Discovery Bay Press 02.24.17

www.thepress.net | Daily news!

YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER

Vol. 15, No. 8

Board Moo’ve along, cowpoke revamps meter plan

by Dawnmarie Fehr

see Meter page 26

Feeling The Delta Blues Photo by Tony Kukulich

J

udging from the expressions on these bovine faces, it’s pretty clear that Press photographer Tony Kukulich was lucky to escape bodily harm after coming upon these beauties off Chadbourne Road in Brentwood. Seems the winter rains affect the moods of all creatures – great and small.

District shelves social-media proposal

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Antioch Unified School District Board has shelved a proposal by Superintendent Stephanie Anello, for Mike Burkholder, founder and publisher of the news website Eastcountytoday. net, to create a media platform, highlighting positive stories from the district.

The idea, brought forth by Burkholder, an Oakley resident, called for the creation of a district news website and assistance with public outreach, as well as help with creating press releases and photography and implementing of a social-media strategy for $53,900 a year.

The board tabled the proposal last week after three of the district’s five board members ex-

“ I think a lot of us were stunned – I thought I had dirt in my eyes.

”

AUSD Board President Walter Ruehlig pressed various concerns, and it became clear that the agreement wasn’t going to be approved.

Anello said late last week she was unsure how she would proceed with the matter and didn’t know if another proposal would be brought forth in the future.

The concerns of board members Walter Ruehlig, Debra Vinson and Crystal SawyerWhite centered on Burkholder’s conflict of interest as a local website publisher and former school-board candidate, lack of

other bids for the work and the use of funds, which board members argued should be used for other purposes.

“I think a lot of us were stunned – I thought I had dirt in my eyes,” said Ruehlig, the board’s president. “Basically, my position is that the issue would have been problematic enough as is with all our other pressing district needs.”

Vinson declined to discuss the matter, because it is still ongoing, but said during the meeting that she had received phone

calls expressing unease about the proposal.

“There is just a lot of concern,” she said. “A lot of people feel there is a conflict of interest.”

The three public speakers at the meeting all spoke against the proposal, touching on the perceived conflict of interest, Burkholder’s alleged verbal attack of one of his website’s readers and the desire to see the proposal’s funds go elsewhere.

Subsequent comments on social media reiterated public concerns.

“Glad to see Burkholder didn’t get the gig,” said Dave Roberts. “It was a crazy idea to spend so much money on such a negative person to put a positive face on a troubled district. Vinsee Proposal page 26

Budget Appeal www.thepress.net/news/webextras

✔Plan your weekend. ✔Join a class. ✔Register for sports.

Connect with The Press!

Scan QR code with your mobile device.

Could You Be The Match?

Oakley residents are looking for a bone-marrow match for their infant son. Page 4

Correspondent

The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) Board has made its final decision regarding the financing of the state-mandated, watermeter project currently under construction.

After listening to protests from town residents at several board meetings, the CSD has amended its original decision to finance the entirety of the project with a bond. Instead, by a vote of 4-1, the board chose to finance half the project with a bond, while the remaining half of the funds will come from the town itself.

February 24, 2017

Find & Post Events for FREE! thepress.net/calendar

County court joins 48 trial courts in urging Gov. Brown to provide adequate funding.

Delta Blues Festival organizers host 6th Annual Benefit Concert for the musical event. Page 8

Avoiding A Playoff Upset

Patriots rally to take an 88-77 victory over El Cerrito Gouchos at NCS playoff game. Page 17 Business.................................13 Calendar................................27 Classifieds.............................21 Cop Logs................................25 Entertainment.......................9 Food..........................................8 Milestones............................10 Pets.........................................11 Sports.....................................17

Road Closures

www.thepress.net/news/press_releases

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors closes roads for emergency repairs.

2

|

THEPRESS.NET

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

“When it was time to find help for Mom

I made the best decision for all the right reasons.”

“I wanted a caring and friendly environment for Mom, with personal attention and a great quality of life. I found it all right here, where Assisted Living is designed individually for those who need some help with the activities of daily living. People like my Mom. Each day Mom gets three fresh, home-cooked meals, opportunities to socialize — even group trips. Since she moved in, she’s discovered a renewed sense of energy. I couldn’t ask for anything more — and neither could Mom.”

If you have a loved one that needs great care personalized just for them, call or visit today.

(925) 240-0733

Assisted Living 150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 240-0733 | brookdale.com RCFE # 075601508 ALL THE PLACES LIFE CAN GO is a Trademark of Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Nashville, TN, USA. ® Reg. U.S. Patent & TM Office 14-18700-0240-0614 SW

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Community

THEPRESS.NET

|

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & EVENTS

Have an interesting photo or breaking news story? Email your information to editor@brentwoodpress.com.

Alliance hosts town hall meeting

you think these massive tunnels would do to our amazing lifestyle on the Delta as we know it today? We need to stop the tunnels to save the Delta and our communities.”

The following state representatives will be at the meeting with updates regarding their efforts to stop the tunnel project: Diane Burgis, Contra Costa County; Jim Frazier, State Assembly; and Steve Glazer, Senate.

Resident turn out and participation is vital to highlighting how critical stopping this project is to the local community.

Michael Brodsky, STCDA’s lawyer, will speak, along with local representatives, on progress made last year in the movement to defeat the Delta tunnels, what the next steps are and what is needed from the public in order to continue pushing back against the project.

For more information, visit nodeltagates.com.

MEDAL LD AWARD

2016

GO

Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA) is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the latest efforts to stop the Delta tunnels, on Monday, March 13, at the Discovery Bay Elementary School gymnasium, at 6:30 p.m.

The alliance is asking residents to attend and let state representatives know how much they care about their boating culture, waterways and community.

“This $16 billion, 35-mile, twin-tunnel construction project will be extremely destructive to our local waterways, will absolutely impact our boating and recreation and will ruin our water-based economy, home values and culture,” said Jan McCleery, president of the STCDA. “If the tunnels became operational, the water quality in the south Delta will become salty, stagnant and polluted. Think we have aquatic weed and algae problems that have shut down our bays in years past? What do

A Bride’s Day Out

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Brentwood’s eighth-annual Bride’s Day Out was held on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the Bay Area’s finest wedding professionals gathered in downtown Brentwood for a one-stop, all-inclusive bridal fair, showcasing everything couples need to plan their once-in-a-lifetime event. From florists, caterers, wedding venues and wedding gowns to tuxedo rentals, cakes, wedding planners and more, the businesses highlighted their exceptional services. The crew from Premier Floral & Event Loft – Kaylee DeJesus, Vanessa Hargis, Samantha Santos, Katherine Leiser, Taylor Plummer and Jessica Plummer – are seen here in their display tent.

3

4

|

THEPRESS.NET

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

Family asking public to Be The Match

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

When Oakley resident Danielle Murnin was 18 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare disease that required a bone-marrow transplant to save her life, and now, Murnin is looking for the same cure for her infant son.

The disease, chronic severe neutropenia, results in an abnormally low count of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights off infections. At the time, doctors told Murnin it was not genetic.

“I was told neutropenia wasn’t hereditary, so when my own son was diagnosed, I felt incredibly guilty,” she said.

Today, Murnin finds herself facing the same battle for her infant son, who was diagnosed when he was just two days old. She and her boyfriend Anthony Jonassan Jr. are hoping to find a donor for their son.

While facing the disease she thought was left in her past, Murnin is committed to not only finding a bone marrow donor for her son, but to also bringing awareness to stemcell and bone-marrow donation.

“I want to get the word out there and save lives the only way I know how,” said Murnin. “Someone out there could be waiting for you to save their life. They could be anywhere in the world.”

Murnin never thought her child would be one of the 18,000 Americans who are diagnosed each year with a life-threatening illness for which a bone-marrow transplant or

Photo courtesy of Danielle Murnin

Oakley resident Danielle Murnin and her boyfriend Anthony Jonasson Jr. are raising awareness for stem-cell and bone-marrow donations, while they search for a bone-marrow donor for their son, JJ, who was diagnosed with chronic severe neutropenia. umbilical-cord blood transplant is the best treatment option.

Anthony James Jonasson III – nicknamed JJ – was born on Dec. 3, 2016, with fluid in his lungs. Blood work was done to see if JJ had any infections, but it was revealed that he didn’t have any neutrophils in his blood. Doctors couldn’t officially diagnose JJ with neutropenia until genetic testing was complete, but given his mother’s history with the hereditary disease and the lack of neutrophils in JJ’s blood, it was obvious he had the

disease Murnin had battled for more than a decade of her life.

People with life-threatening blood cancers and other diseases can sometimes find a cure with bone-marrow and stem-cell transplants. Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), is a nonprofit organization that connects patients with blood diseases to their life-saving marrow or stem-cell transplant. JJ has undergone genetic testing to confirm he has neutropenia and has already been hospitalized for

10 days due to infection. His best option is to receive a bone-marrow transplant, but his search for a donor will be difficult.

“Matches are based on ancestry and DNA,” said Jennifer Sawle, engagement representative for the Be The Match community.

“JJ is Latino and Caucasian, and only 4 percent of donors on the national registry are of mixed heritage. JJ needs your help.”

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 44, who is in good health and committed to donating to any patient in need, is encouraged to join the donor registry.

Registering is simple, free and takes less than ten minutes. When you fill out a form, a DNA cheek-swabbing kit will be sent to your home free of charge. Then, just wab your cheek and return your completed kit in a prepaid envelope to Be The Match to see if your DNA is the perfect match for a patient in need. To register, visit join.bethematch.org.

According to Be The Match, only 1 in 300 registry members are selected as the best possible donor for a patient, and about 1 in 430 members will actually donate.

“It’s the most rewarding experience you will ever come across,” said Sawle.

Besides joining the registry, Murnin is also looking for local businesses and organizations to host donor-registry drives in honor of JJ and other patients actively searching for a donor.

For more information, email jsawle@ nmdp.org or call 510-427-9336.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Local nonprofit awards scholarships for free braces The East Contra Costa County Chapter of the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is once again giving children a reason to smile.

Sheffield Orthodontics office is now accepting applications from local children for its foundation’s orthodontic scholarships.

Since the founding in 2011, more than 65 children have been awarded scholarships at no cost to them or their families.

Dr. Robert Sheffield was inspired to start his own chapter of Smile for a Lifetime, in 2011, as a way to pay it forward in the community, where he and his team have deep roots. The chapter is comprised of a ninemember board of directors that reviews each application and is responsible for awarding orthodontic scholarships to deserving local

children whose families are unable to pay for braces.

Six scholarships are awarded to students in the community, following application drives ending on March 30 and September 30 of each year.

The mission of Smile for a Lifetime is to create self-confidence, inspire hope, and change the lives of children in our community in a dramatic way. The gift of a healthy and confident smile cannot be taken for granted, and the expectation is that recipients use this lifelong gift to better themselves and our community.

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants should generally be between the ages of 11 and 18 and have orthodontic

needs and financial hardship (most qualify for free or reduced lunch at school). The board will consider other situations, such as a family that has a large financial burden from medical expenses incurred by another family member. Since this is a scholarship, the board of directors also considers the student’s grades, community service and letters of recommendation.

The foundation encourages each applicant to share ways they can use their time and talents to pay it forward, as Sheffield plans to continue to award twelve orthodontic scholarships each year.

“Some of our best days in the office are when we reveal the scholarship winners,” said Sheffield. “Some kids scream with

surprise and delight, while others stand in shock. The parents beam with pride and express their gratitude for this opportunity for their child.”

The board of directors thanks the many community members who encourage kids to apply and invest in the community.

From teachers to local dentists and youth leaders, everyone can all use their time and talents to pay it forward. They also thank the many local dentists who provide services to the recipients while they are in Sheffield’s orthodontic care.

The foundation is always looking for deserving candidates. For more information, visit www.s4l.org. For scholarship applications, visit www.sheffieldortho.com.

COMMUNITY

Staff Writer

Helping seniors live independently and with dignity for as long as possible is the core mission for Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services’ (MOWSOS), and now, they will be able to soldier on, thanks to a $160,000 grant from the John Muir and Mt. Diablo Community Health Fund (CHF).

According to the CHF, research has shown that the social determinants of health – a wide array of psychosocial and environmental influences – are a significant factor in anyone’s health and well being. Moreover, a series of community health needs assessments have shown that Far East Contra Costa County has an inadequate supply of those types of support services, especially for low-income older adults.

MOWSOS has long been a respected provider of such services in the county, providing everything from home-delivered meals and case management to the Friendly Visitors program and transportation assistance.

That’s why the CHF awarded MOWSOS the grant to implement an action plan for expanding and deepening the organization’s impact and outreach.

“The expansion of services to Far East Contra Costa is critical to seniors living in this area,” said Elaine Clark, chief executive officer for MOWSOS. “(Ours) is the most comprehensive, senior-serving, communitybased organization in Contra Costa. As such, it is our responsibility to understand the needs and create solutions for underserved seniors.”

The grant money will be used over the course of the year, with the organization setting up many services, including Tai Chi for

Better Balance classes at the Brentwood Senior Center; case-management hours both in Brentwood and Oakley; family caregiver and fall-prevention workshops; and fall-prevention home modifications.

“Although we know of some specific needs of seniors, we are still learning about other needs,” said Clark. “In order to thoroughly understand the scope of possibilities, we are creating a senior survey, which will be sent to seniors living in Oakley and beyond, who are encouraged to tell us what they need.

Based on the responses we receive, we will create a long-term strategy for providing as many services as possible.”

MOWSOS is partnering with Senior Legal Services, JFK Counseling and the Ombudsman services to establish a presence in Far East Contra Costa. They are also committed to assisting with the creation of a fullservice senior center for Oakley residents.

“All of our services are unique and unduplicated within the county,” said Clark.

“Our client-focused approach connects seniors with all of the services they may need with a single phone call. This year, we will serve more than 6,000 older adults. Thanks to the fund’s support of MOWSOS and the senior community, the lives of very many people will be greatly enhanced.”

The organization is still looking for volunteers, who Clark credits for the accomplishments they have achieved so far.

“Volunteers are the reason for our success,” she said. “More than 1,200 volunteers engage with our organization and the clients we serve, and another 300 assist with events and special activities.”

For more information or to volunteer with MOWSOS, visit www.mowsos.org.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

by Silky Sahnan, esq.

It’s easier – legally speaking – for two people to become a couple, as compared to a couple breaking apart in a divorce. Whatever the circumstances leading up to the split, even under the best of circumstances, there’s always emotional pain—even some lingering feelings of regret, uncertainty or heartache.

Some use this pain as a way to say ‘never again’ to future legal unions. Others try to be more selective in choosing future spouses. The big question is what kind of relationship you’ll now have with your ex. This is easier said than done, especially if one was the wronged party.

But, circumstances may come up where you’ll be encouraged to call a truce and appear unified. For instance, sharing joint custody will require mutual decision-making or potentially attending parent-teacher conferences together.

Some experts say the boundaries can go even further and exes serve useful roles, while others say the break needs to be clean and swift, otherwise it may prevent either person from moving on. Here are some ways we suggest to keep things civil and promote an amicable

MEDAL LD AWARD

2016

GO

How to Have an Amicable Relationship With Your Ex

relationship between you and your ex.

Do: Get honest advice. Who better to give you a reality check than someone who knows you well and can ‘tell it like is.’

Do: Plan for your children’s future. Sharing joint decision-making will require collaboration on costs, discipline, and scheduling of school events.

Don’t: Be a buddy. Inviting them to social gatherings may be confusing to them and your peers—even though people will likely remark how nicely things are going.

Don’t: Discuss romance. If they’re still tender, they may not be delighted to learn that you found someone new. They also won’t want to hear about romantic failures.

Keep in mind individual circumstances may vary, and time can heal many wounds.

I do hope these tips are helpful to you in your new family dynamic. If you or a loved one are in need of a fresh start in 2017, our legal team is here for you. Contact us at 925-276-0789 to schedule a confidential consultation or visit legalservicesca.com.

– Advertisement

MEDAL LD AWARD

2013

GO

by Heather Brewer

|

Family Matters

GO

Senior programs extending reach

THEPRESS.NET

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

20112010 GO

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

5

6

|

THEPRESS.NET

COMMUNITY

Recipe for success

Honors for Delta Diablo

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

As a special-education student since the first grade, 19-year-old Isabella Vardanega has always struggled with reading – except when it comes to recipes.

Isabella’s learning auditory processing disorder and poor memory have historically made reading a challenge for her. However, when she found herself enjoying a cooking class taught by Karen Ghannadan at Liberty High School, she broke her usual barriers to read recipes – the gatekeeper to her culinary talent. She took off from there and began stirring, dicing, whipping and baking.

“I don’t know if it was the formatting of the recipes or if she was just really determined to succeed at it, but she excelled in her courses,” said her mother Liz Vardanega.

Ghannadan said it had been a pleasure to guide Isabella’s technical education skills while she was in her class, which is part of a program offering students the opportunity to earn college credits.

“I think that her success bloomed from consistent, repetitive, entry-level workforce skills and routines during class,” said Ghannadan. “I watched her self-confidence emerge from each creation she prepared, and I am proud of her success with Diablo Valley College’s culinary program.”

After graduating from Liberty in 2015, Isabella enrolled in the culinary program at the college, continuing to excel and snagging excellent grades alongside her general-education peers. When the culinary students were invited to attend AT&T’s Pebble Beach Golf Tournament, Isabella jumped at the chance and spent a week making gourmet meals for the event earlier this month.

The golf-course officials were pleased with the students’ work and especially impressed with Isabella’s talent, and they asked the aspiring chefs to return for Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, an annual event held every August since 1950, showcasing 200 of the world’s most prized collector cars.

“It was really good,” said Isabella of her time at Pebble Beach. “I got a lot of experience from the chefs.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Photo courtesy of Liz Vardanega

Student chef Isabella Vardanega conquered learning disabilities in a pursuit to read recipes and was recently invited to cook for AT&T’s Pebble Beach Golf Tournament.

A lot of them were impressed with me and how I was doing, and I met new friends.”

Never too far from the kitchen, Isabella currently works in the banquet department at a golf course in Walnut Creek, as she pursues a career in the culinary arts. She and her younger sister, Giulia, who is also a special-needs student with a passion for baking, hope to open a restaurant together in the future.

“It’s been a great success story – to see her blossom,” said Liz. “I thank Mrs. Ghannadan at Liberty High for everything she did for her.”

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Delta Diablo is proud to announce it has been recognized in two categories by the California Water Environment Association (San Francisco Bay Section) for excellence in wastewater resource recovery management.

The first category, 2016 plant of the year (medium), honors exceptional California wastewater resource recovery facilities and agencies.

The rating criteria are very broad based, covering every aspect of operations. They include an agency’s compliance record, biosolids processing, fiscal management, pretreatment program, safety program, professional development, energy conservation, resource recovery, inventory control, innovation and computer and maintenance systems.

The 2016 community engagement and outreach person of the year was awarded to Angela Lowrey, public information manager, in recognition of her community-engagement work at the local, regional and state national levels on behalf of the agency and industry over the past three years.

“Angela is a passionate advocate for sound water quality and wastewater-management practices,” said Mike Bakaldin, interim general manager. “She works tirelessly and creatively to stimulate public awareness of the value of wastewater treatment to public health, our economy and the water environment. It is especially gratifying that Angela was publicly recognized this year for her public outreach and education efforts, commitment to customer service and dedication to her profession.”

Established in 1929, CWEA’s awards program has grown to acknowledge outstanding achievement in more than 20 categories, honoring exceptional California wastewater professionals, collection systems and treatment plants. The program seeks to recognize outstanding achievements within the water-environment field, improve the professional status of all personnel working in the field and stimulate public awareness of the importance of public health and the water environment.

Delta Diablo provides essential wastewater resource-recovery service that protects the public health of 200,000 residents and businesses in Antioch, Bay Point and Pittsburg. In addition, the plant operates one of the largest industrial, recycled-water facilities in California and has produced 31 billion gallons of recycled water for industrial power plant cooling, irrigation and landscape purposes since opening in 2010. They also manage the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, which serves 97,000 homes in East Contra Costa.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

Meet The Beat

|

FREE MONEY?

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Jon Carlson

Agency: Solid-waste manger – Brentwood Public Works Jon Carlson’s first experience with solidwaste management came while he was still in high school in Pleasant Hill.

“I worked one summer sorting loads of paper that had been collected during Boy Scout paper drives and thrown in one big pile,” said Carlson. “I had to separate newspaper, cardboard and magazines. It was in the sun, in the middle of summer. It was hard work and kind of boring.”

Even though it wasn’t the height of teenaged fun, Carlson took two important two things away from the experience. The first was motivation to go to college. The second was getting to know the owner of the company, who later hired Carlson after he graduated from University of California, Davis, with a degree in business.

After stints in Pleasant Hill and San Jose, where he managed various aspects of solid-waste management, Carlson came to work for the City of Brentwood in 1999 as the solid-waste manager.

“It was a unique opportunity to come in and run a small operation, doing everything I knew how to do,” he added. “I got in on the

THEPRESS.NET

Photo by Tony Kukulich

ground floor and got to design and build.”

Carlson lives in Lafayette with his wife and two children and spends much of his free time with his family. They enjoy taking vacations and have traveled to Sweden several times to visit family.

He also spends time contributing to his community by coaching a variety of recreational and CYO league sports.

“I do whatever I can to help,” he said.

While most residents might not give garbage much thought, Carlson is proud of the accomplishments of his department.

“We’re happy to be the only city-run, garbage-collection operation in the county,” he said. “We’re very proud of that fact. We’ve been able to run our solid-waste operations for the last 23 years in a cost-effective, safe manner and provide a high level of service at one of the lowest rates in the area.”

There are some programs available that can help you come up with money for your down payment to buy a home. Some are at 1 percent of your loan amount, some can go all the way up to 5 percent, and in some instances, you can combine programs up to 9 percent. Some of these programs are grants, which means this money is never paid back. Sounds too good to be true, right? As always, there are limits to who can use these and some compensating factors.

First, these programs are limited by income. I don’t have space to cover all the programs and their various limits, but if you make more than $160,000 per year, you probably won’t qualify for most or any of these programs. If you make less than $100,000 a year, then you may qualify for most of them.

The second big consideration is that there is a trade-off to get this ‘free money,’ in that you will pay a higher interest rate on your loan. The higher the grant, the higher your interest rate will be, up to as much as

1 percent more per year or higher if you are trying to combine programs.

Let’s say you are looking at a $400,000 loan and you opt for the 5 percent grant, so that’s a $20,000 grant. However, you will pay an extra 1 percent in interest, which would be $4,000 the first year. Over the life of the loan you will pay WELL more than the $20,000 in ‘free money,’ through the higher interest rate. But, if you sell or refinance within a few years you would be money ahead. Most of these programs require you keep them at least 3 to 6 months or longer before you can pay them off or refinance without incurring some kind of extra charge. Check with your favorite lender for details.

If you have questions on this or any other real-estate topic, call 925-240-MOVE (6683). #1 for Brentwood listings sold 11 out of last 15 years. To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty.

– Advertisement

7

8

THEPRESS.NET

|

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Visit our Food page!

LOVE reading your Hometown Press?

Thank the local businesses who advertise. Tell them you saw their ad in The Press!

Local Food&

Benefit for Delta Blues For the past 18 years, the Delta Blues Festival (DBF) has provided the residents of Antioch and the surrounding communities a great day of family entertainment downtown at Waldie Plaza.

All of this has been done for free, thanks to the generous support of corporate and local sponsors and to the

hard work of the volunteers. Festival organizers are determined to continue the tradition of the DBF and to keep it free to the public. In order to do so, they are hosting the Delta Blues Festival 6th Annual Benefit Concert on Saturday, March 4, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Organizers intend for this to be the

MEDAL LD AWARD

GO

MEDA L LD AWARD

GO

MEDAL LD AWARD

GO

MEDA L LD AWARD

GO

GO

2016

MEDAL LD AWARD

20 2 111 20 2 100

2014

20 2 133

best night of blues the town has ever seen, and they’ve turned up the heat this year, bringing in some big talent.

The DBF has arranged for international blues performers, along with Bay Area local blues stars, who will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands.

The 2017 lineup includes Lurrie Bell, a Chicago blues legend and the Critics Poll’s 2015 most outstanding musician, guitar; John Blues Boyd with Chris “Kid” Anderson; The Kyle Jester Blues Show; D’Mar; and some surprise guests.

Tickets for the gold circle (the first three rows) are $40, adults are $30, seniors 62 and over are $28 and youth ages 10 to 17 are $15.

For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre. com/dbf.html.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Entertainment RESTAURANTS, NIGHTCLUBS, THEATERS & EVENTS

THEPRESS.NET

|

9

Advertise Your Restaurant

on this page starting at only $35 per week!

Call Sonia for details. 634-1441, ext. 162

Create professional-looking desserts Dessert makes the perfect finishing touch to a special event.

Hosts and hostesses frequently fret over which foods to serve at their parties, and that includes dessert, but they won’t need a professional pastry chef to serve some imaginative and impressive desserts.

In fact, it’s easy for even novice foodies to make their own delicious desserts.

Invest in a star decorator’s tip and pastry bag

There’s no limit to what you can do with a simple pastry bag, icing and a decorative tip. Instead of slathering frosting on cupcakes, use the tip to pipe on individual stars or swirls so the cupcakes look dressed up. The same concept can be applied when baking a cake in a molded pan and piping on the frosting to create the design. You can also use it to add a dab of homemade whipped cream to a serving plate beside a slice of pie. Get creative with your pastry tip and explore different possibilities.

Make garnish sauces

Professional chefs understand that many people eat with their eyes. That

means guests may be more inclined to ‘ooh and ahh’ over desserts if they are presented in a special way. Take a cue from restaurants and garnish the plate prior to adding the dessert. Create simple sauces from cooked-down strawberries or raspberries with sugar and water, or turn to premade syrups. Grab that bottle of chocolate sauce and create a design on a dish, and then place the dessert on top.

Use leaves or flowers

In addition to sauces on the plate, you may want to add a few mint leaves or an edible flower to cleanse the palate.

This adds a touch of class to the presentation and makes guests feel special.

Create individual servings

A dessert served in an individual ramekin or tin can be a nice presentation in as well. Plus, guests may feel like you individually created each dessert with them in mind. Individual servings look and serve well, rather than having a larger dessert demolished by slices or scoops.

Go for the wow factor

Certain desserts lend themselves to

dramatic display. Creme brule or flambe desserts will catch attention. Simply lighting a meringue-topped pudding on fire for a few minutes can also create a memorable moment. Use a high-quality liqueur for fire-enhanced desserts, so the alcohol can burn off quickly and evenly.

Embrace fondant or gum paste Professional pastry chefs frequently use these pastry-art materials. They are essentially moldable dough made out of sugar. Fondant can be rolled to cover cakes, cut to turn into intricate shapes or hand-molded into figurines or other edible pieces. Just about any dessert can be enhanced with a fondant trinket. Make a flower or a heart out of fondant and lay it aside a slice of cake.

Give in to a child’s sense of whimsy by molding edible cartoon characters for them to enjoy at a birthday party.

Fondant-covered petit fours may be delicious and eye-catching.

Creating special desserts doesn’t require much effort or any specialized skills.

– Courtesy Metro Creative

Photo courtesy of Metro Creative

Using a pastry bag and decorator’s tip, you can quickly turn cupcakes into designer cupcakes.

10

|

THEPRESS.NET

Eagle takes flight Diego Espinoza, a senior at De La Salle High School in Concord, attained the rank of Eagle Scout on Sept. 27.

His court of honor will be held on March 5, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brentwood, where he is a parishioner. For his Eagle project, Diego directed more than 30 volunteers in painting, drilling and installing 14 safety bollards into pedestrian pathways at the church, to prevent vehicles from parking in the walkways, allowing safe access for the elderly, the disabled and for families with young children.

Diego, a founding member of Troop 21 in Brentwood, has been a scout since the age of 7. In addition to earning 50 merit badges, Diego was awarded entry into the Wolfeboro Pioneers and the Order of the Arrow. He has held numerous leadership positions, including senior patrol leader, and is a graduate of the National Youth Leadership Training.

He also earned the National Outdoor Achievement awards in hiking, with two gold devices for completing 159 miles of

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

MILESTONES

hiking, and in camping, with one gold device for 80 nights of camping.

Upon graduation this spring, Diego is planning to attend college and pursue a degree in biomedical engineering.

Scout earns his wings Mateo Espinoza, a senior at De La Salle High School in Concord, attained the rank of Eagle Scout on Sept. 27.

His court of honor will be held on March 5, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brentwood, where he is a parishioner. For his Eagle project, Mateo directed more than 20 volunteers in a water-conservation project that replaced 1,100 square feet of sod with porous pavers, creating a year-round, usable patio area. He also added an additional 800-square-foot concrete pad for the fish fry trailer, to help the Knights of Columbus Council 7467.

Mateo, a founding member of Troop 21 in Brentwood, has been a scout since the age of 7. In addition to earning 53 merit badges, Mateo was awarded entry into the Wolfeboro Pioneers and the Order of the Arrow. He has held various troop positions and is a graduate of the National Youth Leadership Training. He also earned the National Outdoor Achievement awards in hiking,

with gold device for completing 163 miles of hiking, and in camping, with gold device for 68 nights of camping.

Upon graduation this spring, Mateo is planning to attend college and pursue a degree in neonatal nursing.

OBITUARY Roger James Reizenstein

Brentwood Family Owned and Operated.

Sept. 18, 1937 – Feb. 11, 2017 Roger James Reiz enstein passed away comfortably in his home, on Feb. 11.

He was born on Sept. 18, 1937, in Haig, Nebraska, to Henry Reizenstein and Amollia Dahlingher, and was the brother of Robert, Roy and Betty Keller.

He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Navy

from 1957 to 1960. He married Jacquelyn Strachan on July 3, 1960, and moved to California, where he started to work in the insurance industry. He became a father to Rodney and Debra Reizenstein and was a grandfather (Papa) of three and a great grandfather of three.

His love for life included gardening, eating unique foods, camping and being with his family. When asked what are important moments in his life, he answered all moments, especially spending time with his family. He wanted to give a special thanks to Hospice Sutter Care at home.

A service will be held at Harvest Time Assembly of God, 2200 Ventura Dr., in Brentwood, on March 2, at 6 p.m.

D

Join us in Brentwood, Antioch, or online

goldenhills.org O F F IC E

(925) 516.0653

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

PETS

Nest style Nesting beds have raised sides that offer privacy and help smaller animals feel contained and secure. This containment also can help pets feel warmer and makes them less

susceptible to drafty conditions on the floor.

Mattress style Flat and filled with a variety of materials, including polyfil, baffled polyfil, solid foam or memory foam, mattress-style beds are a classic choice. Pay attention to the fill, especially for larger animals. Owners will get more for their money by investing in a quality bed that will retain its shape.

Orthopedic Orthopedic beds offer maximum support to cradle aging or ailing animals, and they tend to feature medical-grade foam.

Some orthopedic beds may be higher up from the ground, so pets can maneuver on them more easily.

Be sure to weigh and measure the length of a pet before purchasing a bed. The pet should be able to stretch out, but you do not want the bed to be so large that the animal does not feel secure.

In addition, keep in mind the fabric type, paying particular attention to its durability and how it can be washed. Many beds are covered with machine-washable materials, but you may want to be able to wash the rest of the bed as well. Washing the bed regularly is essential to prevent odors and even parasites.

– Courtesy Metro Creative

PT O D A PET A

Advertise Your Business Here!

Starting as low as $49/week!

Your ad will be seen by hundreds of readers who LOVE these pets!

A GREAT Spot to Advertise!

Meet Lucille Lucille is a 10-month-old, female kitten. She is beautiful, sweet and playful. Lucille is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and does well with gentle dogs. For more information, call 510715-4744.

Meet Angel Angel is a female terrier and Maltese mix puppy, born Oct. 8, 2016. She is a sweet girl and very playful. She likes to chew on her toys and will play until she drops. She is being potty-pad trained, but will require additional potty training.

She will need a home that will have time for her and should have another dog to play with if her parent works. Angel is a small puppy and will do best in a family where there are no young children under the age of 6 years. Angel is ready to find her forever home. For more information, email starshalodogs@yahoo.com.

BR O

Providing a safe and comfortable environment is essential when welcoming new pets into a home, but it has become commonplace for pets to share their owners’ beds.

According to a recent survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association, nearly half of dogs sleep in their owner’s beds. The survey found that 62 percent of small dogs, 41 percent of mediumsized dogs and 32 percent of large dogs sleep with their owners. Cats, too, snuggle up under the covers.

While pet owners might like sharing beds with their pets, it may be better to give pets their own space. Pets can disrupt their owners’ sleep and even cause health issues, such as asthma, to escalate.

A study released by the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center found that about half the patients in the study had a dog or cat, and 53 percent of those pet owners said their pets disturbed their sleep in some way every night. Pet owners can give pets a place to lay their heads to avoid restless nights. Pet beds are now available in many different materials and styles. Here’s what to look for in a pet bed:

11

|

SPONSORED BY

E MEDA NZ AWARD

R MEDAL VE AWARD

2016

L

2016

SIL

Shopping for your next pet bed

THEPRESS.NET

12

|

THEPRESS.NET

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

Fire district set to train on donated buildings

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

MEDAL LD AWARD

2016

GO

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Buildings set for demolition, such as the Brentwood Library seen here coming down this week, could soon be set aside for East Contra Costa Fire Protection District staff trainings.

Area buildings set for demolition could soon serve as a valuable tool for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) before they are torn down, as the district’s board recently finalized a plan to accept donated structures that will be used to train firefighters.

“This will help serve the firefighters to help develop training standards for fire attack, wall breaching or anything that could theoretically damage a structure,” said Jeff Burris, district battalion chief.

The 14-year-old district lacks the funds to build a conventional training tower and has rarely accepted donated structures, but the practice will allow crews to practice certain tasks that are ordinarily done in emergency situations, including live fire training, wall and ceiling breaching and emergency shoring of collapsed structures.

The former East Diablo Fire District, which merged with the ECCFPD in 2002, used to accept donated structures through word of mouth, which included old farm or outbuildings.

“It was probably the best training we were able to give to our employees,” said Burris.

The district has already heard from several area contractors who are willing to donate their buildings, but hopes to land on the radar of Brentwood, Oakley and county planning and code enforcement of-

“ This will help serve the firefighters to help develop training standards for fire attack, wall breaching or anything that could theoretically damage a structure.

”

Jeff Burris, ECCFPD district battalion chief ficials to have the first crack at structures set for demolition.

“If there is a building that is going to be demolished, they are usually the first ones who are aware of it,” said Burris. “Hopefully, we can be put on their radar, so that way they’ll say, ‘Hey, we are going to tear down this old building or strip mall.”

ECCFPD officials will evaluate each structure using a variety of criteria, including training value, safety and impact of training on the surrounding area, prior to accepting it for the program. The resolution also clears the district of liability.

“Our legal advisor has made sure we are doing this to the letter of the law,” Burris said.

To view the complete resolution approved by the board, visit bit.ly/2m6iK4f.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

THEPRESS.NET

Business2Business

13

|

BUILDING BE T TER ENTERPRISE

Get the most current information on industry trends, updates, protocol and best practices, including strategies for enhancing personal career and organizational growth.

Not your grandma’s talkie show “ When a customer

Earlier this month, Cisco Visual Networking Index released a report that predicted video will make up 79 percent of all internet traffic by 2020, and the shift in marketing is already underway.

Savvy businesses have been hopping on the bandwagon in recent years, allocating budgets to fund video-marketing campaigns that showcase wares and services in quick snippets of time. And since people are more likely to watch a video than they are to read the text reporting the same data, this trend has ridden on the coattails of the digital era’s attention-span demise.

According to Michele Chatburn, Brentwood resident and digital marketing consultant, utilizing 360-degree videos, hyperlapse video applications or Facebook Live, marketers are responding to their audiences’ shorter attention spans by making content more interactive and visual.

“When a customer remembers your video-marketing content, they also remember your brand, which translates to more sales and leads,” said Chatburn. “According

to YouTube, mobile video consumption is growing by 100 percent every year. This is a significant number for every business to pay attention to.”

While the obvious goal of video marketing is to attract new customers, the possibilities don’t end there. With a two-minute video, businesses can announce or explain how to use new products, provide training for employees or even feature satisfied customers.

A clip that’s especially useful, entertaining or heartwarming also has the potential to go viral, which is marketing that puts itself to work.

In a survey conducted by Animoto, 98 percent of U.S. consumers found videos helpful when deciding to purchase an item online, and 58 percent of them considered companies that produce videos more trustworthy.

Greg Jarboe, president and co-founder of SEO-PR and renowned Youtube guru, touched on the importance of this trust and understanding that a viewer does not just want to watch your commercial – they want to watch something worth sharing.

“A lot of us in the search-engine industry are rushing to optimize … and it does have its benefit, but you’re seven times more likely to get your video viewed if it gets shared in the appropriate ways,” said Jarboe

during an interview with KeyRelevance.

Jarboe further noted that one of those appropriate ways is through related videos and putting together a campaign that focuses on getting your material grouped with likeminded content for suggested viewing.

With this video marketing trend perpetually on the rise, it’s no wonder the methods have hit home in our neck of the woods.

From a teen running a vinyl record store and a town celebrating its favorite cop to fundraising efforts and anti-bullying campaigns, East County is also taking up its own little patch of cyberspace and going viral with the times.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Contra Costa County Public Works crews have been working steadily to clear mud -covered roads and make repairs where flood and storm damage caused problems.

Two road closures are still in effect in Contra Costa County: • Morgan Territory Road is closed between Marsh Creek Road and Manning Road. The road is open to local traffic and emergency vehicles only and is anticipated to reopen to through traffic on Thursday, March 2.

• Alhambra Valley Road between Bear Creek and Castro Ranch Roads is closed indefinitely.

On Feb. 14, the board of supervisors declared an emergency for the repair of Alhambra Valley Road washout and authorized the public-works director to proceed with emergency repairs. The emergency authorization allows the public-works department to expedite the repair of this road.

The board of supervisors also adopted a new resolution to proclaim a local emergency arising out of the damage caused by the series of storms in January and February. This allows the county to potentially seek funding relief for response and damage repairs for emergency responses to the con-

tinuing storms during this time period.

If you’re concerned about potential flooding at your home or business, it’s not too late to visit one of the sandbag stations located throughout the county. Please note that you’ll need to bring a shovel, but bags and sand are available for free. Find out details regarding county sandbag sites at www. cccounty.us/sandbags.

To report a clogged catch basin or drainage inlet, call the public works maintenance division at 925-313-7000 during work hours, or for after hours, call the sheriff’s dispatch at 925-646-2441.

remembers your videomarketing content, they also remember your brand, which translates to more sales and leads.

”

Michele Chatburn digital marketing consultant

Brentwood Press & Publishing Corporation

National Award Winning Newspapers

The Press Newspapers are adjudicated in the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the Delta Judicial District of Contra Costa County.

Publisher ........................................................ Greg Robinson Controller ....................................................... Sandie McNulty Managing Editor ........................................ Ruth Roberts Production Manager & Webmaster.... Lonnie Tapia Sales Manager ............................................. Sonia Beasley Social Media Manager ............................ Michele Chatburn Founder & Publisher Emeritus ............ Jimmy Chamoures Advertising ...............925-634-1441, ext. 162 Classifieds .................925-634-1441, ext. 142 Editorial .....................925-634-1441, ext. 110 Circulation ................925-584-7773 Editorial email ....... editor@brentwoodpress.com Main Office / Brentwood 248 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-634-1441 Fax: 925-634-1975 www.thepress.net

No part of this publication may be reproduced for commerce or trade without written permission from the publisher.

Free brake check includes a visual inspection of: calipers, rotors/ drums, pads/shoes, hose and hardware, master cylinder, fluid and measurement of braking material using a brake gauge.

89 CAROL LANE (925) 625-4532

R MEDAL VE AWARD

SIL

2014

2016 OAKLEY PRESS

OA KLEY

www.LesSchwab.com

R MEDA VE AWARD

2013

SIL

MEDAL LD AWARD

GO

OAKLEY

R MEDAL VE AWARD

2016

MEDAL LD AWARD

20 2 155 20 2 144 OAKLEY EDA PMRESS

L LD OAWAR A K DL E Y

GO

BRENTWOOD

6361 LONE TREE WAY (925) 513-3432

L

County road closure updates

Stop by your Les Schwab and we’ll give you a free brake check. Because we believe in the power of good service and, of course, good brakes.

SIL

Staff Writer

GO

by Aly Brown

OAKLEY PRESS

OAKLEY

Need Social Media Marketing Advice?

Improve your businesses marketing campaigns, enhance your reputation and boost your bottom line.

Michele Chatburn

Group or individual sessions: (925) 634-1441 Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and more! michele@ Social Media Marketing Trainer

thepress.net

The art of communication has always been her passion.

|

THEPRESS.NET

CALLING CARD CORNER

Support Your Local Businesses!

BodyBySanti Will Put You on Top of Your Game!

With over 26 years of successful experience in personal training & nutrition Call Today for a FREE Training and Consultation (925) 783-9625 016 4525 O’Hara Ave, Brentwood 2 SIL

R MEDAL VE AWARD

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE Magic Entertainment John Gardenier has been performing magic for more than 25 years. He’s performed at hundreds of events across the Bay Area – everything from children’s parties to corporate events.

• Family Dentistry • Cosmetic • Dentures

Imran A, Rizvi, DDS

2221 Balfour Road, Suite C • Brentwood www.parkwayfamilydentistry.com • 240-7071

Children’s Parties School Functions Adult Parties Corporate Events All Events Big and Small

Y! TODA K O O B

JOHN GARDENIER

“If you need someone who can perform beautiful sleight of hand right under your nose or twist your reality with stage and platform magic, I have studied it all,” Gardenier said. “Whether it is cards, coins or your household items, everything becomes magical in my hands.”

Come in for an Exam and recieve FREE Whitening Trays

◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

634-4040 www.HerculesDentalCare.com

3120 Balfour Rd, Ste D Make Your Appointment today!

$91

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

INSTALLATION & SERVICE Free Estimates On New Installations And Replacements

925 754-2730

State Contractor's Lic. #792474

www.fertadoheatandair.com

634-1255

OAKLEY PRESS

www.royalhousecleaningservices.com

FAST 24 HOUR SERVICE

COMPLETE HOME REPAIRS WATER HEATERS • FAUCETS • LEAK DETECTION GARBAGE DISPOSALS • TOILETS REPIPES • DRAIN CLEANING • HYDRO JETTING DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING • GAS LINES

Direct (925) 238-4545 Office (925) 470-9544

925-516-2101

Owners: Francisco & Fatima Salazar • Lic #032657

WWW.AMPLUMBING.COM LIC.#418845

Email: Franciscosm83@outlook.es

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

GO

Lic. #900119

Comfort is our middle name!

MEDAL LD AWARD

2016

GO

No Heat?

No Air? Elite will be there!

925.580.8875

925.437.3211

Clean • Courteous • Dependable

Call for a FREE Estimate!

· Tile & Stone Cleaning, Sealing · Upholstery Cleaning · Recommended by National Flooring and Supply · High quality work, fair pricing www.dependablecarpetcleaning.net

Lic. #018971 • Bonded & Insured

MEDAL LD AWARD

R MEDA VE AWARD

SIL

GO

201420 2 133 20 2 111

GO

R MEDAL VE AWARD

SIL

BR O

20166

L

FREE ESTIMATE Adriana

E MEDA NZ AWARD

L

925-234-0573

MEDA L LD AWARD

20 2 088

Longway T’Go Ranch $50 FLAT RATE + Deposit

Lic. #1005759

Offering Boat, RV & Trailer Storage

Open 7 Days a Week, Dawn to Dusk On-site Security

(925) 625-1940

8413 Byron Highway, Brentwood (Just N. of Sunset Rd.)

■ Kitchen Remodeling COME VISIT OUR ■ Countertop Installation BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM. CONTRACTORS WELCOME. and Fabrication ■ Bathroom Remodeling 1201 Auto Center Dr., Antioch ■ Flooring Installation

www.limitlessk b.com

DECK OR DOCK IN DISTRESS?

10% OFF Deep Clean

www.sanfordandsonsmech.com MECHANICAL SERVICES

925-230-0556

www.elitecomfortsystems.com

• Monthly • Deep Clean • Windows • Biweekly • Move-In/Out • Blinds

925-625-4822

MARITZA

American Plumbing

F&F PRO PAINTING

2016

Trevor J. Sanford, Owner Barney J. Sanford, Owner 3900 A Main Street, Oakley

New Clients Only “QUALITY IS WHAT WE SPECIALIZE IN”

www.californiafootballacademy.com

MEDAL LD AWARD

OA KLEY

4 Regular

• DEEP CLEANING • BASIC CLEANING • WEEKLY / BI-WEEKLY / MONTHLY • MOVE IN/OUT

2150 Elkins Way mccauleyag.com

Family Owned 2016 & Operated HVAC Installation, Repairs & Maintenance

$100 OFF

CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY

MEDAL LD AWARD

*For non-insured patients.

• Pest Control • Turf & Tree Care • Weed Abatement • Gophers, Pigeons, Wildlife Trapping

Cleanings

• Residential • Installation • Commercial • Repairs • Maintenance • & More!

New Patient Exam, Xray and Cleaning*

SHEET METAL FABRICATION Gutters & Downspouts

Jack Fertado Owner

Register NOW for Spring 2017

• Residential & Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Unbeatable Prices!

www.johngardenier.com

FERTADO HEATING & AIR

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL Coed Ages 4-15 $195 925-625-2222

(925) 381-4288

PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

For more information, call 925-381-4288 or visit www.johngardenier.com.

BodyBySanti.com

Fawaz Habib, DDS

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

GO

14

• • • •

Decks Docks Patios Shade Structures

G & S Construction Mike Graves – owner Lic #109991 A.B.

• Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Additions • All Phases of Construction

Office – 925-679-2264 Fax 925-679-9666

Mikegraves66@gmail.com

license

#997358

Retail Rentals Recording & More

416 W. 2nd Street Antioch, CA 925-778-6206 www.facebook.com/musicandmore

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

THEPRESS.NET

|

15

Getting left holding the reusable bag The day after Election Day, I went to Safeway and bought some groceries.

The cashier looked at me and asked, “How many bags?”

I looked at her for a moment and then asked, “Bags of what?”

“Bags to put Hangin’ in your groceries in,” she replied, obviously here annoyed at my ignorance.

She probably had to go through this with every customer that day, because even though I voted for the measure to ban Vicki plastic bags, I didn’t McKenna expect it to start the very next day. I also did not realize I would be paying a dime for every paper bag I needed. I was a little flustered, and so as not to hold up the line, I bought 60 cents worth of paper bags.

On my next trip to Safeway, I forgot to bring in my own bags, even though I had about 20 in my trunk. Once inside the store, I spotted a few organized shoppers, who had all their reusable cloth bags neatly folded and placed in their carts. I was impressed and annoyed at the same time.

At the checkout counter, the same cashier I had the last time looked at me with no expression and asked, “How many bags?”

I defiantly answered, “None.”

As she rang up my items, I tossed my groceries back into my cart unbagged. I saw a few other people doing that too, so I didn’t feel so bad. Some people carried their items awkwardly in their arms. A bag would have been nice, but now that we know we are paying 10 cents for each one, we are all a bit ticked off about it.

I don’t remember that detail being outlined in the voter pamphlet, and I am still not sure why giving up plastic bags means you now pay a dime for a paper bag.

Paper bags were free before Election Day! Pushing my cart full of unbagged groceries toward the exit, I realized that I now looked like I just stole a cart full of stuff! I felt like I had to announce to everyone, “I paid for this, but I forgot my bags!”

The sad thing is that my local Safeway has a huge shoplifting problem.

I have witnessed brazen shoplifters fill up their handheld baskets with alcohol, steak and Red Bulls and calmly walk right out the door. They are proud of what they are doing and make sure onlookers and security guards, who are not allowed to pursue the crooks, see them stealing.

What’s the point of having a security guard then?

The rest of us schmucks are standing in line with our handfuls of coupons and Safeway Club cards, trying to make it to next payday, watching these

T

BIRD FISH SCOUT SCOUT LIKE

“ Though I voted for the measure to ban plastic bags, I didn’t expect it to start the very next day.

”

criminals run to their car, laughing. The thing is, if there were baby formula, peanut butter or a box of cereal in that basket, I wouldn’t really have a problem.

Times are tough. But Red Bull and a box of wine? The last thing I want is to be mistaken for a shoplifter, but now it will be even harder to tell who’s who.

Making it to my car, I began bagging my groceries in the parking lot.

Of course, it started raining, and in my hurry, I broke a few eggs trying to jam them into a soggy bag.

Let’s just say it’s a good thing there were no children within earshot.

When I went off to Safeway again, I actually remembered to bring a few bags, but I was still a couple short when I got to the checkout.

“How many bags?” asked the cashier.

This poor woman; how many times does she say this every day?

“I have my own, but I think I will need two more” I said.

“Paper or plastic?” she asked “Plastic?” I asked, incredulous.

She gestured over to the plastic bags that were now being offered in place of paper bags and still cost a dime. Someone please explain this. I thought the whole point was to get rid of plastic bags! We have all been duped!

During times of stress, I often find relief at Target, but not anymore. It’s happening there too, and it is even worse than Safeway. If you plan to bag your own stuff, good luck. There is no place to set your bag down, so you end up holding the bag with one hand, as you try to jam too much stuff into your wrinkled, uncooperative bag that refuses to open with the other.

Sweat begins to appear on your forehead and you feel like everyone, including the cashier, is watching you, because they are! I have to sit in my car for a couple of minutes and listen to some smooth jazz just to calm down.

Maybe I should just breathe into a paper bag.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Seek out eagles, hawks and falcons at Los Vaqueros Watershed. Short walk.

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. February 25 Kellogg Creek Picnic Area 100 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood

Free clinic for all ages and abilities. /HDUQ KRZ WR ODNH ÀVK OLNH D SUR 9 to 11 a.m. March 4 Los Vaqueros Marina 9990 Los Vaqueros Road, Byron Girl Scouts Animal Habitats Badge.

Register: 925-688-8010 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 4 John Muir Interpretive Center 19 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood Cub Scouts Into the Wild Badge.

Register: 925-688-8010 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 11 John Muir Interpretive Center 19 Walnut Boulevard, Brentwood

/RV 9DTXHURV ,QWHUSUHWLYH &HQWHU RQ )DFHERRN

www.facebook.com/LosVaquerosInterpretiveCenter

EXPLORE LOS VAQUEROS WATERSHED VISIT WWW.CCWATER.COM/ACTIVITIES Programs are free unless noted. Normal parking rates apply.

THE MONEY HEALER PRESENTS

HOLISTIC FAIR FUNDRAISER MARCH 4, 2017 • 11A.M. – 5P.M.

FEATURING Crystals • Reiki • Jewelry • Doula • Soul Sketches • Readings • Aura Healings Organic Lotions • Bath Salts • Oil Blends • All Natural Supplements • Pet Reiki Money Healing • Green Cleaning Products • Essential Oils • LulaRoe Non Force Chiropractic • Handmade Teas/Incense/Smudge Sticks And More...

132 O’HARA AVENUE, OAKLEY CA CONTACT STEPHANIE ALVAREZ AT 408-509-9455

16

|

THEPRESS.NET

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

This week in breaking news

B

reaking news in East County is often an around-the-clock occurrence, and we work hard to bring the news to you when and where it happens. Below are some of The Press’

most recent breaking-news headlines and photos. The full articles and additional photos can be found at www.thepress.net.

You can also like us on Facebook or follow us

on Twitter for direct links to our breaking news when it happens. www.facebook.com/thepress.net twitter.com/thepress_net

Incident Date: Feb. 20 Headline: Canvas boat shelter destroyed by wind in Brentwood

Incident Date: Feb. 13 Headline: Wind Storm Damage

Incident Date: Feb. 20 Headline: Two-alarm fire destroys shed at Antioch church

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

THEPRESS.NET

Hometown Sports

|

17

HIGH SCHOOLS, RECREATION & SIGN-UPS

FOLLOW SPORTS ON TWITTER!

Scan with mobile device.

Patriots playoff team rallies to win

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

For more than half of Tuesday’s North Coast Section playoff game between Heritage and El Cerrito, it looked like the boys’ basketball bracket would be in for an upset.

The 15th-seed Gouchos had the second-seed Patriots down 39-34 at half, and they actually extended the lead in the opening minutes of the third.

At that point, Heritage showed why it was the better seed. Sparked by a 12-point third quarter from senior guard Anthony Dennis, the Patriots rallied to take a 58-55 lead into the fourth and pulled away for an 88-77 victory.

“When we got into the locker room, we got chewed out by all of our coaches,” Dennis said. “They said that if we wanted it, we had to bring it – we had to leave it on the floor. We didn’t want to lose. Last year, we lost in the first round, and it was an upset.

We seniors just didn’t want to lose.”

Dennis and junior forward Jonathon Ned each scored 26 to lead both teams. The effort was also aided by players like senior guard Tyriq Mack and junior swingman Alex Forkus. Each player scored six in the fourth quarter to help Heritage pull away.

El Cerrito’s offense controlled the first quarter. Led by eight points from sophomore guard Tyler Dickson, the Gouchos made an early statement with a 23-point opening frame. While the game plan was known to the Patriots, they had a problem stopping it.

Heritage High School’s Channing Tiddle puts up a shot during the Patriots’ 88-77 win over El Cerrito in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs Tuesday night. Heritage advances to play Clayton Valley Charter on Friday.

Photo by Tony Kukulich

“We were stagnant in the first half,” Heritage coach Pat Cruickshank said. “We weren’t moving our feet, and we were giving up shots. We were giving up drives that we’d seen, and we knew they were going to go with. We weren’t able to stop them; we just weren’t ready to play.”

Even through that and an overall stagnant second quarter, the Patriot players remained calm. With an offense that Cruick-

shank described as ‘high octane,’ Heritage remained confident that, with a few steps on defense, the offense would carry the day.

“We were scoring the whole game; we just weren’t playing defense in the first half,” Ned said. “I knew once we started playing defense that everything would settle itself.”

The victory earns the Patriots a date with No. 10 Clayton Valley Charter, which pulled off a minor first-round upset

with a 57-51 win over No.7 Foothill High School. Also, like the first-round game, it will be a double-header for the Heritage faithful.

With a decisive 68-32 win over Irvington, the second-ranked Heritage girls advanced to take on No. 7 Mount Eden High School.

The girls’ game will tip off at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, while the boys are scheduled to start shortly after the conclusion of that game.

Freedom, Liberty soccer teams move on in NCS playoffs

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Liberty girls’ soccer team and Freedom boys’ squad both advanced to the North Coast Section (NCS) semifinals after a pair of victories to open the postseason.

Liberty Second-seed Liberty picked up goals from Delanie Sheehan, Rachel McCarthy and Devyn Gilfoy to knock off seventhseed San Ramon Valley 3-0 and set up a match up with third-seed Monte Vista to advance to the NCS title game.

“We have to take one game at a time and keep it in perspective,” said Liberty head coach Tony Martins.

San Ramon Valley largely frustrated Liberty in the first half, but not enough to keep the Lions grounded. Robyn McCarthy’s throw-in – one of her specialties – found the feet of Sheehan, who found the back of the net, giving Liberty the lead for good in the 22nd minute.

The Wolves had a couple of opportunities, including a few in the opening minutes of the game, but could only muster one goal by Stephanie Shields in injury

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Liberty High School’s Devyn Gilfoy controls the ball during the Lions’ 3-1 win over San Ramon Valley in the second round of the North Coast Section playoffs.

Liberty will clash with Monte Vista in the semifinal. time late in the contest and San Ramon Valley trailing 3-0. Liberty goalkeeper Elle Ray nabbed one save in the contest.

“I think San Ramon came out and played really well in the first half, and we

struggled to run what we normally do, offensively,” Martins said. “They are wellcoached; they are good players, and it was a good game.”

The one-two punch of McCarthy

and Gilfoy secured the Lions’ win with a pair of goals within minutes of each other midway through the second half. McCarthy put the Lions up 2-0 off an assist from Lauren Sisneros in the 60th minute, and Gilfoy headed in the Lions third goal off Madison Carlton’s assist two minutes later.

The Lions victory came three days after they shut out 15th-seed Clayton Valley Charter on goals by Taty Elsea, Sheehan and Sisneros.

Liberty and Monte Vista, which will square off in the semifinal contest, are familiar foes. Liberty defeated Monte Vista 1-0 to open its season in December, and the win came without Ray in goal. The Lions also stunned the Mustangs in the 2015 NCS title game to win their first section title.

According to Martins, the Lions’ next test wouldn’t be easy.

“People are always optimistic about wanting to repeat, but it’s a grind and it takes a lot of work,” he said.

The results of Liberty’s clash with Monte Vista were not available as of press time. see Soccer page 18

18

|

THEPRESS.NET

Soccer

from page 17

Freedom The second-seed Falcons took down seventh-seed Monte Vista to advance to the NCS semifinals against third-seed De La Salle.

Freedom (20-2-3) secured the victory on Eruvey Arceta’s second goal of the postseason after an own-goal put the Falcons on top 1-0.

The Falcons launched into the battle with Monte Vista after knocking off 15thseed San Leandro 2-0 on goals by Oscar Munoz and Arceta. Both goals came off assists from Daniel Cervantes.

“Either (Munoz, Areceta or Cervantes) could put the game away,” said Freedom head coach Sal Acevedo.

In the Falcons win over San Leandro, Freedom surged ahead five minutes into the game, when Munoz broke free from a poorly cleared ball in the middle of the penalty box and deposited it into the back of the net.

About 22 minutes later, Arceta broke free off a Cervantes assist and found the back of the net, giving the Falcons a 2-0 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Freedom’s defense limited San Leandro’s attack throughout the game, and Alexis Castellanos preserved the shutout with three saves.

Results of Freedom’s clash with De La Salle were not available as of press time.

To comment or for complete results, visit www.thepress.net.

All Cal Golf Cars

Freedom’s Daniel Cervantes battles San Leandro’s Alexis Najera (9) of San Leandro during Freedom’s 2-0 in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs.

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Moving to Montana

NOW IN BRENTWOOD

NEW! 2016

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

SPORTS

Golf Cars

L

iberty High School’s Ryan Vanderwerf, a twoyear, unanimous all-league center, recently signed his letter of intent to play football at Montana State – Northern. “Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey,” he said on Twitter. Vanderwerf initially committed to Morningside College in Iowa, but changed his mind to attend Montana State – Northern. Liberty head coach Jeff Walters said on Twitter that Vanderwerf had a great career and is a great person.

New Colors - New Looks Ask about our Great Financing!!

ALL CAL GOLF CARS • SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • CUSTOM

allcalgolf.com 700 Harvest Park Dr. Brentwood • 925-420-3143 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm • Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Photo courtesy of Liberty High School

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED

RANCH FEED & PET SUPPLY for over 20 years

BRENTWOOD FEED & PET SUPPLY 2500 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood (Across from Perez Nursery)

(925) 634-0404 www.BrentwoodFeedandPet.com

SPECIAL OFFERS

Buy 3 Chicks and Get a 5 lb.

Bag of Start & Grow Feed

FREE!

With coupon thru 3-10-17

WE DO DIESELS + $8.25 Cert.

Vans, SUV’s Extra.

EVAP fee may apply to vehicles 1976-1995.

00000

Star Certified vehicles $10.00 higher.

One FREE retest (if done within 15 days from date of failure) Must Present Coupon. Truck & SUV Extra.

REWARDS PROGRAM Save 5% for every $20 you spend!

Not valid with any other discounts or sales.

• Horse • Cattle • Goats • Show • Backyard Flock • Companion Animal • Dairy • Swine • Exotic Animal • Wild Bird • Wildlife • Fish • Natural Resources • Apparel, Footwear & Accessories • Sheep • Sporting Goods • Farm & Ranch • Lawn & Garden • Home & Gift • Outdoor Living • Animal Health

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

SPORTS

An airborne Patriot

H

Photo by Tony Kukulich

eritage’s Jordan Sweeney looks toward the basket during the Patriots’ 68-32 win over Irvington in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs Tuesday night. The second-seed Patriots will clash with seventh-seed Mount Eden on Friday, at 6:30 p.m., at Heritage High School. The winner of that contest will face the winner of the matchup between James Logan and Berkeley.

THEPRESS.NET

|

19

Dividing Trusts

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

When a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is initially established, many people institute a common trust for the benefit of their minor children. While a common trust works very well for children living together who have the same basic needs, it can present many problems as the children become adults.

Once children become adults, it is very often the case that the adult children have very different needs and resources available to them. Forcing children to have distributions from the same common trust as adults can be a recipe for ongoing conflict between the children and trustee.

It is for this reason that we encourage people with a common trust RLT to divide it into separate trusts for each of the beneficiaries as soon as all children have become adults. By doing this, each subtrust will be administered independently on the terms set forth by the Grantor; thereby eliminating potential conflict between the siblings and allowing distributions to be made in accordance to the terms of each subtrust.

Furthermore, it can limit or accelerate distributions based on the needs of a specific child without affecting the other children.

Some people voice concern about the cost of maintaining the subtrusts. While it is true that there are some basic maintenance fees, which will be incurred including the filing of annual trust tax return, the benefits of the subtrusts far outweigh the burdens when beneficiaries are receiving amounts in excess of $100,000. In addition to avoiding conflict

among siblings, the subtrusts will provide asset protection from creditors and insure that estate funds do not become comingled with those of any future spouses of the beneficiaries.

Sometimes people still like the idea of keeping the common trust. If you still wish to retain the common trust RLT, another alternative would be to give the trustee of the common trust the discretion to terminate and divide the common trust before any time specified in the RLT, or give the trustee the power to distribute some of the assets to subtrusts. Under both of these circumstances, the trustee would have sufficient tools to handle potential conflict.

Common trust RLTs were very popular for many years for couples with young children. They provided great flexibility for the Trustee at the least cost for the estate.

However, for most people, a common trust RLT is not a good idea for adult children.

If you have a common trust RLT, I would encourage you to review it and see if it still meets the needs of your children. If you would like me to review your trust, 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, PHONE 925 9391680, 1600 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94513. © 2015 JOAN GRIMES

– Advertisement

$

39 95 - $ 10 or less

mail-in * rebate

2995

$

or less

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

R MEDAL VE AWARD

2016

MEDAL LD AWARD

2016

MEDAL LD AWARD

GO

2016

BR O

THEPRESS.NET

SIL

|

GO

20

E MEDA NZ AWARD

L

2016

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

THEPRESS.NET

|

21

Legals & Classifieds

Reach 100,000 East County readers every Friday with just one call!

ANTIOCH, BETHEL ISLAND, BRENTWOOD, BYRON, DISCOVERY BAY, KNIGHTSEN & OAKLEY

Legal Deadline: Monday at 1 p.m. Classified Deadline: Monday at 3 p.m.

CALL: 925-634-1441 x142

E-MAIL: classifieds@brentwoodpress.com

FAX: 925-634-1975

Stand out in the Crowd! Add color to give your ad greater visibility.

t ad Place your prin Get 4 lines for

ssifieds

la ThePress.net/C

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist. 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE 1(707) 965-9546.

GET CASH FOR CARS/ TRUCKS!!! All Makes/Models 2000-2016! Top $$$ Paid! Any Condition! Used or Wrecked.

Running or Not. Free Towing!

Call For Offer: 1-888-417-9150 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of.

Call 800-731-5042 Got an older car, boat, or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1-800-743-1482.

CABLE/SATELLITE TV Switch to DIRECTV. Lock in 2-Year Price Guarantee ($50/ month) w/AT&T Wireless.

Over 145 Channels PLUS Popular Movie Networks for Three Months, No Cost!

DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-966-1904 to start your application today.

HEALTH/FITNESS ELIMINATE CELLULITE and inches in weeks! All natural.

Odor free. Works for men or women. Free month supply on select packages. Order now!

1-844-703-9774 HEALTH / MEDICAL OXYGEN - Anytime.

Anywhere. No tanks to refill.

No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 1-844-359-3976.

HELP WANTED

PEST CONTROL

TRUCK DRIVERS. Obtain Class A CDL in 3 weeks.

Company Sponsored Training.

Also hiring Experienced and Recent Graduates. Must be 21 or Older. Call: 1(866) 275-2349

KILL ROACHESGUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets or Spray.

Odorless, Long Lasting.

Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot. com. Try Harris Bed Bug Killers Too!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES Safe Step Walk-In Tub! Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved

by Arthritis Foundation.

Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. AntiSlip Floors. American Made.

Installation Included. Call 1-800-799-4811 for $750 Off. MISC. FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.

NorwoodSawmills.com 800578-1363 Ext. 300N

Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! SAVE! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy, compare prices and get $25 OFF your first prescription!

Call 1-800-273-0209 Promo Code CDC201625

HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 SECONDS. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets NOW for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-855-404-7601.

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your drug costs! Save $$! 50 Pills for $99. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed

Meet singles right now!

Real people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live.

Legals NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Brentwood will, at 5:30 p.m. on March 7, 2017, hold an administrative hearing to consider the following: An application for an administrative conditional use permit (CUP 17-004) to allow the operation of a daycare facility for up to 14 children, known as Lil Achievers Daycare, located at 1238 Comice Parkway (apn 017-440-047). Applicant: Teresa Phelps Said hearing will be held in the Vista Conference Room at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Tim Nielsen

Try it free. Call now: 1-800-945-3392.

[(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 Zoning Administrator decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission no later than ten (10) days following the decision, as provided in the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the administrative hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the administrative hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72568 Publish Date: February 24, 2017.

PERSONALS-ADULT

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System. Available: Hardware Stores and Home Centers.

REAL ESTATE LOANS RETIRED COUPLE $$$ for business purpose Real Estate loans. Credit unimportant.

V.I.P. Trust Deed Company www.viploan.com. Call 1-818248-0000. Broker-principal BRE 01041073 SENIOR LIVING A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Trusted,local experts today! Our service is FREE CALL 1-800-550-4822.

TAX SERVICES Do you owe over $10,000 to the IRS or State in back taxes? Our firm works to reduce the tax bill or zero it out completely FAST. Call now 1-855-993-5796

Jobs al ion

Winning Ne wsp Award

Pre ss B u

The City of Brentwood is accepting applications for the following fulltime positions!

Equipment Mechanic $5,762.35 - $7,004.18/ month Park/Maintenance Worker I $4,519.29 - $5,493.22/ month Final Filing Date 4 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2017 Visit: www. brentwoodca.gov or Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513 for application and position requirements.

Completed, original applications must be received by final filing date/time. Faxes, e-mails, or postmarks not accepted.

EOE/ADA

a rs

AUTOS WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

and Discreet. CALL 1-800-624-9105.

pe

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first.

Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice.

Call 24/7. 1-877-879-4709

DISH TV - BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. plus $14.99/ mo. Internet (where avail.)

FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-357-0810.

30!

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS

Na t

ADOPTION

$

online!

ilding Established 1

913

We’re Hiring!

Multi-Media Sales Consultant If you are an energetic people person, who works well in a fastpaced, deadline-driven environment, can multi-task well and you have a background in outside sales, then we would love to talk to you. Our Multimedia Sales Consultants work closely with local business owners to develop successful marketing campaigns using our print and digital products.

Full-time positions offer a performance base salary and commission. Medical insurance and a 401K plan offered after 90 days. EOE. Please email your resume to: sbeasley@ brentwoodpress.com

Place your employment ad in our classifieds for quick results!

EMPLOYERS: Need to find some KEY PEOPLE? Call for more info 634-1441 x142 fax 925-634-1975 or email to classifieds@brentwoodpress.com Classified Deadline: Mon. at 3pm

Press CLASSIFIEDS

City of Oakley is hiring for Code Enforcement Technician.

For more information visit www.OakleyInfo. com. Deadline: 3/1/2017 @5pm.

For Sale 11th Annual Swap Meet at the Stockton 99 Speedway Sunday, March 5th Race Cars, Hot Rods, Antiques & Collectibles, Car Show, Car Corral & More!

Stockton 99 Speedway 4105 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 Spaces Still Available Gates open 7am on March 5th Admission $5, FREE Parking Info 209-466-9999 Stockton99.com or StocktonDirtTrack.com Stockton 99 Speedway Mobile App

Don’t see what you are looking for?

We have

MORE CLASSIFIEDS

online at

ThePress.net/Classifieds

This week: • 12 Jobs • 4 Items For Sale

22 | THEPRESS.NET

CITY NOTICES

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Aquatic Complex Improvements - Rebid, CIP Project No. 352-52403 (“Project”), by or before Monday, March 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex, 195 Griffith Lane, and is described as follows: 2-phase project including 1) retrofitting of the metal decking ribs for two water slide stair structures, and 2) installation of waterproofing membrane on the steps, landings, and platforms.

2.2 Construction Time. City anticipates taking award of contract to City Council on March 14, 2017 with construction to start shortly thereafter. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is 25 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction cost is: $130,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C”Specialty Contractors License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: ParksAndRecreation@ brentwoodca.gov or by calling (925) 516-5444. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents.

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents.

The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds.

The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

No more than 75% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal.

11. Specific Brands. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c) the City has found that the following specific brands are required for the following particular material(s), product(s), thing(s), or service(s), and no substitutions will be considered or accepted: Item: Waterproofing MembraneRequired brand: GACO Western City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: February 17, 2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72538 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 2017.

auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-485441-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-485441-RM IDSPub #0122599 2/17/2017 2/24/2017 3/3/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72439 Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): VICTORIA A. TOLBERT, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 2/20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0049383-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/20/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $418,799.51 The purported property address is: 3101 BROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto.

The land referred to in this Guarantee is situated in the County of CONTRA COSTA, State of California, CITY OF ANTIOCH and is described as follows: LOT 628, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4304, LONE TREE MEADOWS NO. 11, FILED MARCH 3, 1974, MAP BOOK 167, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND 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 THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF”, AS GRANTED IN THE DEED TO RUSSELL P. CATALINE, RECORDED DECEMBER 3, 1964, BOOK 4755, PAGE 199, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 071-341-020-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-748935-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further

recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-748935-BF IDSPub #0123033 2/24/2017 3/3/2017 3/10/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72514 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000404-00 The name of the business: GLM Deliveries Located at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road #2002 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jonathan Jovel. 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: Jonathan Jovel.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 1/23/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72300 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485441-RM Order No.: 110571694-CA-APO NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/24/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RENE MONCHATRE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 9/30/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0487590-00 and re-recorded on 12/5/2003 as Instrument Number 2003-0589882-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/13/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $461,839.85 The purported property address is: 123 BEEDE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062-027-1 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-748935-BF Order No.: 8672796 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001067-00 The name of the business: Delta Barber Located at: 614 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Carla Joan Phillips and William J. Phillips. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Carla Joan Phillips. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 2/15/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72521 Publish dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000253-00 The name of the business: Alterra Home Loans Located at: 340 Cumberland St., Suite A In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 is hereby registered by the following owner: Alterra Group, 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 10/26/2016. Signature of registrant: Ben Slayton, Executive Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72331 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000283-00 The name of the business: Cal Bay Realty Located at: 613 N. First Street #217 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: FSTG, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/19/16. Signature of registrant: Saleh Gharibyar, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72343 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000410-00 The name of the business: Vanessa Fashion Located at: 1769 Teresa Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Vanessa Wible. 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: Vanessa Wible. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/23/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72454 Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000480-00 The name of the business: Best Western Brentwood Hotel Located at: 8820 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Natver Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4.

Vimal Patel 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: Natver Patel, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2017

by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/24/2022

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72312 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, NAME STATEMENT 2017.

File No. F-0000818-00 The name of the business: Golden State Tilt Bed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 3007 Castle Rock Loop In: NAME STATEMENT Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby regFile No. F-0000487-00 The name of the istered by the following owner: Tyler business: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reinsmith. This business is conducted Located at: 541 Valdry Ct. In: Brentwood, by: An Individual. The registrant comCA 94513 is hereby registered by the menced to transact business under the following owners: 1. Natver Patel 2. fictitious business name or names listed Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4. Vimal above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Patel This business is conducted by: A Tyler Reinsmith. This statement was limited Partnership. The registrant com- filed with the County Clerk of Contra menced to transact business under the Costa County on: February 6, 2017 by fictitious business name or names listed Deputy C. Dias Expires 2-6-2022 Brentabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: wood Press No. 02-1273 72428 Publish Natver Patel, Partner. This statement was dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Cos- 2017. ta County on: January 24, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/24/2022 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 72315 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

File No. F-0000820-00 The name of the business: A & K Towing Located at: 56 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS William Way In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-0000574-00 The name of the owner: Praveen Chand. This business business: WR Property Management is conducted by: An Individual. The Located at: 9040 Brentwood Blvd., Suite registrant commenced to transact busiB In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby ness under the fictitious business name registered by the following owner: WR or names listed above on N/A. SignaProperties. This business is conducted by: ture of registrant: Praveen Chand. This A Corporation. The registrant commenced statement was filed with the County to transact business under the fictitious Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Februbusiness name or names listed above on ary 6, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 1/1/17. Signature of registrant: Wesley 2/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Olson. This statement was filed with the 72456 Publish dates: February 17, 24, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 3, 10, 2017.

January 26, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02-1273 72339 Publish dates: February NAME STATEMENT 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

File No. F-0000821-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Brentwood Blast BaseFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ball Red 2. Brentwood Blast Red NAME STATEMENT 10u 3. Brentwood Blast Red Located File No. F-0000598-00 The name of the at: 489 Lake View Dr. In: Brentwood, business: Bay Area Concrete Located CA 94513, is hereby registered by the at: 5353 Byron Hot Springs In: Byron,CA following owner: Jason Peterson. This 94514 is hereby registered by the follow- business is conducted by: An Individual. ing owner: Jesus A. Espinoza. This busi- The registrant commenced to transact ness is conducted by: An Individual. The business under the fictitious business registrant commenced to transact busi- name or names listed above on 1/1/17. ness under the fictitious business name Signature of registrant: Jason Peteror names listed above on N/A. Signature son. This statement was filed with the of registrant: Jesus A. Espinoza This state- County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: ment was filed with the County Clerk of February 6, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2017 Expires 2/6/2022 Brentwood Press No.

by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 1/26/2022 02-1273 72438 Publish dates: February Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72433 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0000826-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: Choices Case Management, File No. F-0000720-00 The name of the Inc. Located at: 8330 Brentwood Blvd. business: Papaya Grill Located at: 2505 In: Brentwood,CA 94513 is hereby regSand Creek Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, istered by the following owner: Choices is hereby registered by the following Case Management. This business is conowner: Edwin San Antonio. This business ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant is conducted by: An Individual. The reg- commenced to transact business under istrant commenced to transact business the fictitious business name or names under the fictitious business name or listed above on 3/21/2002. Signature of names listed above on 2/1/17. Signature registrant: Connie Rominger, Vice Presiof registrant: Edwin San Antonio. This dent. This statement was filed with the statement was filed with the County County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Febru- February 6, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial ary 1, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires Expires 2/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 2/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 02-1273 72504 Publish dates: February 72497 Publish dates: February 24, March 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000833-00 The name of File No. F-0000752-00 The name of the the business: A-Team Realty Located business: Mountain Mike’s Pizza Locat- at: 2373 Cobalt Lane In: Brentwood, ed at: 1555 Riverlake Rd. Ste. G In: Discov- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the ery Bay, CA 94514 is hereby registered by following owner: Lorraine M. Tulipthe following owner: Seita Corporation. ano. This business is conducted by: An This business is conducted by: A Corpora- Individual. The registrant commenced tion. The registrant commenced to trans- to transact business under the fictiact business under the fictitious business tious business name or names listed name or names listed above on 2/2/17. above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Signature of registrant: Luis Seita (Presi- Lorraine Tulipano. This statement was dent). This statement was filed with the filed with the County Clerk of Contra County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Costa County on: February 7, 2017 by February 2, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Deputy A. Vesquez Expires 2/7/2022 Expires 2/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72436 02-1273 72413 Publish dates: February Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000797-00 The name of the business: Benefits Access Insurance Services Located at: 3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite A100 In: Lafayette CA, 94549 is hereby registered by the following owner: G & C Insurance Services Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Neville E. Guard, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 3, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 2/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72539 Publish dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000945-00 The name of the business: The Beauty Lounge Located at: 316 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: R Salons Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robin Roberts, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 2/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72453 Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

THEPRESS.NET | 23

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 3rd day of March 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Irma L Orellana - Power Tools, Pressure Washer, Painting Equipment, Boxes & Plastic Bins.

2. Celeste Wright - Computer& Stereo Equipment, Artwork, 30+ Boxes, Plastic Bins, Toys, BB Guns.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 02/17/2017 and 02/24/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72466 Publish Dates: February 17, 24, 2017.

noted. Dates Published: 2/17/2017 and 2/24/2017Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72468 Publish Dates: February 17, 24, 2017.

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 1-800-758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch. com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-1058-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/27/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 1-800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com Darlene Clark, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0301118 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017, 02/24/2017.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72382 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

C/O PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 46 N. 2ND ST., CAMPBELL, CA 95008 APN Number: 011-220-013 & 011-220-014 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Exhibit A Legal Description The Land Referred To Is Situated In The State Of California, County Of Contra Costa, And Described As Follows: Parcel One: Parcel A, As Designated On The Parcel Map Filed September 20, 1972, Book 24, Parcel Maps, Page 19, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting From Parcel One: 1 Mineral Rights Reserved In The Deed From J.P. Decarli, Recorded December 20, 1961, Book 4019, Official Records, Page 266, As Follows: An Undivided 1/2 Interest In And To All Oil, Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbon Substances.” 2 - Rights Reserved In The Deed From Robert W. Morgan, Sr., Et Ux, Recorded July 2, 1973, Book 6985, Official Records, Page 244, As Follows: And Undivided 1/4 Interest In The Whole Of All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline, And Other Hydrocarbon And Mineral Substances Below A Point 500 Feet Below The Surface Of Said Land, Together With The Right To Take, Remove, Mine, Pass Through And Dispose Of All Said Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline And Other Hydrocarbon And Mineral Substances, But Without Any Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Land. The Grantor, His, Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, Agrees To Release His 1/4 Of The Oil, Gas And Mineral Rights To The Grantee Herein, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, Under The Following Condition: Within Two Years From March 2, 1973, If No Active Pooling Has Taken Place, And Only Then Upon The Acceptance By Mr. J.P. Decarli, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, To Trade His Interest In The Surface Rights To A Depth Of 500 Feet In Exchange For All Mineral Rights Below 500 Feet, The Grantor, His Successors, Heirs Or Assigns Agrees To Release His 1/4 Interest In The Oil, Gas And Mineral Rights To The Grantee, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, This Agreement Shall Terminate On March 2, 1975.”3- Rights Reserved In The Deed From David L. Clark, Et Ux, Recorded May 17, 1976, Book 7862, Official Records, Page 280, As Follows: All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline, And Other Hydrocarbon And Mineral Substances Below A Point 500 Feet Below The Surface Of Said Land Together With The Right To Take, Remove, Mine, Pass Through And Dispose Of All Said Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline And Other Hydrocarbon And Mineral Substances, But Without Any Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Land. Parcel Two: A Right Of Way Not To Be Exclusive For Transporting Water By A Pipeline Or Lines, As An Appurtenance To Parcel On Above Over The West 10 Feet Of Parcel B As Designated On The Parcel Map Filed September 20, 1972, Book 24, Parcel Maps, Page 19, Contra Costa County Records. Apn 011-220-013 Parcel Three: Parcel “B”, As Designated On The Parcel Map, Filed September 20, 1972, Book 24, Parcel Maps, Page 19, Contra Cost County Records. Excepting Therefrom: 1. Mineral Rights Reserved In The Deed From. J.R Decarli, Recorded December 20, 1961, Book 4019, Official Records, Page 266, As Follows: “And Undivided 1/2 Interest In And To All Oil, Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbon Substances.” 2. Rights Reserved In The Deed From Robert W. Morgan, Sr., Et Ux, Recorded July 2, 1973, Book 6895, Official Records, Page 244, As Follows: “An Undivided 1/4 Interest In The While Of All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline, And Other Hydrocarbons And Mineral Substances Below A Point 500 Feet Below The Surface Of Said Land, Together With The Right To Take, Remove, Mine, Pass Through And Dispose Of All Said Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gasoline And Other Hydrocarbon And Mineral Substances, But Without An Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Land. The Grantor, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, Agrees To Release His 1/4 Of The Oil, Gas And Mineral Rights To The Grantors Herein, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns, Under The Following Conditions: Within Two Years From March 2, 1973 If No Active Pooling Has Taken Place, And Only Then Upon The Acceptance By Mr. J.P. Decarli, Rights To A Depth Of 500 Feet, In Exchange For All Mineral Rights Below 500 Feet, The Grantor, His Successors, Heirs Or Assigns Agrees To Release His 1/4 Interest In The Oil, Gas And Mineral Right To The Grantee, His Heirs, Successors Or Assigns.

Apn 011-220-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The following statements; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER are statutory notices for all one to four single family residences and a courtesy notice

for all other types of properties. 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 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 NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION at (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 111066655. 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: 02-08-2017 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772, OR VISIT WEBSITE: www.nationwideposting.com PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC, AS TRUSTEE (408)-370-4030 ELIZABETH GODBEY, VICE PRESIDENT PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0301757 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 02/24/2017, 03/03/2017, 03/10/2017. Brentwood Press No: 021273 72478 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

ECLIPSE PLACE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-540-040-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-670894-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-670894-BF IDSPub #0122359 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72400 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEVEN S. CHIN AND YUAN-TING LAI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 3/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0102629-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $562,315.56 The purported property address is: 1442 PARADISE LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-470-008-6 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-733218-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-733218-BF IDSPub #0122272 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72378 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 3rd day of March 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Crystal Johnson - Couch, stereo equipment, dolly and plastic bags.

2. Deborah L. Delgado - 12 plastic bins, boxes, toys, dresser.

3. Jonathan Mack - Flat screen tv, fan,boxes & childrens clothes.

4. Dean Roan - Collectables, coke & sprite bottles, 2 dollies, puzzles.

5. David Carson - Clothes, stereo equipment, boxes, bags & art work.

6. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding, exercise equipment & chest.

7. Jizele Martinez - Full of plastic bins, old chest, table, and broom.

8. Stephanie Ollivier - Big stuffed bear, armoire,toys, boxes, bags, Christmas tree.

9. Michael Allsbrook - Flat screen tv, mirror, clothes, boxes & luggage.

10. Randi Mendoza - Washer, dryer, toys, holiday decorations, suit case, child’s bed frame, armoire.

11. Roland K. Viaan - Wooden shelving, chairs, boxes, ironing board & brief case.

12. Anita Swab - chicken wire, childrens furniture,tools, rug, fire extiquisher, & water purifier.

13. Michael Allsbrook - Power & hand tools, doors, 4 ladders, metal shelving & doll house.

14. Antoinette Gary - Album collection, lamps, luggage, artwork, wicker basket, shelving unit, 20+ boxes, 8+ bins, shoes and boots.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-1058-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TEKLOM KELETE, AND GHIDEI FESSAHAIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 5/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0158875-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6 ADDISON COURT PITTSBURG, CA A.P.N.: 088-660-003 Date of Sale: 3/7/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $494,426.04, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 111-066655 Loan No. Title Order No. BR-019242 91207041 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서 가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-07-2008. 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 03-20-2017 at 1:30 PM, PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-14-2008, Instrument 20080055945-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DISCO BAY PARTNERS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustor, LODGEPOLE INVESTMENTS LLC, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction the trustor’s interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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.

The sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE , PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,090,446.97(estimated) NOTE: PROPERTY HAS NO COMMON ADDRESS, FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY, PLEASE SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE INITIAL PUBLICATION TO: LODGEPOLE INVESTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-670894-BF Order No.: 120191839-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/26/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT R GRANGNELLI AND YOLANDA CABRAL GRANGNELLI, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/3/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0026686-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,199.79 The purported property address is: 2992

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-733218-BF Order No.: 730-1605089-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,

24 | THEPRESS.NET

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-751075-BF Order No.: 8676819 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/9/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOSEPH VALDEZ AND GRACE VALDEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0085705-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,328.10 The purported property address is: 531 VIVIAN ST, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1571 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016310-028-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-751075-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders

right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16751075-BF IDSPub #0121687 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72274 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

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: 4/4/17 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. Must be served on father. Petitioner must appear with photo identification and proof of residency. Date: 01/31/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72403 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

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. 46 Tony Mance 47 Tony Mance 62 Tony Mance 80 Tony Mance 86 Heather Mosser 415 American Truck School 716 Steve Nelson 798 Tony Mance 949 Jerome McElroy 975 Bertha Bobadilla Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72488 Publish Dates: February 17, 24, 2017.

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, CA07000909-16-1. 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: February 14, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000909-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, 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 28289, Pub Dates: 02/24/2017, 03/03/2017, 03/10/2017, Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72492 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08002156-14-5. 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: February 6, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08002156-14-5 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-6597766 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 27930, Pub Dates: 02/17/2017, 02/24/2017, 03/03/2017,.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72450 Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

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: Lot 53, as shown on the Map of Subdivision 7667, filed November 25, 1992, in Map Book 364, at Page 24, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting therefrom: All oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances below a point 500 feet below the surface of said land, together with the right to take remove, mine, pass through and dispose of all of said oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances, but without any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said land”, as reserved in the Deed form Ernest O. Black, et ux, Recorded October 5, 1987, Book 13943, Page 853, Official Records. Also excepting therefrom: All overlying and other water rights, including, without limitations, the right to appropriate water and distribute it to other properties without any right to the use of land or rights in/or to any portion of the surface of said land. The owner of the reserved water rights, however, covenants that it will not exercise the rights reserved except for below 100 feet from the surface of said land.

Breach of the foregoing covenant shall not, however, terminate or forfeit the right to the reserved, but injunctive relief may be south and obtained to prevent or remedy any such breach. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3893 CLOVERBROOK AVE 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $182,522.63 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758 - 8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.HOMESEARCH.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 049490-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758 - 8052 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72458 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heidi Wallace SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heidi Wallace and John Wallace CASE NUMBER: N16-1852 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Heidi and John Wallace filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Noah Michael Greer-Matthews to Proposed Name: Noah Ezekiel Wallace.

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: 3/14/17 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: 01-13-2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72317 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lasonya Chatman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lasonya Andrews Chatman CASE NUMBER: N17-0068 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lasonya Andrews Chatman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lasonya Andrews Chatman to Proposed Name: Talibah Thura. 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: 3/22/17 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: 1/24/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72352 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000293-00 The name of the business: Aim Adventures Located at: 533 Freemark Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: James F. Lopresto. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/30/1997. Signature of registrant: James F. Lopresto.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 1/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72340 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000359-00 The name of the business: Lucchesi Group Adult Residential Facility Located at: 4739 Lucchesi Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1.

Armando Valadez 2. Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez 3. Cristina M. Javrigui . This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Armando Valadez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 1/19/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72284 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000499-00 The name of the business: J. W. Properties Located at: 100 Picasso Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Bigg Jims Trucking Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/23/2017.

Signature of registrant: Vikki Cayere , Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/24/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 72302 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001101-00 The name of the business: Picturesque Located at: 26 Mori Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Josie Duarte. 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: Josie Duarte.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 16, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires FOR CHANGE OF NAME 2/16/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Martha 72535 Publish dates: February 24, March G. McQuarrie, Law Offices of Maria 3, 10, 17, 2017.

E. Crabtree SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETI- Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, TION OF: Vernoica C. Rapicavoli CASE Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on NUMBER: N17-0140 TO ALL INTER- all of the goods stored in the prospective ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Veronica C. units below. The Goods are described as Rapicavoli filed a petition with this court Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous perfor a decree changing names as follows: sonal Property. Items being sold pursuant Present Name: a. Brent Spanky Ray to the assertion of the lien on March 2, Case to Proposed Name: Brent Ray 2017 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the Case. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all amounts due from you the sale will take persons interested in this matter shall place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 032-490-013-3 TS No: CA0700090916-1 TO No: 8654449 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 June 24, 2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 27, 2017 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 June 30, 2015 as Instrument No. 20150134857-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by UBORA UJUZI AND FELICIA SCOTT HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC 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: 454 SONNET CT, OAKLEY, CA 945615086 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 $426,603.80 (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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-380-036-5 TS No: CA0800215614-5 TO No: 160027300-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 March 16, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 27, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0092138-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed

by ERICA IPPOLITO, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INC. 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: 508 ARROWHEAD WAY, 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 $802,879.24 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 049490-CA APN: 034-290-053-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/1/2004.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/21/2017 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/14/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0129949-00, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MARINETTE D. ROOT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: At the north side of the Pittsburg

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cop logs EMER GENC Y SER VICES DISPATCH LOGS

On West 7th Street, an individual reported that someone ran from a bar and punched someone else in the face; then they heard gunshots before the person subsequently ran toward B Street.

Feb. 8, 11:42 p.m., in Antioch The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.

BRENTWOOD Feb. 10, 2:19 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, police arrested an individual with a felony warrant, who was also on felony probation, while in possession of narcotics, paraphernalia and burglary tools.

Feb. 10, 7:04 a.m. A bicycle was turned in as found property Grovewood Loop.

Feb. 10, 9:50 a.m. A resident’s credit card was used to make fraudulent purchases on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 10, 10:31 a.m. On East Country Club Drive, someone accessed a resident’s Uber account and stole $2,400 in wages over a twoweek period.

Feb. 10, 11:29 a.m. A victim’s check was stolen and cashed at an unknown location on Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 10, 1:40 p.m. On Second Street, a wallet was turned in as found property and returned to the owner.

Feb. 10, 3:28 p.m. A resident’s credit card was used to make fraudulent purchases on Sand Creek Road.

Feb. 10, 5:24 p.m. A license plate was stolen on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 10, 9:07 p.m. On Balfour Road, a resident was found with significant injuries and no memory of receiving them. The resident was taken to Kaiser for treatment.

Feb. 10, 9:20 p.m. A vehicular burglary was reported, in which a handgun, gun magazines and ammunition were stolen, on Sand Creek Road.

Feb. 10, 10:30 p.m. A vehicular burglary was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Feb. 10, 10:47 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a curb and attempting to leave the scene.

Feb. 11, 7:53 a.m. Three homes under construction were vandalized on Gardenia Court.

Feb. 11, 9:53 a.m. An attempted burglary was reported at a business on San Creek Road.

Though the responsible party did damage the back door, they did not gain entry.

Feb. 11, 1:80 p.m. Numerous fake identification cards were recovered on Fiano Lane.

Feb. 11, 4:39 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, a robber stole clothing, then punched and kicked another person when confronted.

Feb. 11, 6:21 p.m. A basketball hoop was stolen on Young Drive.

Feb. 12, 1:57 a.m. Officers arrested an individual for a known warrant on Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 12, 2:29 a.m. On Balfour Road, an individual was arrested for DUI. Feb. 12, 2:47 a.m. On Lone Tree Way, police arrested a driver for DUI after a traffic collision. The driver also refused a chemical test and became combative.

Feb. 12, 4:35 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Balfour Road.

OAKLEY Feb. 5, 12:23 a.m. Police were contacted about a loud party on the 4800 block of Carrington Drive.

Feb. 5, 2:08 a.m. A patrol was requested on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane.

Feb. 5, 3:49 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 600 block of Bynum Court.

Feb. 5, 10:59 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-person stop on Shell Plot.

THEPRESS.NET

Feb. 5, 11:09 a.m. A patrol stopped a suspicious vehicle on the 1800 block of Walnut Grove.

Feb. 5, 2:42 p.m. Officers led a welfare check on the 200 block of O’Hara Avenue.

Feb. 5, 3:20 p.m. An incident of felony battery was reported on the 60 block of Carol Lane.

Feb. 5, 4:25 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on Maple and Lakewood drives.

Feb. 5, 7:55 p.m. A patrol was requested at the Diamond Hill Sports Club.

Feb. 5, 8:03 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 1800 block of Babbe Street.

Feb. 5, 9:50 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute on the 70 block of Gull View Court.

Feb. 6, 1:25 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 10 block of Brooks Court.

Feb. 6, 7:29 a.m. Vandalism was reported on the 3600 block of Main Street.

Feb. 6, 8:03 a.m. A patrol was requested at Orchard Park Elementary School.

Feb. 6, 8:13 a.m. A patrol was requested at Vintage Elementary School.

Feb. 6, 12:10 p.m. Officers looked into a 911 hang up on the 2000 block of Main Street.

Feb. 6, 12:33 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 80 block of Carol Lane.

Feb. 6, 1:26 p.m. An incident of trespassing was reported on Lucky Oak. Feb. 6, 3:07 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 70 block of Rhine Court.

Feb. 6, 3:26 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on the 300 block of Cool Crest Drive.

Feb. 6, 5:46 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 500 block of Windsor Court.

Feb. 6, 7:14 p.m. On the 400 block of Vinewood Drive, police responded to a report of an unwanted guest.

Feb. 7, 9:33 a.m. A patrol investigated a disturbance of the peace at Raley’s.

Feb. 7, 9:41 a.m. A patrol investigated a disturbance of the peace on the 3600 block of Main Street.

Feb. 7, 11:21 a.m. A vehicle was burglarized at Hagar Court and Hagar Lane.

Feb. 7, 2:20 p.m. A patrol was requested on the

|

2100 block of Truman Lane.

Feb. 7, 4:04 p.m. A vehicle was burglarized on the 4600 block of La Vista Drive.

Feb. 7, 5:22 p.m. Officers led a welfare check at Ace Hardware.

Feb. 7, 5:23 p.m. Petty theft was reported on the 4900 block of Chablis Way. Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. At Neroly and Laurel roads, a hit-and-run misdemeanor took place.

ANTIOCH Feb. 6, 2:21 a.m. On Cerro Court, a resident pulled up to his home, and two males exited a four-door Pontiac and robbed him at gunpoint. The suspects were 19 or 20 years old and wearing masks.

Feb. 6, 9:24 p.m. A driver was jumped and robbed of pizza on Morning Vale Court.

Feb. 7, 5:32 a.m. A burglary was reported on Cashew Street.

Feb. 7, 11:34 a.m. A resident saw a someone trying to climb through their window on Carmona Way. The suspect was wearing a white and blue plaid button up, black baggy pants and black Chucks.

Feb. 7, 2:45 p.m. A burglary was reported on Lawrence Avenue.

Feb. 7, 3:31 p.m. A house was burglarized and ransacked on East 13th Street.

Feb. 7, 8:04 p.m. A burglary was reported on Zinfandel Court.

Feb. 7, 10:01 p.m. Gunshots were heard in the area of West 8th Street.

Feb. 8, 11:43 a.m. A robbery was reported on West 13th Street. The victim was held at gunpoint and the suspects fled in a black Mazda or Honda van.

Feb. 8, 2:51 p.m. A robbery was reported on East 18th Street.

Feb. 8, 8:04 p.m. An unknown subject attempted to burglarize a residence on Cavallo Road, but was scared off by a resident.

Feb. 8, 11:42 p.m. On West 7th Street, an individual reported that someone ran from a bar and punched someone else in the face; then they heard gunshots before the person subsequently ran toward B Street.

Feb. 9, 7:42 a.m. A burglary was reported on Calvert Court.

Are You Tired of Hiding Your Smile?

This Year Give Yourself the Beautiful Straight Smile You’ve Always Wanted!

Call Our Office Today to Schedule Your Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation!

25

And Now it’s Easier than Ever!

• 3D Scans of Your Teeth Instead of Goopy Impressions • Invisalign and Low-Friction Braces Make the Experience as Comfortable as Possible • Convenient Hours & Location • Flexible Payment Plans Frank M. Hann D.D.S. Kristen M. Hann D.D.S.

ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS For Adults and Children

100 Cortona Way, Suite 250 • Brentwood • (925) 240-2070 www.HannOrthodontics.com

Meter

from page 1

This suggestion came from the water meter ad hoc committee, which presented its three-part recommendation to the board during a meeting on Feb. 15.

In addition to financing 50 percent of the project, the committee also recommended a tiered pricing schedule for the meters and a payoff method that will take 10 years, for those who do not wish to pay the cost of their meter up front.

Previously, the board had voted 3-2 to finance the entire project with a 10-year bond, with an average price of $906 across the board for all homeown-

Proposal

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

COMMUNITY

ers and a 10-year payoff plan. Directors Kevin Grave and Chris Steele voted against this option.

Graves, one of the two members of the ad hoc committee, felt he and his fellow committee member Bill Mayer brought a compromise to the table that had something for everyone. Steele, the lone opposition vote, said he would like to see more accurate accounting and billing for residents receiving the meters.

“We listened to the public, and the public made a lot of comments about not borrowing money that we don’t need,” Graves said. “There are reserve funds, but they are not for the water me-

from page 1

son is exactly right – it would do much more for the district’s image to spend that $53,900 to improve academic outcomes, rather than waste it on a flawed spin doctor.”

Anello said that the proposal had nothing to do with Burkholder’s website, Eastcountytoday.net, and that she didn’t seek other bids because the proposal was Burkholder’s own intellectual property, thus proprietary. She thought the proposal financially advantageous for the district, considering public-information officers in other districts usually cost about $125,000 a year when factoring in salary, benefits and a retirement package.

“There are so many amazing students, employees and families in our district, doing fantastic things,” Anello said. “An AUSD media platform and an individual dedicated to highlighting their achievements would be a great benefit to the district and to the public at large.”

Burkholder said he was unsure if the district’s board or members of the public fully understood the

ters. We have infrastructure and pipes that go under the bays that we have leaks in constantly. Our infrastructure is aging. It was put in some 20 years ago, before the CSD, and that’s part of what those reserve funds are for ... so we can’t completely deplete our funds.”

The ad hoc committee also recommended not charging residents until all final costs are in, so that homeowners may be charged more accurately. The average rate of $906 per meter had been a sticking point with residents and will now be replaced with a three-level tiered system that more accurately reflects the true cost associated with each property.

proposal.

“If the proposal was better explained and they understood the benefits of all the components working together, I am confident it will move forward,” he said. “Following the decision, I’ve received a great deal of support from the community who could not understand why the board took no action. The comments were that they would like to see this type of service implemented by the school district and possibly by others, such as the City of Antioch.”

According to the proposal, Burkholder would create a district website – using the EastCountytoday. net model – that would become ‘the single source for AUSD news and information.’ He would also work with the superintendent to identify positive stories or information that could be shared with the community, pitched to local media and shared on the district’s website and blog.

Burkholder said that undertaking such work wouldn’t be a conflict of interest.

Currently, estimated costs will range between $519 and $1,635 per home. Factors that affect cost include the type of meter needed, ease of access and landscaping around the meter boxes.

Mayer thanked residents who have been coming to the meetings to voice their opinions.

“Thank you for your feedback,” he said. “I want to thank everyone for coming in. This is what Discovery Bay is about.”

For more information, visit www. todb.ca.gov or call 925-634-1131.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

“I do not see that there is a conflict of interest, because the content would be created by their stories, their photos and their comments,” he said. “They are not buying news, as some claim. They are creating their own and distributing information through platforms and processes created by Burkholder Media.”

Board member Diane Gibson-Gray, who believes the measure would have been approved if it had come from a different vendor or media outlet, said the district could benefit from increasing its online presence.

“I’ve often said that ‘absent information, people will make up their own,’ and this holds true for both positive and negative situations,” she said. “Building an AUSD community website, supported by socialmedia bundling, and building an audience will provide the opportunity to showcase positive stories, students, employees and more.”

To view the complete proposal, visit bit. ly/2lDEymQ. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

GO

THEPRESS.NET

MEDAL LD AWARD

20 2 166

GO

|

MEDAL LD AWARD

20 2 133 R MEDA VE AWARD

L

2013

SIL

26

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

THEPRESS.NET

|

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, Feb. 24 Preschool Story Time

The Brentwood Library hosts preschool story time at the Brentwood Community Center Library, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, now through March 2, starting at 11:30 a.m. The event is for kids 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Girls’ Basketball Tryouts

The Brentwood Warrior Elite girls’ basketball organization holds tryouts for girls in fourth through 11th grade, on Feb. 24 and 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Altamont Elementary School, 452 W St Francis Ave, in Mountain House. The tryouts taking place during the months of February and March are to fill openings on grade-based teams, and space is limited. For more information, visit leaguelineup.com/warriorelite.

Saturday, Feb. 25 “Nunsense”

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Immaculate Heart of Mary #2714 presents “Nunsense,” at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 26, at 2 p.m.

For more information or tickets, call Trisha at 925-216-1924.

“Mary Poppins”

Liberty High School Playmakers proudly presents “Mary Poppins,” on Feb. 25 and March 3, 4 and 10, at 7 p.m.; March 4 and 11, at 2 p.m.; March 9, at 7 p.m.; and March 11, at 10 a.m. March 4 will also feature a dessert party prior to the show, but space is limited. Ticket prices vary, depending on the day and show time. For more information, visit http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/ playmakers.

Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center hosts a flea market at 215 Second St., in Oakley, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendors will sell arts, crafts and new and used items. Snacks, drinks and popcorn will also be available. For more information, call Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser

Freedom High School Band and color guard are hosting their first flapjack breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s, 2737 Hillcrest Ave., in Antioch, from 8 to 10 a.m. The event includes pancakes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, orange juice, coffee and a raffle.

Tickets are $14. For more information or tickets, email board@fhsbandboosters.com.

Crab Feed

The Discovery Bay Lions Club, with the Brentwood Lions Club, Byron Delta Lions Club and the Ygnacio Valley Commuters Club, hosts a Crab Feed to benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, in Byron. The event begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., and includes a silent auction and contest for best table decorations. Tickets are $60 and will only be sold in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. They are available at www. discoverybaylions.com or the UPS Store in the Sandy Cove Shopping Center. For more information, call 925-240-3486.

Sunday, Feb. 26 International Speaker

Rev. Dale Everett will bring his ministry to Harvest Time Church, 2200 Venture Dr., in Brentwood, at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Additional services will run from Feb. 27 to March 1, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

Monday, Feb. 27

Gardener’s Presentation

Delta Informal Gardeners is hosting speaker Barbara Norkus, president of Mount Diablo Rose

Society, at 809 2nd St., in Brentwood, at 7:30 p.m.

Norkus will highlight gardens, sculptures and the Great Pavilion in her presentation. For more information, contact

Tuesday, Feb. 28 Blood Drive

The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive at Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties, 141 Sand Creek Road, Suite E, in Brentwood, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save a life by donating blood. For more information, visit redcross.org.

Friday, March 3 Knights Crab Feed

The Knights Baseball Club and the Campos Family Vineyards are co-hosting the Knights 1st Annual Crab Feed, at the Campos Family Vineyards event center, 3501 Byer Road, in Byron, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature wine and appetizers, complimentary Knights wine glasses and more. Table reservations are $600 for a group of eight, and individual tickets are $60. For more information, call 925-354-1200.

“Blithe Spirit”

The California Theatre presents “Blithe Spirit,” at 351 Railroad Ave., in Pittsburg, on March 3, at 8 p.m., and March 4 and 5, at 2 p.m. Come see Noel Coward’s comedy of manners. Tickets range from $10 to $25. For more information, call 925-4271611 or visit www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com.

Saturday, March 4 Football Crab Feed

The East County Youth Football and Cheer will host the 12th Annual Crab Feed, at the Brentwood Veteran’s Hall, 757 1st St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 11 p.m. Come support the East County Lions’ football and cheer programs by enjoying crab, pasta, salad and bread, followed by live and silent auctions, music and dancing.

For more information, contact 925-759-0667.

Tax Assistance

Opportunity Junction is holding a free lesson on tax preparation on March 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 10 a.m., and March 31, at 6 p.m., at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch. A certified session leader will guide you through preparing taxes, using a simple web interface. There is no charge, but you must meet income guidelines. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Sign-ups Library Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne.moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from Feb. 7 through March 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Like thepress.net Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number or adult leadership interest.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day. For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have tryouts or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques.

Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood. Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@ gmail.com.

El Campanil Theatre 602 W. Second Street Antioch ORDER TICKETS PHONE: (925) 757-9500 OR ONLINE: www.elcampaniltheatre.com

El Campanil Theatre and the International Film Showcase Present The Foreign Film:

The Salesman (Iran)

Sunday February 26 2:00 pm

Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert

Saturday March 4 7:00 pm The Vagabond Players

Born Yesterday

Sun. March 5 2:00 pm

Hula Classes

Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history and language of the Hawaiian people. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood. For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

On the Horizon Friday, March 10 Spaghetti Feed

Edna Hill Middle School hosts its sixth-annual spaghetti feed, in the school gymnasium, 140 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come for a full spaghetti dinner, drinks, salad and dessert, along with exciting prizes, bingo and a photo booth. Tickets are $7 per person, and student order forms must be submitted to the office by March 7. For more information, call the school at 925-513-6440.

Saturday, March 11 Baseball Crab Feed

Liberty High School Baseball Boosters is hosting its fourth-annual crab feed at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 1st St., in Brentwood, with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner to follow at 6 p.m. The night will also include feature dancing, a raffle, beer and wine and entertainment. Tickets are $55 per person for all-you-can-eat crab, salad, pasta and bread. For more information, call Lorene at 925-980-6084.

Patty’s Day Feast

The Bethel Island Lions Club is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day feast at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, in Bethel Island, beginning with cocktails at 4 p.m. Come fill up on corned beef and cabbage and enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, raffles and prizes while supporting local charities.

Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, email bethellion@gmail.com or call Goldie at 510-366-0643.

Life Planning Symposium

Thrivent Financial holds a free life-planning symposium for seniors and their caregivers from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Resurrection Lutheran Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. For more information or to RSVP, call 925-757-3070.

United States Air Force Concert Band Saturday March 11 3:00 pm

Chicago..The Tribute Sat. March 25

8:00 pm

El Campanil Theatre and the International Film Showcase Present

My Life As A Zuchinni (Switzerland) Academy Award Nominee Best Animated Film Sunday March 26 2:00 pm

Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra Disney’s World Saturday April 1 2:00 pm

The Four Aces

Saturday April 8

2:00 pm

The Sun Kings

A Beatles Tribute As Nature Intended Saturday April 22 8:00 pm

William Florian

Those Were The Days

The Spirit & Songs of the 60’s

Sunday April 30 3:00 pm

27

28 | THEPRESS.NET

Business Profile

Handyman Paul

Landscapers & Design

NEW VIEW

"NO JOB TOO SMALL"

(925) 392-7601

Quality and More!

Quality service, competitive prices and reliability are just a few of the reasons customers of RB Handyman Services recommend the locally-owned company for all their home remodeling jobs – big or small. Just check out the reviews on Yelp and you’ll see that RB Handyman Services has a reputation for standing behind their work, providing a positive, experience and offering only topnotch quality products and craftsmanship. If you’ve got a residential or light industrial project in your future, RB Handyman Services is the company to call.

925-864-0969

handymanpaul.webs.com Non-licensed

CA C-7 License #883098

www.Home-AudioVideo.com

Call to place your ad here

925-634-1441

• Patios • Driveways • Foundation

WWW.SCREWSANDNAILS.NET

Heating & Air

BONDED & INSURED • LIC.#104968

• Military / Senior Discounts • Family Owned & Operated • 20+ Years Experience

Repairs, Carpentry, Caulk-Tile, Drywall & Painting, Powerwash, Siding, Gutters, Decks, and More mrhandyman.com

925-438-8367 Certified Preventative Maintenance Tune-Up HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

CA LIC. 1015981

C. P. C.

General Construction Specializing in all phases of your construction needs

Call for FREE estimate

(925) 679-2982 Family owned and operated

• Handyman • Tile repairs • Decks • Business • Fencing • Construction

Specializing in ALL Phases of Construction Call for FREE estimate

625-2263

General Contractor Lic. #698676

Glass Repair/Screens

Frameless Glass Showers Installed within 5-10 days

FREE Removal of old

shower door included. ($75 value)

Rose & Sons 230 Chestnut St. Brentwood

(925) 634-5609 Serving Brentwood for 38 years

Lic. #018971 • Bonded & Insured

Contractor Lic. #958539

925.689.7017

R MEDAL VE AWARD

Installation, Service & Repair

20 2 166

Rick Burgard (925) 698-8662 Lic. B-1003881

RBhandymanservices@gmail.com

• Maintenance Agreements • Insured and Bonded

rbhandymanservices.com

www.cahvac.com

(Mon-Fri) 7am-5pm (Sat-Sun) closed

CA Lic. 829011

Hauling

Precision HAULING

CLEAN UP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS! Debris, Wood, Concrete, Furniture, Appliances & Yard Services

Call Angel

584-9591 NOTICE TO READERS California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

FAIRVIEW HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

For free estimates call:

925 625-0920 tel 925 584-5234 cell Jose Velez

velezlandscaping@live.com

Perez

Planting • Repairs Clean-Up • Maintenance Hauling • Most Yard Work

QUALITY WORK

AKL

OAKLEY PRESS OAKLEY

OAKLEY PRESS OAKLEY

513-1899

Lic. #905195 / Bonded

Painters

Garrett Painting

Splash the walls with some new colors!

(925) 948-5339 C. P. C.

General Construction & Painting

Lic #898540

Call to place your ad here

ELITE LANDSCAPING

925-634-1441

Pavers, Artificial Grass & Stamped Concrete

40 Years of Providing Customer Service License #705148 - Bonded & Insured

• Residential • Commercial Lic. #954996

www.cocoplumbingsystems.com

(925) 852-4873 Serving Contra Costa & Alameda Counties • • • •

Water Heater Replacement Tankless Water Heaters Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Camera sewer line inspection with DVD copy • Whole House Re-Pipes • Drain Cleaning

Royal Services (925) 439-2169

www.royalserviceonline.com CA Contractor Lic# 959901

Pools & Spas

Lic.#990581

DISCOUNT

(925)513-0485 Roofing DELTA ROOFING

REROOFING • REPAIRS New Roofs • Remodels Free Estimates Family owned

Commercial & Residental Law Enforcement Military & Senior

Pool Maintenance & Repairs Family Owned

Composition • Tile • Shakes Gutters & Downspouts

SPECIALIZING IN

rwdsaved@gmail.com

FULL SERVICE PLUMBING

• Swimming Pools • Hot Tubs • Filters

(925) 339-1419

925-260-7833

Plumbers

Family owned and operated

925.727.8152

• Service • Repair • Installation

Guaranteed, Reliable, Affordable, Caring, Experienced Bob Dickson - Owner

Residential, Commercial & Industrial

(925) 679-2982

FREE ESTIMATES

OAKLEY PRESS OAKLEY

625-4963 Lic.#533790

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Complete Landscaping Services • Custom Concrete & Pavers • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Installs & Repairs • Retaining Walls • Weekly/Bi-weekly Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

FAIR PRICES

MEDAL LD AWARD

OAKLEY PRESS Y O E

.

YARD SERVICES

20 2 144 2013 2012 2010

GO

Residential & Commercial Construction

Adriana

Irrigation • Maintenance • Landscaping

Lic #898540

West Coast Construction

E MEDA NZ AWARD

Commercial • Residential

SIL

General Contractor

• Monthly FREE ESTIMATE • Biweekly • Windows • Blinds 2016 • Deep Clean 10 Years • Move-In/Out Running

VELEZ LANDSCAPING

Quality and More!

• Bathroom refacing • Kitchen refacing • Sheetrock repair • Plumbing repair • Door/window repair • Toilet replacement • Electrical repair

Pest Control

634-2221

Landscapers & Design

625-6282

625-0120

www.sunbustersinc.com

Housecleaning

$78 234-0573

925-GET-TEMP • www.GET-TEMP.com

Local Resident 50 years Brentwood • Lic #871192

(Call Today For Details)

30 Years Experience

• Reliable • Safe • Professional

Locally Owned • Fully Insured Work Guaranteed • Lic #807495

Office: 510.323.3190 Cell: 925.698.4531

925-698-8662

(408)439-2788

925-257-4622

New Lawns, Sprinkler Systems, Fences, Stamp Color Concrete, Retaining Walls, Free Estimates

,

L

Old School Concrete

Up To $1000 OFF

Rick Burgard

ANY JOB - ANYTIME CALL ALEX TODAY

Serving Brentwood, Antioch and Discovery Bay

Cement & Concrete

MEDAL LD AWARD

20166

Landscaping & Maintenance

BR O

Custom Installation & Sales • Home Theater • Flat-Screen TV Installation • Tech Wiring • Audio/Video Distribution

• Landscaping • Remodeling • Hauling • All Phase Construction • Concrete Mason • Tile Setter

Patio Covers GO

Handyman

Lic#858654

Audio/Video

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

HOME & GARDEN PROFESSIONALS

Please recycle this paper

since 1989 Bonded & Insured Lic. #557556

925-513-8759 www.deltaroofinginc.com