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River Otters swim to success by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
Discovery Bay is a town where water sports are both appreciated and practiced. Here in town, there are 108 perfect examples of this love of water, who just swam their way through a successful season of swim meets. The Discovery Bay River Otters Swim Team, in its third season, crowned their best year yet with a first place win in the B division at the East County Invitational at Los Medanos College. “This was a fantastic year,” said Rick Pierce, Discovery Bay resident and president of the organization. “Enrollment was up, and our kids did great.” The Otters, who swim from April through July, practice at the pool behind the Discovery Bay Community Center, on Discovery Bay Boulevard. The team’s goals
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Members of the River Otters team, from left are Rachel Avezzie, Sydney Garrity, Isabella Beeckman and Isabella Lopez. are to learn to swim, learn to love the sport and learn proper stroke technique. “We only run 14 weeks, and we’re here to get the kids to love it,”
Pierce said. “Yes, we want to win, but the point is to have the kids fall in love with the sport, enjoy the season and make friends. We’ve had some kids who grew to love it so
much that they leave our team for a year-round competitive team, and I consider that a success. This philosophy is the key to our success. That and our great coaching staff.” Haley Pantle, a Discovery Bay resident with 18 years of coaching experience, heads the team’s coaching staff. She has been a part of the River Otters since its beginning and enjoyed coaching all 108 of her swimmers this past season. “The kids this year were enthusiastic learners and have improved greatly,” Pantle said. “Swimming is a very technical sport, where there is much growth that occurs in a short period of time. I am looking forward to another great year in 2017.” While the team has enjoyed immense success during its short life, it has reached full capacity at 108 swimmers for no other reason than a lack of space. see Otters page 34
Fragile levees could have dangerous consequences
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A recent study has concluded that some of the most significant flood-defense mechanisms in Contra Costa County appear to be deteriorating to a point where the mash-up of agencies responsible for their performance need to consider a policy overhaul. Authored by a civil grand jury and accepted by a superior court judge in Martinez, the report provides evidence suggesting the county’s many levees are not up to the modern standards that ensure they can hold back the waters of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Fearing the levees could collapse like dominoes, if even just one should breach, jurors
Brentwood Blast team turns heads at Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament. Page 23 Photo by Corey Hunt
A levee runs along Dutch Slough Road on the outskirts of Oakley. While a small segment of mostly urban levees in Contra Costa County are said to be meeting or exceeding acceptable standards, a report says many require more upkeep. stated boldly that no one should be taking chances, since more than a quarter of the county’s population and property rely on them.
“The Delta levees form a critical bulwark against flooding that see Levees page 34
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New gym at Old River In advance of the reopening of Old River Elementary School, the public is invited to the grand opening of the school’s new gym, on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m., at 30 Learning Lane, in Brentwood. First opened in 2008 under Principal Ray Witte, Old River Elementary was forced to send its student population to Knightsen School in 2010, when the faltering economy cut both local support and state funding. Recent building in The Lakes development in Discovery
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Brentwood police dance an online hit “ The idea behind it was
by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Brentwood police officers are known for busting criminals, but an online video recently proved they could also bust some moves. About 20 officers and various other members of the department danced their way into the Internet’s latest craze, completing the Running Man Challenge. The two-minute video is a law enforcement variation of the Running Man dance to the ‘90s hit song “My Boo,” by Ghost Town DJs. “The idea behind it was to show a more personal, kind of vulnerable side to the officers, and to kind of use it as a public-outreach tool,” Lt. Doug Silva said. “We wanted to get people to say, ‘Hey, these people are human too and are more than willing and wanting to have a good time.’” The viral dance routine, launched by New Jersey teens Kevin Vincent and Jeremiah Hall earlier this year, has lit up the Internet in recent months, spawning recorded variations of the Running Man dance to the hit song. Police departments across the nation and in other countries have taken up the challenge. Silva said the department joined the viral fray on the whim of an undisclosed officer. In no time, the idea captivated the force, eliciting a number of voluntary participants.
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Lt. Doug Silva, Brentwood Police Department Susan Stenberg on the page. “It has nice rhythm.” Silva said the department has received other messages from in and out of state applauding its video, which also inspired one budding officer to apply to the force. “We used it as a public-outreach tool,” Silva said. “It’s like a lot of other different things we do, on-duty or offduty, to build relationships with the public.” Now only one thing could make the effort sweeter - if the Antioch, Oakley and Contra Costa County Sheriff officers answered the call to dance. “We hear they are working on it,” Silva said. To view the video, visit bit. ly/2aespRg. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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The Brentwood Police Department recently joined the Internet craze by completing the Running Man Challenge. “I thought the video turned out great,” said Chief Mark Evenson. “Our folks did a nice job putting it together, and I’m proud of our continued efforts to connect with our community.” The department shot the video over a series of days and shifts, using a cellphone to capture the officers’ grooving to the beat. Filming locations included sites around town and the station. Two officers are even seen dancing in a field, while a department K9 playfully interrupted another’s routine.
The video ends with a challenge to the Antioch, Pittsburg and Oakley police departments and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. The Pittsburg Police Department released its video earlier this month. The video has become quite popular with the community, garnering 489,000 views and more than 1,000 comments, almost all of them positive, on the department’s Facebook page. “I have to say this is the best running man video I’ve seen so far,” said
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Oakley may pursue own fire tax by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The Oakley City Council may soon attempt to douse the fire district’s funding problem with some extra money. In August, the council plans to discuss the possibility of putting a utilityusers tax (UUT) on the November ballot, aimed at increasing the number of fire stations in Oakley. The city currently has only one station. “As city leaders, we need to do everything in our power to protect our residents, and that means moving forward with a UUT,” said City Council Member Vanessa Perry. “That is the only viable option we have right now.” The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), which was composed of eight stations in 2008, is down to four stations that serve 105,000 residents over 249 square miles. The council will likely propose a UUT of between 4 and 6 percent, which would be added to district residents’ utility bills, such as Pacific Gas & Electric Co., water and sewer services, as well as landline and cellular phone bills. The council plans to decide the exact percentage and which bills the tax would apply to at its Aug. 9 meeting, according to City Manager Bryan Montgomery. The proposed tax is designed to generate enough funds to open one or
“ On a daily basis, we have families that are being placed at risk, and these services are not able to be provided to the level that they are needed.
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Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery two more stations in Oakley, with each costing $2.6 million a year. A recently released master plan recommends Oakley have three. A UUT of 8.5 to 9 percent would likely be needed to open two more stations. “On a daily basis, we have families that are being placed at risk, and these services are not able to be provided to the level that they are needed,” said Montgomery. The district’s financial problems stem almost entirely from its propertytax allocation being set with the approval of Proposition 13 in 1978, when volunteer departments were sufficient to cover far East County. Its current allocation of 8 cents per property-tax dollar is about half the amount of most other departments in the county. Attempts to bring in more revenue – a parcel tax in 2012 and a proposed benefit assessment last year – both failed. However, the UUT is thought to have distinct advantages over both, according to Montgomery. It requires only
a simple majority to pass, as opposed to the two-thirds threshold needed for a parcel tax. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District recently passed a benefit assessment, but it was later stopped after questions were raised about its constitutionality. Montgomery also said a property-tax reallocation plan put forth by a local community group, the East County Voters for Equal Protection, is not viable. “I don’t think I can say it more emphatically; (the tax-allocation plan) is not realistic, nor is it adequate,” he said. “If the thought is to move more money to the fire district, it would have to come from somebody else, and most likely, that somebody else is not going to agree to that.” UUTs are in place in more than 150 cities in the state and at least four counties, including Alameda, San Francisco and Sacramento. “We are kind of the last resort here for any type of revenue enhancement,” said Mayor Kevin Romick, who suggest-
ed moving forward with a 5 percent UUT that excludes telecommunication services. He said taxing that service would irk the community. The council’s decision to explore the tax comes a few weeks after an independent task force, which was launched to propose ideas to help the district, concluded that a 6.5 percent UUT, increasing annually 1 percent up to 9.5 percent, would not likely pass in Brentwood, Oakley or the unincorporated areas of the district if put on the November ballot. About 39 percent of residents in Oakley approved the measure, well short of the 50 percent needed for passage. City Council Member Randy Pope, a district fire board member, said passing a UUT would be an uphill battle. However, he noted that firefighters currently aren’t always able to arrive to an emergency in less than four minutes, which is needed to avoid brain damage if a person in need is not breathing. He also pointed out that some homeowners’ insurance rates have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled because of the shortage in fire resources. “As city leaders, I think we are morally obligated to do something,” he said. In order to appear on the November ballot, a decision to proceed must be made by Aug. 12. The Aug. 9 meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., inside council chambers, at 3231 Main St., in Oakley. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Critical need for Meals on Wheels drivers by Amy Schrader Correspondent
For more than 20 years, Fran and Dominic Confetti, ages 78 and 83 respectively, have spent their lunch time delivering meals to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services (MOWSOS). “Volunteering for Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services has been an enriching and fulfilling experience for us,” said Fran. They began volunteering after reading a call to action for volunteer drivers in their church bulletin and have been delivering lunches ever since. “It’s so easy to give your time,” said Dominic. “The feeling you get inside makes you feel so good.” The organization is in need of other volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in need in Contra Costa County. According to Susannah Meyer, volunteer specialist with MOWSOS, the nonprofit organization needs 1,000 volunteers to serve their current number of clients, which continues to grow exponentially. MOWSOS is hosting a volunteer information event at The Commons at Dallas Ranch, located at 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, in Antioch, on Friday, July 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Those who attend will learn what it means to be a Meals on Wheels delivery driver and get a feel for the impact their do-
nation of 2.5 hours per week can have on others. The event includes a free breakfast, raffle prize for each guest and an opportunity to meet MOWSOS staff, volunteers and clients. “Right now, we do not have enough drivers to cover our meal routes – especially in Antioch, Bay Point and Pittsburg,” said Meyer. “Volunteers are critical. One volunteer driver can change the lives of 16 homebound, frail seniors by delivering a hot, nutritious meal once a week.” Since 1968, the non profit organization has been delivering meals to seniors age 60 and older, who are homebound and unable to cook or shop for themselves. The visits also serve as a health and wellness check and provide a social connection for seniors. When volunteer drivers notice that a senior is in decline, they notify their office and a social worker performs an assessment and checks more thoroughly to intervene and take action when needed. “Volunteers deliver more than just a meal,” said Meyer. “They deliver the message that you are important and we care about you.” MOWSOS currently serves meals to 760 seniors in 11 cities throughout Contra Costa County, including Doris Hill of Antioch. “I don’t know what I’d do without them,” said Hill. “They give me the best food that I need with a smile on their faces. It’s nice to know that they care about me.” Volunteers can give as little as one after-
Come for Breakfast, Let’s Deliver Lunch! Join MOWSOS on Friday, July 29, for breakfast, and learn more about volunteering for our Meals on Wheels program. Two hours per week is all it takes to make a difference in the life of an East County Senior! We hope to see you there! The Commons at Dallas Ranch 4751 Dallas Ranch Rd, Antioch Friday, July 29, 10am-11:30am
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For more information, call Susannah Meyer, 925-954-8736. mowsos.org Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization (IRS #68-0044205).
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For more than 20 years, Fran and Dominic Confetti have been delivering lunches and making an impact on the lives of seniors through Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services. The nonprofit organization is in need of more volunteers to help deliver meals in Contra Costa County. noon a week or can act as a substitute driver to help when regular drivers are periodically unavailable. Volunteer drivers in East County pick up meals at an Antioch facility and deliver them between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on their designated day each week. Besides delivering meals, the organization has other programs that serve the needs of Contra Costa County seniors, includ-
ing the Friendly Visitors Program, helping in their Walnut Creek office and serving lunches in their café locations throughout the county, as well as hosting and planning fundraising and outreach events. For more information, visit www. mowsos.org, call 925-954-8736, or email Susannah Meyer at smeyer@mowsos.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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lor Do Oakley’s 89th Holy Ghost Festival, held last weekend, was a huge success with approximately 750 people in attendance. The Holy Ghost Festival is a celebration of Queen Isabel’s famous efforts to feed the poor. Flor Do Oakley’s celebration consists of three nights of praying the Rosary, a coronation ball and crowning of the queens, a parade and two free feedings of the traditional sopas. This year’s queen and sidemaids are, from top left, Tatiana Rich, junior sidemaid; Bianca Carvalho, junior queen; Silka Rich, junior sidemaid; and from bottom left, are Janessa Castro, small sidemaid; Jasmyne Vargas, small queen; Adrianna Schilling, small sidemaid. Not pictured is Liliana Tavares, small flower girl.
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Students have the right stuff A recent venture by 11 Los Medanos College (LMC) students garnered them the opportunity to test their spacewalk tool at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The team, pictured here, includes Haoran Sean Xu, Justin Bullock, Elizabeth Castro, Kyle McEachern, Jeffrey Johnson, Marc A. Magarin, Guillermo Reyes, Claudio Roman, Victor Shaw, Jordan Stafford and Jackson Wise, along with two LMC faculty advisors. The group was invited to test their prototype in NASA’s 6.2 million gallon Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL), a 40foot deep pool where astronauts train for spacewalks. This is the second time LMC students were selected by NASA to conduct experimental research, with the first LMC student team selected in 2011. Photo courtesy of Barbara Cella
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community celebration and ribboncutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 20, signaled the completion of the Highway 4 widening projects. Local officials and dignitaries in attendance included Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, Antioch Mayor Wade Harper, Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick, District supervisors Federal Glover and Mary Piepho, Assemblyman Jim Frazier, Congressman Jerry McNerney, State Senator Steve Glazer and local officials from the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, the California Department of Transportation, Bay Area Rapid Transit, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the California Transportation Commission and the Federal Highway Administration. The ceremony marks the end of a six-year collaborative effort to improve transit accessibility for the region.
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Bringing communities together with National Night Out by Ana Hurt
Correspondent Across the nation each year, neighborhoods come together with law enforcement and public officials in an effort to make their communities safer. This year, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., several neighborhoods in Contra Costa County will be taking part in the festivities, which include ice cream socials, barbecues, potlucks and more. In cities like Brentwood and Oakley, representatives from each city’s police department and city council will come by the gatherings to talk about safety. In a press release issued by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff David Livingston praised the event. “This is a time for our communities to come together to promote safety, awareness and unity,” said Livingston. “These events are fun, effective and inexpensive ways to interact with your neighbors and law enforcement, while strengthening those relationships and partnerships.” Oakley’s Police Chief Chris Thorsen supports the camaraderie the event promotes. “National Night Out is an opportunity for members of our community to get together in an informal manner and get to know one another,” Thorsen said. “I encourage our
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Residents of Discovery Bay celebrated National Night Out last year with neighbors and local law enforcement. This year’s event will be held on Aug. 2 in cities throughout East County. residents to know each other by name, know the families, have emergency contacts for each other and keep an eye out for one another. Today, we call it a National Night Out, in years past we called it being neighborly.” Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor agrees that the largest effect the National Night Out has is strengthening the relationship between the community and law enforcement. “Our officers are treated with the utmost respect, and the appreciation is really over-
whelming,” said Taylor. “It’s just as refreshing for the council members and the police department as it is for the community. I always look forward to it. Particularly right now, with what’s going on in the country.” If your neighborhood is having a gathering and you would like Brentwood Police personnel to stop by, contact Michele Keady at mkeady@brentwoodca.gov. In Oakley, call 925-625-8060 by July 31. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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he final show of the Brentwood Theater Company’s 2015 to 16 season opened with a bang with its production of “Oliver!” The cast and orchestra received standing ovations, and the fun continues with six more performances on July 22, 23, 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m., and July 25 and 31, at 2 p.m. For more information or to reserve seats, visit www.thebrentwoodtheater.org or call 925-513-3863. Pictured in the back row are Logan Thompson (Noa Claypole) and Maggie Soltero, (Fagin’s Gang); in the front row are Luke Cannon (Artful Dodger), Richard Howarter (Fagin) and Ethan Davis (Oliver).
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“Messiah” Dancing to the music sign ups The Brentwood Community Chorus invites you to lift your voice and spirit in song, with Handel’s beloved work “Messiah.” The song will be rehearsed and performed with full orchestra and soloists. No experience is necessary, but the singer must be able to carry a tune and the ability to read music is also desirable. Rehearsal dates are Tuesday evenings, from Aug. 16 to Dec. 6, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with fall break scheduled for Oct. 3 through 7, and holiday break scheduled for Nov. 21 through 25. Scheduled performances are Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. for the dress rehearsal at El Campanil Theater; Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. for the Messiah performance at El Campanil Theater; and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. for the Interfaith Choral Festival in Brentwood. Times are subject to change. Rehearsals will take place at Liberty Adult Education’s multipurpose room, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. Registration fees are $50. To register, visit libertyadulted.org/ regtest.html. Please register as soon as possible, so the correct quantities of music can be ordered.
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Anne Marie and Alex Valdivia enjoy a dance to the music of Latin Touch, during Friday’s Starry Nights concert in Brentwood City Park. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy an evening under the stars. The next concert is on July 22, with a performance by Apple Z, who will delight crowds with their repertoire of dance, cover and pop numbers. Concerts are held on Fridays at 7 p.m. in City Park, at the corner of Second and Oak streets. The rest of this year’s lineup includes RJae Haas Band on July 29; Mania on Aug. 5; Steel Horse on Aug. 12; Stealin’ Chicago on Aug. 19; and Kenny Frye Band on Aug. 26. Photo by Tony Kukulich
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What happened to summer sleep ins? The best part about summer for our family is not barbecues and beach days or fireworks and margaritas – it’s sleeping in. For most of my life as a mom, I have had to rise and shine with my little ones at the crack of dawn, as they would be standing Hangin’ in at my bedside in wet Pull-Ups and Power here Ranger pajamas, clamoring for Lucky Charms. Scampering into the family room, they would hop up on the couch, flip on the TV and soon “Dora the Explorer” Vicki or “Rugrats” would McKenna be blasting at full volume. All this before my eyes were fully open. A part of me misses those days. Now, I have only two teenagers living at home, and during the summer, they stay up till 2 a.m. watching Netflix or playing Xbox, and then sleep in till 11 a.m. or later. I can too, if I so desire. Call me a sloth or lazy. A part of me does feel guilty starting the day at almost noon. Maury still gets up at 5:30 a.m. and goes to work. He often jokes that I should get up and make him breakfast, but he is obviously confusing me with June Cleaver. Let’s be honest, I look like Phyllis Diller at the crack of dawn. My hair defies gravity. When Haley was about 3
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years old, she asked me one morning if I had snakes in my hair! I also cannot put a sentence together until I have had a good strong cup of coffee. Maury, on the other hand, is quite the conversationalist at 6 a.m. He likes to talk loudly and excitedly and also whistles! We are polar opposites in the morning. However, during the summer, I look so refreshed after 10 hours of sleep! It’s truly amazing. Sophia Lauren is like 100 years old and has always claimed that sleep is the true fountain of youth, and just look at her! She looks half her age and is still stunningly beautiful. I need all the help I can get, and sleep is cheaper than Botox! I am chipper and sociable and can complete the jumble word puzzle in the newspaper in minutes. I clearly need 10 hours of sleep in order to look and perform at my best. Unfortunately, Maury misses this charming side of me, because by the time I am up and at ‘em, he is eating lunch at his office. I secretly think Maury resents that I love to sleep in. It goes against his hard-working Irish heritage. That may be why I swear he looked delighted when, last Saturday, the ‘Sleep Gods’ turned against me. It began at 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday – a day when most people sleep in. I heard a truck roll in to our court. Moments later, I heard a loud scraping noise on the
street. It was still somewhat dark out. I got up and looked out the window. Two City of Antioch workers were loudly scraping the curb with shovels. I stood there glaring out the window. “What are they doing?” I thought. Then one of the guys grabbed what I consider to be the worst contraption ever invented - a leaf blower. Is there anything more offensive and annoying than a leaf blower? They should be outlawed! “What are they thinking?” I asked out loud. “It’s 6:30 in the morning!” The guy was having a hard time getting the leaf blower started. “Good!” I yelled. “It serves them right!” Maury was up already and was watching golf downstairs. He hadn’t heard the ruckus outside, but he heard me having a fit. I stormed down the stairs. “Look what those idiots are doing!” I exclaimed. Just then the leaf blower started up. They were cleaning out the gutters at 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday! I drew open the blinds and stood there in my baggy t-shirt and shorts and Phyllis Diller hair glaring at them! I wanted them to see me and the look on my face. Maybe they would turn to stone when they saw the snakes in my hair! I thought about going outside and confronting them, but the neighbors might think I was crazy … or would they? I couldn’t be the only one enraged!
Maury stood there sipping his cup of coffee. He looked amused. “Just close the window and go back to sleep,” he suggested. I stormed upstairs. I had to go to the bathroom. Sitting there, I glanced into the shower stall. One of my cats had left an enormous deposit in the shower stall! They never do that! “What is happening?” I yelled. I grabbed the bleach and paper towels. After completing the delightful task of scouring the shower, I checked on the workers in the court, who were now painting the curb red and loudly describing what they did the night before. “So, Bob, did you see the game last night?” one of them asked. At 7 a.m., they packed up their truck. As they backed up the truck, it beeped loudly, which then triggered someone’s car alarm. Finally, at 7:30 a.m., our court was quiet again. I closed my eyes and listened to the birds chirping. I was just about to drift off when a landscaping truck pulled up across the street. No, it can’t be! The unmistakable sound of another leaf blower and a lawn mower started up simultaneously. I threw the blankets off and admitted defeat. No sleeping in that day. When I got to the kitchen, I poured a hot cup of coffee and, just for old time’s sake, a big bowl of Lucky Charms. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Local birds test positive for West Nile The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District recently confirmed that three dead birds, one from Antioch and two from Brentwood, have tested positive for West Nile virus. In June, a dead bird from Antioch also tested positive for the disease. “West Nile virus activity is not uncommon at this time of year since the disease is endemic - here to stay,” said Steve Schutz, Ph.D., the district’s scientific program manager. “But, we all have a duty to control mosquitoes and reduce our risk of mosquito-borne disease. First and foremost, dump standing water. This activity should be as automatic and as common as taking out the trash. Don’t breed mosquitoes in the first place. It’s the most important thing you can do to stay safe from their bites.” Since 2005, 55 people in Contra Costa County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus. Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines: Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can’t begin their lives without water. Defend yourself. Use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are present, typically dawn and dusk. Maintain neglected swimming pools.
Just one can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and effect people up to five miles away. Reporting dead birds also helps the district determine where West Nile virus activity is taking place. All bird reports from the public are critical in helping the district direct mosquito prevention operations. Members of the public can report dead birds to the state hotline at 1-877-968-2476 (1-877-WNVBIRD) or www.cdph.ca.gov. For a current list of West Nile virus activity this year, visit http://goo.gl/Nvu4gH. For human case information, call 1-888-959-9911. Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, an independent special district and public health agency, is located at 155 Mason Circle, in Concord. Visit the office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to get free mosquitofish for ornamental ponds, horse troughs or neglected swimming pools.
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Shopping around for the right vehicle see if I could get in and out easily, and stretch my legs out comfortably. Electric seats that conveniently raise and lower the height was also an important feature for me. The cooling, heating and massage option was truly a nice bonus. Who knew? The next thing was for the trunk to be explored for depth and height, which we compared to measurements from the old car. If there’s room for a wheelchair or walker, we have a winner. As far as price is concerned, do your homework and read as much as you can about every car available. Consumer Report is a good place to start. Check ratings and reviews. A brand-new car is very exciting, but a low-mileage, preowned vehicle can save you thousands of dollars. We decided on a dealer demo car that had extremely low mileage; was a 2016 model, which was the same as the new ones being offered; had every bell and whistle that the new one that I drove had; and was extremely clean and well maintained. After a thorough inspection, we found no dings or dents, and I asked
for the Carfax, which also showed no issues. Always investigate any preowned or used car. I’m pretty old school when it comes to technology, and if my car gets me safely from point A to point B, I’m okay with that. Today, you need to have at least an hour of training, read a huge instruction booklet and get a degree in computer science to drive these new cars. Even the keys have a little computer in them. I love my new silver car Murphy (Audi Murphy), don’t get me wrong, but the first day I had him, when I took mom’s best friend to an appointment, I not only locked her in the car, I locked myself out! Abe wasn’t that complicated, but I’m learning! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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a large company and the payments were part of my employment package. Dressed in jeans, a tee shirt and my comfy sneakers, I ventured out to auto row in San Jose. As I entered the lot of several dealerships, I was approached by a salesperson smiling and eager to help ‘get me into a car today!’ Most were very nice, but a few insisted I return with my husband before I could test-drive any of their cars. I still scratch my head in disbelief about that, but it’s a different time now and, with or without Grandpa by my side, I can take any car I want for a spin. If you are in the market for a new vehicle, especially if you have someone with a few special needs, there are a few things that may help. Abe had a trunk large enough to fit a small horse, but the newer models are much more limited in space. The hybrids are very fuel efficient, but the trunks are even smaller to accommodate the battery. The so-called full-size sedans are now designed for fuel economy, as opposed to the older versions, so both the interiors and the trunks are much smaller. My dad used to say, “I want a car around me, not a cracker box,” but unless you look at SUVs or trucks, most new cars are more compact. Legroom is important for me, especially for guests with mobility issues, so every car I looked at began with me backing up into the passenger seat to
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In 1960, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles sang “Shop Around,” a great song off one of my all-time favorite albums. I was 9 at the time and knew every word - I still do. Although he was singing about finding the Senior love of his life, the orner lyrics apply to lots of things; like in my case this week, finding a new car. My trusty Lincoln Town Car, which I lovingly called Abe, had been a reliable friend for Marla almost 7 years, but at Luckhardt 89,000 miles it seemed time to find a replacement. Unlike the lady on the television commercial who claimed her car, Brad, could never be replaced, I was more than ready to ‘shop around.’ Typically, shopping around alludes to price, but I had three major requirements for my new vehicle. It had to have a big trunk, so that I could fit mom’s walker in it with ease; the seats had to be adjustable, so she or my other sweet senior peeps could maneuver in and out comfortably; and it had to be silver! The engine, gas mileage, rating and price were up to Grandpa. Many years ago, when I was single, I needed to find a new car. I was in sales for
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Apartment living with pets Animal lovers who want to welcome pets in their homes may be hesitant to do so while renting. Some might not want to pay additional fees on top of their normal security deposits, while others may fear that pets will cause damage to the property, leading to potentially costly repairs down the road. Renters should know that it’s both possible and even common for people who rent to have pets. According to the Humane Society of the U.S., 72 percent of American families who rent their homes have pets. While it might take a little extra work to find petfriendly apartments, the lasting rewards of pet ownership could outweigh any brief hurdles renters may have to clear as they search for pet-friendly living arrangements. Animal lovers who rent, but want pets, may need to move out of their current apartments before they can welcome pets into their families. As that process begins, renters can take steps to ensure they find a place both they and their future pets will find welcoming. • Start your apartment search earlier than you otherwise might. Many landlords do not accept pets, so expect the search for a pet-friendly apartment to be more involved than it would be if you did not intend to get a pet. As a result, you should start your search earlier than you have in the past, giv-
ing yourself as much time as possible to find a pet-friendly apartment that also meets your other needs. Local animal shelters may keep a list of pet-friendly properties or you can contact local realtors who can help you find buildings that allow pets. The earlier you begin your search, the more time you will give yourself to find a place that has everything you need. If you delay your search, you may have to settle for a place that’s petfriendly, but fails to meet your other criteria. • Get it in writing. Before signing a lease, read it carefully to make sure it clearly spells out that you are allowed to have a pet. Read any restrictions regarding the type of pet and the size of pet you’re allowed to have. For example, many landlords who allow dogs will only allow dogs up to a certain weight. If you have your heart set on a great Dane, then an apartment that only allows dogs that weight 25 lbs. or less won’t be a good fit. Read the terms regarding pets carefully so you know exactly what you can and cannot have and exactly how much you will have to pay to bring pets into your new home. If there are no terms regarding pets in the lease, ask that specific terms be added before you sign. Doing so will protect you down the road should the landlord discover any pet-related damage when you move out. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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County board supports sales tax by Corey Hunt Correspondent
Support for the implementation of a countywide, half-cent sales tax has reached a key threshold after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors opted to unanimously back the proposed measure, which will replenish infrastructure funds. The board’s move follows approvals in all 19 of the county’s municipalities, which were also unanimous, and clears the way for the matter to be placed on the ballot in November. “The bottom line is that this is about keeping people moving and making sure that they aren’t stuck in their cars,” said District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, explaining that current tax dollars are declining at a time when populations are growing. “We are finding that we don’t have the revenue to do what we need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen.” If approved, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) would see nearly $3 billion in revenue generated over the next three decades, with about a quarter passed down to local governments. This means that cities would have more cash on hand to fix and expand their roads and follow through on individualized transportation plans, while broader funds would be used for important projects that benefit all commuters across the county. These critical undertakings will include moves like improving Vasco Road and the Byron Highway, linking Antioch and Brentwood with eBART and maintaining Highway 4. According to Andersen, there is something in the proposal for everyone. Cities will get a significant boost in revenue annually, while each geographical area will be able to tend to its needs. East County will have a focus on the eBART service, while West County residents will be able to address their
longstanding request for more buses. In the southern district, an emphasis will be placed on improving Interstate 680. Officials say the best part is that they are offering this proposal with a proven track record of handling taxpayer money responsibly and getting results. They pointed specifically to projects like the recent expansion of Highway 4 to four continuous lanes; the eBART transition; and the upgrades on the Caldecott Tunnel in the Berkeley Hills – all of which were crafted in part by county funds. Moreover, the state and federal tax dollars that augment the funding are often easier to get when the county can make a case of self-sufficiency. “When promises are kept … people respect you and believe you’ve got the integrity
to do what you’re going to do,” said Doug Hardcastle, an Oakley city councilmember who also sits on East County’s TRANSPLAN Committee. “What we’re looking to do is a benefit to everybody, not just to some.” The new sales tax will not be a first for the county as far as infrastructure goes. Rather, it will more or less expand another halfcent county sales tax that has been in place in some form or another for almost 30 years. This tax was initially known as Measure C in 1988 before being reset in 2009 as Measure J, when the 20-year term ran out. Together, both measures have raised billions of dollars thus far. However, Andersen said that bringing the tax up to a full cent is necessary, because
Grant recipients named After a rigorous review of 117 applications, Supervisor Federal Glover announced the recipients of the $1.5 million in grants from the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund. Among the Keller grants this year was $100,000 for electronic surveillance of Highway 4 from Bay Point to Antioch, where gang-related shootings have occurred the past year. It will be shared with the law enforcement agencies that line that roadway segment. “The allocation set aside for to monitor Highway 4 - possibly including cameras and license-plate readers - will be used by law enforcement to keep our residents safe,” says Glover. In all, the grants for the fiscal year 2016 to 2017 were awarded to 82 recipients, providing a wide range of activities from a Christmas party for Bay Point’s children to a full-time resident deputy to crossing guards for Bay Point schools.
The amount of available funding varies from year to year, because the fund is based on the tonnage delivered to the Keller Canyon Landfill, located in the hills off of Bailey Road south of Pittsburg and Bay Point. The county supervisors created the mitigation fund when voters approved the location of a landfill site in the hills south of Bay Point and Pittsburg in the early1990s. Since the landfill was located in District 5, the District 5 supervisor was given the responsibility of administering the fund. The fund helps alleviate some of the landfill’s impacts to the neighboring community. In 2011, at the recommendation of the auditor, Glover reformed the distribution of the funds by limiting its use to the impacted area and instituting a fully transparent system for determining who is granted the awards and to ensuring the money is used for what it is intended. The grants will be awarded Aug. 18,
county infrastructure still depends heavily on gasoline taxes raised by the state, which have been declining significantly in recent years as the price of gas drops and Californians turn to more fuel-efficient cars. “The state legislature has been looking at different fixes, but hasn’t come up with one yet … so, those of us who need to maintain our roads and fix potholes need to come up with a solution on our own,” she said. “We want to do that (with this tax) … and the question is now coming down to the voters, and whether or not they agree.” The proposal still has to await official authorization to be placed on the ballot, which is expected to be finalized on Aug. 9. To comment, visit www.thepress.net. after the recipients sign their contracts with the county. The programs or events that will benefit from the grants include Bay Point holiday celebrations, field trips for Bay Point teenagers, Antioch Rivertown Jamboree and Delta Thunder Boat Race, a full-time deputy as a school resource officer in Bay Point schools, Bay Point Spring Derby Memorial Day Parade and Festival, World Music and Arts Festival for Bay Point and Pittsburg elementary school students, RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic and Ambrose Park Aquatic Center Project. This year’s fund of $1,507,000 is based on the anticipated tonnage that will be delivered to the landfill during fiscal year 2016 to 2017. This is the second year in a row that the Keller fund has shown an increase, which might be an indication of an improving economy, said Glover. “The grant awards are always difficult decisions, because there are so many good services being provided by local agencies,” said Glover. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Brentwood, Liberty, Byron, Oakley and Knightsen school districts provide free and reducedprice meals for children, served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Each school or the district’s central office has a copy of the national policy, which is available to the public upon request. Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price meals. To apply, complete one application for all children in the household, and submit it to the school for processing. Additional copies are available at the school office. Households may submit an application at any time during the school year. Information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials. Children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if their household income is less than or equal to the income eligibility guidelines identified right, which will be used to determine eligibility for meal benefits. These guidelines are effective through June 30, 2017.
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Pickleball makes its way to Brentwood If there was ever a doubt that Brentwood is a playful city, lately it has been overwhelmingly proven. Pickleball has arrived in our area and everyone is playing! For those of you not familiar with this new court sport, it is generally played on tennis courts, but lined to about half the size. The ball is a larger than usual plastic whiffle ball about the size of a baseball -and a wooden paddle is used to smack the ball over the low net. Seniors everywhere have taken up the sport, as it is less strenuous, easier on the joints, back and feet than tennis and is lots of fun. Many seniors feel the need to put less stress on their aging bodies and this activity really fits the bill. Recently, David Smooker, a pickleball advocate and excellent player, has been all over Brentwood, teaching and getting seniors involved in this healthier lifestyle. “It is infectious!” said Smooker. Programs have started in Discovery Bay, Brentwood City parks, Trilogy and, most recently, Summerset. Discovery Bay has actual pickleball courts and has plans for four more courts. Trilogy has recently converted some of their courts for pickleball. In late May, they had a pickleball play day and had more than 120 people come out. What was their luncheon choice for the day - Mr. Pickles’ sandwiches of course!
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Smooker hopes to get more locals involved. He has recently added pickleball for the Antioch and Pittsburg area to his list. What a wonderful, low-cost and healthy activity for not only seniors, but also kids and teens. “Converting tennis courts or having them lined is a simple and inexpensive way to get everyone involved and having a great time outdoors,” says Bob Lyman, a local pickleball ambassador who has played for more than 20 years. Carol and Dave DeMars have been playing in the Brentwood city parks since visiting their son in Indiana. They played there, and then came home to see Brentwood was also offering the sport. David and Carol said they were hooked, and have been playing in multiple locations in the city ever since. They are coordinators in Summerset One’s pickleball group.
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Brentwood pickleball players include, on the back row, John Kriletich, John Reed, Callie Hernandez and Bob Conroy; front row, Pat Reed, Helga Marshall, Vivian Sunia and David Smooker. So, get off the couch! Come out of the house and have some fun with a popular, new sport. Remember, no running and no hitting the ball on the fly
in the kitchen. For more information, contact David Smooker at 925-354-2015. – Submitted by Linda Cicala
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aren Troy recently spotted what she believes to be a Western screech owl in her mother’s backyard in Summerset, on July 4. The Western screech owl, or Megascops kennicottii, is a small owl native to North and Central America. Judging from his bored expression, it doesn’t appear he is terribly impressed. We sure are though!
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Our favorite local superhero Spiderman, of Heart of a Hero, is having the sweetest fundraiser ever at Bella Sweet Shoppe this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting, raffles, live music, princesses and of course, Spiderman, will be there! Heart of a Hero visits children who are battling illnesses to deliver some super encouragement. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ heartofahero or call 925-265-3043.
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Another celebration happening is the grand opening of Old River Elementary School’s new gym, on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. The school, located at 30 Learning Way, in Brentwood, has had a lot to cheer about lately, as it’s finally reopening its doors this fall to students of the Knightsen School District after closing in 2010. For more information or reservations, call 925-626-3310.
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Possibly because they don’t want to be outdone by Stockton Animal Shelter’s whopping 26 adoptions at the Harvest Time Festival, Antioch Animal Services is participating in the #ClearTheShelters event on Saturday, July 23. All adoption fees will be waived for any animal adopted to a qualified forever home. Plus, the animals all come spayed or neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated! For more information, visit www.facebook.com/antiochanimalservices or call 925-779-6989.
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PG&E will be out and about in Brentwood for a few months, and in Discovery Bay through the end of July, as part of their Gas System Maintenance Program. The program involves inspecting gas meters for corrosion and repairing them or replacing them if necessary. To verify the person walking your neighborhood wearing PG&E clothing and a hard hat while carrying a tablet is legitimate, call 1-800-743-5000.
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Lastly, The Contra Costa Transportation Authority in conjunction with other agencies, has opened two new travel lanes on Highway 4 between Pittsburg and Antioch! Huzzah! And while you’re enjoying those spacious lanes, you may see the sleek, new eBART trains cruising alongside on a test run.
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Commentary rebuttal misses the mark
Editor: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Director Joe Young’s letter to the editor on July 8 missed the point of Patricia Ziobro’s commentary. There is nothing wrong or illegal with asking special districts and nonschool government agencies to share some of their property-tax revenue growth with the fire district, using California Revenue and Taxation Code Chapter 6, Section 99.02. There is nothing wrong or illegal with asking school districts to share some of their growing operating funds with the fire district, using memorandum of understanding (MOUs) to document the agreements. The task force survey Young refers to used erroneous and misleading statements to deceive the public. If each director took responsibility for contacting just three government entities, the job would be done. This, of course, would take several hours of preparation, planning and execution. When successful, using the East County Voters for Equal Protection plan, the ECCFPD would be able to staff six fire stations, three more than today. This process might be spread over several months. In 2015, there were 1,073 new laws presented to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature. This indicates getting a bill passed is a possibility, given the crisis
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A moving performance
Editor: On June 26, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, led by Capt. Dustin M. Doyle, performed at El Campanil to deliver a heartfelt performance with the likes of “My Country ‘tis of Thee,” “Yankee Doodle” and many more. If you haven’t experienced the talent of the U.S. Air Force Band, please do yourself a huge favor, and look for their next return concert. El Campanil Theatre is a nonprofit organization that depends solely on volunteers and contributions, so I must give two businesses a big thank you for giving without hesitation. Brentwood Reprographics donated the programs for the event, detailing the history and background of their talented conductor (who never stood still dancing to the direction of the band). Ken Turnage Construction pleased the 45 band members by having lunch delivered. It is imperative for the success of any nonprofit to have such valuable contributors to remain viable to the community. The Board of Directors of
El Campanil would like to wholeheartedly express our gratitude for their willingness to assist us in making this event a wonderful day for a packed house. The concert was free to all 600 people in attendance. Brentwood Reprographics and Ken Turnage Construction, along with the U.S Air Force Band are the true heroes of that day. Gary Arfsten El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation
Grateful for scholarships
Editor: As we move closer to the start of the 2016 to 2017 school year and to our son leaving for college soon, we want to express our appreciation to all those who provided scholarships to the students of Liberty High School. The Liberty Career Center personnel and the Liberty Scholarship Committee worked diligently to garner scholarships on behalf of the students and held an amazing evening honoring them. We were impressed by the number of donors and the stories they shared as the impetus for giving the scholarship. There were scholarships given of many different denominations and each one helps a student. It was wonderful to see so many students recognized, and the de Fremery family would like to thank everyone who supported our son. Angela and Jaime de Fremery Brentwood
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Phone: 925-942-6082 http://sd07.senate.ca.gov Assemblyman Jim Frazier 11th District P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 Phone: 916-319-2011 District Office: 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-778-5790 Fax: 925-778-5446 www.democrats.assembly. ca.gov/members/a11 Gov. Jerry Brown Constituent Affairs State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2864 www.gov.ca.gov U.S. Rep. Gerald McNerney 9th Congressional District 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 925-754-0716 Fax: 925-754-0728 Washington office: 1210 Longworth HOB
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Brentwood Blast turns heads in Cooperstown by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Visiting the National Baseball Hall of Fame likely rubbed off on the Brentwood Blast 12U Blue team at the Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament, in New York. The squad finished 9-1, falling just short of capturing the title in the 48team event that featured some of the nation’s best travel ball teams. “I think it was a total team effort,” said coach Billy Rhodes. “The team bonded. I think it was relying on their teammates, hanging out with them and the excitement. They are just talented.” The team rattled off nine consecutive wins and performed a little magic in the shadow of baseball’s historic establishment. Trailing 3-1 in the semifinals to the Baltimore Redbirds, Brennen Rocha hit a walk-off bomb that was set up by Travis Sauter’s game-tying two-run blast moments earlier. Earlier in the tournament, Julian Rhodes’ sac-bunt propelled the Blast to win to help the team move into the first round of bracket play. In total, the Blast Blue outscored their opponents 123-21, prior to a tough loss in the championship game to the Michigan Dawgs. Leighton Helfrick and Brison Porter led the team with five home runs each. “When I saw all the talent around there, I thought top eight would be good,” Billy said. “We went into the tournament not saying we are going to win here, we went in saying we want these boys to have the experience of their life and whatever comes with it, comes with it.” In addition to playing in the elite
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The Brentwood Blast 12U Blue team finished second at the Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament in New York. tournament, the squad visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and got a glimpse of life as a Big Leaguer bunking with only their teammates and coaches. Judging by the reaction of the 11-player squad, the trip was a highlight of their young existence. “It was the experience of our lives,” player Julian said. Helfrick said he relished the experience of being able to witness all of baseball’s past in the museum. “I think my favorite part was the
Hank Aaron exhibit,” he said. “It was really cool.” Other aspects of the trip stood out to the youngsters as well. “My favorite part was the bunkhouses and playing cornhole,” said player Tyler Jerman. While the team came up short in the championship round, it wasn’t for a lack of effort. The squad’s loss came in the fourth game of the day. The championship contest featured fireworks and the glaring eyes of the remaining teams and a slew
of parents in what amounted to a tough environment. In the end, however, the loss did little to dampen the spirits of the young ball club. “Every kid was talking about it on their Instagrams,” Billy said. “They said things like “It was an experience of their lifetimes, and that they never had a better week in their lives.” The Brentwood Blast 12U Red team was also in attendance, finishing the tournament with a solid 5-3 record. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
Bowlers set to compete in elite tournament by Duane Wilson Correspondent
Each year, America’s elite youth bowlers make a trek to the Junior Gold Championships. The 2016 championships are being held in Indianapolis, from July 14 to 25, at host bowling centers and at several other venues in the metropolitan area. A full schedule of practice sessions has been allocated for the bowlers to experience the variety of patterns that will be used in the competition. This year, the patterns were not disclosed in advance of the competition, which is more in line with collegiate-level competitions. Bowlers are competing in three major age groups (U12, U15 and U20) for each
gender. Qualifying rounds started last Monday, with each age and gender group bowling a four-game block every day over a four-day period on a different pattern for a total of 16 games. After those 16 games, the field will be cut. Bowlers in U20 and U15 will then bowl an additional five games. Another cut will be made to the top 64, who will bowl another five-game block, determining the top 16 for double elimination match play. Bowlers in the U12 divisions will bowl their 16 games of qualifying with a cut and then four additional games to determine a field of eight for match play, which will also be double elimination. Needless to say, the competition is not only a test of skill and adaptability, but also one of endurance. The stepladder
final will be taped for a later broadcast on the CBS Sports Network. Much more than a tournament title is at stake for these young bowlers. After the 26 games of qualifying, the top four boys and girls in the U20 Division will land a spot on the 2017 Junior Team USA if they’re age eligible, as well as the U20 winner and runner-up after bracket play. The top age-eligible boy and girl in the U15 divisions, after qualifying rounds, will earn a spot on the development teams. The event this year has set another participant record, with more than 3,300 bowlers from as far away as Puerto Rico. California is well represented with three Brentwood youth in attendance - Cody Herzog, Richard Paul and Alex Aquirre, accompanied by coach Tammi Herzog, of
Harvest Park Bowl. Our good friends from Rocklin up by Sacramento have sent another amazing group of athletes that compete with Brentwood’s youth in the Northern California Junior Elite tournaments. These kids are consistent Nor Cal All-Stars and are coached by Debbie Haggerty, voted by “Bowlers Journal International” as one of America’s top 100 coaches. Her crew in Indianapolis this year includes Vanessa Mar (U20), Brooke Bryan and Amanda Vogt (U15), Alfred Olivera V and Stephen Luna (U20), CJ Waterman (U15) and Vincent Luong (U12), all from Strikes Unlimited in Rocklin. Ongoing results can be viewed at Bowl.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Grace Bible Fellowship hosts basketball tournament The Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch will host its inaugural Grace Kings Basketball Tournament on Aug. 5, 6 and 7, at Prewett Family Park and Community Center, in Antioch. The tournament is open to girls and boys age 6 and above. Brackets are split into the following categories: ages 6 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; 15 to 17; and 18 and above. The participation fee is $10 per player and $100 per team.
The Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch was birthed more than 13 years ago by Reverend Kirkland A. Smith and Sister Qwinvander Smith. It serves more than 1,500 members each Saturday and Sunday, as well as countless other ministries designed to meet the needs of the community. “This is an opportunity for me to share my passion for basketball with my church and local community,” said Rich-
ard Ward, tournament organizer. “Our youth need more opportunities like this to keep them engaged in a positive, safe and nurturing environment in order to enhance their overall experience in the city of Antioch.” Antioch School Board Member Debra Vinson added, “This is exactly the kind of activities our youth deserve and desperately need in our community. As the district borders on financial dif-
ficulties, opportunities to supplement extra-curricular activities by partnering with community groups and churches are greatly needed. As a public school system, we need to embrace this as a framework to partner with the community, through which low-cost and affordable activities for our youth are provided.” For more information, email richardlaward@yahoo.com or call 925-7594947.
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Action heats up at Antioch Speedway Larry Damitz won his third 20-lap main event last week at the Antioch Speedway.
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There’s an interesting streak going on in two divisions at Antioch Speedway - there have yet to be any repeat winners in either the All-Star Series Winged 360 Sprint Cars or A Modified divisions. In the Winged 360 Sprint Car 25lap feature, it was Brayden McMahan getting the win ahead of point leader Billy Aton. Not to be outdone, Brian Cass became the ninth different winner in nine races with his 20-lap A Modified feature victory in front of point leader Carl Berendsen II. Second-ranked Marcus
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iberty High School setter Kaitlynn Zdroik recently signed her letter of intent to play for San Jose State University. The four-year starter was a threetime, all-league honoree for the Lions. She was named Bay Valley Athletic League MVP this past season, along with firstteam honors her sophomore and junior campaigns. “I feel blessed to have a locally talented, feisty, student-athlete playing for us for the next four years both on the court and in the sand,” said San Jose State head coach Jolene Shepardson. “Kaitlynn has leadership qualities and a drive inside her like very few people out there.”
Smith outran his teammate, Dan Gonderman, to win his second 20-lap Wingless Spec Sprint feature in the Richard Basden-owned entry, and K.C. Keller made a nice drive from the back and passed Trevor Clymens late to win his second 20-lap B Modified Main Event. Danny Jones held off the challenge of four-time winner Guy Ahlwardt to win his second 20-lap Hobby Stock feature, and Larry Damitz added to his Limited Late Model point lead with his third 20-lap Main Event win. For a complete recap of all the races, visit www.antiochspeedway.com.
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yle Korsten is a member of Boy Scout Troop 298, in Oakley, and is a senior at Liberty High School. He received his Boy Scout Eagle Rank on March 24, and his court of honor will be held in August. In addition to Kyle’s very active scouting career, he is also a member of the Future Farmers of America and the Liberty Auto Shop Club, and he is very active with his church and Young Life. For his Eagle service project, Kyle directed a large group of volunteers to create a compost storage stall for the Future Farmers of America at Liberty High School. In working toward his Eagle Rank, Kyle has earned 22 merit badges, completed 68 nights of camping, hiked 108 miles and fulfilled 112 service hours. Kyle has also worked summers as a staff member at Camp Wolfeboro, in the high Sierras, passing on his skills to a new generation of scouts. Kyle is looking forward to working at Camp Wolfeboro again this summer after graduation.
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de Lambert-Tapia Engagement Lonnie de Lambert, a manager for Brentwood Press & Publishing, is to be married to Robert Tapia, an electric mapping technician for Pacific Gas and Electric. Ms. de Lambert is the daughter Ms. Marcia Anderson and the late Mr. Rodney Anderson of Vacaville. Mr. Tapia is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tapia of Sacramento. A September wedding is planned. The couple will honeymoon in Playa del Carmen and reside in Brentwood.
Irma Castanos (Urenda)
Sept. 23, 1950 - July 4, 2016 Irma Castanos passed away on July 4; she was 65. Irma was born in Martinez to Jose and Isabel Urenda. A life-long resident of Brentwood and Oakley, she attended Knightsen School and graduated from LUHSD. She married Guillermo Castanos and she had two children; Dolores Castanos Nolasco and Eugene Urenda. Irma was a homemaker, she also enjoyed playing softball. Irma was also a very
giving person, always supporting her family through good times and bad. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, who will be dearly missed by those who knew her. She is survived by her husband Guillermo; her two children, Dolores and Eugene; her six grandchildren, Louie, Juan, Eduardo, Evan, Evelyn and Angel; and her seven sisters and brother. She also had several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, in Oakley, on a date to be determined.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-656691-JP Order No.: 13-0023893 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/16/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NASIR U. AHMED, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/5/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0023311-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/15/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $267,603.68 The purported property address is: 5058 COMANCHE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-210-011-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be
postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15656691-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15656691-JP IDSPub #0111084 7/15/2016 7/22/2016 7/29/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617/70396. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tammy Jean Barnhart SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tammy Jean Barnhart CASE NUMBER: N16-1200 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner Tammy Jean Barnhart filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tammy Jean Barnhart to Proposed Name: Tammy Jean Lemke Strand. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/24/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press. Date: 6/29/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70336 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004085-00 The name of the business: Big Break Jiu-Jitsu Located at: 2105 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Samantha Annexstein. 2. David Dean This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Samantha Annexstein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 6-29-2021 Oakley Press No. 030477/70337 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003880-00 The name of the business: Regenton Products Located at: 1035 Crescent Drive In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owners: Matthew Allred. 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: Matthew Allred.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2016 by Deputy L Spence Expires June 20, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70290. Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Richard Paris California Law and Mediation, Inc. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Phuong Bich Vo and Phuong Bich Vo CASE NUMBER: N16-1263 TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Phuong Bich Vo and Phuong Bich Vo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Phuong Bich Vo b. Phuong Bich Vo to Proposed Name: a. Vicki Phuong Vo. b. Patricia Vo. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9-13-16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 7-14-16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273/70480 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE Escrow No.: 54801-1436071-SP (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Joseph Zumwalt and Misuk Zumwalt, 3141 Marsala Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 3670 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509. (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: JD Nguyen and Thao Ma, 5177 Hansen Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are fixtures, equipment and furniture of that certain business located at: 3670 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509.(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Hair Gallery Salon. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is August 10, 2016 at the office of North American Title Company, 2240 Douglas Blvd, Suite 120, Roseville, CA 95661, ESCROW NO. 1436071 , Escrow Officer: Sheri Pickard (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is August 9, 2016. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are (if “none”, so state): “NONE”. DATED: July 18, 2016 TRANSFEREES: North American Title Company as agent for buyer By: Sheri Pickard, Sr. Escrow Officer 7/22/16 CNS-2905483# Antioch Press No: 06-1617/70499 Publish Date: July 22, 2016.
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Park Way Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 562-56393 (“Project”), by or before Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at Park Way between Oak Street and Chestnut Street, and is described as follows: The work to be done consists of removal and replacement of existing water and sewer main lines, reconstruct alleyway and concrete v-ditch, reconnect all existing, active water laterals to the new water main line, remove and replace all existing sewer laterals and install cleanouts, and install new water and sewer laterals for the future Library and all other work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project. 2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 60 working days. 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $390,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C” Specialty Contractor’s License(s). 3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based
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upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of onehalf of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: July 7, 2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70428. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 2016.
Contra Costa County Records. Reserving Therefrom:All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbons, And All Chemical Gas On Or Hereafter Found,Situated Or Located In All Or Any Part Or Portion Of The Lands Above Described, Lying More Than Five Hundred Feet(500 Feet) Below The Surface Thereof, Together With The Right To Slant Drill For And Remove All Or Any Of Said Oil,Gas, Casing head Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbons, And All Chemical Gas Lying Below A Depth Of More Than Five Hundred Feet (500 Feet) Below The Surface Thereof, And The Right To Grant Leases For All Or Any Of Said Purposes; But Without Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Lands Within Five Hundred Feet (500 Feet) Vertical Distance Below The Surface Thereof. All Overlying And Other Water Rights, Including, Without Limitations, The Right To Appropriate Water And Distribute It To Other Properties Without Any Right To The Use Of Land Or Rights In/ Or To Any Portion Of The Surface Of Said Land. The Owner Of The Reserved Water Rights, However, Covenants That It Will Not Exercise The Rights Reserved Except Below 100 Feet From The Surface Of Said Land. Note: When Referring To Said Land Please Use The Legal Description Set Forth Herein Above. Trustor: RUBY LEE SMITH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 2/9/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0041155-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 465 GRISTMILL DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 012-120067-9 Date of Sale: 8/8/- 2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $526,715.74, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939- 0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 143900- 11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 7/1/2016 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614
Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0286321 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/- 2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70379. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.
un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, California 92415-0210 San Bernardino Justice Center. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Gary A. Dordick, Esq. S/B#128008 Gary A. Dordick, A Law Corporation 509 South Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, California 90212 310-551-0949 DATE (Fecha): August 19, 2015 Clerk, by (Secretario): Shannon Pratt, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - as an Individual defendant. by personal Delivery on 1-14-16. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70377 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.
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 SelfStorage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 5th day of August 2016, at 10:00 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) 2405000. 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: Names: 1. Marcea Lopez Christmas wrapping, cleaning supplies, games. 2. Beckie Benitez - Speakers, ice chest, suit cases, rugs, washer, dryer. 3. John Tkalcich - Globe, exercise machine, trampoline, 2 tables & baby toys. 4. Stephanie Sanchez - 2 leather couches, table, bedding, 2 dressers, toys & art work. 5. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding, exercise equipment & chest. 6. Gerald Simpson - Futon, TV, tool chest, computer equipment, carpet cleaner, sleeping bag & lamps. 7. Ray Hagler Jr. - BBQ, boxes, drum set, lamps, 50+ boxes, 2 ladders, full 10x30. 8. Deborah Delgado - Art work, plastic bins, bed frame & kids toys. 9. Deborah Delmonte - Hat box, 2 armoires, wooden tables, art work & ornaments. 10. Marcea Lopez - Dresser, 2 night stands, computer equipment, & boxes. 11. Lita A. Reeves - 50+ folding chairs, floor buffer, industrial fan, folding table & toys. 12. Lita A. Reeves - Pre-school toys, tables & 10+ boxes. 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: 7/22/16 and 7/29/16 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70476. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2016.
held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 28, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.Attorney for Petitioner: Joscelyn Jones Torru , Jones Torru Law Offices 2200 Sand Creek Road, Suite B-7, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 308-7070. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70370 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-3900-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” EXHIBIT “A” Lot 35, As Shown On The Map Of Subdivision 6679, In The City Of Brentwood, County Of Contra Costa, State Of California, Filed February 28, 1991, In Map Book 356, At Page 3
AmendedSUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1417343 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): C.R. England, INC. ; Deshari Arstanda White; and Does 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Elanore Colbert; Mohammad Hasim; Alton Flores; Ethel Mae Sloan-Baker; Hector Ventura; Dawonda Smith; Kentera Roberson; Cathy Parchcorn; individually, as a Successor-InIntrest to Bruce D. Parchcorn, Bruce Parchcorn, Jr.; Brandi Parchcorn; Wendy Parchcorn; Lindsay Parchcorn; Kerri Ricardo; Kevin Robbins. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a
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 SelfStorage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 5th day of August 2016 at 12:15 P.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) 4323200. 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. Regina Gonzales- 30 + Boxes & bags, Suitcases, Chairs, Art. 2. Veronica McCoy- 10 Boxes, Stereo Equipment, Microwave, Garden Tools, 2 Guitars. 3. Telara Caves- 20+ Boxes & Bags, Safe, Cinder Block. 4. Kenisha Smith-10+ Boxes & Bags, 2 Sofa Chairs,2 Office Chairs, Entertainment Center, China Hutch. 5. Kenisha Smith- 10+ Boxes & Bags, Wicker Baskets. 6. Delia Sanchez- 15+ Boxes & Bags, Refrigerator, Tools, Crowbar, Dressers, Large Rocks, 5 Patio Chairs. 7. Jimmie Nelson- 4 Boxes, China Hutch, 3 Chairs, Dining Table. 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: 07/22/2016 and 07/29/2016. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70474 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2016.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joyce Ann Cook, also known as Joyce A. Cook, deceased CASE NUMBER P16-00969 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joyce Ann Cook, also know as Joyce A. Cook, deceased A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Dawn P. Boggs in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Petitioner Dawn P. Boggs be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE No. 16-205: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 10, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On JULY 28, 2016 at 1:30 pm, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, Ca., MICHELLE RENOWITZKY, as Substituted Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) the following described property situated in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, described more fully within said Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation of the real property described above is purported to be: 186 Shore Road, Bay Point, Ca. 94565 APN: 098-064-012 The undersigned disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation shown here. 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’s Sale (auction). You will be bidding on a lien. Although you will receive title to the property, placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction DOES NOT automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction you will be,or may be, responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and amount 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, pursuant to California Civil Code Sec. 2924g. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you would like to know whether your sale date has been postponed, and/or the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (408) 374-7204 or visit www.foreclosureco.com and check Trustee’s Sale #16-205. Information about postponements that are short in duration or that occur close to the
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scheduled sale time may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or online. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the Power of Sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by Maria Arce, as Trustor, Recorded on December 22, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0298881-00 in the Office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County. At the time of the initial publication of this Notice, the amount due to satisfy the obligation secured by the subject Deed of Trust, estimated costs, expenses, fees and advances is $62,731.50. To verify the opening bid call (408) 374-7204, before the sale date. The Foreclosure Co., Inc., as Agent, 3001 S. Winchester Blvd., #A, Campbell, Ca. 95008 By: Christina Leigh, Foreclosure Officer Date: June 28, 2016 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose; whether that information is obtained verbally or in writing NPP0286143 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70339. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.
of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $376,796.19. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20100015000312. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/27/2016 NPP0285745 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70374. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.
as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 08/02/2016 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1260 QUAIL TRAIL ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,175,899.56 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-9902. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee
Sale Information Log On To: www.homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ONE: PARCEL A OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM GEORGE S. NUNN, RECORDED JANUARY 25, 1978, SERIES NO. 78-11930, AS FOLLOWS: AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYRDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. PARCEL TWO: “A NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY” CREATED IN REFERENCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE IN THE DEED TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1955, BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 156 AND BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 156 AND BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 163 “FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ALVERUS CLARK LUND TO LEN S. AMES, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 3, 1954, BOOK 2358, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 36, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET WIDE, THE EASTERN LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH AND 10 FEET EAST, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE WESTERN LINE THEREOF, SAID WESTERN LINE BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; DISTANT THEREOF NORTH 89°° 4230” EAST, 1194.05 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 0°0130” EAST, 457.53 FEET TO A POIN ON THE NORTHEASTERN LINE OF THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 69° 2612” EAST, 1250.52 FEET FROM THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID SECTION 9. SAID EASTERN LINE TO BE LENGTHENED OR SHORTENED TO EXTEND FROM SAID NORTHEASTERN LINE OF THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9.” EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL TWO: “ THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF EAST BAT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, DATED OCTOBER 14, 1925, RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1925, BOOK 17, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 63. NOT EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THE RIGHTS RETAINED BY THE GRANTOR IN SAID DEED.” PARCEL THREE: RIGHT OF WAY RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM GEORGE NUNN, RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1975, BOOK 7602, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 540, AS FOLLOWS: “AN EASEMENT (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS AND AS A RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES AND OR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER, WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUITS TO CARRY SAID LINES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH THE EAST LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH AND 30 FEET EASTERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE WEST LINE THEREOF AND WHICH WEST LINE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ONE IN THE DEED FROM RICHMOND MARTINEZ TITLE COMPANY TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, ET UX, JULY 13, 1955, RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1955 IN BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL
RECORDS, PAGE 163; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 0° 0130” WESTALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, 1018.45 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE.” PARCEL FOUR: “A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT” CREATED IN REFERENCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE IN THE DEEDS TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, RECORDED AUGUST 81, 1955 IN BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORD, PAGE 163 “FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS AND AS A RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES AND FOR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUIT TO CARRY SAID LINES OVER AND UNDER A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH. THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT THAT BEARS NORTH 0° 0130” EAST, 2621.70 FEET AND NORTH 89° 3630” EAST, 20 FEET FROM A SPICE MARKING THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 89° 3630” EAST, 1840.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0° 2330” EAST, 24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°3630” EAST, 1447 FEET.” PARCEL FIVE A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR CONDUITS, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE OVER THE WEST 30 FEET OF PARCEL B OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL SIX: AN EASEMENT (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCELS B AND C OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, LYING WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 8 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS SHOWN AS “PROPOSED C/L 8.0 IRRIGATION PIPE LINE EASEMENT” ON SAID MAP”. NPP0285361 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70314. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.
079-6 The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 5300 Gold Creek Circle Discovery Bay, CA 94505-2618 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $9,910.82 Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale The claimant, The Lakes At Discovery Bay Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site at www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 16-00722A. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 7/7/2016 For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 or go to www.nationwideposting.com A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as Trustee by: Platinum Resolution Services, Inc., as Agent Stephanie Strickland, President NPP0286657 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016, 08/05/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70456. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2016.
Cheng Lu Hou b. AKA Brian Hou to Proposed Name: Brian Cheng Hou. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 08/08/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 06/08/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70438 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015000312 Title Order No.: 100040380 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/05/2006. 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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0188688-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NORMAN M. JOHNSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1642 DUNE POINT CT, BYRON, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 004-151-016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 20100015000312 Lot 20, As Shown On The Map Of “Subdivision 4687”, Filed May 24, 1978 In Book 211 Of Maps, At Pages 5 Through 10, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting Therefrom: 1. The Undivided 1/2 Interest “In And To All Oil, Gas, Hydrocarbons And Other Minerals Of Every Kind And Nature”, Granted In The Deed To Frank A. West, Et Al, Recorded December 21, 1962, Book 4268, Official Records, Page 334, Not Excepting, However, The Interest In That Portion Thereof, “Lying Within 500 Feet Of The Surface”, Granted In The Deed To Bixland Corporation, Recorded January 22, 1969, Book 5796, Official Records, Page 446. 2. The Undivided 1/4 Interest, “In And To All Oil, Gas, Hydrocarbons And Other Minerals”, Reserved In The Deed From Fred Pezzi, Et Al, Recorded November 2, 1965, Book 4985, Official Records, Page 351, Not Excepting, However, The Interest In That Portion Thereof, “Lying Within 500 Feet Of The Surface”, Granted In The Deed To Bixland Corporation, Recorded January 22, 1969, Book 5796, Official Records, Page 446. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9448-9902 TSG Order No.: 730-1506215-70 A.P.N.: 015-090-0223 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/30/2004 as Document No.: 2004-015928000, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: MATTHEW CAMPBELL AND ROSALIE CAMPBELL,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 160021550 Trustee Sale No.: 16-00722A Reference No.: 15-06049 APN No.: 011-500-079-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 7/23/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 8/11/2016 at 1:30 PM , A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 7/27/2015 as Document No. 20150155011 Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, property owned by: Nicolas L. Luna Sr. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.) At: AT the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Said sale shall be subject to a 90 day right of redemption period per the requirements of the California Civil Code section 5715(b). All rights, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein, under Assessors’ Parcel Number: 011-500-
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brian Hou SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brian Hou CASE NUMBER: N161096 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Brian Hou filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez CASE NUMBER: N16-1177 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez to Proposed Name: Johnathan Jimenez Cardinale. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/23/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 06/27/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273/70324 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property .Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on August 4, 2016 at 10:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 2170021716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 77 Thadeous Woodin 234 Kolbert Mattie 0-366 Shawn Schilling 812 Jose Beltran 937 Shawn Coffey 955 Tim Youngs Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70482. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2016.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005856562 Title Order No.: 730-1601644-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/29/2005 as Instrument No. 20050458725-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROSANA M. NAVARRO AND ERNESTO P. NAVARRO, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2468 DEL MAR CT, DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 008-491029-8The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $452,219.66. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence,priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web
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LEGAL NOTICES site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005856562. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/29/2016 NPP0286025 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70367. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015011050 Title Order No.: 100663068 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/09/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/19/2006 as Instrument No. 20060019196-00 , Amended by document entitled “Judgment Quieting Title and for Equitable Lien” Case No. MSC1201415, Dated April 5,2013, Executed by Superior Court Recorded April 15,2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0092933-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD R. LLOYD AND MINERVA BASCO LLOYD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. APN#: 097-294-006-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $388,832.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior
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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 www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20100015011050. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/29/2016 NPP0285907 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70364. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.
street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $411,132.19 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, 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, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-0995. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0286468 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016, 08/05/2016, Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70448 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2016.
In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Melissa Lynn Mitchell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Melissa Lynn Mitchell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/22/21 Oakley Press No. 030477/70316 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.
said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $812,648.46. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.comfor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005755855. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/30/2016 NPP0286156 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70375. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.
2006-0121724-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by ALEXANDER WHITE AND CHERYL Y. WHITE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2154 CONNIE LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $618,675.76 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a titleinsurance 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
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9948-0995 TSG Order No.: 730-1603562-70 A.P.N.: 098-312-0098 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/09/2005 as Document No.: 2005-020682400, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JEFFERY L. LEONARD, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said Countyand state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/17/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 36 OCEANVIEW DRIVE, BAY POINT (Unincorporated Area), CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003944-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Mey’s Marvelous LulaRoe. 2. Mey’s Marvelous LLR. Located at: 5368 Sunrise Meadows Lane
IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District has adopted its Ordinance No. 25, wherein it has elected to collect its sewer service charges for the fiscal year 2016-2017 on the tax roll in the same manner as its general taxes, and has filed with its Secretary a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving sanitary sewerage service from said District and the amount of the charge for each such parcel. A copy of the report may be inspected at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA after July 18, 2016. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 2nd day of August, 2016, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at the regular meeting place of said Board, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California, said Board will hear and consider all protests and objections to said report. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may adopt, revise, change, and reduce or modify any charge or overrule any or all objections and shall make its determination upon each charge as described in said report and the use of the tax roll. /s/ Susan V. Walde Secretary to the Board of Directors Publish: July 22, & 29, 2016. Oakley Press No: 030477/70397. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005755855 Title Order No.: 150339604 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/21/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20060061612-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PEGGIE GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND LANEY HOUSTON AND JEFF HOUSTON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50 BLUE HERON CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-480-039-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 041-300-010 TS No: CA08001324-15-1 TO No: VTSG1597086 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 10, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 19, 2006, as Instrument No.
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may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001324-151. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 28, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001324-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16-000359-3, PUB DATES: 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Oakely Press No: 03-0477/70338. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.
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 714730-2727 or 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this Internet Web site ww.servicelinkasap.com or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 161081167885-2. 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: 06/29/2016 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, As Trustee BRIDGET REGAN, Trustee Sale Officer TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY 26540 Agoura Road Suite 102 Calabasas, CA 91302 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com or Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. NPP0286082 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70334 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.
incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, topay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $188,934.26. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005900741. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 07/07/2016 NPP0286557 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016, 08/05/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-047770458. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2016.
DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): Tony A Jayubo and Arleen V Jayubo, husband and wife Recorded: 3/8/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0068682-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/1/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $434,665.26 The purported property address is: 17 GINGER CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5621 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. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068-492002-8 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16707468-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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16707468-BF IDSPub #0110343 7/8/2016 7/15/2016 7/22/2016 Antioch Press No: 06-1617/70279. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 161081167885-2 Control No.: XXXXXX8978 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/26/2012 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/03/2016 at 01:30PM., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/30/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0074255-00, in book XXX, page XXX , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by PATRICIA PULLEY, A WIDOW WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, and State described as: APN No.: 004272-014-4 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5330 WILLOW LAKE COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability forany incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale of property will be made in “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $234,198.01 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005900741 Title Order No.: 730-1602490-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 042-9177339-703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/18/2011 as Instrument No. 20110078288-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NICHOLAS A MULLER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/29/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 IN THE AUCTION.COM ROOM. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3893 HARVEST CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034-270053-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-707468BF Order No.: 7301603009-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004226-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Fairview Manor. 2. In Home Care Services 3. A Plus Helping Hand Mobility Services. Located at: 1530 Fairview Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Assisted Living, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 2009. Signature of registrant: Antonio Tacaldo Jr. President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 7, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial. Expires 7/7/2021 Brentwood Press No.02-1273/70382 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003764-00 The name of the business: OUCH! Pain Management Located at: 95 Dunedin Dr. In: Brentwoood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Raul Guadalupe Hernandez. 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: Raul Guadalupe Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 6/15/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70358 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.
LEGAL NOTICES 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003976-00 The name of the business: Senior Care Helpers Home Healthcare Located at:2392 Tremont Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Mai Moss. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-2616. Signature of registrant: Mai Moss. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 6/23/2021 Brentwood Press No.02-1273/70310. Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004012-00 The name of the business: ESS - Electrical Safety Support Located at: 642 Ray Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Derek Edward Strain. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/2/16. Signature of registrant: Derek Strain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 6/24/21. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70315. Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004017-00 The name of the business: Tiger Rock Martial Arts Scholars Located at: 3840 Balfour Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Martial Arts Scholars 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: James R. Baker CEO/Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 6/24/2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70291. Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004051-00 The name of the business: Evans Flooring Located at: 2847 Savoy Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian A. Evans. 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: Brian A. Evans. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 6/28/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70468 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004161-00The name of the business: Day Realty Located at: 531 Redmont Lane In: Rio Vista, CA 94571, Solano County. is hereby registered by the following owner: Kathleen Ann Day. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2011. Signature of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Kathleen Ann Day. This statement was NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of Contra File No. F-0003958-00 The name of the Costa County on: July 5, 2016 by Deputy business : New Bay Construction J. Celestial Expires 7/5/2021. Located at: 240 Creektrail Ct. In: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70381. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, registered by the following owner(s): 2016. Andrew M. Pereira. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business File No. F-0004172-00 The name of the name or names listed above on 2009. business: Jalisco’s Restaurant Signature of registrant: Andrew M. Located at: 8335 Brentwood Blvd. In: Pereira. This statement was filed with Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby the County Clerk of Contra Costa County registered by the following owners: on: June 22, 2016 by Deputy M Fuhrer Filemon Mendoza and Ericka Mendoza. Expires 6/22/2021. Brentwood Press This business is conducted by: Married No. 02-1273/70288 Publish dates: July Couple. The registrant commenced to
LEGAL NOTICES transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-6-16. Signature of registrant: Filemon Mendoza.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7-6-2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70383. Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004198-00 The name of the business : Avery at Towncentre Located at: 1275 Central Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: CA Towncentre Owner LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rob Singh, Vice Presidnet. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2016 by Deputy J. Parangen Expires 7/6/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70462 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004254-00 The name of the business: Genuine Moving Located at: 2213 Upland Dr. In: Concord, CA 94520 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Reese Farrow. 2. Shane Pylant This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1 week N/A. Signature of registrant: Shane Pylant. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 7/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70420 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004378-00 The name of the business : Intelligent Staffing Located at: 550 Harvest Park Drive Suite B. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Avalon Staffing, 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 7/13/2021. Signature of registrant: John Zink, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 13, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 7/13/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70459. Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004411-00 The name of the business: QuickStem Located at: 784 King Palm Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners:1. Erik Bacher 2. Michelle McKay. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/14/16. Signature of registrant: Erik Bacher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 14, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestil Expires 7/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70466 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003683-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Salesnet Solutions Inc. 2. Solarnet Solutions Inc. Located at:123 Putter Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513is hereby registered by the following owner: Salesnet Solutions Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/17/2007. Signature of registrant: Carri Charmberlain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/9/2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70299 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.
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BRENTWOOD July 4, 12:43 a.m. Police intervened in a dispute among three people about Uber on Las Colinas Drive. July 4, 5:06 a.m. A person set fire to three portable restrooms on Central Boulevard. July 4, 6:17 a.m. Officers arrested a person involved in a traffic collision on Balfour Road. The person was found driving a stolen vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, in possession of metal knuckles and on probation. July 4, 5:18 p.m. A patrol arrested a person found driving while suspended for DUI on Lone Tree Way. A search of the vehicle found four shaved vehicle keys. July 4, 8:54 p.m. Police arrested a person for possession of illegal fireworks on Business Center Drive. The person was released on a notice to appear. July 4, 10:10 p.m. A patrol arrested a person for possession of illegal fireworks on Sycamore Avenue. The person was released on a notice to appear. July 5, 1:35 p.m. On Sassafras Drive, a person reported approximately $40,000 worth of fraudulent charges on their checks and credit card. July 6, 6:24 a.m. Two people were arrested after being contacted inside a stolen vehicle on Sand Creek Road. July 6, 9:50 a.m. A person reported a fraudulent check for $2,400 on Brentwood Boulevard. July 7, 11:55 a.m. Police arrested a person for shoplifting and an outstanding warrant
on Lone Tree Way. July 7, 1:06 p.m. Officers determined a person to be in possession of stolen alcohol on First Street. The person admitted to stealing the alcohol, but the business declined prosecution. The person was given an admonishment and a report was forwarded to parole for informational purposes. July 7, 10:53 p.m. Two people were contacted during a suspicious-vehicle stop on Brentwood Boulevard. One person was arrested for possession of stolen property, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and an illegal firearm. July 8, 2:18 p.m. A person stole a package from a front porch on Las Montanas Court. July 8, 4:32 p.m. Police investigated a suspicious circumstance regarding a bullet hole found in a bedroom window on Wildrose Court. July 8, 8:14 p.m. Police arrested a suspect for choking one person and grabbing another on Balfour Road. July 8, 10:35 p.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Cottonwood Common. The person was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and violation of parole. July 9, 2:04 a.m. A patrol arrested a person for violation of a served restraining order on Cornsilk Court. July 9, 11:11 p.m. Officers arrested a person for possession of stolen property and violation of probation on Towncentre Terrace. July 10, 8:46 p.m. A patrol arrested a person found in possession of methamphetamine for sale on Lynn Drive.
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July 14, 7:37 p.m. Police arrested a person for DUI on Main Street at Live Oak Avenue. July 14, 10:18 p.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Sandy Lane at Main Street. July 15, 6:05 p.m. Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 500 block of Hacienda Drive. July 15, 7:26 p.m. Police arrested a person regarding a corporal-injury incident on the 1900 block of Gamay Drive. July 15, 9:03 p.m. A patrol investigated a battery incident on the 200 block of Acorn Court. July 15, 11:48 p.m. Officers intervened in a domestic disturbance on the 200 block of West Acme Street. July 16, 6:25 a.m. Police arrested a prowler on the 2000 block of Main Street. July 16, 1:00 p.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 20 block of Poco Lane.
ANTIOCH July 10, 3:44 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 2900 block of Sunset Lane. July 10, 11:44 a.m. A battery incident occurred on the 5110 block of Canada Hills Drive. July 11, 9:39 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 2100 block of Robles Drive. July 12, 2:19 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 4020 block of Steffa Street. July 13, 1:08 a.m. On the 3900 block of Lone Tree Way, a person reported being robbed and pistol whipped in a park. July 13, 12:12 p.m. On the 5600 block of Deer Valley Road, a person came into a medical center with a stab wound and reported being robbed at a gas station in Brentwood.
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JULY 22, 2016
Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.
Events Friday, July 22 “Oliver!”
Brentwood Theater Company presents “Oliver!” at 850 Second St., in Brentwood, July 22, 23, 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m., and July 25 and 31, at 2 p.m. For more information or to reserve seats, visit www.thebrentwoodtheater. org or call 925-513-3863.
Saturday, July 23 Heart of a Hero Fundraiser
Bella Sweet Shoppe is hosting the Sweetest Fundraiser Ever, benefiting Heart of a Hero, at 3860 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes free admission, face paint, raffles, live music by DJ Matt and DJ Slammin’ Sam, Spiderman and princesses. Heart of a Hero motivates and empowers children in need with superhero visits. For more information, call 925-265-3043.
Western BBQ & Dance
Bethel Island Lions Club presents a western barbecue and dance at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, in Bethel Island, from 4 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. The event features a no-host bar, karaoke with Joe Dillon from 4 to 6 p.m., ball-tip or pre-ordered chicken dinner with all the fixings at 6 p.m. and the Diamond Ridge Band from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and dancing, only $10 per person for dancing only. Proceeds support local charities. For tickets, call Goldie at 925-625-4356 or Ivy at 925-625-8163.
Main Street Car Show
The City of Oakley hosts the second-annual Main Street Car Show at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., in Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All makes and models are welcome, but space is limited to 50 vehicles. The entry fee is $25 and preregistration is required at City Hall. Admission is free and the event includes a live concert by classic rock and blues band the Free Agents.
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Monday, July 25 Delta Informal Gardeners
Delta Informal Gardeners is hosting its monthly meeting at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St., in Brentwood, at 7:30 p.m. This month features Troy McGregor, a licensed landscape contractor who is experienced in irrigation and soils, discussing big, blooming and tough plants suited for the dry, summer climate. For more information, visit www. deltainformalgardeners.org.
Friday, July 29 MOWSOS Breakfast
Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services host a breakfast for those interested in volunteering for their Meals on Wheels program, at The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, in Antioch, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. MOWSOS is looking for drivers to volunteer two hours per week to deliver food to a homebound senior in Antioch, Bay Point or Pittsburg. In addition to a free breakfast, each person gets a raffle ticket for prizes. For more information, call Susannah Meyer at 925-954-8736 or visit mowsos.org.
Saturday, July 30 Back to School
BeginAgains 4 Kids is hosting a back-toschool event, at 8157 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the
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fun. Modifications ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket are required. Cost is $50. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Comedy Night
Liberty Adult Education is offering 11 paralegal classes, from Aug. 1 through Oct. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost for the classes is $105. For more information or to register, visit libertyadulted.org or call 925-634-2565.
Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall presents a comedy night featuring Michael Mancini, at 757 First St., in Brentwood, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, call George Hodgerney at 925-813-0939.
Sign-ups
Gentle Yoga
Brentwood Parks and Recreation is offering Gentle Yoga with Debbie Cabusas, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, on Mondays, from Aug. 1 through Sept. 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and Wednesdays, Aug. 3 through Sept. 21, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Yoga poses will be explored to increase flexibility, tone the body and improve breathing and balance. Modifications ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket is required for each participant. For more information or to register, call 925-516-5444.
Microsoft Mini Workshops
Liberty Adult Education is offering mini workshops using Microsoft Office Suite at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1 is pivot tables using Excel; Aug. 8 is managing computer files using Windows; and Aug. 15 is contact lists and calendars using Outlook. Cost is $25 per class. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Microsoft Office Class
Liberty Adult Education is offering a Microsoft Office Suite 2013 class at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, Wednesdays from Aug. 3 through Sept. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Students can focus on any of the applications in the suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Cost is $115, plus a textbook and a USB flash drive. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Bookkeeping, Accounting Class
Liberty Adult Education is offering a bookkeeping and accounting course covering terms, concepts and applications of a double-entry accounting system for a service business at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, from Aug. 4 through Sept. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to effectively deal with chart accounts, assets, liabilities and equity accounts, and apply basic rules of accounting principles. Cost is $115, plus a textbook and access cards for an online workbook and automated accounting. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
QuickBooks Class
Liberty Adult Education is offering a QuickBooks course at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Mondays, from Aug. 22 through Nov. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. No class is scheduled on Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. Learn to effectively deal with customers, vendors and banking transactions, and expand knowledge on managing inventory and working with balance sheets, payroll and sales tax. Cost is $150, plus a textbook and a USB flash drive. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Beginning, Intermediate Yoga
Liberty Adult Education is offering Beginning/Intermediate Yoga with Debbie Cabusas, at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Wednesdays, Aug. 3 through Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Improve flexibility, breathing, balance and strength, while having
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Volunteer Drivers Needed
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the surrounding areas. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It takes approximately one and a half to two hours to deliver meals. For more information, call 925-625-4545.
Hula Classes
Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history of the Hawaiian people and its language. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood. For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.
GED Preparation Classes
Liberty Adult Education presents two open entry and exit GED preparation classes, at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is free, and the only cost is for the textbook. For more information and to register, call 925-634-2565.
Community Meetings
Parkinson’s Support Group
Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at 1036 Pacific Grove Court, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.
Mobile Home Owners Advocacy Group
Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting at Eagle City Mobile Home Park, 2333 Main St., in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month except December, from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile home owners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood or Antioch are welcome to the invitation only meeting. For more information, visit GSMOL.org. To rsvp, call 925-625-6251.
GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class
Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Eagle City Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 2333 Main St., in Oakley, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobile home living such as Emergency Preparedness (Pets and Humans), Mobile home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. To rsvp, please call 925-625-6251.
MS Support Group
The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.
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Welcome To Our 2016 Season Mariachi Tapatio de San Jose with Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles Sunday August 14 3:00 pm El Campanil Theatre and the International Film Showcase Present Foreign Film: Captain Abu Raed Sunday August 28 2:00 pm
El Campanil Theatre Cabaret Series Jonathan Poretz Ol’ Blue Eyes and Friends A Salute To Frank Sinatra & His Rat Pack Sun. September 11 3:00 pm El Campanil Theatre and the International Film Showcase Present Foreign Film: The Dark Horse Sun. September 18 2:00 pm
Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra Sat. September 24 2:00 pm Let’s Hang On Tribute To Frankie Valli Sun. September 25 3:00 pm The Magic and Comedy of Ryan Kane Sat. October 1 8:00 pm Hotel California A Salute To The Eagles Fri. November 4 8:00 pm Now On Sale Abbacadabra The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Sat. Feb 11 3 pm & 8 pm
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Library hosts social media forum Brentwood Library presents social media expert Justin Lafferty, who will demonstrate the ins and outs of using social media for expanding your customer base. If you’re already familiar with Facebook and Twitter, consider leaning how to use Snapchat, Instagram and Periscope to reach
even more customers. The presentation takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. An economic development grant made this program possible by the City of Brentwood and with support from the Friends of the Brentwood Library. Light re-
freshments will be provided. Lafferty hails from East Contra Costa County, and spent several years here, as a reporter for the Brentwood Press and the Contra Costa Times, and until recently, was the social media blog editor for Adweek. He now has his own consulting firm, On Base Marketing.
The Brentwood Library is located at 104 Oak St., across from the Brentwood Park. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 925-5165290.
Refunding for school districts could save millions Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), a financial advisor to the Pittsburg Unified School District of Pittsburg (PUSD), announced recently that it has advised the school district in refunding its general obligation bonds issued in June 2011, saving taxpayers significant future interest costs. “With interest rates near all-time lows, the district was able to structure a transaction that reduced taxpayer payments in every year; shortened the term of the financing; and reduced the amount of capital appreciation bonds that are part of the district’s overall bond program,” said PFM
Otters from page 1 “I’d like to eventually get another pool here in Discovery Bay, because we have already reached max capacity,” said Pierce. “We’ve had to turn people away, and unless some of our current swimmers don’t return, we won’t be able to accept new swimmers.” Pierce explained that the team cannot belong to a league, because they don’t have a pool in which to host swim meets. He hopes
Levees from page 1 could have disastrous consequences for the county and even the state,” the report said. “Many of these levees are fragile and subject to degradation from natural forces and from the effects of human activities.” Further, the report highlights that most of the nearly 140 miles of levees in the county were built more than a century ago and erected by private landowners, who did not forecast the future role of their labor in the intricate Delta network that now disperses some two-thirds of California’s water supplies. Altogether, the report says that only about 13 percent of this long stretch of county levees meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with most of those being in or near urban areas like the city of Oakley. There, levees on Dutch Slough Road to the north, Hotchkiss Tract, and Sandmound Slough to the east are meeting or exceeding the requirements, according to Mayor Kevin
Director, Dave Olson, who led the PFM financial advisory team.” The magnitude of the savings was quite significant. Overall payments were reduced by approximately $45 million, or $23 million on a present value basis.” Since 2008, the district has constructed six new schools and completed modernization work at two others. “This is an exciting time at Pittsburg Unified School District,” said Deputy Superintendent Enrique Palacios. “We’re providing our students with the kind of facilities they deserve, and you can tell by enrollment trends they
are the kind of facilities our community takes pride in and values. PUSD has a strong partnership with the Pittsburg community and is committed to improving school facilities.” Olson concurs. “What they’re doing in Pittsburg is remarkable,” he said. “The size of the district’s capital program and the quality of the school facilities they’re constructing is attracting attention from school districts throughout the Bay Area and around the state.”
to convince town leadership to invest in an aquatics facility. “Discovery Bay is a water town, and the need for aquatics is there,” Pierce said. “We are barely functioning at our three-lane pool. We’d love to grow, but we need another pool. The River Otters is one of the larger sports organizations in the town, and I know the town has a plan and ideas, but the number one focus should be a pool.”
Catherine Kutsuris, interim general manager for the Town of Discovery Bay, feels that Pierce’s request for a pool is not unreasonable. “The River Otters Swim Team is a significant success story,” Kutsuris said. “The team has done an amazing job working with the children in our community in a relatively small pool. It’s certainly understandable that Rick Pierce would like to see the town invest in a larger pool. What this great idea needs is
funding.” Pierce applauds the team’s coaching staff for running so many practices with limited space and varying abilities. “It’s not just about beating your opponent, but beating the clock and yourself,” he said. “The coaches really impressed that upon the team. We’re just trying to get a bunch of kids to fall in love with swimming.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
Romick. Elsewhere in Contra Costa County, most levees are still being held together by river-bottom soils pulled up with steampowered dredges in a bygone era. An urbanized standard is not required for all levees, but the state of their repair and age in Contra Costa’s rural areas is seen as a threat. Meanwhile, pinpointing who exactly is in charge of the levees can get complicated. Overall, there are more than a dozen reclamation districts trying to safeguard the barriers in some way or another, though they often overlap parties targeted in the report, such as Oakley, the Board of Trustees of Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District, the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the county’s board of supervisors. The grand jury asked that all of them accept three main recommendations - an expanded sharing of information; an emphasis on educating residents about levee safety;
and encouraging outside entities that depend on the levees to participate in the process. In addition, all 19 parties received individual recommendations as well and are required by the court to officially respond to the grand jury. The county’s LAFCO was asked to serve as a sort of unifying overseer for the increasingly disorganized situation. “We will have our response to the report on the city council agenda soon,” said Romick. The two recommendations presented to Oakley by the grand jury were to preserve current development standards and for councilmembers to task the planning department with promoting more levee safety and regulations to residents in the form of brochures. Other agencies are responding by challenging the assessments presented. Though she praised some aspects of the study, LAFCO Chair Mary Piepho – who also serves on the county board – said
she believes the recommendation of having LAFCO hire an outside inspector to ensure reclamation districts are complying with maintenance is out of bounds and unwarranted. “The (state legislature) does not provide LAFCO the right or responsibility to provide administrative oversight to local agencies or to otherwise inspect or supplement the services provided by cities, counties or special districts; nor is LAFCO funded for this purpose,” she said. “LAFCO’s actions must be consistent with (this) legislative mandate.” Levee breaches are not unknown to Northern California. The most recent took place in 2004, when a portion of levees collapsed at Jones Tract – located just across the Delta from Contra Costa in San Joaquin County. Although the Department of Water Resources found that floodwaters washed away most of the evidence in this case, burrowing rodents were suggested as the culprits. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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dition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70513. Publish Date: July 22, 2016.
liam and Michelle Gaudinier Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70509. Publish Date: July 22, 2016.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Eugenia Darlene Amador SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Eugenia Darlene Amador, Hector Caballero Hurtado CASE NUMBER: N16-1178 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Eugenia Darlene Amador, Hector Caballero Hurtado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eugenia Darlene Amador b. Hector Caballero Hurtado to Proposed Name: a. Darlene Amador Hurtado. b. Hector C. Hurtado 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing
indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/23/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 210 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press
Date: June 27, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 030477/70326 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on August 2, 2016, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the following entitlements to accommodate development of the Brentwood Library project: A General Plan amendment (GPA 16-001) to modify the development standards within the Civic Core District Zone of the Downtown Specific Plan; and A design review (DR 16-008) for a 20,721 square-foot building that in-
cludes a partial second level (7,077 square-foot mezzanine), plaza, and courtyard. The project site is located on two parcels totaling 0.43-acre at 104 & 120 Oak Street, between Second Street and Third Street in the Downtown area (APN 013-120-017 & APN 013-120-018). Applicant: City of Brentwood. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925)516-5137or mailto:enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov ] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In ad-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on August 2, 2016, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 05-05 (AMD 16-004), removing the requirement for a restrictive covenant associated with the approved secondary housing unit on the property located at 531 Saddle Creek Court. Applicant: Wil-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003940-00 The name of the business: Delta Bay Properties Located at: 5067 Teixeira Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. John F. Riley 2. M. Jeannice Medina. 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: John F. Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 21, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/21/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-047770282 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.
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