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Community rallies behind sick infant by Aly Brown
September 22, 2017
From Farm Fresh To Table
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Discovery Bay residents Cassie and Rickey Thompson discovered only a few weeks ago that their 9-month-old daughter has a rare form of cancer, and their extended family has set up a GoFundMe page to garner community support. The couple took their daughter, Averie, to her pediatrician for a check up, Sept. 7. The doctor noticed her head was growing larger than normal and ordered a CT scan. It was then they found two masses in her head, some in her chest and more in her stomach. The baby was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, a disease that accounts for 7 to 10 percent of childhood cancers. “Of course, we’re in shock,” Cassie said. “She started chemo on Sunday.” Averie is considered an intermediate case, which has a better prognosis and is more curable. The plan is to give her chemotherapy treatments every three weeks, assess the tumors to see if they are shrinking and visit the option of surgery down the road. Cassie’s aunt, Noelle Charles-Merrill, has set up a GoFundMe page, requesting the community’s help in supporting the family. The goal of $40,000 will help cover the unexpected medical costs and time taken off work by the parents who together work three jobs to make ends meet. So far, the community has rapidly answered the call, nearly reaching half the goal with $16,000.
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Averie Thompson is a 9-month-old baby from Discovery Bay who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Her family has set up a GoFundMe page to help offset the unexpected medical costs and loss of income. Charles-Merrill is passionately dedicated to helping her neice and family. And as a fifth generation East County native, her faith in the community in which she was raised is high. “When they asked Mother Teresa how to
make world peace, she said to go home and love your family – we can do that for one another,” she said. “Right now, we have a family in our
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Women helping women by Aly Brown Staff Writer
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Leaders of the Discovery Bay Women’s Club have created a platform for local women to share ideas and network. From left; Rita Caruso, Elyssa Bugnatto, Hailey Cross and Kari Cross.
What started as a handful of women hopping on a conference call to motivate each other in the morning has morphed into the Discovery Bay Women’s Club. Real estate agent Kari Cross was accustomed to getting up at 2 a.m. with her husband before he left for work, but once he was out the door, she found she had trouble getting much accomplished before 8 a.m. “I thought that the way to become more accountable was to get other women to become more ac-
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countable with me,” she said. She asked 10 ladies who also were in the real-estate industry if they would accept a challenge. Every day for 30 days, they would get on a conference call at 5 a.m. to discuss business practices, life and so much more. “We talked about the big ‘why’ and morning routines. What was amazing to me was how much I learned from them,” Kari said. “Sometimes, people would cry, because there was a great amount of in-depth reflection.” see Women page 30
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Local happenings Dock address signs Residents with docks who didn’t have a chance to sign up for the Dock Sign Program in the past can do so now. The updated signs show guests and first responders a home’s location and allows for immediate identification by police or fire personnel who might respond by water. The next order will be placed Oct. 15. For more information, visit www.todb.ca.gov. Scarecrow festival Discovery Bay’s Scarecrow Festival will run Oct. 20 to 28. Open to all ages, individuals, families and groups, scarecrows may be traditional, whimsical, humorous, mischievous, loveable or scary. To register, visit www. todb.ca.gov or call 925-634-1131. Garden lots still available Gardeners looking for a space to garden can still lease a spot in the town’s community garden for 2018. Grow veggies, fruits and flowers, and share your success story with others. For more information, call 925-392-4575.
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Discovery Bay residents Don Bonney, Austin Silva, Michael Mienaber and Mason Griffiths cleaned trash during the Marsh Creek and Delta Clean Up event in Discovery Bay, Sept. 16. The group cleaned the banks of Kellogg Creek near Capstan Place and Newport Drive.
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Food bank has surplus of produce
“ The extra food has to
by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Volunteers of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties are in a pickle with far too much food on their hands. Heather Partida, along with her husband Antonio and daughters Ava and Lily, wanted to participate in a local volunteer program, so they joined the food bank to help distribute food to needy families in East County. Along with David and Dede Bosuego, they are so far the only volunteers on their particular route, which is fairly new to the area. As Aug. 20 was their first distribution, the word of fresh produce has yet to spread, leaving them with excess food. “The extra food has to get packed up and sent to another distribution site, but I know there is a need for this here in East County,” said Heather. “We only had about 30 families come through last time. We just want to get it to the people who need it.” The small team delivers only fresh produce, such as potatoes, onions, pears and apples. They were left with an excess of about 2,400 pounds of food, which had to be returned. Currently, participants interested in receiving food do not need to fill out a registration form or provide proof of income. They simply state their income and number of family members in the home.
get packed up and sent to another distribution site, but I know there is a need for this here in East County.
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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties has an abundance of fresh produce for needy families in East County, and volunteers are trying to spread the word. Pictured from left to right are David Bosuego, Antonio Partida, Ava Partida, Lily Partida and DeDe Bosuego. Residence in the city of distribution is also not mandatory. “At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we believe everyone deserves fresh fruits and vegetables,” Lisa Sherrill,
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano communications director. “For the one in eight of our neighbors who turn to the food bank, fresh produce is not always affordable. We want everyone to have ac-
cess to proper nutrition, which is why over half of the food distributed by the food bank and our partners are fresh fruits and vegetables. Improving access to produce for community members who cannot typically afford such nutritious food is part of the solution to fighting both hunger and improving the overall health of our community.” The following is a list of places holding food distributions each month: Brentwood Immaculate Heart of Mary – each second and fourth Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m. Brentwood Community United Methodist Church – each second and fourth Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. The Commons at Oakley – each second and fourth Tuesday, from 2 to 3 p.m. New Covenant in Bethel Island – each first and third Sunday, from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www. foodbankccs.org.
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Park district purchase adds to Antioch preserve by Kyle Szymanski
About 191 acres of land recently purchased by the East Bay Regional Park District will be used to create a new entrance to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch.
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funds, and proceeds from the 1970 sale of a Shasta County property. A conservation easement, in part stemming from mitigation for the school district’s Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, was tacked onto the property, lowering the fair market value. “This important acquisition is the culmination of an effort by the park district to secure the entryway into beautiful Markley Canyon, the major access route into Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve,” said Liz Musbach,
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Keeping chivalry alive isn’t such a bad thing Call me a sexist, but I appreciate it when a man holds the door for me. In fact, I will say to him, “Wow, you’re the last gentleman alive!” These days, everyone is so sensitive and I think confused about where to draw the line between good manners and sexism. Hangin’ in I have two sons. I have tried to teach them here good manners when it comes to girls. Hold the door for her, always. Help her into her chair at a restaurant. Pay the bill if you invited her on the date. Don’t scratch. I know these little things Vicki can impress most girls, McKenna unless they are hardcore feminists who want to be treated like a man. I don’t want to be treated like a man. I think women get some good perks being born female, and I think feminism is screwing that up. I like it when a man pays attention to me, and those days are dwindling, believe me. The older I get the more invisible I become, and yes, just a little desperate for a compliment or at least a smile from a man I don’t know. It used to be so easy! What happened? Now when I try to make small talk with the cute kid at Tilly’s, he looks at me with just a hint of disgust. That’s when I realize that I could be his mother and then even I am disgusted. Good thing I shop with Haley now. She keeps me in check and reminds me daily how old I am, so I won’t try to flirt with 20-yearold cashiers. Once in a while, I touch on the subject of boys, much to her horror. I advise her to choose boys that treat her with respect and good manners. In my opinion, boys should treat you not as their equal, but as their queen. What’s wrong with that? Isn’t that
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better than being equal? I was walking through the Safeway parking lot when I heard a man say, “Hey pretty lady…” I felt a little flutter. Could I have caught someone’s eye? I stood a little straighter and walked toward the entrance, turning to see my suitor. Ok, so he was a homeless man, but I still had a little spring in my step the rest of the day. I know women who are insulted when a strange man whistles or pays them a compliment. I don’t get it! I don’t consider it disrespectful. It is just validation that you still have it! Embrace it! One day, that attention will come to an end, and you will be lucky to find anyone interested in helping you find the light bulbs at Home Depot. Believe me, I’ve been there. When you finally corner one of those guys in an orange vest, they look at you like you are coming at them with a dentist’s drill. Of course, I believe in equal pay for the same job, and women should be able to apply for any job they want, but some jobs are better filled by men, in my opinion. I prefer a male plumber, simply because, as a woman, I would hate to crawl underneath a nasty moldy sink. I just think men are blind to gross things, and this is apparent when it comes to the men in my house and specifically the bathroom. They don’t see the filth around the sink or the “ick” on the floor or in the shower. They don’t clean, because they simply do not see the need to. I can wait weeks as the bathroom becomes
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Ridgewater Real Estate in Brentwood has partnered with Weichert Realtors and is now Weichert Realtors, HH and Associates. The ribbon-cutting event was recently held at 9000 Brentwood Blvd., with broker-owners Dave and Sue Hansen and Maggie Hurtado doing the honors. something from the sci-fi channel, but it does not faze them. I finally break down and get out the bleach and rubber gloves. They also do not notice when the bathroom is clean, which is even more annoying, but at least I can use the bathroom without the fear of contracting flesh-eating bacteria. How about a firefighter? I know there are some buff women out there, but if I am jumping from a second-story window, flames licking at my back, I want to see a strapping 6-foot-4 man underneath me, arms outstretched saying calmly, “It’s ok, sweetie! I got you!” I guess I am a sexist! And by the way, I love being called “sweetie” by anyone! Why
is that bad? Women today now have the opportunity to be mothers and employees at the same time. Isn’t being a mother already a full-time job? We doubled our workload so we could be equal with men. We will never be equal with men, or should I say they will never be equal with us! We are just too superior, and yes, maybe that is sexist. My hope is that my sons treat the women in their lives as respectfully and lovingly as their father has treated me. My hope for my daughters is that they find men in their lives who do the same. My hope for me is that once in a while, a brave man will still hold the door for me, and maybe even call me “sweetie.”
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public to the fact that current fire and emergency medical response services are funded at a dangerously low level. “We feel this sign will call the general public’s attention to the risks they face, just living here,” said Scott, a Brentwood resident. The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is operating with a funding rate that has been called “inadequate” by a government task force. The Contra Costa Transportation Authority reports the average daily traffic volume on northbound Vasco Road is 24,000 north of Camino Diablo and 22,000 south of Camino Diablo. The billboard will be placed south of Camino Diablo.
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When you combine a farm-to-table concept with Californian cuisine and European influences, you cross over to something new. In Brentwood, it’s Attraversiamo, the new farm-totable restaurant located in The Streets of Brentwood. “Attraversiamo (or Attra) means ‘to cross over,’ so it excites us that our community can cross over and try something new,” said Alyssa Roost, who owns the popular and unique restaurant with her husband Anthony. The Roost’s farm-friendly restaurant quietly opened to the public in July with a hefty discount for their patrons, which allowed their staff to assimilate guest’s tastes before finalizing the menu. When Attraversiamo officially opened Aug. 19, their menu was perfected. “We believe there’s nothing better than an amazing first impression,” said Alyssa. “Our menu was created by the youngest American-born Michelin Star recipient, Joey Elenterio, so there’s definitely some dishes – like our griddled baby octopus with braised beets, pork belly and crispy wild rice and mustard cream – that one would
never think of putting the flavors together, but when you do, it’s fireworks on a fork.” For Attraversiamo, ‘fireworks on a fork’ starts with a close connection between local farms and executive chef Jourdan de Santis. The restaurant proudly features produce from Frog Hollow Farm, G&S Farms, First Generation Farmers, Knoll Farms, Miss Bee Haven Honey, Smith Family Farm and other local farms. “We try to showcase the hard work of all the farmers who work so hard in our area,” said Alyssa. “When guests dine with us, they’re really benefitting their local farms and what’s in their backyard.” Some of Attraversiamo’s most popular menu items include oysters on the half-shell, which are a $2 happyhour special, roasted cauliflower cheese fondue, fried chicken, house-made fettuccine and steelhead eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles. While the food is elevated, Attraversiamo’s vibe is casual and comfortable. The Roosts strive to achieve a culinary standard without pretense or snobbery. “I love Attra’s vibe, and their menu is so creative and delicious,” said Brentwood resident Christy Mathers. “They’ve put so much effort into making this local and unique. It’s such a nice treat to have this in Brentwood.”
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Uncle Jer is bringing his traveling bee show to the Antioch Community Library, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Learn about bee society, taste honey, see a live bee hive and learn how to conserve and save this precious resource – the bee. Free honey sticks for the kids will be available. The Antioch Community Library is located at 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch. New hours are Monday and Tuesday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-757-9224.
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Kicking off 25 years of giving One Warm Coat, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free coats to those in need, has kicked off the season by celebrating a 25-year milestone of warming communities. Since its start in 1992, the organization has positively impacted communities and lives across the country by getting coats to millions of neighbors in need. Coats are distributed for free and without discrimination to anyone in need. In the past 25 years, One Warm Coat has inspired tremendous giving and generosity from individuals and organizations and facilitated thousands of coat drives,
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Previously a third-place winner of the 2011 Delta Harvest Run, Jessica Buscho crossed the finish line this year third from last, but it’s an accomplishment that rings with determination, spirit and the hope to bring awareness to her disease. As a young mother of three, a longdistance runner, a vegetarian and an overall health enthusiast, Jessica Buscho was the last person one would expect to be diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at 34 years old. Now she’s on a mission to spread an important message to the community – get screened, because colon cancer does not care how old you are. Through her journey, she has come to learn this disease can begin with no symptoms at all and it’s on the rise in adults under 40. Since the routine screening for colon cancer begins much later in life, people under 55 are 58 percent more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer than those over 55. Prior to her diagnosis, Buscho, a Brentwood resident, dealt with anemia and took supplements to combat low iron levels. She began to feel she was taking too many and reduced the amount. But when she started feeling more tired than usual, she went to the doctor for basic blood work. The hospital called in the middle of the night. “They said, ‘You’re severely anemic; your iron level is life-threateningly low, and you need to come in for an emergency blood transfusion,’” she said. “In the ER, they were
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Tunnel opponents file third lawsuit Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA) has filed its third lawsuit to stop the Delta Twin Tunnels, Sept. 15, in Sacramento Superior Court. The Delta Tunnels project, sometimes called the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) or California WaterFix, would divert water from the Sacramento River near Hood and carry it underground in twin 40-foot-diameter tunnels, 40 miles south to the export pumps near Tracy. STCDA, known for its “Stop the Tunnels” signs and T-shirts seen all over Discovery Bay, has been fighting the tunnel project for almost 11 years. The lawsuit attacks the tunnels financing and the governor’s purported plan to sell $15 billion worth of state-issued revenue bonds to pay for the project. STCDA filed its first lawsuit against the tunnels in June 2013 and won the case last summer. “The first one dealt the governor a blow by forcing him to change his strategy for permitting,” said STCDA attorney Michael Brodsky. The second lawsuit, filed Aug. 21 this year, challenges the project’s environmental impact report. “That one will take a while,” said Brodsky. “The governor will use delay tactics and try to start tunnel construction before we can get in front of a judge. He already filed a petition last week to delay the trial indefinitely.” Brown would need eight different permits from four different state and federal agencies to get the project through. According to Jan McCleery, STCDA board president, only one permit has so far been granted from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “The clock is ticking, and as far as I know, the major candidates to succeed Brown as governor have announced that they are against the tunnels,” McCleery added. In the new lawsuit, known as a “validation action,”
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STCDA has teamed up with the South Delta Water Agency, also a foe of the governor’s plan. South Delta serves farmers to the south of Discovery Bay by providing irrigation water pumped from Middle River. STCDA’s most recent court filings attack the state’s authority to sell $15 billion worth of revenue bonds to pay for the tunnel project. “That is a staggering amount of money,” said McCleery. Brodsky said the bond issuance was unlawful. “We have a good shot to win this one, if we can just get in front of a judge to make our case,” said Brodsky.
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Understanding the volunteer option by Brian Helmick ECCFPD fire chief As work continues to rebuild East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), some of the jurisdiction’s citizens recommended the utilization of volunteers firefighters – also known as paid on call, POC or reserves – as the answer to the district’s staffing challenges. As the fire chief, I understand why some would believe this is a reasonable solution. However, from the district’s uest experiences with these programs comment and the cost to maintain them in reality, I need to explain why utilizing volunteers as the district’s baseline of service is not a viable option. There are some citizens who have also stated the district had many good volunteers, and they let them all go. It’s also important to note in 2002, when ECCFPD consolidated Oakley, Bethel Island and East Diablo Fire Districts, many of the volunteer (POC) firefighters were hired to career positions in the district. Although I am the current fire chief of ECCFPD, I was one of the POC firefighters who got hired in 2002. Today, currently 10 of the district’s active 35 firefighters were hired from POC positions within the district. In addition, there are many of the POC firefighters of 2002 who are now career (or retired) firefighters in other areas or just retired in general. Another aspect that needs to be explained is that on the surface, volunteer firefighters appears to be a cost-effective solution to increase staffing. One of the misunderstandings around the term ‘volunteer firefighter’ is many believe (these) firefighters are free to the district. This is not true. Even if an employee is ‘volunteer,’ there is cost associated to conduct a hiring process, entry level and continuing
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education training and to issue personal protective equipment that requires annual testing. There are also costs associated with workers compensation, executive-level oversight for the program and retention. These items compound, depending on the number of members in the program. Furthermore, to hire volunteer firefighters it is the same hiring process required when we hire a career firefighter. These processes include opening up a candidate search, accepting applications, two levels of interviews, background checks, psychological checks and medical checks, and if all is well, we will make a candidate an offer and begin training. One more component that needs to be discussed is the fire district would not work under the old model, because East Contra Costa County is no longer a rural area. The district is now urban, with more homes and buildings in the pipeline. The 249 square miles the district has to cover is populated and growth is continuing. Today’s population and traffic within the jurisdiction makes responding to calls a challenge. With the community now an urban area, this means there are more medical calls, vehicle crashes and other calls, which require an immediate response from a 24/7 staffed station with professionally trained firefighters. In 2012, the district made the effort to restart a reserve program at the request of the public. It was determined it would cost the fire district roughly $15,000 to $20,000 per volunteer, who then must receive 240 hours of initial fire training (60 hours of medical training and 100 hours of driving emergency apparatus training) and 240 hours of annual refresh and updates. Additional costs include reporting pay for each call and on-duty pay while actually working. Ultimately, the district received less than 20 applicants with only two or three being qualified and willing to serve in front-line duty positions, which was not enough to get the program running. The district would require approximately 50 to 60 trained and equipped volunteers
Letters Paxton’s stance on postal reform is misinformed
Editor: The Aug. 25, 2017, op-ed by Mr. Paxton, titled, “Slow mail costs money,” rightly highlights the real costs of slow mail. Unfortunately, he paints an inaccurate solution, which has high costs to taxpayers and postal retirees.
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His solution to postal reform – embodied by H.R. 756 – is to force postal retirees to pay for additional health insurance through Medicare Part B (medical insurance) or lose the Federal Employee Program health benefits they earned through years of hard work. That unfairly and unjustly adds additional costs (now about $134 per month per person, $268 per month for a couple) for retirees living on fixed incomes and who have not planned for this cost. It also shifts the employer portion of coverage to the general fund, hiding the post office’s commitment to its retirees. And this is if the retirees drop or take a lower level of FEP Insurance, which is not a certainty. In fact why would the “reward” for adding Medicare B under this plan be that they will be “permitted” to continue on the FEP, unless the FEP coverage was superior? He implies Medicare Part B costs have already been paid, which is just not true. It appears he is, purposely or not, confusing them with Part A (hospital insurance), which employees did have to pay for while employed. Medicare Part B is to some extent a duplication of the FEP premiums many retirees already pay their portion of, and many have chosen not to pay the extra for Part B. True, some retirees who do have
to provide staffing for one additional station. The last component I would like to address is that the district started to realize we were just training firefighters to get hired elsewhere. Today, volunteer positions are the first step in beginning a fire career. Many begin working with a district in hopes of getting hired on in a paid position – or they use it on a resume to gain employment elsewhere. In 2010, the district was spending a lot of time, energy and money bringing in reserve firefighters to serve the district. In 2010, it became apparent the district was duplicating services the community college fire science programs offered. The district had become a training ground, and once jobs opened up throughout the county and state, employees left because they were looking for career positions with higher pay than the district could offer. As we continue to build the ECCFPD, we need to be creative and look for economical solutions to enhance services throughout the district. With that said, the district needs to invest in creating a solid foundation that invests in 24/7, 365-a-year career firefighting services. While we do this, my plan as the fire chief is to work with both the high school ROP Fire Science and community college fire science programs to invest in future firefighters as they work on completing their internships. This will provide the district with helping hands to support our full time staff, as we invest into the next generation of the fire service. While we do so, we might just discover the future fire chief of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. I thank you in advance for your continued support, as ECCFPD is your fire department. You can visit us on the districts website, www.eccfpd. org, or through our social media pages on Facebook (East Contra Costa Fire Protection District), Instagram (@ east_contra_costa_fire), Twitter (@eccfpd ) and our YouTube channel (East Contra Costa Fire Protection District) for more information.
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Part B have also found a lower level FEP plan that fits their needs in coordination with Medicare. But this is a decision each retiree should be able to make. Spouse’s coverage is a factor they must consider too. Approximately 77,000 have decided the extra $1,600 each or $3,200 per couple for Medicare Part B is not for them. By framing this as a benefit owed to postal retirees, Paxton is attempting to hide or justify the potential multibillion-dollar cost increase in future years if 77,000 retirees are forced to pay for Medicare Part B. Shifting the costs from the post office to the retirees and general fund is not a sound plan. Our national HQs estimate the costs to be in the billions over time. Gaylin Zeigler VP Delta Chapter #1718 NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association)
Art Society thanks their volunteers
Editor: On behalf of the Brentwood Art Society, we would like to give a sincere thankyou to all the volunteers who committed their time and hard work to help make the Art, Wine and Jazz Festival a huge success the weekend of Aug. 25 to 27!
A large portion of the proceeds goes to help support and benefit many of the children and teens in our community. This festival is instrumental in helping fund our Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) School Arts Programs. We especially want to thank the art docents of BUSD, Friends of the Library, AGD (Art Guild of the Delta), BTC (Brentwood Theatre Company), BTT (Brentwood Teen Theatre) and Brentwood Writes. Also, special thanks to the Interact Club, PADA (Public Art Design Academy), the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility, Brentwood Rotary Club, Brentwood Boy Scouts Troop 93, American Legion Post 202 and Aim High. We appreciate all the volunteers these organizations provided for the AWJF and the help they gave to make it a successful AWJF. We were thrilled to be back at the Brentwood City Park. Thanks to the Brentwood Parks and Recreation group for helping bring the AWJF back to the beautiful downtown City Park. Dates for the 2018 AWJF are Sept. 22 and 23. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s AWJF! Lisa McLaughlin and Dan Berns Brentwood Art Society Volunteer Chairs
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Big second half powers Heritage homecoming win over Vikings by Michael Dixon Correspondent
As has been the case during Heritage’s early play season, the Patriots started slow against Edison last Friday. But consistent with their slow starts are the Patriots’ overpowering second halves – and they enjoyed another one of those in their homecoming game against visiting Vikings. Heritage went into the locker room at halftime up 14-7 but scored early and often in the second half en route to a 49-19 victory. Senior running back Aidan Quinn led the charge, scoring all three of his touchdowns after halftime. “I think it was the mentality that we could dominate this team up front,” Quinn said, talking about the differences between the first and second halves. “And it showed. The big boys got it done up front. I can’t take all the credit. My big boys got it done for me up front and after that, it was off to the races. I had great holes to run through because of them.” The other three Patriots’ touchdowns all came via senior quarterback Luke Lang. An interception by senior defensive back Josh Wishom set Heritage up for the game’s first touchdown, a 10-yard run from Lang. The Patriots went up 14-0 in the second when Lang and senior receiver Hasaan Williams connected on a 10-yard touchdown pass. The two connected again in the second half on a 58-yard bomb. Heritage closed out its scoring on a 39-yard pass from Lang to Wishom. A key to the Patriots overcoming their slow offensive starts this season has been the defense, and it was no different Friday night. Heritage forced two first half interceptions, including one that set up the game’s first score. Edison did score in the late first half, making it a one-touchdown game going into the locker room. But the Vikings wouldn’t find the end zone again until the outcome of the game had long since been decided. “Our mindset is that we’re trying to work on being a first-half team and not a second-half team,” senior linebacker Nick Falardo said. “Our defense just needs to step up and play until the offense can make some moves.
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Heritage High School running back Aidan Quinn clanks helmets with Edison’s Jordan Whatley during the Patriots’ 49-19 homecoming win. I think our team played well as a unit, as one. And we’re just coming closer and closer every day.” The win moved Heritage to 4-0 on the season. The Patriots have only a road game at Berkeley to play before opening their Bay Valley Athletic League slate Sept. 29 against Liberty.
Coach Don Sanders noted Edison is similar to teams that Heritage will see when the league schedule begins. “We just had to adjust to their speed, which helps. We’ve got the BVAL coming, and they’re fast all over,” Sanders said. “I’m very happy with the second half, and I think overall, it was a good game for us.”
Cross-country teams produce mixed results in Concord Several Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) cross-county teams competed in the De La Salle-Carondelet Invitational at Newhall Park in Concord over the weekend. Heritage The Heritage boys’ squad was the top BVAL finisher, notching an 11th-place finish as a team. Jett Charvet crossed in 11th place with a time of 15:56.32 in the 3-mile race, tops for all BVAL competitors oF the day. Other Heritage finishers included 35th-place Maxwell Waechter (16:18.23), Braden Penner (86th) in 17:05.93 and Dane Winding, who crossed 94th in
17:15.31. The Heritage girls’ team finished 26th with Cori Flores crossing in 79th to lead all female Patriots with a time of 20:51.59 in the 3-mile race. Liberty The Liberty boys’ team was led by Micah Delgado, who crossed in a respectable 16th place in 16:00.65. The Lions girls’ squad was led by Madison MacPherson, who ended the day in 27th place with a time of 19:36.22. Makena Bohannon was the second female Lion to cross, ending the day in 64th place with a time of 20.32.00. Benjamin Smith crossed second for
the Lions’ boys. He ended the day in 79th place with a time of 17:00.27. Freedom Falcons star Jiana Cortero notched a 35th-place end to her day, crossing in 19:47.94 as the second best BVAL female competitor of the day. Nicole Kwasny finished 90th in a time of 21:01.21 as second best Falcon female of the day and fifth best of all BVAL competitors. Kyle Berschens crossed 154th as the first Falcon boy to cross the finish line. His time was 18:06.76. Pittsburg The Pirates boys’ team finished in 28th place, while the girls ended their day
in 30th place. The top two male competitors for the Pirates were Logan McNamar (82nd in 17:01.79) and Raul Paz (112th in 17:29.28). The top finisher for the girls’ team was Evelyn Silva, who crossed in 23:46.31 in 183rd place. Antioch The Panthers’ girls’ team ended its day in 29th place, led by Lilliana Sandoval in 131st place with a time of 21:52.57 and Brooke Killips in 158th place in 22:42.65. Benjamin Elias led the boys’ team with a time of 18:04.02 to finish in 149th place. Granada High School finished on top in both the boys’ and girls’ races.
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AJAX East Bay team wins Santa Clara tourney The AJAX East Bay 01 boys recently won the Santa Clara Sporting Invitational. They had a tremendous weekend, notching five wins and one draw. The team scored 17 goals, while only allowing five against top-level competition. The boys triumphed over quality Northern California Clubs – such as Barcelona Bay Area, Monarchs Academy, Santa Clara Sporting and Union Sacramento – while drawing against Napa Soccer Academy. They claimed the tournament championship by beating Southern California powerhouse CDA Slammers FC. The roster is comprised of Marcus Espinoza, Arcarline Valerio, Diego Aceves, Charlie Gonzalez, Giovani Maya, Alexis Guttierez, Lorenzo Nazareno, Adrian Nieto, Javiar Ayala, Christopher Barron, Rafael Guttierez, Alonzo Canales, Carlos
Oliva and Ricardo Romero. Team officials said every player had an important role in securing the championship title in this extremely difficult event. Marcus Espinoza, Alexis Guttierez, Giovani Maya, Javiar Ayala, Adrian Nieto, Rafael Guttierez, Brandon Gaytan and Alonso Canales offered standout performances. The 01 boys are primed and ready for fall league, during which time, they will play in the California Regional League against top teams and clubs from Northern California on a weekly basis. The team is ranked in the top 10 in Northern California on www. gotsoccer.com and trains and plays in Brentwood. AJAX is currently looking for one or two quality players. For more information, visit www.ajaxeastbaysc.com.
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Impact Soccer shakes off the Vipers As fall approaches so does the soccer season, and Brentwood’s Impact Soccer Club is in full swing. In action over the weekend, the 2008 boys’ black team played against the S.P. Vipers. Impact was unfortunate to be one player short of the seven allotted positions at the under-10 age bracket. Nonetheless, the group was still able to manage an impressive 6-4 win over the Vipers. “Even a man down, the boys operated with fluidity and movement, finding attacking space with penetrating passes,” said coach David Baleno. With the win, Impact 08 boys’ black open their fall league play in the under-10 Bronze Division of the NorCal Soccer League. The next league match will be against the Dublin United, Sept. 30. The team includes Nicholas Gomez, Alejandro Adib-Samii, Brodie Reed, Itamar Prober, Kingston Tevita and Marcial Alvarado. For more information, visit Impactsoccer.org.
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Local football squads to join forces against cancer Pledge It and MaxPreps are joining forces to launch the second annual Touchdowns Against Cancer program, a national high school football initiative aimed to unify teams across the country for a common cause – defeating childhood cancer. Last year, nearly 200 high schools from across the country raised over $100,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – the world’s leader in treating, understanding and defeating childhood cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, every touchdown scored by participating high schools until Sept. 30 will directly benefit St. Jude. The Antioch and Pittsburg high school teams from the Bay Valley Athletic League, along with teams across the nation, will launch Pledge It campaigns, enabling fans to pledge a donation for every touchdown scored. Varsity high school football coaches can enroll their team on www.touchdownsagainstcancer. com. Fans of high school football everywhere are encouraged to recruit their coaches
to participate. Funds raised through this campaign will benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: finding cures and saving children. “St. Jude is deeply appreciative of the incredibly compassionate varsity high school football teams, coaches and fans across the country who have set the standard for generosity by joining together each year for a common purpose: to help St. Jude find cures and save the lives of kids who are facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This campaign launches during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and will help St. Jude continue to push the search for cures, ensuring no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. For more information, visit www. touchdownsagainstcancer.com.
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Athlete of the Week by Tony Kukulich Correspondent
Name: Zane Hinojosa
School: Liberty High School Sport: Football – Wide receiver Year: Senior Coach: Ryan Partridge
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Preseason chatter regarding the Lion’s prospects for the 2017 season focused heavily on wide receiver Zane Hinojosa and the role he is expected to play as part of new head coach Ryan Partridge’s offense. Those expectations grew out of Zane’s 2016 season performance, in which he set a new Liberty record by gaining 795 receiving yards and was named to the Bay Valley Athletic League all-league first-team offense – a feat Zane hopes to repeat this year. Rising to those expectations, Zane’s senior year (his second on the Lions’ varsity football squad) got off to an auspicious start in the season opener against Vacaville, where he had 12 receptions for 229 yards and four touchdowns. Zane, a lifelong Knightsen resident, got started in the sport playing three seasons of flag football. When it came time to step up to the real thing, his mother was reluctant to allow him to play tackle football. Zane’s older brother interceded on his behalf and managed to convince her to let him play. While Zane is very competitive, it’s the friendships he has developed with his fellow players that motivates him to give his all at every opportunity. “I’m pretty close with a lot of
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I think one of the hardest yet most rewarding parts of life is being there for our parents as they get older. However, our time with older parents can be very difficult if there has not been proper planning. If you have an older parent, you should talk to them about their affairs as soon as possible. In a perfect world, you will have this discussion while they are still living independently. The goal is to help your parents protect their assets and make sure they are used in accordance with their wishes. Below is a list of questions to review with your parents. 1. Do you have an Estate Plan? An estate plan should include a Revocable Living Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Directive. If the estate plan was prepared prior to 2012, chances are good that it does not take into account the current tax laws. Most existing trusts I see provide for AB/By-Pass Trust, which is no longer necessary for 99% of the people and causes huge problems for surviving spouses. While you are reviewing the trust, make sure its terms are still correct. Is a current beneficiary having emotional or drug problems? If so, should their distribution be held in a trust for them? 2. Are Your Assets in the Trust? Review all of your parents’ accounts with them and make sure they are. Sometimes a parent will say they listed a beneficiary on the account, but double check to be certain. Many a child ends up in probate court because there was no beneficiary listed. 3. Does Your Estate Plan include Government Benefit Planning provisions? Most older trusts do not. If there is any possibility that your parent will need
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LEGALS 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 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
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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005420-00 The name of the business: Suzette’s Dessert Before Dinner Located at: 1630 Dawson Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Suzette Marie Vidners. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/5/2017. Signature of registrant: Suzette Marie Vidners. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 9/5/2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 9/5/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74629 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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. 06-1617 74580 Publish dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005614-00 The name of the business: 1. EcoWeco 2. EcoWeco LLC Located at: 4520 Orchard Oaks Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: EcoWeco LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Anita Pereda, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 9/13/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74615 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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 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: 11/03/17 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: September 6, 2017 Judge Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74566 Publish Dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Melissa Dawn Bliss SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Melissa Dawn Bliss & Jaime David Aragon Jr. CASE NUMBER: N17-1699 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Melissa Dawn Bliss filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Joey Paige Aragon to Proposed Name: Joey Paige Aragon Bliss. 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: 11/13/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 09/14/2017 John H Sugiyama Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74632 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017.
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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.
IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文 件包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 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 postpone-
ments 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 2017-00113-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005111-00 The name of the business: The Art of Microblading Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd #204 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hollie Nguyen. 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: Hollie Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74456 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.
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.
cated 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-0005591-00 The name of the business: Zarco Floors Located at: 521 3rd St Apt B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Oscar Zayago. 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 Zayago. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 9/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74630 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005264-00 The name of the business: Park Avenue Cleaners Located at: 3403 Deer Valley Rd In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Park Avenue Cleaners Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/15/2017. Signature of registrant: Gurtej S. Brar, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy Gnecco Expires 8/28/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74607 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005457-00 The name of the business: China Chef Located at: 1200 Contra Costa Blvd In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner: China Chef, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liabilitiy Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: HuaChao Jiang / Manager Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 6, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 9/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74604 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005522-00 The name of the business: JoDoula Located at: 3507 Nightingale Dr In: Antioch, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joanne Magdaleno. 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: Joanne Magdaleno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 9/11/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74600 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005710-00 The name of the business: Pacific Mainland Details Located at: 115 Campbell Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. David Udy 2. Orlando Caburnay. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: David Udy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 9/18/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 74642 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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 COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005140-00 The name of the business: Saddle Up Horse Training Located at: 2300 Cummings Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tassahia Williamson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Tassahia Williamson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy T FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Lawson Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT No. 02-1273 74449 Publish dates: SeptemFile No. F-0004704-00 The name of the ber 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. business: Iota Technologies Located at: 829 George Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT Leroy Harper. This business is conducted by: File No. F-0005146-00 The name of the An Individual. The registrant commenced to business(es): Eyecings Located at: 5541 transact business under the fictitious busi- Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is ness name or names listed above on 8/2/17. hereby registered by the following owner: Signature of registrant: Leroy Harper. This Anna Oliveira. This business is conducted by: statement was filed with the County Clerk An Individual. The registrant commenced to of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 transact business under the fictitious busiby Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 ness name or names listed above on N/A. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74503 Pub- Signature of registrant: Anna Oliveira. This lish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/22/2022 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74590 Publish File No. F-0004816-00 The name of the dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. business: Keller Electric Co. Located at: 3732 Stone Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT Steven J. Keller. This business is conducted by: File No. F-0005154-00 The name of the An Individual. The registrant commenced to business: MRI Staffing Solutions Lotransact business under the fictitious busi- cated at: 912 Kane Circle In: Walnut Creek, ness name or names listed above on 7/7/95. CA 94598, is hereby registered by the folSignature of registrant: Steven J. Keller. lowing owner(s): 1. Mehrzad Khoshdelazad This statement was filed with the County 2. Masoud Mark Golchehreh. This business Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/8/2022 commenced to transact business under the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74483 Publish fictitious business name or names listed dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mehrzad Khoshdelazad. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman File No. F-0004820-00 The name of the busi- Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02ness: Wild Willow Gift Company Located 1273 74588 Publish dates: September 15, at: 429 Iron Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 22, 29, October 6, 2017. 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Pamela Ann Payne 2. Gianna FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Nicole Finn. This business is conducted by: A NAME STATEMENT Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to File No. F-0005157-00 The name of the busitransact business under the fictitious busi- ness: Larsen Communications Located at: ness name or names listed above on N/A. 3129 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA Signature of registrant: Gianna Finn. This 94505, is hereby registered by the following statement was filed with the County Clerk owner: Flemming Larsen. This business is of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 conducted by: An Individual. The registrant by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 commenced to transact business under the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74453 Pub- fictitious business name or names listed lish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. above on 5/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Flemming Larsen. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin File No. F-0004821-00 The name of the Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02business: Blossom & Bloom Design 1273 74469 Publish dates: September 1, 8, Company Located at: 429 Iron Club Drive 15, 22, 2017. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gianna Finn. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by: An Individual. NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced to transact busi- File No. F-0005187-00 The name of the business under the fictitious business name or ness: Slate Inspections Located at: 166 names listed above on N/A. Signature of High Street In: Pacheco, CA 94553, is hereby registrant: Gianna Finn. This statement was registered by the following owner: Stephen filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa G. Smith. This business is conducted by: An County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy A Individual. The registrant commenced to Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press transact business under the fictitious busiNo. 02-1273 74452 Publish dates: Septem- ness name or names listed above on N/A. ber 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. Signature of registrant: Stephen G. Smith. This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, NAME STATEMENT 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/24/22 File No. F-0004962-00 The name of the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74476 Pubbusiness: Fisk Farm Fresh Located at: lish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. 4522 Sellers Ave In: Kinghtsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1. Rose Marie Fiske 2. John Fiske . This busiNAME STATEMENT ness is conducted by: Married Couple. The File No. F-0005190-00 The name of the busiregistrant commenced to transact busi- ness: Beautiful You Med Spa Located at: ness under the fictitious business name or 3850 Balfour Road Suite L-104 In: Brentwood, names listed above on 5/1/16. Signature of CA 94513, is hereby registered by the followregistrant: Rose Marie Fiske. This statement ing owner: Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas. This was filed with the County Clerk of Contra business is conducted by: An Individual. The Costa County on: August 15, 2017 by Deputy registrant commenced to transact business J Celestial Expires 8/15/2022 Brentwood under the fictitious business name or names Press No. 02-1273 74517 Publish dates: listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017. Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas. This statement
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-0005216-00 The name of the business: Dawn Global Located at: 6842 New Melones Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Masood Aryen. 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: Masood Aryen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74613 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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-0005250-00 The name of the business: Wee Care Preschool Child Development Center Located at: 1275 Fairview Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Resurrection Lutheran Ministries. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2004. Signature of registrant: Catherine Oetjen, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74625 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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-0005299-00 The name of the business: iTechLoyal Located at: 18 Oak St, Unit 1226 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Timothy Paul Herode. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/17/17. Signature of registrant: Timothy Paul Herode. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74616 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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 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-0005521-00 The name of the business(es): 86 Excess Located at: 720 Palmer Rd In: Walnut Creek, 9, 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2017 File No. F-0005252-00 The name of the busi- by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/11/2022 ness: Maria Pulido’s Cleaning Service Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74591 Publish Located at: 1210 Central Blvd # 118 In: Brent- dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2017. wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luz Maria Del-Real. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: An Individual. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact business File No. F-0005536-00 The name of the busiunder the fictitious business name or names ness: Aircare Located at: 165 Continente Ave listed above on 2013. Signature of registrant: In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered Luz Maria Del-Real. This statement was filed by the following owner: Jeffrey Paul Rios. This with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business is conducted by: An Individual. The on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius registrant commenced to transact business Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- under the fictitious business name or names 1273 74518 Publish dates: September 8, 15, listed above on July 30, 2009. Signature of 22, 29, 2017. registrant: Jeffrey Paul Rios. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Costa County on: September 11, 2017 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy A Vasquez Expires 9/11/2022 BrentFile No. F-0005265-00 The name of the busi- wood Press No. 02-1273 74601 Publish ness: Park Avenue Cleaners Located at: dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. 2874 Ygnacio Valley Rd In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the followFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing owner: Park Avenue Cleaners Inc. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: A Corporation. The File No. F-0005585-00 The name of the busiregistrant commenced to transact business ness: Greenberry Publishing, LLC Located under the fictitious business name or names at: 20 Atlantic Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, listed above on 6/10/2017. Signature of regis- is hereby registered by the following owner: trant: Gurtej S. Brar, Secretary. This statement Greenberry Publishing, LLC. This business was filed with the County Clerk of Contra is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy registrant commenced to transact business A Gnecco Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood under the fictitious business name or names Press No. 02-1273 74610 Publish dates: Sep- listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: tember 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. Maribelle Birao, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: September 12, 2017 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT L Ferm Expires 9/12/2022 Brentwood Press File No. F-0005268-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 74639 Publish dates: Septembusiness(es): Corey’s Books & More Lo- ber 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005605-00 The name of the business: Rosa’s Beauty Salon Located at: 7880 BrentwoodBlvd, Suite #B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria R. Sandoval. 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: Maria R. Sandoval. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 9/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74618 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005612-00 The name of the business: Panacea Care Located at: 2352 Cobalt Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patiola Talamaivao. 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: Patiola Talamaivao. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 9/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74617 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005619-00The name of the business: Delta’s Handyman & Maintenance Services LLC Located at: 5331 Gold Creek Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta’s Handyman & Maintenance Services LLC.This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant:Timothy J. Christensen.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2017 by Deputy A Aguda Expires 9/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74614 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005641-00The name of the business: Super Balloons Plus Located at: 553Third St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria V. Garcia. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/8/09. Signature of registrant: Maria V. Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 09/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74634 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 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 22, 2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74583 Publish Dates: September 22,2017.
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ANTIOCH Sept. 4, 7:47 a.m. A person reported that he was held at gunpoint on Cavallo Road and Wilbur Avenue. The people responsible pulled over and demanded that he give them his phone, a $500 dollar belt and a suitcase with clothes. The subjects responsible were three males riding a gray or silver Audi or Nissan. Sept. 4, 12:26 p.m. A man entered the Sears on Somersville Road, bleeding and asking for help. It was unknown what happened. Sept. 4, 2:42 p.m. A woman came home and found that her house had been broken into. Authorities were able to figure out that the subject entered through the front door. The inside of the house had already been checked. Sept. 4, 10:25 p.m. A man entered the ER with a bullet to the leg. He told authorities that he was shot on L Street. Sept. 5, 2:31 p.m. A black Ford Ranger hit the back of another car. The driver then got out of the car and began punching the person. The reporting person then ran to Crestview Drive. Sept. 6, 2:26 a.m. A woman reported that her boyfriend hit her in the head, pulled her hair, stole her phone and left. She said he was possibly under the influence. This occurred on Princeton Lane. Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. Police received reports that there was an attempt to break into a home on D Street. There were broken windows and removed screens, but there were no traces of entry. Sept. 6, 8:12 p.m. A man reported that another man had opened fire at him while
driving a white Chrysler with tinted windows and left toward Dallas Ranch Road. The reporting man knew the suspect, since they got into a fight last year. Sept. 7, 12:55 a.m. A man walked into a store on Somersville Road covered in blood, bleeding from the head and screaming. The reporting person believed the man to be a transient. It was unclear what happened to him since he was only screaming. Sept. 7, 11:32 a.m. A woman got into a fight with her husband. She told authorities that he bent her wrist back and possibly broke it. Her husband was no longer on scene. This occurred on Ashbourne Way. Sept. 7, 5:13 p.m. The father of a woman’s child hit the woman in the mouth and left in a 2001 tan Mercedes. The woman needed medical treatment. This incident occurred on Buchanan Road. Sept. 7, 6:40 p.m. A woman called police from a witnesses’ house and told them that her boyfriend was threatening to kill her. He was driving a black charger, and his hand was bloodied from punching something. She told authorities that she was not hit on the day of the incident, but she had bruises from previous attacks. This took place on San Joaquin Avenue.
OAKLEY Sept. 9, 12:54 a.m. Six shots were heard around Lemontree Way and Sycamore Drive. Aug. 27, 12:08 a.m. A loud party was reported on the 70 block of Merganser Court. Aug. 27, 2:08 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped on West Cypress Road and Rose Avenue. Aug. 27, 10:08 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang up was reported from the 300 block of Myrtle Lane.
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NOTICE OF LIEN ON SELF-STORAGE UNITS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to dispose of personal property described as odds and ends that are too old or broken to sell, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 25th day of September 2017, at 8am, the undersigned will dispose of the contents of liened storage where said property has been stored and which are located at Bethel Island Storage, 6751 Piper Rd, Bethel Island, California 94511, Tel. (925)684-2177. On September 25th, 2017, the following units will be disposed of; Unit#1 - Farrah Thornburg, and Unit #10 - Daniel Schafer. Dates Published: 09/08/17 and 09/22/17. Brentwood Press. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74532 Publish Dates: September 8, 22, 2017.
Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Stephanie Shankar - 3 luggage bags, 1 wooden pallet, 1 large mirror & clothing. 2. Robert Asher - Golf clubs, bike, floor jacks, clothing & car roof rack. 3. Trisha E. Holbert - Folding chairs, 2TV trays, vacuum cleaner. 4. Kyle Haley - Kid toys, TV, stroller, DVD collection, baby car seat, rug, portable radio & baby swing. 5. Zetta F. Hudson - Piano, toys, section couch, toys, turn tables & stereo equipment. 6. Lessie Scoggins - Artwork, carpet, high chair leather sofa & love seat. 7. Martha Ortega - Patio table and chairs, wooden rocking horse, Everlast boxing bag, roll away tool box, golf bag & cart. 8. Gary Trolesi - 3 bags & bedding. 9. Marie Jackson - Boxes, bags, desk, luggage, leather sofa, night stand & plastic bins. 10. Tashauna Cottrell - Motorized mini scooter, basketball hoop, toys, stereo equipment, 3 TVs, computer equipment, & 3 bikes. 11. Giovanni Baldizon - Projection TV, metal shelving, couch, electronics & toys. 12. Victor Baros - Jumper cables, 5 fishing poles, SF Giant clothing & tools.
13. Marissa Boo - Piano, art work, furniture, sport equipment, computer equipment, large round swivel chair, tools, boxes & bins. 14. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets, boxes & bins. 15. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Roll away tool box, washer, dryer, rocking chair & toys. 16. Andrea M. Sarmiento - Art, guitar case, wooden table, dog house & floor fan. 17. Jamie Phipps - 4 tires and rims, microwave, ply wood stand, scooter, baby seat, boxes & bins. 18. Alex Santistevan - Weights, Christmas lights, ice chest, shade umbrella, & artwork. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 9/22/17 and 9/29/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 74641 Publish Dates September 22, 29, 2017.
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 6th day of October 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree
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Authorities received complaints of a group of juveniles jumping in front of cars and into bushes on Balfour Road and Sellers Avenue. Brentwood – Aug. 26, 9:52 p.m. The following is a sample of recent activity reported by law-enforcement agencies.
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www.facebook.com/thepress.net Aug. 28, 9:24 a.m. A case of identity theft was reported to authorities on the 400 block of Bayview Drive. Aug. 28, 3:29 p.m. Credit-card fraud was reported at the 400 block of Brownstone Road. Aug. 28, 8:04 p.m. A report of animal cruelty was reported from Main Street and Big Break Road. Aug. 29, 1:04 a.m. A patrol was requested at the Oakley Plaza. Aug. 29, 9:11 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at Oakley and Neroly roads. Aug. 29, 11:27 a.m. A security check was requested at the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Aug. 29, 2:40 p.m. Authorities received a call regarding an unwanted guest on the 2600 block of Sutter Street. Aug. 29, 8:49 p.m. Police received reports of a disturbance of the peace on the 400 block of Devon Court. Aug. 30, 6:11 a.m. A person told police they were harassed over the phone. The report came from the 200 block of Hearthstone. Aug. 30, 11:04 a.m. A person was harassed on the 4600 block of Duarte Avenue. Aug. 30, 2:54 p.m. A citizen requested services at Freedom High School. Aug. 30, 6:39 p.m. A warrant arrest occurred on the 10 block of Vitruvius Court. Aug. 31, 12:20 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 10 block of Malicoat Court. Aug. 31, 3:11 a.m. Police received complaints of loud music from Chianti Way and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 31, 11:53 a.m. Police were notified of reckless driving on East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. Sept. 1, 12:25 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Norcross Lane and Main Street.
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property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 6th day of October 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. 2 Ford Model T cars, boxes, plastic bins, extensive shelving, car/shop manuals, equipment, tools, car parts, racks, & furniture. This is a 400-square foot unit that is full. 2.2 Ford Model T cars, Model T Truck, Model T Truck Frame, refurbished & painted Model T wheels, extensive old car parts, extensive shelving, boxes, plastic bins, tires, tools, car/shop manuals, Old Whizzer Motorcycle, 3 bicycles. This is a 900-square foot unit that is full. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be NOTICE OF LIEN SALE removed at the time of sale. Sale subject SELF STORAGE AUCTION to cancellation in the event of settlement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- between owner and obligated party. Call signed intends to sell the liened personal ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.
Sept. 1, 6:08 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor occurred on West Cypress Road and Rose Avenue. Sept. 2, 2:45 a.m. A loud party was reported on the 200 block of Rubens Way. Sept. 2, 7:17 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud motorcycle on Nutmeg Drive and Thyme Court.
BRENTWOOD Aug. 26, 4:09 a.m. A reporting person witnessed a suspect taking a compressor from the maintenance garage at the apartment complex. The suspect was reported to be driving a small black pickup truck. Aug. 26, 9:52 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a group of juveniles jumping in front of cars and into bushes on Balfour Road and Sellers Avenue. Aug. 27, 9:40 a.m. A person told authorities a cushion had been taken from their front porch bench on Bougainvilla Drive. Aug. 28, 1:12 a.m. A person reported hearing someone trying to open the door at a residence on Tradition Way. Aug. 28, 11:31 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on Hampstead Drive. The reporting person told authorities 14 windows were broken and their house fan was taken. Aug. 28, 10:51 a.m. A person missing was reported missing from a home on Salice Way. His sister said she saw him that morning but never heard from him again, and he didn’t show up to work. Aug. 29, 9:16 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that people had been swimming in a community pool on Balfour Road after hours. When the reporting person arrived at the pool in the morning, she saw that the pool sweep was missing.
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Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 09/22/2017 and 09/29/2017. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74640 Publish Dates September 22, 29, 2017.
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. 021273 74576 Publish Dates: September 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 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
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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: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Brentwood Press Date: 08/28/17 Judge FOR CHANGE OF NAME of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea 02-1273 74482 Publish Dates: SeptemGuerrero SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- ber 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETIFICTITIOUS BUSINESS TION OF: Andrea Guerrero & Kevin LarNAME STATEMENT roque CASE NUMBER: N17-1556 TO File No. F-0004703-00 The name of the ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner business: Kindness Photography LoAndrea Guerrero & Kevin Larroque filed cated at: 1156 Lake Park Dr In: Oakley, CA a petition with this court for a decree 94561, is hereby registered by the followchanging names as follows: Present ing owner: Lauren Huffmaster. This busiName: a. Arianna Andrea Larroque ness is conducted by: An Individual. The b. Abigail Leila Larroque to Proposed registrant commenced to transact busiName: a. Arianna Andrea Guerrero- ness under the fictitious business name Larroque 2. Abigail Leila Guerrero- or names listed above on 8/1/2017. SigLarroque. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that nature of registrant: Lauren Huffmaster. all persons interested in this matter shall This statement was filed with the County appear before this court at the hearing in- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, dicated below to show cause, if any, why 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 8/2/2022 the petition for change of name should Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74470 Publish not be granted. Any person objecting to dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.
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Oakley radio station spins new show by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer
KLSN Community Radio (92.9 FM), Oakley’s little 100-watt station, is making some big changes to its programing, and East County residents listening carefully might just recognize some familiar voices. On Labor Day, Bay Area radio veteran Rosemary Greyshock and local journalist Charleen Earley debuted “Mornings with Rose & Charlie,” bringing their distinctive styles to the record-spinning, community-centric talk show. Featuring two hours of ’70s and ’80s music as well as current hits, the program is slated to eventually include local sports, community updates and national news. So far, the public response has been positive. “The (Labor Day) show feedback has been great,” said Chris Ponsano, KLSN general manager. “There were several people who heard the show and actually stopped what they were doing and drove to the station to see what was up. One of them was (Oakley City Councilmember) Kevin Romick … we pulled him out of the lobby into the studio to put him on the air for few minutes.” For now, “Mornings with Rose & Charlie” airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 8 to 10 a.m., but Earley said future plans include expanding the format and hours.
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Longtime Bay Area radio veteran Rosemary Greyshock, left, and local journalist Charleen Earley make up the “Mornings with Rose & Charlie,” team on Oakleybased radio station KLSN. “I’d love for Rose and I to build a solid fan base who looks forward to listening in, being informed, entertained and inspired,” said Earley. “I look forward to informing East County community listeners about life with some great music mixed in. That, and my boyfriend says my gift for gab is insatiable!” KLSN, which began broadcasting in January, is a nonprofit project of The
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own backyard, and we can really make a difference in their lives.” Charles-Merrill said she has watched the town grow and morph over the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the spirit and the way it rallies together. “We have an amazing community of givers; it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen,” she said. Her company Merrill Signature Properties will also hold a fundraising event sometime this December, and Charles-Merrill is asking East County residents for input and collaboration. “If anyone in the community has any ideas or
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Kari said the women not only stuck out the early-bird challenge, but they each found themselves saddened when the end of the 30 days approached. “We had grown so much from networking together,” she said. She decided to keep it going. Teaming up with her two daughters – Hailey Cross and Elyssa Bugnatto – and lender Rita Caruso, Kari decided to put out feelers in the community to see if there was interest in expanding the group-accountability concept. Instead of conference calls, they would host a monthly get-together for women of any type of business to discuss best practices, ways to balance work and family and self improvement. Kari noted the group was not created so one person could explain how to do everything, but rather a place to exchange ideas and methods for success. “I wanted something different than the usual business mixer,” Kari said. “If I was going to ask
Friends of Oakley Community Foundation and the San Francisco Study Center. The station covers Pittsburg, Discovery Bay, Oakley, Brentwood, Antioch and Byron. The launch of the all-volunteer station was made possible by the Local Community Radio Act of 2010, which authorized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to license local, lowpower broadcasting so people in suburban
would like to offer products or services to make the event a success, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me,” she said. “We can’t help a little baby with cancer, but we can certainly help make it easier on the family.” The hard-working Thompson family said it is difficult to ask for help, but they’re moved by their hometown’s response in this time of need. “We’ve already been getting a huge inpour of love and support and prayers,” Cassie said. To support the Thompson family, visit www.gofundme.com/averie-thompson. To help participate in the fundraising event, contact CharlesMerrill at webelieve27@gmail.com.
these ladies to spend the day with me, I wanted to give them something of value.” Going on four months now, the response has been overwhelmingly positive and attendance numbers have grown. “ I have always been a huge proponent of learning from other people, and I believe our group provides the perfect, nonintimidating environment that allows for the freedom of learning and growing from other women,” said Caruso. The next meeting is going to be solely business-related – covering growth and social media. And other events planned will touch on integrating new business and old business. There will also be a business fair sometime in December. “I just really think that we should be positive and help each other in the community,” Kari said. For meeting locations, dates and times, follow the group on Facebook at https://goo.gl/XSFvpK. For more information, contact Kari at 925-5841640.
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and rural areas could develop community radio stations to serve localized interests. It’s been a long journey for the volunteers, supporters and contributors of the nonprofit station. From FCC approval to licensing requirements and setup expenses, KLSN has undergone myriad program changes, strategies and leaders. Now, Ponsano believes the station and its staff have found their niche, although there is still plenty of work to be done. Ponsano hopes to soon launch the KLSN community calendar, where residents, businesses, organizations and schools can forward events or information to the station for on-air personalities to pass along to KLSN listeners. The station is also looking to work with local schools to support high school reporting and eventually broadcast events for the Bay Valley Athletic League teams. The expansion of live programming with additional DJs and announcers is also on the future playlist. “KLSN wants to talk to you if you have professional experience in marketing, web design, social media, sound and recording technology, public relations and special events,” said Ponsano. “But anyone with interest in helping, who has the free time and supports the mission of a community voice through radio is welcome to apply.” KLSN is located at 6180 Bridgehead Road. For more information, call 925-625KLSN (5576) or visit www.klsn.org.
Drones improve safety on Highway 4 Recently, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Alta Vista Solutions showcased two emerging technologies on a construction project aimed to improve commutes on Highway 4. Engineers are piloting drones equipped with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) lasers – a surveying tool that uses a laser to create high-resolution geographical data. The combination of the two emerging technologies has never been done in construction before and opens untold possibilities for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and related jobs in the future. CCTA featured the system inaction by providing a live feed of a drone flight. With assistance from engineering firm Alta Vista Solutions (Alta Vista), which proposed the new method, CCTA is flying the LiDAR scanners to measure the volumes of earth that need to be moved during this $74-million project to rework the Balfour Road interchange. The drones ensure the cut-and-fill earthwork goes effi-
ciently. With LiDAR’s pinpoint accuracy, CCTA can now make needed calculations and monitor site conditions faster, eliminating the unavoidable guesswork involved in manual surveys. Putting LiDAR on drones gathers 15 gigabytes of precise, high-quality data per month, cutting down drastically on time spent surveying. The drones also improve safety by taking workers out of live traffic. Drone capabilities enable CCTA to track construction progress firsthand as work on Highway 4 continues. “We are always looking for new ways to increase safety and efficiency on construction projects,” says CCTA director Randy Iwasaki. “Drones give us aerial views of the site that were hard to come by before, making it safer for surveyors to do their job and helping us manage the large volumes of dirt being used to improve this intersection. ” The feed from the recent drone flight can be viewed at www.altavistasolutions.com/ media-bar.
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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
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Events Friday, Sept. 22 “The Government Inspector”
Heritage High School Rising Stars theater troupe presents “The Government Inspector,” Sept. 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 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 www. heartofoakleyfestival.com.
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.
Monday, Sept. 25 DIG Meeting
The Delta Informal Gardeners will have its September meeting, at 7:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church, 809 Second St., Brentwood. This month, the guest speaker will be Rose Loveall, owner of Morningsun Herb farm. For more information, contact Karyn Royce at karynal@att.net.
Divorce Monday Comedy
The Mannheim Social Club will host a radio show, ‘Divorce Monday Comedy,’ with Alex Acosta, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Mannheim Social Club, 561 First St., Brentwood. Entry is free, and it is only for ages 18 and up. For more information, call 925-513-2300.
Tuesday, Sept. 26 Meditation for Stress Reduction
The Brentwood Library presents meditation for stress reduction, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Dr. Marshall Zaslove, a certified psychiatrist and meditation practitioner, will offer simple, effective techniques to calm the mind. For more information, call the Brentwood Library at 925-516-5290.
Thursday, Sept. 28 Book Sale
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.
“The Song of the Nightingale”
The Town Hall Theatre presents “The Song of the Nightingale: A Musical Fairy Tale,” at the Town Hall Theatre Company, premiering Sept. 28 and continuing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 8 p.m. Come and watch the pop musical based on the fairytale by Christian Anderson. Tickets are $18 for the preview; $27 to $30 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and $25 to $27 on Sundays. For more information, call 925-283-1557 or visit www. townhalltheatre.com.
Friday, Sept. 29 Seniors Resource Fair
The City of Antioch and the Antioch Seniors
Club present the Seniors Resource Fair at the Antioch Senior 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.
Friday, Oct. 6 Alumni Golf Tournament
The Lone Tree Golf and Event Center will hold a golf tournament, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road. After the golf tournament, there will be music, drinks, prizes, giveaways and appetizers. The price is $125 for golfers and $20 for nongolfers. For more information, contact Steve Parks at sdparks43@gmail.com or 925-550-3819, Rally Rounsaville at rallyray21@ aol.com or visit www.antiochsportslegends. com.
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Hula Classes in Brentwood
Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday, from 1 to 2:30 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
Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@pack1155.org.
Conversational Portuguese Class
The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.
Ongoing Events
ESL Conversation Group
The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English as a second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come 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.
Kaleidoscope Connection Circle
The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more
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Antioch Riverview Garden Club
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 goo.gl/QS1XT9.
Ancient Language of the Bible
Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations 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 meeting. For more information, visit www.GSMOL.org. To RSVP, call 925-625-6251.
MS Support Group
The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.
CSBA West Delta Chapter
The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. The 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.
Road Map to College Youth
Opportunity Junction hosts a Road Map to College Youth Program information session, geared toward people ages 18 to 24, who are looking for employment and returning to school, every Tuesday, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program provides one-on-one support to help complete education at Los Medanos College, financial-aid assistance and job placement. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.
Job Training and Placement
Opportunity Junction hosts a job-training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.
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