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Response times on the rise

Every Fifteen Minutes

Rallying for Ramzan

by Tony Kukulich

Students at Heritage High School participate in Every 15 Minutes program. Page 8

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Upcoming changes to the automatic-aid agreement between the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) will likely degrade ECCFPD response times and service levels. As ConFire deals with increasing demand on its resources within its own district, the new agreement attempts to reduce the number of units sent from ConFire to assist ECCFPD. ECCFPD will accomplish this, in part, by reducing the number of engines dispatched to a structure fire from the current county standard of five, to three. “For the start, it will be our three engines (with) nine firefighters, which is nowhere close to the industry standard that we need to keep

Honoring The Volunteers Photo by Tony Kukulich

sia Chaudhry joined a rally in support of her husband, Ramzan Chaudhry, at the business owned by the couple in Brentwood, Saturday, April 13. Ramzan Chaudhry, who was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on February 14, is facing deportation. According to Asia, the father of three has been applying for residency since 1994. His application was denied without explanation in 2017. He was summoned to the Immigration Court in San Francisco in February, where he believed he would receive a hearing for residency. However, according to Asia, he was taken immediately into custody and transferred to a Yuba City detention center where he remains. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Changing tech industry a girl at a time by Aly Brown Correspondent

While other teens were likely sleeping in last Saturday morning, Heritage High School junior Xenobia Weber stood before a room of young girls, asking those present to raise their hands if anyone had been a coder before she’d met them. A few glanced around before lifting hesitant arms. “And how many of you are coders now?” she asked. Every child held her hand in the air. That response was part of Xenobia’s goal to expose local girls to computer science — a goal she achieved through launching a free program,

“ I really wish to inspire in these kids a huge love of math and science. These little girls need this kind of program to make it known that their interests are valid.

” Xenobia Weber

Girls Who Code, through the Brentwood Library. Girls Who Code is a program-based movement with a mission to close the gender gap in the tech industry, inspiring young girls and fostering their natural love for computer sciences. Xenobia teaches three Saturdays a month, providing lessons on code, science and legendary women who paved the

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way for future generations. She teaches roughly 24 girls from elementary school through eighth grade, at different intervals of time. “I really wish to inspire in these kids a huge love of math and science,” Xenobia said. “These little girls need this kind of program to make it known that their interests are valid.”

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Even though she’s a junior and enrolled in courses through Los Medanos College, Xenobia should technically be a sophomore (had she not skipped a grade) and has loved science and math since she was a little girl. A coding class she took in seventh grade sparked her interest in the field, and her mother, Tamara Weber, helped her attain her goal of giving back to the community by tracking down information for the Girls Who Code program. “We broadcasted on social media and through the schools,” said Tamara, who helped her launch the program at the lisee Girl page 30

Volunteer and paid-on-call firefighters of the East County fire districts honored. Page 7

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Liberty baseball loses tough game to North Coast Section’s Acalanes. Page 21 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................25 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................11 Food........................................10 Health & Beauty....................6 Milestones............................12 Opinion..................................20 Pets.........................................18 Sports.....................................21

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The City of Brentwood will be celebrating the official opening of the new community gazebo in City Park on Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. The festivities will begin with a performance by the Air Force Brass Band, a presentation of the flags and the singing of the national anthem.

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A fun-filled evening for life skills students in the Liberty Union High School District will be held on Saturday, May 4th in downtown Brentwood. The event, which will include a parade, dancing and music, is put on for life skills students from Heritage, Liberty, Freedom and Gateway Schools and is called the Unified Prom. The party is organized by Liberty Union High School District along with Brentwood and Oakley Police Departments. This year’s theme is Star Wars and the public is invited to watch the parade and dress up in their favorite Star Wars costume. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on First Street with students riding in various luxury cars. After the students head off to dinner and their dance in the community center, residents are invited to remain and attend the free concert in the park with music by Brentwood’s energetic 80s cov-

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Heritage team uses game to score for fellow squad by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage girls’ basketball team’s “Rep Your School” showcase in January might have lasted only one day, but its charitable impact will rebound throughout the school community for years to come. The $1,800 raised by the event, which benefited the school’s Special Olympics Unified Sports program, was recently used to buy uniforms and backpacks for the Unified Sports basketball team. “They’re part of our program, part of our extended family,” said Heritage head coach Rob Ocon about the squads featuring special- and general-education students on intermixed teams. “We needed to do something.” The new baby-blue apparel replaced hand-me-down attire from past athletic teams, and it very likely makes Heritage the first Unified Sports team in the area to have dedicated game uniforms, said Loren Wortinger, the team’s coach. The new outfits, designed by Ocon and a friend, and strikingly similar to those worn by the school’s other basketball teams, display “Heritage” across the jerseys’ fronts and “Unified” on the backs, along with a strip of yellow on the navyblue shoulders, and the school’s signature ‘H’ near the bottom of the shorts. “We now have a top and a bottom, compared to just a top,” said Ashley

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The Heritage Unified basketball team poses after a recent game against Heritage. The Patriots’ girls basketball team used money garnered from a January showcase fundraiser to purchase the team uniforms. Morales, a student partner on the team. “It says ‘Unified’ on the back, and the colors and everything just make it pop out, and help make us look like a real team.” Fellow team member, Arell Carter, agrees. “It helps us stand out,” he said, moments after shining on the court in the Patriots game with Freedom last week. Ocon sparked the idea for the

showcase-turned-fundraiser after running across the old attire, about the same time he happened to watch a Unified Sports television show. Suddenly, the alreadyplanned, one-day, six-game event took on a Special Olympics and Unified Sportsawareness theme, with participating squads asked to make voluntary donations, and door and snack-bar proceeds combining to create a magical

moment, months later when the Unified players suited up. “It was very cool,” said Ocon, recalling seeing the teams in action in their uniforms for the first time, last Thursday. “It choked me up a little. I walked in and looked down, and thought, that is what the whole event was about.” Wortinger said the Patriots have shined even brighter since their oncourt appearance transformation. That sentiment was on full display as the Patriots took on Freedom, last week. As one Heritage player sank a shot on his second try, he tugged on his jersey, prominently highlighting his proudly worn apparel. His teammates, forming a congratulatory sea of blue, gathered around him to honor his achievement. “I knew they were going to be good, but these are just so impressive and so amazing for the kids,” Wortinger said of the uniforms. “Unified is amazing, but now, not only is the basketball amazing, but we look good too.” Ocon said he plans to turn the successful one-day event into an annual tradition benefiting the school’s Unified Sports programs, possibly expanding the event to two days next year, and adding boys and Unified games to the lineup. “Making the kids happy makes the tough parts of running the showcase all worth it,” Ocon said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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A local teen proved that not all superheroes wear capes. While on a cruise with her family, Maddie Bursch, a senior at Heritage High School, saved a man’s life after he’d experienced a heart attack. The cruise had taken the Bursch family to Puerto Rico, Saint Martin and Haiti. On the last morning of the trip, Maddie was still in bed when she heard screams. Her father opened the door and told her a man had suffered a heart attack. In the hall, she saw the man’s distressed wife pacing back and forth. Further down the hallway, people crowded outside a room. The situation appeared chaotic, Maddie recalled. She ran over and found the man lying on the ground, sweating and foaming from the mouth. Instinctively, Maddie instructed the woman to hold the man’s head to help keep his airway open, and Maddie started chest compressions. Although she’d never performed CPR to save a person’s life, as a senior lifeguard, Maddie had trained for moments like this. “I didn’t have time to think, (I) kind of reacted – just did it,” Maddie said. As Maddie continued performing compressions, she remained calm, and called out for an automatic external defibrillator (AED). A minute into Maddie’s

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Maddie Bursch, a senior at Heritage High School, recently used CPR to save the life of a stranger while on vacation with her family. compressions, paramedics arrived with an AED, and used it to shock the man’s heart into rhythm. Eventually, the man

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Sometimes a deal is not too good to be true I shop at the Dollar Tree or Dollar Store or 99 Cent store, and I am not ashamed when it comes to buying stuff for a buck. When the grandkids were little, I would put them in the cart and go up and down the aisles, letSenior ting them play a verorner sion of “Supermarket Sweep.” For less than $20, we got bubbles, jump ropes, coloring books and all sorts of fun things for them to amuse themselves with. That was a while Marla ago, and only one Luckhardt grandchild is still mildly entertained with the store and its goodies. I decided to research the bargains at these stores and find out which items are truly a deal. With a plethora of kids and grandchildren, as well as several dear friends, I still like sending birthday cards along with a token happy birthday post on Facebook. There is a decent selection of cards you can choose from at two for a dollar or $1 apiece. They are not as fancy as Hallmark’s, but for sending a hello or a happy Easter, these are fine. My monthly purchases of greeting cards used to run about $100, but now I can get all of my cards for less than $15 a month. Most people read a card, keep it

for a few days and then toss it. To me, this seems like a good deal. Wrapping paper and bows are also a dollar. The roll of paper can be used to wrap several decent-size boxes, and gift bags of all sizes also have the dollar price tag – another wonderful savings. For Christmas, I still prefer Costco. Those rolls last for years, but some extra decorations are still a great find at the dollar stores. Other savings include party supplies, such as plastic tablecloths, paper products and, most importantly, Mylar balloons filled with helium. For a grandchild’s birthday party, there are many products that are much more reasonable than any place else. Again, we are talking about disposable items that will be used once and tossed for sure. There are several aisles that have kitchenware, storage containers, dishes and mugs. Buying a set of good stoneware is always nice, but for those who just need a few pieces, you can’t beat the price of those dishes. The larger storage bins can be used for clothes, shoes or anything that needs organizing. Lots of us use reading glasses and have a few extra pair around the house to supplement our prescription glasses or use as backup pairs. The assortment at the dollar venues is expansive, and you can buy several pairs to leave in different rooms. Check with your optometrist to see if they are safe to use on occasion.

“ When the grandkids were little, I would put them in the cart and go up and down the aisles, letting them play a version of “Supermarket Sweep.” For less than $20, we got bubbles, jump ropes, coloring books and all sorts of fun things for them to amuse themselves with.

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They are not for distance, just reading and other up-close activities. From headbands to bobby pins, you can find hair accessories at a fraction of the usual price at dollar stores. Combs and brushes can be a bargain, too. The quality is comparable to what you might get at mass merchandisers. As a bonus, you can typically buy only the items you need, rather than being forced to purchase a set. Movie Tuesday is $5 at AMC if you have the card. Once inside, you may need to take out a loan for candy or other snacks. Movie-theater-style boxed candy and bagged candy is a real bargain at the dollar store. On any food item, always

check the expiration dates, but I have never seen any expired Dots or Good and Plenty. Finally, I have found that coffee filters are an excellent deal. For about one-third of the price, Grandpa can make his coffee for months with the filters from the dollar stores. That’s just a sample of the best things you will find, but there are also things that are not as economical or recommended. As mentioned before, some products have expiration dates and those need to be checked before purchase. Over the counter medications, vitamins, batteries and any food product that will not be used immediately are not ideal. They come in smaller packages and may not make sense monetarily either. Other products are just not quality enough to skimp on. These include make up, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, oven mitts, tools and knives. Some toys are ok, but are not made too well, so read the package and the warnings. You are still safe with those bubbles, coloring books and crayons. Being on a fixed income and watching a budget is a challenge, so finding the right bargains is imperative. Even a dollar can be wasted on a bad product. Hope this helps! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@ aol.com.

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Delta Gallery turns five The Delta Gallery Community Art Center opened its doors five years ago and has seen growth and change over the years. Opened as a for-profit gallery by Jack and Betty Gaughan in 2014, the founders of Art Guild of the Delta took on the responsibility of forming the community resource it has become today. The Art Guild is grateful to The Streets of Brentwood for the arrangements that afforded them to remain in the former Banana Republic space. “Working to develop and create a viable gallery space that features local and regional artists on a regular basis, a community art center that hosts a selection of art instruction and a venue that many local organizations host meetings at has been an ongoing and rewarding process for the management team,” said Rosalinda Grejsen, gallery director. “We have a strong commitment to developing a gallery and art center that reaches all interests and begins to continue the under-

standing of art and art process.” The Delta Gallery has established many relationships, including one with the Los Medanos Community College Occupational Work Experience program, bringing an intern to the gallery every semester who is able to learn the gallery process. Over the years, Delta Gallery’s community shows have included displays of talented artists. Its regional shows include the California Watercolor Association and, most regularly, the artists of Art Guild of the Delta. The Gallery also offers a beautiful backdrop to other organizations for meetings and small fundraisers, such as Delta International Soroptimists and Brentwood Community Chorus. The Delta Gallery will host a public champagne celebration featuring new artwork on Saturday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www. DeltaGallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

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OBITUARIES Warren Bruce Hays

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Warren Bruce Hays of Oakley passed away April 5, 2019, at 77 years old, after a valiant battle with cancer. Warren was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 8, 1941. After a challenging childhood that resulted in him being raised by his older sister, Deborah Rieger, he graduated from Beverly Hills High School in California. Warren later served his country with a fouryear term in the military, two years of which were spent in battle in Vietnam. Warren had one child, Alisa Kiyomi Hays, whom he adopted and brought home from Vietnam during his first marriage. After a subsequent divorce, he met the love of his life Dianna ‘De-De’ Leigh Hays of Southern California. Warren was devoted to De-De, and after their marriage on Nov. 18, 1983, in Santa Barbara, California, they enjoyed a long, happy and adventurous life together. Warren was a man of many talents, and he had a long and varied career in the field of telecommunications, helping pioneer emerging technology while working for companies such as Pacific Telephone, PacBell, AT&T, Next Computer, Sega Soft, Arthur Young and Pixar Animation Studios. He was a proud member of the Telephone Company Pioneers and a past president of the Oakley Delta Lions Club. Warren was gifted with the ability to conceive of and create things with his hands, a passion which resulted in him designing and building his own home in Glendale, California, at a fairly young age, amongst his many other accomplishments. He also had a big heart and a way with children, and

he greatly enjoyed sharing his passion for creativity with them. He mentored many youth as he volunteered at various schools and community centers throughout his life, teaching shop, woodworking and art classes. He received great joy and satisfaction from repairing and maintaining talking books for the blind. Warren was predeceased by his older brother, Robert, and older sisters, Deborah, Christine and Ilo. He is survived by his beloved wife, De-De; half brother, Dennis Hays; and daughter, Alisa Kiyomi Hays. His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., April 22, 2019, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Glendale, California, and a memorial service in the Oakley area will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First St.

Sept. 6, 1995 - March 18, 2019 Now at home with the Lord, Julianna passed at Kaiser Antioch after a four-year struggle with cancer. Julianna was born in San Jose, then moved to the Brentwood area where she attended Cornerstone Christian Elementary School, was in the Delta Youth Soccer League, graduated from Liberty High School in 2013, and attended Los Medanos Community College and Contra Costa Medical Career College. Julianna will be remembered for her strong and optimistic spirit, her smiles, her loving and compassionate heart, and her cute and witty comments. She loved people, kids, pets (including her ‘doggo’) and Disneyland. The ‘Tender Heart Award’ from her Cornerstone teacher sums up her sweet spirit in the midst of life’s challenges. Julianna is survived by mother, Jill Marsall, Richard Marsall and Katie of Antioch; father, Steve Hambaugh, and Stevie, Jennifer and Jonathan; grandparents Ed and Ann Simpson of Brentwood. She was predeceased by Charles Hambaugh. Julianna

brightened the lives of, and is survived by, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, including her longtime best friend, Makayla McCarty; and Julian Diaz and the entire Diaz family, who provided much love and support over the past three years. A celebration service of Julianna’s life was held April 7, with Pastor Douglas Schoonover officiating.

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April 24, 1949 – March 24, 2019 Jennie Brown Donnell passed away peacefully on March 24, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years of age. She is survived by her brother Tim Brown and his wife Tammy, two nieces, one nephew, one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 27, 11 a.m. at Antioch Covenant Church, 1919 Buchanan Rd. Antioch, Ca.

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egg baskets and bunnies if they find a special egg, and the weather will be great,” Foster said. This free event will take place, Saturday, April 20, in the Freedom Basin and is open to all Oakley residents. For more information, call 925-858-9454. On Saturday, April 20, the Antioch Rotary Club will have a Bunny Hop 5K run at the Antioch Marina Plaza, starting at 9 a.m. Sign-up cost is $30 to $40. For more information, contact Stacey Duckett at staceyduckett@gmail.com, call 925-759-4850 or visit http://www. AntiochBunnyHop5K.com. Also in Antioch, the G Street Mercantile will have the Rivertown Easter Egg-stravaganza from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 20. There will be a shopto-shop Easter Egg hunt and treats for the kids. For more information, contact Mike at gstmercantile@gmail.com or call 925642-7031. On Easter Sunday, you can enjoy brunch at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. There are multiple seatings available. Cost for adults is $41.95 and children ages 4-10 are $16.95. For reservations, call 925-706-4232. For a spiritual start to your Easter weekend, visit the Live Stations of the Cross, Friday, April 19, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brentwood. This event is bilingual and will start at 5 p.m. For more information, call (925) 634-4154 or visit www.ihmbrentwood.com. Harvest Time Church invites you to their Easter Services, Sunday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with a fellowship brunch from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 925-516-1908. The Church at Antioch will host its Easter celebration at Black Diamond Middle School, Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at 4730 Sterling Hill Drive in Antioch. There will be kids’ activities including an egg hunt, face painting and a jumpy house. For more information, call 925-905-9020. Byron United Methodist Church, 14671 Byron Highway, is hosting an Easter service, Sunday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Call 925-634-1411 for more information. Following a tradition several years old, East County Shared Ministry will celebrate Easter, Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m., with special music, floral offerings and gifts. The worship service will be in the historic Stoneman Chapel, located at 200 E. Leland Road, in Pittsburg, with the three newly-installed crosses on the north lot. For more information, visit www. eastcountysharedministry.org or call 925439-9161. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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by Silky Sahnan, esq. Best Apps For Co-Parenting There’s an app for everything nowadays, but some may be surprised to learn that there are several designed to help with co-parenting. Whether you’re looking for something specific or are simply interested in any new tech-savvy parenting method, these apps could help your family work together more easily. Our Family Wizard Confusion over scheduling causes unnecessary conflict for many families. But with this calendar, you can trust that everyone is always on the same page. Track your parenting schedule, share appointment details, and easily submit requests for changes to parenting time all within one application. Kidganizer Thanks to synchronisation, there is no need for phone calls or emails as everything goes through the app. Expenses can be managed in the app, which enables the

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significantly less than the exemption amount ($11.4 million in 2019) there is no need to make the portability election. However, depending on your circumstances, an election may still be recommended. You should consult with your CPA, tax advisor or attorney to determine whether this election is necessary or recommended. Sixth, if you own real property, you should check the grant deed to ensure your property is held in the name of the Trust. You should also have an appraisal done of the real property to confirm the step up in basis value upon the death of the first spouse. Seventh, now that your significant other has passed, you may want to consider appointing a Co-Trustee. In general, if you are active and still able to manage your financial affairs, appointing a Co-Trustee may not be necessary. However, if you would like your children to begin assisting you, you might consider appointing a child to serve as a CoTrustee. While this is not an exhaustive checklist, it is a good place to start. If you have questions about what needs to be done after the death of the first spouse, I see people Monday-Friday for a FREE 30 minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2018 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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developers telling us what they think Brentwood needs, while they make their millions of dollars and destroy our quality of life as a result. We voted our ULL in place in 2006, upheld it in 2010, and we’ll hold it as many times as it takes. Unbelievably, the city has received a request from Blackhawk Nunn Partners to move forward with the project that is outside our urban limit line, requiring Brentwood registered voters to approve moving that line. Currently, there is no ballot measure to do that, which is fine with us. Doesn’t this action seem like the cart before the horse to you? How can an environmental impact report (EIR) be analyzed and generated, then after a 45-day review, be finalized and passed on to the planning commission and city council for denial or approval of a project that can’t be built outside our city limits? Who’s fast-tracking this EIR? The 815-acre parcel is currently county-controlled, privately owned (agricultural) land. Our western ULL is in force until 2026 at the edge of the Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge neighborhoods, there’s an official memo of understanding between Brentwood and Antioch that puts this property off limits to either city until 2022, and Antioch just passed a permanent ULL last year on the northern border of this property. (These are) all powerful facts, don’t you think? This parcel needs to be protected as the open community separator between Brentwood and Antioch, especially with a new East Bay Regional Park unfolding across Deer Valley Road. It is imperative that we all attend the EIR scoping meeting on Thursday,

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April 25, at 7 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Here’s where we tell city management en masse what factors we want analyzed about this project and will ultimately affect the adoption and implementation of it – we want it rejected. In case you hadn’t noticed, we have none of the 8,500 good jobs promised to us, we already have 5,878 housing units planned in Brentwood, we don’t have funded fire and emergency services, and we don’t want more crowding, traffic, congestion, school impacts and plain old miserable conditions in our town! See you at the meeting and join the opposition on Facebook, at allianceforabetterbrentwood.org or (by calling) 925-325-8439.. Kathy Griffin Brentwood

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Editor: Normally, when I go to coffee with the Veterans Of Oakley every Tuesday morning at Tu Jalisco’s in Oakley, (there’s) heavy traffic down Vintage Parkway and bumper-to-bumper traffic on Main Street. During school spring break in Oakley, I noted there was no traffic at all. No long lines at the stop signs or lights on Main Street. All of that heavy traffic was from parents driving their kids to school. So, I asked around about school-bus policy and programs. It’s $1,289 per year for three kids to ride round trip. Road wear and tear from so many vehicles, police time, accidents and safety issues, parent stress and job restrictions because of the need to get kids to school (are) all problems exacerbated by the expense to an already stressed family budget.

Back when school districts received more revenue from property taxes, the districts could afford buses and the maintenance. We need to get back to busing paid for by our tax dollars to reduce the amount of taxes and other fees associated with heavy traffic caused by everyone driving their kids to school and the high cost to parents. Our busing infrastructure is out of balance. There is plenty of money in California’s nearly $14 billion reserve to fully fund a fleet of all-electric, autonomous buses with adult attendants on board to minimize bus maintenance and fuel consumption. It would also eliminate the heavy wear and tear on roads, family budgets and parents’ frazzled nerves. It may be complicated and tedious, but we need to reallocate reserve funds or other revenue sources to reduce transportation infrastructure expenses, police services and emergency services expenses. It’ll also make parents more productive in the workplace and less stressed, which has other long-term economic benefits. Just think how fast emergency vehicles could move down an uncrowded Main Street, or how much less street maintenance would be? How about those parents who have had to make sacrifices with their choice of lower-paying or fewer-hour jobs in order to get their kids to school on time? Auto insurance rates down because of lower driver stress and accidents? No rush to work? Seems our school bus infrastructure has taken a wrong turn over the years. We, the people, need to fix this. Michael Dupray Oakley

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Federal D. Glover 315 E. Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-427-8138 Fax: 925-427-8142 district5@bos.cccounty.us State Sen. Steve Glazer Seventh Senate District Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4007 Walnut Creek Office: 1350 Treat Bvld., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: 925-942-6082 Fax: 925-942-6087 http://sd07.senate.ca.gov Assemblymember Jim Frazier 11th Assembly District Capitol Office:

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U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris Gov. Gavin Newsom Washington DC Office: State Capitol, Suite 1173 408 Dirksen SOB Sacramento, CA 95814 Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 916-445-2841 Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 916-558-3160 Fax: 202-224-2200 www.gov.ca.gov San Francisco Office: U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney 50 United Nations Plaza Suite 5584 9th Congressional San Francisco, CA 94102 District Phone: 213-894-5000 Washington, DC Office: Fax: 202-224-0454 2265 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 www.harris.senate.gov

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The Liberty baseball team was on the verge of defeating Acalanes — arguably the top team in the North Coast Section — in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game. But the Dons proved why they are one of the area’s best squads. Acalanes (15-2) scored all four of its runs in the top of the seventh to stun Liberty 4-2 in Brentwood. “We didn’t go away, for sure,” said Acalanes head coach Clint Hoover. “We battled. These guys believe in themselves, we just weren’t executing early on. That is why you play seven. Sooner or later, the bats were at least going to try to do something.” The Dons racked up three of their six hits in the final frame — all off newly inserted Liberty pitcher Casey Vogan — and capitalized on two walks and a mental error to steal the game from the Lions. Outfielder Sam Heyman’s timely single scored infielders Cole Murgia and Davis Diaz, giving Acalanes a 3-2 lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Heyman, who finished 2-for-3 in the game, came around to score one batter later — giving Acalanes a 4-2 advantage — when first baseman and outfielder Scott Brydon roped a ball to the outfield, and then got caught between first and second base, which drew the attention of the Lions infield, and allowed Heyman to advance home from third. Acalanes pitcher Michael Castelli struck out Lions catcher Mason Padilla,

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infielder Cameron Brossard and pitcher Brayden Spears, in order, in the bottom of the seventh, his second full inning of work, to secure the victory. The Acalanes pitching duo of Thatcher Hurd (one inning), Eddie Burns (3/2/3) and Castelli (2/1/3) held the Lions to two runs on six hits, and struck out seven. Liberty head coach Joe Vreonis said, after the game, that a costly mental miscue in the top of the seventh, combined with the team’s inability to pick up timely hits, doomed the squad. After Vogan walked Castelli to lead

Kniss is the main event

reedom High School senior Chester (Buddy) Kniss recently won his first main event at the Antioch Speedway on March 13. He beat out his dad, Chet Kniss, for the heat-race win and placed second in the main event the week before. Kniss, who is also a pitcher on the Falcons’ baseball team, has been racing since he was 8, when he began racing Outlaw Go Karts in Dixon. He has been balancing the two sports ever since. Aside from his Antioch win, he also recently captured the 19-and-Under Young Guns race in Las Vegas in November. Photo courtesy of Katrina Kniss

off the top of the seventh, a Lions outfielder didn’t return the ball to the cutoff man on Diaz’s single, two batters later, which allowed Diaz to advance to second, with no outs. Both runners ended up scoring. “We made some mental mistakes,” Vreonis said. “Throwing the ball in instead of hitting the cut allowed that guy to get to second. That’s the beginning of the end.” The Dons’ late comeback spoiled the Lions’ 2-0 lead and starter Jacob “Howie” Hicks’ five innings of impressive work, surrendering only one hit, and striking

out five. Reliever Brendan Bell also held the Dons off the scoreboard in the sixth, giving up a hit and a walk, but striking out one. Acalanes entered the game averaging 6.5 runs a game. “Howie pitched his butt off,” Vreonis said. “This is the top team in North Coast. I didn’t expect us to show that well. We had been struggling to get stuff done, but we did. We have to close it out, that is the bottom line.” Liberty (7-9) was held to just two hits in the first four innings off Acalanes starter Hurd and reliever Burns, but the Lions’ fortune changed in the fifth with three hits, an error, a hit batsman and a bases-loaded walk — all off Burns — allowing them to scratch across their two runs, on an error and walk, and knock Burns out of the game with the bases loaded. But Castelli immediately prompted utility player Nick Poss to ground into an inning-ending double-play to end the threat. “We haven’t got the timely hit,” Vreonis said. “If we get that groundout to third through, it’s a different ballgame. We just have to get better at that. We’ll get there.” The Lions’ infielder/outfielder, Cody MacDermott, finished 2-for-3 in the loss, and Brossard, Padilla, infielder/outfielder Alex Merchant and infielder Maximus Cappello each had a hit. The Lions, who defeated Freedom 10-2 on Tuesday, were slated to return to the field on Thursday, against Deer Valley. Results of that game were not available at press time.

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Name: Ryan St.Clair School: Freedom High School Year: Senior Sport: Tennis Coach: Steve Amaro About: Ryan St.Clair didn’t plan on swinging a racket during his high school career, but after 13 years spent playing baseball, the 17-year-old was looking for a change. “I did track for two days, but I was tired,” Ryan admitted. “I decided to grab my dad’s tennis racket out of the garage and try out for the team, and I’ve been on it ever since.” Ryan said he came to love the sport, as well as the camaraderie among the team. “We all have our strengths and weaknesses,” he explained, “but in the end, we are all here to practice and have a good time.” Ryan spends a great deal of time practicing, especially working on his serve. An injury last year left him with occasional pain in his shoulder, but he is determined to finish his final season strong.

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When he isn’t playing tennis, Ryan enjoys performing for an audience. He’s involved in the school’s theater program as well as its choir Future: In the Photo by Dawnmarie Fehr fall, Ryan will be heading east to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Coach’s Quote: “Ryan is an incredible student leader on Freedom’s campus,” said Amaro. “He is a fierce competitor that takes every opportunity to not only better himself, but the Freedom community. As a teammate, he is well-respected and a mentor for many of our younger players. Freedom is fortunate to have him represent us in athletics, choir and stage productions.”

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Athletic Hall of Fame The Liberty Union High School District will host its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony Saturday, April 27, at Liberty High School, at 5:30 p.m. There are four individual athletes, two long-time contributors, a legendary coach, an esteemed family and a historic team being inducted into the hall of fame this year. The four individuals are Renae Gonzalez, née Dudek, Lindsey Dal Porto, Mark Biddle and Rich Cabral. Contributors Dave Biddle and Charlie Dickinson, the Enos family, coach Craig Carson and the 1952 swim team will also be honored. The Press will run all nominee biographies leading up to the event, with Cabral and Gonzalez this week. Richard “Rich” Cabral (multi-sport athlete) Rich Cabral was called “an athlete for all seasons,” a rarity among his peers. In 1980, 350 boys played high school sports in the area, with only three playing at the varsity level in three sports. Rich was one of those. During his high school years, 19771981, Rich played football, basketball, and baseball at all three levels of competition. He even tried to run track his freshman year while playing baseball. Rich is a competitor, a leader, and has a great desire to win. In football he was a quarterback, in basketball a point guard, and in baseball, a pitcher and centerfielder who always looked for a way to win. He was the quarterback of the 1977 Foothill Athletic League (FAL) Freshman Football Co-championship team, and the 1979 FAL Varsity Co-championship team. He was a member of the 1978-79 FAL JV Championship basketball team, and member of the varsity basketball team that won the 197980 FAL Championship. Liberty football coach Mark Watson described Rich as “intelligent, knowledgeable, great feel for the game; he has a good arm, a good touch. He throws different types of passes and is quick on his feet. He’s a great ball handler, and his work ethic led our team to a championship season.” Baseball coach Jerry Black said, “Rich was a competitor and leader that enjoyed the game of baseball, but knew when to get serious. He was an excellent pitcher and centerfielder, with a strong arm and outstanding speed. He was valuable to the team in both positions, motivating his team and enjoying the game.” During his years at Liberty High School, Rich won many awards. He was named the Most Improved Player for the varsity baseball team in his junior year. His

senior year, he was named team captain and won the Outstanding Back Award in football. He was named Honorable Mention All-FAL his junior year, in both football and baseball. In his senior year, he was named 1st team All-FAL in football, and 2nd team All-FAL in baseball. He was a winner of the Parker-Robb Player of the Week in football, and was selected as a quarterback for the 1981 Contra Costa County All-Star Football game. After high school, Rich played football for two years at Los Medanos Community College, where he was the starting quarterback. Van Boschetti, who coached Rich at LMC described him as a “very smart and fierce competitive player. His short passing was uncanny, in the sense of accuracy. He has a great sense of humor, but knew when to get serious.” Renae Dudek Gonzalez (multisport athlete) In an era where three-sport athletes began to dwindle, Renae Gonzalez, née Dudek, not only competed across all three seasons, but thrived in all of them, etching her name into the record books across all of her pursuits. While it was clear that Renae was going to excel as a member of the Liberty soccer program from the outset of her high school career, she also made a name for herself in both cross country and track. In fact, as a senior, she was named 1st Team All-Bay Valley Athletic League for all three sports, which led to her being recognized as one of the Bay Area’s Top 100 prep athletes by the Contra Costa Times in 2003. She was a team captain in all three sports, and was also named the team’s Most Valuable Player for all three. Renae’s high school career certainly finished with a flourish, but also surpassed expectations in terms of overall excellence. She was a three-year varsity member of the soccer and track teams, while adding cross country to her list as a senior. She captained the soccer team in both her junior and senior seasons, and after finishing third at the BVAL cross country championships in her senior year, was named MVP of the league in both soccer and track. In her senior year alone, Renae tallied 14 goals and 11 assists on the soccer field, and then broke Liberty’s existing school record in the 1600 meters during track season. At the North Coast Section Meet of Champions, she finished 5th in the 1600 meters, missing a berth to the state championships by just one spot. As a junior, she also advanced to the Meet of Champions weekend, but that time was in the 800 meters, displaying her versatility on the track.

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Heritage has new coach but similar results in the pool Correspondent

In one respect, Heritage’s swim program is very similar to what it’s been in past years. The Patriots will close out their regular season on Friday against Liberty, entering that meet undefeated in dual meets. But in another respect, it’s very different. Erica Knudsen is in her first year running the program, replacing long-time coaches Craig Carson and Michael Billey, who ran the program last year. Assistant coach Stephanie Vosicka did coach for Heritage last year, but fellow assistant Hannah Murray, as well as Knudsen, are both new to the program, at least in their current roles. Knudsen, Murray and Vosicka are all alums of the school and swam for the Patriots. “Change is always hard,” Knudsen said. “But I swam for Carson my whole life. I have a similar coaching style to him. I think the transition has gone well. It’s had its challenges, but with time, it will become a normal thing.” Helping to ease the transition is a deep group of swimmers. Senior Raymond Fitch has been strong on the boys team in the freestyle sprints, as has junior Emma Lapum for the girls. In the other disciplines, sophomore Andrew Lopez has come up strong in the boys

backstroke, while fellow sophomore Courtney Coplan has done the same for the girls. Freshman Eisha Pasamonte has been a fixture in the girls breaststroke races, while senior Sean Pasamonte has buoyed the boys breaststroke and individual medleys. Sophomore Christy Foster has been strong in the 500 freestyle and has also been key in the 200 and 400 relays. The Patriots also have a solid diving program. Coach Cesar Munoz singled out the performances of many divers, including Alexis Sanabria and Jade Inderbitzen, who Munoz said “... has ability to jump and twist, and is second to none in the league.” Munoz also called out diver Samantha Smith, as well as new divers Alexa Ancheta, Ainsley Waechter and Cammie Cook, who the coach said “... are quickly becoming the future of diving.” Knudsen identified March’s Roseville Invitational as a good barometer for the team. She noted that a number of swimmers made it back for the finals on the second day, which wasn’t necessarily expected. “That gives us some insight as to how they’re going to swim at BVALs, which is exciting,” she said. “The goal is always that you hope to make it into NCS individually. It’s always successful when we can see swimmers on a relay, but really the goal is to get as many swimmers as we can into NCS, whether that be individually or on a relay.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-847314-CL Order No.: 8748237 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2011. 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): ED H. HAWKINS JR., A UNMARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/30/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0260200 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2019 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: $188,230.87 The purported property address is: 1013 MORNING GLORY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 034-420002-7 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-18-847314-CL. 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 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 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-18-847314-CL IDSPub #0152094 4/19/2019 4/26/2019 5/3/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79669 Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 2019. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9985-6611 TSG Order No.: DS7300-19000099 A.P.N.: 034-420007-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2009. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2009 as Document No.: 2009-0276811-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: DANIEL HIDALGO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/21/2019 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 The street address and other common designation,

if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1004 MORNING GLORY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $282,385.36 (Estimated) as of 05/03/2019. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9985-6611. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-2802832. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt

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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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 15-002882. 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. www.Servicelinkauction.com 866-5394173 or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com DATE: April 2, 2019 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700; fax: (602) 638-5748 www. aztectrustee.com NPP0351492 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79621 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019. Notice of Lien Sale, Live Oak Storage 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. Connie Egan #724 Josefina Aguilar #250 Marcus Meyer #497 Marcus Meyer #1001 Nancy Koch #509 Odufalu Olusoga #89 Pauline Izzard #822 Samantha Davis #9031 Todd M. Reilly #424 Trystan Banks #6 The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on May 2, 2019 at 8:45am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt MS#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at the time of sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79704 Publish dates: April 19, 26, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on, May 1, 2019, the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course

of business permits to consider the following matters: Receive community input regarding boundaries and composition of districts for City Council Member district-based elections, and

the proposed sequence of elections; and provision of City Council Member direction regarding the proposed final district boundaries and sequence of elections. The

hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400.

If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered

to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Publish: April 19, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79702 Publish dates: April 19, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2018/19 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on April 23, 2019 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: “A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2018/19 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to: 1) the implementation and timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and 2) proposed adjustments to Parks and Recreation permit, athletic leagues, recreation programs, activities, and aquatic fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Information regarding the proposed amended fee schedule may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: April 1, 2019 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79577 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 2019.

Nicholson Veto lately domiciled at 124 State Street, Manchester, NY admitting to probate a Will dated February 23, 2016 (a Codicil dated N/A) relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Charles Denosky and Katherine Denosky. Hon. Frederick G. Reed Surrogate Dated, Attested and Sealed March 27, 2019. Elizabeth T. Simpson Chief Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John E. Tyo, Esq. Telephone Number: 585-289-4040 Address of Attorney: 6 East Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Shortsville, NY 14548-0007 [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79515 Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Elianna Armenta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 19, 2019 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 3/19/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79445 Publish dates: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001654-00 The name of the business: F-0001654-00 Located at: 6945 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Las Catrinas Mexican Restaurant. 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: Saira A. Perez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 3/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79633 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019.

CITATION PROBATE CITATION FILE NO. 2019-98 SURROGATE’S COURT - ONTARIO COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and independent TO Sharon Arenivar, niece of Inez N. Veto, deceased, if living, but if dead, her distributees, legal representatives, assigns and all persons who by purchase, inheritance or otherwise have or claim to have an interest in the Estate of Inez N. Veto, deceased, derived through Sharon Arenivar, whose address is unknown to petitioners and David V. Deluca, Esq, as Guardian ad Litem o/b/o Sharon Arenivar. A petition having been duly filed by Charles Denosky and Katherine Denosky, who are domiciled at 6 East Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Ontario County, at 27 N. Main St., Canandalgua, New York, on May 7, 2019 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Inez N. Veto, a/k/a Inez

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001448-00 The name of the business: Denee Rosie Photography Located at: 1030 Dainty Ave Apt M In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Angelique Estrada. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/2017. Signature of registrant: Angelique Estrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/7/2024 Press No. 02-1273 79522 Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001729-00 The name of the business: JE Properties Located at: 511 Edgefield St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Elianna Armenta 2. Jaime Rodriguez Armenta. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or

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wood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Crystal M. Rice 2. Narciso Morfin. This business is conducted by: Crystal Rice. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/26/2019. Signature of registrant: Crystal Rice. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: March 26, 2019 by Deputy C Dias File No. F-0001804-00 The name of the Expires 3/26/2024 Brentwood Press No. business(es): Jack Peterson Voice Ser- 02-1273 79474 Publish dates: April 5, vices Located at: 2422 Pinehurst Court 12, 19, 26, 2019. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS John Paul Peterson. This business is conNAME STATEMENT ducted by: An Individual. The registrant File No. F-0001932-00 The name of the commenced to transact business under business(es): Lotus Lashes & Beauty the fictitious business name or names Services Located at: 2465 Discovery Bay listed above on N/A. Signature of reg- Blvd # 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, istrant: John Paul Peterson. This state- is hereby registered by the following ment was filed with the County Clerk of owner: Misty Lunsford. This business is Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2019 conducted by: An Individual. The regisby Deputy L. Arosemena Expires March trant commenced to transact business 21, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 under the fictitious business name or 79637 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, names listed above on N/A. Signature May 3, 2019. of registrant: Misty Lunsford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contra Costa County on: March 26, 2019 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/26/2024 File No. F-0001805-00 The name of the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79645 business: Clarity’s Vision Located at: Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2422 Pinehurst Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 2019. 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Heather Clarity. This busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness is conducted by: An Individual. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact busi- File No. F-0001953-00 The name of ness under the fictitious business name the business: Wannebo Real Estate or names listed above on N/A. Signature Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon of registrant: Heather Clarity. This state- In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby regment was filed with the County Clerk of istered by the following owner: Jarvey Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2019 Inc. This business is conducted by: A by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/21/2024 Corporation. The registrant commenced Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79644 to transact business under the fictitious Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, business name or names listed above on 2019. N/A. Signature of registrant: Kurt Wannebo. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT March 27, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas ExFile No. F-0001902-00 The name of the pires 3/27/2014 Brentwood Press No. business: 890 Camino Diablo Farm 02-1273 79646 Publish dates: April 12, Located at: 890 Camino Diablo Rd In: 19, 26, May 23, 2019. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Can Tang FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Yu. This business is conducted by: An NAME STATEMENT Individual. The registrant commenced File No. F-0001988-00 The name of to transact business under the fictitious the business: Fleet Feet Brentwood business name or names listed above Located at: 6061 Lone Tree Way Suite H on 3/25/19. Signature of registrant: Can In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regTang Yu. This statement was filed with istered by the following owner: Anthony the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Vice This business is conducted by: An on: March 25, 2019 by Deputy P Corne- Individual. The registrant commenced lius Expires 3/25/2024 Brentwood Press to transact business under the fictitious No. 02-1273 79475 Publish dates: April business name or names listed above on 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. N/A. Signature of registrant: Anthony Vice. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT March 28, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena File No. F-0001914-00 The name of Expires 3/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. the business(es): Morfin Creations 02-1273 79543 Publish dates: April 5, and Events Located at: 691 South- 12, 19, 26, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002003-00 The name of the business: 1. Hip Hop Culture Created In The USA 2. Hip Hop Culture USA 3. HHC-USA Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd, #C1-319 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Myshallee Collins. 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: Myshallee Collins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79526 Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002027-00 The name of the business: The Salt Located at: 500 Bollinger Canyon Way, Suite A1 In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Salt Cuisine, 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: Srikanth L. Yendluri, CEO / President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/29/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79648 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002063-00 The name of the business: Site for Sore Eyes Located at: 4441 Balfour Rd Ste B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anthony Rivas. 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: Anthony Rivas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 4/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79689. Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002084-00 The name of the business(es): Pascal’s Geckos Located at: 299 Honeysuckle Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Moranda Guillermo. 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: Moranda Guillermo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 4-02-2019 by Deputy L. Mae Expires

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April 2 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02- Lisa Pacheco. This statement was filed 1273 79649 Publish dates: April 19, 26, with the County Clerk of Contra Costa May 3, 10, 2019. County on: April 5, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires April 5, 2024 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 79655 Publish NAME STATEMENT dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. File No. F-0002086-00 The name of the business(es): White Picket ProperNOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ties Located at: 1790 Surfside Place In: CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNIDiscovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regTIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY istered by the following owner(s): Scott ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 19-01 Halley. This business is conducted by: An FOR THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY Individual. The registrant commenced OF CONTRA COSTA to transact business under the fictitious STATE OF CALIFORNIA business name or names listed above on On April 4, 2019, special assessments N/A. Signature of registrant: Scott Halley. for the financing of public improvement This statement was filed with the County districts in the California Statewide ComClerk of Contra Costa County on: April munities Development Authority (the 2, 2019 by Deputy L. Mae Expires April “Authority”) Assessment District No. 192, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 01 for the City of Antioch, County of Contra 79652 Publish dates: April 19, 26, May Costa, State of California (the “Assessment 3, 10, 2019. District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the AuFICTITIOUS BUSINESS thority. The property owners within the NAME STATEMENT Assessment District have waived their enFile No. F-0002119-00 The name of the titlement to pay all or any portion of the business(es): Grant Taylor Located at: assessments levied upon their property in 1690 Roxbury Way In: Brentwood, CA cash within thirty days after the recorda94513, is hereby registered by the follow- tion of the assessments in the office of the ing owner(s): Dan Brown. This business is County Recorder of the County of Contra conducted by: An Individual. The regis- Costa. These assessments affect only certrant commenced to transact business un- tain property, the owners of which have der the fictitious business name or names voluntarily participated in the Authority’s listed above on 4-1-2019. Signature of Statewide Community Infrastructure Proregistrant: Dan Brown. This statement gram. Bonds will be issued according to was filed with the County Clerk of Contra the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 repreCosta County on: April 3, 2019 by Deputy senting unpaid assessments and bearing L. Ferm Expires April 1, 2019 Brentwood interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per Press No. 02-1273 79654 Publish dates: year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS thirty (30) years. Dated: April 12, 2019 NAME STATEMENT and April 19, 2019 TIM SNELLINGS, SecFile No. F-0002155-00 The name of the retary California Statewide Communities business(es): Presto Clean Services Development Authority Brentwood Press Located at: 2289 Spartan Terrace In: No. 02-1273 79630 Publish dates: April Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- 12, 19, 2019. tered by the following owner(s): Jordan Tebbets. This business is conducted by: NOTICE OF LIEN SALE An Individual. The registrant commenced Notice is hereby given pursuant to Calito transact business under the fictitious fornia Business and Professional Codes business name or names listed above on #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the N/A. Signature of registrant: Jordan Teb- UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the bets. This statement was filed with the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by April 4, 2019 by Deputy L. Spence Expires competitive bidding the personal properApril 4, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02- ty of: Name: Kimberlie Arce, Christina 1273 79605 Publish dates: April 12, 19, Meston, Terry Nunley. Property to be 26 & May 3, 2019. sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & FICTITIOUS BUSINESS contents. Auctioneer Company: www. NAME STATEMENT storagetreasures.com The Sale will File No. F-0002166-00 The name of the end at 10:00AM on April 28, 2019. business(es): Crystal Salt Cave Located Goods must be paid in CASH at site and at: 8065 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, removed at completion of sale. Sale is CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- subject to cancellation in the event of lowing owner(s): Lisa Pacheco and Crista settlement between owner and obligated Groves. This business is conducted by: A party. StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie General Partnership. The registrant com- Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 menced to transact business under the wwww.storagetreasures.com Brentwood fictitious business name or names listed Press No. 02-1273 79627 Publish dates: above on 2-5-19. Signature of registrant: April 12, 19, 2019.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-0626-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/22/2005. 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 a 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 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 and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: DORNELL SMITH AND ALMA L SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0281664-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 790 BEGONIA DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA A.P.N.: 018-400-014 AND A LOAN MODIFICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,331.42 RECORDED ON 7/30/2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2007-0218656-00 Date of Sale: 5/9/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $760,174.05, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or 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 150626-11. 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: 4/2/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0351521 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79624 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019.

auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA1800284600 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832 NPP0350742 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/05/2019, 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79498 Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 2019.

ter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/1/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date:2/26/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79519 Publish Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

ty: Brentwood Press Date: 3/11/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79454 Publish Dates: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8748311 TS No.: CA1800284600 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 1694815585 APN: 017-500-046-2 Property Address: 938 COUNTRY GLEN LANE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/03/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/06/2019 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/17/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0049629-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: GARY G. LAFLEUR AND TANYA L. LAFLEUR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 017-500-046-2 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 938 COUNTRY GLEN LANE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 268,669.38. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ela Ines Simon SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ela Ines Simon CASE NUMBER: N190563 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ela Ines Simon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Victor James Morris Maximus Robbins to Proposed Name: VIctor James Simon. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/4/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to the hearing. Date: 3/27/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 79520 Publish Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jacqueline N. Gallegos CASE NUMBER: N19-0334 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Nicole Christopoulos. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this mat-

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 a 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 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 and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: KAREN D KEY AND JEFFREY D KEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0208663-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 419 LAKEVIEW COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 032-380-012-8 AND A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $803,565.19 RECORDED ON 3/14/2013 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20130065058-00 Date of Sale: 5/8/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $913,319.49, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or 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 15-0764-11. 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: 3/26/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0351143 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79620 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019.

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March 26, 5:08 a.m. A fire was reported on the corner of an abandoned building. March 26, 5:50 a.m. An accident was reported on Walnut Boulevard. The reporting person told authorities that he hit a sign, but left since he did not want to be late for work. There were no injuries, and the sign is still down on the sidewalk. March 26, 8:40 a.m. A person told authorities that they have video surveillance of a vehicle that backed up into a street sign and took off. The vehicle is white with a commercial logo. This report came from Addington Court. March 26, 1:40 p.m. A woman told authorities that while she was shopping, someone stole her passport, consulate ID and credit cards from inside her purse. This occurred on Sand Creek Road. March 26, 3:36 p.m. A woman told authorities she found a driver’s license in the parking garage on Oak Street. March. 26, 6:08 p.m. The reporting person told authorities that a white Honda civic, with a broken passenger side window covered with tape, went into the neighbor’s lawn when trying to make a U-Turn. The reporting person thought the driver was under the influence. This occurred On West County Club Drive. March 27, 8:44 a.m. A threats complaint was made from Craig Court. The reporting person said the subject made a video that made threats. March 27, 9:23 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Olive Court. A man told authorities that someone stole tools out of the bed of his work truck. March 27, 10:56 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Balfour Road. The reporting person thinks that some packages were taken along with some cash. The suspect was said to have entered through the back door, based on video footage the reporting person had. March 27, 4:12 p.m. A man said that he left his wallet at a location on Sand Creek Way, but someone had taken it. He said that several charges have been made on his credit card from Home Depot, Target and Walmart. March 28, 7:17 a.m. A black Honda was taken from Antelope Terrace. March 28, 8:03 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at a store on Balfour Road. Authorities were told that the suspects broke the glass of

the front doors and stole a pack of cigarettes. The reporting person has video surveillance of what happened. March 28, 6:41 p.m. A woman wearing all black clothing was checking vehicle door handles on First Street and the surrounding area. She left towards the alley way from the reporting person’s drive way. The reporting person has video of what occurred.

OAKLEY March 31, 1:40 a.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music playing on Matisse Court and Michelangelo Drive. March 31, 3:47 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 300 block of East Home Street. March 31, 4:18 p.m. A case of trespass was reported on East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. April 1, 9:13 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop was reported on Fifth and Main Streets. April 1, 12:45 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 200 block of Meadow Creek Court. April 1, 7:14 p.m. A case of shoplifting was reported at Rite Aid. April 2, 12 a.m. Authorities were notified of a subject who received corporal injuries on the 80 block of Duckhorn Plaza. April 2, 10:20 a.m. Authorities were notified of suspicious circumstances on the 800 block of Bluestone Drive. April 2, 11:05 a.m. A case of battery was reported on the 10 block of Gold Run Court. April 2, 2:30 p.m. Authorities were notified of threats being made on the 3000 block of Main Street. April 2, 3:57 p.m. A person was reported panhandling at Raley’s. April 3, 3:27 a.m. A patrol request was made at Creekside Park. April 3, 10:13 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 1600 block of Main Street. April 3, 1:16 p.m. A 911 hang-up call was traced back to Main Street and Big Break Road. April 3, 7:31 p.m. An auto burglary was reported at Laurel Ball Fields. April 4, 12:05 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped by authorities at the Antioch Pier. April 4, 7:42 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found at Shearwater and Brinwood Way. April 4, 12:47 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 1500 block of Ashwood Drive. April 4, 4:06 p.m. Authorities were notified of a verbal dispute at the Big Break Marina.

April 4, 10:14 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. April 5, 3:56 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was spotted at Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. April 5, 11:26 a.m. A service to a citizen was made on the 3800 block of Marsh Way. April 5, 2:21 p.m. A vehicle was towed on West Cypress Road and Cypress Court. April 5, 7:57 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported at the 3800 block of Empire Avenue. April 6, 8:53 a.m. A vehicle behind Main Street was towed. April 6, 12:31 p.m. Authorities received a false alarm on the 1100 block of Laurel Road. April 6, 3:34 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was halted at Crockett Park. April 6, 9:09 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 200 block of East Home Street. April 6, 10:50 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party taking place on Spindrift Court and Mehaffey Way.

ANTIOCH March 31, 7:53 a.m. A male told authorities that he thinks his dad is beating his mom. He said that he can hear his mom screaming. The son is currently with two other children. This report came from Timberwood Way. March 31, 4:36p.m. Authorities received a report that three shoplifters were swinging at employees, then got into a silver BMW with tinted windows and left toward Highway 4. The suspects were females in their mid-twenties. April 1, 12:35 a.m. A residence was broken into on Southwood Way. April 1, 11:34 p.m. A person called authorities saying that two males beat up a female and left her on Hillcrest Avenue. The female reportedly needed medical attention. April 3, 8:54 p.m. A person told authorities that his vehicle was damaged from someone attempting to break into it. This report came from Glenridge Way. April 4, 10:27 a.m. A burglary occurred in a residence on Mount Hamilton Drive. The suspect likely entered through a window. April 4, 11:37 a.m. A subject was reported beating his employee on Somersville Road. The reporting person was a passerby and did not have more information. April 4, 6:48 p.m. Someone reported directly to the fire station that a subject with a head injury needed help at A Street and East Eighteenth Street.

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our firefighters safe and our citizens safe,” said ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal. “The direct impact is, most likely, delayed response times. Our response times are already outside of industry standards, and we have a lot of work to do with fewer resources responding and/or resources coming from farther distances. Our response times are going to be stretched.” ECCFPD, which includes the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, the town of Discovery Bay, along with Byron, Bethel Island, Knightsen and Morgan Territory, operates three stations. At any point, there are nine firefighters and a battalion chief responding to service calls in the district, which covers 249 square miles and 119,000 residents. While many of the 8,000 calls the district responds to in a year can be handled with one or two engines, an incident like a house fire draws a standard response of five engines. With only three stations in the district, ECCFPD is unable to provide all of the necessary resources to fight a residential fire. The automatic-aid agreement with ConFire fulfills the balance of resources by dispatching additional engines, usually from ConFire’s Battalion 8, which includes Antioch, Pittsburg and Bay Point. “Battalion eight is our busiest-byfar battalion,” said ConFire Public Information Officer Steve Hill. “They are dispatched at higher levels than any of our other battalions, and that’s before we even get to the East Contra Costa requirement.” Due to increasing call volumes in Battalion 8, the level of resources that ConFire has historically provided to ECCFPD is unsustainable moving forward, though ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick is quick to acknowledge the cooperative spirit that exists between the two agencies. “They’ve been a heck of a good

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neighbor and provided us a lot of resources,” said Helmick. “My frustration is around our revenue and resources, not the lack of support. That’s key.” The automatic-aid agreement between the two districts will be modified in two significant ways, beginning May 1. ECCFPD will reduce the number of engines responding to a structure fire from five, to three. The majority of structure-fire calls end up as something less than an actual fire, or what is referred to as a “working fire.” By reducing the number of engines responding to an initial call, automatic aid from ConFire will be invoked less frequently. If, upon arrival, the crew of one of the responding engines determines that the incident is a working fire, additional resources will be requested, but valuable time will have been lost. “Our members are very aggressive,” said Helmick. “It’s in our nature. It’s what we do. We are in rescue mode from go ... Out of the barn we are rescue, rescue, rescue. We will risk a lot to save a lot. Once we’ve mitigated the life-safety threat, we go immediately defensive ... I don’t want them to go inside to fight that fire, to protect property, because when and if they get compromised, there’s no one there to rescue them. Once we are defensive, it doesn’t mean that we stand there and let it burn. That means we are going from the outside to the inside ... We do lose homes in these situations.” The second change to come from the new agreement is that ConFire’s Battalion 8 will keep a minimum of four of their eight engines available to service their district at all times. If an automaticaid request is received while Battalion 8 has five available engines, only one will be dispatched from that battalion. ConFire will attempt to fulfill the automatic-aid request, but the necessary resources may come from more distant locations, like Concord, Walnut Creek or Livermore. The farther those resources need to travel, the longer the response times will be.

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brary, and supports her in the classroom each week. “Each girl gets her own book, and there is online support as well.” For Xenobia, doing her part to change the culture within the tech industry has been rewarding, as even her peers have asked to sit in on the class and learn alongside

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“ For the start, it will be our three engines (with) nine firefighters, which is nowhere close to the industry standard that we need to keep our firefighters safe and our citizens safe.

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ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal “The most important thing is that this is a mutual agreement that we’ve been working on for some time,” said Hill. “It’s very simply based in the resource reality that the two districts face, and it’s our mutual effort to best address those resource constraints with adequate fire service responses.” According to Helmick, analysis of automatic-aid-related data revealed that ConFire provided three to four times the amount of resources that ECCFPD provided. Additional analysis showed that of the approximately 1,000 units dispatched to support ECCFPD last year, only 300 actually arrived on scene. The remaining 700 units were cancelled before their arrival. The new agreement is structured to minimize the number of units that are dispatched and subsequently canceled. “We’ve tried a lot of creative ways to balance the agreement,” said Helmick. “But the reality is that in all of them, the end result was that Contra Costa County Fire was providing 3-to-1 or 4-to-1 in the amount of resources — a heavy imbalance. You ideally want, at the end of the year when you look at resource orders, that you have an aid agreement that is mutually beneficial. You don’t have this whole subsidizing concern. It’s not imbal-

the younger girls. Seeing this desire, she hopes to develop a course for deeper learning to offer new skills to a broader group of young women. “I want (girls) to explore these kinds of things,” Xenobia said. “I hope they will take this experience and keep running with it, and hopefully they can start more programs on their own — take it to their schools and

anced. This agreement is trying to balance the aid between the agencies because we’re trying to utilize the resources that are available to us the best we can.” Vince Wells, president of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230, expressed concern that firefighter fatigue is a likely outcome of the new automatic-aid agreement. Fewer resources lead to longer times working an incident, and injuries can follow fatigue. If a firefighter is injured and unable to work, others have to work overtime to cover those shifts. That reduces a firefighter’s recovery time between shifts and exacerbates the potential for fatigue. “We don’t carry extra firefighters,” said Wells. “The big concern on our end is that guys are going to take risks to try to do more with less. Even though we’re trained (to measure) risk versus gain, it’s hard to stand outside in a situation when you’re helpless because you don’t have the resources. My concern is that it will cause people to put (themselves) in harm’s way just based on instinct, and eventually lead to some kind of tragedy.” Helmick believes that the only solution to this problem is additional funding. Voters have rejected a revenue-generating parcel tax, benefit assessment and utilityuser tax since 2012. In the last two years, the district has created a strategic plan in response, Helmick said, to well-founded criticism of the district’s transparency, and their lack of a firm plan outlining the district’s needs and expected costs. The district is currently engaged in an effort to assess the community’s appetite for a funding measure of some sort. In the meantime, fire season is just around the corner. “It’s got to be the right ask for the right reason,” said Helmick. “Stay tuned. The meetings are going to be interesting. There are a lot of competing interests and a lot of things going on. But again, I’m just trying to serve my members and the environment.” To comment, visit thepress.net

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-843212-AB Order No.: 180507591-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/31/2017. 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): MITCHELL RICCOBUONO, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 11/3/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0207711-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/6/2019 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: $502,203.01 The purported property address is: 4677 STONE N RD, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 030-160-018 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

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For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar. Saturday, April 27 Chaka Khan & Barry White Tribute with Niecy LivingSingle & Greg Ballad

Saturday, April 20 Homebuyer Workshop

There will be a homebuyer workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Brentwood Community Center. Come learn about programs that are available to help you become a homeowner and get questions about the home buying process answered. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Nicole Hunt at nicole. hunt@kw.com or call 702-327-6987.

Earth Day Celebration

The Contra Costa County Flood Control District, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the Earth Team invite the public to an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Upper Sand Creek Basin, located at 6600 Deer Valley Road in Antioch. Activities will include trash pick up, invasive species removal and planting native plants. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, gloves and bring a reusable water bottle. For sign up and waiver information, visit www. eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-2019-upper-sandcreek-tickets-58817193810.

Thursday, April 25 Live Music by Desert Moon

The Brentwood Senior Club presents live music by Desert Moon at the Brentwood Community Center, from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $12, but members who pre-register pay $10. There will be a no-host bar with snacks. For more information, call 925-516-5380.

Friday, April 26 Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Hawaiian Bingo Night

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce presents Hawaiian Bingo Night at the Brentwood Community Center, starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. For more information, contact Laura Young at Admin@brentwoodchamber. com or call 925-634-3344 or visit https://www. brentwoodchamber.com/events/details/ hawaiian-bingo-night-4106.

The California Theatre presents Chaka Khan & Barry White Tribute with Niecy LivingSingle & Greg Ballad, at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Niecey LivingSingle is bringing her blessed 5-octave vocal range for this very special show. Cost is $31- $36. For more information, contact info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events/

Delta Diablo Det. 1155 Marine Corps League Annual Barbecue

The Marine Corps League will hold their annual barbecue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3325 O’Hara Avenue in Brentwood. This event is for all Marine Corps Veterans, family and friends. A donation of $10 suggested. For more information, call the Delta Diablo Det. 115 Marine Corps League at 925-338-1775.

Spring Boutique

The St. Anthony Columbiettes present their annual Spring Boutique, at St. Anthony Modular Hall, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy food, raffles and more than 20 vendors. For more information, contact the St. Anthony Columbiettes at columbiette10414@gmail.com.

Paint Party

The St. Anthony Columbiettes will host a paint party at St. Anthony Modular Building 5, with two sessions, one from 10 a.m. to noon and the second from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per session. For more information, contact Denise at 925-679-3237.

Monday, April 29 California Theatre presents Live Organ and a Movie: Casablanca

The California Theatre presents Live Organ and a Movie: Casablanca at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The main feature, “Casablanca,” follows Rick Blaine, who owns a nightclub in Casablanca and discovers his old flame, Ilsa, is in town with her husband who is a famed rebel. With Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows

Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net/calendar Rick can help them get out of the country. Cost is $6.50. For more information, contact Carolyn at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or 925-4271611 or visit http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com/upcoming-events/

Wednesday, May 1 Sound the Alarm, Save a Life

The Sound the Alarm event will take place at Chateau Mobile Home Park, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come help set up and educate others on fire alarms to help save lives. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Julie Mucilli at 510421-4527 or Julie.Mucilli@redcross.org or sign up today at www.soundthealarm.org/norcalcoastal

Yesterday and Today, A Century of Fashion

The Byron Delta Lions Foundation is hosting Yesterday and Today, A Century of Fashion, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Come enjoy this fashion show and luncheon to support the Byron Delta Lions in their work of vision screening. Cost is $40. For more information, contact Marilyn at bdlions@ att.net or call 925-513-9447.

Friday, May 3 Spotlight on Comedy

The California Theatre presents Spotlight on Comedy, from 8 to 10 p.m., at 351 Railroad Avenue. Come and enjoy this evening filled with stand-up comedy. Cost is $16 to $19. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@ pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or 925-427-1611 or visit http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Saturday, May 4 Annual Resurrection Ministries and Wee Care Center Rummage Sale Resurrections ministries and Wee Care Center are hosting a rummage sale, at 1275 Fairview Ave., from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Resurrection’s Human Care Committee as they support church members, Wee Care Families and members of our community in need of a

helping hand. For more information, contact Pat at 925-240-5119.

Delta Relay for Life Annual Car Show

The Delta Relay For Life Annual Car Show will take place at Somersville Towne Center, starting at 10 a.m. There will be food, venders, music and more. For more information, contact Tina Hannon at RelayPiratesTina@gmail.com or call 707-548-3819 or visit www.facebook.com/ events/211983806394044/.

Inaugural Motorcycle Poker Run

The Rotary Club of Brentwood will host the inaugural Motorcycle Poker Run, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Brentwood Outdoor Living. Cost is $35 per person. For more information contact seana@ getredbox.com or call 925-513-0000.

Tony Lindsay with Santana Tribute Band

The California Theatre presents Tony Lindsay with the Santana Tribute Band, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at 351 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg. Cost is $26-36 per person. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com, call 925-427-1611, or visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events/

Sunday, May 5 Veterans Benefit Seminar

The VFW presents the Veterans Benefit Seminar, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial building. This is a family friendly event for veterans and their families to learn more about their benefits relating to military service. For more information, contact Steve Todd at maggietodd04@yahoo.com or call 510-410-2725 or visit www.facebook.com/vfw10789.

Thursday, May 9 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. Join this discussion and share concerns, tips and successes about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s. Judy Filippoff MSW, Director of Early Stage Services Alzheimer’s Association, will speak. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

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