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Deteriorated building on the chopping block

by Corey Hunt Correspondent

An abandoned Oakley building that has had no tenants for more than a decade is about to be put out of its misery.

With its owner declining to show up in a last ditch effort to save it, the Oakley City Council voted to have the structure, a onetime small business that sits beside a muffler shop at 150 East Acme St., razed to the ground by a demolition team. The decision was propelled mostly by growing complaints from residents about trespassers and public-safety fears that the building will come crashing to the ground on its own due to lack of maintenance.

Over the years, the site has become a hit with local transients, drug dealers, pests and youth

getting into mischief – an overwhelming mix of problems for any community. Illegal dumping and graffiti have also been reported and noted by city code enforcers, who have been trying to crack down hard on the property since at least 2014.

“The property owner has exhausted all his appeals as part of the process,” said Mayor Kevin Romick. “(Above all), we are fearful that someone will lean on the walls and they’ll come down. There is also great risk if a homeless person or kids playing got inside and the building came down on them.”

Previously, the city put barriers around the site, along with notices warning of misdemeanor charges for unauthorized entry, but ultimately, it was not enough to ensee Building page 22A

Soaking up summer

Staff Writer

The parents of murdered 9-year-old Discovery Bay resident Jordon Almgren, have filed a lawsuit against Contra Costa County, alleging that the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff failed to remove the knife from the suspected killer during a visit to his home a day before it was used to commit the crime.

A friend of the Almgren family, 19-yearold William Shultz, is said to have stabbed Jordon on an April morning in 2015, after spending the night at the family’s home the night before. He fled the scene, but showed up hours later at the Antioch Kaiser Medical Center to seek treatment for injuries thought to have been sustained while committing the crime. An alert on-duty nurse recognized him

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akley resident Dwayne Tatum, 6, didn’t let his attire stop him from getting some relief on a hot summer day, courtesy of the fountain in downtown Oakley. The recent triple-digit temperatures throughout East County have residents looking for inventive ways to beat the summer heat.

through social media postings and called the sheriff’s department, which took him into custody without incident. He is presently awaiting trial.

The lawsuit, which seeks an unspecified amount, claims that the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff discovered a large Bears Grylls hunting knife in Shultz’s knapsack the day before the alleged attack, but did not remove it despite being called to the home by Shultz’s mother on reports that he was acting violently. He would later be voluntarily transported to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for a mental health review.

County Counsel Sharon Anderson was unavailable for comment and other members of her office did not return requests for comment. see Suit page 22A

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The family of slain Discovery Bay 9-year-old, Jordon Almgren, has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging his death could have been prevented.

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Ladies In Hats For Trump

Local residents in their blinged out headwear catch the eye of the man himself. Page 5A

Family of slain boy files suit against county

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Cityhood Celebration One teen killed, second critically injured by suspected impaired driver Oakley’s 17th-annual Cityhood Celebration will be held on July 2, starting at 6 p.m., at the Freedom High Soccer Basin, located at 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley.

The event commemorates both the anniversary of Oakley incorporating as a city in 1999, as well as our nation’s independence.

The Oakley Delta Lions Club will be hosting a tri-tip barbecue fundraiser, with proceeds going back into the community.

Guests may also purchase a $5 wristband, which allows them unlimited use of the inflatable games, activities, and glitter tattoos. Children ages 5 and under can request a free wristband. Booths will be set up for the sale of wristbands at two locations.

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A suspected impaired driver struck and killed an Oakley teen and seriously injured another Tuesday afternoon, according to the Oakley Police Department.

Police believe 50-year-old Walnut Creek resident Kristina Salvitti veered off the roadway and struck the two teens as they walked along East Cypress Road near Bethel Island Road at around 2:45 p.m.

A 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 16-year-old was flown to UCSF Be-

nioff Hospital with major injuries. As of Wednesday morning, she was in critical but stable condition, according to police.

Salvitti, who remained at the scene, displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. She was taken to the Martinez Detention Facility and booked on charges of vehicular manslaughter and felony driving under the influence.

The accident snarled traffic along East Cypress Road and in the area of Bethel Island for several hours.

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Brentwood to explore fire-funding fix

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Unfavorable polling results regarding a possible tax for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) has lit a fire under Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor.

During the city council meeting this week, Taylor directed City Manager Gus Vina to explore ways to bring three additional fire stations into the city for a total of four - the recommended number listed in the district’s master plan released last month.

Brentwood receives 50 percent of the district’s calls and has $8 billion worth of property to protect in the city.

“It’s time for Brentwood to take a stand,” Taylor said. “The lack of resources and inadequate fire and medical service for Brentwood is totally unacceptable.”

Taylor’s request came less than a week after polling results revealed using a utility-users tax (UUT) to generate funds for fire protection and medical response services would not likely pass if put on the November ballot.

The ECCFPD, which was comprised of eight stations in 2008, is down to three stations that serve 105,000 residents spanning 249 square miles. A fourth station is slated to open in Knightsen this month, but will close in June of 2017 if additional funding is not found. The district’s attempts to bring in more revenue - a parcel

tax in 2012 and a proposed benefit assessment last year - both failed.

“This issue is too critical to give it up,” Taylor said.

In the poll of 894 East County residents, 41 percent of Brentwood residents, 39 percent of Oakley residents and 47 percent of residents in unincorporated areas approved of a UUT, well short of the 50 percent threshold needed for passage in the three areas.

The UUT would have been based on district residents’ Pacific Gas & Electric Co. electricity services, landline and cellular phone bills and cable usage.

The proposal called for Brentwood and Oakley city councils and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to each propose separate UUTs to their residents, with the goal of collecting up to $15.6 million to open three more stations in Brentwood, two more in Oakley and one more in the unincorporated area of the district, which is the recommended number listed on the district’s master plan.

However, Taylor pointed out that the survey also revealed that 71 percent of Brentwood residents had a positive view of the city government, which gives him hope for the future.

“We have to build upon that and make fire and medical response a top priority in this city,” Taylor said.

Vina, a member of an independent multi-jurisdictional task force that proposed the measure, said that he’s open to continue working towards a district-wide solution, but will now shift his focus towards bringing back a plan tailored for Brentwood to present at the council meeting on July 26.

“If (the Brentwood City Council) wants to move forward with a November UUT, then we would have all the information to do that,” he said.

It’s unknown if the City of Oakley or Contra Costa Board of Supervisors might follow Brentwood in proposing their own revenue measures. Tomi Riley, chief of staff for Supervisor Mary Piepho, said

“ It’s time for Brentwood to take a stand. The lack of resources … is totally unacceptable.

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Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor the situation is evolving.

“Mary is willing to take it to the board for discussion, but based on the survey results, it did not look like the citizens of District 3 were supportive of it,” she said.

Oakley City Councilman Doug Hardcastle said any resolution must involve a group effort.

“We are all neighbors out here, and we have to try to work together to get the issue resolved,” he said.

Other polling results included an 86 percent approval rating of local fire firefighters and a 69 percent approval rating of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. About 63 percent of respondents believe that the fire district is in great need of additional funding. About 65 percent of Oakley voters said that they approved of the job being done by their city government, while 59 percent of unincorporated voters said the same about the county government.

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Republican women tip their hats for Trump

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

They are known as the Ladies in Hats for Trump, and they have been photographed and interviewed by newspapers around the globe, including Hong Kong, Switzerland and Spain.

They are instantly recognizable, wearing custommade, blinged-out cowboy hats, accessories and T-shirts to Trump rallies and events, garnering attention from Trump himself and earning VIP treatment at events. Behind the glitz is a group of women, part of East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated (ECCRWF), who are on a mission to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

“We are trying to do everything we can to help Trump,” said Discovery Bay resident and ECCRWF member Cheryl McDonald. “He is what this country needs.”

The ECCRWF is a political group founded in 1987, affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest all-women political organization in the world. The group provides an avenue for political involvement, including supporting Donald Trump’s campaign for presidency.

While some people put political signs in their yards to support their favorite candidate, these women have taken some drastic actions, from showing up to rallies and waiting in line more than 20 hours in advance, to designing hats and clothes to wear to rallies. When McDonald and four other ECCRWF members, aged 48 to 84, arrived in Fresno on May 26 for a Trump rally, they arrived 21 hours early and stood outside Selland Arena wearing their famous hats. By 6 a.m., word of the ladies with hats reached Trump’s campaign group, who brought the ladies coffee and

“ He filled the stadium that night,

and to be on the stage with him was a moment I’ll never forget.

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Cheryl McDonald donuts, brought them into the building to tour the rally area, and invited them to sit on the stage, directly behind Trump, where they’d be seen by television cameras during his speech.

“It was so exciting,” said McDonald. “He filled the stadium that night, and to be on the stage with him was a moment I’ll never forget.”

According to McDonald, at another rally, Trump recognized the group of women, greeted them as the ‘ladies with hats,’ complimented and signed their hats and told McDonald she should go into business. When they show up to rallies, they not only grab Trump’s attention, but also the attention of news reporters from around the world.

“Wearing the hat speaks volumes,” said Knightsen resident and ECCRWF President Liz Ritchie. “We are the boots on the ground for campaigns, and wearing the hat has become a well known symbol for the Trump campaign.”

The ladies plan on continuing to show their support for Trump by reaching out to supporters in the community and encouraging them to vote, as well as sharing Trump’s message with the community.

For more information, visit www. eastcontracostarepublicanwomen.org.

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Marva Clayton of Antioch, Cheryl McDonald of Discovery Bay, Jennifer Mixon of Discovery Bay and Liz Ritchie of Knightsen show their support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in San Jose.

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Judge declares Delta Plan invalid

by Corey Hunt Correspondent

Aspirations to regulate and overhaul the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and give the thumbs up to Gov. Jerry Brown’s twin tunnel plan have been handed another blow by a superior court judge.

The ruling by Judge Michael Kenny in Sacramento builds on momentum from a previous ruling issued in May. In that 73page ruling, Kenny had upheld most of the proposal and the authority of the Delta Plan’s designers, the Delta Stewardship Council, to write it after a slew of lawsuits by environmentalists mounted a challenge – but demanded a partial redrafting to focus more on environmental restoration and on quantified measures to reduce state reliance on Delta water transfers. That proved to be short-lived though.

Last week, the judge declared the entire Delta Plan invalid after examination under the California Environmental Quality Act, a piece of legislation the plaintiffs hoped would be a knockout.

“To be clear, the Delta Plan is invalid and must be set aside until proper revisions are completed,” Kenny said in his decision, which drew a swift rebuttal from the Delta Stewardship Council.

Jessica R. Pearson, the council’s chief executive officer, said that they would most likely be filing an appeal to save the document, which she touted as being based on

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A superior court judge this week declared the controversial Delta Plan invalid after examination under the California Environmental Quality Act. the best available science.

“The Delta remains in crisis, and now isn’t the time to set aside the state’s only comprehensive management plan for (it),” she said, expressing dismay that even uncontested components of the plan focusing only on habitat restoration will have to be

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halted now that the plan in its entirety has to be scrapped and rewritten.

Environmentalists see this as good news in the long run, because the Delta Plan lent support to California WaterFix, a separate but parallel project being pushed by the governor, an alliance of water con-

tractors and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It calls for installing two 40-foot wide, 35-mile long concrete tunnels beneath the Delta in a massive water transfer being billed as a cure to California’s water woes.

But without a valid Delta Plan that balances preserving habits with water transfers, the architects could run into some trouble in their efforts to get the water flowing down south.

“It’s not completely clear how all of this is going to play out, but one way or another, it’s going to have an effect on the tunnels,” said Michael Brodsky, an attorney with the Save the California Delta Alliance, one of several groups that formed a coalition and joined in on the recent lawsuits.

According to Brodsky, one likely scenario is that the State Water Resources Control Board, which is organizing hearings to determine the legality of WaterFix, could be swayed to pull the plug on it altogether without a valid Delta Plan in sight.

“It should give them a reason to look more closely at whether or not the tunnels meet the goals of the Delta Reform Act … and will probably make their job more difficult in deciding what to do with this thing,” he added.

Tunnel proponents say they are unfazed by the ruling and have been quick to remind observers that they were not the ones in Kenny’s crosshairs. see Plan page 7A

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Summer blood donations needed The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood will receive a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler, while supplies last, from July 1 through 5. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include July 14, from noon to 6 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brentwood, 2350 Jeffery Way, in Brentwood.

Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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“ To be clear, the Delta

“Work on California WaterFix continues,” said Nancy Vogel, a spokeswoman for the project. “The Delta Plan is not California WaterFix, and WaterFix is not the subject of (last week’s) tentative court decision.”

While Brodsky acknowledged the clear distinction between the two undertakings, he noted again that water contractors shelling out money for WaterFix will be left scratching their heads over how much water they can take without a state-sanctioned plan to use as a guide – a logistical mess he hopes will encourage the Delta Stewardship Council to distance itself from the tunnels.

Plan is invalid and must be set aside until proper revisions are completed.

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CORRECTION AND PACE LOANS

This is two articles in one.

First is a correction for a recent article I wrote about homeowner’s associations. In my article, I incorrectly stated that when you see the HOA board go into executive session, where no minutes are kept, they may be contemplating litigation. I was politely corrected by a local board member that they go into executive session in order to discuss discipline against homeowners for violating rules, and they don’t want the names in the public minutes, but they DON’T discuss potential litigation there.

Secondly, I wanted to let you know about some issues with PACE/HERO loans.

These are relatively new loans, where you can get some energy-efficient home improvements done, like improved HVAC and solar. You may be getting solicitations in the mail or by phone about them, and the salesperson may tell you how this is an easy way to get home improvements done with almost no qualifying needed (you do have to have equity) and stretch the pay-

ments out over many years.

What’s different about these loans is they are repaid through your tax bill. This means that when you sell the home, it stays on the home for the next buyer to deal with. This creates a couple of issues.

The buyer may not WANT to pay for this and therefore may not want to buy your home or ask you to pay the loan off.

In addition, their lender may not even agree to loan on the property, because the PACE/HERO loan is part of your tax bill, which makes it the primary lien on your property. Some people are having issues even refinancing their regular mortgages because of these liens. So be sure to check into it fully before you sign up for one of these loans.

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Liberty grad’s short film standing tall

“ The coolest thing about

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

When Kimberly Mucha was a student at Liberty High School in Brentwood, she was a doodler who loved to draw and took every art class available.

Since then, the artist has graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s degree in character animation and was the co-producer of a short animated film titled, “The Blue & The Beyond,” which has garnered attention around the globe, winning international awards.

“I’m so proud of my crew and the success that we have achieved through our persistence, hard work and passion for animation,” said Mucha.

Mucha’s doodling transformed from a hobby into a professional pursuit when she was a junior at and started taking theater classes.

“Working in that kind of environment really opened my eyes to a different community of artists being actors and vice versa,” said Mucha.

In high school, Mucha was known for her hard work and animated personality.

“She worked hard, both on stage and backstage, and cared a great deal about making the program the best it could be,” said Liberty High School Playmakers’ Director Helen Dixon. “She also had a great sense of humor and was always fun

working at Industrial Light and Magic is knowing that this visual-effects studio has touched every one of my favorite movies.

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Former Brentwood resident and graduate of Liberty High School Kimberly Mucha works on a storyboard for a short animated film she co-produced titled “The Blue & The Beyond,” which won several international awards. to be around.”

After graduating in 2007, her passion for art and theater grew into film animation. In between and after classes, Mucha and her friends created their film, featuring a character named Charlie who doesn’t fit in with the rest of the world.

By being himself, Charlie was able to find someone else like him - a young woman named Penelope. Mucha co-produced the film and served as the supervising animator for Charlie.

The film, which has recently been released to the public, was shown in countries around the world, including Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy, winning several top awards. It was awarded at the Boston Independent Film Festival; the Euregion Shorts Film Festival in the Netherlands; the Beeston Film Festival UK; the Leeds Young Film Festival in the UK; the Sioux Empire Film Festival in South Dakota and others.

Mucha brought her parents, who are still Brentwood residents, to several film festivals where her movie was being shown.

“We loved it,” said Grace Mucha, Kimberly’s mother. “We are so happy her hard work has paid off, and she’s living her dream.”

The producer and animator hasn’t ruled out making more films, but is currently working as a production assistant at Industrial Light and Magic, Lucasfilm’s visual-effects and animation studio.

“The coolest thing about working at Industrial Light and Magic is knowing that this visual-effects studio has touched every one of my favorite movies,” said Mucha. “There’s so much history there that it’s hard not to be in awe when I’m going to work.”

For more information, visit www. theblueandthebeyond.com. To watch the film, visit https://vimeo.com/136440460.

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by Silky Sahnan, esq.

The importance of goals and journal keeping during your divorce, pt. 2 It’s a journal, not a diary.

When you’re in the middle of a divorce it can be close to impossible to remember details. Further, it’s difficult for you to know which things are important and which are not. Many times, things that seem irrelevant at first turn out to be the most important information presented in the case.

Your journal should be a factual account of events. It’s not a place to write down your private thoughts, because it can be presented as evidence during a trial.

Because every piece of correspondence regarding your case should be saved, it may be helpful to keep your journal in a binder or notebook, where you can also store correspondence.

Keep a phone log as well.

There will probably be a day when you call your attorney about something important and you have to leave a

message. Suddenly a new emergency crops up. You have four new questions, but you’re still waiting for your attorney to call you back.

“I’ll remember them,” you say to yourself. “They’re too important to forget.”

When she does call ... poof - the questions are gone. A phone log will help you keep track of when you called, what it was about, and what you and your attorney discussed. 24 hours can seem like a terribly long time when you want an immediate call back. Your phone log will allow you to see exactly when you called and see that your call was probably returned promptly – even if it didn’t feel like it was.

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Blazing hot weekend fuels area fires

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Struggling against windy, triple-digit temperatures and reduced staff, firefighters in East Contra Costa battled two blazes last weekend in Antioch and Brentwood.

Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, a residential structure fire destroyed a home in the 20 block of Sycamore Avenue in Brentwood, just east of the intersection at Brentwood Boulevard.

According to the Brentwood Police Department, a female caller reported she heard an explosion and her house was on fire. It is currently unknown if the explosion heard by the caller was the cause of the fire.

The Brentwood Police Department and multiple engines from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) arrived on scene to find two occupants in the house. Both were evacuated without injury. A shed behind the home was also on fire, with an unknown amount of firearm ammunition stored in the shed. Firefighters battling the blaze temporarily retreated as explosions made the scene unsafe. Residents of the nearby Village Park Apartments were also evacuated as a precaution.

Weather conditions did not help firefighters working to get the blaze under control, as temperatures hovered above 100 degrees. One ECCFPD firefighter was removed from the scene on a stretcher suffering from heat exhaustion, and a Brentwood police officer was also treated at the scene.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the homeowner at www.gofundme.com/ am4e3gsw.

A brush fire burning along the north side of the Contra Costa Canal turned into a five-alarm blaze on the afternoon of June 25, in the vicinity of Barmouth Drive and Burwood Way in Antioch. The fire quickly spread to a home on Burwood Way, causing major damage to the home. The fire was pushed west along the canal towards Deer Valley Road by strong afternoon winds, then jumped the canal and began burning brush on the south side.

Embers from the fire also ignited a fence on Stratford Way. In an effort to fight the fire, an Antioch police officer used the homeowner’s hose until firefighters from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District showed up.

Two Antioch engines had been out of the district assisting in fighting a fire in Brentwood, prior to responding to the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but was listed as accidental.

To view an online video of the Brentwood fire, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia.

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At top, flames erupt through an opening cut by firefighters at a residence in Brentwood. At bottom, what started as brush fire soon spread to a residence on Burwood Way in Antioch. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The business will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the 27,000-square-foot store, and the public is invited to join the festivities, tour the store and shop for their favorite healthy grocery items.

Special events and giveaways include the first 200 shoppers in line receiving 20 percent off their initial total purchase; delicious muffin and coffee samples; every 15th shopper receiving a coupon book featuring Sprouts savings at chekcout; $1

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As part of Sprouts’ local Food Rescue Program, all stores in the region, including the new Brentwood store, will donate unsold and edible, but not marketable, groceries to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The relief agency picks up excess or damaged fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to those in need. In 2015, Sprouts stores and distribution centers donated approximately 14 million pounds of product to those in need, which is equivalent to 12 million meals. This reduces the impact of hunger as well as the company’s environmental footprint.

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Resident arrested in connection with shooting

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A man involved in a shooting incident was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. His injuries were believed to be non-life threatening.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call the Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division at 925-313-

2600. For any tips, email tips@so.cccounty. us or call 866-846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

The Contra Costa Area Office of the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint, starting on Friday, July 1, at a to-be-determined location within unincorporated Contra Costa County.

This safety event will be conducted from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Traffic volume permitting, all vehicles will be checked, and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs can expect to be arrested. In addition, officers will conduct driver’s license checks on motorists stopped at the checkpoint.

The event is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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A Discovery Bay resident was arrested on charges of assault with a firearm following an argument on Monday evening, June 27, on the 4200 block of Slifer Drive in Discovery Bay, according to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sherriff.

Around 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a possible accidental shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was uncooperative and was later flown by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. His injury did not appear to be life-threatening.

During the initial investigation, it was determined that the shooting occurred after an argument.

Deputies later arrested 41-year-old Paul Nelson, who lives at the residence. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for assault with a firearm. He is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

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Fire, emergency medical services expectations: survey says what we want … (or not)

by Patricia Ziobro The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) has been in dire straits – culminating in the closure of five of its eight fire stations.

The inability to provide adequate levels of public-safety services to everyone within ECCFPD’s jurisdiction has uest been attributed comment to significant population and business growth combined with a lack of sufficient revenues resulting from antiquated property-tax allocations set in the 1970s.

The ECCFPD Board of Directors, Brentwood, Oakley and Contra Costa County have failed to resolve this crisis.

Last year, a self-appointed special Fire and Emergency Task Force, consisting of city, county and fire officials, formed to seek a funding solution.

At an April 4 ECCFPD Board meeting, Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina, special task force chair, announced that the task force and its hired consultant, Peak Democracy, Inc., had prepared an online forum and survey to educate the community and incorporate public input into their decision process. Their “Our Fire Services” website states the consultant’s mission is “to broaden civic engagement

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and build public trust in government.”

The online survey invites the participant to answer questions about fire and emergency medical services expectations. Each question is followed by an ‘educational’ component, citing what the ‘experts’ say the answer should be. Then the participant has the opportunity to answer the same question again, after having been coached as to what the ‘right’ answer should have been. Of course, the participants want the ‘best,’ the ‘most’ and the ‘biggest,’ especially with no price tag attached.

Fast forward to the June 6 ECCFPD Board meeting. After several months of ‘surveying’ the public, task force leader Vina announced its recommendation to solve the funding crisis - a utility-users tax (UUT).

The Task Force has decided to move forward with a plan to ask the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and Contra Costa County on behalf of the unincorporated areas of the county within ECCFPD jurisdiction, to place a measure on the ballot for a tax on utilities – including electricity, gas, telecommunications and cable.

Vina said the level of tax on the UUT ballot would be determined after ‘polling’ the public in mid-June to ascertain what the voters are willing to support. (The consultants were recommending 9 to 10 percent.) The task force will formally present the full UUT recommendation

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to the board at a special meeting on June 20. This tight time frame, after years of neglect in resolving the revenue problem, is necessary to meet deadlines for the November ballot.

Wait - let’s go back to that task force survey to get the public’s input. The website is still requesting feedback, although Vina already announced the task force’s recommendation.

As of June 16, there were 1,186 visitors to the task force and Peak Democracy site and 151 responses. The survey question citing ECCFPD’s reliance on property taxes for its budget, gives the responder four choices for additional revenue.

The results to date? In response to that crucial question about how to get extra revenue, the results, in order of highest preference, were: - Reallocation of historic property tax among all public agencies in Contra Costa County that receive property taxes. Before coaching, 61.9 percent chose this option; after coaching, 41.6 percent chose this option.

- A general tax (such as a tax placed on the sale of goods or telephone service or utilities). Before coaching, 10.9 percent chose this option; after coaching, 26.2 percent chose this option.

- A parcel tax or a special tax. Before coaching, 19.0 percent chose this option;

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abandoned this area.

The financial planning used to justify was so flawed and unrealistic that Mr. Eaton had to search long and hard for any fiduciary to sign off on his plan. The one he found has a shady reputation at best. The projected growth numbers and tax projections are so badly flawed that, over the life of this mess, we property owners will end up paying a more more than projected.

Thanks a lot Dana!

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after coaching, 20.8 percent chose this option.

- Special benefit assessment on properties. Before coaching, 8.2 percent chose this option; after coaching, 11.4 percent chose this option.

Will someone from the task force or the ECCFPD Board please explain the disregard for the survey responses, which voiced overwhelming public support to pursue reallocation of the high property taxes we already pay? Aren’t adequate fire and emergency medical services one of the highest priorities our property taxes should be used to fund?

Despite the educating and coaching to persuade the survey participants to give preordained answers, public sentiment was compelling - no more new taxes! Pursue reallocation!

The task force sought our input and we gave it. How did reallocation turn into a UUT? And what about that goal ‘to broaden civic engagement and build public trust in government?’ Maybe we need another survey!

Patricia Ziobro is a Bethel Island resident and member of East County Voters for Equal Protection, a nonpartisan citizens action committee whose aim is to improve funding for the ECCFPD. The group’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ EastCountyVoters.

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Medical Center, my wife Pat and I often stop for lunch at In-N-Out Burger in Brentwood.

I always order a lettuce-wrapped burger to avoid the carbs, but today, the lettuce was my nemesis.

I gagged on a large piece that obstructed my airway. I felt a need to stand and leave the restaurant, hoping the outdoor air would help me. I continue to gag as my airway was closing as I leaned against our car and asked for help. It became obvious to others that I was in trouble, and good Samaritans rushed to my rescue.

First, one man called 911, and two other men performed the Heimlich maneuver on me, all the while providing calming words. The chunk of lettuce was

expelled.

The two men were off-duty firefighters, although I never got their names. The ambulance arrived, one of the firefighters briefed the EMTs on my situation, I was examined and we were on our way home in 15 minutes.

Pat was pleasantly amazed how people responded. Some came to comfort her, a restaurant employee brought out a chair and everyone joined together to see us through this brief crisis.

They say it takes a village to accomplish certain things. I met that village today. A heartfelt thanks to all of you.

Dick Ahern Oakley

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County funds may be used to deter freeway shooters Contra Costa Supervisor Federal Glover has announced that he will be directing a portion of Keller Canyon Landfill mitigation funds toward technologies to catch, prosecute and deter gang members who are gunning down victims on Highway 4 in Bay Point and Pittsburg.

“We’ve had nine shootings on Highway 4 in a year,” said Glover, who represents Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Martinez, Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “These are violent gang shootings, and we can no longer allow gang members to put our residents and their families in jeopardy every time we travel Highway 4.”

The board of supervisors approved the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund in the early 90s, when voters supported the creation of the Keller Canyon Landfill site in the hills south of Bay Point and Pittsburg. The funds are distributed each year, after a strict application and evaluation period, to public agencies and nonprofits committed to improving the quality of life in Bay

“ … we can no longer allow gang members to put our residents and their families in jeopardy every time we travel Highway 4.

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Supervisor Federal Glover Point and Pittsburg. In 2015, the county allocated approximately $1.4 million in funds to benefit the community.

“If these funds could pay for technologies that end up saving one person’s life and help law enforcement arrest and prosecute these shooters – that would make a huge difference,” said Glover. “I will also be presenting a case before the board of supervisors for additional funding for Highway 242, Highway 4 through Martinez and Hercules, and I-80 in West County to address the shooting violence on our freeways,” Glover said.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq.

A will is a document that tells the world what you want done with you and your stuff after your death. If you die without one, it will be up to the state, through a probate proceeding, to decide who gets your stuff without regard to your wishes or the needs of your relatives. Also, it will be much more expensive for your relatives and they will get much less of your stuff (i.e. money) after everything is sold because the cost of probate is expensive!!

If you are an adult without any real property, a simple will is probably all you need. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it should make clear your wishes for yourself and your stuff and meet the legal requirements for a will. If you are an adult with minor children, it is really important for you to have a will because that is the best way to transfer guardianship of minors.

If you have real property, you will probably need a will and a trust. A trust is a legal document that lets you decide how specific assets will be distributed after your death, lets you minimize gift/estate taxes and avoids probate costs which can be easily between 4-6% of the gross fair market value of your estate. What this means is that a house which has a fair market value of $1 million dollars can cost between $40,000-$60,000 to probate whereas if the same property was in a trust, there would be no cost to the beneficiaries except trust administration which is significantly less. A will is still necessary because most trusts only deal with specific property and not the total of your assets. The will done with a trust is usually what is called a “pour over will.” The pour over will, in addition to performing standard functions including naming the guardian of children, puts

all assets you designate to the trust in place even when the assets are omitted, there are new assets or the assets were not titled into the name of the trust.

The most common assets, which are not part of a will or trust, are life insurance policies and IRA/401k/Pension accounts, which will be transferred automatically to your named beneficiaries upon death. Therefore, it is VERY important that you check your beneficiary statements on life insurance and IRA/401k/ Pension accounts from time to time to make sure they are correct.

There is a common belief that getting a will or trust done is very expensive. This is simply not true for the vast majority of people. In most circumstances, a simple will or a will & trust will be all that is necessary. The cost is usually between $300-$2,500 depending on the work needed. Most attorneys allow you to pay over time and will administer changes to a will or trust on an hourly basis. In addition, most attorneys will review an existing will to make sure it conforms to current law.

If you do not have a will or will/trust, you should make it a priority. I see people for a free 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood to discuss what type of estate planning is needed for your particular situation. An estate plan does not need to be difficult or costly.

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Cast members of the Brentwood Theater Company’s production of “Oliver!” during a recent rehearsal. The play will run on weekends from July 15 through 31. with them. I was so happy when they brought back the group, I just don’t feel that a community is quite complete without a theater program.”

This production is community theater at its best. Of the families participating, 10 have multiple members in the production. Torres is working with her

granddaughter, and general manager Shara Main has a sister back stage and grandmother onstage.

“It’s so great,” Torres said. “This is what community theater should be; generations coming together and performing together.”

In the center of all the action is 13-year-old Ethan Davis of Antioch, who was cast as Oliver. A five-year stage veteran, Ethan is excited to have his first lead in this BTC production.

“I just love acting as someone else,” Davis said. “It’s fun to be someone new.

I like Oliver, because he tries his hardest to find love and a place to be loved. And everyone is doing a great job. The choreography and music are really great, too.”

The BTC has experienced strong community involvement and positive feedback since their comeback six years ago. The company has produced more than 20 shows and received multiple Shellie Awards, which recognize excellence in live theater.

For more information or tickets, visit www.thebrentwoodtheater.org or call 925-513-3863.

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Full of catchy tunes and lively dancing, this show is sure to be a hit with East County residents. Directing the show is Brentwood resident and thespian Nancy Torres, who came out of a self-imposed, 20-year retirement to take the project on.

“This is the first time I’ve directed in 20 years,” Torres said. “It’s been amazing. We have some incredible talent in the show, especially the young man playing Oliver. It’s a real, adult performance with age-appropriate actors, and we’ve had the best time with the mix of generations performing together.”

Torres was part of the original BTC during the 80s and 90s, before it disbanded. The company was resurrected again in 2010, and Torres is happy to be back.

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To keep the atmosphere energetic, live music is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Performers include Toree McGee and Rodeo House, Public Eye, Long Duck Dongs and Nova and the Floor Shakers. In keeping with the emphasis on Brentwood, all the bands are local.

“At least one person in each band is a Brentwood resident,” according to Jessica Stonebarger, vice president of Harvest Time and event organizer.

Kids in various age groups can also race in small tractors, pedaling their way to recognition and prizes, and the East Contra Costa Historical Society is planning to oversee ‘old-fashioned’ games that should delight the current young generation. Another fun event, Interview with a Farmer, will be held both days and offer visitors an

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Bring your appetite, dance shoes and community spirit to the Harvest Time Festival in Brentwood, on July 9 and 10, at City Park.

The free, two-day event celebrates Brentwood’s rich agricultural history and includes plenty of Brentwood’s famous corn and locally grown produce.

Paul Stonebarger, of G&S Farms, is returning this year with his corn-roasting setup. Last year, he estimates he went through approximately 25 huge boxes of corn.

“It’s a good experience,” he said. “And it’s a good way to show the community that we’re still a big farming community. But, I also like the festival because it showcases everyone and their farms, not just corn.”

The celebration kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, when Renae Gonzalez, owner of Little Miss Everything, will welcome those participating in the parade to gather in front of her business, at 220 Oak St.. The assembled parade will then begin its stroll over to the nearby City Park.

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A new princess or prince will be crowned at this year’s event. interesting opportunity to hear from local farmers.

“The Interview with a Farmer event will be like a panel, where three or four local farmers will be on stage, answering presubmitted questions,” said Stonebarger.

“Last year, questions centered around how the drought and new housing were effecting farmland and crops.”

The Harvest Time Festival will be located at 35 Oak St., from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 9, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 10. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/HarvestTimeFarms.

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John Muir Health Pleasanton Outpatient Center It’s summertime, and those harmful rays are at their strongest, but with some helpful tips and good common sense, your children can safely enjoy the warm weather while steering clear of the harmful effects of the sun.

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1. Babies under 6 months of age should be kept away from sunlight altogether. If you need to be out, place your baby in a stroller with a canopy that covers any possible entry point for the sun.

2. Children with fair skin are at high risk for sun damage. Take precautions to ensure that protection (sunscreen and outerwear) is maximized. And remember, although fair skin children are more at risk for skin damage, everyone can get skin cancer from UV exposure.

3. Utilize preventative measures for children to avoid direct contact with the sun such as umbrellas, hats with brims, and sunglasses and clothes that offer UV protection.

4. Keep children covered in light, cotton clothes with a tight weave that does not allow the sun to come into contact with the skin.

5. Apply sunscreen liberally 15 to 30 minutes before going out to allow for absorption. Be sure to cover all extremities such as the face, nose, ears, back, chest and legs.

6. If swimming, reapply every time your children exit the water to ensure constant protection. Also remember that UV rays can bounce off the water, thus make sure your children’s entire bodies are protected.

7. If your children are exercising, be sure to regularly apply sunscreen since it can

lose effectiveness due to sweating.

8. When choosing a sunscreen for your child, be sure to look for three key things on the label: • Protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

• An SPF of at least 15 or 30. An SPF of higher than 50 ironically does not provide that much extra coverage.

• Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an ingredient.

9. Keep children hydrated. Children tend to sweat less and produce more body heat, which places them at greater risk for dehydration. Encourage drink breaks every 20 minutes to replace lost bodily fluids. Fluids that contain salt are strongly recommended.

10. Treat burns with a cold compress and place on areas that are warm or painful.

Avoid petroleum-based products—which tend to insulate heat—in favor of those with Aloe vera.

This summer, use good common sense and remember this practical advice: protect your children’s skin, keep them hydrated and watch for the telltale signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Sara Nunnink washes the feet of a local child during a recent visit to Latin America for the Soles4Soles organization.

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Walter John Towers

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Teen helps needy with Soles4Souls Heritage High School in-coming senior Sarah Nunnink, 16, recently traveled to Costa Rica with Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization, with service on her mind.

Nunnink became a teen ambassador for the organization last November, planning several community shoe drives and collecting more than 600 pairs of shoes. She raised more than $3,000 to travel to Latin America this summer, and she helped distribute 2,000 pairs of shoes to the poorest areas of Costa Rica.

The four-day mission started at CEDCAS, a local Center for Health Education and Health Services. The Humanitarian Foundation in the shantytown of La Carpio= served as a distribution site. Approximately 2,000

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children waited for hours, in the rain, for a new pair of shoes.

“To see children living in houses with tin roofs, dirt floors and non-flush toilets made it difficult for me at times,” said Nunnink. “ It was a great experience to see a little face light up ... having their feet washed, then fitted for a new pair of shoes. It’s an incredible feeling for both them and me.”

Soles4Souls travels all over the world.

They ‘wear down poverty’ by bringing shoes and clothes to the poorest communities.

Nunnink plans to go to Haiti next year and states, “This experience has changed me.

I learned that what I want doesn’t compare to what other people need.”

February 20, 1918 - May 29, 2016 Walter John Towers passed away on May 29, following a short illness.

He was born in Los Angeles, in 1918, and recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Walter often said he wanted to live to be 100 years old, and he almost made that century mark!

Walter served in the Army between 1941 and 1945, stationed in the Aleutian Islands and Europe. After his discharge, he married the love of his life, Mary Bettencourt, and they resided in Anderson, California, where Walter worked for the Kim-

berly Clark Lumber Company until his retirement. Walter and Mary then moved to the Woodgate Mobile Home Park in Brentwood, in 1978.

Walter loved living in the park, and he especially enjoyed meeting his buddies early each morning at the park clubhouse for coffee. He also loved the park potlucks and would often talk about the wonderful selection of food and how he was so happy to take home leftovers.

Walter’s wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1987. He is survived by his nephew, Guy Towers and his wife, Alice; his niece, Lillian Hineline; a cousin, Jack England and wife, Marianne; and his sister-in-law, Mabel Bettencourt. Per Walter’s wishes, there will be no services. The Neptune Society will scatter his ashes at sea off the coast of Marin County.

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Toree McGee and Rodeo House, right, will be one of the headliners this season at the Antioch Free Saturday Summer Concert Series.

Photo courtesy of Beverly Knight Photography

Summer concerts return to Antioch Once again, Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch will be the place to be on Saturday nights in July and August for free concerts by the river.

The Antioch Free Saturday Summer Concert Series brings back memories of days gone by, when families and friends would meet in in the early evening hours to relax, reminisce and enjoy quality entertainment.

The first concert will be held July 9, and the free concerts will continue every Saturday through August. Local bands will provide a variety of music from 6 to

8 p.m., in Waldie Plaza, located between G and I streets, by Antioch City Hall, off of 2nd Street. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and visit a downtown restaurant before the concert, or bring a light meal or snack from home. Waldie Plaza is a designated park and park rules apply, including no alcohol and dogs must be on leashes.

The musical lineup includes Mixed Nuts, Spare Change, Nicky D, The Extreme All-stars, Otilia, The Back Alley Boys, Toree McGee and Rodeo House, Project 4, Touch of Class, Vocal-Ease and

The Boogie Men. The concert series would not be possible without the support of the sponsors.

Major sponsors are the Lesher Foundation and Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch. Additional sponsors are Republic Services, NRG, City of Antioch, Jill Fister, Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Earline LeBuy, CPA, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Knight Photography, ICR Electric and the Antioch Herald.

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“The deputies did not remove, secure or impound the hunting knife, nor did they turn it over to Katherine (Shultz’s mother) with instructions that she secure it from William,” said Attorney Michael Verna in court documents.

Shultz was released from the facility after a few hours and returned home, but retreated to the Almgren home later that night after getting into another argument with his mother. At about 3 a.m. the following day, Shultz is alleged to have entered Jordon’s room and stabbed him multiple times with the knife, causing Jordon to suffer prolonged mental and physical trauma before he died, according to the suit.

Lawsuit documents also place blame on Contra Costa Health Services and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center officials for failing to follow up on Shultz after he was discharged from the hospital, and on Shultz’s mother for failing to warn the Almgren family of Shultz’s access to the knife, his mental disorder, her call to law enforcement or his physiological evaluation at the hospital.

“Had the Almgren family been made aware of any of these facts, or others regarding William’s behavior, they would not have allowed William into their home and Jordy would not have been killed,” Verna said.

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Building from page 1A sure safety or address the list of grievances.

“Business owners adjacent to the building have complained that their customers have been harassed by homeless panhandlers and drug sellers using (the location),” said Code Enforcement Manager Troy Edgell, in a memo to council and city staff. “Despite numerous promises to abate the nuisances and secure the building … the owner of the property failed to complete the required actions, and the city was forced to perform an emergency abatement in July 2015. It was determined by the acting building official that the structure was unsafe and (a demolition order) was issued to the owner.”

The building is just around the corner from another expected demolition target, a historic general store on Main Street. The former store is owned by a local family who raised an outcry a month ago at a previous council meeting, where councilmembers invoked eminent domain to seize the property to make way for a road upgrade.

No official date has been set the demolition, though Romick did note that residents should expect to see it happen within a matter of weeks.

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Photo by Corey Hunt

This dilapidated building on Acme Street is headed for the wrecking ball following a decision by the Oakley City Council to take down the potentially hazardous structure.

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UMBRELLA BUSINESS LICENSE. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of June 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: Stonebarger ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor

NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for du-

plicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70332. Publish Date: July 1, 2016.

ORDINANCE 973 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD TO AMEND THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO RENAME TITLE 5 TO BUSINESS TAXES AND REGULATIONS; AMEND SECTION 5.04.060, TAX RATE [TITLE CLARIFICATION] AMEND SECTION 5.04.240 TO CLARIFY VOTER ADOPTION OF THE CHAPTER;

REPEAL THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS OF TITLE 5: 5.08, BUSINESS LICENSE SURTAX; 5.12, AMUSEMENTS; 5.14, MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC GAMES; 5.16, AUCTIONS; 5.20, CLEANING AND DYEING ESTABLISHMENTS; 5.28, CONTRACTORS; 5.32, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VEHICLE COURTS AND MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS; 5.36, HOUSE MOVERS; 5.40, OCCULT ARTS; 5.44 PACKING AND PROCESSING PLANTS; 5.64, TRUCKING AND HAULING; AND ADD A NEW CHAPTER 5.08, BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATION: SUPPLEMENT, AND A NEW SECTION 5.08.010,

waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of June 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: Stonebarger ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70333. Publish Date: July 1, 2016.

ORDINANCE 974 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.01.510 TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR CITY WATER SERVICE CUSTOMERS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES SO AS TO PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 970. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading

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Social media no longer just for kids A little over seven years ago, it was a thrill to watch my youngest grandchild come into the world.

Childbirth eluded me personally, but marrying grandpa more than 33 years ago blessed me with an entire family, including many wonderful Senior grandkids. I watched orner in amazement three times, as each of the younger ones were born, greeting them with a smile and, “Grandma loves you.”

At the hospital, my son was on his laptop, posting Marla pictures on this thing Luckhardt called Facebook, so all of our friends and family could see the new baby immediately.

He then said, “Mom, you need a Facebook account,” to which I replied, “no way!”

However, I eventually gave in to the social-media phenomenon. At first, I was quite leery about being able to navigate this technical roadway and perhaps open my private life to so many. But, after a little while, I too was posting pictures, making videos, sending comments to other people’s posts, hitting the like button and, oh yes, sharing. Sharing is caring, you know!

I got Grandpa to also join, and since it’s free of charge, no harm no foul. He was

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quite resistant in the beginning, but every morning, I hear him checking his page for clever quotes, jokes, inspirational messages and, of course, the many beautiful pictures of our family and friends.

There are a few of these sites, but I found Facebook to be the easiest for me to figure out. Every day, you get a list of events happening in your area that might be fun to attend or join. They tell you whose birthday it is that day and give you a space to send them a cheerful message.

The days of purchasing birthday cards, buying stamps and making a trip to the mailbox are all but over, since you can electronically send any kind of holiday or milestone card you want to, and most of them are free of charge. I still enjoy the snail-mail cards, but with hundreds of Facebook friends you select, the zero cost and convenience is outstanding.

On holidays, you can wish everyone on your list a happy day from the comfort of your home and computer or cell phone.

You gotta love technology.

For years, I sent hundreds of handwritten Christmas and Chanukah cards to my family, friends and business associates. Each had a personal note and had my return address, which was also handwritten. Now, with some arthritis in my right hand, using social media to send my holiday wishes is a personal godsend for me.

There are quite a few groups on these

sites that help you buy things you may need or sell items you want to get rid of.

Local to each area, you can look for free and very reasonably priced items, as they are like a virtual garage sale. To sell or give away something, all you do is take a picture of the item, specify the price, offer a brief description and hit the post button.

After a few times, you get pretty good at it, but like everything else on the Internet, you should follow the rules the administrator sets up and use caution when giving out your personal information. You may want to ask someone who has done it before to show you the ropes.

A few things to be aware of if you decide to join any of the social-media sites are good to mention. You will start off by sending and getting friend requests. Make sure you or someone you trust knows the person before you accept their inquiry.

You can look at their page, see their other friends and view what kind of things they post, excluding anyone that has offensive or inappropriate pictures.

Most of my grandchildren are in my friend group, so I watch out for anything that is not for their eyes. You can block anyone that offends you, delete people who no longer share your interests and hide any ads that may come up trying to sell you things.

I have been known to type and send goofy things that make no sense at all, and then have to send a second comment

“ On holidays you can wish everyone on your list a happy day from the comfort of your home … you gotta love technology.

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starting with, “Oops!”

Occasionally, someone’s page may get what they call “hacked,” and a second request will come to you. If you are already friends with them, decline the second one, as it is not that person.

You can also make a private group that only specific people can ever see. We have a family one.

Seniors who are living alone or may not be able to get out often find this a fun way to stay in touch with others, reconnect with old friends far away and see pictures of loved ones daily.

If you are new to it, please ask someone to help you and avoid pitfalls - I strongly suggest a grandchild since they are the best at this stuff!

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Harvest Park bowler shines on the lanes

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The importance of the old adage of ‘mother knows best’ strikes young Harvest Park bowler Cody Herzog each time he hits the lanes.

On a whim seven years ago, Herzog’s mother, Tammy, suggested that her son give bowling a try.

Now 14, Herzog is flourishing in the sport he calls his passion.

“It’s something fun, and it keeps me active,” said Herzog, as he honed his skills last week at Harvest Park Bowl. “I’m kind of used to (bowling), and I don’t want to stop.”

Herzog was named one of the top 100 youth bowlers in Northern California last year and will head to Indiana this month to vie with some of the top youth bowlers from around the world during the Junior Gold Championship 10-day tournament.

The trip will mark yet another achievement for the Oakley youngster. In the brief time he has spent in the sport, he’s already racked up $4,000 in college scholarships, won a Northern California Youth Bowling All-Star tournament in and qualified for the elite Junior Gold Championship next month - but that is far from good enough for him.

He’s already pondering his future as a collegiate

Photo courtesy of Cody Herzog

Harvest Park bowler Cody Herzog is one of the top young bowlers in the area. bowler and tosses around the prospect of one day becoming a professional or coaching on the PBA Tour.

Through it all, he knows that success will not materialize without hard work and a little help from mom.

“Everywhere I go, I have to thank my mom, because she is the one who takes me everywhere and buys me everything I need,” he said.

That special relationship is on full display on most Sundays at Harvest Park Bowl, where Herzog sharpens his skills alongside his mother, who is also a bowling coach, and fellow instructor Duane Wilson.

Last Sunday, Herzog could be seen slumped over a chair, irritated he wasn’t mastering short patterns, but his frustration is just another factor that drives his success in the sport.

“He’s dedicated and takes his game very seriously,” Wilson said. “One thing I really like is he gets frustrated, and when he gets frustrated, that tells me he cares about it.”

Herzog’s next major challenge, The Junior Gold Championship in Indiana, will test his knowledge, skill and ability to adapt. He’ll have just a few practice games to determine the lane pattern and adjust to a three-hour time change, but he says he’ll be ready.

“I just want to go frame by frame and just have some fun,” he said. “However this turns out, I know I am going to have fun. It’s going to be in my mind for some time.”

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Oakley race car driver dominates the track

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The recent Wild West Modified Shootout featured 90 racers from throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada, but one man was clearly the best of the bench.

Oakley’s Kellen Chadwick won the series point’s championship, winning first place in four of the six races that were actually contested. Chadwick’s four wins tied a Wild West Modified Shootout record.

Chadwick didn’t only win the series; he was completely dominant, finishing 93 points ahead of his nearest competitor. The difference was greater than the margin between second and sixth and barely smaller than the gap between second and seventh. While Chadwick hoped to win a few races and set winning the points total as a realistic expectation, he was thrilled with the performance.

“It’s hard to win one, let alone four,” Chadwick said. “I feel like we ran really well. There were a couple of nights that we won that I think we still had some left, but we were never challenged for those wins. We had a brand-new race car that we built to take there and only had two nights on it before we left. It was phenomenal. I don’t think we could have asked for anything better.”

Chadwick closed the week out in emphatic fashion, winning the second-to-last race at Sunset Speedway Park in Banks, Oregon, as well as the finale at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington. His other two events came in the shoot-

out’s second and third races, winning at Yreka’s Siskiyou Motor Speedway and at Oregon’s Cottage Grove Speedway.

A second-place finish at the opening event at Oregon’s Southern Oregon Speedway, in White City, set up the week.

“That first night, he took second, and I think if he had been a little more aggressive, he could have won that,” Chadwick’s wife Cristina said. “But, he was being conservative, and I am kind of glad he was, because you can ruin your car if you’re not.”

In addition to his wife and kids, Chadwick praised his parents, Tina and Chad; grandfather, Don Paladino; and brother-in-law, Brian Pearce, for their contributions.

“My brother-in-law took a week’s worth of vacation to go to Oregon with me to work on that car to help keep that going,” Chadwick said.

The next big event for Chadwick is an important one at the Jerry Hetrick Memorial Race. In addition to taking place at his home track at the Antioch Speedway, it also honors a late family friend. After that, Chadwick will focus on races at the All-Star Modified Shootout and the big season ending events throughout California.

While the focus is now on the next races, Chadwick and his family are left with lasting memories from the weeklong Wild West Modified Shootout.

“It was awesome,” Cristina said. “This was my first road trip with him. I’ve never done a long series like that. It was just amazing to watch him do so great.”

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Photo courtesy of Kellen Chadwick

Oakley’s Kellen Chadwick, seen here with wife Cristina, recently set a Wild West Modified Shootout record by winning four races.

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Wildfire burns up the soccer field The West Coast Soccer Club’s Wildfire went undefeated in four games in the U.S. Club Soccer West Regionals tournament to earn a spot in the national competition to be held in Aurora Colorado in late July.

In the first game in Davis, the Wildfire faced a visiting team from Nevada.

Within the first 10 minutes, the Wildfire’s Tatiana Elsea scored off an assist from Rachel McCarthy.

Goal two came four minutes later, from midfielder Sydney Mendoza with a long shot that sailed over the keeper’s fingertips. The third goal came six minutes later off a beautiful pass from Kate Wallace to Savannah Seals. Sierra Martin scored another two right before half to make the score 5-0.

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Tori Borga crossed to Elsea for goal six.

McCarthy got goal seven unassisted, and Sara Shea passed to Kayla Grisham to finish out an 8-0 win.

The second game was against long time rival, Bay Oaks. The Wildfire’s Megan Clifton scored first on a pass from Borgna.

Bay Oaks managed to get one back to tie the game 1-1 at the half. In a good passing battle, the second half went scoreless until the 70 minute.

Wildfire’s Isabella Barbero sent a perfectly placed corner kick to the middle of the box, where Martin pulled off a flick over her back to place the ball into the net, giving the Wildfire a 2-1 win.

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rentwood water polo player Isabella Strimling, seen here in the second row in the red cap, recently represented the U.S. at the Olympic Development Program Youth Nationals. The selection process involved two assessment camps, which about 100 athletes attended, with only 12 players making the squad. At the event in Irvine, Strimling’s Pacific and Central Zone team finished fifth. Strimling intends to compete in college and make the team again next year.

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Impact soccer squad wins Champions Cup Impact Soccer Club’s 07 boys’ Green team recently won the Champions’ cup at the Elk Grove Kick Off Classic.

Andrew Veran held strong as goalie for the duration of all four games in high 90-degree weather. With the help of his persistent and strong line of defenders - Justin Long, Chase Durflinger and Kaiden Antonich - the boys allowed only five goals and fostered the path for numerous assists.

In collaboration with the versatile defenders and forwards Austin King, Tyler

Hernandez and Tano Garcia, midfielders Randhu Reyes and Drew Cazarez repeatedly worked their magic down the field, adding to the double-digit count of assists.

Reyes made five shots to the back of the net and Durflinger plotted two perfectly. Aiden Amaral rounded up an incredible 13 goals to close out the weekend in the final match, a 6-2 win over Cencal Cosmos.

The squad preceded its Championship Cup win with an undefeated finish in the NorCal Spring League.

Photo courtesy of Karen Rael

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he Brentwood Pony Pinto Jr. and Pinto Braves recently won the league championship for the second time in a row. The squad compiled a record of 35 wins, three losses and two ties in the last two seasons. The Braves recently captured another first-place trophy with a 4-1 win over the Yankees. “The boys became a family,” said team mom Karen Rael. “The coaches were not just their coaches, they were their mentors, their friends and their number-one fans. Their motto until the end was ‘hard work pays off,’ and they proved that until the end.”

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ormer San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, now head coach at the University of Michigan, recently hosted a satellite camp with his coaching staff at Antioch High School. The University of Michigan is one of many teams courting Panthers’ standout running back Najee Harris. Harbaugh and his coaching staff ran the high school participants through a series of drills and critiqued their performances. At right, Antioch High wide receiver Assiah Hamilton jumps to catch a pass. Below, Harbaugh demonstrates proper technique. At left, Liberty High School senior Matt Marchetti takes part in a passing drill.

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Wildfire from page 2B rado. Boulder scored first by executing off a nice pass to its right wing. The Wildfire could not answer through the rest of the first half. The second half started slow, but the Wildfire adjusted to ramp up the offensive attack. With one minute remaining in the match, Martin connected on a loose ball on the left side of the goal to tie the match. Game three ended in a 1-1 draw.

The two top point earners, Wildfire and FC Boulder, moved on to the fourth and final game, with the winner earning a chance to compete at nationals. Knowing Boulder would put up a good fight, the Wildfire attacked first with a few shots on goal but couldn’t sink any.

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As both teams tried to find a rhythm, the game quickly turned into a battle in the midfield. Wildfire’s Amanda Zeck, Mayzin Kung, Martin and Mendoza took control in the middle, forcing Boulder to the outside where Wildfire’s defensive line of Seals, Clifton, Shea, Leila Anzo, Bri Torres and Krissy Keller disrupted plays and picked off runners.

Wildfire keepers Mackenzie Long and Brianne Radliff deflected the few shots on goal by Boulder.

With 20 minutes remaining in the second half, Wildfire finally executed on an offensive play. Wildfire’s Zeck stole a ball from a Boulder forward and distributed it to Borgna, making a run down the right side of the field. Borgna sent a

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perfectly placed ball into the middle of the box, where Kate Wallace headed the ball toward the left side of the goal. The ball was deflected by Boulder’s keeper into the path of Clifton, who cleaned up from the left and scored the only goal of the match, moving Wildfire ahead 1-0 to claim the victory.

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AMENDED SUMMONS (Parentage - Custody and Support) CITACIÓN (Paternidad Custodia y Manutención) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Chany Obena McClure You are being sued. Lo han demandando Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Kelly Whitfield CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): LF007176 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may be also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self- Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL- 220 o FL-270) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambiÈn le puede ordenar que pague manutención de los hijos, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o poniÈndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining order on Page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

AVISO - Las Ûrdenes de protección que aparecen en la pagina 2: continuará en vingencia en cuanto a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final, se despida la petición ol la corte dÈ otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órden puede hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no pueda pagar la cuota de presentación pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puedo ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave. Los Angeles, CA 91401 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, la dirección y nómero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Kelly Whitfield 113 E. Marathon Rd. Altatdena, Ca 91001 Date (Fecha): April 8, 2016 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) Arthur Ceja, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70136 Publish Dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

Dropship, 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: Heather Ann Brewin/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2021 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 6/16/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70264 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-4213 TSG Order No.: 150176838-CA- VOI A.P.N.: 073-270-068-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/05/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/- 14/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0045065, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: ALMA C CABADING, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 07/- 11/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2041 MORRO DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to- wit: $309,173.32 (Estimated) as of 06/17/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may

call, 916- 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 95514213. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766- 7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

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Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003812-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Cut and Board 2. My Outdoor Heater 3. My Backyard Center Located at: 11040 Bollinger Canyon Rd, Suite E916 In: San Ramon, CA 94582 is hereby registered by the following owner: M & H

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California SelfStorage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 8th day of July 2016, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self- storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the prelien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. George C. Rogers - Art work, lawn mower, garden equipment, stereo.

2. Kimberlie Arce - Deep fryer, suit case, tile, Christmas decorations.

3. Randi Mendoza - Washer, dryer, toys, holiday decorations, suit case, child’s bed frame, armoire.

4. Steve Morgan - 50+ Unopened HSN and QVC boxes 5. Penina Tagoai - China cabinet, dressers, linen, wicker basket, suit case, armoire.

6. Marcea Lopez - Christmas wrapping, cleaning supplies, games.

7. Karen M. Ilacque - Rims, tires, tools, baseball bat.

8. Beckie Benitez - Speakers, ice chest, suit cases, rugs, washer, dryer.

9. Christopher Urrutia - Toys, kids crib, lamp.

10. Pat Hustede - Rocking chair, Christmas decorations, head boards, pots, pans.

11. Kyle Haley - Car seat, Stroller, portable radio, rug.

12. Tana Kitamura - Crib, wooden cabinet, drum set, TV 13. Antoinette Gary - Entertainment stand, luggage, art work, lamps, wicker basket, shoes.

14. Danielle Schiavone - Boogie boards, hutch, water purifier, lamps, tools, toys, air conditioning unit, end table. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale.

Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 6/24/16 and 7/1/16 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No: 02- 1273/70259.

Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003289-00 The name of the business : All-Ways Green Services Located at: 1618 Butte Street In: Richmond, CA 94804 is hereby registered by the following owner: All-Ways Service Providers. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/13/2000-Alameda County.

Signature of registrant: Jeffrey Gordon, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 25, 2016 by Deputy L. Barajas Expires May 25, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/- 70213 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

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ed 12/16/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0294507-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6980 ORWOOD ROAD KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 A.P.N.: 015-230-007-5 and a Loan Modification Agreement in the amount of $521,884.28, Recorded on 1/29/2015 as Document No. 2015-0015292-00 Date of Sale: 7/27/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $533,772.01, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 comNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE pany, either of which may charge T.S. No. 15-1529-11 NOTICE OF you a fee for this information. If TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE you consult either of these reIS A SUMMARY OF THE INFOR- sources, you should be aware MATION IN THIS DOCUMENT that the same lender may hold ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一 more than one mortgage or deed 个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 of trust on the property. NOTICE 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN date shown on this notice of sale RESUMEN DE LA INFOR- may be postponed one or more MACIÓN DE ESTE DOCU- times by the mortgagee, benefiMENTO TALA: MAYROONG ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant BUOD NG IMPORMASYON to Section 2924g of the California SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA Civil Code. The law requires that NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM information about trustee sale THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH postponements be made availBÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG able to you and to the public, as TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY a courtesy to those not present PLEASE NOTE THAT PUR- at the sale. If you wish to learn SUANT TO CIVIL CODE § whether your sale date has been 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE postponed, and, if applicable, the STATEMENT IS REQUIRED rescheduled time and date for the TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCU- sale of this property, you may call MENT BUT PURSUANT TO 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE Web site www.nationwidepostSUMMARY OF INFORMA- ing.com, using the file number TION IS NOT REQUIRED assigned to this case 15-1529-11.

TO BE RECORDED OR Information about postponements PUBLISHED AND THE SUM- that are very short in duration or MARY OF INFORMATION that occur close in time to the NEED ONLY BE MAILED scheduled sale may not immediTO THE MORTGAGOR OR ately be reflected in the telephone TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DE- information or on the Internet FAULT UNDER A DEED OF Web site. The best way to verify TRUST DATED 12/10/2009. postponement information is to UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION attend the scheduled sale. Date: TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- 6/17/2016 The Wolf Firm, A Law ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT Corporation 2955 Main Street, A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Foreclosure Department (949) THE NATURE OF THE PRO- 720-9200 Sale Information Only: CEEDING AGAINST YOU, 916-939-0772 www.nationwideYOU SHOULD CONTACT A posting.com Phyllis Mendez, LAWYER. A public auction sale Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE to the highest bidder for cash, ca- ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM shier’s check drawn on a state or MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLnational bank, check drawn by a LECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLstate or federal credit union, or a LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION check drawn by a state or federal YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR savings and loan association, or THAT PURPOSE. NPP0285078 To: savings association, or savings BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/01/2016, bank specified in Section 5102 of 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016 Brentwood the Financial Code and authorized Press No. 02- 1273/70289 Publish to do business in this state will be dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016. held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now FICTITIOUS BUSINESS held by the trustee in the hereinNAME STATEMENT after described property under File No. F-0003503-00 The name and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will of the businesses: be made, but without covenant or 1. LeMor Permanent Cosmetics warranty, expressed or implied, 2. LeMor Micropigmentation regarding title, possession, or en- Institute Located at: 100 Laycumbrances, to pay the remain- fayette Circle, Suite 200 B In: ing principal sum of the note(s) Layfayette, CA 94549 is hereby secured by the Deed of Trust, with registered by the following owninterest and late charges thereon, ers: Yolanda Moore, Roy Moore as provided in the note(s), ad- This business is conducted by: A vances, under the terms of the General Partnership. The regDeed of Trust, interest thereon, istrant commenced to transact fees, charges and expenses of business under the fictitious busithe Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication ness name or names listed above of the Notice of Sale) reasonably on N/A. Signature of registrant: estimated to be set forth below. Yolanda Moore. This statement The amount may be greater on the was filed with the County Clerk day of sale. Trustor: KEVIN HIN- of Contra Costa County on: June MAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS 2, 2016 by Deputy V. Lorado ExSOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY pires 6/2/2021 Brentwood Press Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf No. 02- 1273/70112 Publish dates: Firm, A Law Corporation Record- June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-003411 150332360-CA-VOI APN 088-095020 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/18/- 2016 at 09:00AM, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Samuel Sandoval Cabellos, and Analilia Rosales De Sandoval, husband and wife, as joint tenants, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for SecurityNational Mortgage Company, a Utah Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 04/27/2007 in Instrument No. 20070123997-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive,, Auction.com Room, 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, California described as: 267 SIERRA DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $453,172.81 (Estimated good through 7/14/16) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 06/- 09/2016 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Amy Connolly Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 949 South Coast Drive, Suite 475 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens thatmay 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 morethan one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the

mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 15-003411.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. www. auction.com 800-280-2832 Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com NPP0284487 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/- 70223. Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003958-00 The name of the business (es): New Bay Construction Located at: 240 Creektrail Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andrew M. Pereira. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2009. Signature of registrant: Andrew M. Pereira. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2016 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 6/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70288 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003976-00 The name of the business: Senior Care Helpers Home Healthcare Located at:2392 Tremont Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Mai Moss. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-26-16. Signature of registrant: Mai Moss. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 6/23/2021 Brentwood Press No.02- 1273/70310 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003683-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Salesnet Solutions Inc. 2. Solarnet Solutions Inc. Located at:123 Putter Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Salesnet Solutions Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/17/2007. Signature of registrant: Carri Charmberlain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2016

by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/9/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70299 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003655-00 The name of the business: Byron Smoke Shop Inc. Located at: 13530 Byron Hwy In: Byron, CA 94514 is hereby registered by the following owner: Bryron Smoke Shop Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 2016. Signature of registrant: Jasvir Singh Shahi, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 6/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70179 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005304225 Title Order No.: 730-1503083- 70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/- 25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0313333-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THOMAS G. KIMBRELL AND PATRICIA R. KIMBRELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 08/02/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 . STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1450 EDEN PLAINS ROAD, KNIGHTSEN, CALIFORNIA 94548 APN#: 015-090- 030-6 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 $795,570.58.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005304225. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758- 8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIERTREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795- 1852 Dated: 06/21/- 2016 NPP0285095 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/- 01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02- 1273/70286. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.co- m for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005877741. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795- 1852 Dated: 06/21/2016 NPP0285065 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/- 01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02- 1273/70285. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

the United States) at 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: APN No.: 085-350080-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 281 HERON DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale of property will be made in “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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 $153,430.59 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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 shouldalso 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 714730-2727 or 916- 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 151081167738-1.

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: 06/20/2016 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, As Trustee BRENDA B. PEREZ, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY 26540 Agoura Road Suite 102 Calabasas, CA 91302 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com or Sale Line: 916-939- 0772 or Login to: www.nationwidepost-

ing.co- m 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.. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. NPP0285216 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/- 01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02- 1273/70287.

Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Etonia D. Harbut SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Etonia Harbut CASE NUMBER: N16-0957 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Etonia Harbut filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Etonia Dorene Harbut A.K.A. Etonia Dorene Booker to Proposed Name: Etonia Dorene - Harbut.

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/21/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 5/24/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70237 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004012-00 The name of the business: ESS - Electrical Safety Support Located at: 642 Ray Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Derek Edward Strain.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/2/16. Signature of registrant: Derek Strain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 6/24/21 Brentwood Press No. 021273/70315 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005877741 Title Order No.: TSG1602-CA2908602 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/26/- 2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0180027-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PAULA JANET SIEBOLD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/01/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2248 MT WHITNEY DR, PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA 94565 APN#: 094-282- 033-3 EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CITY OF PITTSBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 284, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5398, FILED SEPTEMBER 7, 1979, IN BOOK 229 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 31, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Note: For information purposes only, the purported street address of said land as determined from the latest County Assessor’s Roll is: 2248 MT WHITNEY DR PITTSBURG CALIFORNIA 94565 The Assessor’s Parcel Number, as determined from the latest County Assessor’s Roll is: 094-282-033-3 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 $312,878.14.

The beneficiary under said Deed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 151081167738-1 Control No.: XXXXXX2819 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/08/2009 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 07/25/2016 at 01:30PM., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/28/2009, as Instrument No. 2009- 0181836-00, in book XXX, page XXX , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by ICIE BISBEE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS TO A LIFE ESTATE AND YVETTE DENISE BEASLEY AND RONALD A. BEASLEY, AS TO THE REMAINDER WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003179-00 The name of the business : TLC Display Consulting Located at: 626 Ray Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Thomas L. Credelle.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/20/- 15. Signature of registrant: Thomas L. Credelle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 5/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70084. Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003660-00 The name of the business: Autonova Located at: 1110 Erickson Rd. In: Concord, Ca. 94520 is hereby registered by the following owner: Nasrat Sadaat. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nasrat Sadaat. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 6-9-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70180 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003834-00 The name of the business: Ben’s Burgers Located at: 2775 Willow Pass Rd In: Baypoint, CA 94565 is hereby registered by the following owner: Do Duong. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Do Duong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 6/17/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70267 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003421-00 The name of the business (es): East Contra Costa CC Challenge Located at: 1481 Loring Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shawna Garvin. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Shawna Garvin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2016 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 5/27/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70098 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003320-00 The name of the business: Paul’s Welding Service Located at: 4203 Dubhe Ct. In: Concord, Ca 94521 is hereby registered by the following owner: Paul Alarab. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paul Alarab. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 25, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 5/25/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70193 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tao Li SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tao Li CASE NUMBER: N16- 1085 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tao Li filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. An Li to Proposed Name: Andy Li. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/3/16 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: Brentwood Press Date: 6/3/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273/70133 Publish Dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003502-00 The name of the business: DisneyGirl Bowtique Located at: 1601 Apricot Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Heather Del Chiaro. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Heather Del Chiaro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2016

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 6/2/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273/70110 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003880-00 The name of the business (es): Regenton Products Located at: 1035 Crescent Drive In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matthew Allred. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Matthew Allred. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2016 by Deputy L Spence Expires June 20, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70290 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003475-00 The name of the business: Diablo Bookkeeping Services Located at: 5060 Discovery Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Nancy Elaine Simons. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nancy Elaine Simons.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestani Expires 6/1/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70238 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003381-00 The name of the business: Body Mind Balance Located at: 8368 Brentwood Blvd. Ste B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Clara Edlyn Matthews. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Clara Matthews. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 26, 2016 by Deputy V. Lorado Expires 5/26/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70115 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003833-00 The name of the business: Task Force Protection Located at: 2400 Shady Willow ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Terrence Louis Foskey. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Terrence Louis Foskey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 6/17/21 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70260 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-20498- SP-CA Title No. 1619853 A.P.N. 033-040-035 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Ruby Perez, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/19/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0400594-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of CONTRA COSTA County, California.

Date of Sale: 07/- 15/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $696,836.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 220 RAYE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-040-035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714- 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/- sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14- 20498-SP-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: 06/10/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4579098 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/- 08/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/- 70182. Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

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 CA1600272658 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 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 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 800-280-2832 NPP0285045 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/01/- 2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016. Oakley Press No: 030477/70283. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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 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# 035-553- 0023 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4348 SEQUOIA DR, OAKLEY, CA 94561-2252 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 theunpaid 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 $306,193.88. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has depositedall 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 CA1600273050 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 wayto 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 6 Campus Cir, Bldg

6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 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 NPP0284203 To: OAKLEY PRESS 06/17/2016, 06/- 24/2016, 07/01/2016. Oakley Press No: 030477/70192. Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 294,433.14 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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: 3114 Cedar Court, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 076-575-004 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. 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: $ 294,433.14. 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 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/- MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016- 00090-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 postpone-

ment information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 13, 2016Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// altisource.com/resware/- TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx 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: 061617/70204. Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8618128 TS No.: CA1600272658 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 035-372-008-9 Property Address: 4651 WENTE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561-1851 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/25/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/01/2016 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/06/2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0317721-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: RICHARD F. CASTALDI AND VALERIE M. CASTALDI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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# 035-372- 0089 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4651 WENTE CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1851 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 $353,351.38. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8625703 TS No.: CA1600273050 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 035-553-002-3 Property Address: 4348 SEQUOIA DR OAKLEY, CA 94561-2252 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/07/2016 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/31/2006, as Instrument No. 20060349246-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: JUAN MANUEL MACIAS AND CARMEN V. ROSA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003455-00 The name of the business : Sina’s Nails & Spa Located at: 4532 #A Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Thao Thi Rose. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/31/- 16. Signature of registrant: Thao Thi Rose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 31, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 5/31/21 Oakley Press No. 03-0477/- 70100 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003830-00 The name of the business: Simply Crafted

by Anna Located at: 2973 Stonecrop Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: Annamaria Kristina Rostran and Fernando Julian Rostran. 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: Annamaria K. Rostran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy L. Barajas Expires June 17, 2021 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477/70265 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003825-00 The name of the business: Taquiza Limon Located at: 2170 Main St Suite F In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Francisco Javier JacoboPardo.

2. Maria Guadalupe Jacobo 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: Francisco Javier Jacobo- Pardo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2016 by Deputy A. Aguda Expires 6-16-2021 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477/70263 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00090-CA A.P.N.:076-575-004 Property Address: 3114 Cedar Court, Antioch, CA 94509 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/02/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Carl E. Durmas, An Unmarried Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 08/07/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0248504-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 07/21/2016 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003944-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Mey’s Marvelous LulaRoe. 2. Mey’s Marvelous LLR. Located at: 5368 Sunrise Meadows Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Melissa Lynn Mitchell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Melissa Lynn Mitchell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/22/21 Oakley Press No. 030477/70316 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003829-00 The name of the business: Lucia’s Baked Delights Located at: 2973 Stonecrop Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Annamaria K Rostran. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Annamaria K. Rostran.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy L. Barajas Expires June 17, 2021 Oakley Press No. 030477/70266 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003940-00 The name of the business: Delta Bay Properties Located at: 5067 Teixeira Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. John F. Riley 2. M. Jeannice Medina. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: John F. Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 21, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 6/21/2021 Oakley Press No. 030477/70282 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property .Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on July 7, 2016 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 86 Heather Mosser 113 Michael Burton 114 Michael Burton 126 Jourdan Desanctis 326 Craig Wight 946 Tim Cerezo 987 Craig Wight Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870.

Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No: 03- 0477/70271.

Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 2016.

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Assemblymember Frazier honored by Special Olympics Northern California Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley) has received the Volunteer of the Year award from Special Olympics Northern California.

“I am honored to receive this award from such an inspiring organization,” said Frazier. “As a volunteer at the summer games, each year I witness the confidence, self-esteem and dignity instilled in the athletes who have the opportunity to shine and showcase their talents. Knowing how much they look forward to this event and seeing the smiles on their faces is reward enough for me. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Special Olympics Northern California to expand possibili-

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ties for the athletes of the future.”

Frazier has volunteered at the summer games for the past 12 years. This year, he is carrying legislation, AB 2371, to help maximize opportunities for people to make donations supporting the Special Olympics. Frazier also worked to secure $1 million in the budget to expand the Special Olympics Unified Strategy for Schools.

“Volunteers are essential to the success of Special Olympics Northern California,” said David Solo, president and CEO of Special Olympics Northern California.

“This year, we chose to honor Assemblymember Jim Frazier as Special Olympics Northern California’s Volunteer of the

Year. The time and dedication Assemblymember Frazier and his staff have shown year after year, as volunteers at Summer Games, is extraordinary. We thank Assemblymember Frazier for believing in the abilities of people with physical and intellectual disabilities and the importance that Special Olympics can have on their lives.”

Special Olympics Northern California is a free, year-round, sports-training and competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are 19,940 athletes who compete in 198 competitions throughout the region in 12 sports.

For more information, visit www. sonc.org.

Hampton Inn Brentwood awarded 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hampton Inn Brentwood has received a 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on the online TripAdvisor site over the past year. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

“We are proud to be recognized by TripAdvisor with a Certificate of Excellence Award,” said Vimal Patel, general manager of Hampton Inn in Brentwood. “This honor is a testament to our dedication to exceptional customer service. We appreciate our guests giving us excellent ratings on this site

and helping us to achieve this recognition.”

Located at 7605 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood, Hampton Inn Brentwood offers many amenities, including complementary breakfast each morning and Hampton’s On the Run (TM) Breakfast Bags, available Monday through Friday. Additionally, it provides free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center with complimentary printing and a fitness center.

Each guestroom includes the brand’s signature Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed. Designed as an extension of the guestroom, properties feature a perfect mix lobby, with a variety of seating and lighting options for both leisure and business travelers.

To make reservations, visit www. hampton.com. For more information, visit www.news.hampton.com.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13- 562726-JP Order No.: 130113934-CA-APO NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice

of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TOMMY F. HARPMAN AND DIANA L. HARPMAN Recorded: 12/- 1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0384482-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 1/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $368,060.98 The purported property address is: 224 BROOKSIDE DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068332-001- 4 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-562726- JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for

any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE .

Date: Quality Loan Service Cor-

poration 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280- 2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-13-562726-JP IDSPub #0110246 7/1/- 2016 7/8/2016 7/15/- 2016. Antioch Press No: 061617/70274. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

istered by the following owners: 1)Desmond Kamwah Po 2) Hui Zhen Liang. 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: Desmond Kamwah Po. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 31, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 5/31/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617/70226 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

cated at: 5432 San Martin Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Claudia Ivette VenegasJimenez.

2. Stefanie Venegas.

3. Michelle Jimenez Venegas.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Stefanie Venegas, Michelle Venegas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2016 by Deputy L. Barajas Expires May 23, 2021 Antioch Press No. 061617/70160 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003418-00 The name of the business: Blue Line Property Management Located at: 5087 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: ABJ 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 5/27/- 16. Signature of registrant: Michael Barbanica, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2016 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 5/27/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273/70132 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003454-00 The name of the business: Aufond Located at: 5204 Grass Valley Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby reg-

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Sina’s Nails and Spa at 4532 Main St A Oakley, CA 94561. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 9/29/2015 under File No. F-0006253-00 (*1)Xua Kim Mai 3030 Cleveland Pl., Antioch, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual.

Signature: Xua Kim Mai. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477/70175 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003258-00 The name of the business: Thinkers’ Land Lo-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003407-00 The name of the business : KRS Finance & Consulting Located at: 2517 Roca Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owners: Kenneth Silva and Catherine Silva. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2011. Signature of registrant: Kenneth Silva. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 5/27/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617/- 70096 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2016.

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ANTIOCH June 19, 7:33 a.m. A burglary was reported on the 1000 block of Blue Rock Drive.

June 19, 12:42 p.m. A reporting person heard shots and saw people being chased down Amber Way from Cavallo Road.

June 19, 1:25 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 1500 block of C Street.

June 19, 7:49 p.m. On the 1100 block of West 7th Street, a woman reported her boyfriend followed her home, broke windows and a tail light on her car and took her keys.

June 19, 7:53 p.m. On the 1200 block of Shaddick Drive, a person reported her brother jumped on her, hit her in the head and choked her.

June 20, 1:12 a.m. A robbery was reported on the 3700 block of Sunset Lane.

June 20, 11:58 a.m. People were reported for throwing rocks at each other, nearly hitting vehicle traffic, at A Street and Highway 4.

June 20, 2:12 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 1000 block of Minaker Drive.

June 20, 8:56 p.m. A woman reported being robbed at gunpoint on West 7th Street on April 29, which she didn’t report to the police.

June 21, 12:25 a.m. On the 3900 block of Lone Tree Way, a person reported being stabbed in the arm.

June 21, 2:17 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 3900 block of Warbler Drive.

June 22, 11:41 a.m. On the 500 block of 18th Street, a woman reported her boyfriend stole $1,100 in cash from her dresser drawer.

June 22, 12:38 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue.

June 22, 4 p.m. An off-duty officer detained a subject when he attempted to commit a robbery on the 5800 block of Lone Tree Way. June 24, 3:42 a.m. On the 200 block of William Reed Drive, a stabbing victim was brought to a medical facility by personal vehicle.

June 24, 3 p.m. A robbery was reported on the 2700 block of East Tregallas Road.

June 24, 5:08 p.m. A person reported her ex-fiancé punched her in the face on the 1200 block of Sycamore Drive.

June 24, 8:07 p.m. A robbery was reported on the 2700 block of West Tregallas Road.

June 24, 8:19 p.m. On the 500 block of West 19th Street, a person reported seeing someone chase another person, with

one subject shooting at the other.

June 24, 10:06 p.m. A man was assaulted and robbed on the 1900 block of Deodar Avenue.

June 25, 5:47 a.m. Two people engaged in a fight on the 1400 block of Hill Drive.

June 25, 10:15 p.m. A woman found her ex husband lying bloodied in her home on the 1900 block of Biglow Drive.

June 25, 10:31 p.m. Assault and property damage were reported on the 1500 block of Sandy Way.

OAKLEY June 21, 12:33 a.m. Police responded to a report of an uncontrollable juvenile on the 1500 block of Larkspur Court.

June 21, 1:32 a.m. Police provided service to a citizen at Mercedes Lane and Laurel Road.

June 21, 2 a.m. Police provided service to a citizen on the 5000 block of Martin Street.

June 21, 3:53 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop on the 20 block of Diane Court.

June 21, 4:09 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 2200 block of Gum Tree Road.

June 21, 4:40 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-subject stop on the 2300 block of Windsor Lane.

June 21, 5:43 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop near Vintage Elementary School.

June 21, 6:30 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 10 block of Kali Court.

June 21, 9:25 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported at Burgundy Drive and Cypress Road.

June 21, 10:11 a.m. Police conducted a security check at the Diamond Hills Gym. June 21, 10:19 a.m. Police conducted a security check at the Oakley Town Center.

June 21, 10:59 a.m. An incident of identity theft was reported on the 2000 block of Truman Lane.

June 21, 11 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 2500 block of Main Street.

June 21, 11:39 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance at Morning Glory Way and Shady Oak Drive.

June 21, 12:18 p.m. Officers investigated a report of child molestation on the 5000 block of Fernwood Court.

June 21, 12:26 p.m. A forgery was reported on the 5100 block of Kegan Lane.

June 21, 12:30 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen on the 600 block of Bynum Court.

June 21, 12:41 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at Raley’s.

June 21, 1:01 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute in the 200 block of West Acme Street.

June 21, 1:14 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen on Main Street and Brownstone Road.

June 21, 1:44 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen on the 70 block of Ravenswood Court.

June 21, 1:56 p.m. A forgery was reported at the Oakley Police Department.

June 21, 3:08 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen on the 4500 block of Lariat Lane.

June 21, 3:41 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen at the Oakley Police Department.

June 21, 3:51 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen at Live Oak Avenue and Main Street.

June 21, 5:28 p.m. A petty theft was reported on the 5300 block of Like Oak Avenue.

June 21, 6:24 p.m. A case of animal cruelty was reported at Autozone.

June 21, 7:07 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 500 block of Norcross Lane.

June 21, 7:38 p.m. Police provided service to a citizen at the Oakley Police Department.

June 21, 8:40 p.m. Residents reported the use of fireworks at Malicoat and Hill avenues.

June 21, 8:41 p.m. Officers assisted with the removal of an unwanted guest on the 100 block of East Cypress Road.

June 21, 9:29 p.m. A loud noise was reported at Brock Lane and Main Street.

June 21, 11:02 p.m. Officers invested a suspicious circumstance at Las Dunas and O’Hara avenues.

June 22, 3:36 a.m. Officers invested a suspicious circumstance at Frank Hengel Way and Picasso Drive.

June 22, 6:09 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on the 4800 block of Fuschia Way. June 22, 9:48 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 3600 block of East Cypress Road.

June 22, 9:50 a.m. An occurrence of identity theft was reported on the 30 block of Stony Hill Court.

June 22, 9:56 a.m. Police conducted a security check at the Oakley Town Square.

June 22, 11:22 a.m. A burglary occurred on the 100 block of Willow Run. June 22, 12:32 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 200 block of West Acme Street.

June 22, 2:10 p.m. Police responded to a disturbance of the peace on the 100 block of Douglas Road.

June 22, 2:26 p.m. Police responded to an audible alarm on the 10 block of Gary Court.

June 22, 3:33 p.m. A boat was burglarized at Big Break Marina.

June 22, 3:55 p.m. Officers conducted a welfare check on the 4300 block of Chenin Lane.

June 22, 4:22 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute on the 200 block of West Acme Street.

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Events

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Saturday, July 2 KALIMBA Concert

Saturday, July 16 Oakland Interfaith Community Choir

El Campanil Theatre hosts KALIMBA: The Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire, at 602 W. Second St., in Antioch, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and seniors and $15 0 for youth under 18 years old.

The band is one of the best tribute bands to Earth Wind and Fire in the country. For more information or tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

The Oakland Interfaith Community Choir performs a selection of gospel standards and spirituals at the First Congregational Church of Oakland, at 7 p.m. The event will feature guest performers Ja Ronn & FLOW, soloists Tamara Edwards and Reginald Finley, and will be hosted by Hawaiian slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza. For more information, visit www.oigc.org.

Oakley Cityhood Celebration The City of Oakley presents its 17th-annual Cityhood Celebration at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley, starting at 6 p.m.

Admission is free, but $5 wristbands allow unlimited use of the inflatable games, activities and glitter tattoos. Children 5 years old and younger get a free wristband. And food is available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners to enjoy the music and fireworks show, which starts at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Cindy at 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

Sunday, July 3 Barron Hilton’s Duck Club Barron Hilton’s duck club at Mandeville Tip on the Delta hosts the Mandeville Fireworks show. The event is free.

Monday, July 4 Antioch 4th of July Celebration Antioch 4th of July Celebration features a parade at 2nd and E streets, in Antioch, starting at 11:30 a.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. The event is free, but a $4 donation is requested. For more information, visit http://goo.gl/SBBxzj.

Friday, July 8 Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer hosts their second-annual Golf and Dinner Auction Fundraiser at Lone Tree Golf Course, Antioch, with a best-ball, four-person scramble format, starting at 1 p.m. Prizes are awarded to first- and secondplace flights, closest to the pin, and longest drive.

Tickets are $125 for golf and buffet tri-tip dinner or $40 for dinner only. All proceeds benefit the Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer program.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call Coach Dominic Filardo at 925-876-1966.

Saturday, July 9 Harvest Time Festival Brentwood Harvest Time presents the thirdannual Harvest Time Festival in downtown Brentwood and City Park, 710 Second St., July 9 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and July 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Corn shucking and eating contests are both days. For more information, visit www.harvest4you.com, email harvesttimefestival@gmail.com or call 925-301-3909.

Wednesday, July 13 CHP Driver Safety Program The Brentwood Library hosts a driver safety program, presented by the California Highway Patrol, at 104 Oak St., in Brentwood, from 10 a.m. to noon. The free class covers becoming a better, safer and more alert driver; refreshing knowledge of the rules of the road; and how to avoid dangerous situations. The class is designed for drivers of all ages. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Sign-ups

Auditions for “The Outsiders” Stage Right Conservatory Theatre is holding auditions for “The Outsiders,” on June 27 and 28, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., in Antioch. Auditions are open to actors age 12 to 18, and no experience is necessary.

To receive an audition time, register at www. srctgrp.org. Performance dates are Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. If cast, there is a $75 participation fee. For more information, call 925-216-4613.

Delta Patriots Football and Cheer Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer registration is open for the Jr. Novice football, for ages six through 9, weighing less than 65 pounds. Jr. Novice, Novice, Jr. Varsity and Varsity cheerleader registration is also open. For more information or to register, visit www.deltapatriots.com or email deltapatriots@deltapatriots.com.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the surrounding areas. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It takes approximately one and a half to two hours to deliver meals. For more information, call 925-625-4545.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer Brentwood Blaze Cheer presents a high schoolreadiness cheer program for fifth through eighth graders, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, in Brentwood. The organization focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques in a positive, fun atmosphere, with no cuts or try-outs. Practices are ongoing. Uniforms are provided and performances occur throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com or call 925-848-8422.

Hula Classes Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history of the Hawaiian people and its language. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood. For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

GED Preparation Classes Liberty Adult Education presents two open entry and exit GED preparation classes, at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is free, and the only cost is for the textbook. For more information and to register, call 925-634-2565.

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your town your website classes and clay sculpture for children. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Community Meetings Mobile Home Owners Advocacy Group Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting at Eagle City Mobile Home Park, 2333 Main St., in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile home owners about their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated.

Mobile home owners living in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood or Antioch are welcome to the invitation only meeting. For more information, visit www.gsmol.org. To rsvp, call Glorie at 925-625-6251.

MS Support Group The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.

Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group Harvest Time Church invites all members of the community – all ages, survivors, families, friends and caregivers – to meet at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood, the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-219-2126.

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 find it on Facebook.

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 find it on Facebook.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservations needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

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Sons In Retirement Discovery Bay Sons In Retirement, a group of retired and semiretired men enjoying active retirement, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Dr., in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Tom Kirtley at 925-240-8071.

Diabetic Support Group The Type 1 Diabetic Pump Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Antioch Kaiser Sand Creek building, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants must be a type 1 diabetic on a pump or considering one, but you do not need to be a Kaiser member. The group also includes individuals on sensors or considering a sensor. For more information, call Cheryl at 925-516-7725.

Ancient Language of the Bible Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible in Brentwood, on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

Delta Quilters Guild Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups The Road to Serenity group meets every Thursday at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.

Soroptimist International of The Delta Soroptimist International of The Delta invites others to join its members in striving to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The organization meets the first Tuesday of each month except July and August at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, 401 W. Country Club Dr., in Brentwood.

Byron Delta Lions Club The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.byrondeltalions.org.

Discovery Bay Lions The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road in Discovery Bay on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. discoverybaylions.com.

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Sons In Retirement, a group of retired and semiretired men enjoying active retirement, meets every fourth Tuesday of each month at The Nines Restaurant, 100 Summerset Blvd., in Brentwood, at noon. For more information, call Norman Jackson at 925-516-9499.

Delta Gallery, a nonprofit collective of local artists, is offering an on-going schedule of fun and creative art classes for children, teens and adults, at 2485 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. Classes include oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, alcohol inks and jewelry design, along with themed

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The Delta Divas Networking group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Co Co County Wine Bar, 633 First St. in Brentwood, from 6:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. This is a networking group for women in the Delta towns who want to meet and support others in the area. $25 annual dues.

For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ delta-divas-networking, or call 925-418-4493.

The California Striped Bass Association 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 the month. Cost is $15. CSBA is a

The Delta Women’s Social Club hosts a monthly lunch to get acquainted with new and prospective members, every second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 925-777-0666.

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