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Vol. 20, No. 38

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City staffing levels going up

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Brentwood is going back in time, but its city staffing levels are moving forward. The City Council has approved nine new full-time positions, one part-time job, the reassignment of another and the filling of one vacancy, bringing staffing numbers back to prerecession levels of 2006. These new faces, upping the number of full-time employees to 308 by the end of the 2019/2020 fiscal year, will include the reintroduction of an assistant city manager, a deputy city attorney, three community service officers see Staffing page 26A

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One representative of the Alameda Island Brewing Company got into the spirit of the Craft Beer Festival last weekend in downtown Brentwood. The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which included over 29 specialty brews from beer meisters throughout the East Bay, cooking demonstrations and live music. The annual fundraiser will benefit Brentwood organizations including the Rotary, Soroptimist and Lions clubs. To view a slideshow of the event, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

Fire district approves balanced budget by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board recently passed a balanced fiscal-year budget, but the need for additional resources hangs over the agency. “We are going to be well ahead of 8,000 calls this year, which tells us we need more stations,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick, who noted that the district ran about 7,500 calls in 2017. The three-station agency, tasked with protecting over 114,000 residents and 249 square miles, projects its total revenue will rise by about 7.8 percent this fiscal year to $16.2 million, with expenses increasing about 7.4 percent to $15.2 million. The district will end the year with an $11.2 million ending fund balance, factoring in $3.2 million

“ It is clear that property taxes cannot fully

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Fire board member Stephen Smith in operating carryover and $8 million in excess carryover, including $6.2 million erroneously left behind years ago when the district transferred its funds and financial operations from the county to the district. “The excess operating revenue and operating fund balance are available to finance future inflationary operating cost increases, cover one-time costs for capital and equipment, bridge economic downturns, and implement strategic alternatives currently being studied as part of the district’s strategic planning imitative,” said Helmick.

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About $15,550,672 (96 percent of the district’s fiscal-year revenue) will come from property taxes, with the district’s largest expense (personnel costs) rising by about 10.7 percent to $10,464,966, or 69 percent of the district’s expenses. About 40 percent of that $10.5 million will go toward salaries and incentives, with another 31 percent covering past retirement costs. Normal retirement costs will account for another 9 percent. “Our personnel costs are about 69 percent (of our expenses), but that is not unique to

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us,” Helmick said. “That is how every public safety agency is.” Going forward, Helmick projects that the district’s budget can remain balanced for 10 years, but that’s assuming the agency continues to be a less-than-desirable rural, threestation operation – a prospect the district is trying to avoid. Close to $60,000 this year will be spent creating a long-range strategic plan, with another $60,000 going toward a legislative consultant, acting as an ambassador for the agency to improve communication with local and state officials and assisting in identifying alternative revenue and growth options. The district, which already charges for providing medical aid, also recently approved a second set of fees that will be levied for help at motor vehicle incidents, hazardous see Fire page 26A

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Welcoming a new vice principal to Edna Hill by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Edna Hill Middle School recently welcomed a new face to its administration. Leonor Medina, the middle school’s new vice principal, is replacing outgoing Maria Gonzalez, who now serves as Mary Casey Black Elementary School principal. “We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Medina to Edna Hill as our new vice principal,” said Edna Hill Principal Kirsten Jobb. “Mrs. Medina joins our team with a passion for education and supporting students to meet their potential. She truly feels that all students can achieve. We are excited to introduce her to our community.” Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dr. Dana Eaton expressed his enthusiasm to see Medina in this new capacity as well. “Mrs. Medina is a universally respected teacher in our district who will be a strong addition to Edna Hill Middle School,” Eaton said. “We are thrilled to have someone with

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Leonor Medina is the new vice principal for Edna Hill Middle School, replacing outgoing Maria Gonzalez. her skill-set take such an important role in one of our schools.” Medina’s educational background spans 22 years and stems from New York, where she

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“As a (vice principal) at Adams Middle, (Whitney) was a calm presence,” said Medina. “I learned from Mrs. Whitney to take my time before speaking, understand and appreciate what people bring to the table and to listen to understand. (Lauren Griggs) is knowledgeable, thoughtful and carries herself with respect and ease, and I hope to be similar as I walk through the halls of my new home, Edna Hill.” As she moves forward in a new administrative role, she looks back with fondness at where she’s been. “Adams Middle School holds a special place in my heart,” she said. “I was a sixthgrade math and science teacher at Adams for 13 years, and the relationships I made were special ... The teachers are go-getters and some of the most effective I have ever worked for. I was surrounded by so much knowledge and will especially treasure my time with my sixth grade team – all the laughs, heartfelt moments and even tears we shared throughout our years together.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Getting ready for the big day by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The heart of Brentwood is about to kick it up a beat, as officials prepare to open doors on the brand-new library this month. After years of planning, fundraising and building, the new structure at the corner of Third and Oak streets will open to the public in a grand-opening celebration Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. “After four years of fundraising and promoting, I am so excited to see the results,” said Diane Alexander, Brentwood Library Foundation president. “In addition to the many new materials, I’m looking forward to all the activities. The Friends of the Brentwood Library will have a store selling donated books, some rooms will be busy with group meetings, more children’s story times, and the makerspace room will have creative programs.” Guests are encouraged to grab a ‘passport,’ in which they will receive a stamp at each station visited. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with speeches and a ribbon cutting, and refreshments will be provided. Gail Leech, City of Brentwood management analyst, said the city is responsible for providing pastries, coffee and water for visitors and that once the mayor cuts the ribbon, the library will

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is slated for 3 p.m. Prior to the festivities, however, the library, which is currently housed in the Brentwood Community Center, will be closed from Sept. 15 to 29 as staff prepares for the transition. Liz Fuller, senior community library manager, noted this transition will entail unpacking boxes of new books that arrived on 13 pallets and overall strategization. “We’re incorporating books from storage, books from the temporary site and new books to fill the shelves,” said Fuller. “Our IT department will be putting in computers for both the public and the staff and getting the network up and running. We’ll be installing digital signage in the entryway and a laptoplending machine behind the information desk.” Training for five new permanent staff members and nine new library aides has also been part of the transition. In addition, staff will consider which programs to offer during this time and how rooms should be set up for public use. “I’ve been working on schedules for staff and volunteers and setting up who’s helping out on opening day,” said Fuller. “Lots of unpacking, sorting, shelving, training and planning for the future.” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brentwoodcalibrary. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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State Water Project contracts extended Staff Writer

Construction of the Delta tunnels, formally known as the California WaterFix project, inched closer to reality last week when the Department of Water Resources (DWR) went before the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) with its plan to extend contracts with the 29 agencies participating in the State Water Project (SWP). The Sept. 11 hearing opened with JLBC chair Holly Mitchell stating that the purpose of the meeting was to fulfill a legal requirement necessary for DWR to renegotiate the terms of the SWP contracts. “State law requires the Department of Water Resources to present information regarding the terms and conditions of its renewal or extension of a long-term water supply contract in an informational hearing before the JLBC … at least 60 days before the department finalizes approval of the changes,” read a background paper published by the JLBC in advance of the meeting. With the hearing complete, DWR is free to negotiate those contracts without further legislative involvement. As proposed, those contracts will be extended for 50 years beyond their current expiration dates and will not expire until Dec. 31, 2085. WaterFix opponents did not leave the proceedings empty-handed as legislators expressed an interest in applying greater legislative oversight on DWR activities as they relate to SWP-related projects.

“I’ve been saying all along that DWR should not be spending large sums of tax dollars on any WaterFix contracts without oversight from the legislature,” said state Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Discovery Bay). “I am working with other Delta Caucus legislators to determine what that oversight would look like and what it might take to implement it legislatively.” After the meeting, DWR Director Karla Nemeth said she did not know how increased legislative oversight might impact the department’s plans for WaterFix. “The legislature is going to have to work that amongst themselves in terms of what they want to do in relation to that project,” said Nemeth. “It will be up to them how they want to proceed.” The JLBC hearing was held after the state assembly and senate adjourned for their final recesses. It was scheduled twice in August, but public outcry led to the cancellation of both attempts. Congressman Jerry McNerney led an unsuccessful effort to also stop the Sept. 11 meeting. He was among four congressmen who signed a letter sent to the JLBC arguing that the renegotiations of the SWP contracts were premature and DWR’s true intent was to extend the contracts as a step toward securing financing for WaterFix. The Delta Caucus, co-chaired by Frazier, also sent a letter to the JLBC making similar arguments, also to no avail. “This is a backroom tactic to force through Gov. Brown’s controversial and wildly unpopular twin-tunnels proposal,” said

McNerney in a press release. “ … This shortsighted water grab would saddle Californians with billions of dollars of debt for generations, and holding this hearing would prevent further input from the state legislature or the public.” With the expiration of the current SWP contracts a minimum of 17 years in the future, Frazier pressed Nemeth on the urgency of holding the hearing at this time. Nemeth responded that revenue bonds issued to pay for maintenance and upgrades to existing SWP infrastructure are becoming increasingly costly as the term of the bonds cannot extend past the SWP contract expiration date. A bond typically has a 30-year term, but with expiration dates less than 30 years in the future, borrowing costs increase as the borrowing term decreases. In a charged exchange between Nemeth and state Senator Richard Pan, he asked Nemeth for assurances that the contract amendments before the JLBC would not be used to obtain bonds to fund the construction of the WaterFix tunnels. Nemeth shocked many in the courtroom when she initially answered MEDAL LD AWARD

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Lindsay Kellogg is the new director of bands at Liberty High School. Kellogg comes from Adams Middle School where she was the music teacher for 12 years.

Taking up the baton at Liberty High School by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

After spending 12 years developing a respected music program at Adams Middle School, Lindsay Kellogg has taken up the baton of the storied band program at Liberty High School. “Lindsay built a dynamic music program from the ground up as the first music teacher at Adams Middle School,” said Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton. “While I was disappointed to lose her from Adams, I have no doubt she will build an exceptional program at Liberty High School.” True to form, Kellogg did not waste any time getting started with her new assignment at Liberty. As she discussed her vision for the marching band during a recent music class, the students snacked on ice cream sandwiches while Kellogg provided immediate input about the material that would be included in their routine. “I never had a set age group that I wanted to teach,” explained Kellogg. “I loved middle school. I loved teaching that age group. I feel like after a certain amount of time, sometimes you need a new chal-

lenge and a change and this opportunity was here. Liberty was really appealing to me because of the history of the school – the pride that the school has and the town has.” Kellogg brings with her a track record of success. She started the music program at Adams, and in her final year, more than 300 students were involved. She attributes at least part of that success to her teaching style. “I really think it’s all about having fun with them but also having a very organized and firm, but fair, way of teaching,” said Kellogg. “I think the kids really like that about me. I can provide a lot of fun and a positive atmosphere. But the way I run my rehearsals, we get things done, which makes them feel accomplished. In my opinion, to build a program, it’s all about building culture and getting that buy-in from the kids and parents. Once you do, people want to be part of that.” Kellogg spent most of her childhood in the small town of Pontiac, Illinois, though she moved with her family to Sparks, Nevada, just before her senior year of high school. Kellogg continued her education at California State University, Chico where she earned undergraduate and master’s desee Liberty page 16A

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So now we have two appraisals done on the same property within a week of each other. The two appraisers used NONE of the same comparable properties. One of them added $10,000 to the value because the subject property had a pool, but the other appraiser used $15,000 for their figure. One of the appraisers made NO adjustment for market appreciation this year, while the other one added $10-30K based on how old the solds were. Based on these differences, these two appraisals came in almost $20,000 different for their final value for the home. An appraisal is one person’s educated and researched opinion of value. However, another equally knowledgeable and diligent appraiser could come up with a different value, and they could have both followed all the appraisal rules to arrive at their values If you have questions about real estate, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. #01245186 – Advertisement

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Are you over 55 and thinking of downsizing? Prop 60 can help save you money by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Many seniors come to my office and talk about wanting to downsize. Their children have moved out, and they are left with a big house they no longer want to spend the time or money caring for. However, downsizing can be hard for several reasons. First, it can be really hard to leave your family home. With so many wonderful memories and bedrooms full of stuff, it can be emotionally draining to say goodbye and overwhelming to start sorting through boxes of old belongings. Second, many couples fear that by buying a new and smaller place, their property taxes will possibly double or triple. I see couples every day who purchased their home 30 or more years ago and are still paying only a couple thousand a year in property taxes. Couples realize that if they buy a new, smaller place, their property taxes could increase drastically, which can be daunting while budgeting on a fixed income. But this is what I want to talk about today. Under Prop 60, if either you or your spouse is over the age of 55, you can keep your property-tax payment even when you move! But like all government propositions, there are certain criteria you must satisfy to qualify under Prop 60. 1. To qualify, you must sell your original home when you or your spouse is over 55. 2. After the sale of your home, you must purchase a new residence within two years. 3. Your old home must be in the same county as your new home. 4. The sale of your original home must qualify for reassessment as a result of the transfer or sale (i.e. you can’t transfer your home to your

children under Prop 13, so your children take your property-tax basis) 5. Your new home must be equal to or lesser in market value than your old home. 6. You can only take advantage of Prop 60 ONCE! Ok, now that we know the rules, let’s work with an example to help demonstrate the power of Prop 60. Let’s say you purchased your family home 30 years ago in Contra Costa County for $200,000, and your property taxes are currently $3,000 per year. You decide to sell your home and you sell it for $1 million. Under Prop 60, if either you or your spouse is over 55, you can purchase another home for $1,000,000 or less in Contra Costa County and keep your property tax payments at $3,000 per year! In California, we passed Prop 60 to encourage people to downsize, as they get older. Make sure you understand the rules before selling so you can take advantage of Prop 60. If you have any questions about Prop 60 or any other estate-planning questions, I am an estate-planning attorney and would be happy to answer your specific questions. I offer free, 30-minute initial consultations in our Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. You can also visit our website for more information at www. lawofficeofjoangrimes.com..

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Jason has written a Kyle is about to give an letter, on the right, important speech at his school. to the editor of But he got so nervous, he his newspaper, dropped some pages. Can you but something is find all 12 pages of his speech wrong. The on today’s Kid Scoop page? words are out of order. Can you put them back into the right order? Rewrite his letter on another sheet of paper. Standards Link: Revision: Revise drafts to improve logical progression of ideas.

Lively Discussions

The topic of free speech always sparks a lively discussion. Some say there should be limits on free speech. Others say people should be allowed to express whatever they want, even if it hurts or offends someone else.

What do YOU think?

Should students be allowed to wear to school t-shirts that say rude things? Write a sentence in favor of allowing any kind of t-shirt in one of the speech bubbles at left. Then write why it shouldn’t be allowed in the other bubble.

What is Free Speech? Imagine being put into jail for 26 years because you criticized your government. That happened to Nelson Mandela when he criticized his country’s government for its policy of apartheid (separating black and white people). When the American colonies were under British rule in the 1700s, a man by the name of John Peter Zenger was brought to trial for publishing a

newspaper that criticized the British government.

The leaders that started the United States of America created the Constitution to protect people from these kinds of injustices. With the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, they established the freedom of both speech and pr ess, as well as three other freedoms.

Standards Link: Civics: Understand the purpose of the Constitution.

Standards Link: Civics: Understand freedoms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights.

Many Forms of Speech

Imagine you have a message you want to get out. Look through today’s newspaper. Find and clip examples of ways people communicate. Paste them in the bubbles below.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow written directions.

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Look through today’s newspaper to find a critical article or editorial. What or who is being criticized? Do you agree with the criticism? Why or why not? What purpose would printing such a piece serve? Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Discern main idea and concept, identifying and assessing evidence that supports those ideas.

Can you find where each “censored” word in this article belongs.

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“Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech”

Ask your school librarian to set up a display of books on free speech and the free press. Use the space here to design a poster. Make a larger version of it to display in your school library!

Tell us, “What does FREE speech mean to you?” Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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Brentwood Library’s 16th CityRead kicks off The 16th Annual Brentwood Library CityRead kicks off Monday, Oct. 1, as copies of the autobiography “Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals that Brought Me Home,” by Jessica Fechtor will be available for free in the Brentwood Library. The book describes the author’s devastating aneurysm suffered at 28 and how she used food and writing about food to recover. Part cookbook and part memoir, the book reveals a personal story of courage and determination and has some great recipes to try and share. Pick up a copy of the book during library open hours, read it and share with friends and family, or return to the library for someone else to pick up. The library will host several programs related to the theme of the book – a sewing class on how to make a market bag; using sewing machines in the library’s new makerspace, at 2 p.m., Oct. 3 and 9; a meditation program with Dr. Marshall Zaslove, at 7 p.m., Oct. 17; and the library’s Book Ends Book Club will discuss the book at its November meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 6, at

6:30 p.m. All are invited to come share their thoughts about the book. Fechtor will speak Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Brentwood Community Center. Copies of her book will be available for sale, and Fechtor will sign the books after her presentation. For more information, visit guides. ccclib.org/OneCityOneBook2018/brentwood. The CityRead program has been offered by the Brentwood Library every fall for the past 16 years. Book purchases have been sponsored by invaluable community partners. The author presentation this year is sponsored by the Friends of the Brentwood Library, with a grant from Poets and Writers Inc. For more information, contact Senior Community Library Manager Liz Fuller at lfuller@ccclib.org or 925-516-5294.

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Looking back over 50 years of driving I could say it seems like yesterday, but it really doesn’t. It actually feels like, well 50 years! So many things have changed since 1969 including me, of course. Just look at all those throwback Thursday pictures on my Facebook page and see for yourself the maturing Senior evolution of my orner face and body. The inevitable is just that, inevitable. I suppose every class has their milestone reunions and I did make it to my 20th in 1989, but this time, I will not be able to attend Marla the festivities. I do, Luckhardt however, really look forward to seeing pictures of the 68-yearold kids I went to school with so long ago on Long Island. The late 1960s and ’70s was a fun time for so many reasons. I had a lot more get up and go then, which sadly has started to get up and leave, but some of my favorite memories revolve around my first driving experiences. I learned to drive at 16 with a learner’s permit in driver’s education that the high school offered and followed up with many hours at the

wheel of my dad’s 1960 Buick LeSabre. It was huge, powder blue and always immaculate. I practiced driving, parking and successfully scaring my mom half to death at every turn. Before I got my own first car, I also learned to drive a stick shift on my friend’s mother’s Volkswagen Beetle. It too was pale blue and every opportunity I could get to drive that little “pregnant roller skate,” I took it. In 1971, I bought my first car. It was a 1963 Black Rambler Sedan with a dent or scratch on every inch of it other than the roof. Saving every penny I could to buy the $300 car was quite an accomplishment for me, and it was my pride and joy. That is until the engine fell out of the bottom of it during a turn onto the main street where I lived in the middle of a snowstorm on my way to a job interview. If that doesn’t sound like a punchline to a bad joke, I don’t know what does. I got out of the car, locked the door and walked the 2 miles to the interview. I didn’t get the job because I showed up late and apparently the human resource person had a very challenged sense of humor. About three weeks later, two police officers came to my parent’s house and rang the bell. They were looking for me and asked if I had stolen a car! Of course, I answered no and was told that someone had taken

one of my license plates off the car that died and stole another car using that plate. That was the first and only time I came close to being cuffed and shipped off to the Big House. Mom’s face was priceless. The first brand-new car I had was a 1972 Super Beetle that was lemon yellow. The price was $2,700 a little more than my beloved Rambler, but it was a great car. For $3, I could fill my tank and drive for a week or two. On the news this week there was an announcement from VW that the bug is being squashed. No more Beetles after the release of two special editions in July of next year. Similar announcements were made in the past but I fear that, after 70 years of Slug Bugs, this time may truly be the permanent demise of the third generation of an iconic car. The original compact Beetle was designed in Germany in 1938, during the Nazi era. Eleven years later it came to the U.S., where eventually it became a symbol of “hippie” transportation. The classic Beetle sold for about 30 years before U.S. sales stopped in 1979. The last of the original bugs was produced in Puebla, Mexico, in 2003. The car made a comeback as the more modern Beetle in 1998 and was revamped again in 2012 giving it a flatter roof, more trunk space and included

a navigation system. Sales rose for a while with the novelty of the rebooted bugs but then fell dramatically last year. The special editions available in the final 2019 model year will come in coupe and convertible body styles, with unique beige and blue colors and several upgrades in addition to the normal VW offerings. Volkswagen has no immediate plans to revive the Beetle again after that but “wouldn’t rule it out.” One can only hope. Four of my grandchildren are driving now. They all have cars and seem to be excellent drivers. The cars all have power steering, air conditioning and automatic gearshifts. There is a self-parking feature in some cars and, of course, cruise control is just about standard now. They don’t have to roll their windows up or down with a handle or unlock the door with a key. The a.m. radio is now a stereo system with an option for adding Sirius for a fee. There are so many buttons and options on the computer on the dash that the book that comes with the car takes months to read. I miss my Rambler, the Buick and my Super Beetle! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@ aol.com.

Ice cream and Kid Scoop Hey parents and kids! School is back in session, and the popular syndicated column Kid Scoop is going with you. It’s no secret that a student’s reading skills are directly tied to their classroom success, and as East County’s community newspaper, we support and encourage families, students and teachers to expand the learning process with Kid Scoop.

Each week in the pages of The Press, students can find a feature page filled with activities, crafts and reading and writing content. (See page 9A.) This week’s topic is Freedom of Speech, and kids in grades two through five are invited to fill out the page and answer the question, “What does free speech mean to you?” Participation will automatically enroll students in a random drawing for a $25 gift certificate to a local

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Bass are biting for Discovery Bay event Discovery Bay waters will soon be the scene of an inaugural bass fishing tournament that will provide fun for the whole family. Presented by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF), the tournament is scheduled to take place Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Discovery Bay Marina. “I’ve been wanting to do this for a couple of years,” explained Jim Mattison, DBCF president. “We want to get kids and families out of the house together, away from screens and keyboards, out in to the sunshine.” Rather than following the rules of a traditional bass fishing tournament, Mattison thought outside the box to make the event more familyfriendly. Ronald VanAirsdale, a member of the Delta Bass Club and veteran tournament competitor, is helping the DBCF plan an event that will make a splash with competitors. “I’m helping Jim structure the tournament somewhat,” VanAirsdale explained. “This is not a typical bass tour-

nament – it’s more of a family event, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. Our club is providing support staff and help at the weigh-in.” Anyone with a boat can join the tournament for $100. Boats can have up to five people on them, and participants can choose to fish from their docks but will need a boat to get to the weigh-in at the marina. All fishing must be done in the bays of Discovery Bay and not in the fast water. Fish will be released after being weighed. There will be first and second prizes in five categories. Half of all proceeds will go back to the DBCF to benefit local kids and community projects. Forty percent will go toward cash prizes with a maximum of $4,000 being awarded to the top 10 winners. Five percent will go to the East Bay Student Anglers Club, and 5 percent to the Delta Bass Club for support and expertise. The tournament will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register, visit www.dbcf.info or email jim@dcbf.info.

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Colorful fun Bristow Middle School students enjoyed a colorful Friday last week during their Color Fun Run fundraiser. The event was organized to earn money for the school’s Renaissance Program and ASB Student Body Activities. Photo courtesy of Shawna Borba

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he Byron Family Farm official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. Speakers and entertainment will highlight the Byron Union School District’s opening of the community park, which includes an all-abilities playground and an educational and interpretive center. The project was paid for with Measure WW funds and a $600,000 grant from the East Bay Regional Park District. The Byron Family Farm is located at 14301 Byron Highway.

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OAKLEY Aug. 12, 12:17 a.m. A person told authorities he heard a loud noise on Mammouth Lane and Big Bear Court. Aug. 12, 4:21 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported on the 1100 block of West Cypress Road. Aug. 12, 8:28 p.m. A person was reported recklessly driving on East Cypress Road and Frank Hengel Way. Aug. 13, 6:17 a.m. Authorities were notified of a vehicle blocking a driveway on the 100 block of Willowrun Way. Aug. 13, 11:06 a.m. A case of harassment was reported on the 100 block of Mira Vista Drive. Aug. 13, 4:24 p.m. Terrorist threats were made on the 4700 block of La Vista Drive. Aug. 13, 9:11 a.m. A reckless driver was seen on Laurel Road and Empire Avenue. Aug. 14, 3:57 a.m. A suspicious subject was seen on Neroly Road and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 14, 8:19 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 4500 block of Teakwood Court. Aug. 14, 1:14 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up call was traced back to Main Street and Sandy Lane. Aug. 14, 5:11 p.m. A vehicle was towed on the 1600 block of Gamay Circle. Aug. 14, 5:19 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from the 30 block of Raye Avenue. Aug. 14, 9:48 p.m. A person was halted by authorities on Empire Avenue and Oakley Road. Aug. 15, 1:24 a.m. A patrol request was made at Oakley Plaza. Aug. 15, 6:44 a.m. Lost property was found at Crockett Park. Aug. 15, 11:39 a.m. Authorities were notified of suspicious circumstances occurring in the 1900 block of O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 15, 4:22 p.m. An identity theft was reported to the Oakley Police Department. Aug. 15, 5:56 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on at Lucky in Oakley. Aug, 15, 10:17 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 4900 block of Fuschia Way. Aug. 16, 2:39 a.m. Authorities halted a suspicious vehicle at the Oakley Antioch Pier. Aug. 16, 8:50 a.m. A petty theft was reported on the 100 block Willowrun Way. Aug. 16, 11:11 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported on the 900 block of Walnut Drive. Aug. 16, 4:34 p.m. A false alarm was reported going off on the 5000 block of Montevino Way.

An 11-year-old girl was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center after she was struck by a car in Brentwood, Monday, Sept. 17. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District personnel classified her condition as red on a scale of green, yellow, red. Brentwood police said the driver involved remained on scene and was cooperating fully with the investigation. Photo by Tony Kukulich Aug. 16, 5:05 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Big Break Road and Main Street. Aug. 16, 9:52 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Gingham Way and Walnut Meadows Drive. Aug. 17, 1:01 a.m. A service to a citizen was made on the 5400 block of Elm Lane. Aug. 17, 10:52 a.m. Authorities encountered a subject who was refusing to cooperate. This report came from Brown Stone Road and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 17, 4:12 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on Century Way and Oak Grove Court. Aug. 17, 10:30 p.m. A loud noise was heard on the 1000 block of Morning Glory Way. Aug. 18, 8:56 a.m. Authorities were notified of a disturbance of peace on the 1800 block of Babbe Street Aug. 18, 11:44 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on the 100 block of Picasso Drive. Aug. 18, 5:31 p.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music on Matisse Court Michelangelo Drive. Aug. 18, 11:24 a.m. Authorities halted a suspicious vehicle at Freedom High School.

ANTIOCH Aug. 26, 11:12 a.m. Authorities were notified of forced entry on Madrone Street. Aug. 27, 5:11 p.m. A person was said to have entered a residence on C Street.

Aug. 27, 8:32 p.m. A man was brought in to the hospital by his friends with a laceration in the head caused by a machete. The person responsible was unknown. This incident occurred on Mokelumne and Southwood Way. Aug. 27, 9:12 p.m. Authorities were notified of two males in a black Jeep that assaulted a group of juveniles. There were no weapons seen, but one of the boys was heard screaming “Don’t shoot me.” This report came from Lone Tree Way. Aug. 28, 7:53 p.m. Authorities were notified of subjects in a fight on Somersville Road. Aug. 28, 10:58 p.m. A man on Tregallas Road told authorities that a subject attempted to steal his beer. Aug. 31, 6:54 p.m. A man walked in with stab wounds. He said that it occurred at a park on Antioch. This report came from Sand Creek Road. Aug. 31, 11:33 a.m. A person told authorities that there was a fire in their house, so they stayed in a motel for the night. The next day they came to find their residence on Gentrytown Drive was burglarized. Aug. 31, 7:26 p.m. A stabbing was reported on Fulton Shipyard Road. Aug. 31, 9:36 p.m. Authorities received a report of a man with a laceration in his head. The man claimed that he was hit by a metal pole on L Street and Sycamore Drive. Aug. 31, 9:57 p.m. A man told authorities that two people entered his house

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through his side window. He woke to his dog barking and saw two men wearing black hoodies. When they saw him, they ran away. Aug. 31, 11:13 p.m. Twenty-five gunshots were heard on G Street. Sept. 1, 11:44 a.m. A person observed the front door of a residence on Madrone Street cracked open and the garage door open. He did not go in and did not know if it was vacant. He told authorities that he saw a man running out. Sept. 1, 3:22 p.m. A person told authorities that they are with a client who is an abusive relationship. This report came from Tabora Drive. Sept. 1, 4:56 p.m. A man walked out after stealing from a store. He threw a can at an employee and grabbed her by the arm. The suspect was on foot. Sept. 1, 5:33 p.m. A person told authorities that they found their patio door open on Carleton Lane.

BRENTWOOD Aug. 17, 8:04 a.m. An accident occurred on Balfour Road and Rosegate Avenue. The vehicle was a blue Chevy Silverado. The airbag was said to have inflated but no voice contact as made with the person. Aug. 17, 8:43 a.m. An accident involving three vehicles was reported on Lone Tree Way and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 17, 2:46 p.m. A person told authorities that their vehicle was stolen from a parking lot on Sand Creek Road. The car was a gold Toyota Camry. The victim had all of the keys and no one had permission to drive it. Aug. 18, 4:35 a.m. A man with head injuries said he was assaulted on Montecito Court and Montecito Drive. He was very confused. Aug. 19, 5:27 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. The reporting person called authorities because he was scared of his relative. Aug. 19, 10:16 p.m. A person on Brentwood Boulevard filed a noise complaint saying that there has been loud music playing for the last three days. Aug. 20, 8:01 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person told authorities that their massage therapist attempted kissing her. Aug. 21, 6:36 a.m. A person was reported stealing chargers and gloves on Lone Tree Way. The suspect was said to be between 55 and 60 years old, wearing a light brown jacket and blue jeans and left in a neon green bike. He is known in the area. Aug. 22, 7 a.m. A home under construction was burglarized on Bamboo Drive. Aug. 22, 4:10 p.m. A suspicious person was reported in a store on Sand Creek Road. He was last seen in the men’s clothing section.

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OBITUARIES Robert “Bob” Simon

boy among his six sisters. In 1993, Bob and his family moved to Brentwood. Bob was active in the community, serving on the EDYSL board and coaching youth CYO basketball and soccer for over a decade. Bob is survived by his wife, Faye, and two children, Dylan and Candice. He was loved and will be missed. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Michael Sanchez Lopez

2015. He is survived by his two daughters, Gloria (Kevin) King and Elizabeth (David) Bunetta. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Michelle and Laura Hawkins, Michael and Rachel Bunetta, Suzette Gonsalves and Michael LaCosta. There are also seven great-grandchildren – Christopher, Curtis, Sean Jr., Gracie, Sammy, Caleb and Isabella – and one great-great-grandchild, Allison. In his younger days, Michael, who was known as “Big Mike” and sometimes “Curly,” enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering with anything he could take apart and put back together in his own way, traveling and socializing with his friends. He had a big personality and was well known and liked. He had a big heart and was generous to his friends. He was a member of the Veteran’s Club, the Elk’s Club and the Armistice Club. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m.; and rosary at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m., with interment to immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

April 20, 1951 – Sept. 5, 2018 On Sept. 5, Robert “Bob” Simon passed away peacefully at home at the age of 67. Born April 20, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, Bob grew up the only

Nov. 1, 1923 - Sept. 12 2018 Michael Sanchez Lopez, a resident of Brentwood, passed away in his home at the age of 94, on Sept. 12, 2018. Michael was born in Pittsburg to Pedro and Isabel Lopez, on Nov. 1, 1923. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in January 1943 and enlisted in the Army. He served in Germany and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in January 1946. He was very proud to serve his country and often shared stories about his experiences. After returning home, he worked for his uncle, repairing cars. In 1951, he opened his own business, Pittsburg Body Shop. He closed the business and retired in 1987. In 1986, he moved to Brentwood with his wife, Lola. They were married for 65 years before she passed away in March

Jeffery Allen Moore

Dec. 21, 1960 – Aug. 27, 2018 Jeffery Allen Moore was born in Visalia, California, on Dec. 21, 1960. He left his earthly body on Aug. 27, surrounded by his immediate family at home after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Don and Delores Moore. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda; his son, Joshua; and his two step-daughters, Lisa Graham from Discovery Bay and Lindsay Watson from Marana, Arizona, who lovingly called him Pops. He adored his nine grandchildren and spent as much time with them as he could. He was the youngest of six children after Walt, Danny, Margie, David and Jim. He was self-employed and was partners with Dave Ciruli at Discovery Locks and More. If you ever had to have your locks changed, chances are it was Jeff who showed up. He loved his job, meeting new people and wanted to get the

job done right the first time. Most of his customers considered him a friend and no one was a stranger after meeting Jeff. Discovery Locks and More was named Business of the Year last year. Jeff and Linda were both members of the Discovery Bay Lions Club. He served as president for two terms. He wanted to do more for the Lions Club so he started the annual Discovery Bay Car Show eight years ago. He loved hot rods and classic cars, and the proceeds were used to purchase equipment for the Liberty High School auto shop. He received many awards during his membership with the Discovery Bay Lions Club, including being a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest honor you can receive. But none compared to his prized award that was given to him by Lion Bob Abbadie. It was his Golden Hammer Award for being the best stage builder when we had the fashion shows at the annual boat show. Jeff and Linda were also members of the Rod and Wheelers car club in San Jose, and Jeff was going to head up the Discovery Bay Chapter before his passing. Jeff was a big asset to this community, and he will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. RIP Jeff.

Jesus “Jesse” Ceja

matter the time or place. He had an infectious smile and personality that was loved by all. He enjoyed having everyone over to cook or barbecue for and enjoy drinks and laughter. His boys’ birthday parties could never be at a Pump It Up type of place because that would mean there was a time limit, and he never wanted to have a limited time with his friends and family. He had the most caring heart and would do anything for anyone, even though he might joke and say that is going to cost you two cases! Jesse loved going camping, and he loved his Raiders, but he loved nothing more than his wife and boys. Jesse’s life was cut too short here on Earth, and even though he is now our guardian angel, his presence will be forever missed by all. Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood.

Michael Prullage

He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting then went on to receive his master’s in business administration from Loyola University. Mike received the honors of the third degree of the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Anne as well as a member of Sons in Retirement. Michael is survived by his wife, Olivia Prullage; children, Amy (Prasad) Ravi, Beth Prullage, Gloria (Andre) Powell, Michael Read Jr., Jessica (Ryan) Read, Lisa (Daniel) Climent; and his adored 11 grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene Prullage, and siblings, Bud, Diane and Pam. Services will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, Byron, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m.

Tyler Davis Maher

Tyler was born in Stockton, California, on May 19, 1993, and lived in Danville, California, for seven years. He graduated from Del Amigo High School, Danville, in 2012, and was a Wyotech Advance Technical Training Alumnus in 2013. He lived in Discovery Bay for six years, where he worked at Dublin Toyota as a mechanic. In February 2018, he moved to Fallon, Nevada, and started work with Cashman Equipment, a Caterpillar partner, working on heavy equipment in Sparks, Nevada. Tyler loved his family, friends and living life to the fullest. If he wasn’t with family, he was with friends, working on, or driving, performance cars. His smile, laugh and fun-loving spirit will live on in our hearts. Family and friends will hold a private celebration of his life on Sept. 28. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Samuel Lee Smith Fund in Tyler’s name, payable to Walker Area Community Foundation, P. O. Box 171 • Jasper, AL 35502.

Jesus “Jesse” Ceja, 44, of Brentwood died unexpectedly on Sept. 15, 2018, at his home. Jesse is survived by his wife, Stacy, of 13 years and their three sons, Niko (11), Santino (9) and Demarco (5); his parents, Jesus and Evangelina Ceja; brother, Javier Ceja; sisters, Esther Guzman and Evangelina Morfin; and nephew and nieces, goddaughters and extended family. Jesse was a loving and giving father, husband, son, brother, brotherin-law, uncle, nephew, Nino and friend to everyone. Jesse, more than anything, loved to spend time with his wife and boys and to be around his family and friends. He brought joy and laughter to everyone no

Michael Prullage, fondly referred to as “Mr. P” fought a tough 10-year battle with cancer. On Aug. 31, 2018, he passed with loved ones by his side at the age of 75. Michael was born in Vincennes, Indiana, moved to Evanston, Illinois, eventually moving to California where he met Olivia. They were happily married for 27 years. They settled in Brentwood where they made their home the last 20 years. Mike worked in all phases of the glazing industry. He retired as a project manager with Royal Glass, in Santa Clara.

May 19, 1993 – Aug. 21, 2018 Tyler Davis Maher, 25, of Fallon, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, in Stagecoach, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his uncles, Mark Raymond Tatum and Michael William Maher. He is survived by his mother, Juli (David) Ayers; his father, Ronald (Stacey) Maher; his sisters, Lindsey Maher and Katie Gabris; his brothers, Jacob (Anaysa) Gabris, Logan Maher and Patrick Ayers; his grandparents, Ralph and JoAnne Tatum, Dorothy (Ken) Sandy and the late Ronald (Kathy) Maher (who passed away one week later); his aunts, Kimberly (Kevin) Prosser, Jennifer Maher and Julia Maher; and uncles, Craig Tatum, Steve (Kelly) Tatum and Patrick Maher.

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Heritage tennis team eyes BVAL crown by Michael Dixon Correspondent

It’s been a long time since a team other than Heritage won the BVAL girls’ tennis championship. The Patriots enter the 2018 season looking for a seventh-straight league title. As is always the case with high school teams, this year’s squad experienced a lot of turnover. But coach Ed Dong is pleased with what the team’s new leaders have done in the early part of the 2018 season. “We graduated five seniors from last year and have six new seniors strengthening the core positions in singles and doubles,” Dong said. Among those seniors are Claribel Charway and Kassy Cho who are Heritage’s top two singles players. The Patriots’ top doubles team is also made up by a pair of seniors – Morgan McNamara and Kaitlyn Hill. Another senior, Rachel Lee plays on the No. 2 doubles team along with junior Lindsey Amaro Some of the younger Heritage players help create a deep roster. Sophomore Nicolett Alexander and junior Paige Sullivan are the No. 4 and 5 singles players, respectively. Dong lauded the improvements of both of those players. He also praised freshman Natasha Siao, who has earned a 3-1 record as the Patriots’ No. 6 singles player. Individually, Dong expects that reign-

Heritage High School’s Kassy Cho, seen here last season, is one of the top players on the Patriots tennis team this season. The squad is seeking its seventhstraight league title.

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ing league champion, Freedom No. 1 Alexis Matabuena, will again be the player to beat. He is ready for a tough challenge from a number of teams. But he also has confidence in his team to defend the league championship. “Pittsburg, Freedom and Liberty have players that can win at any position and our players are ready to defend the title,”

the coach said. For Heritage, a seventh-straight league title is a goal. The Patriots also have goals that extend beyond just winning the league. Dong knows that achieving those goals would take a strong effort on the part of not only his team, but the teams around him. “My hope is our players are inspired

to work on developing their physical, mental and strategic talents to earn a first round win in the NCS team playoffs and some day win a NCS Division I title,” Dong said. “This takes a BVAL community effort to develop young players and have them play in tennis tournaments. Winning is the reward for your hard work.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Carly Perales named new Patriots basketball coach by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Carly Perales was hired earlier this year to fill Pat Cruickshank’s physical education position at Heritage High School. Now he’ll also be following in Cruickshank’s coaching footsteps as the Patriots’ new varsity boys basketball head coach. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to coach these young men,” said Carly, who will become the team’s second-ever varsity head coach. “Coach Cruickshank ran a great program and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition that has been established here.” Carly, an Oakley resident, coached Fairfield’s Armijo High for seven seasons before taking a year break last season. The Indians won the Monticello Empire League title in 2013. Cruickshank departed Heritage after 13 years to become the new North Coast Section assistant commissioner. “We are excited to have a veteran leader such as coach Perales taking over our

program,” said Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith. “He embodies the ideals which we expect to have our coaches convey to our student athletes, and he brings the experience necessary to continue pushing our program to even greater heights.” Carly, who’s also coached a variety of other sports at Clayton Valley Charter and Lindsay high school, is a near-lifelong steward of basketball. He grew up on the hardwood next to his father, Don Perales – Lindsay High School’s legendary varsity boys head coach – watching film and attending games and camps. He later played three seasons under his father and returned as his assistant for two seasons before departing for Armijo. Don retired from Lindsay High School about 10 years ago, after 36 seasons as the Central Section’s all-time career win leader with 469. “Pretty much everything I knew about the game of basketball came from him,” Carly said. see Basketball page 20A

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Freedom’s Alexis James returns a shot during the recent Freedom Invitational at Freedom High School. James’ teammate Alexis Matabuena emerged victorious. In doubles competition, Heritage’s Morgan McNamara and Kaitlyn Hill defeated teammates Rachel Lee and Lindsey Amaro 6-0, 6-2.

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Heritage High School athletic teams dominated the competition last week It was a banner start to the week for the Patriots, as they came close to a complete sweep of all varsity competition on Tuesday and Wednesday. With its Bay Valley Athletic League opener on tap, the Heritage girls’ volleyball team made quick work of visiting Antioch on Tuesday night. The Patriots dominated play for a 25-11, 25- 11, 25-14 win over the Panthers, as senior McKenzie Christopoulos led the way with nine kills and a pair of blocks. Jocelyn Felipe notched 15 assists to go with five service aces, while sister Jazmine had a strong all-around performance of her own, with nine assists and three kills. Amanda Vers played well at the libero position for Heritage, with a teamhigh eight digs, while Paige Magalei

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The new coach enters Heritage recharged. After seven seasons as Armijo’s head coach, with long commutes from Oakley to Fairfield, Carly took last year off to focus on his young family and other duties as the school’s athletic director. However, a season off and shorter daily trips – from Oakley to Brentwood – have reawakened his coaching passion.

had five digs and four kills, as the Patriots spread the wealth on the attack during the match. Over in the pool on Tuesday, the Heritage girls’ water polo kept its unbeaten mark intact with a 13-9 win over visiting James Logan. Maddie Bursch led the way with five goals, while Ella Simone chipped in four more, and Emma Lapum had two goals to go with five assists. The Patriots lead swelled to six goals

on two different occasions, in both the second and third periods. At the same time, on the hard courts, the Heritage girls’ tennis team won its fourth straight dual match, sweeping play against Las Lomas, 9-0. On Wednesday afternoon, the Patriots’ cross-country teams began the Bay Valley Athletic League portion of their schedule, heading over to Freedom for a dual match. Heritage emerged victorious in all races.

The Patriots dominated competition on the boys’ side, winning 23-26, while the girls’ race was closer, but resulting in a 27-30 victory for Heritage. Max Waechter was the top overall finisher in the boys’ race, followed by sophomores Calvin Richey and Bobby Foreman in second and third place, respectively. Freedom took the top two spots in the varsity girls’ race, but a hard-working Heritage contingent dominated the finishes from that point forward to edge Freedom in the overall scoring. Renny Buchanan, Cori Flores, and Emma Marquez took the next three spots, while Jenna Walton and Katey Hartwig finished in seventh and eighth place overall to wrap up the team victory. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

“Being here in town, it just felt like the right time to get back into it,” he said. “All the games are close, and even though there will be some late nights, we talked about it and said, ‘Let’s try to do this.’” With Carly now on board, a talented Heritage squad at arguably the height of its existence awaits. The squad captured its first North Coast Section title last season en route to finish-

ing 29-3. The team was slated to return eight of 13 players at the end of last season, including all-league first team guard Ezra Manjon and all-league second team forward Charles Stanford. Integral pieces, however, in two-time league MVP Jonathon Ned and all-league second team guard Jacob Williams, have graduated. “He’s the real deal,” Carly said about Manjon. “Everyone has been telling me about him, and I have had the chance to see him play in open gym. He looks like he’s a great ball player.” Carly said he plans to run a read and react offense, a system that emphasizes timing, spacing and player movement. “What’s nice about it is it’s customizable, so you can fit it around the strength of your team,” he said.

Looking ahead, one of the coach’s first early challenges will be acquainting himself with his team’s mostly North Coast Section competition. He coached a few times against Heritage and watched a few Patriots playoff games while at Armijo, but noted that he’ll have to fast-track his knowledge of local squads after coaching primarily against Sac-Joaquin Section teams at Armijo. “That will be a quick learning curve for me,” he said. While Carly’s learning, his new team will also be gearing up for next season. The program’s conditioning work was slated to begin this week. Before long, practices will start and games will begin – all of which heightens Carly’s excitement. “I look forward to putting out a good product, year in and year out,” he said.

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The Impact 09 boys’ green team, led by Coach Curt Coax, recently won the Silver Walnut Creek Cup Championship. The squad started off a new season strong last weekend. The boys recently played their first season game, defeating Castro Valley Soccer Club. Following that game, the team played its first State Cup game, which ended with an 8-2 win over the Dublin United.

The Heritage girls’ and boys’ water polo squads sank Antioch Sept. 12 in convincing fashion. The Patriots’ girls dominated the Panthers 36-0, while the boys cruised to a 33-0 win. The Patriots’ Caleigh Quist, Kylie Murphy, Katie Schaffer, Bella Carpenetti-Hall, Ella Simone, Katelyn Rodrigue, Emma Lapum, Maddie Bursch, Malia Yancey and Kayla Longoria all scored in the contest. Meanwhile, Patrick Aiello, Jacob Fogelstrom, Justin Grima, Andrew Lopez, Cameron Kirk, Jack Doria, Joey Wright, Riley Pathe, Zane LaBute, John Rodrigue, Andrew Hockel, Collin Marfia and Carson Andrews scored for the boys. In other action around the Bay Valley Athletic League, the Liberty boys’ demolished Pittsburg 26-1. Dylan Oquendo, Evan Christensen, Gabe Crowley-Fritz, Joshua Klinger, Justin DiPietro, Kyle Young, Logan Morris, Patrick Olsen, Randolph Uy, Ryan Neely, Triston Otis and Zach Perry scored for the Lions.

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Freedom defeats San Ramon Valley San Ramon Valley (SRV) was riding a wave of momentum heading into halftime of its game against the Freedom Falcons. But the Falcons had a trick up their sleeve. SRV had a comfortable 17-9 lead seconds before halftime after Clay Facteau recorded his second touchdown of the night on a Brandon Cammisa pass set up by Cole Mortenson’s interception. Moments later, Freedom head coach Andrew Cotter decided to pull a rabbit

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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: 10/02/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 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: Antioch Press b. Must be served on Father Mills & Father Henry Date: August 6, 2018 Judge of the Superior Court Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77446 Publish Dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005229-00 The name of the business: Golden State Smiles Located at: 1851 Sutter St In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yan Kalika Dental Corporation (California). This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/3/18. Signature of registrant: Yan Kalika, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2018 by Deputy L Fallase Expires 8/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77532 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years. Dated: September 14, 2018 and September 21, 2018 TIM SNELLINGS, Secretary California Statewide Communities Development Authority Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77475 Publish dates: September 14, 21, 2018.

title 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 855 238-5118 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-828489-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-828489-AB IDSPub #0144368 9/7/2018 9/14/2018 9/21/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77378 Publish dates: September 7, 14, 21, 2018.

burg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated Sale Amount: $550,821.09 Legal Description of Property: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any): 1863 WHITE SANDS STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and 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 916-9390772 or visit this Internet Web site www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 02018-120. 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: 09/11/2018 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY NPP0340215 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/21/2018, 09/28/2018, 10/05/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77526 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. #: 02018-120 LOAN #: GXD000682-F APN #: 0198400764 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. 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, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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 as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANTHONY D SORIANO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date: 08/01/2017 Recording Date: 08/04/2017 Instrument Number: 20170140290-00 Book: Page Recorded in County: CONTRA COSTA State of CA Date and Time of Sale: 10/17/2018 at: 01:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pitts-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John F. Prentice, Esq. SBN 087606 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: “Unknown” “Unknown” Howe (aka James Wayne Howe) CASE NUMBER: N18-1838 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner James Wayne Howe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. “unknown” “unknown” Howe to Proposed Name: James Wayne Howe. 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: 10/23/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 8/24/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77535 Publish Dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005054-00 The name of the business(es): LBN Technologies Located at: 1208 Marcus Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexander Nyirendah. 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: Alexander Nyirendah. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires August 20, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77364 Publish dates: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005064-00 The name of the business(es): Kiki’s Burger Bar Located at: 4815 A. Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenna Hillard. 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: Jenna Hillard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires August 20, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77362 Publish dates: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005155-00 The name of the business: Integrated Healthcare Solution Located at: 3156 Almondridge Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Andres J. Melanio Jr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Andres Jr Jagarap Melanio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/23/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77427 Publish dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 TS No. CA-18-807882-BF Order No. : 8728389 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial 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): BRIGETTE TAYLOR, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/5/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0466411-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Your Pet’s Butler Pet Sitting Service at 4425 Whitehoof Way. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 1/23/17 under File No. F-0000429-00 (*1) Judy L. Dawson, 4425 Whitehoof Way, Antioch, CA 94531 (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Judy Dawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77397 Publish dates: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004897-00 The name of the business: L.I.F.E Love Inspire Fulfill Educate Located at: 3001 Kodiak St Apt 108 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Margarett Dominique Dotson. 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: Margarett Dotsoon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 8/14/2023 Antioch Press No.06-1617 77426 Publish dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004991-00 The name of the business: JUMPSUITBOX Located at: 2613 Willow Pass Road In: Concord, CA 94519, is hereby registered by the following owner: RBC Ventures, 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: Rakesh Cidda, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires August 17, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77449 Publish dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005091-00 The name of the business(es): The Productivity Shop Located at: 420 Lotus Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zargarian Consulting, 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: Mary Theresa Zargarian, Chief Executive Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2018 by Deputy D. Minor Expires August ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 21, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FOR CHANGE OF NAME 77447 Publish dates: September 14, 21, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kyarra 28, October 5, 2018. Harker SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: NAME STATEMENT Kyarra Harker CASE NUMBER: N15- File No. F-0005133-00 The name of the 2017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. business: The Hair Bar Located at: Petitioner Kyarra Harker filed a petition 4550 Balfour Rd Suite A In: Brentwood, with this court for a decree changing CA 94513, is hereby registered by the names as follows: Present Name: a. following owner: Tara Payne. This busiKing ‘Adrian’ Deshawn Keith Mills IV ness is conducted by: An Individual. The to Proposed Name: King A’million registrant commenced to transact busiKeyshawn Henry. 2. THE COURT OR- ness under the fictitious business name DERS that all persons interested in this or names listed above on N/A. Signature matter shall appear before this court at of registrant: Tara Payne. This statement the hearing indicated below to show was filed with the County Clerk of Concause, if any, why the petition for change tra Costa County on: August 22, 2018 of name should not be granted. Any by Deputy D Minor Expires 8/22/2023 person objecting to the name changes Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77396 described above must file a written ob- Publish dates: August 31, September 7, jection that includes the reasons for the 14, 21, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005236-00 The name of the business: CPR F.A.S.T Located at: 144 Continente Ave #140 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sam Media 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 8/28/18. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Ferrer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2018 by Deputy D Minor Expires 8/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77425 Publish dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005270-00 The name of the business: Whalen & Associates Located at: 156 El Dorado Ave In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thomas A. WhalenJr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/18. Signature of registrant: Thomas A. Whalen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2018 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 8/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77458 Publish dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005279-00 The name of the business: Adept Group International, Inc. Located at: 14850 CA-4 Suite A #119 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Adept Group International, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Susan Graham, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2018 by Deputy D Minor Expires 8/30/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77539 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005503-00 The name of the business(es): 4 MBT Consulting Located at: 249 Honeysuckle Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Vilala IV. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: John Vilala IV. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77493 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5,12, 2018. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-05 FOR THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On September 6, 2018, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 18-05 for the City of Antioch, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the

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 09/27/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: C73 4X5DNI STANLEY, JANET C76 5X10DNI CASSEL, JANIS C114 10X14DNO HITCHCOCK, LAURA C1152 10X10UP SHEPLEY, JILL D1190 9X6UPM WYCKOFF, CRYSTAL D1230 10X10UPM BRANDEN, SUSAN D1235 9X6UPM BRANDEN, SUSAN E1313 10X10UP LANGAN, JOHN E1321 10X10UP PARSONS, CHRISTOPHER F228 8X10DNO CASSEL, JANIS F238 10X14DNO ORDONEZ, BRIAN F1364 5X5UP MATILLANO, JOSEPHINE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@ sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 021273 77439 Publish dates: September 7, 14, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 TS No. CA-18-828489-AB Order No. : 730-1804121-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Betty Lou Jackson and Fred Jackson Sr, wife and husband as community property with right of survivorship Recorded: 4/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0123913-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/2/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $836,465.75 The purported property address is: 586 FLOWERING PLUM PLACE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1990 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 010-770030-4 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 en-

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and two recreation department employees. The increase was approved in a 3-2 vote, with councilmembers Bailey Grewal and Karen Rarey objecting to the deputy city attorney addition, believing it should be handled by consultants. “Brentwood is a very demanding city, and residents expectations of council, of staff, is very, very high,” said Mayor Bob Taylor. “We have always been able to accomplish those feats, and we need to maintain those standards.” The employees will cost $1,068,168 annually, with the general and enterprise funds covering $840,000 and $228,000, respectively. Ten-year budget projections show the city will maintain its 30 percent general fund reserve, and about $1.3 million will remain in a budget stabilization account (comprising past general-fund savings) at the end of 10 years, even with the additional employees. “The delivery of our services is directly tied to the number of employees that we employ here at the city,” said City Manager Gus Vina, noting that the city’s population has shot up 37 percent to 63,042 in the last 12 years, while staffing levels have remained practically the same. “We are in the people business, and it takes people to

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serve the people.” Grewal, who objected to the one fulltime attorney addition – upping the department employee count to five, including three attorneys – said similar-sized agencies have fewer full-time staff members, including San Ramon (three), Walnut Creek (three and a half) and Manteca and Dublin, who use contract services. The additional attorney will cost $120,718 yearly. “We already have four full-time employees, and I feel like we should keep that number and use the consultants,” Grewal said. City Attorney Damien Brower said the deputy position – the first addition to the office since 2006 – will be a general attorney, arriving amid an increased workload, including additional economic development projects and council-directed strategic initiatives. Additionally, having in-house legal experts often pays off, since employees can seek immediate advice instead of seeking long-distance help with time-based charges, Brower said. “By calling our office, by talking with us, they know they can talk with us for however long it takes to get issues discussed and resolved and they are not watching the clock,” said Brower.

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material releases, illegal fires and water emergencies. The combined fee programs are slated to bring in about $100,000 a year. “It is clear that property taxes cannot fully support the district, and we have a commitment to explore other sources of income,” said Board member Stephen Smith. As additional funds trickle in, the district is doing its best to maintain its aging equipment and stations.

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Vice Mayor Joel Bryant said the hire will help avoid future problems. “I think we may not feel the absence of this position within the next year, but I firmly believe, because of the amount of work they are able to do and the speed they are able to do it, that we will feel the absence of this position within two years, and if we are unfortunate enough to find ourselves in a position like nearby communities, we are not going to be able to throw enough money at the positions at that time because we will be two or three years behind the answer, and we will never catch up.” Vina said all proposed additions were whittled down from each department’s critical needs and were suggested after all other options were exhausted. The assistant city manager, a role purposely left vacant for at least three years, will begin with absorbing the unfilled economic development position. That includes: ushering in the specific plan – and, hopefully, 8,000 planned jobs – to the over 430 acres surrounded by Lone Tree Way to the north, Heidorn Ranch Road to the west, Sand Creek Road to the south and Shady Willow Lane to the east; development of the area’s prosperous northern waterfront; opening a business development center; and creating an industry market-

The agency will contribute $850,000 toward its capital equipment replacement fund this fiscal year, aiming to spend about $629,000 on four fire engines, two staff vehicles, a utility truck, a van, protective gear, computers and medical equipment. About $1.8 million will remain in the fund after these transactions. Another $65,000 will be put in a Capital Facilities Maintenance Fund, in part to cover an estimated $180,000 in flooring, furnishing, plumbing, asphalt sealing and paint-

ing plan. The position will cost $68,000 a year, after factoring in the position it soaks up. “Somebody has to bring employers here and that is what economic development will do for us,” Vina said. “That’s the focus.” Meanwhile, the police department’s additional three community service officers will free up sworn members to handle critical duties, Police Chief Tom Hansen said. The newcomers at a combined yearly cost of $326,000 will handle a variety of tasks, including transporting individuals to the Martinez Detention Facility and waiting for tow trucks to arrive. “Over the past several years, our officers have been tasked with a lot more to do,” Hansen said. “One thing we need to do is keep our officers available for calls for service and to be proactive.” Other new hires will include a recreation specialist and supervisor, a building inspector, a water production worker and administrative and office assistants. A safety/special projects coordinator tasked in part with determining how to prevent workplace injuries will be reassigned from the public works department to a citywide role with no changes to the budget. For more information on the additions, visit https://bit.ly/2QOUKPw. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

ing costs at the district’s three stations. An estimated $759,861 will remain in the fund at the end of the fiscal year. “The district anticipates completing a detailed capital equipment and facilities funding study to ensure adequate funding is being set aside for future capital replacement costs,” Helmick said. To view complete budget documents, visit https://bit. ly/2QJqXYj.

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REQUEST FOR ORDER TO CHANGE CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION PARTY WITH/WITHOUT ATTORNEY: JUDY FRITZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 Petitioner: Judy Fritz Respondent: Branislav Mladenovic Request for Order Change: Child Custody, Visitation (Parenting Time) CASE NUMBER: D09-00313 NOTICE OF HEARING To: BRANISLAV, MLADENOVIC A court hearing will be held as follows: Date: 10/19/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 25 The address of the court is same as noted above. WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order:The court may make the requested orders with out you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before hearing (unless the court

has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See form FL-320-INFO for more information.) Filed: August 9, 2018, by A. Gambol, Clerk of the Superior Court County of Contra Costa, CA Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77387 Publish Dates: August 31, September 7, 4, 21, 2018.

The Ordinance provides that the fees will be charged to individuals (both residents and non-residents) who receive such services from the District. The Ordinance provides that the Fire Chief or his designee will send invoices to individuals who have received designated District-provided services and to their insurance companies, where applicable. Additionally, the Ordinance requires the Fire Chief or his designee to apply the District’s policy for waiver and discharge certain fees. The Ordinance has no effect on the provision of fire protection, hazardous material emergency response, or rescue services and is not a waiver of any other means of cost recovery available to the District by Law. All nine members of the Board of Directors were present. Eight members of the Board of Directors (Directors Langro, Morgan, Smith, Strobel, Stonebarger, Thompson, Vice President Benson, and President Oftedal) voted in favor of adopting the Ordinance. One member of the Board of Directors, Director Young, voted against adoption of this Ordinance. A complete copy of the Ordinance and attached Exhibit is available for public inspection and copying in the District’s office at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Way, Brentwood, California. This Ordinance will be in effect as of October 10, 2018. This Summary was prepared by the Fire Chief/District Clerk in accordance with Government Code Section 25124 and as directed by the District’s Board of Directors. Dated 09/17/2018 BY ORDER OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Brian Helmick, Fire Chief & District Clerk. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77537 Publish dates: September 21, 2018.

business name or names listed above on 11/7/2008. Signature of registrant: David Hoang Le. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 7/30/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77395 Publish dates: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2018.

Taylor, Brandon Unit 1004 Household goods Tomas, Erica Unit 2117 - Household goods Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase (if cash only, state so here). All purchased items sold as-is, whereis, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Auction to be conducted by Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond No 00106386718 or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039 of Sale Maker Auctions 925.392.8508 Run: 9/21/18 & 9/28/18. Dated this 5 day of September, 2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77530 Publish dates: September 21, 28, 2018.

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2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. 9412 to subdivide eight acres into 48 single-family residential lots. The project, known as the Alvernaz subdivision, is located at 2700 Empire Avenue (APN 019010-004). A mitigated negative declaration for this project was previously prepared and adopted with the initial approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Several potentially significant impacts were identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels. All mitigation measures not addressed by the standard conditions of approval were included as conditions of approval on the project. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: K Hovnanian Homes Inc. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77550 Publish date: September 21, 2018.

soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 2, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 17-001 and Variance No. 17-001 to allow the location of a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of ground-based equipment and an approximately 63-foot high simulated tree pole and to allow the tree pole to exceed the maximum 30-foot height limitation within Planning Area 2 of the Planned Development 26 Zone, located on property owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company at 1950 Grant Street (APN 019-070-003). The project qualifies as a Class 3 categorical exemption under Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that the proposed project consists of the construction of a new small facility or structure and only minor modifications are being made to existing facilities or structures. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: GTE Mobilnet of California LP dba Verizon Wireless Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. September 21, 2018. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77551 Publish dates: September 21, 2018.

Summary of Enacted Ordinance The Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire District (District), at its meeting on September 10, 2018 enacted an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02 ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE RECOVERY FIRE PROTECTION, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND RESCUE SERVICE COSTS The ordinance establishes a schedule of fees for costs related to providing fire protection, hazardous material emergency response, and rescue services.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004598-00 The name of the business: Quality Performance Located at: 1914 Teresa Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Hoang Le. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005436-00 The name of the business: Vintage Parkway After School Daycare Located at: 1392 Bynum Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tina Holloway. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/7/18. Signature of registrant: Tina Holloway. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 7, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 9/7/2023 Oakley Press No. 021273 77472 Publish dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described blow, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. The undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Oakley Self Storage, at 4700 Main Street Oakley, California, on or after the 10th day of October, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the prelien inventory revealed the following described goods:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF MOBILEHOME PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 a public sale will be held of that certain mobilehome (and its contents) located at Space No. 3 in the Marina Mobile Manor MHP at 3255 Wells Road in Oakley, California. Said mobilehome is a BROADMORE and bears Decal Number AAW6679, Serial Number S3018 and HUD Label/Insignia Number A345611. Please take further notice that said sale will take place pursuant to Civil Code Section 798.56a(e) and Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, to recover unpaid storage and/or other allowable charges in the sum of $8,286.50 for the period from November 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018, on the account of the registered owners and/or former occupant of the mobilehome, Javier Gutierrez. Storage charges will continue to accumulate at the rate of $18.46 per day each day after July 31, 2018, until the mobilehome is sold at public sale and/or removed from the park. The public sale will take place at Space No.3 in the Marina Manor MHP at 3255 Wells Road in Oakley, California. Any purchaser of the mobilehome must take it

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: A. Nina Sala SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: A. Nina Sala CASE NUMBER: N18-1993 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner A. Nina Sala filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. A. Nina Sala, AKA Aunoa Sala to Proposed Name: A. Nina Sala. 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: 11/07/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 09/10/18 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77489 Publish Dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 2,

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Friday, Sept. 21 “The Sting”

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present “The Sting,” at Heritage High School Sept. 21, 22, 26 and 28, at 7 p.m.; and Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. Come and see the how two men plot to bring down Chicago’s most corrupt racketeer. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. For more information, visit www.hhsrisingstars.com.

Saturday, Sept. 22 Summer Jam 2018

Summer Jam 2018 will take place at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., starting at 5 p.m. There will be music beer, wine and food. Admission is free for everyone. For more information, visit https:// bit.ly/2wwTabs.

Jump’n ’N Jam’n

The Special Needs Ministry team presents Jump’n ’N Jam’n, at the Golden Hills Community Church, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy this family-friendly carnival open to everyone. For more information, call Kimberly Laird at 925-303-3814.

Family Day at the Races

The Kiwanis Club of Brentwood presents Family Day at the Races, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mary Casey Black Elementary School. Come with your family to look at many different vehicles and explore local vendors promoting education on health awareness. For more information, contact Frank Littman at flittman@gmail.com or 818-307-8918.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum

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

Shabby Chic Boutique

The Summerset III Social Club is hosting Shabby Chic Boutique – Upscale tag Scale, at the Summerset III Clubhouse, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free, so come shop and dine. For more information, call Joan at 925-679-7113.

Paint Nite Fundraiser

Paint Nite will have a fundraiser for Birthright of Brentwood at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, at 6 p.m. To sign up, visit www.paintnite.com. For more information call 925-634-1275.

Voter Registration Event

The Oakley Library will have a voter registration event at its location on 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley, Sept. 22, 25 and 29, from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit ccclib.evanced.info/ signup.

Monday, Sept. 24 The Brentwood Concert Band

Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Meetings

The Kiwanis Club of Brentwood will be meeting every Thursday at Jalisco’s Restaurant in Brentwood, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Barry Joseph at Barry4kiwanis@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Sept. 29 Bethel Island ’50s Bash

The Bethel Islands ‘50s Bash will take place all day Sept. 29 and 30, on Bethel Island Road between Bridge and Gateway, Bethel Island. See cars and boats, and enjoy different activities offered at the event. For more information, contact Dori Anderson at Dori2earthlink.net or 925-786-0250 or visit www.bethelisland-chamber.com.

Tuesday Oct. 2 Coffee with Carolyn

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

Friday, Oct. 5 Byron Delta Lions Club

The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, at 10 a.m. For more information, call Frances at 408-621-1763.

Saturday, Oct. 6, Dutch Oven Cook-Off

The Smith Family Farms will host its 14th annual Dutch Oven Cook Off, at 4430 Sellers Ave., Brentwood, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be food, raffles and more. A $5 donation is requested. All proceeds go to the scholarship for 4-H and FFA. For more information, contact Lauralye Casipit at 925-437-1725 or Cindy Barrow at 925-449-1532.

East Contra Costa County Historical Society Museum Sale

The East Contra Costa County Historical Society Museum will have an antique sale at 3890 Sellers Road, Brentwood, starting at 9 a.m. The items for sale are duplicates of what is on display, including tools and farm implements, some washboards, wooden console radios, horse tack and wooden chairs. For more information, visit www.eastcontracostahistory.org.

Monday, Oct. 8 Delta Quilters Guild

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

Tuesday, Oct. 9

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

Discovery Bay Cub Scout Meeting The Discovery Bay Pack 514 will have a meeting, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church. Learn more about Cub Scouts, a year-round program that offers fun activities that promote character and leadership development. For more information, contact Bill Speights at 303-882-2808.

Thursday, Sept. 27 Senior Safety Event

Saturday, Oct. 13 Fall Train Show

A Senior Safety Event will take place at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come learn how to improve your life by meeting experts in the fields of wellness, safety, transportation and more. For more information, contact CSO M. Keady at 925-809-7780.

The Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Club presents the Fall Train Show, Oct. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children (6-12) and seniors and no cost for kids under 6. For more information visit www.blackdiamondlines.com.

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Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net/calendar Monday, Oct. 15 Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

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

Sunday, Oct. 21 Marsh Creek Democratic Club

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

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Fall Wreath Workshop

The Liberty Adult Education presents a wreath workshop starting Sept. 26, at the Liberty Adult Education Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.

Bodacious Bow Workshop

The Liberty Adult Education presents a Bodacious Bow starting Oct. 3, at the Liberty Adult Education Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Christmas Wreath Workshop

The Liberty Adult Education presents a Christmas Wreath starting on Nov. 8, at the Liberty Adult Education Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will present an intermediate genealogy class by Sabina Brooks, on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. In this class you will learn about DNA testing and new concepts and techniques for genetic genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Fall Water Polo

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

Cheer Coaches

Brentwood/Oakley Youth Falcons Football and Cheer is currently seeking cheer coaches for its starts division for ages 6, 7 and 8. For more information, contact Joanne 925-550-7038 or visit www.boffc.com.

Girl Scouts of NorCal

The Girl Scouts of NorCal are looking for girls and adults to join a leadership team. For more information, contact infogirlscouts@yahoo.com with the girl’s name, grade and school. Parents please indicate if you also have adult leadership interest.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

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

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative

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

Club Scouts and Boy Scouts

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

Ongoing Events

The Oakley 4-H Club Meeting

The Oakley 4-H Club will be meeting the second Thursday of every month at the Daub 4 Kids Bingo Hall, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact oakley@contracosta4h.org.

Meals on Wheels Fundraiser

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

Ancient Languages, History and Culture of the Bible Class To learn about the ancient languages, history and culture of the Bible, come to the class held at the Raley’s community room, 2400 Sand Creek Road, starting at 7 p.m., every Wednesday. For more information, contact Janelle Larsen at 209-642-0278.

GSMOL Biweekly Class

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobilehome living, such as emergency preparedness for pets and humans, mobile-home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to RSVP, call 925-625-6251.

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group

Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www.GSMOL.org. To RSVP, call 925-625-6251.

Soroptimist International of Antioch Meeting

The Soroptomist International of Antioch will be meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, at 6 p.m., and the second, third and fourth Wednesday at noon, at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www.si-antioch.org.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets every Monday, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., and on Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Presbyterian Church. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics. For more information, contact 925-784-8030.

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they designed and created. From a pool with a spa and waterfall to hardwood decking with a cable rail, Italian porcelain pavers and a sheltered entertaining cabana that houses an outdoor kitchen and bathroom, the outdoor paradise is fit for royalty. Susie Garcia has some tips on outdoor trends and how to create the perfect outdoor living space. “Fall is a great time to update your outdoor living area and have it ready for the winter holidays,” said Susie. “It is also a fabulous time to give your house a facelift with a new paver driveway, ready in time for the new year.” According to Garcia, firepits and outdoor kitchens are skyrocketing in popularity this season. “Outdoor kitchens are great for when you’re hosting parties and other social events, because it’s right in the middle of all of the action,” said Susie. “Firepits are perfect for those chilly evenings and create another cozy gathering place in an outdoor entertainment area.” Another hot trend in outdoor landscaping is porcelain pavers, which can be installed for walkways, patios and even around a pool. “There are different finishes available including a natural stone, marbled and even a wood-grain finish,” said Susie. Plank pavers are also trending, which

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to see an underutilized garden area at the Discovery Bay Community Center come back to life,” Kaiser said. “Many of our town residents (are) now really becoming expert suburban farmers. For many Discovery Bay residents, this community garden is their pride and joy.” Mindy Prow lives in town and appreciates the efforts of the community

Originally built in 2013 as part of an Earth Day event, the 30-bed garden failed to generate enough interest to keep it going. Water restrictions during the drought also took their toll. But last year, Mac Kaiser, recreation programs supervisor, took steps to infuse new life into the garden, and things are coming up roses for the plots. “The Town of Discovery Bay community garden is nearing the end of its second successful year of operations since originally being built and utilized in approximately (2013),” Kaiser said. “For several years after that first season of use, the garden lay unused, forgotten and overgrown until being rediscovered by town staff under six feet of weeds.” Last spring, Kaiser and other members of the town staff reached out to the community for help with the heavy lifting and began clearing out the beds in preparation for residents to lease them. Of the 30 beds, 23 were leased by residents. “Many residents were really happy

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Research certainly supports the notion that most people would like to stay in their homes. The senior advocacy group’s 2018 Home and Community Preferences survey shows that 80% of adults aged 50 and older would prefer to age in place. People want to stay close to friends, family, amenities they are comfortable with, stores they know and like, and most of all their doctors and medical facilities.

Our government is beginning to look at reverse mortgages as a part of public policy. Many of the changes to the program over the last several years indicate this change in philosophy.

We currently have two generations in retirement. The Silent Generation, also known as Traditionalist, and the Baby Boomers. The Silent Generation, which has come to be known as the most highly educated, healthiest, and wealthiest generation, is the first generation to “enjoy” retirement. They are living long enough to have many years after leaving work to enjoy travel, family, and hobbies. Their parents often had just a few years between retirement and passing. The Silent Generation grew up during a time of economic uncertainty. Because of this they became known for their frugal approach to money. They are known to avoid waste at all costs. There were no modern luxuries. There was family and friends - a sense of belonging. They are known for appreciating the simplicities in life. They are also known for discipline, determination, and hard work. Because of their struggles growing up they developed a driving desire to achieve financial security. Hard work, nose to the grindstone, frugal spending, and a propensity for saving, this generation has become the wealthiest. With the medical advances over the last 50+ years, they have also become the healthiest. Between health, wealth, and education, this cohort is the first to have the opportunity to really decide how they want to spend their retirement years. It is a gift and they are the first generation to receive this gift. And then we have Baby Boomers. Baby boomers are coming into retirement at a rate of 10,000 per day. There are 76,000,000 of them, me being one. Baby boomers grew up during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The 50’s were the years of breaking the molds. Think Elvis, Bye Bye Birdie, Jack Kerovac, and Allen Ginsberg. These were the years of contravention. They no longer wanted to be constrained by the social norms of their elders. In the 1960’s we experienced the social revolution like none we had seen in history. The motto was drugs, sex, and rock and roll. There was Woodstock, and HaightAshbury, the Mamas and the Poppas and the Beach Boys. Kids were traveling all over the country, en-masse, to experience this exciting new revolution. Then came 1967 and the Summer of Love. The culmination of the social phenomenon where over 100,000 disaffected youth converged on San Francisco to celebrate peace and free love. As the Vietnam war began to wind down, and eventually ended in 1975, the hippie movement began to fade out but there was a new order in the world. People

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Fall from page 12B planning your winter garden. Winter vegetables and lettuces like broccoli, carrots and romaine can be started indoors in the fall and then moved outside once the weather has been consistently cool. “When you start your plants inside, make sure you have a lot of indirect light, not sunlight,” Mackey advised. “You want indirect light, so you don’t scorch your plants, and remember the best tool you have is your hands. They will tell you if your soil is too wet. If things feel sticky, that will tell you if you have a fungus or bugs.” Phyllis Wilson, co-owner of Pompei Nursery, said citrus trees and roses do very well when planted in the fall. “We recommend the end of September for planting,” Wilson said. “But it depends on the weather. It can be hot in October. Wait until the weather is cooler, and plant in the morning or evening, not the heat of the day. Once the cold weather sets in, stop planting.” Wilson recommends evergreens, perennials and shrubs as good other candidates for fall planting. She also highlighted the importance of caring for plants after they’ve been planted. “It’s so important to water and fertilize properly,” she said. “There’s so much more to growing a plant than getting it in the ground. There’s a lot of problematic soil around here and clay,

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Drafty feel in the home. Window frames can begin to shrink as they age, allowing air to flow through the cracks. Homeowners may notice drafts when standing near windows or hear whistling on notably windy days.

Rising energy bills. If energy bills are inexplicably on the rise, then old windows could be to blame. Aging, drafty windows can make it necessary to run HVAC systems more often and at higher or lower temperatures in order to keep homes comfortable.

Windows are difficult to open or close. Homeowners may get used to the quirks of their windows, but those that are difficult to open or close may require replacement. In addition, if windows need to be propped open, it’s time to replace them.

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In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Choose the type of pantry Accessibility is essential in a pantry – everything should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things. Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change. Sliding drawers can improve reach in cabinets. In smaller spaces, French-door style, reach-in cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Must-have features Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large items will be needed. Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights can improve visibility when trying to locate items. Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves. For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially for those who freeze after bulk shopping ventures. Pantries are popular features that homeowners can customize depending on their storage needs and the amount of time they spend in their kitchens. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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