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WaterFix hearings delayed over claims of secret meetings by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
The California WaterFix project may be in jeopardy, thanks in large part to the Discovery Bay-based Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA), whose recent efforts have uncovered possible ex parte communications between the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California State Water Board. The DWR is petitioning the water board for a permit to build the tunnels and other operating mechanisms that comprise the WaterFix project, formerly known as the Delta tunnels project. The issuance of that permit by the State Water Board is a critical step in the implementation of the California WaterFix. A series of public hearings have taken place over the span of
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Jan McCleery, president of the Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA), discussed allegations of improper contact between the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Board during California WaterFix hearings. two years to discuss how implementation of the project could impact the environment, local
economies, wildlife, recreation and other aspects of the Delta. Part II of these meetings was
scheduled to begin Jan. 18. A petition filed by STCDA attorney Michael Brodsky requested a 90-day delay in the start of the Part II hearings because, the STCDA alleges nine secret meetings were held over 13 months between the DWR and state board. That petition states that the meetings were about “preparing DWR’s evidence in a manner that would allow the petition to be approved by the board.” On Jan. 17, the water board announced that the start of the Part II hearings would be delayed two weeks while it investigates the allegations of the ex parte communications. Those hearings are now scheduled to begin Feb. 2. California State Assemblymember Jim Frazier has been a see WaterFix page 22A
Relay for Life of the Delta ready for 2018 Offshoot group set to work with Kaleidoscope by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer The American Cancer Society’s popular fundraiser, Relay for Life, got a makeover this year. The four East County cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and Pittsburg, which previously operated independent events, are joining forces under one umbrella called Relay for Life of the Delta. The 2018 event will be held June 23 and 24 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. “The combined event will support the efforts of Relay for Life by allowing more
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Tina Hannon, Relay for Life of the Delta event lead money to go back to fighting cancer,” said Tina Hannon, an event lead. “We are excited to have a full committee to plan and host the event. The energy for the merge has been very positive overall as evidenced by the huge turnout for our season opening event.” Relay for Life benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS) supporting cancer research, early detection and support resources. With the support of Relay For Life, there has been a 23 percent decline in cancer
deaths since 1991 – which means more than 1.7 million lives were saved. According to Eric Beikmann, vice president of regional communications and marketing for the American Cancer Society, several hundred American Cancer Society Relay events are merging nationwide to ensure that the organization is being a good steward of donor dollars. “The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life movement has been part of the fight against cancer for more than 30 years, so we are constantly reviewing ways to keep Relay innovative, vibrant and engaging for volunteers, participants and cancer survivors and caregivers,” said Beikmann, who noted the organization evaluates level of community engagement, customer experience, accessibility and population before merging events.
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A Miracle On The Way
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Liberty Lions boys’ basketball team falls to league rival Heritage. Page 16A Calendar.............................23A Classifieds..........................19A Education ............................4A Entertainment..................12A Food.....................................13A Milestones.........................10A Opinion...............................14A Pets......................................11A Sports..................................16A
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BUSD teachers honored Three teachers from the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) were honored by California League of Middle Schools Region 4 at a dinner at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, Jan. 12. Michelle Mendoza from Bristow Middle School, Frances Prochaska from Edna Hill Middle School and Lisa Kennealy from Adams Middle School were selected as award winners from BUSD. “We are so proud that the California League of Middle Schools chose to honor these three outstanding teachers,” said BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton. Mendoza joined the Bristow Middle School staff in the 2005-2006 school year and has taught sixth grade at Bristow for the past 12 years. Prior to joining BUSD, Mendoza taught third, sixth and seventh grade in Hayward and San Ramon. Mendoza is eternally positive and known for going above and beyond to reach students for whom she has high expectations. Prochaska taught students with disabilities for 22 years in BUSD. She has served as the special education depart-
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Ally Jenkins: Approved for third lung transplant transplant in 2010 gave everyone high hopes, on May 23, 2017, Ally was diagnosed with Stage 4 acute rejection and admitted to the ER. In midSeptember she was again admitted to the ER and later the ICU. But even during that time Ally amazed doctors with her speedy recovery and went on to present a case for a third transplant, which was recently approved. “Right now she’s going through the pulmonary rehab, and they provide classes every day on coping skills for caregivers and medications,” said Vickee. “The support they’ve shown us is wonderful. We’re meeting other families who have had to relocate, and we’re cheering each other on.” Once through the rehab, Ally will get listed for lungs and wait for the right set based on blood type and size. The family is currently set to stay in Alabama for one year as the doctors evaluate her, meaning both of her parents will be unable to work during that time. The community is currently raising funds to help support the family and offset medical expenses. “She just wants to breathe and have a life again,” said Sargent. “She’s shown me that the small things I deal with are really just that – small things.” For more information or to support Ally and her family, visit www. gofundme.com/ally-breathes. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Once again, Oakley’s Ally Jenkins is proving that she’s anything but ordinary as doctors have approved her for a third lung transplant surgery. The decision was made after she was transported to Alabama on Dec. 23 to undergo evaluation that would determine if she could become a candidate for surgery. As third lung transplants are considered rare and not many clinics will perform them, following the doctor who agreed to perform a third transplant if she proved stable was paramount. “When I heard the news, I was so excited I was shaking,” Ally said. “Right now, I’m feeling good, but I’m noticing as time goes on that my lungs are starting to decline, so that’s a bit scary, but rehab is helping me strengthen my muscles.” Those close to Ally are constantly astounded by her strong spirit, positive attitude and desire to give back to her community whenever she can. Ally’s boyfriend, Mason Sargent, is one such person – the two met in kindergarten and have now been together for four years. “I’m blown away every day seeing the things that she has to deal with that we take for granted,” Sargent said. “To see her wake up with a smile everyday, even when she has to deal with pain ...
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Ally Jenkins has been approved for her third lung transplant. The Oakley resident received her first lung transplant in 2009, at 14. she’s an inspiration.” The news is exciting for Ally’s family who knew a lung transplant was her only hope after the long journey she has been through. That journey involved a pulmonary hypertension diagnosis in 2009 when she was only 14. Ally was a Freedom High School cheerleader at the time and underwent her first lung transplant surgery the same year. But
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I think one of the hardest yet most rewarding parts of life is being there for our parents as they get older. However, our time with older parents can be very difficult if there has not been proper planning. If you have an older parent, you should talk to them about their affairs as soon as possible. In a perfect world, you will have this discussion while they are still living independently. The goal is to help your parents protect their assets and make sure they are used in accordance with their wishes. Below is a list of questions to review with your parents. 1. Do you have an Estate Plan? An estate plan should include a Revocable Living Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Directive. If the estate plan was prepared prior to 2012, chances are good that it does not take into account the current tax laws. Most existing trusts I see provide for AB/By-Pass Trust, which is no longer necessary for 99% of the people and causes huge problems for surviving spouses. While you are reviewing the trust, make sure its terms are still correct. Is a current beneficiary having emotional or drug problems? If so, should their distribution be held in a trust for them? 2. Are Your Assets in the Trust? Review all of your parents’ accounts with them and make sure they are. Sometimes a parent will say they listed a beneficiary on the account, but double check to be certain. Many a child ends up in probate court because there was no beneficiary listed. 3. Does Your Estate Plan include Government Benefit Planning provisions? Most older trusts do not. If there is any possibility that your parent will need
government assistance such as skilled nursing, the trust should include the power for your trustee to deal with governmental agencies, apply for benefits such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and handle Medi-Cal planning. 4. Do you have a current Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive? Probably the biggest mistake we see with incapacity issues is that the parents did not execute a power of attorney with sufficient powers for the agent, such as modifying the trust for government benefit planning. 5. Does your Estate Plan include Incapacity Planning? Older trusts fail to have any incapacity planning. The trust should have provisions on how incapacity will be determined, how assets will be used during incapacity and specific instructions for care. Do your parents want to stay at home as long as possible with in home care? Do they want to be near any specific child or relative? If they don’t state their wishes, it will be left up to the judgment of the trustee or the court. If you sense that a parent is having trouble handling their own affairs, it is a good time to consider having one of the beneficiaries become a co-trustee. If you or your parent has estate planning questions, I see people for a free 30 minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, GrimesEP.com Phone (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2015 Joan Grimes – Advertisement
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Open houses do ‘work,’ except usually the home that is sold isn’t the one being held open. Let me describe the typical open house visitor: Bob and Sue are driving back from shopping and drive by an open house sign in a neighborhood that they like. They really aren’t ‘in the market’ for a new home, but they would like to get into a larger home eventually. They decide to pop in and take a quick look, but find out the home is actually smaller than their current home. They strike up a conversation with the agent holding it open, who agrees to let them know about homes that do fit their needs as they hit the market. The following year that agent helps them buy another home. The odds of the right buyer stopping by, who is preapproved, ready to buy and looking for a home like yours, is very low. This is why so few homes are sold by being held open. Open houses also tend to attract the ‘looky-loos,’ nosy neighbors and people
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OBITUARIES Fred Lee Howard III
Sept. 13, 1949 – Dec. 27, 2017 Fred Lee Howard III returned to his eternal home in Heaven on Dec. 27, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Fred was born Sept. 13, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Mildred Frances and Fred Lee Howard Jr. His father’s career as an Air Force pilot took their family all over the world. While Fred was living in Atwater, California, he met his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, June 28, 1971 – the day his heart and life were changed forever. Fred settled in Vacaville, California, in 1972. His proud and highly accomplished 30-year career with United Parcel Service
began in 1975. He married the love of his life, Shelly Alene Miller, on April 6, 1991, in Sacramento. Fred and Shelly moved to Cody, Wyoming, in 2004, the day after Fred retired to fulfill his lifelong dream. Fred was a cowboy in every sense of the word. He had strong ethics and his motto was, “Always do the right thing.” He was an avid hunter and sportsman and loved doing anything out in God’s creation. He had a true love and passion for God’s word and was an amazingly gifted Biblestudy teacher. He looked for every opportunity to share Jesus with others and had an extremely bold faith in what God can do. His faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of how he lived his life and led his
family who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator and forever blazing new trails in Heaven. Fred is survived by his wife, Shelly Howard; their four children, Jessica Mraz, Kara Mercado, Andrea Pratt and Joshua Howard; their 10 grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Abigayle, Jack, Gabriella, Charlotte, Violet, Israel, Sybil and Emmett; one great-grandson, Leo, and his three sisters, Cheryl Barto, Susan Graham, Betsy Olson along with their husbands. Services to honor Fred will be held on Feb. 1, at 2 p.m., at Golden Hills Community Church, in Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to JK Bar Bible Ranch in Glendo, Wyoming.
Norman H. Jackson
March 19, 1936 – Jan. 1, 2018 Norman Jackson passed away on New Year’s day after a twomonth battle with cancer. He was born in Cornwell, Ontario, and raised in Motspur Park, England, from the age of 3 with his two sisters. He attended school then joined the army and was stationed in Germany. In 1958 he immigrated to Nova Scotia then worked his way across the USA, meeting and marrying his wife Sally in San Francisco in 1964. He went into sales first for
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Genki House from page 12A The Genki House’s ramen dishes include tonkotsu ramen with pork-bone broth, bean sprouts, sliced pork, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, corn, green onions and egg; miso ramen, with miso broth, bean sprouts, sliced pork, bamboo shoots, corn, green onions, roasted seaweed and egg; chicken karaage ramen, with chicken broth, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fried chicken, corn and green onion; spicy miso ramen, shoyu ramen, black garlic pork ramen and more. The restaurant also offers a selection of delicious rice dishes with chicken, pork, fish, curry vegetables and fried rice as well as tasty tapas selections and desserts. A kids’ menu with a selection of popular entrees is also available. Li’s customers visit time and again to express their gratitude for having a ramen restaurant close to home. “They all love our ramen and are glad we opened so they don’t have to drive far to somewhere else,” said Li. Customers can also look forward to an expanded menu in the upcoming months. “My menu is not fully activated,”
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Editor: Today, a mother in our community is preparing a vigil for her 14-yearold son; today, she is grieving for the man he could have been; and today, the people of our community ask what happened that led to this boy taking his own life. We failed our youth by forgetting to set the example for them to follow. We allowed our anger, hurt and pride to get in the way of using this moment in time in a very unforgiving world to lead with kindness and love. I am not a parent. I do not know the feeling of getting a call from a terrified school district, saying they weren’t sure if their kids were safe at school or not. I don’t understand how deep the love of a parent runs that they will go to no end to protect their child. But what I do know is we are human, and in the impressionable, crazy world we live in, I know that sometimes we do stupid things beyond measure, especially at 14. I applaud the Ramirez family for publicly trying to hold their child accountable, opening their home to ridicule and hate and trying to help heal a shaken community. Now it is our turn to return a favor a day too late – it is time to hold ourselves accountable as adults who pave the way for our youth. To the parents who couldn’t find it in their hearts to forgive this boy for his mistake, who felt the need to chime in on Facebook wanting his head, I hope you never find yourself in this family’s shoes. I hope if your child finds themselves in a similar situation, we as a community will find it in our hearts to forgive them and heal them, no matter how hard it may be. To the kids who bullied this kid to the point of suicide, I hope you never end up like your parents. I hope you
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learn hate is a learned behavior, but with practice, it can be broken with love. I hope you realize you are not your parents’ opinions, thoughts or faults. I hope you learn to stand up for those who are weak and that you will make your own path, instead of following our poorly set example of what it means to love your neighbor. My heart aches, because this little boy’s death was 100 percent avoidable. We need to stop asking ourselves why this happens and start asking ourselves how can we stop it. Prayers and lots of love for the Rameriz family as they mourn the loss of their son. Johanah Garcia Brentwood
Stop perpetuating myths
Editor: It really upsets me that people perpetrate the myth that social security is running out of money and we are not going to get our benefits. Fact: If Congress does nothing to the current social security law, people will still be able to collect their current retirement benefits until 2038; after that they will receive 75 percent of the benefits. One simple way to guarantee that everyone will receive full benefits forever is to raise the current cutoff for paying into the system from around $120,000 per year to $1,000,000. Another problem I have is the myth that the post office is broke. Actually, the post office makes a profit every year, but Congress during the Bush administration voted in a law that required the post office to fund its retirement program for the next 75 years. Does that make any sense? This means the post office is funding retirement for people they have not even hired yet. Why did Congress do this? It is because they hoped to bankrupt
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the post office so they could privatize it? That is also exactly what Wall Street would like to happen with social security. President Bush suggested that but could not get enough support for the idea – thank God. Do we really want to privatize the post office and have our mail delivered by minimum-wage workers or privatize social security, one of the most efficiently run and secure retirement programs in world, and turn it over to Wall Street whose only function is to make themselves richer? Joe Trebino Brentwood
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Editor: Imagine you open your eyes and you don’t recognize anything. You feel as if you were asleep – you’re lying flat on your back. Looking up, you panic, seeing a strange ceiling with florescent lights and cream-colored hanging tiles. You try to scream, but nothing happens, and you feel something in your throat, awkward and uncomfortable. Then you remember the pain in your chest, the falling to the ground in the backyard or on the golf course or in the neighborhood park. Fear takes hold of you, washing over you in waves. You look around for a familiar face – a wife, a husband, a son, a daughter, anyone you know. But you recognize no one. More fear. More panic. “Oh (Insert deity/expletive here)!” you think. The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is dangerously underfunded, and it’s been underfunded for decades. The county supervisors saw this fact in 2000 when they began a series of consulting studies, which culminated in the 2002 consolidation of three, mostly volunteer fire districts. None of the supervisors since then in their annual “accomplishments citations” to the voters have listed “Ignored the safety of East County residents in order to avoid difficult legislative work.” And so the problem got kicked elsewhere. Beginning in January 2016, a volunteer group of citizens attempted to persuade government managers to voluntarily reallocate property tax funds to the fire district to address the underfunding problem in a logical, efficient manner. This effort culminated in a February 2017 workshop with 22 government agencies invited to attend. The government managers all refused
any voluntary solution. And so the problem got kicked upstairs to the California legislature. Since March 2017 through the end of 2017, the ECCFPD responded to 6,328 emergency calls. During these 10 months the fire district has been unable to respond to calls for nearly 73 hours (72:59). There have been 21 emergency calls since August, when ECCFPD began reporting unanswered calls, which the fire district could not respond to because all of their resources were otherwise committed. Responses to these 21 emergency calls came from other agencies. State Sen. Steve Glazer is well aware of this situation but has remained silent. His staff has gathered information throughout the two years the citizens group has been active. Every inquiry to Sen. Glazer’s office has been met with “We’re studying the issue” or “We’re waiting for a solution to come from the community.” Assemblymember Jim Frazier introduced a bill in March, Assembly Bill 898. But he then withdrew it before any committee discussed it. He sent out a community mailing on the topic in August but then went silent when ECCFPD disclosed it had previously unreported operating reserves of $6.2 million. Sen. Glazer and Assemblymember Frazier have done nothing to address the situation since September, a situation called “a public safety emergency” by Assemblymember Frazier early last year. Silence is what we hear from our elected representatives on this issue. Imagine if you woke up in a strange room with tubes down your throat, how you might feel about the silence of our elected legislators. Bryan Scott Brentwood
Trump is no hero
Editor: In his letter to the editor, Robert Rao praised a fearless “Sir Donald Trump” to lead us out of our “Darkest Hour.” Well, yes, I support Trump is a hero – to anyone who is white, rich and Christian. My heroes are not so limited. My heroes believe that everyone deserves respect and deserves to be treated fairly. My heroes believe in policies that will benefit humanity, i.e. a clean environment, affordable health care, aid for the vulnerable, embracing diversity and peaceful dialog. Such heroes do exist. Why on earth would I choose Trump? Carole A. Main Brentwood
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Nov. 8, 2000 – Dec. 29, 2017 Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, first love and best friend passed away unexpectedly while at home. Ben was born at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek. Weighing in at 11 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 25.5 inches in length, Ben was already exceptional. Ben grew up in Discovery Bay for 15 years and lived in Brentwood for the remainder of his life. A Liberty High School senior, Ben was both a scholar and an aspiring athlete. With his towering 6-foot-7 stature, Ben not only excelled on the basketball court but on the pitchers’ mound as well. He was a gifted, left-handed pitcher who was being scouted by Division 1 universities and was a MLB prospect as well. An outdoor enthusiast, Ben loved hiking, kayaking and all types of outdoor
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Dec. 20, 1942 – Jan. 8, 2017 Peacefully and with her daughter by her side, Janet C. Headrick, passed from this world on Monday, Jan. 8, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Janet was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of five daughters. She attended school in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Pittsburgh Beauty College. She moved with her family to California in 1962. She is survived by her children, Tamara Brinsfield of Oklahoma, Jeffrey Sparks of Mississippi, and Jacob Head-
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explorations. He recently scaled Half Dome in Yosemite with his best friends with whom he also planned to go skydiving. Ben was an inspiration those whose lives he touched. A free-spirited, gentle giant with a wisdom beyond his years, Ben displayed considerable potential academically, had a great thirst for knowledge, was an eloquent writer and had a deep love for music. John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke were among the renowned artists whoinspired him. A generous soul who found true value in his relationships and not material items, Ben was very thoughtful and considerate. He always put others before himself and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Sporting his cool hairstyle, Ben had a beautiful smile and a great sense of hu-
rick of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Clara Piscitelli; brother, Arthur James Piscitelli; sister, Elaine Mann; and granddaughter, Dora Michelle Owens. Janet was a hard worker and worked at various jobs until she went to work for Intel as a technician and later as a customer service representative. After 25 years, she retired and moved to Brentwood where she worked for Dr. Bronge at Brentwood Eye Care. She also loved working at the Vintage House. Janet’s favorite hobby was junking. Most important to her was family and friends and her happiest moments were when she had family and friends around her. Janet loved serving as a lector for the Immaculate
mor. He was a very kind, organized, deeply spiritual, sensitive, loving young man who touched many lives in a positive way. Our Ben will be sorely missed and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his parents, Rosendo and Sylvia Vela; his sisters, Rachel and Michelle Vela; his maternal grandparents, Wolfgang and Erika Hasenohr from Tracy; his paternal grandparents, Felipe and Eloisa Vela; paternal uncles, Phillip and Carlos Vela, from San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and his half sister, Katherine Snedigar and brother-in-law, Chris Snedigar, from Hayward. Services for Ben will be officiated by Father Ron Schmidt on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m., at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo, in Byron. For more information, call 925-634-6625. Celebration of Life immediately to follow – venue to be announced. To help, visit gf.me/u/gcm9hk.
Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brentwood, and when she moved to Muskogee, she also loved volunteering for St Joseph’s Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Chapel in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The family requests donations be made to the Cancer Society of Tulsa, 4110 S. 100th East Ave., Suite 101, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146, or online at www.cancer.org or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2642 E. 21st St., Suite 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74114, or online at www.cff.org. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N. York St., Muskogee, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www. cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.
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Heritage uses dominant fourth quarter to pull away from crosstown rival Liberty by Michael Dixon Correspondent
Entering the fourth quarter of the boys’ basketball game between Liberty and Heritage, the game appeared likely to be decided in the final seconds. Very little separated the two teams during the first three quarters and heading into the final stanza the two were tied at 50. But the Patriots got the home crowd going with an 8-2 run over the first 2 minutes of the quarter. From there, they continued to pull away from the Lions, ultimately winning 76-64. “I think our kids took on the mentality that we wanted to be the aggressive team tonight. I think we showed that, at least late in the game,” Heritage coach Pat Cruickshank said. “They caused us some issues early on, and we finally figured out what they were doing. We knew what was coming, but we just didn’t have the right execution. Then we started executing a little bit.” Junior guard Kyris McInnis and senior wing Ben Smith led scoring for Liberty. McInnis topped all Lions with 17 points and was the only Liberty player to have more than 2 in the final quarter, where he had 6. Smith was right behind him, finishing with
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Heritage High School’s Jonathan Ned puts up a shot during the Patriots’ 76-54 win over Liberty 16. Senior forward Ryan Dutt added 9. Unsurprisingly, senior forward Jonathan Ned led the Patriots. He led both teams
with 28 points scoring, with 13 coming in the decisive final quarter. Junior forward Charles Stanford was next for Heritage, scoring 13;
7 of those came in the first quarter. Junior guard Ezra Manjon was the only other Patriot in double-digits, putting up 10. His 8-second half points helped Heritage erase a halftime deficit. “We could have played a lot better,” Ned said. “Up until that fourth quarter, I’d give us a B minus. The fourth quarter, I’d give an A.” For the Lions, the key to bouncing back from this loss will be to replicate what went right in the second quarter of the game. After being outscored 23-19 by the Patriots in the opening frame, Liberty outscored Heritage 18-11 in the second quarter to take a 37-34 lead into the locker room at halftime. In that quarter, they were led by sophomore guard Kahli Custard, who scored all 7 of his points in that quarter. McInnis added 5, while Smith and Dutt each had 3. The Lions still sport a respectable 13-6 overall record but have struggled to an 0-3 mark in Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) play. They will go for their first league win on Friday when they host Deer Valley. The Patriots, meanwhile, are 17-2 overall and at 3-0 now sit by themselves atop the BVAL standings. They’ll take on another rival on Friday when they go on the road to play Freedom. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
Falcons girls’ soccer team leading BVAL pack by Michael Dixon Correspondent
There is a lot yet to be determined in the BVAL girls’ soccer season. But during the first time through Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) play, Freedom established itself as the team to beat. The Falcons finished the first run against their league opponents at 4-0-1, the only team in the BVAL to go undefeated. That record can largely be attributed to a well-balanced team. Interestingly enough, Freedom realized how well it could play during a loss at the end of a rough showing at the Tri-Valley Classic. The Falcons finished 1-3 in the event but put up a respectable performance during a 1-0 loss in the finale against St. Francis. “That’s probably the toughest team we’ve played this whole season,” senior forward Kaytlin Brinkman said. “They scored on us in the first 10 seconds of the game. But it was only 1-0. After that, we held them. We played great defensively. Everyone played collectively as one. From then on, we realized that we can accomplish a lot of things if we work together. I’m really proud to be a part of this team and represent Freedom to play with my 20 sisters by my side.” Coach Matt Oliveri added that the team was banged up after that. Rather than keep the Falcons in training, he gave them some time off over the holidays to heal. The results showed in the first two games of BVAL play when Freedom beat Pittsburg 6-0 and Antioch 5-1.
The Freedom girls’ soccer team is on top of its game this season. Photo courtesy of Freedom High School
After that came games against Heritage and Liberty, the teams likely to compete with the Falcons for the league title. Freedom got that going with a 2-0 win over the Patriots and followed that up with a 2-1 victory over the Lions. “After the Heritage won, I was really surprised with how we did,” senior defender Kylie Schneider said. “The captains; we just told the team that we can do this. We can literally win league if we just have the right mindset.” Offensively, the standout has been Brinkman. Her 14 goals easily led the team. Schneider and sophomore forward Lindsey Bubniak led the Falcons with three assists each. Bubniak added 3 goals of her own, while Schneider has scored 1. Junior midfielder Jackie Macedo and sophomore forward Izzy Midgley have each scored 2. Other key players spotlighted by Oliveri were Schneider,
who anchors a defensive group with fellow senior Amaya Martinez as well as sophomores Jackie Hurtado and Sierra Knight. On offense, he singled out senior midfielder Nicole Kwasny as well as Macedo, fellow junior midfielder Haley Gomes-Figueira, Midgley and Bubniak. “Last year, we only lost three girls. So it’s a really close team. We built off of last year and brought ourselves together,” Midgley said. “I am really happy. I feel like we’ve put in so much work. It’s been a great output for what we’ve put in. I’m really excited for the next half of the season.” Going forward, the team not only sees itself as an underdog but also embraces the role. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and hope that we can continue to prove people wrong,” Brinkman said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007601 The name of the business: Oracle Realty And Lending Located at: 2751 Placer DR In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Olaolu A. Fakayode. 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: Olaolu A. Fakayode. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 12/29/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75693 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on February 6, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: A conditional use permit (CUP 17-019) to construct a wireless telecommunication facility, consisting of a ground-based equipment pad and antennae mounted on an existing PG&E power line tower, located at 5511 Lone Tree Way (APN 019-020-069). Applicant: Verizon Wireless by Ridge Communications,
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LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000021 The name of the business: Young Legendz Music Group Located at: 108 Medburn St In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Madiou Diouf. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Madiou Diouf. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 02, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 1/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75691 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018.
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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 February 6, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: A rezone (RZ 18-001) to amend Chapter 17.620 (Off-Street Parking) of the Brentwood Municipal Code related to vehicle storage on private residential property, specifically with respect to the expansion of driveways. Applicant: City of Brentwood Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca. gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California
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11/2/17 4:21 PM 14-001-A2) for three home plans, utilities, landscaping, and related improvements on an approximately 26-acre project site located south of Balfour Road, between State Route 4 and Summerset Drive (APN’s 010-020014 and 010-020-015). Applicant: Brentwood Country Club Partners, LLC 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. 021273 75702 Publish Date: January 26, 2018.
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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000305 The name of the business: Illuminated Productions Located at: 1216 Botelho St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Miguel Venegas Jarillo. 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: Miguel Venegas Jarillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 16, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 1/16/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75680 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007566 The name of the business: Kids And A Carriage Located at: 705 Peridot Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner. Kids And A Carriage LLC. 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: Marcel Keough, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 12/28/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75523 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000056 The name of the business: Sister’s Breakfast Burritos Located at: 720 Crocket Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tammy Zickuhr. 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: Tammy Zickuhr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 3, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 1/3/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75530 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000139 The name of the business: Johnny’s Yard Service Located at: 5 Almond St In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Juan M. Pinon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan M. Pinon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 1/8/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75596 Publish dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000195 The name of the business: 1. Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust 2. Central Valley Farmland Trust Located at: 8788 Elk Grove Blvd, Bldg 1 Ste I In: Elk Grove, CA 95624, is hereby registered by the following owner: California Farmland Trust. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2018. Signature of registrant: Ken Oneto, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 10, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 1/10/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75675 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000223 The name of the business: In Compliance Services, LLC Located at: 7255 Piper Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: In Compliance Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/11/2018. Signature of registrant: Lucas Jones, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 1/11/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75618 Publish dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000235-00 The name of the business: ORU Located at: 21 Orinda Way #C410 In: Orinda, CA 94563, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lori Cesario. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lori Cesario. This statement was filed with
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the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 12, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford ExNAME STATEMENT pires DATE 1/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0007473 The name of the business: 02-1273 75634 Publish dates: January 26, 1. Suz Fitness & Wellness Solutions 2. February 2, 9, 16, 2018. Brentwood Fitness Studio Located at: 8650 Brentwood Blvd, Suite H In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the followNAME STATEMENT ing owner: Suzanne Brown. This business is File No. F-0000260 The name of the busi- conducted by: An Individual. The registrant ness: Jadali Empire Designs Located at: commenced to transact business under the fic2420 Sand Creek Rd # 154 In: Brentwood, titious business name or names listed above on CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- N/A. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Brown. lowing owner: Anooshiravan Jadali. This This statement was filed with the County business is conducted by: An Individual. The Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 22, registrant commenced to transact business 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 12/22/2022 under the fictitious business name or names Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75479 Publish listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. Anooshiravan Jadali. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: January 12, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford NAME STATEMENT Expires 1/12/2013 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0007482 The name of the busi02-1273 75633 Publish dates: January 26, ness: Arts Painting Solutions Located at: February 2, 9, 16, 2018. 725 Buckeye Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Art Bhavindhu. This business is conducted by: NAME STATEMENT An Individual. The registrant commenced to File No. F-0000386 The name of the business: transact business under the fictitious business Carol Carey Couture Hair Located at: 3181 name or names listed above on N/A. Signature Balfour Rd Ste H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is of registrant: Art Bhavindhu. This statement hereby registered by the following owner: was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Carol Carey. This business is conducted by: County on: December 22, 2017 by Deputy J An Individual. The registrant commenced to Celestial Expires 12/22/2022 Brentwood Press transact business under the fictitious busi- No. 02-1273 75477 Publish dates: January 5, ness name or names listed above on 1/17/18. 12, 19, 26, 2018. Signature of registrant: Carol Carey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2018 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 1/17/2023 File No. F-0007509 The name of the business: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75676 Publish Connect and Protect Located at: 812 Queen dates: January 26, February 2, 9,16, 2018. Palm Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carl HenderFICTITIOUS BUSINESS son.This business is conducted by: An Individual. NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced to transact business File No. F-0007238 The name of the business: under the fictitious business name or names Mia Consignment Located at: 5421 Lone listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tree Way Suite 140 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Carl Henderson. This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the following owner: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Erika M. Ledesma. This business is conducted December 26, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Exby: An Individual. The registrant commenced pires 12/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 to transact business under the fictitious busi- 75470 Publish dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. ness name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Erika M. Ledesma. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, File No. F-0007558 The name of the business: 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 12/8/2022 Delta Grading and Engineering Located Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75496 Publish at: 752 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. hereby registered by the following owner: Alton R. Dickey. This business is conducted by: An FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The registrant commenced to transNAME STATEMENT act business under the fictitious business name File No. F-0007337-00 The name of the busi- or names listed above on 1996. Signature of ness: 1 Stop Rodent Proofing Located registrant: Alton R. Dickey. This statement was at: 827 Hollowbrook Dr. In: Brentwood, CA. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 94513, is hereby registered by the following County on: December 28, 2017 by Deputy H owner: John William Roller. This business is Franklin Expires 12/28/2022 Brentwood Press conducted by: An Individual. The registrant No. 02-1273 75521 Publish dates: January 12, commenced to transact business under the 19, 26, February 2, 2018. fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/13/17. Signature of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS John Roller. This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-0007562 The name of the business: December 13, 2017 by Deputy A. Vasquez Axiom Business Products Located at: 1609 Expires 12/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. Frascati Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is here02-1273 75480 Publish dates: January 5, 12, by registered by the following owner: 1. Louis 19, 26, 2018. A. Leardini 2. Sharon K. Leardini This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed above File No. F-0007339-00 The name of the busi- on N/A. Signature of registrant: Louis A. Learnesses: 1. Nunn Family Vineyards dini. This statement was filed with the County 2. Nunn Family Estate Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 3. Nunn Family Winery 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 12/28/2022 4. Nunn Cellars Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75525 Publish 5. Nunn Reserve dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. 6. Orchard & Vine Located at: 10500 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT Kellogg Creek Associates LLC. This business File No. F-0007571 The name of the business: is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The Walk In Your Own Shoes Located at: 5108 registrant commenced to transact business Bellas Artes Circle In: San Ramon, CA 94582, under the fictitious business name or names is hereby registered by the following owner: listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: One to the Third Power, Inc. This business is Ronald E. Nunn, Sole Member, Managing conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant Member. This statement was filed with the commenced to transact business under the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: De- fictitious business name or names listed above cember 13, 2017 by Deputy M. Neal Expires on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bobbi J.A. Rol12/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 lins. This statement was filed with the County 75478 Publish dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2018. 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 12/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75560 Publish FICTITIOUS BUSINESS dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007370 The name of the busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness: 1. Whitney Nelson Inc. 2. Whitney NAME STATEMENT Nelson Interiors 3. Whitney Nelson File No. F-0007585 The name of the business: Homes Located at: 1607 Montclair Place In: DK Custom Tees Located at: 2451 Del Mar Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regthe following owner: Whitney Nelson Events, istered by the following owner: Dawn Marie Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corpora- Gibson. This business is conducted by: An Intion. The registrant commenced to transact dividual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name or or names listed above on N/A. Signature of names listed above on May, 2016. Signature registrant: Whitney Nelson, President. This of registrant: Dawn Gibson. This statement statement was filed with the County Clerk of was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2017 County on: December 29, 2017 by Deputy P by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 12/15/2022 Cornelius Expires 12/29/2022 Brentwood Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75558 Publish Press No. 02-1273 75527 Publish dates: Janudates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. ary 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007594 The name of the business: S.W Professional Cleaning / Adriana’s Professional Cleaning Service Located at: 1320 Arnold Dr Ste 167 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Service Joy Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ashika Reddy, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 12/29/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75594 Publish dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018.
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3. Andrea Ayala- 4 Tires & wheels, Luggage, Chairs & Bar Stool, Unit Full 4. Laura Brooks-Safe. TV, Display Case, Chairs, 20+ Boxes, Unit Full 5. Lloyd Butler- 2 Model-T Vintage autos & Vintage Auto parts, 4+ engines,tires, wheels, 6 bicycles. Lots of Auto repair equipment. 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 scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 01/26/2018 and 02/02/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 SELF STORAGE AUCTION 75681 Publish Dates: January 26, February 2, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 2018. intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE the California Code of Civil Procedure and the OF PERSONAL PROPERTY provisions of the California Self-Storage Facili- Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Secties Act, Business and Professions Code Sections tion 21700 of the Business and Professions 21700 et seq. On the 9th day of February Code, State of California, the undersigned will 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the contents of liened storage units by public Wednesday February 14th, 2018 at 10:00 sale by competitive bidding on the prem- A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 ises where said property has been stored and Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. which are located at Acorn II Self Storage County of Contra Costa, State of California, LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, the goods, chattel or other personal property California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self- including but not limited to furniture, clothing, storage liened units generally include miscel- tools and/or other household items. Stored by laneous household goods, office or business the following person(s): equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and Terry Pinney personal effects. In addition to those general Maiyio Jackson contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the Fara Bowman following described goods: Candy Krenzer Names: Mindi McMillen 1. Sherrell Butterfield - Computer, BBQ, Brienne Kautzman hand saw & tools. Scott Bowman 2. Adrienne Thomas - Lawn mower, play Ryan Andersen house, electric scooter, boxes & bags. Sylvia Munoz 3. Floyd Nunn - Several garden pot holders, Judith Higareda clothes & mirror. Mark Vaquera 4. Lessie Scoggins - Artwork, carpet, high Dennis Bammer Jr. chair, leather sofa & love seat. Josh Little 5. Michael Walker - Large art work, boxes, Precious Bradford computer equipment & space heater. George Calip 6. Nicholas Peterson - Guitar, speakers, plas- Torris Watts tic bins, toaster, & luggage. Nallely Martin 7. Giovanni Baldizon - Artwork, couches, TV Moka Somtochukwu Eze dish, Large TV. All purchased goods are sold as is and must 8. Sally S. Villasana - Art work, polar bear be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash table, DVD collection, lamps, coffee tables, unit Only. Management reserves the right to set very full. a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This 9. Kimberly McBride - 2 flat screen TVs, baby notice is subject to cancellation without notice stroller, high chair, couch, love seat, standing in the event of a settlement between owner lamps, tables & baby car seat. and obligated party. All sales are subject to 10. Nimesh Patel - Table, large wooden prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulalamps, flat screen TV & chairs. tions are available at sale. Auction to be con11. Eric Ross - Stereo equipment, office chairs, ducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond 3 computers, wooden table, video games, bed # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond frame, sofa, & wooden chairs. # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. 12. Kathleen Bradley - Large refrigerator, Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: January 26th aquarium, wheel chair & table. & February 2nd 2018 Brentwood Press No. 13. Arlene Franklin - 2 TV, ice cream maker, 02-1273 75686 Publish Dates: January 26, boxes & bags. February 2, 2018. 14. Marie Jackson - Boxes, bags, desk, luggage, leather sofa, night stand & plastic bins. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 15. Moniqua Strickland - Luggage, sec- Trustee Sale No. 17-004933 730-1702780tional couch, clothes & bags. 70 APN 018-350-037-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 16. Charles Jones - Power tools, table saw, SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF dolly & trailer hitch. TRUST DATED 07/03/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE Purchases must be paid for at the time of ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY purchase by cash only. All purchased items BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXsold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDthe time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in INGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT the event of settlement between owner and A LAWYER. On 02/06/18 at 9:00 am, Aztec obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to Trustee under and pursuant to the power of regulation or registration will not be transferred sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. executed by Jacinto Garcia, a married man Dates Published: 1/26/2018 and 2/2/2018 Nor as his sole and separate property, as Trustor(s), Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, in favor of Mortgage Investors Group, A TenTel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. nessee General Partnership, as Beneficiary, 02-1273 75683 Publish Dates: January 26, Recorded on 07/12/06 in Instrument No. 2006February 2, 2018. 0219630-00 and thereafter loan modification recorded on 07/23/2010 at recorder’s no. 2010NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 0148707-00 of official records in the Office of SELF STORAGE AUCTION the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO intends to sell the liened personal property THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at described below, pursuant to the provisions time of sale in lawful money of the United of the California Code of Civil Procedure and States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a the provisions of the California Self-Storage state or national bank, a check drawn by a state Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 9 day of Feb- state or federal savings and loan association, ruary 2018 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned savings association, or savings bank specified will sell the contents of liened storage units in section 5102 of the Financial Code and by public sale by competitive bidding on the authorized to do business in this state), At the premises where said property has been stored north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the and which are located at Acorn Self Storage grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self- and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in storage liened units generally include miscel- the property situated in said County, California laneous household goods, office or business described as: 224 BONITA WAY, BRENTWOOD, equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and CA 94513. The property heretofore described personal effects. In addition to those general is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of following described goods: the street address and other common desCustomer Name: ignation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will 1. Telara Caves-Safe, Cinder Blocks, and 20+ be made, but without covenant or warranty, boxes, Unit Full expressed or implied, regarding title, posses2. Earline Walker -Wicker Baskets, Artwork, sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Ceramic Pots, Dog Kennel, Snowman principal sum of the note(s) secured by said
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Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $547,231.67 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: January 4, 2018 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 6385700; fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee. com 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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 17-004933. 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. www.homesearch.com 800-758-8052 or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee. com NPP0323497 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75548 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.
446.2. THE UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS, RESERVED INTHE DEED FROM FRED PEZZI, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1965, IN BOOK 4985, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 351, NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE INTEREST IN THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE, GRANTED IN THE DEED TO BIXLAND CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1969, BOOK 5796, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 446.3. AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OF ANY KIND BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND DESCRIBED IN THE QUITCLAIM DEED FROM NEW DISCOVERY, INC CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO ALTA MORTGAGE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1966, BOOK 13248, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 351, 86-200742, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4336 MONTEREY CT., DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514-0000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $239,649.74 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 129837-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 3, 2018 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 9623453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0323285 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75545 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129837-5 Loan No. 7012896-L08 Title Order No. 95311668 APN 008-180-018 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): THOMAS A. BOOTH AND NANCY P. BOOTH, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE THOMAS BOOTH LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 14, 2001 Deed of Trust: recorded on 06/03/2005 as Document No. 2005-0200902-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 02/01/2018 at 01:30 PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 61, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6700 FILED ON OCTOBER 8, 1986, IN BOOK 307 OF MAPS, PAGE 31, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM:1. THE UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE GRANTED IN THE DEED TO FRANK A. WEST, ET AL, RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1962, BOOK 4268, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 334, NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE INTEREST IN THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE GRANTED IN THE DEED TO BIXLAND CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1969, BOOK 5796, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heather Fox SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heather Fox CASE NUMBER: N18-0089 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Heather Fox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Harper Jamison Sheehan-Fox to Proposed Name: Harper Jamison Fox. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/15/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 01/18/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75673 Publish Dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Commodore Canvas at 5901 Marina Road, Suite B, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 2/16/2016 under File No. 2016 F-0000928-00 (*1) Erlyn Lucas-Payne, 1530 Trawler Street, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Erlyn Lucas-Payne. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 16, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75624 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018.
estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Thomas P. Bangura CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D17-020022 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET. PO BOX 911 MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Thomas P. Bangura 3024 11th St., Apt 2 San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 696-0260 IN PROPER Denise L. Reposa Prep’d by Denise Family Law And Divorce Document Assistance 1215 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 L.D.A. - C.C. CTY No. 133 (925) 229-55460 Date (Fecha): April 24, 2017 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) T. French, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 021273 75562 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.
the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 1/4/2023 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75559 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037-253-007-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 54 GLEN ELLEN COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3023 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 $445,644.68. 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 CA1600276512 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 NPP0323373 To: OAKLEY PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75552 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.
RIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as nominee for PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 93 EAST BOLTON ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $143,244.80 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000109-17-1. 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: December 28, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000109-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Bobbie LaFlower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ISL Number 36452, Pub Dates: 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018, THE PRESS OAKLEY - Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75509 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Genevieve Mary Campbell SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Genevieve Mary Campbell CASE NUMBER: N18-0001 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Genevieve Mary Campbell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Genevieve Mary Campbell AKA b. Mary Genevieve Campbell-Kniss to Proposed Name: Mary Genevieve Campbell. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/02/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 01/03/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75519 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maria Zemskaya SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria Zemskaya CASE NUMBER: N18-0095 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maria Zemskaya filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ivan Maximovich Kotchetkov to Proposed Name: Ivan Max Zemsky. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/13/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to the hearing. Minor to appear or file his consent. Date: 1/12/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75672 Publish Dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018.
SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Eliett Giselle Sotomayor Cardoza You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Anthony Martinez CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D17-05730 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET. P.O. BOX 911 MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Anthony Martinez 153 Loveridge Circle Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 727-5343 IN PROPER Denise L. Reposa Prep’d by Denise Family Law And Divorce Document Assistance 1215 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 L.D.A - C.C. Cty No. 133 (925) 229-5460 Date (Fecha): December 18, 2017 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) S. Kricken, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 021273 75564 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Melissa Davis SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Melissa Davis CASE NUMBER: N18-0049 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Melissa Davis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Emilee Ann Bray to Proposed Name: Emily Ann Davis. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/12/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press SUMMONS (Family Law) b. Must be served on father. CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) Date: 1/12/2018 Judge of the Superior Court NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 75615 Publish MANDADO): Sainey K. Bangura You are Dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018. being sued Read the information below. Lo
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000001 The name of the business: Fer Construction Located at: 504 Arrowhead Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Fernando Damian Palomares. 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: Fernando Damian Palomares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 2, 2018 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 1/2/2023 Oakley Press Press No. 03-0477 75617 Publish dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000100 The name of the business: College Pre Req Located at: 5685 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Enrique Chavez. 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: Enrique Chavez. This statement was filed with
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000240 The name of the business: D.E.N. Builders Located at: 5575 Sandmound Blvd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Napoletano. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/12/2018. Signature of registrant: Doug Napoletano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2018 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 1/12/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75616 Publish dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000450 The name of the business: MITCHEL SMITH Located at: 4525 LARIAT LANE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mitchel Smith. 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: Mitchel Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 1/19/2023 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75668 Publish dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007570 The name of the business: Dee’s Cake Pops Located at: 1750 Port Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Deela L. Hubbartt. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/9/2017. Signature of registrant: Deela Hubbartt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/28/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75528 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE LIVE OAK STORAGE 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below.The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on Febuary 1, 2018 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, County of Contra Costa State of California. This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only, paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Paula Cantrall #334 Michael Burton #114 Kolbert Mattie #234 Twyla Rideout Mattie #260 Scott Borges #834 & #943 George Perata #339 & #358 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75687 Publish Date: January 26, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8682865 TS No.: CA1600276512 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 037-253-007-1 Property Address: 54 GLEN ELLEN COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561-3023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/14/2005. 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. On 02/01/2018 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/18/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0017621-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: HUMBERTO O’CONNOR AND BLANCA O’CONNOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 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
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-090-036-6 TS No: CA0700010917-1 TO No: 170048094-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 17, 2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 13, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 29, 2010 as Instrument No. 20100295167-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by WENDY E. KINDT, AN UNMAR-
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto CASE NUMBER: N17-2342 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto to Proposed Name: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Lindelli. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/01/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 12/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75481 Publish Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: James Angel Roberts SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: James Angel Roberts CASE NUMBER: N17-2324 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner James Angel Roberts filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. James Angel Roberts to Proposed Name: James Angel Muhlenbruch. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/15/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 12/26/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75475 Publish Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.
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staunch opponent of the WaterFix project and issued the following statement: “If these allegations are true, it attests that DWR has been illegally manipulating the process in favor of the disastrous tunnels project and doing it behind closed doors. I’m appalled that the state water board would show such bias and not represent the whole state but only a portion of the state. “These allegations are more of the same unethical, unprofessional and illegal behavior by DWR that we have seen in the past, exposed by a recent state auditor’s report. “The public, especially residents of the Delta, deserve to have confidence that the process is fair, transparent and focused on what is best for all Californians – not just the interests of a few. “I am grateful to the local governments and advocacy organizations in the Delta for bringing these apparent violations – discovered through a Public Records Act request – to light. I join them in calling for a full investigation into the prohibited communications alleged in the complaints.” According to STCDA President Jan McCleery, Brodsky was searching for information regarding DWR water flow models when he found emails referencing
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other parties according to a statement made by the water board. A request for comment regarding the allegations made in Brodsky’s petition was made to the DWR which did not comment, but instead referred the request to the State Water Resources Control Board. “The hearing officers have directed the WaterFix hearing team to advise the parties that the hearing days scheduled for Jan. 18 through Feb. 2, 2018, are cancelled to give the hearing offers time to review all four motions,” said George Kostryko, State Water Resources Control Board director of the Office of Public Affairs. In other WaterFix news, the Associated Press recently released a story stating Gov. Brown has proposed reducing the scope of the project to include a single, larger tunnel instead of the two tunnels in the current plan. Brown has not been able to garner the support necessary from the water districts that will be responsible for paying construction and operating costs, and the reduction in scope may be a way to solve that problem. “This is a desperate maneuver to keep California WaterFix alive,” said Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta. “This is not the project described in the Environmental
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“In some areas, Relay events are just a few miles apart and combining them can bring new vitality, increased participation and stronger fundraising results.” When the Relay for Life merger was announced, a faction of the Oakley Relay for Life group decided to go in a different direction and has announced they will work with Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection in Byron. “They have a wonderful operation,” said Steve Nosanchuk, former Oakley Relay for Life volunteer who is now working with the new members of the Kaleidoscope group. “We’re very happy to be able to make the good work (Kaleidoscope does) become even more effective.” Kaleidoscope is a nonprofit organization whose mission since 2003 has been to provide hope and connection to people living with cancer in East County. The first Relay for Life of the Delta team captain meeting will be on Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m., at Shadow Lakes Brentwood, and meetings will rotate each month to a different host city. For more information, contact Tina Hannon or Jamie Rackle at RelayForLifeDelta@gmail.com. To register, visit https://goo.gl/ZggbiV.
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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.
Events Friday, Jan. 26 “Shrek The Musical Jr.”
The California Theatre will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” on Jan. 26 and 27, starting at 8 p.m., at the California Theatre. Tickets are $20 to $25. For more information, visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events.
New Art Exhibit
The Delta Gallery will present a new exhibit, from Jan. 26 until the end of March at 2485 Sand Creek Road. The exhibit will showcase works by several new artists. For more information, call 925-5165935 or visit www.deltagallery.com.
Saturday, Jan. 27 Free Food Pantry
The Dwelling Place Church will hold a free food pantry, starting at 11 a.m., at 90 Village Drive, Brentwood. Food, clothing and shoes will be distributed for those in need. For more information, visit www.thedwelling-place.org.
Prom Palooza
The Heritage High School traditional cheer team presents Prom Palooza, featuring the J. James Bridal Prom 2018 Fashion Show, at Heritage High School, starting at 1 p.m. There will be prom gowns, hair and makeup salons, flower vendors, catering and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at J. James Bridal in Brentwood or from a Heritage High School cheerleader. The cost is $15 at the door. For more information, contact Michele at 925-597-1545.
Bootleggers Ball
The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Bootleggers Ball, starting at 6 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Dress is 1920s period or formal attire. It is $85 per person to attend. For more information, visit www.discoverybaychamber.org or call 925-240-4144.
Crab Feed
The Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 Marine Corps League will hold a crab feed starting at 5 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., Brentwood. The event is $55 for adults and $25 for children 11 years or younger. Tickets can be purchased at www.MCL1155.org. For more information, call 925-428-4934.
Tuesday, Jan. 30 Brentwood Community Chorus
The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsal every Tuesday, from Jan. 30 to May 15, in the Liberty Adult Education multipurpose room. There are no auditions, reading music is not required but singers must be able to match the pitch. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.
Saturday, Feb. 3 Gala Reception
The Delta Gallery will have a gala reception, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road. Come meet the artists and tour the gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.
Spaghetti Feed
The Bethel Island Women’s Club will have a spaghetti feed at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the club’s scholarship fund. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, contact Ginger Conrad at 510693-9716 or deenafrog@hotmail.com.
Sunday, Feb. 4 BPAL BBQ Cook-off
Brentwood Police Activities presents its annual BPAL King Super Bowl Cook-off at the Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a cooking contest with prizes for the best ribs, chicken thighs and tri tip. First
place is $150. The cost is $125 to enter, and participants must register by Jan. 25. To register and for more information, contact Bill Harris at bill@brentwoodfinemeats.com, call 925-5130595 or visit https://goo.gl/wksp2P.
Monday, Feb. 5 NARFE Meeting
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, at noon. Guest speaker, Larry D. Wirick will provide an overview on the changes to the 2017-2018 state and federal income tax. For more information, contact Dorothy J. Wilson at 510-310-5506.
Tuesday, Feb. 6 Beading Classes
Hobbybeads is having a beading class, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hobbybeads, 3569 Main St., in Oakley. The cost is $20, which includes all materials. For more information, call 925-420-5730.
Thursday, Feb. 8 Open Mic
Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, at 6:30 p.m., at The Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Bring any type of literature to share as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.
Freedom Day USA
The Brentwood Family Pet Care presents Freedom Day USA all day at the Brentwood Family Pet Care, 4421-A Balfour Road, Brentwood. All veterans and their immediate family members are welcome to get health benefits for two of their pets for free. Appointments are required. For more information, call 925-240-7387 or visit www. BrentwoodFamilyPetCare.com.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Valentine’s Crab Feed
The Bethel Island Lions Club will host a Valentine’s Crab Feed at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, Bethel Island, starting at 4 p.m. There will be dancing, raffles, prizes and more. Tickets are $50 a person. For more information, contact Ivy at 925-625-8163, Dave at 925-595-1451 or Peter at 415-599-6620.
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Wednesday, Feb. 14 “All Hands On Deck Show!”
El Campanil Theatre presents “The All Hands on Deck Show,” currently on tour from Branson, Missouri, at El Campinil Theatre, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Come watch this authentic American roadshow and radio broadcast from a 1942 re-creation. Prices range from $30 to $40 per person. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com/All-Hands-OnDeck.html.
Thursday, Feb. 15 Book Sale
The Friends of the Brentwood Library will have a book sale at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find books in many genres for all ages. For more information, call 925-513-0384.
Saturday, Feb. 17 Birria Cookoff 2018
Brentwood PAL presents Birria Cookoff 2018, at the Dollar General Plaza, 7820 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come enjoy birria served on tortillas or as soup in addition to music, dancing and more. The cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. For more information, contact mrucker@brentwoodca.gov or call 925-695-6467 or visit www.brentwood-pal.com.
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The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class, Mondays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Liberty Adult Education Center. The class is for permanent residents who have applied for, or are in the process of, naturalization. For more information, contact Jean Hilburn at 925-634-2565 x1097 or at hilburnj@luhsd.net.
Basic Computer Skills for ESL Students
The Liberty Adult Education Center will have Basic Computer Skills classes for English as a second language (ESL) students, Mondays and Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class will help ESL students that would like to improve their basic knowledge of computers. For more information, contact Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.
Spring 2018 Flag Football
The California Football Academy is accepting registration for the spring flag football league. The season is from March to June, from ages 4 to 15. Register online at californiafootballacademy.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.
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.
Microsoft Office Suite Classes
Liberty Adult Education will offer classes to help students understand the suite OF applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center, starting Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Wednesdays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and flashdrive. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.
Bookkeeping, Accounting Classes
The Liberty Adult Education Center will have bookkeeping and accounting classes that will teach students how to deal with A chart of accounts, assets, liabilities and equity accounts. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center, starting Jan. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Thursdays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and access cards for Online Workbook and Automated Accounting. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.
QuickBooks Classes
The Liberty Adult Education Center will offer QuickBooks classes that will show students how to manage and inventory, work with balance sheets, payroll and sales tax. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center starting Jan. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and flashdrive. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.
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Is Retirement everything you hoped it would be? By Beth Miller-Rowe
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To some, the answer to this question is a resounding YES! Being in the reverse mortgage business I will tell you that, for many, if not most, the answer is “No, not quite”. Not that it is bad, or desperate or horrible; it just isn’t quite what they envisioned. The reasons are varied. Some of the reasons are happy and some sad, some through poor planning and others through bad luck. Mostly it is because of the 2008 economic debacle, extended longevity, and increasing costs of everything from groceries to gasoline, from car insurance to PG&E, and everything medical! I talk to people every day who are in their retirement years. While they were still working they were looking forward to the big day when they would get to wake up without an alarm clock. One client put it best; she said “I wake up when I wake up and not a minute before.” The vision of retirement included lots of free time, travel, playing golf, hanging with the kids and grandkids. The vision never included having to pinch pennies. It never included having to choose between buying Christmas gifts and flying out to visit for Christmas. That’s a crummy choice. We all want to fly out to visit the grandkids with our arms full of presents. Of course there are really great aspects of retirement. You get to get up when you wake up, you get to eat your meals whenever you choose; you get to make plans for your vacations during whatever month or year you choose, and go for as long as you want! There are a lot of wonderful freedoms that you have not enjoyed since you were a kid. You don’t have to ask anyone’s permission to be “off work”. You are free!!
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the US, and sometimes, in other countries. They use We did everything right. We saved for our retirement Fed Ex and signing services to complete the transaction. years. We may have even paid off our house. We Probably the most important guidance I can give you made sure we were debt free before the big day we got is to work with a local professional who specializes in the gold watch. But somehow the money just doesn’t reverse mortgages only. Someone with whom you can go as far as we thought it would and should. Why? sit down face to face and discuss your vision and what The 2008 – 2010 recession (depression) is a very you hope a reverse mortgage will do for you. A reverse big reason. This national disaster decimated many mortgage is a very specialized and sophisticated people’s retirement funds. Some lost their pensions or product with many nuances that will affect the rest of 401Ks altogether. People had worked for 35, 40, 50 your life. A face to face meeting with a specialist will years of their lives saving toward the day when ‘I can help to ensure a successful long term outcome. You are do all the things I dreamt about doing when I had time’. considering a reverse mortgage with specific goals in mind, work with someone who understands and honors Then overnight life savings were lost. those goals. The good news is that we have come out of those I have 35 years’ experience in the mortgage industry horrible times and property values have come back to a and the last 10 years have been dedicated exclusively great extent. This gives us options. to reverse mortgage clients. I do not offer all types of The other factor that is affecting all of us is the cost mortgages; I specialize in the one that matters to you. of medical care. Insurance premiums alone have If you would like more information please give me a skyrocketed. The policies cover less and out of pocket requirements are higher. As we age we utilize health call. I am very low key. I will sit down at your kitchen care services to a greater degree. Whether it is finally table and review the program, the process, the costs, getting that knee replacement done, or medication for and answer all your questions. I will then leave the your arthritis, or diabetes management, it all cost A LOT package with you so that you can review it, mull it over, and talk it over. If you decide it is right for you then you more than it used to not all that long ago. give me a call and we will move forward. I look forward Then let’s layer on top of that the fact that we are all to hearing from you. living longer. The actuarial tables all say that we are supposed to die at/by a certain age. Most of us are ignoring those tables and living considerably longer Office: 925-969-0380 than expected. I hear it frequently – “I didn’t expect to Cell: 925-381-8264 still be here but here I am”. I always say “that sounds like a really good thing”. Beth@YourReverse.com 3478 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 1000 Of course it is a really good thing and we also need to Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 figure out how to fund these extra years and expenses with less money than we originally thought because of the losses during the recession.
A reverse mortgage may be the answer. You still Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those childlike freedoms came with parents who paid the bills? During retire- own your home, not the bank. Your heirs inherit your ment you get all those fabulous freedoms and you get remaining equity. It is FHA insured. The proceeds are tax-free! And you are not required to make principal all the bills. and interest payments although you can if you choose One of the difficulties we face during our retirement to do so. years is that we are usually on a fixed income. We I am a firm believer in educating myself when making have our Social Security income, our pension income, a big decision. My Dad was a Professor at the University our IRAs, our 401Ks, or 403bs. If we do have these of Michigan for most of his career. He instilled the value “other” retirement funds in our “pool of money” then we do have some flexibility as to how and when we of education, research and analysis from the time we draw funds. But every draw brings up questions about were very little. tax consequences and ‘If I take it now, will there be There are a lot of what I call 1-800-reversemortgage enough later’. places you can contact. They are call centers throughout
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♦♦ Wealth of experience. An advisor who has many years of experience under their belt has likely worked with clients from all walks of life and clients whose comfort levels regarding risk have run the gamut. That wealth of experience can prove invaluable to clients. “My business partner Treva Black and I feel that an advisor’s longevity in the community is also important,” said David Roche, principal at Apex Securities in Brentwood. “It shows you’re committed and in it for the long haul. We’ve been in the community for almost 30 years, and when you have served the community for that long, you earn and build trust.” ♦♦ Continued learning. Advisors who have memberships in financial associations and continue their education are committed to honing their craft and staying on top of changes in their field. Financial advisors can be assets to people looking to protect their finances. Finding the right one is paramount. “Beware of companies that come in from out of town, take you to dinner and present you with ideas that are too good to be true,” said Roche. “Also watch for bait-and-switch setups.” – Courtesy Metro Creative – Amy Schrader contributed to this story
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open or request increases on the credit limits of accounts they intend to keep before closing some current accounts. Annual fees It can be wise to close credit cards with high annual fees if the benefits of the cards are no longer proportionate to the amount spent on the fees. If cards are being held only for perks, it may be possible to find a different card that does not charge an annual fee. Age of credit history Discover indicates that if a consumer must close a credit-card account, they should avoid closing the oldest one. The longer an account has been open, the better it is for a credit score because it establishes a long credit history. According to FICO, the length of consumers’ credit histories account for 15 percent of their credit scores. Fraud or theft In the event a card is stolen or used fraudulently, consumers may opt to close the account so no other purchases can be made. However, creditors also work around this by keeping accounts open and simply issuing a new card number. Closing a credit-card account has its advantages and disadvantages. Consumers should investigate the risks before closing a given account. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Jim Graydon, broker and owner of All Phase Brokers, brings a unique combination of experience, expertise and commitment to all of his East County clients.
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to service their clients in extraordinary ways. “We’re a small team that handles every type of real-estate transaction and every type of loan,” said Graydon. “Since we are a small team, we serve fewer clients, which allows us to get loans done incredibly fast and use our experience and insight to identify pitfalls before they happen and prepare our clients for any situation.” According to Graydon, his clients can call him 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure a loan closes on time,” said Graydon. “I’m not just an agent, I’m also a broker and owner, and there’s a huge advantage to working with someone with so much experience. I’ve overseen thousands of real-estate and loan transactions and have seen everything that can go wrong. I know what to look out for, what not to do and how to prepare my clients.” “We can close a purchase loan in 14 days and have done a refinance from start to finish in five days,” said Graydon. “I don’t know anyone who does what we do.” Graydon’s team includes Mark Evans, operations manager, who is involved in all phases of the operation and Elaine Locke, loan processor, who has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and only services loans for All Phase Brokers. Jim’s
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There is the anticipation and excitement of no longer having to stick to a set schedule. However, there may be some trepidation about living without a steady income. Bloomberg financial experts found the number of Americans aged 65 and older without a disability that weren’t in the labor force rose to 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016. This has become a long-standing trend of baby boomers leaving the workforce and entering retirement. Yet, a Statistics Canada study of people between the ages 60 and 64 who had left long-term employment found 43 percent of them were working again, most within a year of leaving their job. Although boredom may have compelled many of those people to re-enter the workforce, some may have started working again to make ends meet. Researchers found the higher the earnings in one’s late 40s, the more likely a retiree is to go back to work. While retirees may need to alter their spending habits, it is possible to live happily on less. Here are some ways to do just that. ♦♦ Accurately assess home expenses. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling indicates the cost of home-related expenses accounts for roughly 45 percent of spending for retirees. Individuals can add up exactly how much their homes are costing them and then decide
if downsizing is a practical solution. Downsizing has a host of benefits, not the least of which is reducing housing-related expenses. ♦♦ Invest in health care. Unexpected health-care costs can quickly deplete individuals’ finances. That’s why it is essential to have a solid insurance plan in place. Health-care planning also may include thinking ahead to long-term care, such as assisted living and nursing homes. One may have to make concessions elsewhere, but investing in health care can assuage concerns seniors might have about the cost of living in their golden years. ♦♦ Use alternative transportation. Cars can be expensive. A budget-friendly alternative to driving is to use public transportation or transportation services provided to seniors free or for nominal fees. ♦♦ Take advantage of senior discounts. Many restaurants, stores and service centers offer discounts to seniors. The starting age for discounts may vary from store to store, so always ask before cashing out. ♦♦ Shop for food differently. Bulk buys may have been appropriate for men and women when there were kids running around, but emptynesters can cut back on food expenses. Shopping sales and making more meals at home can help seniors save money. The market research firm NPD Group found that in-home meals cost roughly one-third of what it costs to eat the same food at a restaurant. Save dining out for special occasions. Retirees can make changes to save money without negatively affecting their quality of life. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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email or text. This additional step will create more challenges for those who may want to steal your data. 3. Encrypt all digital information. With a projected 12.1 billion laptops and portable devices in use by 2018, fraudsters have more opportunities than ever to steal data. Encrypting your information acts as a backup should you lose your device, making it virtually impossible for thieves to glean anything of value. 4. Destroy your old hard drives. Storing old hard drives and other forms of e-media greatly increases your risk of being victimized by fraud. Throwing them away, smashing them with a hammer or re-formatting and deleting files doesn’t effectively remove your confidential data. Hard drives must be securely destroyed by a trusted third party like Shred-it, who will give you peace of mind knowing that your data will not fall into the wrong hands. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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