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Holidays on parade

Welcoming Christmas

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by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Each year, Discovery Bay hosts three different Christmas pageants to dazzle the eye and lift the spirit. Beginning with the Parade of Lights runing through town, continuing with the Discovery Bay Yacht Club’s (DBYC) Lighted Boat Parade and concluding with Willow Lake’s Christmas Parade, there is no shortage of holiday spirit in this Delta town. The 15th annual Discovery Bay Parade of Lights and tree lighting ceremony will kick off the season on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Discovery Bay Marina. Parade Director Amanda Dove promises plenty of fun for the whole family with a visit from Santa, marching bands, and lighted floats and vehicles. “This year, Santa will lead the way,” Dove said. “We’ll also see an array of lighted art vehicles from this year’s Burning Man Festisee Parade page 30

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anta and his elves wave to the crowd during the Knightsen Christmas Parade, Nov. 19. This year’s theme was ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ The parade included 21 floats featuring long-time residents and local organizations and was sponsored by the Knightsen Garden Club and Contra Costa County Supervisor Diana Burgis. Participants and observers were warmed with hot chocolate and given an opportunity to take pictures with Santa at the Garden Club. Following the parade, the community gathered to see the Christmas tree lighting. To view more photos of the event, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/sideshows

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The Brentwood Regional Community Chest (BRCC) board members used to worry they wouldn’t have enough donations for needy families, but this year, their worries have changed. Since the early ’80s, BRCC has placed barrels around town to collect food and toys for its yearly Christmas charity drive for low-income families within the community. Recipients registered to receive gifts and a turkey dinner prior to the pickup day. And each year, Lillian Pierce, BRCC secretary, said she worried in vain that they wouldn’t have enough. But now, board members say they’re worried families aren’t coming forward to register. see Community Chest page 30

Liberty Lions move into historic spot as they prepare for the next round of NCS playoffs. Page 21

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Brentwood Regional Community Chest board members have noted a drop in registered applicants for this year’s holiday drive. They wanted to remind the community that no personal information is shared with outside agencies, and it is destroyed after the event.

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Sheriff’s seize 600 pot Special honors plants from Discovery Bay residence Detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Special Investigation Unit have confiscated approximately 600 marijuana plants worth an estimated $450,000 from a residence in Discovery Bay. According to Jimmy Lee, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff public information officer, detectives served a search warrant at a home Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, on the 2000 block of Wayfarer Court. No one was home at the time, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information on the case is asked to contact the Investiga-

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iscovery Bay Director Bill Mayer, left, and General Manager Mike Davies receive recognition from Colleen Haley, California Special Districts (CSD) Association public affairs field coordinator, on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The CSD Board of Directors was honored with the Special Districts Governance gold-level recognition from the California Special Districts Association. This award, which has been presented to only six out of the 2,109 special districts in California, honors board members for completion of training and good governance practices.

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Bringing all things to Beyond the Terrace those in need of a custom-made gown. James, who is also a modiste and designer, began making homecoming gowns for high school students for extra cash when she was in middle school. She took that creative passion to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising after high school to hone her skills, while also minoring in marketing. For Beyond the Terrace, she will utilize both assets. “We’ll take your measurements, talk about what you like and what you don’t like,” said James. “And in the end, it’s your dress, your design – no one else will have it.” Beyond events and dresses, Lau said the trio will offer creative classes, though the frequency remains to been determined. “We’re still figuring out scheduling, but we may have classes available once a week,” Lau said. Even though resurrecting the business has proven to be more fun than stressful for the ladies, Spinola admitted she hadn’t been so sure at first, considering she already owned a lavender farm and a quarry in town. But she said the pieces have fallen into place perfectly. “(Opening Beyond the Terrace downtown) was a very spiritual process, and everything has really just come together so seamlessly,” said Spinola. “It has been very full circle.” For more information, visit www. beyondtheterrace.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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As a one-stop shop for everything from event planning to home decor, Brentwood’s newest addition to downtown, Beyond the Terrace, prides itself on providing locally sourced goods and services. Beyond the Terrace originally got its start in The Streets of Brentwood, where owner Deborah Spinola met Noreen James, her current marketing director. Together with Jennifer Lau – partner, supplier and designer – they relaunched the business when a historic building at 220 Oak St., formerly the location of Little Miss Everything, became available. The culmination of their unique and varied talents resulted in the shop that offers seasonal decorations, gifts and favors, floral design, modiste, creative classes and full-service event production. “We don’t just ship the products off and leave the rest to the client,” said Spinola. “We help set up and tear down. We take the client from beginning to end with their event.” Visitors to the shop are greeted with heavenly scents of locally made soap and lavender from Spinola’s farm, and the decor invites the eye to wander in search of the perfect gift. From Miss Bee Haven honey to jams also from Spinola’s farm, East County entrepreneurs and small businesses are well represented. “This is a farm-to-trellis business as

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Beyond the Terrace offers everything from gifts and home décor to event planning and custom dress design. we make floral arrangements with products grown by local farmers,” said Spinola, who has a lengthy history of serving the community through such organizations as Future Farmers of America, Harvest Time and more. As the marketing director, James believes their homegrown, locally sourced niche is just the thing out-of-town guests will seek to remember their stay in the agricultural hub of the Bay Area.

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Oakley approves purchase agreement for office, parking development by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The city council has approved a purchase agreement for the construction of a medical and dental facility in downtown Oakley, but the 3-2 vote in favor of the project did not come without some debate. The project is slated to become a 20,000-square-foot medical- and dentaloffice building and parking lot on a total of 4.53 acres of land. The offices are predicted to pull between 140 and 180 daily patient visits, generating muchneeded midday foot traffic to area businesses. But councilmembers Randy Pope and Doug Hardcastle, the two opposing votes, had reservations about the terms of the agreement. In June, the city sold a .23-acre downtown parcel north of Main Street and east of Oakley Plaza for $122,000 to Kimball Associates Inc. with the stipulation that the developer would come back to the city council for the approval of a purchase and sale agreement and a possible joint-development parking agreement. According to the terms of the pursee Purchase page 12

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The City of Oakley recently approved a purchase agreement for Kimball Associates Inc. to build a medical- and dental-office building downtown. The decision passed by only one vote in favor after the council weighed the pros and cons of the terms.

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Pocahontas Hall Holiday Boutique

Wi Cha Ka Council 222 of Oakley will host its annual Holiday Boutique, on Dec. 2 and 3, at 1403 Main St., Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be handmade crafts, independent consultants, free pictures with Santa, activities for children, baked goods, raffle prizes and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit 925-625-1102 or 925-209-6355.

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Nov. 24 Christmas at Smith Family Farm

Come down to the Smith Family Farm this holiday season for some hot cocoa, popcorn, candy, a Christmas tree and a visit with Santa, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Check online for specific Santa times. Guests can also sit around the fire pit and listen to live music or visit the holiday shop. For more information, visit goo.gl/VGbUho.

Boy Scout Tree Lot

Support Oakley Boy Scouts and get a tree all in one fell swoop this year, at Troop 152’s Christmas tree lot from Nov. 24 to Dec. 17, at 3460 Main St., in Oakley. For information on days and times, visit goo.gl/7MJB2z.

Nov. 25 Holiday Sip N Shop

Sip your favorite glass of wine or try a new one while perusing items for sale by local vendors at Hannah Nicole Vineyards’ Holiday Sip N Shop event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to unique gifts for sale, there will be live music, United Bites food truck and the Tumble Time Bus. Entrance is free. For more information, visit www.hnvwines.com.

Dec. 1 Christmas Tree Lighting

Watch downtown Brentwood’s Christmas tree light up for the holiday season, with festivities beginning at 6 p.m., at 35 Oak St. The evening will be filled with music, singing and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, visit www. brentwoodca.gov.

Soul Music

Start the holiday season off right with Mz SuMac and her Soul Heaven Band, at Mannheim Social Club, 561 First St.,

from 8 p.m. to midnight. The no cover charge event is a holiday toy drive. So bring a wrapped gift to the event. For more information, visit goo.gl/BaebQD.

Dec. 2 Tea with Clara

You are invited to a magical holiday tea party at the clubhouse in Summerset Orchards in Brentwood, from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet Clara and the characters from “The Nutcracker,” feast on yummy treats and enjoy a short performance. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased at www. brentwoodballet.org.

Newberry’s Block presents a toy drive and car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 815 Fulton Shipyard Road, in Antioch. Bring a new, unwrapped, sports-themed toy or donate $20 to enter the show and receive a barbeque lunch. For more information, contact newberrysblock@yahoo.com or 925-783-6050.

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The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and Assemblymember Jim Frazier present Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets can be purchased at the chamber office, 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite J, in Discovery Bay. Breakfast will take place at the big white parade tent across the street from the community center. For more information, call 925-240-4144. More than 200 lighted floats and vehicles will participate in Discovery Bay’s Parade of Lights and tree-lighting ceremony. The evening will begin with a visit with Santa at Discovery Bay Marina, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and will end with the tree lighting, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit paradeoflights.wordpress.com.

Wisdom Holiday Fair

Local holistic businesses have partnered to present a holistic holiday fair, at 215 Second St., in Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come experience healers, psychic readers, wellness coaches, artisans and crystals. For more information, call www.newageguild.com.

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Dec. 4 “The Season of Song”

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Smith Family Farms will host its 11th annual visit with Santa for children with special needs and their families before the farm opens to the public, from 9 to 11 a.m., at 4430 Sellers Road, in Brentwood. This quiet visit will also include a free photo with Santa. For more information, call 925-360-4672.

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The Brentwood Community Chorus will present “The Season of Song,” at Liberty High School, starting at 7 p.m. The performance includes a string ensemble, brass choir and handbells. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@ comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will hold its annual Lighted Boat Parade. Participating boats will be divided into three categories, and each category will have a first-, second- and third-place award. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com.

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The Heritage Performing Arts Boosters will hold its 11th annual Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. There will be performances by the Heritage jazz bands and varsity drum line along with small music combos and pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and hot see Happenings page 7

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Dec. 10 Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its seventh annual Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival and Creche Exhibit, at 7 p.m., on 2350 Jeffery Way. Come and watch choirs such as the Brentwood Community Chorus perform. Admission is free. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

Dec. 12 Pack for the Troops

Sponsored by the community and organized by Brentwood Auto Parts with Operation Creekside, this year’s fifth annual Holiday Pack for the Troops will take place at Veterans Hall, 757 First St., at 6 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are needed to pack donations for deployed troops. Military K-9 units will also receive packages. For more information, call Linda, Beth or Melissa at 925-634-3952 or email naparick@sbcglobal.net.

Menorah Workshop

Chabad of the Delta invites the community to its Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot, 5631 Lone Tree Way, at 4 p.m. Participants will build their own menorahs. The workshop also includes a free worker’s apron and Chanukah treats. There is no charge for the event, but registration is required. For more information, visit www.jewishdelta.com.

Dec. 15 Choir Collaboration

The Brentwood Community Chorus will be collaborating with the Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir, at the St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free reception afterward. For more

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“The Nutcracker” Ballet

The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without an evening at “The Nutcracker” ballet. And this year, The Ballet Company of East County is celebrating its 13th anniversary presentation of this Christmas classic that is sure to delight your entire family! Performances will be held at the beautiful El Campanil Theatre in Antioch, from Dec. 15 to 17. For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, visit goo.gl/KfSqwp.

Dec. 16 Willow Lake Boat Parade

Deck the Docks with Boughs of holly for the Discovery Bay Christmas Lake parade, at 5:30 p.m., with boats meeting at Drakes and Shell courts. For more information, contact Cameron Cross at crosscameron@yahoo.com or 925-980-8376.

Wreaths Across America

The third annual Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Brentwood Cemetery, 11545 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The public is invited to join the Anne Loucks Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10789 of Brentwood in paying respects to veterans of all wars who are buried in this cemetery by laying a holiday wreath on each grave. To donate a wreath, contact Diane McLean at 925-858-9075 before Nov. 27.

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Savoring the holidays It’s not too late April showers bring May flowers, and Mayflowers bring Pilgrims. I know; this is another one of my dad’s corny holiday jokes, but for me his humor and Thanksgiving are two of my fondest childhood memories. It was a day that Senior brought every member of orner our large family together in the tiniest of apartments in Brooklyn. My Aunt Tina and Uncle Maxie made their living room into a banquet hall with a beautiful array of table settings and, of course, an endless assortment of food. Marla The anticipation of the Luckhardt turkey on that huge white platter was only surpassed by the ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ as my uncle presented the perfect bird to all. His ceremonious carving was done with a large, sharp knife. There were shouts of who wanted white meat and who preferred dark while others laid claim to the wings and drumsticks. My mom would always ask for the “part of the bird that was last over the fence,” which was a nice way of asking for the tail end. That silliness just never got old. The grand finale was Aunt Tina’s amazing lemon merengue pie that was always made with fresh lemons and lots of love. They were my favorite aunt and uncle, by far, and for many years, we never missed a Thanksgiving at their house. When I moved to California in 1978, I knew only a few people, so my first Thanksgiving was a bit lonely. I decided after that I would cook a turkey and all the trimmings in my own tiny apartment, like Aunt Tina did. My small oven and limited counter space was a slight challenge, but it worked. I spread the word to anyone with no place to go or whose family was far away like mine that they were welcome. For the next few

years, the group got bigger and bigger, and we created our own holiday family. Most of us now have extended families and members living in other parts of the globe, so gathering everyone for the holidays is a bit of a juggling act. Since every Christmas Eve is at our house, I relinquish my dibs on the gang for Thanksgiving to the other grandparents near and far. This year, we have plans to do a little house hopping. Grandpa and I will spend a few hours here and there, making sure not to eat every place we go in fear of being mistaken for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day turkey balloon the next morning. I hear you can gain 15 pounds that day if you’re not careful. It must be the mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes and, oh yes, the pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is all about kindness and sharing. It is the day that we reveal our gratitude for the things that are most important – family, friends and love. I truly believe the Pilgrims and the Native Americans were just a group of old hippies who decided to share a meal with each other. History is really arbitrary on that point, or so I choose to think so. Either way, it’s a nice thought in today’s climate. After Halloween passes and the goblins and the gremlins are all done for the year and back to normal, the real holiday season begins with a vengeance. The stores are already offering Christmas and Chanukah decorations, and the gift shopping has already begun with zeal. I’m about 90 percent done and wrapped, by the way. But let’s not pass Thanksgiving too fast. I am still a kid at heart and like to savor each holiday one at a time. My recollections of those chaotic and amazing Thanksgivings will always be in my heart, and I, for one, would like to think that the loved ones who are gone will be enjoying a beautiful feast prepared by Aunt Tina on her tiny condo cloud. From my family to yours – peace and love for a very happy Thanksgiving.

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Packing for the troops Sponsored by the community and organized by Brentwood Auto Parts with Operation Creekside, this year’s fifth annual Holiday Pack for the Troops will take place at Veterans Hall, 757 First St., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Last year, the packers were able to fill over 420 boxes and raise more than $7,500 needed for freight to ship the gift to troops in time for Christmas. Suggested items for donation include nuts; granola, fruit or energy bars; powdered

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Renting carolers In its 29th season, nonprofit organization Liberty Singers Booster Club presents Rent-A-Carol. For a donation of $100, carolers will appear dressed in Victorian costumes to sing treasured Christmas carols. Give your holiday gathering the nostalgic touch of an old-fashioned Christmas while supporting the Liberty High School (LHS) choir program. To arrange a date, contact Laura Carreon, LHS choral director, at 925325-5325 or lhsrentacarol@gmail.com.

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Thanksgiving is definitely worth the effort It’s not that I don’t like Thanksgiving. It’s just that I’m not good at it. When I was a child, my brother and I spent Thanksgiving with my grandparents, and they preferred to go out to dinner. We went to a restaurant called The Farmer’s Daughter and enjoyed the traditional feast with no preparation before and no Hangin’ in cleanup afterward. My grandma was clearly onto something. Once here back at her house, there was no mess, no dishes in the sink and no turkey carcass to deal with. We played Parcheesi. The only thing missing was a turkey sandwich at midnight, but we made milkshakes instead. Good times. We moved to California. I had Vicki to leave my beloved grandparents McKenna behind, but we had relatives in Berkeley (whom we barely knew) and spent the next few turkey days with them. Then my mom started dating a guy named Frank. I didn’t much care for Frank. He was a vegetarian when it wasn’t cool to be one, and he was also a cheapskate. Don’t ask me why we started celebrating at his house. He didn’t even eat turkey, but my mom did all the work while he figured out on his calculator how much my mom owed him for the groceries. Frank eventually faded from our lives, much to my delight. Fast forward to 1993. Now married and a busy mom, I decided the best way to avoid having to pack up our two small kids and all the stuff that goes with them and then drive to someone else’s house was to host it myself. No training, no experience,

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Ripples of hope are washing ashore along the Antioch waterfront with news that the city may have found a buyer for the iconic Humphrey’s building at the city marina. The Antioch City Council recently approved the building’s sale to Sean McCauley Investments Inc. for $1.2 million. The downtown fixture at 1 Marina Plaza housed the Humphrey’s on the Delta restaurant for 23 years before owner Eva Romero filed for bankruptcy and the restaurant closed in 2013. The city acquired the building in 2014 and has been marketing the site ever since with no success – until now. “Somebody has to turn Antioch around,” owner Sean McCauley said. “I have to make the first move to try to make it

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Liberty High School’s Zane Hinojosa (14) manages to hang on to this touchdown reception as Liberty defeated Heritage High School in the North Coast Section Division 1 Championship quarterfinal playoff game last Friday. The referee prepares to throw a penalty flag for defensive pass interference.

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The Liberty High School football team pounced on Heritage in a 35-15 win last Friday that landed the team in the record books. The Lions (9-2), top seed in the North Coast Section (NCS) Division 1 playoffs, will host fourth-seed San Leandro on Nov. 24 in Liberty’s first appearance in the NCS semifinals. “We are a young team, but these guys are answering and doing a great job,” said first-year Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge. Liberty took the lead for good on junior Sione Vaki’s 10-yard catch late in the first half. Liberty sophomore quarterback Jay Butterfield went on to toss touchdowns to Sophomore Peyton Borrelli and senior Zane Hinojosa. Junior John Fio and Vaki also scored on the ground as Liberty cruised to victory. Liberty’s defense also had a stellar outing, holding the Patriots to 75 first-half yards. The Lions’ victory was their second over Heritage this season. Liberty squeaked by the Patriots 17-14 on Sept. 29. “We just wanted to get in a bunch of personnel groups and test the waters (in the second matchup of the season against Heritage),” Partridge said. “But we found some things that worked and made some adjustments and drew one play in the dirt that kept hitting on offense. We kept running it, so it was good.” Down 14-0 at halftime, Heritage showed

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life on Senior Aidan Quinn’s 1-yard touchdown that cut the Patriots’ deficit to 14-8, but Fio answered with a 1-yard touchdown on the Lions’ ensuing drive, upping Liberty’s lead to 21-8. Liberty’s lead grew to 35-8 on Hinojosa and Borrelli’s back-to-back touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Hinojosa caught four passes for 117 yards in the game, and Borrelli snagged 2 for 56. “We just came into this game more confident,” said Butterfield, who completed 20

of 31 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns in only his second varsity start of his career. “The first game against our rivals, we were a little tight, but this time we came out looser. We knew what they had, we knew what we had and we came right at them.” Quinn, whose second 1-yard touchdown pulled Heritage within 35-15 late in the fourth, finished with 18 carries for 129 yards. Junior Tyerell Sturges-Cofer led the Lions’ rushing attack with 15 carries for 97 yards. The Lions’ next opponent, San Lean-

dro, enters the field on Saturday night with an 8-4 record and finished second to Bishop O’Dowd in the Western Alameda County Conference. “We just have to come out with the same game plan and hopefully come through with the same results as this week,” Butterfield said. Liberty’s clash with San Leandro on Nov. 24 is scheduled for 7 p.m. To comment, visit www.thepress.net To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

Freedom rides hot start to gridiron victory by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Freedom’s football team learned just how important starting strong is during Friday’s Division I North Coast Section quarterfinal against No. 7 Amador Valley. The second-seed Falcons dominated the visiting Dons in the first quarter to take a 21-0 lead on three touchdowns from junior running back Giles Jackson. The rest of the game did not go nearly as well for Freedom. But the strong start was more than enough for the Falcons who prevailed 38-20. “The O-line was just blocking extremely well in the first quarter,” Jackson said. “There were holes everywhere.” Jackson scored on runs of 40, 1 and 32 yards on his team’s first three possessions and finished the opening quarter with 142 yards on the ground. The Falcons offense began to cool in the early minutes of the second quarter. Still, Freedom found time to expand on its lead when senior receiver Baylei Coston returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown. When Amador Valley got on the board on a 1-yard touchdown pass from

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Freedom High School senior Baylei Coston (2) leaps over an Amador Valley High School defender during Freedom’s 38-20 victory last Friday. Dominick Mazotti to Max Heverly, the Falcons quickly answered with a 25-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joey Aguilar to junior wide receiver Melek Ealy seconds before halftime.

That 35-7 halftime lead came in handy in the second half, where the Falcons were outscored 13-3. Dons’ running back Cal Ewanich scored on a 17-yard run and Mazotti scored on a 2-yard quarterback

sneak. Freedom managed only a 23-yard field goal after the half. “We were jumping offsides, lining up wrong and dropping balls. I think we just lost a little bit of focus there,” Falcons’ coach Kevin Hartwig said of his team’s second-half performance. Freedom did manage to have one brilliantly executed sequence in the fourth quarter. A late Amador Valley drive was halted with a goal-line stand from the Falcons. Then, Aguilar found Coston for a 67-yard reception. That allowed Freedom to run time off of the clock and ended any hope of a Dons comeback. Next up for Freedom is a semifinal match against a BVAL opponent, No. 3 Antioch (8-3). The Falcons and Panthers did not play in 2017 as their game was canceled due to poor air quality from the North Bay fires. “We came out and executed and did what we needed to do,” Hartwig said. “We won; we’re still alive. We’ll take this opportunity as coaches or players and get ready for next week.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Bring in the New Year Liberty’s Natalie Hodgson, seen here at the league championships, and Victoria Ramirez, the Bay Valley Athletic League doubles champions, fell to San Leandro’s Sophie David and Laila Thompson 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the North Coast Section tournament.

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Heritage High School wide receiver Josh Wishom was recently selected to the all-Bay Valley Athletic League first team. Wishom made 46 catches for 703 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.

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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 December 5, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 17-014) for an 8,430 square foot retail business with donations drop-off within an existing building located on a 0.59-acre site at 8890 Brentwood Boulevard (APN 010-160-026). Applicant: St. Vincent

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de Paul Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Debbie Hill ((925) 5165135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov) in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 75206 Publish Dates: November 24, 2017.

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 December 5, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a rezone (RZ 17-006) to include a 2.00-acre project site within Subarea “A” of Planned Development No. 12, a design review (DR 17013) for a new 20,310 square-foot auto retail and service building, and a conditional use permit (CUP 17-018) to allow the operation of automotive repair and service uses located within Harvest Business Park at 535 and 575 Harvest Park Drive (APNs 010-150-049 and 010-150-050). Applicant: Carl Watkins Said hearing will be held at the

City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@brentwoodca. gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75207 Publish Dates: November 24, 2017.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01673-CA A.P.N.:075-394-030 Property Address: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. 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 NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2005. 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. Trustor: Terry J. Tabacco And Carol L. Tabacco Husband & Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345634-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/07/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 456,128.90 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 075-394030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 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: $ 456,128.90. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01673-CA. 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: October 25, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75036 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2017.

listed above on 10/20/17. Signature of registrant: Polly Murray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2017 by Deputy L Fallase Expires 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75154 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

Pawloski. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 10/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75155 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75087 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 12/07/2017, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: B53 10X24DNO HAMLIN, KEVIN B1094 5X10UP MURPHY, HARRY C104 8X10DNO DAVIS, DARNELL C1124 5X10UP SCHREIBER, JOHN C1140 10X10UP RICKER, TYLER D123 5X8DNM DIAZ, LOUISE D1161 6X5UPM DAVIS, CHERYL D1173 10X10UP WILLIAMS, LESLIE E199 10X10DNO DAVIS, CHERYL E225 10X14DNO DEMPSEY, RAYMOND E1295 10X10UP MCEWEN, SAMANTHA E1309 10X10UP KELLY, SHEILA E1338 10X10UP TAYLOR, MARK F240 10X14DNO TITLOW, CHRISTINA F257 5X10DNI DELOSREYES, KAREN F261 4X5DNI DAVIS, CHERYL F1357 5X10UP MARTIN, TODD F1378 5X5UP MACINTIRE, ROBIN F1452 5X10UP RUBIO, PATRICIA H308 10X24DNO KELLY, SHEILA RVL33 10X40 SMITH, KEVIN ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@ sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 021273 75115 Publish Dates: November 10, 24, 2017.

ranty, 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): Gary Perrault and Caroline Perrault, husband and wife Recorded: 5/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0155281-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/18/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $584,607.95 The purported property address is: 754 BROOKS STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 013-290-049-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-690119-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-690119-BF IDSPub #0134085 11/24/2017 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75186 Publish Dates: Noovember 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006370 The name of the business: Brentwood Motorsports Located at: 580 Valdry Court D-9 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: CAW Investments Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Carl Watkins, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 23, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75153 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006419 The name of the business: Mann’s Mobile Mechanics Located at: 24791 Marsh Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerrin Noah Johnson. 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: Jerrin Noah Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 24, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75035 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006449 The name of the business: Excalibur Business Solutions Located at: 2713 Cathedral Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lauren Hope Desroches. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/25/17. Signature of registrant: Lauren Hope Desroches. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 10/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75016 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006156 The name of the business: Mattropolis Located at: 2045 Mount Diablo St In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew Edward Forbes. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/10/17. Signature of registrant: Matthew Forbes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 10/10/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 75067 Publish dates: November 3, File No. F-0006454 The name of the 10, 17, 24, 2017. business: Matt’s Computer Services Located at: 2112 Gold Poppy St. In: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisNAME STATEMENT tered by the following owner: Matthew File No. F-0006237 The name of the busi- Wieland. This business is conducted by: ness: Hercules Electric Located at: 573 An Individual. The registrant commenced Cedar St In: Vallejo, CA 94591, is hereby to transact business under the fictitious registered by the following owner: Rob- business name or names listed above on ert Rene Salcido. This business is con- N/A. Signature of registrant: Matthew ducted by: An Individual. The registrant Wieland. This statement was filed with commenced to transact business under the County Clerk of Contra Costa County the fictitious business name or names on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S Smith listed above on 03/21/1991. Signature of Expires October 26, 2022 Brentwood registrant: Robert R. Salcido. This state- Press No. 02-1273 75156 Publish dates: ment was filed with the County Clerk of November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. Contra Costa County on: October 13, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/13/2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75068 PubNAME STATEMENT lish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. File No. F-0006465 The name of the business: Brentwood House Painting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 1072 Claremont Dr In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by File No. F-0006322 The name of the the following owner: 1. James C. Hawk business: Discovery Aquatics Located 2. Jason R. Gamble. This business is conat: 2185 Breaker Ct In: Discovery Bay, ducted by: A General Partnership. The CA 94505, is hereby registered by the registrant commenced to transact busifollowing owner: Garin Barozzi Kubiak. ness under the fictitious business name This business is conducted by: An In- or names listed above on N/A. Signature dividual. The registrant commenced to of registrant: James C. Hawk. This statetransact business under the fictitious ment was filed with the County Clerk of business name or names listed above on Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 10/18/17. Signature of registrant: Garin by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/26/2022 B Kubiak. This statement was filed with Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75082 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, Deon: October 18, 2017 by Deputy M Favro cember 1, 2017. Expires 10/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75008 Publish dates: November FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006468 The name of the busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness: Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop LocatNAME STATEMENT ed at: 5000 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, File No. F-0006364 The name of the busi- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folness: Restyled Spaces Located at: 2833 lowing owner: 1. Aaron Joseph Pawloski Canwick Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, 2. Joseph Edward Pawloski. This business is hereby registered by the following is conducted by: Co-Partners. The regisowner: Polly Murray. This business is con- trant commenced to transact business ducted by: An Individual. The registrant under the fictitious business name or commenced to transact business under names listed above on 10/26/2017. the fictitious business name or names Signature of registrant: Joseph Edward

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006484-00 The name of the business: Beyond Body Frames Located at: 457 Wisteria Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gabriela Manciulea. 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: Gabriela Manciulea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75108 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006696 The name of the business: T&R Hawkins Ministries Located at: 2242 Hemet Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Dr. Timothy Hawkins 2. Rachel Hawkins. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17. Signature of registrant: Dr. Timothy Hawkins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75127 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006485-00 The name of the business: Textbit Located at: 457 Wisteria Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sebastian Mircea Manciulea. 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: Sebastian Mircea Manciulea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75109 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006720 The name of the business: Flyaways Hair Studio Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd #G2 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Harrigan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2007. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75135 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006578-00 The name of the business: Ruck Up, Ruck Up Outdoors, Ruck Up Tactical Located at: 2520 Winged Foot Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Garibaldi J. Laranang. 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: Garibaldi J. Laranang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/31/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75111 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006721 The name of the business: Delta Waves Inc Located at: 3979 S. Coral Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Waves, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/8/17. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75136 Publish dates: November 17, 24, 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006730 The name of the business: Sly Guy Lures Located at: 73 Guise Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Cameron Clayton Sly 2. Sarah Joy Sly. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cameron Clayton Sly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75144 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006583 The name of the business: Elitened Located at: 10000 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Celine Spinola 2. Savannah Spinola 3. Victoria Spinola 4. Deborah Spinola. This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Deborah Spinola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 75103 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. File No. F-0006804 The name of the business: Habitat Properties Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2030 Union Street #206 In: San Francisco, NAME STATEMENT CA 94123, is hereby registered by the folFile No. F-0006584 The name of the lowing owner: Liliane K. Hung. This busibusiness(es): 1. Beyond the Terrace 2. ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Spinola Farm Located at: 10000 Byron registrant commenced to transact busiHwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby ness under the fictitious business name registered by the following owner(s): 1. or names listed above on 11/13/2017. Deborah Spinola 2. Paul Spinola. This Signature of registrant: Liliane K. Hung. business is conducted by: Married Cou- This statement was filed with the County ple. The registrant commenced to trans- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Novemact business under the fictitious business ber 13, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires name or names listed above on 1999. 11/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02Signature of registrant: Deborah Spinola. 1273 75179 Publish dates: November This statement was filed with the County 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 75101 Publish dates: November 10, 17, File No. F-0006860 The name of the busi24, December 1, 2017. ness: Above and Beyond Home Care Services Located at: 2705 Reddington FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Way In: Bentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner: RoderFile No. F-0006591 The name of the ick Balingit. This business is conducted by: business: Brasek Inc. Located at: 2275 An Individual. The registrant commenced Reserve Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, to transact business under the fictitious is hereby registered by the following business name or names listed above on owner: Brasek Inc. This business is con- N/A. Signature of registrant: Roderick ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant Baligit. This statement was filed with the commenced to transact business under County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: the fictitious business name or names November 16, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford listed above on N/A. Signature of reg- Expires 11/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. istrant: Alan Bradshaw, President. This 02-1273 75181 Publish dates: November statement was filed with the County 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday December 13th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Chris Salinas Mitch Wright Marguerette Vampelt Melissa Rogers Joe Simoni Corey Cross Josh Little Scott Bernd Jesmarie Avila Stephen Cruz Erika Wilson All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: November 24th & December 1st 2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75171 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-690119-BF Order No.: 730-1507273-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or war-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-775384-NJ Order No.: 170261056-CA-VOI 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 2/6/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DIANIA D. CHAVEZ-BROWN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 2/11/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0021797-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $191,098.49 The purported property address is: 267 Woodfield Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016-280-016 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-17-775384-NJ. 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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-775384-NJ IDSPub #0133909 11/24/2017 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75170 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction. com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1700281052 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 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. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832 NPP0319902 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75147 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $445,515.60, 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 170112-11. 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: 11/2/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.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. . NPP0319988 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75125 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

and Director Stonebarger was absent. This Summary was prepared by the East Contra Costa Fire Protections District’s Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 25124. Dated: 11/8/17 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Helmick, Clerk of the Board. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75130 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, 2017.

PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1661 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561. APN#: 035-542-010. 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 $61,709.53. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006831028. 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:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www. servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/10/2017. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4637990 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017, 12/08/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75150 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

2011-0041873-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: DC ASSOCIATES SOLUTIONS, LLC, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 023030-005-5/ 023-030-006-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4888-5300 HOLLAND TRACT ROAD, KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 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 $2,557,547.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case L550357 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 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. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0319593 To: OAKLEY PRESS 11/10/2017, 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75084 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8711112 TS No.: CA1700281052 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0216291804 APN: 013400-062-9-01 Property Address: 107 SPRUCE STREET BRENTWOOD, CA 945131587 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/24/2009. 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 12/18/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/31/2009, as Instrument No. 20090306491-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: REBECCA COLEMAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 013400-062-901 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 107 SPRUCE STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1587 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 $176,748.28. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-0112-11 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 11/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JULIET C. DE JESUS AND RAYMUND T. DE JESUS, WIFE AND HUSBAND Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 11/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0369240-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 866 LAKSPUR LANE BRENTWOOD, CA A.P.N.: 013-380-083 Date of Sale: 12/18/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006493 The name of the business: Diamond Hills Tennis Located at: 1510 Neroly Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Craig M. Lazarchik. 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: Craig M. Lazarchik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 10/27/22 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75177 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006565 The name of the business: Urban Oasis Located at: 5246 Elm Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irma Mora. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/31/17. Signature of registrant: Irma Mora. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/31/2022 Oakley Press No. 021273 75078 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006797 The name of the business: A.O.P Hauling Located at: 5041 Claremont Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Antonio Paz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/17. Signature of registrant: Antonio Paz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 11/13/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75172 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006866 The name of the business: Oakley Ace Hardware Located at: 3100 Main Street, Ste. 266 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thorpe Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/16/17. Signature of registrant: Jerry Thorpe. This statement was filed with the County SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NovemADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ber 16, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 11/16/2022 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 The Board of Directors of the East Con- 75184 Publish dates: November 24, Detra Costa Fire Protection District, at its cember 1, 8, 15, 2017. meeting on Monday, November 6, 2017, adopted an Ordinance entitled: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST CONTRA Trustee Sale No. : 00000006831028 COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Title Order No.: TSG1704-CA-3226139 ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FHA/VA/PM No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATThe Ordinance adopts the California TACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPBuilding Standards Commission’s 2016 IES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO California Fire Code (CFC) with amend- THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: ments made necessary by local condi- THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMAtions and supersedes Ordinance 2017-01. TION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU The Ordinance amends the 2016 CFC by ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, establishing automatic sprinkler system DATED 03/03/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACrequirements, clarifying a requirement TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY for standby EMS personnel for large BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED events, aligning the District’s weed AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE abatement program with other regional PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD weed abatement programs, establish- CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN ing requirements for fire apparatus ac- FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly cess roads, including requirements for appointed Trustee under and pursuant to turnouts, parking on access roads, and Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/15/2004 maximum grades, and modifying the as Instrument No. 2004-0086284-00 of spark arrester requirements for fireplaces official records in the office of the County and heating appliances. The Ordinance is Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State available for inspection at the East Contra of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES R. Costa Fire Protection District’s Adminis- LANGSTON AND EILEEN LANGSTON, trative Office at City of Brentwood City HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, Hall 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGH94513. This Ordinance was introduced EST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ on October 2, 2017, and enacted on CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payNovember 6, 2017. Directors Bryant, Of- ment authorized by California Civil Code tedal, Young, Kenny, Benson, Langro, and 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawSusan Morgan voted in favor of the Ordi- ful money of the United States). DATE OF nance, Director Cheryl Morgan abstained, SALE: 12/26/2017. TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8691194 TS No.: L550357 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 023-030-005-5/ 023030-006-3 Property Address: 4888-5300 HOLLAND TRACT ROAD KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/15/2011. 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. On 11/30/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/24/2011, as Instrument No.

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ANTIOCH Nov. 12, 3:44 a.m. A female was reported screaming for an ambulance on Deer Meadow Way. She reported that an 18 year old had been stabbed. Nov. 13, 7:40 p.m. A 32-year-old man was reported for refusing to leave a residence on First Street. When authorities arrived, he was engaged in a verbal dispute. The owner of the house, who previously had locked herself in the bathroom, told authorities that the man had hit her. Nov. 14, 10:17 a.m. A man on Lopez Drive pulled a gun on a woman and burned her with cigarettes. The victim was concerned that the suspect come back and kill her. Nov. 14, 5:07 p.m. An entry was made through a window of a residence on Rossi Avenue. The house was checked by authorities. Nov. 14, 8:46 p.m. An entry was made through the rear doors of a residence on Linden Way. Authorities searched inside the house. Nov. 15, 4 p.m. A person on San Jose Drive told authorities that he was stabbed in the arm by they reporting person’s cousin. Nov. 16, 9:26 p.m. A person reported that a woman in a gray Nissan was trying to hit her. The car was seen parked on A Street. Nov. 17, 11:58 a.m. Neighbors on Polk Court told authorities that they heard a female and a male arguing at night about one of them stealing the other’s ice cream. Nov. 17, 12:13 p.m. A person told authorities that he found his door kicked down and his home on Springfield Court ransacked. Nov. 18, 9:20 p.m. A woman told authorities that she left her house for most of the day. Upon return, she found that someone had broken into her home on Emer-

ald Way. Authorities reported that entry was through the kitchen window. Nov. 18, 9:25 p.m. A person told authorities that a man was being rowdy and confronting employees at a business on Lone Tree Way.

BRENTWOOD Nov. 3, 8:03 a.m. A vehicle crashed into a wall in front of The Streets of Brentwood at Sand Creek Road and Highland Way. Nov. 3, 11:51 a.m. A person dropped off a bike that he found at Birchwood Grove and Garin Parkway. He said he saw the bike there for the past two days while bringing his children to school. He believes that someone stole it and left it there. Nov. 3, 5:17 p.m. A vehicle was burglarized overnight at Vista Street. Nov. 3, 5:21 p.m. A hit-an-run occurred on Village Drive. A black sedan was reported driving into a parking lot and running into two vehicles. It is unknown in which direction the vehicle left. Nov. 3, 6 p.m. A person told authorities that his daughter’s Samsung Galaxy phone and baby doll were taken while she was at school. Nov. 3, 9:05 p.m. A person reported to authorities that a woman broke the windows of her silver 2001 Honda Prelude. Nov. 4, 7:04 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on Crispin Drive. A person had just purchased a home, and it was vacant at the time of the burglary. He found the garage lock damaged. Nov. 4, 1:19 p.m. A gray Toyota hybrid was recovered on Nassau Lane. The vehicle was parked next to the reporting person’s residence. It was parked there on Thursday but disappeared and was found parked there on the day of the report. Nov. 4, 1:38 p.m. An accident occurred on Central Boulevard. The vehicle lost control and ran into the fence. The reporting person asked if the driver was okay and was assured that he was. Nov. 4, 2:12 p.m. A man was reported

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drunk in public on Balfour Road. The suspect was a bald male around 50 wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. He was reported walking toward Quickstop and urinating on the side of the building. Nov. 4, 2:55 p.m. A suspicious person was seen in Pebble Beach Drive. The suspect, a homeless male, was reported for trying to enter a gate. Nov. 4, 7:37 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Brentwood Boulevard. Authorities received a report of a person purchasing a vehicle with someone else’s driver’s license. According to the driver’s license, the person lived in Discovery Bay. The person was made aware of the situation and filed a report. Nov. 4, 7:38 p.m. A commercial burglary occurred on Central Terrace. A person driving a black Chevrolet truck with items in the back broke into two trailers. The truck’s license plate number was unknown. Nov. 5, 7:25 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Shadowcliff Way. Nov. 5, 8:35 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A man walked out of a store with food and the loss prevention unit followed him. The suspect was on the no-trespass file. Nov. 6, 5:43 p.m. A grand theft occurred on Trinity Drive. A person found that three wheels from his truck were missing. He found the truck on cinder blocks. He has no information regarding a suspect. Nov. 6, 6:58 p.m. Two trucks on Brentwood Boulevard were burglarized and had their windows smashed. Nov. 6, 9 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Carlisle Drive. A refill of a prescription was stolen from a mailbox. Nov. 6, 9:50 p.m. A woman told authorities that her wedding rings were stolen. She said that the theft occurred when she took them off to paint her house. She said that there were people coming into the house to clean the carpets, and after moving everything in, she could not find her rings.

Nov. 6, 12:28 p.m. A person reported that someone opened a UPS box on his porch and stole the items inside. Nov. 6, 3:04 p.m. A person told authorities that someone opened an account with Verizon in Delaware under her name. Nov. 7, 7:01 p.m. A person arrived at work on Balfour Road and found that the door next to her room was smashed. It was unknown if anyone was inside at the time of the report. Nov. 7, 4:48 p.m. A woman reported her husband missing. He was last seen on Nov. 4.

OAKLEY Nov. 5, 12:26 a.m. A loud noise was reported on Thyme Court and Nutmeg Drive. Nov. 5, 11:23 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on East Cypress and Bethel Island Road. Nov. 6, 8:02 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 4700 block of La Vista Drive. Nov. 6, 3:40 p.m. A case of harassment was reported on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive. Nov. 7, 7:26 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on Bordeaux Drive and Cypress Road. Nov. 7, 5:55 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 1800 block of Babbe Street. Nov. 8, 8:18 a.m. An identity theft occurred on the 20 block of Stony Hill Plaza. Nov. 8, 9:21 p.m. A service to a citizen took place on Conventry and Brooks drives. Nov. 9, 1:57 a.m. A request to patrol Live Oak Ranch was made. Nov. 9, 4:33 p.m. A suspicious subject was seen on the 700 block of Domain Court. Nov. 10, 6 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported on Yosemite Circle and Teton Road. Nov. 10, 6:48 p.m. A verbal dispute took place on the 2100 block of Main Street.

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Parade from page 1 val. Our theme this year is ‘It’s a Small World,’ so we expect lots of different perspectives on that decorating idea.” Each year, about 5,000 residents line the streets to watch the parade vehicles roll by, then gather at the Discovery Bay Shopping Center where the Lions Club will host its annual tree lighting ceremony. This year, Mountain Mike’s will be ready for advance pizza orders, there will be a food truck offering concessions and Callahan’s and the Dash will have hot cocoa. On Dec. 9, the DBYC will be staging its annual Lighted Boat parade. This year, its theme is ‘Peace on Earth.’ “I wanted to go with something general, just giving people a broad spectrum to decorate with,” said Nancy Watrous, parade coordinator. “The main thing is that this is an event that all the residents of Discovery Bay look forward to every year. It’s exciting. It’s fun. A lot of people have parties on their docks, and it’s a great time.” This year’s parade will be led by Discovery Bay resident, Capt. Frank Morgan. Morgan will be on his boat, the Rosemarie. He has participated in the parade for the past five years and looks forward to leading it this year. “We always decorate the Rosemarie,” Morgan said. “We sell tickets for (the parade), and we only have one spot left for this year. The tickets actually start selling in January. The best part of the evening is the after-party at the yacht club.” The yacht club, which is normally closed to nonmembers, opens its doors

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Cameron Cross event organizer to all parade participants for parade awards and festivities. “I would encourage others to participate,” Morgan said. “You get to join in all the dancing and festivities after the parade, and that’s a big part of the fun.” Just one more week into December is the Willow Lake Boat Parade, on Dec. 16. Cameron Cross, who is organizing this year’s event, says it will go on, rain or shine. “The lighted boat parade on the lake has been a tradition for close to 10 years now,” Cross said. “It’s a fun event for everyone on the lake. Residents decorate their backyards and throw parties to cheer on the boats. Families look forward to joining the fun every year.” For more information about the Parade of Lights, contact Amanda Dove at 925-408-8332 or amanda@ dletasuntimes.com. For more information about the Lighted Boat Parade, contact Nancy Watrous at 925516-1119 or cmmsys@aol.com. For more information about the Willow Lake Boat Parade, contact Cameron Cross at 925-980-8376 or crosscameron@yahoo. com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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On average, the group helps about 500 people, and in the past, it hasn’t had any trouble garnering applicants. But with 200 spaces still remaining this late in the game, Kevin King, BRCC co-president, had two theories about the decline – either families were getting back on their feet after the Great Recession or they have been too afraid to provide information during the current political climate. “The only thing we are using personal information for is to verify identity and residency,” he said. “We are not sharing it, using it beyond assessing the family’s need for services or retaining it. After the event, all information is shredded.”

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ily Partida, who stars as the Petit Fours Princess in the Ballet Company of East County’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker,” waves to the crowd during the Brentwood Holiday Parade on Nov. 18. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ sideshows

Pierce said there is still time for potential recipients to register. “You may not need the help, but someone else you know might,” Pierce said. “It’s also important to remember that all of your donations stay in the community, directly benefiting your neighbors.” Barrels can be found throughout the communities of Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island. Monetary donations are welcome along with volunteers who would like to help sort and pack items. Local group, schools and families all come together to make this event happen each year, and every hand is needed. The toy sorting requires anywhere

from 75 to 100 people, working for hours to get the donations in order for families in need; the food packing requires 500 people. Packing night will be Dec. 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Brentwood Elementary School. Donations will be distributed to the registered families on Dec. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at Brentwood Elementary School. The final registration day is Nov. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane. For more information, visit www.brcchest.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 8th day of December 2017 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) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Charlotte Adams - Basket, womens shoes, 2 end tables, 30+ boxes,10+ bags, 11 plastic bags, Full Unit 2. Charlotte Adams - Rabbit Watering Can,

1 Folding Office Chair, Crutches, CD’s, Boxes & Bags , Full Unit 3. Kasey Muller - Baby Crib, Wooden Desk, 2 Fishing Poles, Stereo Equipment, Metal Shelving, 4 Chairs, Boxes, Bags & Bins 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: 11/24/2017 and 12/01/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75190 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 2017.

sions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 8th day of December 2017, 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) 240-5000. 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. Randi Mendoza – Washer, dryer, toys, holiday decorations, suit case, child’s bed frame & armoire. 2. Eric Ross – 2 Sofa, table, stereo equipment, chairs & large teddy bear. 3. Alyssa M. Campbell – Twin bed, under bed drawers & furniture. 4. Kyle Haley – Kid toys, TV, stroller, DVD collection, baby car seat, rug, portable radio & baby swing.

5. Shawn Fuller – Rebuilt motor, safe, large speaker, armoire, clothes & bedding. 6. Tana Kitamura – Couch, large table, armoire, toys & laptop. 7. Antoinette Gary – Entertainment stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, clothes & luggage. 8. Diana Lopez – Vacuum, art work, crock pot, dresser, wooden head board & foot board. 9. Rubi Lopez – Stroller, stereo equipment, wooden children shelving, toys, clothes & shoes. 10. Michelle Wilson – Telescope, telescope stand, TV & backpack. 11. Gina Montoya – Art work, wine glasses, rug, crock pot, night stands, fake plants & chairs. 12. Ayesha Jones – 2 portable closets, fishing pole, toys, vacuum, step stool & motorcycle helmet. 13. Zolton Scott – Backpacks, duffle bags & wire cart. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold asis, 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 sched-

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

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Events Friday, Nov. 24 American Red Cross Blood Drive

The cost is $16 per person. For more information, contact Gaylin Zeigler at 925-513-0053 or gjz11@ comcast.net.

“The Nutcracker”

Saturday, Nov. 25 Hannah Nicole’s Holiday Sip N Shop

The Black Diamond Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at Pittsburg High School’s Creative Arts Building, 250 School St., Pittsburg, on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Watch this classic Christmas tale performed on stage by the Black Diamond Ballet. General admission is $20 for ages 14 to 61; seniors and children are $17. For more information, call 925-754-9833 or visit www. pittsburgnutcracker.com.

Monday, Nov. 27 Boy Scout Troop 90 Open House

Heritage Rising Stars will host an Italian Murder Mystery Dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the Heritage High School Theatre, 101 American Ave. Come watch the play, “An Italian Job,” followed by a dinner catered by Melo’s. Tickets are $30 per person and must be bought in advance. For more information, visit www.hhsrisingstars.com.

Come to the American Red Cross Bus, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Brentwood Muslim Community Center, 7701 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. Donate blood or volunteer your time. For more information, call 714-396-0265 or email bmcc. nonprofit@gmail.com.

Come to Hannah Nicole’s Holiday Sip N Shop event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Enjoy a day shopping, live music, food and wine tasting. For more information, visit goo.gl/Qi1eeY.

Boy Scout Troop 90 will host an open house at the Veteran’s Hall, 757 First St., Bentwood, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Come and get to know the troop and see if it’s the right fit for you. For more information, contact Susie Thor at susie.thor@gmail.com or 925-354-1202.

DIG Meeting

Delta Informal Gardeners will have a meeting at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church, 809 Second St., from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cathy Voortman will speak about her garden and hopefully inspire you to start planting as well. For more information, contact Karyn Royce at karynal@att.net.

Friday, Dec. 1 Christmas Tree Lighting in Brentwood

The City of Brentwood will have its annual Christmas-tree lighting, starting at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood City Park, 710 Second St. There will be music and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, visit goo.gl/AQwckV.

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 1, 2 and 9, starting at 7 p.m., and on Dec. 3, 9 and 10, staring at 2 p.m., at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., Antioch. Come and watch a play that celebrates the holidays and the American philosophy of life. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www. srctgrp.org.

Saturday, Dec. 2 Wisdom Holiday Crystal and Holistic Fair

The New Age Guild and Sacred Divine Wisdom present Wisdom Holiday Crystal and Holistic Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Senior Center, 215 Second St., in Oakley. There will be readers, healers, vendors and more. For more information, contact 925-350-9505 or visit www. newageguild.com.

Thursday, Dec. 7 Free Pancake Breakfast

La Hacienda Grill and the Oakley and Brentwood Self Storage will be sponsoring a Free Pancake Breakfast, from 8 to 10 a.m., at La Hacienda Grill, 71 Sand Creek Road. Come and donate 1 new pair of children’s pajamas and receive a free breakfast. For more information, contact Connie from the Oakley Self Storage at 925-625-7867.

Saturday, Dec. 9 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will have a Christmas party at Mimi’s Restaurant, 5705 Lone Tree Way, starting at noon. All members and their spouses are invited. Lunch must be preordered and prepaid before Dec. 6.

Italian Murder Mystery Dinner

Sign-ups Hula Classes in Brentwood

Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

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

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@ pack1155.org.

Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

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The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. Students must have taken the introductory genealogy class or have prior experience in genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail.com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

Ancient Language of the Bible

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

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

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group

Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www.GSMOL.org. To rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to complete a certificate in a short-term technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@ OpportunityJunction.org.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Classes

Citizenship Preparation Class

An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

The Liberty Adult Education Center is having a free citizenship preparation class on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. This class is for permanent adult residents who speak, read and write English and want to prepare for naturalization interview questions or test. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Brentwood Community Chorus

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

The Liberty Adult Education will have yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Improve your breathing, balance and strength while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-516-5444.

Employment Readiness Class

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English as a second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher Mary Negrete. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224 or call 925-550-6198.

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