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Eaton, Koch take top awards by Aly Brown Staff Writer

A group of community members were recently honored for their service to the community by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, and the common theme amongst the winners was surprise. Announcement of the winners for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, among others, took place Thursday, Jan. 17. Dr. Dana Eaton, Brentwood Union School District superintendent, was named as the Citizen of the Year. East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) was named the Business of the Year. Several others were selected in the following categories:

Community Service Member of the Year – Vicky Little; Nonprofit of the Year – Working Wonders; Director of the Year – Karen Kendall; and Ambassador of the Year – Michele Lane. For Eaton, working with three entities in the community fostered opportunities to make a difference. “I’ve had the good fortune of being part of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest for the last 15 years, and it’s been an honor to serve the community with all of the people who help make that work,” said Eaton. “I’ve also been very fortunate to be a part of the Brentwood Rotary, which is an outstanding group of people who do a lot of amazing things behind the scenes to help make this community better. And then I’ve just been lucky to be a part of the Brentwood Union School District, which supsee Chamber page 22A

The Press’ special edition offers a look at finances, taxes, mortgages and more. Page 1B

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Nina Koch, owner of East County Performing Arts Center, and Dana Eaton, BUSD superintendent, are Brentwood’s Business and Citizen of the Year.

Council to adopt district elections by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

In the face of mounting legal pressure, the Brentwood City Council voted this week to alter how its future members are selected. The plan would replace the current at-large election process with a system in which council members are elected by a district that each would represent. However, the mayor would still be elected at-large. The move comes amid a Walnut Creek attorney’s lawsuit threats alleging that Brentwood’s current voting system violates the California Voting Rights Act

“ This community is growing quickly, and there have been times in the past the membership of the council has been concentrated in one area. That has some disadvantages.

(CVRA) by fostering an arrangement that dilutes the Latino vote. The CVRA, signed into law in 2002, bans at-large election methods that impair a protected class’s ability to elect its selected candidates or influence an election outcome. “I live in this county, and I have been concerned for some time

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that we don’t have a completely diverse cadre countywide of elected officials, particularly Latinos, and in part of the county, Asians,” said attorney Scott Rafferty, who’s 2017 letter initiated the council’s action. “ … This community is growing quickly, and there have been times in the past the membership of the council has been concentrated in

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one area. That has some disadvantages.” The council’s unanimously approved intention likely means the city’s election map will be divided into four council-chosen areas beginning in 2020, possibly allowing boundaries drawn to prevent the city’s majority-race voters from overpowering minority voters’ choices. Candidates would be elected by and represent districts in which they live. The city must adopt an ordinance establishing the future district election process by late July to avoid litigation, according to a deal the city and Rafferty struck. see Council page 22A

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Association honors Brentwood school district officials Two site administrators from the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) have been selected for honors by the Association of California School Administrators. BUSD Chief Business Official Robin Schmitt has been selected as the Business Official of the year and Assistant Superintendent Roxane Jablonski-Liu was named Human Resources Administrator of the Year for the ACSA Delta Charter. Both will be honored at a dinner on March 14 at Lone Tree Event Center. Schmitt has been with the BUSD since 2014. He was previously in the Antioch Unified School District as a classroom teacher, vice principal, principal and district administrator. In 2014, he

was hired to be the chief business official of the district. Schmitt oversees facilities, finance, Measure B, maintenance, riskmanagement and technology in his role. BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton noted Schmitt’s strong work ethic and dedication as a well-respected administrator. “Robin Schmitt is true team player,” said Eaton. “You are just as likely to find him sweeping up a playground prior to a grand opening as you are to find him working with contractors, architects and financial professionals to make sure that grand opening happens. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever been lucky enough to work with and is welldeserving of this honor.” Jablonski-Liu has been Brentwood’s

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assistant superintendent of human resources since 2016. Prior to joining BUSD, Jablonski-Liu taught in the Oakley Union Elementary School District. She was also a site vice principal and principal in the San Lorenzo and Fremont School Districts and served as a district administra-

tor in Dublin and Fairfield-Suisun. “Mrs. Jablonski-Liu is a key member of our district team,” Eaton said. “She works hard to make sure employees are supported with what they need to be successful. She deals with difficult situations with grace and compassion.”

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New patrol boat christened “ I did favor marine

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Retired Deputy Gary Campbell’s dedication to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff was recognized recently when the agency named a newly commissioned boat in his honor. The Deputy Gary Campbell was christened in a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office Marine Services Unit headquarters in Oakley and Campbell smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of his namesake, the capstone achievement of a long and successful career with the Sheriff’s Office. “I had one person describe Gary as the kind of guy who would take a basic litter complaint and he would work it until he had a suspect in custody,” Lt. David Cook of the Marine Services Unit said. “He was so dogged in his determination to make sure he was successful in everything he did.” Campbell started his 28-year career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1974 after serving four years in Navy doing underwater demolition. He worked in the Coroner’s Office, in the county jails, on the SWAT team and on patrol out of Oakley’s Delta Station among other assignments before joining the Marine Services Unit in 2000. He retired in 2002 but returned to duty on the water as a per diem until 2007 when he lost a

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Retired Deputy Gary Campbell leg to cancer. “I loved every place I worked,” said Campbell. “I did favor marine patrol. I really like boats and I like being on the water. (There are) a lot of friendly people out there.” Noting that his stint with the Marine Services Unit got off to an inauspicious start, he said he got his truck and boat stuck on the launch ramp at Sugar Barge on his first day, which also happened to be July 4. He repeated the performance the following day. “There were people betting whether or not I’d get it in the water,” Campbell said with a laugh. “I just knew they were. I finally did. After that one of the other deputies took me out and I backed trailers all day long over at Lauritzen’s. I got to be pretty proficient at it. That was my only sticky point.” The Marine Services Unit’s new boat is a 20-foot Gator Tail with an

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One construction project impacting a large population of Brentwood residents came to a sudden halt this winter, and community members found themselves asking the same question: what’s going on with the Starbucks drive-thru? Situated near the hub of downtown and directly next door to two area schools, the ever-popular Starbucks drivethru at Garin Ranch has been under construction in recent months to accommodate the lengthy line of cars always queued up to snag a spot for their morning Joe. Before the holidays, construction sallied forth, with baristas and outdoor customers alike shouting to one another over the noise, and the new lane came to near completion before crews disappeared. “(Construction crews) almost finished the lane and then construction stopped,” said Alexandra Juarez, Brentwood resident. “Everyone is wondering when they’ll complete the project.” Representatives from Starbucks responded to offer some insight. “As a standard course of business, we continually evaluate our store portfolio, using various criteria to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers,” a Starbucks spokesperson wrote in an email to The Press. “We are happy to confirm that the drive-thru at our store at 8610 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood, California, will undergo a standard renovation in late January. While the drive-thru lane will temporarily close, the café will remain open during this renovation.” While crews were spotted Monday, when asked for a completion date, no further update was provided.

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As the impact of the longest government shutdown in history continues, residents and agencies here in East County have begun to feel its affects. And for an area surrounded by waterways, the Delta region is particularly vulnerable given the Coast Guard, which falls under Homeland Security – one of the nine impacted federal agencies – protects East County’s waterside communities. Deemed essential, those active duty personnel are still reporting for duty, and Lt. Commander Matthew Kroll, public affairs officer for the 11th district, gave an update on the missions and overall morale among his team. “Operationally, the Coast Guard is still authorized by law to do a number of missions that pertain to public safety, national security, environmental response – so we’re still able to do a lot of missions that normally serve the public,” said Kroll. Kroll noted every active duty Coast Guard was considered essential and is still showing up to work, but a number of civilian employees have been furloughed, amounting to about 40 in the Bay Area. Rio Vista is still operating with search and rescue – much like a fire house with a crew standing by 24/7, waiting to respond to anything within their authority in the Delta area. On the scene, this means delayed maintenance and active duty picking up the slack

where authorized to do so to cover the tasks of civilian staff. “If a civilian (employee) is involved with essential missions – search and rescue coordination, water way management, safety inspectors – those are deemed essentials, and they stay on-site,” said Kroll. “But for both civilians and active duty, no one has received a paycheck.” What pulls them through this time, Kroll said, is the community Coast Guard has formed internally and that which they have in the Bay Area. Kroll expanded on the community’s involvement during this time in the form of local businesses offering free meals or large discounts for furloughed employees; donations in food drives for Coast Guard men and women who are making ends meet until the next paycheck; banks offering low to no interest loans to cover paychecks; and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, which is normally in place for those who maybe need an emergency repair on their home for example, now liberally offering loans to those impacted. Another impacted federal employee, Brentwood resident Michael Osburn – an air traffic controller (ATC) for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – and his colleagues have been working without pay since Dec. 24. “I’m not sure how many people realize that most air traffic controllers are federal employees who are still required to go to work due to the obvious safety critical function of our job,” said Osburn, further noting his opinions to be his own and not a reflection of FAA

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Freedom girls, Liberty boys win clash on hardwood It took awhile for the Freedom girls’ basketball team to reach full potential in its contest against Liberty. But once they did, the Falcons couldn’t be stopped. Freedom (12-6 and 2-3 in league play) erased a 15-point second-quarter deficit to claim a 38-37 victory and break a fourgame losing streak. “I am very proud of them,” said head coach Jeff Jonas. “They hung in there and gutted it out.” Freedom roared back to take the lead in the fourth quarter and hung on the rest of the way. Liberty’s Cassidee Johnson-Kinslow missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 25 seconds left, and Freedom’s Stacie Torres knocked down one of two ensuing free-throws – extending the Falcons’ lead to 4 – in what turned out to seal the game. Kennedy Fountain’s deep 3 brought the Lions to within a point seconds later, and Freedom’s Amari Houston gave Liberty another chance to spoil Freedom’s comeback when she missed her one-

and-one free throw on Freedom’s next possession; but time expired before Liberty (10-11, 1-4) could get off a shot. Houston led Freedom with 14 points, and teammate Torres played key minutes as the team’s point guard, after an injury, sidelined the team’s starter earlier in the game. “I think she did a really good job,” Jonas said of Torres. “She used to be a point guard a few years ago. It took her a couple of trips to get back in that mode. Once she got back in there, I thought we settled down and it was just a matter of time if we could keep playing decent defense.” The Lions raced out to a 27-12 lead late in the second quarter, but the Falcons controlled the game the rest of the way. Freedom went on a 7-0 run in the final 2:25 of the second quarter to cut its deficit to 8 at halftime. They held the Lions scoreless in the third to pull within a point at the end of the quarter. Freedom opened the fourth quarter on a 11-5 run to pull ahead 37-32 with 4:28

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Liberty High School’s Kyris Mcinnis tries to get off a shot during the Lions’ 46-45 win over Freedom last week. The Lions are in first place in the Bay Valley Athletic League. remaining. “Good things happen if you are determined,” Jonas said. Liberty’s Johnson-Kinslow finished with 11 points, and Fountain added 8 for the Lions.

Boys Liberty guard Rudy Rosales didn’t have many points in the Lions’ 46-45 win over Freedom, but he still managed to leave his see Basketball page 16A

Hot start has Falcons’ soccer team leading BVAL by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The Freedom boys’ soccer team dealt with some bumps in the preseason. Events like the Tri-Valley Challenge matched the largely young and inexperienced Falcons up with some of the best teams in the North Coast Section. By and large, they struggled. But those tough opponents left Freedom battle tested for the beginning of the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) season. That’s paid dividends. The Falcons lost to Heritage on Tuesday in the finale of the first half of the season. But even with that defeat, Freedom still sits at 4-1 in BVAL play, good enough for solo first place. “We have players from a lot of clubs; that’s not something a lot of teams deal with,” coach Sal Acevedo said. “It took some time and a lot of the games were really close. Eventually, we started clicking. There weren’t any major changes. We believed in the team and the system. We knew that sooner or later it would start clicking. I think that’s really what’s happening right now.” The few seniors on the Falcons have generally made a big impact. Senior Bryan Cruz has been Freedom’s primary goalkeeper.

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Freedom’s Alberto Perez (16) battles for possession during Freedom’s game against Heritage this week. The Falcons have bounced back from a tough start to sit atop the league standings halfway through league play. Acevedo described midfielder Alberto Perez as someone who’s come through for the team in big spots. Additionally, Brandon Botello transferred from Liberty. He had to sit out due to transfer rules. But since he’s joined the team, he’s filled the defensive-mid position, something Freedom had previously lacked.

Acevedo noted that before the end of the season, he’d like to see the Falcons become more consistent and balanced. The focus for much of the season has been defense. That’s helpful, since NCS playoff games tend to be low scoring. But Acevedo noted the

Falcons need to become more consistent on the offensive end as well. On the positive end, the coach loves what he’s seen from this team’s work ethic and how well it works together. “They believe in the coaching staff – we believe in them, we all believe in each other,” Acevedo said. “We have good team chemistry. They are very coachable. There’s no issues on the team. There are no divisions, which happens almost every year. There’s always someone feeling uncomfortable. That’s not the case this year. It’s a hard-working, coachable and very humble (group). We work very hard to keep it that way.” Beyond being humble, one of Freedom’s other defining characteristics is its youth. Junior defender Giovanni Maya leads the team in steals. Sophomore midfielder Alberto Padilla has been one of the team’s leading scorers. Freshman goalkeeper Jorge Villasenor has also logged significant minutes filling in for Cruz and has performed gamely. Fellow freshman Jacob Lepore leads the team in goals. “He’s lived up to expectations, has a very high soccer IQ and is very coachable,” Acevedo said. “We’re looking really good for the future.” To view a slideshow, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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Freedom freshman Varonica Gordon glides to the hoop during the Falcons’ 38-37 win over Liberty last week. teams,” Heinz said. Liberty is two games ahead of Heritage and Freedom in the league standings, with the second half of the league schedule still to be played. “It feels great (winning this game) but we know we have a long task ahead of us,” Heinz said. To view a video and a slideshows, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on February 5, 2019, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a master sign program (MSP 18-001) for The Shops at Lone Tree Village, a commercial retail shopping center comprised of six buildings located on a 7.63-acre site, south of Lone Tree Way between State Route 4 and Jeffery Way (APN 019-020071). The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA [CEQA Guidelines Section 15311(a)]. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: Arrow Sign Company Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Christopher Rogers [(925) 516-5136 or crogers@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78645 Publish dates: January 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007475-00 The name of the business: Acme Live Scan and Notary Located at: 5209 Star Thistle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jeffrey Thomas Clark. 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: Jeffrey Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2018 by Deputy L. Mae Expires 12/19/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78455 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000053 The name of the business(es): M&K Dental Temp Agency Located at: 54 Baird Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Kristine Mercado 2. Michael Mercado. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 4, 2019. Signature of registrant: Kristine Mercado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2019 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires January 4, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78496 Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019.

94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Fiona Feullenbach. 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: Fiona Feullenbach. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 1/9/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78572 Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019.

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LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on February 8, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2017 Toyota, VIN #: 5YFBURHE7HP658286, CA License Plate: 7YDE951. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78641 Publish date: January 25, 2019.

and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 2405000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Kushunda Montoya - Clothing, lawn chairs &amp; boxes. 2. Christina Fenner - Bed frame, art work, animal crate, coffee table, dresser 3. Roger Howell - Tile saws, welding tank, A-frame lift, sofa, master chests 4. Sally S. Villasana - Couches, mattresses 5. Anita Swab - Chairs, TV, doll collection, weed eater, board games, fire extinguisher, furniture, tools & kid’s toys. 6. Floyd Nunn - Garden pot holders, clothes & mirror. 7. Efrain Correal - Boxes, bins, drafting table, file cabinet, electric heater 8. Jeffrey Phillips - Head board, coffee table, luggage, tool chest 9. Michelle Wilson - Telescope, cruiser bike, key board 10. Jason Mark Jacobson - Animal cages, mini fridge, dresser, exercise equipment, pool float, plastic saw horse, 2 compressors and tanks. 11. Barry G. Viola Jr. - Baby toys, golf clubs, luxury recliner, baby stroller 12. Efrain Correal - Metal shelving, ladders, carpet, golf push cart, art work, fish tank, bongo drum Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 1/25/2018 and 2/1/2019 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78635 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on February 5, 2019, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a three-year time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. 8446 to subdivide a 3.66acre site into eight single-family residential lots. The project, known as St. James Court, is located at 1060 Minnesota Avenue, south of Sand Creek Road (APN 017-080-007). A mitigated negative declaration for this project was previously prepared and adopted with the initial approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Several potentially significant impacts were identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels. All mitigation measures not addressed by the standard conditions of approval were included in the conditions of approval on the project. The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council on the time extension. Applicant: Bailey Neff Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Crystal De Castro at (925) 516-5405 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 104 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78642 Publish dates: January 25, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007563-00 The name of the business: Paideia Academy Located at: 330 Worrell Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: John Crowder. 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: John Crowder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 12/24/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78451 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007598-00 The name of the business(es): My Little Universe Preschool & Daycare Located at: 1872 Mount Conness Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ana Schenk. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 25, 2018. Signature of registrant: Ana Schenk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 27, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/27/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78417 Publish dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Paideia Academy at 330 Worrell Road, Antioch, CA 94509 - 3665 Hawthorne Dr., #210 Bethel Island, CA 94511 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 7/7/2014, CA 94511 under File No. F-0004931-00 (*1) Sheri Crowder 3665 Hawthorne Dr., #210 Bethel Island, CA 94511. (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Sheri Crowder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78449 Publish dates: January 11, 8, 25, February 1, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000038-00 The name of the business: Grace In Knots Located at: 2133 Prestwick Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Grace Overton. 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: Grace Overton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 3, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 1/3/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78494 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February, 1, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000047-00 The name of the business: In Compliance Engineering Services Located at: 7255 Piper Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: In Compliance Services, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corpoation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2019. Signature of registrant: Lucas Jones, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 1/4/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-273 78575Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000073 The name of the business(es): Helping Hands Brentwood Located at: 170 Fahmy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shauna Butler. 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: Shauna Butler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2019 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 1/7/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78549 Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000089-00 The name of the business: The Kensington Salon Located at: 1580 Geary Road In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly E. Halvorson. 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: Kelly E. Halvorson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2019 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 1/7/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78592 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000164-00 The name of the business: Bear Scapes Located at: 1555 Eden Plains Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Colby Raul Villasenor. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/9/19. Signature of registrant: Colby Villasenor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2019 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 1/9/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78571 Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000189-00 The name of the business: United Solar Electric Located at: 4043 Regatta Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: United Solar LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ryan Zombeck, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 10, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 1/10/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78631 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000194-00 The name of the business: B.O.A.T. Sales Company Located at: 4429 Marsh Elder Court In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brett Wisecarver. 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: Brett Wisecarver. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 10, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 1/10/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78602 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000117-00 The name of the business: Kloud Located at: 314 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joette Oseguera. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Joette Oseguera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: January 8, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia NAME STATEMENT Expires 1/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0000215-00 The name of the 02-1273 78606 Publish dates: January business(es): D.R. Potter’s Bay Auto 25, February 1, 8, 25, 2019. Ready Transport Located at: 715 Beaver Lane In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereFICTITIOUS BUSINESS by registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Derek R. Potter. This business is conducted File No. F-0000129-00 The name of the by: An Individual. The registrant combusiness: The Sapient Located at: 6800 menced to transact business under the New Melones Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA fictitious business name or names listed 94505, is hereby registered by the follow- above on N/A. Signature of registrant: ing owner: Edward E. Harris. This business Derek R. Potter. This statement was filed is conducted by: An Individual. The regis- with the County Clerk of Contra Costa trant commenced to transact business un- County on: January 11, 2019 by Deputy der the fictitious business name or names J. Celestial Expires January 11, 2024 listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78569 trant: Edward E. Harris. This statement was Publish dates: January 25 & February 1, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 8, 15, 2019. County on: January 8, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 1/8/2024 Brentwood Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 02-1273 78595 Publish dates: JanuNAME STATEMENT ary 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019. File No. F-0000262-00 The name of the business: Betty’s Buns Located at: 875 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Garland Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the following owner: File No. F-0000136-00 The name of the Carol B. Carey. This business is conducted business: Mercury Pharmacy #003 Lo- by: An Individual. The registrant comcated at: 361 E Leland Road In: Pittsburg, menced to transact business under the CA 94565, is hereby registered by the fictitious business name or names listed following owner: Mercury Pharmacy Cor- above on N/A. Signature of registrant: poration. This business is conducted by: A Carol B. Carey. This statement was filed Corporation. The registrant commenced to with the County Clerk of Contra Costa transact business under the fictitious busi- County on: January 14, 2019 by Deputy ness name or names listed above on N/A. M Favro Expires 1/14/2024 Brentwood Signature of registrant: Ricardo A. Duenas. Press No. 02-1273 78605 Publish dates: This statement was filed with the County January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2019 by Deputy C Garola Expires 1/8/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78601 NAME STATEMENT Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 8, File No. F-0007260-00 The name of 15, 2019. the business(es): Starbuck Consulting Located at: 1922 Tice Valley Blvd., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Suite 2611A In: Walnut Creek, CA 94595, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-0000153-00 The name of the owner(s): Mayo Starbuck Benter. This business: BBBeautifully You Located at: business is conducted by: An Individual. 8043 Westport Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA The registrant commenced to transact

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007398-00 The name of the business: Cielito Danville Located at: 445 Railroad Avenue In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: 445 Railroad, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeffrey Neustadt, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/14/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1278 78508 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007403-00 The name of the business: Clayton Tire Supply Located at: 364 Fremont Peak Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Richard Leland. 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: Richard Leland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires December 14, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78504 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007517-00 The name of the business(es): Brentwood Marina Located at: 4888 Holland Tract Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PSW Legacy Industries LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Wright, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2018 by Deputy L. Mae Expires December 20, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78402 Publish dates: January 4, 11,18, 25, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007520-00 The name of the business: 3 Brothers Tractor Services Located at: 464 Anvilwood Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shane Samuel Ambrosino. 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: Shane Ambrosino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 12/20/2023 Oakley Press No. 030477 78391 Publish dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to CORY L. MENDOZA and described as a 1972 KEY WEST mobilehome, Decal Number AAV6143, Serial Numbers S1056U/S1056X, Label/Insignia Numbers 36286/36287, and stored on property within the Delta Hawaii Mobile Home Park, at 875 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg, California, Contra Costa County, 94565 (specifically the space designated as 216 Maui Drive, within the park), will be sold by auction at the mobilehome park at the Delta Hawaii Mobile Home Park, at 875 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg, California, Contra Costa County, 94565 (specifically the space designated as 216 Maui Drive, within the park), on February 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., and such succeeding sales days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier’s check or travelers’ checks only). Personal checks and/or business checks are not acceptable. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees.This sale is under the authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. DATED: January 21, 2019 Joseph W. Carroll Attorney at Law 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78647 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 2019. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 8th day of February 2019 at 11:00 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Ysenia Juarez -Toys, end table, baby swing, back pack & boxes & bins. 2. Telara Caves - Safe, cinder blocks, and 20 + boxes. 3. Celeste Wright - TV trays, 3 computers, 2 computer desks, furniture, clothing, bedding, toy guns, boxes & bins. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 1/25/2019 and 2/1/2019 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78639 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007535-00 The name of the business: GE Concepts Located at 3366 Mount Diablo Blvd., Apt 52 : In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Estrada Hernandez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/17/2018. Signature of registrant: Jose Estrada Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 12/20/2023 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78492 SELF STORAGE AUCTION Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, Febru- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underary 1, 2019. signed intends to sell the liened personal property described below, purLIEN SALE NOTICE suant to the provisions of the California Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section Code of 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of Cali- Civil Procedure and the provisions of the fornia, the undersigned, Bay Point Tow, California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Busi4075 Folsom Ct., Concord, CA, 94520, ness and Professions Code Sections 21700 will conduct a public sale on February et seq. 8, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. on the follow- On the 8th day of February 2019, at ing vehicle: 2016 Smart, VIN #: WME- 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the FJ5DA6GK072599, CA License Plate: contents of liened storage units by public 7XSC982. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 sale by competitive bidding on the prem78640 Publish date: January 25, 2019. ises where said property has been stored

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Woods Wheeler, deceased CASE NUMBER P19-00016 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Woods Wheeler, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: David Wheeler in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: David Wheeler be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: March 4, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Rory S. Morse - Dayton Law Firm, P.C. 1754 Technology Drive, Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95110. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78579 Publish Dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 2019.\cs2

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Briednette P. Zuniga & Humberto J. Zuniga SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Briednette P. Zuniga & Humberto J. Zuniga CASE NUMBER: N18-2571 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Briednette P. Zuniga & Humberto J. Zuniga filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Natalya Guadalupe Pantoja to Proposed Name: Natalya Guadalupe Pantoja Zuniga. 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: 02-11-19 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: 12/17/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78434 Publish Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

HEARING a. Date: 03/11/19 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. Type info here if box is checked or delete this sentence if not. Date: 1/15/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78648 Publish Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000169-00 The name of the business: Outdoorit365 Located at: 82 Clove Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brandon Cawley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/19. Signature of registrant: Brandon Cawley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2019 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 1/9/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78594 Publish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019.

MENTO 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 7/14/2015. 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: JASON HOFFMAN, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/20/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0150250-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1156 CHIANTI WAY OAKLEY CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-600-075 Date of Sale: 2/26/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $211,663.45, 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 180374-11. Information about postpone-

ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/8/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.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. NPP0346867 To: OAKLEY PRESS 01/18/2019, 01/25/2019, 02/01/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78560 January 18, 25, February 1, 2019.

vestigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20351-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/27/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4680076 01/11/2019, 01/18/2019, 01/25/2019NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-20351-SP-CA Title No. 170393427-CA-VOI A.P.N. 041-170-0511 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 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: Evelyn Tolliver, an unmarried woman, as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0093796-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: 02/01/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $494,116.91 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2120 El Lago Dr, Oakley, CA 94561 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the

successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20351-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/27/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4680076 01/11/2019, 01/18/2019, 01/25/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78426 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Emily Susan Rollins SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Emily Susan Rollins CASE NUMBER: N19-0025 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Emily Susan Rollins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Emily Susan Rollins to Proposed Name: Emily Susan Gallo. 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: 03/04/19 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. Type info here if box is checked or delete this sentence if not. Date: 01/04/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78493 Publish Dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennilyn I. Rimando SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennilyn I. Rimando CASE NUMBER: N19-0071 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jennilyn I Rimando filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jin Christian Ines Bautista to Proposed Name: Jin Christian Ines Rimando. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Khaled, Michael Amer, Abusafieh SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Khaled, Michael Amer, Abusafieh CASE NUMBER: N190046 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Khaled,Michael Amer, Abusafieh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Khaled Michael Amer Abusafieh to Proposed Name: Michael Robert Bailey. 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: 3/15/19 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: 1/15/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 78591 Publish Dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000211-00 The name of the business: Dragonfly Woodworks Located at: 71 Peony Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/11/19. Signature of registrant: David Wellot. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2019 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 1/11/2024 S. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78604 Publish dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007356-00 The name of the business: Carpenter Properties Located at: 4660 Live Oak Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dorothy Anne Carpenter . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1991 December. Signature of registrant: Dorothy Anne Carpenter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 11, 2018 by Deputy C Preston Expires 12/11/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78395 Publish dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007469-00 The name of the business: Imperiale Beer Project Located at: 380 Lakespring Pl In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Imperiale Beer Cafe, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brandon Freel, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2018 by Deputy L Mae Expires 12/19/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78488 Publish dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2019.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Clayton Tire Supply at 5399 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on December 14, 2018 under File No. F-0007495-00 (*1) Steven M. Clayton 5399 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Steven Clayton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 14, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oak78503 Publish dates: January 11, 18, ley, CA 94561 has possessory lien on All 25, February 1, 2019. of the goods stored in the prospective units below: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS #251 Danny Anderson NAME STATEMENT #2012 James B.Phifer Jr. File No. F-0000006-00 The name of the #985 Kenneth Rhaudmann business: East Bay Dive And Salvage #230 Tiara Jones/ St. Mark Baptist Church Located at: 1200 Taylor Rd In: Bethel Is- #1017 Tiara Jones/ St. Mark Baptist Church land, CA 94511, is hereby registered by The goods are described as furniture, the following owner: John Meierdierck. tools and miscellaneous personal properThis business is conducted by: An In- ty items being sold pursuant to the asserdividual. The registrant commenced to tion of the lien on February 7, 2019 at transact business under the fictitious 8:45am. In order to collect the amounts business name or names listed above on due from you. The sale will take place at 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: John 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Meierdierck. This statement was filed County of Contra Costa, State of Califorwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa nia. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter County on: January 2, 2019 by Deputy C 10 section 21700-21716 of the California Dias Expires 1/2/2024 Brentwood Press Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction No. 02-1273 78577 Publish dates: Janu- is to be held by Jason Whitt ary 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2019. #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash FICTITIOUS BUSINESS only, paid at the time of the sale. Sale NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000113-00 The name of the is subject to prior cancellation in the business: Good Find The Weekend event of the settlement between owner Warehouse Located at: 3647 Main St In: and obligated party. Oakley Press No. Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered 03-0477 78646 Publish dates: January by the following owner: 1. Julie Smith 25, 2019. 2. Miguel Hernandez. This business is NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact busi- T.S. No. 18-0374-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTness under the fictitious business name EE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF or names listed above on N/A. Signature THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT of registrant: Julie Smith. This state- ATTACHED ment was filed with the County Clerk of 注：本文件包含一个信息摘 Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2019 要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 1/8/2024 에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78513 Pub- NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN lish dates: January 18, 25, February 1, RESUMEN DE LA INFOR8, 2019. MACIÓN DE ESTE DOCU-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-20351-SP-CA Title No. 170393427-CA-VOI A.P.N. 041-170-0511 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 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: Evelyn Tolliver, an unmarried woman, as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0093796-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: 02/01/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $494,116.91 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2120 El Lago Dr, Oakley, CA 94561 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to in-

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Jan. 6, 8:48 a.m. A person called authorities and asked how to make a report for his niece. He said that she was assaulted by her caretaker’s son. She is currently in a hospital in Concord. This report came from Lotus Court. Jan. 6, 9:22 a.m. A couple of subjects from an upstairs apartment assaulted the reporting person’s friend and pepper sprayed him. He believed the suspects took items from the victim’s vehicle. This report came from West Tregallas Road. Jan. 7, 1:28 p.m. A man called authorities and said that when he returned to his home on Oso Grande Way, he found his garage door open. The interior of the house had been ransacked, and it was unknown if anyone was still inside. Jan. 8, 12:56 a.m. Authorities received a report of man who was beating up nurses and security guards. He was said to have been wearing no shirt with jeans. This report came from Lone Tree Way. Jan. 9, 12:19 p.m. Authorities received a report from a person who was yelling, “You going to jail for swinging at my sister.” The reporting person said that her sister’s child’s father was in the garage with other males. Authorities could not gather further information due to the yelling. This report came from Yorkshire Drive. Jan. 9, 12:27 p.m. A woman said that her vehicle was broken into at Skipolini’s on Fitzuren Road. She believed the incident was on camera. Jan. 9, 9:10 p.m. The reporting person went to Foodmaxx to buy some beer when a subject pulled a gun on him. The reporting person did not give him anything and left. The suspect was between 25 to 30 years old. This occurred on Dove Court. Jan. 10, 7:46 p.m. Two employees were fighting with two females at a location on Deer Valley Road. The reporting person believed it was due to a robbery. One employee was an older woman and the reporting person’s sister asked the woman if she needed an ambulance. She said no. Jan. 11, 4:20 p.m. Authorities received a call from a woman reporting that her purse was taken. She said that her credit cards were being used at Target in Pittsburg. Jan. 11, 10:55 p.m. A burglary was reported on Cashew Court.

BRENTWOOD Dec. 22, 9 a.m. A person reported being a victim of a hit-and-run incident. Their car was hit overnight by an unknown vehicle and got pushed onto the sidewalk. There was no note, but the reporting person had surveillance footage. This report came from Parsley Drive. Dec. 22, 2:48 p.m. Authorities reported that a man was jumping fences on Village Drive. Dec. 23, 10:29 a.m. A person reported an accident on Chili Court. The reporting person said that a visitor hit a light post in front of the house. There were no injuries but wires were exposed. Dec. 23, 4:08 p.m. A person told authorities that he was assaulted on Lone Tree Way. He received a laceration to the forearm from glass. He said that he knew the suspect but did not give more information. Dec. 24, 5:18 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Tamalpais Avenue. The suspect was reported riding a white and black bike. He was seen dumping contents out of his backpack then adding to another backpack. He was unfamiliar to the area. He was a male in his 20s or 30s and was wearing all black. The subject was putting on gloves and had something in his hand but the reporting person didn’t believe it to be a weapon. Dec. 24, 4:40 p.m. A verbal dispute between family members was reported on Sycamore Avenue. Dec. 25, 4:57 a.m. A person told authorities that a subject was fighting a family member on Sunflower Lane. Dec. 25, 4:22 p.m. A physical fight between family members was reported on Stanwick Street. Dec. 26, 8:58 p.m. Authorities were notified of two employees who were stealing from a store on Brentwood Boulevard. Multiple transactions were reported and added up to over $500. Dec. 26, 2:09 p.m. A reporting person said that they found a limecolored scooter at the trail behind Sand Creek Road. Dec. 27, 10:17 a.m. A person told authorities that she transferred money to a person to rent an apartment and now she can’t get in touch with that person. The reporting person suspects it was a scam. This report came from Marina Way. Dec. 27, 10:25 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Gingerwood Terrance. The reporting person said that he heard a male and a female yelling and screaming.

Dec. 28, 9:10 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Guthrie Lane. A woman told authorities that she had been following a silver Nissan Quest van. She said the vehicle was speeding and driving recklessly and that the vehicle parked on Guthrie Lane. Dec. 28, 2:37 p.m. A driver was reported doing donuts on Brentwood Boulevard. The vehicle was a black Ford Mustang with unknown plates. The vehicle was later parked near Pena’s Motors. Dec. 29, 1:13 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on Balfour Road. A subject who was suspected of a burglary that took place the prior day was trying to get in the back door. Dec. 30, 12:13 p.m. A suspicious person was seen on Regal Drive. A man was seen wearing a green hoodie was throwing his arms around and talking to himself in the playground area. He was said to be in his 30s and bald. Dec. 31, 8:20 a.m. A car fell on a tow truck driver on Sand Creek Road. Dec. 31, 9:48 p.m. A woman was heard screaming on Gabriella Lane. Jan. 1, 1:52 a.m. A reporting person on Mills Drive told authorities that his neighbor beat him up. Jan. 1, 9:12 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Walnut Drive. The reporting person told authorities that a person was banging on a door asking to stay at church and was sitting on a porch at the church. Jan. 2, 3:44 a.m. A suspicious person standing on the corner of Walnut Boulevard and Balfour Road looked like he had a machete and was swinging it around. It was approximately 3 to 4 feet long. The man was said to be in his 30s but looked homeless. Jan. 2, 3:22 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Windmill Court. The vehicle was in front of mailboxes and it had been unlocked for approximately a month. The car was missing its battery and keys were in the ignition Jan. 3, 2:23 a.m. A green Honda was stolen from Tiffany Drive. Jan. 3, 12:42 p.m. Authorities were notified of harassment complaint from Black Rock Street. The report said that the harasser was their daughter’s ex-boyfriend. Jan. 5, 10:38 a.m. A person told authorities that they were in a hitand-run incident on Lone Tree Way and O’Hara Avenue. The reporting person said that their wife was in a red Cruiser and was hit in a green GMC. The wife followed the vehicle to Sheldon Drive.

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ports the idea of both students and adults serving the community. So really, I’ve been lucky to be a part of all three of those things; I’m not sure I’m worthy of this designation, but maybe it’s a reflection of the outstanding work that all of those organizations have done to make this community better.” Nina Koch, ECPAC owner, said she was so shocked to win Business of the Year, she didn’t even react right away. “We were nominated with businesses I look up to and strive to be like,” said Koch. “I mean, running a business is difficult and a lot of days I feel like I’m failing, so to be recognized for something that I sometimes feel like I’m failing at is an honor.” Koch also touched on the positive impact on her dancers in seeing a woman-owned business recognized at a city level. “I think it’s a big deal and it’s not something I take lightly,” Koch said. “I look at myself as a role model to the girls. I’m very grateful and

City officials contend the at-large election system doesn’t violate the CVRA but feel transitioning beats fighting the issue. The switch is estimated to cost the city up to $180,000, far less than legal fees it could rack up fighting and possibly losing a lawsuit, Brower said. The Southern California City of Palmdale was ordered to pay more than $4.6 million in its unsuccessful attempt to fight demands in a similar case, and Santa Barbara paid about $900,000 in attorneys’ fees and expert costs to settle a similar lawsuit, Brower said. Also, if the city were to lose the fight in court, a judge, not the council, could end

Several other state entities, including the nearby cities of Antioch, Concord and Martinez, have voluntarily adopted ordinances to transition from at-large to districtbased election systems after facing similar demands. “Statewide, almost all the entities that have received this letter have settled out of court by agreeing to shift to district-based elections,” said Brentwood City Attorney Damien Brower. “The cities that have fought the CVRA challenge have ultimately either voluntarily adopted district elections or been forced to adopt district elections by the courts.”

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incredibly humbled.” The other award recipients are also heavily involved members of the community through both business and active volunteerism. Matt Scwab, Working Wonders board president, and his wife offer services to adults with disabilities, fostering new opportunities and means for these individuals to become engaged in the community. “First, we were honored just be nominated,” said Matt Schwab, Working Wonders board president. “To win is like frosting on the cake. It is clear Brentwood has a big heart. With a primary focus on health and fitness, the arts and developing work skills, we are opening doors for young adults with disabilities. We are off to a great start, and the best is yet to come!” Other winners expressed gratitude for the recognition even though it came as a surprise. “I wasn’t expecting it,” said Little, who owns Sip and Scoop on Balfour Road. “Seeing the other great people who were on the lineup

up drawing voting boundaries, said Brower, who noted the CVRA favors district elections. Vice Mayor Joel Bryant indicated past case decisions and the risk of losing boundary control cemented his decision. “I think it’s important for us as a community and certainly the council to retain as much local control over the establishment of the boundaries of these potential districts as possible,” he said. Fellow Councilmember Claudette Staton agreed. “It is a law, and we have to do what the law says we should do,” she said. The city is expected to hold two public

of nominations, I was just grateful to have been nominated in the first place. I wasn’t expecting to win anything … I’m super grateful to the community for supporting our business and some of our service projects over the last few years.” Lane, a local real estate agent who’s been volunteering for the chamber for years, noted the announcement caught her off guard as well. “It’s an honor to be chosen by your fellow volunteers for any award – it was humbling and I’m honored that they thought I was doing a great job,” said Lane. “I’ve never considered getting an award, to be honest, because you don’t volunteer to get awards but because it’s the right thing to do, so it was a very sweet surprise.” The winners will be honored at a gala event on Friday, March 15, at the Brentwood Community Center, at 6 p.m. For more information or tickets, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

hearings to garner input on the composition of the districts before draft maps are created. Two more public hearings would be held on the draft maps before an ordinance adopting the district election system is introduced and adopted over two additional meetings. City Manager Gus Vina indicated the city will conduct extensive public outreach through press releases, social media and the city’s website to alert residents to opportunities to comment. To view a preliminary meeting calendar or for more information on the election adjustment, visit page 129 at bit.ly/thepressnet_meetingschedule. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Saturday, Jan. 26 “Rep Your Showcase” Girls Basketball Showcase

The Heritage Patriots will host a girls’ basketball showcase at Heritage High School, starting at 11 a.m. For more information, contact we4roberts@sbcglobal.net.

Marine Corps Crab Feed

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 will host its annual crab feed at Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St. No-host bar opens at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Evening will include antipasto platter, steamed clams, sourdough bread, salad, pasta and crab. Auction items include Caribbean cruise, Disney World family adventure, original Star Wars photo with cast autographs, SF 49ers legend helmet with legendary players’ autographs, Warriors autographed photo and more. Tickets are $55 per person. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email mcl155@outlook.com or visit http://mcl1155.eventbrite.com.

Monday, Jan. 28 AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation

AARP Tax-Aide free tax preparation will occur every Monday at Brentwood Civic Center and Thursday at Antioch Senior Center, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Darlene Davis at kdavis466@gmail.com or 505-699-5506.

Thursday, Jan. 31 East Bay Business EXPO

The East Bay Business EXPO will run from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Admission is free to all. For more information, visit www. brentwoodchamber.com/east-baybusiness-expo or call 925-634-3344.

Friday, Feb. 1 Pour Your Heart Out

Campos Family Vineyard and Allison Harris present Pour Your Heart Out, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at the Campos Family Vineyards. Come enjoy a fun-filled evening of wine, food and fashion benefitting the American Heart Association. The cost is $65 per person. For more information, contact Allison Harris at laree713@aol.com or 510-604-2216 or visit https://bit.ly/thepressnet_pouryourheartout.

Saturday, Feb. 2 Dennis Gaxiola

One of America’s funniest “clean” comedians, Dennis Gaxiola, will perform his one-man stand-up comedy show at Impact Christian Church, in Brentwood, starting at 6 p.m. Dennis has appeared on Comedy Central, Stand Up Revolution, TBN’s “Praise The Lord Specials” and many others. For more information and tickets, contact the number 925-323-7724.

Spotlight on Comedy

Nicole Blue will host four of the Bay Area’s funniest comedians at the Pittsburg California Theatre, from 8 to 10 p.m. This show will feature Anderi Bailey, Jay Rich, Bud Bud and K. Kidd. The cost of admission is $16. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or 925-427-1611 or visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events.

Ghostlight Showcase 2019: From the Heart

The Ghostlight Showcase 2019: From the Heart will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. p.m., at Edna Hill Middle School. Enjoy the amazing talents of local singers, dancers and actors at this fundraising show supporting Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for students and

seniors 60 and over, and $10 for children 10 and under. For more information, contact Jennifer Finetti at jen@ghostlightte.org. For more information, visit http://www.ghostlightte.org/ showcase-2019.html.

Monday, Feb. 4 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at 11:30 a.m., at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. All active federal employees, retirees and their dependents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at 925308-4538 or narfedc1718@yahoo.com.

Thursday, Feb. 7 Delta Gallery of the Arts

The Brentwood Community Chorus presents H’Arts and Wine at the Gallery at the Delta Gallery, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be wine tasting with appetizers and raffles. Tickets can be purchased at $20 online. For more information, visit www. brentwoodcommunitychorus.com/fundraisers.

Saturday, Feb. 9 Boots and Bling It’s A Cowboy Thing

Hold Your Horses Livestock Emergency Evacuation Response Team will host Boots and Bling It’s A Cowboy Thing, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Cedar Creek Stables. Enjoy a night of music, barbecue dinner, dancing, live auctions and more. Tickets range from $30 to $50. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/thepressnet_ bootsandbling or call 925-584-1976.

Thursday, Feb. 14 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. Come join this discussion to share concerns, tips and successes about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Saturday, Feb. 16 Knights of Columbus Crab Feed

Knights of Columbus and Italian Catholic Federation will hold an inaugural crab feed at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St. Food, music, raffle prizes and more will round out the all-you-can-eat crab event. Tickets are $55 per person. No-host bar opens at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, call Chris at 925-6428782 or Bob at 925-634-4007.

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Saturday, Feb. 23 Annual Heart to Heart Gala

An Elderly Wish Foundation presents Up and Away with Wishes, from 5:30 to 11 a.m., at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center. Come enjoy the 17th annual Heart to Heart Ball along with auctions, cocktails and more. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information and tickets, contact info@ elderlywish.org.

Striped Bass Crab Feed

The West Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association will hold its ninth annual Crab & Pasta Feed Fundraiser, at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St. The crab feed supports the Kid’s Free Fishing Derby held every year in October. Come and enjoy great crab, pasta, salad, bread, dessert, raffle prizes and games. Wine, beer and soda is available. Tickets are $50 and are limited. Come and support kids getting hooked on fishing, not drugs or gangs. For more information, call 925-634-6356.

Friday, March 1 Discovery Bay Lions Crab Feed

Sponsored by the East Bay Lions Club, the annual Mardi Gras Crab Feed will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, in Byron. Early bird tickets are currently available through Eventbrite.com or at the UPS Store in the Sandy Cove Shopping Center in Discovery Bay. Tickets are $60 and will not be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://bit. ly/thepressnet_mardigrascrabfeed.

Saturday, March 9 Network of Care Crab Feed

The Network of Care will hosts its 13th annual crab feed, with all proceeds benefiting The Network of Care, which feeds families of children in hospitals. Tickets are $60 and must be purchased ahead of time. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. There will be many raffle prizes, a dessert auction and a silent auction. Make sure to bring your Eventbrite ticket with you to the event for admission. Will be held at 1201 W. 10th St., at the Contra Costa County Event Center (Antioch fairgrounds). For more information, call 925-584-4086 or email janetfraz123@gmail.com.

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apply for benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal and other services. Failure to Fund. The failure to transfer assets into the trust is another very common mistake. Real property must be transferred to your Trust through a recorded grant deed. The grant deed or certificate of title must include your correct trust name and date. Bank accounts should also be transferred to the trust. Failure to transfer real property or bank/ brokerage accounts may require the asset to be probated prior to distribution. Failure to Name Beneficiaries for Non-Trust Assets. Non-trust assets, such as retirement accounts and life insurance policies, must have named beneficiaries. Failure to name a beneficiary on the Beneficiary Designation Form will likely require a probate. I recommend checking all of your accounts once a year. If your account transfers to a new financial institution, your Beneficiary Designation Form may not transfer with the account! If you do not have a estate plan, you should make it a priority! If you have already have a Revocable Living Trust, I can review it during a free initial consultation. I offer 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, PHONE (925) 9391680 - 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2018 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Whether you have perfect or less-thanperfect credit, are a first-time homebuyer or already own one or multiple properties and are looking to expand your real estate investments, All Phase Brokers – your Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch real estate and mortgage experts – can help turn your dream into a reality. The brokerage firm, which was founded by All Phase owner Jim Graydon’s father, Jim Graydon Sr., has served the community for nearly 30 years and is anything other than what you’d expect. Their team’s unique experience and skill set differentiates them from their peers as they strive to help their clients meet their goals while selling or buying a property and avoiding any hurdles along the way. They are also known to process loans at close to lightening speed. “We create a completely different experience than what people are used to,” said Graydon, who has been in real estate for over 22 years. From 1998 to 2001, Graydon worked for two San Ramon-based mortgage and real estate brokerages. There, he recognized how difficult it was to properly serve clients when each team member was dealing with an overflow of clients whose paperwork would get added to stacks of others, making processing

times and identifying potential issues difficult. His unique niche is to cater to those who appreciate more of a personal consultant rather than a large, impersonal national firm. As a consultant, he makes himself and his expert team accessible to his clients, which allows them to serve in extraordinary ways. “We’re a small team that handles every type of real estate transaction and every type of loan,” said Graydon. “Since we are a small team, we serve fewer clients, which allows us to get loans done incredibly fast and use our experience and insight to identify pitfalls before they happen and prepare our clients for any situation.” According to Graydon, his clients can call him 24/7. “I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure a loan closes on time,” said Graydon. “I’m not just an agent, I’m also a broker and owner, and there’s a huge advantage to working with someone with so much experience. I’ve overseen thousands of real estate and loan transactions and have seen everything that can go wrong. I know what to look out for, what not to do and how to prepare my clients.” Graydon’s team includes Mark Evans, operations manager, who is involved in all phases of the operation, and Elaine Locke, loan processor, who has been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years and only services loans for All Phase Brokers. “We can close a purchase loan in 14 days and do a refinance from start to finish

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in five days,” said Graydon. “I don’t know anyone who does what we do.” For people who are looking to buy a home, Graydon has advice and insight into the market. “The current housing market has recently changed to more of a buyers’ market,” he said. “So, if you’re a buyer, it is still a great time to buy. The rates are still low, however, they are slowly increasing. Waiting to buy could prove to be a costly mistake, as with higher rates, the payments increase too. Waiting to buy could cost you more as prices increase. Although homes are staying on the market a little longer than before, per Zillow, home values are predicted to increase by 8.4 percent. If you’re buying a home, you should start by looking at your finances and find out what you qualify for and what you can truly afford.”

For those struggling with credit issues, Graydon offers assistance with getting you back on track, regardless if it takes a few months or a year. Those who have already worked with Graydon’s team have appreciated the ease and speed of the experience. “His team is fantastic, and I’d have him handle any and all of my real estate transactions for the rest of my life,” said Jay Oxendine, who used All Phase Brokers to handle the sale of his father’s home in Brentwood. “All Phase Brokers were highly recommended from a friend in the business, and they stepped up and performed at the highest level.” So if you are tired of waiting on hold, pushing numbers on the keypad to find out who you’re supposed to talk to and – oh no! – it’s 4:58 p.m., and you realize they won’t pick up the phone after 5 p.m. or it’s the weekend already and you’ll have to wait till Monday, call Jim Graydon and forget about all that frustrating nonsense. All Phase Brokers is located in Brentwood. For more information, visit www. allphasebrokers.com or call 925-584-9886. Bre#1236065/NMLS#995241 – Advertorial

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Paying for retirement in today’s world

019 is here! We rang in the New Year under blustery skies. There was a chill in the air, and we could smell the rain that was coming

soon. I, for one, am excited for what 2019 has in store for us. I can feel it in my bones, it is going to be a banner year.

This is a good time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to all that is to come with the next revolution around the sun. In 2018, I saw my oldest and his girlfriend graduate from college, both with honors. I saw my youngest enter his last year of high school, get his driver’s license and start a new job. Our grandbaby is growing like a weed, chattering up a storm and cute as a button. Charlie and I enjoyed many new adventures including being very spoiled with two trips to Hawaii. One thanks to our very good friends, and the other an unbelievably fun, memory-making family reunion. 2018 brought record stock market gains and record stock market losses. We saw a royal wedding in Britain, an amazing rescue in Thailand; we saw scandals in Washington and in Silicon Valley; we saw floods and fires the fury of which we had never experienced before in history. It certainly was a remarkable year. I do still look back and wonder where the time has gone. I wake up in the morning and head off to work. Before I even blink my eyes, I am home making dinner and heading off to bed again. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I can look back and see each moment of my life; I can play it like a movie through my mind’s eye. Yet I still wake up in the morning and say, “I’m going to be 60 years old this year. Where in the world has the time gone?” This time of year also inspires us to look at the year ahead. What hopes and dreams lie before us; what hurdles may cross our paths. Retirement may be something you are enjoying, or it may be a glimmer in your eye. If you are just beginning to think about retirement, or are new to it, you are probably feeling a bit excited, a little scared and definitely full of wonder about what the future holds. As we contemplate what retirement will look like there are so many things we want to do, try, experience, and yet we also want to slow down and enjoy a more leisurely lifestyle. We dream about all we are going to do and all that we are not going to do once we get that gold watch. My girlfriend just retired today, and she received a travel mug that says, “Goodbye tension, Hello pension.” In years gone by, we used to retire at 62-65 and generally we would pass on at 75-ish … maybe 80. That was 10 to 15 years of retirement to fund. With Social Security, Medicare and our healthy pension, we were going to live the high life and we had earned it! As we are well aware, things have changed. Some change has certainly been for the good, some has created a bit of anxiety to say the least. Today we are retiring from 62 to 72 and we are living to 90, 95, even a 100+ years of age. Of course

Beth Miller-Rowe has been in the mortgage industry for 36 years, specializing in reverse mortgages for the past 10 years. Beth has degrees in economics and business administration.

that is not always the case but without any doubt we are living longer. So, we know we have many more retirement years to fund. We know that the cost of medical care is skyrocketing, and we know that the money we have saved may not get us through to the end. The question is what do we do? How do we fund our extended longevity? A reverse mortgage may be an option that could provide you with some much wanted relief from financial stress. A reverse mortgage is an FHA insured retirement funding tool that allows you to access your home equity without having to take on a monthly mortgage payment. You may ask, “How does that work?” Instead of making a monthly payment to the bank, the interest that is payable is added to the loan balance so the balance grows over time. Instead of using your checkbook to make a payment to the bank, you are using your equity. There are several myths that surround reverse mortgages so let’s address some of them. 1. You must own your home outright. MYTH! You can own your home with no current mortgage or you may have a current mortgage that will be paid off by the reverse mortgage. 2. Reverse mortgages are scams to take advantage of seniors. MYTH! The FHA insured reverse mortgage is a highly regulated loan program. It is filled with consumer protections to ensure that you understand exactly what your responsibilities are and what our (the bank’s) responsibilities are as well. 3. The bank owns your home/the bank takes your home when you die. MYTH! You own your home just like you do today. The only way the bank can take your home is if you default on the terms of the reverse mortgage. I call them “The Big 5,” and they include paying your property taxes, your homeowner’s insurance, your HOA dues, maintaining your home and living in your home. As long as you do those 5 things then the bank cannot

take your home away from you. When you pass away, your heirs will repay the loan through either a refinance or the sale of the property. 4. If one of us dies, the other one has to leave the home. MYTH! As long as one borrower is still living in the home and they cover “The Big 5,” then the remaining spouse can stay in the home until they choose to leave or they pass away. 5. I hear they now have proprietary reverse mortgages – that not all reverse mortgages are FHA insured. TRUTH! We now have a variety of products that offer many options including loans to borrowers who are 60 years old, Jumbo loans, condos that are not FHA approved and many more. It is an exciting time in the reverse mortgage business! 6. If I end up owing more on my home then it is worth I am not responsible for the deficit and neither are my children. TRUTH! On an FHA insured reverse mortgage, the FHA mortgage insurance will cover a deficit, if any, and therefore there is no personal recourse to you nor to your heirs! The key is education. If you would like more information about reverse mortgages, I am happy to come to your home and review the program, the costs and the requirements in detail. I will answer all your questions and then leave the information with you to review. If you decide it is the right path for you then you give me a call and we will go forward. I look forward to hearing from you soon. – Advertorial

Let’s take a look and see if we can Make Your Retirement Dreams Come True.

Beth Miller-Rowe NMLS: 294774

Branch Manager and Reverse Mortgage Specialist

The Reverse Mortgage Group • A Division of American Pacific Mortgage Corp.

Office: 925-969-0380 Cell: 925-381-8264 Beth@YourReverse.com

3478 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 1000 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Your Retirement Dreams Can Come True! A Division of American Pacific Mortgage Corporation NMLS 1850

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*Reverse mortgages are loans offered to homeowners who are 62 or older who have equity in their homes. The loan programs allow borrowers to defer payment on the loans until they pass away, sell the home, or move out. Homeowners, however, remain responsible for the payment of taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other items. Nonpayment of these items can lead to a default under the loan terms and ultimate loss of the home. FHA insured reverse mortgages have an up front and ongoing cost; ask your loan officer for details. These materials are not from, nor approved by HUD, FHA, or any governing agency. **American Pacific Mortgage Corporation is not financial service company or licensed tax advisors; the material provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax and/or mortgage advice. Although the material is deemed to be accurate and reliable, there is no guarantee it is without errors. We are not financial or tax advisors, please contact your financial professional for your personal financial situation.