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Vol. 20, No. 40

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City welcomes new library After years of planning, fundraising and building, the new library at the corner of Third and Oak streets opened to the public Saturday, Sept. 29. The library officially opened with the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon by Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, followed by speeches from local officials and dignitaries who welcomed more than 5,000 people to the library. The day included refreshments, music, dancing and activities. Liz Fuller, senior community library manager, savored the day after nearly four years of anticipation. “What a day,” said Fuller. “People literally gasped as they walked through the front doors, looking at the openness of the building, the natural light coming through all of the windows and just the newness of it all. Families flocked to the children’s section and checked out stacks of books, and people of all ages checked out both the upstairs and downstairs features, getting their ‘passports’ stamped at eight different locations. Our aim is to make this library a community gathering place for everyone ... This library belongs to the community, so we will do our best to provide services that reflect what people in Brentwood want and need.” The 20,000-square-foot building includes a second story, an outdoor courtyard,

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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) will soon stop providing fire prevention services to the local East Contra Costa Fire Prevention District (ECCFPD). But the ECCFPD has a plan. The contract between ECCFPD and ConFire – in place since the ECCFPD’s 2002 inception and expiring Nov. 1 – provides development plan review, inspection and investigation services. “Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has provided outstanding services to us for

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Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor cut the ceremonial ribbon at the new Brentwood Library, Saturday, Sept. 29. The daylong event included speeches from local officials and dignitaries and featured a variety of activities. study rooms, a community room and a cafe. Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina noted the opening of the library as a city milestone. “This library is iconic, and it helps complete the civic center concept of a library, meeting center, city hall and the city park

with its water features,” said Vina. “This was the last piece we really needed to complete it. It takes a village, and it took a lot of people on many teams to pull this together … but it’s here now, and it will be here for 100 years.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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District has provided outstanding services to us for years … they just don’t have the capability to continue to provide us services.

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Brian Helmick, ECCFPD fire chief years,” said ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “Recently, they have been inundated with internal workings of their own, to where they have identified that in the prevention division they cannot provide any external support. They pulled all their inspectors, all their investigators, everybody back into their district, because

they have a lot of mandated and other inspections they need to work on and they just don’t have the capability to continue to provide us services.” The ECCFPD will press forward with a four-phase approach to create its own fire prevention bureau by the end of 2019, but it will have contract services in

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place by November to bridge the gap, Helmick said. “The discontinuation from ConFire was really a surprise to all of us, and it was an additional significant burden on the district, with all the other burdens we have, but I think staff has done a really good job to fill that void in a time frame that avoids having any discontinuation of service,” said ECCFPD fire board member Joe Young. The bureau’s start-up costs are expected to be around $2.1 million, but the division will become cost-neutral with funds recouped for services provided, said Helmick.

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Activity Guide

Liberty High Rings The Bell

Liberty defeats Freedom 55-21 in triumphant second half Bell Game. Page 21A

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Calendar.............................31A Classifieds..........................25A Cop Logs.............................29A Entertainment..................13A Food.....................................12A Health & Beauty...............14A Kid Scoop...........................10A Opinion...............................20A Pets......................................11A Sports..................................21A

Bringing Up Baby

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CONNECTING PARKS TO PEOPLE

Local couple realizes the dream of a lifetime, thanks to An Elderly Wish Foundation. Page 5A

Science shows that a baby’s interaction with adults has lifelong impact.

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The public is invited to participate in a countywide strategic planning process.

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Getting ahead with 4-H

Seen in Paris

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Seen here in France are Jerri Brillhart, 100, and her daughter, Suzanne, who both reside together in Summerset II. It was their first trip to Paris. Thanks for taking us on your amazing adventure!

embers of Brentwood 4-H will celebrate National 4-H Week with a variety of activities from Oct. 7 to 13. Activities include a picnic, a scavenger hunt, making posters, baking cookies for firefighters and a petting zoo at Tractor Supply. This annual event encourages members to celebrate and promote a program Photo by Angela Emmons that offers endless opportunities for growth, fun and friendship. A youth organization, 4-H succeeds through hands-on learning. Youth engage in projects, participate in community service, leadership development and make lifelong friendships. The four H’s in 4-H stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Seen in the top row from left are Hannah Dorr, Victoria Melander, Weston Minor, Madalyn Travers, Delaney Sheridan (president) and Ella Rodriguez. In the bottom row are Autumn Walden, Rylee Burman, Kaley Watters, Brooke Watters, Brodie Emmons, Aaron Minor, Isaac Dorr, Jon Dorr (community leader) and Samantha Hendrickson with her service dog in training, Charlie.

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Farmer claims state damaged pepper crops by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

A lawsuit filed in Contra Costa County Superior Court seeks $10 million from the state for damages to crops grown in the Brentwood area caused by the state’s alleged misuse of an aquatic herbicide. The suit, brought by Uesugi Farms Incorporated, names the State of California, California State Parks and the Division of Boating and Waterways as defendants and alleges that the herbicide Sonar, used by the state to eradicate aquatic vegetation in Discovery Bay waterways, made its way into the irrigation system maintained and operated by the East Contra Costa Irrigation District (ECCID). Water drawn from the ECCID irrigation canals by Uesugi Farms allegedly damaged bell pepper crops during the 2015 and 2016 growing seasons. ECCID is not named in the complaint. “It took us about three years to figure out what was causing the yellowing symptoms and the defoliation of the peppers,” said Joe Aiello, Uesugi Farms president. “We called in a plant pathologist, a guy by the name of (Dale) Rush. He took a look at it and figured it was herbicide damage ... So he started tissue analysis on the symptomatic leaves and he picked up fluridone, or Sonar, the commercial name of the herbicide. That’s how we finally figured out that’s what was causing it.” Damage to Uesugi Farms’ 2015 bell pepper crop occurred on five parcels in the Brentwood area owned or leased by Uesugi

Farms totaling 131 acres according to documentation included in the complaint. In 2016, crops were damaged in 18 parcels covering 336 acres. “We’ve been planting peppers for multiple years, but we started noticing the most severe damage in 2015, 2016 and 2017,” said Aiello. “Most of the damage was done in the Brentwood area, in the (East) Contra Costa (Irrigation) District. That’s where the water came from. We started growing peppers in 2010 in Brentwood in a smaller acreage. Each year it was increased, up until 2015-2016.” Sonar is manufactured by SePRO and is advertised as an effective herbicide for submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) which is a problem throughout the Delta. “Aquatic invasive plants negatively affect the Delta’s ecosystem as they displace native plants, and they are known to form dense mats of vegetation that create safety hazards for boaters and obstruct navigation channels, marinas and irrigation systems,” said Gloria Sandoval, deputy director of public affairs for the California Department of Parks and Recreation. “These plants have no known natural controls in the Delta.” SePRO states that Sonar can be used for the management of aquatic vegetation in a variety of conditions including potable water sources and irrigation canals provided that its application adheres to restrictions specified on the product’s label. Those restrictions are primarily related to the allowable concentrations of fluridone, Sonar’s active ingredient, as measured in parts per billion (ppb). The

label warns that peppers, tomatoes and tobacco should not be irrigated by water with a concentration of fluridone greater than 5 ppb. Nor should these crops be planted in fields previously irrigated by water with a concentration of fluridone greater than 5 ppb. “The product label actually specifically talks about peppers and plants in the pepper family being particularly sensitive to this particular herbicide,” said Stephen Snider, the attorney representing Uesugi Farms in their suit. “... This is the subject of expert opinion, which I’m not the expert. It seems to me that it’s the result of the treatment of the water with the herbicide (fluridone) in an area and at at time that’s close to when these plants are being planted or are in their sensitive stage.” Sandoval said that she could not comment on pending legislation. She did, however, provide comment regarding DBW’s procedures related to its SAV control program. “For herbicide treatment, the division obtains a Clean Water Act permit from the State Water Resources Control Board and pesticide use permits and notices from the County Agricultural Commissioner’s offices,” said Sandoval. “The program operates an extensive water quality-monitoring program to ensure compliance with all water quality standards, including drinking water standards.” ECCID uses a pumping station located on Bixler Road to draw its water from Indian Slough in Discovery Bay distribute it to 9,000 acres of irrigated crop land in East County. DBW treats Discovery Bay waterways for the control of aquatic vegetation.

“We have an agreement with the state to keep the treatment (with fluridone) down below a certain parts per billion,” said Patricia Corey, ECCID general manager. “We did our best to protect our customers by doing the testing and requiring the state to do the testing.” Matthew Slattengren, assistant agricultural commissioner for Contra Costa County, said that his department conducted an investigation into the use of Sonar related to the Uesugi Farms complaint and found no violations. “On Nov. 2, 2016, our inspector spoke with someone at the East Contra Costa Irrigation District where I’m guessing that Uesugi gets the water for irrigating,” said Slattengren. “ECCID and DBW have an old (memo of understanding) which I don’t have a copy, for procedures, responsibilities and expectations for testing fluridone levels down the irrigation canals after all the Sonar applications. Boating and Waterways is supposed to notify ECCID if concentrations exceed 5 ppb. I’ve got pages of all the testing that they’ve done and there are only a few days that exceed 5 ppb. That’s probably how they satisfied our requirements that no one’s irrigating with water with more than the tolerance for fluridone.” Those involved in the Uesugi Farms suit will next face each other in court Jan. 24. “There’s no concern by the state at all,” said Aiello. “They just keep on doing what they’re doing. Everybody just kind of blew it off.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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A longtime lighthouse wish granted by Aly Brown

“ I am asking for this wish

An Elderly Wish Foundation recently lit up the lives of Brentwood residents, one of whom was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Dianne Naujok reached out to the foundation, beginning her letter with “I was raised never to ask for anything, however, this is for Klaus Naujok, a great husband, father and man.” Dianne’s letter further detailed the condition of her husband, Klaus, who was diagnosed with an advanced stage of multiple myeloma and told he would never go into remission. Her request was an overnight stay at a lighthouse, a dream of Klaus’ who once flirted with the idea of purchasing one in earlier years. “Since he has been diagnosed, so much has been taken from him, his health, his independence, his freedom,” Dianne wrote. “So I am asking for this wish to take him, so he can stay in a lighthouse, something he has always wanted to do but never got the chance to do.” Dianne had sent the letter July 9 and shortly thereafter, Mary Chapman, the foundation director, and her team set to work. An Elderly Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps grant terminally ill seniors a wish. The idea for the foundation was sparked 16 years ago by Rebecca Crowder, who used

to take him, so he can stay in a lighthouse, something he has always wanted to do but never got the chance to do.

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Klaus Naujok recently realized his dream of staying in a lighthouse, thanks to An Elderly Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally or chronically seniors. the inheritance money she received after her own mother’s passing to grant two wishes. Seeing the joy it brought to the recipients and their families, Crowder was inspired to create An Elderly Wish Foundation. “Our foundation was happy to look

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into the request,” said Chapman. “Once our office decided we would grant this wish, we reserved the first opening for reservations, which was not until the last week of September. (An Elderly Wish Foundation) booked a two-night, threeday stay for Klaus and Dianne. I called

to tell Dianne we had made reservations for them, and she was beside herself with joy!” After receiving doctor approval, Klaus and Dianne packed their bags for the weekend of a lifetime where gourmet meals were served beside the sea at East Brother Lighthouse, a restored Victorian bed and breakfast inn perched atop an island that separates the San Francisco and San Pablos bays. Klaus was in for another surprise. “(The managers) even left us alone to be lighthouse keepers for 30 minutes while they went to the mainland,” said Dianne. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ... It was amazing from start to finish. Klaus had three great days.” For more information on An Elderly Wish Foundation, call 925-978-1883 or email info@elderlywish.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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The Brentwood-based youth empowerment organization One Day at a Time (ODAT) is looking for participants in a new program aimed at helping local youth say what they mean and providing a platform from which they will be heard. The Youth Expression Project (YEP) is funded by a grant from the Zellerbach Family Foundation and is being presented in partnership with the Brentwood Press. It will consist of a series of workshops on writing and art running from Oct. 22 to Jan. 10. Individuals between ages 15 and 23 are being invited to participate at no cost. “YEP is intended to help youth express themselves through stories or artwork,” said ODAT’s Jose Cordon, who is overseeing the project. “It will include a small cash award for completing the course. The payments are to help illustrate that expressing one’s self has value, even if it’s not always monetary.” ODAT currently serves youth at schools in East Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. Services include conflict mediation, violence prevention, leadership development, self-esteem and self-discipline building and development of positive relationships. YEP will be first offered in East Contra Costa with plans to expand in the future to other areas served by ODAT. “A lot of times, young people don’t feel they have a voice on community or family issues,” said ODAT Executive Director Johnny

Rodriguez. “YEP will give them an opportunity to express themselves effectively about what is on their mind.” The writing workshops will be led by Sandra Close of Ethnic Media Studies, a veteran journalist and writing coach. Topics will include opinion writing, how to conduct interviews, illustrating stories with photographs and more. Writings produced in the workshops will be published in the Brentwood Press as well as in a special standalone publication produced at the workshops’ conclusion. Art workshops will be conducted by Liberty High School instructor Jake Edwards and will include sculpting, carving, painting and creating functional artwork such as garden benches. “Our goal is to introduce a wide range of mediums and techniques and provide a place that will encourage creative thinking,” Edwards said. A special event will be held at the end of the workshops to display students’ work. “This project gives us a chance to team up with the youth of our community and give them an opportunity to be heard,” said Greg Robinson, Brentwood Press publisher. “It’s important for youth to be engaged in their community.” Participation is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Those interested in participating can request an application by sending an email to admin@odatec.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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A Day at the Races The Kiwanis Club of Brentwood, a community-service organization, held its inaugural Kiwanis Family Day at the Races at Mary Casey Black Elementary Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring tricycle races and a bike rodeo, a car and motorcycle show and vendors. This Kiwanis Club community event promoted education about health, safety and fitness. It was also a fundraiser to support the club’s various projects, which aid children and the community. The event included a visit by a fire truck from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Station 52 and an officer from the

Brentwood Police Department. Food was available from C&C Bar B Que and Straw Hat Pizza. Admission to the event was free. Car and motorcycle show registration was $30, which included a free T-shirt. Various trophies were awarded to the top entrants in the show. The Kiwanis Club would like to thank the car show judges Dan Torres, Salena Garcia, Roberto Ruiz and David Hill. For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Brentwood, visit www. facebook.com/kiwanisbrentwood or https:// brentwoodkiwanis.portalbuzz.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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tudents from the Garin Aim High child care program got their fall break started by passing out keepsakes reminding people to choose kindness. Aim High’s Choose Kind program was inspired by the book “Wonder,” by R.J. Palacio. As part of the program, students also hid handmade bookmarks with a Choose Kind reminder in books in the new Brentwood Library.

Caulking, when properly applied, can be a fabulous home fix-it tool. For a few pennies of caulking in the right location, you can save yourself hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in repairs later. On the interior of your home, be sure to keep joints around your tub and toilet caulked where they meet the floor and the wall. Also where your sinks and plumbing fixtures meet the counter. On the exterior, keep an eye around doors and windows. However, there is something that you should NEVER caulk, called a “weep hole.” These can be found in several places, most notably in your windows and showers. The purpose of a weep hole is to allow condensation or water to pass through and into an area better suited to take the water. If you caulk this hole, the water will back up and then head back into the area it came from. This can create an expensive repair problem down the road. There are many different weep holes, but I can tell you how to find the two most

common types. At the bottom of the outside of your windows will be a channel. In that channel might be one or two small rectangular holes. In your shower, there may be a hole towards the bottom at either or both corners of your shower where the walls meet the shower pan. Shower weep holes are mostly likely found if you have a tile shower. Grout is actually slightly porous, which means that water can pass through. That water needs to go somewhere. It is supposed to hit the waterresistant backer board behind the tile, then travel down until it finds the weep hole, which then deposits the water back into the shower pan so it can go out the drain. If you fill up the weep hole with caulk, that water sits there behind the wall and can cause damage. 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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A common problem after the death of parent is trying to figure out how to pay the mortgage or obtain adequate time to sell the family home before the mortgage company can foreclose. Dealing with mortgage companies after the death of a parent has been one of most difficult tasks facing heirs, because there was no state or federal law which required a loan servicer to engage in any kind of preforeclosure or loss mitigation process with heirs after the borrower had died. The good news is the California Legislature enacted Civil Code Section 2920.7, which became effective Jan. 1, and is commonly known as the ‘Survivors Bill of Rights.’ The Survivors Bill of Rights is a very important tool for heirs trying to deal with the Grantor’s real property, because it protects surviving heirs who are not a party to the mortgage loan. In order to qualify for protection, the real property must have been the decedent’s principal residence, and the loan in question must be a first lien against the real property. Reverse mortgages are excluded, because they automatically come due upon the death of the borrower. Assuming the real property qualifies for protection, there are two parts to the Survivors Bill of Rights you need to understand: 1. Verifying successor in interest status – If a non-borrower notifies the servicer that the borrower has died and claims to be a heir or successor in interest to the property, the servicer must give the heir at least 30 days to provide reasonable documentation verifying

the borrower’s death and at least 90 days to provide reasonable documentation establishing the non-borrower’s claim to ownership interest in the property. 2. Rights and remedies of verified heirs – After claimant is verified, the lender must provide the heir with information regarding the loan and allow the heir to either apply to assume the loan or apply simultaneously for a loan modification to bring the loan current. While the lender is not required to allow assumption of a loan or required to grant a loan modification, they are required to give an heir a ‘meaningful opportunity’ to obtain available loss mitigation options offered by the servicer. In conclusion, the Survivors Bill of Right can mean the difference between saving a family home for heirs and losing it in a foreclosure. If you know that the decedent’s loan is delinquent, it is critical to contact the mortgage company as soon as possible. If you have questions about what needs to be done after the death of the first spouse, I see people Monday through Friday for a FREE 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. To view additional articles about estate planning, visit www. lawofficeofjoangrimes.com. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 - 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2017 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Photosynthesis slows in fall as winter approaches. Trees and plants live off their stored food. The green chlorophyll disappears leaving red, orange and yellow leaves. The dry, brittle leaves soon drop from trees with the help of crisp autumn breezes.

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Prevent lost pets No pet parent wants their pets to escape the house, car or yard and become lost, but curious pets have a way of getting out on their own that not even the most watchful pet owners can always prevent. The American Humane Association estimates that more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during its life. While it is impossible to prevent every situation that may lead to a lost animal, pet owners can take some simple preventative steps to keep pets from becoming lost. Identify the pet. Pets should wear some form of identification, which will differ based on the animal. For example, a dog can wear a collar and a nametag. Many pet owners choose to microchip their pets. These small devices are implanted under the skin and can be read by a special electronic wand. If you microchip your pet, it is essential to keep your contact information associated with the chip updated. Track the pet. GPS-based devices can be used to locate a pet if it gets out of the house.

Much like the tracking devices in phones and watches, small tags can be placed on the pet’s collar and be tracked through an app on the owner’s phone or another device. Provide a secure space. Pets need a secure, supervised area to exercise. Fencing needs to be tall enough to prevent pets from jumping over. Make sure pets cannot dig under the fence and that fence gates are always latched tightly. Self-latching fence gates can be handy. Indoors, be sure to close doors promptly when exiting and entering the house. Be mindful of pets trying to escape. Use a leash or carrier. When the pet is taken out of the house, it should be leashed or secured in an animal carrier. Many pets have a strong predatory instinct and love to chase animals. Keeping pets close by can keep them from getting lost or injured. Spay and neuter. According to the Animal Humane Society, studies indicate that sterilized animals are less likely to roam than unsterilized animals. Many clinics will perform the surgery for a discount. Some may even do it free. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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Visiting a medium was no ordinary experience About 20 years ago, I was invited to spend an hour, one-on-one, with a medium. Totally unaware of exactly what was in store for me, I decided it would be interesting as well as entertaining. I had no idea the Senior experience would orner blow my mind, as we used to say in the ’60s. A perfect stranger who knew nothing about me other than my first name took me on a journey into the spirit world. Marla OK, I agree. Luckhardt It sounds like the Bruce Willis movie, “The Sixth Sense,” and I too was extremely skeptical. I approached the whole thing with my usual sense of humor and glibness, but after 45 minutes I was borrowing a tissue and nodding my head in joy. The medium was a student of metaphysics, which, according to the dictionary, is “a division of philosophy that is concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and being and analyzes the generic traits manifested by existences of any kind.” Okay, I was game! He told me things he could not have been privy to as he spoke of my loved ones coming to visit us in that room.

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Lifetime Girl Scout Eloisa Burke earned her Gold Award Sept. 30, 2017. For her project, Eloisa donated textbooks and created an academic curriculum for long-term pediatric patients at Sacramento Shriners Hospital. Eloisa is a member of Girl Scout Troop 31612, of Brentwood, and is currently a sophomore at Sonoma State University. Her Gold Award Court of Honor will be held in January.

This fall, Contra Costa Community College District and Los Medanos College (LMC) will launch a countywide strategic planning process, and the public is invited to participate in this important initiative. The result of this effort will be a strategic plan, or blueprint, that will guide the district, LMC and two sister colleges – Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College – over the next five years. A key feature of this process is engagement with the community and providing residents and partner organizations in the service area with a voice in shaping district strategy for serving students and the community. To that end, there will be two public dialogue sessions. The first will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Diablo Valley College’s Diablo Room. This forum will be structured as a conversation about institutional core values, the district’s vision for the future, and the organizational mission they

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Wild turkeys driving neighborhood wild It’s that time of year again – wild turkeys have taken over our neighborhood. Oh sure, they were cute when they were little turkey-lings. Everyone on the court would ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ when they waddled up the street in single file behind their mother. They Hangin’ in grazed on my front lawn, pecking at the here birdseed that fell from the feeders I have hanging in our tree. They also sipped water and splashed about in my birdbath. They left cute little downy feathers on our Vicki driveway. McKenna Then suddenly, as if overnight, they grew up. We now have eight full-grown turkeys inhabiting our property. They never leave! They block my driveway and won’t move, even if I honk my horn. They just stare. My neighbors have lost their patience and accused me of luring them to our court. OK, I do have bird feeders in my front yard. But generations of turkeys have migrated through our court for years, even before I hung any feeders from my tree. For some reason, they love my neighbor’s grass, and they have completely demolished it. My neighbors hired a lawn specialist to try to repair the damage, but it is a lost cause. My question is, if the turkeys love my birdseed so much, why

are they across the street munching on my neighbor’s lawn? I feed a variety of birds. I love birds. I hope I come back as one when I kick the bucket. They seem so carefree and happy! I am not removing those feeders, even though I, too, am beginning to dislike these large, prehistoric-looking fowl. They don’t leave cute little feathers on my driveway anymore, just a lot of poop. My neighbor Derek, who lives up the street, has had it with the poop. I saw him using a large, bazooka-style water gun on the turkeys. They didn’t budge. They just stared at him with those big turkey eyes as if to say, “Is that all you got?” My friend Lisa, who lives around the corner from me, mentioned her husband noticed a lot of deep scratches on the roof of his car. Her video camera revealed two large turkeys perched on the roof of his car earlier that day! Does auto insurance cover turkey-talon damage? Needless to say, Lisa and her husband are no longer fans of these derelict turkeys. Wild turkeys are also early risers. I do not care for early risers, probably because I am not one. The other morning at 6 a.m., I heard the familiar warbling of a turkey. It was loud. On a side note, you really must hear my imitation of a turkey. I really have it down. At any rate, I finally got out of bed and looked out the window. There he was, this Tom Turkey, looking at his own

reflection in the shiny bumper of our Chevy Tahoe and throwing a fit! He thought it was another turkey challenging his turf. I decided to intervene. In my slippers and pajamas, I stormed out to the court and shooed him away, stepping directly into the delightful gift Tom Turkey had left behind. Our dog is the only living creature on our court who still finds the turkeys amusing. On occasion, he will slip out the front door while I am getting the mail and head right for the flock of turkeys that lounge in the shade on our front lawn. It is really a sight to see. For enormous birds, they can really fly! The whole flock scatters in different directions, landing on rooftops, chimneys and, yes, cars. The other day, one over-sized turkey headed for a tall palm tree. The branches were too weak to hold him, and he dropped like a large rock to the grass below. A minute later, I saw him perched on the fence looking a bit dazed. These birds are tough. I am a wildlife lover. I welcome critters of all types, much to the irritation of my husband and apparently my neighbors. But I admit these turkeys have worn out their welcome. The good news is that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and they seem to sense when it’s time to fly the coop. Come spring, another batch will hatch, and we will all become smitten again with the little turkey-lings waddling about. Apparently, they have decided this is home.

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A new day for the ECCFPD

If you noticed a little less traffic during the morning or afternoon hours in East County, it’s because most of the school districts in our area are currently on fall break. The social feeds are full of vacation and staycation photos being shared by both students and teachers. But, don’t get too comfortable with the lighter traffic conditions, because regular school schedules will resume on Monday, Oct. 15.

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The Discovery Bay Chamber will be hosting Coffee with the First Responders on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Residents are encouraged to come out and meet local officers from the sheriff’s department, as well as members from the fire department for coffee and conversation. This event will take place at Big Al’s Café, located at 14870 Highway 4, in Discovery Bay. This is a chance for residents to ask questions in an informal setting and get to know the first responders who work hard protecting the community.

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The onset of cooler weather has some people asking about the best local places to get a really good bowl of soup. While many make their own homemade soups, others gave local suggestions. Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill was praised for their Avgolemono (creamy lemon chicken and rice soup) served on Wednesdays, and Vic Stewarts was the place mentioned for hearty lobster bisque. For those who love pho, CreAsian was suggested multiple times, and if anyone is looking for a good won ton soup, Tao San Jin and Lone Tree Drive-In were both favorite locations. Brentwood Café was mentioned for the best overall soup selection, and one person even said the owner of the Brentwood Café named a soup after her husband, but didn’t mention which soup.

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Standing together with my fellow directors, Fire Chief Brian Helmick, Supervisor Diane Burgis, representatives from Congressman Jerry McNerney’s office, Senator Steve Glazer’s office, Assemblyman Jim Frazier’s office, Oakley Mayor Randy uest Pope, Oakley comment Councilmembers Kevin Romick and Claire Alura and numerous others, at the groundbreaking for the new Station 55 in Oakley, I could see a new day dawning for the East Contra Costa Fire. This is a station that was first planned in 2002, four years after I started my career at the Bethel Island Fire Protection District. Because of the recession and its terrible impact on East County, 16 years passed before we could break ground on a station that, when it is open and fully staffed, will cut response times to Oakley and parts of Bethel Island by 50 percent. This will also improve response times to the

entire district due to increased system resources. The path to get here has not been easy and the path forward will be just as challenging. I’m encouraged by the level of engagement in our strategic planning process and the many residents I’ve met over the last year with a simple question, “What can I do to help?” The most important thing we need from everyone right now is continued participation in the strategic planning process. We’ll be holding a town hall Oct. 18, in the Brentwood City Council chambers to present the draft strategic plan and a second community workshop Nov. 14, at Knightsen Elementary School where we’ll ask for your feedback so we can prepare a final plan. The plan will be finalized in December for discussion by our newly elected board in January. I recognize what a long process it has been to get here and how it may still feel like we’ve got a long way to go. ECCFPD is a consolidated district that used to serve small rural communities

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and now serves suburban and rural communities with many more residents and much higher call volumes. All of these communities have a role to play in creating a plan that the entire district can support. There is no short cut, but it is my belief that residents will support a vision they helped create. I can tell you that in my time here as a firefighter paramedic, as a resident of Brentwood and later Oakley, as a husband and father to two young girls (our youngest just a month old), and as a director for ECCFPD, I have never been more hopeful that we are on our way to improving service levels. I lifted that symbolic spade of dirt with a team of people working together to build public confidence by being transparent, open, and direct. With your continued engagement and support, I expect we’ll soon have that station open and staffed. Any time you have a question or concern about the district, please reach out to me directly at boftedal@eccfpd. org or at 925-584-0592.

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local candidate’s sign in front of someone’s house this election. With the local elections coming up, I see signs everywhere for city council seats, school board members and more. Usually, these signs are displayed in front of freeways and on the side of the street. This makes sense as cars go pass, and a candidate wants to make sure their signs are displayed where it will get the most traffic. Although this is a great technique, there seems to be a point this strategy is missing. Many signs are just displayed in those locations and that’s it. Not many signs are displayed in front of people’s homes or small businesses like the one I saw. A sign can have a huge impact if it’s displayed in front of a person’s lawn. Of course, not every neighborhood street has a high number of cars or people passing like a busy intersection, but the message conveyed to people is still strong. Since not every house has a sign in front, it sticks out for people to see.

When a sign is put on the side of a street, on a fence, or any other place in the public, it is left unattended. From what I have seen in the past, many times these signs can be damaged, and nobody wants to look at a damaged sign. However when a sign is in front of a home, it is well-attended and kept to look appealing, which is what attracts eyes to it. This goes beyond just looking attractive, as signs in front of homes have a strong message to it. From a personal perspective, it tells me that the candidate is someone who is trusted among the community. For people who may be undecided, seeing a sign in front of a house can serve as social proof for them. They can then start to get an idea of what kind of a candidate the person is. A sign is more than just a piece of cardboard. It serves a purpose, and if used right, it can fulfill that purpose. Brandon Lawson Antioch

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Liberty defeats Freedom in Bell Game by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge gave his team a stern but uplifting message at halftime in its tie game with Freedom last week. The Lions were all ears, and it showed on the field. Liberty scored 34 unanswered secondhalf points, roaring past Freedom 55-21 to remain undefeated. “I told them (at halftime) we were undisciplined in practice, and I told them we are undisciplined right now, but we are finishers and we are winners,” said Partridge. Liberty running back Tyerell SturgesCofer led the second-half charge, gaining 223 of his 284 rushing yards in the third and fourth quarters. As a team, Liberty outgained Freedom 366-60 in second-half total yards. “Our coach told us we needed to keep running the ball, and they couldn’t stop the run game,” Sturges-Cofer said. “My linemen did an amazing job, and we just kept running.” The Lions were unstoppable in the second half, scoring touchdowns on five of six possessions, including Sturges-Cofer’s 66-, 42- and 3-yard runs, Brenden Bell’s 1-yard scamper and Adrik Lamar’s 33-yard catch. In that same period, Freedom (5-2, 1-1

Liberty wide receiver Sione Vaki attempts to break away from a tackle during the Lions’ 55-21 win over Freedom in the Bell Game. Vaki finished with three catches for 187 yards.

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in the Bay Valley Athletic League) punted four times, turned the ball over on downs once and committed one turnover – when quarterback Joey Aguilar pass ended up in Vaki’s hands on Freedom’s first possession of the second half. The Falcons came within a few yards

of scoring late in the contest, but time expired before they could find the end zone. “Our coach gave us a chat (at halftime),” said Vaki, who finished with three catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns, including a 90-yard score that saw him break two tackles and elude a third en

route to the end zone. “We had to bring the team together. We put the pieces together.” The Lions’ second-half dominance was a far cry from the opening two quarters, when the league rivals went back see Bell page 22A

Discovery Bay resident wins fishing tourney Professional fisherman Gregory Troughton of Discovery Bay brought five bass weighing 12 pounds, 13 ounces, to the scale last Saturday to win the Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Western Division finale on the Delta presented by Power-Pole. Troughton’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 60 pounds, 2 ounces, was enough to earn him the grand prize of $77,691, including a brand new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard. “I’ve worked really, really hard to get to this point,” said Troughton, who earned his first career win in FLW Series competition. “This (win) has been 30 years of work (in the making). I focused on this event, put in tons of time and effort and made it happen. It’s been an incredible week.” Troughton started out last Thursday expecting to put together a decent limit with a Don Iovino’s bass pattern-colored Splash-It Popper, but as conditions changed, so did his approach. “My son Carter and I pre-fished together, and I did well with the Splash-It in the morning,” said Troughton. “I thought I could get limits fairly quickly for about 12 or 13 pounds. But things changed as

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Discovery Bay’s Gregory Troughton poses with the Costa FLW Series Western Division finale on the California Delta trophy after winning the event last week. they always do in these tournaments. On Thursday, I didn’t have any bites for an hour and a half. My co-angler caught a few on a drop-shot and I felt things were changing, so I decided to get to the punching water and go to work.” Troughton said he primarily worked

through grass mats near three flooded islands in the central region of the Delta, adding that he fished slowly in 6 to 8 feet of water. “I had confidence in the secondary deal,” said Troughton. “Within five minutes Thursday, I had my first bite – a

4-pounder. I made a little move to another small grass mat and stuck a 3 pound, 8 ouncer. I rotated amongst several small mats focusing on key parts of them. I noticed a new mat had formed with ‘cheese’ on it, which is hydrilla grass that grows from the bottom to the surface. When it gets hot, it blooms yellow, and we call it cheese. It tells you that there’s a good canopy with lots of thick grass and that’s where the big ones live. I punched in there and caught a 7 pounder, my fifth fish.” Troughton said that both Thursday and Friday’s limits came on a 4.5-inch green-pumpkin-colored Yamamoto Baits Flappin’ Hog on a 4/0-sized Gamakatsu Super Heavy Cover Flippin’ Hook with a 1.5-ounce River2Sea tungsten weight. “I focused on one island Friday and did the exact same rotation through the mats. I started out with two 5-pounders, and after about an hour I caught a 3. Then, after an hour and a half, boom – I caught the big one – a 9-pound, 4-ouncer,” said Troughton. “I followed that up with a 7, and then another 3. Then I stopped fishing and helped my co-angler catch his fish, that was enough for the day.” see Fishing page 24A

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Tyerell Sturges-Cofer rushed for 284 yards and four touchdowns in the Lions’ 55-21 win over Freedom.

Bell from page 21A and forth. Three times Liberty pulled in front – on Cofer’s 4-yard run and Vaki’s 49- and 90-yard catch and runs – but a pair of 2-yard touchdowns by James Dziedzic and Giles Jackson and Jackson’s 44-yard catch left the score tied at 21 at halftime. Partridge said he noticed a change in

The seldom-recognized Liberty offensive line and coach Rod Beaver Sione Vaki and Brenden Bell celebrate folposes with the Bell Game trophy after the Lions’ triumphant victory lowing a touchdown in Liberty’s dominatover Freedom. ing victory over Freedom.

the team entering the second half. “Coming out of the tunnel, there was a new energy,” he said. Jackson finished with seven catches for 127 yards, and Mekel Ealy chipped in with four receptions for 79 yards. Liberty, the reigning North Coast Section champions, must still face 6-1 Antioch, 5-2 Pittsburg and 1-6 Heritage but looks

capable of going undefeated. “We just have to stay disciplined, stick to the game plan and come out and dominate,” Vaki said. Sturges-Cofer agrees. “We have to take it one game at a time, go hard in practice and improve every week,” he said. In other action around the Bay Valley

Athletic League, Antioch (6-1, 1-1) defeated Heritage (1-6, 0-2) 38-7, and Pittsburg (5-2, 2-0) knocked off Deer Valley (3-4, 0-2) 62-0. Liberty travels to Antioch, Pittsburg hosts Freedom, and Deer Valley heads to Heritage Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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The West Coast Wicked knock off the Mustang Red The West Coast under-15 girls’ Wicked team started fast and furious with a 6-1 win over the Mustang Red in a State Cup preliminary game. West Coast’s Kaya Scott started the scoring for West Coast with a great assist from Aryana Jones. A short while later, Scott beat her defender again for a second goal. Midfielder Adriana Martins found Kailey Matta for the third goal of the game. Defender Maria Rebolledo found Scott again for the hat trick, increasing the lead to 4-0. Wicked’s Aryana Jones came up big with a second assist to Alexi Ochoa, who scored the fifth goal. Wicked’s Kailey Matta scored the sixth goal, securing a 6-1 victory.

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Freedom, Liberty triumph in crosscountry dual meets The Freedom boys’ cross-country team got by Antioch 25-31, while the Falcons’ girls beat the Panthers 25-32. The top three finishers in varsity girls race were Falcons, with Kylee Denver (19:50.32) leading the pack ahead of Jiana Cortero (20:57.94) and Samantha Rogers (22:18.89). Lucy Vazquez finished fourth as the first Antioch runner to cross the finish line. She finished in 22:34.49. Ethan Langendorff (18:54.18), Kyle Berschens (18:41.75) and Joesiah Kriston (18:41.75), all from Freedom, were the top three finishers in the boys’ race. Payton Har-

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ty (18:42.12) broke up the trail of Falcons, finishing fourth. Meanwhile, the Liberty girls won via disqualification against Pittsburg. The Liberty boys also won, defeating Pittsburg 19-38. Liberty’s Max Ortega (16:50), Nic Lewis (17:02) and Alex Bergqvist (17:11) were the top three finishers in the boys’ race. Pittsburg’s Raul Paz finished fourth in 17:17. Liberty’s Skylar Mendes (20:29), Kiran McWilliams (21:24.6) and Megan Ratcliffe (21:24.7) were the top finishers in the girls’ race. He said the early bite died as the sun got up, so he finished out his day at one of his primary islands, noting that the conditions had changed. “The wind blew out the cheese and there were clouds, so you couldn’t see the grass underneath. We scrambled a bit – it was tough today,” said Troughton. – Courtesy of Fishing League Worldwide

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 12th day of October 2018, at 9:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Sergio Radilla - large flat screen TV, engine block, child doll house, garden tools, electric polisher, shelves, mirrors & tables. 2. Nicholas Peterson - Guitar, speakers, plastic bins, toaster, & luggage. 3. Darryn Louis - Cars seats, microwave, electric razor scooter, kid’s vanity, stroller & baby bath. 4. Kimberly McBride - 2 flat screen TVs, baby stroller, high chair, couch, love seat, standing lamps, tables & baby car seat. 5. Sundae McDowell - Artwork, silk plants, paint cans & microwave. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 9/28/2018 and 10/5/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77596 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 2018.

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THE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO BELOW A DEPTH OF FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO SURFACE ENTRY”, AS GRANTED IN THE QUITCLAIM DEED TO CHARLES J. KEENAN, III, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 28, 1986, BOOK 12851, PAGE 208, OFFICIAL RECORDS.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-836370-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-836370-BF IDSPub #0145182 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77505 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

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Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 12, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77634 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018.

the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq..On the 12th day of October 2018 at 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Betty Davis - Glass Table Lamp, Vacuum Cleaner 2. Emilia Briones - Stereo Equipment, Suitcase, Boxes & Bags 3. Lloyd Butler - 3 Model-T Trucks, Vintage Auto parts, 4+ engines, tires, wheels, 6 bicycles. Lots of Auto repair equipment 4. Lloyd Butler - 2 Model-T’s, Piano, 30+ Boxes, 30+ Plastic Bins, Car Jacks, Books & Bookcases Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 09/28/2018 and 10/05/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77597 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005423-00 The name of the business: Games of Antioch Located at: 2665 Somersville Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Christopher A. Meyer 2. Gene Griffith. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gene M. Griffith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 6, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/6/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77660 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005450-00 The name of the business(es): Bruin Hues Located at: 1209 Jacobsen Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Brenda Ford & Jazmine Patrick. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Ford & Jazmine Patrick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 07, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires September 7., 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77541 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005504-00 The name of the business(es): P&P Developmental Service Located at: 4851-C Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): P&P Developmental Services. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Vicky S. Ting, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Septem-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005700-00 The name of the business(es): Fab Life Health and Fitness For the Soul Located at: 2263 Renwick Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kameka Bass. 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: Kameka Bass. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires September 19, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77572 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005806-00 The name of the business(es): Best of Friends Child Care Located at: 1719 Sanger Peak Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aileen B. Ramirez. This business is conducted by: An individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/24/18. Signature of registrant: Aileen B. Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires September 25, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77618 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-836370-BF Order No.: 8742979 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): JOHN R BUCK AND ARLENE D BUCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0340297-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $120,106.47 The purported property address is: 4533 SHANNONDALE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 056-040-012-9 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 12, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION 6975, FILED MARCH 31, 1988 IN MAP BOOK 321 OF MAPS, PAGE 9, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, CHEMICAL GAS AND GEOTHERMAL STEAM, AND OTHER MINERALS IN AND UNDER OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF

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 state-

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 21, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77447 Publish dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 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. 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-0005438-00 The name of the business(es): Sean Patrick Investigations Located at: 5427 Gold Creek Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean Patrick Farley. 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: Sean P. Farley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 07, 2018 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires September 7, 2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77531 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005488-00 The name of the business(es): J & V Salon Located at: 3860 Balfour Road, Suite G-9 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vicki M.M. Steidle, Judith Marie Felan. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: Vicki M.M. Steidle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10th, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro. Expires September 10, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77540 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005507-00 The name of the business(es): Celebrate Everything! Located at: 2607 Torry Pines Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Lori Lowell. 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: Lori L. Lowell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy D. Minor Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77533 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005510-00 The name of the business(es): Dream Events by Charles Located at: 360 Elm Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Charles Steffon Stolar. 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: Charles Steffon Stolar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77529 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005523-00 The name of the business(es): Old Vine Winery Located at: 720 Crocket Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Old Vine Winery, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business name or names listed above on NAME STATEMENT August 13, 2018. Signature of registrant: File No. F-0005454-00 The name of the Tammy Zickuhr, CEO/Manager. This statebusiness(es): L A Building Services ment was filed with the County Clerk of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005557-00 The name of the business(es): Uncle Waldo’s Located at: 6277 Bethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Terry E. Diehl. 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: Terry E. Diehl. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 9/13/18 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77600 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005676-00 The name of the business(es): Cheryl’s Shuttle Service Located at: 3689 Sailboat Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Lynn Simmons. 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: Cheryl Simmons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires September 18, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77549 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005690-00 The name of the business(es): Stitched by Jaz Located at: 356 Fremont Peak Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Jazmine Elise Cavazos. 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: Jazmine Cavazos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2018 by Deputy D. Minor Expires September 18, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77616 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005758-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Family Pet Care Located at: 4421 Balfour Rd. Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: G Scott Lichlyter, DVM Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2000. Signature of registrant: G Scott Lichlyter, DVM President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 9/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77648 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005785-00 The name of the business(es): Amber Hair Design Located at: 612 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Amber Hong Vo. 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: Amber Hong Vo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 24, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77603 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday October 10th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other per¬sonal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/ or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Nicole Cunningham Mindi McMillen VoIP Integration Scott Bowman Joe Simoni Brienne Kautzman Midwest Energy Resource LLC James Chestnut Jamari Purcell Hanna Evangelista Fara Bowman All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: September 28th & October 5th 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77598 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 2018.

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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 Pittsburg 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 auc-

tioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 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. 021273 77526 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 2018.

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): ROBERT A. CAMPOS AND LISA M. CAMPOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0085467-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/22/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,171,137.93 The purported property address is: 1847 ST. MICHAELS WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-860-027-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-624205-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the

date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-624205BF IDSPub #0144941 9/28/2018 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77474 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

$532,223.21 The purported property address is: 1676 OAKVILLE COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016-480-032-8 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 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-835911-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which

case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-835911BF IDSPub #0145437 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77553 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-624205-BF Order No.: 140108352-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-835911-BF Order No.: 8742754 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2013. 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): CHAD SACHS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/16/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0177818-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 10/26/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0225143-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005711-00 The name of the business(es): Dirty Worx Small Engine & Equipment Repair Located at: 6338 Bridgehead road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Whitaker. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 20, 2018. Signature of registrant: David Whitaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: SeptemORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ber 20, 2018 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires FOR CHANGE OF NAME September 20, 2023 Oakley Press No. 03PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John F. 0477 77638 Publish dates: October 5, 12, Prentice, Esq. SBN 087606 SUPERIOR 19, 26, 2018. COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94553 PETITION OF: “Unknown” NAME STATEMENT “Unknown” Howe (aka James Wayne File No. F-0005746-00 The name of the Howe) CASE NUMBER: N18-1838 TO business(es): Master Clean Located at: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner 53 Carol Lane, Suite 104 In: Oakley, CA James Wayne Howe filed a petition with 94561, is hereby registered by the folthis court for a decree changing names lowing owner(s):Paula Angelica Ruiz. This as follows: Present Name: a. “un- business is conducted by: An Individual. known” “unknown” Howe to Pro- The registrant commenced to transact posed Name: James Wayne Howe. business under the fictitious business 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons name or names listed above on 9/21/18. interested in this matter shall appear Signature of registrant: Paula Angelica before this court at the hearing indicated Ruiz. This statement was filed with the below to show cause, if any, why the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: petition for change of name should not September 21, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro be granted. Any person objecting to the Expires September 21, 2023 Oakley Press name changes described above must file No. 03-0477 77599 Publish dates: Octoa written objection that includes the rea- ber 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2018. sons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be heard and must appear at the hearing FOR CHANGE OF NAME to show cause why the petition should PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: A Nina not be granted. If no written objection Sala SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, is timely filed, the court may grant the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: HEARING a. Date: 10/23/18 Time: A Nina Sala CASE NUMBER: N18-1993 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. PetiThe address of the court is same as noted tioner A Nina Sala filed a petition with this above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show court for a decree changing names as folCause shall be published at least once lows: Present Name: a. A Nina Sala, each week for four successive weeks AKA Aunoa Sala to Proposed Name: prior to the date set for hearing on the A Nina Sala. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that petition in the following newspaper all persons interested in this matter shall of general circulation, printed in this appear before this court at the hearing county: Brentwood Press indicated below to show cause, if any, why Date: 8/24/2018 Judge of the Supe- the petition for change of name should rior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 not be granted. Any person objecting to 77535 Publish Dates: September 21, 28, the name changes described above must October 5, 12, 2018. file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS days before the matter is scheduled to be NAME STATEMENT heard and must appear at the hearing to File No. F-0005436-00 The name of the show cause why the petition should not business: Vintage Parkway After be granted. If no written objection is timeSchool Daycare Located at: 1392 By- ly filed, the court may grant the petition num Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING registered by the following owner: Tina a. Date: 11/07/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Holloway. This business is conducted Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is by: An Individual. The registrant com- same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this menced to transact business under the Order to Show Cause shall be published at fictitious business name or names listed least once each week for four successive above on 9/7/18. Signature of registrant: weeks prior to the date set for hearing on Tina Holloway. This statement was filed the petition in the following newspaper of with the County Clerk of Contra Costa general circulation, printed in this county: County on: September 7, 2018 by Dep- Oakley Press Date: 09/10/18 Judge of uty J. Crawford Expires 9/7/2023 Oakley the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03Press No. 02-1273 77472 Publish dates: 0477 77489 Publish Dates: September September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2018. 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

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A person was reported impersonating another person on the 1100 block of Mills Place. Oakley – Aug. 29, 2:45 p.m. The following is a sample of recent law enforcement activity.

OAKLEY Aug. 26, 3:14 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported in the 50 block of Carol Lane. Aug. 26, 10:31 a.m. A petty theft that occurred on the 1500 block of Camelia Court was reported to authorities. Aug. 26, 2:51 a.m. A person was caught trespassing on East Cypress Road and Main Street. Aug. 26, 8:28 p.m. A person was reported playing loud music on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive. Aug. 27, 8:28 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 4700 block of Bayside Way. Aug. 27, 11:59 a.m. A reckless driving was reported on Wilbur Avenue and State Route 160. Aug. 27, 4:07 p.m. Threats were made at the police department. Aug. 27, 10:27 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped on Main Street and Teakwood Avenue. Aug. 28, 2:16 a.m. A false alarm went off at Burger King. Aug. 28, 7:54 a.m. A patrol request was made on Almond Grove Elementary School. Aug. 28, 9:33 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Michelle Lane and Chicory Drive. Aug. 28, 12:02 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on 5200 block Elm Lane. Aug. 28, 3:25 p.m. A person told authorities that they were harassed on the 50 block of Zinfandel court. Aug. 28, 6:50 p.m. Property was found on the 2900 block of Main Street. Aug. 28, 7:33 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 1100 block of Woodenglen Drive. Aug. 29, 4:26 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at Oakley Plaza. Aug. 29, 7:06 a.m. A false alarm went off at Freedom High School. Aug. 29, 9:07 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on Vintage Parkway and Piper Lane. Aug. 29, 10:52 a.m. A vehicle was towed on Star and Fourth streets. Aug. 29, 2:45 p.m. A person was reported impersonating another person on the 1100 block of Mills Place. Aug. 29, 6:16 p.m. A vehicle was reported blocking the driveway on the 1700 block of Chandon Way. Aug. 29, 11:33 p.m. A person reported a loud noise on Delta Road and Main Street.

Aug. 30, 5:38 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on the 1500 block of Port Way. Aug. 30, 9:14 a.m. A case of domestic battery was reported on the 4500 block of Waterford Way. Aug. 30, 9:39 a.m. A suspicious subject was seen behind Lucky’s. Aug. 30, 3:02 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on Bridgehead Road and Wilbur Avenue. Aug. 30, 4:48 a.m. An accident with an injury was reported on the 900 block of West Cypress Road. Aug. 30, 9:26 p.m. A report of battery came from the 5000 block of Miguel Drive. Aug. 31, 6:46 p.m. A prowler was reported on the 4700 block of Bayside Way. Aug. 31, 10:26 a.m. A patrol request was made on Shady Oak Park. Aug. 31, 3:21 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported at Chevron. Aug. 31, 7:32 p.m. An officer was hailed by a citizen on the 1900 block of Concannon Drive. Sept. 1, 6:27 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on Main Street and Norcross Lane. Sept. 1, 10:21 a.m. Terrorist threats were made on the 10 block of Brooks Court. Sept. 1, 1:29 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 2800 block of Stirrup Drive. Sept. 1, 9:15 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on the 700 block of Calico Way. Sept. 1, 11:21 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Michelangelo Drive and Matisse Court.

ANTIOCH Sept. 9, 12:16 p.m. A person reported window damage and believe someone tried to push them in. No entrance was made. This report came from Peppertree Court. Sept. 9, 1:19 p.m. Authorities received a call from a person saying their safe was broken into and everything was stolen. He did not find any sign of a forced entry. This report came from Candlestick Road. Sept. 9, 8:43 p.m. A woman called authorities saying that there was someone at her front door attempting to break into her house. She said he was armed with a shotgun. This occurred on Tabora Drive. Sept. 9, 11:33 p.m. A woman said that her friend broke into her shed and stole a couple of items. She left in a silver Honda Accord. This

report came from D Street. Sept. 10, 12:10 a.m. Authorities received a report about a man hitting a woman on Enea Way. The woman was able to escape and drove away in a white SUV. Sept. 10, 10:08 a.m. A burglary was reported on Tehachapi Way. The reporting person told authorities that his wife and daughter should be at the residence. Sept. 11, 9:33 a.m. A person called authorities saying that he found a woman with stab wounds on Delta Fair Boulevard. The reporting person did not find anyone near her or weapons in the area. Sept. 11, 7:06 p.m. A person told authorities that a man stole a purse from a woman and shoved her next to a car where she cut her arm on the window. This occurred on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 11, 11:56 p.m. A woman told authorities that her husband tried to hit her and threw acid in her face. This report came from Golden Hills Court. Sept. 12, 4:55 a.m. A person took the reporting person’s money and phone on Somersville Road. Sept. 12, 8:52 p.m. A woman called authorities and yelled that there was blood everywhere. She claimed that someone was stabbed. This call came from Woodside Court. Sept. 12, 9:01 p.m. A burglary was reported on Rimrock Drive. The suspect entered through the backdoor. Sept. 13, 9:53 a.m. Authorities received a report of a male and female in a physical fight. There was a baby with them. This report came from Hudson Court. Sept. 14, 12:16 p.m. A woman told authorities someone broke into her residence on Drake Street. She believed it to be a case of harassment because her vehicle was broken into often. Sept. 14, 5:49 p.m. A person called authorities on behalf of her neighbor on Ebbetts Way. Subjects with masks broke the driver’s side of the windows in attempt to steal her purse while she was in the car. Sept. 14, 7:54 p.m. Two women in a black civic took the reporting person’s backpack off her shoulder. This occurred on Hillcrest Avenue. Sept. 14, 9 p.m. A student told authorities that another student told him to take off his shoes. The suspect then asked for the shoes as he pulled out a gun. He then drove away in a BMW. This happened on Lone Tree Way.

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ment entities to build healthy infrastructure. “Really, the fitness court is just the centerpiece that allows people to build premier lifestyles, that gives them a free opportunity to be out, to be social in their parks and in their shared community spaces to get a great workout but also build those healthier habits that help them build longer lives.” The fitness court, comprising exercise stations and shock-resistant sports floor-

ing, can accommodate up to 28 individuals at a time. A free cell-phone app walks users through a series of movements, features repetition-tracking capabilities and pose challenges. About 4,000 courts have been installed nationwide since 1979. City officials said adding the court wouldn’t preclude a future children’s play structure if one were desired.

“I think it’s a good idea,” said City Councilmember Claire Alaura. “It’s more of an adult playground, which we don’t have any of here in the city. Perhaps a kids’ play area could be somewhere nearby.” Habib Shamskhou, Advanced Mobility Group President and co-founder of the Concord-based GoMentum Station Program – the nation’s largest secure testing facility for autonomous and connected vehicle technology – said the nonprofit will contribute funds to encourage users to ditch vehicles. “We want to encourage other transportation options like biking and walking, and we believe if we build the fitness court, it will encourage the people that bike to come to the free fitness center and exercise and stay away from the single-occupant car,” he said. The National Fitness Campaign and GoMentum Station, Inc., are slated to finalize grant funding in time for the project to begin later this year or early next year, said City Manager Bryan Montgomery, who added that the city can forgo the project if donated funds don’t materialize. The 9,000-square-foot rec center, scheduled to open next spring, is also expected to include a large multipurpose room with a dividing partition, kitchen, stage, meeting and office rooms, and a turf field. If the court is installed, the city may feature future recreation classes centered on the equipment. For more information about the National Fitness Campaign fitness court, visit https://nationalfitnesscampaign.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

vice consultants until permanent employees are hired – was mostly completed this week when the board finalized a two-year $1,046,720 contract with CSG Consultants Inc. to handle the estimated 3,000 plan-review inspections and 3,500 annual inspections, including state-mandated residential, school and institutional examinations. Future steps, carried out between now and the end of 2019, include: securing a fire investigations consultant; procuring data scanning services; and hiring a sworn fire marshal, two sworn deputy marshals, two sworn inspectors and a full-time administrative assistant. The fire marshal will manage the plan review, inspection and investigation con-

tractors and will help launch the bureau. Eventually, contract services will be discontinued and the bureau will be staffed with the fire marshal, two inspectors to examine properties and two deputy fire marshals to oversee inspections and plan reviews. The fire marshal and two deputy fire marshals will also serve as the district’s fire investigators. Scanning services are initially needed to digitize stored documents dating back to 1984, Helmick said, noting that fire prevention bureaus must retain documents on all buildings in their coverage area. “This transition impacts every resident within our jurisdiction,” said Helmick. “It impacts every developer, every contractor.”

Board member Steve Smith said he believes district personnel are handling the transition well. “You often don’t get to choose the timing of your crisis, but staff has really stepped up and dealt with this in a very effective manner,” he said. Helmick said he’s confident a fire investigation consultant contract will be ready for the board to approve by its Nov. 5 meeting. It’s expected that those affected by the changes – including area developers and contractors – will be notified before the transition takes place. For more information on the transition, and to view a preliminary transaction timeline, visit https://goo.gl/DuaaBp.

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The much-anticipated arrival of Oakley’s new recreation center is now expected to feature a fitness element that should work out well for visitors. City officials recently agreed to include a National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court at the facility, as long as donors live up to their promise to contribute about 70 percent of the $140,000 cost. “We have an opportunity to bring a new, unique and different type of physical fitness to our community,” said Oakley City Councilmember Kevin Romick. The National Fitness Campaign adult bodyweight circuit training system includes 30 pieces of equipment, allowing users of all skill levels to leverage their bodyweight at different angles and resistance levels to increase mobility and muscular strength. The nonprofit GoMentum Station Inc. has agreed to contribute $30,000 and help raise an additional $40,000, while the privately funded social enterprise National Fitness Campaign will kick in $30,000 and the city will contribute $40,000 from its Park Impact Fee Fund, which developers pay into. “What we love to do is be in communities where they are already investing in trails, getting people out of their cars and other activities,” said Cree Larson, partnership activation manager of the National Fitness Campaign, which created The Fitness Court and works with cities, schools and govern-

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The district has allocated $600,000 in its 2018/2019 fiscal-year budget and $1.5 million in its 2019/2020 budget toward the startup effort. Early estimates suggest the bureau will generate about $1.2 million yearly – just enough to cover its costs. “Fire prevention bureaus for fire districts are not profit-generating, they are cost-neutralizing,” said Helmick, who noted that ConFire operates in far East County by collecting fees from those seeking services. “You charge for what it costs to complete the services.” Stage one of the four-stage transition plan – securing fire prevention ser-

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A National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court, seen here in San Francisco, may soon land in Oakley at a reduced cost to the city. The court, an adult bodyweight circuit training system, includes 30 pieces of equipment, allowing users of all skill levels to leverage their bodyweight at different angles and resistance levels to increase mobility and muscular strength.

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Events 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.

Youth Career Day

Fast Eddie’s Auto Service presents Youth Career Day, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fast Eddie’s Auto Service. Kids will have the opportunity to gain valuable career advice to help unlock the skills needed to acquire a job in the automotive industry. For more information, call 925-679-8554.

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.

Freedom Day USA

The Brentwood Family Pet Care center will celebrate Freedom Day USA, from Oct. 8 to 12, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free examinations, vaccines, parasite prevention, pet food and treats, and more will be provided for military members’ pets. Appointments are necessary and military ID must be shown. There is a limit of two pets per family. For more information, visit www. brentwoodfamilypetcare.com.

The Brentwood Concert Band

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

Tuesday, Oct. 9 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, Oct. 11 Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Meetings The Kiwanis Club of Brentwood meets 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.

Open Mic

The Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Bring any piece of literature to share as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at katishort@ yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.

CSBA Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association will meet at the Driftwood Marina Club, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.New members and visitors are welcome for lively discussions, reports on current events, and interesting speakers on striped bass, the Delta and fishing. Reservations are a must and dinner is $17. For more information, Tom Coss at tomcoss8comcast.net or call 925-699-1699.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. Come join this discussion to share concerns, tips and successes about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Fall Train Show

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.

www.thepress.net/ calendar special guests from the Liberty High School Band presents a free concert, starting at 7 a.m., at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 707-4243962, email jay.sutey@us.af.mil or visit www. bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil.

Heritage Day 2018

The John Marsh Historic Trust will celebrate Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marsh Creek State Historic Park. Join us for activities, presentations and two hikes celebrating local history at John Marsh’s iconic Stone House. The event is free; a $10 donation is requested for the hikes. For more information, contact Rick Lemyre at 925-286-4591 or ricklemyre@gmail.com.

Oakley Harvest Festival

The annual Oakley Harvest Festival will be held at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. from noon to 4 p.m. This old-fashioned festival includes a costume parade for all ages, a canine costume parade, a pie-eating contest, vendors and more. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call Cindy at 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Monster Ball Steak Fundraiser

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired presents Monster Ball Steak Dinner Fundraiser, starting at 5 p.m., at 175 Alvarado Avenue, Pittsburg. The event features a costume parade along with dinner and prizes. Admission is $40 per person. For more information, call 925-432-4313.

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Sunday, Oct. 21 Marsh Creek Democratic Club

Monday, Oct. 15 Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

Thursday, Oct. 25 Family Violence Prevention Forum

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Friday, Oct. 26 Quilters’ Holiday Boutique

Madelyn’s presents Madelyn’s Christmas in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Madelyn’s located on 5901 Marina Road in Discovery Bay. Come and get an early start in your Christmas Shopping. For more information, call 925-628-8574.

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. Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” Oct. 15 and 16, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. Auditions are for children from 8 to 18 years old. To receive audition time register at www.srctgrp.org. For more information, call 925-216-4613.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Beading Classes

The Brentwood Library will have beading classes on the third Tuesday of the month, at the Brentwood Library, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is for anyone 16 or older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell.net or 925-525-4782.

Thursday, Oct. 18 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.

Saturday, Oct. 20 U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West with

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.

The Contra Costa District Attorney will have a family violence prevention forum, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Antioch Water Park. There will be food trucks, prizes and information on preventing family violence. For more information vist www.cocofamilyjustice.org/event/ family-violence-prevention-forum/

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church presents Crafty Quilters’ Holiday Boutique at 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m.; Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The boutique includes handmade items, baked goods, jams, plants and a quilt raffle. For more information, contact craftyquiltersihm@ gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 27 The Mattress Fundraiser

The Liberty High School will be having a mattress fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Liberty High School Gym. There will be mattresses, pillows and more bed items. For more information, visit bit.ly/beds4lions2018.

Hot Rods 4 Paws

Petco in Brentwood will host Hot Rods 4 Paws from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to the car show, which will benefit Furry Friend Pet Relief. The fee is $25 if you wish to enter a vehicle. For more information visit www.furryfriendsfoodre.wix.com/hr4p.

Wednesday, Oct. 31 Circus Night

Harvest Time church presents Circus Nights, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Harvest Time Church. Bring your family and enjoy candy, games and more. Admission is free, and snacks are $1 each. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

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How to prepare to return your leased vehicle

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Lease inspections are part of many car-lease agreements. Preparation and an understanding of expectations will help you avoid unexpected fees. ♦♦ Conduct your own inspection first. The best way to prepare for the lease inspection is to beat the inspector to the punch and inspect the vehicle first. Some auto manufacturers provide sample inspection reports to lessees so the drivers know what to look for in advance. If your vehicle manufacturer does not, find a sample report online and use that as your guide. When conducing your inspection, pay particular attention to any dents, dings or scratches on the vehicle’s exterior, as well as any tears or stains on the vehicle’s interior. A thor-

ough detailing may be enough to address some scratches, while others may need a more creative solution such as new paint. Speak to an auto detailer if you think the scratches are significant enough that your lease inspector will charge you for them. In addition, remove personal items from your vehicle’s interior and clean and detail the interior if necessary. Handling issues on your own is typically less expensive than letting the manufacturer address any problems found during the inspection. ♦♦ Request a second inspection. Many leasing companies schedule the first inspection far in advance of the turn-in date, so lessees can address any issues on their own and save money in so doing. Such companies will typically then schedule a second lease inspection upon request, so don’t be afraid to schedule a second inspection after you have addressed issues found during the initial examination. Inspectors will check to verify all issues have been properly addressed, and you may even receive a second inspection report if some problems were not satisfactorily addressed. ♦♦ Return everything. Many lessees are caught off guard when they are charged for items they received when they initially signed the lease but have long since lost or forgotten. Whether it’s that second set of keys you have never used or those annoying manufacturer floor mats that came with the vehicle when you drove off the lot, you need to return everything that came with the car. Failure to return items can incur penalties, some of which may be significant. Returning a leased vehicle is not as simple as returning a rental car. Lessees must take steps to ensure they are not subject to potentially costly penalties when they return their leased vehicles. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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But boat owners who are not able to keep their vessels on their properties, due to proximity to water or space constraints, must seek out a marina in which to moor their boats for the duration of the season. There are hundreds of marinas from which to choose in East County and a variety of criteria to consider when deciding where to drop anchor. In Discovery Bay, the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor is a popular destination for both residents and nonresidents. With its abundant dry storage and wet berth facilities, year-round and seasonal docking is easy and convenient. Certain features available at area marinas will help dictate which places will make for a good match. Size and type of boat First and foremost, your marina options will be narrowed down by the type of boat you own. Certain boatyards are simply not able to accommodate larger ships, while others are customized to vessels like pontoon boats or sailboats. Lauritzen Yacht Harbor in Oakley has been in the area for generations, and with 116 covered berths, 21 open berths and over 300 dry land boat and trailer availability, East County boaters go to Lauritzen for their myriad boating needs. Other items to look for in a marina include: Electricity and water supply Many boat owners would like a steady supply of electricity and fresh water available at their slip to charge components and make cleanup easier after a day on the water. Some marinas offer electrical hookups as part of the monthly fee. Others may have it available as pay-per-use. It is important to have a list of amenities available, so you can narrow down your options. Area safety A boat is not a cheap investment. Since you spend quite a lot on the initial purchase

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Paint job A professional paint job will yield an impressive result – a skilled auto painter can recommend the right type of automotive paint for your make and model and guide you in color selections.

Car wrap Car wraps are typically made of highquality vinyls that come in a bevy of different colors and styles. Wraps also can be used for custom graphics or to advertise businesses. The vinyl wrap completely covers the paint of the vehicle, but because car wraps can be removed, they do not permanently change the vehicle and are therefore unlikely to affect its resale value. Car wrapping can take less time than

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A lot of boaters say the winter, or off season, is the prettiest time to go boating. There are all the birds flying over, it’s not crowded and the fog in the air can be beautiful.”

Rec from page 1B with fresh water, change your engine and transmission oils as well as filters and disconnect your battery. Inboard boats should have their exhaust ports sealed. Chad Barnard of CB Marine Services said the most important thing when preparing a boat for storage is to get all the moisture out of the engine. “Get all that water out of the engine,” Barnard said. “We normally drain the block – drain the exhaust manifolds – and fog the motor. Some people will choose to disconnect the water-circulating pump hose just to get every bit of water out. And make sure you put storage fuel or some kind of additive in your fuel system.” Chris Simpson of Simpson Yachts in Discovery Bay said that winter is one of his family’s favorite times to take their boat out. “A lot of boaters say the winter, or off season, is the prettiest time to go boating,” Simpson said. “There are all the birds flying over, it’s not crowded and the fog in the air can be beautiful. People tend to enjoy boating a lot in the winter from a nature (watching) perspective.” Simpson added that due to our mild winters, boats kept in the water don’t need much winter-maintenance. “You don’t generally need to winterize boats in the water,” Simpson explained. “Unless there’s a long-term deep freeze happening, the water here (in the Delta) is usually about 55 degrees, and

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that’s not going to freeze things on the interior of the boat.” RVs are as common in East County as boats and can use a little TLC before they are parked for the winter, however, plenty of owners look forward to winter traveling and less-crowded destinations. “A lot of people go to the coast (with their RVs), because the weather can be really nice during September and October,” said Doug Hardcastle, owner of Hardcastle’s RV Center. “People also head to places like Arizona.”

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MARKET PLACE! BRENTWOOD

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FAST EDDIE'S AUTO SERVICE

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5265 Live Oak Ave, Oakley

925-679-8554 www.fasteddiesautoservice.com

Applies to OIS tested vehicles. Extra charges may apply. Must present coupon. Expires 10-31-18.

3000 Taylor Lane, Byron Mon -Fri 11 am- 8 pm

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Wayne's SMOG

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(925) 625-1818 3605 Main St.,Oakley

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East Bay Autohaus 2017 is Your Local OA KLEY Factory Authorized 016 Bosch Service Center 2 2013 specializing in 2012 Mercedes-Benz & BMW Service. MEDAL LD AWARD

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We are your Import & European Service & Repair Specialist, offering you an alternative to the dealership. Factory diagnostic equipment for Mercedes-Benz & BMW service. We insist on original equipment parts. Our services are backed by a Three Year 36,000 Mile Warranty. East Bay Autohaus takes pride in being the best in the industry and are committed to providing the very highest level client service in combination with our extensive MercedesBenz & BMW background. Master Guild Recognition is the highest level of achievement within the Standards of Excellence Program. Select employees in the dealer network join the ranks of “Master Guild” by achieving and maintaining their Master Certification status, and demonstrating the behaviors and values commensurate with the Mercedes-Benz brand. The honorees are true role models who hold themselves to the highest standards. Upon receiving this honor, these individuals are recognized by being invited to participate in an all-expense paid, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Germany through which they experience the heritage and passion behind the brand. Participants visit various Mercedes-Benz facilities in Stuttgart, the birthplace of the brand, and are immersed in the local culture, history and traditions. Master Guild participants are brand advocates! Returning participants share their experience with both coworkers and customers, and as such become “multipliers” in spreading the message of our guiding principle for the Mercedes-Benz brand, “The Best or Nothing.” Ian J. Lebby achieved the Master Guild award twice.

1241 Main Street, Oakley

(925) 625-7700