Brentwood Press 08.18.17

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Vol. 19, No. 33

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Local graduate, farm stand featured in Toyota commercial

August 18, 2017

Living The Good Life

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Through the magic of television, the Farmer’s Daughter Produce and U-pick Farm is starring in an upcoming Toyota commercial.

And for one of the actors involved, it’s something of a homecoming.

Michael Becerra is an actor who was cast in the commercial. Though he now lives in San Francisco, Becerra grew up in Brentwood and graduated from Liberty High School. He still has family living in Knightsen and Bethel Island.

Becerra said that being a Brentwood native didn’t have any influence on his getting cast in the commercial.

“It was completely random,” he said.

“When I booked it, they said it was going to be in Brentwood at the Farmer’s Daughter. I told everybody that I was from there and that I’ve been to the Farmer’s Daughter a million times. My mom goes there all the time. It was see Toyota page 30A

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Former Brentwood resident Michael Becerra, with Lyndsy Kail, during the filming of a commercial for Toyota at the Farmer’s Daughter last week.

Press founder, former publisher dies

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

James ‘Jimmy’ Chamoures, 58, founder and publisher emeritus of the Brentwood Press & Publishing Company, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, in his Rancho Mirage home.

An energetic, upbeat and savvy individual, Chamoures built a publishing empire that began with the development of his Yellow Pages publications – first in Milpitas and later in East Contra Costa County.

The Connecticut native attended the University of Arizona, where he took on his first phone-book project as a college assignment and later parlayed that success into a business that garnered him financial independence in his early 30s.

But the publishing world would continue to call, and it was Milpitas where Chamoures landed to help reinvent the Milpitas Post in the 1990s under the guidance and partnership

PRESS FOUNDER JIMMY CHAMOURES of his friend and mentor Mort Levine.

“I had been asked to revive the Milpitas paper that I had founded in 1955, and I

went back to Milpitas to have a look around, and someone said to me, ‘Hey, you should do something with the Yellow Pages guy; he’s a live wire,’” said Levine. “So I managed to get together with him, and within three months, the paper was thriving. He had a good sense of community and what made a project work.

He had a magical touch.”

Chamoures took that magic and went on to create East County’s local Yellow Pages in 1997, targeting advertisers in Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. But a meeting with a young newspaper columnist and reporter named Rick Lemyre led to the launch of the award-winning Press newspapers – first the Brentwood Press in 1999, followed by the Discovery Bay Press in 2000 and the Oakley Press in 2001.

“Jimmy was already publishing the local Yellow Pages in 1999 when I contacted

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State of California offers grants to farmers to help them improve overall soil health.

Local favorite Art, Wine & Jazz Festival returns to downtown Brentwood. Page 10A

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Community rallies behind calls for county shelter to be audited and reformed.

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Teachers, district settle contract

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Teacher salary negotiations recently settled in the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD), and while the raises were minimal, an overwhelming amount of educators voted in favor of their students.

The votes came in with 329 for yes and only 23 for no to accept the offer the district laid on the table – 1.5 percent increase for 2016 to 2017, zero percent for this year and 1 percent for 2018 to 2019. And while the slim raise of 2.5 percent over three years was not what they originally desired, the Brentwood Teachers Association (BTA) bargaining chair Dena Silvers attended a recent school board meeting to thank district board members.

“It wasn’t great news to present to our teachers, but we feel like (BUSD) is a very special place to work, and our teachers have a lot of faith in our leadership, especially Dana Eaton,” said Silvers, who noted the BTA decided to put it to a vote instead of taking the district through mediation.

BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton

expressed regret over not being able to give his teachers more, but said the district has its hands tied given the huge statewide slashes in educational funding.

“It’s a tough time to be negotiating,” said Eaton. “Every additional dollar that we spend is a dollar we’ll have to cut somewhere else in programs. What’s really hard is the state is giving you a dollar of new money through the front door and saying that schools are fully funded, and at the same time, they’re coming to the back door and requiring you give them $2.”

At a time with tremendous teacher shortages, losing staff to other districts was a real threat, but Eaton credited the communitycentric atmosphere in Brentwood for keeping teachers in the district.

“Our school district is largely made up of community members,” he said. “Our employees live here, their kids and grandkids attend schools here – they care deeply about the community, and they’re committed to it. It shows in their commitment to not push us (beyond our means).”

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“ It wasn’t great news to

present to our teachers, but we feel like (BUSD) is a very special place to work …

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Dena Silvers, BTA bargaining chair mum days throughout the district – a time for teacher planning and agenda setting. Typically, the district sets the agendas. But now the teachers will have 10 of those days to set their own agendas, tailored to their individual students. There will also be more special education help, with specialists receiving extra workdays to assist with their caseloads.

At the end of it all, the majority of teachers wanted to stick by the district that has been there for them, Silvers said.

“We didn’t want to see programs cut,” she said. “We’re willing to work together for the kids.”

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BNC seeks new members The Brentwood Neighborhood Committee (BNC) is looking to expand its current membership and is accepting applications from interested residents.

The purpose of BNC is to celebrate community pride by planning and assisting with special events that bring residents together to enjoy the neighborhoods, parks, historic downtown and Brentwood’s home-town character.

These events foster strong community relationships and encourage our exceptional quality of life that is ‘Better in Brentwood.’

Residents interested in joining BNC are encouraged to attend a meeting and complete the online application found at www.brentwoodca.gov. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., in the Brentwood Community Center Meeting Room, 35 Oak St. For more information, contact Poldina Scherff at 925-516-5364 or pscherff@brentwoodca.gov.

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Supervisors limit sales of flavored tobacco

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors recently snuffed out some tobacco retailers’ sales of flavored products,in an effort to deter young smokers from a lifetime addiction.

New regulations, to be enforced early 2018, will prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes, vaping solutions and other flavored tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, playgrounds and libraries in unincorporated parts of the county. In addition, no new tobacco retailer licenses will be granted to businesses located within 1,000 feet of those establishments or within 500 feet of another business that sells tobacco.

“We are trying to protect our youth from a lifetime of addition to tobacco products,” said Dan Peddycord, Contra Costa Health Services director of public health.

Eighty percent of stores that are licensed to sell tobacco and are near county schools carry flavored products, according to the Contra Costa Health Department.

Examples of such options include watermelon- or tropical-flavored cigarillos and candy- or fruit-flavored e-liquids for use in electronic smoking devices.

“Adults have a choice, but youth are heavily influenced, and when you can go in with a dollar and buy something that is

“ Adults have a choice, but youth are heavily influenced, and when you can go in with a dollar and buy something that is flavored with fruit that is easily addictive and that can transition into something, that is not good, we need to be responsible (and ban the flavored products).

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District III Supervisor Diane Burgis flavored with fruit that is easily addictive and that can transition into something, that is not good, we need to be responsible (and ban the flavored products),” said District III Supervisor Diane Burgis.

It’s estimated 48 of the 93 tobacco retailers will be affected by the prohibition, but Contra Costa County officials are still verifying that number, said Tobacco Prevention Program Manager Denice Dennis. Stores that appear to be affected in far East County are Bethel Market and Delta Sportsman in Bethel Island and the Safeway and Dash stores in Discovery Bay. Proponents of the ban say the large amount of data available on the use of flavored tobacco among children shows that the harder it is for youth to access, the better.

Teens who vape are four times more likely to begin smoking cigarettes a year later than those who do not, according to the Contra Costa County Health Depart-

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Additionally, a Rutgers University study found that 95 percent of 12 to 17 year olds reported smoking a flavored brand of tobacco, compared to 63 percent of users 35 and older.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s best practices for reducing tobacco-related disease and death in our communities includes adopting polices for regulating the retail environment in order to discourage youth and young adults from ever starting to use tobacco in the first place,” said Liz Williams, project manager with the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, a national lobbying organization.

Opponents of the ban, however, point out that tobacco retailers don’t sell tobacco products to minors – especially since a 2016 California law upped the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21.

“We believe this is an overreach and

can lead to unintended consequences and not only impact retailers but also the county as well,” said Jamie Rojas, a spokesperson for the National Association of Tobacco Outlets. “The proposed ban of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products throughout the county will exacerbate an already challenging economic climate facing retailers and may lead to blight, higher unemployment and create an environment that encourages the illegal sale of tobacco products.”

Peddycord said raising the legal age to buy tobacco hasn’t greatly reduced the number of youth who begin using tobacco products.

“I wish that it would,” he said. “Unfortunately, 80 percent or more of all smokers begin their initiation of tobacco before their 18th birthday. It remains a significant problem.”

It’s expected that enforcement of the flavored tobacco ban will begin in January to allow retailers to sell off their remaining stock of products.

Retailers’ licenses could be suspended for 30 days for a first violation of the restrictions; 90 days for a second violation that occurs within five years of the first; or for a year for a third violation and for each subsequent violation within five years of the initial infraction.

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Options for viewing the solar eclipse

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

For the first time since 1979, parts of the contiguous U.S. will witness a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, and while California is not within the path of totality, there will still be an opportunity to see a partial eclipse in the East Bay Area.

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) will host the chance for budding naturalists to get outdoors and learn about astronomy. EBRPD Ranger Daniel LaFlash created a Coyote Hills Regional Park program, which will cover the solar eclipse, how to view it and a history lesson on mankind’s relationship with the sun.

The program will run on Aug. 20 and 21, at Coyote Hills.

The first day will cover how past Bay Area cultures perceived the sun, along with safe ways to view the eclipse. The second day will present the opportunity to view the eclipse with the help of EBRPD staff. Participants will meet in front of the visitor center each day at 10 a.m.

EBRPD will also provide viewing materials at the Big Break location on Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. The eclipse is said to be at its fullest for the area (about 80 percent) at 10:15 a.m.

“Since a solar eclipse involves looking at the daytime sun, we have to be careful and take safety precautions,” LaFlash said. “There are a few ways to directly and indirectly view a solar eclipse.”

Chabot Space and Science Center Astronomer Ben Burress said interested spectators should view the eclipse through special glasses intended for looking at the sun.

“The biggest thing is – if people want to look at the eclipse – to get the appropriate filter material,” said Burress.

“Some vendors are selling unsafe equipment. Make sure to obtain them through your city library or a reputable vendor.”

He further noted that the shadows cast by the eclipse will form moon-like shapes. For example, the typically dappled shadows a tree makes when sunlight pours through its

George Shapiro, a volunteer at the Chabot Space and Science Center, shows spectators how to indirectly view a solar eclipse.

Photo courtesy of Ben Burress

leaves will turn to crescents. One could also use a colander to see the unique shadows it casts during this time. People have also made homemade viewing glasses using the filter material that goes into welder’s masks. However, it must have a No. 14 rating.

For those who want to view the spectacle through the lens of more sophisticated equipment, the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland is another great place to visit. It is usually closed on Mondays, but for this special event, the center will open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in order to share the eclipse with the public through filters, while streaming NASA TV from somewhere in totality. Staff and volunteers will be present to speak to the public and assist individuals

with telescopes.

The path of totality is a fairly thin demographic line across the U.S., which comprises the segments of North America in which residents will be able to witness a full eclipse. The moon’s shadow traces a path on Earth, which is only about 70 miles wide. This means people in Madras, Oregon, will be witness to a total eclipse from 10:19 to 10:21 a.m., PDT, and from there, the path will move at a diagonal through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina.

For more information, visit https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/, https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters or https://goo.gl/ Xr4yUg or chabotspace.org.

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Church sign shares humor, faith

“ People who don’t even

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

A little church in Brentwood has been turning heads and making drivers laugh as they travel down Walnut Boulevard en route to Vasco Road, and it all started with a sign.

About 11 years ago, Pastor Andy Cochran arrived at Brentwood Bible Fellowship, and one of the things he noticed about the facility was the large marquee outdoors for community messages. Somewhere along the line, it became a place to share a bit of humor and faith with passersby.

Cochran and the church secretary, Brynn Althar, have posted everything from ‘I wish Noah would have swatted those two mosquitoes’ in the midst of summer to ‘God cares for all. Even the Cavs’ during the playoffs. The two find inspiration from other signs or posters they see when traveling, or they make them up on their own, but one thing that dictates the phrases is the availability of black letters needed for the marquee.

Sometimes, they have to find creative ways around using one too many R’s or A’s.

Whether people are pulling over to comment or posting on Facebook, Althar said she constantly notices the positive impact it has in the community around her.

“People who don’t even go to our

go to our church will stop in just to tell me the sign makes their day …”

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Brynn Althar, Brentwood Bible Fellowship

Photo courtesy of Brynn Althar

People who pass the Brentwood Bible Fellowship church on Walnut Boulevard are always in for a chuckle. The large marquee that greets travelers heading toward Vasco Road displays fun messages to brighten the day. church will stop in just to tell me how much the sign makes their day and that they look forward to reading it each

week,” she said.

Knowing that most people who pass the sign are on their way to commute

through the windy stretch of Vasco made the two more inclined to keep the messages fun and lighthearted. And with over 50 years in town, Brentwood Bible Fellowship prides itself on being a welcoming place to seek guidance in addition to that humor.

“We don’t detract from the word of God, and we are a biblically oriented church,” Cochran said. “But we want to encourage and have fun with the messages. If someone passes the sign and felt the need to talk to someone, I would want them to feel comfortable doing that ... it reflects a little bit of who we are.”

Brentwood Bible Fellowship holds services at 9 and 10:45 a.m., every Sunday.

Nursery and children’s Sunday school are available at both times. Small group bible studies are also posted on their calendar throughout the week.

For more information, visit http:// www.brentwoodfellowship.org/.

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SELLING OUT TO THE BARE WALLS!

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Friday 10-8 Saturday 10-6 CLOSING: 6061B Lone Tree Way • Brentwood, CA 94513 Sunday 12-5 CONSOLIDATING: 7054 Village Parkway • Dublin, CA 94568

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We have decided to CLOSE OUR BRENTWOOD STORE, located at 6061-B Lone Tree Way, SELLING OUT THE ENTIRE AND COMPLETE STOCK TO THE BARE WALLS! At the Conclusion of our Great Sale, most business and services will be provided through our Dublin store and Brentwood warehouse. In the meantime, we will be selling all present stock from BOTH STORES in order to make it convenient for our customers. OUR BRENTWOOD AND DUBLIN STORES ARE NOW CLOSED TO MARK DOWN PRICES on our entire inventory! Over TWO MILLION DOLLARS of famous name baby & kids furniture, gliders & recliners, mattresses, bedding, décor, toys and much more!

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE IN BOTH OUR STORES AS WE CLOSE OUR BRENTWOOD STORE AND RESTOCK OUR DUBLIN STORE WITH NEW MERCHANDISE! We will open to the general public on Friday, August 18th at 10:00 am!

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If you are buying a home, you need to be on the watch for something called a private transfer fee. This is a fee that can come due whenever a property is sold, and it could be a cost to the buyer or the seller. (I am NOT talking about the county transfer tax.) It can be a percentage or a flat amount, but there is no minimum or maximum. The last few we have seen have been $300 to $1,000.

The most common purpose is the original builder needed to offset some kind of environmental impact or affordablehousing requirement required by the city or county, but they can actually be for almost anything. These have been around for a long time, but were not very common. That’s changed as more builders are using this as a way to offload some costs to the new home buyer. We’ve come across several of these recently, and mostly on homes built within the last four to five years. It’s coming to our attention now that

some of those homes are being sold for the first time.

What’s concerning is the sellers weren’t aware of this. I’m sure it was disclosed to them when they bought the home, but they just didn’t notice it, because it was just a few lines buried in all the paperwork. We had a buyer in contract on a new home in a neighborhood where we just had this situation come up on a recent listing. We asked and the new home representative wasn’t even aware of it until we all really dug into it.

Bottom line is that you need to read EVERY line of the preliminary title report, and if you see anything that mentions a transfer fee of any kind, find out how much it is and who pays it.

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Fundraiser set for new theater The Brentwood Theater Company will host a Delta Playhouse Fund Drive on Sept. 15, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center.

The event is part of the Brentwood Theater Company’s fundraising campaign to build a new theater in The Streets of Brentwood. Once the goal of $1 million is reached, the company will take a bare building in the shopping center and turn it into the Delta Playhouse, which will have a 140-seat theater, classroom, box office and snack bar. In addition to serving as a venue for shows, the space will be used for special events, conferences, fine-arts lessons and other community engagements. Sponsors of the project will

receive recognition at the event, in promotional material, via social media and throughout the three productions of the 2017 to 2018 season, which span December, March and July.

The fundraising evening will feature a dinner catered by Peter Charitou of Sweeney’s Grill and Bar, music by the Brentwood Big Band, raffles, silent auctions, a door prize and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at the no-host bar.

Tickets cost $60 per person or $540 for a table of 10. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 925-5133863 or email jack@thebrentwoodtheater. org.

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Starting Aug. 15, Brentwood Library volunteers will be available to help answer math, English, history and science homework questions every Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the library. Help will be given on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required, and the service is free.

The schedule is subject to change

based on the availability of volunteers.

The Brentwood Library is located at 35 Oak St., inside the Brentwood Community Center, and is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Tuesday, from noon to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 925-5165290.

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he Rotary Club of Brentwood and Kohl’s enjoyed teaming up once again to help provide back-to-school clothes to underserved children in the community. Local Rotarians took 25 students shopping get them geared up for another exciting academic year. In its 12th year, this event is a special one that both the children and Rotarians truly enjoy and benefit from in many ways. Based on the motto, ‘service above self,’ the Rotary Club of Brentwood works to give back to the local community and beyond. The children appreciate the new apparel and gear and have a great time shopping.

It always makes for an annual event that is fun and heart warming to all.

Delta Quilt Show Delta Quilters Guild presents its Harvest on the Delta Quilt Show this weekend at the Brentwood Community Center, starting at 10 a.m. There will be exhibits of quilts, wall hangings and wearable art; demonstrations; vendors; a boutique; and raffle baskets. The Guild is a local nonprofit organization that supports local veterans, neonatal intensive care nurseries (NICU), chemotherapy units, foster-care

children and a shelter for homeless women and children by donating quilts and other handmade items. The Guild’s member handbook notes the members’ contributions to various programs as a way of recognizing the work they do to make the community a better place in which to live.

“We enjoy using our skills to connect to the community,” says Julie Bretz, Delta Quilters Guild president.

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The Brentwood Art Society is excited to take its yearly event – the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival – back to its traditional location in downtown Brentwood, and preparations are underway for the big shindig weekend, Aug. 25 to 27.

The last time the free festival appeared in downtown Brentwood was in 2009, right before the construction began on the city hall and community center. The society had to take its tents, vendors and artists to The Streets of Brentwood, which limited the space for featured festival events.

“We’re a very traditional organization that has stayed the same from year to year,” said Jack Gaughan, a member of the society’s board and one of three coordinators see Festival page 11A

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of funds.”

Bringing the festival back downtown is just an added perk for Tremain.

“Brentwood has a long tradition of gathering downtown,” she said. “I think it’s a great venue with a great community feel.”

Visitors can expect an array of vendors and activities for the entire family. There will be an artist garden, local wine and craft beer, and a miniature golf course and skating rink, in addition to various displays of artwork from area schools.

Concerts in the Park will present musicians and bands, such as Leah Tysse, Ray Obiedo, Groova Nova, Brentwood Big Band, Night Shift, jazz ensembles, Liberty High School Big Band and more.

The summertime festival is the largest event in the City of Brentwood, and with the new space, vendors and exhibits, the event is expected to draw record crowds.

For more information, visit www.brentwoodartsociety.org or call 925-516-5923.

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Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen will host Dinner in the Orchard, Saturday, Aug. 26, for an evening of gourmet food, wine and music.

Located at 8091 Balfour Road, Tess’ is a taste of country in Brentwood’s own backyard. Guests will dine on the back patio for this event, and this year, chefs Ed Nunn and Minda Motta will create a special menu.

The cost is $70 per person or $600 per table of ten.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 800-800-5373.

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for the festival. “But we’re able to expand on the event, because now we have the space to do it.”

Gaughan also said the festival will be able to utilize the new community center, which will provide a nice escape from the heat as patrons view art exhibits put on by local high school and college students.

The funds earned from the festival directly benefit the Brentwood Library, the Brentwood Theatre Company, art docent programs for local schools and scholarship funds, with a portion of it kept as reserve to seed next year’s event.

Kristina Tremain, who has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with an emphasis on education, is the art docent lead and a substitute teacher for Mary Casey Black Elementary School.

“The art docent program was created when funding for art was cut from the schools,” Tremain said.

“Without the program, the students do not get any formal art education. The Art, Wine & Jazz Festival began funding the art docent program, and now it’s our main source

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Innovative inspection tool streamlining Highway 4, Balfour Road project “ Time is the most expensive thing

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

As crews move forward on the Balfour Road Project in Brentwood, workers on the job are putting the brakes on their use of pen and paper.

For the first time, the Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCTA) is using the e-construction inspection tool, HeadLight, which allows crews to track the job using a tablet.

“It’s really a modular platform that allows organizations like Contra Costa to put down the pen and paper they use to document job progress, payments, quality and safety and instead put that on our platform via a mobile app that allows the inspectors and engineers in the field to gather this information and communicate in real time as issues come up,” said George White, CEO of construction software company Pavia Systems. “All of this data accumulates into a searchable repository, so when an issue comes up or a claim or a risk, you can start gathering some insights by searching, filtering and reporting from this stream of rich information.”

Prior to the use of the software, inspectors and engineers would be forced to travel to worksites, collect the data using a pen and paper, then return to the office to type up the reports.

Now, crews can use mobile tablets to record information and take photos at job sites. At the push of a button, reports are automatically generated and viewable anywhere by users of the cloud-based software.

It’s estimated the software allows construction inspectors to collect three times the information in a day as compared to pen and paper, and it avoids the delays and cost overruns common to previous methods, company officials

in construction. With the project intelligence HeadLight provides, you really reduce that time.

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George White CEO Pavia Systems said. The information is also stored for easy access later using cloud-based software, not in file boxes that require manual searching.

“Time is the most expensive thing in construction,” White said. “With the project intelligence HeadLight provides, you really reduce that time. So for an owner like CCTA, they are able to more efficiently deliver those projects to the taxpayer, which is something I think we all care about.”

Ivan Ramirez, CCTA construction manger, said the tool is working well on the Balfour Road Project, and the agency plans to use it on its next two projects.

“Primarily, we have seen a big increase in data collection by our inspectors (with the use of the software),” Ramirez said. “We have also recognized it saves travel time between the office and the field. I can get real information in a remote location, and I can look at the reports being generated in the field through my computer in my office.”

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An individual HeadLight platform license costs $162 per user per month, but most agencies opt for an enterprise license, which decreases their per-user cost and allows unlimited usage on one or more owner projects, White said.

With help from such innovative tools, crews are moving forward on the $73 million Balfour Road Project, which includes adding a bridge over Balfour Road along Highway 4 to replace the current signalized, at-grade intersection. This will allow one lane each of eastbound and westbound traffic to bypass the Balfour signal en route to Byron and Discovery Bay. CCTA officials believe the switch will cut down on traffic backups and improve the safety of the stretch of road.

“This will reduce accidents (at that) location conflicts,” Ramirez said.

Crews also plan to add a second bridge over Deer Creek farther west on Highway 4 between Balfour and Sand Creek roads and a third bridge over Deer Creek, which will create an on-ramp from Balfour Road onto eastbound Highway 4. A second lane, separated by a median, will be added in each direction from Sand Creek Road all the way to Balfour Road, Ramirez said.

All the work is slated for completion by winter of next year, Ramirez said. The project is funded with Measure J and East Contra Costa Regional Fees and Financing Authority funds.

For updates on the project, visit 4eastcounty.org. For more information on e-construction tools offered by Pavia Systems, visit www.paviasystems.com/platform/.

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Angelo Ortiz

Angelo Ortiz passed away at the age of 63 on June 9, due to heart failure.

Fortunately, he had time to prepare for the transition and the privilege of passing away at home. Angelo loved the Lord and was comforted in knowing he would be with Him and would see his mother and baby brother Paulie.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Angelo was a self-taught musician who played jazz guitar. He was proud to become a Marine at the age of 19 and later worked as a computer operator for major companies and banks in New York City. After much prayer, God led him to Brentwood in 2002 with his wife, Cheryl, where he worked for George Lucas at the Skywalker Ranch until the company moved to the Presedio in San Francisco.

He was at peace and said he was blessed God had fulfilled all of his dreams. He loved and appreciated his wife and his loving

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Angelo is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his father, Angelo; his sisters, Annette and Rachel; his brothers, Zeke, David and Joseph; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family members.

A celebration of life will be held for Angelo at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m.

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New owners riding out business’s history

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

In 2015, Heather Zhang and her business partner and sister-in-law, Xiao Lin Zhou, purchased Golden Dragon Buffet, never knowing the cloud of mystery under which they purchased the restaurant would one day come back to haunt them.

“We knew something strange had happened (when we first purchased the restaurant), and we heard different things from customers, but we didn’t know the full story until the news came out,” said Zhang.

When it did, the unsavory details of the former owners’ crimes of severe tax and wage fraud and human-rights violations led to a massive downturn in clientele.

Zhang and Zhou had initially considered a name change to separate themselves from the former owners, but since they’d been operating under that business name since they took over in 2015, they ultimately decided it would seem more suspicious.

“It would seem as though we were trying to hide something,” said Zhang. “It’s just not a good idea at this time.”

Until the dust settles, Zhang said their focus will be to continue honing their menu, identifying which dishes are the most popular and introducing new items, in addition to serving the community.

Over the years, the sisters have worked hard to identify recipes in high demand at the buffet, while introducing new items and earning the loyalty of customers who have come to know many of the staff by face and name.

Paying attention to the dishes that came back barely touched at the end of tray rotations and working to develop a new menu was a key component as to why Brentwood individuals voted for it as a Best of Brentwood restaurant the year they opened.

“Some people eat here every day,” said Zhang. “The price is very reasonable.”

“ We knew something strange had happened (when we first purchased the restaurant), and we heard different things from customers.

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Heather Zhang, owner Golden Dragon Buffet As a Chinese native, Zhang moved to America at 16 years old with only one year of English studies under her belt. She worked in her family’s buffet restaurant in New York City and eventually married and had two children of her own before moving to Arkansas and then California. A huge pull for the family to choose Brentwood was the business opportunity, but also the community and school district, noting that her son and daughter both attend Heritage High School.

“They’re doing really well in school,” she said. “They’ve done a lot of moving, and they don’t want to move anymore.”

In addition to loving their community, the owners have cultivated a tight-knit network of Brentwood employees who have been loyal to them from the beginning.

Zhang noted those who leave for college or other obligations always come back to visit or work over summer vacation.

Yuji Gang is one such employee who has been with the company from its opening year.

“The people are very nice,” said Gang.

“The customers also say hi to me whenever they see me.”

For more information or to view a menu, visit http://www. goldendragonbrentwood.com

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Seen here from left are the owners of Golden Dragon Buffet, Heather Zhang and Xiao Lin Zhou. The sisters purchased the restaurant in 2015 without knowledge of the former owners’ criminal activity, which recently hit newsstands and, subsequently, impacted their business.

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In addition to starting anew, fall is a popular time for families to add birds to their existing flock. According to Steele, first-time chicken owners are sometimes nervous about caring for birds in the winter, but they soon learn how well equipped their feathered friends are to handle frost.

“Chicks only need about eight weeks before winter months to shed their fluff and grow into cold-ready birds,” Steele says. “Though you’ll want to be prepared to provide supplemental heat in extremely chilly conditions, chickens are suited for winter temperatures so long as they have food, fresh water and a sturdy shelter.”

Tractor Supply is a one-stop shop for all things poultry. New chicken owners can shop for poultry starter kits, food supplies, bedding, heat bulbs and lamps, coops and more.

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With interest in keeping backyard chickens continuing to grow, some families are looking to start or add to their flock this fall.

Though many people believe spring is the ideal time to jump into poultry, backyard chicken experts with Tractor Supply Company say there are benefits to starting in the fall.

“As people become more familiar with backyard poultry, families are exploring new times of the year to start raising chickens and add baby chicks to their flock,” said Lisa Steele, author of the popular website Fresh Eggs Daily and a consultant for Tractor Supply’s Know How Central.

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ESARD the way to go

Editor: Emergency Services Additional Revenue District (ESARD) is the best way to assure adequate and necessary level of service for East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD).

ECCFPD has gone from eight stations with 52 personnel in 2008 to three stations with 34 now. The challenge is a return to at least six stations.

ECCFPD doesn’t have sufficient revenue due to a 7 percent allocation of Prop 13’s 1 percent property tax, which was set when there were 8,000 residents and separate volunteer fire departments.

Other fire districts in the county received more with the average at 12 percent.

Reallocation of Prop 13’s 1 percent property tax allocation is unrealistic.

So far, five different options have been proposed, but none well received, especially by the government agencies that would lose revenues and cut services.

No agency will give up existing funds, especially on a permanent basis.

Voters, seeing dramatic declines in stations from eight to three, but not yet experiencing a dramatic increase in fire-insurance premiums, have refused to approve three tax measures to increase the level of service.

Because ESARD is a newly created agency, it’s possible to create legislation using existing laws for redevelopment, school facilities and more, assuring ECCFPD’s needs are met.

ESARD has no taxing authority, but, as with redevelopment agencies, it will initially receive 70 percent (not 100 percent) of the annual increase in Prop 13’s 1 percent property taxes in unincorporated communities within ECCFPD, which declines 2 percent a year. Provisions will be made to assure that school districts within ECCFPD will retain full Prop 13 1 percent revenues.

The ESARD will be authorized to borrow sufficient funds from the

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California treasurer to assure ECCFPD has enough revenue to allow residents an adequate and necessary level of service.

That level of service will occur even during a recession, which would otherwise decrease ECCFPD revenues, thus allowing least-cost planning to add a new station per year for at least three years, to double the current three stations to at least six.

All property taxes diverted to the ESARD will be deposited with the California treasurer. Initially, the loans from the California treasurer will exceed the property taxes deposited. As years pass, the taxes deposited will exceed the loans and interest, so the ESARD will have a surplus with the California treasurer, which will allow dissolution of the ESARD. The ESARD will have a mandatory dissolution date set in the legislation.

There will be mandatory reviews every five years to determine an early dissolution of the ESARD. The ESARD can be dissolved at any time upon agreement of a dissolution plan by the ESARD, ECCFPD board and the California treasurer.

The legislation sets the process by which the ESARD board meets quarterly to hold public hearings on its 10-year forecast of ECCPFD stations, personnel, response times and financial data.

After public hearings, the ESARD and ECCFPD boards will approve a 10year forecast every year to be submitted to the California treasurer for approval.

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These forecasts allow ECCFPD to add new stations and personnel because the funding will be stable and guaranteed.

Mike Dupray Oakley

Triage is necessary

Editor: As a military medic, it was imperative we used triage methods.

Triage methods are used in disaster relief efforts to expedite the relief process. If the triage method was used on all 9-1-1 calls, fire engines would only be used for actual fires, and police and ambulance calls would be handled without fire engine assistance, unless there was also a fire in progress.

9-1-1 triage would save the county thousands of dollars in fire engine and firefighter costs. A fire-only response improves the availability of fire engines and fire fighters in the county.

Frank Visintin Discovery Bay

National Night Out event a success

Editor: On Tuesday, Aug. 1, our nonprofit resident organization at Eagle City Mobile Home Park celebrated our second annual National Night Out event.

The Golden State Manufacturedhome Owners League (GSMOL) Chapter 196 in Oakley would like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Oakley’s

Mayor Sue Higgins; Oakley Police Department’s Lt. Navarro, Sgt. Logan Cartwright and P.S.A. Anthony Davis; and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Station 53, Capt. Steve Carter, engineer Greg Baitz and firefighters Tyler Bollinger and David Zalutskiy for attending and allowing our residents to share their concerns and questions relating to neighborhood safety. Your attendance was greatly appreciated.

Also, we would like to thank the many local merchants who made this celebration very special to our senior citizen residents – Straw Hat Pizza Brentwood, Office Depot Store #2367, Oakley Les Schwab, Oakley Raley’s, Oakley Lucky’s, Daub 4 Kidz Bingo Hall, Oakley Valvoline Instant Oil Change, The Habit, ARCO ampm #82483 at Cypress, Dwelley Family Farms, Oakley Ace Hardware, Oakley Grocery Outlet #269, Oakley La Costa Mexican Restaurant, Oakley Senior Center and the many volunteers who made this event the special gathering it has become.

Finally, I would like to give a special thanks to Congressman Jerry McNerney for the letter of appreciation delivered by district scheduler and office assistant, Ms. Emily Owen. Congressman McNerney, your acknowledgement of our efforts for the 34th annual National Night Out is always a delight and happily received.

Albert DesRuisseau President, GSMOL Chapter 196 Oakley

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-516-5440 www.brentwood.gov City of Antioch City Manager and City Council City Hall 3rd and H streets Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.us City of Oakley City Manager and City Council City Hall 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: 925-625-7000 www.ci.oakley.ca.us Town of Discovery Bay Town Manager and Community Services District 1800 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Phone: 925-634-1131 www.todb.ca.gov County Supervisor, Dist. III Diane Burgis 3361 Walnut Blvd., Suite 140 Brentwood, CA 94513

Phone: 925-820-8683 Fax: 925-240-7261 dist3@bos.cccounty.us County Supervisor, Dist. V Federal D. Glover 315 E. Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-427-8138 Fax: 925-427-8142 district5@bos.cccounty.us State Sen. Steve Glazer Seventh Senate District Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4007 Walnut Creek Office: 1350 Treat Bvld., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: 925-942-6082 Fax: 925-942-6087 http://sd07.senate.ca.gov Assemblymember Jim Frazier 11th Assembly District Capitol Office: P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 Phone: 916-319-2011 District Office: 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-513-0411

Fax: 925-513-3511 www.asmdc.org/members/a11 Gov. Jerry Brown State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160 www.gov.ca.gov U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney 9th Congressional District Washington, DC Office: 2265 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-1947

Fax: 202-225-4060 Antioch Office: 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 925-754-0716 Fax: 925-754-0728 www.mcnerney.house.gov U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris Washington DC Office: 408 Dirksen SOB Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 202-224-2200 San Francisco Office: 50 United Nations Plaza

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Freedom High School football players and coaches learned an important skill last week, but it had nothing to do with the game itself.

The freshman junior varsity and varsity football teams, as well as the coaching staff, were the first of all the athletic squads on campus to learn what to do if a player or coach goes into sudden cardiac arrest – the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for student athletes during exercise, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.

The squads individually went through drills using automated external defibrillators (AED) and used real-life test subjects.

AEDs are self-guided devices that provide users audio or visual prompts in order to test a person’s heart rhythm, and they provide potential electric shocks if that is needed in an attempt to restore normal function.

“We have never had to use one on this campus, and I hope it never happens, but if it does, I want to say that we have coaches that are prepared to do everything they can to make sure our students are safe,” said Steve Amaro, Freedom’s athletic di-

rector and head tennis coach.

The drills involved two players and one coach pretending to go into sudden cardiac arrest. Each time, the coaches sprang into action, simulating a call to 9-1-1, while also assigning groups of players different tasks. They were to retrieve an on-campus AED, head to the front of the stadium to lead in emergency responders and either find the athletic trainer, Glenn Briggs, or an administrator. Once an AED arrived at the test patient, which took about two minutes in all cases, the coaches practiced using the devices. The American Red Cross said this method is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest; each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by approximately 10 percent.

“It’s a $2,000 piece of equipment you hope you never use,” said Briggs, the school’s head athletic trainer and track coach.

Although an AED has never had to be used on the Freedom campus, the devices are accessible in the gym, stadium, all academic buildings, the multipurpose room and main office. Two additional mobile see Freedom page 24A

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A Freedom High School freshman football coach simulates the use of an automated external defibrillator on freshman Jerome Santiago during drills to learn how to deal with sudden cardiac arrest in athletes and coaches.

Bowlers bridge the age gap during tourney The eighth annual Bridging the Gap Bowling Tournament was held Aug. 13, at Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood.

Conceived in 2010, this annual tournament pairs junior and senior players for a three-game, doubles, nine-pin, no-tap competition. The juniors are in the 8to 19-year-old bracket, and the seniors are players 50 and older.

The nine-pin, no-tap format allows for a strike score when only nine pins, instead of the usual ten, are knocked down with the first ball.

This year, 76 bowlers convened at 9 a.m. Bowlers Bert Bertolero, 88, and Tristan Silva, 8, joined in the friendly competition. The enthusiasm shared by both junior and senior bowlers, along with their fans comprised of mostly parents and grandparents was on full display during the event.

There were five perfect games bowled. High series for the juniors went to Spencer Norvell with 829, and the senior high series went to John Fry with 828.

The top eight juniors in two divisions received education scholarship money. In order of finish, this year’s top eight teams in Division A were, respectively, junior and senior Zack Gregson and Tom Kirtley in first; Gabe Valliere and Denny Auerbach and Shelby Throntveit

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Tristan Silva, 8, and Bert Bertolero, 88, recently took part in the Bridging the Gap Tournament at Harvest Park Bowl. and Bert Bertolero tied for second; Sierra Norvell and Steve Norvell; Cody Herzog and Colleen Hunter; Darren Austen and Bud Duncan; Logan Rountree and John

Reichenbach; Dylan Maeda and Mike Maeda; and Tristan Silva and Jess Rivera.

Division B top eight winners were: Cody Harris and Mike Quier; Justin Simpson and John Fry; Kevin Hammons and Cornell Hammons; Jason Kirkpatrick and Dave Kirkpatrick; Michael DeMello and Jerry Brooks; Spencer Norvell and Natalie Paris; Jeremy Karabedian and Vaughn Karabedian; and Nate DiMaggio and Joe DiMaggio.

Junior Bowler Shelby Throntveit has competed with the same partner – the tournament’s oldest bowler, Bert Bertolero – every year since its beginning eight years ago.

She is going back for her second year of college at Midland University in Nebraska. Two other young bowlers are college bound. Kelly Ford is going to start college at the University of Nevada, and Sierra Norvell is starting college at San Diego State.

“We watched these young ladies grow up at Harvest Park and wish them well in college,” said Bob Damico, Harvest Park tournament co-director and youth coach.

“They all have promised to return and bowl this tournament again next year. This tournament continues to be great fun for the junior bowlers, the senior bowlers and the spectators each year.”

The ninth annual event is slated for next August.

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Antioch High football team looking to buy new equipment The Antioch High School football team is seeking donations for helmets, shoulder pads and other safety equipment, as well as equipment for its weight room.

The team has already garnered $1,773 through an online donation tool, but hopes to secure $3,000 by Sept. 5.

“Our young men have been working hard to properly represent this great school and town,” read a statement on the team’s fundraising page. “Any support is greatly appreciated.”

The funds are sorely needed due to the rising cost of equipment and zero funds

provided by the school district.

“Support will help us offer a higher quality experience for all our athletes,” further read the fundraising message. “Your donation is tax deductible.”

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Coping with the corners, 7, 10 pins I recently got some firsthand experience with the frustration I’m reading in my emails about leaving corner pins on the new lanes we have here in Brentwood.

It’s a transitional thing. Time is the only long-term Kegler’s cure, as the lanes orner simply have to go through a period of conditioning and acclamation.

So what do we do in the meantime?

As I’ve said many times before, I’m not a fan of Duane changing equipment Wilson for a house shot, which would be on the option list.

But in a few months, such a piece of equipment would be obsolete.

Redrilling an extra ball you may have around would be an economical possibility.

Leaving the 10 pin (or 7 for lefties) is a function of entry angle and deflection. Too steep, and the ball doesn’t deflect into the 3 pin (2 for lefties), and the 3 goes up and around the 10 and is referred to as a ‘flying 10.’ Too shallow an angle, and the ball deflects too much, and the 3 lays down in the gutter in front of the 10, thusly called ‘the weak 10.’

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at where the ball leaves the lane at the back. In a perfect strike, the ball deflects three times. First, it hits the headpin slightly before the 3 pin, deflects right, contacts the 3 and deflects left into the 5 pin, then deflects right to split the 8 and 9 as it leaves the lane.

If you leave a solid 9, the ball was too strong and went straight through the 5 and went left of the 9. If you leave an 8 pin alone, it deflected too much to the right of the 5 and took out the 9 alone.

So, how do we combat deflection and control it?

As I stated, entry angle to the pocket is critical. The ball has to enter the pocket between 4.5 and 6.5 degrees relative to the plane of the pins. Less than these angles is weak, higher is strong and each has its variety of consequences.

Your ball goes through three distinct phases after release – skid (the first 15 to 20ft), the hook (as it starts to incur friction from less lane dressing) and the roll phase at the end of the dressing pattern. From the moment of release, the ball is losing energy from friction with the lane and, as such, decelerates by about 20 percent by the time it hits the pins.

Average ball speed is about 15 to 16 miles per hour – less is low speed, and higher is called speed dominant.

Condensed, your ball has less than three seconds for all these phases to happen before hitting the pins.

Different ball layouts can change the axis rotation and tilt to manage the entry angle, but the average player doesn’t have the consistency to benefit from this.

The next best avenue is to increase or decrease your ball speed to change the distance down the lane that the ball transitions from the hook phase into the roll phase, known as the breakpoint. More speed delays the breakpoint, and less speed quickens it.

You have to experiment on your own to find your best angle. You control ball speed with your footwork, not your swing.

Moving back from your normal position on the approach increases speed, and moving forward decreases it. For most folks, a move in either direction of six to eight inches will net a change of about one-tenth of a mile per hour, which equates to a difference off your breakpoint of about one foot.

Try these changes in practice to find out what works best for you in these turbulent times, and always remember to bring your plastic spare ball!

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Other Liberty Union High School District schools also feature several stationary and mobile devices and plan to undergo drills in the future.

Amaro, who spearheaded the idea for the Freedom drills, said it became obvious to him that they are needed after he viewed a television news report that chronicled the experience of 17-year-old Claire Crawford, from Atlanta. She went into sudden cardiac arrest during a volleyball match, but was saved by an oncampus AED and the quick action of her teammates and school personnel, who had gone through AED drills prior to the incident. She later underwent a triple bypass as well as surgery to implant an internal defibrillator.

“The coach is right there (by Claire’s side),” said Amaro of the news report. “The kids are all gone. They have all been given roles. Someone is going to call 9-1-1; someone is going to guide the ambulance (at the entrance).”

All athletic teams at Freedom are expected to undergo similar AED drills in the coming weeks. Coaches are also instructed to show players at least two AED locations during the first week of practice.

“We don’t expect (the drills) to be perfect – that is why we are doing it now – but we believe the more you get acclimated to it, the easier it is going to be in case there is an emergency, and hopefully, there never will be,” Amaro said.

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Impact Soccer player eyes professional career Alexia Berlin, 12, has been playing soccer since she was 3 years old, and her dream is to become a professional soccer player.

Alexia’s dream began to form on the sidelines, while watching her father coach her brother’s soccer team.

As soon as she was old enough to join Biddy Sports, she played.

She then went up the ranks, joining an Impact soccer team, playing many positions and ending up as a forward.

She then moved up to Impact Competitive Team, where she started on the Gold team as a defender. She now plays for the Impact 05 Premier Team as a defender – her favorite position. Her coach Michael Galvan recommended she try out for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) through Norcal. It’s a series of three tryouts, and the competition is fierce.

Should she make the player pool, she will play against other ODP players and travel throughout the U.S.

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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 payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9.Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will performWork or service or fabricate or installWork 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 50% 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.City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: August 18, 2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74374 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, 2017.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR VALUE ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that submittals will be received no later than Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. City is seeking Statements of Qualification (“SOQs”) from firms that are qualified to provide value engineering for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase II (“Project”). Firms must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a submittal to be considered valid. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ (via email) at no charge, please email engineering@brentwoodca.gov.City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: August 15, 2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74373 Publish Dates: August 18, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-652427-JP Order No.: 140024496 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but

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be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-652427-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-652427-JP IDSPub #0130111 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 74268 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-767311-BF Order No.: 8697823 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): OLIOUS V HUBBERT AND CORRINE J HUBBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/27/2004 as Instrument No. 20040333087-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 10/28/2016 as Instru-

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LEGALS NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Wastewater Treatment Plant Biofilter Media Replacement, CIP Project No. 592-59203 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 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 in a conference room on the First Floor at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, and is described as follows: The work to be done consists of removing existing media, replacing with new biofilter media, removing the existing fence boards and replacing it with pressuretreated wood (support studs to remain in place) and all other work necessary to construct the project complete and in satisfactory condition, all as shown on the Contract Documents.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 20 working days 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $150,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class“C”Specialty Contractor’s license(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will 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 obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@ brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420.

The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

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ment No. 2016-0231593-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $123,813.09 The purported property address is: 840 ALMOND DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 035-403-025-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-767311-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 o f the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-767311-BF IDSPub #0129962 8/18/2017 8/25/2017 9/1/2017. Oakley Press 03-0477 74222 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1.Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Wastewater Treatment Plant Groundwater Well Abandonment, CIP Project No. 592-59204 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 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 in a conference room on the First Floor at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2.Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, and is described as follows: The work to be done consists of obtaining well demolition permits from Contra Costa County Environmental Health Division, remove any obstructions from the well, perforate or remove the well casing to the bottom of the well, excavate around the casing to a depth of 6 feet, place approved sealing material in the well extending from the bottom to the surface, and all other work necessary to construct the project complete and in satisfactory condition, all as shown on the Contract Documents and/or as specified herein.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 20 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $65,000.

3.License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Must have a C-57 “Well Drilling Contractor” and must be on the “Approved Driller List” from Contra Costa County.

3.2 DIR Registration. City will 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 obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420. 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 payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed 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 50% 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.

City of Brentwood/s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: August 14, 2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74352 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004353-00 The name of the business: Instar Pest Consultants Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct. Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pepper Investments, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/17/17. Signature of registrant: Deane Sheppard, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contra Costa County on: 7/17/17 by Deputy L NAME STATEMENT Spence Expires 7/17/2022 Brentwood Press File No. F-0004389-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 74143 Publish dates: August 4, business: T3 Nails Incorporation Located 11, 18, 25, 2017. at: 2550 Somersville Rd #71 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner: T3 Nails Incorporation. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: A Corporation. The regis- File No. F-0004406-00 The name of the busitrant commenced to transact business under ness: Rui’s Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic the fictitious business name or names listed Located at: 317 Oak Street Suite A In: Brentabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: Minh wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the Thi Phan Tran, CEO. This statement was filed following owner: Rui L. Horn. This business is with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County conducted by: An Individual. The registrant on: July 18, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires commenced to transact business under the 7/18/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74179 fictitious business name or names listed above Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017. on 7/1/17. Signature of registrant: Rui L. Horn.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: 7/19/17 by Deputy J NAME STATEMENT Crawford Expires 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press File No. F-0004546-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 74030 Publish dates: July 28, Aubusiness: Maids Helping Hands Located gust 4, 11, 18, 2017. at: 2377 Peach Tree Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the followFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing owner: Hector O. Castellanos. This busiNAME STATEMENT ness is conducted by: An Individual. The File No. F-0004413-00 The name of the busiregistrant commenced to transact business ness: Bleach Lightning Located at: 5541 under the fictitious business name or names Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is listed above on 7/25/17. Signature of regis- hereby registered by the following owner: trant: Hector O. Castellanos. This statement Christine Nicolle Mathers. This business is was filed with the County Clerk of Contra conducted by: An Individual. The registrant Costa County on: 7/25/17 by Deputy M N commenced to transact business under the Expires 7/25/2022 Antioch Press No. 06- fictitious business name or names listed 1617 74158 Publish dates: August 4, 11, above on 7/17/17. Signature of registrant: 18, 25, 2017.

Christine N. Mathers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: 7/19/17 by Deputy J Crawford NAME STATEMENT Expires 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02File No. F-0004604-00 The name of the 1273 74053 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, business(es): Puroclean of Antioch 11, 18, 2017.

Located at: 5682 Leitrim Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner: CE Services. This business is NAME STATEMENT conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant File No. F-0004414-00 The name of the commenced to transact business under the business(es): Elevate Electric And Confictitious business name or names listed trols Located at: 144 Pescara Blvd In: above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Curtis Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered R. Elowe, Owner / President. This statement by the following owner(s): 1. Erik Daniel was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Simens 2. Ruth Juliet Simens This busiCosta County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy M ness is conducted by: Married Couple. The Neal Expires 7/28/2022 Antioch Press No. registrant commenced to transact business 06-1617 74239 Publish dates: August 11, under the fictitious business name or names 18, 25, September 1, 2017. listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Erik Daniel Simens. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: 7/19/17 by Deputy V Loredo Expires File No. F-0004640-00 The name of the 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business(es): Kelly’s Express Hub Located 74186 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, at: 2920 Roosevelt Ln In: Antioch, CA 94509, 2017. is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly Schultz. This business is conducted by: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS An Individual. The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT transact business under the fictitious busi- File No. F-0004428-00 The name of the ness name or names listed above on N/A. business: BackStage Photography Signature of registrant: Kelly Schultz. This OpenHouse Photography Located at: 18 statement was filed with the County Clerk Oak St Unit 1777 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2017 by is hereby registered by the following owner: Deputy V. Loredo Expires 7/31/2022 An- Dave Whitcomb. This business is conducted tioch Press No. 1617 74224 Publish dates: by: An Individual. The registrant comAugust 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017. menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on 07-17-2017. Signature of registrant: NAME STATEMENT Dave Whitcomb. This statement was filed File No. F-0004233-00 The name of the with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business: Pena Towing Located at: 6337 on: July 20, 2017 by Deputy A. Ramirez ExBrentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, pires 7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 is hereby registered by the following 74240 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, owner(s): 1. Jose Angel Pena 2. Maria Elena September 1, 2017.

Pena. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the fictitious busiNAME STATEMENT ness name or names listed above on N/A. File No. F-0004468-00 The name of the busiSignature of registrant: Maria Elena Pena. ness: Rockingham Terror Lab Located at: This statement was filed with the County 1645 Rockingham Terrace In: Brentwood, CA Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 11, 94513, is hereby registered by the following 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires July 11, owner: Steven Lee Brix. This business is con2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74206 ducted by: An Individual. The registrant comPublish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017. menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on N/A. Signature of registrant: Steven L. NAME STATEMENT Brix. This statement was filed with the County File No. F-0004279-00 The name of the Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/21/17 business: Magic Footprint Located at: by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 7/21/2022 271 Matteson Ct In: Danville, CA 94526, is Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74056 Publish hereby registered by the following owner: dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

Personalized Gift Stop Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed File No. F-0004495-00 The name of the above on July 25, 2012. Signature of reg- business: Mitose’s International Kosho istrant: Lauren Herbstman, CEO. This state- Ryu Kenpo Association Located at: 710 ment was filed with the County Clerk of Con- Willow Creek Terrace In: Brentwood, CA tra Costa County on: July 13, 2017 by Deputy 94513, is hereby registered by the followJ Celestial Expires 7/13/2022 Brentwood ing owner(s): 1. Thomas Barro Mitose Sr., Press No. 02-1273 74302 Publish dates: 2. Thomas Barro Mitose Jr. This business is August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017. conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant

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commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/3/2010. Signature of registrant: Thomas Barro Mitose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/24/17 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74058 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004612-00 The name of the business: 1. Bonny Warner Inc., Discover Vacations Located at: 5612 Drakes Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bonny Warner. 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: Bonny SimiPresident. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 7/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74184 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74279 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

ties Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 1st day of September 2017, at 9:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Earline Walker - Art work, 2+ auto bumpers, bags, boxes, bedding, kid toys & kitchen items 2. David S. Arechiga - Mini refrigerator, pots and pans, clothing.

3. Hayley Cole - Art work, 5-gallon gas can, 2 purses, luggage, mirror, tools, stereo equipment, 1 dresser.

4. Jonathan Mack - Big screen tv kid’s clothes, kid’s luggage and toys.

5. Emma Tamayo - 4 22” rims and tires, luggage, commercial music box, 1 dresser, clothing.

6. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding, exercise equipment & chest.

7. Will Tilley - 4 sleeping bags, 2 dressers, exercise equipment, 1 compressor, 1 desk.

8. Stephan Shankar - 3 luggage bags, 1 wooden pallet, 1 large mirror, clothing.

9. Anita Swab - Chicken wire, air compressor, tools, water softener tank, silk plant.

10. Marcea Lopez - 1 wooden desk, 2 dressers, TV, Art work, computer equipment, bedding and sleeping bag.

11. Enrique Porras - 4 large chairs and 1 sofa chair, 2 dressers, pots and pans, 1 refrigerator and mini refrigerator, electronic drum set.

12. Antoinette Gary - Art work, album collection, luggage, 20+ boxes, clothing.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted.

Dates Published: 8/18/17 and 8/25/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74350 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004502-00 The name of the business: Delta Automotive Located at: 570 Valdry Court C1 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Valley Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Roger Boaz, President of Delta Valley Services, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74361 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004658-00 The name of the business: MEMO Box Located at: 9913 Pyramid Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anabel Gray. 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: Anabel Gray. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County Clerk NAME STATEMENT of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2017 File No. F-0004517-00 The name of the by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/1/2022 Brentbusiness(es): Luminescent Skies Travel wood Press No. 02-1273 74242 Publish Located at: 1700 Greenyard Ct In: Brent- dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017. wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rene Leann Huxtable. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: An Individual. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact business File No. F-0004664-00 The name of the under the fictitious business name or names business(es): Haute Colture Located listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: at: 1760 Anastasia Dr In: Brentwood, CA Rene Leann Huxtable. This statement was 94513, is hereby registered by the following filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa owner(s): Jennifer Krider. This business is County on: 7/24/17 by Deputy J Celestial conducted by: An Individual. The registrant Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. commenced to transact business under the 02-1273 74163 Publish dates: August 4, 11, fictitious business name or names listed 18, 25, 2017. above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Krider. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT August 1, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires File No. F-0004535-00 The name of the 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business: Superior Floors FTC Located at: 74236 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, 311 Sunset Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is September 1, 2017. hereby registered by the following owner: Thomas Chatham. This business is conFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ducted by: An Individual. The registrant NAME STATEMENT commenced to transact business under the File No. F-0004673-00 The name of the fictitious business name or names listed business(es): 1. Sign Pro 2. Sign Pro above on 7/25/17. Signature of registrant: Brentwood 3. Affinity Printworks Thomas Chatham. This statement was filed Located at: 550 Valdry Ct Unit A-1 In: Brentwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa County wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the on: 7/25/17 by Deputy H Franklin Expires following owner(s): Clayton Plummer. This 7/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business is conducted by: An Individual. The 74141 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, registrant commenced to transact business 2017. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2017. Signature of regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS trant: Clayton Plummer. This statement was NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa File No. F-0004570-00 The name of the County on: August 1, 2017 by Deputy J Celesbusiness: Bay Area Hair Restoration tial Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. Located at: 1599 Tara Hills Dr In: Pinole, CA 02-1273 74360 Publish dates: August 18, 94564, is hereby registered by the following 25, September 1, 8, 2017. owner: Armen Serebrakian. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed File No. F-0004674-00 The name of the busiabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ar- ness: Delta Fishing Charters Located at: men Serebrakian, M.D. This statement was 1209 Landover Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa is hereby registered by the following owner: County on: 7/26/17 by Deputy J Celestial Steve Nicholas. This business is conducted by: Expires 7/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. An Individual. The registrant commenced to 02-1273 74147 Publish dates: August 4, 11, transact business under the fictitious busi18, 25, 2017. ness name or names listed above on 8/1/17.

Signature of registrant: Steve Nicholas. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County Clerk NAME STATEMENT of Contra Costa County on: August 1. 2017 by File No. F-0004576-00 The name of the busi- Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/1/2022 Brentness: Premier Dental Center Located at: wood Press No. 02-1273 74359 Publish 100 Cortona Way #110 In: Brentwood, CA dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel J McMillan DDS, P.C. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: A Corporation. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact business File No. F-0004676-00 The name of the busiunder the fictitious business name or names ness: Olympic Appliance Repair Services listed above on 7/5/17. Signature of regis- Located at: 1278 Vignola Court In: Brenttrant: Daniel J. McMillan. This statement was wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa following owner: Adam D. Bousiakis. This County on: 7/26/17 by Deputy A Gnecco business is conducted by: An Individual. The Expires 7/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- registrant commenced to transact business 1273 74362 Publish dates: August 18, 25, under the fictitious business name or names September 1, 8, 207. listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Adam D. Bousiakis. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: August 1, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius File No. F-0004605-00 The name of the busi- Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02ness: J&G Services Located at: 5209 Fern 1273 74280 Publish dates: August 11, 18, Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is 25, September 1, 2017. hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jory Picazo 2. Geraldine Picazo. This busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness is conducted by: Married Couple. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact business File No. F-0004697-00 The name of the busiunder the fictitious business name or names ness: Free Lance Located at: 4656 Carnegie listed above on 1/1/2017. Signature of reg- Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby istrant: Geraldine Picazo. This statement was registered by the following owner: Lance filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Gromachey. This business is conducted by: County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy L Spence An Individual. The registrant commenced to Expires 7/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- transact business under the fictitious busi1273 74235 Publish dates: August 11, 18, ness name or names listed above on 8/1/17.

25, September 1, 2017.

Signature of registrant: Lance Gromachey.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004707-00 The name of the business: Hampton Inn Located at: 7605 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Natverbhai Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4. Vimal Patel. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 5, 2011. Signature of registrant: Natverbhai Patel, Partner of Kai Hospitality LP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74277 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004718-00 The name of the business: The Emotional Comfort Company Located at: 2121 N. California Blvd, Ste. 290 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emotional Comfort LLC.This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/2017. Signature of registrant: Judith M. Davis, CEO of Emotional Comfort LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017. by Deputy V Loredo Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74338 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004721-00 The name of the business: Gonzalez Welding Mobile Located at: 6201 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Juan Carlos Gonzales. 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: Juan Carlos Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 8/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74278 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004758-00 The name of the business: Barnmom Crochet Located at: 935 Yardley Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pamela D Bush. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/28/17. Signature of registrant: Pamela D Bush. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 4, 2017 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 8/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74363 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004784-00 The name of the business: Delta Smog Located at: 3000Taylor Lane Unit A In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gabriel Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/7/17. Signature of registrant: Gabriel Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74358 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004833-00 The name of the business(s): 1. Hello Lovely 2. Isola Pizza Pastries Located at: 2587 Stirling Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Holly Rochelle Morales.

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: Holly Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74356 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facili-

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq..On the 1st day of September 2017 at 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565,Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1.Lloyd Butler-2 Model T’s, 15 + Bins & Boxes, Doctors Scale, Shelves,Equipment 2.Lloyd Butler-Bicycle for 2,1 Wizard Bike,4 Bicycles, 2 Model T Truck , Car Shop Manuals, Tools, Lots of Car Parts, Shelves, Model T Tires & Custom Wheels 3.Manolo Dominguez- Multiple Boards & Shelving, 1 Wooden Pallet 4.Charlotte Adams- 30+Boxes,Bags & End Tables 5.Lucretia Johnson -5 Bags.25+ Boxes,10+ Bins, 3+ Chairs, Stereo Equalizer, Safe, Sofa Chair, Couches, Sleeping Bag 6.Francis Kalule -8+ Boxes, 3 Barrels,1 Plastic Bin, Bongo Drum, Exercise Equipment, 1 Microwave 7.Duane Graw - Polaris Trail Boss #325 , 2 Bird Cages, Water Fountain, 1 Bicycle 24 Speed, Stereo, Pet Carrier, Bamboo Shelves, Art Work , 20+ Boxes, Survival Equipment, Chairs 8. Celeste Wright- Computer & Stereo Equipment, Artwork, 30+ Boxes, Plastic Bins, Toys, BB Guns Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 08/18/2017 and 08/25/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Barry Charles Heisner, Jr., deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00831 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Barry Charles Heisner Jr., deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Belinda Delgado in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Belinda Delgado be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: September 29, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Nathan D. Pastor, ESQ. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74348 Publish Dates: August 8, 25, September 1, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 08/25/2017, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: B1047 5X10UP TOWERY-BRITT, DALTON RICHARD B1059 5X10UP ANDRONICO, BILL B1094 5X10UP MURPHY, HARRY C73 4X5DNI SAHUT, ROCKNE C82 10X10DNO TOWERY, RACHELLE C94 5X10DNI ASTRID, MENDOZA C107 10X14DNO KECK, MICHELE C1124 5X10UP SCHREIBER, JOHN D162 10X3DNM STARK, JEFFREY F257 5X10DNI DELOSREYES, KAREN F1357 5X10UP MARTIN, TODD G303 10X24DNO HARTMANN, VALERIE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2017.AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 theaffordablestorage.com affordable_storage@ sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74183 Publish Dates: August 4, 18, 2017.

no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-0626-11. 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: 8/7/2017 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 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0313989 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017, 09/01/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 74322 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

Deed of Trust, to-wit: $177,231.17 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 129621-5. 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: 08/10/2017 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC., as Agent for IRON OAK HOME LOANS, INC., as Trustee 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 9623453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0314230 To: OAKLEY PRESS 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017, 09/01/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74346 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

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: KEITH N BUTLER AND MARY E BUTLER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 9/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345853-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5315 GOLD CREEK CIRCLE (Area of BYRON) DISCOVERY BAY, CA A.P.N.: 011-500-075-4 Date of Sale: 9/13/2017 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: $628,555.03, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-1156-11. 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: 8/7/2017 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, ATTEMPTINGTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0313991 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017, 09/01/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74329 Publish Dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Cheryl A. McMillen, a married woman Recorded: 5/29/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0155100-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/6/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $585,743.52 The purported property address is: 4650 DISCOVERY POINT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004-020-036-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-766934-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 o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-766934-BF IDSPub #0129961 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74220 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CHRISTY NELSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/12/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0175034-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $365,955.85 The purported property address is: 9931 PYRAMID WAY, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-630-124-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-769133-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-769133-JP IDSPub #0129514 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74029 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Diane Schwartz, deceased CASE NUMBER MSP-17-00513 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diane Evelyn Ascher Schwartz, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Barbara Friedman in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Barbara Friedman and Michelle Hubinger be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: September 19, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553.

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

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

Petitioner: Barbara Friedman. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74246 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-0626-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 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 7/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DORNELL SMITH AND ALMA L SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0281664-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 790 BEGONIA DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA A.P.N.: 018-400-014 AND A LOAN MODIFICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,331.42 RECORDED ON 7/30/2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20070218656-00 Date of Sale: 9/13/2017 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: $720,419.86, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129621-5 Loan No. VAS3877 Title Order No. 95311427 APN 029081-040 & 029-081-041 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/18/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. IRON OAK HOME LOANS, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): PETER VASSILOS Deed of Trust: recorded on 09/30/2015 as Document No. 2015-020221900 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 09/07/2017 at 01:30PM Trustee Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 17 AND 18, MAP OF IRVINE-BLOOMFIELD SUBDIVISION, FILED JUNE 7, 1946, IN BOOK 29 OF MAPS, PAGE 41, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3877 WILLOW ROAD, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-1156-11 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 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 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 NÀ 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 8/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-766934-BF Order No.: 7301703131-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-769133-JP Order No.: 8699978 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/9/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU

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Toyota from page 1A crazy. There were five or six story lines, and they gave me the Brentwood line.”

The large production crew rolled into Brentwood last week with truckloads of lighting, cameras and other tools of the trade. They spent two days shooting at the Farmer’s Daughter and getting drone shots on the surrounding country roads including Deer Valley Road.

“It gives us a different kind of terrain,” said Rob Bagot, the commercial’s director. “We don’t always shoot inland. You get a nice read on crops. You get beautiful aerial shots. You get this nice all-American vibe.”

The Toyota commercial follows a couple as they

Publisher from page 1A him about a possible weekly newspaper,” said Lemyre, who went on to become the paper’s founding managing editor. “I had been a newspaper columnist and reporter for only a couple of years, but despite my lack of experience, he took a chance and had me pencil out a mock edition of what I had in mind.

“His energy and drive were inexhaustible, and the trust he showed in me gave me the confidence to undertake something I had never even contemplated just months before.

“I knew my weekly newspaper idea would work, but the fact is, had I hooked up with anyone else, The Press would never have happened. At times, working for him felt like being a water skier zipping along behind the speedboat Chamoures. I wasn’t always sure which direction we’d be going at any given moment, but I knew that if I hung on we’d be in a great place when we

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spend a day in the country, stopping at different roadside stands along the way. The trick is that each stop was actually a different set at the Farmer’s Daughter.

“It was a flower store if you looked at it from one direction, and from the other direction, it was produce,” said Becerra. “Around the corner, they made a little barn area into an antique store. Everything was there.”

Becerra has a broad range of talents and experiences.

He works as a producer making print and video ads in addition to acting and modeling. It’s a bit of an unusual turn for someone who started a career in business after college and graduate school.

“I was in finance for most of my career,” Becerra ex-

arrived and that there would be plenty of thrills (and an occasional spill) along the way.”

Current Press owner and publisher, Greg Robinson, was the sixth employee hired by Chamoures as a special projects sales executive. When Chamoures became an absentee owner in 2010, Robinson took over the day-to-day operations of The Press newspapers and its multiple special editions and publications, including the Best Of products and the annual Welcome Guide magazine.

In 2013, Chamoures sold the company to Robinson and his wife Sandie McNulty.

“Jimmy was my mentor, partner and one of my best friends,” said Robinson.

“He was the kind of guy who saw an opportunity and never hesitated to go for it.

The ideas and products that he came up with over the years were ingenious. Jimmy also mentored and helped several others

plained. “I worked at Apple and another company for 11 years doing finance and then switched over to marketing.

And ever since then, I’ve been doing the video side of it.

I just sort of fell into it because of my background in the modeling world. I (accepted) a couple of shoots, and I’ve been doing that ever since. It’s pretty awesome. It’s cool to be behind the camera and also in front of it.”

Viewers can expect to see this commercial in the near future. From filming to air, production time for the commercial is very short.

“You’ll be seeing this in less than two weeks; probably 10 days,” said Bagot. “We move very fast. With cars, it’s a fast-moving industry.”

like myself over the years. I know of four other individuals who are now publishers of their own products, thanks in large part to Jimmy.”

It was Chamoures’ boundless energy, quick smile and business acumen that combined to make what many referred to as ‘the Jimmy factor.’

“I can’t imagine a more sparkling personality than Jimmy’s,” said former business associate Mark Orlando. “When he was on his game, he was on it; he had it all. He had this off the cuff, ‘I’m not afraid to try anything’ attitude, and it was contagious. It was a gift, and he definitely had it.”

Chamoures’ energy, however, wasn’t reserved strictly for business. He was an active Rotarian, avid reader, an extreme sports enthusiast with a passion for skiing and a doting father.

“He had a joy for life,” said Robinson.

“He loved the outdoors and, boy, was he

a proud dad; he never stopped bragging about his son and daughter. I will miss him very much.”

Chamoures is survived by his mother, Mercene; son, Michael J. Chamoures; daughter, Makena Chamoures; sister, Denise Chamoures; brothers, Michael (Lori) Chamoures and John (Jen) Chamoures; his former wife and best friend, Teri (Beamish) Chamoures; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was laid to rest in New Fairfield, Connecticut, on Aug. 14.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Alicia Michelle Abundiz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Alicia Michelle Abundiz CASE NUMBER: N17-1360 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner a filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alicia Michelle Abundiz to Proposed Name: Alicia Michelle Navarro. 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: 09/26/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 7/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74180 Publish Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

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: 09/15/17 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of service on father.

Date: 07/20/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74048 Publish Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/14/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74032 Publish Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

LLP. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.

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If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en

la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Clarity Law Firm, 14622 Ventura Blvd, Ste 736, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 323-347-4507. DATE (Fecha): March 11, 2016 Clerk, by (Secretario): L. Diaz, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74274 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

names listed above on 8/14/12. Signature of registrant: Nancy E. Thomson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/17 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 7/18/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74111 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kirsten Koester SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kirsten Koester CASE NUMBER: N17-1307 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kirsten Koester filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kaydon Michael David Flowers to Proposed Name: Kaydon Michael Diaz-Koester. 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: PRISCILLA DELGADO SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: PRISCILLA DELGADO, NOE DELGADO CASE NUMBER: N17-1217 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner PRISCILLA DELGADO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Noe Armoni Delgado-Martinez to Proposed Name: Noe Armoni Delgado. 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: 09/13/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stephanie Elliott, Giovonni I.L. Harris SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Giovanni Isaiah Harris CASE NUMBER: N17-1192 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Harris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Harris to Proposed Name: Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Mitchell. 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: 09/18/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be served 30 days prior to the hearing. Consent of minor filed on appearance. Date: 07/24/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74178 Publish Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L1600796 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Stephen Goodman, an individual; SGoodman & Associates, LLC, a Limited Liability Company; and DOES 1-10 Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004390-00 The name of the business: Go Missionary Travel Located at: 1300 Woodcreek Place In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thomson Travel Enterprises, Inc..

This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004582-00 The name of the business: Bluefox Lighing Located at: 27 Bramante Court In: Oakley,CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Debra Marie Gallo. 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: Debra Marie Gallo.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires 7/27/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74182 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004587-00 The name of the business: Amber Irene Photography Located at: 901 Forbes Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amber Mendoza. This business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 11, 2017. Signature of registrant: Amber Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires July 27, 2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74181 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004689-00 The name of the business: Polar Bear Rolled Ice Cream Located at: 11852 2nd Street Ste H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Richard Quadrelli 2. Amy Quadrelli. 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: Richard Quadrelli, Amy Quadrelli. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004788-00 The name of the business: Loyd’s Engineering Located at: 3780 Main Street, Units A&B In: Oakley, CA 94516, is hereby registered by the following owner: . This business is conducted by: The Legacy of Loyd’s Engineering, Inc. A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marites Steinmetz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/7/2022 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 94318 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004803-00 The name of the business: Oakley Assisted Living Located at: 531 Ohara Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Noah Lake 2. Nicolette Lake. 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: Noah Lake. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez. Expires 8/7/2022 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 74306 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004881-00 The name of the business: Lion Pride Baseball Located at: 115 Little Ranch Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joseph Dennis Vreonis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/10/17. Signature of registrant: Joseph D. Vreonis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/10/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74353 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

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BRENTWOOD July 25, 4:18 a.m. A fire hydrant was found partially broken and leaking on Fairview Avenue and Balfour Road. Authorities reported this as a hit-and-run incident.

July 25, 9:35 a.m. A person broke into a department store on Balfour Boulevard through a bathroom window.

July 25, 7:57 p.m. A woman was walking her dog at Brighton Drive and Sunflower Lane and found a broken laptop.

July 26, 10:09 p.m. A grand theft occurred on Oak Street. A parked mobile unit was broken into and approximately $1,500 worth of tools were stolen.

July 26, 3:09 p.m. Fraud was reported in which a suspect wrote checks connected to the reporting person’s checking account.

July 26, 7:59 p.m. A woman reported that she found the subjects that kicked her door and egged her house on Balfour Road.

July 26, 9:20 p.m. A gold Honda Accord and a black Volkswagon Jetta were in an accident on O’Hara Avenue and Sand Creek Road.

The reporting person believed the drivers were under the influence as they were trying to hide things under their seats.

July 27, 6:46 a.m. A bike was stolen from the front of an apartment on Central Boulevard sometime overnight. The victim told authorities that his bike was chained to a railing.

July 27, 9:06 a.m. Drugs were found on Waterville Drive.

July 27, 11:25 a.m. A woman saw two subjects enter her backyard on Dainty Avenue and knock on her back door.

July 27, 2:47 p.m. Two men were loitering in the back of a building on Oak Street and in possession of drugs.

July 27, 3:10 p.m. A man reported that his vehicle was stolen from the parking lot at Black Angus on Sand Creek Road.

July 27, 6:21 p.m. Two juveniles stole wine from a store in Lone Tee Way and returned later. They were last seen in the cosmetic section of the store.

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July 27, 6:24 p.m. A person told police that he was being followed on Village Drive and Brentwood Boulevard. The man following him then punched him in the face.

July 28, 9:20 a.m. A woman wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants was walking slowly while holding two bottles of liquor. She was on St. Andrews and Foothill drives.

July 28, 11:18 a.m. A man told authorities that someone purchased six phones and tried to open credit cards in his name.

July 28, 3:32 p.m. Two men grabbed phones from a store on Balfour Road and ran off.

July 28, 5:14 p.m. A person bought cigarettes from a store on Walnut Boulevard and thinks that they were laced with something.

July 28, 6:58 p.m. A license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked on Fairview Avenue.

July 29, 12:11 a.m. A silver Buick was involved in a solo traffic collision on Sand Creek Road. The driver was thought to be under the influence.

July 29, 12:45 a.m. Four men were trying to fight a person on 1st Street.

July 29, 2:41 a.m. A silver Honda crashed into a tree at West Country Club Drive.

July 29, 2:50 a.m. A man was working as a field laborer when a colleague accidently hit him with a machete, causing injuries.

July 29, 3:12 a.m. A person chased two suspects away from his vehicle. He told police that they were tampering with the vehicle’s windows and were possibly attempting to break into his vehicle.

July 29, 5:13 p.m. A person was walking on Brentwood Boulevard when his shirt was pulled over his head. He was thrown down and kicked in the back and ribs.

July 29, 6:42 p.m. A man crashed into a light pole between Chevron and Home Depot on Lone Tree Way. July 29, 6:58 p.m. A man’s neighbor hit him with a hammer. Medical attention was required. The incident occurred on Missions Field Lane.

July 29, 10:42 p.m. A fire was reported behind a business to the right of the KFC on Brentwood Boulevard. The fire was in the grass due to fireworks.

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July 29, 11:40 p.m. An unknown man entered a residence on Marina Way. He then left and headed west on foot.

July 30, 10:52 a.m. A person told authorities that a woman broke a window to the apartment across from his and entered. This incident occurred on Central Boulevard.

OAKLEY July 23, 2:37 a.m. Police received complaints of a loud party on the 300 block of Parkfield Way. July 23, 8:54 p.m. A health and safety code violation occurred on the 20 block of Crane Court.

July 24, 7:25 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by authorities on Laurel and Bolton roads.

July 24, 10:32 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Neroly Road and Live Oak Avenue.

July 24, 5:00 p.m. Authorities intervened in a verbal dispute on the 5300 block of Sunrise Meadows Lane.

July 25, 3:53 a.m. A patrol was requested at the Laurel Ball Fields.

July 25, 8:19 a.m. An identity theft was reported on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive.

July 25, 11:47 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 100 block of Douglas Road.

July 25, 6:01 p.m. Authorities stopped the flow of traffic on El Lago Drive and Live Oak Avenue.

July 25, 9:19 p.m. A person reported to police that they were harassed on the 100 block of Harvest Court.

July 26, 8:14 a.m. A person littering was reported on the 3000 block of Frandoras Court.

July 26, 1:22 p.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Willowrun Way. July 26, 5:58 p.m. A credit card fraud was reported on the 2100 block of Megan Drive.

July 27, 7:38 a.m. A 9-1-1 hang up was reported on the 1300 block of Birmingham Street.

July 27, 12:57 p.m. A misdemeanor was reported on the 2400 block of Gold Run Drive.

July 27, 4:46 p.m. Terrorist threats were made on the 20 block of Dali Court.

July 27, 9:32 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

July 28, 2:16 a.m. Authorities were notified of a burglary on the 2000 block of Main Street.

July 28, 7:04 p.m. An auto burglary occurred on the 1700 block of Walnut Boulevard.

July 29, 2:47 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped behind Raley’s.

July 29, 3:40 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on Main Street and Rose Avenue.

July 29, 10:10 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 600 block of Brinwood Way.

ANTIOCH Aug. 6, 1:03 a.m. A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach. It is unkown where the assault occurred, but the call regarding the incident came from Garrow Drive.

Aug. 6, 3:44 p.m. A man on Horizon Lane was hit in the head and scratched on the face by his 27-year-old girlfriend. She left, either on foot or in a vehicle, and said that she would return with her brother.

Aug. 7, 1:59 a.m. The reporting person was in a heated argument with his niece when she threw a bottle of whiskey at him. He refused medical attention, and his niece was not present. This occurred on Ebbetts Way. Aug. 8, 10:13 a.m. A house for sale on Cambridge Drive was broken into.

Aug. 9, 6:13 p.m. A man’s girlfriend attacked him. Her location is currently unknown.

Aug. 10, 7:45 a.m. A person told authorities that a customer was robbed of his cell phone in front of a store on West 10th Street. The suspects were a male and a 16-year-old female. The female was reportedly carrying a gun.

Aug. 11, 5:58 p.m. A woman reported that someone had tried to enter her residence on L Street. A hammer was found near one of the windows.

Aug. 11 11:58 a.m. Authorities received a call from a woman on Lone Tree Way who was yelling into the phone and saying that her purse had been stolen.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: AR1319/ FEDERATED BROKERAGE OTHER: 91207947 T.S. #: 17038-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.* *PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, a California corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by FEDERATED BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL, INC., recorded on 7/2/2015 as Instrument

No. 2015-0137284-00 in Book —, Page - of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/2/2017 in Book —, Page \emdash , as Instrument No. 2017-0075775-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 9/6/2017 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 9:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described:As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

APN: 032-020-013. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4169 Knightsen Avenue, Oakley, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any

incorrectness of the property address and 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of sale is: $145,333.50. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may with-

hold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: August 2, 2017 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 954060875 By: ROBERT CULLEN, President.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property

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

one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #17038-RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

A-4629221 08/11/2017, 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74230 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

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LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

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.

Events Friday, Aug. 18 “Almost, Maine”

Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. presents “Almost, Maine” for two weekends at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. It will run at 7 p.m., on Aug. 18 and 19. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children under 10. Tickets for both matinee performances are $5 for seniors. For more information, contact the Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. at 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Parent Math Seminar

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta Antioch Todos Unidos Aamentor Enterprise presents a parent math seminar, at the Delta Bay Church of Christ, 913 Sunset Dr., from 8 a.m. to noon. This event was made to help children learn seven steps to succeed in the subject of math; there will also be a continental breakfast. The event is free. For more information, contact John E. Crowder at jcrowder27@ hotmail.com.

Rock’n Rods

Brentwood PAL presents Rock’n Rods, starting at 11 a.m., at 5000 Balfour Road, in Brentwood.

There will be music, raffles, a chili cook-off, hot rods and customs. For more information, visit www. brentwood-pal.com.

Sunday, Aug. 20 Free Water Polo Clinic

Lamorinda East Water Polo of Brentwood presents a free water-polo clinic at the Heritage High School, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The clinic is open to boys and girls in eighth grade and under. For more information, call 925-240-9653, email waterpolo@ brentwoodseawolves.com or visit www. brentwoodseawolves.com.

Pasta Feed

The Delta Playhouse Center for the Arts presents a Theatre Building Drive Pasta Feed, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sand Creek Pub, 50 Sand Creek Road. Join us for a buffet dinner of different pastas where all net proceeds go toward constructing a new theater.

Tickets are $50 per person and includes a buffet dinner and two drink tickets. For more information, call Jack or Betty at 925-513-3863.

Monday, Aug. 21 Comedy Showcase

Mannhiem Social Club presents the Netflix and Chill Comedy Showcase, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Mannheim Social Club, 561 1st St., in Brentwood.

The event will feature Robert Omoto and headliner Mike E. Winfield. For more information, contact Alex Acosta at 925-303-5220 or at alextyler22@yahoo. com.

Thursday, Aug. 24 Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will hold a book sale in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Louise Massante at 925-513-0384.

Friday, Aug. 25 Blood Donations

The Red Cross will be coming to Brentwood for blood donations on Aug. 25 to the Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at the Movement Mortgage, on Aug. 26, 151 Sand Creek Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $5 Target gift card will be given to all blood donors. For more information, visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org.

Saturday, Aug. 26 Dinner in the Orchard

Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen will host its annual Dinner in the Orchard event, at 8091 Balfour Road,

in Brentwood, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature an outdoor gourmet dinner by chefs Ed Nunn and Chef Minda Motta along with wine and music. Tickets are $70 per person or $600 for a table of 10. For more information, call 1-800-800-5373 or visit, www.communityfarmkitchen.com.

Teeyan da Celebration

Desiroot.org and Punjabi Multicultural Society present a Teeyan da Celebration, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 2301 Range Road. There will be food, raffle prizes and Punjabi-themed dances. Food plates are $6, and entrance fee is $5 for everyone 6 years and older; ages 5 and under are free. This event is for woman and children only. For more information, contact Ruby Raju at 925-550-1088 or Kashmir at 925-329-9835.

Antioch Family Fair

Excalibur Business Solutions presents the Antioch Family Fair, at the Somersville Towne Center Mall, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature live performances, children’s activities, vendors and other activities. Admission is free, but activities inside require payment. For more information, contact Hope Desroches at 925329-8117 or hope@excaliburbranding.com or visit antiochfamilyfair.com.

Casino Night

The Pittsburg Yacht Club will host a Casino Night, at 3 Marina Blvd., in Pittsburg, starting at 5 p.m. There will be a dinner, gaming, prizes and raffles. Tickets are $47 per person. For more information, contact Lynn at lynnatndrealty@aol.com.

Mariachi Concert

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society presents a live Mariachi concert dinner dance, from 7 to 11 p.m., at DeLuna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. For more information and tickets, contact Maggie at 925-516-2506 or Daniel at 925-642-2555.

Casino Bus Trip

St. Anthony Columbiettes presents a Casino Bus Trip that will depart from St. Anthony, 971 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley, at 7 a.m. A seat on the bus costs $30, and it includes a continental breakfast, snacks and water. The casino in Feather Falls will provide players with $10 for play, and the casino in Thunder Valley will give $10 for play and $10 to match. For more information, contact Tina Orduna at 925-6283368 or email Columbiette10414@aol.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 Medicine Warrior Dance Troupe

The Brentwood Library presents Medicine Warrior Dance Troupe, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Experience traditional dance and Native American culture. For more information, contact the library at 925-516-5290.

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Tuesday, Sept. 5 Frankenstein Auditions

The Drama Factory will hold auditions for the play “Frankenstein” at the Nick Rodriguez, on Sep. 6 and 5, starting at 7 p.m. Auditions are for children from 13 to 18 and there is no participation fee. For more information, visit www.dramafactory.org.

Friday, Sept. 8 Wild West Themed Dinner and Music

Sweeney’s Restaurant will have a Wild West themed dinner and music, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The money raised will go to A Place of Learning. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or by phone at 925-634-7927. For more information, call 925-634-7927.

Saturday, Sept. 9 Rod and Custom Show

Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop presents a rod and custom show, at Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop, 3060

Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net /calendar Knightsen Ave., Knightsen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be raffles, live music and food. For more information, contact Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop at 925-625-1073.

Craft and Vendor Fair

Liberty High School Parent’s Club presents a craft and vendor fair at the Liberty High School, 850 2nd St., from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each time a person spends $25 or more, they will be given a ticket to enter a raffle for two tickets to Disneyland. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/69LvVm or call 925-852-5148.

Clothing Drive

Liberty High School Parent’s Club presents a clothing drive, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Liberty High School, 850 2nd St. Donations will be accepted in plastic bags, and for every five garbage bags of donations, you will be given a ticket to enter a raffle for two tickets to Disneyland. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/69LvVm or call 925-852-5148.

Classic Car Show

The Oakley Senior Center will host a classic car show from 1 to 5 p.m., at 215 Second St. There will be food, drinks, raffles and prizes. For more information, call Beverly Morningstar at 925-626-7413 or Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Monday, Sept. 11 NARFE Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold a meeting at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, at noon. The meeting will begin the nomination to elect a new president. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at 925-679-7961 or email by dorothyjewilson@comgmail.com.

Sign-ups

Swim Team

The Brentwood SeaWolves swim team is taking sign-ups for this fall season. The season begins on Sept. 5, and practices will be held at Heritage High School on weekdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. To schedule your tryout date, visit brentwoodseawolves. com. For more information, contact info@ brentwoodseawolves.com.

Volunteers for Art Wine and Jazz Festival Volunteers are needed for two- to four-hour shifts for the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival on Aug. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Aug 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, email Lisa McLaughlin at lpmclaughlin@ comcast.net.

Youth Football

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

Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne.moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

Youth Flag Football

The California Football Academy will hold a football clinic on Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Freedom Basin Park in Oakley. The clinics are for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. The clinic for 4 to 8 year olds will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the one for 9 to 15 year olds is from noon to 2 p.m. For more information or to register a child, call the California Football Academy at 925-625-2222 or visit www. californiafootballacademy.com.

Basketball Sign-ups

The CYO basketball sign-ups will be held on Aug. 20, from noon to 4 p.m., and on Aug. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, on 757 1st St. Players are required to have a copy of their birth certificate and must reside in Brentwood. Registration is $185 per player. For more information, contact Fernando Sanabria at 925-240-4265.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, starting Aug. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 2nd St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact conductor Susan Stuart at stuart.susan@gmail.com.

Beginning Genealogy Class

A genealogy class will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center, on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class will explore ways students can build their own family trees. For more information, contact Liberty Adult Ed at 925-634-2565.

St. Anthony CYO Basketball Sign-ups

St. Anthony CYO Basketball will hold sign-ups on Aug. 12 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Aug. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., at St. Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley. Players must reside in the boundaries of Oakley, Bethel Island and Knightsen.

The cost is $140 per player with first-time players providing a photocopy of a birth certificate. For more information, visit www.saintanthonycyo.org.

St. Anne’s CYO Basketball Sign-ups

St. Anne will open online registration for the 2017-2018 season on Aug. 9, for boys and girls from second to eighth grade. Tryouts begin in mid-September, and the season begins in October.

To register, go to www.stannecyo.assn.la. For more information, call Paul Tamayo at stannecyobyron@ gmail.com or 925-999-4008.

Excel Basics 3 Classes

A free four-week Excel Basics class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch. The class is every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m., starting on Aug. 24. It teaches how to create formulas, filter data and protect worksheets and workbooks. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call 925-776-1133.

PowerPoint Classes

A free two-week PowerPoint class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch. The class is every Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Aug. 28. It teaches students how to use the new features on PPT 2010. For more information, go to www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call 925-776-1133.

Job Training, Placement Program and Application Session

A free 12-week career-readiness class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch. It will help people with limited work experience or skills to begin careers in office or administrative work. Interested individuals should attend an application session on Aug. 28, at the Opportunity Junction, or on Aug. 31, at the By Point Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 925-776-1133 for the Antioch center, 925-252-2300 for the Bay Point Center or visit www.opportunityjunction.org/ evening.

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ral hygiene is a vital component of overall health, and as we age, caring for

our teeth and gums becomes especially important.

Just ask the team at Brentwood Dentistry Dental Group.

“Preventative measures are so important over the age of 50,” said Dr. Michael Garner, who, together with Dr. William Paden and Dr. Michael Hench, owns and operates the Brentwood Dentistry Dental Group. “There are certain challenges that come up for this group, such as root decay risk, oral side effects from medication and the aging and deterioration of existing dental work.”

For nearly 20 years, the three doctors have brightened, straightened and cared for the dental needs of East County residents and the community. Specializing in such procedures as advanced digital imaging and laser cavity detection, the dental group doctors have a combined 80 years of experience and are trained in all aspects of complex restorative dental care and Invisalign orthodontic care. The doctors are members of the American

DR. MICHAEL GARNER Dental Association and California Dental Association and are active locally through their area dental societies as well as community service organizations.

Each has the ability to perform a variety of specialized procedures in the office, allowing clients to take care of many of their health-care needs in one location.

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specialists so when our patients need that type of care, it can be done efficiently and easily for the patient,” said Garner.

“Perhaps more importantly, in today’s health-care environment, our patients enjoy long-term relationships with their providers.”

Hench, who handles the family dentistry end of the dental group, said clients in the over-50 age group often

have a variety of dental and oral healthcare needs.

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It would be the best thing I ever did in my life, and I enjoyed every moment that I spent with them, even though some of those times were at the hospital. When they arrived, Mom had severe issues Senior with her knees. They orner were not straight, and she suffered from chronic pain in both legs. The decision to replace her knees was inevitable, and they were done one at a time with a year in between Marla to help her recover. The Luckhardt surgeon she used has since retired, but he did a wonderful job, and Mom’s knees were straight and mostly pain free.

A few years ago, she fell and broke her femur. I was out of the area, and when I got the call, Grandpa and I rushed back to make sure she was well taken care of and to hold her hand. The doctor on call that evening was a young man named Scott Seibert, and he literally saved the day for all of us. Kind and gentle, he took a more advanced and less intrusive route in his procedure to repair the very damaged bone. His amazing follow up was unprecedented, and he became more like family, rather than simply the doctor who happened to be at the right time and place

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Dr. Seibert specializes in orthopedics, and I asked him his advice on knee replacement and the issues of aftercare. A good indication that surgery is needed is your level of pain or, as in Mom’s case, pain coupled with bowed legs. A simple X-ray can determine the severity of the problem and a surgical procedure should be evaluated thoroughly. Contributing factors should include the age of the patient and his or her general health, says Seibert.

After replacement surgery, a continuous passive motion machine (or CPM) is sometimes used. Although evidence does not show a real difference in the long term, the machine is commonly still used to help jump-start recovery early in the process, says Seibert. These machines are normally provided by the insurance company and are either sent to the nursing facility or the patient’s home.

Another issue is the use of regular stitches versus staples versus absorbable or dissolvable stitches to close the wound. This is the surgeon’s preference and should be discussed with the doctor prior to surgery along with all other questions. If there is severe trauma involved, staples are the norm, but for most knee-replacement surgeries, Seibert prefers the dissolvable ones that do not need removing.

As Mom’s caregiver, I learned firsthand a few very important facts about post-op procedures. After both of her knee surgeries, there was recovery time that included rehabilitation. Options are available for post-

As Mom’s caregiver, I learned firsthand a few very important facts about post-op procedures. After both of her knee surgeries, there was recovery time that included rehabilitation.

operative care, and depending on the age and strength of the patient, it could either be at home with assistance or at a rehabilitation facility or nursing home. The first is far better for the physical and mental comfort of the patient, and physical therapy is arranged at an off-site facility as needed.

For those who require extra assistance and may not have someone to help them at home, a rehabilitation facility may be the only option. This is something to also discuss with the surgeon. Medicare and most other insurances will pay for rehab, but only for a certain number of days. A weekly assessment is made by the therapist and sent to the insurance company, which wants to see that the patient is progressing. Mom thought it was like a weekly report card of her hard

work. She did great!

If using the CPM, make sure you place a soft buffer of some kind in between you and the bed as the motion of the machine may rub your lower back and bottom, causing possible bed sores. You may not feel this happening because of the pain medication that will most likely be prescribed. When taking any narcoticbased pain medication, begin a regimen of stool softeners immediately as it can quickly cause severe constipation resulting in horrible stomach pains and cramping. Too much information? Nope! You’ll thank me on this one.

Bending the knee at a 90-degree angle is a good marker for initially recovering function, says Seibert, but the ultimate goal is to get as close to full range of motion as possible.

This may take several weeks or maybe a few months to achieve, but with time and physical therapy, a patient can expect to walk stairs and resume most normal activities.

No surgery is pleasant, and only if you really need the procedure should it be done, but waiting too long can make it harder on the body and mind. Research your doctor and get referrals for the best one out there.

I’m glad I did my homework for Mom for her knees and also lucked out with Dr. Scott Seibert.

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

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you travel, as senior dogs have special needs and often require extra care and sometimes medication.

If you’re planning a trip, there are steps you can take when boarding your senior dog to give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy your vacation.

The first step is finding a boarding facility prepared to give your fur baby extra care and attention.

“Senior pets need more attention when it comes to the amount of their activity, as they tend to heat up or tire much quicker than younger dogs,” said Kerry Dorn, owner of Delta Dog Camp in Oakley.

Delta Dog Camp offers doggie day care for day camp and overnight boarding services. Day camp allows dogs to play and socialize with dogs of the same temperament or one-on-one with the staff. Overnight offers the same activities as day camp, plus overnight care and feedings.

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Delta Dog Camp in Oakley offers doggie day care for day visits and overnight boarding services for pups of all ages, including senior canines, which they treat with special attention. a senior dog complete an assessment of its health prior to boarding, so they can let Delta Dog Camp’s staff know of any special issues. Providing a written list of conditions and medications will allow the staff to address all concerns and special needs of your pet.

“Any additional needs any dog may need is attended to per the owners instructions,” said Dorn. “Older dogs

will get a bit more down time to rest, and any special feeding or medication requirements are followed as if at home.”

Letting the boarding facility know if your dog is showing symptoms of sore joints or slower movement will also let the staff know that it might take additional time for exercise, and they will pair them with slower moving buddies during play time.

Delta Dog Camp groups dogs with buddies by movement and temperament, rather than age. Like people, not every dog ages the same way. Grouping dogs with buddies of the same temperament reduces stress on senior dogs and allows them to enjoy their time playing.

“Some dogs are seniors at age 7, but some not until 11 or 13, depending on breed, size and health,” said Dorn.

Regardless of the age, Dorn wants every dog to enjoy their time at Delta Dog Camp. The facility has four indoorto-outdoor play yards and a dedicated training area, as well as plenty of play equipment and pools for splashing around. Dogs can play in the sand, grass or climb a structure.

“I love Delta Dog Camp,” said Brentwood resident Candi Akers, who takes three of her dogs to the boarding facility. “I know my dogs are safe there and love that they get to know my dogs and their personalities and accommodate their needs.”

Delta Dog Camp is located at 1315 Main St., in Oakley. For more information, visit www.deltadogcamp. com or call 925-625-4600. Delta Dog Camp also has an Antioch location, at 2400 Devpar Court. For more information about the Antioch location, call 925-757-2600.

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However, many people don’t realize our homes present safety hazards that can not only be dangerous, but deadly under certain circumstances to elderly people. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, falls are the No. 1 cause of emergencyroom visits and the leading cause of injury deaths among people age 65 and older.

Luckily, with a few safety upgrades, seniors can avoid safety hazards by making their homes safer.

“Seniors can do many things to their home to make them safer, more functional for them and still have beautiful spaces,” said Rebeca De Leon, designer at Limitless Kitchen & Bath in Antioch.

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De Leon recommends seniors install pull-out trays in kitchen base cabinets to make them more accessible, without having to bend or kneel to reach inside, as well as task lighting – or under-cabinet lighting – to make the space more functional and safe.

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“There are many porcelain floors that mimic stone, such as slate, travertine or even wood planks,” said De Leon. “Many are textured, come in a matte or semipolished finish and are much more safe and slipresistant than a polished finish.”

For bathrooms, grab bars are very important in showers and around the toilet, making it easier to get up or out of the area.

“Upgrading your faucets from knob handles to a single handle faucet makes it easier on the hands to use and can help make life suffering with arthritis more bearable,” said De Leon.

For seniors looking for a handyman to help them with upgrades, Mr. Handyman in Brentwood is East County’s home-repair and improvement expert, with insured and highly skilled technicians.

“Making safety upgrades doesn’t have to break the bank,” said Desiree Welch, Mr. Handyman owner. “Most upgrades are simple and can be completed in a minimal amount of time.”

According to Welch, besides self-closing drawers and cabinets, pull-out sliding drawers and grip bars, there are additional safety measures that makes homes safer. Ensuring that all flooring is securely tacked down to prevent tripping, setting the water heater temperature to 120 degrees to prevent scalding and creating color contrast in your home can prevent injuries.

“As we grow older, our ability to see color contrast decreases,” said Welch.

“Seniors may have difficulty distinguishing the walls from the floor and falls are more common.”

Welch recommends emergency call buttons be installed in strategic areas, such as next to the toilet or bed, instead of mounting on the wall.

“Wall-mounted emergency buttons may be out of reach during an emergency in these areas of the home,” said Welch, who added see Safe page 10B

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Planning your own funeral or memorial service doesn’t have to be a gloomy task.

Preplanning can provide peace of mind to you and your family and give you time to reflect with your loved ones.

“There are many advantages to planning in advance,” said Lisa Goudy, managing partner of Higgins Chapel and Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch. “The biggest advantage is the peace of mind you have knowing that everything will be done as you wish. I like to look at it as a gift you can give to your family.”

By planning and specifying the exact type of service you like, friends and family celebrate as you wish, and they’ll have an easier time making complicated decisions during an emotional time.

“It eliminates the need for family to make decisions at the time of grief,” said Goudy.

“It is so difficult for a family to sit in a funeral home and make decisions regarding the person they love, especially if they are not sure what the person would have wanted.”

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The more decisions that are made ahead of time, the easier it is for the family.

– Lisa Goudy Higgins Chapel and Oak View Memorial Park is no easy task. According to Goudy, there are between 75 and 130 pieces of information and decisions to be made in planning a funeral or memorial service. Examples include whether one wants to be buried or cremated; if and when there will be a service; the choice of casket, urn, music and flowers; viewing or nonviewing; videos; who will officiate the service; and more.

“The more decisions that are made ahead of time, the easier it is for the family,” said Goudy.

While many people choose burials and having a final resting place where their loved ones can visit, others choose to be cremated.

“Cremated remains are more portable and more flexible,” said Goudy. “We are mobile people these days, and families don’t always want their loved ones in a cemetery forever.” see Planning page 10B

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Planning from page 7B According to Linda Mar-Veiga, manager of Brentwood Funeral Home, there are many options for what to do with one’s ashes.

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“Another trend is having glass keepsakes made with the ashes.

Whether you choose to be cremated or buried, your loved ones can enjoy a personalized memorial service, which shares your life with those who attend.

“People don’t want grieving and somber funerals anymore,” said Mar-Veiga. “The new trend is the celebration of life, which is a fun experience celebrating the person’s life.”

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A reverse mortgage is a lifestyle choice.

It is right for many and not appropriate for others. How can you determine whether it is something you should consider? I have a client who hit the nail on the head. She said “I mentioned a reverse mortgage to my friend and she instantly said ‘oh don’t do that, it’s bad’ with no further facts about why it was bad.” My client said “that’s when I decided I would find out the truth for myself.”

Education is the key to life. Exploring a reverse mortgage is just like any other learning experience. We often like to start with our peers, our kids or our siblings to discuss big decisions. It is perfectly natural. Unfortunately the FHA insured reverse mortgage product still has some pretty serious fallacies that continue to float around and therefore it is also important to speak to a specialist – face to face.

There are so many ways to use a reverse mortgage and so many reasons why people consider a reverse mortgage, that a ‘sit down’ is imperative.

This meeting is where you learn how the program works, why the program works and most importantly, will a reverse mortgage help you to meet your goals.

Everyone has different reasons for wanting to learn about reverse mortgages.

Some people are very ‘comfy’ with their current income but would like to travel, or buy a vacation home, or provide early inheritance to their kids so they can watch them enjoy it while they are still alive. Others may be struggling with monthly expenses and being able to rid themselves of their mortgage payment would make life much less stressful, while others may have healthcare needs or require home improvements to allow better accessibility. The reasons and the goals are as varied as the colors in a crayon box.

A LITTLE FOOD FOR THOUGHT AS YOU BEGIN YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY.

Who owns your home if you have a reverse mortgage?

You do, just like you do now.

Will reverse mortgage proceeds affect my income taxes?

No, reverse mortgage proceeds are tax free.

How can I take the proceeds from a reverse mortgage?

There are several different methods of receiving funds from your reverse mortgage. The first thing we do is pay the closing costs and pay off any existing debt against the home including a first mortgage, and/or HELOC. After that, remaining proceeds are available to you in a variety of ways. You may take a lump sum, set up a line of credit, or set up a monthly disbursement to yourself.

I hear reverse mortgages are expensive, is that true?

As I said earlier, a reverse mortgage is a lifestyle choice. It is not inexpensive but the costs come right off the top of the loan amount, not out of your pocket.

There are costs, and you should still consider them.

It is important to remember, other than the required counseling session (approximately $150), the costs come out of the loan at closing. The benefits of a reverse mortgage most often outweigh the expense of taking out a reverse mortgage.

I went on the internet and inquired about a reverse mortgage. Oh My Gosh, my phone and my email blew up with people wanting to sell me a reverse mortgage.

Unfortunately many times when you put your personal information on the internet it is sold over and over and over again. Some companies rely on this as their sole source of business. You are usually talking to someone in San Diego, Oklahoma, or Florida. The sole objective is to get you to sign papers as fast as possible. They will FedEx documents to you the next day and pressure you to sign them. I only have one word for you …

Don’t. Even if they send someone to your home to assist you with the signing, that person is usually a notary or a signing service. They are not reverse mortgage specialists and do not hold a mortgage loan officer license.

This is a decision that will affect the rest of your life. It is a big decision.

Education, and time to absorb the information, is essential to the immediate success of your reverse mortgage but most importantly, the long-term success of your reverse mortgage.

I have been in the mortgage business for 35 years and offering reverse mortgages exclusively for over 10 years.

I have spent my entire career in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Call me today. I will come out to your home and meet with you in the comfort of your home. We will explore what you hope a reverse mortgage can do for you.

I will review all the information with you and then leave it with you to re-review, mull over, and you decide if it is right for you. If it is, give me a call back and we will get started.

In the meantime, remember, this is what you worked for your entire life, enjoy every day!

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“Some of the most popular classes for seniors are Zumba gold, gentle yoga and Tai Chi,” said Lisa Franzel, Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa’s general manager. “These particular classes emphasize movement, balance and core strengthening in a milder format.”

Diamond Hills, located in Oakley, also offers modified weight training programs, which are popular and highly encouraged to promote bone density, as well as overall strength, which can decrease over the years. Balance training is another key component seniors should add to their fitness routines.

According to the National Council on Aging, one-fourth of Americans aged 65 and older fall each year, and every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall.

“This is why it is important to emphasize a balance training regimen in older populations to dramatically reduce the likeliness of falling, which could potentially lead to serious injury,” said Franzel.

Classes like Tai Chi and gentle yoga are a great way to improve muscle balance. Seniors can also opt to work one-on-one with a trainer, who will provide a custom structured program using balance, range-of-motion and muscle strengthening to maximize functionality. For low-impact workouts, seniors can try aqua aerobics to reduce the effects of arthritis on the body.

Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is located at 1510 Neroly Road, in Oakley. For more information, visit www. sparetimeclubs.com or call 925-420-4575.

Even though there are numerous gyms in East County, seniors don’t have to hit the gym to stay fit. Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch all offer fitness classes for adults age 50 and older.

“The programs and classes offered by the recreation division offer a great opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy lifelong learning, social connections, therapy and fitness,” said Lindsey Bruno, recreation manager for the City of Oakley.

For more information or to register for classes through Oakley City Hall, stop by 3231 Main St., email tumin@ci.oakley. ca.us or visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us.

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“Eat lean, clean and green at least 85 percent of the time,” said Brentwood resident Deb Dutcher, certified integrative health coach and author of “Sexy, Lean and Strong After 50.”

The East County health coach works with clients, helping them to improve their health and wellness through proper nutrition, wellness and exercise.

Dutcher recommends seniors eat no more than 35 grams of sugar a day; 35 to 50 grams of fiber a day; lean proteins; healthy fats, such as olive oil, walnuts and fatty fish; and fresh and organic as much as possible. She also recommends to drink at least one-half of your weight in ounces of water a day. Seniors should avoid processed foods and limit their sodium, especially if they have heart issues.

According to Dutcher, who received her certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, there are many factors that contribute to how our nutritional needs change as we age.

“We lose hormones and digestive enzymes, which means we don’t process fat and proteins as well as we used to, along with being able to break down fibrous foods,” said Dutcher, who adds digestive enzymes and probiotics to her regimen to address these issues.

Seniors also face a slowed metabolism.

“Our metabolism is not as fast, so we need to make sure to eat to replenish and not slow down our metabolism,” said Dutcher. “Some folks eat too little, and the

metabolism slows down, because the body thinks its being starved.”

Immune systems also become weaker with age, requiring extra vitamin D, and worn-out joints also need additional nutritional support so seniors can stay active, according to Dutcher. Changing your nutrition as you age will not only help you feel better and increase your mobility, but can also help you lose weight.

Antioch resident Chris Stuart, age 64, worked with Dutcher to change her diet and live a healthier lifestyle.

“The results were and still are amazing,” said Stuart. “My energy level is high, and people who haven’t seen me since losing weight are totally amazed and hardly recognize me.”

Stuart and other East County residents don’t have to look too far to make good nutritional choices in their diet. East County has a plethora of farm stands in addition to the Brentwood Farmers Market.

“Everyone should incorporate as many different vegetables in their diet as they will eat,” said Barbara Cecchini, campus director for First Generation Farmers. “By adding more and varied vegetables to one’s diet, (in addition to) more exercise – no matter what the age – it will help protect against Type 2 diabetes and lower blood pressure, and the fiber will ward off other diseases such as cancer.”

Cecchini also recommends home gardening as a source of fresh vegetables and exercise.

First Generation Farmers is located at 1230 Delta Road, in Knightsen. For more information, call 925-625-8245 or visit www.firstgenerationfarmers.org.

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Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Healthy Statistics found that more than half of all Americans take a vitamin supplement daily.

While vitamins can have their benefits, many health professionals say that the best way to get necessary vitamins is through the foods you eat. Furthermore, inexperienced people are simply taking their own cocktail of vitamins and may be taking too much.

Vitamin A: There is particular concern over vitamin A. Taking high doses of antioxidant supplements such as vitamin A might cause more harm than good. Some research shows that taking high doses of vitamin A supplements might increase the chance of death from all causes and possibly other serious side effects. It can also make liver disease worse and increase the risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture.

B complex vitamins: B complexes or groups of various B vitamins put together in the capsule are some of the more popular vitamins bought. Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to lack of energy and feelings of stress and anxiety and may contribute to difficulty with sleep. Many people do not realize that some B vitamins can cause drowsiness, so it’s important not to drive until you determine the effects of

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“The Antioch Senior Center fitness programming allows older adults to feel comfortable in a setting of peers and are geared to special needs older adults experience as one ages,” said Nancy Ceridwyn, recreation specialist.

People over the age of 50 can join the Antioch Senior Club for $20 per year and participate in classes. The Antioch Senior Club is located at 415 W 2nd St. For more information, visit http:// antiochseniorcenter.business.site.

If seniors don’t want to take classes, they can stay fit in their own neighborhoods or by incorporating different types of fitness activities into their routines.

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Vitamin C: People rely heavily on vitamin C to boost the immune system and promote good health. It is reported vitamin C is largely water-soluble, so toxicity is rare, but side effects can include diarrhea, nausea and possible dental decalcification.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D has been touted as the wonder supplement in the past year. Taking vitamin D3, ‘the sunshine vitamin,’ can help regulate mood, improve sleep and regulate the circadian rhythm, among other things. Too much may cause nausea and vomiting, bone weakness, hypercalcemia – an excessive amount of calcium in the bloodstream, kidney stones and organ calcification.

Calcium: Calcium and vitamin D work together in the formation of strong bones.

Again, too much of this supplement can lead to excessive amounts of calcium in the blood. Other side effects may include constipation and stomach upset, including excessive gas. Mental and mood changes, headaches, increased thirst and other side effects are serious.

Vitamin E: Toxicity from this vitamin may include gastric distress, fatigue, easy bruising and bleeding, muscle weakness and diarrhea.

In addition to vitamins, other nutritional supplements have the potential to interact with medications being taken.

St. John’s Wort, for example, can affect cholesterol levels and the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs. It also may have contraindications with other medicines.

Although vitamins and supplements are sold over the counter, that doesn’t make them any safer than regulated medications.

Individuals should always consult with a doctor before beginning supplements to find out the proper dosage and which vitamins may be beneficial or harmful.

– Courtesy Metro Creative “My exercise program is three to five days per week, with indoor and outdoor skating being at least three days of more intense exercise,” said Brentwood resident Jim Barnett, who walks, uses the gym, skates his neighborhood and plays bocce ball. “Exercise and social interaction with ones neighbors and friends will keep you physically, mentally and emotionally fit.”

The City of Brentwood Senior Activity Center, located at 193 Griffith Lane, also offers a wide variety of programs and fitness activities. For more information, visit www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/parks/ seniors/activity.asp.

Whether you have your own exercise routine, belong to a gym or are taking classes at local recreation centers, there are plenty of fun choices to keep seniors in shape.

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