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Vol. 19, No. 26

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Former restaurant owners sentenced

Beating the heat

New Liberty High School Principal Heather Harper ready to take the helm. Page 5A

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It’s Time For Harvest Fest

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ecord-breaking temperatures last week inspired residents to find creative ways to escape the weather, including Brentwood resident Claire Densmore, 7, who splashed in the water features at City Park in Brentwood.

Tunnels opponents lose critical ground Stewardship council approves amendment

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Opponents of the California WaterFix project may have lost a recent battle in the fight for the preservation of the Delta, but the war is far from over.

During a long and sometimes volatile public meeting in Sacramento on Thursday, June 22, the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) voted 5-1 to approve the Conveyance, Storage and Operations (CSO) amendment – effectively green-lighting the WaterFix project, also known as

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Hundreds of local residents attended the Delta Stewardship Council meeting in Sacramento last week to protest the council’s proposed amendment to the California WaterFix project. the Delta tunnels project.

“While the council improved their amendment some

by requiring new conveyance and storage projects to address the state’s required human right

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New Leader At Liberty

by Kyle Szymanski The former owners of two Bay Area restaurants, including Golden Dragon Buffet in Brentwood, were recently sentenced to three years and four months in jail and ordered to pay $4.5 million in unpaid minimum wage and overtime to their workers and another $1.5 million in unpaid taxes.

Yu Chen, Feng Gu and Rongdi Zheng are alleged to have forced at least 40 employees, many recruited from Los Angeles, to work at Golden Dragon Buffet or Golden Wok Buffet in Roseville for 12 hours a day, six days a week, at less than minimum wage, while also being kept in crowded housing nearby the restaurants and bused to and from

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to water policy analysis in their language, the edited amendment ignores the full breadth of laws and policies that should be evaluated for Delta environmental justice communities and only considers impacts to environmental justice communities outside of the Delta,” said Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta.

For nearly two hours, dozens of individuals from a variety of backgrounds appeared before the council to make their case within the allotted three-minute limit. Most spoke in opposition to the plan, and those who expressed their approval were often met with a chorus of protest from the audience.

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BART board sets groundwork for system improvements and expansion.

Harvest Time Festival returns to downtown Brentwood, July 8 and 9. Page 9A

Canseco At The Bat

Jose Canseco draws a crowd, signs autographs at Pittsburg Diamonds game. Page 17A Calendar.............................27A Classifieds..........................21A Cop Logs.............................25A Entertainment.................... 8A Food....................................... 9A Health & Beauty...............10A Milestones.........................20A Opinion...............................16A Pets......................................12A Sports..................................17A

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The county is looking to fill the position of interim district attorney.

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Zero-tolerance on Fourth With the Fourth of July around the corner, the Brentwood Police Department wants to remind residents about the dangers associated with fireworks and the use of firearms when celebrating our country’s Independence Day. Contra Costa County is a fireworks-free zone, and the possession or use of fireworks of all types and sizes – including ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks – are banned in the county and the City of Brentwood. Possession of dangerous fireworks that leave the ground or explode may constitute a felony and could result in fines of up to $5,000 and imprisonment.

The firing of firearms into the air is against the law. Bullets fired into the air return at some point and descend at approximately 300 to 400 feet per second, which poses a high danger of penetrating roofs and causing damage to property and unwary residents. Statistics show that fireworks and celebratory gunfire seriously injure thousands of people annually.

The Brentwood Police Department will be taking a zero-tolerance approach when dealing with fireworks violations.

It’s important to keep in mind recent drought conditions have created some additional safety concerns. High weeds and water-stricken lawns are extremely vulnerable to stray embers or sparks caused by fireworks. Please avoid the temptation of using fireworks; don’t put yourself or neighbors at risk.

On July 4, additional officers will patrol residential neighborhoods and proactively enforce fireworks violations. Instead of setting off fireworks, the police department encourages people to consider free July 4 fireworks displays in nearby cities – Antioch and Pittsburg.

Fireworks in Antioch will take place at the Contra Costa County Fair Grounds, located at 10th and L streets, beginning at 9 p.m.

Fireworks in Pittsburg will take place at Waterfront Marina, located at 51 Marina Blvd., beginning at 9 p.m.

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Councilmember aims to build gazebo in Veterans Park

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Picking potatoes Jenna Ukkestead selects some produce at the Brentwood Farmers Market. Every weekend, the popular event draws thousands of visitors to 1st Street, between Oak and Chestnut streets, in the city’s historic downtown. The market will be open for business on Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to noon, and will run through mid-November.

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As work to begin resurrecting Brentwood’s trademark gazebo in City Park continues, city officials are already gearing up to propose a second structure in Veterans Park.

“There’s energy from the vets that this would be able to provide them with a place to have their ceremonies,” said City Councilmember Karen Rarey.

Little has been finalized for the proposed second gazebo, but Rarey said she plans to spearhead a volunteer effort to turn her idea into reality.

Thus far, she’s garnered a donation of lumber and has indicated that Brentwood’s VFW Post 10789 will raise funds, which may need to be as high as $40,000.

The project moved forward in the city’s Capital Improvement Program workshop in April and was included in the program a month later.

The idea was passed to the city’s parks and recreation commission in May, but earlier this month was returned to the council for further discussion.

“We just want to make a really good decision on the selection of the gazebo,” said Richard Griek, chairman of the parks and recreation commission.

The gazebo’s preferred location would be on the far side of the park in front of the playground or in a shady spot under a set of trees to provide a view of the park’s flags, Rarey said.

Councilmembers have collectively agreed that the structure should be built for veterans’ ceremonies and

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“ There’s energy from the vets that this would be able to provide them with a place to have their ceremonies.

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Brentwood City Councilmember Karen Rarey as a backdrop for public photos. Its architecture is expected to match or complement other park structures.

“We should make it look like it’s always been there,” said Rarey, indicating she plans to meet with local architects to determine who might take on the project.

It’s expected the parks and recreation commission will soon make a second attempt at suggesting a design and location, which will be sent to the council for its approval.

“I think we can work something out,” Griek said.

Although no timetable has been set for the second gazebo, plans are moving forward for the return of the City Park gazebo in time for Veterans Day, said Brentwood Management Analyst Gail Leech.

That gazebo, a volunteer effort spearheaded

by Mayor Bob Taylor in the middle of last year, is slated to be built behind the rose garden, near the farmer statue.

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School board welcomes new Liberty principal

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

When Liberty High School students return to school in August, they will be greeted by a new principal.

The Liberty Union School District Board voted to hire Heather Harper, former assistant principal at Heritage High School, during a special board meeting on May 31. Harper will replace Patrick Walsh, who left to take an administrative position as the director of curriculum and instruction in the district office.

“I am so honored to be in this position,” said Harper. “I have been working toward this for so long and cannot explain how fortunate I feel to be able to serve my community.”

Harper plans to set specific school behavior for students and faculty to follow.

“With clear expectations, students will understand what is appropriate behavior for Liberty,” she said. “This starts at the top and is modeled every day.

I believe this is a strength in my management style.”

No stranger to education, Harper grew up in a family of educators and has lived her life in the service of others. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1998, she entered the Air Force, active duty, where she was a medical evacuation pilot. While she was stationed in Tokyo, she volunteered her lunch hours to work with students who were struggling with reading and math.

She later began studying for her teaching creden-

tials and earned her master’s degree in education while she was stationed in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

After she separated from active duty in the Air Force and entered the Air Force Reserves, she completed her student teaching and was hired to be a middle school math teacher.

“I loved my time in middle school, but I always knew that secondary education was my passion,” said Harper.

The educator transitioned into secondary education at Leland High School in San Jose as a biology and anatomy teacher, before she and her husband Steve decided to move to Brentwood with their two children.

In 2009, she began her career in the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) at Freedom High School, where she taught biology for four years.

“I have always known I wanted to eventually go into administration, so when the time was right for my family, I applied for the assistant principal job at Heritage High School,” said Harper.

Four years later, LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta made the recommendation to the school board that Harper be considered for the principal position at Liberty High School and the board voted in approval.

“I am looking forward to Heather’s tenure at Liberty,” said Volta. “She is truly excited to be joining our namesake school. Her energy for providing students the best possible education is infectious.”

Harper officially starts July 1 and will spend the remainder of the summer planning and preparing for

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Heather Harper, former assistant principal at Heritage High School in Brentwood, was chosen to be the new principal at Liberty High School. the upcoming school year.

Before then, she has a message to parents and students.

“I am very excited to be able to serve the Liberty community and hope we can partner together to give our kids the best high school experience and prepare them for future endeavors,” she said. “My door is always open, so please don’t hesitate to come by.”

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Family Matters

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Being present with your children The act of being present with your child means more than just physically sharing space.

Presence is a mindset that allows you to fully enjoy each moment instead of focusing on a past or future event.

Taking a break from anything that doesn’t need to be dealt with immediately allows you to connect with your child and honor their need for engagement. Chances are you’ll treasure these moments more than you can possibly imagine. Here are the tips we suggest for staying fully engaged: Turn off the phone and TV. When your objective is to spend quality time with your child, low-tech is the best way to go. It is impossible to be truly present with anyone when your eyes and thoughts are focused on something in the digital world.

Take care of yourself. You won’t be able to be present with your children if you are tired, stressed-out or otherwise exhausted, so be sure to adopt a daily regime of self-care. Get enough sleep and exercise, and figure out what works best to help you maintain a state of inner peace.

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Carry on pleasant conversation. Little ones love to talk about all the colorful items in the grocery store while older children may want to share experiences from their day during a car ride. Regardless of the topic, you’re showing presence when you focus on the conversation with your child.

Participate in their favorite activity. Just relax and do your best to see the world through their eyes for a few minutes—they will notice and appreciate your effort.

Parents who are committed to being mentally and physically present with their children are giving both themselves and their child a priceless gift. Directing your precious mental energy to engage in eye contact and communication while sharing the little joys in life will create a strong parent-child bond and memories that last a lifetime.

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Meet The Beat

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Captain Larry Bennett

Agency: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Engine 52 When Captain Larry Bennett of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District talks about his life in the fire service, the phrase ‘I’m just happy to be here’ comes up over and over.

For Bennett, that phrase isn’t just lip service. It reflects 10 years of effort that he put into becoming a professional firefighter, a goal that he did not achieve until he was 37 years old. And he made that effort while working a full-time job and raising his two young daughters. Bennett knows a thing or two about hard work and tenacity.

Growing up in Livermore and graduating from Granada High School, Bennett said, “I didn’t come out of high school thinking I was going to be a firefighter.”

Instead, he got a job working for a grocery store chain and stayed with that job for more than 20 years. During his time there, Bennett made an observation that would eventually lead to major changes in his life.

“I was very fortunate. Guess who shopped at the grocery stores every day?

Firemen. And they always seemed like they were very happy and loved what they did,” he said. “That’s how I became interested in

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the fire service. I wanted a job where I could be happy.”

At 27, Bennett started volunteering with the Oakdale Fire Department near his home and spent the next 10 years gaining experience and learning the craft.

“I can’t describe the feeling that it gave me that day that I got hired,” Bennett said.

In addition to the fire service, Bennett has two other loves in his life – his daughters and fly-fishing. His oldest daughter graduated this spring from CSU Stanislaus and plans to go into teaching. His youngest daughter just graduated from Oakdale High School and is attending San Diego State in the fall on a water-polo scholarship.

Bennett was a junior national champion fly fisherman at 16 and still fishes whenever and wherever he has the opportunity in addition to operating his own guide service.

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Work set to begin on Byron Highway, Camino Diablo crossing on Camino Diablo. The project will be constructed in phases and will include a road closure of Camino Diablo between Main Street and Byron Highway. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors awarded the Byron Highway and Camino Diablo Intersection Improvement Project to Graniterock Company. The project is funded by Federal Highway Safety Improvement Funds, Traffic Mitigation Funds and Local Road Funds. For project updates, visit http://www.cccounty.us/pwdmap.

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USE THE RIGHT TYPE OF AGENT When you are experiencing an important medical situation, you will normally wind up with a specialist of some kind. The same goes for real estate.

A California real estate license allows us to transact business across a wide range of activities. What usually comes to mind is that we can represent sellers or buyers in a residential resale transaction of a single-family home. But our license also allows us to do leases, property management, bare land, commercial transactions, business opportunities, mobile homes, mortgages (with some extra requirements) and more. Each of these transactions can be very different and have their own pitfalls and steep learning curves. When someone takes the required courses and then passes the real estate test, they may be licensed to perform all these transactions, but they likely don’t know everything about all these different type of transactions. Personally, I’ve focused almost exclusively on representing sellers of residential homes, and after almost 20 years I feel like I’m still learning something new all the time!

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Construction on the Byron Highway and Camino Diablo intersection is scheduled to begin on or around July 10, and the public is advised to expect delays through the end of November.

The project will widen roadway pavement to provide shoulders and left turn lanes on Byron Highway and eastbound Camino Diablo. The project will also install a traffic signal, sidewalk and ADA -compliant curb ramps along the north side of Camino Diablo to Main Street and will upgrade the railroad

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It’s one thing to ask an agent, “Can you help me buy/sell/lease this home/mobile home/commercial building?” They can honestly answer, “yes,” since our license is so broad. But the better question to ask is, “Have you done this type of transaction before?” “How many times?” Ask them for a list of their transactions for the last few years.

Even if they HAVE done many transactions of that type, do they usually represent buyers or sellers? If you are selling a custom home on 10 acres with a well and septic and your agent usually only sells tract homes in town, that could pose challenges. If your situation is a divorce, have they dealt with divorces before? probate? short sale? If they haven’t, make sure they have a mentor to rely on.

If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at 925-240MOVE (6683). #1 for Brentwood listings sold multiple years. To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com.

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Antioch’s popular summer concert series kicks off July 8 in Waldie Plaza.

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Free concerts rocking the river The free Saturday Summer Concert Series kicks off July 8 and will continue through Aug. 26.

The concerts are held in Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch, across from city hall, from 6 to 8 p.m. The concerts are for all ages and will be a gathering place for family and friends, as well as a great location to make new friends. The concert venue backdrop is the beautiful Delta, along with occasional trains, sailboats, tugboats and more. A nice summer breeze will keep you cool and comfortable as you enjoy a variety of music throughout the summer. Parking is available in the many downtown parking lots.

A new addition to downtown Antioch is the Moveable Feast, a gourmet food truck event, which will be held during the same hours as the concerts.

The trucks will be in the in 2nd Street parking lot, across from city hall. Come early to sample the food and visit the many quaint and unique shops in downtown Antioch.

The free concert series would not be possible without sponsors. The major sponsor is the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, and additional sponsors include the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch, City of Antioch, Republic Services, Eastcountytoday.net, Beverly Knight Photography, Eastcountylive. com, Michael Pohl Photography, ICR Electric, Earline La Buy, CPA and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce.

For more information or a complete concert schedule, visit www.art4antioch. org, call 925-779-7018 or email Diane@ art4antioch.org.

Celebrate cityhood The City of Oakley will host the annual Cityhood Celebration on Saturday, July 1, at the Freedom High School soccer basin.

This family-friendly, free event commemorates the anniversary of Oakley incorporating as a city in 1999 and also celebrates the nation’s Independence Day. The event starts at 6 p.m., and parking is free. Wristbands are available for $5 for unlimited use of the children’s activities.

The wristbands are available for purchase at Oakley City Hall thru Friday, June 30.

Children ages 5 and under can receive a free wristband at the event. The wristbands are valid for all activities on the upper and lower basin. Wristband booths will be located on the walkway down from the school parking lot and also on the upper basin.

Activities include temporary tattoos, face painting, giant slides, obstacle courses, the popular mechanical shark and skateboard rides, rock-climbing wall and bounce

houses. New carnival rides this year include the Wizzer and the Vortex.

The food area has also expanded to include vendors on the upper basin as well as the main area. Food selections include pizza, kettle corn, shaved ice, ice cream, frozen lemonade, mini donuts, steak sandwiches, gyros, burgers, hot dogs, lumpia, tritip sandwiches, cotton candy, Dole Whips, sausage and corn dogs.

A variety of vendors will be on hand, selling their wares and offering raffles and games.

Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music throughout the evening in anticipation of the spectacular fireworks show, which begins at 9:30 p.m. Guests may bring a picnic dinner, but alcohol is not permitted. No fireworks or firecrackers are permitted. Ice chests and backpacks are subject to inspection.

For more information, call 925-6257044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

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he Harvest Time Festival returns to Downtown Brentwood July 8 and 9 this year, bringing food, family fun and entertainment to City Park. Making its debut this year is Saturday’s Taste of Brentwood, a sampling of local restaurants’ fare. You can also enjoy a great selection of wine and micro-brews; local favorite bands like the Floorshakers, California Cowboys and the Breakfast Klub; corn-eating and shucking contests; and the ever-popular kids’ tractor races, as seen above. You’ll also get a chance to Interview the Farmers on both days, and learn more about the wonderful food produced right in your own backyard. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday. Admission is free, so bring the whole family! For more information, visit www.harvest4you.com.

A summer of Shakespeare Artists starring in the Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s (LSF) productions this summer will be teaming up with Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center to offer a Shakespeare-themed summer camp for aspiring performers in July.

“We have some of the most talented performers in the region with us for the shows each summer,” said Lisa Tromovitch, producing artistic director. “We want to share that talent and hopefully inspire a love of Shakespeare with our local kids.

Two weeks of summer camp is the ideal opportunity to get kids excited about performance and language and expression in a fun and supportive environment.”

Actors and teaching artists, Jennifer Le Blanc and Deborah Lagin, will lead the camp for kids entering third, fourth and fifth grade. Le Blanc was one of the lead teaching artists and curriculum developers for “So Wise So Young,” LSF’s highly successful program in all of Livermore’s second-grade classrooms.

Le Blanc is a member of Actors Equity Association; a produced playwright, adaptor and director; and an acclaimed actress. Le Blanc recently appeared in Lauren Gunderson’s world premier of “The Book of Will” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Le Blanc can be seen in LSF’s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” this summer as Roxane.

Lagin, one of the lead teaching artists

of “So Wise So Young,” stars as Hermia in LSF’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this season.

Los Angeles based actor Paul Barrois and teaching artist Aubrey Whitlock will teach the camp for students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Barrois recently appeared in the award-winning short film “Eerie Anecdotes” and will be featured this summer as the mischievous fairy, Puck, in LSF’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Aubrey Whitlock is a “So Wise So Young” teaching artist and is currently serving as dramaturge for LSF’s 2017 season as well as stage manager for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” In addition to acting, Whitlock is also a credentialed teacher and holds an MFA and an MLitt in Shakespeare and performance from Mary Baldwin College, an MA in teaching from Chapman University and a BA in theatre arts from UC Santa Cruz.

LSF and the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center will produce “Some Have Greatness,” a Shakespeare-themed summer camp at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St., in downtown Livermore, from July 17 to 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The price is $350 with discounts for Livermore residents and scholarships available through the LVPAC Education Fund.

For more information or to register, visit www.lvpac.org/bothwell.

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Estate Planning Considerations For Seniors: Adding Your Child As A Co-Trustee To Your Trust

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Do you have a trust and are you thinking about adding one of your children as a cotrustee? Recently, we have met with several seniors who have had questions about adding one of their children as a co-trustee.

First, when should you consider adding a child as a co-trustee?

We generally find it is not necessary to add a child as co-trustee if you and your spouse are still active and able to handle all of your personal and financial affairs. However, if your significant other passes, or if you would like additional assistance, then this might be a good time to consider adding a child co-trustee. By adding a child co-trustee, they will be able to help manage your personal and financial affairs.

For example, my mother-in-law, who lived in Rossmoor, told my husband when she turned 85 that she wanted some help sending out her bills every month. We were more than happy to help. To facilitate this change, we added my husband as her co-trustee, which allowed him to pay all of her bills from her accounts.

Another benefit of adding your child as a co-trustee is that it allows your child to monitor all of your bank and retirement accounts.

Sadly, we have seen several seniors who have been wrongly taken advantage of and have lost substantial amounts of money as a result of fraudulent transactions. By allowing your child to monitor all your accounts, you can help protect yourself against these fraudulent transactions.

If I add my child as a co-trustee, what will their responsibilities be?

This answer will vary depending on your

personal situation and needs. The benefit of adding a child as a co-trustee is that your child’s role can evolve to meet your needs, as you get older. In the beginning, your child co-trustee can simply help pay your bills from your accounts.

However, if you later decide that you would like additional assistance, your child will also be able to manage your entire estate. For example, if you need additional help at your home, but don’t have sufficient funds, your child could sell, manage or move assets to pay for this additional support.

How do I add my child as a co-trustee?

Adding a co-trustee is a very simple process. We draft two documents for you and your child to sign. The first is a document appointing your child as a co-trustee and the second is an oath that your child takes promising to fulfill their fiduciary duties (i.e. promising to always act in the best interest of the trust).

While adding your child as a co-trustee can have some great benefits, it is important for both you and your child to first understand the responsibilities involved. We meet with seniors every day in our Walnut Creek office to discuss these types of estate planning issues, and I offer free, 30-minute consultations for all new clients.

Visit our website at www.lawofficeofjoangrimes. com or call and schedule an appointment at 925-939-1680.

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.

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When the mirror says it’s time for a massage There are priorities when you become a grandmother.

As I walk through stores, my eyes wander to kids clothing, tiny flip-flops and something called a JoJo bow at the accessories store. Now, for those of you that don’t know what Senior that is exactly, I too orner was in the dark until recently. Apparently, there is a very famous teenage pop star with that name, who wears these enormous bows on her head. It’s a fashion must for every 8-year-old girl and Marla mine is no exception.

Luckhardt She looks like a wrapped birthday package with that on her head. Adorable.

Other shopping outings include the very loud music you have to endure in stores that cater to teens and young millennials, of which I have several. After about three minutes of what my dad used to call “noise” about my rock and roll tunes, I grab what I can, exchange shouting banter with the young clerk behind the counter about what I will pay with and if I have coupons, bonus points or a club card with their store and head out with my ears still ringing, wondering what I just purchased. It’s a joy to do these things with the kids, but every once in a while, I need to chant the old commercial, “Calgon, take me away!”

That’s when I book a much-needed and well-earned massage. It’s on those rare occasions that I look in the mirror and ask, who deserves it more than you?

If someone else answers, I don’t call for an appointment.

There are a lot of options to get a massage. Some massage therapists will come to your home with their table, while others are available in your chiropractor’s office. There are small salons with tables lined up in one big room and day spas with private rooms, offering everything from the basic massage to a full treatment day. The possibilities are endless, but for me and my back and shoulders, I like a basic full-body

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massage with medium pressure. Soothing and well worth the price, I literally leave all of my cares and woes at the door and melt into oblivion for an hour.

There are many benefits for seniors.

It not only helps to alleviate pain and headaches, but also speeds up healing from injury and illness. Massage helps to enhance circulation, lymphatic drainage and the central nervous system, which all can be affected with aging. Massage helps to relieve stress, which can increase with age, having positive effects for depression and insomnia. Sleeping patterns can be balanced out with regular massage. It has been known to help ease loneliness by the simple, but healing, power of human touch.

Pricing varies with location, amount of time spent and the type of massage you choose. A healthy diet, some daily exercise and a massage every once in a while make a good formula for both mind and body and can increase longevity.

When choosing a massage therapist, always ask for a referral from a friend and do your homework. There are a few really good ones, but unfortunately, some are not so good. You are literally putting yourself in someone else’s hands, so make sure you find a safe, clean and most of all respectful environment.

Go to the facility first to ask questions until you feel absolutely comfortable before you make an appointment. Verify what you can expect to pay. Tell them if you prefer a male or female therapist and if you need certain areas concentrated on.

At the time of the appointment, communicate again with the therapist before he or she begins the session and let them know if you want conversation or peaceful quiet time. Most will offer a choice of scents for the oils and lotions, so make sure you don’t have any allergies to certain fragrances.

I love a good massage and try hard to treat myself when I can. My mirror has yet to contradict me!

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

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Keep pets safe on Fourth More than 219 million Americans plan to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, according to the National Retail Federation, but for pets, it’s not always a festive time.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) offers these simple tips to keep pets healthy and happy this Fourth of July: Keep pets inside during celebrations While many humans love fireworks, they can be terrifying for pets. When fireworks are likely to go off in your neighborhood or nearby, be sure to keep your pet inside in a safe space.

Make sure your pet wears an identification tag Even if you plan to keep your pet inside over the Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good idea to make sure your pet is wearing a tag with your name and contact information – or the contact information of the professional pet sitter who will be watching the pet – in case it somehow escapes the property in a moment of panic over loud noises.

Watch out for unsafe foods and decorations If you are planning a holiday gathering or party, be sure to keep your pet away from the grill, alcohol and any unsafe foods

or decorations. While you may be aware of substances that are bad for your pets – chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, onions, avocado and bread dough – other guests may not be.

Don’t just hire an animal lover to watch your pet If your Fourth of July plans will keep you away from home, your pet could benefit from the services of a professional pet sitter.

Your pet will be happier at home, away from crowds, fireworks and loud noises. PSI advises pet owners to only use the services of professional pet sitters.

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Hitting the open road no longer such a spontaneous event Road trips – what a pain!

Oh sure, if you don’t have pets, you can pick up at a moment’s notice and head to Vegas or Mexico. So what if you tack on a couple extra days, because you are having such a great time? Who’s going to Hangin’ in miss you?

Not so if you here have pets. I have a lot of pets – six cats, three parakeets, a cockatiel and flocks of wild birds outside. I worry more about them than my own kids, Vicki and we already McKenna know how over-thetop I am when it comes to them.

At least you can reason with your children. You can explain to them that you are coming back. If you sit your cats down and tell them the same thing, they will look at you like you are crazy, and then start moaning for treats. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking.

Our upcoming trip to Santa Barbara for my son’s graduation is no different. Preparation is the key, and I go overboard. First, I line up my dear

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friend Lisa to pet sit. I promise her wine and souvenirs and print out a long list of instructions. Then I go to Petco and buy new automatic food feeders, new water dispensers, toys, treats and a couple of new cushy pet beds. The sky’s the limit as I try to relieve the guilt I feel about leaving them. I also feed two stray cats, so I make sure there is a feeding station for them outside on the patio table. I will probably be feeding rats, skunks and raccoons as well, but that’s ok. I feed a family of possums with a peanut feeder mounted to the fence and have included the job of filling it with peanuts in Lisa’s instructions. She is not fond of possums, but she is a great friend and has agreed to do it. I may have to bring home an extra bottle of wine for her.

I worry about all my wild birds. They can empty the dozens of feeders I have hanging from every branch of every tree in my yard in one day! What about my parakeets? They need fresh water daily.

Why do birds poop in their drinking water anyway? I’m sure Lisa can’t wait to deal with that, as well as the two super-sized litter boxes. A case of wine is beginning to sound more appropriate.

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“ I have a lot of pets – six cats, three parakeets, a cockatiel and flocks of wild birds outside. I worry about them more than my own kids…

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I make sure to love my cats profusely.

Petting them, talking to them and giving them extra treats. In short, I spoil them rotten, which may be a mistake, as they will probably miss me even more when I’m gone.

No one else gives the animals a second thought. In fact, my kids think the animals actually love it when I leave.

Kind of like how they love it when I leave. Maybe they are right. Maybe the minute the cats hear the garage door shut, it’s party time! They’re moving furniture around, setting up the cat beds in front of the TV to watch YouTube videos of cats. They invite a few feral cats over to spice things up. They whip up tuna dip, sushi and kitty cocktails.

Maybe they play cards, smoke catnip

cigars and blast “Cat Scratch Fever” on my stereo. I like that scenario better than envisioning them wiping away tears with their furry little paws as they spend every day wistfully looking out the window.

I have attributed my phobia around leaving my pets to one particular family vacation we took to Michigan. I was 8 years old, and we left my guinea pig, Jerry, with my mom’s best friend. She hated rodents and refused to have the cage in her house, so she kept Jerry on the back porch. Wouldn’t you know the house next door caught fire and Jerry died of smoke inhalation! I still remember getting the news. I was mortified. Poor Jerry. What a way to go.

Ever since then, I dread leaving my pets.

Like everything else, I take worrying about my pets to a whole new level, but I can’t help it. I love them. I see my future, and it involves more animals, maybe even a farm. That probably spells the end of impulsive snow trips to Tahoe, but that’s ok with me. Instead, I will invite my family and friends over for cards and kitty cocktails and never go on vacation again, much to the disappointment of my resident party animals.

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Editor: After reading the article concerning the refusal to let Private First Class Harland J. Fletcher wear his uniform at his graduation service, I am appalled at the decision made by those who are in charge of these events, when they are obviously not educated enough to make that decision.; they are the educators in charge of the education of children and they failed the test.

“After reading SB 1463;2009 STAT. Chapter 296, it has become clear that Harland Fletcher may have the right to wear his U.S. Army Dress Uniform at his graduation,” wrote Eric Volta.

May or may not is the question here, and they were obviously not as informed as Harland, who had done his research.

Airing on the side of ‘may’ would have done no harm to anyone else and most likely would not have created the situation or a reason for an apology. If I had been in the audience, I would have just looked at the graduate in uniform and understood his pride in wearing such, not looked at it as an act of self-service to his ego – he earned his pride.

This young man seems to be more mature than most of his peers, someone who I am thankful for his choice to serve his country to protect our freedom whether it is as reserve or an enlisted soldier. I would also be proud to be his grandmother.

Certainly more mature than any of the graduates who chose to clown around at the ceremony, including graffiti displays on their mortarboards. Graduation ceremonies once were looked at as serious occasions; now they have become casual clown acts by too many. High school graduation is the first real step into adulthood and Private Fletcher is steps ahead, in my opinion, of the adults that

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made such a bad, uninformed decision concerning his rights.

Liberty High and the Liberty Union High School District in Brentwood made the national news, but not in the way that I, as a member of this community, can be proud of.

Kathleen Johnson Brentwood

Taking issue with Harland Fletcher

Editor: This is in reference to the article in the June 16 issue of The Press, titled “Principal apologizes for incident,” by Ruth Roberts, on Harland Fletcher, who is apparently a PFC in the Army Reserve, not being allowed initially to wear his army uniform during his high school graduation exercises.

I am a Navy veteran, and I’m sure everyone I know would agree that I am a patriot. That being said, I question Fletcher’s motivation for wanting to wear his reserve army uniform during the cap and gown graduation ceremony.

It might have been different if he was a decorated veteran, but he is apparently a reservist who has not even been

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on active duty yet and may never be required to do so. It just seems to me that during a cap and gown graduation ceremony, the appropriate attire should be caps and gowns.

Gordon Lyster Brentwood

John Case’s letter based on nothing factual

Editor: In a recent Letter to the Editor, John Case, a Deer Ridge homeowner, claimed any consolidation of the failing Deer Ridge and Shadow Lake golf courses is unacceptable.

He wants someone to save the present courses for some future higher-income residents, rather than loose 18 holes that would make room for a senior-living center plus open space with walking paths and vineyards. Such a reuse, according to Mr. Case, would be a quality of life disaster that will negatively affect property values and expose his neighborhood to great dangers.

He argues that seniors would bring wailing sirens and streets clogged with emergency vehicles, all making for a potential disaster given the close proximity of schools.

As a 17-year resident of Summerset

I – living adjacent to an elementary school, a public picnic area, a bocce court and a community ball field – I have no knowledge of a single “disaster” with this daily cominded traffic. Likewise, any assemblage of emergency vehicles has never resulted in any street closures. Certainly, Deer Ridge streets are not narrower than in Summerset, so this wild disaster scenario is simply imaginary and based on nothing factual.

No doubt a senior living center will result in a number of calls for assistance, but those responding would be coming to a specific area and not rumbling wildly throughout the neighborhood causing the carnage Mr. Case imagines. Furthermore, let’s not forget that seniors help increase school funds through paying taxes for a service they do not use.

Mr. Case needs to get reasonable. In a neighborhood, which presently has 63 holes of golf that would be reduced to 45, it hardly seems like a quality of life disaster, particularly in view of golf being clearly a declining sport. And claiming walking paths, vineyards, open spaces and senior citizens would “reduce our quality of life” is a clearly ludicrous argument.

Keith K. Wheeler Brentwood

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

At 52 years old, former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco admits he can’t swing a bat like he once could, but his ability to light up the faces of his adoring fans is as strong as ever.

Fans thronged to Winter Chevrolet Stadium in Pittsburg last week for the third year in a row to watch the former Oakland A’s star play for the Pittsburg Diamonds of the independent Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, participate in a home run derby and sign autographs.

“Every year he comes down to Pittsburg ,I will be here,” said fan Jaime Garcia, who brought eight of his family members to the second of three games, each with a different piece of memorabilia to be signed. “He’s a Bash Brother. You can’t beat that.”

Canseco appeared in only one of three of the Diamonds’ games, striking out twice in his only two at-bats, but he made his appearance felt.

He blasted eight home runs, all over 329 feet, during a home run derby before one of the three games and signed hundreds of autographs over the weekend.

“I am having a great time; I am about to die out here,” Canseco joked, minutes after finishing second in the home run derby to Diamonds’ slugger Caleb Bryson, who put nine over the fence. “This might be the last year swinging a bat facing live pitchers … I am getting too old.”

For many fans, the mere sight of Canseco brought back memories of his heyday, when he teamed with fellow star Mark McGwire to lead the A’s to the World Series title in 1989 and World Series appearances in 1988 and 1990.

“We used to watch him as kids,” said

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Former Oakland A’s star Jose Canseco returned to play for the independent Pittsburg Diamonds baseball team last weekend. The former Bash Brother wowed fans by blasting eight homers during the home run derby. fan Calvin Thacker. “He’s bringing people to the ballpark, he’s bringing kids back to baseball.”

Thacker’s son, Matthew, 9, wasn’t around for Canseco’s Major League theatrics, but could barely contain his excitement over a Canseco-signed baseball.

r“It was cool (seeing him),” Matthew said. “My favorite part was just getting to know him; getting a ball signed by him.”

Vintage Canseco was on full display in his first at-bat when he got nose-to-nose with the home plate umpire over a pitch location and the umpire’s ensuing comment. Dia-

monds manager Aaron Miles held Canseco back, and Canseco was allowed to stay in the game.

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Falcons basketball team on successful summer run With nine seniors from the 2016 to 2017 season having graduated, the Freedom boys’ basketball team is entering a rebuilding year.

But if their performance in two summer tournaments is any indicator, the rebuilding project may still yield a lot of victories in the upcoming season.

The Falcons finished second in the Championship Bracket of the Dougherty Valley Tournament. To get to the final, they beat Las Lomas and traditional power Salesian, before dropping a close game to Palo Alto. Shortly thereafter, Freedom advanced to the quarterfinals of the Platinum Division in the Sheldon-Franklin Tournament. The Falcons defeated Capital Christian to reach the quarterfinals before losing to Sacramento at the buzzer.

“During the first tournament, I’m thinking, ‘dang, we’re really hanging with these good teams.’ Then the second one against the competition we had there kind of validated it,” said head coach Drew Torres.

In both tournaments, Freedom had to advance past pool play to even reach the championship round. In Dougherty Valley, the Falcons were 1-2 while in the Sheldon-Franklin

Tourn a ment, they were 4-0.

Freed o m ’ s perfor mance was aided by a quartet of players who figure to be the Falcons’ primary players during the upcoming school season. One is junior guard Trevon O’Neal, who’s been a vocal leader as well as one of the team’s best players. The other three Falcon leaders during the summer tournaments were all senior guards – Jabbar Wade, Isaiah Trapps and Erich Cumby.

Of course, that does create one potential problem.

Four guards figure to be among Freedom’s most prominent players, meaning that the Falcons will be the smaller team in nearly every game they play. That certainly hasn’t gone

unnoticed, but Torres was also quick to point out some of the advantages of playing with a smaller lineup – noting that this may be the best shooting team he’s coached.

“We had a good feeling that we’d be pretty good defensively,” Torres said. “My concern was scoring in our half court offense. That was the biggest surprise to me – how well our guys are playing together. Guys will pass up good shots in order to get a great shot. They’re sharing the ball.

Teams in the past haven’t always had the best shots. The shot selection has been good to great.”

Freedom’s run of summer tournaments is over. The Falcons have had an summer of aggressive basketball, playing or practicing nearly every day July will give way to the AAU season and high school basketball will go on hiatus.

But the success of the two tournaments – as well as the summer programs – has given Torres a feeling unique to this time of the year.

“Usually at this time in the summer, I’m burned out,” he said. “But going to these tournaments, I’m fired up right now.

Where we’re at right now, we’re going to go to another level.

That excites me to just know how high our ceiling can be.”

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Athlete of the Week

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Former MLB star Jose Canseco, 52, looks on during a Pittsburg Diamonds baseball game last week.

Name: Jiana Cortero

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seco, said he has always been a character.

“Some people don’t understand him, but as long as I’ve known him, Jose has been like that,” Jackson said. “That is Jose. He has a big heart. People still love him.”

In the shadow of all the hoopla, Canseco said his annual trips to Pittsburg shine a spotlight on the independent league, bring traffic to some of the Diamonds’ biggest sponsors, including Winter Chevrolet, and help fellow Diamonds players improve their game.

“Some of (the Diamonds players) are so close to making it to affiliate ball,” Canseco said. “Some of them have come from

college, some want a second chance and have had problems, so you try to help them out.”

Canseco’s appearances also help his mega-fans, like Brad Rhines, who has snagged Canseco’s autograph about seven times.

Rhines came to the second of three Canseco appearances dressed in an A’s shirt and vintage A’s batting helmet, holding various pieces of Canseco memorabilia, including a 1992 A’s program with Canseco on the cover.

“I love that guy,” Rhines said. “In the poker league, I am Canseco. Whenever 33 comes up, they say ‘Canseco, baby.’ I just love the A’s.”

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ing about college. She plans to continue running and says her dream is to attend UCLA and major in psychology.

Coach’s Quote:

“Jiana is a great young lady. She is a quiet leader who encourages those around her to try harder and then goes out and gives it her all, both in competition and practice,” said Briggs, who is the head coach. “I expect Jiana to continue to improve. Being a sophomore and a hard worker, I expect Jiana will continue to get faster.”

Elisa Onstott, distance and crosscountry coach, said Jiana is the epitome of talent and hard work.

“During cross-country, she was the second girl in the history of Freedom to qualify for cross-country state championships,” said Onstott. “Jiana’s work ethic and sense of team is admirable, and she is a joy to coach.”

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When Jiana Cortero’s coach, Glenn Briggs, was interviewed early in the track-and-field season, he said he expected she would break the school records for the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs by her senior year.

He was partially correct. Jiana broke all three records this season – as a sophomore. What makes the achievement all the more remarkable is that Jiana did not start running competitively until she started high school.

Jiana came to Freedom midway through her freshman year from San Jose. She started running cross-country as a freshman at the suggestion of a friend.

“I felt like I couldn’t do any other sport, so I thought I’d try out for crosscountry and track,” she said. “My coach was telling me that I had good times for the 2 and 3 mile (distances) in crosscounty. After that, I just wanted to keep going and see how much I could improve.”

A diligent student, Jiana said she takes school very seriously, and math is her favorite subject. When she’s not running or doing schoolwork, Jiana plays the ukulele and piano, and she sings alto in the women’s ensemble at Freedom. She also enjoys spending time in San Francisco.

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Jose V. Ruiz

June 20, 1944 – May 1, 2017 Jose V. Ruiz was 72 when he passed away on May 1 surrounded by his loving family.

Jose was born June 20, 1944, in Asherton, Texas. He was a sergeant in the army and served in Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969, with the 25th In-

fantry “Manchu.” He worked at and retired from USS-POSCO. He is survived by his son, Joey; daughter, Gina; their families; brother, Gilbert; and many nieces and nephews.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: n/a OTHER: FILE: 5401555 DLH INVESTOR LOAN #: A.P. NUMBER: 028-110-032-01 & 028-011-03309 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/09/2014. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, a Nebraska corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LAURA TOWNSEND, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded on 12/31/2014 as Instrument No. 20140232644-00 in Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 03/07/2017 in Book n/a, Page n/a, as Instrument No. 2017-0040077 of said Official Records, WILL SELL, on 07/12/2017 at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 01:30PM, AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1846 AND 1848 TAYLOR ROAD BETHEL ISLAND, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common

designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $127,847.52. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: 06/09/2017 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as said Trustee a Nebraska corporation 330 SOQUEL AVENUE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 (831) 426-6500 By: DEBORAH L. HOWEY FORECLOSURE OFFICER FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.nationwideposting.com, or (916) 939-0772 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 or visit this Internet Web site: www.nationwideposting.com or call: (916) 939-0772, using the file number assigned to this case (see File No). 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. NPP0310079 To: OAKLEY PRESS 06/16/2017, 06/23/2017, 06/30/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73722 Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 170028461 TS No.: CA1700278206 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 037-440-030-7 Property Address: 5057 MIGUEL DRIVE OAKLEY , CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/06/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/31/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/28/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0290578-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: KAREN L. BERGENHOLTZ, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037-440-030-7 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5057 MIGUEL DRIVE, OAKLEY , CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $272,849.87.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either

of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1700278206 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0310740 To: OAKLEY PRESS 06/30/2017, 07/07/2017, 07/14/2017.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73811 Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, July 14, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nyisha Clayton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nyisha Clayton CASE NUMBER: N17-0940 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Nyisha Clayton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ndi’Milai Theola Clayton to Proposed Name: a. Queen Ndi’Milai Theola Clayton b. Nico’Lai Theodor Clayton to Proposed Name: b. King Nico’Lai Theodor Clayton Liburdi. 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: 07-27-17 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: Oakley Press b.Father(s) to be served 30 days prior to the hearing. Date: 5-31-17 John H Sugiyama Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73632 Publish Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000#3737-00 The name of the business: Event Full Located at: 4485 Buckskin Dr In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Heidi Boucher 2. Selena Gonzalez. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Heidi Boucher.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/15/17

by Deputy T Lawson Expires 6/15/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73768 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2017.

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gerald Dean Becker.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/1/17 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73706 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003656-00 The name of the business: China Garden Restaurant Located at: 8610 Brentwood Blvd Suite G In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner Lian Yun Zhang. 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: Lian Yun Zhang.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/12/17

by Deputy L Ferm Expires 6/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73743 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Leah Phillips. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/20/17 by Deputy Gnecco Expires 6/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73832 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 7th day of July 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Celeste Wright- Computer & Stereo Equipment, Artwork, 30 + Boxes , Plastic Bins, toys, BB Guns 2. Hester Lilly- Appliance Dolly, 10 Bags & 5 Boxes, Ice Chest, 4 Sleeping Bags, Easter Eggs & Baskets.

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: 06/23/2017 and 06/30/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73775 Publish Dates: June 23, 30, 2017.

for Probate requests that: Barbara Friedman and Michele Hubinger 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: July 27, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Barbara Friedman.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73721 Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, 2017.

expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DEBBIE NAVARRO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/7/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0249150-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/24/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $911,110.43 The purported property address is: 2748 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 007-460-057 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-708746-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16708746-CL IDSPub #0128463 6/30/2017 7/7/2017 7/14/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73838 Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003379-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Little Chiefs 2. Amari Located at: 5008 Star Mine Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria Bagain. 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: Maria Bagain.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/30/17

by Deputy V Loredo Expires 5/30/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73720 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT, The State Water Resources Control Board will receive written comments and hold a public hearing to receive oral comments on the Draft Staff Report, including Substitute Environmental Documentation, for Part 3 of the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California\emdash Bacteria Provisions and a Water Quality Standards Variance Policy, and a Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California\emdash Bacteria Provision and a Water Quality Standards Variance Policy (hereafter Bacteria Provisions). The Bacteria Provisions include a beneficial use definition for limited recreational waters, water quality objectives for bacteria, a program of implementation, and a mechanism for adopting a water quality standards variance. The public hearing will be held on August 1, 2017, at 1001 I St., Sacramento, CA and will begin at 9:30 a.m. Written comments are due August 16, 2017 by 12:00 p.m.

Please see the link for information, documents, and the process for submitting comments: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ bacterialobjectives/ or contact Stephanie Rose at 916-341-5574 (stephanie.rose@ waterboards.ca.gov). Check the website for updates and more information, as these dates are subject to change. 6/30/17 CNS3023700# ANTIOCH PRESS. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73822. Publish Date: June 30, 2017.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Chaman Exports at 3617 Justin Place, Antioch, CA 94531. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/27/2015 under File No. F-0006809-00 (*1) Umar Khan 3617 Justin Place, Antioch, CA 94531 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual.

Signature: Umar Khan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/31/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73634 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-00003500-00 The name of the business: Cruise Planners Located at: 5778 Woodland Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kimberly Bellinghausen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/5/2017. Signature of registrant: Kim Bellinghausen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/5/2017 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 6/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73663 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003440-00 The name of the business: Mortgage Market / Combined Realty Located at: 1501 Discovery Bay Blvd.

In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gerald Dean Becker. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003442-00 The name of the business: Vanix Located at: 1981 Johnson Dr In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Arlon Van Alexis Desuasido. This business is conducted by: An Individiual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Arlon Van Alexis Desuasido.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/1/2017

by Deputy V Loredo Expires 6/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73639 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003501-00 The name of the business: Burrow Blocker Located at: 15610 Byron Hwy In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amerigreen Technology Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/8/2010.

Signature of registrant: Patricia A Tikalsky, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/5/2017 by Deputy C Dias Expires 6/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73686 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003502-00 The name of the business: Discount Rentals Located at: 15610 Byron Hwy In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael J Tikalsky. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/8/2010. Signature of registrant: Michael J Tikalsky, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/5/2017 by Deputy C Dias Expires 6/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73685 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003503-00 The name of the business: Ranch del Sol #2 Located at: 15610 Byron Hwy In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Patricia A Tikalsky 2. Michael J Tikalsky. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2004. Signature of registrant: Patricia Tikalsky, General Partner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/5/17

by Deputy C Dias Expires 6/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73684 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003589-00 The name of the business: Delta Pest Services Located at: 725 Willow Creek Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew J Binns Jr. 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: Matt Binns Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/8/2017

by Deputy NAME Expires 6/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73773 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003641-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Hair Studio 113 Located at: 3850 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mary Deering. 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: Mary Deering.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/12/17

by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73741 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003686-00 The name of the business: Vampire Penguin Located at: 2545 Sand Creek Rd Ste 100 In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sexy Panda LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raymond Reyes - Owner / (CFO). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/17 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73803 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003687-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Aniya Marie Hodges Studios 2. Above Average Collections 3. AMH Studios Located at: 7251 Brentwood Blvd Apt 125 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rebecca Richert. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/13/17. Signature of registrant: Rebecca Richert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/17 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 6/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73766 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003716-00 The name of the business: Customer Feedback Located at: 1452 Sail Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lisa M Peelle. 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: Lisa Peelle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/14/17 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 6/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73777 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003773-00 The name of the business: All Nite Sleep Solutions Located at: 1140 2nd St Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Craig Chlebicki 2. Christopher Charles. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher Charles. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/16/17 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 6/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73827 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003807-00 The name of the business: Helping Hands Home Maintenace & Repairs Located at: 2289 Spartan Terr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John W. Tebbets.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: John W Tebbets. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/19/2017 by Deputy G Garola Expires 6/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73797 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003836-00 The name of the business: Leah Phillips Designs Located at: 206 Chaparral Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Leah Phillips. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to

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 July 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2015 GMC, VIN #: 2GKFLWEK3F6391146, CA License Plate: 7UVL520. Brentwood Press No. 02-1275 73821 Publish Dates: June 30, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.

On the 7nd day of July 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Isaiah Peters - exercise equipment. extension cord, bedding & 2 candle stands.

2.Tashaunda Cottrell - motorized mini scooter, basketball hoop, toys, stereo equipment, 3 TVs, computer equipment, & 3 bikes.

3. Pedro Castaneda - Ladder, tools, electrical cord, power tools, car seat, love seat & ice chest 4. Shawn Fuller - rebuilt motor, safe, large speaker, armoire, clothes & bedding.

5. Stephanie Ollivier - Ironing board, boxes, vacuum cleaner, large stuffed animal, Christmas tree, art work, & armoire.

6. Mason Colin - Rolling tilt desk, infant safety gate, wicker basket, clothes, bedding, & TV. 7. Tajmara Ismail - bags, boxes, clothes, bedding, sofa, fan & luggage.

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

9.William Nissinen - refrigerator, clothes, luggage, 1 grey wheel, shelve & garbage can.

10. Penina Tagoai - plastic bags, luggage, walkers & armoire.

11. Michael R. Butler - Clothes, bedding, dresser, luggage & backpack.

12. Bartolo Bologna - 2 step ladders, flat screen TV, art work, sunglass collection, boxes & bags.

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

14. Kyle Haley - Kid toys, TV, stroller, DVD collection, baby car seat, rug, portable radio & baby swing.

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

16. John L. Casey - 2 sets of golf clubs, 1 caddy cart, 4 wheel bike, electric wheelchair, guitar case, power tools, exercise & garden equipment.

17. Jamie Phipps - 4 tires and rims, microwave, ply wood stand, scooter, baby seat, 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: 6/23/17 and 6/30/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73776 Publish Dates: June 23, 30, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Barry Charles Heisner, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00831 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Barry Charles Heisner, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Belinda Delgado in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Belinda Delgado be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: August 01, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Nathan D. Pastor, ESQ. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73778 Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 2017.\cs2 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Diane Schwartz, deceased CASE NUMBER MSP17-00513 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diane Schwartz, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Barbara Friedman in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 7/28/2017, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: A5 3X5DNI HINDS, JERRY A29 5X10DNI ESTRELLA, JASON B1060 5X10UP DISCENZA, MICHELLE B1094 5X10UP MURPHY, HARRY C69 8X10DNO SAHUT, ROCKNE C82 0X10DNO TOWERY, RACHELLE C1124 5X10UP SCHREIBER, JOHN C1139 10X10UP KOON, MICHELLE C1154 10X10UP SAVU, RUDY D159 10X14DNO KELLY, LAUREN F259 5X10DNI MCGUIRE, KC G303 10X24DNO HARTMANN, VALERIE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 28TH DAY OF JULY, 2017. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217FX: (925) 825-3219 theaffordablestorage. com affordable_storage@sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73826.

Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-708746-CL Order No.: 160101137-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty,

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 170028061 TS No.: CA1700277330 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 008-061-014-0 Property Address: 2290 BISCAY COURT BRYON, CA 94514 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/24/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/20/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/05/2002, as Instrument No. 2002-0410840-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California.

Executed by: BRIAN GRANADOS AND ELIZABETH GRANADOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, JULIE GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 008-061-014-0 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2290 BISCAY COURT, BRYON, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $341,767.20. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where

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

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700277330 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0310792 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 06/30/2017, 07/07/2017, 07/14/2017. Brentwood Press No. 021273 73813 Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, July 14, 2017.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name China Garden Restaurant at 8610 Brentwood Blvd Suite G, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/19/2012 under File No. 2012 F-0007263-00 (*1) Ya Liang 327 Jefferson St, Stockton, CA 95206 (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Ya Liang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/12/17 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73742 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

trant: Myron Levelle Bailey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/26/2017

by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 5/26/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73641 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Laws West, Inc. d/b/a Pandora at 147 Broadways Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/10/16 under File No. F-0006747-00 (*1) Laws West, Inc. 27 Garden Street, Danvers, MA 01923 (**) This business was conducted by: a Corporation. Signature: Langdon C. Laws, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/30/2017 Brentwood Press No. 021273 73680 Publish dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003242-00 The name of the business: Heart To Heart In Home Care Located at: 2589 Mariner Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monica Boyd, Bobbie Anderson, Octavia Heard.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Monica Boyd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/23/2017 by Deputy P Cornelius.

Expires 5/23/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73658 Publish dates: June 9,16,23, 30, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003345-00 The name of the business(es): 1. the Black Light of 2myro 2. Black Light 2myro 3.

2myro Located at: 4576 Le Conte Cir In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Myron Levelle Bailey. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/26/17. Signature of regis-

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jesus Eduardo Hornedo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/14/2017 by Deputy J Crawford FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 6/14/2022 Oakley Press No. 03NAME STATEMENT 0477 73765 Publish dates: June 23, 30, File No. F-0003542-00 The name of the July 7, 14, 2017. business: Diablo Staging & Design Located at: 50 Essex Court In: Oakley, NOTICE OF LIEN SALE CA 94561, is hereby registered by the Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, following owner: Terry Lin Quintero. Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien This business is conducted by: An In- on all of the goods stored in the prodividual. The registrant commenced to spective units below. The Goods are detransact business under the fictitious scribed as Furniture, Tools, and miscelbusiness name or names listed above laneous personal Property. Items being on N/A. Signature of registrant: Terry sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien Quintero. This statement was filed with on July 6, 2017 at 8:45 am. . . . In orthe County Clerk of Contra Costa County der to collect the amounts due from you on: 6/7/17 by Deputy C Dias Expires the sale will take place at 1315 Main 6/7/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of 73744 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, Contra Costa, State of California, This July 7, 2017.

Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Service Storage Facility Act. NAME STATEMENT 0-50 Elizabeth Magana File No. F-0003595-00 The name of the 114 Michael Burton business: All Bays Construction Locat- 701 Lynn Cancilla ed at: 1864 Hamburg St In: Oakley, CA 716 Steve Nelson 94561, is hereby registered by the fol- 730 Nicole Morrow lowing owner: Jorge L Silva. This busi- 955 Rebeca Youngs ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Auction is to be held by and John Cardoregistrant commenced to transact busi- za # 5860870. Owner reserves the right ness under the fictitious business name to bid at the sale. Purchase must be or names listed above on 6/8/17. Sig- cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is nature of registrant: Jorge L Silva. This subject to prior cancellation in the event statement was filed with the County of settlement between owner and obliClerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/8/17 gated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477

by Deputy V Loredo Expires 6/8/2022 73783 Publish Dates: June 20, 30, 2017.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73718 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131317 Title No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 170061938 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMNAME STATEMENT MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS File No. F-0003631-00 The name of DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN the business: Trend Sellers Located DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, at: 970 W Cypress Rd In: Oakley, CA DATED 02/29/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE 94561, is hereby registered by the ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, following owner(s): 1. Jorge Martinez IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF 2. Jaqueline Harris. This business is YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE conducted by: Married Couple. The NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST registrant commenced to transact YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. business under the fictitious business On 07/14/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortname or names listed above on N/A. gage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Signature of registrant: Jorge Marti- Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of nez. This statement was filed with the Trust recorded 03/27/2008, as InstruCounty Clerk of Contra Costa County ment No. 2008-0066170-00** and on: 6/12/2017 by Deputy M Fuhrer Modified on 3/15/2010 by Instrument Expires 6/12/2022 Oakley Press No. No. 2010-0050796-00**, in book xx, 03-0477 73747 Publish dates: June page xx, of Official Records in the office 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2017. of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jeffrey L. Mainer a Single Man, and NAME STATEMENT Stacy Blankenship a Single Woman, File No. F-0003713-00 The name of the WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO business: Voice Smart Communica- HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S tions Located at: 4800 Bayside Way In: CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered of payment authorized by 2924h(b), by the following owner: 1. Jesus Eduar- (payable at time of sale in lawful mondo Hornedo 2. Ana Maria Hornedo. This ey of the United States), At the north business is conducted by: Co-Partners. side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near

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the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 033-070077-4 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 224 Douglas Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $456,564.67 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 06/05/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619)465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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

liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 131317. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-FN4622787 06/23/2017, 06/30/2017, 07/07/2017. Oakley Press 03-0477 73633. Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 2017.

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ANTIOCH June 11, 8:21 p.m. A man was reported for hitting woman and throwing a chair at her on Mahogany Way. June 12, 4:44 p.m. A subject was found on Lone Tree Way and was reported to have been stabbed, but he refused to say who had done it. He only informed authorities that it occurred in Antioch.

June 12, 7:07 p.m. A man arrived home and found his house opened on Tregallas Road. He believed that it occurred around 7 a.m. The house was checked completely and reported as clear.

June 13, 8:28 p.m. An individual reported that a woman was screaming, while a man was threatening her with a pole on Russell Drive.

June 14, 2:25 p.m. The screen of the dining room was found missing in a house located on Woodland Drive. The reporting person believed it occurred when he was asleep the night before.

June 14, 5:52 p.m. A person heard 12 shots fired north of his location. A black Camaro two houses over rolled up to the curb on Truskmore Way. It was unknown if anyone was inside the house.

June 15, 6:27 a.m. A man on A Street was bleeding from his face, asking for help. He was wearing all black clothing.

He was reported to have walked back to the park to ask a random person to call 9-1-1.

June 15, 7:40 p.m. A man, who was gone since 9 p.m., returned home to find his dogs locked in a bedroom upstairs. His laptop was stolen, and it’s unknown if anything else was taken on Tioga Pass Way. June 15, 10:51 p.m. A substance was thrown in the air – most likely pepper spray – and people came out of a residence on Covelite Way coughing.

June 16, 11 a.m. A woman’s husband came home to take a shower then

punched her in the face on Horizon Lane.

Her lip was cut, but she refused medical attention. Two kids were in the residence at the time. The man took his shower, unaware that she was calling the police.

The police broke down the patio door to enter.

BRENTWOOD June 14, 7:04 a.m. A vehicle was broken into overnight on Elkins Way. June 14, 11:07 a.m. A person was reported to have sent money to someone who had asked them to. They said that the person told them that their grandmother was in trouble and needed money.

June 14, 11:40 On Margaret Lane, a package was reported to have been stolen.

June 14, 5:08 p.m. An accident occurred on Balfour Road and Summerset Drive, involving a silver Ford and a black

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June 14, 7:33 p.m. A road-rage complaint was made on Lone Tree Way. A black Dodge challenger with no plates began to tailgate a random person and attempted to drive him off the road.

June 15, 3:06 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Finn and Twain ways. A man reported seeing a person riding his bike slowly through the area and was last seen going slowly toward Garin.

June 15, 8:04 a.m. A person was reported opening an account in a random person’s name.

June 15, 13:11 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on Central Park Plaza, and a laptop was stolen.

June 15, 3:05 p.m. A man was reported to have attempted to purchase drinks and a gift card with a fraudulent check. He was caught when they figured that the name

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June 15, 9:11 p.m. A man was beating someone up in the parking lot located at Oak Street.

June 16, 2:32 p.m. A person reported to the police that they had been receiving inappropriate letters on their front porch and car windshield.

June 17, 11:54 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported when an unknown female entered a residence to use their bathroom on McClarren Road.

OAKLEY June 4, 1:33 a.m. Complaints were made regarding a loud party on the 10th block of Keith Court.

June 4, 2:17 a.m. A patrol request was made on Summer Lake Park.

June 4, 3:54 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 200 block of 3rd Street.

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Helping retail businesses Staff from the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program (SCOP) will soon visit nonresidential retail businesses in multiple areas.

The purpose of the program is to educate business operators about the BOE, its tax and fee programs, as well as identify gaps in compliance where businesses may be selling or leasing tangible personal property without a

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seller’s permit. During their visits, the SCOP team members are happy to assist businesses by answering questions on how to register with the BOE, file tax returns and pay BOE-administered taxes and fees.

The BOE has found that more than 98 percent of California businesses that receive SCOP visits are operating with the correct permits. However, noncompliance contributes to more than $2 billion in uncollected sales

and use taxes that make up part of the state’s tax gap – the difference between the amount of taxes owed and the amount paid, negatively impacting all state taxpayers.

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Kara Stein used a vacation day to make the trip to Sacramento and left the meeting disappointed.

“I felt that our concerns were not addressed and that their minds were already made up before we went up there,” said Stein. “It’s like we were speaking to a wall.

I thought we pointed out some points that needed to be addressed before a decision was made, and it just seemed like it was rushed. It was a waste of time.”

According to the DSC, the Delta Independent Science Board will review the approved amendment, which highlights additional language on the tunnels, including suggestions on the transference and storage of water, this summer. Following a period of public comment and review, the council will then vote on the final adoption of the amendment sometime next year.

Although the final adoption of the CSO amendment is months away, the June 22 vote still has significance.

“The current rush to move forward with the conveyance and storage amendment … is to appease the Metropolitan Water District, whose officials have stated publicly that action by (the board) is necessary for them to move forward with board approval for financing the tunnels,” said Barrigan-Parrilla.

As proposed, the Delta tunnels project would use three intakes to draw water from the northern portion of the Delta and then channel that water 30 miles to the south through two tunnels measuring 40 feet in diameter and buried 150 feet below ground. The price tag for the construction of the tunnels is estimated to be $14 billion, though many believe the final cost will be several times that amount.

“I’m deeply disappointed by the

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work. The trio also filed tax returns that underreported payroll and sales tax, according to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office.

The Department of Industrial Relations conducted an investigation into the misdoings in 2013, before forwarding the case to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

“This (prosecution) was thanks to some workers having the courage and the knowledge to complain about their situation to the labor commissioner’s office in Oakland,” said Paola Laverde, the director of communications for the Department of Industrial Relations.

The initial investigation looked into the operations of 10 Bay Area restaurants, including Golden Dragon, finding some instances in which employees weren’t paid at all, while others were given only $200 a month or $1.15 an

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Linda Solipen of Antioch protests the approval of the amended Delta Plan during the Delta Stewardship Council meeting in Sacramento on Thursday, June 22. council’s decision,” Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis wrote in an email to The Press after the vote. “All 4 million Delta residents need to keep the pressure up at every step of the process.

Next up are the water agencies, which will have to pass on significant rate increases to their customers to pay for a hugely expensive project that won’t create one new drop of water … We can do better projects for less money, and the county’s staff has done great work presenting alternatives. It’s time for policymakers to listen.”

DSC Chair Randy Fiorini was more upbeat about the vote.

“The council and its staff are to be commended on maintaining a high level of transparency in the development of these amendments,” said Fiorini. “I’m

pleased that today we heard – over the course of several hours and building on over a hundred hours of public meetings and several public drafts – from individuals and entities that represent interests across California. We’re reminded once again why the Delta and achieving the state’s coequal goals is considered one of the most challenging policy issues of our time and that decisions driven by consensus are very difficult to achieve. Today was a milestone vote, but just one step in an ongoing public process.”

Osha Meserve, an attorney for Local Agencies of the North Delta (LAND), pulled no punches as he described what he believes is the motivation behind the DSC’s vote and issued the following statement: “The council has confused the pub-

hour for a 72-hour work week.

Chen, Gu and Zheng pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to violate the minimum-wage law and payroll tax, sales tax and insurance premium fraud and were sentenced earlier this month. A fourth defendant, Shao Rong Zhang, has been sentenced to 120 days in jail and probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of enforcing a policy on behalf of her employer that employees not report minimum-wage violations, in violation of Labor Code section 1102.5. “(The employees) are entitled to their minimum wage for eight hours a day, and when you go beyond that eight hours a day, it’s one and a half times the wage that you are entitled to for the additional hours; and beyond 12 hours, it’s two times the wage,” said Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Seymour, who prosecuted the case.

Several of the affected workers, whose identities were withheld, spoke or submitted letters to the court prior to the defendants’ sentencing earlier this month.

“I will never be the same,” said one worker. “At my current job, there are moments where I must get a look on my face, because my coworkers ask me if I am okay – if I need to go home . . . I tell them all that I have lived through and that there is fear that this might happen to me all over again.”

Another worker chronicled abuse endured at the hands of the defendants.

“We were always getting yelled at, and nothing we did was ever good enough for them,” said the worker. “They lived to instill the fear in us, and they succeeded, because we did not know any better, and we did not know who to turn to. This experience has damaged me, emotionally. I will never forget it.”

lic about the implications of its decision.

While the council has characterized the amendments as necessary to keep the Delta Plan up to date, the amendments appear designed to placate the mega-water agencies gunning for the Delta tunnels project. These agencies have demanded that the council take actions to endorse the Delta tunnels project, and that’s what the amendments do.

“If the DSC decides to integrate these conveyance and storage amendments as currently drafted into the Delta Plan as proposed, progress on protecting the San Francisco Bay-Delta will be set back decades. Under no scenario could an isolated diversion project like the Delta Tunnels be built and operated in a manner that would leave the Delta environment and communities intact.”

The opposition to the tunnels project got a second dose of bad news this week when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Services released a biological opinion, stating the construction and operation of the Delta tunnels is likely to impact, but not adversely affect, a number of endangered species in the Delta region.

“The science in this decision was cherry-picked and not representative of the true scope of harm to endangered species that depend on a healthy San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary for their survival,” said Barrigan-Parrilla. “We are pursuing legal remedies with our coalition.”

To learn more about the Delta tunnels project and the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, visit www. baydeltaconservationplan.com, www. restorethedelta.org, www.deltacouncil. ca.gov or www.californiawaterfix.com.

To view video of the meeting, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia.

The case, which spans four years, broke after the Department of Industrial Relations alerted the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

Numerous government agencies conducted surveillance at the restaurants and several of the residences tied to those involved in the case before search warrants were served, employees were interviewed and business records seized, the district attorney’s office said.

“This is the most egregious case of wage theft I have seen in 19 years of handling these types of cases,” said Tomas Margain, attorney to two of the employees.

Chen, Zheng, Gu, Zhang and a fifth defendant, Zhou Xian Chen, whose charges have since been dropped, were arrested in December 2016. The Golden Dragon Buffet remains open under new ownership.

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Events Friday, June 30 “Winnie the Pooh”

The Black Diamond Theatre presents “Winnie the Pooh Kids,” on June 30 at 5 p.m. and July 1 at noon, in the Edna Hill Middle School theater, at 140 Birch St., in Brentwood. Come watch the theatre performance of A.A. Milne and Disney’s 2011 film performed by the kids at Black Diamond Theatre. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, email blackdiamondtheatre@gmail.com or call Patty Schneider at 925-216-0851.

“Honk! Jr.” Musical

The Black Diamond Theatre presents the musical “Honk! Jr.” on June 30, at 7 p.m., and July 1, at 2 p.m., in the Edna Hill Middle School theater, 140 Birch St., in Brentwood. Come watch Diamond’s teen actors perform the musical version of “The Ugly Duckling.” Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased one day before the musical or 30 minutes before the play commences. For more information or to purchase tickets, email blackdiamondtheatre@ gmail.com or call Patty Schneider at 925-216-0851.

Saturday, July 1 Cityhood Celebration

The city’s annual commemoration of incorporation and July 4 celebration will be held at the Freedom High School soccer basin, at 6 p.m., with fireworks around 9:30 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. Food is permitted, but alcohol is not. For more information, call 925-625-7044.

Tuesday, July 4 Brentwood Parade

The City of Brentwood will host an inaugural Fourth of July celebration, beginning with a parade at 9 a.m. on 1st Street. The town is invited to gather in City Park afterward for games, refreshments and music. For more information, visit www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/ parks.

Pancake Breakfast

The Antioch Foundation and Rivertown Resource Center presents a hometown pancake breakfast, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the El Campanil parking lot on 2nd Street in Antioch. Have pancakes and sausage and learn about the nonprofits that work and meet in the Rivertown Resource Center. The breakfast is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. For more information, contact An Elderly Wish Foundation at info@elderlywish.org.

A Hometown Fourth

Antioch Foundation presents An Old Fashioned Hometown Fourth of July, beginning at 11 a.m., on West 2nd St. The evening entertainment portion will begin at 4 p.m. at the Contra Costa Fairgrounds in Antioch, with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The day will feature food, kids activities, a car show and live entertainment.

Admission is free, but a $4 donation is appreciated. No ice chests or coolers permitted. For more information, visit www. celebrateantioch.org.

Saturday, July 8 Harvest Time Festival

The Harvest Time Festival will return to Downtown Brentwood, July 8 to 9, at City Park, from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday. Guests can enjoy a selection of wine and micro-brews, local live bands, corn-eating and shucking contests, and the ever-popular kids’ tractor races. Admission is free. For more information visit www. harvest4you.com.

On the Horizon Friday, July 14 “The Tale of Basim”

The Drama Factory presents “The Tale of Basim,” on July 14, at 7:30 p.m.; July 15, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and July 16, at 1:30 p.m.

Shows will take place at the Nick Rodriguez Theatre, 213 F St., in Antioch. Watch this story come to life in a theater production for all ages. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors, except on July 16, which is free senior Sunday. For more information, visit www.dramafactory.org.

Saturday, July 15 A Cabaret Dinner Show

The Elks Lodge presents A Cabaret Dinner Show on Elks Lodge, at 200 Marina Blvd., in Pittsburg, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening dinner with performances, prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, call 925-439-7529.

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Youth Football

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

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity. People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne. moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes.

Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www. deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number.

Ongoing Events Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

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

Ancient Language of the Bible

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MS Support Group

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

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month.

CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta and to promoting youth fishing. Cost is $15 for dinner. Reservations are preferred.

For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or call 925-699-1699.

Road Map to College Youth

Opportunity Junction hosts a Road Map to College Youth Program information session, geared toward people ages 18 to 24, who are looking for employment and returning to school, every Tuesday, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program provides one-on-one support to help complete education at Los Medanos College, financial-aid assistance and job placement. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

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Parkinson’s Support Group

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

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

Al-Anon Family Groups

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

Soroptimist International of The Delta

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

Byron Delta Lions Club

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

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It’s all in the family at Marples & Associates Realtors AMY SCHRADER

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t has been almost 40 years since Cathie Marples, broker and owner of Marples & Associates Realtors,

started her real-estate career.

Today, the real-estate tycoon has not only closed over $1.4 billion in real-estate transactions, she has also created a family business that she hopes will continue for generations to come.

At the helm of her success, she has her son, Matt Marples, vice president of Marples & Associates Realtors, and daughter-in-law Michele Marples, who is a key part of Marples’ team of realtors, delivering top-notch services to home buyers and sellers in East County.

ON THE COVER: Cathie Marples, broker and owner of Marples & Associates Realtors, has spent nearly 40 years building her business and reputation as one of the area’s premiere businesswomen.

“The profession I chose has delightfully been fun, fascinating and extremely fulfilling since the very first contract I executed in 1978,” said Cathie.

Since then, her company has expanded to include a team of expert realtors and staff, including a client manager, marketing manager and escrow coordinator, who oversee and address every aspect of real-estate transactions.

The most significant addition has been Matt, who took over managing the family’s business and administration 20 years ago.

“He has been instrumental in the development of Marples Property Management, creating a division that manages every class of real estate and currently has over $200 million in assets under our care,” said Cathie.

Matt, who became very knowledgeable in real estate at a young age, was an entrepreneur and lived in San Francisco while he managed the real-estate holdings of a powerful San Franciscan family before he joined his own family’s business.

“I recognized that my mom had a business without a business plan, and I helped establish systems and managed to change the face of her real-estate activities,” said Matt.

“Working in the family business became a natural course of events.”

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Marples & Associates Realtors is a family-owned and operated business. Pictured are; Cathie, front, son Matt and daughter-in-law Michele, along with the newest addition to the team, Vincent.

Matt’s wife Michele obtained her real-estate license in 2007, also becoming an integral part of the team.

“With her warm personality and keen discipline, she was an immediate success in residential sales,” said Matt.

The Marples family is anticipating the third generation of Marples to

become involved in the family business, as Matt and Michele’s son Vincent was born May 2.

“Vincent has already attended his first office meeting, written a purchase contract, which was accepted, and has see Marples page 15B

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How to save for a down payment AMY SCHRADER

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ere in Northern California, it’s tough to plan and save for a down payment on a

house.

Whether you are just starting to save money or are close to reaching your goal, Maria Lerma, loan consultant at Caliber Home Loans in Brentwood, has some advice to help you achieve your dream of owning a home.

“You cannot let the thought of saving for a down payment overwhelm you or leave you feeling discouraged,” said Lerma. “It may be more difficult for some than others, but it can be an obtainable goal.”

Lerma, who has over 19 years of experience in mortgage lending, began her career as a realtor before she discovered that she enjoyed working on the financing side of the transaction.

“It gives me a wonderful feeling to help someone realize that they can have their dream of owning a home, make it a stressfree experience and, of course, sharing their happiness at closing,” said Lerma.

The first step in purchasing a home is speaking to a loan consultant. Caliber Home Loans is a nationwide company that

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Maria Lerma, loan consultant at Caliber Home Loans in Brentwood, has over 19 years of experience helping East County residents become homeowners. has been ranked one of the top mortgage companies in America. They offer FHA, VA, conventional, rehab, down-payment assistance and portfolio programs.

“Consult with your loan agent to see what your purchasing power is and what your down payment requirements will be,” said Lerma.

According to Lerma, homebuyers can put as little as 3.5 percent down for FHA loans. Others opt for conventional loans,

which can allow them to avoid private mortgage insurance with 20 percent down.

When saving for your down payment, Lerma has a few tips for creating a budget and figuring out how much money you can set aside for savings each month.

“Pay yourself first,” said Lerma, who speaks Spanish and works with many in the Hispanic community to help secure home loans.

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savings account each month will allow you to save money before you spend it. This money will gradually add up over time.

Another tip is to make some sacrifices.

Instead of traveling with the family on a weekend excursion, stay closer to home and use the money you saved to pay down debt or put into your savings.

“With these two tips, you will see your down payment funds grow each month,” she said.

For those getting some help from family members, most loan programs allow you to get a gift from a family member to assist with your down payment.

To assist with closing costs, buyers can request a lender credit or seller credit to reduce upfront costs.

Lerma’s expertise has helped many East County residents’ dreams of buying a home come true.

“Maria was so great to work with and so helpful,” said Oakley resident Marilla Pardee, who purchased a house with her husband Larry in April. “She made sure we not only found a house we wanted, but that it was in our budget and that our world would be secure. She made the experience so positive for us.”

Caliber Home Loans is located at 8338 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-418-0912, or visit www.caliberhomeloans.com/mlerma.

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East County’s real estate market heating up AMY SCHRADER

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emperatures are rising and so is the real-estate market

Christopher Sasville, owner and realtor at Sasville Properties in Discovery Bay and Brentwood, keeps a pulse on the real-estate market as he utilizes his team’s experience, knowledge and marketing strategies to represent East County clients.

in East Contra Costa County.

Driven by a low supply, homes for sale are flying off the shelves.

“Inventory is low, coupled with low interest rates, which has translated to a busy first and second quarter for 2017,” said Christopher Sasville, owner and realtor at Sasville Properties in Discovery Bay. Sasville Properties, a full-service, real-estate brokerage, keeps a pulse on the market, utilizing its team’s experience, knowledge and marketing strategies to represent clients.

According to Sasville, while the market has been primarily comprised of move-up or move-down buyers, there have been some changes regarding who is buying homes.

“We are starting to see more and more first-time buyers entering the marketplace,” said Sasville. “This is great news, since this points to strength of the overall economy, resulting from more jobs and confidence from consumers.”

While there have been changes regarding who is buying homes, there have also been changes in home prices.

Photo courtesy of Christopher Sasville

Home-sale statistics show an increase in the average home sale price and price per square foot. According to Trulia, the median sale price for homes in Brentwood from March 22 to June 21 was $547,000; $550,000 for Discovery Bay and $440,000 for Oakley.

The average price per square foot in Brentwood was $248, a 4 percent yearto-year increase; $239 per square foot in Discovery Bay, a 3 percent year-to-year increase; and $239 per square foot in Oakley, a 10 percent year-to-year increase.

“Given the lack of supply of homes

and increased demand, prices have increased at a rate that seems unsustainable in the long term,” said Sasville.

The local realtor predicts the trend will continue into fall, but the pace might slow down when interest rates increase. While these trends continue, the mortgage side of real estate has been seeing some retro changes.

“What is new was old,” said Peggy Valley, senior mortgage consultant at Summit Funding, Inc., in Brentwood.

According to Valley, the economic upheaval in 2006 through 2010 caused

many types of mortgages to disappear, including jumbos, stated income and interest-only loans.

“Come forward seven to 11 years, and the mortgage industry is making slow changes,” said Valley. “Bank-statement loans for the self-employed borrower have resurfaced. Interest-only is back. Jumbo loans are back.”

Consumers are seeing more paperwork, checks and balances for everything, electronic disclosure and the disclosure of everything.

“They probably feel like they have to give their first born to get a loan,” said Valley. “At the end of the day, we have full disclosure, great rates and loan products that try and meet the needs of the borrower and not the lender.”

At the end of the day, according to Valley, the 30-year, fixed-loan rate is still the most popular.

Summit Funding, Inc. is located at 141 Sand Creek Road, Suite C, in Brentwood.

For more information, call 925-634-6600 or visit www.summitfunding.net.

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Del Sol Energy’s new cutting-edge technology, including CoolPV solar systems and LG Chem batteries, offer homeowners even more ways to save when going solar.

omeowners no longer have to decide between choosing a solar system that

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Del Sol Energy in Brentwood is offering a revolutionary new solar system that combines the best of both worlds and is packed with savings for residents who choose the new system.

CoolPV Solar is a new system that offers enhanced solar electric and solar water heating using the same roof space as traditional solar panels.

“CoolPV is a very slick piece of technology that combines solar thermal (hot water) and photovoltaic (solar electric or PV) into one unit, saving space and boosting efficiency,” said Joshua Resneck, Del Sol Energy director of sales.

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“As PV panels get hot, they lose efficiency.

Why not use that heat to warm your pool and simultaneously cool down the PV panels to squeeze more efficiency out of them?”

CoolPV’s unique design produces up to four times more energy than typical solar electric systems, resulting in lower PG&E bills and greater savings.

The new system will also extend pool season for homeowners with pools, warming the water from spring to fall.

Del Sol Energy is also offering another new and innovative product. LG Chem Batteries can be added to your current system and store surplus energy generated from solar panels.

This stored energy can be used when the

sun sets and energy demand is high, which often results in PG&E price hikes.

The stored energy can also be used during black-outs or power outages. While grid-tied solar systems automatically switch off, a battery storage system allows you to keep generating and consuming energy when the grid goes down.

To make taking advantage of these new services easier, Del Sol Energy offers many financing options, including zero down financing and customers can still take advantage of the federal tax credit for those who purchase solar products.

Del Sol’s customers not only enjoy the ease of purchasing their solar systems, but are thrilled with the savings they provide.

“It feels really good not forking money over to PG&E each month,” said Brentwood resident Anthony Rachal. “Getting solar was a smart move and I’m glad I hired Del Sol.” Del Sol Energy is located at 160 Chestnut St., in Brentwood. all 925-350-4121, or visit www.delsolnrg.com.

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While many of these projects create beautiful changes in a home, it’s important to consider the impact that renovations can have on property value before beginning a project. Many home improvement projects do not add as much value as homeowners may think they do. In fact,

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The simple answer is no. They are very different. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) from your local bank, or credit union, is completely different from a reverse mortgage line of credit. They differ in how they work, the purpose they serve and each is appropriate at different times in people’s lives.

The biggest difference is how and when payments need to be made. With a HELOC from your bank you have to make a monthly payment. Often it is an interest-only payment for a period of time, usually 10 years. This payment is usually small and therefore enticing on the surface. Remember because it is interest-only your balance never goes down.

What I often see people do is borrow from the HELOC for vacation, monthly bills, car repair, etc. AND they also borrow against it to make the payment. Each time they borrow against it the balance goes higher and therefore the payment is higher. Then people borrow more to make the higher payment and this goes on until the HELOC limit is reached at which point there is no more money to borrow but there is still a payment to be made each month.

The real kicker comes when the HELOC resets at the end of the 10 year draw period.

The initial 10-year draw period is the time during which you can pull money from your line of credit and pay just the interest-only payment amount. At the end of that draw period the loan resets to a fully amortizing

payment over a 20-year period. The double whammy is that you now have to pay principal AND interest, AND it has to be paid over a relatively short period of time – 20 years. This can result in a huge payment increase virtually overnight.

The traditional HELOC is a great product for younger people whose income is increasing.

By the very nature of the product the payment is going to increase and therefore is not a great idea for people on a fixed income.

With a reverse mortgage line of credit you do NOT have to make an interest payment at all. You can if you want to, but you do not ever have to make a payment. Also, it does not ever reset so there is no double whammy where your payment could increase dramatically. A reverse mortgage line of credit allows you to access your funds as often as you like with no fee. Nor is there any annual fee required.

One of the greatest features of the reverse mortgage is that it cannot be reduced, frozen or revoked as long as you meet the terms of the loan. What that means is, you have to do the following, which I call the ‘big five’ – pay your property taxes, pay your homeowners insurance, live in the home, maintain the home and pay your HOA dues, if any. As long as you do those five things then your reverse mortgage line of credit cannot ever be reduced, frozen or revoked regardless of the value of your home.

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The following tips can help homeowners during the preselling preparation process. ♦ Address the exterior of the home.

Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively impact curb appeal. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging inside the home. ♦ Conquer interior clutter.

Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the

rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the won’t have the luxury of waiting, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation before it builds. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter from their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well-maintained. ♦ Eliminate odors.

A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Since windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated during the cold months can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin, so pet dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows to bring more fresh air into the home.

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Children may have concerns about the move that differ from that of adults.

Many of these may pertain to fears about making new friends or coursework at a new school. Let them voice their opinions.

Removing some of the mysteries by visiting schools or local hangouts before the move is made can assuage some fears.

Create some familiarity

Set aside boxes or bins that will house kids’ toys or things that the family recognizes. These may include photographs, games, throw blankets or the creature comforts of home. Make these the first items that are unpacked upon moving into the new house.

Use the agent as a resource

Many real-estate agents live in the towns where they make their living. Find out if the agent can set up a meet-and-

greet or if they knows of any clubs or leagues that suit your family’s interests.

Making a few introductions ahead of time will give children and adults some familiar faces on their first days in their new home.

Families shouldn’t shy away from making their own introductions as well.

Knocking on a few neighbors’ doors and letting them know a new family is coming to the street can pave the way for familiarity and friendships.

Stay in touch

Encourage children to stay in touch with their current friends. Video chat enables kids to see and speak with peers.

When things settle after the move, arrange for a surprise play date where children can introduce their old friends to newer ones.

Stick to a routine

One of the ways to breed familiarity is to stick to the same routine. If a big Sunday family dinner was the norm, continue the tradition in your new home.

Wake in the morning and go to bed at the same time. According to Vanessa Lapointe, a registered psychologist in Surrey, British Columbia, structure and routine are key for children. Try to focus on one new thing at a time to minimize stress.

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“It is exciting and humbling to see our work on TV,” said David, who has been a licensed landscape contractor since 2008, and has over 30 years of experience in the industry.

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“There is no doubt that an attractive front and backyard can increase the value of your property by tens of thousands of dollars,” said Susie, DPG Design’s director of business development and marketing. “If selling a home, it’s the first opportunity for the homeowner to make a great first impression.”

According to the 2016 Remodeling Impact Report, among REALTORS® surveyed, 96 percent suggested sellers improve their curb appeal before listing a home for sale.

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DPG Design utilizes their expertise to create unique designs that will not only increase the value of a property, but also create a gorgeous and functional outdoor living space.

“One of my goals when working with my clients is to bring them outdoors,” said David. “The weather in California is perfect for outdoor living, and creating spaces for friends and family to gather in a natural setting has been very impactful to our clients.”

Some of the work David is most proud of includes the Maragarido House in Oakland, which was a home built on the remains of two lots destroyed in the 1991 Oakland Hills fire. David was selected as the contractor to install the permeable paver driveway, which included a five-gallon cistern to reclaim water for irrigation. He also designed and installed the backyard landscape, including a synthetic lawn, waterfall

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“We use our expertise to suggest and guide clients to get the project they want,” said Susie. “We want it to be their own project, not a cookie cutter, same as every other project.

We also pride ourselves on designing within the client’s budget for installation.”

DPG’s designers use 3D design to give their clients the greatest perspective on what their landscape will look like when completed.

The animations walk them through a future image of their property, so when clients see the finished product, they will know what to expect.

“We think DPG Design is marvelous,” said Discovery Bay resident Ron Nelson, whose outdoor landscaping was designed by DPG Design and completed in May. “Dave is a gifted designer and they executed the approved design flawlessly.”

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• Bathroom refacing • Kitchen refacing • Sheetrock repair • Plumbing repair • Door/window repair • Toilet replacement • Electrical repair

• Handyman • Tile repairs • Decks • Business • Fencing • Construction R MEDAL VE AWARD

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Guaranteed, Reliable, Affordable, Caring, Experienced Bob Dickson - Owner

925-260-7833

Lic. B-1003881

rwdsaved@gmail.com

RBhandymanservices@gmail.com

40 Years of Providing Customer Service License #705148 - Bonded & Insured

rbhandymanservices.com (Mon-Fri) 7am-5pm (Sat-Sun) closed

Hauling

Precision Hauling

We Haul Anything!

Debris, Wood, Concrete, Furniture & more • Yard Services

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• Monthly FREE ESTIMATE • Biweekly • Windows • Blinds 2016 • Deep Clean 10 Years • Move-In/Out Running

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234-0573 Lic. #018971 • Bonded & Insured

Landscapers & Design

Mario Sanchez

LOW PRICES • FREE ESTIMATES Full Service Lawn & Landscaping

CA Contractor Lic# 102438

www.firstclasswaterheaters.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Complete Landscaping Services • Custom Concrete & Pavers • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Installs & Repairs • Retaining Walls • Weekly/Bi-weekly Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

513-1899

Lic. #905195 / Bonded

Painters

C. P. C.

General Construction & Painting

Perez

YARD SERVICES Planting • Repairs Clean-Up • Maintenance Hauling • Most Yard Work

FAIR PRICES FREE ESTIMATES

625-4963 Lic.#533790 925.727.8152

Roofing DELTA ROOFING

REROOFING • REPAIRS New Roofs • Remodels Composition • Tile • Shakes Gutters & Downspouts

Free Estimates Family owned since 1989 Bonded & Insured Lic. #557556

925-513-8759 www.deltaroofinginc.com

(925) 522-6828

QUALITY WORK

• Water Heater Replacement • Tankless Water Heaters • Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement • Camera sewer line inspection with DVD copy • Whole House Re-Pipes • Drain Cleaning

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625-0120

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Lic#858654

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Non-licensed

Carpet Cleaning

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Up To $300 OFF

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PATIO COVER COMPANY, INC.

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Fun, friendly and always ready to do a good job, Mike Zamora and his employees at Old School Concrete will ‘go hard or go home.’ Zamora, a lifetime Brentwood resident, has been committed to ‘building Brentwood’ since 1995. He offers everything from sidewalk to decorative concrete and staining, and all at a reasonable price. Located at 2840 Delta Road, in Brentwood, Old School Concrete operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(925) 634-5609

CA C-7 License #883098

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Commercial • Residential

Doing a solid job for your concrete needs

Rose & Sons

(925) 392-7601

VELEZ LANDSCAPING

Old School Concrete

Installed within 5-10 days

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(925) 679-2982 Family owned and operated Lic #898540

NOTICE TO READERS

California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

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1% Down

A N N O U N CING A BRAND NEW LOAN PROGRA M

3% Equity

Introducing the Guild 1% Down Conventional Loan. Get 3-for-1.

Kathy Mertens-Pickett Sr. Loan Consultant

925-584-4368

651 N. First Street Brentwood NMLS# 325906

Delmy Steward

Sr. Loan Consultant

925-864-7717

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch NMLS# 231410

✓ You bring 1% down, and we’ll add 2% more-no strings attached* ✓ Move in with 3% equity for only 1% down payment ✓ Ideal for those with good credit who struggle with a down payment

Example home price $200,000

1% down payment $2,000

+2% Guild gift $4,000

3% total move-in equity $6,000

Eligibility • Minimum 680 FICO • Income limit of 100% of area median income (no limit for properties in low-income census tracts) • Homeownership education course required • Not just for first-time homebuyers Program details • Guild down payment assistance is a 2% grant to the borrower that does not need to be repaid • Loan amounts up to $424,100 (higher loan amounts available in AK, HI) • Cancelable, reduced mortgage insurance • Flexible underwriting includes: income from non-borrower household members, boarder & rental income • Condos OK Turn to Guild Mortgage, a leader since 1960 in helping first-time homebuyers and others achieve their homeownership dreams.

Rita Caruso Loan Officer

925-640-5746

1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Ste. B Discovery Bay NMLS #278812

All loans are subject to underwriter final approval, loan limit restrictions based upon subject property state, terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an Accountant or Tax Advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deductions. Eligibility for this non-repayable grant is subject to the program guidelines. Changes to loan parameters including but not limited to loan amount, owner-occupancy status, loan to value, and other factors may render borrower ineligible for the Program. The grant may only be used for the borrower’s cash investment in accordance with the Program guidelines. (517048)

Antioch Branch NMLS# 1190807 Brentwood Branch NMLS# 285887 Discovery Bay Branch NMLS# 1191573

Leticia Banuelos Sr. Loan Officer

Loan Officer

925-813-2513

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch NMLS# 236686 Habla Espanol

Annie Fuller Loan Officer

925.759.9644

Abram Frenes 925-628-0960

Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Housing Lender; Company NMLS # 3274. The information provided herein has been prepared by a third party company and has been distributed for educational purposes only. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates. Each loan is subject to underwriter final approval. All information, loan programs, interest rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction. I am authorized to conduct business in the state of California. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act.

Susannah Harte Loan Officer

510-409-1061

Sandra Ybarrolaza Loan Officer

925-550-5406

Ranae Callaway Loan Officer

925-323-6812

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch NMLS# 241149

Michelle Paxton Loan Officer

408-891-0090

651 N. First Street Brentwood

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch

5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite D Antioch

NMLS# 1406893

NMLS# 473612

NMLS# 255601

NMLS# 1366654

NMLS# 831343