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Dreamer reaches for the stars

by Aly Brown

June 15, 2018

Here Come The Weddings

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To say Diego Gonzalez Ventura has overcome obstacles on his path to becoming one of Antioch High School’s top students would be putting it lightly.

Graduating with a 4.383 GPA earned him the rank of salutatorian for the Class of 2018, but as one of America’s Dreamers, the title, along with an acceptance to UC Berkeley, helped solidify the reasons his mother, Josefina Ventura, took a tremendous risk over two decades ago.

“I immigrated here to America with Diego when he was 9 months old,” she shared. “I made the journey knowing the risks – knowing that I would need to endure the hot deserts and the dangerous border, but I didn’t make the trip for me. I made it for Diego. I knew that he deserved better than what I could offer in Mexico.”

Since then, Diego has proved that he will not squander opportunities. Throughout high school, he was involved in baseball and tennis.

He also participated in Interact Club, Key Club and in the California Scholarship Federation, holding various positions within each organization. He aided his school’s visual and performing arts department, translating messages for the district’s Latinx population, in addition to helping teacher Anne Swatzell’s English Language Development (ELD) students become

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Valedictorian Diana Munoz and salutatorian Diego Gonzalez Ventura, second from left, helped lead the celebration as the Class of 2018’s 300 seniors turned their tassels. more comfortable with English. Swatzell was also the teacher he mentioned when asked if he had a favorite.

“I credit my admission into UC Berkeley to her,” Diego said. “She is accepting of everyone and their beliefs. She never discriminated against anyone … She is an angel, my angel sent

to me by God. She has helped me with my (obsessive compulsive disorder) and is accepting of my homosexuality.”

An active community member as well, Diego has volunteered every Saturday and see Dreamer page 26A

Parking problem plagues eBART

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Most East County residents appear to love the new eBART Antioch service.

That is, when they can find a parking spot.

A flood of Antioch station parking complaints have rolled in alongside BART’s newest line between Antioch and the Pittsburg/Bay Point station.

“The lot fills up fast, and there’s a sign to go to Pittsburg Center if the lot is full – meaning, ‘get back on the freeway,’” said East County resident Jackie Diaz. “There is so much open land there, a parking garage

“ The only criticism left is this parking, and I will be darned if we are going to let this parking (situation) bring this project down.

We are going to do something about it.

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Joel Keller, BART board director should have been built before opening the station.”

Up to 3,000 riders daily entered the Antioch station between May 26 and June 5, with only 1,006 parking stalls available, BART statistics show.

BART Board Director Joel Keller said the station’s popularity has exceeded estimates,

leading to the parking problems.

But officials are working to find solutions.

“You never know what is going to happen until you open a system,” Keller said. “The response has been tremendous.

People like the ride. The only criticism left is this parking, and I will be darned if we are going

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to let this parking (situation) bring this project down. We are going to do something about it.”

The project’s environmental impact report forecasted 5,600 trips (2,800 each way), but numbers have jumped to as high as 8,297 trips thus far, according to BART statistics.

BART spokesperson Alicia Trost said the agency included as many parking spaces as it had money for at the Antioch station.

“Parking garages cost $40,000 to $50,000 per space, and a garage was never in the mix because of the amount of see Parking page 26A

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Controversial WaterFix bill on the table

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

A federal spending bill containing a provision that could spell disaster for opponents of the California WaterFix project passed an important hurdle when it was approved by the House Committee on Appropriations last week.

The Fiscal Year 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), includes a rider identified as Section 437. If approved, the rider on page 141 of a 142-page document will exempt the California WaterFix project from state and federal judicial review. Since the spending bill’s introduction, another rider, authored by Congressman David Valadao (CA-21), was added that would also exempt the Central Valley Project and State Water Project from judicial review.

Upon its introduction, the bill drew sharp criticism from a variety of tunnel critics on the state and national levels.

Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Discovery Bay) expressed outrage at the proposed legislation and in a Faceook post called it an “attempted end run around states’ rights.”

Frazier sent a letter to senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, stating that more than 20 court cases already filed would be negated, and urged them to oppose the rider.

(See the full text of the letter here: https://bit. ly/2JAJ5nz.)

In an email to The Press on Tuesday,

June 12, Tyrone Gayle, press secretary for Harris said, “Senator Harris is opposed to any efforts to subvert California’s rights and waive federal environmental laws through the elimination of judicial review. If this legislation advanced to the Senate, Senator Harris would want that provision stripped before its consideration.”

If the bill is passed in its current form, project opponents will be denied an important tool in their fight to prevent the construction of the tunnels.

“This is another attempt to force the illconceived tunnels proposal on Californians and undermine state and federal law – specifically those concerning the protection of our environment,” said Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-9) in a press release. “Prohibiting the option for judicial review of the WaterFix environmental impact studies would eliminate a critical check in our system and help clear a path for the tunnels to proceed without further oversight. This provision has no place in a crucial funding bill and was dropped in as a last-ditch effort to circumvent the voices of Californians throughout the state who have said ‘no’ to the disastrous tunnels plan.”

In an email to The Press, Calvert said that the project has already undergone more than a decade of analysis and review. Further, he expressed concern that, given the volume of environmental documents, “environmental obstructionists” could keep the project tied up in the courts into the foreseeable future.

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“ This is another attempt to force the ill-conceived tunnels proposal on Californians and undermine state and federal law – specifically those concerning the protection of our environment.

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Congressman Jerry McNerney tory of our nation have gone through as much scrutiny as the California WaterFix,” said Calvert. “After more than a decade of studies and more than 50,000 pages of environmental documents, all of the project’s stakeholders have had a plethora of opportunities to express their thoughts and concerns. The tough decisions about the California WaterFix have been made by Gov. Brown, democrat and republican legislators, and a host of water officials, and now we must move forward with the project. It’s long past time to give Californians the reliable water system they deserve.”

Feinstein made her opposition to the rider known when she penned a letter to members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, a copy of which was provided to The Press.

She said, in part, “There are important questions with a profound impact on the fu-

ture of my state, and the answers of the project’s proponents should be tested to the full standards of our environmental law and by our independent judiciary. I urge you to reject the provision that would waive all federal and state laws for the WaterFix.” Meanwhile, Calvert fired back at critics in a letter to the editor of the Los Angeles Times. “...the language in my bill is indeed intended to blow up the roadblocks built by radical environmentalists who desperately want to kill a project that will provide a clean, reliable water supply for 25 million Californians,” wrote Calvert in his letter.

Last week, a consortium of 10 environmental groups sent a letter to Attorney General Xavier Becerra in which they said that it was the “height of hypocrisy” to simultaneously tout the tunnels project as beneficial to the environment while eliminating the opportunity for judicial review.

“Delta communities and the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary deserve equal protection under the law,” said Barbara BarriganParrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta and a signee of the letter to Becerra.

“These blatant attempts to thwart those protections are unconstitutional and immoral.”

The bill will next move to the House for a vote. If it passes, it will move to the Senate where it will likely face strong opposition from Feinstein, the ranking minority member of the Appropriations Committee subcommittee on energy and water.

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Marines swimming to the rescue

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

A series of rather fortunate decisions recently led to the rescue of four individuals who would have drowned had it not been for the efforts of an Oakley Marine and his colleague.

Pfc. Andrew Lucas, Freedom High School graduate, spent his 96 hours of base leave at home in Oakley and was making plans to return to Camp Pendleton in Southern California, Tuesday, May 29. Originally, he planned to leave at 6:30 a.m. via train and then take a bus to camp. But a last-minute decision to meet up with a friend and fellow Marine, Lance Cpl. Dustin Reed, in his hometown of Bakersfield before driving the last leg of the journey together gave Andrew more time to spend with his parents, Theresa and Tony. The family went out to breakfast before dropping him off at the Amtrak station later that morning.

Once in Bakersfield, the Marines made a stop at the Kern River.

“It was pretty hot, so we decided to take a dip in the river,” said Andrew.

The two dipped their feet into the cool water, but when they felt the swift pull of the undertow, they decided to stay near the shore. That’s when they heard the screams upstream.

“At first, we thought people were just messing around, having a good time, but as they kept going on, we figured it didn’t sound right,” he said.

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From left Pfc. Andrew Lucas and Lance Cpl. Dustin Reed ended up at the right place at the right time Tuesday, May 29. The two had decided to stop by the Kern River and ended up saving the lives of four adults caught in the rapid current.

The Marines decided to investigate and soon realized the shrieks were not playful but rather cries for help. The Kern River, which posts signs denoting the number of lives lost since 1968 (280 as of May 2017), was attempting to claim four more. Two men and two women in their 20s and 30s were caught in the rapids and attempting to save one another to no avail.

“The group was across the river, so (Reed and I) both ended up jumping in,” said Andrew, who noted they swam upstream in order to ride the current toward the distressed swimmers. “Reed was farther in front of me, and he was able to grab onto one of the family members, and I was able to get a little more upstream and grab onto part of a tree in order to

support the people.”

Reed and Andrew handed the victims off to one another until each one was safely onshore. Rescue and news crew swept in as the Marines walked toward their vehicle, coming down from the adrenaline rush and still in shock. When approached for an interview, at first, they denied the request.

“They didn’t want to make a big deal of it, but then the cameraman told them he was once a medic in Vietnam and encouraged them to share their story as many people drown in the Kern River,” explained Tony, who said his son told him about the incident by texting him a link to the news clip.

Andrew’s proud parents believed their son’s change of plans put him in the right place at the right time.

“He changed his plans so many times on how he was going to get back,” said Theresa. “It was meant to be.”

Andrew recalled feeling the tremendous power of the water as he broke the surface and the shock of the incident once it was over. But in the moment, he said he saw only the task at hand and knew the right thing to do.

“That Marine training of selflessness – of caring more about the safety of others over yourself came into play,” he said. “In the middle of it, you aren’t really thinking – you just get this tunnel vision on what you need to do.”

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Karissa DePaola, left, and her sister, Victoria, dropped off a plate of candy and baked goods at the Brentwood Union School District board meeting to honor a teacher slain at the Route 91 Festival in Las Vegas last October. The girls’ sister, Lindsey, is a survivor of the shooting.

Spreading kindness in the wake of tragedy

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There were only about 45 minutes left in the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last Oct. 1 when gunfire erupted.

A crowd of 22,000 country music fans scattered in panic, but more than 500 of them could not get out of the way of the hail of bullets raining down from the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Fifty-eight of them lost their lives.

In Brentwood, a phone rang in the home of Valerie DePaola. Her daughter, Lindsey, was at the concert.

“She said she was calling to say goodbye, and then the phone cut off,” recalled Lindsey’s 17-year-old sister, Victoria. “We were in shock. We didn’t know if she was alive or dead.”

An agonizing 10 minutes later, Lindsey sent a text saying she was hiding but not physically hurt. In the ensuing months, counseling has helped her deal with the post-traumatic stress disorder she suffered as a result of the incident.

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rest of the DePaola family, too. When Lindsey sent Valerie a link covering a movement to honor those killed, she shared it with Victoria and their other sister Karissa, 13.

The movement called #58randomactsofkindness was launched with the intent to spread kindness in the wake of the worst mass shooting in modern American history.

Victoria and Karissa jumped on the idea as a way to deal with their feelings, and they began their own version of #58randomactsofkindness. The idea behind the movement is to memorialize each of the victims by doing something nice for someone in your own area, honoring each victim in a way specific to them.

The girls read profiles of each victim (available at https://goo.gl/MWtLHF) to get ideas for good deeds that would honor the fallen.

They brought a tray of baked goods to the Brentwood Union School District board meeting in memory of special education teacher Sandy Casey from Manhattan Beach. They delivered baked goods to the Brentwood Lions Club to honor Brennan Stewart, a homebuilder from Las Vegas.

Upcoming stops at local police and fire stations will honor first responders who died in the attack.

Other acts are more random, such as paying for someone’s Starbucks order, preloading vending machines with quarters or handing out colorful flowers to brighten

to get their names out again but associated with something good instead of something terrible.

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Victoria DePaola someone’s day. Each act, however, is done in memory of one of the 58 who died.

“We talk about them to get their names out again but associated with something good instead of something terrible,” said Victoria.

Karissa said that searching for opportunities to do something positive has changed her.

“It feels really good to know something good can happen,” she said. “It makes me look at the world differently.”

Valerie said what the girls are doing has helped her deal with her own anger and what she called “a different reality after October first.”

“I’m humbled by them,” she said. “I see my girls out there making a difference, and I say, ‘OK, Valerie. Get it together.’”

For additional information or to make a contribution, contact the Brentwood Lions at 925-587-3783.

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NEW HOME MYTHS [PART I] For many years, we had literally NO new homes around here. Many builders had either stopped building or gone out of business because homes were selling for less than what it would cost to build them.

That’s all changed now and there are many new homes to choose from. I’ll address some of the myths surrounding new homes in a series of articles.

Myth #1 – “We’ll just look on our own first, then bring our agent in later.”

Most new homebuilders are willing to pay a commission to your agent if you buy one of their homes. However, some have very strict policies regarding registration.

This means that your agent will need to accompany you on your VERY FIRST visit to the models to register as your agent.

I have had many clients that went to look at new homes on their own because they didn’t want to “bother” me. Their reasoning is that I had already spent many hours showing them resale homes and they felt bad about taking up more of my time.

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They usually think that if they do decide to buy a new home, they can just tell the new home agent that they are working with me and everything will be fine. They are usually quite embarrassed later when they find out that by their signing in at the front desk without me, I cannot represent them as their agent.

I always try to make it clear to my clients that I am happy to go with them to look at new homes, even if they are “just looking for fun.” It is actually helpful for me to check on the available inventory and get updated price lists.

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SHOULD I TRANSFER MY BANK ACCOUNTS INTO MY TRUST?

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When I meet with clients, we always discuss whether bank accounts should go into their trust. Ideally, the answer is ‘yes!’ Here’s why: Reason #1: The most important reason is for incapacity planning. If your accounts are in your trust, a Co-Trustee can access the accounts to assist with your care if you experience a period of incapacity. As our clients need additional assistance, we encourage clients to appoint a Co-Trustee who can access these trust accounts to pay bills and provide support.

Reason #2: You will also need to have a trust bank account if (or when) you or a Successor Trustee sells trust property. If you wish to sell property held in your trust, an escrow company will require that the funds be transferred to a trust bank account.

Many clients often ask why they can’t just use a power of attorney to access non-trust bank accounts. While a power of attorney can be used to access non-trust bank accounts, financial institutions are often reluctant to allow someone to use the power of attorney to access an account numerous times. After several requests to withdraw funds, the financial institution may require a conservatorship to continue accessing the account.

When advising clients on the process of transferring accounts into their trust, we warn this process needs to be done carefully, to ensure the accounts are transferred correctly. For example, we have recently discovered that some financial institutions are opening new accounts rather than transferring the existing account into the trust. This has created problems for our clients who have automatic deposits or bill-pay set up with their current account number.

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Option #2: Keep your account out of your trust. If you decide not to transfer an account into your trust, it is critical you check to make sure you have beneficiaries listed. (Note: If your account is in your trust, those funds will be distributed pursuant to the terms of your trust - not the listed beneficiaries.)

Option #3: Open a new account in the name of your trust. If you are considering opening a new bank account, this is the easiest option.

While the process of transferring accounts into the trust requires some additional effort, we still believe transferring the accounts is worth it. Sadly, we see many clients who have experienced periods of incapacity. Those clients that have transferred their accounts to their trust greatly reduce the burden on their families by allowing them to easily access their trust bank accounts. If you have any questions about this, I see people Monday through Friday for a FREE, 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. To view additional articles about estate planning and bankruptcy, visit my website: www.lawofficeofjoangrimes.com.

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“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” opens June 29 at the historic El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. The troupe will present its season closer July 27: Tony Award-winning “The Secret Garden.” Both shows open at the El Campanil Theater and travel the second weekend to The Lesher Arts Center in Walnut Creek.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit

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Avoid the summer slide School may be on summer break, but your child’s education is not.

Studies show that children who don’t read over the summer tend to lose literacy skills while children who do actually improve their reading ability. And while educators agree that continued learning over the summer break is important, it doesn’t have to be all about math books and spelling tests.

“It is so important to keep students engaged in learning over the summer,” said Dana Eaton, superintendent of the Brentwood Union School District. “They don’t need worksheets, they need books and experiences. Take advantage of the library’s summer reading program, go on a hike, take swimming lessons, go to a local museum, zoo or visit a new place.

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Honoring the first man in my life My readers all know how important the relationship I had with my mom was and, in my heart, still is.

But in the past year since her passing, I haven’t spoken much about my dad who was also a very important and special part of Senior my life. This Father’s orner Day column is a tribute not only to him but all of the dads who have daughters. Not to slight the relationship a man has with his sons, but the first man in a daughter’s Marla life sets the tone for Luckhardt who she looks for in a boyfriend, friend and husband. That is my opinion, and I am sticking to it.

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The qualities that my dad exuded far outweighed any deficits, and since he was indeed human, he was far from perfect. On occasion he could lose his temper that sometimes reminded me of a teapot. He would hold back until “thar she blows,” and then he yelled and I ran.

I’m quite sure I gave him several good reasons for that teapot. I remember him making bacon in our little apartment in Brooklyn on Sunday mornings, his only day off, and bringing me a fresh hot piece of it to taste before sitting down at the tiny breakfast nook in our kitchen.

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He encouraged my mom to paint the characters of “The Howdy Doody Show” on the four panes of that window, since he said overlooking the courtyard where people hung their laundry was not as appetizing or fun as looking at those pictures. Mom was an artist so they were amazing, and I did indeed prefer looking at them as opposed to Mrs. Amaratti’s undergarments on a clothesline.

The first nine summers were especially fun as we spent them in New Jersey to get away from the Brooklyn heat. My dad would stay in the city until the weekend when he had both Saturday and Sunday as well as a twoweek vacation every year. The drive was long, but he never missed a weekend with us, and I could bank on him bringing me something fun. My favorite was the coonskin cap that was a replica of Davy Crockett’s hat on the television program “Davy Crockett,” one of our favorite shows. He made sure to answer the music from the ice cream, bakery and Charles Chips trucks that brought goodies up the hill to our bungalow. Money was tight, but for $200 we got to spend the season in comfort near a pool and a day camp that made the summers fly by.

The rent on our apartment in Brooklyn was $60 a month. One day, my dad announced that they bought a brand-new house in the suburbs and I was thrilled. He, on the other hand, did not sleep well for weeks worrying

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Our new town was extremely small, and the whole neighborhood went there while he could only go a few times a season in between work and house chores.

After I moved out of the house and started my path, my parents moved to Nevada, which made it a lot easier to visit several times a year. Daddy would take his “instamatic” camera loaded with film and take hundreds of pictures of just about everything and everyone. His favorite model was my mom, and to this day I am still going through the albums that reflected the adoration for his wife of 60 years. I can’t recall a day that he didn’t tell her that he loved her, and she would tell me, “He put me on a pedestal the day we got married, and I never got off.” That was the kind of husband I wanted and got! My husband, whom I lovingly call Grandpa, has the best of my dad’s attributes. He, just like my first fella, shows a lot of love for his spouse.

My dad was quite ill when he and my mom came to California in 2007. Those last few months were the dearest and most precious to us both. I remember cutting his fingernails as he began stroking the top of my head. With tears of love in his eyes and in the most endearing way, told me he loved me too.

Happy Father’s Day, Daddy.

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bacon in our little apartment in Brooklyn on Sunday mornings, his only day off, and bringing me a fresh hot piece of it to taste before sitting down at the tiny breakfast nook in our kitchen.

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about the mortgage of $184 a month.

He was terrified, but for our little family, he would do his best to make it work. I stayed with my maternal grandparents while the finishing touches of that 1,400-square-foot house were being done and furniture was delivered. I had my own room, and I even got to pick out the colors for the carpet and the paint.

He built a shelf that had cubbies for my books, pictures and my own 19-inch black-and-white television set. It was incredible as we only had one television in Brooklyn, and the screen was so tiny I had to sit up close on the floor to see it.

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East County seniors turned their tassels last week as local high schools celebrated graduation. Unusual temperatures this year kept students and their families cool throughout the ceremonies as Freedom, Heritage, La Paloma and Liberty high schools recognized the Classes of 2018. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families!

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When Oakley trampolinist Ruben Padilla was 5 years old, he proclaimed he wanted to go to the Olympics.

Now 12 years later, he’s twisting and twirling closer to his goal.

Ruben, a soon-to-be senior at Freedom High School, became a senior-level member of the U.S. Gymnastics team in January. He now battles with much stronger and older athletes, including past Olympians in national competitions, but he’s holding his own.

Ruben knocked off past Olympian Logan Dooley en route to winning the trampoline competition at a regional event in Las Vegas in May. He also finished third in both the trampoline and double mini competitions at the Elite Challenge in Colorado. Competitors are judged on routine difficulty and execution, time of flight and horizontal movement.

“His ability to learn new skills, his ability to be stable is what makes him special,” said Igor Sheyman, Ruben’s head coach. “His physical and mental abilities really allow him to be cool-headed, under control and allow him to always finish his routines. You can have really great trampolinists that, unfortunately, can’t handle the physical and psychological pressure of

Oakley trampolinist Ruben Padilla competes in the top tier of U.S. Gymnastics competition as he chases his dream of one day appearing in the Olympics.

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competition as well as Ruben can.”

His results are a hopeful sign for the future, but the youngster must continue to shine to reach his ultimate goal.

Ruben, who will compete at the junior level in international competitions for another year, will travel to Bolivia next week in an attempt to qualify the United

States team for the Youth Olympics in Argentina in October.

If the United States is successful, Ruben will head to North Carolina to vie for one of two spots amongst nine competitors on the USA Youth Olympic team.

With each triumph, Ruben stays in contention for a spot on the Olympic team.

“Going to the Youth Olympics will put me in a really good spot to go to the Olympics,” Ruben said.

Ultimately, Ruben said he will need to continue to improve his skills and the height of his jumps to ascend to the top.

For now, he appears to be well on his way.

He trains seven days a week for two to four hours a day at Tornado Acro-Gymnastics And Martial Arts Sport Club in Pleasanton.

“This is his passion, his love. This is who he is,” said Nelia Padilla, Ruben’s mother.

As one would figure, jumping and twisting 15 to 20 feet in the air daily comes with its share of downfalls.

Ruben suffered countless minor injuries as a child and was forced to take a year off to nurse a bulging disk in his back in 2016. At one point last year, he competed in pain and struggled to breathe after see Trampolinist page 18A

Liberty fisherman earns another trip to world championship event

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Over Mother’s Day Weekend, Jared deFremery, who just completed his sophomore year at Liberty, partnered with teammate Miles Kaneko to win the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Fishing League Worldwide High School Fishing Clear Lake Open while also earning the The Bass Federation/FLW California State Championship.

Representing the Delta Teen Team, deFremery and Kaneko finished first in the 72-team event in Clearlake, winning by nearly 2 pounds. Reaching the five-bass limit, deFremery and Kaneko weighed in at 19 pounds, 2 ounces. The secondplace team came in at 17 pounds, 10 ounces.

“We weren’t really expecting to win it,” deFremery said. “We knew we had good fish going in the southern part of the lake. We happened to catch about three fish that were about 5 pounds each.

We could see that a lot of people were struggling.

When we had those three big bites, the wheels started turning.”

The win helped the pair qualify for both the

2018 High School Fishing National Championship and the 2018 High School Fishing World Finals.

Of course, while only two anglers are on the team, their success is far from a two-person effort. deFremery expressed appreciation for sponsors Frabill Fishing and Plano and other supporters.

“I want to send a thank-you Barry Sterud, who runs our club. He gets us to fish in these tournaments and handles our paperwork,” deFremery said.

The trip to the National/World Championships will be the second in as many years for this team. A year ago, it was not a trip that deFremery envisioned getting to make again, let alone only one year later.

“When we did this last year, I thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime deal,” deFremery said. “Getting to go again is kind of surreal.” deFremery and Kaneko will leave for the National/World Championships on June 22. The event will take place from June 26 to 30 at Lake Pickwick in Florence, Alabama.

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Jared deFremery and his partner Miles Kaneko recently won the 2018 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Clear Lake Open while also earning the TBF/FLW California State Championship.

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Through it all, he’s bounced back after each obstacle.

“I think more than anything it’s the passion he has for the sport,” said Nelia.

“I really thought he was going to be done after the (back) injury he had. They offered him some scholarships for diving (after the injury), but he was never interested.”

As Ruben soars to new heights, his parents are supportive every step of the way.

The Padilla family estimates they’ve spent $15,000 on expenses this year alone.

“I go day by day with him,” Nelia said. “I feel more than anything it has to

be about him. We just want to be there to support him during the good moments and the bad moments. It’s not going to be easy. This is the highest level of competition that he’ll be competing in.”

Ruben knows ascending to the top of the sport won’t be easy, but if the past is any indication, he’ll land on his feet.

“I just really want to go to the Olympics,” Ruben said. “That has been my goal ever since I started.”

Ruben has launched a Sponsor.me to help offset the costs of his journey.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 06/28/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: D123 5X8 DIAZ, LOUISE D1190 9X6UPM SIMON, CLAYTON E213 10X14DNO GRAVES, TERRANCE E1294 5X5UP BAYERSKI, RUSSELL E1301 10X10UP DRAKE, DESIRAE E13131 0X10UP LANGAN, JOHN G302 10X24DNO BOWLES, BRANDON H326 10X24DNO PARTIDA, ANTONIO ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 2018. AFFORDABLE STORAGE,LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76745 Publish Dates: June 1, 15, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. #: 02018-002 LOAN #: GRW003675-F APN #: 0115800237 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. 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, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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 as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANTHONY GRADEN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date: 06/01/2015 Recording Date: 06/03/2015 Instrument Number: 20150112750-00 Book: —- Page Recorded in County: CONTRA COSTA State of CA Date and Time of Sale: 06/27/2018 at: 01:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated Sale Amount: $535,410.56 Legal Description of Property: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any): 8147 WESTPORT CIRCLE, DISCOVERY

BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above.

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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 02018-002. 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: 05/22/2018 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY NPP0333139 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 06/01/2018, 06/08/2018, 06/15/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76724 Publish Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L17-00589 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MAXSAM PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company fdba VITALITY BOWLS PLEASANT HILL; MARK UNTERBACK, an individual, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): US FOODS, INC., NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, P.O. Box 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003182-00 The name of the business(es): Solar Shine Located at: 1140 Quail Valley Run In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua Laine. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 14, 2018. Signature of registrant: Joshua Laine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 15, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 5/15/2023 Oakley Press No. 030477 76711 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003282-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Elite Real Estate Group 2. Elite International Real Estate Group 3. Elite Luxury Real Estate Group Located at: 2170 Main St Suite D In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Agency Real Estate Group. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Defny deHaan, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 5/21/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76740 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003319-00 The name of the business(es): 1. DPG Design 2. DPGDesign - Landscpe Design Studios Located at: 4701 Main St, Suite B In: Oakley, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. David Garcia 2. Susie Garcia. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on February, 2016. Signature of registrant: Susie Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 22, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires 5/22/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76786 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003591-00 The name of the business: Agentry Real Estate Group Located at: 2170 Main St. Suite D In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Agency Real Estate Group Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December, 2017. Signature of registrant: Defny deHaan Secretary of Corp. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June6, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires

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LEGALS 6/6/2023 Oakley CA, 94561 Oakley Press described above is purported to be: 4664 No. 03-0477 76858 Publish dates: June Mammouth Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any li15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018. ability for any incorrectness of the street NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE address and other common designation, Title Order No.: 170034098 T.S.#: 2016- if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 02054 HOA File #: PMAT-DPOA-32-16- made, but without covenant or warranty, MATIAS APN No.: 033-380-026-6 NOTICE expressed or implied, regarding title, OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT possession, or encumbrances, to pay the UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESS- remaining principal sum due under said MENT DATED 1/18/2017. UNLESS YOU Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- interest thereon, as provided in said ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- charges, and expenses of the Trustee, TURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, to-wit: $14,886.52 Estimated. Accrued YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On Interest and additional advances, if any, 7/2/2018 at 1:30 PM, United Trustee Ser- will increase this figure prior to sale The vices As the duly appointed Trustee under claimant: Delta Pointe Owners Assoand pursuant to Notice of Delinquent ciation under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 1/20/2017 as Assessment heretofore executed and Document No. 2017-0012748-00, of Of- delivered to the undersigned a written ficial Records in the Office of the Recorder Declaration of Default and Demand for of Contra Costa County, California, prop- Sale, and a written Notice of Default and erty owned by: Raul Matias and Maria Election to Sell. The undersigned caused H. Matias and Yareli Garcia WILL SELL said Notice of Default and Election to AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID- Sell to be recorded in the county where DER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale the real property is located and more in lawful money of the United States, by than three months have elapsed since cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL or national bank, a check drawn by a BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding state of federal credit union, or a check on this property lien, you should undrawn by a state or federal savings and derstand that there are risks involved in loan association, savings association, or bidding at a trustee auction. You will be savings bank specified in section 5102 bidding on a lien, not on the property of the Financial Code and authorized to itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee do business in this state.): AT the north auction does not automatically entitle side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the you to free and clear ownership of the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pitts- property. You should also be aware that burg, CA All right, title and interest under the lien being auctioned off may be a said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in junior lien. If you are the highest bidder the property situated in said County, de- at the auction, you are or may be responscribing the land therein: 033-380-026-6 sible for paying off all liens senior to the The street address and other common lien being auctioned off, before you can designation, if any of the real property receive clear title to the property. You are

encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02054. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 5/29/2018 United Trustee Services For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 Nashone Anderson, Director of Production United Trustee Services 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 353 Danville, California 94526 NPP0333485 To: OAKLEY PRESS 06/08/2018, 06/15/2018, 06/22/2018 76761 Publish Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 2018.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Annexation #10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 22, 2018 the City of Brentwood (the “City”) duly adopted Resolution No. 2018-54 (the “Resolution of Intention”) wherein it declared its intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 5, and the City Council determined, under and pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”), that the public convenience and necessity require that it commence proceedings to annex certain territory (the “Territory”) to Community Facilities District No. 5, City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (“CFD No. 5”) constituting certain parcels of land as listed in Exhibit A attached hereto. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Tuesday, the 26th day of June 2018, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the City Council may reach the matter, at the regular meeting place

of the City Council, at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 and the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory and all other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention. At such public hearing any persons interested, including all taxpayers, property owners and registered voters within CFD No. 5 and within the Territory, may appear and be heard, and the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 or the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory or on any other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention will be heard and considered. Any protests to the foregoing may be made orally or in writing by any such interested persons or taxpayers, except that any protests pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of such proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularities and defects to which the objection is made; and the City Council may waive any irregularities in the form or content of any written protest and at such public hearing may correct minor

defects in such proceedings. All written protests shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before the time fixed for such public hearing, and any written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of such public hearing.

Since there are less than 12 registered voters in CFD No. 5 or in the Territory, the Act provides that if the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within CFD No. 5, or the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the Territory, file written protests against the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5, and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, then no further proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 as proposed in the Resolution of Intention shall be taken for a period of one (1) year from the date of the decision by the City Council on the issues discussed at such public hearing.

At the conclusion of such public hearing, the City Council may abandon the proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 or may, after passing upon all protests, determine to proceed to call an election to submit to the qualified electors of the Territory the question of annexing the Territory to CFD No. 5 and authorizing the levy of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within

the Territory; and if the City Council determines at the conclusion of such public hearing to call such an election, the voting procedure at such election shall be by landowners in the Territory voting in accordance with the Act. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such public hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be completed within thirty (30) days.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the Resolution of Intention and a copy of Annexation #10 Boundary Map showing the boundaries of the Territory are on file with the City Clerk at 150 City Park, Brentwood, California 94513, and are available for review there during business hours by any interested persons.

Questions should be directed to the City of Brentwood Public Works DepartmentEngineering, telephone (925) 516-5420.

DATED: June 15, 2018 Miki Tsubota City Engineer EXHIBIT A LIST OF PARCELS TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 CITY OF BRENTWOOD COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76852 Publish Dates: June 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003485-00 The name of the business: TechPro2GO Located at: 1151 Ranch Point Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gary D Olson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2018. Signature of registrant: Gary D Olson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 31, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 5/31/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76863 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

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)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01673-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: May 19, 2018 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 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76718 Publish Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

EST 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: 616-618 Drake Street, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 067-292-011 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: $318,224.27. 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 2017-02740-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: May 23, 2018 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 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76755 Publish Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003151-00 The name of the business(es): East Bay Duct and Air Solution Located at: 2404 Tompkins Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yehonatan Bitton. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1418. Signature of registrant: Yehonatan Bitton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 14, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires 5/14-/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76710 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003190-00 The name of the business: 1. Mighty Mindz Inc. 2. Strong Mindz Located at: 1402 Cavallo Rd Unit# 8 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mighty Mindz Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jerome Elston Hill Jr., CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 15, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 5/15/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76763 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003262-00 The name of the business: Two First Names Located at: 4636 Le Conte Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Noreen James.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Noreen James, Proprietor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 5/21/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76764 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003348-00 The name of the business: Pizza Guys Located at: 1100 Sycamore Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sdhanju, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Inderjjit Dhanju, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2018 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 5/23/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76787 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003160-00 The name of the business: 1. DaNang Restaurant 2. Da Nang Restaurant 3. DaNang Tourane Restaurant Located at: 4393 Hillcrest Ave In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Da Nang Restaurant Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/10/2015. Signature of registrant: Kim Van Benton, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 14, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/14/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 76742 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003219-00 The name of the business: PARCEL PLUS #244 Located at: 3710 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nick Wahidi.

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: Nick Wahidi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 17, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 5/17/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76728 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003339-00 The name of the business: Judy Dawson Pet Sitting Service Located at: 4425 Whitehoof Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Judy L. Dawson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/23/18. Signature of registrant: Judy Dawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 5/23/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76734 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003439-00 The name of the business: Contra Costa Community Outreach Clinic and Laboratory Located at: 4041 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Contra Costa Community Outreach Clinic and Laboratory. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bulmaro Orozco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 29, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 5/29/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 76789 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01673-CA A.P.N.:075-394-030 Property Address: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 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 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Terry J. Tabacco And Carol L. Tabacco Husband & Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345634-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/27/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 467,429.37 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: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 075-394-030 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:$ 467,429.37.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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-02740-CA A.P.N.:067-292-011 Property Address: 616-618 Drake Street, Antioch, CA 94531 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 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/14/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ersielene Osby, A Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 07/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0231740-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 07/12/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 318,224.27 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGH-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-802144-BF Order No.: 730-1710986-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): CHARLES E BATES AND STEPHANIE BATES, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0195978-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/9/2018 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: $310,276.52 The purported property address is: 10 BIG BEND CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-410-056-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17802144-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-17-802144-BF IDSPub #0141563 6/15/2018 6/22/2018 6/29/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76845 Publish Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2018.

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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-806960-BF IDSPub #0141443 6/15/2018 6/22/2018 6/29/2018 Antioch Press No. 02-1273 76835 Publish Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2018.

Hanes/BergenholtzAshley/Amanda B402 Majid, Asia A232 Meikia, Alicia E1013 Gordon, Gina D774 Rivorgkham, Christine E1293 Rios, Jasmyn E1307 Ebert, Shana D964 Williams Davis, Sarah D894 Finley, James A204 Lazaro, Richard A208 Lowe, Matthew B408 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party Brentwood Press No. 021273 76840 Publish Dates: June 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003174-00 The name of the business: SBH Home Improvements & Handyman Service Located at: 2389 Boulder St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Blair Gach. 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: Blair Gach. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 15, 2018

by Deputy C Pittman Expires 5/15/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76696 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003347-00 The name of the business: Shanie’s Cafe Located at: 1308 Oak Circle In: Arnold, CA 95223, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marchio Properties LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/10/18. Signature of registrant: Shannon Marchio, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2018 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 5/23/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76788 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003631-00 The name of the business: Moe and Co Located at: 266 Persimmon Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Megan Thomas 2. Jennifer Door. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Megan Thomas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 6/8/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76864 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-806960-BF Order No.: 730-1801065-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/30/2009. 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. 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): JERRY A INNISS a single man Recorded: 10/8/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0237457-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/17/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $307,866.07 The purported property address is: 5292 SUNGROVE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 056-350-010-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-806960-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.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105 and SEC 24073 ET SEQ B&P, C.) Escrow No. 1814073DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) is/are: VIETNAM NOODLE HOUSE, INC. 3676 DELTA FAIR BLVD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Doing Business as: VIETNAM NOODLE HOUSE All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: HTTD INC 4961 GREENHILLS CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 3676 DELTA FAIR BLVD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is JULY 3, 2018 The bulk sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Buyer(s): HTTD INC. LA2041191 ANTIOCH PRESS 6/15/18 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76849 Publish Dates: June 15, 2018.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name PARCEL PLUS OF ANTIOCH at 3710 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 9/17/2013 under File No. 2013 F-0005647-00 (*1) Jeremy Enterprises LLC 3710 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. Signature: Jason Jeremy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, 2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76847 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

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 & 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 or after June 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at 345 Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, CA 94513. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Customer Name Unit No. Carmona Jr., Daniel B315

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002808-00 The name of the business: Shear Canine Located at: 6061 Lone Tree Way Unit J In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jamie Bodal 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: Jamie Bodal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 4/30/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76702 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003025-00 The name of the business: ARCH DESIGNS Located at: 225 Alamo Plaza Ste. 110 In: Alamo, CA, 94507 is hereby registered by the following owner: Elizabeth Gutierrez. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/8/18.

Signature of registrant: Elizabeth Gutierrez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 8, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 5/8/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76699 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003073-00 The name of the business(es): DELTA GALLERY Located at: 2485 Sand Creek Road, Ste 128 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Art Guild Of The Delta, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 1, 2018.

Signature of registrant: Rosalinda Grejsen, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 10, 2018 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires 5/10/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76793 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003132-00 The name of the business: ACE Painting Service, Inc. Located at: 700 Harvest Park Dr, Suite F In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: ACE Painting Service, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/21/05. Signature of registrant: Daniel R. Aceves, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 11, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 5/11/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76707 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003137-00 The name of the business: Wordplay Located at: 8660 Brentwood Blvd, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dawn Marie Hopkins. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2006.

Signature of registrant: Dawn Hopkins.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 14, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires 5/14/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76703 Publish dates: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003244-00 The name of the business: 1. HealthMet DNA Labs 2.MDHealthSpa 3.HealthMet Medics Located at: 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Ste 335 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: HealthMet, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/11/2018. Signature of registrant: William Greer-Berezovsky. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 5/18/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76860 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003254-00 The name of the business: Butch’s Auto Haul and DMV Services Located at: 8155 Westport Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marshall McGinnis. 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: Marshall McGinnis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/18/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76791 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003264-00 The name of the business: MyDawgy Consulting Located at: 733 Anderson Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Michael David Dalke 2.

Susan L. Dalke. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/21/18. Signature of registrant: Michael David Dalke. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2018

by Deputy J Crawford Expires 5/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76737 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003318-00 The name of the business: 1. Clean & Seal Pro 2. cleanandsealpro.com Located at: 1448 Cullen Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Dave Garcia 2. Susie Garcia.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/21/18. Signature of registrant: Susie Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 22, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires 5/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76770 Publish dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003328-00 The name of the business: Couch Potato Located at: 2565 Sand Creek Rd # 116 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ali Alyanak. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/22/18. Signature of registrant: Ali Alyanak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 22, 2018

by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 5/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76738 Publish dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Michael Jensen (2), Nic Mutulo, Amber Young, Linda Barrs. Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com The Sale will end at 10:00 AM June 28th , 2018. Goods must be paid in CASH at site and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie NAME STATEMENT Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322File No. F-0003440-00 The name of the 1883 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business: Phil’s Music Inc. Located at: 76798 Publish Dates: June 8, 15, 2018.

1741 Diamond Springs Ct. In: Brentwood, NOTICE OF PETITION TO CA 94513, is hereby registered by the ADMINISTER ESTATE following owner: Phil’s Music Inc. This OF: Albert B. Buetschle, deceased business is conducted by: A Corporation.

CASE NUMBER P18-00768 To all heirs, The registrant commenced to transact beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credibusiness under the fictitious business tors, and persons who may otherwise be name or names listed above on 5/29/18. interested in the will or estate, or both, Signature of registrant: Philip Halseth, of: Albert B. Buetschle, deceased. A PetiPresident. This statement was filed with tion for Probate has been filed by: Christie the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Gough in the Superior Court of California, on: My 29, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition Expires 5/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. for Probate requests that: Christie 02-1273 76790 Publish dates: June 8,15, Gough be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of 22, 29, 2018. the decedent. The petition requests the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be NAME STATEMENT admitted to probate. The will and any File No. F-0003467-00 The name of the codicils are available for examination in business: Global Auto Sales Located the file kept by the court. The petition reat: 6240 Brentwood Blvd Ste A In: Brent- quests authority to administer the estate wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by under the Independent Administration of the following owner: Global Demand Estates Act. (This authority will allow the LLC. This business is conducted by: An personal representative to take many acIndividual. The registrant commenced tions without obtaining court approval. to transact business under the fictitious Before taking certain very important business name or names listed above on actions, however, the personal represenN/A. Signature of registrant: Rick Beal, tative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived President. This statement was filed with notice or consented to the proposed the County Clerk of Contra Costa County action.) The independent administraon: May 30, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius tion authority will be granted unless an Expires 5/30/2023 Brentwood Press No. interested person files an objection to the 02-1273 76862 Publish dates: June 15, petition and shows good cause why the 22, 29, July 6, 2018. court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this court as follows: a. Date: July NAME STATEMENT 10, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b.

File No. F-0003536-00 The name of the Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martibusiness: Rosa’s Landscape & Main- nez, CA 94553. If you object to the granttenance Located at: 165 Bruno Ave In: ing of the petition, you should appear Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered at the hearing and state your objections by the following owner: Yesenia Rosas. or file written objections with the court This business is conducted by: An In- before the hearing. Your appearance may dividual. The registrant commenced to be in person or by your attorney. If you transact business under the fictitious are a creditor or a contingent credibusiness name or names listed above tor of the decedent, you must file your on N/A. Signature of registrant: Yesenia claim with the court and mail a copy to Rosas. This statement was filed with the the personal representative appointed County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: by the court within four months from the June 4, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires date of issuance of letters as provided in 6/4/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four 76811 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, months from the hearing date noticed July 6, 2018. above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ested in the estate, you may file with the NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003573-00 The name of the court a Request for Special Notice (form business: JS Designs Located at: 1651 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and Sutter St, Apt 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate is hereby registered by the following Code section 1250. A Request for Special owner(s): 1. Brian Jason 2. Zakiullah Se- Notice form is available from the court digar. This business is conducted by: A clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael J. General Partnership. The registrant com- Amthor, East County Family Law Group, menced to transact business under the 1120 Second Street, Suite C, Brentwood, fictitious business name or names listed CA 94513. (925) 516-4888 Brentwood above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Press No. 02-1273 76810 Publish Dates: Brian Jason. This statement was filed June 8, 15, 22, 2018. with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 5, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 6/5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76822 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003398-00 The name of the business: CK Dillon Located at: 5450 Azure Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Charles Monroe Dillon. 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: Charles M. Dillon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2018

by Deputy J Crawford Expires 5/24/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76861 Publish dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2018.

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Brentwood – May 24, 6:18 p.m.

The following is a sample of recent law enforcement activity.

ANTIOCH May 28, 9:22 a.m. A person told authorities that he tried to submit a report online but it was rejected.

This call came from Lovebird Way. May 28, 11:01 a.m. A burglary was reported on Folsom Drive.

Authorities believed the entrance was made through the home’s sliding rear door.

May 29, 12:02 a.m. Authorities reported a man bleeding from his side on Auto Center Drive. First the man said that he was hit by a tree branch but later reported that someone hit him with it.

May 29, 6:27 p.m. A person told authorities that he got into a fight with two subjects stealing items. They were said to have been driving a Silver Hyundai SUV and were parked on the west side of the building next to the European Wax. May 30, 1:39 p.m. A person told authorities that when he asked a woman to move so that he could get by, she pulled a knife on him.

This report came from Lone Tree Way. May 30, 5:21 p.m. A person told authorities that his car was destroyed on L Street.

May 30, 8:42 p.m. A burglary was reported on Pleasant Place.

May 31, 2:30 p.m. Authorities received a call regarding a burglary on Meredith Way. The reporting person found his bedroom window broken and certain items stolen.

May 31, 6:08 p.m. A person told authorities that a firearm was stolen from his residence on Cache Peak Drive. They believed the suspect entered through the side window.

June 1, 6:20 p.m. Authorities were suspicious of two teens checking out a vacant house on the corner of Jade Court. They were both males; one of them was not wearing a shirt, had something wrapped around his head and was wearing baggy pants. The other was wearing a black shirt with black shorts with a red stripe on them.

June 2, 2:38 a.m. Authorities received a call from a hospital on Lone Tree Way saying that one of their patients was stabbed by an unknown subject on Gentrytown Drive. The person who called suddenly had an unrelated

emergency and was not able to provide more information.

June 2, 4:23 p.m. A 23-year-old man hit the reporting person and stole some cigarettes. He was wearing a black hat and a white shirt, and he left on foot.

June 2, 8:16 p.m. A burglary was reported on Hudson Court.

Authorities believe that the entry was made through the rear sliding door.

BRENTWOOD May 22, 7:34 a.m. A large hunting knife was found in the bathroom of Chevron on Oak Street.

May 22, 10:01 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. Authorities found a homeless person in between units of a storage area.

The reporting person received this information from her tenant.

May 22, 10:35 a.m. An adult was reported missing from a residence on Vision Lane.

May 22, 11:06 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. May 22, 11:54 a.m. An accident was reported on Lone Tree Way. One driver wanted authorities to be at the scene since the other driver did not have a license.

May 22, 12:09 p.m. An accident between a black Ford Edge and a small grey car was reported on Brentwood Boulevard and Balfour Road. Although there were no injuries, the airbags were deployed.

May 22, 12:50 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on Sand Creek Road. An unknown suspect hit the reporting person’s 2000 Honda Civic.

May 22, 1:50 p.m. A television was stolen from the back of the patio of a home on Oak Street.

May 22, 2:39 p.m. A woman told authorities that her ex-husband was violating his retraining order.

May 22, 3:14 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on Taylor Drive. The reporting person said that their gray Honda pilot was rear-ended by a dark brown vehicle.

May 22, 3:22 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on Taylor Drive. The reporting person said that her vehicle was parked in her driveway the entire time.

May 22, 3:54 p.m. A person left his wallet on the counter and the surveillance system caught another person taking the wallet.

This report came from Lone Tree Way.

May 22, 6:12 p.m. Authorities received a call complaining about golf balls being hit into the reporting person’s backyard.

He hung up quickly and only gave authorities the direction to his backyard.

May 23, 5:19 a.m. A suspicious person in his 50s was reported breaking into an office on Lone Tree Way. He was said to have been wearing a black hoodie and a beanie.

May 23, 7:17 a.m. A person told authorities that their surveillance camera was stolen from the outside of the house. They said that one of the suspects was wearing a white hooded shirt and the other a black hoodie.

May 23, 4:39 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Lone Tree Way. Authorities said that a man and a female were chasing each other in a lot and were heading toward a mattress store.

May 23, 9:28 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said that one of the windows was smashed in order to take his phone.

May 24, 7 a.m. An accident between a grey Ford Fusion and a white van was reported next to a golf course on Balfour Road and Summerset Drive. There were no injuries, but the airbags did deploy.

May 24, 10:57 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Second Street.

A person told authorities that he saw four teens with alcohol bottles in their backpack.

They were last seen walking on Second Street toward Brentwood Boulevard.

May 24, 3:47 p.m. A black Lincoln Navigator was stolen on Brentwood Boulevard.

May 24, 5:10 p.m. A loitering complaint was made on Second Street. The report indicated the subject was a homeless person wearing a blue Warriors shirt and black pants.

May 24, 6:18 p.m. A man next to the Dollar General on Brentwood Boulevard was reported swinging a sledgehammer at people.

May 24, 7:40 p.m. A case of fraud was reported on Marjoram Drive. The reporting person said that an unknown subject attempted to purchase items online. The person had the name and address of the subject since they used it for the shipping information.

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on some Sundays as an alter server at his church, Saint Peter Martyr of Verona in Pittsburg. He also volunteered as assistant youth activities coordinator during Confirmation and crab feeds at Most Holy Rosary Church in Antioch. And he helped during clean-ups within the City of Antioch and at

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“To my undocumented and Latinx brothers and sisters, don’t let anything or anyone discourage you, especially in this political climate and turmoil,” Diego said.

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The lack of available parking in the station’s first week prompted some to park illegally wherever they could find a spot, including in high grass prone to fire or areas blocking bike lanes, Trost said.

The agency has since installed “No Parking” signs and barriers to curtail the activity, and Antioch Police Department announced that it will issue tickets and tow vehicles parked illegally on nearby property.

Meanwhile, Trost said the agency is actively seeking shared parking options that can serve as park-and-ride facilities.

There is also talk of converting BARTowned land between the Antioch station and its maintenance facility into additional parking, although funds would need to be identified and the BART Board would need to approve it.

One immediate short-term solution is using the Scoop carpooling app that guarantees riders a spot at the Antioch station before 10 a.m., Keller said.

The software uses a logarithm to pair nearby users carpooling to the same sta-

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Between two and 18 morning riders have used the app daily since the Antioch station’s opening, compared to about 200 daily at the Dublin/Pleasanton station, Keller said.

Another short-term option is parking at the Pittsburg Center station on Bliss Avenue, which bypasses the almost daily traffic on Highway 4 at Harbor Avenue and reduces riders’ fairs, since the rides are shorter, Keller said.

“As a director out here, I wish we would have gotten it right,” Keller said.

“I wish we’d had more parking on opening day, and I really regret that people are being inconvenienced.”

Whatever short- or long-term solutions materialize, residents say it’s imperative that BART fixes the problem.

“I bet this station isn’t even servicing 10 percent of the East County riders who could use it if they had a place to park,” said resident Shaun Gilfoy.

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Josefina further shared a message for her son.

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A bingo fundraiser will take place at Hot Shot Bingo, 961 Garcia Avenue, Suite E, Pittsburgh, starting at 4 p.m. The fundraiser is for Ally Jenkins who has recently received her third double lung transplant. A pack of triple loaded machine is $40. There are no splitting packs, player points are not allowed to buy, and you must be 18 years or older. For more information, contact Karen Burns at 925-252-4984.

“Juneteenth” Celebration of Freedom RUÁH presents “JUNETEENTH” Celebration of Freedom, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Prewett Community Park, Antioch. There will be live music, food, raffles and more. For more information, call 925-787-4827 or visit www. ruahoutreach.com.

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Friday, June 22 “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F Street, Antioch, with performances on June 22, 23, 29 and 30, at 7 p.m., and June 24 and July 1, at 2 p.m. Enjoy this timeless classic for all ages.

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A $15 donation is requested from those who wish to bring a table. For more information, contact Cheryl Ortiz at 925-240-0733 or Barbara McCauley at 925-666-8280.

The Summerset Singers present “Everything Old is New Again” at the Summerset Orchards Club House, at 7 p.m. There will also be a show on June 24, at the Heritage High School theater, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. For more information, call 925-864-0410.

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The event will feature live performances, children’s activities, vendors and more. For more information, contact Hope Desroches at 925329-8117 or hope@finallyinspired.com or visit www.antiochfamilyfair.com.

The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch.

There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts. For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925-776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.

The Town of Discovery Bay will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the community center located at 1601 Discovery Bay Boulevard. The event will feature free food, live music and a showing of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on the lawn at dusk. For more information, call 925-634-1131 or visit www.todb. ca.gov.

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East Contra Costa Historical Society’s Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave., is open from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and the third Sunday now through October. Tour the 1890s home, one-room schoolhouse, new resource center and other features from East County’s past. For more information, contact Dawn at 925-513-3247.

The Friends of the Oakley Library will hold its monthly beading class, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Oakley Library. The class is for anyone 16 and older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell.net or 925-525-4782.

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Kindness comes in all forms and there is an abundance of that here at Brookdale Cortona Park of Brentwood.

Bridging several generations, the residents led by co-chairmen Barbara McCauley, Betty Forsen, Lillian Payne and Marie Read, are holding a special garage sale to benefit our local women’s shelter Shepherd’s Gate, where women and their children can feel safe, and support each other during times of need! The residents at Cortona Park are eager to help them achieve their goals to do just that.

All proceeds from the sale will go directly to Shepherd’s Gate so come and enjoy shopping while experiencing a day of giving and sharing with those that need it the most.

Donations are coming from many local families and friends and will include something for every one of all ages. Quality goodies at affordable prices…

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“Today’s brides look for off-the-shoulder wedding dresses, gowns with sleeves and lace gowns,” said Julie James, owner of J. James Bridal, located in downtown Brentwood. “Grooms tend to choose navy or gray tuxes.

Mauve shades of pink and purple are popular colors for bridesmaids dresses.”

New York City’s Spring 2018 Bridal Fashion Week showcased this year’s most popular national bridal trends. In its review of the event, The Knot reported that today’s brides may be interested in gowns layered with shades of blue, fashioning a dress fit for a queen. Ruffled bridal gowns are in, giving brides a more dramatic look, and gowns paired with a corset top are popular for fiancées hoping for a sexier style.

Moreover, silhouette gowns coupled with classic necklines are re-establishing popularity in the bridal scene. Several of this year’s models walked down the runway spotlighting pearl embroideries, thin and nearly transparent gloves that transcend elegance, gowns embellished with beading and dresses emboldened by jaw-dropping bows. Additionally, this year’s Bridal Fashion Week demonstrated that brides interested in making a more dramatic impact sometimes forego the white wedding gown, opting for a black dress, or one with black accents.

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WeddingBee reports common picks for men are brightcolored suits in shades of blue, green, pink and more. Future husbands may also be attracted to tuxes with more intricate designs that forego the traditional flat tux in favor of those that include a textured pattern. This year’s grooms reject the solid-colored tie in search of stylish ties with bold patterns.

In 2018, boutonnieres are characterized as having brighter flowers and forest additions such as branches and leaves to produce a more rustic accessory.

Mikayla Furey, a local bride-to-be, is excited for her wedding later this month to Logan Thompson, an enlisted member of the U.S. Army. When she first began shopping for her dress, Furey focused on finding one that was “simple, clean, natural and not manufactured.”

“I wanted an organic, soft dress to complement my fiancé’s clean-cut dress blues,” she said. “I’ll be walking down the aisle in a bohemian-style off-the-shoulder gown with a loose-fitted skirt and a trumpet veil flowing down the back. I will be adding accessories from home to elevate the look and create a more personal connection to the dress. The simplicity of the gown pairs well with our morning ceremony.”

Furey said her bridesmaids will wear blush pink gowns, while the groomsmen will don navy blue suits, supporting James’ insight that mauve dresses and navy tuxes are popular with bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Luckily for Furey, whose initial price range while looking for a bridal gown was nothing over $1,000, the dress cost $800, a worth-it price for a dress that felt like her own the minute she laid eyes on it. According to WeddingWire, the average cost of a wedding gown is $1,050, with most brides spending between $400 to $1,700. Bridal gowns with more intricate stitching and embellishments tend to be more costly than simple sheath gowns. Looks enhanced by additional accessories such as veils, headpieces, necklaces, earrings, shoes and more lead to greater expense. Dresses fashioned by your favorite renowned wedding designer may put a dent in your budget.

For couples looking to stay within a specific price range, WeddingWire suggests brides avoid trying on gowns that exceed their budget and to search for simple wedding dresses with few embellishments. Personal adornments can be added later. The source also promotes searching for bridal gowns sold at discounted prices – pursuing sample sales and trunk shows to start – and allowing ample time to find the perfect one.

“When wedding dress shopping, it ultimately comes down to whatever option works best for the bride’s body type and what she feels most confident in,” said James.

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ith wedding season officially in full swing, brides have a lot to

juggle planning their big day, while trying to stay on trend.

This season, weddings are more personalized, creative and bold. Bouquets are taking a turn away from traditional and are becoming as unique as the bride who walks down the aisle.

“Brides don’t want uniform and perfect flowers anymore,” said Steve Harland, owner of Good Scents Florist in Oakley. “They are looking for a more natural look.”

According to Harland, succulent bouquets are very popular and offer unique textures and colors. Brides choose floral accents in bright colors, such as sunset orange, Kermit green or moonlight purple for contrast.

“The free-form, hand-tied bouquets with succulents are gorgeous,” said Harland.

Arrangements made without flowers are also trendy.

“We have created bouquets with wheat, succulents, eucalyptus, Italian

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Succulent bouquets are increasingly popular with brides and offer a fresh twist on a traditional look. ruscus and all greens,” said Harland.

“They are great for renaissance or outdoor weddings.”

One upcoming trend not only looks beautiful but also creates a heavenly scent. Herb bouquets made of kale, green hydrangea, fresh sage, rosemary and lavender create stunning bouquets.

While Harland offers on-trend,

customized bouquets, he also specializes in classic bouquets and will cater to any bride’s preference and budget.

“No flower is underrated or overrated,” he said. “We can create something beautiful with carnations, daisies, roses or any type of flower. There is something for every budget.”

Besides flowers, there are several

other design and entertainment elements trending this season. Instead of decorating tables with floral arrangements, some brides and grooms are opting for large balloon displays that add a creative visual element.

According to Tom Gregory, owner of Got A Party in Brentwood, custom linens are also popular.

“We have beautiful custom linens with sequins this season,” said Gregory, who also offers tables and chairs for any size wedding party.

Gregory is seeing more margarita machines at receptions as well as activities to entertain the kids.

“A lot of brides and grooms are renting carousel bounce houses and things to occupy kids during receptions,” he said.

“Wedding parties are renting equipment for movie nights and things to create a kids’ area, so adults can have their fun while the kids are being entertained.”

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ne of the most important decisions brides and grooms make when planning their

wedding is choosing a venue.

This season’s hottest venue trends put a new twist on backyard weddings and transports guest to tropical locations. For those choosing a venue in their own yard or small outdoor space, backyard weddings are moving from barn-inspired to bohemian.

The overall vibe is still relaxed but less rustic and more elevated. Adding deep colors, rich textures and boho-inspired accents help to achieve the boho vibe.

Another trend for venues this season is destination weddings, where entire wedding parties travel together to a location, cruise or resort.

“Destination weddings are especially accommodating for couples steering away from the traditional wedding,” said Kim Bellinghausen, travel advisor and land and cruise specialist at Cruise Planners – Discovery Bay Travel. “Destination weddings can be custom tailored to brides’ and grooms’ desires, can be formal or casual and all aspects of the planning can be taken care of so all the bride and groom have to do is show up.”

According to Bellinghausen, some of

the most popular wedding locations include Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“Places with warm, sunny weather, beautiful beaches and beautiful scenery for photos are the most popular locations,” she said.

According to Frances Peterson, owner of SunnysideUp Travel in Brentwood, there are also some unusual locations brides and grooms are choosing to tie the knot.

“One of the most unusual venues are cenotes,” said Peterson.

Cenotes are often part of a network of rivers and caves, formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock. They form beautiful swimming holes encased in limestone caves.

“There are lush tropical areas surrounding the cenotes, which gives off a magical atmosphere. It is also very fun for everyone to be able to swim in a cave,” said Peterson, who also recommends all-inclusive resorts for destination weddings. “These are popular because once the guest pays for their package, everything is included and they don’t have to worry about additional expenses.

These resorts are also very affordable, as the bride and groom want their family and friends to come but don’t necessarily want to burden them with an expensive trip.”

According to Peterson, there are many benefits to working with a travel agent when planning a destination wedding.

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For those choosing a venue in their own yard or small outdoor space, backyard weddings are moving from barn-inspired to bohemian. be the most beautiful day of their lives into ruins,” said Peterson.

Travel agents also have access to exclusive travel promotions at select destination resorts all year long and can help plan and customize the entire trip.

“I arrange all aspects of the bride and groom and their wedding party’s travel, including flights, hotels, transportation and even tours and excursions to do before or after their wedding day,” said Bellinghausen.

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“They catered to every single need and want we had,” said Oakley resident Xan Halog, who married Jennifer AsplinHalog at the venue in June. “Their No. 1 priority was for us to walk away feeling like our wedding was the best experience we could have ever dreamed of.”

The ladies of 3 Generation Event Productions believe their success is a combination of having the right venue and their combined experience.

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Together, they work to bring each bride and groom’s vision to reality.

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While planning their event, Renee and Theresa work to ensure every detail is met.

“We don’t want anyone to lose sleep for any issues, big or small,” said Renee, who added that Theresa would pick up her phone at midnight to discuss details with a bride or groom. “We want them to feel like kings and queens throughout the entire process, to feel stress-free and, most importantly, to feel loved.”

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“Renee and Mama T make you feel so special,” said Oakley resident Rosa Councell. “They genuinely care to make each wedding an incredible experience from the moment you meet them and allow you to enjoy the planning without having to worry. Everything came together better than we ever imagined.”

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“People want something more rustic and casual, instead of formal sit-downs,” said Ron Arguello, owner of Soleil Wood Fired Pizza, a Brentwood food truck. “We cater about 12 to 15 weddings per year, with people booking weddings a year and a half in advance.”

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“We start with a private consultation to design menu options to suit every taste and budget – to discuss not only their favorite foods but their expectations for this monumental day,” she said. “As facilitator, I’m on hand to help with the planning and execution of every event.”

With a variety of creative options to choose from, today’s bride and groom can feel confident that their wedding menu will be unique and flavorful.

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accounts vary as to whether the hands were tied only during the ceremony or later, this is believed to be an ancient renaissance or Celtic tradition.

Others speculate that the phrase traces its origins to Hindu weddings in which brides and grooms tied a necklace of flowers as part of wedding tradition.

Yet another theory suggests that the phrase can be traced back to the knotted string that supported beds prior to the use of metal springs. Therefore, in order to make a marriage bed, couples first needed to tie the knot.

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Couples can take their cues from others who have walked the aisle before them with these tricks of the trade to help the day go smoothly.

details as they plan their weddings.

As if selecting a photographer or choosing the right appetizers isn’t challenging enough, some unknown variables are sure to pop up on the big day as well. Couples can take their cues from others who have walked the aisle before them with these tricks of the trade to help the day go smoothly. ♦♦ Host everything at a single location.

Couples who want to simplify their wedding day can select a site that can host the ceremony and reception and also house guests. The cost of such facilities may be more affordable than couples think, as transportation costs will be minimal and the venue may offer discounts on group packages. ♦♦ Think about a day coordinator. Couples who cannot afford a wedding planner to handle all of the details often find that a day-of-service provider is within their budget. This person can handle all of the

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They can be the photographer’s helper and give the happy couple one less thing to do. ♦♦ Stock the bathroom. Some venues will have courtesy items for their guests, but couples also should bring their own necessities, such as breath mints, toothpaste, extra pantyhose, hairspray, lip gloss or sanitary pads. ♦♦ Be all smiles. Couples can’t predict everything that will happen on their wedding day, but they can help create the mood. Smiling couples can make things better for everyone, even when zippers break or someone gets the chicken instead of the salmon.

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