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In the wake of Discovery Bay resident Jesse Ramirez’s death, his family is channeling their grief into something positive for the community. Jody Gianni, Jesse’s stepmother, joined WR Properties as a real estate agent about four years ago and spoke often with the company founder, Wes Olson, about ways they could serve the community. “Life gets busy, and the idea got put on the backburner,” Gianni said. “In 2017, we spoke about it again, wanting to make it a reality.” But when Jesse took his own life on Jan. 16 this year, following a series of insee Hope page 22A

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Here Come The Brides Photo by John Parker

inter finally arrived this week and East County was treated to a gorgeous snowy view of Mount Diablo. Discovery Bay resident John Parker snapped this dichotomous photo from his deck. Other local photographers also offered their photos, which can be found at www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows.

Brides-to-be enjoy a Brentwood fair to find inspiration for the big day. Page 10A

California WaterFix project picking up speed Patriots Win “ They want a water right to build two

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The pace of activity related to the California WaterFix project has stepped up considerably in the last few weeks, and several major developments have arisen. Those developments included the resumption of the Part 2 hearings, the issuance of a major ruling by the State Water Resources Control Board, the revelation that the Metropolitan Water District is examining the option of funding a majority of the cost of a two-tunnel solution and the release of an long-awaited economic analysis of the project. The original WaterFix plan was based on the construction of two tunnels, each with a 4,500 cubic feet per second (cfs)

tunnels, but they don’t want to tell the public how much that will cost or what the real water quality impacts will be for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.

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Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director, Restore the Delta capacity. On Feb. 7, Karla Nemeth, Department of Water Resources (DWR) director, issued a statement that called for the construction of a single tunnel with a 6,000 cfs capacity. This has been referred to as a singletunnel plan, but that designation is a misnomer as the plan allows for the construction of a second tunnel at some undetermined

point in the future when sufficient funding is available. The adoption of a staged construction approach came after Central Valley and Southern California water agencies expected to pay for the construction failed to commit to the cost. The change to WaterFix proposed by DWR prompted a number of groups opposing

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the project to file motions with the State Water Board seeking to have the tunnel construction permit approval hearings stopped. The motions argued that the hearings were based on a two-tunnel plan and the adoption of a staged approach to the construction was significant enough to necessitate restarting the hearings based on the new plan specifications. The Part 2 hearings got underway on Feb. 8 but lasted only a short while. The Water Board opted to cancel two weeks of hearings during which time it considered the impact of DWR’s change on the hearing process. The State Water Resources Control Board ruled on Feb. 21 that the Part 2 hearings should con-

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Marin Clean Energy (MCE), a company that offers an energy alternative to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), is coming to Discovery Bay. In February, residents of unincorporated East County received a letter informing them of their automatic enrollment in MCE beginning in April. The company is a community choice aggregation (CCA) organization that purchases power from multiple sources and delivers it to customers via the PG&E infrastructure. Under state law, MCE is allowed to automatically enroll consumers in its program, offering them the option to opt out of its services, but not everyone is happy about the arrangement. “We opted out, because they didn’t do a very good job of explaining the cost difference, and they need to do to more effective marketing of this program,” said Discovery Bay resident Pat Moorehead.

Others chose to opt out based on principle. “I also received the MCE letter and also thought it was junk mail and confusing,” said Ann Watson. “Being forced to opt out of something I did not request is like negative marketing.” Beginning with the April billing cycle, all residents of unincorporated Contra Costa County who have not opted out of MCE’s service will be billed by MCE through PG&E. MCE customers will see individual charges on their bills – one for PG&E electric delivery and one for MCE electric generation. Customers who had income-based discounts through PG&E will retain those with MCE. According to the MCE website, potential savings from staying enrolled in the program average from 2 percent to 5 percent per year. PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian said that PG&E will continue to care for the infrastructure of MCE customers in the same way they always have. “If a customer becomes a CCA cus-

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tomer, they are still a PG&E customer,” Sarkissian said. “We continue to deliver the electricity to CCA customers through our transmission and distribution system and provide meter reading, billing, customer service and maintenance services.” Richard Rice of Discovery Bay chose to stay with MCE and is even considering enrolling in its higher cost service. Such service provides 100 percent renewable energy rather than the standard service, which is 55 percent renewable. “I’m staying with MCE,” Rice said. “I like that the energy is sourced from green methods.” CCAs are gaining popularity in California. Authorized in this state in 2002, a CCA allows cities and counties to unite to become electrical providers in order to secure an alternative energy supply. The idea is to increase competition and provide a greener supply. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted to become part of a CCA in 2015. Diane Burgis, East County’s

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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking input from the public on a series of potential regulations on commercial cannabis and outdoor cultivation for personal use covering unincorporated areas of the county. “Our job right now is to determine what our communities want,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. These moves come on the heels of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, approved by California voters in November 2016. The act allows individuals to possess, use and cultivate specified amounts of recreational marijuana and opens the door for commercial marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and testing laboratories to operate. But it also allows local agencies to institute their own ordinances to control commercial marijuana businesses, which could include an outright ban. The regulations are included in a preliminary countywide plan that is meant to stir conversation on where commercial cannabis could be grown, processed, distributed and sold if the regulations are moved forward by the board of supervisors. The plan also seeks input on other key aspects. These include: the implementation of commercial cannabis buffer zones around residential zoning districts and sensitive areas (schools, libraries, parks, homeless shelters and drug rehab centers); whether caps should be placed on the number of commercial cannabis businesses; and if outdoor growing for

personal use should be allowed. If the board of supervisors approves the draft regulations, then it is likely that an initiative could be placed on the November ballot proposing a tax on commercial cultivation, sales and manufacturing in unincorporated areas of the county. The initiative’s passage would start the regulations with the funds generated likely to pay for the launching of the commercial cannabis endeavor. Early estimates project between $1 and $10 million a year could roll in, which isn’t a lot, considering the county’s $3.3 billion budget, said John Kopchik, director of the county’s department of conservation and development. “If we regulate commercial cannabis, we are going to have additional costs,” he said. “Our permitting and enforcement costs – we would expect to charge that to the applicants, but there may be other costs as well. Will we have additional (cannabis) use, so a need for more treatment centers, additional law enforcement?” If the regulations were to take effect, all potential commercial cannabis businesses would be required to undergo a lengthy approval process before being able to operate. “The areas are just eligibility areas if we go forward,” Kopchik said. “Someone would have to apply for a permit, and we could reject the permit.” If the regulations go forward, then a health ordinance would likely follow to ensure the safety of products sold and set limits on certain products in an attempt to keep them away from children, Kopsee Pot page 9A

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Mortgage interest rates have been gradually increasing over the last several months. In November, FHA loans (3.5 percent down payment) were about 3.75 percent and conventional loans (20 percent down payment) were about 4.125 percent. As of the time I sit down to write this, FHA loans are about 4.375 percent and conventional loans are about 4.75 percent. (Your rate may vary, of course. I’m just talking about averages here.) So, that’s an increase of about .625 percent – a little more than a half of a percent. Loan applications for purchases have dropped and applications for refinances have also dropped, probably due to the increase in mortgage rates. So, what does this mean to the real estate market? Does this mean the market is about to crash? Not hardly. We still enjoy very low rates when compared to historical records. In dollar terms, the recent increases means about $200 more per month for a home priced at $650,000. So, if you hold everything else the same, a potential homebuyer can now afford about $38,000 less in home price than they

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Monday nights are traditionally reserved for watching football, but with that sport on hiatus and spring fast approaching, kickball will soon take center stage at Campos Family Vineyards in Byron. The family winery is gearing up to launch an adult co-ed kickball league on Monday nights in April. “You don’t really hear about kickball around here, so we figured, ‘Why not do something new and get people involved?’” said league co-commissioner Ethan Purkey, who added that games will begin April 9. Campos officials are seeking eight teams of at least 14 to 20 players to play four one-hour games each week, between 6 and 10:30 p.m. “(The venue) is a place kids can hang out and have some fun too,” said Purkey, pointing out that the winery features a big grassy area, a play structure, cornhole, plenty of tables and chairs and an outdoor bar. “What we are striving for is to reach families and have a place for people to come and feel they belong.” The games, which usually last about eight or nine innings, involve teams taking turns kicking the ball or playing de-

fense. An estimated 10 defensive players are on the field at a time. To increase the stakes, the league will feature playoffs in the late stages of the season to crown a championship team. The ‘butterfly rule’ will also be in effect, allowing players to gently hit the opposing squad’s players with the ball. “We have rules, obviously, about how and where you can hit people and how hard, but it is pretty funny to see people get hit with a big old bouncy ball,” Purkey said. Purkey hopes the games elicit the unabashed fun that drew him to the game in his former home state of Arkansas. “What I like about our league back in Arkansas is everybody has fun,” Purkey said. “Who doesn’t like playing with other couples or friends that you really get along with?” If the league takes off, then Purkey hopes the endeavor will expand, possibly adding more nights of play or leagues of just men, women or those age 50 and over. The cost to play is $69 dollars per player, which includes a team jersey and personalized logo. The registration deadline is March 19. For more information or to sign up, visit http://bit.ly/2EZRi28 or www.camposfamilyvineyards.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Arming teachers is not the answer

Editor: Arming teachers? There are several things that can be done to help protect students and staff from school shootings. However, arming teachers is not one of them. As a retired gun-carrying lawenforcement peace officer as well as a retired teacher in the Brentwood Union School District, I am intimately familiar with the pressures and responsibilities of both jobs. Stopping the threat of an armed shooter, be it in a bank, airport, movie theater, school or any other public, crowed space is often problematic for most lawenforcement agencies! Teachers with guns would complicate the problem and put more teachers and students at risk. The solution to reduce these horrific and senseless school shootings is hiding in plain sight: eliminate and outlaw assault riffles. But our federal legislators hide behind the Second Amendment. Machine guns were outlawed in 1934. It’s time to do the same with assault weapons whose only purpose is to kill human beings as fast and as many as possible. The sad truth is our federal legislators are bought and owned by the NRA. Hopefully this will change in my lifetime, but I doubt it. Ed Hill Brentwood

A rebuttal to a rebuttal

Editor: The back and forth in the letters is always interesting and thought-provoking. However, I am always disappointed when someone uses half-truths or outright lies to try to prove that they are right about something; case in point, the letter from T. J. Adams in the Feb. 23 issue of The Press regarding the solutions for the DACA people. To the best of my knowledge, the dreamers are not mad at anyone – just

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afraid that they will be forced to leave the only country that they have ever known. Part of their status as members of the DACA program is that they are exempt from applying for citizenship through the normal channels until the DACA situation is resolved. Another lie from Mr. Adams – they were not afraid, they were doing what their situation dictated. As for the work/pay tax thing. Their Social Security tax situation is treated much like resident aliens who work in the U.S. The dreamer community is paying over $1 billion per year in federal, state and local taxes. The number is hard to quantify because of the fact that dreamers live in most states and many communities. All of which have slightly different tax laws. All of this data is available for anyone who is willing to do a little research. Just don’t do your research on faux news or any of the dumbass right-wing lie sites. On a personal level, Mr. Adams, I was not a big fan of the last president, but I admired how he respected the dignity of the office that he held. Against a hostile and sometimes acerbic Congress, he never lost his style and grace. The current resident of the White House is a liar, a racist, a bigot, a xenophobe, a homophobe and a serial sexual predator – one who has zero respect for the office of the presidency. The Gestapo comment by Mr. Adams is also in error. The Gestapo was used by the Nazi leaders to round up and contain over 11 million people, most of whom were eventually killed in the camps. They rarely, if ever, took people out and shot them. And ICE is beginning to act just like that. Bill Summer Brentwood

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Editor: I take issue with Mr. Sumner’s letter in the Feb. 16 issue concerning immigration in this country. This is a good example of why we never seem to solve problems in this country. Mr. Sumner has decided he knows why a large number of citizens are against the controversial immigration policies. He has decided they are simply racists and bigots. Does he honestly believe illegal immigration has not brought with it a sizable number of criminals who wish to take advantage of the populous or simply wishes to turn a blind eye? Has he heard of MS13, and does he just ignore those families who have been victims of violent crime by illegal immigrants? ICE can’t seem to find these criminals, because sanctuary city’s law enforcement thwarts their every effort. Illegal immigration burdens our public schools, health services, tax base and American unskilled labor market, not to mention that crossing our border without permission is

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illegal, as is the case with every nation on earth! Mr. Summer claims DACA immigrants contribute over $1 billion to the tax base. Since most DACA immigrants are supposedly under age and in school and the fact that the lowest 50 percent of all wage earners pay no tax, I find his claim quite unbelievable and irrelevant. If we give them a pass on breaking our immigration laws, could you give me a list of other laws that can be broken for ‘good cause’? If I were embezzling money from my company to live the high life but was caught, could my wife and kids still live as they are accustomed? Mr. Sumner ignores the fact that the U.S. allows over 1,000,000 legal immigrants per year! This is more than any other nation on earth. We have far more generous immigration policies than the likes of Mexico and Canada. But because some citizens are against allowing illegal immigrants into this country, they are simply bigots and racists. Yes, many are against illegal immigration from any country, but you, Mr. Sumner, are helping to keep divisiveness alive and well in this country and ridiculing the wishes of American citizens. I am proud of this country, but if you think the world has little respect for us, why are so many clamoring to get in? Dan MacGregor Brentwood

It’s not so simple to become a citizen

Editor: Michael DeFazio rebutted a letter to the editor by Barbara Byer, which was severely critical of the DACA program that gives protection against deportation for Dreamer children of illegal aliens. DeFazio’s views were then attacked by supporters of Ms. Byer’s denunciation of the DACA program. These back and forth commentaries were, of course, personal political views, but the rebuttals seemed to give expression to several inaccuracies. One writer stated that now that Dreamers are adults, they should simply become U.S. citizens. Unfortunately, those covered by DACA are precluded from filing for citizenship without leaving the U.S. and applying to immigrate, a process that makes citizenship extremely difficult and totally impractical for most Dreamers. While one can argue that DACA children should take that legal citizenship route, the point is that they simply cannot just apply for citizenship. One shortcut to citizenship for DACA immigrants is U.S. military service, but even that isn’t as simple as signing up. None of this is simple. The same writer claimed illegals don’t pay taxes because they can’t do so without a Social Security number. The writer asks for an explanation on how do they pay

taxes. They can and do files tax returns by using a tax ID number; no valid Social Security number needed. And we should remember that any Social Security taxes these illegals pay are free to the system as illegals cannot claim the benefits. Another writer states DACA is “clearly illegal.” DACA resulted from a presidential executive order by President Obama just as President Trump has issued such orders on several subjects. These orders may be challenged in court or the Congress could pass legislation that would override any such orders, the point being that no executive order by any president is “clearly illegal.” Finally, Ms. Byer chimes in, somewhat childishly, with the suggestion that if Mr. DeFazio is so well-versed, he should run for president. That’s not much of a reasoned contribution to a divisive issue. Rather, we should be looking for ways to resolve the matter beyond simply granting amnesty as some suggest or simply deportation as other have suggested. Because the Dreamers did not illegally enter the U.S. of their own volition, perhaps some reasonable and fair avenue to citizenship likely should be legislated. Of course, that means Congress would need to bite the bullet and tackle the issue. That, unfortunately, is where the real problem lies. Keith K. Wheeler Brentwood

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Editor: There are many dangers in the world that affect sea turtles. Even though we are far from the ocean, we can still be a part of the problem. Everyone in the world is. Human behavior is one of the biggest catalysts to the death of sea turtles. Most litter ends up in the ocean, while some fishing nets accidently catch sea turtles when left in the ocean. These little actions that we don’t think about harm sea turtles. We are either contributing to the danger or sitting around doing nothing. Only a handful of people are actually taking action against what is harming these adorable creatures. They are actively trying to raise money and support in order to preserve this species. Which group are you going to be a part of? Haley Le Adams Middle School

Thanks for great landscaping

Editor: To the people at Terracare Landscaping, we thank you for grooming Brentwood’s parkways and streets. Their fine work enhances our city, and it is very much appreciated. Karen McMullen Brentwood

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Joel Bryant to resign from fire board by Kyle Szymanski

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Joel Bryant, a seven-year member of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board, will resign in March, but his critical work to improve fire safety in the community is far from over. Bryant, also a Brentwood city councilmember, will give up his fire board seat and join the council’s fire safety subcommittee in advance of the November fire board elections, since his council role precludes him from seeking a second elected position. Bryant said bowing out now gives his appointed replacement, former board member Stephen Smith, time to get up to speed on district business should he decide to run in November’s election. “(Serving on the board) has probably been one of the most rewarding things I have been able to do as a city council person,” Bryant said. “I’ll be working on the Brentwood side of things to continue to work for a fire safety solution for the district.” While on the board, Bryant established a legacy of dedication, highlighted by a fierce will to improve the district during trying times. The district covers 249 square miles and 114,000 residents and has see-sawed between eight stations in 2010 and three today. Since 2012, voters have rejected a proposed revenue-generating parcel tax, a benefit assessment and a utility-user tax. Positive change, however, may be on the horizon. The district recently hired a publicaffairs firm that is expected to act as a district ambassador, improving communication with local and state officials and assisting in identifying alternate revenue and growth options. The district also plans to hire a stra-

tegic planning firm to help build a comprehensive road map for the future. “I am disappointed to see Director Bryant leave the fire board,” said fellow fire board member Joe Young. “He has provided many years of valuable guidance to the board to the benefit of the fire district.” During Bryant’s tenure, the board also successfully brought firefighters’ pay closer to that of the neighboring Contra Costa Fire Protection District and ushered in new Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “Joel has served well over the years, and I applaud him for his efforts in helping new people to prepare for board leadership,” said Smith. As Bryant departs, Smith will join the board for the second time, two years after the Brentwood City Council appointed councilmembers Steve Barr and Erick Stonebarger to expiring board seats despite asking citizens to submit applications. Smith was one of the citizens passed over in the council’s decision. Stonebarger remains on the board, but Barr resigned from his position in early 2017 and later resigned from the council before moving out of the area. “I have never stopped wishing to return to the fire board and have applied for reappointment twice before,” Smith said. “I have remained very active in fire district matters and will have no difficulty picking up with board business.” Bryant agrees. “He has a really good skill set as far as finance and budget, and he was a real asset when he was on the fire board before,” Bryant said. “I think he’ll continue to be an asset.” For more information on the fire district and elections, visit www.eccfpd. org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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A person made the reporting person give him a cigarette; he then took more and left. This report came from Lone Tree Way. Brentwood – Feb. 20, 11:18 p.m. The following is a sample of recent activities reported by law-enforcement agencies.

ANTIOCH Feb. 11, 9:13 a.m. A man told authorities that someone tried to enter his residence on Galenez Way. Feb. 11, 3:13 p.m. Someone entered a place on Menona Court through the back door. The reporting person cleaned the mess left by the suspect. Feb. 12, 7:11 p.m. A reporting person told authorities that a man took their phone and had them at gunpoint. This report came from A Street. Feb. 13, 2:43 p.m. A person told authorities that there was a possible entrance at his house on Eucalyptus Way. Feb. 13, 7:45 p.m. A suspect entered a residence on Mount Wilson Court through a window. Feb. 14, 11:31 a.m. A man with a gray shirt and a beard rear-ended a driver after making eye contact. The reporting person believed the driver was trying to leave. This report came from Black Diamond Drive and Lone Tree Way. Feb. 15, 4:05 a.m. A person reportedly kicked in a front door on Enea Way. Feb. 15, 9:16 p.m. A person told authorities that his father was pistol whipped by two men armed with handguns. The suspects’ vehicle was a black minivan. This was reported from Palo Verde Way. Feb. 15, 8:41 p.m. A person entered a home on Mount Hamilton Drive and took a computer. The resident was gone for five hours before he arrived home to the intrusion. Feb. 17, 12:22 p.m. Authorities were notified of four teens who tried to steal pizza from the pizza delivery driver on Pear Street. Feb. 17. 6:28 p.m. A man in his late 20s was seen running in an unknown direction, armed with a knife. He was reported stealing a watch.

BRENTWOOD Feb. 17, 10:27 a.m. A person reported finding a purse, keys and credit card. Feb. 17. 7:05 p.m. An accident occurred between two SUVs on Sand Creek Road and Highway 4. Feb. 17, 10:34 p.m. A woman and her boyfriend were in a vehicle when an unknown man came up to them and asked her a strange question. Feb. 17, 11:34 p.m. A subject rang the reporting person’s doorbell and took off. He later noticed that his neighbor’s windows were broken but they were not at home. This report came from Sutter Creek Way. Feb. 18, 11:21 a.m. A vehicle was hit while it was parked on Oak and First streets. Feb. 18, 9:22 p.m. A vehicle on Sand Creek Road was stolen. Feb. 19, 8:06 a.m. A Zebra scanner was stolen on Second Street. The suspect took the scanner from a nonstaffed register and came back to the store to get a refund on merchandise. Feb. 19, 11:12 a.m. A woman dropped her keys at a store on Balfour Road. They were found by someone who went to her car and locked the vehicle. Feb. 19, 12 p.m. A hit-and-run incident was reported on Sand Creek Road. The vehicle was hit while it was parked, but the reporting person was able to take several pictures of the suspected vehicle, a white Toyota Prius. Feb. 19, 1:48 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on Brookshire Street. A laptop was taken from a garage, possibly while the reporting person was doing yard work. The garage door was also opened during the time. Feb. 20, 10:37 a.m. A grand theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. A woman was reported stealing 18 bottles of Chanel perfume. Feb. 20, 12:58 p.m. A woman walked into a store on Brentwood Boulevard and took a Honda engine off the shelf. Feb. 20, 7:26 p.m. Two males grabbed li-

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quor and ran. They left on silver or grey sports car and were last seen on Central and O’Hara Avenue. Feb. 20, 8:05 p.m. A petty theft occurred in a store on Sand Creek Road. A person was reported taking a pair of Nike shoes and left in a dark sedan. Feb. 20, 8:34 p.m. A family dispute was reported on Douglas Road. Feb. 20, 11:18 p.m. A person made the reporting person give him a cigarette; he then took more and left. This report came from Lone Tree Way. Feb. 21, 7:17 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Balfour Road. A woman told authorities that she left her purse hanging from a chair in Starbucks. Another person then told authorities that they saw a man take the purse and run away. As the suspect ran, he dropped the purse, which contained $500. Feb. 21, 10:56 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Sand Creek Road and O’Hara Avenue. He was reported having run a red light and almost ran into a few vehicles. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. A man walking on the side of the store by Brentwood Boulevard was reported to have attempted a petty theft and also attempted to fight an employee. Feb. 22, 10:59 a.m. Four females loaded shopping carts items. It was believed that they were going to run out the door since they previously stole items from the store.

OAKLEY Feb. 11, 1:08 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 4500 block of Tokay Drive. Feb. 11, 1:02 p.m. Authorities halted a suspicious person at the 400 block of Devon Court. Feb. 11, 10:08 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor occurred on the 900 block of Almaden Court. Feb. 12, 10:32 a.m. Authorities received a call but the caller hung up. Authori-

ties were able to trace the call to the 4300 block of Frank Hengel Way. Feb. 12, 5:36 p.m. A vehicle was towed on the 800 block of Almond Drive. Feb. 12, 9:57 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Trafalgar Way and Portsmouth Street. Feb. 13, 1:50 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Laurel Road and Empire Avenue. Feb. 13, 5:17 p.m. Authorities were notified of a dispute between neighbors at the 4600 block of Bayside Way. Feb. 13, 11:50 p.m. Authorities reported a reckless driver on Snowy Egret Way and Crane Court. Feb. 14, 10:54 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 1300 block of Rutherford Lane. Feb. 14, 4:13 p.m. A false alarm was reported on the 2100 block of Oakley Road. Feb. 14, 7:07 p.m. Authorities were notified of a person disturbing the peace on the 200 block of Raye Avenue. Feb. 15, 12:44 a.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music playing on the 50 block of Carol Lane. Feb. 15, 12:52 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 400 block of East Home Street. Feb. 15, 4:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Freedom High School. Feb. 15, 11:41 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 300 block of Maude Court. Feb. 16, 1 p.m. An audible alarm was heard on the 100 block of Little Ranch Creek. Feb. 16, 6:34 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was halted on the 3700 block of Daniel Drive. Feb. 16, 11:06 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on Shannon and Windflower Way. Feb. 17, 11:35 p.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 3700 block of Daniel Road.

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Heritage basketball teams move on in playoffs by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage girls’ basketball team outscored visiting Dublin 46-31 in the second half to coast to an 81-64 win last week. The second-seed Patriots (22-6) methodically put the game away in the second half, outscoring seventh-seed Dublin (24-5) 18-11 in the third quarter and 28-20 in the fourth quarter to stave off the persistent Gaels, who led by 2 after the first quarter and trailed by only 2 at halftime. “The second half (the Patriots) executed their offense a lot better,” said Heritage head coach Rob Ocon. “They were a lot more sharp and made the extra pass, which led to easier buckets. We didn’t miss a free throw down the stretch, which was huge.” Heritage’s Jordan Sweeney, Mikaila Wegenke, Abigail Muse and Kidest Befikadu all scored in double digits and Sweeney and Muse did most of their damage in the second half, fueling the Patriots’ run. Sweeney scored 17 of her 22 points in the second half, and Muse basketed 10 of her 14 in the third and fourth quarters. “I think we settled down (in the second half)” said Sweeney, who went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter to cement the win. “I think we were a little bit nervous going into the game. We were really excited.” The Patriots jumped out to a 9-1 lead halfway through the first quarter, but poor defense and turnovers allowed Dublin to finish the quarter on a 14-4 run to lead by 2. The Gaels’ lead grew to as much as 7 in the second quarter, but Heritage ended the quarter on an 18-9 run over the last 6 minutes of the half to take a 2-point lead into halftime. “We weren’t as sharp on defense (in the first half),” Ocon said. “We seem to start slow, which is our Achilles (heel) right now, but it is a good thing we can go into half

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Heritage High School’s Mikaila Wegenke puts up a shot in the lane during the Patriots’ 81-64 win over Dublin in the North Coast Section playoffs last week. time and talk to them and they make the adjustments.” The Patriots’ win overshadowed a stellar effort by Lesila and Mele Finau, who together scored 41 points, including 25 of the Gaels’ 31 points in the second half. “The Finau sisters are super legit,” said Sweeney. “We were really worried about them going into it.” The win guaranteed the Patriots a trip

to the state playoffs, but more importantly, a date with third-seed Castro Valley in the North Coast Section semifinals. Results of that game were not available as of press time. In regard to boys’ basketball, Heritage High head coach Pat Cruickshank was excited with how his team practiced leading up to its North Coast Section quarterfinal matchup against College Park.

As it turns out, the practice foreshadowed a victory over College Park. The third-seed Patriots (26-2) led from the opening tip in a 81-60 win over the sixth-seeded Falcons, who finish their season 20-8. “The kids played really well tonight,” Cruickshank said. “We practiced just like see Heritage page 18A

Brentwood soccer player shines in Puerto Rico Brentwood’s 14-year-old Kiara Rodriguez was recently invited to Puerto Rico for an under-17 youth national team trial. Rodriguez is a member of the Liberty High School and West Coast Soccer under-15 National Premier League Kaos 3 teams. Phil Zayas, president of Global Soccer Academy, the head coach of the Johnson & Wales University men’s team and a previous assistant coach for Puerto Rico’s Women’s National Teams, passed Rodriguez’s information on to Puerto Rico National Team Women’s Technical Director Shek Borkowski, which kick-started Rodriguez’s adventure.

“After discussing options with Kiara’s club Director Troy Dayak and club coach ‘Maha,’ we decided this was a path we wanted to follow and an opportunity we very much wanted to pursue,” said Kiaras father, Eric Rodriguez. The Federación Puertorriqueña de fútbol (FPF) contacted Rodriguez in December to participate in the Puerto Rico under-17 Women’s National Team Assessment Camp in January in Puerto Rico. “I had an amazing time. It was so much fun,” Kiara said. “I felt very included right from the start. The coaches and players were very welcoming.” Since her trip, Kiara has been

called back for additional training and will return in March to Puerto Rico, where she will play against Southern Virginia University with the Under-17 Puerto Rico team in hope of making the 20-player roster for the CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship in Nicaragua this April. “I felt that I clicked with the girls right away and would love the opportunity to continue to build that bond,” Kiara said. “I can’t wait to go back.” Coach David “Maha” Mahabali, who coaches Kiara’s West Coast Club team, said she has a bright future. “Kiara is hard working and goes above and beyond to stay physically fit,” he said. “She is driven to make

herself better.” Dayak, director of the West Coast Soccer Club, agrees. “We are very proud of Kiara, and her hard work, training and dedication has put her in a position to compete for a youth national team spot,” he said. “Supporting these types of opportunities is one of our primary objectives here at West Cost Soccer.” Liberty High head coach Tony Martins said he wishes Rodriguez the best of luck. “We are very proud to have Kiara in our soccer program here at Liberty High School and wish her the best with her international opportunity,” he said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Cornerstone basketball team advances in playoffs Rincon Valley Christian 77-60 in the second round. The Cougars were slated to host San Francisco Waldorf on Wednesday. Results of that game were not available as of press time. On the girls’ side, Ferndale guard Maddie Gossien experienced the lowest of the lows and the highest of the highs all in a span of about 30 seconds in the 11th-seed Wildcats’ 4745 opening round win over sixth-seed Cornerstone Christian in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs Wednesday night. Seconds after Gossien missed two freethrows that would have put the Wildcats up with 15 seconds left in the game, her steal and ensuing layup ended up being the game winner. Ferndale players and coaches were unavailable for comment after the game. “I am very proud of the girls. They came out and played extremely hard and extremely well,” said Cornerstone head coach Alfonzo Edwards. “They took this loss pretty hard, because they know there were small things that we could have done to win the game.” Ferndale (7-15) outscored Cornerstone Christian 14-6 in the final 6:50 of the game to seal the victory after trailing by single digits for most of the game. The Wildcats’ Kylee Blake carried the team in the fourth quarter, scoring 8 of the team’s 16 points. She finished with a team-high 14 points in the victory. Miryan Roman and Gossien each contributed 8 points.

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The second-seed Cornerstone Christian boys’ basketball team rolled over Anderson Valley 71-27 in the first round of the North Coast Section Division 6 playoffs. The Cougars (25-3) outscored Anderson Valley 46-14 in the second half. Freshman Jacob Ebert scored a teamhigh 17 points to go along with Jeremy Owens’ 15 points. James Ebert scored 13 and Ezra Hunter III also contributed 12 points to the Cougars’ victory. The Small School Bridge League-champion Cougars, comprised of seven sophomores and two freshmen, struggled offensively in the first half but settled in and used their speed to keep the Panthers at bay, eventually running away with the game. “On this stage we were nervous,” said Cornerstone head coach Ezra Hunter Jr. “At some points, it was like the flu. I just sat back and let them work it out. I knew once we settled down, we would take advantage of them with our speed.” Cornerstone Christian led by only 6 after the first quarter and by 12 at halftime, but the Cougars’ up-tempo offense eventually won out and the Cougars outscored Anderson Valley 30-9 in the third quarter to open up a commanding 33-point lead after three quarters. Cornerstone Christian also knocked off

Moving on Heritage High School wide receiver Hasaan Williams recently signed his letter of intent to play for the Black Hills State University football team. Williams caught 82 receptions for 1,130 yards and 9 touchdowns over two seasons for the Heritage varsity squad, according to Maxpreps.com. “Hasaan is a smart, physical player who brings a lot of versatility to our offense,” said Graduate Assistant John Kocurek. “His abilities as a leader will help us on and off the field.” Photo by Tony Kukulich

The Wildcats’ win put a damper on an outstanding game for the Cornerstone Christian duo of Ailaina Morrison (23 points) and Kayleen Dellinger (20 points). The duo scored 43 of the team’s 45 points, helping the Cougars lead by as much as 5 in the contest. Terria Foskey scored the team’s 2 other points. However, a lack of inside rebounding and apparent nerves caught up with the young Cougars in the end, Edwards said. “I am glad the girls got the experience of getting into a close game,” he said. “We’ll figure some stuff out over summer and do our best when we come back.” Despite the loss, Edwards said the team has a lot to be proud of. The Cougars lost its opening two games to Richmond and California School for the

Deaf but bounced back to finish 18-6 the rest of the way, which included winning the Small School Bridge League championship. Morrison averaged 28.5 points per game this season and Dellinger averaged 8 as the team’s second leading scorer. “We weren’t expected to get this far at the beginning of the season,” Edwards said. “It was really rocky. The girls came together. They became a family, and they started playing better.” An emotional Morrison said after the game she’ll remember this season forever. “I am proud of my team,” she said. “I will always remember making it this far and winning the championship with coach Edwards and making him proud.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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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 in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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: Ruby Perez, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation. Recorded 10/19/2005 as Instrument No. 20050400594-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/20/2018 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. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $745,135.72. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 220 RAYE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. 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. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a

lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available

to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-20498-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 02/08/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp.com/sales Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4646608 02/16/2018, 02/23/2018, 03/02/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75838 Publish Date: February 16, 23, March 2, 2018.

ORDINANCE 998 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.05, FIRE CODE, TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S FIRE CODE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th day of February 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Grewal Rarey, Staton, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City

Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75956 Publish Date: March 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000822 The name of the business: Chantilly Rose Floral Design Located at: 121 Boxwood Lane In: Hercules, CA 94547, is hereby registered by the following owner: Olufunmilayo Dumlao. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/5/18. Signature of registrant: Olufunmilayo Dumlao. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 2/5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75957 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000417-00 The name of the business: Blue Rock Salon Located at: 4049 Lone Tree Way Ste. D. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kristin Stone. 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: Kristin Stone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 18, 2018 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 1/18/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75837 Publish dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000888-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Better Homes Realty Mann & Associates 2. Jim Mann Inc. Located at: 3413 Deer Valley Road In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jim Mann. This business is conducted by: A Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/28/1988. Signature of registrant: James A. Mann - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 7, 2018 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 2/7/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75835 Publish dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018.

information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-798282-BF IDSPub #0137369 2/23/2018 3/2/2018 3/9/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75879 Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 2018.

County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 1/17/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75798 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000666 The name of the business: Elite Energy Expansion Located at: 1104 Buchanan Rd Ste B3 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Zaireen K. Aiyub 2. Daxton J. Tardif 3. Shelby L. Freeman. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/27/18. Signature of registrant: Zaireen Aiyub. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/29/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 75753 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000744-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Animal Clinic of Antioch 2. Animal Hospital of Antioch Located at: 2204 A St. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bindra Sandhu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/18. Signature of registrant: Bindra Sandhu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2018 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 2/1/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75836 Publish dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000745 The name of the business: Little Charlie’s Gourmet Cookies Located at: 5008 Star Mine Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria A Bagain. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/17. Signature of registrant: Maria A Bagain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 2/1/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 75797 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000746 The name of the business: Trili420 Located at: 219 William Reed Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emilio Antunez. 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: Emilio Antunez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/1/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75817 Publish dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000786 The name of the business: DBA Lady Tuf Located at: 4968 Kushner Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: California LULAC Institute. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/2/18. Signature of registrant: Argentina DavilaLuevano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/2/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75914 Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-798282-BF Order No.: 8727340 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2004. 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. 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): ROLANDO C. SALVADOR AND EMMA HELENE G. SALVADOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/30/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0375684-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $302,556.90 The purported property address is: 4040 BANBURY WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-6655 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 052-323-022-5 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-17-798282-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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Teddy J Rantung SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Teddy J Rantung and Christy A Pitoy CASE NUMBER: N18-0376 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Teddy J Rantung and Christy A Pitoy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Edward Pitoy to Proposed Name: Edward Rantung. 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: 4/17/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 2/16/18 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75891 Publish Dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000266 The name of the business: Kite Hawk Farms Located at: 103 Kite Hawk Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Lindsey D’Accardo McCord 2. Sean Kerry McCord. 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: Lindsey D’Accardo McCord. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 1/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75777 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000364 The name of the business: Subway 18529 Located at: 6654 Alhambra Ave In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chukwuma Uzoma Duru. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/2/2018. Signature of registrant: Chukwuma Uzoma Duru. This statement was filed with the

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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: Deana Sheppard, President. This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FebruNAME STATEMENT ary 1, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires File No. F-0000435 The name of the 2/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business: Tonsor Realm Barbershop 75846 Publish dates: February 16, 23, Located at: 5541 Lone Tree Way In: BrentMarch 2, 9, 2018. wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cesar Ignacio FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Gutierrez. This business is conducted by: NAME STATEMENT An Individual. The registrant commenced File No. F-0000747 The name of the busito transact business under the fictitious ness: Spiffy Lube & Shine Located at: business name or names listed above 5590 Edgeview Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA on 1/18/2018. Signature of registrant: 94505, is hereby registered by the folCesar Ignacio Gutierrez. This statement lowing owner(s): 1. James William Boros was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 2. Theresa Francis Boros. This business is Costa County on: January 18, 2018 by conducted by: A General Partnership. The Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/18/2023 registrant commenced to transact busiBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 75796 ness under the fictitious business name Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March or names listed above on N/A. Signature 2, 2018. of registrant: James Boros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2018 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/1/2023 File No. F-0000567 The name of the busiBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 75889 ness: Portrayou Located at: 40 Valencia Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9, Road In: Orinda, CA 94563, is hereby reg16, 2018. istered by the following owner: Catherine Maria Foshee. This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by: An Individual. The registrant comNAME STATEMENT menced to transact business under the File No. F-0000768 The name of the busifictitious business name or names listed ness: LSTC of California, Inc. Located above on 1/1/2018. Signature of regis- at: 6361 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, trant: Catherine Maria Foshee. This state- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folment was filed with the County Clerk of lowing owner: Les Schwab Tire Centers Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2018 of California, Inc.. This business is conby Deputy A Ramirez Expires 1/25/2023 ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75852 commenced to transact business under Publish dates: February 16, 23, March 2, the fictitious business name or names 9, 2018. listed above on 2/17/1989. Signature of registrant: Corey J. Parks, Secretary. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FebruFile No. F-0000570 The name of the busiary 2, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires ness: 1. California Watch Co. 2. Xeric 2/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 3. California Watch Company Located 75847 Publish dates: February 16, 23, at: 4155 Blackhawk Plaza Cr. Suite 101 March 2, 9, 2018. In: Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner: Andrew FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Greenblatt. This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT by: Watchismo LLC. The registrant com- File No. F-0000778 The name of the menced to transact business under the business: Precision Construction and fictitious business name or names listed Glass Located at: 430 Camino Diablo above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Andrew Greenblatt, Managing Member. registered by the following owner: Andy This statement was filed with the County Sutak. This business is conducted by: An Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Janu- Individual. The registrant commenced ary 25, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires to transact business under the fictitious 1/25/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business name or names listed above on 75773 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, 1/11/13. Signature of registrant: Andy March 2, 2018. Sutak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: February 2, 2018 by Deputy M Favro NAME STATEMENT Expires 2/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0000628 The name of the 02-1273 75848 Publish dates: February business: Sammy’s Sweets Located 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018. at: 9956 Pyramid Way In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505 is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner: Samantha Elizabeth NAME STATEMENT Lucas. This business is conducted by: An File No. F-0000879 The name of the busiIndividual. The registrant commenced ness: Grill It Located at: 4550 Balfour to transact business under the fictitious Road Ste H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is business name or names listed above on hereby registered by the following ownN/A. Signature of registrant: Samantha E. er: Nazain Enterprise LLC. This business is Lucas. This statement was filed with the conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: registrant commenced to transact busiJanuary 26, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford ness under the fictitious business name Expires 1/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. or names listed above on N/A. Signature 02-1273 75799 Publish dates: February of registrant: Natasha Hannan, Owner/ 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018. Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: February 7, 2018 by Deputy P CorneNAME STATEMENT lius Expires 2/7/2023 Brentwood Press File No. F-0000712 The name of the No. 02-1273 75824 Publish dates: Februbusiness: Virtual Excellence Located ary 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018 at: 870 Woodsong Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner: Vanessa Holmes. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: An Individual. File No. F-0000941 The name of the The registrant commenced to transact business(es): Mattson Plumbing Combusiness under the fictitious business pany Located at: 2150 Breaker Ct In: name or names listed above on 1/31/18. Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regSignature of registrant: Vanessa Holmes. istered by the following owner: Russell This statement was filed with the County Mattson. This business is conducted by: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January An Individual. The registrant commenced 31, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires to transact business under the fictitious 1/31/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business name or names listed above on 75850 Publish dates: February 16, 23, 2/9/2018. Signature of registrant: Russell March 2, 9, 2018. Mattson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: February 9, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas NAME STATEMENT Expires 2/9/2023 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0000740 The name of the busi02-1273 75849 Publish dates: February ness: 1. Smith’s Landing 2. Smith’s 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018. Landing Restaurant 3. Aantex Pest Control Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct. Suite FICTITIOUS BUSINESS E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner: Pep- File No. F-0000999 The name of the busiper Investments Inc. This business is ness: 1. Sun Realty Group 2. Sun Re-

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alty Company 3. Sun Realty Located at: 2330 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 46 In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sun Realty Group, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/6/18. Signature of registrant: Dannalyn Williams, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 13, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75934 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 9th day of March 2018, 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. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Ramiro Villalobos - (3) bar stools, mini fridge, computer equipment & stroller. 2. Charles Batzle - Out board motor parts, ice chest & plastic bins. 3. Roy Menefee - (2) computers, artwork, metal Kirby vacuum & 4 drawer file cabinet. 4. Crystal Johnson - Washer, dryer, fishing poles, TV, bed frame, tool box, hand truck, patio chairs, book case, glass end table, speakers, stereo equipment & baseball bat. 5. Ray Hagler Jr. - large barbeque, car roof rack, (3) folding tables, wooden furniture, (15) plastic chairs & drum set. 6. Randi Mendoza - Washer, dryer, artwork, (2) strollers, step stool & shade canopy. 7. Vincent Tinaco - Christmas tree, (3) large luggage, (30) boxes & (2) rolls of tape. 8. Diana Lopez - large wooden head board and bed frame, crockpot, 3 drawer wicker end table, packed unit. 9. Gerritt Jones - keyboard, antique fire helmet, microwave, standing lamp, bedding & toys. 10. Reynold Chavarela - artwork, Asian antique doll, mannequin & metal chair. 11. Enrique Porras - Mini fridge, electric kid’s drum, dresser, boxes, archery target, fishing poles & art work. 12. Antoinette Gary - Entertainment stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, clothes & luggage. 13. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets, boxes & bins. 14. Raven Marie Sisco - power tools, artwork, hand truck, washer, (2) plungers & kids toys. 15. Marissa Boo - Piano, art work, furniture, sport equipment, computer equipment, large round swivel chair, tools, boxes & bins. 16. Kyle Haley - Kids toys, TV, stroller, DVD collection, baby car seat, rug, portable radio & baby swing. 17. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Washer, dryer, kid’s go-cart, rocking horse, couches & fishing net. 18. Robert Leal - (4) saw horses, exercise equipment, wood, stereo equipment, doll house, thermos, (3) bicycles, power tools, camping stove & garden/power tools. 19. Moniqua Strickland - Luggage, sectional couch, clothes & bags. 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: 2/23/2018 and 3/2/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel.(916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75885 Publish Dates: February 23, March 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001055 The name of the business: Ayala Cleaning Services Located at: 1625 Ronnie St In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vanessa Gonzalez. 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 Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 14, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 2/14/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75936 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001115 The name of the business: Katie B’s Coffee Located at: 9020 Brentwood Blvd Suite F In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Wayne Joseph Buckman 2. Erika Katrina Walters-Buckman. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/16/18. Signature of registrant: Wayne Buckman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/16/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75887 Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001136 The name of the business: King Haulers Located at: 3120 Mills Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ethan A. Torres. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/20/18. Signature of registrant: Ethan A. Torres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 20, 2018 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 2/20/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75933 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001207 The name of the business(es): Mac B’s Haul & Dump Located at: 4603 Balfour Rd Space 53 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Dionne McBride 2. Michael L McBride. 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: Michael L McBride. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 21, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 2/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75929 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001228 The name of the business: NorCal Cryogenics Services, Inc. Located at: 633 Dickenson Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: NorCal Cryogenics 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Theresa Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75932 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018.

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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: TONY A. HANNA AND MELISSA HANNA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 12/20/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0486790-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Sale: 03/21/2018 at 01:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $506,080.12 The purported property address is: 1681 HARMONY STREET BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 019-830-025 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 wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 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 www. nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 1701537. 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: 02/06/2018 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. DIANE WEIFENBACH, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: (916)939-0772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting. com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0326205 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/23/2018, 03/02/2018, 03/09/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75864 Publish Dates: February 23, March 2, March 9, 2018.

CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/10/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0209326-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: DENNIS VON ZAMORY & CLAUDIA VON ZAMORY, HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 03/13/2018 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3251 CONCORD AVENUE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,283,165.81 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-3874. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an at-

tempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ONE: PORTION OF LOTS 27 AND 28, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED: “SUBDIVISION NUMBER ONE OF BRENTWOOD IRRIGATED FARMS”, FILED DECEMBER 30, 1913, IN BOOK 11 OF MAPS, PAGE 250, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 28, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 89° 55 EAST, 561.5 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 89° 55 EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 396.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0° 08 EAST, 1034.7 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 55 WEST, 396.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0° 08 WEST, 1034.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: 1, - A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO THE REMAINING LANDS OF THE GRANTOR LYING TO THE WEST, FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES, OVER THE NORTH 2.5 FEET OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE. 2.- A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO THE REMAINING LANDS OF THE GRANTOR LYING TO THE EAST, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WATER PIPE LINE OVER A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 0° 08 EAST, 19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 89° 55 WEST, 396.5 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE.PARCEL TWO: THE RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED IN THE DEED FROM ELSIE A. GARIN TO MADELINE OLIVE DELUCCHI, DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1954, RECORDED MARCH 3, 1954, IN BOOK 2278 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, PAGE 175, AS FOLLOWS: “A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STRIPS OF LAND: A. A STRIP OF LAND 5 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 89° 55 EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL ONE AND ALONG THE EXTENSION NORTH 89° 55 EAST THEREOF, 2800.37 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEAST LINE OF LOT 23, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED SUBDIVISION NUMBER ONE OF BRENTWOOD IRRIGATED FARMS, FILED DECEMBER 30, 1913, IN BOOK 11 OF MAPS, PAGE 250, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING HEREIN DESCRIBED AS STATION B. B. A STRIP OF LAND 5 FEET IN WIDTH THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH AND 5 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTHEAST LINE THEREOF AND WHICH NORTHEAST LINE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT STATION B AS DESIGNATED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL TWO A ABOVE; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 37° 43 EAST ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID LOT 23, TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED FROM THE BALFOUR-GUTHRIE INVESTMENT COMPANY TO EGON KORNHABER, DATED JANUARY 15, 1941 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1940, IN BOOK 578 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, PAGE 116”.PARCEL THREE: THE RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED IN THE DEED FROM ELSIE A. GARIN TO MADELINE OLIVE DELUCCHI, DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1954, RECORDED MARCH 3, 1954, IN BOOK 2278 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, PAGE 175, AS FOLLOWS: “A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WATER PIPE LINE OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STRIPS OF LAND: A. A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : BEGINNING ON THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE DISTANT THEREON NORTH 0° 08 EAST, 19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 89° 55 WEST, 523.5 FEET TO A POINT HEREIN DESIGNATED AS STATION C.B. A STRIP OF LAND 15 FEET IN WIDTH LYING 5 FEET EASTERLY (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES) AND 10 FEET WESTERLY (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES) FROM A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT STATION C AS DESIGNATED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL THREE A ABOVE; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 0° 08 WEST, 19 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF CONCORD AVENUE”. NPP0325427 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/16/2018, 02/23/2018, 03/02/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75805 Publish Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 2018.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE Escrow No.: 100928-EM NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name of the Seller is: Reva Fit, LLC, a California limited liability company , whose address is: 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite E , city of Brentwood , county of Contra Costa , CA 94573 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: same as above (4) The name of the Buyer is: Ignore The Limits, LLC, a California limited liability company whose address is: 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite E , city of Brentwood , county of Contra Costa , CA 94573 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are goodwill and furniture, fixtures and equipment of that certain franchise fitness business located at: 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite E , city of Brentwood , county of Contra Costa , CA 94573 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Anytime Fitness. (7) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is: March 20th, 2018 (8) Claims may be filed at the office of McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., 22 Battery Street, Suite 914, San Francisco, CA 94111, Escrow No. 100928-EM. (9) The last date for filing claims is: March 19th, 2018. (10) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None. DATED: November 27, 2017 TRANSFEREES: Dominick Amparano 3/2/18 CNS-3104477# BRENTWOOD PRESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75930 Publish Date: March 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000651 The name of the business: Williams Services Located at: 43 Prescott Cir In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marc A Williams. 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: Marc A Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 1/29/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75774 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 03/08/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: A30 3X5 DNI PARKER, CHRISTINE B38 8X10DNO RANDOLPH, DANA B42 4X5DNI MAYBERRY, REBECCA B45 5X10 DNI RAMIRO, VALLEJO B53 10X24DNO HAMLIN, KEVIN B1094 5X10UP MURPHY, HARRY C1124 5X10UP SCHREIBER, JOHN D123 5X8DNM DIAZ, LOUISE E1313 10X10UP LANGAN, JOHN E1348 10X10UP GILL, EUGENE F229 4X5 DNI MITCHELL, MARK F238 10X14 DNI BERMUDEZ PENA, LILIANA F240 10X14DNO TITLOW, CHRISTINA F257 5X10DNI DELOSREYES, KAREN F1357 5X10UP MARTIN, TODD F1382 5X5UP STUART, SEAN RV22 CAR SPACE YATES, CURTIS ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 8th DAY OF MARCH, 2018. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@sbcglobal. net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75845 Publish Dates: February 16, March 2, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 17-01537 Loan No.: *******140 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/2005 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9948-3874 TSG Order No.: 7301710409-70 A.P.N.: 010-200-010-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/02/2005. 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 PRO-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stephanie Wong SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Stephanie Wong CASE NUMBER: N18-0292 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Stephanie Wong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jaelynn Rose Alexander b. Jeremiah King Alexander to Proposed Name: a. Jaelynn Rose Wong b. Jeremiah King Alexander-Wong . 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: 04/09/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 02/07/18 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75821 Publish Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000584 The name of the business: La Bonita Market & Convenience Store Located at: 3513 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561-6022, is hereby registered by the following owner: Wajdan S. Shaaibi. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/25/18. Signature of registrant: Wajdan S Shaaibi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/25/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75768 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000726 The name of the business: Cousin P Clean Cutz Located at: 1049 Vineyard Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Parrish Grayson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/12/17. Signature of registrant: Parrish Grayson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 331, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/31/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75800 Publish dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001087 The name of the business: Sup”AIR”man Cooling & Heating Located at: 1599 Sycamore Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jon G. Gonsalves 2. JoAnn M. Gonsalves. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/23/2010. Signature of registrant: Jon G. Gonsalves. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/15/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75890 Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001100 The name of the business: Altman Studios Located at: 1502 Camelia Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian Michael Altman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/2015. Signature of registrant: Brian Altman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 2/16/2023 Oakley Press No. 030477 75888 Publish dates: February 23, March 2, 9,16, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001309 The name of the business: KEVIN MICHAEL SMITH Located at: 4525 LARIAT LANE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mitchel Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mitchel Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75940 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001310 The name of the business: KAITLYN MICHELLE SMITH Located at: 4525 LARIAT LANE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mitchel Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mitchel Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75939 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018.

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Celebrating women’s history Help celebrate March with women’s history month, the coming of spring, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Pi (3.14) Day and Harriett Tubman Day, at 6:30 p.m., March 8, in the Brentwood Community Center. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are allowed five minutes each to perform and are encouraged to bring work on any subject, your own or that of another writer, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Everyone is invited to perform or listen. This event is free and open to the public. Open Mic is presented by Brentwood Writes, an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society and the Brentwood Community Library. It is hosted by Kati Short, poet laureate. The Brentwood Community Center is located at 35 Oak St., in downtown Brentwood.

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tinue. It was argued that, despite the Feb. 7 announcement, DWR had not yet committed to the phased approach, so there was no need to stop the hearings. The ruling read, “Because Petitioners (DWR and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) have not yet communicated a decision to proceed with the WaterFix project in stages, we find no reason at this point in time to grant a stay and modify the procedures for this hearing to accommodate that possibility.” The ruling drew immediate criticism from a wide range of project opponents as the hearings resumed on Feb. 23. “This ruling is absurd given the facts,” said California State Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D - Discovery Bay). “The State Water Resources Control Board is continuing with the hearings as if the original twin-tunnels plan has undergone no alterations, when in fact significant alterations have been made. It is disappointing the board is failing its responsibility to represent all of California. The board should stay the hearings and require the Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation to submit a change petition that properly addresses the dramatic deviations from the previous WaterFix plan. The phasedin two-tunnel design DWR is now pro-

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cidents in December, the mission for the WR Properties team became clear: creating WRIGHTT (WR Is Giving Hope To Teens), a foundation for at-risk teens struggling with depression. Gianni and her longtime partner and Jesse’s father, Freddy Ramirez, knew Jesse was struggling, but they felt there was a lack of resources to help him. “Our teens today don’t necessarily want to talk to their parents, and I think it’s important that they have some trusted adults in their life to talk to,” she said. “With WRIGHTT, we’re wanting to bring to light the signs of someone who might be struggling. We want kids to know that what they’re feeling is temporary. It’s been said a million times, but suicide really is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” Since announcing the intent to launch the foundation, several community members have reached out to Gianni to contribute. Though still in its infancy, the foundation plans to work with area schools to provide activities to foster inclusion and connection while also offering an outlet for teens to talk to a trusted adult. “The WRIGHTT foundation is dedicated to

posing will have a dual impact. It is now two construction projects, not just one. It doubles the devastating impact constructing the tunnels will have on the Delta region.” As the Water Board was attempting to determine whether or not WaterFix was going to be built in stages, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) board further complicated the issue. MWD is a regional wholesaler of water to member agencies, which in turn deliver water to more than 19 million people in Southern California and a key player in WaterFix. While water agencies in the agricultural Central Valley have failed to pledge financial resources for the project, MWD has taken the lead in that regard. During a MWD board meeting on Feb. 12, a director urged the district to determine if it could provide the financing necessary to ensure that the two tunnels get built, a direct contrast to DWR’s staged approach. Jeffrey Kightlinger, MWD general manager, said in a phone call to The Press that he was directed by the MWD board to investigate the option of funding 70 percent of the project’s estimated $16.2 billion cost. Doing so would mean the MWD would increase its financial commitment to the project by more than $6

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bringing national awareness to this tragic and growing (suicide) epidemic and to creating a platform for reaching out to teens at risk and for parents with teens at risk while providing safe, secure and confidential resources and support,” Olson said. Olson and Gianni plan to work with other organizations to make sure their services compliment one another to reach the same goal. From scavenger hunts to paint nights, one primary mission will be to get kids off their screens and invested in one another. “We become desensitized because we’re constantly behind our phones and we’re not realizing how our words are impacting other people,” she said. “We want to get kids face to face and interacting on a personal level.” On losing part of her family, Gianni said the loss sometimes doesn’t seem real. “Freddy and I will hear sounds in the house and think, ‘Oh, there’s Jesse.’ You can’t describe it – you really can’t describe losing a child in that kind of way,” she said. “We ask ourselves all the time what we could have done to make a difference. Now we’re using our grief to fill this mission to hopefully help other families.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Events Friday, March 2 “Beguiled Again”

group is open to any member of the community who is caring for or knows someone who is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

The Brentwood Theatre will present “Beguiled Again: The Songs of Rodger and Hart,” on March 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m., and March 4, at 2 p.m., at Mount Diablo Events Center, Trilogy at the Vineyards. Tickets are $24 for adults ages 20 to 64, $22 for seniors, $20 for teens ages 13 to 19 and $10 for children. For more information, visit www.thebrentwoodtheater.org or contact Jack or Betty Gaughan at jack@thebrentwoodtheater.org or 925-513-3863.

Friday, March 9 A Night in Paris

New Art Exhibit

Saturday, March 10 Nashville Dinner

The Delta Gallery will presents a new exhibit through the end of March, at 2485 Sand Creek Road. The exhibit will showcase works by several new artists. For more information, call 925-516-5935 or visit www.deltagallery.com.

Saturday, March 3 Go Red for Women

KaiaFit Brentwood will hold a Go Red For Women Wellness and Vendor event, from noon to 3 p.m., at KaiaFit Brentwood, 4501 O’Hara Ave. There will be vendors, food, music, fitness and nutrition speakers and more. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, contact Liz Boyer at victorypromotions7@gmail.com.

Monday, March 5 Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on March 5 and 6, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., in Antioch. Auditions are available for children 8 to 18 years old. Time of audition will be provided upon registration. There is a $75 participation fee. For more information or to register, visit www.srctgrp.org or call 925-216-4613.

Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer

The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups on March 5 and 19, at Straw Hat Pizza, from 5 to 8 p.m. There are no cuts or tryouts in football or cheerleading, and it’s open for ages 6 to 14. For more information visit www.boffc.com.

Tuesday, March 6 Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsal every Tuesday through May 15, in the Liberty Adult Education multipurpose room. There are no auditions, and reading music is not required, but singers must be able to match the pitch. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Thursday, March 8 Open Mic

The Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., located at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Bring any short literary work to share as long as it is not either insulting or abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.

Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will have a book sale at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find books on Women’s History Month, Easter, spirituality and more. For more information, call 925-513-0384.

Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support group will be meeting at the Neighborhood Church on 50 Birch St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce presents A Night in Paris annual awards gala at Nines Restaurant at Wedgewood, 100 Summerset Road, Brentwood, from 6 to 11 p.m. A single ticket is $60, two are $100 and a table for 10 is $500. For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber. com/events.

The Deer Valley High School Educational Foundation presents its 12th annual gala dinner, Nashville Nights, starting at 6 p.m., at the Lone Tree Golf and Events Center. The event will feature cocktails, dinner and a performance by Toree McGee, Deer Valley High School graduate. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, contact Wanda Hom at wandahom@antioch.k12.ca.us or 925-779-7570.

Annual Crab Feed

The Network of Care will host its 12th annual crab feed at the Antioch Fairgrounds, in the Sunset building, 1201 W. 10th St., starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 each and are not sold at the door. To become a sponsor, donate $250 and receive a free ticket to the event and get your name advertised on the sponsor banner and placemats. For more information and purchasing tickets, contact Janet Fraizer at 925584-4086 or janetfraz123@gmail.com.

Taste of the Town Dinner Fundraiser

The Krey Parents’ club will hold a fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Tickets for individuals are $65 and $700 for 10 attendees. For more information, contact kreyparentsclub@gmail.com or visit www. kreypc.org.

Heritage Patriots Fundraiser Event

The Heritage Patriots Athletic Booster Club presents a golf, dinner and auction fundraiser event. The golfing tournament will be held at Deer Ridge Golf Course, at 11 a.m., and the dinner and auction will be at the Shadow Lakes Club house, at 6 p.m. For more information and prices, contact Gary Backus at vicepresidenthpabc@gmail.com or visit https:// squareup.com/store/heritage-athletic-boosters.

Sunday, March 11 Holocaust Survivor

Chabad of the Delta presents A Survivor’s Incredible Escape from the Horrors of Nazi Germany, at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:45 p.m., at The Brentwood City Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call 925-420-4999 or visit www. jewishdelta.com/remember.

Saturday, March 17 Lobster Feed Dinner

Assemblymember Jim Frazier will have a lobster feed, starting at 7 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center. The cost is $100 per person, and tickets are only available in advance. For more information, contact Lisa Stratton Elliott at 916-400-3721 or lisa@strattonconsulting.net.

St. Patrick’s Day Feast

The Bethel Island Lions Club will have a St. Patrick’s Day Feast, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Scout Hall, Bethel Island. There will be food, raffles and more. Tickets are $15 a person. For more information, contact Ron Petrosh at 925-381-8286 or Roxy at 925-698-2075.

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On the Horizon Saturday, March 24 Happiness Expo

Finally Inspired presents Finally Inspired Happiness Expo, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Max Martial Arts, 390 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood. The Finally Inspired Happiness Expo is intended to help you achieve your ultimate goal to be happy. The event is free but registration is required. For more information, contact Hope Desroches at 925-329-8117, hope.finallyinspired@gmail.com or visit www. finallyinspired.com/expo.

Living Better after 50

The east County Senior Coalition, Area Agency on Aging and Pittsburg Adult Education Center present “Follow Your Dreams” at Black Diamond High School, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosemary Greyshock and Charleen Earley will be giving tools to take active step in order to achieve dreams. There will be breakfast, lunch and raffles. A registration fee of $5 is required. For more information, call 925-473-2400.

Sign-ups Brentwood Seawolves

The Brentwood SeaWolves Swimming Team is currently taking sign-ups for the 2018 spring season. Training will be at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center between 4:30 and 8 p.m. To schedule your tryout, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com. For more information, email info@brentwoodseawolves. com.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

The Brentwood Blaze Cheer is currently enrolling children from 5 to 14 years for a program that teaches the fundamentals of cheer. Practices are ongoing throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at 925-8488422 or at brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class, Mondays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Liberty Adult Education Center. The class is for permanent residents who have applied for, or are in the process of, naturalization. For more information, contact Jean Hilburn at 925-634-2565 x 1097 or at hilburnj@luhsd.net.

Basic Computer Skills for ESL Students

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have Basic Computer Skills classes for English as a second language (ESL) students, Mondays and Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class will help ESL students that would like to improve their basic knowledge of computers. For more information, contact Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Spring 2018 Flag Football

The California Football Academy is accepting registration for the spring flag football league. The season is from March to June, for ages 4 to 15. Register online at www. californiafootballacademy.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Ongoing Events

Hula Classes in Brentwood

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

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Confirmation of donor health One of the first steps to donating blood is to determine the donor’s eligibility. Potential donors undergo a short health screening and are asked various questions to determine their eligibility. Identifying the presence of certain illnesses or other disqualifications helps ensure that the blood will be healthy and that the blood drawn will not have a negative effect on the donor. The American Red Cross states that potential donors will undergo a pin prick on the finger to test for iron levels in their blood. This is to ensure that donors will not be made anemic from giving blood.

Donation preparation Potential donors are urged to eat a healthy diet full of iron-rich foods. It is advisable to drink an extra 16 ounces of water or a nonalcoholic fluid prior to donating. A healthy, low-fat meal prior to donating is also recommended, as the Red Cross notes fatty foods can adversely affect blood tests that check for infectious diseases, and the blood may not be used as a result.

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A smile says a lot about a person. It can be a symbol of good health, confidence and selfesteem. It might even be the difference between feeling comfortable and accepted instead of isolated and excluded. – Dr. David Shen, Orthoworks CEO and founder that children should have their first orthodontic evaluation at age 7 to determine if there are any problems with the growth of the jaw or eruption of permanent teeth. “If there are no major concerns, treatment can often be delayed until most of the adult teeth have erupted,” said Lowe-Ching. If the orthodontist sees a problem while primary teeth are still present, early treatment can help prevent more serious problems from developing and make later treatment shorter and less complicated. The result for those who have received braces is transformational. “My daughter had braces for less than two years and is much more confident and smiles so much more,” said Brentwood resident Stephanie Dourgarian. “They straightened a tooth on the bottom that was almost completely turned around and

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eceiving a cancer diagnosis can be a devastating moment in a person’s life.

While many cancers are treatable, a cancer diagnosis is still a life-changing moment that leaves many people asking themselves if there was something they could have done to prevent getting cancer. It’s easy to take a reactionary approach to a cancer diagnosis, but many people might not know they can take a proactive approach to reduce their risk of developing cancer in the first place. Though the following tips can’t guarantee you will never receive a cancer diagnosis, they can help you reduce that risk considerably.

Maintain a healthy weight

Numerous studies have indicated that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of developing certain cancers. Uterine, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers have all been linked to being overweight or obese. Speak to your physician about a plan to help you lose weight and then maintain that weight. Your doctor should be able to provide insight on nutrition and how you should approach exercise if it’s been awhile since exercise was a part of your daily routine.

Reduce alcohol consumption

A 2007 study from the World Health Organization revealed that daily consumption of 50 grams of alcohol (about 1.8 ounces) doubles or triples a person’s risk of developing mouth, voice box or throat cancers. In addition, many

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Reducing your alcohol consumption can lower your risk of developing cancer. studies have linked alcohol consumption to a heightened risk of primary liver cancer and an increased risk of breast cancer. Also, a variety of studies have linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

Quit smoking or never start

Cigarette smoking is responsible for a majority of cases of lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Smoking causes about 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in men and roughly 80 percent of lung cancer deaths in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control

might be putting yourself at risk if you allow others around you to smoke in your presence. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, exposure to secondhand smoke can increase a person’s risk of developing lung cancer by as much as 30 percent. That’s because the concentration of many toxic and cancercausing chemicals are still present in secondhand smoke.

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays and Prevention. Men who smoke are nearly has been linked to skin cancer, which is 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer the most common form of cancer in the than men who don’t, while women who U.S. When spending time in the sun, smoke are 13 times more likely to develop always apply adequate sunscreen with lung cancer than women who avoid a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) smoking tobacco. Smoking also increases of 15. In addition, wear appropriate a person’s risk of developing other cancers, clothing, including sunglasses, and seek including cancer of the larynx, mouth and out shaded areas when spending a throat, kidney, esophagus, bladder and significant amount of time in the sun. pancreas. Smokers who quit smoking will Men and women do not have A good smile can open doors. A Sheffield can lives. A good open doors. Smile canchange change lives. see their cancer risksmile reducecan dramatically the A SheffieldSmile to wait for a diagnosis to start living longer they go without smoking. healthier. Adopting a proactive approach can greatly reduce your risk of developing cancer and a variety of other health issues as well. – Courtesy Metro Creative Even if you don’t smoke you

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