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Restoration project underway by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

A ground-breaking wetland restoration project that has been more than 15 years in the making is now just weeks away from breaking ground in Oakley. The Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration project is slated to start construction next month. The project is an effort by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to restore nearly 1,200 acres of critically needed habitat for fish and wildlife in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. A DWR description of the project states the restoration of these habitats is considered a critical action to increase numbers of native sensitive species and improve general ecological health of the Delta. “This is large-scale restoration that everybody’s been talking about,” said Mike Moran, supervising naturalist at Big Break Regional Shoreline. “If you’re going to do habitat restoration, you can’t

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DWR program manager Patty Finfrock, above, is part of the team working on the Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. The large-scale project is expected to improve the health of the Delta. do little parcels. You really need to connect big chunks of habitat so that, not only do you have corridors, but it’s big enough to buffer against changes like drought.” The project encompasses

three parcels of land – the Emerson, Gilbert and Burroughs parcels – and will restore them to a combination of wetland, upland and open water habitats. The impacted area is roughly bordered by Dutch

Slough to the north, the Contra Costa Canal to the south, Marsh Creek to the west and Jersey Island Road to the east. These lands were most recently used as pasture land for dairy farms. Prior to Oakley’s incorporation, the county planned to develop the property and build up to 6,000 homes on the property. That plan changed with Oakley’s incorporation. “The restoration area was slated for homes by the county, but when the city incorporated, the city council voted to designate that 1,200 acres as open space,” explained Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery. “I’m not sure there is another city our size that has designated so much land for open space.” The origins of the Dutch Slough restoration go back at least to 2002. DWR program manager Patty Finfrock credited John Cain, who at the time worked for the Natural Heritage Institute, with identisee Restoration page 22A

Town celebrating milestone by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Town of Discovery Bay is gearing up to celebrate 20 years as a Community Services District (CSD). This small Delta town has grown leaps and bounds since it began as a cluster of vacation homes on Lido Bay and is now a thriving municipality with multiple shopping centers, public and private schools and a full-service yacht harbor. Before becoming a bustling town, and even before it was a weekend destination for those seeking to enjoy the Delta lifestyle, Discovery Bay was a marshland that saw a rich California history. Native Ameri-

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cans roamed the wetlands of East Contra Costa County 500 years ago before the Spanish Explorers came through, followed by mountain men and trappers in search of the river otters that populated the area. By 1900, the land had passed into the affluent hands of the Baird Family and was used for farming. In the ’60s, the land called

Byron Tract was acquired by the Hoffman Company, a developer who took plans for Discovery Bay to the county, where it was almost named Riverlake. In 1970, the first lot was sold for a mere $12,000 and the Delta’s premier summer destination was officially under construction. Kathy Leighton, a local historian, said that by the

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1980s, the town’s population had started to shift. “Discovery Bay originally drew buyers looking for a weekend getaway,” Leighton said. “By 1989, the population shifted to about 75 percent year-round homeowners.” The increase in perennial residents drove the community to form a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC). Formed in 1992, the MAC’s purpose was to give the local population a voice to the county. Six years later, residents petitioned the MAC and Contra Costa County for the CSD. A vote was held, and the CSD was approved by over 90 percent of

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Liberty boys’ track team kicks off season with a win at the Delta Mustang Invitational in Stockton. Page 1B

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The Price is Right for local resident by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Thanks to an exuberant personality and a little bit of luck, Brentwood resident Albert Hansen realized a life-long dream of appearing on the television game show, The Price Is Right, and he walked away from the experience the showcase winner. Hansen’s take from the showcase win included $3,000 in cash, a spa and sauna set and a 10-day trip for two to Spain. The episode was recorded in early January, but did not air until March 27. It turned out that the third time was the charm for Hansen, who was in the show’s audience on two prior occasions, but wasn’t picked to be a contestant. This time his wife Nikki, who surprised him with the tickets, did everything she could to improve Hansen’s chances of getting selected. Her plan included timing the visit to coincide with Hansen’s birthday, and he wore a black t-shirt with bright lettering announcing his birthday. She also insisted they be the first ones in line outside the studio, so they were at the studio door by 5:45 a.m., nearly an hour and half before anyone else. Finally, she started calling her husband ‘Sexy Albert,’ and got people in line with them to do the same. “I did have a little bit of a cheering section,” said Hansen. “My wife started calling me Sexy Albert. I don’t know why. While we were waiting in line, they’d

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Thanks to a recent USDA grant, First Generation Farmers (FGF) has launched a new Urban Edge Sustainable Farming program aimed at educating those interested in pursuing careers in agriculture. The intensive program is for budding farmers over 18 who will live on the FGF land for nine months to gain hands-on experience.

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As the spring sun warms the soil, First Generation Farmers (FGF) digs into new and established programs intended to cultivate the next generation of farmers. One back by popular demand is the after-school program, which began this

week, for children ages 4 to 14. Over the course of nine weeks, kids will attend the farm off Delta Road in Knightsen after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays to learn vital lessons on agriculture, dig in the dirt, visit with animals and simply unplug. “FGF is a nonprofit farm with three missions: teaching the next generation about sustainable, organic agriculture;

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Thinking about Gifting Real Property While you are Alive…. by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Many clients come into my office either alone or with their children asking me to draft a Grant Deed transferring their real property to their children. The most common reasons for this are to avoid probate, or to sell the property because they no longer need it or simply can’t afford it. In response, I tell them I agree that transferring real property to their children or a third party will avoid probate, but while it may be true that they don’t need the house or can’t afford the house, there may be unintended consequences of the “gift” that they and their children will not like at all. First, gifting real property to your children means you will have no legal control over it. If you decide that you want the property back for some reason, i.e. you want to live in the house again, your children will be under no legal obligation to transfer it back. Second, you may need the money. I tell people that just about the time you think you have plenty of money, something happens to completely change the situation. Therefore, until you are gone and therefore sure you don’t need any more money, don’t give away your stuff. You have worked hard for it and you should keep control of it as long as possible. If you live to be very old, you may need that money to help pay for your care. Third, and most important to your children, they will want to receive your real property through an inheritance rather than a

gift because they will receive a full step up in basis on the property upon your death. What this means is that if you purchased the house for $50,000 and it is worth $500,000 at the time of your death, the children will receive it at a value of $500,000 and will not have to pay any taxes if they then sell the property. In contrast, if you gave them the same property before you died, the children would have to pay taxes on the gain between $50,000 and $500,000 because they will receive the parent’s basis, which is generally the cost of the property. Yuck!!! In most cases, it is a very bad idea to gift real property to your children while you are still living. If you really do not think you will need the property, an alternative is to put it in a Revocable Living Trust so they will receive it after your death, and to have a real property agreement for use of the property while you are alive. This way you retain control over the property and your children receive the step up in basis. If you have any questions regarding the transfer of real property, I see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2014 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Park district looking for lifeguards The park district will soon hire 180 to 200 lifeguards to work at its 11 lakes, lagoons and pools in the East Bay. The pay ranges from $16.15 to $24.89 per hour. All positions are seasonal and full-time from May through September. Anyone age 16 and over is welcome to apply. “Over the years, the park district has trained and employed thousands of East Bay youth and young adults as lifeguards,” said East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Board President Dennis Waespi. “Many lifeguards have gone on to careers in firefighting, law enforcement, medicine, emergency services and teaching.” There are three tryouts scheduled over the next few weeks. Participants will be asked to swim 550 yards in under 10 minutes, carry a rescue board 50 feet, retrieve dive rings under 4 to 7 feet of water, tread water for two minutes using only their legs and retrieve a 10-pound brick from under water. There will also be a short interview. Those who pass the tests will be invited to the District’s Lifeguard Academy, where they will receive free training and certification in open-water lifeguarding. The academy takes place over five weekends in April and May with the swim sea-

son beginning in May at most facilities. “The district takes visitor safety very seriously,” said EBRPD aquatic manager Pete DeQuincy. “Lifeguards play a major role in educating the public about water safety and responding to emergencies.” Tryout schedule: • Saturday, March 31, 1 p.m., Granada High School Swimming Pool, Livermore • Saturday, April 7, 1 p.m., Roberts Pool, Oakland • Sunday, April 8, 1 p.m., Roberts Pool, Oakland Lifeguards can work at any of the park district’s 11 swim facilities – Lake Del Valle in Livermore (east and west sides of the lake), Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton, Quarry Lakes in Fremont, Lake Don Castro in Hayward, Cull Canyon in Castro Valley, Roberts in Oakland, Lake Temescal in Oakland, Lake Anza in Berkeley, Diablo Foothills in Walnut Creek, and Contra Loma in Antioch. Established in 1934, the EBRPD is a system of beautiful public parks and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco Bay. The system comprises 121,000 acres in 73 parks including more than 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature learning.

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I recently attended a meeting during which several elected officials and representatives from other government groups gave us an update on where East County is headed. It was very positive overall, with news about lots of good things in process or planned, as they try to grow our area responsibly. Nearly every speaker mentioned the jobs and housing imbalance as a key concern. I appreciate how officials from each town and county appeared willing to work together towards the common goal of improving infrastructure like roads and bike paths, improving healthcare options and a heavy focus on jobs. They seemed to realize that if a major employer brought high-paying jobs to one town, the other towns would benefit as well. I don’t have space here to go over everything that’s on the drawing board, but I’ll hit the highlights quickly. The Byron Airport is considered a key component to job growth in our area, so they are working hard to get a connector road open to Vasco Road, along with other plans to expand and maybe even add drone package delivery business from the

airport. Safeway is strongly considering building a new store in Oakley. There is a proposal for a train that could take you from Oakley to Oakland in 55 minutes before 8 a.m. The land where the former Dupont chemical plant was located in Oakley sold in 2016, and that land may be developed in the future. Brentwood has penciled in a 300-acre business park around the Bypass south of Lone Tree Way, in the hopes it could attract businesses to bring in more high-paying jobs. They are working on a visitor-tourism bureau, along with a restaurant association, plus encouraging more B&Bs and distilleries, and maybe even bring back the Brentwood trolley to ferry shoppers around. All this is aimed at making Brentwood a popular ‘destination’ spot, rather than just a bedroom community. If you have questions about real estate, call me at 925-240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free, go to: www. SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. #01245186 – Advertisement

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Tucked away in the Delta, a little resort bobs with the tide called Sugar Barge – the locals’ best-kept secret where outdoor enthusiasts retreat to play, dine and camp in unincorporated Bethel Island – and the business is ramping things up this year with events and new menu items. Sugar Barge has been owned and operated by the Riggs family for 22 years. David Riggs and his sister Tracy Venable run the day-to-day operations and pride themselves in listening to the community when it comes to suggestions. “We’ve listened to our customers requests for more dinner fare,” said Venable, noting the new menu items available. Among those new items are a slowroasted prime rib with au jus, grilled lemon chicken with cheese tortellini in a pesto sauce, linguini with prawns in a vodka marinara, grilled salmon with scalloped potatoes, rib-eye steak with baked potato and Mediterranean salad with chicken. On the appetizers menu, guests can find Oysters Rockefeller, shrimp cocktail, calamari strips, oyster shooters, a 1-pound bucket of shrimp, hot wings, barbecue chicken flatbread and specialty nachos. Homemade banana pudding, delicious chocolate lava cake, cheesecake or bread pudding also rotate on the dessert menu. Venable said that the atmosphere beside the water and beautiful sweeping

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Sugar Barge is ramping things up this year with an extensive new dinner menu. views of Mount Diablo are also what draw patrons to their doors. “You can relax and enjoy watching white egrets, blue herons, sea lions, river otters and other waterfowl,” Venable said. “It’s always fun to watch the variety of boats coming in as well. Everything from 50-foot yachts, wakeboard boats, kayaks,

high-speed racing boats, Jet Skis – you name it, you’ll see it at Sugar Barge. You don’t have to travel to San Francisco, Oakland or Benicia for waterfront dining.” While the business location is the perfect getaway for locals and visitors alike, the family noted that sometimes its remoteness means many people in sur-

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rounding towns don’t even know it exists. Another challenge lies in spreading the word that they’re open year-round. “Many people think of Sugar Barge as just a great outdoor bar and grill open in the summertime with live bands,” said Venable. “We also have indoor seating with views of the Delta from every table – we’re not just a summer location. We are a destination location – you’re not just going to be driving by and say, ‘Hey let’s get a bite to eat there.’ It is worth the short drive or boat ride and a great place to bring a date or your family, especially for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary.” Events to look forward to this year include Comedy Night, April 21; happy hour, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.; live music indoors every Saturday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 7 to 10 p.m.; and the reopening of the outdoor top deck and bar and grill for the summer season beginning May 18. “Beautiful day on the water,” said Sunny Sutton in an online review. “Sugar Barge has a killer chicken and avocado sandwich.” Sugar Barge also has 114 RV sites, RV storage, a bar and grill and a full-service marina with a two-lane launch ramp and kayak, fishing boat and pontoon rentals. For more information, visit www. sugarbarge.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Rachel had a passion for baking, sewing, knitting, painting, drawing, camping, gardening, animals and everything Disney. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was admired by so many for her positive and loving spirit. She always chose to see the best in everyone no matter what.

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Fire district update, future steps by Brian Helmick ECCFPD fire chief

Over the past year, we have worked to assure the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is sustainable, operationally sound and living within its means. Today, approximately one year into the district’s reorganization, we are beginning to see the fruits of our labor. We have been able to stabilize the district’s staff-retention challenges and have started to define better administrative and operational processes. Although the district is not able to provide service levels that adequately protect the community’s residents at this time, we are well on our way to building a solid foundation from which service levels can be efficiently increased when the residents move to provide additional revenue. While the district continues to stabilize and reinforce our foundation, we also will begin to prepare for growth. The district will start by investing in infrastructure (apparatus, equipment and stations) in accordance with the district’s equipment and capital improvement plan. Historically (since 2002) the district has not adequately invested in its infrastructure. All available funds were used to attempt to retain a fourth fire station. Unfortunately, a fourth station is not sustainable with our current revenues, and deferred investment in the district’s infrastructure has created many challenges. The district’s needs should be addressed to assure that ECCFPD is providing services as efficiently as possible

now and also preparing for future growth. Let’s start with our stations and how they relate to our service model. The district currently has three open stations and is running at capacity with three personnel per station per shift, for a total of nine firefighters on duty at any given time. With this three-station model, it is impossible to provide a high level of service in terms of response times throughout the district. Now, imagine if the district were to receive additional revenue that would enable it to open six more stations, allowing it to achieve the recommendations in ECCFPD’s 2016 “Deployment Performance and Headquarters Staffing Adequacy Study” (https:// eccfpd.specialdistrict.org/about-the-district). If the district had the budget, I could quickly hire more firefighters. But the unfortunate reality is that the district does not have adequate stations beyond the three that are currently staffed to house additional firefighters. In addition to our three active stations, the district also has five shuttered stations, but none of them can be reopened without massive renovations or, more likely, complete replacement. The shuttered stations were mostly constructed in the 1950s and were never intended to operate full time (24 hours a day, seven days a week). Instead, they were built for volunteer firefighters to gather and respond to emergencies and to store equipment. For the past 15 years, the district has done everything it could to update the antiquated facilities in an attempt to turn them into livable stations that are suit-

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Brian Helmick ECCFPD fire chief able for full-time fire department operations. Unfortunately, we have taken them as far as we can, and each of the shuttered stations is at the end of its useful life. Today, these stations are used for storage or sit vacant. Unless the buildings are rebuilt, they will never reopen as fire stations. The shuttered stations are in the process of being evaluated to allow the district to determine if the assets will become surplus and sold or if the stations will be rebuilt. This assessment will be finalized as part of the district’s upcoming strategic planning process. Next, let’s look at fire-fighting equipment. In addition to having an inadequate

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number of stations and crews, the district’s equipment is outdated, breaking down and no longer meets National Fire Service recommended operational standards. Like the stations, during the economic downturn, maintenance and replacement of fire engines and equipment was deferred. At this point, the district’s deferred maintenance and replacement practices have caught up with us and are impacting our service. ECCFPD’s current service capacity is not acceptable in the near-term and is no recipe for long-term success. This is why ECCFPD is in the beginning phases of creating a strategic plan that will define the path and cost to meet the response and staffing levels defined by the 2016 Deployment and Staffing Study. As the fire chief, I firmly believe that our fire district is a critical part of our community that cannot be neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. To conclude, while the district continues to stabilize and reinforce our foundation, we are beginning to prepare for growth. Once the district’s strategic plan is finalized, ECCFPD will explore funding options to meet the recommendations as defined by the strategic plan and the 2016 Deployment and Staffing Study. The future level of fire protection service will be decided by the voice of the district’s citizens. As ECCFPD moves forward, I will continue to work within our budget to provide the best service levels possible with the funding we have. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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DBCF hosts paddleboard event The Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF) is showing its support of the stand-up paddleboard community by hosting an inaugural SUP4FUN event on April 28, at the Discovery Bay Marina, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This event is for fun and is not a race, so you won’t leave disappointed or empty-handed! Attendees will leave the Discovery Bay Marina and paddle to the lighthouse, completing several stops at homes on the way back to the marina to snag raffle tickets. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. Prizes include a trip for four on Captain Morgans Delta Adventures worth over $340. Registration will include a Hawaiian lei and a long-sleeve T-shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.dbcf.info.

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Liberty grad receives scholarship Hayley Finetti is this year’s winner of the Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association (MDLPA) scholarship. The 2017 Liberty High School graduate received a $1,000 award. She currently attends California State University, Chico, majoring in political science and legal studies with minors in psychology and international studies. She will also be awarded a paralegal certificate upon graduation. Finetti serves a paralegal intern for the Penal Law Project at the Community Legal Information Center (CLIC), a law clinic organized and managed by the Associated Students of California State University, Chico, under the supervision of attorneys. As an intern with this program, she receives and reviews correspondence from inmates incarcerated in California state prisons and federal prisons and responds to their requests with legal information, research and legal documents. Previously, Finetti interned at Shepherd’s Gate, an organization dedicated to providing rehabilitative care to women and children escaping abuse and homelessness. She also served with the Brentwood Police Department Explorers Post #415. To apply for the scholarship, Finetti wrote and submitted a biographical letter describing her academic achievements and detailed her motivation for pursuing a career in the legal field. She also submitted letters of recommendation and her college transcripts.

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Hayley Finetti, Liberty graduate and current Chico student, recently won the Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association scholarship. She received a $1,000 award.

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In her scholarship award letter, MDPLA scholarship chair Michelle Kulisek cited the reasons why Finetti was selected. “Your accomplishments are outstanding, your passion for justice, volunteer work, hands-on learning and experience in the legal field to date are highly commendable as well as your impressive academic achievements,” Kulisek wrote. The MDLPA is a local scholarship competition for high school and college students interested in careers in the legal profession. The winner’s application is then forwarded to the Eula Mae Jett Scholarship, a statewide competition sponsored by Legal

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Antioch Veterinary Hospital partners with Pets of the Homeless Antioch Veterinary Hospital was recently recognized by the national nonprofit Pets of the Homeless as a new donation site. Donations of pet food and supplies can be taken to 5151 Deer Valley Road, in Antioch, to be delivered to a local food bank, homeless shelter or homeless encampment. The program is an ongoing national effort to regularly supply donated pet food to local people who cannot afford to properly provide for their pets. Over the course of a year, millions of people become homeless with numbers rising. Approximately 80 percent of people who experience homelessness are homeless for a short period of time and usually need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult, forcing them to choose between their pet and a roof over their head.

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Agency: California Highway Patrol While Donnie Thomas was growing up in Northern California, several of his father’s friends were California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, and that made an impression on him. “As a kid, I always thought one of the cool things was to be passed by a highway patrol car,” said Thomas. “I wanted to be one of those guys. That always stuck with me.” Thomas was born and raised in the small town of Biggs, where his family farmed rice and raised cattle. After graduating from Biggs High School, he attended Chico State and earned a degree in agriculture business. Degree in hand, Thomas went to work as a pest control advisor and did that until an entrepreneurial opportunity knocked on his door a few years later. Working with his brother-in-law, Thomas contracted delivery services for FedEx. In what may have been the most unusual recruitment effort ever, Thomas began seriously considering a life in law enforcement when a CHP officer who had pulled him over began talking about the job. “I got stopped one day by a CHP (officer), and he started talking to me about CHP,” he said. “They had me come by their station and talk to their commander there. I put it off for a little bit, but then I started to apply.” Thomas was already 31 and at the cutoff age for new officers when he applied. He had to pass the

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police academy on his first try or the opportunity would be gone. With his wife’s support, he sold his successful trucking business and entered the academy, while his wife cared for their two young children. “That was pretty brave of her,” Thomas said. Upon graduation, Thomas accepted a position in Contra Costa County and has been here ever since. He took a job with the Community Response Team (CRT) in 2014 that had him responding to complaints and concerns raised by East County residents. Thomas said he enjoys working in the area where he also lives. When Thomas is off duty, he and his family enjoy outdoor pursuits. They will camp in mountains, fish in the Delta or go crabbing along the coast. “It’s been a great career,” reflected Thomas. “It’s everything I thought it would be and more. I’d definitely do this job again. It’s a good department, a good agency.”

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Kentucky Derby returns to Campos by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

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Linda Ellison and Lance Morris are seen here enjoying themselves at last year’s Kentucky Derby event. This year’s party, hosted by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation, will be held May 5 at Campos Vineyards.

Get your best hat ready, the Kentucky Derby is coming to town. On May 5, the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF) will host its second annual Kentucky Derby Day at Campos Vineyards to celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports. Last year’s inaugural fundraising event was a huge success, selling out at 300 people. The foundation is expecting to sell out once again and has a fun-filled event planned with live music, horse and buggy rides, hat and roping contests, great food, vintage autos, vendors, a raffle, auction and Campos’ awardwinning wines. “We sold out last year, and everyone is signing up again because they had such a great time,” said Jim Mattison, founder of the DBCF. “The proceeds from all our events go directly back into our community. This event is going to benefit the mental health and safety programs at our local schools.” The race will be broadcast live on bigscreen TVs, and partygoers will even get to take a picture with a jockey and horse. Michelle Campos, who co-owns Campos Vineyards with her husband Ric Campos, said she

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ten. 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., downtown Brentwood. For more information, contact Short at 925-634-6655 or katishort@ yahoo.com.

Agriculture from page 5A offers donation-based organic produce. “Getting children away from the screens and out here experiencing the dirt … the kids all just end up loving it.” The after-school program has been a hit each spring and fall for the past three years, but now, thanks to a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development grant from the USDA, the organization has launched its newest program for adults called Urban Edge Sustainable Farming. This intensive program features daily hands-on farming education for those en-

rolled who now live on-site and have been since the program began in February. The budding farmers also attend weekly classes taught by professionals from the University of Berkeley. Classes range in variety but cover topics such as soil and plant science, business planning, irrigation science, pest control and safety and more. The lessons are then practically applied in the field. “We are really trying to cultivate the next generation of farmers,” said Ellie Vanhof, beginning farmer resource coordinator. “The average age of a farmer is

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Jim Mattison, founder, Discovery Bay Community Foundation is looking forward to the day. “When we hosted this event last year, it was amazing,” Michelle said. “People came dressed beautifully like they were going to the Kentucky Derby, and it was a wonderful way to bring the community together for the greater cause of our schools. I’m so glad we can do it again this year.” Kentucky Derby Day at Campos Vineyards will be held May 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.dbcf.info or email jim@dbcf.info.

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about 60, and not a lot of young people are involved with agriculture, so we’re trying to change that.” Participants will work the FGF land for the next nine months, gaining skills and knowledge to surge into farming careers of their own. But for those who wish to stay and farm on-site, FGF has placed 500 acres into land conservation easement. This 500 acres was set aside from FGF owners Barbara and Bob Cecchini’s 1,100 acres, not including the 12 currently used by FGF. “My daughter started the (FGF)

nonprofit in 2013. My husband’s family has farmed in Contra Costa County over 100 years,” said Barbara. “Bob and I have farmed together since 1987. With our many farming resources and land, we hope to have many beginning farmers transitioning to organic specialty crops and value added organic products over the next few years.” For more information on FGF programs and volunteer opportunities available to the public, visit https:// firstgenerationfarmers.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Planning commission denies Goodwill design by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Brentwood Planning Commission has unanimously rejected design plans for a Goodwill store near Balfour Road and Armstrong Way, mainly over concerns that increased traffic would wreak havoc on surrounding neighborhoods. The commission sent the project design back to city staff and Goodwill officials in February to address concerns about traffic flow to and from the location, but the commission still felt uncomfortable about approving the project this week. “We sent them back one time, and there still isn’t an option any of us are comfortable with,” said Planning Commissioner Jamie Tobin. “I can’t imagine what other option there is without a total redesign of everything.” Goodwill could appeal the decision to the Brentwood City Council when the design is formally shot down at a future planning commission meeting, but company representatives said they have not

decided how to proceed. Project plans call for Goodwill Industries to build a 25,000-square-foot building that incorporates a retail store, donation processing area and a job-training facility on an undeveloped 3.61-acre lot south of Balfour Road, between Armstrong Way and the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way. City staff returned this week with three revised traffic plans that addressed concerns that traffic from the location could severely affect neighborhoods bordered by the project. Revised plans, however, were again turned down. Key points of concern included Armstrong Way; Balfour Road; Brentwood Boulevard, Rockwell and Lexington streets; Hudson Drive; and the neighborhoods of Belvedere, California Spirit, Mission Grove and South Brentwood Villages. Key points of the staff-suggested alternative included: pushing the majority of the traffic entering and exiting the site to a new three-way intersection, to be

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built in place of a possibly problematic roundabout, directing commercial traffic to use the stub street to Balfour Road for entry and exit from the site, thereby eliminating the impact on residential streets; and allowing patrons who live within the adjacent neighborhoods to turn left at the main driveway and go home using the shortest route. “I think a lot of the work that was done was in response to the comments from the public,” said Lance Crannell, the project’s architect. “We are in agreement that (the staff-suggested alternative) addresses as many of the concerns as possible.”

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The tale of the steak-cooking ghost Do you believe in ghosts? I think I do. I would like to believe that the spirits of our deceased loved ones have the ability to visit from time to time and that they watch over us and keep us safe. When we first moved into our present home, Hangin’ in I was pregnant with Haley. I handhere stitched a baby blanket for each one of my children and was in the process of making Haley’s. I needed a particular color of thread – a soft lavender that Vicki you don’t normally McKenna have around the house. I had forgotten to buy some when I bought the fabric (pregnancy does that), but before I headed back to JoAnn’s Fabrics, I decided to check a box of sewing supplies that belonged to my grandma. She was an avid seamstress and made many of my clothes when I was a child. She was amazing. I opened the box containing her old Singer sewing machine, and sitting on top was a spool of lavender thread – a perfect match. I like to believe my grandma put it there for me. Having your own family’s spirits visit is one thing. But when you begin to suspect that there might be random spirits roaming around your house, it can be a bit unsettling. The family that lived in our house before us consisted of a husband, a wife, her mother and a teenage daughter. From what the husband told me, his wife and his mother-in-law took off and moved to Florida, leaving him to raise their daughter alone. Not the cheeriest of stories. The husband even offered to sell us most of their old furniture and a crystal chandelier he bought his wife for their anniversary. Apparently the two ladies left in a hurry. Suspicious circumstances if you ask me. We began our life in our new home. Haley arrived, and things really got hectic. Five active young kids running all over the house kept us busy and distracted from peculiar things that began to occur. Our television would sometimes turn on by itself – no, there was no cat sitting on the remote – and things would go missing. Not that unusual for our crazy family, but the items would never reappear. When my daughter Mary turned 16, she wanted her own room. She took the bedroom on the first floor. It belonged to the mother-in-law who lived in the house before us. When we toured the house for the first time, I remember there was a big four-poster bed in there. It looked like something out of the Winchester Mystery House. Creepy. We decorated the room to Mary’s liking, and not long after she began sleeping in there, she started

“ I woke up at 3 a.m. to the smell of someone cooking steak! The smell was so intense, it wokeme from a deep sleep … At first, I thought our neighbors were cooking, but who cooks steak at 3 a.m.? Maybe someone working the night shift? But when I opened the window, it was just cool night air.

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having nightmares. They lasted for a few months, and she was really disturbed by them. Thankfully, they stopped right about the time she got a boyfriend. Whatever the reason, we all welcomed more peaceful nights. The room is a guest room now, but when my son comes home occasionally for the weekend, he refuses to sleep in it. He’s says the room has bad “juju” or vibes, and he too has weird dreams! He sleeps on the living-room couch instead. The most bizarre occurrence started a few years ago. I woke at 3 a.m. to the smell of someone cooking steak! The smell was so intense, it woke me from a deep sleep. By the way, as amazing as a sizzling steak smells on the grill on a Sunday afternoon, at 3 a.m. it is simply nauseating! At first, I thought our neighbors were cooking, but who cooks steak at 3 a.m.? Maybe someone working the night shift? When I opened the window, it was just cool night air. I tried to determine the origin of the phantom steak fumes, and they did not come from my kitchen. One night I went downstairs to the kitchen and half expected to see a little old lady standing at the stove in an apron holding a pair of tongs. To my relief, I saw nothing nor did I smell even a hint of a charbroiled steak. I have finally disclosed the phantom fumes to my family, and now they are all freaked out. Maury told me to wake him up the next time I smell it, but why bother? I just turn on the ceiling fan, spray some room freshener and try to go back to sleep. Kaelin, my oldest daughter is very knowledgeable about metaphysical things and has suggested we “sage” the house. This is where you open all the windows in your home and then walk through each room with a smoldering stalk of sage while encouraging the spirits to move on. Well, I’m in. I think it’s time our resident Phantom Iron Chef found a new place to fire up the grill. I just hope we don’t evict my own grandma along with it, as one day I am hoping to make a baby blanket for my grandchild, and I would really like her help.

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with what is in front of us,” said Planning Commissioner Dirk Zeigler, referring to the project design. Prior to the commission’s decision, city officials noted that Goodwill appears to be a good fit for the land in terms of traffic impacts. Several other types of businesses are permitted at the location, including convenience, grocery and drug stores, general retail establishments, banks and office buildings. Goodwill’s potential traffic effects didn’t merit an automatic traffic study prior to the design review, said city traffic engineer Steve Kersevan, who noted the development would generate 76 peak hour trips in the morning and 79 in the p.m. hours, below the more than 100

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Relief from spring allergies by Dr. Adric Huynh

John Muir Health, Brentwood Outpatient Center Many people see the start of spring as a welcome change with warmer weather and longer days. But with the warm breeze comes airborne pollen and mold spores. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably feel them the same time each year. Allergies are caused by the immune system reacting to the surrounding environment from exposure to allergens you inhale or ingest. In spring and summer, tree pollen, grasses and weeds typically trigger allergies, but other allergens include dust mites, pet dander and mold. Spring is a particularly difficult time for allergies as pollen counts are extraordinarily high when flowers and trees are in bloom. In the springtime alone, which typically begins in March, hay fever – an allergy to pollen or mold – affects 30 to 60 million people in the U.S. Common allergens Determining what you are allergic to often coincides with the seasons. Seasonal allergies have a particular routine with the most common sources of allergies being trees releasing pollen in the spring, grass in the summer and weeds in the late fall. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the following 11 types of trees are common triggers of springtime allergies: oak, western red cedar, sycamore, maple, elm, birch, ash, cypress, walnut, hickory and poplar. How to prevent allergy symptoms To determine if you suffer from allergies, be aware of itchy, watery or red eyes, scratchy throat, coughing, itchy or runny nose and sneezing. Some people experience more severe symptoms such as sinus headaches and shortness of breath. The best way to beat seasonal allergies is with prevention and early treatment. If you know you suffer from allergies, start allergy treatment two weeks before the allergy season begins. Overthe-counter treatment options include nondrowsy antihistamines, nasal inhalers, nasal saline sprays and neti pots. If none of these methods prove effective, consult your doctor who can evaluate and provide you with the most

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Every day except Sunday, I ask Grandpa if he will get the mail or if I should. The boxes here in Summerset are a few houses down, and it’s either a nice little walk or one of us stops on our way home to gather it. Senior Sometimes there is a orner key in our box that means a package has arrived. A treasure that we have either ordered or someone has sent to us. The other day, I got a really special envelope. It Marla was my colorectal Luckhardt cancer screening kit. Now you may ask, “How is that a fine treasure?” But actually it is a life-saving tool that can do just that – save your life! As the second leading cancer-related killer in the U.S. and the third most common type of cancer overall, this simple annual test is recommended for everyone over the age of 50. With early detection, over 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer can be avoided. That is a huge number. Over 134,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and more than 49,000 result in death. Scary numbers. The colon is the large intestine or bowel, and cancer of this kind can occur in the rectum or in the colon itself. Both men and women are susceptible, and the risk factor increases with age. The kit includes a piece of paper that you lay down on top of the water in your toilet. You do “your business,” as my dad use to call it, and use the provided wand and tube to insert the sample into. There are explicit instructions, and it really is quite simple. You have to write your name and date of birth with the date of your test on the little vial, so I strongly suggest you do that before you collect that sample. Then you are provided a piece of cotton type wrap and a plastic bag to put it all into. It’s all very sterile. A form is also enclosed, and the

whole thing is then put into an envelope that is sealed really tight. Make sure you read the entire instruction letter and everything they ask you for is in there before you seal it as you cannot reopen it. The prepaid stamped envelope can be mailed if you do that immediately, or you can take it to any one of several local labs. The closest ones are at 350 John Muir Parkway, in Brentwood, or 4053 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. These locations along with several others are on a list that also comes in your packet. I dropped mine off, and it took all of one minute. The results per the lab technician will be sent to my doctor within one to two days. According to the United States Preventative Task Force, “We found no trials that evaluated the efficacy of screening colonoscopy to reduce CRC (colon related cancer) and/or mortality. The FITs (fecal immunochemical tests) are preferable. These tests had relatively high sensitivity and specificity and are FDA-cleared tests.” However, any positive results should be followed up with a colonoscopy per the USPSTF. Talk to your doctor to see if you are a candidate for the colonoscopy as it can be invasive and is considered a surgical procedure that is done under mild anesthesia in the hospital on an outpatient basis. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include age, people with Crohn’s or other bowel-related diseases, personal or family history of polyps, lack of physical exercise, high alcohol or tobacco use and most of all a poor diet. A low fat, high fiber diet can help quite a bit. A few years ago, local Dr. Galipudi advised me that a high fiber diet and cleaning out your colon daily can help avoid numerous risks. You can limit these risks with regular screening as well. If caught early there is a 91 percent survival rate in a Stage 1 diagnosis as opposed to only 11 percent if it advances to Stage 4. Ask your doctor since that little envelope really is a treasure in your mailbox!

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voters. On Jan. 1, 1998, the Town of Discovery Bay CSD began. With more latent powers than a simple MAC, the CSD put certain town functions into the hands of residents, including water and wastewater and the parks and recreation department. Virgil Koehne, longtime Discovery Bay resident, was the town’s first general manager. “I was always involved in what was going on in the town,” Koehne said. “I had put my name in the hat for the first CSD, but then I saw that they needed a general manager. They interviewed a number of people, but they selected me.”

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fying the potential for wetland restoration on the site. According to Finfrock, Cain’s idea to preserve the land in a natural state appealed to the landowners who, after generations of working the land, were not enthused to see the property turned into housing. “(Cain) and the landowners got the city onboard,” said Finfrock. “The Department of Water Resources bought the property in 2003. We started planning immediately thereafter. We did our first EIR (environmental impact report) in 2010 and applied for our permits in 2012. We didn’t get our last permit until 2017. Permitting took a long time.” The project will be completed in two phases. The first phase will see restoration of the Emerson and Gilbert parcels. Work on the Burroughs parcel will commence once DWR completes negotiations with developers to the east of the project area. The construction work will primarily consist of lowering the higher elevations and using the material taken from there to raise lower elevations. The effect will be a wider distribution of incoming tidal waters over the area. “You’re distributing all those great nutrients in and out twice a day,” said Moran. “Wetlands are what we lost in the Delta – 97 percent since the 1850s. That’s the biggest thing we’ve lost. We still have water. We still have waterways. We still have islands. We don’t have wetlands.” The total cost for the project is estimated to be $71 million including the $28 million cost to purchase the properties. Construction of the first phase is expected to take two years. The new plantings will be given about

a year to take root and then in 2021, the levy will be breached allowing the marsh to flood. Construction in Burroughs parcel in the second phase will likely start in 2020. The Emerson parcel will include recreational features like bike and pedestrian trails, shoreline access, fishing opportunities and interpretive signs to facilitate educational visits to the site by school and community groups. It will include a 55-acre parcel that the City of Oakley will establish as a community park. A 14-acre vineyard that has been in use for more than 100 years will be preserved, though the original project plans called for the vines to be removed. Oakley City Councilmember Kevin Romick fought hard to get the plans adjusted to save the vineyard. “The restoration of the 1,200 acres, nearly 2 square miles, will create an incredible community amenity that will be unrivaled in Contra Costa,” said Romick. “Not only restoring wetlands and recreating woodland and scrub areas, we managed to save some of Oakley’s historic ancient vineyards.” DWR has worked with a number of partners in this project including Iron House Sanitary District, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California BayDelta Authority. “Projects like Dutch Slough, where all the parties agree to do this – willing seller and willing buyer working with the city – it was tough,” said Moran. “It was complex, but they did it. This is something that might actually work pretty well.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Koehne said he remembers working from his kitchen table at first, because there were no town offices. He always had a long to-do list and was often the only person who could complete it. “We were low on budget,” he said. “But somebody had to do it – I did it, we all did it – and then we started to grow.” After serving as town manager for 12 years, Koehne stepped down to manage water and wastewater functions for the town, which he still does today. Discovery Bay’s current general manager Mike Davies said the community will celebrate the town’s milestone with a party in June.

“Board members and staff are very excited to be partnering with our many sponsors to commemorate our town’s 20th anniversary and we look forward to spending an afternoon with our families, friends and neighbors enjoying a fun day of complimentary food, drink, swim and play at our Community Center,” said Davies. Residents are invited to the community center Saturday, June 23. The pool will be open for free swim; there will be historical displays, food, drink and family activities. The fun will last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-1131 or visit www.todb.ca.gov. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-03454-CA A.P.N.:035-333-016 Property Address: 1987 Chardonnay Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/09/2004. 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. Trustor: SERGIO LARA AND SILVIA LARA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/24/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0454135-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 04/25/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER

NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 69,704.17 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed ofTrust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1987 Chardonnay Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-333-016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining

principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 69,704.17. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that

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

not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-03454-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: March 13, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press 03-0477 76119 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 15, 2018, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the following entitlements to accommodate development of the ARCO AM/PM project: • A mitigated negative declaration prepared in support of the project; • A conditional use permit (CUP 17-003) for the operation of a gas station and associated car wash on the project site; and • A design review application (DR 17-001) for the development of a 3,195 squarefoot convenience store, a 1,021 squarefoot carwash, and 18 fueling pumps, on a project site measuring 2.236 acres. The project site is located east of Brentwood Boulevard, north of Sunset Road, and south of Homecoming Way (APN 018-190-034). Applicant: Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. A Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to

assess potential environmental impacts. The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompanying initial study are available for public review and comment in the Community Development Department for 30 days, beginning on April 6, 2018 and ending on May 7, 2018. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76282 Publish Dates: April 6, 2018.

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Events Saturday, April 7 Paddle Smart Seminar

America’s Boating Club will have a Paddle Smart seminar, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the City of Antioch maintenance center, 1201 W. Forth St., Antioch. The training will cover boating safety and boating on small lakes, streams and rivers. The cost is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.usps.org/localusps/sss-di.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Opening Day

The East Contra Costa Historical Society will celebrate opening day on April 7, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 3890 Sellers Ave., Brentwood. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.eastcontracostahistory.org.

Flea Market

The Discovery Bay Odyssey of the Mind will host a flea market, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen. Admission is free. For more information contact Amanda Dove at 925-408-8332.

Oakley Science Week

The City of Oakley will have hold Science Week, from April 7 to 14, at different locations and times. The program is designed for ages 5 to 11 years. For more information, visit www. oakleyinfo.com or email Coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Sunday, April 8 The Swingin’ Blue Stars in Brentwood

The Summerset Orchards Lodge presents a group of three singers, the Swingin’ Blue Stars, starting at 2:30 p.m., at the Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 Centennial Place. Come and watch the group from the East Bay Area perform popular songs from the 1940s. Tickets are $10 and can be bought in advance or at the door. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Monday, April 9 Networking with George Parrish

The Liberty Adult Education Center presents Networking with George Parrish at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood, with seating opening at 11:30 a.m. Learn how to network and find work opportunities. For more information, contact Sarah Singrin at singrins@luhsd.net, 925-634-2565 or at www.libertyadulted.org.

Tuesday, April 10 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, April 12 Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Association will meet at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about resources available to caregivers to help them care for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Open Mic

Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic at the Brentwood Community Center, at 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to bring any type of poetry to share as long as it is neither inappropriate nor offensive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655.

Saturday, April 14 AXIS Arena Rock Tribute

Knightsen Parent Teacher Committee and AXIS Arena Rock Tribute will host a pasta dinner, auction and concert, starting at 5 p.m., at the Knightsen multipurpose room, 1923 Delta Road. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door and includes dinner and the concert. For more information, contact Melissa Cakebread at 925759-1864, Devon Baldocchi at 925-783-2275 or visit https://goo.gl/z56D8u.

DBYC Opening Day Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will have an Opening Day Boat Parade, starting at noon, at Marina Road, Discovery Bay. Come and celebrate Mardi Gras by decorating your boat to enter the parade. For more information, visit www.dbyc. com or https://goo.gl/TQysM5.

Grace Closet 2018 Annual Community Resource Fair

Grace Closet will host a community resource fair at the McKinnon Hall at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 3415 Oakley Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Grace Closet at gracecloset@gbfofantioch.org, 925-522-2017 or visit www.gbfofantioch.org.

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Wednesday, April 25 Career Fair

The Pittsburg Adult Education Center will host a Career Fair, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Youth Development Center, 1001 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg. Bring a polished resume and discover companies hiring in the area. For more information, contact George Proval at 925-473-2400.

Thursday, April 26 East County Workforce Innovation Network Community Resource Fair

The East Bay Works Antioch and Brentwood’s Workforce Innovation Network present the Far East County Community Resource Fair, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, at 929 Second St., Brentwood. Learn about available resources in the East County. For more information, contact Tiffany at 925-626-0103 or at tanaya@ eastbaygoodwill.org.

Saturday, April 28 Paws on Parade

The Discovery Bay Lions Club will host Paws on Parade at the Discovery Bay dog park, from 9 a.m. to noon. Dress up your dog and bring them to the parade – there will also be dogs available for adoption. For more information, email mcrab42@yahoo. com or visit www.discoverybaylions.com.

Sunday, April 29 Team Leia Fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held at Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The fundraiser is being held in honor of Leia, a young child who was born with a lethal birth defect that requires medical attention. The cost is $45. For more information, contact Danielle at danielle@stonecrestlending.net or at 925-625-1471 or visit https://goo.gl/CKLszc.

Monday, April 30 Application Session

The Opportunity Junction will hold an application session at 10 a.m., at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, to qualify applicants for its 12-week training program. The program will train participants on how to work in an office environment. For more information, contact Shannel at 925-776-1133.

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Splashball Registration

There will be registrations for an introduction of Splashball for kids ages 5 to 9. The lessons begin on April 9. For more information and to register, visit https://brentwoodseawolves. swimtopia.com/splashball.

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 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 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, starting April 11. 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 Skill classes for English as a second language (ESL) students, Mondays and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon, starting on April. 9. 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.

Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer

The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups, at Straw Hat Pizza on April 30, 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.

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages, including oil and acrylic painting, drawing and jewelry design. The classes will be at the Delta Gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com.

Ongoing Events

The Knightsen 4-H’ers Comfort Pack Project

The Knightsen 4-H’ers have created the comfort pack project that gives children necessary personal items by holding donations. Donations can be dropped at The Brentwood Press office, 248 Oak St., Brentwood, or at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St., Oakley. Supplies will be collected through June.

Soroptimist International of Antioch meeting

The Soroptomist International of Antioch will be meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. and the second, third and fourth Wednesday at noon, at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www. si-antioch.org.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets every Monday, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., and on Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Presbyterian Church. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics. For more information, contact 925-784-8030.

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Spring Sip-n-Shop April 26th

Wine Club Release April 27th

Country Line Dancing May 13th

Mother’s Day Live Music May 27th

Live Music, BBQ June 1st

Wine Down Friday Mondo & his Band June 8th

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Liberty track team wins Stockton event The Liberty, Freedom and Heritage track teams all competed over Easter weekend. Liberty The Liberty boys’ track team won the Delta Mustang Invite at Delta College. The 4x100-meter quartet of Devon McGee, Jordyn Turner, Jake Croteau and Kenroy Higgins jetted to a 43.32 finish in the 4x100meter relay, setting a meet record in the event. Higgins bested the competition in the 100 meters, finishing in 11.08, while Turner also emerged victorious in the long jump with a season-record 22’02.00 jump. He also finished second in the 400 meters with a time of 50.67. Micah Delgado took second in the 800 meters in 2:00.33 and finished third in the 1600 meters in 4:35.36. Ediale Akhidenor starred in the triple jump, finishing second with a 40’11.00 effort. The Lady Lions were impressive in the event. Victoria Ramirez won the triple jump with her finals effort of 36’00.75 feet. She also finished second in the long jump with a 16’05.25 effort. Not to be outPhoto courtesy of Liberty Athletics done, Keanna Shipley (2:32.18 in the 800 meters) and Madison MacPherson (5:26.56 in the 1600 meters) also The 4x100-meter quartet of Devon McGee, Jordyn Turner, Jake Croteau and Kenroy Higgins, seen here after finished second. the event, recently won the 4x100-meter relay at the Delta Mustang Invite. The team finished in 43.32 Freedom seconds, which was a meet record. Also at the Delta Mustang invite, Konrad Trevino Top performers for the Freedom girls included Ta- ish in the 1600 meters at the elite Stanford Invitational, won the 800 meters in 1:59.67 as Freedom’s lone varsity mara Jordan, securing fifth in the pole vault event with and the Patriots’ 1200-400-800-1600-meter relay team winner of the day. a 7’00.00 in the finals, and Samantha Rogers, placing finished fifth with a time of 10:21.80. Giovanni Larrea, however, snagged second in the eighth in the 1600 meters with a 5:47.73 finish and ninth On the girls’ side, Kidest Befikadu snagged sixth in long jump with a 21’00.25 effort in the finals. Larrea the high jump with a 5-02.25 jump. also secured fourth in the triple jump with a 39’06.50 in the 800 meters in 2:39.46. Heritage Marcus Dawal finished 10th in the boys’ 800 mejump in the finals. Rubin Rubio (39’11) finished fourth in the shot-put. Jett Charvet (4:14.31) raced to a second-place fin- ters in 1:58.39.

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eritage High School soccer star Noah Carter recently signed his letter of intent to attend Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.

A battle between two unbeaten baseball programs in the North Coast Section lived up to billing on Wednesday afternoon, as host Heritage and Foothill battled through five and a half scoreless innings before the home team finally manufactured a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and emerged with a 1-0 victory. Heritage’s lone run came when least expected. After threatening to score in each of the first four innings against Foothill starter Brett Hansen, the Patriots (7-0) were set down in order by reliever James Kroll in the bottom of the fifth. Kroll then retired the first two Heritage batters in the bottom of the sixth before sophomore Chaz Myers worked a full count and drew a free pass. Myers stole second on the first pitch of Keith Jones’ plate appearance and came around to score when Jones’ ground ball to third base one pitch later resulted in an error on the throw to first. Kroll retired Ryan

Jackson on a fly ball to right field to end the inning, but the damage had been done. “Chaz (Myers) is a very heady player, especially for a sophomore,” said Heritage coach Kevin Brannan. “We knew we would need to push the issue to score against this team. That was a big stolen base to put pressure on their defense.” Foothill (7-1), the consensus topranked team in the section entering the game, did not go down easily in the top of the seventh. After Heritage’s Bryson Kinnick retired Oregon-commit Sam Novitske on a fly ball to left field, Corey Steinhauer singled and UOP-bound catcher Jeremy Lea doubled to place the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position. After Hansen was intentionally walked to load the bases – his third intentional walk of the game – Sam Zevanove’s ground ball to Stephen Murphy at third base resulted in a third-to-home double play, the fourth double play that the Falcons hit into during the game, with this see Baseball page 2B

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Sandbagging brings a Biddy T-Ball set to flood of controversy land in Oakley Most of us try to do the best we can, or are able to do as our talents or abilities allow us at any given time, whether it’s in school, at work or at play. In my sport, the majority of us want to be better Kegler’s each time we step orner foot onto the lanes – sometimes we perform well and sometimes we don’t … that’s how we establish an average. If you’re a typical player, that average is the basis Duane Wilson for establishing a ‘handicap’ to level the fair playing field with other bowlers, higher and lower. It’s served the sport well for over a century. There is a certain degree of honor in this system, in that it presumes a player will always do their best and take what comes, both bad games along with good. For some though, their average is something that can be manipulated for unfair gain and advantage; what’s commonly called ‘sandbagging.’ This is the act of establishing an average below one’s ability for the expressed purpose of receiving more handicap than is appropriate for their ability. Sandbagging is a soft term for being a common cheat. I participate in very few large handicap tournaments for just this reason. A high-average player has about a snowball’s chance in Phoenix of placing or cashing in a handicap tournament because of sandbaggers. It’s sadly become commonplace to see players entering with 170 averages and shooting in the 220 to 230 range over a five- or six-game block. It’s in your face too; I can look at a player’s form, delivery, consistency and the equipment in their tote and see a ‘bagger’ six lanes away. They achieve these low averages by playing to their ability for a game or

two of a three-set game set in league play and then have a meltdown game of 50 or 60 pins below their average. They foul, they miss absurdly easy single pin spares or throw gutter balls to lose pin count and thus, falsely lower their averages to gain more pins of handicap. So, is it against U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC) rules to do this? Only if it’s clear the player is say, fouling for personal advantage – and that’s virtually impossible to prove it was intentional or their motive. Tournament directors only have one tool at their disposal, and that’s USBC Rule 319c, which allows a director to ‘rerate a player up to 15 pins in average if their documented performance in tournament play has been higher than their average over the past 12 months or an agreed number of games.’ A rerate is a terrible thing. While it’s only a notice that you consistently do well away from your home house and most likely a sport condition, it’s a message to the player that they’re being watched and under suspicion for unfair play; it’s a badge that most never recover from … the Scarlet Letter of bowling. I can see no pride in having a trophy on your mantle or a check in your wallet that was received under false pretense or, more bluntly, cheating. Sadly, some don’t see it that way. Adults who do it are perhaps thinking that it’s a way of making up for years of mediocrity, but when I see it in a youth player, it’s alarming and even more alarming when a knowledgeable parent tolerates it. We raise our kids to have a work ethic, to reap the rewards of dedicated hard work and to instill a sense of honor and honesty. When you see sandbagging, call them on it by sending a message that theft is not acceptable. Wilson is a U.S. Bowling Congress Silver Instructor and an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association ball technician.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2017/18 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on April 10, 2018 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: “A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2017/18 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to: 1) the implementation and timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and 2) proposed adjustments to Parks and Recreation permit, athletic leagues, recreation programs activities and aquatic fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Information regarding the revised fee schedule may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: March 27, 2018 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76201 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001245-00 The name of the business(es): Taqueria Adame Located at: 1600 G Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesse Daniel Adame Velasco. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Jesse Adame. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2018 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 2/23/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76149 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

TONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Lynn R. Ambriz and Arnold E. Ambriz, Wife and Husband Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0298920-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 04/30/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 518,093.93 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2539 Whitetail Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-090-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 518,093.93. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you

wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00553-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: March 17, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76144 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-00074-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: March 21, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76164 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001292-00 The name of the business(es): Holy Hair Located at: 729 First Street, Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gina Cotter. 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: Gina Cotter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 76031 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001427-00 The name of the business: RH Accounting & Admin Services Located at: 8551 Pinehollow Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Roxanne Louise Herrera. 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: Roxanne Herrera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76196 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

ORDINANCE 998 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.06, 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 And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th day of March 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 76256 Publish Date: April 6, 2018. ORDINANCE 999 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 1.01.030, RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; 8.00.030, UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES; 10.23.020, DEFINITIONS; 17.620.016, VEHICLE STORAGE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 8.36.035, WEED ABATEMENT; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.16, UNLAWFUL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES; AND RENAMING AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL 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 March 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 76227 Publish Dates: April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001335-00 The name of the business: Terheyden Contruction Located at: 2532 Carpinteria Dr In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lawrence M Terheyden. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 1, 1987. Signature of registrant: Lawrence M Terheyden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 2/27/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76130 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001444-00 The name of the business(es): Lumpy’s Diner Located at: 5891 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lumpy’s Diner. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/23/18. Signature of registrant: Marci Sturgill, Managing Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 3/2/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76035 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001628-00 The name of the business: Sha’s307 Organizing Located at: 2110 San Simeon Ct In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marsha Pieternelle. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/9/18. Signature of registrant: Marsha Pieternelle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/9/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 76140 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002040-00 The name of the business: Kiwanis Aktion Club of Brentwood Located at: 3001 Kodiak St Apt. 125 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Kimberly Sheard 2. Mirna Remson. This business is conducted by: General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/28/18. Signature of registrant: Kimberly Sheard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/28/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 76249 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00553-CA A.P.N.:055-090-060 Property Address: 2539 Whitetail Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMEN-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00074-CA A.P.N.:056-270-033 Property Address: 5121 Deerspring Way, Antioch, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Fernando Castellanos Navarro, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0392115-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/03/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 982,795.78 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5121 Deerspring Way, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 056-270033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 982,795.78.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Lumpy’s Diner at 5891 Lone Tree Wy Antioch, CA 94531. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 7/15/16 under File No. F-0004444-00 (*1) Katherine L. Sturgill 18 Huntington Circle, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Katherine L. Sturgill. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76056 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001287-00 The name of the business: Md Design & Build Located at: 3033 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael de Lambert. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1//1/2017. Signature of registrant: Michael J. de Lambert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76135 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001314 The name of the business: Warren Financial Group Located at: 2950 Buskirk Ave Ste 300 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Quadrille Corporation. 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: James Williams, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Neal Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76060 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001318-00 The name of the business: J and V Salon Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd Suite G-3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Vicki M.M. Steidle 2. Judith Marie Felan. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Vicki M.M. Steidle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 76096 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001338-00 The name of the business(es): Passionate About Pets Located at: 101 Heritage Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Passionate About Pets LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Martha Viola, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/27/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76033 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001410-00 The name of the business: Empowering Birth Doula Services Located at: 2037 Thicket Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vibrant Light Healing & Support LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Misty Heinz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76194 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001412-00 The name of the business: Vibrant Light Hypnosis Located at: 2037 Thicket Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vibrant Light Healing & Support LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Misty Heinz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76193 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001442-00 The name of the businesses: All Cal Transactions Located at: 1109 Alder Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Deborah Lynn Majewski. 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: Deborah L. Majewski. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018. by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76131 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001461-00 The name of the business(es): Anytime Fitness Located at: 7750 Brentwood Blvd, Ste E In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ignore the Limits, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/27/2017. Signature of registrant: Dominick Amparano, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/2/ 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76007 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001502-00 The name of the business: Elite Wealth Advisors Located at: 1120 Second St, Ste 104 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Anthony Elias. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 2013. Signature of registrant: Michael Anthony Elias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76125 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001521-00 The name of the business(es): Averice Located at: 508 Mendota Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Clark JR.. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/6/18. Signature of registrant: Steven Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 3/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76038 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001526 The name of the business: 1. Red Door Rentals 2. Red Door Property Management 3. Red Door Located at: 2629 Camel Back Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Julie Selin. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/11. Signature of registrant: Julie Selin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 5, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3//5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76058 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001546 The name of the business: 360 Pipes Located at: 1129 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mark Villarin. 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: Mark Villarin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/7/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76059 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

following owner: Nguyen Chi Lien Thi. 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: Nguyen Chi Lien Thi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 13, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76129 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

ing owner: Lisette Weavil. 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: Lisette Weavil. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 19, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/19/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76235 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

ding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding, exercise equipment & chest. 2. Teresa Irvine Bough - Ski, desk, camp stove, leather sofa chair& collectable dolls. 3. Charles Jones - Power tools, table saw, dolly & trailer hitch, full unit. 4. Enrique Porras - Electric kid’s drum, dresser, boxes, archery target, fishing poles & art work. 5. Alexander Davin - Piano, TV trays, sewing machine, tennis racket, wooden chairs & lamp. 6. Michelle Wilson - Cruiser bike, telescope with stand, TV, bed frame, boxes & bags. 7. Eric Ross - Stereo equipment, office chairs, 3 computers, wooden table, video games, bed frame, sofa, & wooden chairs. 8. Jamie Phipps - 4 wheels and tires, wrapping paper &, stuffed killer whale. 9. Michael Walker - Large art work, boxes, computer equipment Coleman luggage& space heater. 10. Antoinette Gary - Entertainment stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, clothes & luggage. 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: 3/30/2018 and 4/6/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76187 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

person(s): Midwest Energy Resource LLC Josh Little Bryan Yeager Torris Watts Christopher Rogers (3) Stephen Cruz Brienne Kautzman Troy Emry Joe Simoni George Calip Kimberly Dougherty Casheena Jones Ladonna Newsone All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: March 30th & April 6th 2018. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76155 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

FILED OCTOBER 8, 2003, IN BOOK 457 OF MAPS, PAGE 18; SUBDIVISION 8571, FILED JANUARY 22, 2004, IN BOOK 460, PAGE 27; SUBDIVISION 8577, FILED JANUARY 23, 2004 IN BOOK 460 OF MAPS, PAGE 42; SUBDIVISION 8578, FILED JANUARY 23, 2004 IN BOOK 461 OF MAPS, PAGE 1 AND SUBDIVISION 8579, FILED JANUARY 23, 2004, IN BOOK 461, PAGE 5, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. 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-17-798381-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-798381-BF IDSPub #0138667 3/30/2018 4/6/2018 4/13/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76186 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

K. SANGHERA AND GURDABER S. SANGHERA WIFE AND HUSBAND , WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 018-460-044-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1227 PICADILLY LN , 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, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $450,109.77. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700277113 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0328006 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018 Brentwood Press No. 021273 76089 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001556 The name of the business: K-12 Operations Located at: 255 Wildberry Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Paulson. 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: David Paulson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/7/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76057 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001597-00 The name of the business: African Braids & Beauty Culture Located at: 11347 San Pablo Ave In: El Cerito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gorma L. Gorlorwulu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/2010. Signature of registrant: Gorma L Gorlorwulu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/9/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76248 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001619 The name of the business(es): Roderick Jefferson & Associates Located at: 941 Poppy Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Roderick Jefferson. 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: Roderick Jefferson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 3/9/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76062 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001649-00 The name of the business: Cooper’s Restoration Located at: 2148 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: John F. Cooper. 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: John F. Cooper. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy A Aguda Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76126 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001652 The name of the business: Coco Insurance Company Located at: 1193 Outrigger Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gemma Dura Sambi. 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: Gemma Dura Sambi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76093 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001664-00 The name of the business: Natural Nails Located at: 380 W Country Club Dr Ste D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001680-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Neighborhood Coalition Located at: 2910 Spanish Bay Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Rod Flohr 2. Kerry Malzahn. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association- other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rod Flohr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 13, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 3/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76128 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001740-00 The name of the business: 1. Arts Et Setera 2. Fine Arts Advocate 3. Brentwood Theater Company Located at: 346 Gladstone Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John T. Gaughan. 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: Jack T. Gaughan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/14/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76117 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001883-00 The name of the business: Patriots OPS Located at: 4157 Willow Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Todd Richard Bough. 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: Todd Richard Bough. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 20, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 3/20/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76190 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001899-00 The name of the business: 1. Diamond Life Planning 2. Diamond Life Strategies Located at: 3494 Camino Tassajara #227 In: Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jennifer Jost. 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: Jennifer Jost. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76246 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001910-00 The name of the business: T&T Enterprise Located at: 18 Oak St #904 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tiffany McHenry. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/21/18. Signature of registrant: Tiffany McHenry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76247 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001796-00 The name of the business: MRI Staffing Solutios LLC Located at: 3494 Camino Tassajara #305 In: Danvillle, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner: MRI Staffing Solutions LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/22/2017. Signature of registrant: Merhzad Khoshdelazad - CFO, Masoud Gohlchehreh COO . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 16, 2018 by Deputy L Ferm Expires NAME STATEMENT 3/16/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-0001989-00 The name of the 76212 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, business: Modernity Industries Lo2018. cated at: 1741 Gumwood Dr. In: Concord, CA 94519, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner: Casey Yui. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: An Individual. The regFile No. F-0001803-00 The name of the istrant commenced to transact business business: Brentwood Chiropractic under the fictitious business name or and Acupuncture Located at: 232 names listed above on N/A. Signature of Chestnut Street In: Brentwood, CA registrant: Casey Hsiuwan Yui. This state94513, is hereby registered by the fol- ment was filed with the County Clerk of lowing owner: Larry C. Lopez. This busi- Contra Costa County on: March 26, 2018 ness is conducted by: An Individual. The by Deputy J Crawford Expires 3-26-2023 registrant commenced to transact busi- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76219 ness under the fictitious business name Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Larry C. Lopez. This stateFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2018 File No. F-0002076-00 The name of the by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/16/2023 business: Amazing Athletes East Bay, Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76244 CA Located at: 515 Viola Court In: BrentPublish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Al LawFICTITIOUS BUSINESS less 2. Regina M. Lawless. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: Married Couple. The File No. F-0001809-00 The name of the registrant commenced to transact busibusiness: Brentwood Chiropractic ness under the fictitious business name Located at: 232 Chestnut Street In: Brent- or names listed above on N/A. Signature wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by of registrant: Al Lawless. This statement the following owner: Larry C. Lopez. This was filed with the County Clerk of Conbusiness is conducted by: An Individual. tra Costa County on: March 29, 2018 by The registrant commenced to transact Deputy A Gnecco Expires 3/29/2023 business under the fictitious business Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76253 name or names listed above on N/A. Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. Signature of registrant: Larry C Lopez. This statement was filed with the County NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March SELF STORAGE AUCTION 15, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under3/15/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02- signed intends to sell the liened personal 1273 76242 Publish dates: April 6, 13, property described below, pursuant to 20, 27, 2018. the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, NAME STATEMENT Business and Professions Code Sections File No. F-0001833-00 The name of the 21700 et seq. On the 13th day of April business: Dapper Daisy Beauty Located 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned at: 5541 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA will sell the contents of liened storage 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- units by public sale by competitive bid-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 11th day of APRIL, 2018, at 12:30 P.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: JOY OSGOOD FAITH SPRINGER GREGORY M THURSTON JENNIFER NEWBAKER TENESHA BOLDWARE Property including but not limited to: Misc. household furniture, weights, bar bells, totes, clothes, briefcases, carpet cleaner, treadmill, chairs, clothes, tvs, lawnmower, books, crates, baby gates, file cabinets, bicycles, matters, wheel barrel, shelving rack, ribbon, clothes, misc. boxes, luggage, kids, toys, kitchen aid, wigs, dining table and chairs, Christmas tree stand, refrigerator, tanning bed, couches, fish tank. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by AuctioneerForrest O’Brien 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76195 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday April 11th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-798381-BF Order No.: 8728185 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): TROY ESCARANIO AND JOYCE EXCARANIO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0297519-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2018 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: $673,272.10 The purported property address is: 6391 CRYSTAL SPRINGS CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-550-023-3 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. PARCEL ONE: LOT 23, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8579 THE LAKES AT DISCOVERY BAY LAKES 6, FILED JANUARY 23, 2004, IN BOOK 461 OF MAPS, PAGE 5, AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION, RECORDED APRIL 15 2004, RECORDER’S SERIES NO. 2004-134599, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL THREE ABOVE, AND ANY SUBDIVISION OR SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, CABLE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUITS TO CARRY SAID LINES, OVER, UNDER AND UPON FALLMAN BOULEVARD, SOUTH LAKEFRONT LOOP, COTTAGE GROVE DRIVE, OROVILLE COURT, CARYLE DRIVE, TAHOE COURT, HAVASU COURT, ALMANOR DRIVE, ALMANOR COURT, HAWTHORNE COURT, BIXLER ROAD WIDENING, FERN RIDGE CIRCLE, GOLD CREEK CIRCLE, NEW MELONES CIRCLE, YELLOWSTONE CIRCLE, CRYSTAL SPRINGS CIRCLE, SENECA CIRCLE AND GREEN CASTLE CIRCLE, AS SHOWN ON THE MAPS OF SUBDIVISION 8570,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 170027970 TS No.: CA1700277113 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 018-460-044-3 Property Address: 1227 PICADILLY LN BRENTWOOD , CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/25/2018 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0282112-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: HARPRITAM

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001575-00 The name of the business: East Bay Perinatal Chiropractor Located at: 1444 South Main Street In: Walnut Creek, CA 94551, is hereby registered by the following owner: Janna Renee Hansen. This business is conducted by: Janna Hansen. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Janna Hansen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/8/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76192 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

Sineni to Proposed Name: Erlynda Asprer-Sineni. 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: 05/17/18 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: Oakley Press b. Erlynda Sineni must appear at the hearing. Date: 03/20/18 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76200 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

mación en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Butte County Supeior Court 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95973 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Douglas B Jacobs Jacobs, Anderson, Potter, and Chaplin LLP 20 Independence Circle, Chico CA 95973-6144. DATE (Fecha): September 27, 2017 Clerk, by (Secretario): Kimberly Flener, Dept (Adjunto) J. Nelson NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76047 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018

formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Nabeel M. Suberi, Esq., 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720, Long Beach, CA 90802 DATE (Fecha): August 08, 2017 Clerk, by (Secretario): S. Ozuna, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76124 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Denise L. Reposa, DENISE’S FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE 1215 Pine St Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 229-5460 Date (Fecha): 2/23/2018 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) A.J. Gambol, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 021273 76123 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001919-00 The name of the business: Shine House Cleaning Service Located at: 313 Deerpark Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Francisca Rojas Valiente. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2013. Signature of registrant: Francisca Rojas Valiente. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 3/21/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76206 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 02017-346. 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: 03/22/2018 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY NPP0329103 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/06/2018, 04/13/2018, 04/20/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76221 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea C. Guerrero SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Andrea C. Guerrero CASE NUMBER: N18-0480 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andrea C. Guerrero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ava Madison Mendoza to Proposed Name: Ava Madison Guerrero-Mendoza. 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: 5/10/2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to hearing. Date: 3/8/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76040 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brian N. Chase, Esq. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Susiani Truong CASE NUMBER: N18-0605 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Susiani Truong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Susiani Djauhari Truong to Proposed Name: Susiani Djauhari Tan. 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: 05/16/18 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: 03/20/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76199 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Law Offices of Christina H. Currington SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Erlynda Sineni CASE NUMBER: N18-0496 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Erlynda Sineni filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Erlynda

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Moments in Time Video Montage Services at 2757 La Costa Dr. Brentwood, CA. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on April 13, 2017 under File No. F-0002465-00 (*1) Greg Landeros 2757 La Costa Dr, Brentwood (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Greg Landeros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76228 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 17 CV02793 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Thomas Brunner, Clayton Arvizu, Tyson Tavalero, Michael Brunner, Tina Tavalero, Samuel J. Arvisu III, and does 1 to 25 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Chico Sierra Real Estate Management, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más infor-

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): C17-0147 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Susan M. Hinkle YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Ditech Financial, Inc NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001571-00 The name of the business: Nicole Welding Located at: 20 Broadway Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victor Nicole Olan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2012. Signature of registrant: Victor Nicole Olan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County SUMMONS (Family Law) on: March 8, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) Expires 3/8/2023 Oakley Press No. 03NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL 0477 76208 Publish dates: April 6, 13, DEMANDADO): PAULINE BROOKS 20, 27, 2018. AKAMAL You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demanFICTITIOUS BUSINESS dado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό NAME STATEMENT n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s File No. F-0001617 The name of the businame is (Nombre del demandante): ness: 1. Me and the Chicks 2. STEM NUR AKAMAL CASE NUMBER (NÚ with Sophia Located at: 2724 Manresa MERO DE CASO): D18-01005 You have Shore Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby 30 calendar days after this Summons registered by the following owner(s): and Petition are served on you to file a 1. Kristen Jones 2. Matthew Jones. Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and This business is conducted by: Married have a copy served on the petitioner. A Couple. The registrant commenced to letter,phone call or court appearance transact business under the fictitious will not protect you. If you do not file business name or names listed above your Response on time, the court may on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristen make orders affecting your marriage or Jones. This statement was filed with the domestic partnership, your property, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: and custody of your children. You may March 9, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Exbe ordered to pay support and attorney pires 3/9/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact 76061 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, a lawyer immediately. Get help finding April 6, 2018. a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS selfhelp), at the California Legal Services NAME STATEMENT website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by File No. F-0001637 The name of the contacting your local county bar asso- business: Margarita’s Housecleaning ciation. Tiene 30 dias de calendario and Janitorial Services Located at: despué s de haber recibido la entrega 967 Chianti Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para is hereby registered by the following presentar una Respuesta (formulario owner: Margarita Ruvalcaba. This busiFL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la en- ness is conducted by: An Individual. trega legal de una copia al demandante. The registrant commenced to transact Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una business under the fictitious business audiencia de la corte no basta para name or names listed above on 3/19/12. protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta Signature of registrant: Margarita Rua tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes valcaba. This statement was filed with que afecten su matrimonio o pareja the County Clerk of Contra Costa County de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede Expires 3/12/2023 Oakley Press No. 03ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y 0477 76090 Publish dates: March 23, 30, honorarios y costos legales. Para ase- April 6, 13, 2018. soramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede FICTITIOUS BUSINESS obtener informaciό n para encontrar a NAME STATEMENT un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de File No. F-0001639-00 The name of the las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. business: Blue Dimensions Construcca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios tion Located at: 18 Malicoat Ct In: Legales de California (www.lawhelpca Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el by the following owner: Guillermo Dacolegio de abogados de su condado. NO- mian. This business is conducted by: An TICE: The restraining orders are on Individual. The registrant commenced Page 2: These restraining orders are ef- to transact business under the fictitious fective against both spouses or domestic business name or names listed above on partners until the petition is dismissed, a N/A. Signature of registrant: Guillermo judgment is entered, or the court makes Damian. This statement was filed with further orders. They are enforceable any- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County where in California by any law enforce- on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas ment officer who has received or seen a Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES 02-1273 76098 Publish dates: March 23, DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. #: 02017-346 LOAN #: COR030518-F APN #: 0324000330 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN 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 drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state 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 the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, 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 as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: EDWARD F. BERINI AND MADELYN BERINI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND GERALD DOUGLAS WOOLRIDGE, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date: 12/10/2015 Recording Date: 12/11/2015 Instrument Number: 2015-0255870-00 Book: —- Page Recorded in County: CONTRA COSTA State of CA Date and Time of Sale: 05/02/2018 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 Estimated Sale Amount: $351,568.22 Legal Description of Property: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any): 106 CLEAR LAKE COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 018705-KL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/ Licensee are: XIUYI LI, 4441 BALFOUR RD, SUITE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The business is known as: IRON KITCHEN The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: ENISHI KITCHEN, LLC, 4441 BALFOUR RD, SUITE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 4441 BALFOUR RD, SUITE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41 - ON SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: 4441 BALFOUR RD, SUITE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is APRIL 24, 2018 at the office of: GREEN ESCROW SERVICES, INC, 2010 CROW CANYON PL, STE 212, SAN RAMON, CA 94583. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $65,000.00 which consists of the following: FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT $8,000.00; LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS $20,000.00; COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE $22,000.00; GOODWILL $10,000.00; VALUE OF PREMISE LEASE $5,000.00 Total Allocation: $65,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: APRIL 2, 2018 ENISHI KITCHEN LLC LA1998984 BRENTWOOD PRESS 4/6/18 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76260 Publish Dates: April 6, 2018.

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March 26, 1:04 p.m. The reporting person left his wallet containing $600 on the counter. He and the manager later watched the surveillance video and saw a man put it in his pocket. The manager said that the man comes in the store every day. March 26, 5:49 p.m. A man refused to leave a business on Broderick Drive. March 26, 5:52 p.m. An employee was assaulted by a shopping cart. The employee said that a shopper ran the cart into the back of the employee. This report came from Sand Creek Road. March 26, 9:34 p.m. A man was reported driving under the influence and was last seen on Apricot Way. March 27, 12:47 p.m. A woman told authorities that a man attempted to remove her window screen while she was home. This report came from Walnut Boulevard. March 27, 3:34 p.m. Authorities arrested a juvenile on Lone Tree Way for stealing candy, chips and ice cream.

OAKLEY March 18, 12:14 a.m. Authorities were notified of an unwanted guest at the 2000 block of Main Street. March 18, 7:03 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 100 block of Walnut Meadows Court. March 18, 8:02 p.m. Authorities were notified of a case of harassment on the 1900 block of Hamburg Street. March 19, 10:32 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 300 block of Oak Glen Drive. March 19, 3:38 p.m. A suspicious person was halted on Martin and Santa Fe streets. March 19, 7:40 p.m. A report of battery was reported on the 10 block of Brooks Court. March 20, 2:02 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was spotted on Fairhaven Court and Robert Way. March 20, 2:04 p.m. Authorities were notified of a residential burglary on Diane Court. March 20, 5:17 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Laurel Road and Live Oak Avenue. March 20, 9:14 p.m. A security check was made on the 2100 block of Main Street. March 21, 10:25 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was halted at Raley’s. March 21, 1:38 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 600 block of Chandon Court. March 21, 3:35 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped on the 100

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ANTIOCH March 18, 8:54 p.m. A man told authorities that his door lock was broken. He believed someone tried to break into his residence on Hudson Court. March 19, 1:37 p.m. A person was reported burning a lock and throwing a stone at a window on Banyan Way. March 19, 11:39 p.m. Authorities found a woman on the ground in a parking lot on Delta Fair Boulevard. She said that a man hit her with something wooden or metal. March 20, 1:34 p.m. Authorities reported that there was a woman who received a head wound that needed medical attention. She was not cooperative and refused to give further information. This report came from Florida Lane. March 22, 2:59 a.m. A report from Lone Tree Way indicated a man was stabbed in the hand in an unknown location in Antioch. March 23, 12:44 p.m. A man on Mount Silliman Way was reported having a gun and shooting. March 23, 10:59 p.m. Two males wearing all black held at a person at gunpoint on Lone Tree Way. The victim asked the reporting person to call police since the subjects stole his phone and wallet. The subjects left in a black Camry with tinted windows.

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