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Upgrade slated for park Slifer Park in Discovery Bay is getting a much-needed makeover this fall. Three new shade structures, power outlets, barbeques, picnic tables and a three-tier drinking fountain are being added to the park in a construction project funded by Contra Costa County. “That park is owned by the county, so the county collects money into that landscape zone, and then we proposed to them how some of that money should be spent,” explained Kevin Graves, Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) board member. “We make the proposal to the county to improve their park, because we are tasked and paid to maintain it.” see Park page 26A

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Recognizing Their Own Photo by Tony Kukulich

here was plenty of patriotism and gratitude on display at the Veterans Day Commemorative Celebration, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park in Brentwood. Participants included Pack 21 Cub Scouts who led the Pledge of Allegiance. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/sideshows

Poster contest winners announced Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the annual International Peace Poster Contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. Winners have been selected from Excelsior Middle School’s art classes taught by Kathy Tickner, who inspired the students with a message of peace. The winners are Makena Brown, chosen by the Byron Delta Lions Club, and McKenzie Weder, chosen by the Discovery Bay Lions Club. Makena and McKenzie’s posters will face stiff competition as they attempt to advance through the district and possibly multiple district and international rounds of competition. One grand-prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes an award of $5,000 plus a trip for the winner and two family members to an award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and $500. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club, with 1.4 million mem-

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Excelsior Middle School students display their entries in the International Peace Poster Contest. The event is sponsored by Lions Club International, and students are competing for a grand prize of $5,000 and a trip for three to the awards ceremony. bers in more than 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas. In addition to its efforts toward conquering blind-

ness, the organization has made a strong commitment to community service and helping youth throughout the world.

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Brentwood school administrators recognized for outstanding work by their peers. Page 4A

NCS Playoff Victory

Heritage Patriots win first round of NCS Division I playoffs against Monte Vista. Page 19A

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Sign up for Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday, a national event to celebrate and promote local businesses, will be held on Nov. 25, and the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the day by showcasing the community. The event will include a shopping passport for local shoppers to visit the town’s shops, and a

realtor’s open house passport for residents, which can be downloaded. Local businesses interested in participating, even if they are not chamber members, are invited to sign up for the event. For more information, email Chamber President Amy Agnos at amy@discovery baychamber.org.

Lighting up Willow Lake Deck the docks with boughs of holly for this year’s Willow Lake annual Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 16, in Discovery Bay. Boats meet on the bay between Shell and Drakes courts and will follow a counterclockwise route. Decorate your boats and join the festive fun. All you need is any kind of boat; a battery, inverter or

small portable generator; some LED lights; and your holiday imagination. Decorate the lakeside of your homes and throw a party to celebrate and cheer the spectacular boats as they pass. The parade will carry on, rain or shine. For more information, contact Cameron Cross at crosscameron@ yahoo.com or 925-980-8376.

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Vote for citizen, business of the year Local residents and guests are invited to put on their ritziest flapper dresses and Prohibition-style attire and enjoy an evening at the Bootleggers Ball – the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Town event on Jan. 27, at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. The evening will honor the town’s business, citizen and teacher of the year and will include an update on the current and future state of the community. A portion of the proceeds from the speakeasy event will benefit the Byron Union School District music program and the Liberty High School Band. Residents are invited to cast their ballots for the 2017 citizen and

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BUSD administrators recognized Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) was recently honored when three of its star administrators received awards from the Delta Charter of the Association of California Administrators. Amy Wallace, principal of Ron Nunn Elementary School, has been selected by the Delta Charter of the Association of California Administrators as the Elementary School Principal of the Year. Wallace was previously a teacher in the BUSD. She then served as vice principal at Edna Hill Middle School and Pioneer Elementary School before being selected as the principal of Ron Nunn Elementary School in 2012. “Amy Wallace is an outstanding school principal, and it is no surprise that she was selected by her peers for this recognition,” said BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton. “She is well respected for her work. Mrs. Wallace cares deeply about her school, students and staff and is a fierce advocate for their success. I am very proud to have her as a principal in our district.” Jon Ovick, principal of Bristow Middle School, has been selected by the Delta Charter of the Association of California Administrators as the Middle School Principal of the Year. Ovick began teaching special education for the school district in 2002. He was previously a vice principal at Adams and Bristow middle schools. He was the principal at Traina School in Tracy prior to being selected as the principal of Bristow in 2015. “Jon Ovick is a great leader for a great

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Administrators as the Curriculum and Instruction Leader of the Year. Bowen was a teacher and assistant principal for the Oakland Unified School District before coming to Brentwood in 2001. He served as the vice principal of Ron Nunn and Loma Vista elementary schools before becoming the founding principal of Marsh Creek Elementary School in 2005. Bowen was selected as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in 2010. “Michael Bowen has had a large impact on all of our schools in Bentwood,” said Ea-

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more than any other job I’ve ever had, I’m excited to go to work. I work weekends, and by Thursday, I’m chomping at the bit to get to work. Not that I didn’t enjoy my other jobs, but this is the first time that my work life is just as exciting as my personal life. I love it out here. It’s a great experience working out here.” Spiegel’s spare time is spent pursuing a variety of interests. He coaches wrestling and studies Brazilian jiujitsu. He’s an avid reader and fan of New York sports teams including the Mets and Jets. And he travels as much as possible, taking trips to Ireland once or twice a year. After several other assignments with the Sheriff’s Office, Spiegel is happy to be assigned to the Delta Station. “I think it’s a great community out here,” Spiegel explained. “I feel very welcome by the community, and that’s been a very positive experience for me. The community has been super great to law enforcement, and I’m grateful for that.”

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Agency: Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Joseph Spiegel brings a diverse background to his role as deputy with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff – a job that he’s had for three years. While Spiegel grew up in Nyack, New York, a small town on the western shore of the Hudson River, he is also a citizen of Ireland. His mother was born on the Emerald Isle and lives there now, and Spiegel maintains dual citizenship, though his accent reveals his New York roots more than his Irish heritage. Spiegel wrestled in high school and continued wrestling while he attended Hunter College where he earned a B.A. in political science and English. After graduation, a friend interested in the film industry convinced him to make the cross-country trip to California. The pair landed in Los Angeles, and Spiegel moved to the Bay Area shortly thereafter. Spiegel obtained temporary teaching credentials and spent four years teaching children with behavioral problems in Oakland and Richmond. His job brought him into contact with deputies from the Office of the Sheriff, and those interactions led him to apply with the department. “(Becoming a police officer) was always in the back of my mind,” Spiegel said. “I was thinking, ‘Why not just go do it?’” He was hired and has been enthusiastic about the experience he’s had so far. “It’s been great to work for the Sheriff’s Department,” Spiegel said. “Much

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Get your skates ready as Brentwood welcomes its first downtown ice-skating rink this holiday season. Opening day is Nov. 18, and it will run until New Year’s Eve. Ribbon cutting will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by a free children’s carnival to coincide with the city’s holiday parade day festivities. For opening day, the rink will be decorated like Santa’s Workshop. For more information, visit www.brentwoodonice.com.

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The ice returns to The Streets of Brentwood, giving residents a chance to ice skate on 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor ice skating. There will also be ice slides, music and light shows, snow play and rink-side food vendors. For more information, visit www.bigchillbrentwood.com.

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VFW Auxiliary Post 10789 will hold a holiday boutique and craft sale at the Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this season. Lunch, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. And crafts and activities will be available for children while

Nov. 23 Turkey Trot for Schools

Get ready to burn some calories before a day of feasting with a run at The Streets of Brentwood. Participants can register for a 5K or 10K run that will benefit both the Brentwood Union and the Liberty Union High school districts. The run begins at 8 a.m., at 2565 Sand Creek Road. For more information or to register, contact philamy22@sbcglobal. net or visit www.brentwoodturkeytrot.org.

Nov. 24 Christmas at Smith Family Farm

Come down to the Smith Family Farm this holiday season for some hot cocoa, popcorn, candy, a Christmas tree and a visit with Santa, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, beginning Nov. 24. Check online for specific Santa times. Guests can also sit around the fire pit and listen to live music or visit the holiday shop. For more information, visit goo.gl/VGbUho.

Nov. 25 Holiday Sip N Shop

Sip your favorite glass of wine or try a new one while perusing items for sale by local vendors at Hannah Nicole Vineyards’ Holiday Sip N Shop event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to unique gifts for sale, there will be live music, United Bites food truck and the Tumble Time Bus. Entrance is free. For more information, visit www.hnvwines.com.

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Holiday from page 6A Dec. 1 Christmas Tree Lighting

Watch downtown Brentwood’s Christmas tree light up for the holiday season, with festivities beginning at 6 p.m., at 35 Oak St. The evening will be filled with music, singing and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, visit www.brentwoodca.gov.

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Breakfast with Santa

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and Assemblymember Jim Frazier present Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets can be purchased at the chamber office, 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite J, in Discovery Bay. Breakfast will take place at the big white parade tent across the street from the community center. For more information, call 925-240-4144.

Parade of Lights

More than 200 lighted floats and vehicles will participate in Discovery Bay’s Parade of Lights and tree-lighting ceremony. The evening will begin with a visit with Santa at Discovery Bay Marina, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and will end with the tree lighting, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit paradeoflights. wordpress.com.

Wisdom Holiday Fair

Local holistic businesses have partnered to present a holistic holiday fair, at 215 Second St., in Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come experience healers, psychic readers, wellness coaches, artisans and crystals. For more infor-

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Pocahontas Hall Holiday Boutique

Wi Cha Ka Council 222 of Oakley will host its annual Holiday Boutique, on Dec. 2 and 3, at 1403 Main St., Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be handmade crafts, independent consultants, free pictures with Santa, activities for children, baked goods, raffle prizes and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit 925-625-1102 or 925-209-6355.

Special Kids Foundation visit with Santa

You are invited to a magical holiday tea party at the clubhouse in Summerset Orchards in Brentwood, from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet Clara and the characters from “The Nutcracker,” feast on yummy treats and enjoy a short performance. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased at www.brentwoodballet.org.

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Smith Family Farms will host its 11th annual visit with Santa for children with special needs and their families before the farm opens to the public, from 9 to 11 a.m., at 4430 Sellers Road, in Brentwood. This quiet visit will also include a free photo with Santa. For more information, call 925-360-4672.

Dec. 4 “The Season of Song”

The Brentwood Community Chorus will present “The Season of Song,” at Liberty High School, starting at 7 p.m. The performance includes a string ensemble, brass choir and hand bells. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

Dec. 9 Lighted Boat Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will hold its annual Lighted Boat Parade. Participating boats will be divided into three categories, and each category will have a first-, second- and third-place award. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com.

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Understanding the Benefits and the Process of Transferring Bank Accounts into your Trust When I meet with clients, we always discuss generally provide the following options: whether bank accounts should go into their trust. Option #1: Work with your banks to Ideally, the answer is ‘yes!’ Here’s why: transfer your accounts. To transfer an account, Reason #1: The most important reason is the financial institution will generally require for incapacity planning. If your accounts are in a short application that must be signed and your trust, a Co-Trustee can access the accounts notarized. Just remember to check the account to assist with your care if you experience a period number to make sure your bank is transferring of incapacity. As our clients need additional your account, not opening a new one! assistance, we encourage clients to appoint a CoOption #2: Keep your account out of your Trustee who can access these trust accounts to trust. If you decide not to transfer an account pay bills and provide support. into your trust, it is critical you check to make Reason #2: You will also need to have a trust sure you have beneficiaries listed. (Note: If your bank account if (or when) you or a Successor account is in your trust, those funds will be Trustee sells trust property. If you wish to sell distributed pursuant to the terms of your trust property held in your trust, an escrow company not the listed beneficiaries.) will require that the funds be transferred to a Option #3: Open a new account in the name trust bank account. of your trust. If you are considering opening a Many clients often ask why they can’t just new bank account, this is the easiest option. use a power of attorney to access non-trust bank While the process of transferring accounts accounts. While a power of attorney can be used into the trust requires some additional effort, we to access non-trust bank accounts, financial still believe transferring the accounts is worth it. institutions are often reluctant to allow someone Sadly, we see many clients who have experienced to use the power of attorney to access an account periods of incapacity. Those clients that have numerous times. After several requests to transferred their accounts to their trust greatly withdraw funds, the financial institution may reduce the burden on their families by allowing require a conservatorship to continue accessing them to easily access their trust bank accounts. the account. If you have any questions about this, I see people When advising clients on the process of Monday through Friday for a FREE, 30-minute transferring accounts into their trust, we warn consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood this process needs to be done carefully, to ensure offices. To view additional articles about estate the accounts are transferred correctly. For planning and bankruptcy, visit my website: www. example, we have recently discovered that some lawofficeofjoangrimes.com. financial institutions are opening new accounts This article provides only general legal rather than transferring the existing account information, and not specific legal advice. into the trust. This has created problems for our Information contained is not a substitute for a clients who have automatic deposits or bill-pay personal consultation with an attorney. LAW set up with their current account number. OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) When our clients are considering 939-1680 - 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut transferring their accounts into their trust, we Creek, CA 94596 © 2017 Joan Grimes

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With its soft opening set for Friday, Nov. 17, and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony the next day, Tom Gregory and his crew worked tirelessly to get the final pieces in place for Brentwood’s first downtown ice-skating rink – Brentwood on Ice. As a homegrown Brentwood native and fourth generation Liberty High School graduate, opening the skating rink was on Gregory’s bucket list. While anyone would think the tremendous endeavor would be pursued by someone who either loved ice skating or riding around on a Zamboni after hours, Gregory said these weren’t his reasons behind pouring everything he has into the business. “I get a thrill out of watching people be happy,” he said. “You know when you’re out and you see a group of people laughing together, and it makes you laugh or feel happy, too? It’s like that.” And it’s that connection with the community that has helped to make Brentwood on Ice a possibility. Not only have several local organizations sponsored the rink, but friends, family and business owners pitched in to gather truckloads of sand when Gregory was in a bind to fill the massive box on which the ice would rest. They also rallied together to make some last-minute repairs only days before the planned opening. The mats that sit between the ice and sand were in need of replacement, as they weren’t the best fit for the space, and Gregory feared the ice wouldn’t be thick enough in time. Once again, his crews came out to pull up the mats that, if not fixed, would result in brittle, unstable ice. Come Saturday, Nov. 18, Gregory plans to cut the ribbon with the VFW, Marine Corps League Color Guard, City Manager Gus Vina, Mayor Bob Taylor, the city council and other community members present. TL Cakes will provide cakes, and Bob Sheldon will appear as Santa Claus for photos at the rink and during the parade, as he has done for the last 30 years. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m., just before the area turns into a kids’ carnival at 2 p.m., and the rink will be decorated as Santa’s workshop. “I initially put aside $100,000 for a bigger building for my other business, Got-A-Party, but when I realized I wasn’t going to do that, I decided to put it toward something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” Gregory said. “It’s been a labor of love.” For more information or hours of operation, visit www.brentwoodonice.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Celebrating seniors “ Opening our Senior

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Celebration Center in Brentwood recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its brand-new Senior Day Program during a day filled with food, raffle prizes and community. The event marked the long-awaited addition of a senior specialized program to the center which, until now, has specialized in preschool programs. “Opening the program has been a dream for many years,” said Tina Daigre, Celebration Center director, adding that the ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by more than 300 people. The ceremony sparked excitement throughout the center as many staff members were eager to see this program finalized, and the ribbon cutting represented that hope coming to fruition. “It was truly a time of celebration as we begin to embark on the last component of our intergenerational facility,” said Jennifer DeRusso, senior coordinator. “Excitement and hope were in the air.” This Senior Day Program offers aid to those who suffer from minor health conditions and disabilities and provides them with care and socialization. Through group discussions, exercises, games and mental stimulation, participants in the program can also receive holistic care Monday through Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DeRusso firmly believes this operation will make a difference to the adults in the program as well as the community at large. “Opening our Senior Day Program means that we will be able to help seniors in our community and bridge the gap between generations,” said DeRusso. “There are not many options for these types of care programs in far East County, so we are glad to provide services that will enhance the quality of life through laughter, learning and fun.” The Celebration Center’s preschool

Day Program means that we will be able to help seniors in our community and bridge the gap between generations. There are not many options for these types of care programs in far East County …

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Jennifer DeRusso, senior coordinator and Senior Day Program will have opportunities to interact. The two programs will have allotted time to integrate through arts and crafts, music, exercise and other activities. The program offers multiple resources to seniors in need, but it is still in the very early stages of development. Currently operating through a land lease and rental agreement with Lighthouse Baptist Church, DeRusso and other Celebration Center members project this program will expand and hope to someday build a center for the seniors on their site. “We recognize that the demand for this program is only going to grow,” said DeRusso. “We are thrilled to be on the cutting edge of this growing demographic.” The Senior Day Program is not only looking for senior participants in need of care but also needs volunteers and donations to handle expected growth. DeRusso said Celebration Center needs aid from volunteers who are willing and able to come and enrich the lives of those in the program and would also greatly appreciate any donations or grants given. For more information, contact Jennifer DeRusso at 925-240-5437.

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Meaghan and M.A.3 Brendan Thomas, USN; and Caitlin and Emily Bernamonti. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Amparo Rodrigues; and brother, Tony Rodrigues. A lifelong resident of Brentwood, Brenda graduated from Liberty High School in 1964 and was an esteemed longtime employee of Antioch Unified School District, where she served as school secretary at Antioch High School before retiring in 2008. Her family wishes to express sincere

Sept 19, 1946 – Nov. 2, 2017 Our beloved Brenda is now at peace after a remarkably swift struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Vincent Currivan; and her adoring daughters, MarKell (Michael) Bernamonti of Brentwood and Marissa (Charlie) Thomas of Paul, Idaho. She was affectionately known as “Noni” to

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Andrew Jordan Selph, member of Boy Scout Troop 793, earned his prestigious rank of Eagle Scout at the very young age of 14, on Feb. 25, 2015. Andrew, son of Larry and Shelley Selph of Brentwood, is now a junior at Liberty High School. For his Eagle project, Andrew led a team to construct and install two benches at Edna Hill Middle School on the pathway near the playing fields for spectators and athletes. Andrew has enjoyed participating in many milestones in the Scouting program. A Court of Honor will be held, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

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Frazier again gets “F” on taxes

Sonja’s Country Inn, the iconic little watering hole in Knightsen with more character, charm and reported sightings of ghosts than any bar in the area, closed its doors this week in anticipation of the historic establishment’s change of hands. Reports are that the new owners will reopen sometime in the new year. Thanks to Sonja and Stephanie for all the memories!

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Down the road in nearby Byron, frustrated residents are still mopping up the mess left following a power surge and subsequent outage caused by a tractortrailer that veered off Byron Highway and hit a power pole on Oct. 26. Thousands of customers were affected by the outage in the form of blown appliances including spas, televisions and kitchen appliances. PG&E is not claiming responsibility for the damage and Senior Manager Vic Baker is urging customers with a claim to call the trucking company whose driver is responsible for the accident – Dillard Trucking Inc., at 321578-5162. The claim number is #6569630. Additional information is also available on the Town of Discovery Bay’s website: www. todb.ca.gov.

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The holidays are here, and there are lots of events on the way to kick off the season. If you’re looking for a little Christmas before Thanksgiving, head down to Brentwood on Saturday, Nov. 18, for the town’s 35th annual Holiday Parade. The fun begins with the Winter Wine Walk in downtown, at 2 p.m., followed by the lighted parade at 5 p.m. For more information, call 925634-3344.

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The City of Oakley hosts it annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Saturday, Dec. 2. Join the fun at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., as the city kicks off the holiday season with this family-friendly event. This year, city staff has added Caroling with the Council to the lineup to give guests a chance to do some old-fashioned Christmas caroling on the way to the event. The tree lighting event starts at 4 p.m. – Compiled by Ruth Roberts

Editor: You can thank Assemblyman Jim Frazier for that pain at the pump you’re feeling, now that gas is an extra 12 cents per gallon. Frazier and his fellow Democrats in Sacramento raised taxes $5.2 billion annually, including a 12 cents per gallon gas tax hike, 20 cents per gallon diesel gas tax hike and a $25 to $175 vehicle fee increase. The average household will be paying an extra $600 a year. Frazier not only voted for the taxhike legislation but also sponsored his own version of the tax-hike bill, Assembly Bill 1. So it’s no surprise Frazier once again received an “F” on his legislative report card from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA). He voted in favor of taxpayer interests only 16 percent of the time on 22 tax bills in 2017. This makes the fifth year in a row Frazier, whose campaign slogan is “People before politics,” has received an “F” from HJTA for putting politics before people when it comes to their taxes. Unfortunately, Frazier is not alone – a record 79 legislators flunked the tax scorecard. “By approving major new burdens on middle-class taxpayers, the current crop of Sacramento lawmakers is exhibiting an outright hostility to the taxpayers who pay the state’s bills,” said Jon Coupal, HJTA president. How bad is the hostility? State lawmakers this year proposed $373.40 billion in higher annual taxes and fees according to the California Tax Foundation. That’s nearly $200 billion more than the total taxes and fees annually collected by state government. When will it end? Only when taxpayers decide they’ve had enough and stop sending taxaholics like Frazier to represent them in Sacramento. Dave Roberts Oakley

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Editor: I am a concerned about the excessively growing amount of litter alongside roads of this city. Did you know the most common object found during litter cleanup is fastfood litter? We should strongly enforce litter fines and create trash bins easily accessible to our community members. $11.65 billion is spent on litter cleanup per year nationwide. Think about it, we’re throwing our own money away. Barbara Jones Oakley

Not all opposed to Knightsen tax increase

Editor: I have a few parcels and am glad to pay for the quality of life we take for granted in Knightsen. We have no tract homes, we have very low crime, we have a sense of community, we have the stars at night that are not drowned out by city lights and we have one of the best schools in the state. As one of the original founders of the Town of Knightsen Community Services District (CSD), the community has enjoyed a peace of mind that Knightsen will remain and not get sucked up by crime and development without due process. Where can you live that is as close to the convenience and amenities of the city, yet brag that you are still in the country? The country values, community spirit and unity will remain as long as we stick together. The original ballot passed with over 70 percent yes votes. At the time, that ballot was an approval for $200 and $100 for undeveloped parcels. This was not implemented immediately, because we were just beginning to organize a plan for runoff water, etc. The current board has a plan and can only implement it with a reasonable amount of funding. The funding will allow for grant writing, a proactive town manager, better responses to issues and the ability to take the next step. The poor choice of how the tax was dropped on everyone without more discussion was very distasteful. However,

the amount was actually passed by the voters 10 years ago and was not collected, because it was not actually needed. Any new tax increase or decrease can only be done by the cost of living index. That would be about $2 annually if the CSD goes through the legal process. Any increases above that will now need to be approved by the voters. Again, I was glad to pay this 10 years ago and am still glad to pay it today. This is a small price to assist in the protection of our community and quality of life we have all enjoyed in Knightsen. John A. Gonzales Knightsen

Community steps up for library

Editor: The Brentwood Library Foundation is extremely grateful to the Art Guild of the Delta for a generous donation to support the installation of public art in the new library. On Nov. 4, the guild presented the foundation a check for $4,655, which included half of the proceeds of the Banner Up! program from last summer, as well as additional contributions from individual artists who contributed their portion of the proceeds to the foundation. In addition to those individual artists and other members of the guild, we would like to thank Mary Lamb, Banner Up! chair; Gus Vina, city manager; Peggy Berglund, senior analyst; and Rosalinda Grejsen, arts commissioner. The banners were a beautiful addition to downtown Brentwood. Many people in the community are enjoying the banners they purchased in their homes. Art is an important part of a vibrant community, and we are fortunate in Brentwood to have a terrific group of people creating artwork and raising awareness of the role art plays in enriching our lives. The new library will also provide an enriching experience, and we are grateful for this gift, as well as others that will help make the library an outstanding part of our community. Diane Alexander Brentwood Library Foundation

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-516-5440 www.brentwood.gov City of Antioch City Manager and City Council City Hall

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Heritage advances in NCS playoffs by Nate Smith Correspondent

The Heritage football team pulled away from Monte Vista with 21 second-quarter points and then cruised to the 38-17 firstround victory in the North Coast Section (NCS) Division I playoffs on Friday night. The Patriots (7-4) dominated up front during the game, led by a great effort from senior defensive lineman Jett Stanley who had four sacks. He teamed up with his twin brother Jordan and linebackers Nik Filardo and Moises Cortez to hold Monte Vista (47) to less than 30 yards on the ground for the night, including seven sacks of Mustangs’ quarterback Scott Chen. “Our defensive line played lights out all night,” said Heritage coach Don Sanders. “They controlled the trenches throughout the game and put a ton of pressure on the quarterback.” Monte Vista drew first blood when the Mustangs went 97 yards in a flash. Three straight passes from Chen covered 96 yards as he hit John Giagiari for a 36-yard gain and Ryan Colonna over the middle for 43 yards. The drive culminated with a screen pass to Zane Cribb who went down the right sideline for the 17-yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead with 4:56 left in the first quarter. The lead, however, was short-lived. It took Heritage just over a minute to respond to the Mustangs’ initial score, as Luke

Lang hit a wide-open Hassan Williams for the 47-yard touchdown to tie the game, triggering a string of 31 unanswered points for the Patriots. After the first quarter ended with the teams knotted at seven, Heritage drove 86 yards to open the second quarter, capped by Aidan Quinn’s 20-yard touchdown, bouncing outside to his left to outrun the Monte Vista defense. Quinn finished the game with 149 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. “It was great to come out here tonight and run through some huge holes created by my offensive line,” Quinn said. “All the credit goes to those guys up front. They dominated this game.” With three minutes left in the first half, Heritage lined up for a field goal on fourthand-goal from the 9-yard line. As the holder, however, Quinn saw Monte Vista rushing off the edge and pulled the ball off the ground to scoot around the defense for an easy touchdown on the fake, extending the lead to 21-7. “I knew I was going to pull the ball the second I put my knee on the ground,” Quinn said. “I saw how they were lined up and how they were coming after it.” Things got worse for the visiting Mustangs when Monte Vista had to punt from deep in its own territory on the ensuing possession and Williams returned the kick all the way to the Mustangs’ 4-yard line, a 48-yard return. Lang capitalized on the great field position with a 2-yard touchdown run on

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Heritage High School senior quarterback Luke Lang (7) leaps into the end zone during the Patriots’ 38-17 victory over Monte Vista High School in round one of the North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. Heritage will next face first-seed Liberty High School at Liberty on Friday. fourth-and-goal, giving the Patriots a 28-7 lead as both teams headed to the locker room. Things quieted down in the third quarter, as Skylar Henry’s 28-yard field goal accounted for the only points, making it 31-7 heading into the final quarter. Monte Vista’s Matt Hoffman got three back on the board for the Mustangs early

in the fourth quarter with his 42-yard field goal, but Heritage needed just two plays to respond, as Quinn burst free for a 38-yard score. Monte Vista closed out the scoring when Cribb took his fifth interception of the year see NCS page 21A

Liberty grad excels in 24-hour bike race by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Liberty High School graduate Jason Perez may look like an ordinary guy, but when he gets on a bike he becomes extraordinary. Perez recently finished second out of 101 competitors at the World 24-Hour Cycling Championships in Borrego Springs. The event, featuring the best 24-hour racers in the world, required contestants to complete as many full 18.6-mile pavedroad laps as possible in 22 straight hours, before completing 4-mile laps for the final two hours. For Perez, that meant riding 510 miles on a recumbent – reclined – bike, stopping for only about seven minutes total to use the restroom, eat, drink and make minor adjustments to his bike. “You don’t sleep. You stop as little as possible,” said Perez, who’s competed in the event three times. “I’d say on average people have as little stop time as 30 minutes.” To many, the feat seems amazing, but Perez contends he’s just a regular guy who doesn’t adhere to a strict training regimen or diet and only rides about nine hours a week – half as much as other contestants.

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Jason Perez, seen here on his recumbent bike, recently finished second at the World 24-Hour Cycling Championships in Borrego Springs. The event requires contestants to ride for 24 hours straight. “I eat donuts and La Costa super burritos just like everyone else,” said Perez, a 2002 Liberty graduate who works as a machinist. “I am just a regular guy that likes to ride his bike, and when it comes to race day, I tend to dig a little deeper than most people.” The races are a natural transition from Perez’s past athletic feats. He’s been a pro-

fessional street bike motorcycle racer, doing tours around the U.S. and Europe. He’s competed in motocross events; raced ultramarathons; and completed several 8-, 12and 24-hour mountain bike races before a pair of broken wrists forced him to switch to a recumbent bike in 2015. The reclined bikes allow competitors to sit back in a lounging position with the

wheels at the feet, eliminating saddle soreness and handlebar pressure and allowing riders’ heads to rest. “Since I am on the recumbent, I am quite comfortable,” said Perez, who considers the races to be 90 percent mental work and 10 percent physical. The 24-hour events, however, can be grueling. During last year’s championship, Perez nearly quit 21.5 hours into the competition when he became delirious and heatexhausted. His crew doused him in ice for about 20 minutes before convincing him to finish the race. He managed to complete 510 miles and notch a second-place victory in the event. This year’s effort couldn’t have gone any better, he said. He quickly broke away in a group of 30 riders into 12th place. By the third lap, he had moved into 11th. By the fifth lap, he was in 10th. Within four hours of the start, he found himself in fourth place. He battled with the top three riders for the next five or six hours before pulling away into third. see Race page 20A

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“I kept my pace and kept pulling away from the guys behind me,” he said. “A minute here, a minute there.” With an extra two minutes, Perez might have tied the leader’s mileage but came up just short. “I wouldn’t do anything differently,” said Perez, who said he’ll likely pursue other 24-hour races instead of returning to the Borrego Springs event for a fourth year. “I rode the perfect race, and I had no problems. I did as well as I could have expected.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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back for a touchdown with less than two minutes remaining. Heritage advances to the quarterfinals where the Patriots will meet cross-town rival Liberty – the top seed in the bracket. The Lions won the regular season meeting in late September, holding on for the 17-14 victory by stopping Heritage at the 2-yard line in the final minute. “I’ve been waiting for another shot at them since the clock hit zeros (in the first game),” Quinn said. Chen led the Monte Vista offense with 218 yards passing, completing 13 of 24 passes.

Giagiari had four catches for 86 yards. Cribb had 73 yards receiving but just 33 yards on 11 carries, thanks to the Heritage front seven defensive effort. “We worked hard all week, and mixed up our speed rushes with power rushes and some great stunts,” said Jett Stanley. “We were able to stay unpredictable, and that led to a lot of our success.” In addition to Quinn running for 149 yards, Lang completed 14 of 19 passes for 267 yards, including going a perfect 9-for-9 in the second half. Josh Wishom had six catches for 118 yards to lead all receivers. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Swimming forward Heritage water-polo star Izzy Strimling recently signed her letter of intent to McKendree University in Illinois. She capped an impressive career at Heritage by averaging 10 saves a game during her senior season. She ended this season with 252 saves, helping the Patriots win the Bay Valley Athletic League title and advance to the North Coast Section playoffs.

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LEGALS at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-011211. 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: 11/2/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT

COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. . NPP0319988 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75125 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

Bryant, Oftedal, Young, Kenny, Benson, Langro, and Susan Morgan voted in favor of the Ordinance, Director Cheryl Morgan abstained, and Director Stonebarger was absent. This Summary was prepared by the East Contra Costa Fire Protections District’s Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 25124. Dated: 11/8/17 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE OF DIRECTORS Brian Helmick, Clerk of ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA the Board. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 75130 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, The Board of Directors of the East Con- 2017. tra Costa Fire Protection District, at its meeting on Monday, November 6, 2017, Notice of Lien Sale adopted an Ordinance entitled: Live Oak Storage 1315 Main Street OakAN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST CONTRA ley, CA 94561 has possessory lien on all COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of the goods stored in the prospective ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA units below. The goods are described FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS as furniture, tools and miscellaneous The Ordinance adopts the California personal property. The items being sold Building Standards Commission’s 2016 pursuant to the assertion of the lien on California Fire Code (CFC) with amend- December 7, 2017 at 8:45am. In order ments made necessary by local condi- to collect the amounts due from you. tions and supersedes Ordinance 2017- The sale will take place at 1315 Main 01. The Ordinance amends the 2016 Street, Oakley, CA, 94561, County of CFC by establishing automatic sprinkler Contra Costa, State of California. This system requirements, clarifying a re- Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 secquirement for standby EMS personnel for tion 21700-21716 of the California Self large events, aligning the District’s weed Service Storage Facility Act. abatement program with other regional Auction is to be held by John Cardoza weed abatement programs, establish- #5860870. Owner reserves the right to ing requirements for fire apparatus bid at the sale. Purchases must be cash access roads, including requirements only paid at the time of sale. Sale is for turnouts, parking on access roads, subject to prior cancellation in the event and maximum grades, and modify- of settlement between owner and obliing the spark arrester requirements for gated party. fireplaces and heating appliances. The UNITS Ordinance is available for inspection # 797 Cosimo Cancilla at the East Contra Costa Fire Protection #959 Matthew Dotson District’s Administrative Office at City of #974 Patricia Richert Brentwood City Hall 150 City Park Way #105 Patricia Richert Brentwood, CA 94513. This Ordinance #730 Nicole Morrow was introduced on October 2, 2017, and Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75164 Publish enacted on November 6, 2017. Directors Dates: November 17, December 1, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005956-00 The name of the business: Crystal Sandiforth Photography Located at: 2636 Point Sal In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Crystal R. Sandiforth. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 2014. Signature of registrant: Crystal R. Sandiforth. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 9/29/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74989 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

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: $ 456,128.90. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01673-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: October 25, 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 75036 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2017.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 10/10/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75067 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006350-00 The name of the business: Jr.’s Fresh Tacos Located at: 1355 Oak Crest Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Richard Grange 2. Gloria Lopez-Vergara. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Richard Grange. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 10/20/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74982 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01673-CA A.P.N.:075-394-030 Property Address: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Terry J. Tabacco And Carol L. Tabacco Husband & Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345634-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/07/2017 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: $ 456,128.90 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: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 075-394-030 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006141-00 The name of the business: Hello Cookie Co. Located at: 2709 Holly Oak Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Elizabeth Neal. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/9/17. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth Neal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 10/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74933 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006156 The name of the business: Mattropolis Located at: 2045 Mount Diablo St In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew Edward Forbes. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/10/17. Signature of registrant: Matthew Forbes. This statement was filed with the County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006195-00 The name of the business: La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Blue Iguana Bar Located at: 642 1st Street Ste #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Olvera & Son Enterprises Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/97. Signature of registrant: Oscar E. Olvera, President, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 11, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 10/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74934 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006199 The name of the business: Wind Cloud Photography Located at: 13 Mcclarren Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jayson Padil 2. Cristina Padil. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/2017. Signature of registrant: Jayson Padil. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 11, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 10/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74987 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006237 The name of the business: Hercules Electric Located at: 573 Cedar St In: Vallejo, CA 94591, is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert Rene Salcido. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/21/1991. Signature of registrant: Robert R. Salcido. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 13, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75068 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006309 The name of the business: Byron Chamber of Commerce Located at: 3926 Main St In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Paula Wherity 2. Greg Pirnik. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paula Wherity. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2017 by Deputy C. Garola Expires 10/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74984 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006322 The name of the business: Discovery Aquatics Located at: 2185 Breaker Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Garin Barozzi Kubiak. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/18/17. Signature of registrant: Garin B Kubiak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 10/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75008 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006363-00 The name of the business: Delta Worms Located at: 4882 Cabrillo Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: EchoTech Environmental Systems 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: Chris E. Choate, President. This statement was filed with the County

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Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 20, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires NAME STATEMENT 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- File No. F-0006468 The name of the 1273 74983 Publish dates: October 27, business: Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop November 3, 10, 17, 2017. Located at: 5000 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regFICTITIOUS BUSINESS istered by the following owner: 1. NAME STATEMENT Aaron Joseph Pawloski 2. Joseph Edward File No. F-0006364 The name of the busi- Pawloski. This business is conducted by: ness: Restyled Spaces Located at: 2833 Co-Partners. The registrant commenced Canwick Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, to transact business under the fictitious is hereby registered by the following business name or names listed above owner: Polly Murray. This business is con- on 10/26/2017. Signature of registrant: ducted by: An Individual. The registrant Joseph Edward Pawloski. This statement commenced to transact business under was filed with the County Clerk of Contra the fictitious business name or names Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by listed above on 10/20/17. Signature of Deputy C Garola Expires 10/26/2022 registrant: Polly Murray. This statement Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75155 was filed with the County Clerk of Con- Publish dates: November 17, 24, Decemtra Costa County on: October 20, 2017 ber 1, 8, 2017. by Deputy L Fallase Expires 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish dates: November 17, 24, DecemNAME STATEMENT ber 1, 8, 2017. File No. F-0006484-00 The name of the business: Beyond Body Frames LocatFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ed at: 457 Wisteria Court In: Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT CA 94513, is hereby registered by the File No. F-0006370 The name of the busi- following owner: Gabriela Manciulea. ness: Brentwood Motorsports Located This business is conducted by: An Inat: 580 Valdry Court D-9 In: Brentwood, dividual. The registrant commenced to CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- transact business under the fictitious lowing owner: CAW Investments Inc. This business name or names listed above business is conducted by: A Corporation. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gabriela The registrant commenced to transact Manciulea. This statement was filed with business under the fictitious business the County Clerk of Contra Costa County name or names listed above on 9/1/2017. on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C PittSignature of registrant: Carl Watkins, man Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood President. This statement was filed with Press No. 02-1273 75108 Publish dates: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. on: October 23, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02-1273 75153 Publish dates: November NAME STATEMENT 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. File No. F-0006485-00 The name of the business: Textbit Located at: 457 WisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS teria Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the following ownFile No. F-0006419 The name of the busi- er: Sebastian Mircea Manciulea. This ness: Mann’s Mobile Mechanics Locat- business is conducted by: An Individual. ed at: 24791 Marsh Creek Road In: Brent- The registrant commenced to transact wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered business under the fictitious business by the following owner(s): Jerrin Noah name or names listed above on N/A. Johnson. This business is conducted by: Signature of registrant: Sebastian Mircea An Individual. The registrant commenced Manciulea. This statement was filed with to transact business under the fictitious the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business name or names listed above on on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C PittN/A. Signature of registrant: Jerrin Noah man Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Johnson. This statement was filed with Press No. 02-1273 75109 Publish dates: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. on: October 24, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/24/2022 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 75035 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. File No. F-0006578-00 The name of the business: Ruck Up, Ruck Up Outdoors, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ruck Up Tactical Located at: 2520 NAME STATEMENT Winged Foot Road In: Brentwood, CA File No. F-0006449 The name of the busi- 94513, is hereby registered by the folness: Excalibur Business Solutions lowing owner: Garibaldi J. Laranang. Located at: 2713 Cathedral Cir In: Brent- This business is conducted by: An Inwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered dividual. The registrant commenced to by the following owner: Lauren Hope transact business under the fictitious Desroches. This business is conducted by: business name or names listed above on An Individual. The registrant commenced N/A. Signature of registrant: Garibaldi J. to transact business under the fictitious Laranang. This statement was filed with business name or names listed above on the County Clerk of Contra Costa County 10/25/17. Signature of registrant: Lauren on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy S AlHope Desroches. This statement was filed varez Expires 10/31/2022 Brentwood with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Press No. 02-1273 75111 Publish dates: County on: October 25, 2017 by Deputy November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. L Fallas Expires 10/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75016 Publish dates: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006583 The name of the busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness: Elitened Located at: 10000 Byron NAME STATEMENT Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby File No. F-0006454 The name of the registered by the following owner(s): 1. business: Matt’s Computer Services Celine Spinola 2. Savannah Spinola 3. Located at: 2112 Gold Poppy St. In: Victoria Spinola 4. Deborah Spinola. This Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- business is conducted by: A Joint Ventered by the following owner: Matthew ture. The registrant commenced to transWieland. This business is conducted by: act business under the fictitious business An Individual. The registrant commenced name or names listed above on October to transact business under the fictitious 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Deborah business name or names listed above on Spinola. This statement was filed with N/A. Signature of registrant: Matthew the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Wieland. This statement was filed with on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J Cethe County Clerk of Contra Costa County lestial Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Press No. 02-1273 75103 Publish dates: Expires October 26, 2022 Brentwood November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. Press No. 02-1273 75156 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0006584 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business(es): 1. Beyond the Terrace 2. File No. F-0006465 The name of the business: Spinola Farm Located at: 10000 Byron Brentwood House Painting Located at: Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby 1072 Claremont Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, registered by the following owner(s): is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Deborah Spinola 2. Paul Spinola. 1. James C. Hawk 2. Jason R. Gamble. This This business is conducted by: Married business is conducted by: A General Partner- Couple. The registrant commenced to ship. The registrant commenced to transact transact business under the fictitious business under the fictitious business name business name or names listed above on or names listed above on N/A. Signature of 1999. Signature of registrant: Deborah registrant: James C. Hawk. This statement Spinola. This statement was filed with was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Cos- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County ta County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J CeSmith Expires 10/26/2022 Brentwood Press lestial Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood No. 02-1273 75082 Publish dates: November Press No. 02-1273 75101 Publish dates: 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006591 The name of the business: Brasek Inc. Located at: 2275 Reserve Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brasek Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alan Bradshaw, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75087 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

KAREN M ANDERSON AND ALAN M ANDERSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 018-180-074-901 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2031 THICKET PLACE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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 $349,839.79. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700280923 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0318930 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/03/2017, 11/10/2017, 11/17/2017 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75010 Publish Dates: November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006696 The name of the business: T&R Hawkins Ministries Located at: 2242 Hemet Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Dr. Timothy Hawkins 2. Rachel Hawkins. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17. Signature of registrant: Dr. Timothy Hawkins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75127 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006720 The name of the business: Flyaways Hair Studio Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd #G2 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Harrigan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2007. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75135 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006721 The name of the business: Delta Waves Inc Located at: 3979 S. Coral Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Waves, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/8/17. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75136 Publish dates: November 17, 24, 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006730 The name of the business: Sly Guy Lures Located at: 73 Guise Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Cameron Clayton Sly 2. Sarah Joy Sly. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cameron Clayton Sly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75144 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8710140 TS No.: CA1700280923 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 018-180-074-9-01 Property Address: 2031 THICKET PLACE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/27/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/18/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0056510-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by:

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OAKLEY Nov. 1, 12:33 a.m. A service to a citizen was provided on the 90 block of Vella Circle. Nov. 1, 1:32 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at Nutmeg and Daniel drives. Nov. 1, 6:27 a.m. Authorities were notified of lost property at the 10 block of Rembrandt Court. Nov. 1, 7:56 a.m. Police reported a disturbance of peace at the 100 block of Muir Court. Nov. 1, 8:45 a.m. Authorities received a request to patrol Orchard Park Elementary School. Nov. 1, 12:18 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 1400 block of Port Court. Nov. 1, 1:53 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 2100 block of Megan Drive. Nov. 1, 3:02 p.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 50 block of Carol Lane. Nov. 1, 3:55 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 1000 block of Clear Lake Drive. Nov. 1, 5:19 p.m. Authorities reported a verbal dispute on the 50 block of Vinca Court. Nov. 1, 6:02 p.m. A patrol request was made at Raley’s on Main Street. Nov. 1, 6:16 p.m. A civil disturbance occurred at Metro PCS. Nov. 1, 7:18 p.m. A suspicious subject was spotted at Walnut Meadows Drive and Fetzer Lane. Nov. 1, 9:38 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 300 block of Cashew Lane. Nov. 2, 1:34 p.m. Authorities halted a suspicious person on Main and Fifth streets. Nov. 2, 7:35 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 4600 block of Burgundy Drive. Nov. 2, 9:02 a.m. Authorities traced a 9-11 hang-up to the 1900 block of West Cypress Road. Nov. 2, 9:37 a.m. Authorities made a security check at the Diamond Hills Sports

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and Spa. Nov. 2, 10:05 a.m. Authorities were notified of suspicious circumstances occurring at Lucky Supermarket. Nov. 2, 11:43 a.m. Authorities found an abandoned vehicle on Laurel Road. Nov. 2, 1:48 p.m. A security check was made at Summerlake Park. Nov. 2, 3:17 p.m. Authorities received reports of a traffic hazard on Main Street and Big Break Road. Nov. 2, 3:27 p.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 1300 block of Main Street. Nov. 2, 4:34 p.m. Reckless driving at Main Street and O’Hara Avenue was reported. Nov. 2, 7:03 p.m. A disturbance of peace was reported on Daffodil Drive and Lavender Drive. Nov. 2, 7:39 p.m. Authorities reported a petty theft on the 1000 block of Main Street. Nov. 2, 10:17 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up was traced to the 60 block of East Bolton Road. Nov. 3, 5:33 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 50 block of Prescott Circle. Nov. 3, 5:39 a.m. A warrant arrest was reported on the 80 block of Carol Lane. Nov. 3, 8:54 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 4100 block of Brown Road. Nov. 3, 11:25 a.m. A trespasser was reported at Delta Scrap & Salvage on Main Street. Nov. 3, 11:43 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported at the 1600 block of Dawson Circle. Nov. 3, 3:08 p.m. An adult was reported missing on the 4300 block of Redwood Drive. Nov. 3, 6:55 p.m. A car was towed on Malicoat Avenue and Salvador Lane. Nov. 3, 7:40 p.m. Authorities reported a case of harassment on the 1200 block of Sierra Trail Road. Nov. 3, 9:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Chevron on Main Street and Bridgehead Road. Nov. 3, 11:25 p.m. Authorities were notified of a loud party on the 1100 block of Fetzer Lane.

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Nov. 4, 4:14 a.m. An unwanted person was reported on the 1800 block of Beringer Way. Nov. 4, 7:44 a.m. A suspicious subject was seen at Kmart. Nov. 4, 1:51 p.m. Authorities were notified of a disturbance of the peace at the 5300 block Meadow Wood Lane. Nov. 4, 4:09 p.m. Threats were made at the 30 block of Keith Court. Nov. 4, 5:55 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on the 1300 block of Chianti Way. Nov. 4, 7:53 p.m. A security check was made at the Laurel Ballfields. Nov. 4, 11:29 p.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music on Main Street and Live Oak Avenue.

ANTIOCH Nov. 5, 11:55 a.m. A person reported seeing an unknown person leaving through the sliding door of his house on Carpinteria Drive. Nov. 5, 5:33 p.m. A woman reported that someone had broken into her residence on East 16th Street. Nov. 5, 11:56 p.m. A person told authorities that he was hit in the face at Quick Stop on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person did not provide further information. Nov. 7, 8:04 a.m. Doctors told authorities that a patient claimed he was attacked by another patient. It was reported that the victim had abrasions to his head and face. This occurred on East 18th Street. Nov. 7, 10:06 a.m. A person reported an attempted break-in at his home on Boulder Drive. He told authorities that the suspect attempted to pry a bedroom window open when his daughter turned on a light and scared the suspect away. There was no description of the subject. Nov. 7, 2:12 p.m. Authorities received a report of a subject pushing a person down and taking $500 from the victim’s sock. The suspect was a male in his early 20s and was wearing a shirt and jeans. The incident occurred on Sunset Lane.

Nov. 7, 8:31 p.m. Authorities were notified that a victim was stabbed in the stomach. The location of the incident was not known. Nov. 8, 3:53 a.m. A house was broken into on Hidden Glen Way. Nov. 8, 9:58 p.m. A person told authorities that his house on Beechwood Court was broken into. Nov. 10, 3:50 p.m. A person armed with a gun stole a diamond ring, a necklace, an iPhone and cash and fled down the street on foot. The suspect was reported to be wearing a black hoodie and pants. The incident occurred on Sunset Lane. Nov. 10, 9:36 p.m. A person reported that his neighbor on Lone Tree Way threatened to shoot him. He said the incident started when he asked his neighbor to move his car. Nov. 11, 4:46 p.m. A woman called the police and requested they check on her daughter. She was talking to her daughter while the daughter was fighting with her boyfriend. Then the daughter stopped responding to her text messages.

BRENTWOOD Nov. 1, 9:34 a.m. An accident between a blue Honda and a white Subaru occurred on Sand Creek Road. Nov. 1, 9:47 a.m. Authorities were notified of a paintball gun found on Flora Court. Nov. 1, 2:12 p.m. A hit and run occurred on Balfour Road. The reporting person told authorities that she was hit by a blue Toyota while holding her infant. Nov. 1, 3:48 p.m. An attempted burglary to a vehicle occurred on Minnesota Avenue. The subjects broke the hatch on the trailer but took nothing. Nov. 2, 6:39 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that the windows of a business on Lone Tree Way was broken. Nov. 2, 3:44 p.m. A person told authorities that his Domino’s account was hacked and he has been receiving notifications of orders in Washington. He canceled the account but wanted to report the case.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8711112 TS No.: CA1700281052 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0216291804 APN: 013-400-062-9-01 Property Address: 107 SPRUCE STREET BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1587 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/24/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/18/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/31/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0306491-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: REBECCA COLEMAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 013-400-062-901 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 107 SPRUCE STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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 $176,748.28. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the

property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not

present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction. com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1700281052 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-2802832 NPP0319902 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75147 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006565 The name of the business: Urban Oasis Located at: 5246 Elm Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irma Mora. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/31/17. Signature of registrant: Irma Mora. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/31/2022 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75078 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

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Did You Know? You must renew your Fictitious Business Name statement every 5 years.

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Freedom grad Marine of the Year by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

While watching an episode of “Transformers” almost 10 years ago, Miranda Bell told her father she wanted to join the Army. He told her she’d never make it. But today she’s proving him wrong. Bell, now a 21-year-old Marine, recently beat out over 23,000 other candidates to win the 1st Marine Division Marine of the Year award. “I had no idea it would ever go this far,” said Bell, a 2014 Freedom graduate. “It’s not like I strived to win this or that award, but I am extremely passionate about the Marine Corps and my job.” Candidates for the award are judged on a variety of criteria, including their physical fitness, marksmanship with a rifle and job performance. In just three years with the Marines, Bell is set to receive her fourth promotion – to sergeant. She has become one of only a few females ever to complete special operations training in anticipation of eventually becoming a Marine Raider – similar to a Navy Seal – and

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she has racked up a variety of awards. “I just know what I have to do, and I am going to get it done,” said Bell, who declined to specify her specific job. “I will do whatever I need to do to be the best Marine I can be.” Bell’s innate passion for the Marines forged her roundabout path to where she is today. The third of four girls in a conservative Christian family, Bell knew long ago that she wanted to join the Marines, but her parents pushed her to become a nurse, like her sisters, and then urged her to join another military branch instead of the Marines. Midway through her senior year in high school, she joined the Army Reserves, but nine months later, her unrelenting desire to be a Marine won out. “Nothing felt right,” said Bell, who graduated Freedom with a 4.0 and was accepted into every college she applied to. “I had a desire to serve on the greater level and in a greater capacity, and the only thing that felt right was the Marine Corps.” For Bell, the timing of her switch couldn’t have been better.

Her preferred job opened up, and her recruiter moved her into that position. She’s excelled ever since and strives to improve daily. “I love learning,” said Bell, who is halfway to earning her bachelor’s degree. “I want to excel at what I do, because it translates to saving Marines’ lives and maintaining the nation’s freedom.” In the next year, Bell will embark on a floating deployment around the world, supporting operations for whatever situations arise – from humanitarian missions to support for other countries and even to war, if one were to break out. Like everyone in the Marines, her job transfers to combat, meaning she could be doing one job today and standing in the heat of battle next to a rifleman tomorrow. Whatever comes her way, she’ll stand ready. “I have a whole family and a whole country that need supporting and defending,” she said. “(America has its) ups and downs, but we still stand for something great.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Miranda Bell, a 2014 Freedom graduate, recently beat out 23,000 other Marines to win the 1st Marine Division Marine of the Year award.

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Planning for this project began three years ago under former parks and landscape manager, Fairen Perez. She is the one who did most of the work, collaborating with a landscape design firm located in Orinda. Perez’s successor, Brian Miller, is seeing the project through to its end. “The planning (for this project) started back in 2014,” Miller said. “Construction started on Aug. 15 and should be completed in December.” Miller said the plans were prompted by the need for shade due to the long, hot summers here in Discovery Bay. “The Slifer Park renovation is coming along well,” said CSD board member Chris Steele. “It was time to replace and upgrade the original equipment.” Slifer Park is located at the intersection of Newport Drive and Slifer Drive in Discovery Bay.

ivil War cannons are fired during the Veterans Day Commemorative Celebration, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park in Brentwood. Participants included the VFW Post 10789, the Marine Corps League Detachment 1155 and the Cub Scouts who led the Pledge of Allegiance. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/sideshows

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8691194 TS No.: L550357 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 023-030-005-5/ 023-030-006-3 Property Address: 48885300 HOLLAND TRACT ROAD KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/15/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/30/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/24/2011, as Instrument No. 2011-0041873-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: DC ASSOCIATES SOLUTIONS, LLC, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b),

(Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 023030-005-5/ 023-030-006-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4888-5300 HOLLAND TRACT ROAD, KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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 $2,557,547.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does

not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case L550357 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063

First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0319593 To: OAKLEY PRESS 11/10/2017, 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75084 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2017.

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: 12/14/17 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: 10/17/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 74937 Publish Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Crystal Leigh SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Crystal Leigh CASE NUMBER: N17-1843 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Crystal Leigh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Crystal Ann Leigh to Proposed Name: Kalistina DeVille. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear

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Events Friday, Nov. 17 Stargazing: Leonids Meteor Shower

The Kellogg Creek Picnic Area will be open for the Leonids meteor shower, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join a NASA education ambassador to observe the meteor shower and other celestial wonders. For more information, visit www.ccwater.com/activities.

Comedy Night

World-renowned comedian Pablo Francisco will headline at the Pittsburg California Theatre, Nov. 17 and 18, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets range from $27 to $37. For more information, visit goo.gl/Wv4X4z.

Saturday, Nov. 18 Free Composting Workshop

The Delta Community Presbyterian Church will hold a composting workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay. Learn how to compost or improve techniques for getting rid of waste. For more information, visit goo.gl/5d6MoL.

Sunday, Nov. 19 Vaccine Clinic

The Furry Friends Food Relief Program will hold a vaccine clinic, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Furry Friends Food Relief Program, 1300 Central Blvd., Brentwood. Cost is $5 per vaccine, $10 per flea treatment and $10 for a microchip. Supplies are limited to the first 80 attendees. Bring your pet’s vaccination records and pet spay or neuter certificate. For more information, visit furryfriendsfoodre. wixsite.com/fffr.

Saturday, Nov. 25 Hannah Nicole’s Holiday Sip N Shop

Come to Hannah Nicole’s Holiday Sip N Shop event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Enjoy a day shopping, live music, food and wine tasting. For more information, visit goo.gl/Qi1eeY.

Monday, Nov. 27 Boy Scout Troop 90 Open House

Boy Scout Troop 90 will host an open house at the Veteran’s Hall, 757 First St., Bentwood, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Come and get to know the troop and see if it’s the right fit for you. For more information, contact Susie Thor at susie.thor@gmail.com or 925-354-1202.

Sign-ups

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.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and theme 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.

Road Map to College

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to complete a certificate in a short-term technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@ OpportunityJunction.org.

Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center is having a free citizenship preparation class on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. This class is for permanent adult residents who speak, read and write English and want to prepare for naturalization interview questions or test. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, 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.

Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. Students must have taken the introductory genealogy class or have prior experience in genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope. org or call 925-550-6198.

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 https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

Ancient Language of the Bible

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning

Follow us for local news. www.facebook.com/thepress.net 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, mobile-home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group

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

Liberty High School Choral Department Presents Our 29th Season of

a t n e R l! o r a C -

Members of the LHS choir, dressed in Victorian costumes, will joyfully spread the spirit of the season through song at your Holiday gathering in your home or at work with some of the most time-treasured Christmas carols.

Hurry! We book up fast so please call now! Contact LHS choral director Laura Carreon at 925-3255325 or LHSrentacarol@gmail.com to arrange a date and get cost.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Classes

The Liberty Adult Education will have yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Improve your breathing, balance and strength while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-516-5444.

Employment Readiness Class

An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

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 or call 925-550-6198.

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.

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Holiday gift guide for pets and pet lovers AMY SCHRADER

nyone who owns a pet knows they are not only a part of the family but are loyal and loving companions who love

celebrating the holidays.

Chances are, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have your own furry

We have compiled a list of holiday gifts for the

family member, you most likely have a close friend

pets you love and adore, which would also make

who is a crazy cat lady; is best friends with their dog;

perfect gifts for friends and family members with pets.

or has a lizard, pet fish, hamster or other beloved pet in their life.

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Keep your pet healthy this holiday season AMY SCHRADER

the best gifts you can give your pet is the gift of health.

Local veterinarians have expert advice on preventative health care for your pet from vaccines to dental care and grooming tips that lead to optimum health for your pet. Vaccinating your pet is one of the easiest ways to help your pet live a long and healthy life. The vaccinations help prepare your pet’s immune system to fight off diseases. “There are core vaccines every pet should have,” said Dr. Stacey Wright of Antioch Veterinary Hospitals. “They include rabies, the distemper combination for dogs – also known as DHPP – and the FVRCP for cats.” The FVRCP vaccine for cats offers protection against three feline viruses: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia, while the DHPP vaccination for dogs helps prevent distemper, hepatitis, parvo and parainfluenza. While many other vaccines are offered, Wright recommends pet owners choose what fits with their pet’s lifestyle. “If your dog goes hiking, he or she should get the rattlesnake vaccine,” said Wright. “If your dog is often near water, the leptospirosis vaccine is important, and if your dog goes to the groomer, dog park or

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The gift of good health is the best present furry family members can receive. a boarding facility, he or she should get the Bordetella vaccine.” Dr. Tucker Avra, of Brentwood Family Pet Care, recommends additional vaccines for high-risk pets. “Other vaccines that are administered to high-risk pets are the Lyme disease vaccine and the canine influenza vaccine,” said Avra. “The influenza vaccine is required at certain

boarding facilities, including Disneyland, and the Lyme vaccine should be administered to dogs in high-tick areas, although yearlong flea and tick prevention is still strongly recommended.” After giving your pet’s immunity a boost, pet owners should discuss their pet’s diet with their veterinarian, including choosing healthy food options.

“Choosing a pet food can be difficult because of differing opinions, understanding labels and often misleading marketing,” said Avra. “It’s best to pick a pet food that is tailored to their specific lifestyle (maintenance versus growth) and has gone through AAFCO (Association of American Food Control Officials) food trials.” If your pet is experiencing diarrhea, vomiting or weight gain on a specific food, it is best to talk to your veterinarian. Reading pet-food labels isn’t always the most accurate way to choose a food option for your pet. “Pet-food companies are legally allowed to change the ingredients in food as much as they want for up to six months,” said Wright. “This means the list of ingredients may or may not be accurate.” According to Wright, the order of the ingredients listed on pet-food labels is based on the weight of the ingredients before it goes into processing. “This means that if an ingredient weights a lot, like corn, which has a lot of water, it will be listed first, but it isn’t necessarily the most dense thing in the product,” said Wright. Finally, both Avra and Wright recommend that pet owners do not have to avoid see Healthy page 6B

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Pajamas It wouldn’t be the holidays without thoughts of your furry babies snuggled up on the couch in cute pajamas. Fitwarm makes soft cotton and fleece dog pajamas decorated with cute ducks, monkeys, airplanes, unicorns, cupcakes, pink flamingos and other adorable styles that will provide warmth and comfort for your pet. Priced at $11.99 and up, they come in sizes to fit every breed, from teacup varieties to Saint Bernards. Fitwarm also has a selection of other designer dog apparel, including holiday dresses, tuxedos, cozy knit sweaters and parkas for playing in the snow. For more information, visit www.fitwarm.com.

BarkBox surprises If you want to spoil your dog yearround, BarkBox memberships are the way to go. When you join BarkBox, you receive a surprise box every month filled with themed toys and treats for your pup. Every box has at least two toys, two all-natural treats and a chew. Each box’s contents are selected based on your pet’s size and if your dog doesn’t love an item, they will send you a replacement for free. Prices for subscriptions start at $21 a month. For more information, visit www.barkbox.com. ON THE COVER: Owen, left, and Olivia, are all decked out in their holiday finest as they prepare to welcome the season. Photo by Tony Kukulich.

Everyone knows cats love boxes. You could spend hundreds of dollars on elaborate cat trees and discover your cat will spend the afternoon peering over the box it came in rather than climbing the tree. Why not just buy your cat a box? Famous OTO makes a cardboard ice cream truck that will leave your furry baby feeling like a cool cat. Your cat will love the front, back and side windows that will allow it to spy on bystanders and occasionally dart out – when least expected, of course. Famous OTO’s ice cream truck for cats is $39, which includes free shipping. For more information, visit www.famousoto.com.

Big or small, no feline can resist the allure of a box, so why not surprise them with their own purr-fect container this holiday season?

Creative scratching post Besides playing in boxes, cats love to scratch things. You can save your curtains and furniture and buy your cat a rad scratcher that will provide plenty of distraction for your kitty as well as funny entertainment for your family. SUCK UK Cat Playhouse Series makes a DJ turntable cat scratcher with a spinable deck, posable arm and hilarious “I love tuna” and other feline-themed stickers. The DJ Deck is $26.99 on Amazon. For more information, visit goo.gl/Qunfnr.

Furbo camera Have you ever wondered what your pets are up to when you’re not home? If so, the Furbo Dog Camera is the perfect gift. Even though this camera is marketed for dogs, many cat owners have been using it as well. The Furbo is a smart dog camera that lets you see,

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puppy nestled under the tree. Animals make great holiday gifts but require a lot of work, including careful preparation to make your home ready for your new fur baby. It’s a commitment of time spent training your family’s new addition and finances to take care of your pet’s health. Once you are sure that your family is prepared, the next step is deciding where to purchase your pet. Adopting from a pet rescue group or the humane society can not only save you money, but it’s also rewarding, because you may save a life. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters each year. Of those, approximately 1.5 million are euthanized annually.

Local animal rescue groups are working to combat this statistic by pulling animals from the euthanasia list and placing them in foster homes until they are adopted. Since 2012, Animal Rescue Recon (ARR) in Oakley has worked to give unwanted animals a second chance at life. “Our goal was not just to rescue the cream-of-the-crop dogs from the shelter but those with the greatest need,” said Tamara Reed, ARR president. “To date, we have rescued 1,082 dogs, including many from the euthanasia list whose time had run out, and dogs that needed socialization or had medical needs.” With a mission of ‘no pet left behind,’ the all-volunteer, all-breed dog rescue group partners with Antioch Animal Services and Contra Costa Animal Control in Martinez as well as the Antioch Vet Hospital and the Brentwood Vet Hospital to locate dogs in need and provide medical services and socialization training.

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Another East County rescue group, Rhodie’s Rescue, started its mission to find loving homes for dogs who were abused, neglected and abandoned or those at risk of euthanasia, in 2016, when the group’s president, Carolynne Steen, came across an abandoned dog left to survive on his own in the farm fields of Knightsen. Steen tried to lure the frightened dog with turkey and bacon and was finally able to load him in her truck, only to discover he had not had the best life and was a fear biter, which is often a behavior developed from an abusive situation. Knowing that he would not be a candidate for adoption, the Steens took him in and named him Rhodie. “He had nerve damage that effected his motor skills, making him clumsy when he tried to run and play, and would often trip over his own feet,” said Steen. Rhodie lived a long and happy life on the Steen’s ranch, and after he passed away at the age of 15, he inspired Steen to save other dog’s lives in his name. “All of our rescues have pulled at our heartstrings,” said Steen. “Every dog at the shelter tugs at your heart as you look into the kennels and talk with them. Every sad eye, every hopeful eye, every frightened eye, every eye that just doesn’t understand why they are there. The worst part for me is walking out of the shelter and only being to take the dogs that we have fosters for and leaving the rest behind.”

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