They said that the average homeowner won’t know anything is wrong until the situation gets to the point where they would notice it. This may or may not apply as a precedent to all cases like this.

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For over 50 years, a little Christmas card has traveled back and forth across the country, connecting two friends whose paths parted years ago.

In their youth, John Moore and Max W. Churchill were close friends and members of the junior chamber of commerce (JC) in their little town of Muscatine, Iowa. The JC was comprised of 21- to 35-year-old men and dedicated to fundraising for the yearly Fourth of July fireworks display, which cost the town of 20,000 residents a whopping $25,000.

“We’d set up barges on the Mississippi River,” said John, now 80. “People would come from all over to see the fireworks.”

John married his high school sweetheart, Katie, in 1957, and she became part of the women’s version of the JC, called the JCettes, before the JC became co-ed.

Through their involvement with the community and friendship with Churchill, the couple became part of a Christmas card program launched in 1966. It was called the Churchill Ten Year Plan “for simplified biyearly Christmas and New Year card exchange.” Forwardthinking and green for its time, the program’s purpose was to reduce the postal bulk, time and cost associated with the season’s card exchange. And every other year since its inception, John signed and dated the card before sending it back to Churchill for his turn. Once the Moores moved to California in 1975, the exchange became more significant, connecting the friends through notes about their lives and families.

“Churchill was a character,” said Katie. “We used to tease him for being a bachelor, and then one year the card turned up with a signature from his new wife. That’s what you’d get from him – those little notes that gave us updates.”

The card would share the joys of new grandchildren and the sorrows of lost loved ones along with news and happenings in their native state. Last year, Churchill’s letter to the Moores informed the couple that their card was the last of its kind.

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Katie and John Moore have exchanged the same Christmas card each year with longtime friend Max W. Churchill, who launched the exchange program in the ’60s to reduce the waste of the season.

“You are the last ones still resending the card out of 366 cards,” wrote Churchill, while also detailing news from the still-small town of Muscatine.

“There is a petition going around to get rid of the current city council, plus maybe the mayor! Several have stopped receiving the Muscatine Journal, including us. This is enough to jar your mother’s preserves. John, can we run you for mayor?”

The Moores will return the card, which now contains an extra signature

sheet taped to the inside, to Muscatine before Dec. 20 this month as they have every other year since the ’60s. And though its edges are worn and it’s seen the near demise of the handwritten-letter era in a digital age, the card will continue its journey for as long as possible. “(Sending the card back and forth) has been a very unique experience,” Katie said.

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“Noah had been so positive throughout the ordeal, saying, ‘I can’t wait for Dad to come home,’ but one night as I held the phone to Arnoldo’s ear for the boys to say good night, Noah finally broke down,” Gabby said.

While his father lay in a coma, the 10-year-old boy poured out his emotions, saying, “Every time I hear an ambulance, I say a prayer for the people inside, because I know what it’s like. I miss you, and you’re not going to be there for my Sutter’s Fort project.”

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knowing she needed to figure out a way for the boys to visit him in the Stanford ICU – to where he’d previously been transferred for surgery – despite the hospital’s policy of restricting entry for children under the age of 12.

“I said to Arnoldo, ‘I don’t care what you have to do, but those boys need you. You have to fight,’” said Gabby.

The next day, the older two came out and were able to see their father, and Noah told him he missed getting a kiss good night.

Once again, Gabby encouraged her husband to respond.

“I said, ‘If you can at all hear, your boy needs you to kiss him good night,’” she said.

That’s when the extraordinary happened – Arnaldo turned his head with puckered lips to kiss his son.

“From that moment, he began coming out of the coma,” said Gabby, further stating her husband then became a candidate for rehabilitation, when only weeks before he’d seemed like a hopeless statistic to the doctors.

It’s been a long journey for the Avila family, and there is still a long road ahead of them. Arnoldo is now at home, able to walk about 20 steps a day. But with savings and paychecks used up, Gabby is faced with the need to enter the workforce while managing out-of-pocket expenses for her husband’s care.

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“Arnoldo is my soulmate. And I don’t just say that because he is my husband – I don’t believe that’s how it works,” Gabby said. “We met in college and just never looked back. He has to get better, because he is the other half of me … Somehow, despite everything, I’ve seen some really beautiful things coming from this dark time, and that’s what I’m clinging to.”

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Remembering the last WWII heroes This month marks the 76th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor – a day that, as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, would “live in infamy.”

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Although I was not born until 1951, I heard many stories from my relatives about the war and the lasting images in their minds. My favorite uncle, Maxie, was hesitant to talk about it, but as I recall, he would tell stories only of the brotherhood with his fellow soldiers. He was very proud of that. My mom was in her teens and volunteered for the Civil Air Traffic Control in which she had to be able to identify all aircraft of the era by only their outline. My dad was the original “Saving Private Ryan.” His two

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Liberty claims historic victory Lions clinch first NCS D1 title

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The Liberty football team entered the North Coast Section (NCS) Division 1 championship game knowing they could be the first squad in the school’s 115-year history to win a section crown.

And the Lions didn’t let the opportunity pass them by.

Liberty (11-2) rolled to a 37-0 victory, securing the school its first section championship.

“This town is so thick with alumni who care about our school, and this one is for them,” said first-year Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge.

The Lions dominated Freedom (9-3) on both sides of the ball, building a 427-39 totalyard advantage by the game’s end and leaving no doubt about the outcome.

Liberty junior running back Tyerell Sturges-Cofer led the Lions’ offensive attack with 28 carries for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Senior receiver Sione Vaki scored twice more, helping Liberty end its season in historic fashion.

“I just did whatever coach told me,” Sturges-Cofer said. “If he wanted me to run, I would run. If he wanted me to jump, I would jump.”

Liberty built a 16-0 halftime lead –

Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge celebrates after Liberty defeats Freedom 37-0 Saturday night to win the North Coast Section Division 1 championship.

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scoring on Johan Diaz’s 32-yard field goal, Sturges-Cofer’s 6-yard scamper and Vaki’s 32-yard catch and run – on its final three firsthalf possessions. The Lions then opened the second half with a comeback-killing 79-yard, 8-minute 25-second drive that put them comfortably ahead 23-0 on Sturges-Cofer’s 9-yard run.

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Sturges-Cofer’s 44-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter and Vaki’s 7-yard catch later in the quarter capped the Lions’ impressive 37-0 win.

“This is the best feeling I have had in a while,” said quarterback Jay Butterfield, who finished with 142 passing yards in only his fourth start of the season. “The defense played a heck of a game today – put up a goose egg. It’s great to be out here with all the people I love.”

The Lions’ three playoff wins over Heritage, San Leandro and Freedom were their second over the squads this season, and they came in dominating fashion. Liberty defeated the three teams by a combined 82-70 score during the regular season but by a 106-27 margin in the playoffs.

“The coaching staff, it’s kind of like we start drooling when we get to play them twice,” said Partridge. “The coaching staff did a heck of a job breaking down film … the mentality is there in the kids. They knew they could win; knew they could beat them.”

The Pittsburg High football team, runner-up in the elite NCS Open Division, will advance to the NorCal Regional playoffs instead of Liberty, but nobody was complain-

ing Saturday night.

After the Lions’ victory, coaches and players rejoiced on the field, hugging each other and hoisting the championship plaque and banner.

“At the beginning of the season, we knew in our minds that we were going to go far, but we didn’t know it was going to come out like this,” said senior wide receiver Zane Hinojosa. “We worked for it, and we deserve it.”

The win was extra special for Liberty defensive coordinator Brian Reel, a Liberty graduate who watched his unit hold Freedom’s offense at bay, not surrendering a first down until late in the second quarter.

“We were able to build throughout the year different personnel groups to match down and distance, and it was the biggest difference in the world,” Partridge said. “Coach Reel did a phenomenal job moving personnel in and out, and they couldn’t catch up with us.”

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Moving is easier than decorating for Christmas I carefully wrapped our family photos in tissue paper and nestled them into a generous pile of bubble wrap inside a box.

My precious knick-knacks and tealight candleholders joined them alongside a cookie jar and a picture Haley drew for me when she was in Hangin’ in kindergarten. Artwork came down from the here walls.

No, I am not moving. I am decorating for Christmas, which is almost as bad! Before you even unearth the storage bins of festive Vicki holiday décor, you McKenna have to make room for it. I don’t know about you, but I buy WAY too much crap – not that Christmas decorations should be referred to that way, but you know what I mean.

Once I enter Kohl’s and start roaming around the “Home for the Holidays” section, I’m a goner. It’s no surprise because they start with the Christmas displays the day after Halloween when you are still hopped up on mini Snickers and Kit Kats and you completely forget that you already own half of this stuff. It’s like when you walk into Starbucks and you see all those blasted cute coffee mugs with holly berries and woodland critters on them. You can’t

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resist! At least I can’t. How many coffee mugs does a family need anyway? I have about 50. I can’t even put them all away.

They are stacked up so high it’s a risk just opening the cupboard! It’s like playing Jenga just trying to remove one of them.

Who needs that aggravation in the morning before coffee?

Speaking of woodland critters, a few years ago I became enchanted by them, and now I have a complete forest – reindeer, raccoons, skunks, rabbits and even owls!

My kids think it’s a bit strange, especially the lifelike snowy owl whose glaring, glass eyes follow you wherever you go. It’s a bit creepy. I’m not sure what owls have to do with Christmas, but every year we bring an 8-foot tree into the living room, so what’s wrong with having an owl? My new dog is completely confused. Between the woodland animals and the tree, he feels free to do his business on the living room floor.

Can you blame him? So much for pottytraining.

One bin after another, years worth of decorations are unwrapped and displayed on the fireplace mantle, the dining room table, on top of the piano, on every countertop and even the bathroom. As I run out of space, I roam around aimlessly hoping to spot just the right place for my Christmas knick-knack. But alas, there is no room at the inn for my cute ceramic reindeer. I feel badly for the decorations

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that return to the storage bin and miss Christmas. It must have been a story I read as a child or something, but it breaks my heart.

“Maybe next year,” I say sadly to the inanimate object. My kids think that this is even stranger than the creepy Christmas owl, but I can’t help it. I have a vivid imagination!

By day three, most of the decorations are out and on display, but now what to do with the living room? Because the 8-foot

tree is taking up the entire living room, some furniture has to go. The Papasan chair and footstool, a lounge chair and ottoman all get crammed into other rooms. I am telling you, moving is less work! At least there is somewhere to put the furniture when you move – like in a moving van. Hey there’s an idea. Maybe we should rent a moving van, load it with all the furniture and storage bins of home décor that normally occupy our house the other 11 months of the year, and keep it parked outside for the month of December!

Christmas morning should be interesting as we will have 10 people gathered around the tree and only two chairs and an exercise bike. Maybe we can bring in some of those collapsible chairs people bring to sporting events. Hey, we could keep those in the moving van too! I am on to something here!

We still need to decorate our tree, but my two teens have lost interest. At least I can count on Haley to place one ornament on the tree for the sole purpose of taking a selfie. I will then pour myself a nice stiff eggnog and finish decorating it with Chance, our dog, who does look quite dapper in his Christmas sweater I might add.

It’s still the most wonderful time of the year, however, and I do have moments of true Christmas spirit. On a side note, if we ever do move, I’m going to be really, really, good at it.

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The annual trip to the McKinleyville Rotary Tip-Off Tournament was a good one for the Heritage boys’ basketball team.

The Patriots won the tournament with a 3-0 record, winning the tournament for the fifth straight year.

Senior forwards Jonathan Ned and Jacob Williams and junior guard Ezra Manjon were named to the All-Tournament team.

Ned won the tournament MVP. Coach Pat Cruickshank also singled out the efforts of junior big man Charles Stanford, who helped Heritage control the low post, and junior guard Saleem Mahdi for doing the little things that contributed to the victory.

“I was pleased that the whole team got a chance to contribute; it was just a team effort all the way around,” Cruickshank said. “Everybody got a chance to contribute through the weekend. The experience of going up there is about bonding, building a team and relying on each other. I was really proud of our kids for how they handled that.”

The Patriot effort dominated the whole tournament with the team winning by an

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The undefeated Heritage boys’ basketball team celebrates after winning the McKinleyville Tip-Off Tournament last weekend. average of more than 22 points a game.

Heritage got the ball rolling in its first game with a 73-45 win over Oakland’s Skyline High School. The second game gave the Patriots their best test of the tournament, but

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they prevailed with a 58-50 win. Heritage wrapped up the tournament with its most decisive win of the event, a 71-40 victory over Yuba City’s River Valley High School.

While the win was the fifth straight for

Heritage at the tournament, the final results were not what Cruickshank anticipated going in.

“I never expect to go up there and win it,” the coach said. “What I expect is that we’ll go up, play hard and continue to get better because of the experiences we had up there. I thought we played some really good teams and teams that do different types of things. I was pleased with the way we handled playing them.”

For Heritage, the experience gives the players something else, experience playing in front of people who aren’t cheering for them. Most games – even road games – have at least a small rooting section. But as Cruickshank noted, aside from the host families, nobody at the event is really cheering for the Patriots.

“It’s kind of an ‘us against them’ mentality,” Cruickshank said. “That helps us going into the season. It is good to have it early in the season and be able to build upon that as we go along.”

The early season has provided good results for Heritage. Following the tournament, the Patriots sat at 5-0. They’ve since improved to 6-0.

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Patriots’ cheerleaders to perform on world stage Heritage High cheerleaders Sarah Hary, Lexi Rodriguez and Taylor Daubin are three of more than 650 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the U.S. who will represent the Varsity Spirit cheerleading organization in the world-famous London New Year’s Day Parade.

The trio invited to perform in the parade qualified for the trip after earning all-American status at a summer camp hosted by one of the Varsity Spirit camp brands, which included Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA) and United Spirit Association (USA).

All-Americans are selected to try out based on superior cheerleading, dancing and leadership skills at camps across the country. Only the top 10 percent of the more than 325,000 cheerleaders and dancers who attend the 5,000 Varsity Spirit summer camp sessions earn the chance to march in the holiday spectacular.

The Heritage bunch will be among parade performers from all over the world.

The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Showtime!’ and will celebrate the greatest shows on earth.

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Taylor Daubin is one of three Heritage cheerleaders who will represent Varsity Spirit in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. and more will make up the 10,000 performers representing 20 countries in the 2018 parade.

Established as one of London’s biggest events, the parade is seen by nearly 300 million people around the world.

In addition to cheering in the parade, all-Americans will be able to celebrate the holiday’s European style with the chance to tour some of London’s most historic sites during their seven-day stay.

“This is the 30th year we’ve been able to bring these talented cheerleaders and dancers to London, where they can showcase their skills to a very enthusiastic international audience and explore the rich cultural heritage of this great city,” said Mike Fultz, Varsity Spirit International event coordinator.

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Heritage’s Emily Kameny, seen here earlier this season, was recently named to the all-Bay Valley Athletic League team.

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Heritage sophomore Jackson Houlihan, seen here earlier this season in a game against Deer Valley, was recently named to the all-Bay Valley Athletic League squad.

BVAL announces all-league teams Honorable mention: Ricka Balingit, Rachel Lee, Micehlle Cereda – Heritage; Summer Ross, Collette Truhe – Liberty Sportsmanship: Emily Laymon – Antioch; Anael Banta – Deer Valley; Arianne Demanuel – Freedom; Alyssa Duran – Heritage; Courtney Martin – Liberty; Maria Monica Fernandez – Pittsburg

The Bay Valley Athletic League recently announced its fall all-league teams.

Girls’ tennis MVP: Alexis Matabuena – Freedom First team: Kassy Cho – Heritage; Victoria Ramirez, Natalie Hodgson – Liberty Second team: Ashley Gildersleeve, Morgan McNamara, Claribel Charway – Heritage

Girls’ volleyball MVP: Kaelyn Saler – Heritage

First team: Jenna Ewert, Kristina Salazar, Becki Strait – Deer Valley; Cierra Pope, Maya Davies, Grace Stahli – Heritage; Angelique Stepanoff, Hailey Scuza, Emily Jacobson – Liberty; Janieva Tauanu’u – Pittsburg Second team: Carina Johns – Deer Valley; Kylie Brandt, Jazmine Felipe, Jocelyn Felipe – Heritage; MacKenzie Schumann, Emily Lichlyter – Liberty; Kianai Stanton, Taylen Taylor –

Pittsburg Honorable Mention: Sydney Palmer – Antioch; Rachelle Gonzales – Freedom; Emily Kameny, Emily Sobolik, Sydney Palmer – Heritage; Alicia Bustamante – Liberty; Kelsey Elam – Pittsburg Sportsmanship: Michelle Salve – Antioch; Kristina Salazar – Deer Valley; Joslin Sadler – Freedom; Emily Sobolik see All-League page 21A

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common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the beneficiary within 10 days from the first publication of the notice. BENEFICIARY: DOROTHY H. BANGERTER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 360 EAST 800 S IVINS, UT 84738 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of

the Notice of Sale is $48,000.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to in-

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about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: 11-30-17 First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 Katherine White Authorized Signatory First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0320833 To: OAKLEY PRESS 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75250 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006803 The name of the business: Logan Delgadillo Landscaping Located at: 2134 Viera Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Logan Delgadillo. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/17.

Signature of registrant: Logan Delgadillo.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 11/13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75203 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

ments be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-685217-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 of 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. 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 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-685217-BF IDSPub #0134084 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 12/15/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75185 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006370 The name of the business: Brentwood Motorsports Located at: 580 Valdry Court D-9 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: CAW Investments Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Carl Watkins, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 23, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75153 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006689 The name of the business: Piano with Miss Jane Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/2017. Signature of registrant: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75256 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006854 The name of the business: Alterra Home Loans Located at: 1070 Concord Ave, Ste 105 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alterra Group. 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 11/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Ben Slayton - EVP, ERO & CCO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017. by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75215 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006454 The name of the business: Matt’s Computer Services Located at: 2112 Gold Poppy St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew Wieland. 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: Matthew Wieland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires October 26, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75156 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006696 The name of the business: T&R Hawkins Ministries Located at: 2242 Hemet Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Dr. Timothy Hawkins 2. Rachel Hawkins. This business is conducted by: Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17.

Signature of registrant: Dr. Timothy Hawkins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75127 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006860 The name of the business: Above and Beyond Home Care Services Located at: 2705 Reddington Way In: Bentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Roderick Balingit. 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: Roderick Baligit. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75181 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006468 The name of the business: Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop Located at: 5000 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1.

Aaron Joseph Pawloski 2. Joseph Edward Pawloski. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/26/2017. Signature of registrant: Joseph Edward Pawloski. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 10/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75155 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006720 The name of the business: Flyaways Hair Studio Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd #G2 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Harrigan.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2007. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75135 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006882 The name of the business: Tech One Integration Located at: 2233 Hampshire Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel Lopez.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017. Signature of registrant: Daniel Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75196 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 13th day of December 2017, at 12:30 P.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA. 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: JEFF PERRY ANA HOFFERBER JAMES KNIGHT LAURIE E SNYDER TENESHA BOLDWARE Property including but not limited to: tools, office chair, home décor, vacuum, bed frames, adult & children’s clothing, luggage, books, gym, speakers, pressure washer, work station, misc. tubs and boxes, misc. furniture, misc. boxes, holiday décor, mattress, mirror, chair, garden hose, fish tank, stereo cabinet, tanning bed, refrigerator, misc. boxes, life vests, metal table, couch and other miscellaneous household items. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien California Bond No. 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039. (408) 712-8019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75243 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006721 The name of the business: Delta Waves Inc Located at: 3979 S. Coral Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Waves, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/8/17. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75136 Publish dates: November 17, 24, 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006917 The name of the business: Rescom Property Maintenance Located at: 1255 Treat Blvd Suite #300 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irvin Real Estate, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/14/2013. Signature of registrant: Matthew J. Irvin, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75216 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-690119-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 of 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. 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 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-690119-BF IDSPub #0134085 11/24/2017 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75186 Publish Dates: Noovember 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007120 The name of the business: Tri Delta Delivered Goods Located at: 5001 Totem Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emily Blocker. 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: Emily Blocker.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 4, 2017 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 12/4/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75290 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-685217-BF Order No.: 0216000408 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2006. 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 Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HALIMAH PASHA ANDERSON AND TYRONE JERMAINE ANDERSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 10/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0341516-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/27/2017 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: $623,778.82 The purported property address is: 4611 MENONA DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-710022-4 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 postpone-

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd Day of December 2017, Time 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage, 345 Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, CA 94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Conrad Abenoja, A256 Melaina Shearrer, A267 Steven Paolini, B327 James Sherrill, B330 Valerie Green, B434 Kevin Coon, C657, C681 Suzy Dixion, D717 Amanda Lopez, D828 Sarah Williams-Davis, D894 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, musical equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, misc. boxes and bags of unknown content, etc.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owners and obligated party. Dated this 8th Day of December 2017 and the 15th. Bid13 (844) 348-2776 www.bid13.com Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75295 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006364 The name of the business: Restyled Spaces Located at: 2833 Canwick Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Polly Murray. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/20/17. Signature of registrant: Polly Murray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2017

by Deputy L Fallase Expires 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75154 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006499 The name of the business: This Is Us Hair Studio Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd Ste L 114 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Jessica Stone 2. Justina Canepa 3. Maria Garcia.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 21, 2017. Signature of registrant: Jessica L. Stone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75192 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006675 The name of the business: Wonder List Travel Located at: 4329 Stephanie Drive In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan M. Bell. 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: Susan M. Bell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75241 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006688 The name of the business: Voice & Piano Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alisha Monahan.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17. Signature of registrant: Alisha Monahan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75255 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006730 The name of the business: Sly Guy Lures Located at: 73 Guise Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Cameron Clayton Sly 2.

Sarah Joy Sly. 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: Cameron Clayton Sly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017

by Deputy C Garcia Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75144 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006804 The name of the business: Habitat Properties Located at: 2030 Union Street #206 In: San Francisco, CA 94123, is hereby registered by the following owner: Liliane K. Hung.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/2017. Signature of registrant: Liliane K. Hung. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75179 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007028 The name of the business: Board Again Located at: 600 S 31st Street In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Cross. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Douglas Cross. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 11/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75293 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007029 The name of the business: AGS Property Maintenance Located at: 430 Camino Diablo In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Andy Sutak. 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: Andy Sutak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2017

by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/27/2022 Brentwoood Press No. 02-1273 75275 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-690119-BF Order No.: 730-1507273-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2006.

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 Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Gary Perrault and Caroline Perrault, husband and wife Recorded: 5/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0155281-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/18/2017 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: $584,607.95 The purported property address is: 754 BROOKS STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 013-290-049-9 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006493 The name of the business: Diamond Hills Tennis Located at: 1510 Neroly Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Craig M. Lazarchik. 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: Craig M. Lazarchik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 10/27/22 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75177 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006797 The name of the business: A.O.P Hauling Located at: 5041 Claremont Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Antonio Paz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/17. Signature of registrant: Antonio Paz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 11/13/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75172 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006866 The name of the business: Oakley Ace Hardware Located at: 3100 Main Street, Ste. 266 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thorpe Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/16/17. Signature of registrant: Jerry Thorpe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 11/16/2022 Oakley Press No. 021273 75184 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006883 The name of the business: Nicole Welding, Inc. Located at: 20 Broadway Ln. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nicole Welding, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017. Signature of registrant: VIctor Nicole Olan - Owner, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75236 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/19/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Peter J Cooks, AND Vanessa L Cooks HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 08/25/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0204246-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/30/2018 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 311,413.18 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13 Gary Court, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 041290-037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses

of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 311,413.18. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy

to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01945-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 21, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Date: November 21, 2017 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 030477 75218 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

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 California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/26/2017. TIME OF SALE: 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. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1661 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561. APN#: 035-542-010.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $61,709.53.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you

can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, 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 00000006831028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/10/2017. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4637990 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017, 12/08/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75150 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

and business address of the seller are: Distinctive Foods, Inc. Mohammad N. Zalmaiyar, President, 4514 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Doing business as: Subway Sandwiches & Salads - Store No. 46015 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s) are: None The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: 310 Whispering Oaks Court, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: Varinder S. Ragbotra, 4514 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 The assets being sold are generally described as: Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Goodwill, inventory, and all business assets and are located at 4514 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Redwood Escrow Services, Inc., 19131 Redwood Road, Suite E& F, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the anticipated sale date is 12/27/17 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be file is: Redwood Escrow Services, Inc., Attn: Janet Carrera, Escrow Officer, 19131 Redwood Road, Suite E & F, Castro Valley, CA 94546 fax: (510) 247-0785 e-mail: janet@redwoodescrow.net and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be 12/26/17 which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: 10/26/17 S/ Varinder S. Ragbotra Buyer(s) 12/8/17 CNS-3076802# OAKLEY PRESS Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75288 Publish Dates: December 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007060 The name of the business: Work 2 Werk Fitness Located at: 1515 Rutherford Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jilllisa Brown. 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: Jilllisa Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 11/29/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75291 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01945-CA A.P.N.:041-290-037 Property Address: 13 Gary Court, Oakley, CA 94561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3 (a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006831028 Title Order No.: TSG1704-CA-3226139 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 03/03/2004. 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 03/15/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0086284-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES R. LANGSTON AND EILEEN LANGSTON,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice pursuant to UCC Sec. 6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s)

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

ANTIOCH Nov. 26, 10:31 a.m. A woman told authorities that she was trying to leave when her boyfriend committed a battery assault against her.

Nov. 26, 1:27 p.m. A reporting person was chasing a white pick-up truck down Finger Peak and Observation ways. He said that the subjects attempted to break into a residency and they had guns in their vehicle.

Nov. 26, 6:58 p.m. Authorities received a report of a man who pulled a woman’s hair, punched her in the eye and nose and pushed her. This occurred behind Walmart off Lone Tree Way. Nov. 26, 9:52 p.m. A man was reported to have been hit with a bat on East Eighteenth Road.

Nov. 30, 4:56 p.m. The intersection on Deer Valley Road and Lone Tree Way was blocked by a silver SUV and a blue Toyota. The female driver in the SUV exited her vehicle and began attacking and choking the driver of the Toyota.

Dec. 2, 11:56 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that his mom was assaulted by his father yesterday. The mom was waiting at the Deer Valley Kaiser Hospital. The incident occurred on Roundup Way. Dec. 2, 1:52 p.m. A man told authorities that he and his girlfriend were in a verbal dispute when an unknown male came up and took their belongings. The suspect was 30 to 40 years old and was wearing a black T-shirt and sweats. He was reported to have jumped the fence behind the Goodyear Tire.

OAKLEY Nov. 19, 10:51 a.m. Authorities were informed of threats being made at Freedom High School.

Nov. 19, 3:15 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 100 block of Century Way.

Nov. 19, 10:50 p.m. An intruder was reported on the 4500 block of Teakwood Court.

Nov. 20, 8:21 a.m. An assault with a deadly weapon occurred on the 4400 block of Bianca Road.

Nov. 20, 5:35 p.m. Authorities were notified of reckless driving on Gold Run Court and Quail Glen Drive.

Nov. 20, 10:34 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor occurred on the 4700 block of Carrington Drive.

Nov. 21, 6:26 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 5300 block of Neroly Road.

Nov. 21, 12:18 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Main Street and Brownstone Road.

Nov. 21, 6:10 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 2300 block of Windsor Lane.

Nov. 22, 12:45 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the Antioch Oakley Pier.

Nov. 22, 10:10 a.m. A case of identity theft occurred on the 50 block of Safflower Court.

Nov. 22, 1:01 p.m. Authorities reported a case of battery on the 4200 block of Mehaffey Way. Nov. 22, 8:46 p.m. Fireworks were reported on Main Street and Carol Lane.

Nov. 23, 12:59 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 1200 block of Walnut Meadows Drive.

Nov. 23, 8:05 p.m. Authorities were notified of a burglary on the 4300 block of Live Oak Avenue.

Nov. 23, 9:25 p.m. A loud party was reported on the 20 block of Diane Court.

Nov. 24, 11:20 a.m. Lost property was found on the 5200 block of Teakwood Drive.

Nov. 24, 2:26 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped on Woodhill and Woodglen drives.

Nov. 24, 9:39 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang up was traced back to the 5700 block of Main Street.

Nov. 25, 4:44 a.m. A false alarm was re-

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Nov. 25, 9 p.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music from Meadowlark Lane and Spotted Hen Court.

Nov. 25, 11:17 p.m. A case of shoplifting occurred at the Oakley AM PM.

BRENTWOOD Nov. 12, 6:35 p.m. Terroristic threats were made on Alta Street.

Nov. 12, 7:49 p.m. A drunk man was reported on First Street walking toward Oak Street. The reporting person was concerned that the man might return to the bar and cause issues with customers.

Nov. 12, 9:33 p.m. A hit-and-run occurred on Lone Tree Way. A blue truck hit the reporting person’s vehicle in the parking lot and left without exchanging information.

Nov. 13, 3:08 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Handel Way. The person told authorities that he heard a noise, went outside and saw his vehicle’s windows broken and some items were missing. He saw two subjects running away.

Nov. 13, 5:37 a.m. A Ford F-350 was burglarized on Central Boulevard. It was reported that a tool bag was missing.

Nov. 13, 8:09 a.m. An accident occurred on Roundhill Drive between a dark blue Camry and a gray car.

Nov. 13, 8:26 a.m. A green Ford Mustang was burglarized on Sand Creek Road. It was reported that the windows were broken. A GPS unit, tools valued around $50 and an air pump were stolen.

Nov. 13, 8:43 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Sage Sparrow. A Buick was found with its windows broken and a black tote bag containing clothes was missing.

Nov. 13, 9:18 a.m. A case of identity theft occurred on Amberleaf Way. A woman told authorities that she discovered a credit card had been opened in her name.

Nov. 13, 10:27 a.m. A vehicle was burglarized on Second Street. The owner tried to report the crime online.

Nov. 13, 11:12 a.m. A man entered the police department lobby to report his wal-

let missing. He had already canceled his credit card.

Nov. 13, 5:21 p.m. An accident occurred on Spruce Street and Brentwood Boulevard. The two vehicles involved were a Honda Odyssey and a Honda CRV. No injuries were reported.

Nov. 13, 6:31 p.m. A Honda CRV was burglarized on Lone Tree Way. The vehicle was broken into as the reporting person was shopping. There was no suspect information.

Nov. 14, 1:33 a.m. A verbal dispute took place on Indiana Avenue.

Nov. 14, 7:32 a.m. A missing adult was reported on Doeskin Terrace. A 65-year-old woman walked out of the residence wearing a cream-colored hat and black boots.

Nov. 14, 8:47 a.m. Suspects broke into a storage bin on Lone Tree Way and attempted to open safe found inside, but were unable to do so.

Nov. 14, 9:40 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Pennheart Court. A family was getting carpet installed through Home Depot and discovered jewelry missing the next day.

Nov. 14, 11:16 a.m. A case of lost property was reported on Sand Creek Road. A woman told authorities that she noticed her medication missing. She did not know if it was stolen.

Nov. 14, 11:59 a.m. A hit-and-run occurred on Maple Street and Brentwood Boulevard. A truck backed up into the reporting person’s GMC truck.

Nov. 14, 12:48 p.m. An accident occurred on Second and Chestnut streets.

Nov. 14, 1:32 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Second Street. Two men and a woman in an old sedan were parked across the street from the bank.

Nov. 14, 2:17 p.m. A case of identity theft came from Brentwood Boulevard. A man reported that someone opened a credit card under his name. He saw it when he received a bill regarding the account.

Nov. 14, 11:32 p.m. A person told authorities that people were threatening his son online.

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AgSafe awarded contract The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded AgSafe a $192,000 contract to provide Food Safety Modernization Act – Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR) grower training.

The training, being conducted in partnership with Western Growers, will take place between January and May 2018. A total of 23 classes will be conducted across Northern and Central California, available in English and Spanish.

“It is an honor that CDFA has entrusted AgSafe and Western Growers to provide this essential training to growers across the state,” said AgSafe president and CEO, Amy Wolfe.

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FSMA PSR, which requires growers to employ at least one individual who has successfully completed the equivalent of this eight-hour course.

AgSafe and Western Growers have also developed additional resources to aid fresh produce farmers, packers and handlers in the technical execution of the produce safety rule beyond what is covered in the standardized curriculum. The supplemental resources address common pitfalls, further explain highly scientific and technical principles, and create samples and tools that could be used to more easily develop PSR-compliant food safety plans.

Dates and locations of trainings will be available at the start of 2018.

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to sustain life down there and destroy life up here.”

The proposed California WaterFix project would use three intakes to draw water from the Delta just south of Sacramento and then channel that water 30 miles to the south. The water would be conveyed through two tunnels, each measuring 40 feet in diameter and buried 150 feet below ground. The price tag for the construction is estimated to be $17 billion, though many believe the final cost will be several times that amount.

Frazier said he was motivated to hold the town hall meeting after state auditors issued what he called “a scathing report” on the WaterFix project. The report brought to light significant cost increases incurred by the Department of Water Resources (DWR), including planning costs that have ballooned from $13 million to $280 million.

“The WaterFix is one of the largest, most costly public works project ever proposed in California,” said Frazier. “There are a number of growing concerns surrounding the project’s financials. The recent state audit cited cost overruns that are out of control.

The audit also found the Department of Water Resources failed to complete a basic cost-benefit analysis and has mismanaged the project. The Delta Caucus decided to hold a town hall accessible to the public where these concerns can be thoroughly examined.”

Dodd expressed concerns related to the DWR in his opening remarks.

“The proposed WaterFix is a major concern,” he said. “What concerns me the most is the auditors’ finding that DWR has not completed the economic or financial analysis to demonstrate the financial viability of this project. We

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Bryant. “The construction of a modern fire station and the replacement of a fire engine that has outlived its useful life will be a boost to our staff and to the citizens we serve.”

The City of Oakley put out a call for design-build team proposals for construction of the station earlier this year and is expected to select a design-build team and

must ensure that dollars are spent on water investments with the highest return.”

Cindy Messer, DWR chief deputy director, said that completion of the necessary analyses is dependent upon first understanding which of the impacted water districts intend to participate in the project. Since several of the districts still have to decide whether or not they will participate, it is impossible to complete the analysis, she said.

That position was contradicted by Dr. Jeffrey Michaels, executive director of the Center for Business & Policy Research at the University of the Pacific.

“I’ll point out that there are two different pieces of this analysis – benefit-cost and financial feasibility,” said Michaels. “As the auditors pointed out, the benefit-cost has nothing to do with how it’s paid for. So the explanation from the Department of Water Resources … is simply incorrect. That analysis normally would be complete at this point and provide insight. On the financial feasibility side, it’s also common practice for that to be done in feasibility studies as a draft process.”

Michaels’ own analysis completed in 2012 showed that each dollar of investment would return only $0.40 of benefit, and his conclusion was that the cost of the solution is greater than the cost of the problem.

Messer addressed the cost overruns by stating, “The planning stage is most definitely complicated … and long and expensive. The next phase, which is the implementation phase … is far more contained. We think that these are two very different types of phases. The one that we are exiting out of was hugely complex and complicated.”

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finalize an agreement by the end of January.

The station’s construction is slated to take 18 months.

The new firehouse, estimated to cover 5,600 square feet, is expected to feature dorms, a kitchen, restrooms, office areas, three bays for fire truck storage and an array of other amenities.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-17-8830-CS Order # 170347478-CAVOI Loan #9804338789 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining

principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARC FITZGERALD AND ALISHA FITZGERALD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS J/T. Recorded: 8/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0270609-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:1/2/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale:Auction.com Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $478,723.56. The purported property address is:324 DEER PARK WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561. Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-382-029. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will

be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been

postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case CA-17-8830-CS. 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall

have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 12/4/2017 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: (800) 280-2832or Login to:WWW.AUCTION.COM Reinstatement Line: (800) 401-6587 Cecilia Stewart, Trustee Sale Officer. 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. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. A-4640050 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75294 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2017.

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Events Saturday, Dec. 9 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will have a Christmas party at Mimi’s Restaurant, 5705 Lone Tree Way, at noon. All members and their spouses are invited. Lunch must be preordered and prepaid before Dec. 6. The cost is $16 per person.

For more information, contact Gaylin Zeigler at 925-513-0053 or gjz11@comcast.net.

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 9, at 2 and 7 p.m., and on Dec. 10, staring at 2 p.m., at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., Antioch. Come and watch a play that celebrates the holidays and the American philosophy of life. For more information, visit www.srctgrp.org.

“The Nutcracker”

The Black Diamond Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at Pittsburg High School’s Creative Arts Building, 250 School St., Pittsburg, on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Watch this classic Christmas tale performed onstage by the Black Diamond Ballet. General admission is $20 for ages 14 to 61; seniors and children are $17. For more information, call 925-754-9833 or visit www.pittsburgnutcracker.com.

Italian Murder Mystery Dinner

Heritage Rising Stars will host an Italian Murder Mystery Dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the Heritage High School theater, 101 American Ave. Come watch the play, “An Italian Job,” followed by a dinner catered by Melo’s. Tickets are $30 per person and must be bought in advance. For more information, visit www.hhsrisingstars.com.

Thursday, Dec. 14 Helping Community Cats

A workshop to help community cats will take place at the Antioch Police Department community room, 300 L Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join Alice Burton of Alley Cats Allies to learn simple ways to help outdoor cats.

Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required by Dec. 12. For more information, email info@pawssafe.org.

Christopher Titus: Amerigeddon

Comedian Christopher Titus will visit the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg, from 8 to 10 p.m. He will perform his comedy special, Amerigeddon, which has sold out across the country. Ticket are $25 to $45. For more information, visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com.

Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will hold a book sale at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be holiday cookbooks, arts and crafts books and vinyl records. For more information, call 925-513-0384.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet 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.

Open Mic

The Brentwood Community Center will host its Open Mic at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., at 6:30 p.m. Bring any literary work to share as long as it is not offensive.

For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.

Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker

The Ballet Company of East County will present “The Nutcracker,” at El Campanil Theatre on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.; Dec.16, at 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 17, at noon and 4 p.m. Tickets range from $16 to $20 based on seating. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

Saturday, Dec. 16 Walk Through Bethlehem

The Antioch Wesleyan Church will have a Walk Through Bethlehem at 2800 Sunset Lane, from 6 to 9 p.m. Travel back in time to when the shepherds were in search of the newborn messiah. There will be music, food and crafts. For more information, call 925-778-8056.

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Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and theme classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. 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.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@ pack1155.org.

Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

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Ongoing Events

Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 Christmas tree Lot

The Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 will open a Christmas tree lot at 3460 Main St., from now until Dec. 17. They will have noble and Douglas fir trees, wreaths and ornaments for sale. For more information, contact 925-625-5391.

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail.com or visit goo.gl/QS1XT9.

Ancient Language of the Bible

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.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 mobilehome 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

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to complete a certificate in a short-term technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@OpportunityJunction.org.

Citizenship Preparation Class

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Classes

The Liberty Adult Education Center is having a free citizenship preparation class on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., in Brentwood.

This class is for permanent adult residents who speak, read and write English and want to prepare for naturalization interview questions or test.

For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Liberty Adult Education will have yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Improve your breathing, balance and strength while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-516-5444.

Employment Readiness Class

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact Susan Stuart at stuart.susan@gmail. com.

An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Intermediate Genealogy Class

ESL Conversation Group

The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center,

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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.

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the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher Mary Negrete. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224 or call 925-550-6198.

MS Support Group

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

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. The CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, and to promoting youth fishing. Cost is $15 for dinner. Reservations are preferred; please call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net.

Job Training and Placement

Opportunity Junction hosts a job-training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m.

The program helps motivated jobseekers find employment in a variety of fields at no cost, training for individuals in office and administrative work, support for short-term career technical education certificates and more. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Harvest Time Church invites all members of the community – survivors, families, friends and caregivers of all ages – to meet at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood, the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-219-2126.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Diabetic Support Group

The Type 1 Diabetic Pump Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Antioch Kaiser Sand Creek building, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants must be a type 1 diabetic on a pump or considering one, but you do not need to be a Kaiser member. Call 925-516-7725.

Al-Anon Family Groups

The Road to Serenity group meets every Thursday at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.

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.

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rom get-togethers with friends Chianti’s Ristorante owners and father-son team, Shayan Rahimi and Al Mancini, welcome customers to their restaurant.

Chianti’s offers a variety of menu items year round, and all their dishes are made-to-order.

to family gatherings and company parties, many East

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Chianti’s of Brentwood, which was voted Gold by the Best of Brentwood for three years, makes holiday dining a memorable experience with their delicious Northern Italian cuisine and exceptional service.

“We love having large groups and families for the holidays,” said Shayan Rahimi, Chianti’s co-owner, along with his father, Al Mancini, who has more than 30 years of experience dishing out their treasured family recipes. “We do everything to make sure our service and food are outstanding.”

Not just in the business of making ON THE COVER: The staff at Chianti’s invites customers to enjoy a memorable holiday dinner or special celebration at the popular Italian-cuisine restaurant.

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reservations, Rahimi and Mancini work with large groups to collaborate together and create a fixed menu.

“This gives our guests the flexibility to choose what they like and to control cost and timing,” said Rahimi. “It also gives us the ability to give the best service possible.”

One of the best attributes that sets Chianti’s aside from other restaurants is that every dish is made-to-order, and all of their ingredients are fresh.

If you order chicken alfredo, your chicken is sautéed with spices, then cream and parmesan are added and cooked down until they are ready to add the fettuccine.

The same goes for every dish on their menu.

“This is why we are able to cater to customers who have dietary restrictions or preferences like low-salt or gluten-free options,” said Rahimi.

Chianti’s offers classic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, ossobuco and

fresh seafood dishes, including blackberry salmon and smoked salmon risotto. Rahimi recommends their chicken gorgonzola or prawns and scallops for the perfect holiday meal.

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Dec. 8 Ice Skating Classes

Three-time figure skating world championship competitor Laura Carreon will teach ice-skating classes and private lessons at Brentwood on Ice, located in downtown Brentwood, from Dec. 2 to 30. The five-week sessions are designed to engage skaters as they explore the world of skating. For more information, call 925-325-5325 or email laura@bighitstudios.com.

Dec. 9 Lighted Boat Parade

Dec. 10 Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its seventh annual Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival and Creche Exhibit, at 7 p.m., at 2350 Jeffery Way. Come and watch the Brentwood Community Chorus and others perform. Admission is free. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss. scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

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The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will hold its annual Lighted Boat Parade. Participating boats will be divided into three categories, and each category will have a first-, second- and third-place award.

For more information, visit www.dbyc.com.

Breakfast with Santa

The Heritage Performing Arts Boosters will hold its 11th annual Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. There will be performances by the Heritage jazz bands and varsity drum line along with small music combos. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and hot chocolate will also be served. For more information or tickets, call 925354-1111 or email hhsband7@gmail.com.

Knightsen Holiday Boutique

The Town of Knightsen will hold a holiday boutique at Old River Elementary School, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will sell everything from Lularoe and Thirty-One to 4-H projects.

For more information, call Leslie McKinney at 925-200-5858.

Come take Fido or Fluffy’s picture with old St. Nick at Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, on Dec. 10 and 17. One digital photo costs $10 and two cost $15. Homeless Animals Response Program (HARP) receives 100 percent of the proceeds. For more information, call 925-431-8546.

Dec. 12 Pack for the Troops

Sponsored by the community and organized by Brentwood Auto Parts with Operation Creekside, this year’s fifth annual Holiday Pack for the Troops will take place at Veterans Hall, 757 First St., at 6 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are needed to pack donations for deployed troops. Military K-9 units will also receive packages. For more information, call Linda, Beth or Melissa at 925634-3952 or email naparick@sbcglobal.net.

Menorah Workshop

Chabad of the Delta invites the community to its Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot, 5631 Lone Tree Way, at 4 p.m. Participants will build their own menorahs. The workshop also includes

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Dec. 15 Choir Collaboration

The Brentwood Community Chorus will be collaborating with the Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir, at the St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free reception afterward. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@ comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

“The Nutcracker” Ballet

The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without an evening at “The Nutcracker” ballet.

And this year, The Ballet Company of East County is celebrating its 13th anniversary presentation of this Christmas classic that is sure to delight your entire family! Performances will be held at the beautiful El Campanil Theatre in Antioch, from Dec. 15 to 17. For showtime information or to purchase tickets, visit www. goo.gl/KfSqwp.

Dec. 16 Willow Lake Boat Parade

Deck the docks with boughs of holly for the Willow Lake Boat Parade, at 5:30 p.m., with boats meeting at Drakes and Shell courts. For more information, contact Cameron Cross at crosscameron@yahoo.com or 925-980-8376.

Wreaths Across America

The third annual Wreaths Across America wreathlaying ceremony will be held at Brentwood

Cemetery, 11545 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The public is invited to join in paying respects to veterans of all wars who are buried in this cemetery by laying a holiday wreath on each grave. To donate a wreath, contact Diane McLean at 925-858-9075 before Nov. 27.

Dec. 17 Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Join the community in a Chanukah menorah lighting, at 5:30 p.m., at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood. The free family-friendly event is hosted by Chabad of the Delta and includes entertainment, doughnuts and latkes. For more information, visit www.jewishdelta.com.

Dec. 29 Holiday Show

The Delta Gallery will hold a holiday show now through Dec. 29, at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. Original fine arts and crafts will be on display. You can also find jewelry, cards, gifts and classes. For more information, call 925-516-5935.

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Every year on Dec. 24, 1,500 volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and emails from children (and adults) from around the world.

n Dec. 24, 1955, a call was made to the Continental Air Defense Command

(CONAD) operations center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

However, this call was not from the president or a general. It was from a young child in Colorado Springs who was following the directions in an advertisement printed in the local paper – the youngster wanted to know the whereabouts of Santa Claus.

The ad had read, “Hey, kiddies! Call me direct and be sure and dial the correct number.” However, the number was printed incorrectly in the advertisement and rang into the CONAD operations center.

On duty that night, Col. Harry Shoup became known as the ‘Santa Colonel.’

Shoup received numerous calls that evening and, rather than hanging up, had his operators find the location of Santa Claus and report it to every child who phoned in.

Thus began a tradition carried on by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) when it was formed in 1958. Today, through satellite systems, high-powered radars and jet fighters, NORAD tracks Santa Claus as he makes his Yuletide journey around the world.

Every year on Dec. 24, 1,500 volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and emails from children (and adults) from around the world. Live updates are provided through the NORAD Tracks Santa website in seven languages, over telephone lines and by email to keep curious children and their families informed about Santa’s whereabouts and if it’s time to get to bed.

Each year, the NORAD Tracks Santa website receives nearly 9 million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Volunteers receive more than 140,000 calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline from children around the globe.

This year, children and the young at heart are able to track Santa through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To follow any of these websites, type @noradsanta into the search engine and start tracking.

NORAD Tracks Santa has become a magical and global phenomenon, delighting generations of families everywhere.

For more information about NORAD Tracks Santa, visit www.noradsanta.org.

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Bling for every holiday budget AMY SCHRADER

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inding the perfect holiday gift for those you love can be a daunting task.

If you’re looking for something that has sentimental value and can last a lifetime, jewelry is a great option. According to local jewelry experts, you don’t have to break the bank when purchasing bling for the holidays.

“You don’t have to spend a lot of money to find something beautiful,” said Dorothy Pickard, owner of D & D Jewelers, in Antioch. “When you take the time to pick out something you think your wife, husband or family member will love, it becomes a gift they will always treasure.”

Brentwood’s Crème dela Gem Jewelry owner, Donna Ross, agrees.

“Jewelry makes a perfect gift for Christmas, because it’s personal and intimate,” said Ross. “Jewelry always makes people smile and creates a memory.”

Both Pickard and Ross have holiday bling options for every budget.

For women, Crème dela Gem Jewelry makes one-of-a-kind jewelry with rare gemstones.

“Whether it’s a birthstone piece or a favorite color, our gemstones bring out

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For women, Crème dela Gem Jewelry makes one-of-a-kind jewelry with unique gemstones and offers something for every budget this holiday season. passion and excitement,” said Ross.

According to Ross, a 16-carat morganite and diamond pendant is offered for under $1,000. Blue sapphires, rubies and emeralds can be purchased for under $500. For those looking to splurge, Ross recommends Crème dela Gem’s 2.7-carat,

fancy yellow diamond ring.

D & D Jewelers in Antioch recommends necklaces and bracelets for women.

“Necklaces are so meaningful, because you wear them everyday close to your heart,” said Pickard.

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selection of necklaces with birthstones, ranging anywhere from $100 up to thousands of dollars.

Another unique women’s gift is a bracelet with an engraved message.

“Our bracelets have been very popular this year,” said Pickard. “Those wanting to save money can choose silver, and those with bigger budgets can go with white gold.”

Women aren’t the only ones with jewelry on their holiday wish lists.

“Titanium jewelry is a big hit with men of all ages,” said Ross. “We have stylish bracelets under $100 and modern wedding bands under $200.”

D & D Jewelry also carries bracelets for men, including stainless steel bracelets, from $50 to $300, some of which are decorated with diamonds and gemstones.

Pickard also carries a selection of money clips and men’s rings.

Regardless of what you choose, there are options for every budget when it comes to holiday bling.

Crème dela Gem Jewelry is located at 626 First St., in Brentwood, and now offers financing. For more information, call 925-516-6200 or visit www. cremedelagem.com.

D & D Jewelry is located at 1806 Verne Roberts Circle, in Antioch. For more information, call 925-706-8842.

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t isn’t always easy to get into the holiday spirit when there isn’t any snow.

One way to experience holiday cheer is to head to The Big Chill in Brentwood, where an icy winter wonderland awaits. Brentwood’s newest holiday attraction at The Streets of Brentwood features a 10,000-square-foot ice rink, a polar plunge ice slide, a 3,200-squarefoot ice lodge, light and sound shows, food trucks on the weekends, live music on select nights and more family fun.

“The Big Chill is the perfect place for families to come together and celebrate the holidays,” said Laura Montalvo, co-owner of Polar Sports and The Big Chill in Brentwood, along with her fiancé Paul Bates.

According to Montalvo, The Big Chill was modeled after the ice rink at Northstar in Lake Tahoe.

“Even the furniture we have in and around the Ice Lodge is the same,” she said.

The venue celebrated their grand opening Dec. 2 with live music, food trucks, holiday treats, gourmet popcorn and hot chocolate.

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“We created an attractive seating area, lights and decorations and have arranged to have food trucks by the Foodie Crew on the weekends,” said Montalvo. “We want people to stay and hang around and listen to music and enjoy the festive environment.”

Since opening, local residents have loved hitting the ice and plunging down the slide.

“Small and big kids had so much fun,” said East County resident Melanie Policar, who celebrated her daughter’s sixth birthday at the venue. “Take your kids – they’ll have a blast!”

For those who don’t know how to skate, The Big Chill offers skating lessons on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, available only by reservation.

“We love, love, love to create joy and happiness in others through skating,” said Montalvo.

The owners’ love for skating is what led them to create their first ice rink in Dublin in 2009 and 2010. Since then, the couple, which used to live in Brentwood, had planned to bring a classy holiday skating venue to the city.

“We are a small business – not a big corporation – and had a dream to build a holiday ice rink for some years now,” said Montalvo.

The Big Chill is planning to stay open

Riders enjoy the Polar Slide and Big Chill ice rink at The Streets of Brentwood on Sunday, Dec. 3.

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through the end of January or longer, if weather and business permits. They will also have extended hours and special rates during the holidays, which are listed on their website.

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The National Confectionary Association estimates holiday candy sales will be $1.93 billion this year for the eight weeks leading up to Christmas. That’s a 2 percent increase over last year, which is attributed to improved economic conditions and extra time.

The National Retail Federation projects the average consumer will spend $110 on candy and food, which is twice as much as they’ll spend on decorations.

Christmas candy quick facts: ♦♦ 1.76 billion candy canes are produced every year for the holiday season. ♦♦ Approximately 150 million chocolate Santas are produced annually. ♦♦ The largest candy cane in the world was made in Switzerland. It was 51 feet long. ♦♦ Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day. ♦♦ Canada spent $362 million in December 2014 on candy, confectionary and snack foods. ♦♦ 59 percent of holiday sales are expected to be online.

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One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees can be seen in private homes, public spaces and many prominent locations beginning each December.

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, and families may prefer certain types of trees, including aromas, needle types and fullness. They also have a diverse history. The following are some facts about Christmas trees: ♦♦ Many harvested Christmas trees do not grow in the wild but are raised on farms as an agricultural product. ♦♦ Roughly 1 million acres are dedicated to tree farming. ♦♦ Approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year. ♦♦ The top Christmas tree-producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and

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Chianti’s prawns and scallops are sautéed in hot butter, garlic and spices, then finished in Chianti’s homemade basil cream sauce.

“If you’re a seafood fan, this is the dish for you,” said Rahimi.

For desserts, their tiramisu and crème brûlée are customer favorites.

“What makes them so good is the amount of care that goes into making the desserts,” said Rahimi. “My dad generally makes the desserts himself in the morning and never compromises on the quality. That’s why they are always amazing.”

Chianti’s has a following of loyal customers who return each week for delicious food and exceptional service.

“Chianti’s is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas, the New Year or any occasion,” said Brentwood resident Marlynne Leonardson.

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Chianti’s is open Christmas Eve, from noon to 9 p.m., Christmas Day from noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31, from noon to 10 p.m. They are closed on New Year’s Day. The restaurant is located at 3101 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www. chiantis2.com or call 925-516-1500.

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Keeping the holidays healthy, safe and secure

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Although celebrating may be the primary goal this season, individuals and families also should devote some attention to keeping the holidays safe. Just because it’s Chanukah, Christmas or New Year’s doesn’t mean safety and security should not remain a top priority.

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The CDC recommends celebrants wash their hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs. ♦♦ Keep track of young children.

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Responsible party hosts know when a guest has had too much and will arrange safe transportation home.

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