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Odyssey teams medal in Europe
May 19, 2017
Cheering For Cherries
by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
Discovery Bay has some amazing kids, and 12 of them just earned the medals to prove it. Recently returned from a world-wide Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) competition in Europe, two local teams showed the rest of the world what American kids are made of. “(We) are so proud of the Discovery Bay Elementary and Excelsior Odyssey teams,” said coach and parent Amanda Dove. “Both teams triumphed in their robotics problem and mixed problem over very difficult competitors from Russia, China, India, Poland and other countries. It’s extremely difficult to come home with a trophy from this Photo by Dawnmarie Fehr event, and we are all just thrilled.” OOTM is an educational pro- Excelsior Middle School’s Team Smarties and Discovery Bay Elementary’s Team DBIQ’s both seen left, recently returned from an international Odyssey of the Mind competition in Belarus, see Odyssey page 34 where both teams brought home medals.
Board votes to expand Old River
Making a splash
It’s time to grab a basket or bag and head to your nearest farm or roadside stand. Page 10
Arson Suspect Apprehended
Contra Costa Fire Protection District arrests suspect in string of county vehicle fires. Page 6
Golf Season Wraps Up
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he Discovery Bay Yacht Club (DBYC) Splashers made a donation of $25,000 to Save The California Delta Alliance (SCTDA) during a presentation on May 11. The Splashers raised the money during a recent fundraiser in support of STCDA.
The Knightsen Elementary School District (KESD) Board has voted to expand Old River Elementary School (ORES) to include middle school grades over the next three years. In front of a packed house on May 10, with parents on both sides of the issue, the board heard public comment and discussed their positions. “It’s always been the district’s plan to roll up the grades to make Old River a kindergarten through eighth-grade school,” said Tom Baldocchi, board president. “I don’t think it will serve anything to wait.” A committee composed of staff from
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Boat show this weekend The Jeff Dawson Memorial Boat Show will cruise into town again this year, from May 19 to 21, at the Discovery Bay Marina, and the show promises to be better than ever. “It’s back by popular demand and should be a sold-out event,” said Glenn Hoffman, president of the Discovery Bay Lions Club, one of the hosts of the event. “We have 10 boat dealers booked and more than 20 brands at the show. There are more yachts this year than ever, with everything from ski boats, wake boats, fishing boats and family
cruisers to a new electric jet ski that’s being unveiled. Everything will be boat-related; we’ll even have vendors with docks and lifts, boat-repair companies and Wet Sound, the premier boat-stereo vendor.” This year’s show will have free parking and admission. All proceeds will go to the Discovery Bay Lions Club to be dispensed to local charities, including schools and those in need. The boat show is open Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925516-4700 or visit www. discoverybaylions.com.
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Food truck fare for all
The recent Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Food Truck Round Up brought out local foodies looking to indulge in some delicious food-truck eats. The popular event will take place at the Discovery Bay Community Center on the second Wednesday of each month, from April through September, from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/dbchamberofcommerce.
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Brentwood Memorial Day Ceremony
Antioch Memorial Day Ceremony
Saturday, May 27, 2017 10:30 a.m. Civic Center Park 3231 Main Street, Oakley
Monday, May 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. Union Cemetery 11545 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood
Monday, May 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. Oak View Memorial Park 2500 E. 18th St., Antioch
For more information, call the City of Oakley at (925) 625-7000 or visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us.
For more information, call the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 at (415) 722-0923.
For more information, contact Denny Hollison, Commander of VFW Post 6435, at (925)766-8104.
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A Special Kids Day out Local Lions, Lionesses and Leos from the Lions Club Alameda and Contra Costa District gathered for the annual Special Kids Day at Brentwood’s De Luna Ranch on Saturday, May 13. Superheroes, action heroes and Disney princesses were on hand for the 40th
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celebration, which included cotton candy, ice cream, hot dogs and hamburgers. The annual event drew thousands and was dedicated to delivering hands-on activities for mentally and physically disabled kids and adults and their caregivers.
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Local resident gets celebrity treatment by Amy Schrader Correspondent
Brentwood resident Hannah Fugazzi’s celebrity status started when she applied to be on the show “Big Brother.” After submitting a home video to be a contestant, she received a phone call from producers and was flown to Los Angeles for a rigorous audition process. After making it to the top 40, Fugazzi was cut and went home, thinking her reality TV career was over before it even began. Two weeks later, she received a call from MTV, telling her she’d be a better fit for their popular dating show, “Are you the One?” “I had never watched the show and had no clue what it was about,” said Fugazzi, 22. “After watching it, I was excited. It was the best of both worlds. An opportunity to win money and the possibility of finding the one.” Fugazzi appeared on season five of the popular dating show, which premiered in January and asks the question, “If your perfect match was standing right in front of you, would you even know it?” Contestants on the show spent a total of 40 days living together in a beach house in Cabarete, a resort town in the Dominican Republic. Each of the 22 contestants had to try to pair up with their preselected ideal partner, identified by an intense preseason matchmaking process, which was carried out by a team of professional love gurus and psychologists. At the end of the 40 days, if a couple ended up
with their preselected perfect match, they would split a prize award of $1 million. While Fugazzi did not form a relationship with her perfect match, she made life-long friends and learned more about herself. “The entire experience taught me so much about myself and relationships,” she said. Since the season aired, Fugazzi gained a socialmedia following, and her fans might see her on another MTV hit show in the future, as she is under contract with MTV’s talent agency for a year. Until then, she has returned to her home in Brentwood and recently made a special appearance at Discovery Bay Community Foundation’s Kentucky Derby Day at Campos Family Vineyards, serving as a celebrity judge for the event’s best hat contest. “Kentucky Derby Day was so much fun,” said Fugazzi. “The winery was amazing, and the property was beautiful.” Fugazzi was asked to participate in the event by Discovery Bay resident Kelly Chance, owner of Discovery Bay Studios, who helped plan the event and was Fugazzi’s tennis coach at Liberty High School. “We loved seeing Hannah on the MTV dating show,” said Chance. “Since then, she has become a celebrity and has over 90,000 Instagram followers. We knew she would help make this event special and were so thankful that she graciously donated her time.” “Everyone back home has been so supportive,” said Fugazzi. “It’s crazy how many people watched the show.”
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MTV’s “Are You The One?” contestant and Brentwood resident Hannah Fugazzi recently appeared as a celebrity judge at the Discovery Bay Community Foundation’s Kentucky Derby Day at Campos Vineyards.
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One of two suspicious car fires broke out in Brentwood in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 11. This Chevrolet Avalanche was destroyed by the fire, which also caused minor damage to the home, though no injuries were reported. Photo by Tony Kukulich
Seen here is second of two cars destroyed by suspicious fires on the same night in Brentwood, on Thursday, May 11. This car was on the 1800 block of Highland Way.
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Arrest made in vehicle arson fires
This week, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District made an arrest in a recent string of vehicle fires throughout the county, and officials were expected to make an update on the case Wednesday afternoon. An unidentified 36-year-old man was located in a residential area of Benicia on May 13, and as officers arrived in the area, the suspect appeared to set fire to a vehicle in a driveway. He was stopped from a short distance away and taken into custody without incident to the Concord Police Department for interviews. The suspect’s car was towed in order for it to be searched for evidence, and a search warrant was issued for his home. The suspect was booked on 43 different arson charges, and bail was set at over $3.1 million. The suspect’s name is being withheld, pending further investigation. The arrest marked the end of series of car fires in Brentwood, Martinez, Walnut Creek and Lafayette. In Brentwood, two car fires erupted within minutes of each other – one on Hollowbrook Court and the other on Highland Way. No injuries were reported in either of the Brentwood cases.
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Homegrown goodness TITLE CO. = NEUTRAL From time to time, a real estate deal will fall apart. Sellers are usually pretty locked into selling, as long as the buyer is performing. So most often, it’s the buyer that can’t or won’t perform for some reason. In some rare occasions, the buyer just freely admits they are at fault, and they agree to give up their deposit. A form is drawn up, both buyer and seller sign it, which cancels the contract and releases the deposit or most of it (depending on the negotiation process) to the seller. But what if the buyer DOESN’T just agree to release their deposit? What if they have reasons to believe that they should get their deposit back? And what if the seller is just as adamant they should keep the deposit? I don’t have room to go into all the particulars of what happens next, but I did want to clarify the role of the title company in this situation. They are a neutral, thirdparty to the transaction. They can only act when they receive identical instructions from BOTH parties.
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resh fruits, veggies and homemade baked goods were on display last week at the first appearance of this year’s farmers market in Discovery Bay. The popular Discovery Bay Farmers Market will be held every Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Shopping Center, 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. For more information or to reserve a vendor space, email Ann at ann@dbcf.info. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia.
This means that, even if you have ironclad proof that YOU should get the deposit, if the other side doesn’t sign that form, the title company will do nothing until it is resolved. You can scream at them all you want and ask to speak to the president of the company, but they will not release a deposit or even change any of the terms of the deal, unless both parties give the same instructions. If an impasse is reached, then buyer and seller will go to the dispute resolution options, as called for in their purchase agreement. Once that process is taken to it’s final conclusion, only then will the deposit be released. But again, the title company is not the one that makes the final decision on this matter. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at 925240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, visit www.SharpHomesOnline. com. Sharp Realty
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Family Matters
by Silky Sahnan, esq. Tips for Healthy Stress Management In today’s society, stress and anxiety has become more common, affecting people of all ages. While there’s no one-size-fits-all prescription for stress management, learning to effectively alleviate your stress is critical. It’s my hope the following tips transform your relationship with stress, as well as allow you to be a positive example for your children. Keep a stress journal. Keeping a stress journal and recording the specific circumstances that preceded a stress response allows you to analyze your day-to-day routine and make changes as needed. Streamline your time and money. Time and money management are two significant sources of stress. Streamline your expenses to improve your mood and free up time for more enjoyable activities. Communicate your needs. Parents have the tendency to neglect their needs in an attempt to meet the needs of those around them. It’s important to communicate your needs to loved ones and learn to say ‘no’ when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Adopt a new perspective. Are you making mountains out of molehills? If what you’re wor-
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ried about is something you won’t even think about years down the road, chances are you could benefit from looking at your situation from a broader perspective. Attitude is everything, and maintaining a state of gratitude can transform your life. Practice self-care. Stress creates a hormonal response, which has an unhealthy effect on the body. One way to counter these effects is with regular exercise. Also, be sure to take time for yourself daily. Do whatever nurtures you; you’re sure to emerge from your self-care session better prepared to manage the stress of daily life. Naturally, we want our children to develop good habits, so setting a good example with healthy stress-management techniques will provide them tools to enhance the quality of their lives. Get started today, and watch how healthy stress management improves your life and the lives of those around you. If you or a loved one are in need of a fresh start, our legal team is here for you. Contact us at 925276-0789 to schedule a confidential consultation or visit legalservicesca.com. – Advertisement
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Teachers honored Teachers of the Year for East Contra Costa County were recently honored at a special event in Pleasant Hill, where they were asked which person in their life inspired them to enter a career in education. Many told the audience how former teachers and family members had inspired them. In addition, the group enjoyed hearing about what to expect during the upcoming year from the current 2016 to 2017 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year Shauna Hawes and Gina Minder-Maldonado. Seen from left, this year’s Teachers of the Year were Paula Gonzalez, Knightsen
Elementary School District, Knightsen Elementary School; Michael HaaseWhitaker, Pittsburg Unified School District, Highland Elementary School; Paige Colburn, Oakley Union Elementary School District, Gehringer Elementary School; Jacey Renfroe, Antioch Unified School District, Marsh Elementary School; Shawna Borba, Brentwood Union School District, Bristow Middle School; Trina Bradshaw, Liberty Union High School District, Liberty High School; and Erica Hornnes, Byron Union School District, Excelsior Middle School.
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The City of Brentwood is currently seeking two adults to serve in a volunteer capacity as adult advisor for the Brentwood Youth Commission. Applicants must reside in the city limits of Brentwood, and the term length is two years, beginning July 1. The Brentwood Youth Commission is an advisory body to the city council, dedicated to promoting the youth voice in local government. Founded in 1999, the youth commission is made up of ten students of diverse backgrounds, who care about the Brentwood community and have a drive to make their community the best possible place for youth. Advisors of the Brentwood Youth Commission will experience a unique opportunity to work with students from all Brentwood middle and high schools – as well as city leaders and staff – and to implement
policies and programs that positively impact the youth of the community. Advisors have the opportunity to share their life experiences with commissioners and help shape the future of Brentwood’s youth. Advisors mentor the students, as they work with them on subcommittees, special projects and meetings. Applications are available at the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department office or online and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to observe a youth commission meeting, at 7 p.m., in the City of Brentwood Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444, email Stacy Dempsey at stdempsey@brentwoodca.gov or visit www.brentwoodca.gov.
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The Brentwood Union School District’s Summer Feeding Program will run from June 12 to July 14, with the exception of July 4. The program allows children and teens from age 2 to 18 to receive a healthy, nutritious lunch at no charge, on a dropin basis. No registration is required. There is no enrollment, paperwork or income qualification required for participation. Lunches must be eaten on the premises. The summer feeding program is
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Cherries are still available at U-pick farms and stands throughout East County.
Ripe for the picking by Amy Schrader Correspondent
Cherry season is officially here, but for fans of fresh fruit and produce of all varieties, the time is now to break out those baskets and bags and head to your nearest farm or roadside stand.
For more than 40 years, Harvest Time, a nonprofit group of farmers, has been promoting U-pick farms and agricultural retail in East County with guides and social-media sites. “We are anticipating a strong U-pick season,” said Jessica Enos, Harvest Time’s director of communications. “The rain
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over the winter helped many of our local crops, and because of that, most farms are seeing an increase in their crops from last year.” According to Rick Lemyre, Harvest Time’s marketing director, more than 180,000 people come to Brentwood and surrounding East County towns each year to visit U-pick farms. “We’d like to encourage people to come more often, stay longer and visit other times of the year by spreading the word about other things to do in East County,” said Lemyre. “We have wine and olive-oil tastings, new restaurants and shopping destinations, like the historic downtown Brentwood.” The U-pick season started in April with strawberries, artichokes, asparagus, sugar snap peas and fava beans. By May, the cherries were ripe for picking. “We pick cherries every year,” said Brentwood resident Lisa Richmond. “The orchards look so beautiful when the fruit is ripe. Most of the time, I have great intentions of making jam or a special dessert with the fruit we pick, but it generally gets eaten first.” Depending on your preference, Upick farm workers can show you which trees bear tart or sweet fruit. After cherrypicking season is over, U-pick farms will
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Jessica Enos, Harvest Time director of communications follow with apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums and will end in October with pumpkins. “At that point, we have stands with winter products that are open yearround,” said Enos. This year, Harvest Time has information on more than 40 U-pick farms, as well as additional prepick farms, other various farms, special events and helpful tips. For more information, visit www. harvest4you.com or www.facebook.com/ HarvestTimeFarms, or follow the organization on Instagram @harvesttimebw. Harvest Time also has a free app, Harvest Time Brentwood, which is available at www.harvest4you.com and a great tool that allows you to search farms by product type or location.
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How to treat kennel cough sneezing should not be confused with reverse sneezes that can be normal among certain breeds. Reducing kennel cough risks Dogs commonly catch kennel cough when they share close quarters with other dogs that are affected. Reducing crowded and poorly ventilated conditions can help slow down the spread of kennel cough in boarding facilities or shelters. Keeping temperatures warm also may help. Pet owners should reduce their dogs’ exposure to dust or cigarette smoke, which can compromise the protection of mucus in the respiratory tract. Reducing animal stress also may boost natural immune system responses. Another way to reduce risk is to have the dog vaccinated. Treatment options Veterinarians often prescribe an antibiotic and cough medicine to ease the symptoms of kennel cough. A nebulizer or vaporizer may be suggested. The AKC also says to use a harness when walking a dog with kennel cough, so as not to further irritate the trachea with a neck collar. – Courtesy of Metro Creative
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Kennel cough is very often is prevalent among shelter dogs or dogs that are boarded, because of the close confines they share with infected canines. What is kennel cough? Kennel cough is similar to bronchitis in humans, and similar to bronchitis, it is highly contagious. The American Kennel Club says kennel cough is often referred to as canine infectious tracheobronchitis. However, the ASPCA adds that kennel cough may be used to refer to any complex respiratory condition, be it viral or bacterial, which causes inflammation of a dog’s voice box. Veterinarians urge pet owners to bring all coughing issues to the attention of their family vet, because more serious diseases, such as distemper and canine influenza, both start off with symptoms identical to kennel cough. Symptoms of kennel cough The most recognizable symptom of kennel cough is a persistent, forceful cough. This cough can sound like a honking horn or a goose honk. Some dogs may also exhibit other symptoms, including eye discharge, sneezing and a runny nose. The
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BART Board backs transit center tomers taking Tri Delta Transit to BART.” The resolution calls on BART to work with the City of Brentwood, Tri Delta Transit and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to explore the idea of the Brentwood Transit Center. This would include working with Brentwood on the specific plan being initiated now. The decision comes after the Brentwood City Council in March voted unanimously to explore building a transit center near the intersection of the multiuse Mokelumne Trail and State Highway 4. The Brentwood City Council is also supporting the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Highway 4 to improve access to the site.
In 2014, BART conducted a next-segment study to look at possible stops for a future eBART extension. Six locations were studied and it was determined the site near Highway 4 and the Mokelumne Trail was the preferred terminus of a future eBART extension beyond Antioch. The transit-center proposal is also on the list of projects for Plan Bay Area 2040 with partial funding. The BART Board’s support for the transit center comes as construction is underway on the eBART line into eastern Contra Costa County. That 10-mile extension will run from the Pittsburg and Bay Point Station in the median of Highway 4 and includes stops at the new Pittsburg Center Station and the
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From left, at the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) spring conference are Kathleen Tiegs, ACWA president; Rick Gilmore, Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID) general manager; and BBID President Russell Kagehiro.
Byron-Bethany district honored bone of the communities we collectively serve.” Amidst harsh drought conditions in 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued unprecedented curtailments and subsequently accused BBID of taking water when none was available, threatening a fine of more than $5 million. BBID’s legal team fought back to preserve the district’s pre-1914 water rights, disproving the state’s arguments. The SWRCB eventually dismissed the case, securing a victory that would resonate throughout California’s water community. “Providing reliable water is the essence of our mission,” Gilmore said. “Though it wasn’t easy, we had no choice but to take the lead, navigating extreme regulatory uncertainty to defend the water supply that is rightfully ours.”
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Excellence awards honor, recognize high school students’ achievements On Thursday, May 11, the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) honored 42 high school students – representing 27 schools in Contra Costa and Alameda counties –with the Students of Excellence Awards for outstanding achievement in their Career Technical Education (CTE) and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes. The esteemed students were each awarded a certificate of merit and a $250 scholarship award. This year’s monetary donations were provided by Chevron, Phillips 66, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Honda and C & H Sugar. More than 200 attendees were on hand for this special event. Along with the honored students and their families, attendees also included the students’ CTE and ROP teachers and the educational program’s businesspartnership representatives. In addition, remarks were made by Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Karen Sakata, Contra Costa County Board of Education member Christine Deane and Assemblymember Tony Thurmond. Each year, the Contra Costa County CTE and ROP classes serve nearly 12,000 students in 34 high schools throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Currently, there are 399 state-of-the-art career development classes in this program. CTE and ROP focus on career preparation and exploration, handson experience and academic excellence to prepare students for success in college and future careers. The classes provide students with the newest equipment,
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HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Hannah Nesta, Computer Aided Design and Drafting Kelsi Holt, Law Enforcement Careers Jenna Morford, Art of Video Production LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL Michael Smith, Automotive Technology Jared Aquino, Business Economics FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL Matthew Weisenberg, AP Environmental Science Jaigosh Thind, Digital Arts/Designs for the Web Lexi McCoy, Careers with Children Alizé Roanhorse-Taylor, Sports Medicine For more information about CTE and ROP classes, visit http://www.cocoschools.org/stsvcs/rop.html.
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Clinging onto favorite cliffhangers In 1979, I, along with millions of others, was glued to my television set for the 1979 to 1980 season finale of “Dallas.” In the final moments, J.R. Ewing hears a noise in the corridor of his office and steps out to see who was there so late at night, only to be shot by an Senior unknown assailant and orner assumed dead. How could they kill off the main villain on one of the most popular shows of the day? Every week, we would watch J.R. try to foil every one of his oilcompany competitors, Marla like the inept Cliff Luckhardt Barnes to his own brother, the adored Bobby. It could have been any one of the cast members, since he was truly the evilest of characters on TV. This was the original “Scandal,” and I was hooked. Dallas, along with “The Fugitive” in 1967, became two of the most watched cliffhangers in television history. The episode titled “A House Divided” was, at the time, the highest-rated television episode in U.S. history, with an estimated 83 million viewers and a Nielsen rating of 53.3, a 76 percent share of the total viewing public. It was said more people watched Dallas that night than voted in the election! There was such an outpouring of dismay, rage, sadness and confusion, and what made it all worse was we had to wait for
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the next season to see if he was truly dead. Of course, he wasn’t, and it took until Nov. 21, 1980, to reveal the shooter in the episode “Who Done It?” For those of you who did not know, it was Kristin Shepherd, played by Mary Crosby, J.R.’s wife’s younger sister and his mistress. See? I told you he was a real villain. It became such a phenomenon that there were T-shirts, mugs, contests and other marketing tools that just stoked the already blazing fire about J.R. and his possible demise. Although still No. 1 as the most unforgettable cliffhanger show, “Who Done It?” now sits second on the list of mostwatched single episodes, beaten in 1983 by the final airing of “MASH.” A show about a mobile hospital in Korea, “MASH” was completely opposite of Dallas in every way. Half an hour of comedy with likable characters and lighthearted villains, it was one of the most loved shows on the small screen. Poignant scenes depicting a brutal war, combining the insanity of fighting and incredible humor, with some of the best writing ever, made it No. 1 for years. Looking back on all the shows that aired between the ’50s and ’80’s, there were some pretty amazing venues. Most of the programs I enjoyed were continuing stories, and since there were no VCRs or other recording devices then, I tried not to miss one. I pretty much had to plan my evenings around certain shows or resort to calling a
friend to catch up on one I missed. Pitiful. “The Fugitive,” starring David Jansen was a suspense drama about a prominent doctor accused and wrongly convicted of killing his wife. When the train transporting him to death row crashes, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes and spends the rest of the series, which ran from 1963 to 1967, searching for the true killer and avoiding the relentless Lt. Gerard, who was convinced he was guilty. The show premiered on Sept. 17, 1963, and I was hooked. For the entire run, we watched Dr. Kimble come close every episode to finding the one-armed man, who he swore was the real killer. In 1967, it ended well for the good doctor in the final scenes. The climax took place on top of a carnival tower, where Kimble had chased the killer, Fred Johnson. They engaged in hand-to-hand fighting, while Lt. Gerard and one other man watched from the ground. Kimble was able to extract a confession from Johnson, who told Kimble he planned to kill him next, as he had grown tired of being chased. Before Johnson could shoot Kimble with – ironically – Lt. Gerard’s pistol, Gerard uses the other man’s rifle to hit Johnson with one shot from the ground, and Johnson falls to his death. I think it was the first time I let out the breath I was holding in during the whole time I watched “The Fugitive” series. It was in black and white, which was even more dramatic in my opinion and had the best guest stars of any show on TV at the time.
Now, we can record several shows at one time and dozens in total. Between those recordings, Netflix and Amazon, binge watching several episodes of our favorites is not uncommon in our house. Missing one is not a problem. Grandpa grabs some popcorn, and we cuddle up on the couch with blankets and go through hours of saying, “Oh, just one more,” before heading off to bed – commercial-free television at its best. There are a lot of good shows now, but they just don’t have the same feel as the old programs. Maybe there is not a lot left to the imagination and too much is revealed in more ways than one. Instead of one big build up over the entire season, every episode feels like a mini cliffhanger. I guess in the next week or so, we will find out which program will leave you wondering who survives and who gets the boot, by killing off their character during the summer hiatus. There’s no reincarnated Bobby Ewing wishing you a good morning from the shower, but some are still shocking when they get snuffed out. We may not have J.R., Richard Kimble, Klinger, Hawkeye, Margaret, Frank and Trapper John anymore, but they will always be my favorites. And there is always the internet, where you can still watch them and they live on. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com.
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Town working on communication with residents by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
The Town of Discovery Bay is brushing up on its communication skills through the town’s website. Carol McCool, administrative assistant for the town, is collaborating with community services district (CSD) directors Bill Mayer and Chris Steele of the communications committee to improve public relations with residents via the website. “We’ve had Digital Deployment (DD) as our webmaster for about two years,” McCool said. “They’ve been great, very helpful, in instructing us how to get the most out of the website.” McCool has been working with DD to learn more about the website’s capa-
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ter your information. That comes to me and then goes directly to mail chimp, another element of the digital deployment. It’s then a very easy process for me to create an email blast.” There are currently several topics residents can choose to be notified about, including the water-meter project and town meetings. More will be added as necessary. Mayer hopes this will mend some of the broken fences after residents complained bitterly about a lack of communication earlier in the year when the watermeter project began. “I’m new on the board, and one of the things I’ve learned is our communication wasn’t what it needed to be and wasn’t what residents expected,” he said. “When we had all the people show up at
the meetings (about the water-meter project), we heard we had to improve communications. So, I got a hold of our webmaster, and then Carol took it from there.” Mayer likes the website’s notification system, because it will only send information to the people who want it. He and McCool can use data collected by the website to see what people are interested in and use this information to help create their messages and improve the overall usefulness of the website. “The idea is that we don’t want to push to people who don’t want to be pushed to,” said Mayer. “So you have to sign up for (the messages).” To sign up for email messages, visit www.todb.ca.gov or call 925-634-1131 for more information.
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Youth commission seeks adult advisors The City of Brentwood is currently seeking two adults to serve in a volunteer capacity as adult advisor for the Brentwood Youth Commission. Applicants must reside in the city limits of Brentwood, and the term length is two years, beginning July 1. The Brentwood Youth Commission is an advisory body to the city council, dedicated to promoting the youth voice in local government. Founded in 1999, the youth commission is made up of ten students of diverse backgrounds, who care about the Brentwood community and have a drive to make their community the best possible place for youth.
Advisors of the Brentwood Youth Commission will experience a unique opportunity to work with students from all Brentwood middle and high schools – as well as city leaders and staff – and to implement policies and programs that positively impact the youth of the community. Advisors have the opportunity to share their life experiences with commissioners and help shape the future of Brentwood’s youth. Advisors mentor the students, as they work with them on subcommittees, special projects and meetings.
Applications are available at the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department office or online and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to observe a youth commission meeting, at 7 p.m., in the City of Brentwood Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444, email Stacy Dempsey at stdempsey@brentwoodca. gov or visit www.brentwoodca.gov.
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The silver lining in selling gold Desperate times call for desperate measures. People often ask us how we have managed to get three kids through college without saddling them with student loans. Well, it has been a challenge, and with two more kids to go, we Hangin’ in have had to get creative. Yes, I have used here and abused credit cards to make ends meet. I know which stores have the longest ‘float’ time when it comes to writing checks. A couple of days before payday, you can Vicki find me at the Coinstar McKenna machine after scouring the house and my car for spare change. Talk about humiliating – there is nothing like running into people you haven’t seen for years, while your emptying your plastic baggie full of coins into the machine. Oh sure, they smile and ask you how you are, but honestly, doesn’t standing at the Coinstar machine speak for itself? Geez. There is nothing worse than sitting down at your computer to check your bank balance and seeing the numerals highlighted in bright red. It strikes fear in my heart, because I know if I don’t make a deposit by 8 p.m., the overdraft fees will start piling up. I go into frantic mode, trying to figure out how I can make up the difference. It could be a new game show, “The
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store behind the counter. I heard a buzzing sound from the door and pulled on it. I was in. The proprietor was a tall, sullen man in his 40s. He looked miserable as he approached me. That’s when I saw it. He had a large, 44 Magnum strapped to his waist in a holster. What the … ! I was dumbfounded at first. I’d never seen such a big gun in real life! Who was this guy, Dirty Harry? What kind of people come in here anyway? I clutched my little box of jewelry, not sure I was comfortable with the whole scene. “Do you repair jewelry?” I asked, switching up my story. I didn’t want to do business with this guy. “Yeah, but I don’t really like to,” he said. “Thank God!” I thought to myself – that was my out. “OK, well thanks!” I said and ran to the door, which was locked again. The buzzer sounded, and I was gone. My next stop was a jewelry store located next to a 7-Eleven. I entered the store, which was small and smelled funny. There was a glass counter displaying a collection of old and unattractive jewelry. A smoldering cigarette lay in an ashtray in the back room, but no sign of life. “Hello?” I said meekly. Finally, a very old – and I mean very old – man shuffled out of the back room. He looked like a Tibetan Sherpa. He must have been at least 100 years old. He smiled, revealing a total of about five teeth, but he
had piercing blue eyes; they looked right through me! “Do you buy gold?” I asked. He did not speak. He picked up his cell phone, dialed a number and handed me the phone. A voice on the other end said, “Can I help you?” “Umm, do you buy gold?” I asked. “I do, but I have to see it,” said the voice. “Can you come back tomorrow? I’m running errands right now.” “Oh sure, I’ll come back tomorrow,” I lied. The old man waved at me as I left. I knew he knew I wasn’t coming back. I have a feeling he could have also foretold my future. My final stop was conveniently located next to my bank. It was clean and smelled good, and although there was a large bulletproof window between me and Victor, the proprietor, there was a bowl of lollipops on the counter. He weighed my gold while telling me a little about himself – his harrowing escape from a war-torn Middle East country at the age of 10, trying to survive in a very different country and eventually providing for his family against great odds. He too had seen desperate times, far more desperate than mine. He paid me in cash and thanked me for my business, and I made that deposit. His story put a little perspective on my troubles and made me count the blessings I truly do have in my life, so I guess you could say I found a silver lining at Cash For Gold.
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Editor: As the president of the Antioch School Board and as Antioch’s former (13 years) representative to the County Library Commission and two-time chairman to that organization, I am no stranger to the needs of libraries. Speaking for myself in the role of a private citizen, though, I am convinced that libraries are not a luxury, but are an economic necessity. Great cities have great libraries. Libraries are simply a gateway to community engagement and cultural enrichment. They are today’s veritable meccas and crossroads, serving as a hub of traditional quiet reading, study and research, while intersecting with modern technology. Call them the 21st-century town square, as they bring together people of all ages, interests and economic and social strata. As people look to buy into communities with good schools, they also take an interest in the available educational and cultural support system. Libraries do, then, matter in the big picture, and they matter on many levels. Consider “The Tale of Two Cities.” Deer Valley High has a great library and is fortunate to be across the street from Prewett Park and the modern library there. Our downtown library, though, suffers from wear and tear. It is also cramped and in need of more hours of service, because of the fact that, invariably, fewer families in the downtown have computer access than in more affluent S.E. Antioch. As is, the downtown library is open 28 hours and Prewett Park (is open) 35. That, plain and simple, is an inequity, particularly to our youth and seniors. The city is now in the process of apportioning excess funds. I urge our council at their next meeting to vote in
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favor of using some of the newfound money for extended library hours for the 18th Street location. Walter Ruehlig Antioch
Reality must be faced
Editor: Mr. Flohr’s letter to the editor, regarding the proposed usage of Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge golf courses, reflects the feelings of many of us, however, what we as residents must accept is reality – the status quo will not continue to exist. Ownership is proposing senior housing, combining two courses into one and open space for enjoyment by our residents. Though it’s not what I want, what’s the alternative? The ownership group is coming forward and saying, “No, the news is not good, but here’s the news, and what are your ideas?” The proposals by Paradigm will require amendments to the general plan and multiple public hearings. Design reviews to include architectural and usage compatibility will be carefully studied and incorporated. The cost for all of this is to be borne by Paradigm or any other developer – not by the taxpayer. We chose and paid a premium to live in Shadow Lakes, but we chose Brentwood first. Changes proposed by Paradigm Golf Group are a solution to an issue that must be addressed. I feel Deer Ridge residents would be more inclined to have an open ear if their course looked like Shadow Lakes vice the other way around. I am not happy with what’s happened to Shadow, but reality must be addressed. Councilmembers must step forward and protect our quality of life. They were elected to make tough, unpopular decisions. I hope they weigh reality with heavy emphasis over emotion that could result in an even worse alternative. Troy Edgell Brentwood
A troubling outlook
Editor: A Facebook post by Jack Weir, president of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, criticizing the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) and the Golden Gate Community Schools charter school application is very troubling. According to Mr. Weir, “The county office is proposing to establish a charter school to provide educational programs for students around the county who cannot attend conventional high schools.” He further states, “The CCCOE currently operates these small schools and has run up a $700,000 deficit. It
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wants to establish a charter school, because that would allow it to apply for a $500,000 charter school start-up grant.” Here are the facts: -The CCCOE is mandated to provide education to students living within its jurisdiction who cannot be served by local school districts. Providing special programs for students who cannot attend in their district of residence is fulfilling CCCOE mandate. - Educational equity is mandated by the California Education Code. The schools at Juvenile Hall, Boys Ranch, Golden Gate Community Schools and special schools for the disabled are operated by the CCCOE around the county. Although these students cannot attend conventional schools, they have the right to the same educational excellence available at local schools. - Funding for educating each student depends on the level of service needed by the student. Due to disability, detention or foster care, students in special circumstances have greater needs and, therefore, are more expensive to educate. The amount allotted for each student is determined using the local control funding formula (LCFF), which is explained on the California Department of Education website, at www.cde.ca.gov/ fg/aa/lc/lcffoverview.asp. In LCFF, the money follows the student. Whether the student is served by the CCCOE or by a charter school, the amount is the same; making any change to the Golden Gate Community Schools’ organizational structure cost neutral to taxpayers. -The Golden Gate charterschool application is a countywide, conversion, dependent charter petition. A countywide application is submitted directly to the county board, instead of the local school district, since service offered is needed throughout the county. A conversion application petitions to change an existing traditional school to charter status. A dependent charter application is sponsored by the local educational agency (CCCOE is the agency in this case) and is an integral part of the agency’s portfolio of schools. Charter schools are established and governed by nonprofit organizations, not by school districts or county offices. The charter organization assumes responsibility for the operation of the school, while CCCOE becomes the authorizer with oversight responsibility, implementing performance standards to measure the quality of education. CCCOE also has the ability to revoke or not renew the charter, if performance goals are not met by the charter school. By converting to charter status, Golden Gate Community Schools becomes eligible for a half-million dollar start-up grant from the state. Why would
anyone not want the extra $500,000 to pay for refurbishing and modernizing community school facilities that serve some of the most disadvantaged children in the county? Cynthia Ruehlig Antioch
McNerney is unhappy
Editor: So Rep. Jerry McNerney is sad and unhappy that House republicans have voted to repeal the ‘pack of lies’ healthcare plan also known as Obamacare. McNerney apparently thinks it is acceptable to use deception and lies as tools of public policy – as they were used by him, Barack Obama and other democrats to sell Obamacare or the socalled Affordable Care Act (ACA). CNN’s Jake Tapper, one of the few mainstream media reporters capable of occasionally rising beyond being a Democratic Party shill, just the other day said that the way democrats sold the Affordable Care Act was ‘mendacious.’ McNerney Obama and other (liberals) claimed that if you liked your health-care plan, you could keep it; if you liked your doctor, you could keep your doctor; and that Obamacare would lower premiums by $2,500, increase choice, make health care affordable, create jobs and cut the deficit. They were all lies. Given his May 5 comments in the Stockton Record, McNerney has decided to double down on his mendacity. Here are three of his comments: “Republicans voted to pass a bill that would take health care from millions.” Has McNerney forgotten that Obamacare resulted in at least 6 million to 8 million Americans losing their healthcare coverage? “This (republican plan) could mean a loss of jobs in the area.” The American Action Forum has reported that Obamacare has killed about 300,000 jobs at small businesses, resulted in $19 billion in lost wages and forced more than 10,000 small businesses to close their doors. “Health care should not be a partisan issue.” That’s rich, Jerry, since you and other democrats crammed the ACA down the throats of the American people without one single republican vote. You practice partisanship on the grand scale and then accuse others of what you do. In January, CNN reported that about four of five respondents in a poll favored ending Obamacare with only 22 percent outright opposing repeal. If more voters supported integrity in public officials, McNerney would be booted from office. Sara Blicharz Stockton
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Golf team’s season comes to an end by Michael Dixon Correspondent
A strong season came to an end for Heritage’s golf team in Monday’s North Coast Section (NCS) Championship. Playing against a field of the NCS’s best teams and individual players, the Patriots shot a 454 at Napa’s Chardonnay Golf Club. Heritage was paced by an 81 from No. 1 player Carson Borrelli. Rounding out the Patriots’ scores were Steven Plate’s 89, Sam Tarajos’ 92, Trevor Slous’ 95 and Jonathon Hydorn’s 97. A 100 from Carlos Navea was dropped from the team’s score. “We finished in the almost identical spot as last year with half the players being new to NCS golf and its unique atmosphere and pressures,” coach Dave Fogelstrom said. “Overall, I am proud of their entire season.” Moving on to the Nor Cal Championships as a team was always going to be a challenge. Only three teams earned a qualifying spot. Those were earned by Monte Vista (372), Mission San Jose (377) and Amador Valley (382). Borrelli was much closer to earning one of the four individual spots given to players
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Heritage’s Carson Borrelli marks his ball during Monday’s North Coast Section Championship tournament in Napa. Borrelli shot an 81 to lead the Patriots, but Heritage did not advance. from the nonqualifying teams. Those spots were earned by College Prep’s Grant Fairbairn (67), Las Lomas’ Grant Johnson (74), Granada’s Nick McClendon (75) and Amer-
ican’s Vivek Vasireddy (75). Fogelstrom noted half of the kids in the group he scored have already committed to Pac-12 schools. For Heritage to be consid-
ered one of the top teams in the area, Fogelstrom feels his team needs more exposure to the teams and players it saw on Monday. “We need to shoot below 425 to get into that top third,” he said. “We also need as much experience as possible playing (East Bay Athletic League) teams. The Cal High JV tournament and playing in the Livermore tournament at Wente are huge positive additions to our schedule.” He also felt more knowledge of the NCS venue will help. “One key part of NCS is getting kids familiar with that season’s course,” he said. “I spoke with several players from other schools, who said they played Chardonnay multiple times with teammates on their own. Trevor Slous told me after the match if he played it again, he would have a much better score.” Despite struggles at the tournament, Fogelstrom called his team’s season an unquestioned success. “We went 10-0 and won the league and the Bay Valley Athletic League tournament,” he said. “As a teacher, I would give that an A in my classroom.”
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BVAL swimmers make a splash at North Coast meet The Heritage swimming and diving team had a number of impressive finishes at the North Coast Section (NCS) Championships last week. The Patriots sent six swimmers to the event’s second day, including Nate Barsanti, who claimed second in the 200-yard freestyle with 1:38.19, just behind Northgate’s Alexei Sancov’s 133.93. Barsanti also finished fourth in the 100-yard freestyle with 45.26. Not to be outdone, Stephanie Backlund finished fifth in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:52. She also finished seventh in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:04.32. Tyler James nabbed sixth in the 100-yard freestyle in 46.37 and finished eighth in the 100-yard backstroke. James’ teammate Troy Fournier also reached the finals, where he claimed 10th in the 500-yard freestyle and 16th in the 200-yard freestyle. The quartet of Peter Hockel, Raymond Fitch, James and Barsanti notched a seventhplace finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:27.67. Barsanti, James, Fournier and Fitch led the Patriots’ 400-yard freestyle relay to a sixth-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay. A pair of Heritage divers, Christian Nickolas and Madeline Koontz, survived to the diving finals. Nickolas finished fourth with a score of 413.70, while Koontz finished 16th with a score of 322.20. Backlund and Nickolas will both represent the Patriots at the state competition in Clovis, which began on May 19.
Freedom High School The Falcons’ Braedan Fowler was the lone Freedom representative to reach the section championship, and he did not disappoint. He grabbed second place in the 50-yard freestyle event with 21.09, just behind Terra Linda’s Nathaniel Cunnan’s winning time of 20.41. Fowler also nabbed seventh in the 100yard freestyle, the only other event in which he competed. He’s slated to compete in both state events. Liberty High School A number of Lions competitors reached the section meet, but only a trio of divers reached the finals. Taylor Hornberger, with an overall score of 372.10, finished ninth in the finals. The Lions’ Isabelle Carreon nabbed 11th, just ahead of teammate Katiana Troncin, in 12th, and Remy Gordillo gave it her all in the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly events, but didn’t reach the second day. That was also true for Rylee Gordillo, who battled in the 200-yard medley and 500yard freestyle events, but didn’t qualify for the finals. Joseph Dutra (200-yard freestyle and 100yard breaststroke events) also failed to move on after the first day. The Lions’ 200-yard boys’ and girls’ medley relay teams and the girls’ and boys’ 400-yard freestyle relay squads gave it their all as well, but didn’t advance past day one.
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A menacing lion
Photo by Tony Kukulich
Liberty High School’s Josh Shifflett winds up for a pitch during the Lions’ 2-0 loss to Freedom High School on Tuesday. The win means both Freedom and Heritage are 7-2 in league play heading into their final contest. Freedom’s Seth Salter went 2-for-3 with one RBI in the Falcons’ win over Liberty. Richie Kabasinskas drove in the Freedom’s only other run in the game.
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Conquering the cup
Heritage freshman Seiya Duran, seen here at the North Coast Section (NCS) tournament, finished fourth, becoming the first Heritage player to win an NCS singles tournament match.
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Freshman tennis player makes noise at NCS tourney Heritage High School freshman tennis player Seiya Duran made school history at the North Coast Section (NCS) championship recently, when he defeated James Logan’s Phillip Lopar to become the first Heritage singles player to win a match in an NCS singles tournament. Duran, who won 6-4, 6-2, also went on to defeat Monte Vista’s Josh Hertz 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, before falling to Dougherty Valley’s Kevin Ma 6-0, 6-1. Duran finished fourth in the tournament after injuring himself in the third-place match against De La Salle’s Danny Nomura. The only other BVAL singles player to advance to the tournament was Free-
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dom High School’s Kyle Matabuena. He fell to James Logan’s Kobe Tran 6-0, 6-0, in the first round. In the doubles competition, Acalanes’ Jin Heo and Cole Brighthill knocked off Heritage’s Herman Austero and Sahil Chandra 6-3, 6-2, in the tournament’s opening round. Petaluma’s Hayden Dennis and Alex Dodd took care of Freedom’s Vincent Fromme and Brian Hauser 6-3, 6-2. Mission San Jose, the third seed in the NCS team tournament bracket, defeated 14th-seed Heritage 5-2 in the opening round. The Patriots end their impressive season 12-4 and 10-0 in league play.
he Crosley Gracie jiujitsu team brought back seven gold medals from the 10th Annual American Jiu-Jitsu Cup, on April 8 and 9. D’Marcus Cooper, who is now a seven-time gold medalist in this event, picked up two of the gold medals. Cooper won his weight division for the fourth year in a row and the open weight class for the third time. The other adult goldmedal winner, Ben Crew, a firefighter, competed beautifully and dominated his competition to win his first Brazilian Courtesy of Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu jiujitsu tournament in the novice division with only five months of training. Other goldmedals winners from Brentwood were 14-year-olds, Oliver Pelletier and Ethan Van Hook; and 9-year-olds, Caleb Stanovich and Kai Ford, who’s now a two-time champ.
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AJAX squad wins Manteca Spring Invite The AJAX 03 Freedom girls’ soccer team survived tough competition recently to grind out a title at the Manteca Spring Invitational for the second consecutive year. Game one of the tournament was against a solid West Valley Vision side. Still, without forward Madison Del Prado, the girls struggled to get shots off against Vision’s stingy defense. Forward Briana Garcia eventually broke the deadlock with a strike in the second half to put the girls up 1-0. Chloee Ironside, who continues to play well in her new role on the back line, was again solid. Her play, along with fellow defenders Sanam Sharifi, Jayden Sanders and Lilli Ruiz, did a great job of protecting keeper McKenzie Maggiore to preserve the shutout. Game two put the girls against a tough Palo Alto SC team. Big and physical, Palo Alto provided a good chal-
lenge for the girls with their style of play. After a scoreless first half, Palo Alto got on the board to lead 1-0, but late in the second half, forward Kaya Scott evened the score with a high-arcing shot that landed just beyond the Palo Alto keeper’s gloves. The game would end in a 1-1 tie and left both teams tied for first place headed into play the next day. Sunday put the girls against a Stockton Storm FC squad, knowing that a win or a tie would put them in the final. This match started off slowly and went into the half scoreless, as neither team was able to create opportunities. A handball in the box attributed to a Stockton defender gave midfielder Hailey Hamataka a penalty kick, which she converted for a 1-0 lead for the girls. A few minutes later, Stockton capitalized on a foul in the box to convert a pen-
alty kick of their own to even the game at 1, where it remained. The final was a rematch with Palo Alto, and it was a continuation of the first meeting – a hard-fought, physical game, with bodies flying and scoring hard to come by. Forward Kaya Scott played very well, taking advantage of every defender the Palo Alto coaches threw at her. Her speed and quickness caused the Palo Alto back line numerous problems, and she was able to create dangerous chances with well-placed crosses into the box. Late in the second half, Rachel Guzman’s hard work was rewarded, as she scored her first goal of the season off a beautiful crossing ball from Scott to give the team a 1-0 victory and the tournament crown. – Courtesy of AJAX Soccer
Post-season run ends for BVAL volleyball The Heritage and Liberty boys’ volleyball teams both saw their seasons end in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs last week. Seventh-seed Granada knocked off 10th-seed Heritage 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 2725. The loss ended Heritage’s successful season, which saw the Patriots finish third in the Bay Valley Athletic League with a record of 14-15 and 5-5 in league play. Keegan Carey finished the season with a team-leading 126 kills, Drew Drees had 16 aces on the season, James Townsend finished with 41 blocks,
Dominik Ambriz 124 digs and Devin Norris had 166 assists this year. James Logan High, the fourth seed, knocked off Liberty 25-18, 25-19, 26-24. Liberty ends its season 18-21 and 5-5 in league play. Alex Heaney led the team with 284 kills and 23 aces, while Fabian Estrada carried the team with 101 blocks. Murphy Slay finished with 259 diggs. AJ Bustamante led the team with 760 assists. Eighth-seed Mission San Jose also disposed of Pittsburg 26-24, 25-16, 20-25, 25-15.
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Delight on the diamond
The Impact Soccer Club will implement the use of logbooks in the organization’s continual efforts to improve its methods of player development. Courtesy of Impact Soccer Club
Impact club to use logbooks With new director of coaching Gordon Young, Impact Soccer Club has committed to the improvement of player development. By the creation of player logbooks, Young is using an age-old process in which players keep records of their journey as they progress from the beginning of the season, during and beyond. The books encourage players to record everything from their dietary behaviour and training schedules to match analysis and training sessions. More importantly, it will teach them the discipline required to participate in sports, as well as the codes of conduct expected at the club. All in all, this publication is designed to make players appreciative, dedicated and conditioned in all aspects of life – not just soccer – with clear responsibilities to themselves, their families and the community. Impact Soccer Club is using the logbooks in the video-analysis portion of the teams’
weekly trainings, whereby players are exposed to professional games, as well as their own. This new program is part of their curriculum of indoor foot-skills training, video analysis, team discussions and outdoor skills training. The player logbooks were sponsored by Helen L. Whiteman, realtor of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Drysdale Properties. Whiteman will donate $500 to Impact’s Neto’s Fund – a financial-assistance program available to player families – for every house bought or sold by Impact Families. Impact members Brent and Nicole Whiteman were instrumental in setting up the Whiteman sponsorship. Impact Soccer Club is holding try-outs for older players with birthdates from 1999 to 2003, all during the month of May. For more information, call 925-5168260 or visit www.impactsoccer.org. – Courtesy of Impact Soccer Club
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he Blast 10U Red squad recently won the Easter Showdown. The tournament was held in Fremont and featured nine teams in a win-or-go-home format. The Blast is comprised of Anthony, Ben, Duke, Hudson, Izak, Jacob, Jason, JJ, Jordan, Michael, Samuel, Vince and Zack. Jason Peterson coached the squad.
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Weichert increases West Coast presence Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. continues to grow its market presence on the West Coast with the addition of WEICHERT, REALTORS - HH and Associates, its newest affiliate in Northern California. The addition of a new real-estate office in Brentwood, formerly known as Ridgewater Real Estate Services, marks the ninth Weichert office in the state. The Brentwood-based, real-estate agency made the decision to franchise after the company’s owners, Maggie Hurtado, Dave Hansen and Susan Hansen, met with the Weichert leadership team in Morris Plains, New Jersey. The trio saw tremendous value in joining a brand like Weichert and benefiting from the support they provide their affili-
ated owners, brokers and agents. “We believe strongly in building up our managers and agents to help them provide the best real-estate service available, but you have to have the right systems in place to do that,” said Hurtado. “Making those systems available to your agents can be a challenge when you’re an independent agency. This is one of the many things Weichert can help us with.” As part of the Weichert franchise network, Hurtado’s team can take advantage of trainings provided by Weichert – starting with a three-day, intensive, in-office session to familiarize agents with the Weichert business approach. The San Francisco Bay Area affiliate will also be eligible to receive sales leads from the Weichert call center to
help grow its local market share. Hurtado’s business partner, Hansen, sees a long-term benefit to joining the Weichert franchise network as well. “We’d love to open a second office in San Jose in a few years,” said Hansen. “Taking advantage of the systems provided by Weichert and the consistency they bring to help our office work in unison has a powerful impact on the communities we serve. They’ll also help us capture a larger share of the local real-estate market.” Bill Scavone, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. president and COO, was pleased to welcome the newest West Coast affiliate. “I am thrilled to welcome our new friends at WEICHERT, REALTORS -
HH and Associates and their clients to the Weichert family,” he said. “Their office has a reputation for great customer service and they are highly regarded in the Bay Area. The office also shares our client-first philosophy and is rooted in the region it serves.” WEICHERT, REALTORS - HH and Associates is a full-service, real-estate agency serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The office is also a member of the Delta Association of REALTORS, California Association of REALTORS and National Association of REALTORS. WEICHERT, REALTORS - HH and Associates is located at 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C, in Brentwood. For more information, contact Hansen at 925-634-4611 or visit www.WeichertHH.com.
Community college district scholarship award Two Contra Costa Community College District students have been awarded the reputable Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Worth up to $40,000 a year, the scholarship helps students to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. This year’s winners are Sasha Graham from Contra Costa College (CCC) and Christopher Fabbri from Los Medanos College (LMC). “Our Undergraduate Transfer Scholars have a proven record of accomplishment at elite colleges and universities and
have gone on to successful careers in many professions,” said Harold O. Levy, Cooke Foundation executive director. As a single mother, Sasha Graham knows the importance of hard work and community. Graham sits on the CCC Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Advisory Board and is a staunch advocate for her fellow students. Graham has already been accepted to University of California Davis and Santa Cruz, but also has interest in attending Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. Christopher Fabbri is an active member
of the LMC community, with involvement in several campus organizations, including his work as a student ambassador and tutor for the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) Program. He served in the U.S. Navy from November 2006 until November 2009 and is a contributing member of the LMC Veterans Club. Fabbri plans to graduate in spring 2017 with associate degrees in liberal arts (math and science), fire technology and biological science. Fabbri is considering attending University of California, Santa Cruz or San Diego in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
“Christopher had the desire and commitment to put in the time and labor to complete the application,” said Tammy Oranje, LMC scholarship coordinator. The Cooke Foundation selected 55 outstanding community-college students from around the nation from a competitive pool of nearly 3,000 applicants to receive the scholarship this year. All of the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars have financial need and strong academic achievement, leadership skills, awards, service to others and perseverance in the face of adversity
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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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP. com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 119731. 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. A-4618197 05/05/- 2017, 05/12/2017, 05/19/2017. Oakley Press 03-0477 73206. Publish Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2017.
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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 119731 Title No. 140127399 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/26/- 2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/01/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0173050-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Pauline McDaniels, An Unmarried Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic
Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 035-464-0096. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1961 Chardonnay Dr, Oakley, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 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: $694,550.60 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 4/25/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC. Adriana Durham. 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619)4658200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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
doza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press 03-0477 73440 Publish Dates: May 19, 26, 2017.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002479-00 The name of the business: One of A Kind Daycare Located at: 4823 Braemar St In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shawnetta Irvin. 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: Shawnetta Irvin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2017. by Deputy A. Ramirez. Expires 4/- 13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73127 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002634-00 The name of the business: Bailey Rentals and Hardware Inc. Located at: 450 Minnesota Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bailey Rentals and Hardware 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: Lorrie Bailey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 4/20/22 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73172 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.
LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on June 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2006 Dodge, VIN #: 2B3KA43R26H416161, CA License Plate: 5TAZ573. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73377 Publish Date: May 19, 2017.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: KAMEL MAUROD PULLET SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: KAMEL MAUROD PULLET CASE NUMBER: N17-0817 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner KAMEL MAUROD PULLET filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KAMEL MAUROD PULLET to Proposed Name: KAMEL MAUROD JOHNSON. 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: 07/11/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: May 12, 2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73408 Publish Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002274-00 The name of the business: International Coating Co. Located at: 2384 Pepper Drive In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mark Hatton. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/27/2017. Signature of registrant: Mark Hatton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 5, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 4/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73128 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002465-00 The name of the business: Moments in Time Video Montage Services Located at: 2757 La Costa Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Greg Landeros. This business is conducted by: An Inividual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Greg Landeros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires April 13, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73126 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002489-00 The name of the business: Alliance Bath Reglazing Located at: 939 Dainty Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Garez Inc . This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/23/- 2017. Signature of registrant: Daniel Ramon Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2017 by Deputy A. Ramirez. Expires 04/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73137 Publish dates: April 28, March 5, 12, 19, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002656-00 The name of the business: Esperanza Gutierrez Agency Located at: 50 Sand Creek Road Ste. 300 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Trinidad Insurance Associates. 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: Esperanza Gutierrez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2017 by Deputy M Barejas. Expires 04/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73136 Publish dates: April 28, March 5, 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002718-00 The name of the business: Sweet Paper Moments Located at: 4680 Roosevelt Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monica Anabel Danh. 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: Monica Anabel Danh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 25, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 4/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 73226 Publish dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002738-00 The name of the business: Castle Tile Located at: 620 Timberline Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victor John Castello. 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: Victor John Castello. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 4/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73190 Publish dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002801-00 The name of the business(es): Savage R and E Located at: 5323 Gold Creek Cr. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donald Sean Root. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Donald S. Root. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 1, 2017. by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 05/01/2022 Brentwood Press 02-1273 73225 Publish dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003027-00 The name of the business: Highest Level Solutions Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Arshid Co LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hassan Zafari (Managing Member). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 11, 2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires 5/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73400 Publish dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017.
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Tools, 3 Shelves & 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: 05/19/2017 and NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 05/26/2017. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, SELF STORAGE AUCTION Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- 9695. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73415 signed intends to sell the liened personal Publish Dates: May 19, 26, 2017. property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of NOTICE TO CREDITORS Civil Procedure and the provisions of OF ARTHUR MCKAY, JR. 1333 DISCOVthe California Self-Storage Facilities Act, ERY BAY BLVD, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. Business and Professions Code Sections SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY 21700 et seq. OF CONTRA COSTA . CASE NO IRREVOOn the 2nd day of June 2017, at 10:00 CABLE LIVING TRUST Notice is hereby AM, the undersigned will sell the con- given to the creditors and contingent tents of liened storage units by public creditors of the above- named decedent, sale by competitive bidding on the prem- that all persons having claims against ises where said property has been stored the decedent are required to file them and which are located at Acorn II Self with the Superior Court, at: ALL CLAIMS Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, TO BE FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. TRUSTEE and mail a copy to: ROBERT (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units LUCAS, TRUSTEE, 145 GILLETTE AVgenerally include miscellaneous house- ENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA hold goods, office or business equipment, 94134 within the later of four months furniture, furnishings, clothing and per- after March , 2017 , (the date of the first sonal effects. In addition to those general publication of notice to creditors) or, if contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed notice is mailed or personally delivered the following described goods: to you, 60 days after the date this notice Names: is mailed or personally delivered to you. 1. Jennifer Barry- King Mattress, bed A claim form may be obtained from the frame with drawers. court clerk. For your protection, you are 2. Francisca Paz- ladder, dryer, shelving, encouraged to file your claim by certified wicker baskets, wooden/glass furniture, mail, with return receipt requested. ROBfile cabinets, 3 patio chairs. ERT LUCAS, Trustee. 145 Gillette Avenue. 3. Jacob Kennedy- Art work, rocking San Francisco, CA 94134 . (Name and Adchair, rolling cart, reclining love seat, bike dress of Trustee or Attorney) Brentwood frame, garden tools, toys. Press 02-1273 73124 Publish Dates: April 4. Adrienne Thomas- Art work, wine 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017. glasses, 3 duffle bags, coffee table, toys, mattress, box spring. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 5. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, T.S. No.: 9987-3931 TSG Order No.: dvd & vcr tapes, armoire, coffee table, 170034810-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 008-092- 009 lighting, & art work. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN 6. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED shelving, coffee table, rice cooker, 3 10/03/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION wicker basket & slate top table, plywood. TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE 7. Tana Kitamura- Drums, curio cabi- SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED net, 12 dining chairs, wooden cabinet, AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF wicker basket, tv, suit case, couch. THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU 8. Robert Leal- Chop saw, power tools, SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Dehand tools, camping equipment, Dewalt fault Services, LLC, as the duly appointed table saw, chairs, ladder, & bike. Trustee, under and pursuant to the power 9. Jonathan Mack- Big screen tv, kids of sale contained in that certain Deed of clothes, kids luggage and toys. Trust Recorded 10/12/- 2005 as Docu10. Emma Tamayo- 4- 22” tires with ment No.: 2005-0390137- 00, of Official chrome rims, toys, fishing pole, commer- Records in the office of the Recorder of cial stereo equipment and dresser. Contra Costa County, California, executed 11. Osbaldo Diaz- 6-shovels, pick ax, 10 by: ERROL N. MOONEY, AN UNMARRIED tires and chrome wheels, tile saw, nail MAN , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC gun, stereo equipment and art work. AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR 12. Antoinette Gary- Entertainment CASH (payable in full at time of sale by stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state clothes and luggage. or national bank, a check drawn by a Purchases must be paid for at the time state or federal credit union, or a check of purchase by cash only. All purchased drawn by a state or federal savings and items sold as-is, where-is, and must be loan association, savings association, or removed at the time of sale. Sale subject savings bank specified in section 5102 of to cancellation in the event of settlement the Financial Code and authorized to do between owner and obligated party. Call business in this state). All right, title and ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. interest conveyed to and now held by it Contraband, or items subject to regula- under said Deed of Trust in the property tion or registration will not be transferred situated in said County and state, and as with the liened unit unless otherwise more fully described in the above refernoted. Dates Published: 5/19/17 and enced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 5/26/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., 06/12/2017 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Brentwood Press 02-1273 73417 Publish Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Dates: May 19, 26, 2017. Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, NOTICE OF LIEN SALE of the real property described above is SELF STORAGE AUCTION purported to be: 1883 SEAL WAY, DISNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- COVERY BAY (UNINCORPORATED AREA), signed intends to sell the liened personal CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disproperty described below, pursuant to claims any liability for any incorrectness the provisions of the California Code of of the street address and other common Civil Procedure and the provisions of designation, if any, shown herein. Said the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, sale will be made in an “AS IS” condiBusiness and Professions Code Sections tion, but without covenant or warranty, 21700 et seq.. On the 2nd day of June expressed or implied, regarding title, 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned possession, or encumbrances, to pay the will sell the contents of liened storage remaining principal sum of the note(s) units by public sale by competitive bid- secured by said Deed of Trust, with ding on the premises where said property interest thereon, as provided in said has been stored and which are located at note(s), advances, if any, under the Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Rail- terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated road Avenue, Pittsburg, California fees, charges and expenses of the 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage Trustee and of the trusts created by liened units generally include miscel- said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $464,364.12 laneous household goods, office or busi- (Estimated) as of 06/02/2017. Accrued ness equipment, furniture, furnishings, interest and additional advances, if any, clothing and personal effects. In addition will increase this figure prior to sale. It to those general contents, the pre-lien in- is possible that at the time of sale the ventory revealed the following described opening bid may be less than the total goods: indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Customer Name: BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding 1. Dale L Geeter- 2 five gallon water on this property lien, you should unjugs, boxes, bags & Futon Frame & Cush- derstand that there are risks involved in ions bidding at a trustee auction. You will be 2. Dennis Waldo- Gas Can, Skill Saw, bidding on a lien, not on the property
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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.# 9987-3931. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Veronica Garcia, 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. NPP0307820 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 05/19/2017, 05/26/2017, 06/02/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73409 Publish Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 2017.
cated at: 1059 Main Street #14 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victoria Malik. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 2016. Signature of registrant: Victoria Malik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 1, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 5/1/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73395 Publish dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017.
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 201602445-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://altisource.com/resware/- TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx . Date April 13, 2017 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press 03-0477 73065 Publish dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2017.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS The Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, at its meeting on Monday, May 1, 2017, adopted an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS The Ordinance adopts the California Building Standards Commission’s 2016 California Fire Code (CFC) with amendments made necessary by local conditions. The Ordinance amends the 2016 CFC by establishing automatic sprinkler system requirements, clarifying a requirement for standby EMS personnel for large events, incorporating the District’s weed abatement program, and establishing requirements for fire apparatus access roads, including requirements for turnouts, parking on access roads, and maximum grades. The Ordinance is available for inspection at the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Administrative Office at City of Brentwood City Hall 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513.This Ordinance was introduced on February 6, 2017, and enacted on May 1, 2017. The members of the Board of Directors voted in favor of the Ordinance. This Summary was prepared by the East Contra Costa Fire Protections District’s Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 25124. Dated: May 02, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Helmick, Clerk of the Board. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73361 Publish Dates: May 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002803-00 The name of the business(es): Bottom Line Notary Lo-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02445-CA A.P.N.:035552-040 Property Address: 1769 Ponderosa Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. 注：本文 件包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/27/2005. 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: Paul E. Echevarria and Tonya M. Echevarria, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0498966-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/31/2017 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: $ 376,026.06 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: 1769 Ponderosa Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-552040 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: $ 376,026.06. 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.
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your town your website April 11, Authorities arrested an individual with a warrant on the 1300 block of Discovery Bay Boulevard. April 11, A residential break in and robbery occurred on the 90 block of Shell Place. April 13, A petty theft from a building was reported on the 1600 block of Dune Point. April 14, A report of identity theft was taken on the 2000 block of Montauk Court. April 14, A person was seen drunk in public on the 1600 block of Willow Lake Road. April 25, Shots were fired into a home on the 2100 block of Newport Drive. April 25, Authorities were called due to a residential burglary that took place on the 3500 block of Catalina Way. April 28, Credit-card fraud was reported on the 4800 block of South Point. April 29, Authorities were informed of criminal threats made on the 14800 block of Highway 4.
The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.
OAKLEY May 7, 12:38 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 2000 block of Main Street. May 7, 1:40 a.m. A patrol was requested to Freedom High School. May 7, 1:54 a.m. Police were requested to patrol the area around Diamond Hill Sports Club and Spa. May 7, 1:17 p.m. Police were required to intervene in a verbal dispute on the 1700 block of Chianti Way. May 7, 7:19 p.m. A patrol was requested to Almond Grove Elementary. May 7, 8:30 p.m. An automobile was burglarized at Big Break Marina. May 7, 8:51 p.m. Police caught a reckless driver on West Cypress Place and Empire Avenue. May 8, 8:24 a.m. The police completed a security check at the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. May 8, 12:21 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on Larkspur Court and Brown Road. May 8, 12:43 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 1500 block of Thistle Court. May 8, 1:19 p.m. A disturbance was reported on the 1600 block of Dawson Court. May 8, 2:43 p.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 4300 block of Redwood Drive. May 8, 6:21 p.m. An alarm was heard on the 3100 block of Doyle Road. May 8, 9:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Crockett Park. May 9, 1:05 a.m. A suspicious person was seen at East 18th and Drive Inn Way. May 9, 8:17 a.m. An accidental injury was reported at Freedom High School. May 9, 1:11 p.m. A license was revoked on Main Street and Vintage Parkway. May 9, 4:45 p.m. A hit-and-run felony was reported on O’Hara Avenue and West Cypress Road.
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May 9, 5:46 p.m. A trespass was committed on the 4500 block of Main Street. May 9, 8:24 p.m. An unwanted person’s presence was reported to officials on East Cypress. May 9, 8:34 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 200 block of Amberwind. May 9, 11:45 p.m. A person was reported being under the influence of alcohol at Empire Avenue and Hemlock Drive. May 10, 12:56 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 1400 block of Drake Court. May 10, 2:30 a.m. A man was reported to be drunk in public at the Shell gas station on Main Street. May 10, 10:32 a.m. A petty theft of a purse was committed on the 3100 block of Main Street. May 10, 3:19 p.m. The police were notified of a reckless driver on East Cypress Road and East Summer Lake Drive. May 10, 6:55 p.m. Authorities were called due to a case of harassment at the Chev-
ron gas station on Main Street. May 10, 8:31 p.m. The police were informed of a public nuisance on the 500 block of 5th Street. May 11, 6:34 a.m. Police halted a verbal dispute on the 4300 block of Redwood Drive.
DISCOVERY BAY April 2, A boat burglary was reported on the 10 block of Park and Ride. April 4, A car was towed from the 100 block of Worthing Court. April 5, A car was towed on the 1400 block of Shell Court. April 6, A warrant arrest took place on the 800 block of Discovery Bay Boulevard. April 6, A vehicle was burglarized on the 1000 block of Willow Lake Road. April 6, A vehicle was burglarized on the 5600 block of Sunfish Court. April 8, The authorities were informed of a missing man, who was last seen on the 2400 block of Pacific Grove Court.
ANTIOCH May 9, 4:45 p.m. Three managers were reported running out of their store and telling a random person to call 9-1-1. At the same time, AAA called 9-1-1 because a strange man came in their office, but left. May 10, 7:42 a.m. Police were notified of a break-in on Colfax Way. The house was checked thoroughly, but only an open window was found. May 10, 12:50 p.m. A bank robbery took place on Deer Valley Road. The suspect was reported to have been wearing dark blue pants, a hoodie and a mask that covered half of his face. May 10, 3:41 p.m. As a student returned to campus, five high schoolers knocked her off her bike and took it on 13th and D streets. The high schoolers were all boys of different races and the bike was a grey BMX Mongoose. May 12, 2:32 p.m. Men were reported to be walking down Hamilton Drive with knives, attempting to stab kids.
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For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.
County Fair
The Contra Costa County Fair runs from May 19 to 21. Gates will open at noon on May 19, and at 11 a.m. on May 20 and 21. Select events will run before the gates open. For more information and event times, visit www.contracostafair.com or call 925-757-4400.
Saturday, May 20 Garage sale
The Philanthropic Educational Organization holds a garage sale, from 8 a.m. to 2p.m., at 1025 Bismarck Terrace. The garage sale is open to everyone, with no purchase of entrance necessary. For more information, contact Nancy Briggs at nbbriggs@comcast.net or call 925-516-4502.
Bus Trip
WICHA K Council 222 presents a bus trip to Red Hawk Casino, with boarding beginning at 7:45 a.m. and departure at 8 a.m. from the Raley’s in Oakley. Tickets are $30 and include $15 for slot play or $20 for table play and a $5 coupon for food. For more information or to make a reservation, call Jane at 925-634-2527 or Helen at 925-634-4609.
Paint Night
The Somersville Town Center presents 3 Part Wine and Paint Night, at 2550 Somersville Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $34.99 without wine and $39.99 with a glass of wine. For more information, contact yourartstudio.gallery@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 23 Reptile Exhibition
The Antioch Library and the Brentwood Community Center presents Python Ron’s Reptile Kingdom at the Antioch Community Library, located on 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 3:30 p.m. and at the Brentwood Community Center, at 6:30 p.m. No registration or fees are required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.
The Dartts
The Brentwood Lighthouse Baptist Church presents The Dartts, at 7 p.m., on 2250 Jeffery Way, in Brentwood. Come enjoy a free gospel concert. For more information, call the Brentwood Lighthouse Baptist Church at 925-634-1540.
Book Sale
The Brentwood Library hosts a book sale at the community center lobby, at 35 Oak St., from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Children’s books on animals will be featured. For more information, email Louise Massante at lmassante@sbcglobal.net.
Open House
Creating Communicators Toastmasters Antioch Club hosts an open house celebration at 7:10 p.m., at the Kaiser Antioch Medical Center, 4501 Sand Creek Road. There, you can increase your communication skills and also have fun networking. For more information, call 510-812-2282.
Thursday, May 25 Legal Clinic
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services presents a free consult-an-attorney clinic for seniors at Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, from 1 to 3 p.m. Free general legal advice and self-help services will be available by appointment. For more information, visit www.ccsls.org or contact Catherine E. Cutler at 925-609-7900.
Wednesday, May 31 Recruitment Event
Rubicon Programs presents an onsite recruitment event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 418 W. 4th St., in Antioch. Dress to impress and bring resumes. For more information, call 925-399-8990.
Sign-ups Brush-Up Classes
Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.
Foundation Volunteers
The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity. People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne. moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.
Striped Bass Dinner
California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter holds its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner costs $17, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or 925-699-1699.
Delta Gallery Art Classes
Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www. deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.
Girl Scouts of Nor Cal
Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@yahoo. com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number.
Career Technical Education Program
Liberty Adult Education is accepting enrollment for its Summer Career Technical Education Program session, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Classes commence on June 12. Learn skills that are needed in the fields of business and medical professions. For more information, call 925-6342565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org
Ongoing Events Antioch Lapidary Club
The Antioch Lapidary Club meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 425 Fulton Road, in Antioch. The club’s mission is to educate and enhance the members’ skill in the lapidary arts – to cut, polish, slab, tumble, sphere and collect earth minerals. For more information, call Steve Leidenthal at 925-783-7712.
Kaleidoscope Connection Circle
The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information,
email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.
Ancient Language of the Bible
Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.
MS Support Group
The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, in Antioch, in room 2H2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.
CSBA West Delta Chapter
The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta and to promoting youth fishing. Cost is $15 for dinner. Reservations are preferred. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@ comcast.net or call 925-699-1699.
Road Map to College Youth
Opportunity Junction hosts a Road Map to College Youth Program information session, geared toward people ages 18 to 24, who are looking for employment and returning to school, every Tuesday, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program provides one-on-one support to help complete education at Los Medanos College, financial-aid assistance and job placement. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.
Job Training and Placement
Opportunity Junction hosts a job-training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program helps motivated jobseekers find employment in a variety of fields at no cost and provides training for individuals in office and administrative work, support for shortterm career technical education certificates and more. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support
Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.
Al-Anon Family Groups
The Road to Serenity group meets every Thursday at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.
Soroptimist International of The Delta
Soroptimist International of The Delta invites others to join its members in striving to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The organization meets the first Tuesday of each month – except July and August – at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, 401 W. Country Club Dr., in Brentwood.
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The Pittsburg Community Theatre presents “Hairspray,” on Fridays and Saturdays, from May 19 to 21, at 8 p.m., with a special Sunday matinee on May 20, at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $25. For more information, visit www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or call 925-427-1611.
El Campanil Theatre presents the graduation ceremony of the graduates in the Job Training and Placement Program Class 52, at El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 2nd St., starting at 7 p.m. Reservations are appreciated, although not required. For more information, email Opportunity_Junction@mail.vresp.com.
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Byron Delta Lions Club
The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.byrondeltalions.org.
Discovery Bay Lions
The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay, on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. discoverybaylions.com.
Delta Divas Networking
The Delta Divas Networking group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Co Co County Wine Bar, 633 1st St. in Brentwood, from 6:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. This is a networking group for women in the Delta towns who want to meet and support others in the area. Annual dues are $25. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/delta-divasnetworking, or call 925-418-4493.
Delta Quilters Guild
Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org.
Delta Women’s Social Club
The Delta Women’s Social Club hosts a monthly lunch to get acquainted with new and prospective members, every second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 925-777-0666.
Sons In Retirement Discovery Bay
Sons In Retirement, a group of retired and semiretired men enjoying active retirement, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Dr., in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Tom Kirtley at 925-240-8071.
Redmen Fundraiser Breakfast
The Improved Order of Redmen hosts a breakfast the first and third Sundays of each month, at 1403 Main St., in Oakley, from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $5, proceeds go toward several different organizations. For more information, email soto6352@sbcglobal. net or call 925-594-1436.
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Community college district scholarship award Two Contra Costa Community College District students have been awarded the reputable Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, worth up to $40,000 a year, to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. This year’s winners are Sasha Graham from Contra Costa College (CCC) and Christopher Fabbri from Los Medanos College (LMC). “Our Undergraduate Transfer Scholars have a proven record of accomplishment at elite colleges and universities and have gone on to successful careers in many professions,” said Harold O. Levy, Cooke Foundation executive director. “This is among the most prestigious scholarships in the country, and we are extremely proud of the talented students who have been selected.”
As a single mother, Sasha Graham knows the importance of hard work and community. Graham sits on the CCC Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Advisory Board and is a staunch advocate for her fellow students. Graham has already been accepted to University of California Davis and Santa Cruz, but also has interest in attending Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. George Mills, CCC’s EOPS manager, worked closely with Graham and praised her focus and discipline during the application process. “I think her application to the scholarship reflects what I see in her, a person dedicated to the whole, willing to inform every aspect of how she engages her education so that it impacts everyone,” said Mills.
Christopher Fabbri is an active member of the LMC community, with involvement in several campus organizations, including his work as a student ambassador and tutor for the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) Program. He served in the U.S. Navy from November 2006 until November 2009 and is a contributing member of the LMC Veterans Club. He plans to graduate in spring 2017 with associate degrees in liberal arts (math and science), fire technology and biological science. Fabbri is considering attending University of California, Santa Cruz or San Diego in pursuit of a bachelor degree in biology. As LMC’s scholarship coordinator, Tammy Oranje has seen many applicants become discouraged during the rigorous
JKC application process. She was happy to learn Fabbri had persevered. “Christopher had the desire and commitment to put in the time and labor to complete the application,” said Oranje. “His ability to achieve his educational and career goals is indisputable.” The Cooke Foundation selected 55 outstanding community-college students from around the nation from a competitive pool of nearly 3,000 applicants to receive Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships this year. All of the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars have financial need and strong records of academic achievement, leadership skills, awards, extraordinary service to others and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Refunds makes their way to California homeowners Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced today that State Farm has issued refunds totaling $13,335,701 for overcharged premiums to 241,356 California consumers, finally complying with the commissioner’s rate-reduction order after losing twice in court. The refunds with interest resulted from an order by Jones that State Farm reduce its homeowners’ and renters’ rates by 7 percent overall. Jones issued the order, which went into effect on Dec. 8, 2016, after an extensive public hearing found that State Farm’s rates were excessive. Instead of complying, State Farm sued the commissioner and asked the court for a stay, while State Farm challenges the order over the next year or years in court proceedings. The court denied State Farm’s request to stall reducing its rates and ruled the commissioner’s rate-reduction order should go into effect immediately. Even though State Farm lost the motion, the company still refused to comply with the order. The Department of Insurance filed a notice of noncompliance, threatening an enforce-
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gram providing creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Five eighth-graders from Excelsior Middle School (EMS) made up Team Smarties, and seven fifthgraders from Discovery Bay Elementary (DBE) made up Team DBIQ’s. Both teams had to come up with separate, gradeappropriate solutions to their ‘problems,’ which were issued by the OOTM organization in September. The teams first competed with their solutions at the regional and state competitions held in Brentwood, then went on to conquer Eurofest, which was held in Belarus. They were the only teams from the U.S. to participate. The Smarties brought home two second-place medals for their work, and the DBIQ’s brought back one second-place and one first-place medal. Wyatt Taylor, 14, has been a member of Team Smarties since it began seven years ago. He said spending 11 days in the dictatorship of Belarus made him appreciate the freedom he has at home. “It was scary; we were watched 24/7,” Taylor said. “There was security everywhere, because it’s a dictatorship. We have a lot of freedom here in the U.S. The scenery was beautiful, but the food was hard
ment action, and State Farm again asked the court to intervene and block the notice of noncompliance. The court rejected State Farm’s request, and finally, State Farm started complying with the commissioner’s rate-reduction order, including issuing refunds with interest to policyholders overcharged since Dec. 8. “California voters gave me the responsibility under Proposition 103 to make sure that insurance companies do not charge consumers rates that are excessive,” said Jones. “Rather than reduce its excessive rates for its customers as ordered, State Farm chose to sue. We have used all our legal remedies to make sure State Farm’s customers are not overcharged and to make sure that State Farm complies with the rate-reduction order. It is past time that State Farm’s rate payers receive the rate reductions to which they are entitled.” As a result of the lawsuit and delay, approximately 250,000 California consumers were charged excessive rates from approximately Dec. 8, 2016, through approximately mid-February 2017. Overcharged State
to consume. Everything was brown and white. It was definitely a trip I’ll never forget.” Emma Eaton, 10, of the DBIQ’s, has been with her team for three years. This was her first time competing at Eurofest. “I loved seeing all the different cultures and languages come together and really seeing into the way other people live,” she said. “I made some friends from Germany who spoke really good English, and they taught me some German words. We’ll be able to keep in touch with technology easily. It was also interesting to see the weather there; it changed so much over the time we were there.” Eaton was the only competitor at Eurofest to win an Omer Award, which is given to any team or individual who serves as an outstanding example of Odyssey spirit through either words or actions. Though they competed separately, the two teams collaborated on fundraising activities and traveled together. Both teams plan on taking next year off, then coming back together for the 2018 to 2019 school year. For more information on the OOTM program, visit www.odysseyofthemind. com.
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Farm policyholders should receive an average savings of $54.92 per policy in refunds of overcharged premiums with interest. The commissioner and his staff are working to ensure that all consumers who were overcharged receive a full refund or a credit as appropriate. Of those approximately 250,000 State Farm policyholders who were overcharged, 191,746 have received or should be receiving refund checks in the mail. Another 49,610 have elected to receive their refunds in the form of credits on their account with State Farm. Additionally, there are approximately 10,000 State Farm policyholders still owed refunds that State Farm says it is experiencing difficulty in contacting. Californians who bought or renewed homeowners’ or renters’ policies with State Farm after December through approximately mid-February should check with their agent or contact State Farm directly at 800-782-8332 to see if they are owed a refund or call the Department of Insurance at 800-927-4357.
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Knightsen Elementary School (KES) and ORES was charged with calculating the feasibility of the expansion and recommended expansion as feasible to the board. Jaimie Bennetts, president of the Knightsen Teachers Association (KTA), clarified the committee’s tasks during the public-comment period. “This committee didn’t vote on the expansion,” said Bennetts. “It discussed whether it was feasible. The teachers were very relieved to be asked for their input. What you see in their report is how it could be done. I’m not personally sure it should be, but there are many opinions on the staff.” After its original opening in 2008, ORES was forced to close its doors in 2010 due to the economic recession. The school then reopened in 2016, offering transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Now that the board has voted, this year’s current fifth-grade class will become the sixth-grade class in the 2017 to 2018 school year. They will also be the first seventh-grade and eighth-grade classes the following two years. Current ORES parents attended the meeting to show support for expansion and expressed their desire to see the school grow. Devany Dee, Discovery Bay resident and president of the Old River Parent Teacher Club (ORPTC), thanked the board for look-
ing at the issue and including the teaching staff in the planning. She spoke strongly in favor of allowing the school to grow. “I believe we are one district, yes, but two schools, so just like I believe Knightsen parents shouldn’t dictate what Old River kids do, Old River parents shouldn’t be able to dictate what Knightsen kids do,” she explained. “Vote yes on expanding Old River to roll up to sixth grade next year. Stop shuffling these kids around and let Old River grow. That is what the parents of Old River want.” Some parents passed out fliers after school Wednesday, urging others to attend the meeting and ask the board to vote no on the expansion. Delaura Pigati, a Knightsen resident with two children at KES, feels the expansion of ORES won’t give any of the district’s kids an enriched educational experience and asked the board to wait on expanding. “A (K through eight) model is our ultimate goal for both schools, but why must we make this transition right now?” Pigati asked the board. “We are still trying to adjust to the opening of a new school. Let’s be very mindful in this vital decision and do it at the best possible time and for all the right reasons.” KESD will soon accept applications for sixth grade at ORES. For more information, call the district at 925-625-0073.
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George Otto Frederickson Aug. 30, 1927 – Apr. 29, 2017 George Otto Frederickson passed away on Saturday, April 29. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Marilyn Wallace Frederickson; son, Greg (Debbie) Frederickson; and daughter, Robin (Scott) Cooper. He also leaves grandchildren, Elizabeth (Faustino) Frederickson Lopez, Carly (Jake) Rogers, Brett (Brandon)
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