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Center celebrates new home by Aly Brown

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St. Anne’s Village has become the go-to place for caregivers who need an extra hand with family members suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, and now the center has opened a new facility to better accommodate the area’s growing need. St. Anne’s Village President Ray Neubauer started the respite care program Dec. 1, but it was officially moved into its own building Aug. 29 – a modular unit, located off Camino Diablo Road in Byron, with separate bathrooms and amenities for the program’s staff and seniors. Neubauer said the new facility brings about the opportunity to expand their hours and days, which will in turn benefit the community. “Between the continuous (senior) care, the preschool and the respite care, there will be many job opportunities available,” he said. Open to anyone in the community, the respite care is intended to provide much-needed relief for family members who provide care for a senior loved one. Whether it’s to run errands or spend a day at work without worry, St. Anne’s offers a stimulating atmosphere of supervised socialization for the elderly. As the director, Lisa Kimble said sometimes family members just want the peace of mind that their loved one isn’t home alone all day, not eating or at risk of a fall. “We provide meals and snacks throughout the day,” she said. “Our program is also unique in that we offer both an hourly and a day program.”

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A senior at St. Anne’s Village pets a rabbit as part of Bunnies in Baskets, an animaltherapy program for seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. This flexible schedule allows families to participate only when care is needed. In addition, St. Anne’s Village also offers free dental and medical care to the seniors and

engages in intergenerational activities for the benefit of both the preschool children and

Supervisors choose a replacement for former District Attorney Mark Peterson. Page 5A

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Fire district looking at funding options by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

As the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) continues to seek solutions to its funding woes, at least three communitysuggested options appear to be off the table – for now. The district’s legal team this week released an analysis that downplayed the feasibility of the district declaring a state of emergency or relying on property-tax revenue reallocation measures. “This is truly just an opportu-

“ Anyone who has an idea, a thought, a plan to bring more resources into this district in order to save lives … is greatly encouraged and appreciated.

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Joel Bryant, ECCFPD board president nity to talk through the issues,” said Shayna van Hoften, legal counsel for the district. “These are issues that have been the subject of discussion.”

The ECCFPD, which comprised eight stations in 2008, is down to just three stations to serve nearly 115,000 residents over 249 square miles. The problem stems

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almost entirely from the district’s property-tax allocation being set with the approval of Proposition 13 in 1978 when volunteer departments were sufficient to cover all of East County. The grassroots organization East County Voters for Equal Protection (EVC) has publicly advocated that the district declare a local emergency under the California Emergency Services Act, which the group states was written into law as a tool for public servants who find see Funding page 30A

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Delta tunnels finance corruption reported A recently released report by the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) shows that $50,000,000 in federal taxpayer funds was improperly diverted to pay for the costs of planning the Delta tunnels project. According to the report issued by the inspector general of the United States Department of Interior, the money should have been paid by the water contractors who would benefit should the tunnels become approved. The report states that there was not transparency in its financial participation in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). The USBR has been partnering with the California Department of Water resources in planning the tunnels project. “This is typical of the deceit, deception and dishonesty surrounding the tunnels,” said Michael Brodsky, Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA) attorney. “We deserve honesty from our governmental agencies, but clearly have not

been getting it,” STCDA Board President Jan McCleery said. “This misuse of funds is unacceptable. The water contractors who are supposed to be paying for these tunnel plans need to be forced to reimburse the taxpayers.” The report recommended that in the future USBR expenditures be “adequately documented by a clear, accurate and thorough analysis of the legal basis for the determination.” However, USBR rejected that recommendation. In turn, the inspector general will now refer the matter to the deputy secretary of the interior. “I see this and I think, ‘What next?’ They steal, they lie and they cheat,” said STCDA member Frank Morgan. “And then they say they aren’t going to change. How can we ever believe anything they say in the future?” The Delta tunnels, also known as the BDCP or the California WaterFix would divert water from the Sacramento River near Hood and carry it underground in twin forty foot diameter tunnels forty

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with the impact the tunnels would have on local businesses. “I have been visiting with marina owners throughout the Delta lately, planning our strategy to stop the tunnels, because tunnel construction would blockade Delta waterways and hurt marina business,” she said. “Many of our Delta marinas are family businesses and losing thousands of dollars in revenue, because tunnel construction blockades could put them out of business. Now I see that USBR is running a slush fund for the water contractors. This is not right.” The Delta tunnels face numerous lawsuits and other hurdles before construction could begin. STCDA has two lawsuits underway and plans to file a third Sept.15. “We have just begun to fight,” said Brodsky. “And we won’t quit until those tunnels are as dead as a doornail.” For more information, visit www. nodeltatunnels.com or http://www.stcda. org.

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Interim district Deputies looking attorney appointed for attempted Contra Costa County Supervisors appointed Judge Diana Becton to serve as the interim district attorney (DA) Sept. 12. Becton, a recently retired superior court judge, was selected after the Board of Supervisors publicly interviewed the five finalist applicants. At the conclusion of the Q&A period, supervisors took note of the high qualifications of each of the finalists. Supervisors John Gioia, Diane Burgis and Chair of the Board Federal Glover selected Becton as their first choice. Supervisors Candace Andersen and Karen Mitchoff initially selected Paul Graves, senior deputy DA. Upon the first 3-2 vote for Becton, supervisors took a second vote and unanimously approved the appointment of Becton. She will begin her service as interim DA later this month. Once she is sworn in, Doug MacMaster, who has been serving as interim DA since mid-June, did not apply for the DA position and will return to his prior position as chief assistant DA. The finalists, in addition to Becton and Graves, were Superior Court Judge Danielle Douglas, Contra Costa Assistant DA Thomas Kensok and Santa Clara County Deputy DA Patrick Vanier. The county conducted an open recruit-

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Detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff are looking for 22-year-old Antonio Morales of Oakley in connection with an attempted homicide incident in Byron. Morales is wanted on two counts of attempted murder, according to a press release from the Office of the Sheriff. On Sept. 2, around 2 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a shooting on the 3000 block of Taylor Road in Byron. Callers reported an unknown suspect speeding through a parking lot with his vehicle aimed toward a group of people. Initial reports indicated the vehicle, described as a Nissan Maxima, struck numerous people and shots had been fired. Several people on the scene were injured. The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle. Two people hit by â&#x20AC;¨the car were treated and later released from the hospital. Detectives later identified Morales, the driver, as the suspect. Anyone with information on Mo-

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Café Manila brings Filipino flair to Brentwood by Heather Brewer Correspondent

Over the past five years, big names in the culinary industry have pegged Filipino food as the next big thing in America. As the cuisine finds a foothold in the states, a new restaurant is adding its own take to the scene in Brentwood. Café Manila opened in June and has been offering greattasting, fresh and authentic Filipino food at affordable prices to the Brentwood, Antioch and Oakley communities ever since. The café specializes in pansit, lumpia and halo-halo, but they also offer quickserve, rotating selections that vary daily, including adobo, coconut curry chicken, fried fish, kare-kare, menudo, sinigang, tinola and other seasonal dishes. Halo-halo – a popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk with boiled sweet beans, coconut and fruits – has been gaining national popularity since being featured on numerous cooking and traveling shows. “Our food is very tasty and flavorful,” said Jennet Tiong, manager. “We don’t skimp on quality ingredients, and our portions are more than adequate. Our place is clean with large windows, and we can accommodate up to 30 people in our dining area. We also serve Magnolia brand tropical ice cream in a wide variety of flavors.” As Café Manila joins the other Filipino eateries in the area, local customers couldn’t be happier.

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staff was super friendly and even went out of their way to fry me a fish without flour because of my gluten allergy. I’d have to say this is the best Filipino restaurant I’ve eaten (at) since moving out here from the East Bay. I highly recommend!” Tiong moved to Brentwood late last year and quickly realized the city was the best place to open a restaurant, utilizing her experience catering Filipino food in Daly City and South San Francisco. “We performed a market study and … decided there’s a great opportunity to open a Filipino quick-service restaurant in the area,” she said. “It gives me great pride when our customers compliment us on how delicious our food is and instantly become our regular patrons. For the first two months and without advertising, we have

been busy with repeat customers through word-of-mouth among their families, friends and coworkers.” With an increasing number of regulars, quick service and authentic, delicious dishes, Tiong is sure the eatery will soon become a Brentwood landmark for Filipino food. “We encourage people to stop by and taste our food; we think that’s enough to earn their business,” she said. Café Manila is located at 7351 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-626-7417, email cafemanila94513@gmail.com, visit cafemanilabrentwood.com or follow the business on Facebook at www.facebook. com/cafemanilabrentwoodncal.

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Donor circle launched for library The Brentwood Library Foundation has initiated the Keystone Donor Circle to recognize businesses, service clubs and individuals who contribute to new technology, an expanded book and media collection, a state-of-the-art conference room available to the public, public art and furnishings for the new Brentwood Library. The library serves Brentwood, Byron, Knightsen and Discovery Bay. The Keystone Donors Circle will allow people who join the circle to choose among seven tiers of giving. Names will be listed prominently on a wall in the new library. The library is being built at 104 Oak St. and is expected to open sometime in 2018. The tiers that make up the Keystone Donor Circle are named for the geographical and historical heritage of the area and are as follows: • Mount Diablo Visionaries ($25,000 or more) • Delta Benefactors ($10,000 to $24,999) • Marsh Creek Leaders ($5,000 to $9,999) • Los Meganos Fellows ($2,500 to $4,999) • Los Vaqueros Supporters ($1,500 to $2,499) • Vasco Trailblazers ($500 to $1,499) • Brentwood Book Lovers ($100 to $499) “Opportunities to name rooms and other features of the new library will be available to people and businesses that give $10,000 or more,” said Diane Alexander, Brentwood Library Foundation president. “The donor wall will be a permanent reminder of the generosity of our community,” Alexander said. “Everyone who visits the new library will see the names of individuals, service clubs and business-

es who have joined the Keystone Donor Circle and have made distinctive aspects of the new library possible.” The library will have special areas for children and teens. New technology will include a 3-D printer and laptop lending machine. The new two-story building will also have a community meeting room, facilities for tutoring, a project room, a café and an expanded collection of books and other materials. Through gifts from the community and fundraising events, the foundation has already raised more than $60,000. “We are grateful for the support we have received. We are pleased that the Art Guild of the Delta has designated the Brentwood Library Foundation as the beneficiary of funds raised at its Sept. 29 auction of the beautiful banners downtown. These funds will help pay for public art in the library,” Alexander said. The foundation is working with the Friends of the Brentwood Library to organize an author luncheon Nov. 8 to raise additional funds. The author will be Reyna Grande who wrote the Brentwood CityRead book, “The Distance Between Us.” For more information or to make a contribution, call 925-634-5456 or visit www.brentwoodlibraryfoundation.org.

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Nature’s Canvas exhibit opens The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to present the works of artists living in and around the Delta at the Lynn House Gallery. With the many hills, valleys and East Bay Regional Park District properties, artists have an abundance of opportunities to capture nature and all its wonders in many art forms. The Nature’s Canvas exhibit will have many works of art in clay, watercolor, oils, acrylic, mixed media and photography. The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 W. First St., Antioch, in a quaint

1907 Victorian. The exhibit will showcase approximately 60 artworks and opens Saturday, Sept. 23, with a free artist reception from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit continues through Oct. 15 and is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. The artist reception and exhibit are free to the public. The registered artists are Mahnaz Azarafrooz, Lori Azzolino, Gloria Cannon, Prudence Capelle, Anna Chunn, Eloine Chapman, Chelsea Colbert, Nina Collosi, Trudy Couch, Clyde Cox, Dianne Curtain, Becky Decierto, Paul Duggan,

Michele Eakin, Betty Espindola, Chelsea Sarah Evans, Mary Evans, Linda Fead, Art Garcia, Yoshiko Gobbell, Easy Gonzalez, Catherine Hanson, Jennifer Johnson, Beverly Knight, Roswitha Kress, Paulette Lagana, Ellen LaVaccare, Ryan Lutes, Colleen Madge-Stevens, AnnMarie McGill, Sarah Moore, Beverly Prather-Martinez, Mike Nelson, Barbara Rausch, Paul Schorr, Joel Summerhill and Beverly C. Turner. For more information, visit www. Art4Antioch.org, call 925-779-7018 or email Diane@Art4Antioch.org.

Music at the Vineyards Come enjoy an evening of music while supporting a good cause at the Music at the Vineyards event Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Hannah Nicole Vineyards. The special event is presented by the Liberty Singers and will feature choral, quartet and solo performances. Proceeds will benefit the booster club. Admission is $10; kids under five are free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase by Sticky Chicken and Ribs. No outside food or drink allowed. Bring blankets and lowback chairs. Umbrellas and pop-ups are not allowed. Hannah Nicole Vineyards is located at 6700 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-305-3475.

Theater fundraiser canceled The Brentwood Theater Company has canceled the fundraising event, Playhouse Jamboree, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15. The company was unable to attract enough supporters of the Jamboree dinner dance and celebration. BTC looks forward to another gathering of supporters at a better time.

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hildren around East County woke up to exciting news last week – the annual surprise reveal for the cast of The Ballet Company of East County’s (BCEC) “Nutcracker.” Overnight, the teaching and administrative team of BCEC hit the streets of Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Antioch and Rio Vista, so the cast members could wake up to a magical surprise. BCEC held auditions for Photo courtesy of Nina Koch “The Nutcracker” Aug. 26, and the dancers anxiously awaited the morning they hoped to find a cast-member sign on their front lawn. The 81 selected dancers will rehearse every Saturday until the big show weekend. “The Nutcracker” is held at El Campanile Theatre in Antioch, Dec. 15 to 17. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet some of these magical characters at the Tea with Clara Party, Dec. 2. For more information, visit www.brentwoodballet.org.

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Residents will have an opportunity to purchase one of the 68 banners during the upcoming Banner Up! Gala benefit auction.

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Disc golf course scores with fans by Lauren Huffmaster Correspondent

The Antioch Disc Golf Group recently completed a nine-basket course at 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, near Prewett Park. The group paid $3,340 for the materials needed for the course and volunteered 130 hours installing the baskets, concrete and paths. Disc golf is one of America’s fastest growing sports, and until recently, there were no disc golf courses in East County. Disc golf enthusiasts needed to travel to Walnut Creek or Stockton to play the sport. To bring the sport to East County, disc golf enthusiasts created a Facebook group to raise money and volunteered their time building the first course in the area. Disc golf is a sport that follows the rules of traditional golf. A disc, similar to a Frisbee but smaller, is tossed from one basket to the next. A point is recorded every time the disc is thrown, and the ‘hole’ is complete when the disc lands in the disc basket. The goal of the game is to complete the course with the fewest points. Disc golf courses can be found in community parks across the country, though very few are present in East County. “We are looking for more people to play and to build up enthusiasm,” said Bob Liles, a local disc golfer. “Most peo-

Fans of the popular disc golf game can now enjoy a round at the course on Lone Tree Way near Prewett Park in Antioch.

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ple don’t know what the sport is, so we want people to play the course and see how they like it.” Anyone interested can walk the milelong course and try their hand at a few of the holes. Beginners shouldn’t feel tied to the entire course, as some holes require a higher level of skill than others. Holes

one, seven, eight and nine are great for individuals just starting out. The Antioch Disc Golf Group is committed to investing in the course’s ongoing improvement. The group continues to volunteer their time on Wednesdays clearing out star thistles and cutting the grass. Though the course just opened in

July, the Antioch Disc Golf Group is already planning to expand it with another nine holes, signs and tee-pads as the funding becomes available. For more information, find the Antioch Disc Golf Group on Facebook at https://goo.gl/pcCevA. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Keeping horses healthy and happy Shelter A horse habitat is an area where the animal can escape the elements when not grazing. Barns, stalls or shade coverings – depending on the area and climate – can make great shelters for horses. The shelter should not be smaller than 12 square feet. Chains and locks can help prevent escapes.

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Seen in Kentucky

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OBITUARY G. Edward ‘Ted’ Wilkins

Sept. 11, 1931 – Aug. 29, 2017 G. Edward ‘Ted’ Wilkins of Discovery Bay passed away Aug. 29, shortly before his 86th birthday. Ted enjoyed a career as a master electrician, having his own contracting business in Massachusetts. He was an avid skier and loved boating, camping

and bicycling. Upon his retirement, Ted and his wife, Bel, traveled around the country, settling in Nipomo, California. They moved to Discovery Bay in 2015. Ted is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maribel (Bel); daughters, Deborah (Brian) Leavitt and Merridith Gregory; sons, George E. Wilkins III, Stephen (Sandra) Wilkins and Eric Wilkins; foster son, Herbert Scott; and step-son, Russel (Gina) Fleming; 14 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at Discovery Church, 1641 Bixler Road, in Brentwood, at 10 a.m., Sept. 23.

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aul Torres and Mandy Maeda were married Aug. 19, in the company of family and friends. They were married at the Brentwood Golf Course with a celebration of marriage and the blending of their two families. They honeymooned in West Hollywood.

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Celebrate the High Holidays In anticipation of the upcoming Jewish New Year (Sept. 20 to 22), Chabad of the Delta has announced its High Holiday services schedule. The services will be warm, friendly, traditional and open to all, according to Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid ,Chabad executive director. All are welcome to attend free of charge and regardless of background or affiliation. Membership is not required to join, and there are no prerequisites. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English. In addition, a special children’s program will accompany the adult services. “Our tradition teaches that, at the new year, the doors of heaven are open;

God accepts all prayers from anyone,” said Goldschmid. “The least we can do is open our doors as well to the entire community.” Services will be held on Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish new year – at various times at Chabad of the Delta, 2295 Tilton Lane, in Brentwood. Service on Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement (Sept. 29 and 30) – will be held at various times at the Clarion Hotel, 1050 Burnett Ave., in Concord For more information or service times, call 925-420-4999, email info@ JewishDelta.com or visit www. JewishDelta.com.

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atthew Clement, son of Michael and Jorgelina Clement, received his Boy Scout Eagle Rank April 27 as a member of Troop 93, in Brentwood. He is a senior at Liberty High School. His Court of Honor will be held Aug. 13, at the Veterans Hall in Brentwood. In working toward his Eagle rank, Matthew has earned 39 merit badges, completed 58 nights of camping, hiked 11 miles and fulfilled 73 service hours. For his Eagle service project, Matthew recorded the stories of seven veterans for the historical archives at the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. In addition to Matthew’s very active scouting career, he is a 10-year member of the Sons of the American Legion. He also plays bass clarinet for Photo courtesy of Michael Clement Liberty and has contributed his talents to musicals, symphonic and marching band. Matthew was recently selected by the American Legion 9th District to attend Boys State at Sacramento State University. He plans on attending college after graduation.

Student exchange progam looking for area reps ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking individuals to serve as area representatives in the local community. ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the U.S. for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 to 18 years of age, have passed a series of academic and character re-

quirements and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Area representatives recruit and screen prospective host families, interview students to study abroad and supervise the exchange students in their community. They are compensated based on the number of students they are supervising. There is also a great bonus opportunity.

ASSE’s primary goal is to contribute to international understanding by enabling students to learn about other languages and cultures through active participation in family, school and community life. Their area representatives are the cornerstone of the organization, making all of this possible. For more information, call 800-733-2773, email asseusawest@asse.com or visit host.asse.com.

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Falcons’ tennis star wins Freedom Invitational by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Freedom High School’s Alexis Matabuena broke the Falcons’ streak of 20 winless years at the Freedom Invitational championships last season. Now the sophomore sensation is on a new streak. Matabuena knocked off Tracy High’s Tyler Ness 6-2, 5-7, 10-3, in this year’s finals to win the invitational for the second year in a row. “It feels nice to be able to represent Freedom in that way,” she said. “It’s kind of like an honor to be able to say that I was the first Freedom player to be able to win the invitational in the last 20 years.” Matabuena, Freedom’s top-ranked tennis player, tore through the bracket, knocking off Tracy’s No. 3 Azeezat Yussuf and Liberty’s No. 1 Victoria Ramirez 10-0, San Leandro’s No. 1 Jenna Dizon 11-9 and Heritage’s No. 2 Claribel Charway 6-2, 6-1, before bouncing Ness in the finals. Michelle Certa, Heritage’s topranked player, captured third in the singles bracket, defeating teammate Charway in the finals 10-8. Certa blew through West High’s No. 1 Jordan Mangskau 10-1, Livermore’s No. 2 Ciara Acosta 10-0 and San Leandro’s No. 2 Sophie David 10-1, prior to her hard-fought 6-3, 6-2, semifinals loss to Ness. The Patriots figured prominently in the results of the doubles bracket as well, with Heritage’s top squad of Kassy Cho and Aliyah Ige cruising to the championship in a 6-4, 7-5, victory over teammates Ashley Gildersleeve and Morgan McNamara. “It was lots of teamwork, and we

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Freedom sophomore Alexis Matabuena won the Freedom Invitational for the second year in a row last weekend. elevated each other up,” said Cho. “During the second day, the competition elevated a lot, definitely.” The duo of Cho and Ige were lightsout during the two-day tournament, rolling past Concord’s No. 3 Linda Isidro and Nissi Marquez 10-0, Tracy’s No. 1 Anjali Patel and Carly Johnson 10-3, Heritage’s No. 5 squad of Kaitlyn Hill and Jacqueline Fortner 10-4 and Alameda’s top duo of Kristen Lee and Lauren

Lee 6-2, 6-1, prior to disposing of Gildersleeve and McNamara. “It’s a bit difficult (playing your own teammates), but when you are on the court, it’s win or lose,” Ige said. Kristen and Lauren captured third, knocking off Hood and Hamilton 10-3. Gildersleeve and McNamara’s sole loss came amid an otherwise nice showing for the pair. The duo rode by Concord’s No. 2 Asal Bastani and Cynthia

Rivera 10-1, Freedom’s No. 3 Melanie Campos and Sushila Thind 10-0, Liberty’s No. 1 Colette Truhe and Summer Ross 10-2 and Livermore’s No. 1 Madison Hood and Ava Hamilton 6-2, 6-0, before falling in the finals. Other notable results included Heritage’s Ricka Balingit and Rachel Lee finishing fifth in the doubles bracket and Dizon capturing fifth on the singles side.

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Heritage’s big second half overwhelms Kennedy by Michael Dixon Correspondent

When all was said and done last Friday, Heritage’s football team moved to 3-0 after a 41-7 win over the visiting Kennedy team from Fremont. The Patriots had trouble generating any offense in the first half, didn’t score until the final play before halftime and went into the locker room trailing 7-6, but less than 2 game minutes into the third quarter, the 7-6 deficit turned into a 22-7 lead. After that, the rout was on. “Honestly, I think we played a horrible half,” said coach Don Sanders. “Just flat out, we played horribly. We didn’t execute. I don’t know mentally where we were. After halftime, we were able to kind of regroup and then show up and do the things we thought we could do to start the game off.” It was certainly a different Patriots team in the third quarter. The Titans failed on a sneak onside kick attempt to open the second half. Two plays later, Heritage had its first lead when senior receiver Hasaan Williams scored on

a 31-yard reverse to put the Pats up 13-7. The ensuing Kennedy possession ended when Titans quarterback Zedric Petitt Brown was flagged for an intentional grounding in the end zone, leading to a safety. The following free kick was returned for a touchdown by Patriots senior running back Aidan Quinn to blow the game open. “I started out slow to read the return,” Quinn said. “Then I saw I had a block – I saw I had a hole – and I just hit it. I had to turn it on.” After Quinn’s return, Heritage scored three more touchdowns; one on a 21-yard pass from senior quarterback Luke Lang to senior tight end Moises Cortez, another on a 1-yard keeper from Lang and another on an 80-yard run from Quinn. Both teams struggled offensively for most of the first half. The Titans broke a scoreless tie when, with 3 minutes left before halftime, they connected on a fake punt to go up 7-0. After a turnover on downs on Heritage’s next possession, the defense stood strong to force a punt, giving the Patriots the ball back with less than 24 seconds left. When

Lang and senior tight end Cortez connected for a 19-yard pass, Heritage had a chance to score before halftime. Lang’s next two passes fell incomplete, leaving the Patriots enough time to run one more play. Lang used that play to find senior receiver Shane Johnson, who caught the ball and scampered into the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown reception to finally get his team on the board. “We were just saying we needed to score,” Lang said. “We had 4 seconds left. We called all fades and decided to split Aidan out to the far side of the field to draw some more people because of how dangerous he is. Then I saw that they forgot to have someone over the top of Shane. So I looked right and came back. Sure enough, he was wide open.” While the effort was inconsistent, Heritage did keep pace with BVAL rivals Freedom and Antioch, who also both moved to 3-0 on Friday. The Patriots will put their perfect record on the line on Friday, Sept. 15 at home against Stockton’s Edison High School.

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The Impact Soccer Club recently held the first in a series of meetings aimed at bringing understanding and unity to the club’s competition league soccer education process.

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Uniting parents, coaches for players Impact Soccer parents and players recently convened at Sunset Park for the first of a series of in-services, which were organized to bring understanding and unity to the club’s competition league soccer education process. “The in-services are peer education, coach education and parent education,” said Gordon Young, director of coaching. “Every six weeks, coaches get together and debate the exercises we want to use for the next six weeks.” Gordon described the in-service as an opportunity for parents to get a better understanding of what the players are learning and how the process is broken down by age and skill level.

“The players are being taught specific techniques and thought processes during practice,” Young said. “We want the parents to enjoy the game and enjoy their player’s development process. That’s why we provided this opportunity to the club.” The first in-service featured the 00/99 team, coached by Gavin Glinton, Mike Krahnke and David Baleno. “Parents will enjoy seeing the next inservices and how the younger players are able to demonstrate understanding of what these players were working on,” Gordon said. “It is that understanding that makes the game more enjoyable – win or lose – at every level.” – Courtesy of the Impact Soccer Club

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embers of the Heritage varsity track and field squad pose during the Los Gatos All Comers track meet in July. “Our boys track team is working hard even during summer,” said track parent Tonya Berlin. “Heritage High School head coach Ron Jackson is the head coach for Heritage track and field. During summer, Mr. Jackson puts on a Killer Speed Program for his athletes to continue their conditioning and endurance during the summer, so they don’t miss a beat.” The Heritage 4X1 varsity team won the Los Gatos All Comers track meet. Pictured from left are Corbin Prien, Matthew Berlin, Darius Jackson-Rubio, Tim Ositu, Xavier Willams, head coach Ron Jackson, Shelton Wynder and Daniel Simone.

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Athlete of the Week by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

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School: Heritage High School Sport: Water polo – goalie Year: Senior Coach: Jeff Lapum

About: Heritage High School senior Izzy Strimling comes from a family with a deep swimming tradition, but she came to water polo reluctantly. “I did not want to do water polo my freshman year,” said Izzy. “I’ve been a swimmer my whole life. My whole family swims. My aunt was talking to me about the junior Olympics and how I should get involved in a (water polo) program like that. I made the junior varsity team my freshman year, they stuck me in goal, and I just loved it. I’ve stayed in love with it through the years.” Izzy was bumped up to the varsity team before the end of her freshman season, and she’s been there ever since. Both of Izzy’s parents swam competitively in high school, and her mother swam in college on a scholarship. Izzy’s swim lessons started when she was 3. By the time she was 6, she was swimming competitively, though her career as a competitive swimmer ended after her junior year, when she decided to concentrate on water polo full time. “I love being part of a team,” she said. “It’s probably the one reason I do it. I get

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to be the defensive captain. I get to help my team, and I get to be there for them. It’s a good feeling to be able to help my team accomplish the goals that they’ve set.”

Future Plans: Izzy is talking to a number of schools and expects to commit to one sometime in September. Among the schools she is considering are the University of Michigan, San Diego State University and Washington and Jefferson College. Her long-term plans include law school and eventually a judgeship.

Coach’s Quote: “Izzy has been with us for four years. She’s been nothing but great. She’s been our MVP the last two seasons. She was the league MVP last year. She is, without question, one of the best goalies in the Bay Area. She is a great player and a great leader. When she’s in goal, you know that even if you make a mistake, she’s got your back. There’s no question that she’s our defensive leader.”

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Field of Dreams The 14U Delta Dawgs baseball team recently won the TPR Baseball Patriot Weekend Tournament at the Sonoma Field of Dreams. It was the team’s first tournament of the fall season. The team is comprised of Tyler Adams, Gabe Costanza, Ethan Dungo, Isaac Gala, Jaime Garcia, Joshua Gonzales, Jake Hyland, Aidan Lear, Antonio Minero, Anthony Potestio, Ryan Strong and Wyatt Thompson. The team is still seeking players for spring 2018. For more information, call coach Juan Gala at 415-407-1714.

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sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-17-767661-NJ . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned t rustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common desig nation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-767661-NJ IDSPub #0130788 9/1/2017 9/8/2017 9/15/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74428 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 2017. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Max Teer SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Max Teer CASE NUMBER: N17-1628 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Max Teer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Max Allen Teer 2. Taylor Gonzalez (ak)Taylor Nicole Tahlia Gonzalez to Proposed Name: a. Max Allen Borja b. Taylor Nicole Tahlia Borja. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-748935-BF Order No.: 8672796 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VICTORIA A. TOLBERT, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 2/20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0049383-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/23/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $430,040.09 The purported property address is: 3101 BROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 071-341-020-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you

to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-748935-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-748935-BF IDSPub #0131353 9/29/2017 10/6/2017 10/13/2017 Antioch Press No 06-1617 74552 Publish Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 2017.

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE 992 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.14, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, TO THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th day of September 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rarey, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None VACANCY: One ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/ or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74598 Publish Dates: September 15, 2017.

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 참고 사항: 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 09/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Eli Deleston, Unmarried and Luz Malinao, Unmarried Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/11/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0322947-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/12/2017 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: $391,159.58 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: 4957 Spur Way, Antioch, CA 94531-8199 A.P.N.: 053-490-022 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: $391,159.58. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If

you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00113CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 1, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No 06-1617 74559 Publish Dates: September 15, 22, 29, 2017.

trant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gianna Finn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74453 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 26, 2017, to consider the following: A rezone initiated by the City of Brentwood (RZ 17-007) to amend Chapter 17.780 (Marijuana Facilities and Cultivation) of the Brentwood Municipal Code in response to the passage of Proposition 64, and to continue prohibiting marijuana cultivation, dispensaries, and deliveries within Brentwood; and A related Ordinance of the City of Brentwood repealing Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 9.50 (Medical Marijuana Facilities) and replacing it in its entirety with new Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 9.50 (Marijuana Facilities and Cultivation). On September 5, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the rezone application and recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to Title 17 (RZ 17-007). Applicant: City of Brentwood Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74599 Publish Dates: September 15, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004817-00 The name of the business: Jane Bond Surety Insurance Agency Located at: 2669 Somerville Road In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Rainy Robinson 2. David Robinson. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/8/17. Signature of registrant: David Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/8/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74461 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005347-00 The name of the business: 7 Eleven 2365-18330D Located at: 2301 Buchanan Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: S3Singh Corporation . 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: Rajnesh Singh, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires August 31, 2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74572 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00113-CA A.P.N.:053-490-022 Property Address: 4957 Spur Way, Antioch, CA 94531-8199PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd DAY OF September 2017, TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage, Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, Ca. 94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Conrad Abenjoa, A256 Yolanda Bowers, E1235 Candace Cuasito, D749 Maria C Gonzalez, D981 Luis & Jodie Perez, D870 Chris Rule, D805 Michael E Wold, E1357 Nishtha Wright, B412 Candace Cuasito, A116 Jennifer Mackey, D922 Latrice Baker, E1243 John Tkalcich, A278 Robbie Senn, RR01 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owners and obligated party. Dated this 8th Day of September 2017 and the 15th Day of September 2017. Bid13.com Phone: (480) 397-6503 http://www.bid13. com Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74540 Publish dates: September 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004704-00 The name of the business: Iota Technologies Located at: 829 George Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Leroy Harper. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/2/17. Signature of registrant: Leroy Harper. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74503 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004816-00 The name of the business: Keller Electric Co. Located at: 3732 Stone Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steven J. Keller. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/7/95. Signature of registrant: Steven J. Keller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74483 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004820-00 The name of the business: Wild Willow Gift Company Located at: 429 Iron Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Pamela Ann Payne 2. Gianna Nicole Finn. This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The regis-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005096-00The name of the business: Perez Consulting Located at: 1415 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Oscar Perez. 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: Oscar FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Perez. This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2017 File No. F-0004821-00 The name of the by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/18/2022 Brentbusiness: Blossom & Bloom Design wood Press No. 02-1273 74415 Publish dates: Company Located at: 429 Iron Club Drive August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gianna Finn. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by: An IndividNAME STATEMENT ual. The registrant commenced to transact File No. F-0005111-00 The name of the busibusiness under the fictitious business name ness: The Art of Microblading Located or names listed above on N/A. Signature of at: 3850 Balfour Rd #204 In: Brentwood, CA registrant: Gianna Finn. This statement was 94513, is hereby registered by the followfiled with the County Clerk of Contra Costa ing owner: Hollie Nguyen. This business is County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy A conducted by: An Individual. The registrant Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood commenced to transact business under the Press No. 02-1273 74452 Publish dates: fictitious business name or names listed above September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hollie Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2017 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/21/2022 BrentFile No. F-0004914-00 The name of the wood Press No. 02-1273 74456 Publish dates: business: Her Majesty’s Cleaning Ser- September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. vice Located at: 620 Timberline Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tered by the following owner: Carolyn C. NAME STATEMENT Yoshino. This business is conducted by: An File No. F-0005140-00The name of the business: Individual. The registrant commenced to Saddle Up Horse Training Located at: 2300 transact business under the fictitious busi- Cummings Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is ness name or names listed above on N/A. hereby registered by the following owner: TassaSignature of registrant: Carolyn C. Yoshino. hiaWilliamson.This business is conducted by: An This statement was filed with the County Individual.The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August business under the fictitious business name or 11, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires names listed above on 6/1/2016. Signature of 8/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 registrant: Tassahia Williamson. This statement 74380 Publish dates: August 25, Septem- was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa ber 1, 8, 15, 2017. County on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02-1273 74449 Publish dates: September 1, 8, NAME STATEMENT 15, 22, 2017. File No. F-0004962-00 The name of the business: Fisk Farm Fresh Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4522 Sellers Ave In: Kinghtsen, CA 94548, is NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the following owner: File No. F-0005146-00 The name of the 1. Rose Marie Fiske 2. John Fiske . This busibusiness(es): Eyecings Located at: 5541 Lone ness is conducted by: Married Couple. The Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registrant commenced to transact busi- registered by the following owner: Anna ness under the fictitious business name or Oliveira. This business is conducted by: An Innames listed above on 5/1/16. Signature dividual. The registrant commenced to transact of registrant: Rose Marie Fiske. This state- business under the fictitious business name or ment was filed with the County Clerk of names listed above on N/A. Signature of regContra Costa County on: August 15, 2017 istrant: Anna Oliveira. This statement was filed by Deputy J Celestial Expires 8/15/2022 with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74517 Pub- on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Exlish dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017. pires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74590 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS October 6, 2017. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004965-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: Downtown Smoke Shop NAME STATEMENT Located at: 1515 A Street In: Antioch, CA File No. F-0005154-00 The name of the busi94509, is hereby registered by the follow- ness: MRI Staffing Solutions Located at: ing owner: Abdulalim Saleh Nasher. This 912 Kane Circle In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is business is conducted by: An Individual. hereby registered by the following owner(s): The registrant commenced to transact busi- 1. Mehrzad Khoshdelazad 2. Masoud Mark ness under the fictitious business name or Golchehreh. This business is conducted by: Conames listed above on 8/14/2017. Signa- Partners. The registrant commenced to transture of registrant: Abdulalim S. Nasher. This act business under the fictitious business name statement was filed with the County Clerk or names listed above on N/A. Signature of of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2017 registrant: Mehrzad Khoshdelazad. This stateby Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/15/2022 ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74382 Publish Costa County on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy C dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017. Pittman Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74588 Publish dates: September FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005068-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: S.L. Creations Located at: 4521 NAME STATEMENT Century Blvd In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is File No. F-0005157-00 The name of the busihereby registered by the following owner: ness: Larsen Communications Located at: Haroon Ahmadi. This business is conducted 3129 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA by: An Individual. The registrant com- 94505, is hereby registered by the following menced to transact business under the owner: Flemming Larsen. This business is fictitious business name or names listed conducted by: An Individual. The registrant above on 2005. Signature of registrant: Ha- commenced to transact business under the ficroon Ahmadi. This statement was filed with titious business name or names listed above on the County Clerk of Contra Costa County 5/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Flemming on: August 17, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Larsen. This statement was filed with the CounExpires 8/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. ty Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 02-1273 74383 Publish dates: August 25, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 8/22/2022 September 1, 8, 15, 2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74469 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0005080-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: The Vault Dance Company File No. F-0005187-00 The name of the busiLocated at: 3070 Castle Rock Loop In: Dis- ness: Slate Inspections Located at: 166 covery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered High Street In: Pacheco, CA 94553, is hereby by the following owner: Cruz Conde. This registered by the following owner: Stephen G. business is conducted by: An Individual. Smith. This business is conducted by: An IndiThe registrant commenced to transact busi- vidual. The registrant commenced to transact ness under the fictitious business name or business under the fictitious business name names listed above on N/A. Signature of or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cruz Conde. This statement was registrant: Stephen G. Smith. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2017 by Deputy A County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy P CorGnecco Expires 8/17/2022 Brentwood nelius Expires 8/24/22 Brentwood Press No. Press No. 02-1273 74408 Publish dates: 02-1273 74476 Publish dates: September 1, August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017. 8, 15, 22, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005190-00 The name of the business: Beautiful You Med Spa Located at: 3850 Balfour Road Suite L-104 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas. 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: Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74480 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

names listed above on 9/7/17. Signature of registrant: Bradley Robert Hannah, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 8, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 9/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74587 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005207-00 The name of the business(s): 1. Brentwood Equestrian Center 2. The Red Barn Located at: 2300 Cummings Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Kathleen Lopez 2. Ruberto Lopez. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/24/17. Signature of registrant: Kathleen Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74472 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005246-00 The name of the business: Jesus Auto Upholstery Located at: 3501 Carlson Blvd In: El Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cecilia Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2008. Signature of registrant: Cecilia Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74487 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005252-00 The name of the business: Maria Pulido’s Cleaning Service Located at: 1210 Central Blvd # 118 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luz Maria Del-Real. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2013. Signature of registrant: Luz Maria Del-Real. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74518 Publish dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005268-00 The name of the business(es): Corey’s Books & More Located at: 2816 Pristine Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CMFR, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/24/17. Signature of registrant: Corey Scott Romero, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/29/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74589 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005276-00 The name of the business: East Bay Natural Medicine Located at: 1875 Olympic Blvd Ste 150 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaspreet Mundeir. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/20/2012. Signature of registrant: Jaspreet Mundeir. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 8/29/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74575 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005490-00 The name of the business: Hannah Construction Located at: 4494 Treat Blvd # 2105 In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hannah Construction. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005521-00 The name of the business(es): 86 Excess Located at: 720 Palmer Rd In: Walnut Creek, 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Terry Minkler. 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: Terry Minkler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74591 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 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 September 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet, VIN #: 1G1ZC5EB9AF255565, CA License Plate: 6LNA655. Brentwood Press No 02-1273 74579 Publish Date: September 15, 2017. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 17-02 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On September 7, 2017, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 17-02 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years. Dated: September 15, 2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74582 Pubish Dates: September 15, 2017. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on September 26, 2017 to consider the following matter: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADOPTING THE 2017/18 COST ALLOCATION PLAN, 2017/18 PAY SCHEDULE (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE COMPENSATION PLAN OR SALARY SCHEDULE) INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE PAY SCHEDULES OF SPECIFIED CLASSIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS REGARDING STANDBY PAY TO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CERTAIN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS; ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY,TO MAKE MINISTERIAL REVISIONS TO THE 2017/18 PAY SCHEDULE; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2016-119 WHICH ADOPTED THE 2016/17 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES AND THE MOST RECENT REVISIONS TO THE 2016/17 PAY SCHEDULE. The hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. Further information may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you challenge any City Council action in court regarding this matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: September 15, 2017 September 22, 2017 /s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74576 Publish Dates: September 15, 22, 2017.

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ANTIOCH Aug. 27, 3:49 p.m. A man reported that his mother was leaving her house on San Carlos Drive when a stranger pushed her back inside, pointed a gun at her and asked for money and jewelry. The mother, who only spoke Chinese, was too frightened to call the police at the time of the incident. Aug. 28, 1:34 a.m. A woman in distress went to her neighbor’s house after a fight with her boyfriend. There were no injuries, but her boyfriend was attempting to get inside the house on Russell Drive. Aug. 28, 9:08 a.m. A person was seen on a camera, walking through the side garage door in a residence on Fallow Way. Aug. 29, 9:52 a.m. A person was admitted to the emergency room with a stab wound on the right-upper portion of their back. The person said the injury occurred on Lone Tree Way, Aug. 29, 12:51 p.m. A woman was putting her belongings inside her truck on Manzanita Way when two men approached her took her backpack at gunpoint. The woman said she didn’t call the police right away, because she had to go to work. The suspects were reported wearing all black clothing. Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. A peron was riding his bike on Prewett Ranch Drive when three subjects pushed him off and stole his bike. Sep. 1, 3:24 p.m. A man was held at gunpoint at an ATM on East Eighteenth Street. Sep. 2, 8:31 a.m. An accident involving two vehicles was reported on Washington Way. The drivers proceeded to fight.

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OAKLEY Aug. 20, 3:28 a.m. A person reported hearing a prowler on the 70 block of Oneida Street. Aug. 20, 4:11 p.m. A fight was reported on Vintage and Piper Ways. Aug. 20, 7:57 p.m. Litter on the 3500 block of Main Street was reported to authorities. Aug. 21, 11:41 a.m. A person was reported shoplifting at the Chevron on Oak and Main Streets. Aug. 21, 4:01 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive. Aug. 21, 8:20 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 1700 block of Pine Court. Aug. 22, 12:04 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 3900 block of Main Street. Aug. 22, 9:38 a.m. A service to a citizen was made on the 70 block of Spotted Hen Court. Aug. 22, 12:44 p.m. A patrol request was made at the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Aug. 22, 4:39 p.m. An alarm was set off on the 300 block of Coolcrest Drive. Aug. 22, 10:40 p.m. A verbal dispute took place at the 4800 block of Calle De Oro. Aug. 23, 8:17 a.m. A noncriminal death was reported on the 500 block of Okeefe Street. Aug. 23, 1:13 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on East Cypress and Jersey Island roads. Aug. 23, 1:37 p.m. A complaint of a loud motorcycle was made at Oakley Elementary. Aug. 23, 6:50 p.m. A public nuisance was

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reported on Waterford and Bayside ways. Aug. 24, 12:30 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped at Taco Bell. Aug. 24, 9:55 a.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor occurred on the 1300 block of Yosemite Court. Aug. 24, 6:25 p.m. A false alarm was reported on the 10 block of Verbena Court. Aug. 24, 10:33 p.m. A person was reported for being drunk in public at the 7-Eleven in Oakley. Aug. 25, 4:20 p.m. A residential burglary took place on the 20 block of Birch Court. Aug. 25, 6:25 p.m. Authorities received reports of reckless driving at Laurel Road and Empire Avenue. Aug. 26, 12:40 a.m. Complaints were made of a loud party on the 2900 block of Terra Verde Lane. Aug. 26, 9:06 p.m. Fireworks were reported on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive. Aug. 26, 11:40 a.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music on the 500 block of Fourth Street.

BRENTWOOD Aug. 22, 12:53 a.m. A homeless woman was asked to leave a business on Lone Tree Way. She was laying in front of the door to the business. Aug. 22, 11:33 a.m. A person told authorities that someone was using his social security number to open accounts under his name. Aug. 22, 12:14 p.m. A person’s wallet and a $500 check were stolen from his car on Lakeview Drive. The vehicle was unlocked when the robbery occurred. Aug. 22, 2:39 p.m. A person told authorities that two males pulled in front of her

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 26, 2017, to consider the following application: An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan (GPA 17-003) temporarily suspending the in-lieu parking fee and parking requirements for non-residential projects. The amendment also addresses a technical clean-up of the development regulations associated with the Civic Core District Zone.On September 5, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the amendment and recommended that the City Council approve it. Applicant: City of Brentwood. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No 02-1273 74568 Publish Dates: September 15, 2017.

AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/03/2017 at 09:00AM, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JACINTO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mortgage Investors Group, A Tennessee General Partnership, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 07/12/2006 in Instrument No. 2006-0219630-00 and thereafter loan modification recorded on 07/23/2010 at recorder’s no. 20100148707-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), 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, California described as: 224 BONITA WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $533,765.75 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 08/29/2017 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION ELAINE MALONE ASSISTANT SECRETARY / ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by

contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 17-004933. 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. www.homesearch.com 800-758-8052 Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee. com NPP0315580 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/08/2017, 09/15/2017, 09/22/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74531 Publish Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 2017.

Andrea Guerrero & Kevin Larroque CASE NUMBER: N17-1556 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andrea Guerrero & Kevin Larroque filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Arianna Andrea Larroque b. Abigail Leila Larroque to Proposed Name: a. Arianna Andrea Guerrero-Larroque 2. Abigail Leila Guerrero-Larroque. 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: 10/26/17 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: 08/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74482 Publish Dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 17-004933 7301702780-70 APN 018-350-037-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea Guerrero SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF:

residence on Fahmy Street. One of them got out of the vehicle and began to jump on the her truck bed. Aug. 23, 12:20 a.m. Authorities reported two subjects standing at the entrance of the skating park on Griffith Lane. Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m. A person told authorities he left his vehicle’s window open and that someone entered his vehicle the previous night. Aug. 24, 7:03 a.m. A blue bicycle was found in the bushes on O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 24, 8 a.m. A male and a female stole doughnuts and other items from a store on Second Street. They headed on foot toward O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 24, 11:49 a.m. A person told authorities that his vehicle’s license plates were stolen from his driveway on Toulouse Lane. Aug. 24, 12:32 p.m. As an Ontrac employee was making deliveries along Lone Tree Way, a red truck approached and its passengers stole items from the delivery truck. Aug. 25, 9:17 a.m. A verbal dispute between two neighbors was reported on Lexington Street. Aug. 25, 2:09 p.m. A man entered the police department lobby yelling and causing a disturbance. Aug. 25, 2:53 p.m. A female driver ran over a sign on Minnesota Avenue and Sand Creek Road. Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Two men were in a fight on Orchard Drive. The fight began when one man threw a brick at the other.

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on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd DAY OF September 2017, TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage, 2150 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Brent Karbowski- F933 Phil Ballesteros- C631 Jessica Henderson- B419 Richard Curry- A247 Susan Moore-B459 Virginia Murray - A272 Rachelle Lemoine- B470 John Gardner- F926 Melissa Woppert - B518 Sheryl Shaw- A277 Cori Curry - B550 Yanny Chhith - F916 Jim Braiser- B464 Shannell Bookout - F953 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE event of settlement between owners and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- obligated party. Dated this 8th Day of Sepsigned intends to sell the personal property tember, 2017 and the 15th Day of Septemdescribed below to enforce a lien imposed ber 2017 Bid 13 Phone: 1(844) 348-2776

LEGAL NOTICES http://www.bid13.com/ Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74542 Publish Dates: September 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004703-00 The name of the business: Kindness Photography Located at: 1156 Lake Park Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lauren Huffmaster. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Lauren Huffmaster. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 8/2/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74470 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005454-00 The name of the business: Montgomery Sweeping Service Located at: 4004 Creekside Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Elizabeth Ann Montgomery 2. Thomas Bruce Montgomery. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 1991. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth Ann Montgomery. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 6, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 9/6/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74580 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017.

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Basketball gets a new mentor by Heather Brewer Correspondent

It’s been said basketball players don’t play against opponents, but against the game itself. East County has a new face in the game, helping youth learn to play their best. Oakley resident Shawn Smith, a wellknown high school and college basketball player, has started The Skill Factory – a place to mentor and coach kids who want a future in the sport. “What I provide is basketball training and mentoring to the youth that I work with,” said Smith, who coaches freshmen boys at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon. “We practice different basketball skills and training methods, while mentoring them on doing well in school. I want to help kids with their skills as an athlete and young adult and to be the mentor and coach students not only look up to but learn from as well.” With a storied background in basketball, Smith, 24, was waylaid by medical issues while in college at Marshall University, but he has plenty of knowledge and wisdom to pass along to those coming up through the ranks. The junior transfer finished his first season at Marshall averaging 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. He scored in double digits in 12 games and recorded five or more rebounds in 13 games on the year. In his senior year, he started the first five games of the season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury and reached double-figure scoring in three of five games played. “I’ve played basketball since I was a sophomore in high school and … received a basketball scholarship from Marshall University,” said Smith. “This is where I played for two years and received my Bachelor of Science degree. I got a shoulder injury my fifth game of my senior year and had another year of eligibility to play, but I found out during this time I had cardiomyopathy, which is what made me hang up

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Shawn Smith, center, a well-known college basketball start, is hosting basketball training and mentoring classes throughout East County for children hoping to get a leg up in the sport. my basketball shoes as a player.” Despite the early end of his basketball career at the school, Smith was a valued player, whose potential was seen

concern about another ECV plan that calls for all property tax-receiving agencies in ECCFPD’s coverage area – including Brentwood and Oakley, the county and several special districts – to permanently shift 5.2 percent of their allocated funds to the district over the course of three or four years. That money would be sufficient for the district to operate six stations without raising district residents’ taxes. To avoid violating the law, that plan cannot impact school district funding, according to a legal memo prepared for the district. Another concern expressed in the memo is a prohibition against agencies that go through with the transfer increasing their rates, license or user fees to make up the difference in the property tax they have given to the district. In addition, the transferring agencies couldn’t cut hours or stop conducting services because of the effects of the revenue transfer. Hal Bray, ECV co-chair, said he felt the legal analysis released this week reflects the opinion of a district that accepts low funding,

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adults involved. The preschool building is about 500 yards away from the respite-care building, and together the two groups will participate in ‘bunnies in baskets,’ a program that brings live rabbits in baskets for animal therapy purposes; musical sing-alongs; and arts and crafts. This pairing of the young and old follows suit of other programs across the nation that saw the benefits indicated in intergenerational studies. According to the University Center for Social and Urban Research, stud-

for a variety of possible fields. “I coached Shawn Smith for one year and … have come to know Shawn as one of the most enjoyable players I have coached during and after his playing time,” said Dan D’Antoni, Marshall’s head coach. “He is an intelligent and caring person who can adapt to many environments. Wherever Shawn applies himself, he will become a valuable and pleasant member. I have coached players from high school to the NBA, and Shawn ranks as one of my most trusted.” As Smith makes a place for himself, he knows making a path for kids who want to pursue a future in basketball is the most important thing. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is impacting the kids with the knowledge I have gained on and off the court,” said Smith. “Being a player of the game may be put at a standstill, but teaching these young athletes what I know and how to follow their dreams is what I do best. The thing that set my business apart from others is that it’s not just a place to work out, it’s a place anyone could call home. I am teaching division one skills to young kids, so that they can one day receive a full-ride scholarship too.” Having conducted classes in Oakley, Walnut Creek and other East County cities, Smith is hoping to extend his reach into Brentwood, Antioch and the rest of the area. “Everyone’s kid wants to be the next Stephan Curry or Lebron James, so it’s so much fun giving them the skills and the knowledge to be a better player and person,” he said. “People should check out my website, which provides my background and letters of recommendation and see what I can do to help support their kids. Basketball has held a place in my heart for many years, and I want to pass down that love and knowledge to the next generations.” For more information, call 925-286-8977, email shawnsmithbasketball@gmail.com or visit www. shawnsmithbasketball.com.

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below-average compensation for its employees and poor services for its residents. “We (ECV) are going to stay here, and we are going to help you fund this district,” he told the board. The district’s legal team also shot down a call for the district to create an Emergency Service Additional Revenue District, which would borrow or enable the district to borrow money from the state for emergency services. The board would be governed by representatives of various agencies receiving property tax from parcels in the district’s service area. A few of the concerns about the proposal include significant legislative hurdles, including a simple majority vote of both houses of the legislature and approval of the governor just for the district to launch; questions of whether the new district could transfer substantial additional revenue to the district; and concerns that the process could hamper other agencies. “We are limited in what we can do, ab-

sent Sacramento acting for us,” van Hoften said. Oakley resident Michael Dupray, who advocated for the district, downplayed the legal opinion. “If more buildings burn to the ground and residents die because of unnecessarily high response times, does (the law firm) Hanson Bridgett really believe that 120 California legislatures will allow buildings and lives to be destroyed?” he asked the board. Amid the analysis, ECCFPD Board President Joel Bryant said he appreciates all the funding ideas being brought forward and encouraged anyone with other ideas to share. “Anyone who has an idea, a thought, a plan to bring more resources into this district in order to save lives and bring some relief to our firefighters in the line of duty is greatly encouraged and appreciated,” he said. To view the complete legal memos discussed at the meeting, visit https://goo.gl/ oTYz8P.

ies “identified significant increases in the level of constructive engagement accompanied by a drop in passive engagement among the mentoring adults” when paired with children. When tasked with modified Montessori activities, adults with mild to moderate levels of cognitive impairment were able to act as mentors to the preschool-aged children. And the children were noted to benefit as well. Generations United sited enhanced academic success, self-esteem, social skills and sense of stability and community engagement among children involved in such programs.

The first day at St. Anne’s Village is always free for new visitors, and a sliding cost scale is available for those who may have trouble affording the care. The center is located at 2800 Camino Diablo Road, in Byron. The current hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Thursday. For more information, visit www. stannevillageinc.com, find them on Facebook or call 925-240-4757.

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The Workforce Innovation Network presents the Far East County Community Resource Fair, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. The fair will give residents the chance to learn about valuable resources in the East County. For more information, contact Tiffany at 925-626-0103 or email tanaya@eastbaygoodwill.org.

Sports Dinner

The Knightsen Parent Teacher Club and Old River Parent Club are hosting a tri-tip dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the Knightsen Elementary School gymnasium, 1923 Delta Road, Knightsen. Tickets are $25 if bought in advance and $30 after Sept. 10. To attend, you must be 18 or older. For more information, contact Hillary Ludwig at 925-4870812, Mike Parsons at 510-919-3340, Sandy Parsons at 510-851-8800 and Claudia Rodgers at 925-437-0777.

Volunteer Ice Cream Social

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services invites interested volunteers to an ice cream social, from 2 to 3 p.m., at 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, Antioch. Talk to staff and volunteers about ways you can help local seniors while enjoying some ice cream. For more information, contact Tracey Blackmore at 925-954-8736 or tblackmore@mowsos.org.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Craft Beer Festival

Brentwood’s annual craft beer festival will kick off in the Brentwood Community Center, from 1 to 5 p.m. Come try the latest in craft beers from a variety of breweries. Tickets are $40 at the door and only $5 for designated drivers. For more information or to buy tickets, call the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce at 925-634-3344.

Art Show and Sale

Delta Gallery will host a special art show and sale presented by guest artists from the Art Guild of the Delta, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. Meet the artists and browse their collection of original artwork, cards, prints, ceramics, jewelry and more. The art show will be held at The Streets of Brentwood, 2485 Sand Creek Road. For more information visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Marsh Creek Clean Up

Friends of the Marsh Creek Watershed will host its annual Marsh Creek Clean Up, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join the hundreds of volunteers who help to make the Delta’s waterways free of trash. Volunteers can clean up by land or use a kayak to collect floating trash. For more information, visit www.fomcw.org.

Delta Wrestling Golf Tournament

Delta Wrestling will host its annual golf tournament at the Deer Ridge Golf Course in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be served during the event. The price to enter as a golfer is $110. It is $30 for dinner. For more information, contact Ingrid Gregson at 925584-9866 or Tiffany Diaz at 916-412-7389.

Shepherd’s gate 5K

The Shepard’s Gate will have its 2017 5K run at 8 a.m., with check-in starting at 7 a.m., at the Shepherd’s Gate Brentwood campus, 605 Sycamore Ave. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit shepherdsgate. org/5k.

Liberty Singers presents Music at the Vineyards, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Hannah Nicole Vineyards,

Heritage High School Rising Theatre Troupe presents “The Government Inspector,” on Sept. 21, 22 and 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave., Brentwood. Come watch this hilarious comedy about crooked government leadership. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and children.. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/qYZa2b.

Saturday, Sept. 23 Heart of Oakley Festival

The annual Heart of Oakley festival will be held at the Civic Center Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature a kids’ zone, vendors, performances and a beer and wine area. The event is free. For more information, visit http:// heartofoakleyfestival.com/.

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come to practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher, Mary Negrete. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224.

Ancient Language of the Bible

The City of Antioch and the Antioch Seniors Club present the Seniors Resource Fair at the Antioch Seniors Center, 415 W. Second St., Antioch, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn about the resources and services available in the City of Antioch. There will be refreshments available at no cost, but a donation to the Antioch Senior Center is suggested. For more information, contact Anibal Hidalgo at ahidalgo@ci.antioch.ca.us or 925-779-7076.

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Hula Classes in Brentwood

Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults at Brentwood starting Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, starting Aug. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact Susan Stuart at stuart. susan@gmail.com.

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 with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Join the adventure of the Cub Scouts, for boys K-Fifth grade, or Boy Scouts, for boys ages 11-18. For more information, visit BeAScout.org or email membership@pack1155.org.

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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.

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail. com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will host a monthly book sale at the Brentwood Community Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month, vinyl records will also be available. For more information, contact Louise Massante at 925-513-0384.

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Summer Jam 2

The Discovery Bay Community Center and Lions Club will host Summer Jam 2, from 4 to 9 p.m., at 1800 Willow Lake Road. The event will feature live music by Faithfully, beverages, food and more. For more information, call 925-392-4575.

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Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ ha-derech.org.

GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobile-home living, such as emergency preparedness for pets and humans, mobilehome maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group

Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www. GSMOL.org. To rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

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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; please call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net.

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Major changes coming to the FHA Insured Reverse Mortgage program By Beth Miller-Rowe

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On August 29, 2017 HUD announced major changes to the FHA insured reverse mortgage program. The changes will dramatically reduce the amount of money available to seniors and will increase the cost to most seniors. HUD did not give the reverse mortgage industry much notice. The changes take effect October 2, 2017. HUD requires all reverse mortgage borrowers to attend an in person, or over the telephone, mandatory counseling session. In California, all borrowers are allowed a 7-day cooling off period, after counseling, and before an application can be signed. What this means to California seniors is that the very, very last day to complete counseling is September 21, 2017. The caveat to this date is that the counseling agencies are already getting backed up, not able to return calls, scheduling weeks out, and the day I am writing this is just September 5, 2017.

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LOCAL AGENCIES BALANCE CONCORD 13th Floor 1655 Grant Street Concord, CA 94520-2445 (800) 777-7526 Agency Id: 90242 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS-INVESTMENT DIVISION, INC. 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1030, 10th Floor Oakland, CA 94621-1929 (510) 268-9792 Agency Id: 80759

By the time this goes to print on September 15, 2017, we will be very late in the process. I have included the list of counseling agencies below so you can begin calling for an appointment. If you call every agency, and try the whole list, and keep trying until you find someone who can schedule your counseling by September 21st, I will make sure we get an application into the system in time to get in under the current guidelines. It is still worth your effort if you are considering a reverse mortgage. Doing the counseling only costs you $125- $150 and then there is the time it takes to sign the application. It does NOT OBLIGATE you to proceed with a reverse mortgage. It only protects you under the current guidelines. If you are thinking a reverse mortgage might be something that may work for you, please start calling today from the list below. Once you have an appointment, call me, or Cheryl James, my Assistant, and we will schedule a time for me to come out and have you sign the application to protect the current lending limits. Beth Miller-Rowe: 925-969-0380 Cheryl James: 916-690-2420

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is that you take this first step. It does not mean you have committed to a reverse mortgage, it means you have protected the higher loan limits available to you today and then you have time to think about whether a reverse mortgage is right for you. If you wait, and the deadline passes, a reverse mortgage may no longer be an option for you. I do not mean to sound like I am trying to “create a sense of urgency”. I really am! There really is a sense of urgency. HUD has given us a very small window of opportunity to get in under the wire. Once the counseling is done and we sign the application, then you have time to think, talk it over with your family, re-review the information, and decide IF a reverse mortgage is right for you. Please do not hesitate. The cost of counseling is a very small price to pay to protect the current lending limits. If you have questions, please give me, or Cheryl, a call at the numbers shown to the left and below.

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CABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 702 County Square Drive Ventura, CA 93003-5450 (805) 659-6868 Agency Id: 81343

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CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES OF SAN FRANSISCO DBA BALANCE Suite 920, 595 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105-2802 Not on file

HOMETOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. DBA HOMESTRONG USA 8711 Monroe Court, Suite A Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-4898 (877) 647-8764 Agency Id: 84907

NATIONWIDE AGENCIES QUICK CERT 1831 E. 71st Street, Suite 120 Tulsa, OK 74136 (888) 383-8885 Agency Id: 84311

CAMBRIDGE CREDIT COUNSELING CORP. 67 Hunt Street Agawam, MA 01011 (888) 764-7460 Agency Id: 81323

DEBT HELPER 1325 N. Congress Ave, #201 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (800) 920-2262 Agency Id: 83706

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your budget,” said De Leon. “We do just that by creating comprehensive and detailed contracts that are easy to follow, a schedule you can rely on and doing so within your budget.” According to the design experts, combining traditional and modern designs in kitchens and bathrooms is a popular trend.

“Transitional seems to be the most popular design style at the moment,” said De Leon. “This is because it combines the best of both worlds, making contemporary pieces fit in a traditional home that might need upgrades.” Soft grays, neutrals and shades of white are popular paint colors, and dark grays and dark browns are popular for wood stains. “Most of our clients are looking for soft palette tones, creating interest with textures and to create a feeling of openness,” said De Leon. “Others are quite the opposite and go for high-contrast kitchens. We can help you achieve either look.” When it comes to tiles, glass-tile backsplashes and a variety of different sized subway tiles are popular options. Door styles have been trending toward paint grade shaker doors, which can be mixed or matched with wood-grain and paint-grade kitchen cabinets. Quartz is an ideal choice for countertops, due to its consistent color, durability and stain-proof surface. In bathrooms, wall-hung vanities with sink tops are trending due to the modern look and to expose more wall and floor space, making small bathrooms see Kitchen page 21B

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ow and then, every home gets to the point when a quick tidy-up here and

there just isn’t cutting it anymore. You take a look around, notice all of the surfaces that have gone untouched for far too long, then sigh as you pick a day dedicated to cleaning from top to bottom. Lifestyle and parenting blogger Ari Adams of “Love, Peace and Tiny Feet” has some top rules to follow to keep both a clean house and your sanity. Do: ♦♦ Make a plan. Clear your schedule and know exactly how much time you are going to have. Then, prioritize. What projects need the most attention? What are the tasks that need to be tackled to get that project done? Make a checklist and stick to it. The more organized and detailed you are going into it, the less distracted you will become. Plus, you’ll benefit from the confidence boost you get from putting a big check across an item on your to-do list. ♦♦ Get comfortable. Choose an outfit that is comfortable and functional for a day of hard work. Put on your favorite music and get settled. You’re not going anywhere today, so you might as well enjoy it.

The more organized and detailed you are going into it, the less distracted you will become. ♦♦ Use the right product for the job. Armed with the proper cleaning tools, chores get done faster. Choose products that do the hard work for you. For example, using Mean Green, a cleaner that’s both all-purpose and heavy duty, means you can use one product on all kinds of messes, whether it’s a sticky spill in the microwave or mold on the patio furniture. Don’t: ♦♦ Take unnecessary breaks. Stick to your schedule. Maintaining motivation is key, and it will become more difficult if you stop to relax too often. ♦♦ Distract yourself. Plan scheduled breaks, but avoid other temptations. If your phone is the root of most of your unwanted breaks, leave it in another room. While some enjoy the television for background noise, others may find themselves getting pulled in for a binge session. If that’s you, leave it off. Learn more about products that can help you power through your chores by visiting www.meangreen.com. – Courtesy of StatePoint

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Security systems can provide peace of mind

S A BABY BOOMER GROWING UP in a much simpler time, my parents would send me out to play ‘until it got dark.’ We lived in that small town where I knew, if there ever was an emergency, I could just knock on the nearest Senior door and that person orner would call my mom. Nobody had a burglar alarm; perhaps just a barking dog or, in our case, two. They were protection enough, merely by the deafening sound of their Marla barks when a stranger Luckhardt approached our door. Of course, there’s nothing scarier than two adorable miniature schnauzers, threatening to lick you to death! When Grandpa and I moved to Discovery Bay in 1990, it was small like my hometown, and we never had an alarm system. If we ventured out on the boat for the day, we would leave the back sliding door unlocked for easy access upon our return. As time went by and the town grew, some folks felt the need for a security system, and when we moved to Brentwood a few years ago, we decided to investigate these

systems for our new home. Times have changed, and with people traveling out of area and posting their pictures on social media, the idea of an alarm system made sense. Shopping for a service that fits your needs and your budget can be a tad overwhelming, and kudos to Grandpa for doing a lot of homework. He continues to monitor the different options and keep tabs on pricing. Although it can give you great peace of mind, getting the right system in place can be a headache. Pricing is all over the board, and certain contracts are long and binding. Basic home security systems are typically wired to a central control panel in the home that will activate when windows or doors are opened while the system is armed. The keypad to turn them on and off is usually placed by the front door or the door from the garage to the house, depending on your normal mode of entry. More advanced systems add fire and carbon monoxide alarms, motion sensor and glass-break detectors, and some also have automation options, such as controlling home lighting and temperature. Remote access from a cell phone is very common, so you can turn the system on and off remotely and check to make sure it’s armed when you are away. This see Security page 17B

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Curb appeal from the pros – DPG Design AMY SCHRADER

ith cooler temperatures around the corner, it’s the time of year

for homeowners to enjoy the great outdoors in their own yard. If your yard isn’t up to par, East County landscaping experts at DPG Design can help you create the perfect outdoor living space for your family and friends to enjoy. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Susie and David Paul Garcia, DPG Design provides full landscape design services, which have been featured on a number of television productions, including HGTV’s popular landscaping show “Curb Appeal” and Planet Green’s hit show, “Renovation Nation.” According to the landscaping experts, there are several trends topping 2017 as fall and winter approach. “Everything outdoor entertaining is extremely popular, especially in the Bay Area,” said Susie. “Creating the best use of space for gathering small and large groups is important to many homeowners.” When creating a new outdoor space, DPG Design recommends homeowners consider how they want to use their space

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DPG Design can transform outdoor living spaces and add value to your home with 3-D landscape and construction design. before they start planning. Different uses include entertaining; cozy family sitting areas; play areas for children; tranquility retreats; sports, including bocce ball courts, basketball courts, putting greens and batting cages; growing food; and even backyard vineyards. When it comes to outdoor kitchens, many homeowners are splurging. “High end and best of the best are trending in outdoor kitchens,” said Susie.

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her team will often redesign an entryway to create a path from both the driveway and the sidewalk, so guests don’t have to walk through grass or a planter bed. Interlocking pavers are ideal for pathways and driveways, providing easy maintenance and a huge variety of shapes, styles and colors. In addition, they have a manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee against cracking or breaking. Regardless of what homeowners want to accomplish, another trend is choosing anything but the norm when it comes to outdoor design. Creating different elevations and using a variety of materials, including stone, pebbles and wood, will create a unique outdoor space. “We didn’t want a cookie-cutter yard,” said Jamie Duran, Brentwood resident and DPG Design customer. “DPG used different textures, elevations and materials in our yard, and there won’t be another yard like ours in our neighborhood. It definitely stands out.” According to Duran, DPG Design was also helpful managing the city permit process for their landscaping project. “You need a professional like DPG to handle that process or you could be stuck waiting for over a year,” said Duran. “I don’t know how anyone could handle it on their own.” DPG Design is located at 4701 Main St., Suite B, in Oakley. For more information, visit www.dpg.design or call 925-297-5191.

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Helpful and harmful insects

lthough it’s virtually impossible to count them, insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet, with 900,000

different kinds known to exist. At any given time, it is estimated there are around 10 quintillion individual insects living. Gardeners grow frustrated when seeing their gardens infested with insects. In an effort to restore their gardens, homeowners might be tempted to eradicate any bug that moves. But gardeners would be wise to first learn which insects are hurting their gardens and which can actually help gardens in the long run.

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Certain insects can be dangerous to animals and plants. The following are a handful of insects that can threaten the vitality of gardens: ♦♦ Aphids: These insects congregate and suck on the juice needed to sustain plants. ♦♦ Bald-faced hornet: Hornets tend to be an aggressive species that can sting repeatedly. Should you find a nest near an entertaining space or garden, it can cause trouble. ♦♦ Carpenter ants: These ants will burrow into wood, causing damage. They may compromise any wooden structure in and around a home. ♦♦ Locusts: Various species of locust can damage plants and crops due to their voracious appetites. ♦♦ Treehoppers: These small, green insects mimic the look of leaves, and their appetites can destroy crops and gardens.

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♦♦ Red pavement ant: As they feed on all manner of human food, these ants can quickly overtake areas in staggering numbers and deliver painful bites. ♦♦ Grasshoppers: Certain grasshoppers, like the redlegged grasshopper, can decimate food crops and transfer parasites to birds when eaten as prey. ♦♦ Caterpillars: Many caterpillars, the precursor to adult moths, will feed constantly on leaves, stems and other parts of plants. The tobacco hornworm moth caterpillar can damage potato and tomato plants.

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Plants depend on insects to transfer pollen as they forage, and many insects are quite beneficial to have around. While some pollinate, others are predators of other pests. ♦♦ Antlion: A foe of ants, they’ll help eat and control ant populations and pollinate flowers. They pose no threat to humans, either. ♦♦ Big dipper firefly: These colorful insects feast on earthworms, slugs and snails during the larval stage. Fireflies add drama to evening gardens with their twinkling lights. ♦♦ Garden spiders: Although some spiders can be venomous, many are quite handy to have around the garden. They’ll help control pest populations that can damage plants and crops. ♦♦ Dragonflies: These aerial artists zip around the yard, consuming smaller insects that would otherwise pester plants and humans. ♦♦ Blue-winged wasp: This wasp attacks the larvae of Japanese beetles, helping to control beetle populations. ♦♦ Bees and butterflies: Butterflies and bees are some of the best pollinators out there. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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The buzz around East County

AMY SCHRADER fter a wet winter and warm summer, spiders, insects and other household pests in

East County are thriving, leading many homeowners to seek help from the experts. Discovery Pest Control has been keeping bugs at bay in East County for over 23 years. “We’re local, family-owned and -operated and here to answer any questions you may have,” said Norma DeCasas, Discovery Pest Control operations coordinator. The experts recognize conditions that breed creepy-crawly creatures in the community as well as offer the most complete pest-elimination treatment for home interiors and exteriors. Northern California saw one of its rainiest seasons in years, resulting in an increase in the population of insects and spiders. “We’ve seen a spike in ants and spiders inside homes and many complaints about bees swarming,” said DeCasas. “Homeowners should be checking the structure to make sure it is weather proof, so they don’t receive any visitors.” Discovery Pest Control provides a thorough exterior barrier that starts at the cracks and crevices of baseboards and ends at

the perimeter of the yard or fence line. They also treat eaves, bushes, plants and lawns. On the interior, Discovery Pest Control treats baseboards as well as any problem areas where homeowners are experiencing pest infestations. Treated areas keep mice, ants, spiders, dry food pests, fleas, roaches and any other insect or pest away. “The best remedy is prevention,” said DeCasas. While some homeowners may opt to tackle pest control on their own, it’s important they are aware of any health risks to their family and pets with the chemicals they’re using. Professionals not only use high-tech equipment but chemicals that are safe for children and pets. They are also experts with various species and can choose the best treatment for specific situations. “I love Discovery Pest Control,” said Brentwood resident Dianna Bonnett, who has been a Discovery Pest Control customer for seven years. “We have a pond with koi fish and turtles as well as dogs and cats, and I love that I don’t have to worry about their products harming my pets, and I don’t have to worry about pests.” Discovery Pest Control is located at 275 Central Terrace, C, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.discoverypest.com or call 925-634-2221.

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Arming your home with fire extinguishers

ou check your alarms regularly and practice your family escape plan, but are you overlooking

an essential component of home safety? Having fire extinguishers and knowing how to use them is important for maintaining a safe home for you and your family. Compare features: When selecting a fire extinguisher, two of the most important features are size and intended use. Select a home fire extinguisher weighing 3 pounds or less for easy handling. Other features to look for include a metal valve and trigger, which offer the durability of a commercial-grade extinguisher as well as an easy-to-read color-coded gauge for accurate measurement. Remember, a fire extinguisher that has been discharged is no longer effective, so consider rechargeable extinguishers, which can be recharged by a certified professional if the unit is used. Keep it in reach: If a fire breaks out in the living room but the extinguisher is elsewhere, you may not be able to access it before the fire grows beyond control. When seconds count, having an extinguisher nearby is crucial for rapid response. For this reason, place an extinguisher in each area of the home where a fire could potentially occur, including the kitchen, living room, each

bedroom and the garage. In most cases, one extinguisher is likely not enough protection for an entire household. Know your ABCs: While they may all look similar, fire extinguishers have very specific ratings that indicate what kind of fire they are designed to extinguish. Extinguishers with a Class A rating are able to put out fires caused by wood, paper, trash and other common materials. Class B rated extinguishers are intended for gasoline and flammable liquids. Class C rated extinguishers are meant for fires caused by electrical equipment, such as frayed cords. For general protection, it’s best to select a multirated extinguisher, such as the First Alert Rechargeable Home Fire Extinguisher capable of handling most types of household fires. Know how to use it: Every First Alert fire extinguisher includes instructions on proper usage, but a simple way to remember is with the acronym PASS: ♦♦ Pull the pin on the extinguisher ♦♦ Aim the nozzle low toward the base of the fire ♦♦ Squeeze the trigger ♦♦ Sweep the nozzle from side to side Know when to go: Alarms and fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every 10 years. To learn more about fire safety, visit www.firstalert.com. – Courtesy of BrandPoint (BPT)

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Fall from page 15B 3. Layer, layer, layer Bare floors can make your home feel chilly. Warm up a space by layering area rugs on hardwood floors or an already carpeted area. Not only will this add color and texture to a room, but the extra cushioning will ensure feet avoid the cold, so you can keep your slippers tucked away. 4. Update the guest bedroom With the holidays on the horizon, there’s no better time to give your guest bedroom a cozy update. Surprise overnight guests by painting the room a moody green or blue that is on trend and sets a

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Three basic things to investigate while considering a system are the price of the installation and initial unit cost, the monthly fees to monitor it and the length and terms of the contract. system, should always start with locking your doors and securing your windows before you leave the house. When you’re on vacation, put lights on timers and have someone pick up newspapers – or place them on vacation hold, along with your mail, which is easy to do online at usps.com or at your local post office. If you are home, keeping those doors locked is wise as well. I love my town and my wonderful neighborhood, and for the most part, I feel quite safe, but having a little extra security and that sign in front of my house gives me a bit more peace of mind – that and my sweet neighbor, whose two dogs will let me know if danger lurks. Thank you Rambo and Jenny! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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C. P. C.

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20 2 166

Lic. B-1003881

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