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The Art, Wine & Jazz Festival scheduled this year for Sept. 22 and 23 at The Streets of Brentwood has been canceled. The popular art festival, put on by the Brentwood Art Society (BAS) and scheduled to run at The Streets of Brentwood in what would have been its 17th year, has bounced between downtown Brentwood and The Streets over the years. But according to Rosalinda Grejsen, BAS past president, event changes requested by The Streets’ new ownership and marketing company – Fairborne Properties – would have put a damper on the experience. “(The Streets) absolutely will not allow any outside food vendors at all, and

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ick Cambra received the Best in Show award for his 1956 Chevrolet Nomad during the Cruisin’ Blues classic car show and blues concert in Brentwood, Saturday, Aug. 4. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Farmers adjusting to area heat waves by Aly Brown Staff Writer

This summer, as recordbreaking temperatures and unprecedented wildfires have engulfed parts of the state and Pacific Northwest, East County farmers have been fighting their own battles against the heat here at home. “Fortunately, we had a lot of water, and that’s your only line of defense: making sure the crops are hydrated,” said Bloomfield Cherries owner Tom Bloomfield, whose family has been farming in the area for more than 100 years. Bloomfield’s crops include grapes, cherries and almonds, and the most delicate of the three were already harvested before the rash of heat waves.

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Tom Bloomfield, Bloomfield Cherries “So far, I don’t really see any damage. Grapes are generally very tolerant to heat and so are almonds, and our cherries are already harvested,” he said. “We didn’t really have any warm weather until the end of the cherry cycle, but the trees still have to endure the summer even without the cherries on the branches. You can’t have sunburn on the wood.” Combating tree sunburn again comes back to water supply and making sure the plants

stay hydrated enough to develop a canopy of healthy leaves, which protect the trunks from the sun’s rays. The heat also impacts how and when the crops are tended and harvested. “The laborers get up earlier and some of the crews only work eight hours instead of 10,” Bloomfield said. “The hourly people get up earlier and hope to finish by 2 or 3 o’clock.” For Vornhagen Farms Cherries owner Kevin Vornha-

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Applications open for A National Night Out Grads of Distinction Applications are now available for the 2019 Graduates of Distinction Program. Candidates must have attended any school within the Liberty Union High School District and be worthy of emulation. Only alumni who have been out of high school for a minimum of 10 years can be considered for the program. In addition to recognizing district alumni, one of the main focuses of the program is to introduce the Graduates of Distinction to students currently attending district schools. The April celebration includes visits to schools within the districts and concludes with a community celebration that includes invited guests, local dignitaries and officials.

Past honorees have included Professor Dennis Baldocci, University of California, Berkeley; Col. Henry Cervantes, retired U.S. Army and author; Mary Black, educator; Dr. Mas Kamagacki; Catherine Callaghan, author and college professor; Maj. Michelle Vestal, USAF; Craig Bronzan, community service; Kathy Leighton, author; and Joann and Lenny Byer, well known for their community service. Applications are available at Liberty Union High School District office, located at 20 Oak St., in Brentwood, or at www.libertyuhsd.k12. ca.us. The application deadline is Oct. 31. For more information, contact Ilene Foster, Graduates of Distinction coordinator, at fosteri@luhsd.net.

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eighbors from Fahmy Street in Brentwood gathered for a group photo during their celebration of National Night Out in Brentwood, Tuesday, Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign. Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department, Brentwood City Councilmember Karen Rarey, Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board President Brian Oftedal all stopped by the neighborhood cookout. They were also joined by the Buell family’s pet pig, Kevin Bacon. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Liberty Union High School District plans Measure U improvements by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Nearly two years ago, East County voters approved a ballot measure that would fund repairs, modernization and add new facilities for Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) schools, and now the plans to put those funds to use are about to become reality. Passed in the November 2016 election, Measure U authorized the district to issue up to $122 million in bonds to fund a variety of projects. School bond issues in California require a 55 percent supermajority to pass, and Measure U was easily approved by 61 percent of voters. The measure required that spending be limited to projects identified in a project list, and projects on that list ran the gamut from fixing leaky roofs and plumbing to improving parking to building brand-new facilities. “We went with a targeted facility plan focused on equalization, focused on expansion and programs – specifically career technical education (CTE),” explained LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta. “With that in mind, we focused on what we needed to bring Liberty and Freedom up to equality. And really the two things

that Freedom and Heritage were missing was a hands-on career technical education program and classroom.” Efforts aimed at improving and modernizing Liberty’s facilities are at the top of the list for the first phase of spending. Construction will start with a move of the maintenance and operations buildings in October, and by February work to improve the football stadium will start. While the field and track will remain untouched, the stadium will receive a new entrance, and new LED lighting will replace the existing lights. Seating capacity on the home-team bleachers will expand with the intention of accommodating the crowds for football games, soccer games, pep rallies and graduation. A weight room, teaching station and team room will be built under the new bleachers. With completion slated for late summer 2019, managing events in the stadium during construction may be challenging. “Graduation will be interesting,” said Volta. “We’ve got some ideas for how we’re going to handle it. We’ll see. If worse comes to worst, we’ll have to use other school’s facilities during the course of the year. It’ll be something we have to live with for the next few years, especially with the sports facilities.”

“ Let’s begin by acknowledging that LUHSD couldn’t afford any of the incoming projects if it wasn’t for the foresight and generosity of our community who approved the passing of Measure U bond.

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Yolanda Peña Mendrek LUHSD board member New basketball courts, tennis courts and a junior varsity softball field are also planned. And construction of a new pool is slated to begin in June 2019 and be complete by February of the following year. “We will have a true sports complex at Liberty,” said Liberty Principal Heather Harper. “The pool alone is very exciting – between water polo, swimming and diving. And water polo, you’ve got so many kids that are involved in those programs. To be able to bring it back here where they can have competitions and practice on a daily basis – that’s going to be great.”

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Turning the page on book hoarding There are boxes in the Florida room, boxes in the garage and boxes stacked near the door that were supposed to have been donated by now but haven’t. I’m talking about books. Lots of books. The ones that have made it into boxes are only a small Just portion of the hoard that’s accumulated in ayin my house, stacked on more than a dozen bookshelves, cabinets, nightstands and in the bathroom on the back of the toilet. Most of my books are about Rick history, language or Lemyre little-known factoids. My wife Cyndy’s books tend to be about crafts and spirituality. She reads a ton of novels, too, but manages to keep the number down by giving those to other people when she’s done. I have a lot of trouble doing that. The problem is that when I sit down and try to decide what to get rid of, each edition evokes great memories of what’s inside. Hours later, I can be found kicking back in the chair, rereading my favorite chapters with an empty donation box at my feet. Some I can’t get rid of because I haven’t read them yet. They’re on my TBR (to be read) list. Some have been on the TBR list for years. The topics are so compelling to me that I’ve been known

to buy a second copy when I come across it at a garage sale or a used bookstore, forgetting that I have one languishing on a shelf somewhere. In an attempt to cut down on the sheer volume of the collection, I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas last year. It’s hard to get used to. It lacks the heft of a printed book, there’s no intoxicating book aroma and it doesn’t provide the satisfying “thwit” you get from turning a page or the

delightful “thump” you get from closing it. I’m not even sure where it is at the moment – probably buried on a coffee table with other denizens of the TBR list like “Tales of California Pioneers” and “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” I used to be a big-time patron of libraries, but returning books is not my strong point. I eventually give them back but not until the fines have accumulated

to the point it would have been cheaper to just buy it. I feel guilty about the fact that I still have a copy of “The Baseball Encyclopedia” I borrowed from the Granville, Ohio, public library in 1968. But I’m going to try again. The brand-new Brentwood Library will be opening Sept. 29, and I’ll be one of the first ones there. I promise to return anything I borrow by the time it’s due, even if it hasn’t escaped the TBR list.

For teen theater, “Anything Goes” Brentwood Teen Theater, now beginning its 14th season, will present the Cole Porter musical, “Anything Goes.” The show is the culmination of a summer training intensive in acting singing and dance. Founded as a training program by professional director and performer Steve Kinsella of Brentwood, the Brentwood Teen Theater has produced more than 40 shows since its inception. Former students under Kinsella’s tutelage include Broadway stars, college scholarship winners and more. “I believe when you create a nurturing environment where actors can take dramatic chances, risks and exploration of their characters, the shows have greater depth and are just more entertaining,” Kinsella said. Shelly McDowell choreographed the show, which is full of fresh and exciting dance numbers. “Anything Goes” is a fun look at lifeT:9.75” in the 30s with a diverse

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Pictured from left are Emily Enomoto, Amanda Patterson, Ellie Gravert, Della Carey and Brianna Pffiefer. group of characters on a cruise ship bound for England who befall a plethora of entertaining situations. Songs from the show include “You’re The Top,” “Blow Gabriel Blow,” “It’s Delovely,” “I Get a Kick Out of You” and more. Performances are at the multipurpose room of Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood. Tickets are available at the door or can be reserved at www.brentwoodteentheater.com. For more information, call 925-516-9009.

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The seventh annual Delta Harvest Run returns to Brentwood Celebrate the upcoming season’s bounty at the seventh annual Delta Harvest Run, held Sunday, Sept. 9, in Brentwood. This outstanding family event has a course for all running levels and features a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile family fun run. All four courses are flat with scenic views of farm and parkland. The start and finish lines and festivities will be located at the Brentwood Community Center and City Hall. Directed by the Delta Association of Realtors’ Community Service Foundation, proceeds from this event will support East Contra Costa County food banks, pantries and shelters and fund college scholarships for local high school students. Registered participants receive a commemorative custom T-shirt, runner goodie bag, post-race refreshments and finisher medal. All 1-mile family fun run participants will receive a wristband. Medals will be awarded to the top-three overall male and female finishers in each 5K, 10K and half marathon contests.

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annah Nicole Vineyards & Winery has added a new winemaker to the team. Sean M. Quinn was brought to Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery by Julian Erggelet, who spent the last three years as winemaker with the vineyard, implementing organic techniques, practices and ideas. Quinn began his wine-making career in Virginia and then spent time traveling throughout the top wine-producing regions of the world before coming to California. He spent the last 10 years Photo courtesy of Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery in the Napa Valley. It was there he completed his viticulture and enology studies at Napa Valley College and U.C. Davis while also training with respected winemakers such as Margo Van Staaveren, Michael Beaulac and Kirk Venge at Chateau St. Jean, Pine Ridge Vineyards and Venge Vineyards. He comes to Hannah Nicole from Viader Vineyards & Winery, an estate known for crafting Bordeaux blends that have been listed in the top-100 wines of the world for multiple vintages. The entire Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery team is delighted to have the vineyard and cellar in such experienced hands and welcomes Sean to the family.

not the only consideration. Let’s say you spend $60K on a pool, and get $25K more when you sell, so that’s a loss of $35K. But if you live in the home for 10 years, that is $3,500 per year, which is less than the cost of an average vacation. Some people take fewer vacations to help offset the cost of the pool. But then don’t forget you’ll have maintenance, chemical and repair costs, plus higher monthly utility bills. At a minimum your electric bill will go up to run the filter. Then if you are heating the spa and/or pool, your gas bill could spike. The bottom line is that pools are a luxury item, but if you can afford it and you feel the benefits outweigh the costs, do it. 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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Some barnacles have been found attached to whales. Once attached, a barnacle forms a hard shell around its body.

Some sea urchins have poison in their spines. Urchins use their spines to dig holes for burrowing and as a protection from attackers.

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A clam is an animal that has two shells to protect its soft body. There are more than 15,000 species of clams worldwide.

Sea anemones look like flowers, but they are predatory animals. The anemone uses its tentacles to capture and sting prey.

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Crabs are 10-legged animals that walk sideways. There are nearly 5,000 different species of crabs.

The biggest clam is the giant clam, which grows up to 4.8 feet (1.5 meters) long and weighs up to 550 pounds (250 kilograms).

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It takes a sand dollar one to three minutes to cover itself. That is fast enough to escape from a slow-moving sea star.

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The sand castle worm builds a tubular home for itself with sand and a sticky mucus it makes with its own body.

When under water, sand castle worms extend tentacles from the tube to trap tiny bits of food.

The sea cucumber may look like the vegetable cucumber, but it is an animal that is related to the sea star.

To escape attackers, a sea cucumber turns itself inside out and throws its internal organs at the enemy. The organs grow back.

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auction,” said Mikla. “We have a wine cooler filled with wine that will belong to someone by the end of the evening.” Wine in the Bay has evolved since its first run in 2003, and the church is proud of the event’s success each year since it began. “The event came about when three women wanting to give back to the community, and the church … (had) the idea of creating an event that would raise money for charity,” said Mikla. “The event would have local wineries, local artisans and food and be at spectacular venues. Locations included people’s private homes, event centers and wineries. This event has grown and raised tens

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co-chairperson of thousands of dollars, all of which goes back into our community.” Funds are raised for a variety of community outreach programs. This year, the money will go toward the Delta Christian Community Food Pantry, Caring Hands, American Red Cross, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball teams, St. Vincent de Paul, Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection, the Giving Wreath, Teen Ministry and Faith Formation, Vacation Bible School, refugee family support, college scholarships, communi-

ty festivals, health services and more. Linda Thomas, one of the event’s founders and current Wine in the Bay (WITB) committee member, said the event has grown in popularity over the last 15 years. “Our attendees always have very positive comments and return the next year,” said Thomas. “Our first year, we had 100 attendees, and now we expect 300 or more.” There is more to look forward to at Wine in the Bay than just wine tasting. “In addition to wine tasting ... we have beer tasting ... local olive oil tasting and food from six restaurants,” said Thomas. “While tasting, guests will enjoy the live guitar music and delicious hors d’oeuvres while visiting with friends. Eventgoers can enjoy activities such as ‘cork draw,’ where your cork number will identify the bottle of wine you

win (and) ring toss, where you win the bottle you ring. (There’s also) the chance to win a variety of items, including a wine cooler filled with 28 bottles of wine; a ‘lotto hat’ with $100 dollars worth of lottery tickets attached; four Warriors tickets with parking; a one-week vacation in a Hawaiian condo; wine tasting with all-in-one limo service; and more.” The event is for adults 21 and over. Wine and food will be provided by local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Each attendee will be treated to a complementary wine glass, food and music and tasting of all wines and brews. Tickets are $50. They can be purchased by phone, at the door or through the St. Anne Church website. For tickets and additional information, call 925-634-3439 or 925-381-9880, email lshoas@sbcglobal. net or visit www. stannechurchbyron. com. To comment, visit www. thepress.net

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onathan Harrop is a senior at Liberty High School and a member of Troop 21 in Brentwood On May 23, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Jonathan has been a Boy Scout since he was 7 years old. He has earned 36 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. He completed The National Youth Leadership Training Program and has held numerous leadership positions. Photo courtesy of Lisa Harrop He went on a 50-mile backpacking trip to Kings Canyon and two 20-mile backpacking trips. He achieved the National Outdoor Award for camping. His Court of Honor will be held Aug. 12, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. For Jonathan’s Eagle project, he turned an otherwise unusable shipping container into a functional food-storage area for St. Vincent DePaul. He led a team to clear debris, remove overhanging tree limbs, repair and seal the roof, install lighting and add a gravel entry to the container. The roof should now be watertight for 50 years.

With his family by his side, Jose peacefully passed away in his home. He leaves behind his loving wife, Gloria; his children, Lawrence (Cathy), Wolfgang (Gilfira) and Michael; his grandchildren, Chad, Jr., Elise, Taylor, Nicholas, Jenna, Leah-Dora, Ethan and Aaron; his brother, George (Monie); and sister, Martha (Pat). Jose is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Margot; his parents, Jesse and Paz; and brother, Robert. A 1955 graduate of Garfield High School Los Angeles, he served for five years in the U.S. Air Force, later making the family home in San Francisco and Daly City. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business from SF State, he was a talented artist with a passion for music and photography. A special thank-you to Sutter Hospice

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The Discovery Bay Lions Club (DBLC) Big Cat Poker Run is making its way back to Discovery Bay Aug. 17 and 18. Boats of all sizes and shapes will gather at the marina to raise money and make memories as they make their way along the poker route. “The Big Cat has always been an extremely fun event,” said Allen Bellinghausen, DBLC vice president. “The run itself is fun, and this year we will be utilizing the

Pittsburg Marina for the first time, because the event has grown so much.” The event begins Friday, Aug. 17, with the lunch run to Sugar Barge Marina followed by a welcoming party at the Discovery Bay Marina. On Saturday, the party and poker draw start at the Discovery Bay Marina. Boats will leave around 10 a.m. and head along the route, which will take them to Pittsburg, then Stockton and back to Discovery Bay for the after-party at 4:30 p.m. The Poker Run is one of the biggest events put on by the Lions Club. All proceeds from the event go back into the local

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deductions, and personal exemption phase-out eliminated. • Estate tax exclusion amount increased to $11,200,000. • Adoption credit up to $13,840 for individuals with tax liability. • Earned income tax credit increased for low and moderate-income workers. • Child tax credit increases to $2,000 per child. • Child and dependent care credit remains. • The American Opportunity Tax Credit was extended to end of 2018. The lifetime learning credit remains. • The $2,500 maximum deduction of interest paid on student loans no longer limited to only the first 60 months of repayment. • Elective deferral contribution limits in 401K and 403b etc. increased to $18,500. Next month, I will highlight the changes for businesses. To discuss these tips and other tax-winning strategies, call SMEED CPA, Inc at 925-6342344, email us at taxes@smeedcpa.com or visit www.smeedcpa.com – Advertisement

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Pittsburg gears up for popular seafood fest The 34th annual Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival will take place Sept. 8 to 9 in Old Town Pittsburg along Marina Boulevard, and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is now offering family packs for the month of August. To make it more family-friendly, the chamber will offer packages ranging from $40 to $60 for families. “We believe this is going to be the best family-friendly event in all of Contra Costa County this fall, so we decided to offer family-friendly pricing to ensure more families could attend,” said Chamber CEO Monica Couture. “We are working on adding activities such as children and adult carnival rides, a petting zoo and the thrill of watching Jet Ski races.” For Contra Costa nonprofits, service groups and business owners, the chamber will offer 12 tickets for just $99 as a way for larger groups to not only support the event but offer tickets to their employees, customers or members. The event will be headlined by Sheila E., Saturday, Sept. 8. The world-class drummer and percussionist has collaborated with artists such as Prince, Marvin Gaye and Gloria Estefan. Meanwhile, in

Measure U from page 4A looking for is how to connect all different areas of the school,” said Manke. “The curriculum hasn’t been designed yet, but we’re also thinking that these (CTE) classes will help with set design. If we have a big play going on, potentially the theater arts kids at the advanced level can design the set and then the kids in the construction technology class can build the set.” Measure U funds will pay for the buildings and infrastructure, but those dollars won’t pay for the materials needed to support the curriculum. To cover those expenses, Heritage and Freedom are jointly applying for a $6 million grant from the state that, if approved, will pay for the day-to-day materials that the students will use in their programs. Repayment of the bond occurs through an ad valorem tax that was calcu-

1984, her debut album “The Glamorous Life” was a Grammy Award-nominated top-10 hit of the same name, plus a second top-40 single. On Sunday, Sept. 9, Santana fans are in for a treat as Caravanserai (a Santana tribute band) will perform. The band is billed as the top Santana tribute band in the world. As there will be no downtown parking permitted, the chamber has partnered with Tri Delta Transit, which will offer free shuttles for festival patrons at Los Medanos College, 700 E. Leland Road, in Pittsburg. Patrons are encouraged to ride BART as Tri Delta Transit will have a shuttle stop to pick up attendees from the Pittsburg Center Station. “We can’t thank Tri Delta Transit enough for partnering with us this year to ensure people can get in and out of the festival swiftly, safely and economically,” said Couture. For information on becoming a vendor or event sponsor, contact the Pittsburg Chamber at 925-432-7301, extension 110. For more information about the event, ticket sales, specials, directions, public transportation and more, visit www. pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com.

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Up until 2011, it was very common for estate planning attorneys to draft an AB or Bypass Trust for clients. The purpose of the AB/Bypass Trust was to create estate tax savings by keeping a deceased spouse’s property out of the estate of the surviving spouse. However in 2011, federal estate tax laws were changed dramatically to exempt most estates from paying any estate taxes. For 2014, the exemption for each person is $5.34 million. The amount will go up each year based on a cost-of-living increase. In addition, under the rule change called ‘portability’, a surviving spouse may use any unused portion of a deceased spouse’s estate tax exemption. For example, a couple has an estate of $7 million. The husband dies, leaving his wife with an estate of $7 million. There is no estate tax due because the wife takes all of the property by way of the marital deduction (which is unlimited). Because the husband’s personal exemption of $5.34 was not used, the wife can add his $5.34 to her exemption at the time of her death. The personal exemption and portability options have meant that very, very few people will pay any estate tax. Therefore, the traditional AB Trust is no longer necessary for most people. That is not to say that there is anything wrong in keeping an existing AB Trust. However, there are serious drawbacks.

Specifically, with an AB Trust there are restrictions on what a surviving spouse can do with the property in Trust A created with the deceased spouse’s assets, making it is difficult to sell assets. Also, with an AB Trust, the surviving spouse cannot make gifts to anyone of the Trust A property. There can also be substantial costs involved in managing an AB Trust after the death of the first spouse, including establishing the trust, preparing the trust tax return each year and record - keeping to ensure that the property in Trust A is kept separate from the surviving spouse’s assets. In most cases, an AB/Bypass Trust is no longer necessary or advisable for estate planning. If you have not looked at your trust recently, I strongly encourage you to review it and see whether it provides for an AB Trust. If it does provide for an AB/Bypass Trust, I would encourage you to seek legal counsel to see whether it is in your best interest to amend or restate the trust to remove the AB Trust provisions. If you have any questions regarding an existing trust, I see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680, 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2014 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Preparing for the worst – and flies Are you prepared for an emergency? I found out how pathetically unprepared my family is the other week when our electricity went out. We’ve had outages before, but they have occurred during the day and have lasted only a few minutes. It was 11 o’clock at night. Haley and I were alone, and we had Hangin’ in just finished watching a movie. Truth be told, Maury was home here but already in bed and fast asleep. Over the years, I have learned that Maury’s deep sleep is what others might refer to as a coma. It made more sense to figure out this emergency on our own. The outage hit as I went Vicki outside to grab a couple bottles McKenna of water. We have a refrigerator on the patio and keep it stocked with beverages and leftovers. Haley was chatting about the movie when suddenly we were thrown into complete darkness. I struggled to get back in the house through the sliding door, tripping on the small step I have been able to navigate for years. I felt around in the dark using our dining room table as a guide and knocked over a bowl of pretzels. Haley, who has her phone in her hand at all times, tried to turn on her flashlight and discovered, to her horror, that her phone was dead. That’s when Haley’s panic really set in. She wouldn’t be able to Snapchat the whole event! Our home alarm system beeped continuously, alerting us that the power was out. I heard a loud crunching sound. The dog had discovered the pretzels scattered on the floor. I made my way into the garage trying to remember where we stored the emergency flashlights and lanterns. I grabbed a lantern and switched it on. The light was dim and weak. Reminder to self: keep fresh batteries nearby, or preferably in, the lantern or flashlight. Still, the dim light was better than nothing. The alarm kept beeping eerily, and Haley wanted to go outside to see if all the houses were dark. They were. “Wow, is this what it would be like if Russia blew up our grid?” she asked. I guess she listens to the news after all. We stood there for a moment. It was oddly quiet. “Let’s get back inside,” I said. “It’s creepy out here.” I found my phone, and by the light of its flashlight and our dim lantern, we looked at each other. “What did people do in the old days when there was no electricity?” she asked. “Maybe sit around and look at each other,” I said. The electricity had been out for 30 minutes, though it felt like a lot more. We went into the kitchen. I heard a fly buzzing around loudly. Normally, we probably wouldn’t have noticed, but against the backdrop of complete silence and the

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security alarm beeping, the fly sounded like a B-52 dive-bombing the kitchen. Flies are gross. Why did God make flies? What purpose do they serve other than to ruin picnics and appetites? I grabbed a couple fly swatters and handed one to Haley. We made a few futile attempts at assassinating the fly by the dim lantern light. It was a lot like camping, which I hate. Then it occurred to me. “I think this is what people must have done for fun back when there was no electricity.” “That’s just sad, Mom,” Haley said. I agreed. We decided to spare the fly and go upstairs. I attempted to take a shower by candlelight, which was rather pleasant, until I realized the fly had followed me upstairs and into the shower stall with me. Its loud buzzing was amplified by the tile walls. If you think eating corn on the cob with a fly buzzing around is disgusting, try being naked in the shower with one. It’s downright horrifying! I couldn’t help but shriek as I swatted at it with my soapy hands. YUCK! I cut the shower short, threw on some pajamas and locked the fly in the bathroom. Haley had fallen asleep due to the lack of bluelight stimulation from her phone. Her brain probably didn’t know what to do with itself, so it shut down. She probably had the best night’s sleep of her life. I was alone now. The power had been out for a total of 90 minutes. I began to wonder if the Russians really had attacked our grid, or maybe aliens were invading. And then, praise be to God, the lights came back on! Suddenly, our home was filled with noise. The TV blared. A clock radio alarm went off. The refrigerator started noisily making ice. It was music to my ears. Our streetlights came back on, and the homes around us all glowed with warm light from within. Peace and normality were restored. I am now determined more than ever to put together a survival kit. It was shocking and sad just how quickly we were reduced to helpless boobs because of one small power outage. My survival kit will include all the necessities: bottled water, canned goods and a can opener, plenty of flashlights with fresh batteries conveniently located in every room, a portable phone charger, a few bottles of wine, chocolate and, most importantly, a large supply of fly swatters…

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Social media is morphing from a way for users to connect with long-lost friends to the new trend of member-only buy/sell/trade groups.

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Some of the local Facebook buy/sell/trade groups have become so popular that their groups consist of over 20,000 local members. Membership requires approval by the group’s admin and is generally only open to members who reside in a specific ZIP code. But once you are “in,” you are welcome to buy, sell or trade at will as long as group rules are followed.

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These kinds of Facebook groups make it easy to unload your unwanted stuff. A user just needs to snap a picture with their smartphone and upload it directly to a group’s Facebook page with details and price. Group members can post questions about an item, arrange a purchase or trade, and submit an ISO (group lingo for “in search of”).

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Selling and buying usually includes either the honor system with a porch pickup or a meeting with the seller at their home or a designated location. While most sales go smoothly, sometimes they don’t. Recent posts on some of the local buy/sale/trade groups have included complaints about the quality of purchases, nonpayment with porch pickups or a buyer who never shows up at the designated time. This usually causes feathers to get ruffled and a stern reminder of the group rules posted by the site admin. Any member who violates the posted rules could risk being removed from the group at the discretion of the admin.

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For those who prefer the oldschool garage-sale experience instead of the new digital garage sale experience, there is still a way to utilize social media. Many people are posting their actual driveway garage sale locations on the social media platform Nextdoor. Just search garage sales and start mapping out your Saturday morning adventure.

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Discovery Bay under attack

Editor: First, I want to thank the community of Discovery Bay for a very successful fundraiser July 21 for Save the California Delta Alliance. The community of Discovery Bay has been battling the state over the Delta Tunnels that would wreak havoc with the Discovery Bay. We have fought hard. We are winning and feel confident that we can stop the tunnels! Now we feel we are under a new attack when Contra Costa County, in an abundance of caution, sends out a general warning: “Stay out of the water in Discovery Bay.” The story was picked up by many newspapers and now is widespread. It has blown the situation out of proportion and is likely causing home

sales to fall through, can cause home values to fall and impact the marina businesses. Since Discovery Bay’s economy is based on boating and recreation, this exaggerated and singlefocused warning is very harmful to our community. With global warming, blue-green algae is being found throughout the United States. To single-out “Discovery Bay” as a toxic hot-bed is just wrong. Besides, it was only found in a small corner of Discovery Bay during any of the testing done the last few years. Most of our bays consistently have tested negative. Only the southwest-most corner, where the water is more stagnant and shallow, has a “danger” test and a few other ends of bays near there said to use caution. But most of the waterways have more flow and test clear. There is no reason that people should not launch their boats at the Discovery Bay Marina. If there have been any health-related issues due to this toxic algae anywhere in the county, the public would be wellserved to have that information and specifics on when and where and then will be more informed to make decisions about where and if to swim. To me, it’s irresponsible to single out Discovery Bay this way, and I hope the county sends out better, more useful information in the near future. Jan McCleery Discovery Bay

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Former Discovery Bay resident breaks world record by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

When all-star cheerleader Marquez Arnold achieved his goal of winning multiple world championships, he decided to take his talents one step further – into the record books. Arnold, a former Discovery Bay resident, recently broke the Guinness world record of 10 double full twists in one minute when he completed 15 at a gym in Colorado. Teenager Angel Rice held the previous record since 2015. “I accomplished all my goals and wanted to take it another step,” said Arnold, 19. “I wanted to be in the world record books. I took it upon myself to beat somebody else’s record.” The twisting feat involves completing a back somersault with two full twists. For average folks, the move is nearly impossible, but Arnold recently showed that he can do it on command. Last week, minutes after rolling out of bed and with only seconds spent warming up, he showed off his skills near Discovery Bay’s Ravenswood Park. Breaking the record in June was just as easy, he said. “I literally just went in the gym one day and contacted Guinness,” he said. “They said, ‘Send in a video of you beating the record,’ and I did. If I wasn’t under

Former Discovery Bay resident Marquez Arnold, seen here at Discovery Bay’s Ravenswood Park, recently broke the Guinness World Record of 10 double full twists in a minute when he upped the number to 15 at a gym in Colorado.

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a time limit, I could maybe do 20 in a row. I just stand up, bring my arms in, rotate my hips and spin twice and come out and land on my feet.” Arnold’s name now features prominently on the Guinness World Records website, and he’s expected to receive an of-

ficial certificate in the mail soon. “Quez is one of the best tumblers I have ever seen and just has a natural talent for it,” said Jared Crawford, Arnold’s friend. With one record behind him, the twisting phenom has no plans to stay grounded.

He hopes his newfound fame will be a springboard to a career as a professional record-breaker. “I want to get sponsors and make tumbling really big,” he said. “I want to be see Record page 24A

High School football Making a splash season opens next week All six Bay Valley Athletic League football teams will be in action on Friday, Aug. 17. The Liberty Lions, reigning North Coast Section (NCS) Division I champions, open at home against Vacaville at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs have defeated Liberty two years in a row, including a 52-42 win last season. “Obviously the kids are confident and love each other and believe in each other, and our vision and our goal is a state championship,” said Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge. Meanwhile, in Oakley, Freedom High, coming off a loss in the NCS championship last season, looks to open strong in a clash with Turlock at 7 p.m. The game will be the first for new Falcons head coach Andrew Cotter, who takes the reins after head coach Kevin Hartwig stepped down at the end of last year after 16 seasons. Cotter is largely responsible for turning around the Moreau Catholic football team, which turned into one of the standout Catholic schools in the Bay Area in his decade leading the Mariners. “It’s big shoes to fill,” said Cotter, whom Hartwig coached at Liberty. “Coach Hartwig is a legend.” Heritage High, a young squad, will open this season’s schedule with a clash against San

Ramon Valley in Brentwood at 7:15 p.m. Heritage finished last season 7-5, while the Wolves ended the year 9-2. “Right now we are looking for consistency and teamwork, and if we are able to keep those three things (being healthy, being consistent and working hard), I think we will be pretty successful,” said head coach Don Sanders. Pittsburg, who fell in the state title game last season, looks to start fresh at home against Clayton Valley Charter at 7 p.m. Pittsburg won the Bay Valley Athletic League championship last season with a perfect 4-0 record against league foes. Clayton Valley finished the regular season 8-2 but lost 45-7 to De La Salle in the opening round of the NCS Open Division playoffs. Antioch, which finished last season 8-4, will lock horns with Lincoln (Stockton) at home at 7 p.m. Antioch saw its season close last year in a wild 45-39 loss to Freedom in the NCS Division I semifinals. Deer Valley will open its season on the road at American Canyon at 7 p.m. The Wolverines hope to get on track this season after finishing 2-8 last season. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Marquez Arnold is seen here completing a double full twist. He recently did 15 double full twists in one minute, breaking the Guinness World Record of 10.

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Record from page 23A the first tumbler to break multiple world records and get sponsored by Powerade or Nike.” That goal, while lofty, might be attainable considering Arnold’s flair for the dramatic. He began cheerleading and tumbling at age 2 under the guidance of his father, who owns the FAME All Stars gym in Virginia. By 11, Arnold was attracting national attention for his talents, and he moved to Discovery Bay in 2016 on a scholarship to join Livermore’s California Allstars competitive cheer program. Since then, he’s guided his team to two world championships, and he’s personally won a National Cheerleaders Association championship in addition to being named a 2015 Nfinity Legend, an accolade reserved for the nation’s best cheerleaders.

“I like tumbling, because I can come up with the hardest tricks and put them together,” he said. While plotting his next run at the record books, featuring one or more yet-tobe-decided moves, he’s well aware that his record is constantly in jeopardy of being eclipsed. He’s OK with that though because, as he recently showed, records are made to be broken. “My name is going to be in at least one book for the rest of my life,” he said. Arnold will perform his record during a free performance Aug. 13, at 11 a.m., at California Allstars, 4935 South Front Road, in Livermore. To follow Arnold’s journey, follow “famousquez” on Instagram or @MarquezArnold1 on Twitter. To view the videos, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia

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he Antioch Wildcats wrestling team recently returned from a summer camp in Lake Tahoe. While there, the team proved it’s a force to be reckoned with. At least six members finished third or better in a tournament at the end of the camp. Damien and CJ won championships, Jerimiah finished second, and Jake, Rocky and Kenny took third.

Clarification St. Anne Church, not the Golden State Warriors, will be hosting a CYO basketball program Aug. 18. Sign-

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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 916939-0772 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-18-808087-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-18-808087-BF IDSPub #0143316 8/3/2018 8/10/2018 8/17/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77205 Publish dates: August 3, 10, 17, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Delores Ann Polk SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Delores Ann Polk CASE NUMBER: N18-1584 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Delores Ann Polk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Delores Ann Polk to Proposed Name: Shewit Tseganesh Bekele Polk. 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 ap-

pear 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: 09/20/18 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: Oakley Press Date: 07/25/18 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77181 Publish Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE T.S. No. 18-0063-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서가 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d) (1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2007. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DAVE A DAVIS AND ELAINE L YEE-DAVIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 5/8/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0135907-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation

of real property: 490 QUAIL GLEN DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 041-330-0328 Date of Sale: 9/5/2018 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $593,872.44, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-0063-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 7/31/2018 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0337614 To: OAKLEY PRESS 08/10/2018, 08/17/2018, 08/24/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77253 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, 2018. NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES HEARING: To establish a schedule of fees related to the provision of fire protection, hazardous material

emergency response, and rescue services. DATE: September 10, 2018 LOCATION: City of Brentwood - City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 TIME: 6:30 PM GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (“District”) will consider an ordinance to establish a schedule of fees for the recovery of costs related to providing fire protection, hazardous material emergency response, and rescue services. Data indicating the estimated cost required to provide the fire protection, hazardous material emergency response, and rescue services, and other revenue sources anticipated to be used in providing the services, is available in the District’s offices, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513, as of August 31, 2018. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77278 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on August 21, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Design Review (DR 18-009) for the construction of a new 4,900 square-foot building containing four classrooms and accessory features, and an amendment to a conditional use permit (CUP 15-003-A1) to accommodate an expansion of a previously-approved preschool center, after-school program, and senior program, known as Celebration Center. The use permit amendment includes a request to allow a temporary modular building measuring 960 square feet to be permanently maintained. The site is located at 2260 Jeffery Way (APN 019-032-002). The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303). The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: Celebration Center Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77280 Publish dates: August 10, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on August 21, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: A conditional use permit to allow a 340 square foot accessory dwelling unit within an existing

building on the property located at 1134 Dainty Avenue including exceptions to Chapter 17.100.005 of the City’s Municipal Code (Accessory Dwelling Units) in relation to residency, parking, and sewer and water connections (APN 012-064-011). This project qualifies as a categorical exemption under Section 15303 – (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No further environmental review is necessary. The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for this project. Applicant: Ken Whitaker Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 5165135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77282 Publish dates: August 10, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on August 21, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18-010) for the operation of a drive-through lane associated with a new quick service restaurant (Taco Bell), to be located within a 2,000-squarefoot tenant space in a previouslyapproved commercial building. The drive-through is proposed on a 7.63-acre project site known as The Shops at Lone Tree Village, situated south of Lone Tree Way, between State Route 4 and Jeffery Way (APN 019-020-071). The City Council previously adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH #2018032068) in conjunction with prior consideration of a rezoning and parcel map on this site. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: TA Brentwood LLC Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 5165151 or tnielsen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77283 Publish Dates: August 10, 2018.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1.Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Contra Costa Sheriff Delta Patrol Station, CIP Project No. 337-37250 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, and is described as follows: Project consists of building out tenant space for the “Contra Costa Sheriff Delta Patrol Station,” located in the City of Brentwood’s Police Station as shown on the drawings. The Project limits are within an existing tenant space and will require minor demolition and resulting required repairs, mechanical and electrical modifications; and fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems-to be submitted by successful bidder to the East Contra Costa Fire District. Project also includes adding a 10,500 sf parking area for 34 vehicles. 2.2 Time for Completion. The planned time frame for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is 90 working days. 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction cost is: $390,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. The General is required to have a Class “B” license for all work except the Site Work. Site Work if performed by the General and/or if performed by subcontractors will require either a Class “A”license or a combination of Class “C12”, “C34”and “C36”licenses. 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid. asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5 Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the Notice of Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress pay-

ments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the Base Bid) for each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 70% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. 11. Mandatory Bidders’ Conference. A bidders’ conference will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the following location: 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: August 2, 2018. Brentwood Press 02-1273 77272 Publish Dates: August 10, 17, 2018. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish date(s): August 10, 17, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004240-00 The name of the business(es): Poodle & Papa Located at: 2805 Bonita Avenue In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brittney Speed. 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: Brittney Speed. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 10, 2018 by Deputy L. Spence Expires July 10, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77091 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004264-00 The name of the business(es): Sublime Design & Build, Inc. Located at: 137 Broderick Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Moises Murillo. 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: Moises Murillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 11, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires July 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77148 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018.

2321 Hampshire Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Austin Allen Proft. 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: Austin Proft. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 17, 2018 by Deputy L. Spence July 17, 2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77146 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018.

A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 27, 2018. Signature of registrant: Mark Villarin-Member Managing. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires July 27, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77213 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 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-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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 77072 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018. File No. F-0004413-00 The name of the business(es): Angie’s Landscaping LoFICTITIOUS BUSINESS cated at: 1060 Minnesota Ave In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered File No. F-0004274-00 The name of the by the following owner(s): Roberto business(es): EastBay Locksmith Lo- Pacheco. This business is conducted by: cated at: 2010 Crestview Avenue, #104 An Individual. The registrant commenced In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby regis- to transact business under the fictitious tered by the following owner(s): David business name or names listed above on Chulu. This business is conducted by: An June 13, 2018. Signature of registrant: Individual. The registrant commenced Roberto Pacheco. This statement was to transact business under the fictitious filed with the County Clerk of Contra business name or names listed above on Costa County on: July 19, 2018 by Deputy 7/12/18. Signature of registrant: David L. Fallas Expires July 19, 2023 Brentwood Chulu. This statement was filed with the Press No. 02-1273 77156 Publish dates: County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. July 12, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 12, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1273 77090 Publish dates: July 27, AuNAME STATEMENT gust 3, 10, 17, 2018. File No. F-0004494-00 The name of the business(es): Platinum Cleaning SoluFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tions Located at: 830 Coventry Circle In: NAME STATEMENT Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisFile No. F-0004344-00 The name of the tered by the following owner(s): Lorena business(es): Mickey Macs Services Lo- Merrill. This business is conducted by: An cated at: 875 Villa Terrace In: Brentwood, Individual. The registrant commenced CA 94513, is hereby registered by the to transact business under the fictitious following owner(s): Mickey W. McClena- business name or names listed above than. This business is conducted by: An on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lorena I Individual. The registrant commenced Merrill. This statement was filed with the to transact business under the fictitious County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: business name or names listed above July 24, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Exon July 16, 2018. Signature of registrant: pires July 24, 2023 Brentwood Press No. Mickey McClenathan. This statement 02-1273 77171 Publish dates: August 3, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 10, 17, 24, 2018. Costa County on: July 16, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires July 16, 2023 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 77147 Publish NAME STATEMENT dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. File No. F-0004523-00 The name of the business(es): Kleos Located at: 83 ArFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lington Ave In: Kensington, CA 94707, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-0004347-00 The name of the owner(s): Berkeley Beach Inc.. This busibusiness(es): Belmarx Located at: 2101 ness is conducted by: A Corporation. Henry Hart Drive In: Brentwood, CA The registrant commenced to transact 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- business under the fictitious business lowing owner(s): Julia Nicole Kozlov. This name or names listed above on January business is conducted by: An Indivdual. 5, 2018. Signature of registrant: Derek OlThe registrant commenced to transact son, President. This statement was filed business under the fictitious business with the County Clerk of Contra Costa name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- County on: July 25, 2018 by Deputy L. nature of registrant: Julia Nicole Kozlov. Barajas Expires July 25, 2023 Brentwood This statement was filed with the County Press No. 02-1273 77207 Publish dates: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 16, August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellius Expires July 16, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 77273 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, NAME STATEMENT 31, 2018. File No. F-0004546-00 The name of the business(es): Knockout Custom CookFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ies Located at: 749 Crocket Drive In: NAME STATEMENT Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisFile No. F-0004349-00 The name of the tered by the following owner(s): Marisebusiness(es): Motiv11 Located at: 6168 la Alvaro. This business is conducted by: Seneca Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, An individual. The registrant commenced is hereby registered by the following to transact business under the fictitious owner(s): Daniel Robbert. This business business name or names listed above is conducted by: An Individual. The reg- on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marisela istrant commenced to transact business Alvaro. This statement was filed with the under the fictitious business name or County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: names listed above on July 16, 2018. July 26, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford ExSignature of registrant: Daniel Robbert. pires July 26, 2023 Brentwood Press No. This statement was filed with the County 02-1273 77209 Publish dates: August Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 16, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 16, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 77111 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, NAME STATEMENT 10, 17, 2018. File No. F-0004561-00 The name of the business(es): 360 Pipes Located at: 1129 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Discovery Bay Blvd. In: Dsicovery Bay, CA NAME STATEMENT 94513, is hereby registered by the folFile No. F-0004357-00 The name of the lowing owner(s): 360 Pipeline Inspecbusiness(es): AP Welding Located at: tions LLC. This business is conducted by:

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: N181464 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.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004534-00 The name of the business(es): Kidz Cab Inc. Located at: 5275 Mohican Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kidz Cab 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: Tracy Chavez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 26, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 26, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77267 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004063-00 The name of the business(es): JMG Stone and Tile Located at: 1142 Leggett Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jose Miguel Guzman Perez 2. Graciela Florencia Guzman C. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 29, 2018. Signature of registrant: Jose Miguel Guzman Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires June 29, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77092 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, 10, 17. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004199-00 The name of the business(es): Discount Cigarette and Vape Located at: 1615 A. Street In: Antioch, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ahmed Muthanna Muthanna. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 3, 2018. Signature of registrant: Ahmed Muthanna Muthanna, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires July 9, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77228 Publish dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004164-00 The name of the business(es): TALK Global Media Located at: 1601 Minnesota Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Terese Linden Kohn. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: Terese L. Kohn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2018 by Deputy S. Alverez Expires July 6, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77225 Publish dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004212-00 The name of the business: Eden Plains Vineyards Located at: 2470 Eden Plains Road In: Kightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Gregory Stewart Williams 2. Paula Foster Williams. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/30/2013. Signature of registrant: Gregory Stewart Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 10, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires 7/10/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77104 Publish dates: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004384-00 The name of the business(es): Platinum Tint and Car Audio Located at: 9010 Brentwood Blvd, Ste G In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elizondo Prado. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 18, 2018. Signature of registrant: Elizondo S. Prado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 18, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 18, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77221 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004582-00 The name of the business(es): Innovative Computer Services and Solutions Located at: 2967 Honor Way In: Brentwood , CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeffrey Mccrimon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2011. Signature of registrant: Jeffrey McCrimon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2018 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 30, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77211 Publish dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received and opened by Reclamation District No. 799 Hotchkiss Tract (District) at the District office located at 6325 Bethel Island Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511 on August 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Work consists of furnishing about 3,000 tons of rocks and providing transportation necessary for the delivery of riprap in transfers side dump trucks to stockpile at the District’s maintenance yard located on Hotchkiss Tract in Oakley, CA, for work on levee slopes. A set of specifications are available at the District office. Contact Mike Alvarez at (925)684-2398. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77189 Publish Dates: August 3, 10, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Michael Jensen (2), Tress Lawrence, Nic Mutulo, Olivia Hardin, Devon Wright. 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 August 29th, 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 02-1273. 77271 Publish Dates August 10, 17, 2018. 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: Natasha Jurado. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Natasha Jurado CASE NUMBER: N14-1141 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Natasha Jurado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sophia Maria Jurado b. AKA Sophia Marie Jurado to Proposed Name: Gino Sebastian Jurado. 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: 09/14/18 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 b. Need Service on father & Consent of minor. Date: 07/19/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77178 Publish Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018.

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ANTIOCH July 29, 1:52 a.m. A man was hit in the head with a pistol near Bonfare Market and lost consciousness. The victim was able to name the suspect when he regained consciousness. July 29, 6:55 p.m. The reporting person told authorities that someone was trying to break down their door. This was reported on L Street. July 30, 11:39 a.m. Authorities received a call from someone saying their house on Country Hills Drive was burglarized. The reporting person believed that an individual from down the street did it. July 30, 5:09 p.m. A reporting person said that a man in his 30s threw a glass bottle at the face of a sleeping homeless person. The reporting person said that the suspect hit the victim very hard and that the victim stood up screaming and holding his face. The responsible person was carrying a green watering can and headed toward Wilbur Avenue away from A Street. July 31, 2:49 a.m. A person was reported bleeding from the head on Somersville Road. The assailant was said to have taken the victim’s backpack, money and medicine. July 31, 7:57 a.m. Authorities received a hang-up call that was then traced to Lone Tree Way. July 31, 9:11 p.m. A person arrived home and found their house on Reimche Drive burglarized. Aug. 1, 11:22 a.m. Authorities were given a video showing a suspect breaking into a hotel room and stealing a woman’s items. This report came from L Street. Aug. 1, 3:08 p.m. Authorities received a report of a subject attempting to steal a stove and refrigerator from an empty home on Sandrose Court. Aug. 2, 3:11 p.m. A woman was screaming into the phone. She said that two people were fignting and that a man with no shirt came into the store and was told to leave. This report came from West 10th Street. Aug. 2, 10:50 p.m. A burglary was reported on Braemar Street. The suspect was said to have entered the business through a rear door. Aug. 3, 9:45 a.m. A person told authorities that their house caught on fire and they were forced to evacuate. Once they were able to return, they found their home on Belmont Lane burglarized. Aug. 3, 1:20 p.m. A person told authorities that they found their garage

opened and they have video of the incident. This happened on Lemon Tree Court. Aug. 4. 12:28 a.m. Authorities received a call from Lemontree Court saying that a woman and her 32-year-old daughter were hitting each other. Aug. 4, 12:26 p.m. A woman reported seeing a person in her yard a few days ago. This call came from Hidden Glen Drive.

OAKLEY July 8, 12:27 a.m. Authorities received a report of fireworks going off on the 4200 block of Mehaffey Way. July 8, 7:10 a.m. A warrant arrest was reported on Mission Court and Century Way. July 8, 9:24 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported on West Cypress Road and Main Street. July 9, 6:54 a.m. An accident witha an injury occurred on Laurel Road and Woodhill Drive. July 9, 11:21 a.m. Authorities halted a suspicious vehicle on El Lago Court and El Monte Drive. July 9, 2:40 p.m. A case of battery was reported on the 1800 block of Teresa Lane. July 9, 9:56 p.m. Authorities revoked a person’s license on Laurel Road and Main Street. July 9, 11:28 p.m. A person was reported littering on Oakley and Knarlwood roads. July 10, 9:08 a.m. Authorities received a report of suspicious circumstances occurring on Empire Avenue and Laurel Road. July 10, 12:20 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on 1800 block of Beringer Way. July 10, 3:26 p.m. A person told authorities that they were harassed over the phone. His call came from the 300 block of Gum Tree Road. July 10, 8:40 p.m. A person told authorities about an intruder on the 1000 block of Rosemary Lane. July 11, 1:20 a.m. Authorities received a report of a loud noise on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive. July 11, 7:07 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 4200 block of Redwood Drive. July 11, 12:17 p.m. A case of animal cruelty was reported at Lucky. July 11, 2:33 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 10 block of Cook Court. July 11, 9:53 p.m. A reckless driver was reported at Freedom High School. July 12, 3:30 a.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up was traced to Solitude Drive and

Tipton Court. July 12, 12:26 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 3900 block of Main Street. July 12, 4:48 p.m. A runaway juvenile was reported on the 20 block of Foreman Street. July 12, 8:52 p.m. A DUI misdemeanor was reported on Empire Avenue and Oakley Road. July 13, 9:39 a.m. A vehicle was towed on the 17000 block of Walnut Meadows Drive. July 13, 1:27 p.m. Authorities were notified of a domestic disturbance on the 5000 block of Martin Street. July 13, 3:42 p.m. A civil problem was reported on the 1300 block of Bynum Way. July 14, 9 a.m. A warrant arrest was made by authorities on Laurel Road and Quail Valley Run. July 14, 5:38 p.m. Authorities were notified of threats occurring on the 700 block of Walnut Ranch Way. July 14, 11:10 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party occurring on Ibis Drive and Hansford Way. July 14, 11:49 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 4900 block of Fuschia Way.

BRENTWOOD July 6, 6:01 p.m. Authorities were notified of a threat complaint between two students. The reporting person said that her son was in a verbal dispute with another student. It then escalated to threats on Snapchat that talked about committing serious crimes. July 7, 12:02 a.m. Authorities received a report claiming four males were punching each other on Birchwood Road. July 8, 10:23 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on Griffith Lane. The reporting person told authorities that his vehicle was hit by subjects doing burnouts in the parking lot. The reporting person’s vehicle was a black 2008 Mercedes. July 9, 3:01 a.m. A suspicious SUV was reported driving through Continente Avenue and Griffith Lane with its lights off. The vehicle was said to have been black or blue. July 11, 12:44 p.m. A person told authorities that an unknown person used their daughter’s security code and was inside their home. The reporting person had video but did not know if the suspect had any relation to their daughter. July 12, 10:02 a.m. A person told authorities that he has been receiving threatening emails from someone he believes he knows.

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Farmers from page 1A duced warming temperatures, heatwaves are expected to become more common,” said Robert Weisenmiller, Chair of the California Energy Commission, in a press release issued by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). And according to National Geographic, by the year 2050, the International Food Policy Research Institute projects suitable croplands for corn, potatoes, rice and wheat to change, possibly encouraging farmers to plant different crops. But mainly those who will manage to survive in the industry will find ways to modernize their methods. “(My trees) are still alive, so I’m in good shape,” Vornhagen said. For more information on California agriculture, visit www.cdfa.ca.gov. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Elderly Wish plans benefit party An Elderly Wish Foundation will hold The Bedford Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Bedford Center, 1811 C St., in Antioch. The event will benefit the center and feature small bites, beer and wine raffle. The cost is $25 per person and will be sold at the door or via telephone at 925-978-1883. Sponsorships are welcome in the amount of $150 to $1,000 along with donations of gift cards and baskets. For more information, visit www.choiceinaging.org or www. elderlywish.org.

As California endures record-breaking heat waves, East County farmers work to protect their crops.

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we just felt that food is a festival item that is a really critical component to a festival,” Grejsen said, noting that the decision to go dark this year was not taken lightly. “We’re really a little sad that we’re not moving forward, but we have to learn to roll with the punches.” Christine O’Rourke, marketing director at The Streets of Brentwood, said in previous meetings with BAS officials in early July, Fairborne agreed to pay the difference of what the festival would have generated in fees from the food trucks in order to allow The Streets’ tenants the opportunity to set up stations of their own at the festival and serve from the sidewalk. But vendors who stand as direct competition with tenants would not be permitted. The same went for fair vendors who sold manufactured clothing – however, handmade clothing was acceptable per Fairborne policy. “It’s a nationwide policy that we don’t allow food trucks at the center because it’s in direct competition with our restaurants,” O’Rourke said, who further noted that restaurant tenants felt the food trucks – not the fair itself – would take away from their business while taking up parking. Grejsen indicated that the recent timing of the purchase of The Streets by Fairborne Properties gave both parties little time to square away details for the rapidly approaching event but that she would still like to foster a relationship with the new

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“ In moving forward, we will work with the City of Brentwood to bring the festival back to the City Park in June 2019. This is a new time of year for us, and we hope to bring back this family-friendly weekend with renewed enthusiasm.

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Statement from Brentwood Art Society, Art, Wine & Jazz boards company for future events. “I think it all comes down to the fact that the transition in ownership was so close to the start of the festival, and even though we had an agreement with the former ownership to move forward with this festival, the new owners and their marketing company have a different view of rules and regulations and how they would like to run it,” she said. BAS and the Art, Wine & Jazz board released the following statement Thursday, Aug. 2: “Brentwood Art Society has made the difficult decision to take its annual Art, Wine & Jazz Festival dark for 2018. The annual fundraising event was scheduled to move back to The Streets of Brentwood Sept. 22 and 23, 2018. “BAS has worked with The Streets of Brentwood’s new ownership and marketing company to comply with changes requested that would include a shorter concert schedule

and no food vendors. As an organization, we were concerned such changes would impact the integrity of the festival and the experience of our patrons. “In moving forward, we will work with the City of Brentwood to bring the festival back to the City Park in June 2019. This is a new time of year for us, and we hope to bring back this family-friendly weekend with renewed enthusiasm. The event has been renamed Art, Wine & Jazz Benefit Festival to better reflect the fundraising goal of the festival. To date, Brentwood Art Society has donated over $250,000 to an array of nonprofit organizations that support the arts in our community as well as funding for the local elementary schools’ art docent program and high school scholarship programs. We look forward to continuing this tradition in 2019 and beyond.” For more information on next year’s festival, visit www.brentwoodartsociety.org.

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For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar. Thursday, Aug. 16 Coffee with Carolyn

Friday, Aug. 10 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, Aug. 11 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.

Monday, Aug. 13 Delta Quilters Guild

Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. A donation of $5 at the door is asked. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org or contact Sue at 925-550-2756.

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, Aug. 14 Beading at the Brentwood Library

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

Wednesday, Aug. 15 Bone Health and Osteoporosis Workshop

The Liberty Adult Education will host a workshop on Bone Health and Osteoporosis, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Come and learn how to keep your bones healthy and live a happy life. There is a $15 fee to participate. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Beading at the Oakley Library

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

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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.

Food Truck Thursdays

The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts. For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925-776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.

Saturday, Aug. 18 Summer Cabaret Series

Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre will launch a Summer Cabaret Series, at 2 p.m., at the El Campanil Theatre. The series will celebrate the two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling. Tickets are $20 for adults, while senior and youth tickets are $18 for the series. For more information, call 925-757-9500 or visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com.

Wine in the Bay

St. Anne Church presents Wine in the Bay at the St. Anne Community Life Center Byron, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be wineries, breweries, food, music, art and more. To attend you must be 21 or over. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information and tickets, contact Linda Thomas at 925-634-3439 or lsthomas@sbcglobal.net or visit www.stannechurchbyron.com.

Sunday, Aug. 19 St. Anthony CYO Basketball Sign-ups

The CYO basketball league will have sign-ups at St. Anthony’s Church in Oakley, Aug. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to noon; and Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign-ups are for boys and girls from third to eighth grade. A $150 fee is required. For more information, visit www. saintanthonycyo.org.

Marsh Creek Democratic Club

The Marsh Creek Democratic Club will hold their monthly meeting, at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 380 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood, at 2 p.m. Come and learn about ways to get involved in the politics of Brentwood and neighboring cities. For more information, visit www.marshcreekdems.org.

Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net /calendar Monday, Aug. 20 Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

Cheer Coaches

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Highway, in Byron, from 10 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-8021.

Saturday, Aug. 25 Mariachi Barragan

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society presents Mariachi Barragan, starting at 4 p.m., at The DeLuna Ranch. There will be different folklorico music from Mexico playing, and dinner will be served. Tickets are $50 per person and $15 per child. For more information and tickets, call 925-516-2506.

Brentwood/Oakley Youth Falcons Football and Cheer is currently seeking cheer coaches for its starts division for ages 6, 7 and 8. For more information, contact Joanne 925-5507038 or visit www.boffc.com.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

The Girl Scouts of Nor Cal are looking for girls and adults to join a leadership team. For more information, contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with the girl’s name, grade and school. Parents please indicate if you also have adult leadership interest.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

The Brentwood Blaze Cheer is currently enrolling children from 5 to 14 years of age for a program that teaches the fundamentals of cheer. Practices are ongoing throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at 925-848-8422 or brentwoodblazecheer@ gmail.com.

Monday, Aug. 27 Administration Program

The Opportunity Junction will offer a 12-week full-time training and assistance program to help individuals find a career followed by a fourmonth paid internship. Interested students are required to attend an application session at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., at 10 a.m., on Aug. 27, Sept. 4 or 10. For more information, call Shannel at 925-776-1133.

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages, including oil and acrylic painting, drawing and jewelry design. The classes will be at the Delta Gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery. com.

Wednesday, Aug. 29 Bingo Night

Club Scouts and Boy Scouts

Join the Cub Scouts, for kindergarten to fifth-grade boys, or Boy Scouts, for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information and to find a Pack or Troop visit BeAScout.org. You can also email membership@pack1155.org with questions.

The Celebration Center will have a Bingo night, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 2260 Jeffery Way, Brentwood. Come enjoy a night of food, games, raffles and more. For more information, contact Jennifer DeRusso at 925-240-5437.

Employment Readiness Course

On the Horizon

Liberty Adult Education will have a six-week employment readiness course starting Aug. 14, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This program will prepare you to meet the task of job search including resume writing, interviewing skills and more. For more information, contact Aly Sadler at 925-634-2565 ext. 21055.

Sunday, Sept. 9 Delta Harvest Run

The seventh annual Delta Harvest Run will take place at the Brentwood City Hall, 35 Oak St., starting at 5:30 a.m. The fees will vary for each run from $10 to $55. For more information, visit deltaharvestrun.com.

Ongoing Events

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Meals on Wheels Fundraiser

Now through Sept. 30, Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash & Detail Center will hold a car wash fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Pay for a full service wash and $5 will be donated to San Joaquin Yacht Club 2018 Meals on Wheels Fundraiser. For more information, contact mowgolfsjyc@gmail.com or Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash at 925-779-9274.

Fall Water Polo

Fall season sign-ups are underway for Lamorinda Brentwood Water Polo for boys and girls ages 14 and under. No experience is necessary. There will be a two-week trial for new members. For more information, email waterpolo@brentwoodseawolves.com or visit www.brentwoodseawolves. com/lamorindabrentwoodwaterpolo.com.

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Antioch building off successful 2017 run

Competitive Wolverines welcome early season

MICHAEL DIXON

The Antioch football program is looking to build from a successful 2017 season. A year ago, the Panthers went 6-3 in the regular season then defeated Irvington and Dublin in the North Coast Section (NCS) playoffs before losing an overtime game to Freedom in the NCS semifinals. While football is perhaps the ultimate team game, one would be hard-pressed to find a player more important to Antioch’s success than senior quarterback Willem Karnthong. As a junior, Karnthong passed for 1,601 yards and added 13 touchdowns. He was also one of the most dangerous Panthers on the ground. His 800 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns ranked him second and third on his team a season ago and were the most of any returning Antioch player. Karnthong will also have 2017’s top target back. As a junior, Gaudie Campbell led Antioch with 36 receptions for 760 yards and 10 touchdowns. Fellow senior receiver Tommy Jenkins Jr. and senior tight end Vincente Ballardo will serve as experienced targets for Karnthong. Jenkins and Ballardo also figure to play prominent

Deer Valley football coach Robert Hubbard saw a lot of progress with his team in 2017. For the second year in a row, the players earned a team GPA above 3.0. On the field, they competed tough against what was an exceptionally strong Bay Valley Athletic League. Unfortunately, for the third year in a row, the Wolverines completed their league slate without a win. While Hubbard expects the same tough competition from the league, he also hopes to see some of those narrow defeats turned into victories. “I expect the league to be really, really good; I think it’s the best league in Northern California,” Hubbard said. “The league is tough. But we’ve been competing every year and getting better and better. We’ve just got to finish better and some of those close losses become wins.” Deer Valley’s 2018 squad is young, but the Wolverines are buoyed on the field by a trio of senior three-year starters. King Matu holds things down on both the offensive and defensive lines. Behind

defensive roles. In 2017, Dalaan Green and Omari Harris filled in competently for superstar Najee Harris. Combined, the two totaled over 1,400 yards on the ground with 22 touchdowns. The graduation of those two means that for the second year in a row, Antioch will have to replace its primary rushers. In 2018, that burden will likely fall on senior running back Jaysn Wade. In 2018, he rushed for 258 yards, averaging nearly 10 yards a carry. Senior running back Emonie Jenkins and junior receiver Dejuan Butler figure to have bigger roles for the Panthers in 2018. Antioch will close its regular season slate with games against rivals Deer Valley and Pittsburg. But the Sept. 21 BVAL opener at Freedom will give the Panthers a chance to avenge the playoff defeat from a season ago. To view Antioch’s schedule, visit www. thepress.net/special/east_county_sports

him will be running back Patrick Robinson and quarterback Joshua Scott. Scott has started on defense at cornerback since his sophomore year and became the starting quarterback midway through his junior season. Matu will be joined up front by fellow senior Tobe Vixon as well as juniors Jacob Caguyong and Kobe Decuir. Hubbard also expects big things in 2018 from Jordan Pringle, a junior linebacker and tight end. One thing that all teams are dealing with is an earlier beginning to the season. The year kicks off Aug. 17. While Hubbard has seen some drawbacks in that – namely with the overall numbers of the program – he’s seen some benefits as well. “I’m excited; I love football,” he said. “So the sooner the better, in my eyes. There are some dynamics with school. But at the same time, you get the cream of the crop – the kids who really want to be there. So, to be honest, it’s just exciting that the football is starting earlier.” To view Deer Valley’s schedule, visit www. thepress.net/special/east_county_sports

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KYLE SZYMANSKI For the first time in 16 seasons, the Freedom football team won’t be led by head coach Kevin Hartwig. But the Falcons ought to have plenty of talent to continue their winning ways. Andrew Cotter takes over the head coaching position with an impressive resume. He played for Hartwig at Liberty High School and went on to rebuild Moreau Catholic into one of the top Catholic school teams in the Bay Area in his 10 seasons at the helm. Moreau won a combined 10 games in six seasons before Cotter’s arrival, but then won 25 in Cotter’s final three seasons alone. He also guided the Mariners to their first 10-win season and first playoff victory. Now the coach is focused on carrying on Freedom’s longstanding success. “It’s tough being the guy after the guy, but I love the challenge,” Cotter said. “That was something that was appealing about the job. It brings another challenge into the fold. I have a great group of coaches that I am real excited about.” The Falcons, whose 9-3 season in 2017 ended in a 37-0 loss to Liberty in the North

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Coast Section championship game, return allleague players quarterback Joey Aguilar, running back Giles Jackson and wide receiver Mekel Ealy on offense. R“It’s been a long summer, but we have worked pretty darn hard,” said Cotter. “We are excited to get this thing going in a couple of weeks.” Aguilar, Jackson and Ealy will be three core pieces for a quality offense that will feature slot receiver Jaimier Parker and deep threat Kimahni Tolefree. Roy Lee is also expected to see some time at running back with Jackson likely to play a prominent role in the Falcons’ passing game. Colby Hunter, Taleni Lepolo, Ryan Fithian and Deric Lapuz will anchor the offensive line, while Lepolo, Jacob Hawkins and Julian Partida will do the same along the defensive line. All-leaguer Diego Fratus, Brett Bausola, Hunter McAllister and James Dziedzic will all see time at linebacker, and Jeloni Brown, Ziare Williams, Daniel Roanhorse and Lee will roam the secondary. The Falcons nonleague schedule features five 2017 playoff squads in Turlock, Windsor, California, San Leandro and San Ramon Valley. To view Freedom’s schedule, visit www. thepress.net/special/east_county_sports

The Heritage football team will enter the season as a young squad looking to prove that it belongs in the deep Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL). The upstart Patriots graduated 36 seniors from last year’s 7-5 squad, bounced in the second round of the North Coast Section playoffs – but 14 seniors remain to carry the team. “Honestly, we are going to be young, but we’ll surprise some teams,” said head coach Don Sanders. “We are going to be a hardworking group. I am fairly upbeat about our season.” Junior Trevor Moorman and sophomore Asher Haynes, both newcomers, are competing for the starting quarterback position. Juniors James McNorton, Kevin Moore and Adam Smith and seniors Christian Borja and Joaquin Gonzalez anticipate being the big boys up front protecting the quarterback and opening holes for a running back by a committee that is expected to include junior Tony Zalec and sophomore Hanai Muhammad, among others. Whoever ends up as starting quarterback will throw to a wide receiving corps of senior Daniel Simone, Anthony Ford, junior

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The Liberty High School football team won its first-ever North Coast Section (NCS) title in 2017. Now the Lions have set their sights on capturing a state crown in 2018. Liberty (11-2 last year) returns with a host of talent on both sides of the ball, including seven starters on offense and six on defense, said head coach Ryan Partridge, who guided the Lions to a thrilling 37-0 triumph over rival Freedom in the 2017 NCS title game in his first season. Highly touted quarterback Jay Butterfield, undefeated in four varsity starts, will guide the offense alongside returning allleaguers – running back Tyerell Sturges-Cofer (1,128 yards last season) and wide receiver Sione Vaki (37 receptions for 809 yards and 12 touchdowns last year). Junior Peyton Borrelli, who stepped up in the playoffs last year, and relative newcomer senior Thomas Vi will serve as the team’s tight ends. Returning starters Payton Zdroik (an all-state player), Reese Watkins-Nelson and Josh McKey will anchor the offensive line with Matthew Groover and rising star Akili Calhoun.

Pittsburg’s football program entered 2017 not having won a Bay Valley Athletic League title in two seasons, a long drought for the storied program. But in 2017, that drought came to an end in emphatic fashion. The Pirates not only won the league title but also won the D1-A Norcal title and narrowly lost the state championship game to Narbonne. With many of that team’s top players returning, the 2018 team certainly appears more than qualified for another great run. Quarterback Justin Boyd had a fantastic year as a junior for the Pirates. He passed for nearly 2,000 yards with 26 touchdowns against only three interceptions. With 167 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, Boyd was also his team’s fourth leading rusher. Pittsburg’s leading rusher from 2017 – senior Premier Murphy – also returns. He averaged nearly seven yards a carry a season ago, adding six touchdowns in a crowded Pirates’ backfield. In the passing game, senior Willie Harts III should have a bigger role than he did a

Wide receivers Jordyn Turner – whose stock appears to be rising – Jerrin EasterWilliams, Adrik Lamar and Cody Muth and running backs John Fio, Darrion Bartley and Brenden Bell also figure prominently in the Lions’ plans in what is adding up to be another explosive and talented Liberty team. Liberty also returns a handful of all-league defensive players in linebackers Nicholas Einess (the 2017 Bay Valley Athletic League defensive player of the year) and Ethan Dumond, defensive lineman Brock Hammer and defensive back Bell. Borrelli, Zdroik, Watkins-Nelson and Hammer will hold down the defensive line. Dumond, Einess, Sturges-Cofer and Bartley will serve as linebackers, and Vaki and Bell will anchor the safety position. Fio is expected to serve as one corner, but a battle is on to fill the remaining corner position, Partridge said. The Lions’ preseason schedule includes quality squads in Vacaville, Gilroy, McClymonds, Rocklin and Cardinal Newman. To view Liberty’s schedule, visit www. thepress.net/special/east_county_sports

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Liberty, Freedom and Heritage cheerleaders, seen here together at the USA Cheer and Dance Nationals last year, are excited for the upcoming school year. Heritage plans to field traditional competitive, stunt and sideline cheer teams, while Liberty and Freedom will go with stunt and sideline squads.

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Heritage The Patriots are expected to roll out sideline, traditional competitive cheer and stunt cheer teams this season. Heritage’s sideline and competitive cheer teams, which are mostly comprised of the same 30 girls, will cheer on their classmates while refining their routines in hopes of shining at both the USA Nationals in Anaheim and the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Florida. “The school and representing the school are the most important things on the sidelines and doing sideline cheer, but we are very happy with how we have done our (traditional competitive cheer) performance in the past, and we don’t want to go backward,” said head coach Tatum Garcia. “We are continuing the program, and we get stronger every year.” The Patriots finished second in the super varsity show cheer advanced division and 11th out of 52 teams in the group stunt

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advanced division in Anaheim last year. The squad also narrowly missed reaching the finals at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando. “I know, based on our scores, we would have been in there (in Orlando), but we had a penalty because of an injury,” Garcia said. “If our scores were high enough last year, then we should be good this year.” Early on, Garcia said the team’s future looks bright with a lot of new additions, which include several talented flyers.

Freedom The sky is the limit for the Freedom cheer

teams this season after a historic campaign in 2017. The Falcons stunt cheer team finished its inaugural season with a perfect 9-0 record, which included winning the Bay Valley Athletic League and the North Coast Section (NCS) titles. Freedom’s traditional competitive cheer team also finished second out of 52 teams in the group stunt advanced division and second in the large varsity show cheer advanced division at the USA Cheer and Dance Nationals in Anaheim. This year, Freedom has opted to field only sideline and stunt teams since the competitive cheer and stunt cheer seasons

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The Heritage boys’ team and Liberty girls’ squad shined last season in the league championship at Contra Loma, while the Freedom girls’ squad also factored into the results. All three schools had representatives in the North Coast Section and state championship meets as well. “All the varsity runners and even some of the other ones have been working out all summer,” said first-year Heritage head coach Robert Miller about his squad. Teams are hard at work finalizing rosters, schedules and other plans for what will be another close battle in the Bay Valley Athletic League. “Every year is a new year,” Miller said. “You can’t really say you are going to dominate, because you never know who is going to come up.” All Bay Valley Athletic League teams are expected to begin official practice in the coming days with meets soon to follow. To comment, visit www.thepress.net/ special/east_county_sports

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sixth in the intermediate stunt division last year at the USA Nationals and also had a successful stunt season. This season, the Lions will field about 22 varsity sideline cheerleaders, whose first job will entail rooting for the reigning NCS Division I championship football team. “We are really excited to cheer for our football team, because they won NCS last year,” said head coach Wendy Gilfoy. “From what I understand, they will be really good again this year.” Like Freedom, Liberty also expects to increase the size of their stunt cheer team in the spring as well as its participation in nonleague competitions. “We are really excited about the stunt season,” said Gilfoy. “We think we did really well last year. Now that we understand the dynamics of the sport, having gone through it in the first year, I think we have generated a lot more excitement from the athletes and the student population as to what it is about.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net/ special/east_county_sports

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aitlin H. attends Antioch High School and plays soccer. When she grows up, she wants to be a Toys R Us Kid! She sends her thanks to Brentwood Orthodontics for her wonderful new smile.

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