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Father of suspect shares his story by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Tracy Redmond couldn’t shake an uneasy feeling on the morning of July 3, and when text messages to his wife, Marta, and adult son, Matthew, went unanswered, his apprehension grew. The previous night had been a difficult one for the Redmond family. Matthew, 29, showed up on a neighbor’s property saying he was looking for someone. The neighbors were not close with the Redmonds, and they did not recognize Matthew as being from the neighborhood. No one knew the person for whom he was looking. Matthew was asked to leave and did so without incident. Around 9 p.m., he returned, and this time neighbors called the police. Just before 1 a.m., the same neighbors observed Matthew standing at their front door, and the police were called a sec-

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Tracy and Marta Redmond, seen in an undated photo. Marta was found murdered in her home on July 3. Her son Matthew is in custody and has been charged in her murder. ond time. “It was just an odd string of events and certainly unsettling to have him at my door at 1 o’clock in the morning,” said neighbor

Rochelle Wagner. “When I told him through the window to leave, he did. And we followed the instructions we had been given (by the police).”

Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department said officers investigated the disturbances involving Matthew and determined they did not rise to the level of a criminal complaint or arrest. During their first visit to the Redmond home that night, officers from the Brentwood Police Department told Matthew to stay away from the neighbors, and that appeared to be the end of the incident until several hours later when police returned to the Redmond home. “I thought that it was done,” said Tracy. “Then at 1:30 in the morning, the doorbell rings, and the police are back saying that he had gone over there again. He was down here, and Marta got out of bed and I’m like, ‘What’s going on, Matt? They told you to stay away. Why did you go back?’ He really didn’t have anything to see Suspect page 22A

Controversial golf course on hold by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Brentwood Planning Commission has delayed plans to consider a controversial development project involving the Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge Golf Clubs at the request of the project applicant. In its advisory role to the city council, the commission was going to consider the project. It calls for the courses to be consolidated into one 18-hole facility and two age-restricted or memory care facilities up to three stories high (totaling 560 units), placed on 32 acres of closed holes near single-family homes. But SunCoast Properties requested that the meeting be continued for unknown reasons. SunCoast Properties did

“ Staff has considerable concerns that placing high-density housing in these established neighborhoods of single-family homes would have a substantial adverse impact on their nature and character.

not respond to requests for comments as of press time. “The item was continued to a date uncertain,” said Brentwood Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius, who added that SunCoast Properties did not provide a reason for its request. “Since that was the case and there were no other items on the agenda, the meeting was canceled.”

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including noise, traffic and stress, on the already burdened East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, according to the project’s environmental impact report. “Staff has considerable concerns that placing high-density housing in these established neighborhoods of single-family homes would have a substantial adverse impact on their nature and character,” wrote Nolthenius in a city staff report. “Both Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes were planned and constructed with the intent of low-density, low-impact use. Introducing high-density housing into these neighborhoods – with no buffer between the disparate densities – would fundamentally alter the see Golf Course page 22A

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Becoming Your Best Self

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The Streets of Brentwood changes hands by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Ownership of The Streets of Brentwood recently changed, and while the ink is still drying on the contracts, residents and tenants alike hope the shift will breathe new life into the retail hub. The open-air mall located at the end of Sand Creek Road and situated beside the Highway 4 on-ramp was recently sold to Chicago-based Fairborne Properties in a deal for $85.75 million, according to San Francisco Business Times. NKF Capital Markets represented the seller – a fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC – and issued the press release Tuesday, July 10. Brentwood resident and founder of The Streets’ Delta Gallery, Jack Gaughan, viewed the shift of hands with optimism. “I think it’s going to be great – they’re going to accomplish the things that the prior owners have been trying to do and haven’t been able to complete,” said Gaughan, who had seen many years as one of The Streets’ longtime tenants before retiring. “The projects, the expansion of the property and better use of the spaces – there is still some unused, undeveloped property there.” The 358,615-square-foot outdoor shopping center is poised around a grassy strip of fountains, a children’s play area and places to sit down and people watch. It’s home to various name-brand stores, a

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The Streets of Brentwood open-air mall has been bought by Chicago-based Fairborne Properties for $85.75 million. movie theater, community events and also benefits from nearly 70,000 cars that pass the location en route to the main highway that connects East County to the Bay Area. In addition, the new owner has the opportunity to add a multifamily living unit to one of its parcels. “The Streets of Brentwood has experienced a significant upgrade to the quality and stability of its tenant roster over the past five years and has become the ‘go-to’

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center in an affluent trade area where experiential shopping is limited,” Nicholas Bicardo, NKF Capital Markets vice chairman, stated in the press release. “We had a tremendous amount of capital chasing this opportunity given the continued growth prospects of the trade area and quality of the asset.” Residents flocked to social media to express interest and concerns about possible skyrocketing rents, but many shared

in Gaughan’s optimism. “Hopefully, they will bring good changes and new stores,” said Andrea Jung on The Press’ Facebook page. The Streets first opened in 2008 in the midst of the Great Recession. Though the businesses were not without hardship through that time, a 2009 fiscal model submitted by former city officials Donna Landeros, city manager, and Pamela Ehler, treasurer and director of finance, indicated a decline in the city’s sales tax revenue “would have been much worse” if not for the mall’s opening. In 2012, The Streets welcomed new management and tenants when RED Legacy and a fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC purchased the property. According to Gaughan, the former owners’ effort to enhance The Streets to its fullest potential was somewhat hamstrung by the fact that various entities owned and operated the center, and he noted the singular ownership would be preferable. “I think we’re going to see new leases that are going to add a very vibrant life to the place,” Gaughan said. Officials from Fairborne Properties indicated they are excited to share plans for the future of the center in the next few months but declined to comment on specifics at this time. For more information, visit www. shopstreetsofbrentwood.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Los Vaqueros Reservoir looking to expand Seen here is Jennifer Allen, director of public affairs for the Contra Costa Water District at Los Vaqueros Reservoir in Brentwood. The reservoir is a candidate to receive Proposition 1 funding that would enable an expansion of its capacity to 275,000 acre-feet of water. The top of the dam, seen in the background will be raised 50 feet if the project moves forward.

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A project to expand water-storage capacity at the Los Vaqueros Reservoir is close to receiving Proposition 1 funding. The Los Vaqueros initiative seeks to expand capacity by more than 70 percent – taking the capacity from 160,000 acrefeet to 275,000 acre-feet. An acre-foot is the volume of water 1-foot deep over a 1-acre area. One acre-foot of water is nearly 326,000 gallons, and the expansion will accommodate an incremental 37 billion gallons of water, give or take a few gallons. Proposition 1 was passed overwhelmingly in 2014 when 67 percent of California voters approved the initiative. It became known as the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, and it authorized $7.12 billion in general obligation bonds for state water-supply infrastructure projects. The largest allocation of funds, $2.7 billion, was set aside for water-storage and reservoir projects. “We have 14 agencies that are interested in participating in the expansion. None of the partners are looking at the expansion as their only supply,” said Jennifer Allen, director of public affairs for the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), the entity that operates the Los Vaqueros Reservoir and is the sponsor of the expansion project. “It’s more adding to their tool box for their own reliability or drought supply. One of the big beneficiaries will be the

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wildlife refuges in the Central Valley. This Project (WSIP) will be allocated. There will help get additional water to the refuges are eight water-storage projects across the that they need to support waterfowl. They state vying for funding, and the total rewill primarily be taking water in normal or quested by the eight projects exceeds the wet years while our Bay Area agencies are amount available by approximately $146 more interested in dry year supply. It’s a million. In June, CWC released a ranking good mix of using the resource to the full- based on scores assigned to each project. “Nothing is final yet, but we got the est in every type of year.” The California Water Commission third ranking, which put (the project) at a (CWC) will meet Tuesday, July 24, to make level where the likelihood that we’ll get the T:9.75” the final determination on how $2.5 billion funding – it looks good,” said Allen. CCWD requested $459 million from available for the Water Storage Investment

Proposition 1 funds, though the total cost of the project is forecast to be $980 million. The balance will be paid by partner agencies that will benefit from the expansion. Among the potential partner agencies are the City of Brentwood, the East Contra Costa Irrigation District and the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District as well as other agencies in the South Bay and Central Valley. “We’re really a small player in the projsee Reservoir page 6A

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“ We have 14 agencies that are interested in participating in the expansion. None of the partners are looking at the expansion as their only supply. It’s more adding to their tool box for their own reliability or drought supply.

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Jennifer Allen, director of public affairs, Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) transfer facility south down to Bethany Reservoir,” explained Allen. “That is the conveyance that would be very key to getting water to partnering agencies in the South Bay and the Central Valley, including the wildlife refuges ... The ability to have a more regional facility is a benefit not only to our customers but Bay Area wide.” Assuming the project gets the requested funding, finalizing the design, obtaining construction permits and finalizing the funding agreements will require several years. Most construction is expect to occur between 2022 and 2028. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/2L331A1. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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on their computer screens or on the walls near their computers. Take those down before you put your home on the market. Text or call – Emails are easy to hack. Or just make a phone call, so you recognize the person’s voice if you have critical or sensitive information to convey. Avoid public Wi-Fi – This is especially true when you are logging into your bank to move money around. This is an easy path for hackers to gain access to your accounts. An alternative is to use a private VPN. Double-check all emails before clicking any links or opening any attachments. Even when the sender appears to be someone you know, it’s good practice to hover your mouse over their name to see the actual email address of the sender. If you have questions about real estate, call me at 925-240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free, go to: www. SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. #01245186 – Advertisement

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Meet Linus and Charlie These two male kittens are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They were born April 4. Linus (the grey tabby) is totally blind from a horrible eye infection. Charlie, a Maine coon mix, became his guide. Charlie also had one bad eye. They are both healthy now and are super sweet lap cats. For more information or to meet this dynamic duo, contact verleneanddavid@ sbcglobal.net.

Meet Gilmore Gilmore is a loving and playful male Maltese poodle mix born around Jan. 8, 2017. He loves to play with other dogs, and he doesn’t mind cats. He is cratetrained, knows how to use a doggy door and is potty-pad trained. Gilmore enjoys going for walks and car rides. This pup loves being around everyone, including children, and he is looking for an active and loving family to take him home forever. For more information, call 925473-4642.

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Finding a pet sitter Pet owners planning impromptu summer trips can book last-minute flight and hotel options in a snap online, but there’s one step on the travel checklist that can take time – securing a true professional to watch the pets while you’re away. Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, advises pet owners to take the time to select a professional pet sitter to care for their pets. “When it comes to finding pet care, don’t prioritize convenience over quality,” explained Beth Stultz, PSI vice president. PSI advises pet owners to take the following steps to ensure they are hiring not just a pet lover but also a true pet-care professional:

Schedule an in-person meeting with any potential pet sitter.

While a phone call or a review of a pet sitter’s website or online listing may provide important information, there is no substitute for an in-person meeting at your home – with your pets present. An initial consultation will give you an opportunity to meet the pet sitter; see how they interact with your pets in your home; and review the sitter’s services, credentials and business practices.

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Ask a professional pet sitter for a recommendation.

Many professional pet sitters find that their summer schedules get booked up quickly, which is why PSI recommends pet owners start the search for pet care as soon as possible. But if the professional pet sitter you initially contact is booked, be sure to ask them for a recommendation. Most professional pet sitters are happy to provide referrals to other reputable pet-sitting companies if their schedules are already full. PSI’s site also offers a free postal code search for U.S. and Canadian pet sitters as well as an international pet-sitter search, at www.petsit.com/locate. “Finding a pet sitter you trust allows you to truly enjoy your vacation,” PSI President Patti J. Moran said. To learn about PSI or becoming a professional pet sitter, visit www.petsit.com. – Courtesy of Pet Sitters International

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Dance studio owner pens children’s book Bella has always loved the fur she’s in, but when she starts a new dance class, she can’t help but notice that she’s fluffier than the other bunnies. Addie and the mean bunnies make fun of her, but when Bella is given the lead role in the upcoming dance recital, she has the chance to show them what she’s made of. Will she be able to take the stage? Nina Koch is the author of Bella Bunny, her first children’s book, and is the owner of three local dance studios. The book is set to be released Sept. 4 A book release party is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at East County Performing Arts Center, 3901 Walnut Blvd., Suite B, in Brentwood. The party is open to the public. For more information, visit facebook@bellabunnybook or www.bellabunnybook.com. To set up a

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Artist Nancy Roberts has been named by the Brentwood Art Society as the 2018 Artist of the Year. The longtime Oakley resident is a professional artist, art instructor and retired architect known for her colorful, eclectic style. Roberts is also recognized throughout the community for her work with the Delta Gallery and the Art Guild of the Delta, to name a few. “Nancy has been involved with both of these organizations almost from the beginning, working quietly behind the scenes to ensure smooth processes for all marketing, advertising, website design and maintenance,” said Rosalinda Grejsen, who is the Brentwood Art Society president, Delta Gallery general manager and Art Guild of the Delta co-founder. “She gives her time generously to the cause of creating awareness and education of the processes of art and the impact that has on creating a vibrant community… Nancy is the quiet worker bee

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that pollinates with words of experience and creative ideas.” For Roberts, the award came as a gratifying surprise. “I was delighted (by the award),” she said. “It is encouraging and nice to be appreciated. What I love about the Delta Gallery and Art Guild is they are all about making art available for everyone to see art and do art. People get so much from the experience of creating art, and it feels so good to just share it.” The Brentwood Artist of the Year

award, which was founded in 2008 to recognize the contributions of local artists. Roberts’ award will be formally presented during the Brentwood Art, Wine and Jazz Festival, which returns to The Streets of Brentwood this September. Roberts’ work will be on display at the Delta Gallery during the festival. The gallery is located in The Streets of Brentwood, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. For more information, visit www. deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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OBITUARY Michele Margaret Brouilette Hill

July 11, 1942 – July 13, 2018 Michele Margaret Brouilette Hill of Brentwood passed away on July 13, after over two years of a courageous battle with breast cancer. Michele was born on July 11, 1942, on Chicago’s south side. Prior to entering high school, she and her parents moved to Sterling, Illinois. Michele graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in 1960. Michele is survived by her husband, Stephen, with whom she shared nearly 55 years of wonderful marriage. They first met

in their hometown during the summer of 1962. She is also survived by her children: Stephen and his two children, Emily and Gavin; son, Christian, his wife, Sally, and their three children, Jack, Sophie and Nate; and daughter, Megan, her husband, Matt, and their three children, Mathew, Phoebe and Ethan. She was predeceased by her mother, father and three brothers. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthews Church in Walnut Creek, date and time pending. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the East Bay in Pleasanton.

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Seen in Ireland

The Hiegerts recently took the Brentwood Press on their Royal Princess British Isles Cruise. Posing here at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, are Bob and Jackie with their daughter, Lorie; son-in-law, Mike Havey; and three granddaughters, Monica, Sarah and Alissa. Thanks for sailing with us!

Seen on Kilimanjaro

cott Bajtos recently completed a climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, which has an elevation of over 19,000 feet. While he has participated in a number of triathlons and spinning classes, this was his first hiking experience. He departed at midnight in order to reach the summit to view the sunrise. Thanks for bringing us along!

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Worship Services The Dwelling Place Church Sunday Worship 10am

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La Fuente, Blue Iguana dazzle La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Blue Iguana Bar in Brentwood offer a delectable array of cuisine and beverages for the whole family to enjoy. From breakfast, lunch and dinner to late-night dancing and live music, this downtown hot spot has been delighting lovers of food and fun since 1997. Owner Oscar Olvera is just as thrilled to meet new people and welcome friends to his unique dine-in/take-out catering paradise as he was in the beginning. La Fuente and Blue Iguana provide a lovely patio and large dining room – plus a banquet

room accommodating up to 60 people – adorned by authentic Mexican décor. The restaurant’s recipes are passed down from generation to generation, and the menu’s impressive selections – featuring local ingredients and prepared fresh to order – satisfy any craving. Offering ample and convenient parking, La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Blue Iguana Bar are located at 642 First St. in Brentwood. La Fuente is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the Blue Iguana Bar’s happy hour runs Tuesdays through Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., and the bar’s kitchen stay’s open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Call and reserve the banquet room today at 925-516-2233.

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New owners for Newberry venue by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Newberry Estate Vineyards has a new owner, and the name is likely a familiar one. Sean McCauley, owner of various commercial properties throughout the area including McCauley Olive Oil, has purchased the popular event location on Sunset Road in Brentwood. “We have been wanting to get a venue started for years, and when this became available, it just made sense to do it,” said McCauley. The storied property, owned by Sabrina and Jeremy Newberry, has been a venue destination since 2012, when the then-engaged couple and owners of the estate, were married there. Since then the Newberrys have hosted hundreds of weddings on-site and each year average approximately 50 special events. Sabrina said that she plans to continue working as a team with Sean’s wife, Maria, and their two daughters, ages 20 and 22, to enhance the already successful business. “The McCauleys are a great family, and watching the business continue to grow was important to me,” said Sabrina. McCauley added that the blending of his family’s olive oil business with the Newberry vineyards seemed a natural fit and enhanced his vision of growing the area’s tourism appeal.

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Newberry Estate Vineyards has been sold to Sean McCauley who plans to keep the popular venue as a wedding and event center while promoting ag-tourism. “We’re excited about bringing more agtourism to Brentwood, and I think this is a big push toward it … combining our olive oil with the Newberrys’ wine,” he said. The McCauleys will not officially take over the business side of the operation until November, and the Newberrys plan to remain in the home on the property for

at least the next year and a half. He added that the new name of the venue will likely be McCauley Estate Vineyards, but that the family has no plans to live on-site. “We probably won’t end up living there – we already have a home,” said McCauley. “We bought it for the beautiful gardens and the venue there. We’re all very excited.”

Sabrina is too. “I think the main thing here is that I just want it to be known to the public that things will be the same or better from here on out,” she said. “Our clients are going to be happy and continue to have their successful events.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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eight-hour drives to San Diego, but Georgia is 2,400 miles away and a bit harder to get to. It’s a great move for them, but I can’t help but hear the same fluttering sound parents hear

every time a kid moves out or farther away. From all indications, it’s already been a great move. They all love their new house, their big back yard, their new jobs, the friends they’ve already made. Their oh-bla-di, oh-bla-da is progressing well, and I’m both delighted and proud about that. As for the future, McCartney put it this way: “In a couple of years they have built a home sweet home, With a couple of kids running in the yard, Of Desmond and Molly Jones Happy ever after in the market place.” To which I can only add yessirma’ampleasethankyoudear. In memory of J. Richard Lemyre, Feb. 13,1932 to July 26, 2017.

New Liberty adult catalogs are here Copies of the Liberty Adult Education summer and fall 2018 catalog was sent to East County residents this week and is filled with a variety of college, career readiness and educational opportunities. Classes include career training, medical office academy, English as a second language, adult basic and secondary education, high school and general education diplomas and many more. If you are a resident of East County and have not received a copy of the catalog in your mailbox, call 925634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

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hung out at the water parks. When we got to U-picking, I got the chance to pass on the plea my father demanded. “Who wants to pick strawberries?” “I do! I do!” “Well, what do you say?” Not a single yessirma’mpleasethankyoudear. Chris may have forgotten to pass it along, or he may have wished it would go away. No matter, I taught ‘em. I have to add that, other than this small omission, Chris and Jen have done a fabulous job with the kids. They’ve taught them to love each other, to take care of people in need, and that The Beatles might just be the best band ever. “Oh-bla-di, oh-bla-da, life goes on, brah!” “La la how the life goes on!” Not the greatest Beatles song, but it’s the one that came on as Emma and I were on our way from some place to another that week. We belted out the lyrics as the tune blasted from the overtaxed speakers in my truck and out through the open windows to benefit the general public. In case you don’t recall, “Oh-bla-di, Oh-bla-da” is The Beatles’ 1968 song about Desmond and Molly, who meet, fall in love, get married, have kids and, as “life goes on!” they create their “home sweet home.” It was both a Gold Record and listed on several “Worst Songs Ever” lists. I realized later how appropriate the song was as we prepared for a big change. I am pleased that there will be no more hellish,

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Liberty alumnus Drew Gagnon, seen here pitching for the New York Mets last week after getting called up from his AAA team.

Liberty alumnus gets Major League call by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Liberty alumnus Drew Gagnon could hardly believe he was being called up to make his Major League debut for the New York Mets last week. But taking the mound in front of 22,000 people at Citi Field quickly jolted him into reality. “I didn’t believe it at first, but then I found out it was actually real, so I was shocked,” Gagnon told NorthJersey. com. The 2008 Liberty graduate, an eightyear minor league veteran, pitched 4/2/3 innings, surrendering six earned runs and striking out three in the Mets’ 7-3 loss to Philadelphia.

The following day, Gagnon was optioned back to the Las Vegas 51s, the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, but his Major League moment won’t soon be forgotten. “(Pitching for the Mets) was awesome,” Gagnon told NorthJersey.com. “It was everything I could have hoped for. I wish I could have done better, but you know, stuff happens.” Gagnon admitted he was nervous heading into the start, which matched the feelings of his friends and family members who assembled to witness the event. Gagnon’s parents, two sisters and girlfriend flew to New York to watch his debut live; his brother and friends paused a bachelor party in Cabo San Lucas to watch the game; and 20 other friends and

family gathered inside Brentwood’s Buffalo Wild Wings to commemorate the occasion. “It was amazing,” said Deana Yoder, whose son grew up playing baseball with Gagnon. “He got great coverage. Just to see him grow from a young boy to what he is now is pretty incredible.” Gagnon’s Major League appearance was a testament to his perseverance on the diamond. The Milwaukee Brewers selected the 6-foot-4 right-hander in the third round (100th pick) of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft after three successful seasons at Long Beach State. He was traded to the Anaheim Angels in 2016 and signed by the Mets last year, but had spent eight years in the

minor leagues – between rookie ball and Triple-A – prior to his call-up. Gagnon was especially stellar for the Las Vegas 51s prior to his Major League call-up. In eight of his last nine starts for the Triple-A squad, he lasted at least six innings, surrendering two or fewer runs in five of those outings. He returned to the mound for the 51s on Sunday, giving up four runs and striking out six over five innings. His Major League start, however, is still on the minds of many. “In my book, he made it,” said Yoder. “It is every boy’s dream to be out there (in the Major Leagues). Even if it ends up just being one time, it came true.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Swimmers excel at East County Invitational by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Last weekend, Heritage played host to swimmers around the area in the East County Invitational. In total, swimmers from nine club teams competed in the event. This included three local teams, the Aqua Knights, Brentwood Dolphins and Antioch Delta Skimmers. Each team had a multitude of swimmers finish well and post times good enough to earn a spot in the Contra Costa County Meet. The Aqua Knights had a highly successful meet, posting a total of 29 county-qualifying times. Three different girls – Jewel Cooper, Alana Silva and Ella Roberts – qualified for four events. Cooper’s events were

in the 7- and 8-year-old girls’ division. Silva’s four events came in the 11-12 division, while Roberts were in the 13- and 14-year-old group. Kaela Scott in the 13-14 group qualified for three events. Morgan Nelson qualified in two different 7-8 division events, and Kendall Zogg qualified in one 15- to 18-year-old event. A pair of boys qualified for four events. Mason Lyman will represent his club in four different 13- and 14-year-old boys’ division events. Christian Webb will do the same in a quartet of 15-18 group events. Drew Antczak and Daniel Fowler each qualified in an event, as well. They will compete in the 7-8 and 11-12 divisions, respectively. The Brentwood Dolphins will also be well represented at county, especially in the girls’ division. Harper Lanpher (girls’

7-8) and Taleah Leopolo (girls’ 11-12) each earned a spot in four events. Ava Bieker (6 and under) and Olivia Sanchez (1314) both posted county-qualifying times in two events. In the boys’ division, Lucas Gonzales (6 and under) and Cody Wong (11-12) each qualified in one event. The Antioch Delta Skimmers also saw multiple swimmers post qualifying times. Like the Brentwood Dolphins and Aqua Knights, they had swimmer Tatum Trucks (girls’ 7-8) qualify in four different events. Maggi Gonzalez (girls’ 15-18) qualified in a pair of events in her own right. David Darrin-Bascomb (boys’ 15-18) also qualified for two events, while Aidan White (boys’ 15-18) earned a spot in one. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Racing returns to the Antioch Speedway After taking a week off, the All Star Series racing program returns to Antioch Speedway this Saturday night. DIRTcar Late Models are back in action along with the A Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks and the Bay Area Hardtops. Only three events into season for the Late Models, but Jeff Decker once again leads the charge on the strength of two wins and a second-place finish. Rod Oliver trails Decker by 16 points on the strength of three top-four finishes. Dennis Souza trails Oliver by four points and has picked up a season-high second place finish already. Oliver and Souza each hope to be the next one to get a feature victory. But keep an eye on Rob Norris, Mike Hynes, Kimo Oreta, Paul Guglielmoni and two-time champion Richard Papenhausen. In the A Modified division, there was a close battle between Nick DeCarlo and reigning champion Bobby Motts Jr. DeCarlo has won four main events so far, but he leads the consistent Motts by only two points. Motts has a pair of seconds and three-thirds, though he is still searching for his first win of the season. DeCarlo has earned championships at Watsonville and Petaluma in recent seasons and would like to add Antioch to his list of credentials. At the moment, Motts is the only driver offering DeCarlo any resistance. Sean O’Gara runs a solid third in the

Kimo Oreta #03, Chester Kniss #28, Dennis Souza #83 and point leader Jeff Decker #84 are just four of the drivers anticipated for the Late Model show this Saturday night. Photo courtesy of Katrina Kniss

standings leading rookie Buddy Kniss by 34 points. Third-generation racer Kniss has climbed the ladder of divisions at the speedway from Dwarf Cars to Limited Late Models, and he’s held his own against the more experienced competitors in an A Modified. He leads Bobby Montalvo by 14 points and past champion Kellen Chadwick by 22 in a race for fourth. Chadwick is a three-time feature winner so far this year. Other drivers to watch this week include David Zeider, Ray Lindeman, Trent Wentworth and five-time champion Scott Busby. For more information, visit http:// www.antiochspeedway.com. – Courtesy of Antioch Speedway

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A suspicious person was reported on Hudson Drive. He was said to have been near Planet Beach Tanning, screaming and very confrontational. Brentwood – June 10, 10:21 p.m. The following is a sample of recent law enforcement activity.

OAKLEY July 1, 8:24 a.m. A man was found drunk at Ace Hardware. July 1, 11:47 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 3800 block of Harvest Court. July 1, 10:30 p.m. A case of trespassing was reported on the 300 block of Fourth Street. July 2, 12:56 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 30 block of Keith Street. July 2, 10:58 a.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 300 block of Fourth Street. July 2, 5:17 p.m. Authorities reported a reckless driver on the 4400 block of Fall Lane. July 3, 12:55 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by authorities at the Antioch Oakley Pier. July 3, 8:12 a.m. A petty theft was reported on the 100 block of Willowrun Way. July 3, 11:58 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on Del Antico Avenue and Almond Drive. July 3, 1:55 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 900 block of West Cypress Road. July 3, 4:18 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 300 block of Myrtle Lane. July 3, 10:41 p.m. Authorities received a call saying that there was an unwanted person at Domino’s Pizza. July 4, 1:21 a.m. Loud music at Santa Fe Street and Charles Way was reported. July 4, 10:49 a.m. A fraudulent credit card was reported to authorities on the 2100 block of Connie Lane. July 4, 5:50 p.m. Fireworks were reported on West Cypress Road and O’Hara Avenue. July 4, 7:51 p.m. Authorities received a call from a person saying that they heard a loud noise on the 900 block of Stonegate Circle. July 4, 9:11 p.m. A case of battery was reported on the 1200 block of Sierra Trail Road. July 4, 10:02 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up was traced back to the 1000 block of Neroly Road. July 4, 11:56 p.m. Fireworks were reported going off on the 500 block of Fourth Street. July 5, 9:28 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on East Cypress Road and Hengel Way. July 5, 2:11 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Chianti Way and Sequoia Drive. July 5, 5:01 p.m. An officer was hailed by a citizen on the 1900 block of Babbe Street.

July 5, 8:51 p.m. A security check was made at Crockett Park. July 6, 12:35 a.m. A suspicious subject was halted on the 1100 block of Lake Park Drive. July 6, 10:54 a.m. Authorities received a call regarding a neighbor dispute on the 1000 block of Warhol Way. July 6, 11:52 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported on the 3400 block of Main Street. July 6, 5:02 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at Big Break Marina. July 6, 9:52 p.m. Authorities received complaints of fireworks going off on Teresa Court and Pecan Lane. July 7, 7:45 a.m. Authorities received a 9-1-1 hang-up, which was traced to the 4900 block of Fuschia Way. July 7, 10:10 a.m. An accident with injuries occurred on Big Break Road and Vintage Parkway. July 7, 3:10 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 1000 block of Vineyard Drive. July 7, 9:11 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on O’Hara Avenue and Neroly Road. July 7, 10:14 p.m. A possession of illegal substances was reported on Frank Hengel Way and Monet Drive.

BRENTWOOD June 9, 5:11 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Balfour Road and State Route 4. The driver was reported swerving all over the road, almost causing a collision and was believed to have been drunk. June 9, 6:26 p.m. A person told authorities that a subject on Lone Tree Way pulled a knife on him. June 10, 2:24 p.m. A person told authorities that his 10-year-old grandson received a bad text through a gaming chat app. June 10, 3:52 p.m. Authorities received a report from Foothill Drive saying that a woman kicked her husband out because he was intoxicated. June 10, 10:21 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Hudson Drive. He was said to have been near Planet Beach Tanning, screaming and very confrontational. He was said to have been under the influence. June 11, 10:07 a.m. The reporting person followed a subject from Oakley who she claimed was crawling on the ground in Oakley. The subject then went all the way to Elkins Way and Beatrice Court and was driving recklessly there. June 11, 10:25 a.m. An accident was reported on Fairview Avenue and Central Boulevard. The accident was between the reporting person’s daughter who was driving with her permit

and another driver in a silver Honda. The reporting person’s vehicle was a blue Honda. June 12, 5:36 p.m. An assault was reported on Balfour Road. The reporting person said that it was a hate crime. He said that when he was buying coffee, a man started yelling at him and later attacked him. June 12, 1:34 p.m. A woman came into the police station to turn in a phone and sunglasses that she found sitting on a park bench on Concord Avenue and Creek Road. June 12, 4:07 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Outrigger Circle. A man told authorities that he left his vehicle’s windows opened and someone stole his bag with his laptop inside. June 12, 4:18 p.m. A person told authorities that his trailer was broken into and items were stolen. His trailer was on Jeffery Way behind a church. June 13, 8:39 a.m. A person told authorities that some of his items were stolen while he watching a movie. This report came from Bountiful Way. June 13, 10:48 a.m. A wallet was stolen on Sand Creek Road. The suspect was gone, but the manager of the location had video. June 13, 4:40 p.m. A person came to authorities and told them that he lost his wallet. He reported a transaction made at Target in Antioch. June 13, 4:58 p.m. A person told authorities that a person pulled a firearm on the reporting person and his son after he confronted him for almost hitting his son. June 14, 9:19 a.m. A person told authorities that she found her front vehicle license plate missing. This report came from Spyglass Drive. June 14, 10:17 a.m. A person told authorities that her husband went inside their garage and found an unknown man inside. The reporting person then heard yelling and believed that her husband chased him down. This report came from Cipriani Plaza. June 14, 3:51 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Sand Creek Road. The vehicle was parked close to a State Farm for two hours. The reporting person found the passenger-side window smashed. One of the items stolen was the reporting person’s laptop. June 14, 3:55 p.m. Property was found at the AMC on Sand Creek Road. An employee came to the police station to drop off two cell phones left behind. June 14, 5:31 p.m. A person told authorities about a woman on Balfour Road in a grassy area drinking out of a possible alcohol bottle. It is unknown whether she is on public or private property.

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LEGAL NOTICES and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on August 2, 2018 at 10:30 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561, County of Contra Costa State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only, paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77095 Publish dates: July 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003424-00 The name of the business: 65 Max Apparel Located at: 3377 Deer Valley Road Suite 216 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 65 Max Entertainment. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/10/2005. Signature of registrant: Pamela Henderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 29, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/29/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76951 Publish dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003749-00 The name of the business: Artistic Expressions by Sina Located at: 2723 San Onofre Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thomasina Clark. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Thomasina Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 6/15/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77047 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003980-00 The name of the business: Tony’s Beer Garden Located at: 809 W 2nd Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hamid Loinab. 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: Hamid Loinab. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/26/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 77009 Publish dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004043-00 The name of the business: Star Easy Auto Sales Inc Located at: 1104 Auto Center Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Star Easy Auto Sales Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Khaled Karimi, Owner & President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2018 by Deputy L Barajas Expires 6/28/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77007 Publish dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004192-00 The name of the business: Boddy Enterprises Located at: 3186 Contra Loma Blvd. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Nigel Alan Boddy 2. Shawn Adele Mueller. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nigel A. Boddy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2018 by Deputy D. Miner Expires 7/9/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77062 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-811128-BF Order No.: 7301802282-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LETICIA BANUELOS, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/15/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0174772-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/13/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $299,740.09 The purported property address is: 1866 FOSTER MOUNTAIN CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-9076 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-640-026-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may

be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-811128-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-811128-BF IDSPub #0142743 7/20/2018 7/27/2018 8/3/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77066 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01334-CA A.P.N.:075-241-018 Property Address: 2020 Reseda Way, Antioch, CA 94509 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-

TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Nathan Herrera And Jessica Herrera, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 04/18/2006 as Instrument No. 20060120693-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 08/09/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 401,607.60 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2020 Reseda Way, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 075241-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 401,607.60. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be post-

poned one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01334-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 23, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76993 Publish Dates: July 13, 20, 27, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Darrel Leveile Pruitt SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Darrel Leveile Pruitt CASE NUMBER: N18-1495 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Darrel Leveile Pruitt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Darrel Leveile Pruitt to Proposed Name: Darrel Levail Pruitt, Johnson. 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: 8/15/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/13/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 06-1617 77080 Publish Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003680-00 The name of the business: American Retrofit Systems Located at: 2136 Sand Pt. Rd. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Greg Hubley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/23/10. Signature of registrant: Greg Hubley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 6/11/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76991 Publish dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003793-00 The name of the business: Skubala Realty Located at: 392 Wentworth Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marcin Skubala. 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: Marcin Skubala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2018 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 6/18/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76946 Publish dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003821-00 The name of the business: Vin Alegro Located at: 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd., Ste 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lighthouse Hospitality, 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: Glenn Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 19, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 6/19/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76965 Publish dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003840-00 The name of the business: Tim Leonard Construction Located at: 855 Willow Lake Rd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tim Charles Leonard. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2018. Signature of registrant: Tim Leonard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 6/20/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77058 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003898-00 The name of the business: Diamond Nails & Spa Located at: 1185 2nd Street Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tien Nuong Thi Hong. 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: Tien Nuong Thi Hong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 21, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/21/2013 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77030 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003964-00 The name of the business: Melissa Christine Photgraphy Located at: 1230 Sheldon Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Melissa C. Martinez. 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: Melissa Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires 6/25/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77061 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004046-00 The name of the business: KB Lock and Key Located at: 1841 Laguna St #305 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kobi Bouhadana. 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: Kobi Bouhadana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 6/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76989 Publish dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

D1190 9X6UPM SIMON, CLAYTON E1313 10X10UP LANGAN, JOHN E1317 10X10UP PAYNE, BILL F257 5X10DNI DELOSREYES, KAREN 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 27TH DAY OF JULY, 2018. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@sbcglobal. net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77005 Publish Dates: July 6, 20, 2018.

sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-799811-JB IDSPub #0142559 7/13/2018 7/20/2018 7/27/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77044 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, 2018.

as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-0198. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0335807 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/20/2018, 07/27/2018, 08/03/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77064 Publish Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 2018.

THIRD AMENDED CITATION TO PARENT JOSE NOGALES CASE NO.: A17-00050 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Attorney for Petitioner: Anthony Binney In re the Adoption Petition of Anthony Binney, Petitioner, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO JOSE NOGALES: By order of this court you are hereby advised that you may appear before the judge presiding in the Department 14 of this court on July 23, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have why Svetlana Tomova Binney should not be freed from your custody and control. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of the parental rights of JOSE NOGALES as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 et seq.: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding the court will consider whether or not the interests of JOSE NOGALES require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of JOSE NOGALES require such protection, the court will appoint counsel to represent her, whether or not she is able to afford counsel. Svetlana Tomova Binney will not be present in court unless she requests or the court so orders. 2. If JOSE NOGALES appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both Svetlana Tomova Binney and her birth father. 3. The court may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. That amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, in such proportions as the court believes to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the county will pay the amount. 4. The court may continue the proceeding for not more than 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with case. Dated: June 21, 2018 By Deputy Clerk S. Kricken Bonnie Lee Johnson, SBN 224911 bonnie@bonniejohnsonlaw.com Law Offices of Bonnie Lee Johnson 3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 250 Walnut Creek, California 94598 Telephone: (925) 943-5400 Fax: (925) 9435050 Attorney for petitioner: Anthony Binney. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76960 Publish Dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004170-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Norcal Auto Concepts, LLC 2. Autotuningstore.com 3. Suspension Haus Located at: 1931 Sauterne Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Norcal Auto Concepts, 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 2013. Signature of registrant: Todd Schafer, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2018 by Deputy S. Alverez Expires 7/6/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77059 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018.

other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4614 N STONE ROAD, BETHEL ISLAND, CALIFORNIA 94511 APN#: 030-030-029-0 and 030-030-031-6 The land referred to in this Report is situated in the Area of Bethel Island, County of Contra Costa, State of California, and is described as follows: The East 5 feet (front and rear measurements) of Lot 94 and all of Lot 95, “Pleasantimes Subdivision”, which Map was filed in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Contra Costa, on May 9, 1944 in Volume 27 of Maps, at Page 26. A portion of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 3 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the most Easterly corner of Lot 95 as said Lot is delineated upon that certain Map entitled “Pleasantimes Subdivision, Contra Costa County, California”, which Map was filed in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, on May 9, 1944, in Book 27 of Maps, at Pages 26 to 32, inclusive; thence from said point of beginning S. 27º 06’ E. 100 feet; thence S. 68º 21’ W. 49.47 feet; thence N. 27º 30’ W., 100.06 feet to the Southeasterly line of Lot 94, of said Pleasantimes Subdivision; thence N 68º 21’E. along said Southeasterly line and its extension, a distance of 50.18 feet to said point of beginning. APN: 030-030-029-0 APN: 030030-031-6 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 $356,143.45. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006957716. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-7302727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/27/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-FN4662327 07/06/2018, 07/13/2018, 07/20/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76996 Publish Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004140-00 The name of the business: Rubiano’s Located at: 235 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Da Silva Group. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ruben Da Silva, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 5, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 7/5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 77035 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004270-00 The name of the business: Natural Nails Located at: 380 W Country Club Dr, Ste D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hoang Kim Trinh. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/12/2018. Signature of registrant: Hoang Kim Trinh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2018 by Deputy L Spence Expires 7/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77072 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. Important Notice!!! Position available on the Board of Directors for the Knightsen Town Advisory Council. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Knightsen Town Community Service District and be registered voters. Applications will be accepted for 60 days, until 7/22/2018. Applications must be sent to P.O. BOX 763, Knightsen CA, 94548. Interviews will be conducted after application deadline. Please submit proof of residency and voter registration with application, along with contact information. Application can be in the form of a written letter of interest, or resume. Sincerely, Al Simas (Chairman) Knightsen Town Community Service District. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76913 Publish Dates: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Monica Haliburton, Doris Ortiz. Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The Sale will end at 10:00AM July 28th , 2018. Goods must be paid in CASH at site and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77036 Publish Dates: July 13, 20, 2018. 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 07/27/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: RV30 CONT ATTARD, TAMARA C1129 5X10UP COPPOLA, ANGELINA D123 5X8 DIAZ, LOUISE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-799811-JB Order No.: 170465438-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/3/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEVEN M. TEJADA, A MARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 5/10/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0137701-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/13/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $77,997.03 The purported property address is: 5282 FERN RIDGE CI, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-500-042 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-799811-JB. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-0198 TSG Order No.: 7301603339-70 A.P.N.: 013-310-055-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/18/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0340357-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: RENEE M BENHAM, A MARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/13/2018 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 719 CRAIG CT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6320 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $491,411.69 (Estimated) as of 07/27/2018. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Allison June Koontz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Allison June Koontz CASE NUMBER: N18-1457 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Allison June Koontz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Allison June Koontz to Proposed Name: Audrey June Koontz. 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: 09/06/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/10/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77063 Publish Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Amanda Call SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Amanda Call CASE NUMBER: N18-1464 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Amanda Call filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Amanda Faye Call to Proposed Name: Amanda Faye Lenoble. 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: 09/04/2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/06/2018. Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77065 Publish Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003512-00 The name of the business: 1. Avatar Tech Pubs 2. Avatar Technical Publications Located at: 4811 Knarlwood Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Patricia McDermott 2. Don McDermott. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/15/1990. Signature of registrant: Patricia McDermott. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/1/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76949 Publish dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003679-00 The name of the business: Longings Clothes for Tall Women Located at: 949 Stonegate Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lori Reposa. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2018. Signature of registrant: Lori Reposa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 6/12/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76967 Publish dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003838-00 The name of the business: Art Design Located at: 5900 Sellers Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Julia Stewart. 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: Julia Stewart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/20/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77031 Publish dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004280-00 The name of the business: AAA Pool Service Located at: 4355 Mehaffey Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gregg Donald Morse. 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: Gregg Morse. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 7/12/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77079 Publish dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described blow, 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..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 Oakley Self Storage, at 4700 Main Street Oakley, California, on or after the 8th day of August, 2018, at 9:00 A.M. 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: Smack, Vanessa Unit A118 Children’s toys Acosta, Alex Unit B125 - Household goods Gutierrez, Manuel Unit A125 - Household goods Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase (if cash only, state so here). 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. Auction to be conducted by Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond No 00106386718 or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039 of Sale Maker Auctions 925.392.8508 Run: 7/20/18 & 7/27/18. Dated this 16 day of July, 2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77083 Publish date: July 20, 27, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006957716 Title Order No.: 730-1707087-70 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: 042-7988076 952 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/01/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/09/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0228850-00 , MODIFICATION OF THE DEED OF TRUST RECORDED 5/21/2018 AS DOC# 2018-0079375-00 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHN RODERICK MCPHERSON AND RUTH LAVERNE MCPHERSON, TRUSTEES OF THE 2005 JOHN and RUTH MCPERSON REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 08, 2005, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/07/2018 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and

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say about it.” Unable to reach his wife and son the next morning, Tracy viewed his security camera feed from work and saw police activity and yellow police tape strung across the front of his Brentwood home. He rushed home from his job in Walnut Creek and talked to police dispatchers as he made the trip. “I called dispatch to let them know, and they wouldn’t tell me anything. They said, ‘A detective needs to call you,’” Tracy said. “I was halfway home, and I called again because no detective had called. I had to wait a good half-hour (outside my house) before one of them came to talk to me.” The shocking news delivered by the detective was that Tracy’s wife of 30 years was the victim of a violent assault, and his son was in custody and a suspect in her murder. In the face of devastating tragedy, Tracy struggles to comprehend what happened that morning. “He was always the sweetest, nicest guy,” said Tracy. “Even for us it was shocking. Matt? That’s not the Matt we know. If it really was him, he had to have just snapped. Apparently he was in a psychotic state for the first few days he was (in jail). I haven’t talked to Matt at all. He has to call here, and he hasn’t. I don’t blame him. It’s just unimaginable that he would do something like that – especially with Marta who loved him so much, and he loved her.” Matthew lived in the Redmond family home with Tracy, Marta and Lucas, his 24-year-old brother. Matthew’s sister, 24-year-old Danielle – Lucas’ twin – lives nearby in Oakley. The Redmonds bought the house on Torrington Road in a quiet Brentwood neighborhood when they

Golf Course from page 1A visual character and atmosphere of the area.” SunCoast Golf Inc., the owner and managing entity of Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes Golf Clubs since 2005, has said previously that the courses are struggling and dramatic action is needed for golf to continue. Company consultant Joe Dahlstrom said at the outset of the proposal that the courses owed close to $10 million in loans and $400,000 in accrued and delinquent

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moved to the area from Concord 23 years ago. Marta liked the area, and the homes were affordable. Tracy and Marta met while they were both working for a cable company. He was a dispatcher, and she was a supervisor. Marta quickly climbed the corporate ladder but left her job in 1999 after she was diagnosed with lupus. Health problems compounded for her as she later developed rheumatoid arthritis and chronic back and neck problems. “She was in constant pain, always – even with pain management and medication,” explained Tracy. “It helped a little bit, but she was still in pain. It seemed like she was always in pain, no matter what.” Matthew worked the overnight shift at the Chevron locations on Balfour Road. Tracy said that the shift suited his habit of staying up all night. When Matthew was let go from the job, Tracy said that it didn’t seem to bother him. “I would describe him as cheerful, easy-going, joyful,” said Analisa Quier, who worked with Matthew at Chevron. “He seemed like a good guy. I believe he actually introduced me to his mom when I was working there one time, and it seemed like they had a fine relationship.” Matthew was, according to Tracy, close with both of his younger siblings. His brother Lucas is developmentally disabled and suffers from a rare genetic disorder that manifests in a wide variety of symptoms. Matthew had himself been diagnosed with nonverbal learning disorder (NLD) when he was in kindergarten. Symptoms of NLD closely resemble Asperger’s Syndrome and include difficulty with reading comprehension, poor physical coordination, awkwardness, resistance to change and a lack of common sense.

“He was a great big brother. Him and Danielle were like best friends. That’s why she’s got a lot of anger toward him now, of course,” Tracy said. “They got along great. They loved each other. He was always real good with Lucas. He was a great big brother – always very patient with him.” Still, Marta and Tracy were facing mounting evidence in recent months that something had changed in Matthew. Tracy believes it is possible that drug use precipitated some of that change but said that Matthew had no history of using drugs. “There may have been drugs involved, (which) would have been a recent thing,” said Tracy. “It would have been within the last month or two possibly. I started to notice changes in him, and confronted him about it. He had been up, I think, like seven days straight before this happened, which was unusual. I mean, he’d go two or three days and then he’d sleep two or three days, like a common thing for him ever since he was out of high school ... He didn’t even sit down and rest or anything. It’s just really strange behavior.” The details of what happened on the morning of the murder are unknown at this point. Judging from text messages that Marta sent to Tracy, it appears that Matthew’s behavior became increasingly paranoid and frightening for Marta. “Marta, I guess, was concerned and wanted Danielle to come over – she had been scared of Matt,” Tracy said. “I noticed on her phone that she deleted the (texts) that we were talking about him. She told Danielle, ‘I’ve got to go. Matt’s coming.’ So she was being scared. Never in a million years (did I) think that he’d hurt her. I can’t blame myself for not staying home that day when I was worried. But I wish I had.”

Tracy believed that the morning of the murder was the first time that Marta was fearful of Matthew, though he went on to describe an incident that occurred several days earlier in which Marta had come into the house yelling for help after Matthew had grabbed her phone from her. He was convinced everyone was talking about him. “We were talking about it on text, too, besides talking in person,” said Tracy. “I was like, ‘Doesn’t he realize he’s acting crazy?’ And she said, ‘No, he thinks it’s all of us.’ He thought people were up in the trees watching him. He was really paranoid. He thought our whole family was out to get him. That was not normal behavior for him. It was all really pretty new. That’s why it was hard to comprehend – hard to think there could be an issue like what happened.” Now, with Matthew in the Martinez Detention Facility, Tracy is trying to reconcile his conflicting emotions. “I know he must be dying inside if he’s come back to the realization of what’s happened,” Tracy said as he struggled to hold back tears. “He’s still my son. I know Marta would be the first one in line to forgive him. I can’t say that I’ve completely forgiven him, but I don’t want to shun him either. I want to help him. I want to support him, even though, obviously, I absolutely don’t support the action. I still want him to know he’s still loved and still has a dad.” Matthew is next scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 15. A request to interview Matthew was submitted to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. According to the office representative, Matthew declined the request. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

real estate tax and are losing $893,781 a year. Many residents in the Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge communities vehemently oppose the plans, believing the changes could increase traffic, strain city services, decrease property values and diminish their quality of life. They have already collected close to 3,000 signatures online and hundreds more in person in an attempt to stop the project. “This hearing should not have been

contingent on the applicant being ready or wanting or not wanting the hearing,” said resident Kathy Griffin. “As far as I knew, it was a hearing regarding the merits of the project.” Fellow opponent Chris Master said SunCoast’s request to delay the hearing indicates that the company knows it’s facing stiff opposition. “The developer is on the ropes and desperate, in my opinion,” he said. “I know the city will do the right thing – I pray the city will do the right thing.”

In order for the project to be approved in the future, the city council would need to adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations determining that the specific economic, legal, social, technological or other benefits of the proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, Nolthenius said. No date has been set for the continuation of the planning commission meeting. For more information on the project, visit https://bit.ly/2LkPPCM. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8655543 TS No.: B549358 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 035-403-003-3 Property Address: 929 WALNUT DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/26/2018 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/27/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0202444-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: RUSSEL E. ROSSBERG AND SASHA ROSSBERG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, 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# 035-403-003-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 929 WALNUT 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 $88,482.79. 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 respon-

sible 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 B549358 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0335318 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/06/2018, 07/13/2018, 07/20/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76985 Publish Date: July 6, 13, 20, 2018.

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Events Friday, July 20 Concerts in the Park

The City of Brentwood and West Coast Solar present Concerts in the Park at the downtown City Park, from 7 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy a variety of concerts every Friday until Aug. 24.

Saturday, July 21 East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum

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

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Tina’s Tattoos will create cat- and dog-themed tattoos at Tina’s Tattoos, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Apart from tattoos, there will be raffles, food and music. The profits will go toward local rescues to help animals in need. Tattoos are $60, and you must bring ID. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2uGwl4c.

Sunday, July 22 Striker Out Alzheimer’s Bowling Tournament

The Harvest Park Bowl will host a charity bowling tournament for Alzheimer’s, starting at 9 a.m. The proceeds will go toward the Northern California Alzheimer’s Association. Advanced registration is $25 per person and $30 per person at the door. For more information, email strikeoutalz@gmail.com or call the Harvest Park Bowl at 925-516-1221.

Monday, July 23 The Dementia Whisperer

Laura Wayman presents The Dementia Whisperer, at the Celebration Center, 2260 Jeffery Way, Brentwood, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wayman will share her expertise and experience of making connections with people who have Alzheimer’s or any other sort of dementia or memory loss. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Jennifer DeRusso at 925-240-5437.

The Brentwood Concert Band

The Brentwood Concert Band holds rehearsals every Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 400 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood. New members of all ages who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments are welcome. For more information, contact info@brentwoodconcertband. com.

Tuesday, July 24 Discovery Bay Chamber Business Mixer The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce presents After Hours Business Mixer at Vision FX, 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite 201, Discovery Bay. Come out and network among fellow business associates. For more information, visit www.discoverybaychamber.org.

Middle Eastern Percussion on Fire

Join Mary Ellen Donald in the Brentwood Library, 35 Oak St., at 6:30 p.m. for a free showcase of Middle Eastern percussion beats. Despite losing her eyesight at 8, she has mastered a variety of instruments and is in high demand for concerts. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Wednesday, July 25 Brentwood Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Wence House California Cuisine The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at the Wence House California Cuisine, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Wence House California Cuisine. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2JurAQH.

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The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts. For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.

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East Bay Regional Park District presents Big Break Dune Day, at the Big Break Visitor Center, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and help prepare the area for autumn seed collection and planting. Gloves, tools, sunscreen and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Michael Moran, at 510-544-2753 or mmoran@ebparks.org or visit www.ebparks. org.

Sunday, July 29 Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play The Trilogy Drama Club presents “Sabotage” and the “39 Steps,” July 1, at 2 p.m., and July 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. Come see Alfred Hitchcock’s works come to life. Admission is $15 per person and can be purchased at the door with either cash or check. Reservations are also required. For more information, call 925-809-7180.

Tuesday, Aug. 7 Coffee with Carolyn

Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women hosted by Carolyn George the first Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m., and the third Thursday of every month, at 6 p.m. The group provides a calm, safe and loving environment to support women who have gone through or are going through treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. For more information, contact Carolyn at 925-577-3325.

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Trends from page 3B last the whole summer before you need a touch-up.” When it comes to summer cuts, the shag and bangs are making a comeback. This summer’s shag is a no-fuss hairstyle with a side part and natural layers. Long bangs are also popular, which can be brushed or clipped back. Boys’ hairstyles are also no-fuss for summer, which differs from popular girls’ styles, which are full of bright colors. “Long hair and fantasy colors, using extensions or actual colors, are popular with girls,” said Kim Solarski, Tangles Salon manager. “Mermaid colors are also very popular.” For boys, short and clean styles are in. “Popular boys’ cuts are shaved on the lower part of the head, longer on top and are often swooped to the side,” said Solarski. Finally, no summer look is complete without makeup. From dewy natural looks to sunset eyes, this summer’s makeup trends are dreamy. Nude looks are this summer’s go-to for makeup. Ditch the eyeshadow and stick with a good moisturizer and sunscreen, which will not only offer protection from the sun’s rays but will also give your skin a dewy look. Pairing it with a lip stain and mascara completes the simple, natural look. Another makeup trend is to give your face a sun-kissed appearance. “For the perfect summer sun-kissed makeup look, try our jojoba foundation for a weightless secret veil of color that will give you a natural radiance,” said Patricia

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