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Residents Life’s a box of chocolates upset over water meter bills by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Town of Discovery Bay recently mailed water-meter bills to the 3,528 customers who had new water meters installed in their homes last year, and many residents are getting soaked by the cost. “I’ve lived here since 1989, and some of this stuff I said back in February of 2017 – basically, that the state mandated we install water meters by 2025, the state did not mandate expensive ‘smart’ water meters,” said resident Frank Visintin. “The City of Riverside and the City of Mount Shasta paid for water meters (rather than passing on the cost see Meter page 30A

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With the candidate nomination period now closed, California gears up for the June 5 midterm primary election, and deadlines for Contra Costa County residents to register and submit mail-in ballots are right around the corner. The vote-by-mail mailing will commence May 7. The walkin voter registration deadline is May 21, with the last day to submit mail-in ballots on May 29. While offices for state governor, secretary of state and treasurer are open, on a local level, East County residents will also consider new candidates for the 9th Congressional District and the 11th Assembly District – currently held by Rep. Jerry McNer-

This week’s special edition has the lowdown on activities for summertime fun. Page 1B

Triplets One Year Later Photo by Tony Kukulich

he Bubba Gump crew set sail on the Jenny during the San Joaquin Yacht Club’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade, April 21. Entrants in the parade decorated their boats and dressed in costumes to reflect their favorite movie. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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Regional Measure 3 Bay Area Traffic Relief Plan aims to reduce vehicular traffic, relieve crowding on BART, improve bus service and more with toll increases by increments of $1 effective 2019, 2022 and 2025. ney and Assemblymember Jim Frazier, respectively. Both are seeking re-election. “Californians deserve comprehensive 21st century watermanagement solutions in light of climate change and more frequent and devastating droughts – not a decades old plan that creates no benefit and picks the pockets of hard-working people,” Frazier wrote in a press release in regard to one of his touchstone

campaign issues, the twin tunnels plan that would send Delta water to Southern California. Listed on his website among many issues – including water, energy, education, immigration and more – McNerney notes agriculture and farm families as the backbone of the nation. “I have met with numerous farmers, ranchers and growers from across our area. Many of the people I’ve met want to pass

their businesses to their children but are worried that the estate tax could make that dream impossible,” McNerney wrote. “That’s why I introduced a bill to lessen the burden of the estate tax on family farms and small businesses so that they stay in family hands.” McNerney’s opponents include Marla Livengood, (republican) agriculture policy advisor, and Mike A. Tsarnas, (American independent) rancher and business owner. Candidates running against Frazier are Lisa Romero, (republican) nurse and educator, and Diane Stewart, (democratic) current Byron Union School District Board of Trustees vice president. Other East County offices up for election this midterm in-

The Allen triplets are taking life by storm as they celebrate their first year. Page 5A

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Heritage softball pitcher throws a perfect game and helps defeat Liberty 13-0. Page 21A

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THE END OF LIFE OPTION ACT: IS IT FOR YOU? On June 9, 2016 the End of Life Option Act (ELOA) took effect. This law provides that under certain specific circumstances, terminally ill patients may legally take medications to end their lives. This has been a controversial subject for decades. Probably the most famous player in the debate was Jack Kevorkian (aka Dr. Death). California is now the fifth state in the nation that has passed laws to allow for assisted suicide. However, there are several conditions and strict requirements that must be followed. 1. The patient must have been given six months or less to live by two doctors. 2. The patient must provide a written request for the life-ending medication. 3. The patient must give two verbal requests for the medication at least 15 days apart. 4. The patient must be diagnosed by a medical professional as mentally stable and capable of making decisions about their health.

These safeguards are required to ensure that the decision to end one’s life is not the result of pressure by anyone such as a family member or someone else who stands to financially gain when the patient dies. The decision to die cannot be made by anyone other than the patient. In fact, ELOA specifically provides that an agent under a Power of Attorney or Advanced Health Care Directive may NOT make this request on behalf of the patient. This is new law and there are many questions to be answered as the time goes on. This is a very controversial subject and they’re many thought-provoking arguments on both sides. While the right to die may now be legal in California, it should only be considered after all options have been explored including some serious prayer. If you have questions on this or any other estate planning topic, call me at (925) 516-4888. East County Family Law Group, 1120 Second Street, Brentwood www.eastcountyfamilylaw.com – Advertisement

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Shoplifters are weighing me down Nothing gets me more steamed up than shoplifting. I have touched on this topic before, but this time I need your help. Just to re-cap, the many things I have witnessed at the Antioch Safeway on Deer Valley Road boggle the Hangin’ in mind, spike the blood pressure and here turn the stomach. Recently, upon entering the store, I saw a woman carrying a Big Gulp cup from 7-Eleven. She made a beeline to the olive bin and Vicki began eating directly McKenna out of the bin, plunging her ‘dragon lady’ fake nails repeatedly into the olives and stuffing them in her mouth. Obviously, I am never buying olives from Safeway again, unless they come in a can. I was shocked. She wandered over to the soft-drink dispenser near the deli and filled her cup with ice. Shaking my head, I grabbed a cart and began my shopping trip. I saw her again in the liquor aisle. She cracked open a screw-top bottle of wine and poured it over the ice and made a big wine cooler. I guess the olives made her thirsty. Who knows what other food items she helped herself to during the

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He also told me that checking receipts at the door is illegal. Not true. I checked with a California Law website that stated it is a shopkeeper’s right to ask for proof of payment if shoplifting is suspected. Ha! I also learned that you can steal up to $950 worth of merchandise and get only six months probation. Something is clearly wrong with the law, but for now, my battle is with Safeway. My question to you is: does shoplifting bug you enough to demand Safeway check receipts at the door? If so, I think the corporate office needs to know. Their phone number is 877-723-3929. Let me add that I love my Safeway. I have been shopping there for 25 years. I know many of the checkers and consider them my friends. They have watched me wrestle with baby seats and straggling toddlers who are now 6-foot teens towering over me. I have ordered countless birthday cakes, balloon bouquets, party trays, corsages and boutonnieres for our most memorable occasions. In short, Safeway is a part of our family, and I hate to see what is happening to it. I don’t want to shop anywhere else, but I will. My blood pressure can’t take it anymore, and neither can my wallet. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Priscilla Martinez’s path through life has had more than its fair share of unexpected twists and turns, but the 76-year-old Byron resident believes she has now found her calling. In the fall of 2015, Martinez was certified through East Bay Chaplains and began working with Shepherd’s Gate. Barely a year later, she was chosen to take over the program to train chaplains. On Sunday, April 15, Martinez graduated her third class of certified chaplains consisting of 11 men and two women in a ceremony held in Brentwood. Once a rarity in the field, the number of women chaplains is growing quickly. “She is a woman after God’s heart, an amazing lady of God,” said Al Tackett who was certified in Martinez’s most recent class. “(She is) full of patience and love. I learned a lot about what a chaplain is and what they can do. She’s just a loving lady.” A chaplain is different from a priest, minister or rabbi in that they are not affiliated with any particular religion. Anyone can take on the role of a chaplain and serve people in need. But to gain access to prisons or to be affiliated with a police department or fire department, a chaplain must be certified. Martinez’s early life was marked by tragedy, but she says it was the first time she felt a connection to God. One day she was playing on a dock with her siblings and her young brother slipped into the water.

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Al Tackett, chaplain “In my generation, the oldest daughter took care of the siblings. I was the oldest daughter. My brother drowned on my watch,” she said. “I was five (years) and one month (old). At his funeral, I felt like somebody was holding me. I felt a presence.” Married at 16 and widowed at 43, Martinez was suddenly faced with having to learn how to support herself, and she built a successful real estate business in Oakland. In 2000, she moved to East County and settled into a large home on Bethel Island. Her life took another unexpected turn when an illness forced her to close her business and a divorce left her alone in her house, though her home didn’t stay empty for long. “I know it was a God-ordained thing. I learned that the existence of Priscilla and her success wasn’t that important – it was helping other people,” said Martinez. “I opened my home up to help women in 2005. What drew me was the children, because I was one of those children at one time. I heard God say,

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Priscilla Martinez, above, has taken many career paths during her 76 years. Her newest one as the chaplain at Shepherd’s Gate she says, is her most rewarding ‘Heal the mom and help the child.’” Martinez housed, clothed, fed and entertained women in need and their children in her home. She helped them battle addictions and get back on their feet and still keeps in touch with many of the women who moved through her program. “I don’t have the house anymore,” Martinez said. “The Lord closed those doors. I couldn’t understand why. It really was devastating for me. But then I started hearing that I needed to be a chaplain. I started hearing that

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Social Talk about town... Thanksgiving is still seven months away, but wild turkeys seem to be in abundance throughout Brentwood. Many photos of the local turkey flocks are showing up across social media. For those who may be new to the area, seeing wild turkeys walking near retail stores, sitting on fences or strolling down city streets seems bizarre, but wild turkeys have invaded urban areas for years. While the turkeys may be a nuisance to residents who find them on their property, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife mandates that wild turkeys can only be hunted with a license during turkey-hunting season or removed with a special permit. Homeowners experiencing property damage from wild turkeys can obtain a depredation permit from their Regional CDFW office.

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In keeping with the increase in animal populations, feral kitten season is in full swing, and according to posts on Nextdoor, fosters are needed. Fostering is a great way to enjoy the kittens for a period of time before they go on to be adopted. You can contact a local rescue group to see how you can help.

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Let’s not forget man’s best friend. A couple of local gals have been posting about their new dogwalking service, Friends for 4 Paws. These entrepreneurs found a need and are trying to fill it. They offer 30-minute and hour long walks for your pups. They will come to your home and walk in your neighborhood. They offer discounted packages including group or private walks depending on your pet’s needs. Contact this new venture at 925-270-9248.

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Even insects made the social chatter over the last week with many people posting about aphids attacking their roses. Utilizing ladybugs was the common solution recommended. However, many complained that the ladybugs they have purchased in the past fly out of their yards after applying them to their roses. Others suggested planting marigolds around the roses as a natural remedy or applying Neem oil to the leaves. If you do decide on using ladybugs as your solution of choice, both Ace Hardware and Lowes were mentioned as places that sell ladybugs. Good luck!

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An open letter to the Town of Discovery Bay Board Of Directors Dear board members, I would have hoped the board would have learned the importance of community outreach and communications after last year’s debacle on the topic of watermeter installation costs but apparently not. Getting a letter in the mail uest with virtually comment no detail or explanation and requesting payment within 30 days was irresponsible. In addition to having no meaningful information on how the costs were determined, the letter also neglected to communicate how to get the missing detail or how to deal with any questions or potential disputes. Did the board actually read this letter before sending it out? Did you all have no clue as to the potential reaction of the community? There are few issues more impactful then those that hit our wallets directly. The town’s lack of communication and transparency has created yet another unnecessary community firestorm. Water-meter install costs – mistakes or a potential fraud? The water-meter installation bills clearly do not appear to reflect actual work

performed on a given property. Were they based on a prework survey, an estimate, mistakes, fraud or something else? I know my bills do not reflect the work performed on my three properties, and I know many other residents who feel the same way. I have three properties next to each other and had three different bills ranging from $606 to $1,500. I called the town, and they sent me a breakdown of the bills. It looks like the majority and most variable part of the bill is a line item called “Construction Type,” which lists three construction types with my costs ranging from $95 to $950 for my three properties. I suspect they classified each house prior to the actual work being done, so my driveway install was automatically classified as a Type 3 Construction (the most difficult and expensive). The reality: it was the easiest. They just popped the lid on the box, replaced the valves, connected a meter and closed the box – no digging, no obstruction, no concrete work, no landscaping, no vegetation, no moving anything, no new box, et cetera. It was a piece-of-cake installation and should have been the cheapest to do. But for some reason it was classified as a Type 3 Construction with

Letters Water meter installation all wet

Editor: Having just received my meterinstallation bill, I was shocked to see it was almost $1,500. I’m guessing that Discovery Bay has entered into an agreement with a contractor to install the meters and since each installation could possibly have individual issues, they were unable to obtain a firm quote. This now becomes a time and material project. As a former contractor, I know that removing the lawn and existing meter box shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours. All they did was cut the sod one foot to connect the new meter. The cost of a new box is maybe $200. I’ve heard many people state that their bills are running anywhere from $800 to $4,000 for this service. Being that none of us received any form of an itemized breakdown sheet of costs, we are questioning if we bought the meters and guessing whether or not we can take them with us if we move. I do not know of any city to my knowledge that doesn’t supply its own water meters. This all could have been simplified

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costs 10 times more than my neighboring residence, which required digging and more installation work. Something is wrong here, and it feels like someone is ripping me off. My issue is the bills do not relate to actual work performed. How can they, when my biggest bill by a factor of 2.5 times was the easiest installation? I have requested a review and sent an email to several of the town board members about the issue. My questions are: Were costs based on a prework estimate vs actual work performed? Do I have a legitimate mistake on my bills or did the contractor or someone else intentionally misstate my installation difficulty to jack up my costs? How are disputes handled? Will a legitimate dispute impact the billing due date? Is the contractor ripping the town/ us off? Or, are the billing errors mistakes of the town? Requiring payment within 30 days of first hearing about the billed cost was irresponsible and is also problematic especially for disputed installations. The community is boiling with questions. How does this get resolved? Lots of questions and very few answers. Bill Klipp Discovery Bay

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if Discovery Bay would have sent each homeowner an itemized statement showing the costs of labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit instead of a statement showing a lump sum and they will finance the balance. Charles Ward Discovery Bay

Rezoning could open flood of development

Editor: Just a thought. No rezone means … even if SunCoast sells the property to another developer, the lot will still serve its original purpose and no changes in the general plan can be made. On the other hand, if rezone passes, it is your word against SunCoast’s word if the for-profit company wants to follow through with its original plan (not bound by law) or sell it to someone else who can build even more buildings. Let’s say, hypothetically, the company claims it ran out of money and needs to sell the lot. The golf course is going to be worth a lot more, because it would be approved for high-density complexes. The residents will have to fight the corporation to stop that from happening. Of course,

I am just assuming SunCoast is a for-profit organization, which will do whatever makes sense for the company financially. If the golf course was sold to, hypothetically, the City of Brentwood, the actions of the city would need to answer to the residents, so the decision will more likely be based on the interest of Brentwood residents as opposed to those of SunCoast’s financial well being. Just my humble opinion. Sandy C Huang Brentwood

What did you expect?

Editor: While reading the letter this past week from the gentlemen complaining about golf balls damaging his property, I had to shake my head. Every time we golf I look at the houses along the golf course. I always say to my husband that I would never choose to live on a golf course for that very reason. At the same time, if one chooses to do so, you have to expect there will likely be golf balls headed your way at some point. I was reminded of stories of people moving to the country amidst cow fields and then complaining about the smell. Shavonna Protue Brentwood

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Heritage’s Scott tosses a perfect game by Nate Smith Correspondent

As Heritage headed across town to visit rival Liberty, the Patriots did so in the unfamiliar position of trailing the Lions in the Bay Valley Athletic League standings. Liberty won its first two league games last week, while Heritage fell to Freedom despite leading early. With a chance to move back ahead in the standings, Patriots’ pitcher Delia Scott delivered a perfect game, the top performance of her high school career, leading Heritage to a dominant 13-0 victory. While the Patriots’ offense gave Scott some early run support, scoring four times in the second inning and adding three more in the fourth, the junior pitcher was on her game early and stayed that way for all seven innings. Only one ball left the infield in the first three innings, a fly out to center field, as Scott largely forced ground ball contact. She finished the game with five strikeouts, but the bigger story was the fact that not a single Liberty runner reached base. Emily Muniz’s ground ball to second base in the bottom of the seventh inning wrapped up the perfect game for Scott. “She was focused, energetic, and ready to go,” said Heritage coach Ron Rivers. “As the game went on, she stuck with the game plan and worked her magic. I’m very proud of this performance, as we are really starting to grow as a team.” While Scott and the Heritage defense were mowing down the Liberty hitters, the Patriots’ offense played to a different tune. They collected a season-high 22 hits, including four-hit performances from junior Paige Sasser and sophomore Kylie Opelski. Sasser also connected for her fourth home run of the season, while junior Morgan

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Heritage High pitcher Delia Scott threw a perfect game in the Patriots’ 13-0 romp over Liberty Hess and sophomore Lyndsey Burrow added three hits each. Opelski added a pair of stolen bases. Liberty sophomore pitcher Kristela Villanueva set Heritage down in order in the top of the first, but Sasser

and Juju Sargent reached base to open the top of the second inning. see Softball page 24A

Patriots volleyball team eyes first league title by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage boys volleyball team is well positioned for a run at its first league title and another trip to the North Coast Section playoffs. The Patriots (17-9, and 6-1 in league play) have been solid against Bay Valley Athletic League opponents this season, in addition to two wins over San Ramon Valley and a victory over De La Salle. The squad also reached the San Ramon Tournament final, Placer Tournament semifinal, and made decent showings in two losses to powerhouse Irvington. “It’s been fun,” said head coach Janet Hannigan, who noted that the team’s height and solid defense have been key this season. “They are a great group of guys. They are fun to be around.” Keegan Carey and Brenden Barry, two of nine seniors on the squad, lead the team, whose sole BVAL loss came against league-leading Deer Valley (24-7, 7-0)

on April 10. Connor Chatterley, Waley Ahmed, Jacob Williams, and Joey Miller have also been solid, said Hannigan. The squad includes at least four players 6-foot-1 or taller, and eight members who compete on club teams. Aside from pure talent, the team’s chemistry, work ethic and even-keeled demeanor are at the root of its success. That mentality was on full display when the Patriots fell behind 5-0 to Pittsburg in the third set on April 19, before bouncing back to win the game 25-11 and the match 25-20, 22-25, 25-11, 25-18. Hannigan used three lineups over the course of the contest, but the team’s composure never waned, she said. “They know I have confidence in them and they have confidence in themselves,” she said.

Barry said the team has grown more relaxed as the season has progressed, leading to increased effectiveness on the court. ”We have definitely gotten more comfortable as a team and have realized somebody always has our back,” he said. The key to moving forward now is maintaining that composure during important upcoming matchups---including a rematch with league-leading Deer Valley. The Wolverines defeated Heritage 21-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18 on April 10, leaving the Patriots a match behind Deer Valley. Hannigan said she knows the team is physically capable of beating superior squads like the Wolverines, but they must remain mentally sharp. During practice this week, several team members were optimistic about the

team going forward, but noted that they must play at a high level, not give up on balls, be prepared defensively and expect a quicker attack from opposing teams. “I think we can do it,” Chatterley said. “We just need to stay focused and really do our best. Our biggest opponent is us.” Barry agreed. “We just have to stay focused and keep our energy up,” he said. As the promising season plays out in league matches against Deer Valley, Antioch and Freedom before a likely spot in the North Coast Section playoffs, the program’s future is stable. Over 50 players tried out this season, and both the freshman/sophomore team and the junior varsity squads show promise, Hannigan said. But before that future arrives, the present Patriots have some unfinished business---securing the school’s first league title and making a run for the North Coast Section playoffs. “I think these are the right guys to make it happen, if they can keep it all together,” Hannigan said.

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Dominguez, Tim Gulbransen, Chris Hamblin, Jeremy Maniz, Joe Navilhon, Colby Palmeri, Daniel Pereira, Ryan Petrangelo, Jose Reyes, Lex Reyes, Andrew Soto and Billy Wardell – went 23-4, including 14-1 in the BVAL, before going on to win league and NCS titles and secure rankings of sixth in California and 26th in the nation. Jack Byer Jack Byer was born in Farmington, Arkansas, July 24, 1935. He attended elementary school in Arkansas until 1944, when his family moved to Byron and he continued his education at Excelsior and Byron Elementary. Byer attended Liberty High School from 1949 to 1952. After graduating, he worked at a service station in Byron. He met his wife, Roberta in 1953, and they married in 1956. Byer enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. After returning home, he and his wife moved to Brentwood, where they live to this day. He owned and operated the Shell station and Byer’s Car Care in Brentwood and became very active in the community. His involvement in Rotary International enabled him to help organize the Liberty High School Basketball Banquet and make arrangements for the Liberty Student of the Month award. He was named Rotarian of the Year for his efforts and also served as Rotary president for two

separate terms. Byer was asked by Frank Stonebarger to help build the press box at Ohmstede Field. He did not hesitate and helped until every last bolt was in place. His dedication to Liberty grew even stronger when he became involved in the Liberty Boosters. The Liberty Booster’s Truck Raffle became so popular that he had to build additional barbeques to cook all the tri tips. The Byers have purchased a ticket for the Truck Raffle every year since it was established in 1979. The Byers were similarly enthusiastic participants in their children’s activities, whether watching football, basketball or softball games; helping with band activities; driving students to out-of-town basketball events; or even hosting football team nights at their house. After his children graduated from high school, Byer continued to attend football games and helped the chain gang when needed. He became a permanent fixture on the football field in 1990 as one of the principal members of the chain gang. Byer worked at all the home games from 1990 to 2016 for the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. He was so well known by referees that they even asked the Liberty crew to help at an away game when the opposing team’s chain gang didn’t show up. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Softball from page 21A After Villanueva struck out Opelski – the only time she was retired all day – senior Michaela Farr came through with a two-run double to put the Patriots on the scoreboard. Julia Barnett then reached on an error which allowed Farr to score, and Hess’ single drove in courtesy runner Izabel Ordaz to make the score 4-0. Those early runs were plenty for Scott, who seemed to get stronger as the game wore on. She struck out three of the final five batters she faced. “I didn’t even realize I was pitching a perfect game. I haven’t been pitching as well as I know I can recently, so it certainly felt good to get it done,” Scott said. “I have a bunch of friends on the team (at Liberty) who always tell me I should have gone there, so it feels good to show them that performance.” Antioch outlasts Pittsburg All host Pittsburg needed was a fly ball, or a ground ball up the middle, or any type of pressure on the Antioch defense that could bring Alyssa Tellez home from third base in the bottom of the seventh inning. Instead, what the Pirates

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 17-19669 A.P.N.: 035-133-007-1 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/1996. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JESUS TORRES AND GLORIAN TORRES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC. Recorded 5/8/1996 as Instrument No. 96 84872 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. Date of Sale: 5/18/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale:At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $48,565.34 (Estimated). Street Address or other common designation of real property: 314 O’HARA AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. 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 bid-

ding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com , using the file number assigned to this case 17-19669. 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: 04/20/2018 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.servicelinkasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Vanessa Gomez, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4654946 04/27/2018, 05/04/2018, 05/11/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76463 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-803834-JB Order No.: 8724876 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/22/2013. 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): AARON M CLAY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 7/24/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0184600-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $313,755.26 The purported property address is: 42 VITRUVIUS COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-430-045-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-803834-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 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-18-803834-JB IDSPub #0139599 4/27/2018 5/4/2018 5/11/2018 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 76454 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY HALL AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH, CIP PROJECT NO. 337-37248 DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that submittals will be received no later than Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. City is seeking a qualified design build entity to design, permit and construct the conversion or replacement of a portable generator to a stationary unit and configuration of an automatic transfer switch. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ/P (via email) at no charge, a“Document Request Form”, located on the City’s website at: https://www.brent-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002050-00 The name of the business: Empire RC Located at: 9010 Brentwood Blvd Ste E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rick Rodriguez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/18. Signature of registrant: Rick Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 3/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76514 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING SECTION 7.03.090, TREES OVERHANGING PUBLIC PLACES TO INCREASE THE CLEARANCE HEIGHT SO AS TO ALLOW THE PASSAGE OF CITY SOLID WASTE TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th day of April 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Grewal Rarey, Staton, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76515 Publish Dates: April 27, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 1, 2018, hold a public hearing for the following: On April 20, 2018, the City of Brentwood issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the PA-1 Specific Plan, which will regulate an area bounded by Lone Tree Way, Heidorn Ranch Road, Shady Willow Lane, and Sand Creek. The NOP provides an opportunity for the public and agencies to provide the City with input regarding topics that should be addressed in the EIR for the Specific Plan. The public hearing will serve as the scoping meeting to receive comments and input, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Comments on the environmental issues that should be addressed in the PA-1 Specific Plan EIR may also be submitted to Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius. Written comments must be received by May 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the NOP are available at City Hall (address below) and online at: www. brentwoodca.gov. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76517 Publish Date: April 24, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001821-00 The name of the business(es): FLICK OF THE WISK Located at: 4609 Ridgeline Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cean Drewron Harris. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sept 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Cean D. Harris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 19, 2018 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires 3/19/23 Antioch Press No. AP 06-1617 76359 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27 May 4, 2018.

ROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/26/2005. 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: YOLANDA ZAMORA AND RENEL L. ZAMORA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/07/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0203874-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/10/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 546,864.98 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4536 Roebuck Way, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 053-283-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 546,864.98. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-00280CA. 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 27, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76283 Publish Dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001809-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Chiropractic Located at: 232 Chestnut Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Larry C. Lopez. 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: Larry C Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/15/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76242 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

Delta Personnel Services, Inc. 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: Judith L. Travers, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 23, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/23/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76314 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

istrant: Quintel Boissiere. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 2, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 4/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76354 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002270 The name of the business(es): Rob’s Quality Pool Service Located at: 48 Lawnview Court: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert C. Gallowich. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-6-2018. Signature of registrant: Robert Gallowich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4-6-2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76430 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002260-00 The name of the business(es): Contra Costa Community Outreach Clinic and Laboratory Located at: 4041 Lone Tree Way, Suite 101 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bulmaro Orozco. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bulmaro Orozco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 4-6-23 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76364 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002284-00 The name of the business: Center Piece Home Staging Located at: In: 1870 Verne Roberts Cir, Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Center Piece Home Staging, LLC. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2/18. Signature of registrant: Cassie Rodriquez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/9/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76400 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT, PUBLIC HEARING, AND FILING The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will receive public comments regarding the development of an amendment (Proposed Amendment) to the Policy for Water Quality Control for Recycled Water (Recycled Water Policy) and the Draft Staff Report, including the Draft Substitute Environmental Documentation (Draft SR/SED). Written comment letters must be received by 12:00 noon on June 26, 2018. The State Water Board will hold a public hearing on June 19, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. to receive public comments on the Proposed Amendment and Draft SR/SED at CalEPA Headquarters, 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The State Water Board has also scheduled a hearing at CalEPA Headquarters on December 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. to consider adoption of the Proposed Amendment and Draft SR/SED. Check the State Water Board’s website for updates and more information, as these dates are subject to change. Please see link for additional information, documents, and the process of submitting comments: https:// www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/ programs/water_recycling_policy/ index.html For additional information and instructions, see: https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/ or contact Laura McLellan at (916) 319-8288 or via email at Laura.McLellan@waterboards.ca.gov. 4/27/18 CNS3122665# ANTIOCH PRESS Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76460 Publish Dates: April 27, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00280-CA A.P.N.:053-283-006 Property Address: 4536 Roebuck Way, Antioch, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAY-

BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors of the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District will, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at BIMID Hall, 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA, hold a public hearing to consider enacting Ordinance 22 “Adopting Rules and Regulations Governing Parks”. The subjects of Ordinance 22 concern the following regulations and public conduct criteria for the Bethel Island Park: hours of operation, motor vehicles within parks, animals, smoking, alcohol consumption, illegal substances, noise, litter, public conduct, and admission. Copies of the proposed Ordinance 22 are open to public inspection at the District office. Dated April 19, 2018 /s/ Bruce Smith, President of the Board of Directors. Publication dates: April 27, 2018 and May 4, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76491 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001833-00 The name of the business: Dapper Daisy Beauty Located at: 5541 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lisette Weavil. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lisette Weavil. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 19, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/19/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76235 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001890-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Dal Porto Show Horses, 2. Dal Porto Riding Acadamy Located at: 8650 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carol Dal Porto. 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: Carol Dal Porto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 03, 2018 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires 3-20-2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76426 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001899-00 The name of the business: 1. Diamond Life Planning 2. Diamond Life Strategies Located at: 3494 Camino Tassajara #227 In: Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jennifer Jost. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jennifer L Jost. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76246 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001597-00 The name of the business: African Braids & Beauty Culture Located at: 11347 San Pablo Ave In: El Cerito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gorma L. Gorlorwulu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/2010. Signature of registrant: Gorma L Gorlorwulu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra CosFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ta County on: March 9, 2018 by Deputy H NAME STATEMENT Franklin Expires 3/9/2023 Brentwood File No. F-0001910-00 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 76248 Publish dates: business: T&T Enterprise Located at: 18 April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. Oak St #904 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tiffany McHenry. This business is conductNAME STATEMENT ed by: An Individual. The registrant comFile No. F-0001796-00 The name of the menced to transact business under the business: MRI Staffing Solutios LLC Lo- fictitious business name or names listed cated at: 3494 Camino Tassajara #305 In: above on 3/21/18. Signature of registrant: Danvillle, CA 94506, is hereby registered Tiffany McHenry. This statement was filed by the following owner: MRI Staffing with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Solutions LLC. This business is conducted County on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy C by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant Pittman Expires 3/21/2023 Brentwood commenced to transact business under Press No. 02-1273 76247 Publish dates: the fictitious business name or names April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. listed above on 8/22/2017. Signature of registrant: Merhzad Khoshdelazad - CFO, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Masoud Gohlchehreh - COO . This stateNAME STATEMENT ment was filed with the County Clerk of File No. F-0001917-00 The name of the Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2018 business: Face Painting by Wandie by Deputy L Ferm Expires 3/16/2023 Located at: 1368 Ellen Lane In: BrentBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 76212 wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. by the following owner: Wandie Torres Perez. This business is conducted by: An FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious File No. F-0001803-00 The name of the business name or names listed above on business: Brentwood Chiropractic N/A. Signature of registrant: Wandie Torand Acupuncture Located at: 232 res Perez. This statement was filed with Chestnut Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, the County Clerk of Contra Costa County is hereby registered by the following on: March 21, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman owner: Larry C. Lopez. This business is Expires 3/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. conducted by: An Individual. The regis- 02-1273 76428 Publish dates: April 20, trant commenced to transact business 27, May 4, 11, 2018. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of registrant: Larry C. Lopez. This stateNAME STATEMENT ment was filed with the County Clerk of File No. F-0001974-00 The name of the Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2018 business(es): 1. Securicorp 2. Guardian by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/16/2023 Security Agency Located at: 1820 GalinBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 76244 do Street, Suite 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. hereby registered by the following owner:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002134-00 The name of the business: Inspire Angel Designs Located at: 1128 Silverton Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Angelique Denise Garcia 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: Angelique Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 4/3/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76403 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001989-00 The name of the business: Modernity Industries Located at: 1741 Gumwood Dr. In: Concord, CA 94519, is hereby registered by the following owner: Casey Yui. 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: Casey Hsiuwan Yui. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 26, 2018 by Deputy J FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Crawford Expires 3-26-2023 Brentwood NAME STATEMENT Press No. 02-1273 76219 Publish dates: File No. F-0002156-00 The name of the April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. business(es): JPK Safety Located at: 5450 Fairway Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT John Patrick Kipp. This business is conFile No. F-0002003-00 The name of the ducted by: An Individual. The registrant business: Secret Joy Located at: 621 commenced to transact business under Eastwood Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, the fictitious business name or names is hereby registered by the following listed above on 4/3/2018. Signature of owner(s): 1. Cleveland Haulcy Jr. 2. Do- registrant: John P. Kipp. This statement ris Cannon-Haulcy 3. Darcel M. Oliver. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra This business is conducted by: A General Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy Partnership. The registrant commenced A Vasquez Expires 4/3/2023 Brentwood to transact business under the fictitious Press No. 02-1273 76306 Publish dates: business name or names listed above on April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018. 3/26/2018. Signature of registrant: Doris Cannon Haulcy. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa NAME STATEMENT County on: March 26, by Deputy S. Alvarez File No. F-0002197-00 The name of the Expires March 26, 2023 Brentwood Press business: I Boost Credit Scores Located No. 02-1273 76445 Publish dates: April at: 4656 Carnegie Lane In: Brentwood, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: FL, LLC. This business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact busiFile No. F-0002047-00 The name of the ness under the fictitious business name business(es): Bayview Window Clean- or names listed above on N/A. Signature ing Located at: 3537 Thunderbird Drive of registrant: Lance Gromachey, CEO. This In: Concord, CA, 94520 is hereby registered statement was filed with the County Clerk by the following owner(s): Michael Perry- of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2018 man JR. This business is conducted by: An by Deputy J Crawford Expires 4/4/2023 Individual. The registrant commenced to Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76285 transact business under the fictitious busi- Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, ness name or names listed above on N/A. 2018. Signature of registrant: Michael Perryman. This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, NAME STATEMENT 18 by Deputy J Crawford Expires March 28, File No. F-0002242-00 The name of the 23 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76360 business: Johnny Salami’s Cafe & Deli Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018 Located at: 761 Second Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner: Jawad Hanna NAME STATEMENT Tawasha. This business is conducted by: File No. F-0002073-00 The name of the An Individual. The registrant commenced business: Sierra Prospecting & Min- to transact business under the fictitious ing Located at: 5532 Drakes Court In: business name or names listed above on Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby reg- 4/5/18. Signature of registrant: Tawad Taistered by the following owner: Willis E. washa. This statement was filed with the Marlin. This business is conducted by: An County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Individual. The registrant commenced to April 5, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires transact business under the fictitious busi- 4/5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ness name or names listed above on N/A. 76402 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May Signature of registrant: Willis E. Marlin. 4, 11, 2018. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 29, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires NAME STATEMENT 3/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-0002256-00 The name of the 76357 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May business: Cre’me dela Gem Jewelry 4, 2018. Located at: 626 1st St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner: Donna Ross. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: An Individual. The regisFile No. F-0002076-00 The name of the trant commenced to transact business unbusiness: Amazing Athletes East Bay, der the fictitious business name or names CA Located at: 515 Viola Court In: Brent- listed above on 1/1/2007. Signature of wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by registrant: Donna Ross. This statement the following owner(s): 1. Al Lawless 2. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Regina M. Lawless. This business is con- Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy ducted by: Married Couple. The registrant S. Smith Expires 4/6/2023 Brentwood commenced to transact business under Press No. 02-1273 76496 Publish dates: the fictitious business name or names list- April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. ed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Al Lawless. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: March 29, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco File No. F-0002258-00 The name of the Expires 3/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. business: J&E House Cleaning Services 02-1273 76253 Publish dates: April 6, 13, Located at: 2261 Putter Ct In: Brentwood, 20, 27, 2018. CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Edgar A. Rodriguez. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: An Individual. NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced to transact File No. F-0002114-00 The name of the business under the fictitious business business: Brag Queen Located at: 1029 name or names listed above on 4-6-2018. Blue Bird Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is Signature of registrant: Edgar A. Rodrihereby registered by the following owner: guez. This statement was filed with the Quintel Boissiere. This business is con- County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: ducted by: An Individual. The registrant April 6, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires commenced to transact business under 4/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the fictitious business name or names 76406 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May listed above on 4/2/18. Signature of reg- 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002288-00 The name of the business: 1. Brentwood Emporium Inc. 2. Mannheim Social Club Located at: 561 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwod Emporium Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/9/2012. Signature of registrant: Patricia Lindsay, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4/9/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76467 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002479-00 The name of the business: Solar Universe of Brentwood Located at: 9000 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Synergy 768, 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: Edmundo P. Cotas, President/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 4/16/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76466 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002528-00 The name of the business: Devine Design By Dominique Located at: 423 Iron Club Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marie-Jenet Dominique Moore. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 17, 2018. Signature of registrant: Marie Moore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 17, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 4/17/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76497 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-01 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On April 19, 2018, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 1801 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years. Dated: April 27, 2018 TIM SNELLINGS, Secretary California Statewide Communities Development Authority Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76485 Publish Dates: April 27, 2018.

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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-02 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On April 19, 2018, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 1802 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years. Dated: April 27, 2018 TIM SNELLINGS, Secretary California Statewide Communities Development Authority Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76486 Publish Date: April 27, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 11th day of May 2018 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1.Hannah Kessinger - 2 Fishing Poles, 20 plastic bins, 10 boxes, Tent, Guitar Case, Artwork , Shelving Unit, Night Stand , Lamps & Clothing 2. Telara Caves - Cinder Blocks,and 20+ boxes, Unit Full 3. Sally Fried - Chandelier, 30+ Boxes, 2 Filing Cabinets, Artwork, Dresser, Unit Full 4. Celeste Wright- Computer & Stereo Equipment, Artwork, 20+ Boxes, Survival Equipment, Chairs 5. Frank Capaldo- 3 Slot Machines, 15+ Doors, 5 Ladders, Chop Saws, Power Tools, Motorcycle Helmet, Leather Couch, Scuba Tank, Unit Full 6. Elizabeth Perez- Refrigerator, Art Work, 15+ Boxes, Plastic Bins, Night stand, A’s Handbag, Unit Full 7. Sally Fried- Ice Chest, Auto Parts interior & exterior, Art Work, Stereo Equipment, Computer Equipment, Unit Full Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 04/27/2018 and 05/04/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76490 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $379,281.95 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-3968. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0330317 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/27/2018, 05/04/2018, 05/11/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76452 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

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): CHARLES T MCELROY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 8/4/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0300502-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/14/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $289,786.83 The purported property address is: 4968 SOUTH POINT, BYRON, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004-120-002-3 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 28, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4206, DISCOVERY BAY - UNIT TEN FILED JULY 6, 1972, IN BOOK 148 OF MAPS, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS LOCATED MORE THAN 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY WHATSOEVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTING OR TRANSPORTING SUCH OIL, GAS, MINERALS OR HYDROCARBONS, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM DISCOVERY BAY CORPORATION, A CORPORATION, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1976, IN BOOK 8017, PAGE 276, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-802236-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA

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for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-6722. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0329428 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/13/2018, 04/20/2018, 04/27/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273, 76342. Publish Dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2018.

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

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 11th day of May 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Charles Jones - Power tools, table saw, dolly & trailer hitch, full unit. 2. Michelle Wilson - Cruiser bike, telescope with stand, TV, bed frame, boxes & bags. 3. Michael Walker - Large art work, boxes, computer equipment, Coleman luggage& space heater. 4. Sherrell Butterfield - Computer, BBQ, hand saw & tools. 5. Lynn Merket - wooden baby bassinette, suite cases, coffee maker, chairs & artwork. 6. Floyd Nunn - Several garden pot holders, clothes & mirror. 7. Jacqueline Gilmore - Large wooden cabinet, shredder, standing lamp, bedding in a bag, pink golf bag & clubs. 8. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets, boxes & bins. 9. Marissa Boo - Piano, art work, sport equipment, computer equipment, large round swivel chair, tools, boxes & bins. 10. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Kid’s battery ATV, Rocking chair, fishing net, boxes & entertainment center. 11. Steve Taylor - Commercial lights, bathroom sink, HVAC tubing, wood, grow equipment, trays, and fans. 12. Samih Attayeb - Commercial restaurant sinks, restaurant refrigerator & metal shelving. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 4/27/2018 and 5/4/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76489 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9948-3968 TSG Order No.: 730-1710457-70 A.P.N.: 011-441-027-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/23/2005. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/10/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0081612-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JOSEPH E. DULICK AND DARLENE G. DULICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/21/2018 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3359 LOOKOUT POINT LOOP, DISCOVERY BAY (Unincorporated Area) , CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regard-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-802236-BF Order No.: 8723616 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/30/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-6722 TSG Order No.: 730-1710418-70 A.P.N.: 007-460-062-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/29/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0155072-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: DARCY LETONA AND JOSE FABIAN LETONA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/07/2018 at 1:30 PM Sale Location: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2736 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $627,552.04 (Estimated) as of 03/23/2018. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Aiden Keith Heisler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Aiden Keith Heisler CASE NUMBER: N18-0757 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Aiden Keith Heisler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Aiden Keith Heisler to Proposed Name: Aiden Keith Lucero. 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: 07/06/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/18/18 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76502 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Moments in Time Video Montage Services at 2757 La Costa Dr. Brentwood, CA. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on April 13, 2017 under File No. F-0002465-00 (*1) Greg Landeros 2757 La Costa Dr, Brentwood (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Greg Landeros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76228 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001571-00 The name of the business: Nicole Welding Located at: 20 Broadway Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victor Nicole Olan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2012. Signature of registrant: Victor Nicole Olan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/8/2023 Oakley Press No. 030477 76208 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002055-00 The name of the business: GB Parsons Concrete Located at: 235 Callia Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Glendon Brice Parsons. 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: Glendon Brice Parsons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 3/28/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76302 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002082-00 The name of the business(es): Gold Star Floor Care Located at: 259 Stony Hill Circle In: Oakley, CA, 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony L. James Jr.. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-29-18. Signature of registrant: Anthony L. James Jr.. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2018 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 3-29-2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76427 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002132-00 The name of the business(es): Barber Shop and Hair Salon Las Americas #2 Located at: 3513 Main Street, Suite D In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Juana Soltero Carrillo 2. Adelaida Rodriguez. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-3-2018. Signature of registrant: Juana Soltero Carillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 4-3-2023 Oakley Press No. 030477 76429 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002149-00 The name of the business(es): LYNDANCE AQUISITIONS Located at: 217 BLUE LAKE COURT In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Linda G. Nauss. 2. Lance T. Weil This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Linda G. Nauss, Lance T. Weil, Esq. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez April 3, 2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76361 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002577-00 The name of the business: 1. www.365Gifts.com 2. WWW.IALWAYSSTAND.COM Located at: 1581 California Trail In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patrick A. Lewis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business 4/19/18. Signature of registrant: Patrick A. Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/19/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76498 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

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An accident occurred between an Alhambra water tank and a Ford F150 at Brentwood Boulevard and Sunset Road. Brentwood – April 9, 12:08 p.m. The following is a sample of recent activities reported by lawenforcement agencies.

ANTIOCH April 8, 12:15 a.m. A man and a woman were reported fighting on Spanos Street. They were said to be throwing things at each other, and the female was screaming. April 8, 12:21 a.m. A man reported to authorities that a man jumped on him and pointed a small black handgun at him on Lemontree Way. The suspect was described as bald and wearing black clothes. He is said to live with the reporting person but is possibly in Pittsburg. April 8, 7:04 a.m. A man called a tow truck to remove a vehicle from his parking spot on Delta Fair Boulevard. When the truck arrived, the owner of the vehicle came out and the truck left. The owner then attacked the reporting person and left. The reporting person believes the tow truck driver was familiar with the suspect. April 9, 3:27 p.m. A man attempted to steal a laptop, but two customers caught him and held him down. This was reported on Lone Tree Way. April 10, 4:10 p.m. Authorities received a report from Wagon Wheel Way that someone kicked the reporting person’s door. April 10, 7:14 p.m. Authorities were notified that a person’s daughter was robbed on West 14th St. It was reported that they snatched her phone from her hands. She tried to retrieve it and fell down injuring herself. April 11, 12:05 p.m. A burglary was reported on L Street. Authorities believe the suspect entered through the window. April 11, 7:07 p.m. A person called authorities telling them that they just found out that their house on Silverado Drive was burglarized. April 12, 4:15 p.m. A man was said to have taken a woman out of her vehicle and tried to drag her into his vehicle. The woman was able to get loose and ran into a store on Somersville Road.

BRENTWOOD April 8, 1:20 a.m. A man told authorities that his girlfriend was punched in the face on Brentwood Boulevard. April 8, 9:17 a.m. A fight was reported on Central Boulevard. Authorities said that they could hear people in the background of the call. April 8, 10:39 a.m. Two females stole merchandise in a store on Balfour Road and pushed an employee down. April 8, 11:23 a.m. The license plates

were stolen of a vehicle on Verbena Court. April 8, 2:27 p.m. A red Toyota was stolen on Washington Drive. April 8, 2:52 p.m. A fight was reported on Balfour Road. April 8, 4:31 p.m. A road rage complaint was made on Balfour Road and Fairview Avenue. Two vehicles were said to be running each other off the road. One of the vehicles turned down Fairview Avenue. April 8, 5:25 p.m. A person told authorities that their prescription pills were missing. This report came from Williams Court. April 8, 8:02 p.m. A hit-and-run incident occurred on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person was rear ended but the other vehicle fled. April 8, 9:07 p.m. A woman was reported drunk on Sand Creek Road. She was 40-50 years old with blonde hair and wearing big sunglasses. The reporting person does not want her to drive home. April 9, 7:32 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Nash Court and Ghiggeri Drive. The reporting person told authorities that electrical chords were stolen. April 9:21 a.m. A man told authorities that someone opened an account under his name. April 9, 12:08 p.m. An accident occurred between an Alhambra water tank and a Ford F150 at Brentwood Boulevard and Sunset Road. April 9, 1:54 p.m. Authorities received a report saying that two males were fighting on Sand Creek Road. April 9, 7:08 p.m. A person told authorities that a woman took a carton of cigarettes and Lotto tickets. The value of the stolen merchandise was around $1,000. This report came from Sand Creek Road. April 9, 8:53 p.m. A man told authorities that he was shot while he was standing on the sidewalk by new houses. He said that the person who shot him was driving a blue compact vehicle. This report came from Brentwood Boulevard. April 10, 9:37 a.m. A man told authorities that while he was inside a business his vehicle’s windows were smashed and items were taken from inside. This report came from Lone Tree Way. April 10, 11:05 a.m. A woman told authorities that she caught someone inside her house on Anjou Parkway. April 10, 1:48 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The suspect left in a cream colored Nissan Murano. The merchandise stolen was valued at $40 April 11, 9:46 a.m. A fight between stu-

dents was reported on Ghiggeri Drive. April 11, 12:36 p.m. A storage container was broken into on Sand Creek Road. It was unknown if anything was taken at the time of the report. April 11, 7:55 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said that he parked his truck under a surveillance camera which showed a person smashing his rear passenger window. The suspect stole the man’s company phone, his charger, and his son’s laptop. April 13, 6:08 p.m. A man was reported harassing people in a parking lot on Balfour Road. April 13, 7:37 p.m. A woman reported her purse was stolen from her shopping cart. This was reported on Lone Tree Way. April 13, 11:53 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Chamomile Lane. The reporting person’s friend’s boyfriend was reported breaking a TV. April 14, 1:34 a.m. An accident was reported on Lone Tree Way and O’Hara Avenue. There were multiple vehicles involved but no injuries reported. April 14, 8:51 a.m. An accident was reported on Second Street and Brentwood Boulevard. A black BMW rear ended a white Chevy. Both vehicles were parked near Burger King. April 14, 4:47 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Sheldon Drive. A white Sedan crashed into the reporting person’s bushes which caused property damage. April 14, 11:47 p.m. A man told authorities that a woman bit him. This report came from Dainty Avenue and Green Leaf Drive. April 15, 9:01 p.m. A woman drove into a fence on Apricot Way.

OAKLEY April 1, 12:09 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party occurring on Douglas Road and Salvador Lane. April 2, 2:32 p.m. A case of trespass was reported to police on the 2700 block of Manresa Shore Lane. April 3, 3:56 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 1800 block of Carpenter Road. April 4, 12:22 p.m. A false alarm went off at the 2100 block of Harborage Way. April 5, 10:42 a.m. A public nuisance was reported at Starbucks in Oakley. April 6, 1:11 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by authorities behind Goodwill. April 7, 7:52 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 60 block of Vella Circle.

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live Oil and Popeye set sail on the Delta during the San Joaquin Yacht Club’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade, April 21. Entrants in the parade decorated their boats and dressed in costumes to reflect their favorite movie. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows

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to their citizens) … The (Community Services District) could have waited three years to put these meters in and could have covered the cost. What I’m saying is the CSD should pay for the water meters and the installation.” The bills are the wrap-up of a monthslong project to get the town in compliance with a state law regulating that all meters be installed on water-service connections by Jan. 1, 2025. The meters allow homeowners to pay for their actual water usage rather than paying a flat rate on their property taxes, and customers were billed on a tiered basis to reflect the actual cost of their meter and construction. Deadline for customers to pay the installation bills is May 15. Prices varied from $582.81 to $4,341.93 based on factors such as the type of meter needed, the size of the wa-

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ter line running into the house and ease of access. But not all customers found the process to be so easy or equitable and many are concerned over what they view as the town’s lack of transparency regarding the tiered billing structure and the fact that the water bills cannot be paid with a credit card despite some of the steep price tags. To pay their bills, homeowners are provided two options. They can either pay the amount due in full by May 15, or be automatically enrolled into a 10-year payment plan. Those who choose the payment plan will not know their monthly payment amount until after May 15. The reason for this is that the project was partially financed through a 10-year $1.5 million bond with a total interest cost of $398,000. That interest cost will be divided between the homeowners

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clude the county assessor, auditor, clerk, district attorney, sheriff/coroner, treasurer/tax collector and superintendent of schools. However, some of those positions are unopposed. Ayore Riaunda, Navy Reservist, will run against incumbent Robert Campbell for auditor. The district attorney incumbent, Diana Becton, was appointed to vacancy and sworn in September 2017. Becton will run against Paul Graves, supervising district attorney, and Lawrence Steven Strauss, small business owner and lawyer. Replacing the outgoing Superintendent of Schools Karen Sakata, three candidates will vie for her seat this June. Among them are Ron Leone, district assistant superintendent, Cheryl Hansen, educator and school board member, and Lynn Mackey, deputy superintendent. “It is one of the great honors of

who choose the payment plan. The bills recently sparked a series of outraged posts on social-media sites like Next Door and Facebook. Homeowners flocked to the internet to ask questions, air grievances and commiserate with one another. Natalie Leininger has been a resident for four years, and while she didn’t mind having the meter installed, she does feel the billing process lacked integrity. “The idea that they just decided to do it, and we didn’t have a choice, and they are going to charge us this undisclosed amount, kind of bothered me,” Leininger said. “They won’t disclose how much (the interest per house) will be, and I asked what would happen if I was the only person who didn’t pay in full, and (I was told) I would be charged the full amount.” One lone voice in a sea of frustration

erything from designers to deck crew for its show, which opens July 13 and runs for two weekends. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://goo.gl/7ggjaZ. my life to be associated with the Contra Costa County Office of Education and particularly serving as county superintendent,” said Sakata upon announcing her planned retirement last August. Current Contra Costa measures on the ballot are city-specific to areas such as Richmond, Pinole and Martinez, but one measure will impact the whole of the Bay Area. Regional Measure 3 Bay Area Traffic Relief Plan aims to reduce vehicular traffic, relieve crowding on BART, improve bus service and more with toll increases by increments of $1 effective 2019, 2022 and 2025. These tolls would impact all Bay Area bridges with the exception of the Golden Gate Bridge. For more information on the upcoming election, visit www.cocovote.us. To view a complete list of candidates running for all open offices in California, visit https://goo.gl/qckcM7. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

was that of Mark Nelson. He is looking forward to paying less for water and says the meter will pay for itself. “I was paying about $350 in water a year on my taxes,” Nelson said. “Since we’ve gotten our new water bills, they have been between five and twelve dollars. The bill for my meter was $777.81, so I figure it’s going to take me three years to get even. So to me, yeah, right now it costs me a little bit of money, but it’s worth it.” CSD President Kevin Graves asked the board to reassess the deadline and the board agreed. No date has as yet been set for the discussion. For more information on the water meter bills, please contact the Town of Discovery Bay at 925-634-1131 or visit www.todb. ca.gov. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561. Has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The goods are described as; furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on May 3, 2018 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA. 94561, County of Contra Costa State of California. This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Storage Facility Act. Unit numbers are: 232- Breanna Bagwell 496 - Dwayne Larosse 364 - Harry Sloat 1032- Lindsay Simpson 984 - Patricia Hustad 1031 - Rodney Anderson 1032 - Patricia R ichert 20 - David Shivel 409 - David Shivel 62 - Anthony Archuleta 966 - Alexander Hargon Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is

subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76484 Publish Date: April 27, 2018.

lication 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): CHARLES E BATES AND STEPHANIE BATES, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0195978-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $307,213.76 The purported property address is: 10 BIG BEND CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-410-056-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority,

and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-802144-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-802144-BF IDSPub #0139372 4/27/2018 5/4/2018 5/11/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76422 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-802144-BF Order No.: 730-171098670 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/18/2005. 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 pub-

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Events Friday, April 27 “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., with show times on April 27 and 28, at 7 p.m., and April 29, at 2 p.m. Enjoy the adventurous tour of Will Wonka’s factory. Prices range from $5 to $10. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, April 28 Paws on Parade

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

Antioch Model Railroad Club Spring House

The Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Club is holding its annual Spring Open House and Swap Meet, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road, Antioch. For more information, visit www.blackdiamondlines.com or call 925-779-1964.

Paper Shredding Fundraiser

The LUHSD Education Foundation will have a paper-shredding fundraiser at the Liberty High School, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per box and $15 for a half full 30-gallon bag of paper. For more information, contact Janet Harris at 925-813-0563.

Sunday, April 29 Team Leia Fundraiser

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

Monday, April 30 Application Session

Opportunity Junction will hold an application session, April 30 and May 7 and 14, at 10 a.m., at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, to qualify applicants for its 12-week training program. The program will train participants to work in an office environment. For more information, contact Shannel at 925-776-1133.

Tuesday, May 1 All Abilities Day

The East Bay Regional Park District will have an All Abilities Day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Break Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Road. The program is open for people with all abilities to explore nature at their own pace. For more information, call 510-544-3050.

Brentwood Community Chorus

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

Thursday, May 3 Food Truck Thursdays

The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center

and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts. For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925-776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.

Friday, May 4 Golf Tournament

The Antioch Rotary Club will be hold its 25th annual golf tournament at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center with registration starting at 7 a.m. In addition to the tournament, there will prizes and food for golfers. Cost per golfer is $140. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.LoneTreeGolfCourse.com.

Saturday, May 5 Art and Wine Walk

Celebrate Antioch Foundation and Rivertown Merchants present the Art and Wine Walk, at G and Third streets, in downtown Antioch, from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or at the event for $25. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/T2gTBG.

Cinco de Mayo Dinner

The Byron Delta Lions will have a fundraiser at DeLuna’s Ranch, from 5 to 9 p.m. The proceeds will go to the Lions Foundation Sight Programs. The cost of attendance is $40. For more information, contact Joyce at 925-513-0447.

Rummage Sale

The Resurrection Ministries will have a rummage sale, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Resurrection Ministries Church. Come shop for clothing, furniture tools, jewelry and more. The funds will be given to help the community. For more information, contact Pat at 925-240-5119.

Pedal To The Metal Car Show

Liberty High School Auto Shop presents Pedal to the Metal Car Show at Liberty High School, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Showcase your car, truck, motorcycle or a boat. There is a $20 fee to enter a vehicle. For more information, call 925-634-3521.

Sunday, May 6 Empowering Women

La Grande Wedding & Event Center will host an Empowering Women event to celebrate the contributions of women in East County, at 1799 Carpenter Road, in Oakley. The event will take place in the afternoon and feature live music and a walk through the vineyards. For more information, visit www.lagrandeweddings.com.

Thursday, May 10 Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will have a meeting at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone who is caring for, or knows someone with, Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Open Mic

The Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Bring any piece of literature to share as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at katishort@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.

Friday, May 11 The Unity Gala

ODAT presents the Unity Gala, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Listen to over 200 community leaders operating in various fields, with dinner, raffles and more. Tickets start at $50 per person. For more information, call 925-240-1359.

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There will be registrations for an introduction to splashball for kids ages 5 to 9. For more information and to register, visit https:// brentwoodseawolves.swimtopia.com/ splashball.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

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

Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer

The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups, at Straw Hat Pizza on April 30 and May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. There are no cuts or tryouts in football or cheerleading, and it’s open for ages 6 to 14. For more information visit www.boffc.com.

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

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

Human Anatomy and Physiology Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a human anatomy and physiology class at the Liberty Adult Recreation Center, from 1 to 3 p.m., starting April 30. For more information, contact Sarah Singrin at singrins@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org .

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Wednesday, May 16 Beading at the Oakley Library

The Friends of the Oakley Library will host its monthly beading classes at the Oakley Library, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is for anyone 16 years or older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell.net or at 925-525-4782.

Thursday, May 17 Contra Costa Fair

The Contra Costa County Fair will run May 17 to 18, from noon to 9:30 p.m., and May 19 to 20, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Presale tickets are available through May 13. Presale tickets are $5 for youth ages 6 to 12 and seniors over 62 and $7 at regular price. Presale tickets for adults are $8 and $10 at regular price. For more information, visit www.contracostafair. com.

Friday, May 18 Veterans Club Fundraiser

The Veterans Club annual dinner and fundraiser will take place at 1581 Regent Drive, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is $25 per person and will be catered by Brentwood Fine Meats. For more information, contact Karen Martin at 925-550-1999.

Saturday, May 19 Car and Truck Show

Delta Schools Federal Credit Union presents the PTSA of Freedom High School Car and Truck Show at the Freedom High School, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to Freedom High School’s PTSA Senior Scholarship. The entry fee per car is $20. For more information visit, https:// ptsaoffreedomhighschool.com/car-show.

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Bylund Neuro-Educational Services in Brentwood is offering social skills and selfregulation summer groups aimed at helping students who struggle with social interaction and behavior issues. “Some children struggle in school for reasons that are completely separate from intellectual ability or academic skills,” said Dr. James Bylund, an educational psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological assessments and intervention. “These children may have social and/or self-regulation difficulties that make it challenging to understand expectations, get along with others and manage their behavior. These are skills children can learn – just like they learn to read and do math – and some children really benefit from the additional instruction, practice and feedback we provide through our groups.” The center’s summer skills group addresses skills related to initiating and sustaining social interaction, listening with the whole body, taking another person’s perspective and understanding the big picture of what others are saying. The selfregulation summer group teaches kids how to recognize, label and regulate their feelings

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Under an organized camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support and many other activities. 2. Physical activity – Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that take place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing and more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

3. Gain confidence – Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students. 4. Try new things – Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, discovering new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Exploring new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. 5. Make new friends – Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers arrive from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes and enable campers to make lifelong friends. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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APRIL 27, 2018

You’ve heard of a pride of lions and a herd of cattle. But some groups of animals have really funny names. Do the math to discover the answers.

A ____________ of sharks. 17 + 2 + 5

Q: Why are all those little birds on you?

Q: How did you get your name?

A: Our fine feathered friends are

A: We get our name from

called oxpeckers. They eat ticks and bugs crawling around our skin, ears and eyes. Such a relief!

our most famous body part — our horns. The word rhinoceros comes from the Greek rhino (nose) and ceros (horn).

Q: Sometimes you charge into trees and boulders. Why?

Q: Why do you roll around in mud?

A: Our skin may look tough,

but it’s actually very sensitive. We can suffer from sunburn. And insects like to bite us, and that really bugs us. So, we cover our skin in mud for protection. Plus, that cool mud feels so good on hot days!

A: Because our

Q: How big are baby rhinos?

Q: What do rhinos eat?

A: Rhinos give birth to one calf at a time, which

A: We use our horns to dig up roots and

weighs over 100 pounds!

break branches, not for fighting. We are

eyesight is not very good, we’ve been seen charging at boulders or trees that we mistake as attackers. This gave us a reputation for having a bad temper, but we don’t really!

START

Use the Rhino Secret Code!

=B =E

=H =I

=O =R

=S =V

A ____________ of lobsters. 15 + 5 + 2

A ____________ of crows. 12 + 6 + 2 A ____________ of rhinos. 7+7+7

A ____________ of frogs. 12 + 9 + 2

22 = RISK 23 = ARMY 21 = CRASH 24 = SHIVER 20 = MURDER Standards Link: Math: Addition. Follow simple written directions.

the words by looking up, RHINOCEROS Find down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally. SENSITIVE SUMATRA E S C E R O S N W S SUNBURN V V N A V A J E H U HORNS I F T R H I E P I M WHITE JAVAN T H L S U K F A T A NEPAL I N O A R B H L E T CEROS S O R E C O N I H R SOUND N N P V R I I U R A PERK E O N N K M E N S T SKIN FIVE S N S S O U N D O W EARS Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical CALF words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

FINISH

Q: What’s with your ears?

A: While our eyesight is poor, we have excellent

hearing! Our ears can move independent of each other. When one is tilted forward, the other can be directed backward. Or both may perk straight up when we hear an interesting sound.

Q: Do you have two horns? A: There are five kinds of rhinos: black, white,

Sumatran, Javan, and Indian. Javan and Indian rhinos have only one horn. Sumatran, black and white rhinos have two.

Find the differences.

Count the Noses

Look through today’s newspaper and count all the noses you can see. Group the noses into groups such as “people noses” and “animal noses.” Can you come up with other groups of noses? Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Rhinos love to munch branches. How many can you find?

Play this game with a partner. One partner picks a photo from the newspaper and gives the other partner clues until he or she can identify which photo was selected. Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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