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The hidden cost of human trafficking by Corey Hunt Correspondent This is the first in a two-part series on the hidden and prolific underworld of human trafficking in East County and beyond. Part one explores the personal journey of one trafficking survivor and her mission to help others. Part two will examine how regular citizens can learn to identify the warning signs during dayto-day activities and how local police agencies are confronting the problem in an arena where the legal system has limited options. It’s perfectly normal. Those were the words Valerie Fee remembers thinking as far back as she can recall - from the age of 3 and through most of her childhood - as her father inflicted unspeakable physical and sexual abuse upon her. It would happen every night, and it went on for many years, but he did not limit her abuse to himself. Valerie can still hear the lies her father would tell her mother as he hustled her into the car in the driveway of their Alameda County home – that they were going out for ice cream or to the movies. Not that it really mattered. It was the late 1960s, and her mother, descended from a Japanese ancestry where women were expected to be submissive, was also suffering abuse at his hands and did not speak up. In reality, Valerie’s father would drop her off at the homes of clients throughout
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Father Jerry Brown, of Brentwood's Immaculate Heart of Mary, pours over the details of a recent human trafficking case in Tracy, alongside his church's Ministry of Caring Director, Sandy Heinisch. The ministry is preparing to host an event on human trafficking next week. the Bay Area, who would offer an envelope of cash in exchange for an opportunity to perform sexual acts on his daughter during a specified amount of time. Often, she would be the one to carry the payments back to him when he would come to pick her up. This went on two or three times per week,
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according to Valerie, and it lasted until her teenage years – when she finally had an opportunity to break free and get married, albeit with a trail of unbearable anguish that she now uses as motivation to help others trapped in similar situations. “I came to believe this was how things
were … I had no idea what any of this was or that it was wrong,” she said, narrating her story from a coffee shop in downtown Oakley. “I thought the whole purpose of being female was for sex and that other girls were doing these things with their dads.” Valerie is a survivor of what is known as human trafficking, an endemic situation defined as holding someone against their will for the purpose of sexual solicitation or forced labor. Effectively, it is a form of modern slavery, and it is estimated to hold nearly 30 million people in its grasp around the globe. Victims’ advocates say it can be found anywhere, from the most lawless and underdeveloped countries to the quiet neighborhoods of East County. As of late, Valerie has been assisting Pillars of Hope, an Antioch-based nonprofit organization, in their recently fulfilled quest to sign a lease on a safe house for adult women who have survived human trafficking and are working to rebuild their lives. The burgeoning group plans to add to this momentum by attending an upcoming seminar at a Brentwood church to inform the public of future safe house plans for minors and other victims. “This is the first of many projects,” said Deborah Brown, founder of Pillars of Hope. “There is such a demand for housing and restoration for the survivors … there aren’t enough beds - it’s unbelievable.” see Trafficking page 17
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Auto shop club revs up for car show For the fourth year, Liberty High School’s auto shop club will be hosting a car show, on April 16, at 9 a.m., in front of the school, at 850 Second St., in Brentwood. The students have been working very hard on marketing, advertising and making the trophies for the winners of the show. “The students in the club have been working all year on different projects in the shop, and the money made from the show will go to continuing to buy parts and supplies for the project they choose,” said Jon Dorr, the class instructor. “The club itself is a student-run program with a president, vice president and a treasurer. Throughout the year, we also take part in other shows including the Downtown Brentwood Car Show and the Brentwood NAPA Auto Parts show.” Club members will be judging the cars during the show and picking winners; everything is student run. “There has been a lot of team effort that has gone into putting this car show together,” said Deven Pulver, student in the class and member of the club. “Our club members have given up many hours of their class time, and their personal time, to make this show the best that it
Liberty High School’s auto shop club will be hosting a car show, on April 16, at 9 a.m., in front of the school, at 850 Second St., in Brentwood.
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can be. As president of the Liberty High School Auto Club, I thank you in advance for your support.” The event is open to the public and free to attend, and will feature Lumpy’s catering truck. The cost to show a car is $20, and those showing are encouraged to come early. The students are also looking for vendors to set up booths for $100, or to provide banners to display for $50. For more information, email dorrj@luhsd.net.
Free nonprofit seminar The California State Board of Equalization, in partnership with the City of Brentwood, California Association of Nonprofits and the East Bay Community Foundation, is sponsoring a free seminar for nonprofit, faith-based and exempt organizations on April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community
Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. Also represented at the event will be the offices of Steven M. Glazer, Jim Frazier, Mary Piepho, Gus Kramer and Bob Taylor. Free parking is available for the event. To register, visit www.boe.ca.gov/ sutax/nonprofitsched.htm.
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Saying goodbye Community members, friends and relatives gathered this week to say goodbye to former Liberty High School student Jordan Bach, 19. The Brentwood resident and Los Medanos College student died April 1, following a brief illness. The candlelight vigil, held at Veterans Park on April 5, was attended by hundreds of mourners who held candles and watched as balloons were released into the sky. Pastor Dennis Reynolds, from Harvest Park Church, led the vigil. For Jordan’s family, who owns the QuikStop Market on Walnut Boulevard in Brentwood, the outpouring of sup-
port has been overwhelming. “We have been so touched by the kindness and love that the community has shown us,” said Bob Bach, Jordan’s father. “It really shows you what a small community Brentwood still is … we are just so grateful and appreciative.” An online account for the Bach family has been set up to assist with funeral expenses. Supporters can donate at http://goo.gl/UFP2z3. A celebration of life will be held on April 23, at 1 p.m., at Golden Hills Community Church, in Brentwood, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, with a reception to follow.
Balloons are released into the evening sky, left, as members of the Bach family, above, remember Jordan.
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his year at Marsh Creek Elementary, students participated in another successful Kids Against Hunger event. The Kids Against Hunger campaign organizes students to help send supplies to starving children in other countries. Marsh Creek students conquered another battle this year, packing a total of 13,824 packages to send to malnourished kids around the world. Thank you students of Marsh Creek, Bristow Student Council and the Brentwood Rotary for your help. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Murphy
THE RETURN OF ALT-A? If you haven’t heard the term ‘Alt-A’ before, it’s because it’s a behind-the-scenes term that lenders use. Maybe you’ve heard of the terms ‘lowdoc,’ ‘no-doc’ or ‘sub-prime.’ These are the loans most responsible for the real estate bubble and crash of the early 2000s. These loans were abused horribly to get people into homes they couldn’t afford with predictable results. There is talk in the industry of bringing these loans back, but in a much different way than they were used in the past (so you can put your pitchforks down, at least for now). There is a small population of potential homebuyers who can’t qualify for a regular loan through normal underwriting. It could be a small-business person who can’t show a net profit, because they are plowing everything temporarily back into the business, or someone whose income fluctuates greatly from month to month or even year to year. These are people who can afford to make their house payment and are considered good
credit risks by some lenders, but the ‘Alt-A’ loan business dried up several years ago. There are lenders that may be willing to lend to these borrowers again, albeit at a higher rate than they would to a regular W-2 wage earner with a 10-year history on the job. So, if you are one of these types of people, check with your favorite lender representative to see if there is an option for you now, even if you were turned down as recently as last year. Now, if lenders start to encourage buyers to lie about their income again to take on a loan they really can’t afford (‘liar loans’), then by all means, get out your pitchforks and I’ll meet you at your bank with the tar and feathers! If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call (925) 240MOVE (6683). #1 in Brentwood listings sold since 2000. To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. – Advertisement
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County moves torward green energy by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors is plugged in to bringing clean, green energy to Contra Costa County through a community choice aggregation (CCA) program, now it just needs to decide which outlet to use to make it happen. Under CCA programs, local governments join together to provide residents with energy generated primarily from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric and bioenergy. Recently, the board unanimously
agreed to conduct a technical study, at a cost of $400,000, to help the county decide if it should form a CCA with interested cities in the county; partner with Alameda County and its interested cities; or join an existing CCA, the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) group. Regardless of the option the county chooses, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. would continue to provide delivery of the power and customer billing. The only change would be the energy source. Customers would be automatically enrolled in any future CCA. However, they can opt out and stay with PG&E for a fee. “I do not want to rush to a conclu-
sion (on which CCA program is best for the county),” said District III Supervisor Mary Piepho, alluding to the importance of the study. Regardless of which CCA option the county chooses, there is no questioning the benefit, according to county consultant Shawn Marshall. For example, MCE allows customers to use energy at 56 percent renewable, 100 percent renewable or 100 percent renewable generated by a local source in Novato. In comparison, only about 30 percent of PG&E’s current blend of energy is from renewable sources.
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Providing consumers with an alternative energy provider is another feature CCA supporters see as an advantage. Additionally, CCA is touted for expanding local control over policy decisions concerning electricity procurement and usage, since representatives of the communities served govern the CCAs and set the monthly rates. “It creates a functional partnership with the incumbent utility to deliver that power, and it has over the last five years, since the first program started with Marin Clean Energy,” Marshall said. “(It has proved) to increase renewable energy and dramatically reduce greenhouse gases, while providing customers with competitive and often lower electricity rates.” MCE launched in 2008 and serves all of Marin County, unincorporated Napa County and the cities of Benicia, El Cerrito, Richmond and San Pablo. It has offered the county the opportunity to join it, alleviating the need for the costly technical study, but officials said they felt it was important that all options be vetted. The technical study will explore such things as how much energy is used in the county; how much the county would need to procure if it created its own CCA; and how much revenue a new county CCA would generate. “We want to make sure we are making the best choice for Contra Costa,” said District IV Supervisor Federal Glover. Richmond, El Cerrito and San Pablo are already MCE customers. The remaining 16 cities in the county have agreed to release their electrical load demands to county officials, so the officials can look into creating a CCA program. Brentwood and seven of the other cities have also agreed to contribute funds to the effort, with Brentwood’s allocation being no more than $30,000. The cities of Oakley and Antioch have released their electrical load data, but have not yet committed any funds to help the county pay for the technical study. Piepho said the number of cities that have not committed funds toward the technical study isn’t alarming, because they were asked for money before the cost of the study was known. “If we don’t know what the costs are going to be, we should expect that answer,” Piepho said. Creating a CCA comprised of the county and all interested cities in the county could be advantageous, since the entity could spur local economic development through renewable energy projects, according to Jason Crapo, deputy director of the Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development. In addition, the county’s electrical load could affect MCE’s rates in an undetermined way. Alameda County’s CCA effort is still trying to get off the ground, but officials there have expressed interest in joining forces with Contra Costa County. It’s expected the technical study will wrap up in September or October, with results expected back to board of supervisors in November or December. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Just as you’d expect, Vine + Grain offers a lot of wine. There are nearly three dozen wines by the glass and bottle, plus two by the bottle only. Prices for a glass start at $7.50 for a lovely Villa Rosa Moscato and top out at $26 for a glass of Bardessono Vineyards’ Cabernet. The list showcases Northern California, but also draws from all over the world, including Argentina, France and Italy. Vine + Grain’s craft-beer menu consists of 12 rotating, craft-beer selections. Events and specials include live music every Wednesday night from 6 to 9 p.m.; industry and teacher Thursdays, where all service industry and teachers receive 10 percent off of their bill; and happy hour every day, from 1 to 7 p.m. and all day on Sundays. While Vine + Grain has sparked the attention of foodies and wine and beer enthusiasts all over the Bay Area, the Roost family is just getting started with their family establishments. Their next endeavor is to open a small, farm-to-table restaurant, which will feature a rotating menu to broaden people’s culinary palates. The Roosts are hoping to open their restaurant in 2017. Vine + Grain is located at 2475 Sand Creek Road, Suite 112, in Brentwood and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 1 to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.vandgbrentwood.com or call 925-513-5359. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Hula to a fundraiser for the lions club The Lions Club is hosting a Hawaiianstyle luau fundraiser for their Center for the Visually Impaired on April 16, at 175 Alvarado Ave., in Pittsburg, at 5 p.m. The center preserves vision, fosters independence and enhances the quality of life
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OBITUARIES Sefferino “Reno” Domingo Garcia Jan. 30, 1929 – March 27, 2016 Reno, a resident of Brentwood, was born in Oakley, to James and Martha Garcia, and was the last of six children. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Angelo, Jim and Bill; and two sisters, Mary Tovar and Frances Babe Griffin. He was 87. Reno served in the Army 1st Calvary Division, tank battalion, and was a veteran of Korea. Reno leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Glora Garcia; daughter Rena and wife Vickie; and two grandchildren, Trista and Reno Jr. Reno worked at Hickmott Cannery as a warehouse foreman. When Hickmott closed, Reno started his own business with Reno’s Rototilling, and then retired to his farm in Brentwood. Reno enjoyed trap shooting with his wife and friends, fishing and going to car shows with his ‘48 Chevy. Reno will be sadly missed by his family, friends and his dog Pennie. Special thanks to Wilson Tong M.D.,
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and all the staff at Epic Care (partners in Cancer Care), in Antioch, at Dallas Ranch Road, and to Ravinder N. Gupta M.D. at Sunset Lane, in Antioch. Visitation will be at Brentwood Funeral Home on Thursday, April 7, with rosary at 7 p.m., and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m., and for family at 4 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, April 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, at 11 a.m., at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood. Donations can be made in Reno’s name to a charity of your choice.
July 3, 1945 – March 4, 2016 Phil, a resident of Brentwood, passed away on Friday, March 4, at his residence in Brentwood, surrounded by family, after fighting a brave battle with cancer, at the age of 70. He was born and raised in Mattoon, Illinois, and graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, Illinois, in 1964. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1970 and was deployed to Da Lot, Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he attended Los Medanos College Police Academy and was hired by the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office in 1977. Throughout
his 24-year career with the sheriff’s office, he worked in the jail patrol, was a field-training officer and worked in the district attorney’s office, investigations and SWAT. He was promoted to sergeant in 1991, finished his career in the coroner’s division and retired in 2001. Phil and his wife, Nancy, enjoyed retirement, taking small trips in their motorhome and to Reno with family and friends. Phil was married to Nancy for 22 years and was by her side when she passed away on March 10, 2015. Phil is survived by his children, Christopher White, David Toline and Suzanne McCord; his grandchildren, Tyer and Ethan White, Tabitha Glenn, Thomas Toline and Samantha and Shelbi Ripley; great-grandchildren Sophie Glenn and Mary and Felicity Gaitan; older brother Fred White; and younger sister Linda Pecaut. Phil is preceded in death by his twin brother, Paul White. A celebration of life for Phil and Nancy will be held on Thursday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 1st St., in Brentwood. An internment will follow at Union Cemetery, in Brentwood.
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Trilogy® Goes Green for Earth Day, Offers Outdoor Living Incentives Tour Trilogy® at The Vineyards’ energyefficient model galleries and receive up to $20,000 in outdoor living design credits in April Throughout the month of April, Trilogy® at The Vineyards is going green in more ways than one. From celebrating the community’s energy-efficient homes to finding ways to enhance the great outdoors, this Bay Area resort community is honoring Earth Day for an entire month, rather than just one day. In April, Trilogy at The Vineyards, a stunning resort community in Brentwood, is offering up to $20,000 in outdoor-living design credit to enhance a new home’s ‘green’ space, making now the best time for savvy homebuyers to secure their place in this picturesque and tranquil community. Trilogy at The Vineyards is only an hour from San Francisco and is surrounded by 30 acres of active vineyards and 18 acres of olive orchards, with views of Mount Diablo. A resort-style community, The Vineyards features energy-efficient home designs with SheaSolar™ included on every home, luxurious amenities and a lifestyle that connects people who share a similar zest for life. Affordable, Luxurious Wine Country Lifestyle With the $20,000 credit available this month on outdoor-lifestyle design options, Trilogy at The Vineyards homebuyers can select from features including patios, outdoor fireplaces, premium windows and glass walls that will help homebuyers feel more connected to the outdoors and accentuate these stunning properties. “As we celebrate Earth Day this month, dreams of a leisurely yet energetic new chapter can become reality at a reasonable price,” said Dan O’Brien, area president for Shea Homes® Active Lifestyle Communities. “You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and now you should love where you live. Ask yourself - why wait to start living life you deserve?” Located between Lodi and Livermore Valley, The Vineyards offers homebuyers an authentic, wine-country lifestyle, at a price point that’s more accessible than Napa. Homeowners and their guests also have the luxury of enjoying the gorgeous Club Los Meganos, a 34,000-square-foot, five-star club for Trilogy homeowners. Showcasing state-of-the-art athletic and wellness accommodations, a full range of entertainment options, a resort pool and full-service spa, Club Los Meganos is an extension of every owner’s home and celebrates outdoor living at its finest. “We love living in this community,” said Trilogy homeowner Greg, H. “It’s a magical experience, and I don’t know anyone who is unhappy living here!” Another homeowner, Richard S., agrees that moving to Trilogy was a life changing experience. “I love my new home - the house itself, the neighborhood and the whole Trilogy lifestyle experience,” he said. “For me, the Trilogy lifestyle experience has been a blessing,” explained Richard. Advanced Homes, Elevated Life Trilogy at The Vineyards not only offers an unparalleled resort lifestyle, it also offers some of the industry’s most innova-
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Homeschoolers go to prom in style by Heather Brewer Staff Writer For many high school kids, prom is the culmination of the school year, but not all students attend traditional schools that take care of the production behind the festivities. For the fifth year, Vista Oaks Charter School, a local homeschool program serving all of East County, is helping their students have one of the quintessential high school experiences, by hosting a prom at Cornerstone Christian School, at East 18th St., in Antioch, on April 16, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. “Teenage homeschoolers should experience a prom just like any other teenager,” said Charmaine Abasolo, outreach coordinator with Vista Oaks. “It’s a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, and as kids get older and become young adults, they should have more formal events to attend. Not only is it fun, but it also allows them to practice how to dress and behave at a formal event. These are skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Being a homeschooler, you do not have many opportunities to attend prom, because public schools do not invite homeschoolers to attend their functions, which is why I have been doing a prom for homeschoolers for the last five years.” In addition to her work with Vista
Homeschool students with Vista Oaks Charter School gather for priceless photos during their prom last year. Every year, the students plan and organize their prom, from the theme to the food, and everything in between.
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Oaks, Abasolo also homeschools her daughter, Errin, so she has a unique picture into what homeschool students want for their events. “After the first prom five years ago, I asked the kids how they liked it, and if they wanted to do another one,” she said. “They loved it and absolutely wanted to do another one. Each year, it’s up to the kids if they want to plan
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TAX MISTAKES TO AVOID IF YOU INHERIT ASSETS FROM A SPOUSE OR PARENT It is said that two certain things are death and taxes. During this tax season, I have met with many new clients who inherited assets from either deceased spouses or parents. In most of these meetings, I discovered that the taxpayers knew very little of the tax rules relating to inherited assets. Such lack of knowledge led to no proactive approach to minimize the tax consequences arising from the inherited assets. The rules relating to estate planning could be complex. Oftentimes, it is recommended that you consult with a tax accountant and an estate-planning attorney who are experienced in these areas. This article is only meant to provide very broad guidelines to help a beneficiary of an estate know the roadmap on taxes after the passing of a loved one. 1. Understand the basic concept of ‘Step-Up in Basis.’ This is more easily explained by an example. John Doe inherits a home from his dad, who bought the home in 1995, for $150,000. The home is now worth $900,000 at the time of death of the dad’s death. If John decides to sell the home, his basis in
the home is $900,000, not $150,000. John will only be paying taxes on the excess of the sale price over $900,000, plus selling expenses. 2. Get an appraisal for the value of the inherited assets immediately after death. Document the market value of the inherited assets as close as possible to the date of death of the loved one. This is especially important if you are likely to hold on to these inherited assets for the long term. The onus to prove the stepped-up basis at which you inherited the assets is on you, the taxpayer, in the event of an IRS audit. 3. For married people, ensure that titles to assets are NOT in joint tenancy with spouse. Assets held in joint tenancy retain their original cost basis. 4. Owning your assets with your children could be a bad idea. The children may not be able to use the step-up in basis rule and may realize capital gains from appreciation. To discuss these tips and other tax winning strategies, call SMEED CPA, Inc, at 925-6342344, email info@smeedcpa.com or visit www.smeedcpa.com
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“We’re hoping that we can get people to pay attention and encourage our community to begin some kind of a foundation for doing something to prevent (human trafficking) or at least aid the victims of it,” he said. For Valerie, her biggest hope is that once the word is out, people will not stay silent if they see or hear about something that doesn’t seem right. During the time frame she suffered her abuse, intervention from family or authorities was rare – in fact, the only punishment her father ever received before his death several years ago was a jail term for burglary. Valerie recalled the time she realized she was not living a normal life. During a sleep over at a neighbor girl’s house, she was confused as to why her friend’s father was not taking her to his room. Valerie shared her experiences with the friend’s parents – who, in their shock, told her that her routine with her father was anything but normal. “I don’t know if they ever said anything to my parents, but if they did … nothing happened,” she said. “What pains me the most is that there are probably people out there who are even more evil than my father, doing these things to little girls … he might even be mild in comparison.” For more information on human trafficking, visit pillarsofhope.us or www.contracostazt.org. The seminar will be held on April 16, at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 500 Fairview Ave., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the church’s Father Garcia Hall. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Taking a bite out of denture pain We are constantly hearing how losing weight is a great idea for health, but seniors need a little more meat on our bones, as we get older. Muscles and some body fat help if we fall, and even though we don’t bounce, the extra weight can SENIOR protect bones a bit ORNER more. I noticed one of my mom’s dear friends was losing quite a bit of weight, and when I asked her how she was feeling, she mentioned that she had problems eating due to painful dentures. My heart MARLA broke. LUCKHARDT There are a lot of commercials on television for dental implants, but while investigating that option, I found the price to be pretty exorbitant. One tooth can cost anywhere between $2,000 and $3,000! Of course, I immediately began calculating and found that someone would have to take out a second mortgage on their home or sell their first born to replace a mouthful of teeth. There had to be a better and less costly option. According to local dentist Dr. Tom Greene at Liberty Dental, there is indeed another option. If you have dentures, the reason for discomfort is movement. The adhesives and gels can secure them for only so long, and usually not very tightly. With age, parts of our jaw can deteriorate, and the first area to go is usually in the back of our mouths. Since there is little to anchor the denture to, movement is inevitable, and the dentures fit poorly, causing pain while chewing, says Greene. He suggests securing your existing dentures with two abutments and allowing an oral surgeon to implant two anchors in the front of the jaw. It is a one-day, outpatient procedure, and when finished, the dentures snap securely into place with only about 10 percent total movement. They can even be removed for cleaning and adjusted for ease if difficult to take out. Most existing dentures are adaptable, so the only cost is the surgery and
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attachments. Greene says if you lose only one or two teeth, an implant may be the answer, but replacing a whole row of bottom or top teeth using the alternate procedure can save thousands. Assuming there is no need for a bone graft, which is rare, and that you have dentures already, the approximate cost for everything is about $11,000 for both rows of teeth, as opposed to $45,000 to $60,000. That’s a huge savings for a new set of happy chompers! The process begins with a visit to the oral surgeon, which can cost anywhere from $100 to $150. At this visit, the surgeon will determine if the bone is healthy enough for the procedure. Then they will implant the posts; cover them with a soft piece of fabric to protect the wound; and, after a few days, you will resume normal wear of your dentures while the implants totally heal and the area is free of any bacteria. It takes about four months before the attachments can be affixed. During this time, Greene suggests eating soft foods and keeping the area clean. Once this period is over, the dentures will be modified with the attachments. According to Greene, his patients are always happy with the procedure and can then eat what they want, free of pain. Although this is not a new form of dentistry, it has recently become something some insurance companies are willing to cover. Check with your dentist and carrier to see if this is a good alternative for you. Some people have a bridge that will replace a few missing teeth, securing them to adjacent ones, but this is assuming there are other teeth and that the bone is healthy enough keep it in place. Not everyone needs a whole new set of teeth, so check with your dentist to see what is right for you. Costs may vary, but like anything else, get a referral. Cheaper is not always best, so do your homework ... and smile! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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by Silky Sahnan, esq. Six Common Sense Rules For Being a Good Client (Part 1) John was a client in the middle of an intense family law case. Things were running along just fine – and then the wheels came off the bus. Suddenly, something just seemed off. John and his attorney seemed to be on the same page, but John was beginning to sense that something was missing. It almost felt like his attorney was annoyed with him. One day his attorney had a heart-to-heart with him. Apparently John, in his intensely emotional state had become “that guy” – the kind of client that typically gets fired by his attorney. What went wrong? Here are some tips that might have helped John: Responding promptly to meeting and information requests. John was practicing avoidance and hoping that if he procrastinated long enough the sting of the situation would go away. After all, digging through all of those personal records for the information his attorney had requested brought up all kinds of difficult emotions. But by making his attorney wait, he was making it very hard for his attorney to help him. Making decisions and providing direction to his attorney promptly.
In addition to procrastinating, John was hemming and hawing. In his mind he was examining every aspect of each decision, and it was making deciding difficult. The “what ifs” were keeping him up at night. In his stress, John wasn’t trusting that whatever decision he made would be the best he could with the information he had at the time. He was busy second guessing and judging himself. As you can probably see, this was driving his attorney crazy, because without firm decision-making, nothing could move forward in the case Refraining from emotional outbursts and behavior during meetings. It was hard for John to keep it all in perspective. When confronted with uncomfortable comments about his own behavior, or his ex-wife’s, it was very difficult to keep the emotions inside. Unfortunately this was compromising the outcome of meetings with his attorney and opposing counsel. John was looking like a hot head which didn’t make him look good at all. Stay tuned for tips 4-6. In the meantime, if you need assistance with your family law matter please call the Law Offices of Silky Sahnan at 925-276-0789. – Advertisement
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Talk About Town Some of the Harvest Time farms have opened early this season, including Chan’s U-Pick and Berry Best Farm. Chan’s U-Pick, located at 2600 Walnut Blvd., in Brentwood, specializes in scrumptious strawberries, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Berry Best, located at 7450 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering oranges, peanuts, onions, squash, strawberries and more. For more information on local farm openings, visit www.facebook.com/ HarvestTimeFarms.
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Speaking of openings, Pete’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is off and running, spinning pizza dough, flipping burgers and pouring 42 beers on tap at 2709 Hillcrest Ave., in Antioch. For more information on this new restaurant, visit www.facebook. com/petesbrewhouseantioch.
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The California State Board of Equalization is helping nonprofits and faith-based and exempt organizations stay open for business by offering a free seminar, Strategies for Success in Today’s Economy. The seminar is Tuesday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. Topics include what’s taxable in fundraising and events; nonprofit advocacy rules; available funding sources; and more. Register online at www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/ nonprofitsched.htm.
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Local faith-based organization The Rock Church of Brentwood has moved into their new location, at 1770 Adams Lane, in Brentwood. In addition to being larger and more accommodating, the new building even has a café, aptly titled Café Rock, for your coffee craving and doughnut-dipping pleasure! For more information, visit www. therockofbrentwood.org or call 925-634-4842.
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Lastly, the renovations on the Discovery Bay Community Center Dog Park are complete! The park now has a special section for smaller dogs; repurposed picnic tables for dog owners to relax on while their four-legged friends play; and supercute doggie signage. For more on the renovations, visit https://goo.gl/ N1roFr. – Compiled by Siobhan Stuart
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LETTERS Borrowing should be voted on Editor: I received a notice of public hearing about proposed new water-rate adjustments. The Brentwood notice states that the city’s water fund is low, due to users cutting back and proposes a 6 percent increase for each fiscal year (from) 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018. I would like to know if the city council knows anyone who will get a 12 percent raise over the next two years? The notice also claims that the needed increase is for labor, water services and the cost to maintain and replace infrastructure. If Brentwood would have managed the rebates better last summer, the water fund might not be in such bad shape. I met several water users at the recycle center last summer who were getting a $50 rebate for using 20,000 gallons. If I went over 11,000 gallons, I got a $300 dollar fine, because my house was built after 2013. The Brentwood Press stated on March 18, that the city council approved a 14,000-square-foot building that will house 52 city employees and will cost $5 million. The article says the Brentwood City Council borrowed $11 million back in December to pay for the new building and the future library. The repayment to pay back the loan will come from the water fund at a 40 percent cost. What does the water fund have to do with paying to build buildings and a library? It sounds to me like the water fund is a slush fund to pay for other things that are not related to water at all. I, for one, think that if the city needs to borrow any money it should be voted on by the Brentwood taxpayers. Guy Rozar Brentwood
Matching grant for Measure K Editor: The New Oakley Library and Community Learning Center Committee is delighted to confirm the non-partisan, pro-library organization EveryLibrary has provided a generous matching $1,000 grant to the support the fundraising outreach campaign for Oakley’s June 7 election Measure K ballot measure. The committee is a group of volunteers who are giving their time to address the issue of inadequate facilities and programs offered by the small library co-located at Freedom High School. They are dedicated Oakley residents who are supporting Measure K to build a new, stand-alone library, which will build on existing programs and offer expanded services to seniors, business people, veterans, additional workstations for computers, WiFi, meeting room space, and will have dedicated child and teen areas and open space for displays, such as local art and a tech center computer lab.
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The funds will be used in conjunction with efforts already underway by the committee to share information with Oakley voters about the benefits of the ballot measure and value of the proposed new downtown facility. Donations will be used to help create and distribute educational outreach opportunities, such as lawn signs, advertising and information flyers. If 100 people can make a donation of at least $10 in the next month, it will be mean their contribution is doubled thanks to the generosity of EveryLibrary’s support. Donations for Oakley’s Measure K outreach campaign can be made via PayPal on the committee’s website at www. newoakleylibrary.org or by mailing a check or money order to New Oakley Library Committee, P.O. Box 774, Oakley, CA, 94561. For more information, visit Info@ NewOakleyLibrary.org. Craig Leighty Oakley
California nurses back Monica Wilson Editor: Monica Wilson, candidate for District 3, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, announced that she has earned the endorsement of the California Nurses Association. “Monica Wilson is a champion for Contra Costa nurses and patients,” said Kati Johnson, perinatal RN at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. “The California Nurses Association is proud to endorse Ms. Wilson. She is committed to ensuring that our patients receive the care they deserve and that nurses have the support they need to continue serving our community. We unanimously support Monica and we know she is the best candidate to deliver real results.” The California Nurses Association, together with the National Nurses Organizing Committee and the AFL-CIO, has more than 86,000 members in hospitals, clinics and home-health agencies throughout the country. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing labor and professional organizations, CNA has grown by nearly 400 percent in the past 15 years. The California Nurses Association is another strong endorser backing Wilson, who has already received the support of State Controller Betty Yee and Board of Equalization Chairwoman Fiona Ma. Monica Wilson Antioch
Cats’ lives matter Editor: This is addressed to the cat haters in my neighborhood. I guess you will be glad to know you’ll have one less cat to complain about, as we had to have the little gray cat, which got
very sick and was very likely poisoned, euthanized. He was a stray cat my daughter adopted and cared for, just like all the others she has owned. She took him and paid to have him spayed and made sure he had all his vaccinations regularly. Another cat we believe was poisoned was a big, orange and white, Main coon cat that weighed 21 pounds. He was very sweet, gentle and affectionate. When he got sick and lost his appetite, we took him to the vet and started him on antibiotics and an I.V., which we administered for two months. He was gradually regaining his strength, and we thought he was getting better. We allowed him his freedom, and soon after, he became ill again. We tried to save him a second time, but the vet said his kidneys were failing and the humane thing to do would be to put him down (which we did). We were devastated and had invested more than $1,000 in his vet bills. Also, there was another cat that died under suspicious circumstances as well. If anyone in the vicinity of the Laurelwood subdivision in Brentwood has an animal that has been poisoned, please contact me at huguenotlady@yahoo.com. This is a criminal act and should be investigated and prosecuted. Judy Shropshire Brentwood
Commendation to Brentwood Police Editor: I want to commend the Brentwood Police Department for the way they handled an arrest during Easter Week, when a homeless man was arrested on Lone Tree Way near the freeway exit. A woman accused him of bashing her in the face and stealing her money after suddenly yelling at him without provocation. This particular man is well known, has never created a problem and has never left any trash wherever he has been, including sleeping in his tent. His best friend is an older pit bull that he loves dearly, who is going blind. During the confrontation, the police did no harm to the dog but asked the man to secure his dog, which he did by tying her to a post. Then he was put in cuffs and detained in the police vehicle. An investigation proved that the woman who made the allegations was lying. She had come out of the blue, yelling at the homeless man, then flagged down the cops who had no officers available, but called in the Brentwood Police. The homeless man was rightfully released. It is greatly appreciated how the police officers handled this event, and especially for not harming the dog, which is so cherished by that man. The Brentwood Police acted with total professionalism, which is very much appreciated and admired. Thank you Brentwood Police Department. Rev. Austin Miles Oakley
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Liberty Hall of Fame honors new class Several decorated athletes and one historic team have been named to the 2016 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame. The recipients will be honored at the district’s 25th-annual awards dinner, on April 23, at 5:30 p.m., in the new gym at Liberty High School, 850 2nd St., in Oakley. The honorees are Lauren Conder (Heritage golf), Art Honegger (former member of the Liberty football and rugby teams), David Prado (Freedom wrestling), Aimee Rodgers (Freedom volleyball and track), Sam Somerhalder (Liberty volleyball and water polo), Brian Swisher (Liberty wrestling), Kim Westlund (Freedom volleyball, basketball and softball) and the 2007 Heritage softball team. Tickets for the dinner are $40 and are available by calling Judy Byer at 925-5844730 or by emailing doglovers722@comcast.net. This week, courtesy of the Athletic Hall of Fame Board, The Press presents profiles of Conder, Honegger, Prado and Rodgers. Profiles of the remaining honorees will appear next week. Lauren Conder (Heritage golf) From the moment Conder set foot on the Heritage High School campus, she began to make an impact on the work ethic and expectations of future Patriots.
LAUREN CONDER With golf being a fall sport, it didn’t take long for her impact to be felt. She lettered in her freshman year and each year after that, for a total of four varsity letters in golf. That was only the beginning of a
long list of accolades that she would earn. She was a four-time team MVP; four-time all-Bay Valley Athletic League first-team member; two-time league MVP; and three-time league champion. She was also the first girl to qualify for the North Coast
Section (NCS) tournament in school history, and she went on to qualify each of her four years. As a senior, she became the school’s first NorCal representative, see Hall page 22
Patriots fighting for league title in pool by Michael Dixon Correspondent For the last several seasons, the swimming league championship has gone through Heritage, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams have BVAL championship streaks that began well before any of the current swimmers stepped on the Patriots’ campus. The good news for Heritage is that they will enter the final part of the league schedule with a perfect BVAL record and therefore, are in complete control of their own destiny. The bad news for the Patriots is that by their own admission, the team is not as deep as it’s been in past years. That, along with a back-loaded league schedule, will make the road to another BVAL title difficult for both teams. “It’s going a little slow,” said head coach Craig Carson. “We have most of our more challenging meets coming up. That will decide the league championship. We are not quite as deep as we have been in the past, and the other teams are getting better, so they’re closing the gap on us quite a bit.” The Heritage swimmers all want to maintain their program’s BVAL dominance, but their sights aren’t limited to
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Heritage senior Tyler James, seen here at the Bay Valley Athletic League championships last year, leads another talented core of swimmers for the Patriots this season. just that. In addition to winning a league championship, the Heritage swimmers also want to show that they’re a force to be reckoned with throughout the whole area. “We want to become the BVAL champions again, to show that we’re the dominant team in the league, but we also
want to win the scrimmage meets,” said senior John Moore. “On Friday, we swim against College Park and they’re a pretty tough team. I think if we can beat them, we can show the teams outside of the BVAL that we can be respected.” Another place where the Patriots can earn the respect of other teams is at the
NCS Championships, for which they are set up well. While Heritage doesn’t have the same depth as they’ve had in the past, having a strong top half is more important at the NCS meet. In that area, the Patriots are strong. On the girls’ team, seniors Allie Klinger and Katrina Sudweeks, along with junior Stephanie Backlund, swam at NCS in 2015. Those three and Emma Brownrigg, were also a part of two relay teams that qualified for NCS. The boys’ team is even deeper, as senior Evan Brownrigg, along with juniors Nathan Barsanti, Tyler James and Troy Fournier all reached the NCS meet. “I still think we’re doing pretty well,” said senior Ellie Tomicich. The people who are actually trying are showing it with their times. We just need more people to show their commitment in going to practices.” Senior Jack Dale, who cited a quote, echoed a sentiment heard at the Naval Academy, which is where he’ll attend school next year. “If not me, then who?” he said. “The whole idea behind it is that someone has to show up and be the example.” see Patriots page 24
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Hall from page 21 finishing third at the NCS championships. To top it off, she was a four-time NCS scholar athlete and one of the most well-rounded student athletes in school history. After graduating, she went on to compete collegiately at Richmond University. As a member of the Spiders, she competed four years and earned many accolades. She has the second all-time-best, single-season scoring average in school history and the third all-time overall average. She competed in 33 of 36 possible collegiate events and was second-team all-conference her senior year. She had seven career top-10 finishes and 14 top-two finishes. Currently, she lives in Florida and previously worked as an assistant producer at the Golf Channel. She is now a revenue associate at Golf Now. Art Honegger (Liberty football and rugby) Honegger was an outstanding all-around athlete at
Liberty from 1938 to 1941. He earned two varsity letters in basketball and two in track, but it was football that became his main forte. He earned three varsity letters and was selected MVP of the 1941 team. He even found time to letter in “B” baseball during his freshman year. After graduating from Liberty, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he had an outstanding career in football. As a sophomore, he was chosen for the Esquire Magazine’s National Sophomore Team. That season, he scored the winning touchdown against Stanford. Honegger went on to play two years of varsity football, winning two ‘Big C’ letters. He was a standout on the varsity team for 1942 and 1943. He was selected to the 1943 All-Coast Football Team. Honegger was captain and was selected to receive the Golden Bear Award, which is presented annually to the Bears’ MVP. After
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football, Honegger found another sport that he loved rugby. He set the rugby scoring record at Cal that lasted from 1944 to 1950. After he graduated from college, he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps. While there, he played football at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and at Camp Pendleton, in California. He was such a good football player that he went on to get drafted in the twelfth round by the Chicago Bears. David Prado (Freedom Wrestling) Prado’s passion for wrestling was second to none, and he was a four-time, varsity-letter winner during his high school years. Throughout his wrestling career, he received numerous accolades including the 2007 prestigious Martin Olivarri and Clyde Forrest Trophy, given to the best BVAL wrestler. Few have accomplished this feat of being named Freedom Athlete of the Year with single-sport participation, but David was dominant in wrestling and the model for all Freedom athletes in his senior season in 2007. During his Freedom career, he placed in the top two wrestlers in the BVAL for all four seasons of competition. He was in the top three all four years at the NCS championships and was a two-time California Interscholastic Federation state-place winner of fourth place in 2006 and second place in 2007. His talent was so undeniable that he made the top100 Contra Costa Times Athletes list. Not only was he recognized locally and at the section and state level, but he was also invited to continue his wrestling career at Arizona State University. There, he was a three-time varsity letter winner and was recognized as a scholar athlete from 2010 to 2012. During his 2009 season, he was a seventh-place finisher in the Pac-12 Championships and ranked 25th in the nation. His legacy continued the proud tradition of wrestling excellence in East County and established him as one of Freedom’s finest athletes. see Hall page 23
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Hall from page 22 Aimee Rodgers (Freedom volleyball and track) Rodgers wanted to make the most of her high school experience, playing two years of volleyball and becoming active in student leadership. During her two years of volleyball competition, she received the most inspirational and most improved player awards. These accomplishments are astounding for any student, but it was her achievements in track that make her legendary. The distinguished BVAL has had many champions, but Rodgers was a seven-time BVAL champion. From 2006 to 2009, she was nearly unbeatable, holding the 100-meter hur-
dle title. She also won the titles for the 300-meter hurdles in 2006, 2008 and 2009. She became Freedom’s record holder in both events, with a 14.47 time in the 100-hurdles and a 44.57 time in the 300. Her accomplishments led her to the State CIF State Track Meet twice, and she was the Freedom High MVP for all four of her high school years. She went on to Chico State, where she was a five-time, NCAA Division II, national, provisional qualifier, finishing 12th in the nation in 2011 in the 100-meter hurdles. In 2012, she finished 13th in the nation in the 400-meter hurdles. Her leadership and dedication led to the Chico State team winning the conference championship in all of her years of attendance. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
People often ask me if and when they should have a check-up for their Trusts. Below is a good checklist for determining whether you need one. The Estate Plan is Not Current. If your Estate Plan was prepared prior to 2012, chances are good that it does not take into account the current tax laws. Most existing Trusts that I see provide for AB/By-Pass Trust, which is no longer necessary for 99% of the people. It is very important that you amend a Trust with AB/By-Pass Trust provision prior to the incapacity of a spouse. If a spouse does not have capacity to amend the Trust, it is too late to remove AB/By-Pass trust provision. Need to Change Trustees or Allocations to Beneficiaries. If a designated Trustee has died or is no longer available to be your Trustee, you should consider amending the Trust to provide for a new Trustee. Also, you should review whether your current payouts to beneficiaries are still appropriate. Are there new grandchildren you wish to provide for in the Trust? Is a current beneficiary having emotional or drug problems that might make a supplemental or special needs Trust more appropriate for their distribution? No Government Benefit Planning Provisions. Most pre-2012 Trusts do not have any provision for Government Benefit planning. If there is any possibility that you or your spouse will need government assistance, such as skilled nursing, your Trust should include the power for your Trustee to deal
with governmental agencies and apply for benefits such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and to manage Medi-Cal planning. Failure to Fund Trust. The failure to put assets into the Trust is a common mistake. Real property must be put into the Trust through a deed that is recorded with the county recorder. Bank accounts must be in the name of the Trust or have a beneficiary designation on the account. No Incapacity Planning. Most older Trusts fail to have any Incapacity Planning provision. Specifically, your Trust should have provisions for how incapacity will be determined, how assets will be used during any period of incapacity and specific instructions on care. Do you want to stay at home as long as possible with in-home care? Do you want to be near any specific child or relative? If you don’t state your wishes, your living situation will be left up to the judgment of the Trustee or the court. If you have a Trust and need a check-up, I will be happy to meet with you and review your current Trust at no charge. I see people for a free 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES ONLY GENERAL LEGAL INFORMATION, AND NOT SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE. INFORMATION CONTAINED IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE 925 9391680, 1600 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94513. © 2015 JOAN GRIMES – Advertisement
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the lane and thus its opportunity to rollout. The first thing that comes to mind is to simply throw the ball ‘harder.’ However, a bowler’s swing should never change and should always be a function of gravity; relaxed and smooth. Using more force destroys this by bringing the shoulder muscles into play and tightening the forearm to accomplish more grip to hold a ball generating more down force at the bottom of the swing plane. These are all things we strive to be free of. Ball speed is controlled by our feet, with tempo and step size determining a significant element of the ball’s overall release speed. Think of it this way, if you just walked to the foul line and put the ball into play with your normal swing, the ball might travel at 10 mph. Now, let’s add the forward speed of a normal walking pace of two mph. The result is an increase in ball speed to 12 mph. The pace can be adjusted upward by increasing step span and, for the more advanced player, by increasing the
number of steps from their normal four or five, up to five, six or even seven. An added advantage to lengthening the approach and adding steps is that it creates ‘directional path,’ which increases our swing plane. This creates more accuracy and greater shot repeatability. In other words, a moving launch platform that initially carries the ball in the direction of your target. As an added note, when making adjustments to increase ball speed, lower the ball about a 1/2 ball diameter for each added step or mph increment, and don’t push the ball upward to start the swing - just straight forward to full extension and let gravity do the work. Lower push away will result in a lower backswing, so don’t try to increase the backswing to compensate, that’s just bringing the shoulder into play, which we don’t want. Another thing to strive for is footwork acceleration, each successive step should be longer than the one before. Many bowlers start with an excessively
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large first step, which puts their spine tilt in the opposite direction of the ball for balance and a subsequent forward lean on the next step. This causes spine tilt oscillation and being way behind the ball at the release point. Bowlers experiencing this commonly drop the ball, because of an excessive-thumb angle change, and frequently pull the ball left of target. It’s a cascade effect that all originates from the first step. Making this very change for one of our juniors last night, after two games struggling to break 100, and with the change in place, their last game was 160. Experiment with these changes in practice and your game will see improvement. See me on Sunday mornings at Harvest Park Bowl and we’ll work on your game. Wilson is a U.S. Bowling Congress Silver Instructor and an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association ball technician. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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While other programs are getting closer to Heritage, the Patriots are still set up well for the future. Freshmen like Ray Fitch have performed well for the team this season. Senior Harrison Schwartz, who is a fouryear swimmer at Heritage, also noted that the number of underclassmen is different than it was when he was a freshman. “When I was doing it, there was a large group of seniors,” Schwartz said. “When my class was younger, there weren’t many of us on the team. Now, it’s nice to see many more people joining the team as freshmen. I know our team is going to grow a lot over these next few years.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ramon Carlos Hyland SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ramon Carlos Hyland CASE NUMBER: N16- 0426 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ramon Carlos Hyland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ramon Carlos Hyland A.K.A. Ramon C. Hyland, Ramon Carlos Aliotti to Proposed Name: Ramon Carlos Hyland Viscarra. 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: 05-13-16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 215 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: 3/15/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273/69276 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04079-CA A.P.N.:055-440-018Property Address: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 08/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: JAMES HUTCHINGS, JR. AND LA SJEONIA HUTCHINGS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTSDuly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLCRecorded 08/18/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0311549-00 in book ---, page-- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/02/2016 at 01:30 PMPlace of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 233,561.52NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEWILL 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: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055440-018The 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 en-
cumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the 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: $ 233,561.52.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 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALENote: 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 debtNOTICE 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 h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u r c e . c o m / MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-04079-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 16, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiaryC/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u r c e . c o m / MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspxFor Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Trustee Sale AssistantWESTERN 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: 06-1617/69197Publish Date: April 1, 8, 15, 2016.
for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. John Gerald Reynolds to Proposed Name: Yianni Gerald Reynolds. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons 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: 05/25/16 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 PressDate: 03/29/16 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477/69386 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.
Oakley, CA 94561. County assessor’s parcel number 018-040-021. THE TRUSTEE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION FURNISHED. The auction sale is made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances, or as to insurability of title. The total amount of the unpaid balance of said obligations together with advances, and estimated costs and expenses, is $760,000.00 est. The notice of breach of this obligation and election to sell said real property was recorded as Instrument No. 2015-022673300, on October 28, 2015, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Notice to Property Owner:The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgage, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that the 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 405-395-7315, using the file number assigned to this case. 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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 a free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware of 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 the outstanding liens that may exist on the 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. Date: 3/21/2016Address: 35102 Moccasin TrailMcLoud, OK, 74851Phone: 405-395-7315Email: cfpringle@yahoo.comTrustee: Charles PringleBy Charles F. PringleTitle: TrusteeBrentwood Press No: 02-1273/69274Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2015.
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): Ismael Hurtado and Esther M Hurtado Recorded: 1/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0007631-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/2/2016 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $58,244.13 The purported property address is: 1573 Tricia St, Brentwood, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016150-076-4 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: CA14-634259-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-634259CL IDSPub #0104912 4/8/2016 4/15/2016 4/22/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/69414.Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 2016.
trict, Town of Discovery Bay and East Contra Costa Irrigation District for the purpose of serving as the GSA for a portion of the Tracy Sub- basin (Department of Water Resources Basin No. 5- 22.15). The boundaries for the area to be represented by the GSA are generally described as the area within the jurisdictional boundaries of each party to the MOA. Persons interested in commenting on the proposed action are encouraged to submit written comments, in advance of the meeting, to the District Office at 87 Carol Lane, P.O. Box 127, Oakley CA, 94561. Questions regarding the proposed project or any other relevant matter may be addressed by contacting the District office at 925-625-0588. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/69442. Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 2016.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristina Michelle Reynolds SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Gerald Reynolds CASE NUMBER: N16- 0558 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. filed a petition with this court
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE DOC -2016-0048207-00 Nbr0002538302 Note: There is a summary of the information in this document attached. IMPORTANT NOTICEYOU ARE IN DEFALUT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 24, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 24, 2003, at Oakley, Contra Costa California, at Chicago Title Company, a California Corporation, as Trustee or Successor Trustee under a Trust Deed dated 24 November 2003, executed by Michael S. Lynch and T Juenemann, as the Trustor for the benefit and security of Laurin M. Windus, Trustee of Laurin M. Windus Trust, as the Benificiary, recorded 23 December 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-0613426-00 in the records of the County Recorder, County of Contra Costa, State of California. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, A CASHIERS’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION/THRIFT DOMICILED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at the lobby of the Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way. April 19, at 3pm all rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Trust Deed in the property situated in said County and State referred to as: Parcel One: Parcel “A” as shown on the parcel map, filed March 6, 1972, book 21 of parcel maps, at page 8, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting there from: Rights reserved in the deed from Ben Peterson, et ux, Recorded October 16, 1970, Book 6236, Official Records, Page 380, as follows: “ All oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances below a point 500 feet below the surface of said land, together with the right to take, remove mine and dispose of all said oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances, but with out any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said land or upon any part of said land within 500 feet thereof.”Parcel two: A right of way (not to be exclusive) as an appurtenance to parcel one above, for use as a roadway for vehicles of all kinds, pedestrians and animals, and as a right of way over this area designated as “52’ strip dedicated to Contra Costa County”, as said area lies within parcel “B” as shown on the parcel map filed March 6, 1972, in book 21 of parcel maps, at page 8, Contra Costa County records. Assessor’s Parcel No. 018-040-021. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be 2800 Anderson Lane,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-634259-CL Order No.: 730-1404956-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, 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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001820-00 The name of the business : Tammy Dean Nicholl Photography dba TDN Photography Located at: 2396 Newport Place South In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Tammy Dean Nicholl. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2010. Signature of registrant: Tammy Dean Nicholl. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 3/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69389 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001867-00 The name of the business : The Pool Guy Located at: 2045 Edgeview Way Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Andrew Faria. 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: Christopher Andrew Faria. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 23, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires: 3/23/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69346 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001543-00 The name of the business : Little Learners Preschool Located at: 817 Marjoram Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sara Vandevoir. 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: Sara Vandevoir. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2016 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 3/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/69447 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-002120-00 The name of the business: Welcoming Perspective Located at: 1645 Marina Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Charles K. Turner. 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: Charles K. Turner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2016 Deputy H. Franklin Expires 4/1/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273/69438 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DIABLO WATER DISTRIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on its Intent to Form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency Pursuant to Water Code Section 10723, Notice is hereby given that the Diablo Water District Board of Directors will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m. to receive public comments on its intention to form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). The District intends to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Antioch, City of Brentwood, Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Water Dis-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001677-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Today’s Choices For Seniors Advanced In Age 2. S.A. I.A. Located at: 3736 Otter Brook Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lania Williams. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lania Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 3/17/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69284 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001693-00 The name of the business: Devil Mountain Foods - Concord, LLC Located at: 2236 Camino Ramon In: San Ramon, CA 94583 is hereby registered by the following owner: Devil Mountain Food - Concord, 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 7/18/1979. Signature of registrant: William L. Scarbrough - Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 18, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires DATE3/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69381 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001456-00 The name of the business: Silverado Consulting Located at: 107 Canfield Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Donald Lloyd Clawson II. 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: Donald Lloyd Clawson II. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 3/9/2021 Oakley Press No. 030477/69160 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001523-00 The name of the business : Van Man Located at: 4708 Braemar Street In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: Kerwin Murrell. 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: Kerwin Murrell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 11, 2016 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 3/11/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617/69388 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Haley Rollins SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Haley Breann Rollins CASE NUMBER: N16- 0478 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Haley Breann Rollins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Haley Breann Rollins to Proposed Name: Haley Breann Gallo 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: 05/16/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/17/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69220 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016.
are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-691775-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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-691775-BF IDSPub #0103117 3/25/2016 4/1/2016 4/8/2016. Antioch Press No: 061617/69097.Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2016.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-664330-JP Order No.: 15-0007161 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/1/2006. 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): CESAR A. NISTHAL AND GLORIA M. NISTHAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Recorded: 9/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0291290-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/6/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0019617-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/25/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $748,510.60 The purported property address is: 5045 WITHEROW WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 075500-026-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-664330-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the
scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-664330-JP IDSPub #0104435 4/1/2016 4/8/2016 4/15/2016. Antioch Press No: 061617/69316. Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2016.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALET.S. No.: 2015-03936-CA A.P.N.:067-181-006-7 0Property Address: 516 WEST 14TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEPURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 05/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.Trustor: Calvin G. Tanner, An Unmarried ManDuly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLCRecorded 05/31/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0193430-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 04/28/2016 at 01:30 PMPlace of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 311,888.23NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEWILL 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: 516 WEST 14TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 067-181-006-7 0The 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. 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: $ 311,888.23.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 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALENote: 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 debtNOTICE 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 h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u r c e . c o m / MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-03936-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 12, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiaryC/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450Irvine, CA 92606Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspxFor NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Trustee Sale AssistantWESTERN 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: 06-1617/69174Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001565-00 The name of the business : Specialty Decks & Construction Located at: 13 Birmingham Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael A. Bluebaugh. 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: Michael A. Bluebaugh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 3/14/2021 Oakley Press No. 030477/69176 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001858-00 The name of the business: Natural Nails LLC Located at: 380 W Country Club Dr. Ste. D In: Brentwood,CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Natural Nails 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 3/23/16. Signature of registrant: Vy Ngo Mai, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 23, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 3/23/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69295 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bianca Esquibell SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bianca S. Esquibell CASE NUMBER: N16- 0299 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bianca Esquibell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bianca Sophia Esquibell b. Elijah Nathaniel Simpson to Proposed Name: a. Bianca Sophia Phoenix b. Kael Alexender Phoenix. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/26/16 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. Father to be served by mail 30 days prior to hearing. Date: 2/29/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477/69212 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-691775-BF Order No.: 730-1507929-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2006. 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): Francisco J Guardado, an unmarried man and Ana Guardado, an unmarried woman Recorded: 12/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0401329-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/18/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $289,281.54 The purported property address is: 2325 CYPRESS STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5247 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 076-563013-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001766-00 The name of the business: 24 Hr Rodent Exclusion Located at: 2819 Filbert St In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: James Bowles. 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 Bowles. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 3/21/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617/69278 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name The Pool Guy at 2805 Pasatiempo Drive Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 07/08/2010 under File No. 2010-0005050-00 (*1) Richard Andrew Varin 2805 Pasatiempo Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: An individual. Signature: Richard A. Varin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 021273/69345 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001706-00 The name of the business : Delta Watercraft LLC Located at: 3025 Gateway Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511 is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Watercraft 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: Jeff McThorn - Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 18, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 3/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69405 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001557-00 The name of the business: Business Brokers of California Located at: 1354 McPrince Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Luckhardt Management, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ernest S. Luckhardt - President . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2016 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 3/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69275 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001787-00 The name of the business (es): Golden Dragon Buffet Located at: 6281 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tao Investment Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Xiao Lin Zhou. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Mar 21, 2016 by Deputy M Neal Expires 3/21/21 Brentwood Press No. 021273/69350 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001457-00 The name of the business: Horsetown Located at: 6675 B Brentwood In: Brentwood,CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Candelario Barragan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/9/16. Signature of registrant: Candelario Barragan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 3/9/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69191 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001548-00 The name of the business: Heads & Tails Pet Grooming Located at: 1362 Sunset Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Coree Brake. 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: Coree Brake. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 3/14/2021 Antioch Press No. 021273/69427 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001767-00 The name of the business: Nebergall Property Management Located at: 2650 Sellers Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Raymond Nebergall. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/8/01. Signature of registrant: Reymond Nebergall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 3/21/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/69410 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. CONGRATULATIONS File No. F-0004116-00 The name of retiree: Carol Thank you: for 15 years of service Expires 4/08/2016 Brentwood Press No. 08- 2001/40116 Publish dates: April 8, 2016.
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A woman’s husband choked her and prevented her from calling 911 until after he left on the 5200 block of Mohican Way. March 30, 3:25 p.m., Antioch.
The following is a sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.
OAKLEY March 25, 4:34 p.m. Police contacted an individual for loitering on Bayview Drive and Waterford Way. March 25, 6:17 p.m. Officers arrested a person for possession of marijuana on the 1000 block of Vintage Parkway. March 25, 7:19 p.m. A patrol contacted a suspicious subject on the 4000 block of Richard Way. March 25, 9:37 p.m. Police investigated a robbery on the 2500 block of Main Street. March 25, 10:30 p.m. A patrol assisted in the removal of an unwanted guest on the 1500 block of Chianti Way. March 25, 11:12 p.m. Officers arrested a person for threatening a witness on the 300 block of Watchtide Way. March 26, 8:22 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. March 26, 9:07 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Hall and West Acme streets. March 26, 11:42 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-person stop on Vintage Parkway and Main Street. March 26, 2:49 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 1800 block of Babbe Street. March 26, 4:56 p.m. Police contacted people regarding a disturbance of the peace on the 1800 block of Babbe Street. March 26, 5:31 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute on the 1800 block of Babbe Street. March 26, 5:31 p.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Main Street and Live Oak Avenue. March 27, 12:15 a.m. Police investigated a missing-adult report on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive. March 27, 3:42 a.m. A patrol investigated a residential burglary on the 500 block of Norcross Lane. March 27, 9:57 a.m. Officers conducted a
suspicious-person stop on Vintage Parkway and Big Break Road. March 27, 10:38 a.m. Officers arrested a person for unauthorized possession of property on the 400 block of Clearwood Drive. March 27, 1:16 p.m. Police looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 200 block of O’Hara Avenue. March 29, 1:47 a.m. A patrol contacted a suspicious vehicle on the 10 block of Bramante Court. March 29, 6:44 a.m. Police contacted people regarding a disturbance of the peace on the 400 block of Vinewood Drive. March 29, 8:39 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop on Bernard Road and Main Street. March 29, 12:31 p.m. Police investigated a residential burglary on the 1800 block of Santa Fe Street. March 29, 5:27 p.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 50 block of Carol Lane. March 29, 11:41 p.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 50 block of Carol Lane. March 30, 12:06 a.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on Norcross Lane and Main Street. March 30, 9:13 a.m. A patrol arrested a person with an outstanding warrant on the 5300 block of Sunrise Meadows Lane. March 30, 12:49 p.m. Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance on O’Hara Avenue and Main Street. March 30, 8:15 p.m. Police contacted people regarding a disturbance of the peace on the 200 block of Cashew Lane. March 30, 11:33 p.m. Officers assisted in the removal of an unwanted guest on the 200 block of Los Dunas Avenue. March 31, 3:33 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on O’Hara Avenue and West Cypress Road. March 31, 10:59 a.m. Police arrested a person on Gateway Drive and Isleton Court. March 31, 7:19 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4800 block of Frank Hengel Way.
Sponsor this page! For as little as $79. Call 634-1441 ext. 115 today! March 31, 9:39 p.m. A patrol investigated a domestic battery incident on the 4300 block of Beechnut Lane. April 1, 11:44 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on O’Hara Avenue and Acme. April 1, 3:04 p.m. Police investigated a battery incident on the 1000 block of Neroly Road. April 1, 11:22 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 900 block of West Cypress Road. April 2, 12:15 a.m. A patrol intervened in a verbal dispute on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane. April 2, 6:51 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Main Street and O’Hara Avenue. April 2, 9:44 a.m. Police arrested a person for a misdemeanor offense on the 200 block of West Cypress Road. April 2, 4:45 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 1200 block of Walnut Meadows Drive. April 2, 6:16 p.m. Police investigated a death on the 40 block of Oak Villa Court. April 2, 7:54 p.m. A patrol intervened in a neighbor dispute on the 200 block of Monet Drive. April 2, 11:11 p.m. Officers investigated an incident of animal cruelty on the 100 block of Delta Road.
ANTIOCH March 27, 10:08 a.m. A male juvenile was assaulted in a park on the 1130 block of Prewett Ranch Drive. March 27, 2:15 p.m. An apartment was burglarized on the 1110 block of James Donlon Boulevard. March 27, 9:42 p.m. Police responded to a report of an indiscriminate shooting and a vehicle fleeing the area on the 2210 block of Spanos Street. March 29, 4:54 p.m. A person reported their grandson was threatened with a gun, beaten and robbed on the 500 block of Spaatz Court. March 29, 5:29 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 10 block of West Lake
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your town your website Place. March 29, 5:51 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 5100 block of Vista Grande Drive. March 29, 9:05 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 2000 block of Asilomar Drive. March 30, 8:46 a.m. A woman reported an attempted residential burglary on the 20 block of El Capitan Lane. March 30, 1:51 p.m. A woman was robbed of her purse on the 4700 block of Lone Tree Way. March 30, 3:25 p.m. A woman’s husband choked her and prevented her from calling 911 until after he left on the 5200 block of Mohican Way. March 30, 8:37 p.m. A robbery occurred in a parking lot on the 3360 block of Deer Valley Road. March 31, 3:25 a.m. A caller reported his girlfriend stabbed him and still was in possession of the knife on the 2300 block of Sycamore Drive. The man seemed to be intoxicated and, when the dispatcher asked if he had been drinking, the man replied, “Don’t worry about it … girlfriend has a steak knife.” March 31, 9:41 p.m. On the 2500 block of Asilomar Drive, an ambulance was requested after a person’s son was robbed and hit in the head with a gun. April 1, 11:31 a.m. A woman with a bloodied face was seen on the 520 block of East 18th Street. April 1, 11:50 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 1100 block of West 5th Street. April 1, 10:00 p.m. A woman reported her husband had repeatedly hit her 24-yearold, disabled son in the face and fled the area on the 2300 block of Sequoia Drive. Police and medical responded. April 2, 6:21 p.m. A woman bit the reporting person and assaulted their coworker when she was caught stealing merchandise on the 2600 block of Somersville Road. Medical was requested. April 2, 11:59 p.m. A man was assaulted on I Street and West 1st Street.
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he Kalaikoil Dance Troupe recently presented a “Dance of India” event at the Brentwood Community Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brentwood Library, the group introduced attendees to Bharatanatyam, a dance form originating in the Hindu temples of South India.
Odyssey from page 1 provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Liberty High School’s team solved a problem called “Stack Attack,” in which they had to build a small structure from balsa wood and glue that was capable of holding hundreds of pounds of weights.
“They did a great job and will be competing at Euro Fest in Poland later this month,” said Dove. The next OOTM program begins in the fall. Problems are released to teams in early September, and students have until the regional competition in March to design and present their creative solutions. A win at the regional competition advances
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vice they want, relay their desires and learn more about the district at the website. Earlier this week, Vina told the fire board the site had garnered 484 visits and 128 responses. The $9,000, one-year license for the site is being paid for with excess funds from the $2.2 million pledged by the district, cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the county late last year to reopen a fourth station until June of 2017. “It is too hard to bring enough people into your chamber to help you with your policy decisions,” Vina told the fire board this week. “No disrespect to anybody in the room, but 20 people in the room should not dictate policy for a district of over 100,000 people.” The site directs visitors to take the first of several planned surveys that incorporate public education. The surveys are meant to generate conversation in the community by allowing the results to be viewed by all visitors. A few opening questions center on response times, staffing levels, number of stations needed in a community and additional revenue sources. Many questions are posed a second time, after users are informed of key facts, such as the National Fire Protection Association’s recommended firefighter response time. Answer analytics, combined with eventual polling, is expected to help the task force recommend to the fire board in June if it should seek another ballot measure. “Look around the room today,” Vina said during this week’s fire board meeting. “Twenty people have made the time to come
to your meeting, because they are busy. We have hit 400 people in four days. The key to this is more and more people need to be educated on the topic. More and more people feel comfortable doing that at home, as opposed to doing that at a meeting where they feel the conflict.” As the campaign continues to evolve, the volume of input is expected to grow, overcoming a lack of awareness that marred the district’s attempts to pass a parcel tax measure in 2012 and a benefit assessment in 2015, Vina said. The task force plans to grow the campaign by meeting with at least 40 community stakeholders, including chambers of commerce, taxpayer associations and neighborhood watch groups. “We are getting to the public with education, as opposed to starting with how much money we will need from you,” Vina said. “I fundamentally believe that has been the problem with the first two attempts.” Fire board members said this week it appears the effort is working. Board Member Joe Young said the level of early participation encouraged him, while Board Vice President Ronald Johansen felt it should boost public education. “I know we lost the two tax measures, but I can assure you voters did not know about it,” Johansen said. “Most voters were not aware, only a small portion of voters were aware of the actual issues.” To view the educational video, visit bit. ly/1V8uE8x. To view the website and surveys, visit ourfireservices.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
a team to state finals, while winning at the state level propels a team straight to world finals in May. The problems assigned to these teams cannot be solved with quick-fix solutions; they are all-encompassing and require students to think outside the box and flex their mental muscles. Debbie Gold, superintendent of the Byron Union School District
(BUSD), strongly supports OOTM. “We are very proud of the students and grateful to the coaches,” Gold said. “(This program) utilizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity.” For more information, visit www. facebook.com/DiscoveryBayOdyssey oftheMind. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.