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July 15, 2016

Getting Back To School

by Corey Hunt Correspondent

Oakley councilmembers are touting their unanimous support for a new half-cent on the dollar infrastructure sales tax that awaits placement on the Nov. 8 ballot – where voters will decide its fate.

If approved, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) expects to see nearly $3 billion in revenue generated over the next three decades, with Oakley receiving about $800,000 annually. This means the city would have more cash on hand to fix and expand its roads, while broader funds would be used for much-needed projects that will benefit all commuters in the East County area and beyond.

These undertakings will include improving Vasco Road and the Byron Highway, linking Oakley’s two neighbors – Antioch and Brentwood – with BART train service, and maintaining the progress made in recent months in smoothing Highway 4’s notorious traffic flows.

“Contra Costa County will continue to add to its population, jobs and the number of people who use our transportation system … (and East County) is no exception to this rapid growth,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick, after last month’s vote. “The one-half of 1 percent sales tax being considered by the CCTA is designed to accommodate the needs of see Tax page 26A

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eteran of the Year Stephen Todd was recognized in Brentwood this week in a ceremony hosted by Assemblyman Jim Frazier at Veterans Memorial Hall. Since 2010, the Army veteran has served as commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 in Brentwood. Under his leadership, the post supports outreach to homeless veterans and works to connect all veterans to benefits they have earned and care they need. The group also supports numerous community service projects.

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Pitching In Big Leagues

Voters to decide future of fire board

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board approved a plan this week that could bring sweeping changes to the governing body, but the plan comes with challenges.

The board agreed this week to ask voters in November to approve a plan to have all nine members of the board elected at large.

If voters sign off on the adjustment, a second election could be

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The district’s legislation allows for the district to switch from an appointed board to an elected board.

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Fire Chief Hugh Henderson held in May or June 2017 to approve reducing the board to seven or five members.

“The district’s legislation allows for the district to switch from an appointed board to an elected board,” Fire Chief Hugh Hender-

son said. “We may also increase or decrease the number of directors, and we can allow the voters to elect directors, either at-large or by division. That being said, the enabling legislation does not lay out how to do that all at the same

time.”

Additionally, if the size of the board were reduced, a third election would be held in November 2017 to fill the seats on the five- or seven-member body.

“Legally, we have to go (from nine appointed to nine elected) in order for the law to tell us how to roll it out without whatever we do being subject to challenge,” said Shayna van Hoften, fire district attorney. “If we go from nine see Fire page 26A

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East County girls ride into winner’s circle

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The month of June is usually a time to relax and kick back, but for those who are chasing world titles, there is no off season.

Local teens and longtime friends Hailey Powers of Oakley and Alexis Steele of Discovery Bay, spent their June training hard in preparation for the Appaloosa Youth World Show, which took place in Fort Worth, Texas, last month. Both girls worked tirelessly to prepare themselves and their horses for the show, which showcased dozens of events in both English and Western riding styles.

Carol Dal Porto, of Dal Porto Ranch in Brentwood, coached the girls to their present success. It was at Dal Porto’s ranch that the girls first met and became friends while riding 10 years ago.

Steele, 16, has been riding since she was 5 years old. To prepare for the show, she spent hours keeping her horse, Intoxicating Zippo, at peak-performance level and raising funds to get herself and her animal to Texas.

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Hailey Powers, left, and Alexis Steele, recently took home top honors at the Appaloosa Youth World Show in Texas. and western horsemanship categories was the crowning moment to all her hard work.

“We did a lot of training to prepare mentally,” she said. “I’ve really learned to have confidence in myself and what I’m capable of. I learned to have that dedication to

accomplish my goals.”

Steele added that her biggest challenge was getting to the competition.

“It was the cost and distance,” she admitted. “Hailey and I teamed up to sell candy bars, caramel apples and stuffed animals.

We’ve held a garage sale and a bake sale and done face painting at a local festival. We each collect recycling, and I do a lot of pet sitting.”

Her mother, Amy, has supported her along the way.

“I’ve felt such an overwhelming sense of pride in Alexis,” Amy said. “It’s humbling to watch her do her thing and see her succeed.

My favorite part is to see her come out of it with a big smile on her face.”

Powers, also 16, began her love affair with horses at the age of 2, and she has been hooked ever since.

“I love how I can actually have a connection with the horse I’m riding,” Powers said.

“The challenge is in learning to adapt to each horse I ride.”

Powers began saving for her own horse when she was little. At first, she saved her birthday and Christmas money; when she

was a little older, she began earning money herself to put towards the purchase of her very own Appaloosa, Justa Material Girl. Together, the two of them brought home second place in novice horsemanship.

Getting a horse wasn’t the only hurdle Powers overcame. She also had to learn to trust her animal, and get in shape.

“My biggest challenge was getting fit,” Powers admitted. “I try to run at least three miles every day, and work on my core muscles, so I can ride efficiently. I really had to learn to trust my horse and (trust) she knew what she was doing.”

These two unstoppable ladies won’t be resting on their laurels; both have exciting plans for the future. Steele plans on competing at the European Appaloosa Championship in Germany this fall. Powers will be focusing on continuing her training at Dal Porto Ranch.

“When I get the opportunity to go the youth world’s again, I will be ready to take on the world by storm and compete with the best to the best of my ability,” she said.

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Local stuntman swings into summer blockbuster

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Racing through the African Congo to escape a stampede is never an easy task, especially with the Lord of the Jungle looming overhead, but for Brentwood resident Luke Kearney, it’s all in a day’s work.

The Hollywood stuntman and stunt coordinator can be seen on the big screen in this summer’s blockbuster, “The Legend of Tarzan,” starring Alexander Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson.

In the film, Tarzan and his wife Jane are lured from Victorian England to return to the African village they once called home. Behind the scheme is the film’s villain, Leon Rom, played

by Christoph Waltz, who plans on capturing Tarzan and delivering him to his former nemesis in exchange for diamonds.

Kearney, who plays one of Rom’s henchmen, was involved in many stunts, including being crushed to the ground by Tarzan, who swung from vines overhead while Kearney was racing to escape a deadly stampede in the jungle. While this line of work might make some people cringe, Kearney wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I love my job,” said Kearney. “It’s amazing to work on films with a fantastic stunt team, cast and crew.”

Kearney, who used to be a civil engineer, has the support of his wife Laura.

“I believed he would do many great films,” she said. “He’s a very talented stuntman and stunt coordinator.”

The Brentwood resident has traveled across

the world, as far as Fiji for the film “Bula Quo,” and as close to home as Hollister, as a stunt coordinator for “Lasso,” a rodeo horror flick.

Kearney has won three Screen Actors Guild awards and is most well-known for his work in “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Inception.”

“It’s an incredible achievement, which I’m very proud of,” said Kearney.

Kearney’s stunt in “The Dark Knight” was one that had never been performed before.

He was one of five men who were thrown from a 420-foot-high building by Batman. The men were all attached to one common cable, via separate cables, and hung suspended in air.

Other movies featuring Kearney’s stunt work include “Terminator Salvation,” “The Golden Compass,” “The Green Hornet,” “Contagion,” “Dracula Untold,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,” amongst others.

His stunts included getting hit by a car, fighting deadly villains, being engulfed in flames, leading epic car chases and other pulse-pounding feats. After wrapping up a film, Kearney always looks forward to returning to his home.

“I love coming home to Brentwood,” he said. “After being away in a hotel, home is so relaxing.”

Besides “The Legend of Tarzan,” Kearney will be featured in another summer blockbuster, “Jason Bourne,” starring Matt Damon.

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Local Brentwood resident and award-winning stuntman Luke Kearney, seen here during a break in the filming of “The Legend of Tarzan,” is adding another performance to his resume with the soon-to-be-released film “Jason Bourne.”

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Troubled Tobinworld closes its doors

by Corey Hunt Correspondent

Programs at an Antioch special-education center are about to grind to a halt for good, after the local school district and worried parents decided to withdraw their students, citing a lack of transparency and other grievances.

The fate of Tobinworld II, part of a nonprofit organization that has been catering to Bay Area children and young adults with behavioral difficulties for two decades, was revealed last week. The school managed to survive a state investigation into its practices, a temporary suspension of its credentials last year and a pair of criminal cases filed in January against two former employees, one of whom is suspected of assaulting a child in a disturbing cell phone video. Just weeks ago, several Tobinworld II satellite campuses operating out of four schools within the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) also closed. Until now, the AUSD community had contributed the largest number of students to the main campus, located off Country Hills Drive, and ample funds, at more than $27,000 per student. The shutdown will commence later this month.

“It is with a heavy heart and a sadness that is difficult to describe that I inform you that Tobinworld II must close its doors at the end of the day on July 26,” said Judy Weber, the school’s founder and director, in a letter sent out to parents on July 6.

She explained that along with AUSD emptying its students, the Oakland Unified School District – where the video of the third-grade victim is said to have originated – had also done the same and made it impossible to continue operations.

“Tobinworld II has served students in the East Bay for almost 20 years and it hurts us so much to close our wonderful school,” she added. “We have loved educating your child and wish we could stay open, but it’s impossible due to the current situation.”

She went on to say the school was the victim of a false narrative and emphasized that all of its credentials are certified and current under California regulations.

However, interim AUSD superintendent Stephanie Anello painted a more discomforting picture of Tobinworld II.

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“ It is with a heavy heart and a sadness that is difficult to describe that I inform you that Tobinworld II must close its doors.

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Judy Weber, founder and director of Tobinworld Several red flags eventually led the district to announce that it wanted out of an agreement that was sending 56 students to the Tobinworld II campus and 82 others to the satellite sites at Kimball, Grant, Diablo Vista, and Fremont elementary schools.

The Fremont site was referred to as Tobinworld III and opened in 2014, while the others opened in July of last year.

According to Anello, the first and biggest concern for AUSD was the cell phone video, in which former teacher’s aide Kamaljot Kaur, 26 at the time, is allegedly seen striking the young victim as colleagues watch and laugh.

“When that video came out … I think a lot of people started asking ‘What the heck is going on over there?’” she said.

Although Kaur, now facing a misdemeanor, and a colleague, who was charged with failing to report the incident, were fired and an internal review was ordered

by Weber, some parents chose to withdraw their children from Tobinworld II .

It was then, Anello said, that Tobinworld administrators began putting pressure on the parents of those Antioch children to send their children to Tobinworld II instead, where the school stood to make over a million dollars per year. Costs per student had been significantly lower when students were educated on AUSD property, instead of the more expensive Tobinworld II campus. All the while, AUSD staff are said to have been kept out of the loop.

“We were told by Tobinworld staff that we were not welcome (at the meetings they were holding)”, said Anello. “This lack of transparency, coupled with the January video is what prompted (us) to remove all students from the Tobinworld II site.”

Officials from Tobinworld declined to comment on Anello’s statements.

The nonprofit has been on the defensive since at least 2014, when the mother of a 7-year-old student filed a complaint with the California Department of Education alleging abuse. That investigation culminated in a larger one when, in August of 2015, investigators suspended Tobinworld II’s credentials and intake of new students after finding that the campus, along with Tobinworld III, had failed to properly vet employees or effectively screen them for tuberculosis.

It also discovered that Weber’s husband, Dr. Matthew Israel, a controversial educator linked to a widely condemned shock therapy practice, was working as a consultant at both schools, despite his own license expiring in 1987 and his previous practices being condemned by the United Nations and others. His consultant status was later terminated, and the schools’ practices were reevaluated enough for the state to lift the suspensions and reinstate their credentials.

As Tobinworld II counts its last days, other East County schools that have been sending their special-needs students there say they are aware of the situation and looking for a remedy as quickly as possible.

“We are working very hard to ensure that our students' individual needs are met and will work collaboratively with parents to ensure this continues as we work on alternative placements,” said Maria Bordanaro, deputy superintendent of the Oakley Union Elementary School District.

Eric Volta, superintendent for the Liberty Union High School District, made a similar point, while officials at the Brentwood Union School District stated that they no longer have any students requiring the services. AUSD also says it is setting up new placements and working with two special-education providers, Spectrum Center and Sierra schools, to do so.

The original Tobinworld campus was founded by Weber in Glendale, near Los Angeles, in 1977, as a nonprofit school for children and young adults with behavioral problems, a project the director says she was inspired to take on due to her own son’s battle with autism. Tobinworld II later made its way into the Bay Area in 1998, starting off in Brentwood before moving into Antioch.

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Brentwood Rotary Club puts service above self

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

A group of local businessmen met for lunch 67 years ago to discuss chartering of a local club whose goal was the commitment of service to others, and here in East County, that group became the Brentwood Rotary Club.

The Brentwood Rotary Club was officially chartered May 7, 1949, with founding members - C.C. Olney, president; William D. Dickey, secretary; Richard J. Wallace, treasurer; Fred Abbott; James de Fernery Jr.; Mark E. Eisele; William H. Carpenter; Anders C. Anderson; Clair B. Cheseldine; Frank H. Vonder Ahe; Stanley E. Nunn; Frank R. Shellenberger; Elmer E. Espercia; E.A.H Prewett and Fabin Richard Jr. Then, the newly founded group met weekly on Mondays at the Continental Club, part of the historic Brentwood Hotel. Today, the Brentwood Rotary Club continues to embody the ideals of service above self and has made it their goal to eradicate polio around the world, while working shoulder to shoulder in serving humanitarian goals in the community and around the world. With 1.2 million Rotarians serving worldwide in 32,000 Rotary Clubs in 159 countries, including 76 members in Brentwood, the group has indeed made a global impact.

Brentwood Rotary President Olga Vidriales was recently inducted for the 2016 to 2017 year, and she looks forward to the responsibilities and challenges that come with

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BRENTWOOD ROTARY PRESIDENT OLGA VIDRIALES her new position.

“I am proud to follow in the footsteps of the club presidents who have preceded me,” she said. “Their leadership has lifted the club to its current levels of excellence and efficiency. I intend to call upon the support, advice, and wisdom of the past presidents who remain with us and to enlist the dedicated service of all our members in order to make this year as wonderful as possible for our club and for the community we serve.”

While the Brentwood Rotary Club is celebrating its 67th anniversary, the Rotary Foundation is celebrating its centennial,

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The foundation’s goals of bringing together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services encourages high ethical standards in all vocations and advances goodwill and peace throughout the world.

This year, Rotary Club’s District 5160, in which the Brentwood Rotary Club is included, has donated more than $620,000 to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund; $122,000 to the Polio Eradication Program; $3,000,000 to local communities; more than $500,000 as scholarships to students in local communities; supported local communities with $120,000 of local grants for projects; supported the world with more than $150,000 in global grants; and sent 138 young adult leaders to Camp Royal and 40 young adult leaders to Camp Venture.

The Brentwood Rotary Club has independently been involved in projects including providing $17,000 in scholarships to local students this year; supporting local veterans; taking needy kids back-to-school shopping each year; and continuing past President John Mancuso’s annual tradition of distributing dictionaries to every third grader in Brentwood, Oakley, Knightsen and Discovery Bay. While the ideals of the organization have stayed the same, there have been many changes within the group, including admitting women in 1987. Past President Bruce Ghiselli was the first Brentwood Rotarian to propose

“ I am proud to follow in the footsteps of the club presidents who have preceded me … their leadership has lifted the club to its current levels of excellence and efficiency.

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Brentwood Rotary President Olga Vidriales and sponsor a female member, Rose Kosta.

"She was just what I thought was the perfect candidate to join the club,” said Ghiselli, who was also a former mayor of Brentwood.

“I proposed her to join not because she was a woman, but because she met all of the characteristics of a Rotarian.”

Another change is the addition of the Rotary Club of Brentwood Community Fund Endowment, which helps those in need in the community, including providing scholarships for students.

“We love helping students who are eager to learn, and hopefully, they will give it back in spades to their community later on, wherever that may be,” said former Rotarian President Roger Strauss.

For more information, visit www. brentwood.rotary5160.net or call 1-888556-0083.

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My normal rule of thumb is to spend as little as possible fixing the house up, but still get the job done. You don’t want to spend money on items where you won’t get your money back. For example, it’s not worth putting a pool in just to sell the home. However, I will suggest my clients paint or put in new carpet when warranted.

That’s ESPECIALLY true right now since we are competing against all the bright and shiny new homes again!

Sometimes my clients will say, “Let’s just offer them a credit for the carpet (or paint, or whatever). I’m sure the buyer can look past it. Besides, what if they don’t like what I put in? Isn’t it better to let them pick their own color, type, style?” While logically, this makes sense, it assumes that buyers buy based on logic. They don’t! They buy based on emotion, but justify with logic.

Many buyers make split-second decisions based on how the home “feels” to them the moment they walk in. The assumption that

buyers will want to put in their own carpet (or whatever) is wrong, because they are never going to buy the house in the first place! I’ve found that very few buyers can “look past” things that need fixing, even when they say they can.

It is better to either fix the condition, or reduce the price to compensate for it.

However, if you reduce the price, a buyer might still expect a price reduction later to compensate for the issue. This is why it is usually better to just fix it, whatever “it” is. If you are considering selling your home and you aren’t sure if you should fix something, let me know and I can stop by and give you my opinion.

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Local student takes on human trafficking

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

While most college students spend their summers finding part-time work and catching up with family and friends, Discovery Bay resident and Cal Poly Pomona student Morgan Richey is spending six weeks in a third-world country, hitting slums and storefronts fueled by organized crime and infiltrating the infamous red light district, to fight against human trafficking.

Richey is attending The Justice School in Pattaya, Thailand, a six-week intensive program that examines all aspects of combating human trafficking, including prevention, rescue, restoration, release and response.

“I wanted to put my feet on the ground and do something about this,” said Richey. “I came to Thailand to fight human trafficking, because Thailand represents the trafficking culture at its very worst.”

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) identifies Thailand as the world’s major source and destination of those victimized by the sex trade industry, including women, children and men. When Richey told her family of her plans, they were surprised but supportive, and encouraged her to follow her heart to make a difference.

“We had no way of knowing that our little firecracker daughter would go to the heart of the issue and sign up to serve in Thailand,” said

Richey’s mother Noelle Charles Merrill. “We reminded her of our family motto, ‘think globally and act locally,’ but her drive was too strong, and we could not be more proud of her.”

Richey left Los Angeles on June 16, bound for Pattaya, on the east coast of Thailand, where she joined a small group of students who spend time each day in a classroom, learning about human trafficking, before they hit the front lines and apply what they learned in the slums and in the red light district of town.

From spending time with local children in the slums to recognizing the role organized crime plays in the industry, Richey has gotten an upclose look at the situation at its epicenter.

“Being educated is such an important factor, because there’s a lot that goes into human trafficking that people don’t realize, and if you don’t have this knowledge, you can’t fix it,” said Richey. “You can’t prevent natural disasters, but human trafficking is created by man, and if man can start it, man can end it.”

The 21-year-old plans on bringing this knowledge home and sharing it with others in the community, so they in turn will have the ability to help.

Richey will leave Pattaya on July 27, and is looking forward to seeing her family, including her infant nephew who she says gives her hope for the future.

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Discovery Bay resident Morgan Richey is in Pattaya, Thailand, learning about efforts to combat human trafficking. While there, she has had the opportunity to take in some of the local culture.

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Crews have begun working on a series of roadway improvements, including widening Central Boulevard from two lanes to four lanes from Dainty Avenue to Marsh Creek Trail.

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Central Boulevard project underway The addition of the Palmilla Botanica housing development near Central Boulevard in Brentwood has spurred upgrades to nearby streets and walkways.

The series of improvements, slated for Central Boulevard from Dainty Avenue to Marsh Creek Trail, are expected to include widening Central Boulevard from two lanes to four lanes; completing the traffic signals at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Dainty Avenue; and installing a sidewalk along the south side of Central Boulevard east of Marsh Creek.

The project started earlier this month and is expected to wrap up by fall.

“The intersection of Central and Dainty will be signalized; vehicular access will be improved into and from Deer Creek Lane; and pedestrians will have improved access to and from the Marsh Creek trail (from Central Boulevard),” said Public Works Director Miki Tsubota.

Landscaping will also be included along the project route, which includes installation of underground, non-potable water service for landscape irrigation.

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Localized traffic control is expected to be used for the duration of the project.

No road closures or detours are planned, except for short time periods during the slurry seal and pavement marking installation. The project was precipitated by the series of new one and two-bed room homes near Mandevilla Drive, and residents in the area appear excited about the new improvements.

“It means there will be more room for cars,” said Brentwood resident Michael Rucker.

Fellow resident Isaac Rucker agreed.

“As soon as school starts, there won’t be so much traffic,” he said.

Tsubota said crews are expected to spend the remainder of the project grading and preparing the roadbed for pavement construction, completing the traffic signal poles and preparing them to function, connecting the existing sidewalk along the route to Marsh Creek trail and working on the existing asphalt pavement surface.

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reat weather made for a great Harvest Time Festival this year in downtown Brentwood. Between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors, along with 30 vendors selling food, art and other goodies, converged on downtown during the two day event, and organizers are more than pleased with the final result. “The board is

very pleased with the festival and thinks it was very successful,” said Jessica Stonebarger, vice president of Harvest Time and event organizer.

The organization is currently looking for volunteers to help facilitate additional involvement at next year’s event. For additional information, email harvesttimefestival@gmail. com.

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Clockwise from top left, Rapunzel (Rachel Wirtz) leads the Fruit & Veggies Parade from the Little Miss Everything shop to Brentwood City Park for the start of the third-annual Brentwood Harvest Festival. Kyah Combs of Brentwood performs with the band Nova during the second day of Brentwood’s Harvest Festival.

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Keep your eyes seeing all they can I need my glasses to read.

My 65-year-old eyes are changing, and it had been two years since I had a new prescription, so for my birthday, and in celebration of my new Medicare card, I went to have my eyes examined to see Senior if my old reading orner and writing glasses were adequate.

After a thorough examination, I was told that I have a small cataract in one eye and my sight had changed just enough to warrant a new set Marla of spectacles.

Luckhardt News of a cataract was a little disturbing, but according to the doctor, I had a 1.2, when only a 3.5 and above would require possible surgery to remove it, and that would take many years to progress enough to do anything. Whew!

It seems my vision has found a happy medium. I can see just fine to get around without walking into a pole or a tree, but for long-distance activities, like driving, or close up work, such as reading, I would need not one, but two different lenses. I guess I was grateful that I didn’t need three!

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around for a good price on frames and lenses. Not one to fool around with my eyesight, I decided to take a look at three places and pick the best option.

Grandpa offered his two cents and suggested progressive, transitional glasses that do it all in one. There are scratch-resistant, lightweight, noline features, along with a choice of grey, green or brown colors as the sun darkens them when you go outside.

Options also include a variety of manufacturers, which can increase peripheral vision. Then, you choose the frames that have Sophia Loren or Linda Evans’ autograph on the case, but I doubt very much I will look like either one of them in my new eyewear! Geez Louise!

Why can’t I get a pair of glasses to see up close and a pair to drive with?

I’d even go for the ones that change color, but why do I need that on my reading glasses? I finally gave in, and after finding an almost-reasonable price for both a pair of new reading glasses and the super-duper-deluxe, everythingyou-can-put-on-them kind, I ordered them and patiently waited the 10 days for the store to create them. I was really looking forward to seeing better and chose both Sophia’s and Linda’s. Why not? After all, weren’t those autographs worth every penny?

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my glasses were ready for pick up, so off I drove with my nonprescription sunglasses on, excited to be able to read road signs more clearly. Grandpa and several others warned me that the bifocal feature took a little getting used to, so I was prepared for that in theory.

However, I was not prepared for the reality.

I couldn’t see a darn thing up close, and when I moved my head ever so slightly, I felt like I was on the tea cup ride at Disneyland. These were not for me. The reading part of the glasses made my vision blurred, and when I looked up to see far away, I had to hold my head perfectly still or it too would blur up on me. I don’t care what Grandpa says, I would never have gotten used to these things.

I took them off, handed them back to the salesperson and said, “I can’t see a thing!”

His first reaction was total disbelief and he began drawing lines in magic

marker in the middle of the glass.

“Here,” he said, “Try them now.”

I tried hard not to burst out laughing, as I was pretty sure this was not going to change things, but I put them back on, looked up and took them off again. After a few polite but assertive words from me, he decided it was in both of our best interests to return the unusable eyeglasses and get a regular pair of long-distance, single focus ones that turn darker in the sun. I gave into that.

It’s very common for any new prescription eyewear to take some getting used to. The new reading glasses are a little bit of a challenge, but I assume after a while, they will be more comfortable. I have to wait another week to ten days to get the other pair, but I still kept my trusty old sunglasses.

If you are in need of new glasses, and you are not happy with the outcome, don’t settle. Make sure you are totally comfortable and they are wearable. Insurance, no matter what you have, probably has copay and frames can be pricy, especially if those cases are autographed!

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

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PETS

Pet-friendly hotels help vacationers A large percentage of the working public gets paid time off, but not everyone is using their deserved vacation time.

Specialized staffing firm OfficeTeam found many were saving days in case they needed them later or because they worry about falling behind at work, but many others may be hesitant to head off for parts unknown because they don’t want to leave their four-legged friends behind.

Pets are a big commitment that need daily interaction. The responsibilities that come with pet ownership do not vanish when pet owners leave on vacation. Even in communities that are home to a bevy of pet sitters, pet daycares and pet boarding services, many pet owners are wary of leaving their pets in the care of others. Pet-friendly hotels can remove the worry of what to do with a pet while on vacation.

A number of new hotel reservation and searching sites enable pet owners to find accommodations that accept pets. Individuals can use sites such as BringFido. com, TakeYourPet.com and PetsWelcome. com to find rooms that allow a furry companion. Otherwise, pet owners can contact hotel chains directly. Major hotels designate a certain number of pet-friendly rooms for travelers who want to take their pets along on vacations or other trips.

Vacation rentals offered by private homeowners is another lodging option for

pet owners. Such rentals are growing in popularity thanks to the Internet. Vacationers can rent condos, apartments, singl rooms and entire homes. Because such accommodations tend to be larger than hotel rooms, rental owners frequently accept pets on the premises.

Recognize that traveling with pets will require some compromises. Hotels that set aside rooms may not reserve their most pristine rooms for pet travelers. Also, vacationers may not be able to choose their rooms based on view. Pet-friendly rooms may be located closer to elevators or the lobby to make it easier to take dogs out for walks.

Vacationers also can expect to pay an additional fee for taking their pets along with them. This fee will cover any accidental damage caused by the animal or the extra maintenance required to remove pet hair and odors. Travelers should confirm such fees before booking.

Even if a place is pet-friendly, there may be specific rules about where the pets can go. Animals may be restricted to the guest room and may not be allowed to be left alone in the room unattended unless they are placed in a cage or carrier.

Rather than curtailing vacation plans because of pets at home, travelers can investigate pet-friendly accommodations so they can take advantage of all of their paid days off.

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The Oakley Chamber of Commerce has a new board of directors and a new storefront on Main Street.

Regular chamber events include monthly mixers on the second Wednesday of every month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., which are hosted by different businesses each month,;and

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With a new board in place and a brand new storefront on Main Street, the look, focus and motivation of the chamber is already boosting membership and community support.

“Everyone has new ideas, and we are looking forward to sharing those with the community,” said Oakley Chamber of Commerce President Mark Whitlock.

The 2016 Oakley Chamber of Commerce executive and regular board members are Mark Whitlock, chamber president; Kim Sharon, vice president and treasurer; Kristin Mattingly, secretary; Cindy Thomas, board member and Jane Crockett, board member.

The organization’s momentum has resulted in a 20 percent bump in membership since last year, and the board has targeted a goal of expanding membership by 40 percent by the end of the year.

“We champion the causes of local businesses and hope, that in working with busi-

brown bag lunches with the mayor, the fourth Friday of every month, from noon to 1 p.m., at Oakley City Hall, located at 3231 Main St. “The strongest bonds among people are still based on relationships established in the offline world,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick. “The chamber offers business owners the opportunity to connect with others who can help your business in a myriad of ways; some can offer a mentorship, and others can help put you in touch with the people who can steer you in the right direction.”

While the chamber helps businesses become more successful, they also in turn help the community.

“We want to get the community involved to support local businesses and all of the people who work in Oakley,” said Whitlock. “The benefit of shopping local not only benefits those who own businesses, but also all of the people who work there.”

The Oakley Chamber of Commerce is located at 3330 Main St., Suite B, in Oakley. For more information, visit www. oakleychamber.com or call 925-625-1035.

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Kathryn recently graduated from Cal State Monterey Bay and was a 2011 graduate of Heritage High School.

Jacob McAuley, son of John and Wendy McAuley of Brentwood, is a 2015 graduate of UC Berkeley and a 2011 graduate of Liberty High School. The happy couple will be joined in holy matrimony on Sept. 4, in Concord.

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March 14, 1937 – July 8, 2016 Ron was the seventh child of 10 born to William F. Schwitters and Opal L. Todd Schwitters, in Des Moines, Iowa.

The family moved to Brentwood when he was 6 months old. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1955, where he was active in choir, band, cadets and sports. He received an AA degree from Diablo Valley College. He worked as a teenager every summer at the Calif Fruit Exchange in Brentwood, which was very active in shipping out the abundance of agricultural produce by the large farming community via trains. He worked at U.S. Steel in Pittsburg, from 1957 to 1984 in several capacities, ending in the engineering department. He then worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 1984 to 2010, as a maintenance engineer.

He was an avid sports fanatic, and loved the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He attended every swim meet, baseball, basketball, track and field, volleyball and soccer game that each of his children or grandchildren were participating in, as well as every dance recital, play, concert and cheerleading performance.

He was very faithful in his church callings and was dedicated in whatever responsibility he was asked to do. He served in the bishopric with Paul Krey and Charles Last for several years. He served as church high council member for 18 years in the Antioch Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He also served in the Brentwood Police Reserves in the 60s and early 70s.

He and his wife Jackie served two service missions for the church, one as coordinators for the 12-step addiction recovery program the church has and were currently serving as the managers for the Concord Home Storage Center that helps provide emergency preparedness.

He was loved and admired by family and friends for his willingness to serve others.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 59

years, Jacqueline (Jackie); children, Randy Schwitters (Cathy) of Idaho, Julie Somerhalder (Phil) of Knightsen, Barry Schwitters Sr (Pam) Brentwood, Lisa Wright (Roy) of Lincoln, California, Kevin Schwitters (Donna) Brentwood, Shawn Schwitters (Michelle) Eastvale, California, Robin Maggiore (Mark) Brentwood and Dustin Schwitters (Kim) Brentwood; 35 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; siblings Roy Schwitters of Lincoln, California, Delbert Schwitters, Missouri, Ed Schwitters Carson City, Nevada, Michele Andrade, Portland, Texas, Patrick Schwitters, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1101 McClaren Road, in Brentwood, at 10 a.m. Visitation is on Thursday, July 14, at the Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First St., in Brentwood, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Brentwood Union Cemetery.

The family would like to extend our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from friends and extended family and the Brentwood First Ward Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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Summer vacation preparation tips

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Oakley Chief of Police With summer upon us, many residents will be making plans for their annual family vacations.

As you travel to places far away, there are things you can do to safeguard your home. By taking some simple steps, you reduce the chances of returning home to the unpleasant experience of discovering you’ve been a victim.

Consider these steps to safeguard your home while away: 1. If you have an alarm, be sure it’s in working order and that your emergency contacts with the alarm company are current. Be sure to teach those contacts how to turn the alarm off and how to reset it.

Most importantly, set the alarm prior to leaving!

2. Be sure to arrange for pickup of your newspaper and mail. It’s best to have these items picked up by a neighbor or friend rather than stopping service.

3. If you leave a pet behind, be sure they are adequately cared for. Dogs tend to bark when their owners don’t return home for several days. This can be very frustrating for your neighbors.

4. Let your neighbors know you will be away, when you will return and how

you can be reached in the event of a problem at the house.

5. Contact the police department and arrange for a vacation house watch.

6. Technology today allows some folks to monitor their home while away.

Some let you turn your lights on and off from a distance via the Internet. If you have such a system, turn different lights on during the evening to make it appear as though somebody is home. Be sure to share this plan with your neighbors who are watching your house.

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During a divorce, various terms arise that sometimes confuse even the savviest participant. One such term, interspousal fiduciary duties, refers to the responsibilities of honesty and integrity when dealing with the other party. Fundamentally, you should not take advantage of the other person. Another related term, undue influence, means that one party, usually the one who is in a better financial position, benefits from a transaction. For example, one person could benefit by using separate property – not community property – for an investment that increases in value. The court might question why he or she would keep the community from benefiting.

Implications for Divorcing Couples The spouse who oversees the finances holds a responsibility to the other spouse to disclose all relevant facts about assets and debts to his or her partner. California law addresses several aspects of interspousal fiduciary duties: • When one person unfairly benefits in a monetary transaction, the law can assume that the beneficiary put pressure on the other party. The court can then void the transaction.

• The burden of proof falls on the advantaged party.

• Even if the advantaged party did not intend for the transaction to benefit him or her, the law can still label the transaction as fraud and void it. f the transaction is voided, the court can direct the advantaged party to pay restitution. If property ownership was involved, the court might order a change of title on the property. However, if the advantaged party demonstrated fraudulent intent, then the court can increase payments to the other party at 100 percent of the value of the loss. When no fraudulent intent is present, then the restitution is generally 50 percent of the asset value and legal fees.

Even after separation, the parties’ duties to each other continue until the court finalizes the divorce. Under California law, both parties need to draft a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure and then a Final Declaration of Disclosure.

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Have you noticed the sudden increase in people walking about at all hours despite the summer heat?

Pokémon Go is a new mobile app capturing the attention of tweens to adults. The app gives users a map of the surrounding area and a list of nearby virtual creatures for them to hunt down and catch. Additionally, the virtual map has set locations users go to for items and to fight their Pokémon against others.

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While the Pokémon Go app is getting people out and walking more, it’s not all fun and games. A flaw in the permissions allows the app complete access to an iOS user’s Google account, if they signed in using said account. The developers are working on fixing it, but in the meantime, sign into your Google account and give it a security checkup to rescind the complete access.

Don’t worry; it won’t affect your saved game. Happy hunting!

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Pokémon weren’t the only ones finding new homes this weekend. In the tactile world, 26 dogs from the Stockton Animal Shelter left the Brentwood Harvest Time Festival in the arms of their new, forever families. If you’re regretting walking away empty handed, Antioch Animal Services is just a phone call away at 925-779-6989.

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Looking for another reason to go out and about East County besides virtual or living creatures? Check out Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services’ free breakfast and volunteer information event on July 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, in Antioch.

MOWSOS needs volunteer drivers two hours a week to deliver lunch to homebound seniors. Talk to staff, volunteers and clients and find out first hand how much two hours can mean to a local senior. For more information, contact Susannah at smeyer@mowsos.org or call 925954-8736.

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Not ready for that level of karma points? Check out Spirited Sanctuary’s bake and yard sale this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3460 Orwood Road, in Brentwood.

Meet real life creatures, grab a treat and support the rehabilitation of Winter, the sanctuary’s elderly pony. For more information, visit www.spiritedsanctuary.org.

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Different view of Delta weeds After reading the article about aquatic weeds in The Press from Roger di Fate, I have a completely different look at how the Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has been handling the aquatic weeds in our bays.

Aquatic weeds are no stranger to uest the Delta, as they comment have been recognized for more than 40 years. Discovery Bay really began to see the effects of the weeds in our bays in 2002, and the DBW was treating our bays soon after. Unfortunately, up to last year, the DBW only had enough resources to treat 1/3 of the 65,000 acres in the Delta and did the best they could with what resources they had.

In 2012 and 2013 our bays, especially on the west side of Discovery Bay, began to show more severe aquatic weed problems than ever before, and we had several meetings with the DBW to see how we could all work together to battle this growing problem.

We realized one of the biggest problems was the lack of funding and resources the DBW had to help combat this nemesis.

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gether, the DBW began a concentrated plan for treating our bays for both rooted and floating aquatic weeds, while other officials figured out how to reallocate funding for aquatic weeds, not only for DB, but for the entire Delta.

Today, our bays are better than ever, and the small amount of floating weeds we have are certainly recognized by the DBW, as I talk with the program manager very frequently and compare notes on what the DBW is doing and their next steps.

I, and so many others in Discovery Bay, wish to thank the DBW for all they are doing and will continue to do with helping to keep our waterways and bays clean. I don’t think having a town hall meeting for the purpose of demanding to know what they are going to do about our bays would be very productive. I find working together with people in a positive way always brings a better result, and that is why we have such a good relationship with the DBW, as they are working hard to keep our bays clean.

They are very familiar with what is going on out here every week and they are constantly evaluating their next moves.

There is so much behind the scenes activity that goes on, from acquiring new permits that take forever to get to how much

Letters A bittersweet farewell

Editor: In August 1950, a young war veteran arrived on the Liberty High School campus to start his first football practice as the new football coach and history teacher.

It was the beginning of a 66-year love affair by Lou and Mary Bronzan and their family with Liberty High School and the Brentwood community. Lou would later become principal at Liberty through 1983, and would have a second career at Liberty a few years later, as the school attendance review board officer.

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treatment can be used every week, since the water in our bays is used for agriculture and much more. While Roger has a concern with some weeds here and there that float into our bays with the tide, our friends in Bethel Island are not so lucky right now, as the DBW are now using a lot of resources starting this week for a full-on assault on a major problem they are experiencing. We are very lucky to have such a great rapport with the DBW, and I hope people who feel the need to raise their voice and demand results won’t ruin it for all of us.

Again, I wish to thank everyone who has been involved in making our bays great again! I also have two important corrections to Roger’s article, so people aren’t confused.

It’s not called Melrose, it’s called primrose, and both primrose and sponge plants are not new, as Roger has suggested, as they have been recognized in our bays since 2008.

The DBW is very aware of these and other weeds and are in the process of acquiring treatment permits for those two, plus three other weeds as well.

If you only knew what it takes to get these permits from the feds and the state.

Have you dealt with government lately?

Jim Mattison Discovery Bay Community Foundation

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During their time in Brentwood, Lou and Mary raised five children, who attended Brentwood schools, graduated from college and started families away from Brentwood.

I had the opportunity to return to Brentwood with my family in 1998, as if Opie had returned to Mayberry. I got the chance to reacquaint myself with many old classmates and friends, and met the many new families that had moved to Brentwood to make it their home. They say you can’t go home again. I proved them wrong.

With the passing of Mary in 2015 and Lou moving to an assisted-living facility, my family will be leaving Brentwood later this month to start new adventures away from Brentwood. On behalf of my parents, Lou and Mary, and my siblings Susan, Stephen, Kathryn and Laurel, my family ends 66 years being a part of the community. As we leave, we bid a fond farewell to a wonderful community that has been at the center of our lives. We will remember the great times, the wonderful people, and the happy days of Brentwood.

As they say, “Thanks for memories.”

Craig Bronzan and family Brentwood

River Otters swim to victory

Editor: The Discovery Bay River Otters Summer League Swim Team just finished their third season this weekend at the East County Invitational, at Los Medanos College.

Despite only being in our third season, and practicing in a three-lane pool at the Discovery Bay Community Center, the River Otters were able to win first place, out of eleven teams, for team high point in the ‘B’ division.

We are very proud of our swimmers, and a lot of credit must be given to our excellent coaching staff. Thank you to Head Coach Haley Pantle and her assistants Jessica Harrigan, Misha Mahan and Danielle Knowles. They were able to make swimming fun while teaching proper stroke technique.

Also, thank you to all of our sponsors; we appreciate your support. Thank you Block Environmental Services, Boardwalk Grill, Brentwood Podiatry, Douglas & Hornberger, DK Custom Tees, Finis, JGB Construction, Kabat & Associates Physical Therapy, Pierce Chiropractic Group, Prince Team Realtors, Rob Broocker Painting, Town of Discovery Bay, Window Innovations, Guzzardo Homes, All in 1 Limousine Service, Bay Standard Manufacturing, Summit Funding – Peggy Ann Valley, Christy Brown Photography, Nor-Cal Overhead, Carson Swim School, Concord Iron Works, Vine + Grain, Unwined, Good Scents Florist, WR Properties – Carey Harris, Delta Crossfit and Intero Real Estate – Marni Stanley.

As we celebrate our 2016 season this weekend at our awards banquet, we are already looking forward to next year. Go River Otters!

Rick Pierce President, Discovery Bay River Otters

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Freedom grad drafted by Detroit Tigers

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

When 2012 Freedom graduate Joe Navilhon was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in June’s MLB Draft, it was both the beginning of a lot of hard work and the end of a long, arduous journey from high school to professional baseball.

Even better for Navilhon was that he got to enjoy the moment with his parents, Larry and Sue, who had been with him for every step of that journey.

“It was pretty cool,” Navilhon said.

“My family and I were together throughout the draft process. It was a culmination of my journey throughout college. It hasn’t been cookie cutter by any extent, but I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. It helped me grow as a person.”

An injury kept Navilhon from pitching during his senior year at Freedom, and the injury persisted the following year at Cal State Fullerton and again during summer ball in Canada. Two weeks after the summer season ended, Navilhon underwent Tommy John surgery.

The following year was not spent playing baseball. Instead, Navilhon attended Los Medanos College and underwent physical therapy with Dr. Don Chu. “It was a few hours a day, three days a week,” said Navilhon. “I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. It’s a lot of boring,

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Freedom High graduate Joe Navilhon was recently drafted by Major League Baseball’s Detriot Tigers. mundane stuff. There was a lot of perseverance and days that I didn’t know if I was going to play anymore. When you’re

going through that, you just have to grab onto a lot of clichéd things. Take things one day at a time and control what you

can control.”

In January 2015, Navilhon was finally ready to pitch again. He began playing at Chabot College for head coach Steve Friend and pitching coach Will Tavis.

The two of them helped Navilhon get noticed.

One man who took notice was USC head coach Dan Hubbs, who had previously seen Navilhon pitch in high school while coaching at Cal. In June 2015, the Trojans offered Navilhon a scholarship, giving him a chance to pitch for one of college baseball’s best programs.

“Once that become something that was doable, I couldn’t pass it up,” he said.

“As soon as it became a possibility financially, it was a no-brainer. I’m so proud to say that I’ll always be a part of that place and will always be a Trojan.”

In one season at USC, Navilhon pitched 82.2 innings, accrued a 3.38 ERA and struck out 71 batters. That was good enough to get noticed by the Tigers.

Not even a month removed from the draft, Navilhon is now pitching for the Connecticut Tigers, an affiliate of Detroit. In his first three outings, the former Falcon allowed only one run, while striking out five hitters in 3.1 innings.

“I know I belong here,” he said. “I’ve been through enough. I’m in the right place. This is where I’m supposed to be.”

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Heritage catcher named to select squad

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

While most high school seniors will be enjoying their final days of summer vacation, Heritage High School senior Christopher Troye will be working to impress MLB scouts at the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field, in Chicago.

Troye was one of 40 U.S. players selected for the contest after attending the recent Under Armour Baseball Factory national tryout at Azusa Pacific University.

"It's unbelievable,” Troye said. "I can't believe it. I am still trying to wrap my mind around it."

The game wraps up a four-day baseball showcase reserved for high school players who have proven to be some of the nation’s rising stars.

“Our scouting committee reviews over 40,000 players each year in finalizing the roster of 40 players,” said Jason Budden, spokesperson for the Baseball Factory, which was founded in 1994 to advise and educate players on the college-recruiting process. “We have an extensive scouting network that is con-

stantly evaluating players for consideration.”

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound UC Santa Barbara commit has hit .333, with 36 hits, 19 RBI, and a .471 on-base percentage in two seasons on the Heritage varsity squad, according to Maxpreps. com. He also plays for Zoots Baseball, a Northern California traveling baseball team.

“Christopher fits into the new profile of big, physical catchers,” said Steve Bernhardt, the chairman of the Under Armour All-America Game Selection Committee and executive vice president at Baseball Factory. “He has strong hands behind the plate, with outstanding flexibility and an accurate arm. At the plate, he has a short, smooth, righthanded stroke that results in hard barrel contact with flashes of power.”

In Chicago, he’ll work out in front of MLB scouts, swing for the fences during a homerun derby and participate in the game. Throughout the process, the rising stars will work with former MLB players, including Bill Ripken, Wes Helms, Tim Hudson and Eric Milton.

"I'm playing against great competition and playing on the iconic field,”

Troye said. “Baseball is my passion. I am looking to grow both on and off the field throughout the experience."

Since the game’s inception in 2008, MLB teams have drafted 250 Under Armour All-Americans, including 38 this year.

While Troye calls his selection the biggest achievement of his young baseball career, it likely wouldn’t have come without hard work. The young slugger began honing his skills as a 3-year-old tball player. From that point forward, his family has fueled his rise in the sport, he said.

"I (have) two younger brothers and a dad who love to work with me,” he said. "I go out there and put in extra work to try to get better each and every day.”

Troye plans to bring that same mindset to Chicago.

“I am going to play as hard as I can and see what happens,” he said.

The all-star game will be aired live on MLB Network and MLB.com on July 23, at 1 p.m.

For a complete look at the all-star game roster, visit bit.ly/29vj6bc.

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Heritage High School catcher Christopher Troye will play in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, reserved for high school players who have proven to be some of the nation’s rising stars.

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Taking home the gold in martial arts Guila's Hawaiian Kickboxing students stood out at the recent Enter the Dragon's Den tournament in early June.

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ond place in the Kata Forms Youth Division, and Gabby Ponce left with a first-place medal in the Karate Sparring Youth Division. Guila's Hawaiian Kickboxing is led by Dennis Guila.

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he North Coast Section championship-winning Freedom softball team took part in Freedom Night, at the Stockton Port’s July 6 game against Lake Elsinore. Bay Valley Athletic League MVP Vanessa Strong threw out the opening pitch and the Freedom High choir wowed the crowd with a rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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Omitted Spouse?

Why Do You Care…

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Once upon time, there was a lovely couple that had three beautiful children and even more beautiful grandchildren. Sadly, the wife died and husband was very lonely. After much searching, he decides to marry Nicole. However, Dad assures his children that his Will and Trust provide that all of his assets are going to the children. The Will and Trust make no mention of Nicole or any spouse.

The children are relieved.

However, shortly thereafter, Dad dies. Nicole is living in Dad’s house. The children, believing it is now their house, request that Nicole leave. She says she has hired an attorney who has explained that she is an “omitted” spouse, and that she is going to take her share in the house. So what is an omitted spouse?

Under California Probate Code Section 21610, if a decedent fails to provide in either a Will or Trust for a surviving spouse who married the decedent after the execution of Will or Trust, the omitted spouse shall receive a share in the decedent’s estate, consisting of the following property in said estate: (a) One-half of the community and quasicommunity property; and (b) A share of the separate property of the decedent equal in value to that which the spouse would have received if the decedent had died without having executed a Will or Trust, but in no event is the share to be more than ½ of the value of the separate property in the estate.

Assuming that Dad and Nicole had not purchased any property during the marriage, there may be little community property, so she would

be limited to 1/3 of Dad’s separate property under intestate succession rules in California.

What should have Dad done? Dad should have amended his Will or Trust to state that his failure to provide for the spouse in the Will or Trust was intentional. Prior to getting married, Dad could have also stated in his Will or Trust that even if he got married, the new spouse would take nothing. “I am presently not married, but if I ever marry I have purposefully intended to omit my spouse.”

Was there any other way to save the 1/3 from Nicole? Yes, if there had been a valid agreement with Nicole waiving her right to share in the decedent’s estate or if the children could prove that decedent transferred assets outside of the estate with the intention that the transfer be in lieu of a provision in the Will of Trust.

In conclusion, an omitted spouse is a big issue in Will and Trust planning. If you are currently single and want to ensure that your assets go to your children irrespective of any future marriage, you should make sure your Will or Trust has specific language about any future marriage and spouse. If you would like me to review your Will or Trust, I see people for a free 30 minute consultation at my offices in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94513 © 2014 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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wo Heritage High water polo players recently competed in the California State Water Polo Championships in Southern California.

Dominique Oteri and Isabella Stremling participated as members of the 680 Drivers 16U Elite B team out of Danville. The B Team started the finals off slow, with a loss to the San Diego Shores, but overcame it with wins over Rose Bowl and CHAWP to finish 11th in the state. Oteri ended the championships with a goal, and Stremling had several game-saving blocks. Both girls look forward to summer with 680, then returning to play for Heritage under Jeff Lapum.

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A person discharged a firearm after a dispute with other people on Anastasia Drive. The person fled the scene prior to police arrival.

July 2, 10:33 p.m., in Brentwood The following is a sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD June 27, 12:50 a.m. A business was robbed of $393 at gunpoint on Lone Tree Way. June 27, 3:53 a.m. On Central Boulevard, police arrested a person contacted during a curfew-violation stop for an outstanding warrant.

June 27, 5:46 p.m. On Balfour Road, a patrol arrested a person who was stopped for a vehicle-code violation after finding the person had an expired license, a fraudulent check and paraphernalia.

June 28, 12:03 a.m. Officers arrested a person found driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana on Balfour Road.

June 29, 12:22 a.m. Police contacted a person and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself on Second Street. Upon arrest, the person resisted officers.

June 29, 3:05 a.m. On O’Hara Avenue, officers arrested a person for an outstanding warrant while intervening in a verbal argument.

June 29, 11:00 p.m. A woman was grabbed and thrown to the ground in a robbery attempt on Second Street. No property was taken.

June 30, 2:48 a.m. A person was stabbed during a physical altercation on Second Street.

June 30, 5:52 p.m. Money and jewelry totaling $9,000 was stolen during the process of moving from a residence on Romulus Place.

June 30, 9:40 p.m. Police contacted a person after a solo vehicle collision on Empire Avenue.

The person was determined to be DUI with a BAC level of 0.155 percent and arrested.

July 1, 3:03 a.m. A portable restroom was set on fire on Mandevilla Drive.

July 1, 11:22 a.m. A person pried a side garage door open, activating an alarm, on Giotto Drive. Entry was not made and no property taken from the residence.

July 1, 9:40 p.m. Police arrested a person for possession of stolen property on Brentwood Boulevard.

July 2, 1:50 a.m. Officers arrested a person during a vehicle-code violation stop on Lone Tree Way. The person had provided officers

with a false name, was discovered to have two outstanding warrants, was in possession of a controlled substance and a dangerous weapon and fought with police during arrest.

July 2, 7:26 a.m. A patrol contacted a person sleeping inside a vehicle on Shadowcliff Way. The person was arrested for a felony warrant, possession of a stolen vehicle and suspected methamphetamine.

July 2, 10:33 p.m. A person discharged a firearm after a dispute with other people on Anastasia Drive. The person fled the scene prior to police arrival.

July 3, 1:51 p.m. A person in the first vehicle fell asleep while driving, colliding into the second vehicle, which then struck a third vehicle on Fir Street. All parties denied medical attention.

July 3, 10:06 p.m. A person recklessly caused fire to land and property on Hanson Lane.

OAKLEY July 5, 12:40 a.m. Police contacted people for fireworks on the 500 block of Mockingbird Lane.

July 5, 7:40 a.m. A patrol arrested a person for unauthorized possession of property on Frank Hengel Way and Okeefe Street.

July 5, 8:48 a.m. A patrol investigated a vehicle theft on the 500 block of Malicoat Avenue.

July 5, 1:42 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on Douglas Road at Main Street.

July 5, 7:00 p.m. Police investigated a residential burglary on the 20 block of Perkins Court.

July 5, 10:10 p.m. A patrol investigated a violation of a restraining order on the 3100 block of Main Street.

July 6, 12:27 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Empire Avenue at Oakley Road.

July 6, 8:28 a.m. Police looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 4300 block of Chenin Lane.

July 6, 1:17 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 4700 block of Burgundy Drive.

July 6, 6:37 p.m. Police investigated a corporal injury on the 30 block of Douglas Road.

July 6, 9:29 p.m. A patrol contacted people regarding fireworks on Martin Street at Babbe Street.

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July 7, 10:04 a.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 30 block of Grand Canyon Circle.

July 7, 3:30 p.m. Officers investigated an automotive burglary on the 10 block of Graham Court.

July 7, 7:34 p.m. Police arrested a person for domestic battery on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane.

July 8, 4:17 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 3800 block of Marsh Way. July 8, 9:03 a.m. Officers arrested a person for an outstanding warrant on the 900 block of West Cypress Road.

July 8, 11:14 a.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on Teakwood Drive at Edgewood Drive.

July 8, 5:07 p.m. Police arrested a person for vandalism on the 2200 block of Main Street.

July 8, 6:44 p.m. Officers arrested a person for an outstanding warrant on the 80 block of Serenity Lane.

July 8, 10:34 p.m. Police arrested a person regarding domestic violence on the 1900 block of West Summerfield Court.

July 9, 2:47 p.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 60 block of Carol Lane.

July 10, 2:44 a.m. A patrol contacted people regarding a domestic disturbance on the 6400 block of Everlasting Way. July 10, 10:18 a.m. Officers assisted in the removal of an unwanted guest on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

July 10, 1:03 p.m. Police conducted a suspicious-person stop on the 3100 block of Main Street.

July 10, 2:34 p.m. Officers contacted people regarding a disturbance of the peace on the 3400 block of Main Street.

July 10, 7:29 p.m. Police investigated a grandtheft incident on the 700 block of Solitude Drive.

ANTIOCH July 3, 9:32 p.m. A woman was robbed at gunpoint on the 4890 block of Lone Tree Way. July 4, 8:00 a.m. An assault occurred on the

1210 block of Sycamore Drive.

July 4, 2:59 p.m. An assault occurred on the 3860 block of Warbler Drive.

July 4, 4:07 p.m. A man reported being abused by his girlfriend on the 4910 block of Cache Peak Drive. It started as a verbal argument; the woman then pepper sprayed the man, who ran down the street for safety. The woman began pouring oil on his stuff in the front lawn in an attempt to burn his property.

July 5, 12:38 a.m. A person was robbed at gunpoint on the 2300 block of Buchanan Road.

July 5, 3:49 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 1010 block of G Street.

July 5, 11:30 p.m. An assault occurred on the 1400 block of Monterey Drive.

July 6, 12:02 a.m. A burglary occurred on the 4910 block of Lefebvre Way. July 6, 3:05 p.m. A person interrupted a burglary in progress on the 1840 block of Buck Mountain Court.

July 6, 3:42 p.m. A business was burglarized on the 1510 block of C Street.

July 6, 8:32 p.m. A person was robbed at gunpoint on the 2610 block of Yorkshire Drive.

July 6, 10:10 p.m. A woman was robbed at gunpoint on the 2800 block of Madrid Lane.

July 7, 12:11 a.m. A business was robbed at gunpoint on the 4350 block of Hillcrest Avenue.

July 7, 1:03 a.m. An assault occurred on the 2610 block of Belmont Lane.

July 7, 8:08 p.m. A home was burglarized on the 5240 block of Mohican Way. July 8, 10:44 a.m. A man reported he and his family were robbed in their home on the 5020 block of Wagon Wheel Way. The family was sleeping when a group of males wearing masks and gloves came in and tied them up, took their wallets, asked for jewelry and money, put the family’s cell phones in water and told them to count to 1,000 before moving and left the scene.

July 8, 11:28 a.m. A woman was shot in the arm on the 1710 block of Linden Way. July 9, 3:23 p.m. A person was pistol whipped on the 300 block of L Street.

July 9, 7:49 p.m. An attempted burglary occurred on the 10 block of Walton Lane.

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Events Friday, July 15 “Oliver!”

Brentwood Theater Company presents “Oliver!” at 850 Second St., in Brentwood, July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m., and July 17, 25 and 31, at 2 p.m.

For more information or to reserve seats, visit www. thebrentwoodtheater.org or call 925-513-3863.

Local Art Show

The Brentwood Community Center hosts The Pursuit of Happiness Art Show by the Brushoffs, through July 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. An artist reception is Friday, July 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Artists include Mary Lee Allen, Lilly Beaty, Sue Clanton, Linda Cicala, John Jankowski, Lin Lacey, Zoe Lighty, Sharon Martin, Katherine Sanchez and Nan Whittaker. For more information, call 925-634-1272.

Saturday, July 16 Concert at the Marina

Discovery Bay Lions Club presents a free concert at the marina, featuring the band Rock Skool, on the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor’s marina lawn, 5901 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay, from 5 to 8 p.m. No coolers or outside food or drink is allowed. Hamburgers, hot dogs, margaritas, beer, wine, soda and water is available for purchase. Vendor booth spaces are available for $50. For more information, visit www.discoverybaylions.com.

Classic Car Show

The Oakley Senior Citizens Center presents a classic car show at 215 Second St., in Oakley, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The event includes music, food, drinks, raffles and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Oakley Senior Citizens Center. For more information, call Tim Lear at 925-679-8636 or Beverly Morningstar at 925-626-7413.

Oakland Interfaith Community Choir

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.

Wednesday, July 20 Parkinson’s Support Group

event includes a live concert by classic rock and blues band the Free Agents.

Friday, July 29 MOWSOS Breakfast

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services host a breakfast for those interested in volunteering for their Meals on Wheels program, at The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, in Antioch, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. MOWSOS is looking for drivers to volunteer two hours per week to deliver food to a homebound senior in Antioch, Bay Point or Pittsburg. In addition to a free breakfast, each person gets a raffle ticket for prizes. For more information, call Susannah Meyer at 925-954-8736 or visit mowsos.org.

Saturday, July 30 Comedy Night

Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall presents a comedy night featuring Michael Mancini, at 757 First St., in Brentwood, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, call George Hodgerney at 925-813-0939.

Sign-ups Beginning/Intermediate Yoga

Liberty Adult Education is offering Beginning/ Intermediate Yoga with Debbie Cabusas, at 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Wednesdays, Aug. 3 through Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Improve flexibility, breathing, balance and strength, while having fun. Modifications ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket are required. Cost is $50. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Paralegal Classes

Liberty Adult Education is offering 11 paralegal classes, from Aug. 1 through Oct. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost for the classes is $105. For more information or to register, visit libertyadulted.org or call 925-634-2565.

FHS Youth Football Camp

Freedom High School (FHS) presents a youth football skills camp July 20 and 21 at the FHS stadium, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley, from 6 to 7:45 p.m.

Registration is on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes FHS football. For more information and a copy of the waiver form, visit http://bit.ly/29nr9Il.

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.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

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

Community Meetings

Parkinson’s Support Group

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at 1036 Pacific Grove Court, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

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

Delta Patriots Football and Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

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.

Saturday, July 23 Western BBQ & Dance

The City of Oakley hosts the second-annual Main Street Car Show at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., in Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All makes and models are welcome, but space is limited to 50 vehicles. The entry fee is $25 and preregistration is required at City Hall. Admission is free and the

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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.

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.

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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.

Bethel Island Lions Club presents a western barbecue and dance at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, in Bethel Island, from 4 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. The event features a no-host bar, karaoke with Joe Dillon from 4 to 6 p.m., ball-tip or pre-ordered chicken dinner with all the fixings at 6 p.m. and the Diamond Ridge Band from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and dancing, only $10 per person for dancing only.

Proceeds support local charities. For tickets, call Goldie at 925-625-4356 or Ivy at 925-625-8163.

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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.

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1036 Pacific Grove Court, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m.

This month’s guest speaker is Joseph Garcia, who recently returned from Rock Steady Boxing training in Indianapolis. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

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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 tryouts. 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

Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

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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Main Street downtown Seen in Canada construction notice There will be construction on Main Street, from Norcross Lane to 2nd Street for the storm drain construction project.

Work to renovate and improve downtown Oakley will begin with construction of a new storm drain infrastructure on Main Street. This project has to be constructed in advance of the Main Street improvement and paving project that will start later this summer or fall.

In an effort to complete the storm drain infrastructure improvement project as expeditiously as possible, while also minimizing construction impacts to the public, the construction of this project will be performed at night. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Norcross Lane to 2nd Street from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., from Sunday to Thursday nights. Pedestrian access will be provided to all properties along the project route.

Main Street will be open to all vehicles and pedestrians during the day. Construction work is scheduled to start July 17, and is anticipated to be completed by Sept. 8.

Informational message boards will be posted on Main Street at strategic locations. Please look to these signs for updated project infor-

mation including working hours and dates.

Nighttime traffic detours will be set up on Main Street from Norcross Lane to 2nd Street while work is taking place on this section of downtown. Please follow detour signs to get around the construction site at night.

‘No Parking’ signs will be posted 72 hours prior to the start of work. The signs will indicate the dates and times during which parking is prohibited. Cars parked within prohibited areas will be towed in order for work to progress in an effective manner.

There will be flagmen and other workers directing traffic to ensure both the safe passage of all residents, as well as the safety of the contractor. Please expect some delays, and choose alternate routes if possible.

Emergency vehicle access will be accommodated at all times.

The city is taking all appropriate steps to create the least amount of disturbance to the surrounding areas while performing this important storm drain project. Staff appreciates the public’s consideration and cooperation in working with them to complete this project as efficiently as possible by following all construction signs, detours and notices.

Cityhood Celebration a success Again, the City of Oakley pulled off a very successful birthday bash commemorating the city’s incorporation.

The event drew more than 10,000 attendees young, old and in between. Thanks to all involved

Tax from page 1A all transportation modes, enhance transportation services for our children, seniors and people with disabilities and, most significant for (us), build the infrastructure needed to attract more goods jobs, which reduces commute trips and congestion.”

The proposal will more or less expand another half-cent county sales tax that has been in place in some form or another for almost 30 years; a tax that was initially known as Measure C in 1988 before being reset in 2009 as Measure J when the 20-year term ran out. Together, both mea-

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brian Hou SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brian Hou CASE NUMBER: N16-1096 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Brian Hou filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cheng Lu Hou b. AKA Brian Hou to Proposed Name: Brian Cheng Hou. 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: 08/08/16 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: 06/08/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70438 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.

in creating an event that drew the community together in a safe and fun atmosphere. Any recommendations for improvements are welcomed and can be emailed to Bryan Montgomery, city manager, at montgomery@ci.oakley.ca.us. sures have raised billions of dollars thus far, and successes in extending the BART line from Pittsburg to Antioch and widening Highway 4 to an uninterrupted flow of four-lane traffic in both the east and west directions, among other improvements, are owed in part to the money collected under them.

Still, Councilman Doug Hardcastle – who also sits on the TRANSPLAN committee, which advises the county on transportation needs for eastern communities like Oakley – explained that bringing the tax up to a full cent is necessary to ensure future endeavors are as successful as what’s

Fire from page 1A appointed to nine elected, the law is really clear. If we go from nine appointed to anything else, the law isn’t clear.”

The board’s plan comes seven months after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors pledged $312,000 to help open a fourth station if the district made changes, including switching to an elected body.

Since 2009, the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the board of supervisors have appointed the nine board members. Prior to that, the board served as the district board for the first seven years of its existence.

Opinions have varied among board members on whether future board members should be elected at-large or by wards,

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been accomplished now.

“A great deal of work has gone into this,” he said. “This isn’t just numbers thrown together.”

Perhaps most important, Romick noted that programs like a county sales tax can be very effective tools for local authorities when they make a case to state and federal governments for outside investment – as it shows the county and individual cities are willing to do their part and put up their own capital.

“It makes it a whole lot easier for us when we do have to go ask other parties, whether we’re going to Sacramento

or we’re going to Washington to ask for them to help pay for a lot of this stuff, if we come in as a self-help community,” he said, adding that the process of keeping the transportation gears moving in any community is an incredibly expensive and difficult process.

With the support from Oakley, as well as Contra Costa’s 18 other cities and the board of supervisors – who gave their backing on July 12 – the sales tax proposal now waits for official authorization on Aug. 9 to be placed on the November ballot.

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but the easiest transition appears to start with an at-large system, Henderson said.

Under the current proposal, the board would wait until after the 2020 census to decide whether to switch to a ward system.

Transitioning now would require wards to be drawn and later redrawn after the census, according to the law.

Board Member Joe Young cast the lone dissenting vote for an elected board.

He pointed out the various elections could be costly for the cash-strapped district. For example, the November election is slated to cost about $100,000. It’s unknown what future ballot measures would cost, van Hoften said.

“My feeling is this is a question that can be answered later, when we know (what)

the funding and shape of the district really is,” Young said. “I feel this is not the right time to go forward with this.”

The other six board members in attendance disagreed. Board President Joel Bryant and Board Member Dr. Cheryl Morgan were absent.

“Preferably, we could (switch to an elected board and reduce the number of members) all at once, but we have to do it in steps, so that is fine,” said Board Member Randy Pope.

The district board’s next meeting is Aug. 1, inside Oakley City Council Chambers, 3231 Main St. The time of the meeting will be announced July 30 on eccfpd.org.

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Catholic Daughters of America established On May 1, the newest Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas was established at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Brentwood.

At the 9 a.m. mass, Father Jerry Brown, chaplin for the court, presided over the Institution of Court Immaculate Heart of Mary #2417 giving 16 women the pledge, “dedicating themselves to the work of the court, by fostering unity and charity among all men and women through the love of God.” The Catholic Daughters of America was established in Utica, New York, in 1903. By 1925, courts were being established throughout the U.S. and in Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Canada. In 1952, Bishop Fulton Sheen challenged the organization to become the Catholic Daughters of the World. Since that time, there have been many more courts established in the Americas and one in Kenya.

There have been some major efforts made to Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR) and work with Habitats for Humanity International to build over 32 homes, with the Texas and Minnesota courts contributing to the financing and building of many more.

Those in the Brentwood court are proud to become the newest court and to strive to help their church and community in meaningful ways. Five officers were installed for the court - Trisha Brittain, regent; Sandy Gamble, vice regent; Marcia Funestro, financial secretary; Roxanne Alvarez, treasurer; and Lizet Nuno-Silz, recording secretary. The original 21 members are charter members. They look forward to many years of service to the Brentwood community.

For more information, email Trisha Brittain, regent, at trishabrittain@yahoo.com.

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Tackling tough topics with Learning Tree Tutors AMY SCHRADER

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oy Espino remembers when her son Dominic, a student at Heritage High School in Brentwood, was struggling with math - he just couldn’t keep

up with the class.

“Math was his main struggle, and it was really impacting his grades,” said Espino.

Espino turned to Learning Tree Tutors in Brentwood, Contra Costa County’s premier tutoring center, which has been helping students and adults since 1983. There, Dominic spent one hour, twice a week, concentrating on math skills and preparing for the SAT with Learning Tree Tutors owner Christina Dalton.

“He went from a D in math to getting an A,” said Espino, who added that her son will be attending Loyola Marymount University in the fall, which wouldn’t have been possible without the tutoring he received from Dalton.

“Christina Dalton wants every student to excel and move on to the next level. She always gives her best and gets the best out of her students.”

Success stories like Espino’s are not uncommon. Most educators agree that tutoring can help students who are struggling, and also help those who are excelling to fine tune their test-taking skills, giving them a competitive edge when applying for colleges.

Dalton agrees.

“Whether you’re struggling or trying to get into a major college, there is something for everyone,” she said.

Besides owning the tutoring center, Dalton is the lead counselor at Heritage High School, where she has worked for

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Christina Dalton, owner of Learning Tree Tutors in Brentwood, offers customized tutoring services to students and adults in Contra Costa County. ten years. She also taught math at Deer Valley High School, where she was the academy coordinator, and math at Liberty High School, where she was the department chair. Prior to that, Dalton used her history credential to teach psychology at San Ramon High School. From writing benchmark tests to teaching in classrooms and counseling students with career choices, Dalton is an expert in her field.

She brings that level of expertise to Learning Tree Tutors, which offers home or in-office tutoring in subjects from kindergarten to adult classes, including all levels of mathematics, reading comprehension and decoding skills; writing techniques; SAT and ACT preparation; organization skills for

success; and much more. Programs are designed to meet each individual student’s needs and can be conducted one on one or in a small group setting, at a very affordable rate.

Most of the center’s tutors are credentialed teachers; however, those who aren’t teachers are experts in their field, including Rita Barakat, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2015, and is pursuing her doctoral degree in neuroscience at the University of Southern California.

“I make it a point to tailor my tutoring style to each student’s individual needs, and when they finally get the concept they’ve been working at, it’s a wonderful feeling,” said Barakat, who tutors algebra, geometry, calculus, biology, chemistry and advanced-placement courses.

High school students are not alone in benefiting from tutoring services. Tutoring can also help kindergarten and elementary students master critical skills.

“When you notice there’s a learning gap, it needs to be filled immediately, otherwise it will keep on growing,” said Learning Tree tutor Danielle Zahn, who is also a third-grade teacher at Laurel Elementary School in Oakley and tutors younger students who have fallen behind in school.

“After just a few sessions, students start to feel more confident in areas where they struggled and are so proud of their accomplishments,” said Zahn.

Whether the student is in elementary school, high school or beyond, Learning Tree Tutors works to identify each student’s needs and goals to help them achieve their best.

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The ABCs of skincare with Balfour Dermatology AMY SCHRADER

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t’s the time of year where parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school, and they will need pencils, backpacks,

shoes and supplies.

As you’re checking off items from your list, the back-to-school season is also a great time to take your kids to the dermatologist, especially if you spent your vacation under the hot summer sun.

“It is very important for teens and kids who spend a good amount of time in the sun to get their skin checked, because you are looking for anything that is changing or new,” said Morgan Furlow, certified medical assistant and licensed aesthetician at Balfour Dermatology in Brentwood.

The staff at Balfour Dermatology recommend parents remember the ABCs of skincare. Check yourself and your family members for asymmetry, border, color and size changes of moles.

Asymmetry refers to the consistency of a mole.

There is concern when a mole does not appear to be identical on both halves, either up and down or side to side. Borders that are red, hazy, a lighter color than the surrounding skin or wavy and irregular are also a concern. A mole that has two or more colors in it, or a ON THE COVER: Teen patient Ashley Barrett, goes over the ABCs of healthy skin with Supinder Tiwana, FNP. Photo by Tony Kukulich.

When it comes to getting suspicious moles and growths checked, you are never too young...

– Morgan Furlow, certified medical assistant and licensed Aesthetician diameter that is equal to or greater than the diameter of a pencil eraser, should also be checked.

“With a long period of sun exposure over time, the moles that we have can change, or new moles can develop,” said Furlow. “When it comes to getting suspicious moles and growths checked, you are never too young, especially if you have a family history of skin cancer.”

When there is a need to do so, most moles can be removed during an office visit, with local anesthesia to shave the mole with a scalpel, or use a surgical tool to core the mole.

Besides checking for moles and sun damage, a visit to the dermatologist can also help teens improve the appearance and health of their skin.

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Getting the school day off to a good start

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Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead.

any families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each

morning, but feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress.

Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead. Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines.

Wake up slightly earlier

Have quick breakfast foods available

Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and provide a smooth, stress-free start to the day.

Get some work done the night before Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay outyour clothes for the following day each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list.

Ease back into a routine As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going

Skincare from page 3B masks, lasers, light treatments, microdermabrasion, personalized facials and other cutting-edge treatments, Balfour Dermatology can help teens start the school year with a healthy glow.

“The different types of treatments we offer here that help brighten and improve the health of teen skin varies,”

Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.

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Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines.

Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments and do whatever you need to do the night before to save your family from scrambling in the

Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days, giving yourself a day off from lunch detail.

Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school drop-off detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.

Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed.

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said Bethany Collins, medical assistant at Balfour Dermatology. “Topical vitamin C is one of the best ingredients to give skin a bright and refreshed look.”

Balfour Dermatology also offers medical-prescription regimens and localized injections for cystic acne, as well as blue-light treatments, which are strong enough to replace oral prescriptions.

Brentwood resident Paige Stanley regularly takes her teen sons to Balfour Dermatology.

“When the boys play sports and wear a helmet, the sweat and chin strap causes acne,” said Stanley. “The treatments they have received from Balfour Dermatology have helped clear up their skin.”

Stanley added that in addition to

improving the health and appearance of her kids’ skin, she also enjoyed the staff.

“They listen, and they are compassionate, very kind and willing to help you,” she said.

Balfour Dermatology is located at 2221 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-240-9116 or visit www.skinquestion.com.

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Stocking up on students’ tech supplies

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hopping for back-to-school supplies was once limited to picking up a few folders,

spiral-bound notebooks and assorted writing implements, but today’s students need much more, including a variety of technological gadgets, to keep up with their classmates.

Technology is now an integral part of many classrooms, where Internet-ready devices such as tablets, computers and smartboards are part of daily lessons.

Although some educators believe overuse of such devices in the classroom can have a negative impact on students and make it more difficult to capture and hold students’ attention, many feel that technology integrated into the curriculum improves students’ learning processes and outcomes, noting that interactive media and use of technology are conducive to project-based learning.

Many students already know how to browse the Internet, create blogs and manipulate photos, but they may not know how to make use of digital resources with regard to their education. Students

cannot learn such lessons unless they are equipped with the tools to facilitate digital learning. Parents who want their youngsters to embrace technology as part of their education may want to consider the following devices. ♦♦ Internet-ready devices: Internet-ready devices include desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and even smartphones. Assignments may require that students use the Internet, and many of today’s teachers create their own websites, where they list assignments or post links to supplemental materials. Students may have to confer with teachers via email or share materials with classmates. ♦♦ Word-processing applications: Whether students are writing a 20-page term paper or typing up a short summary for a homework assignment, eventually they will need access to word-processing software that includes basic typing, editing and desktop-publishing functions. Many computer software bundles come with a word processor pre-installed. If not, software is available for purchase or parents can download free shareware. Examples of word-processing software include Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, TextMaker, Corel Write and Google Docs. ♦♦ High-speed Internet: Households that have not yet upgraded to digital Internet

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Mobile phones can be convenient tools for today’s students. services are well behind the times. Many cable and fiber-optic television providers now offer television, Internet and phone bundles for reasonable fees. Compared to dial-up services and initial coaxial Internet of yesteryear, today’s Internet speeds are light-years ahead. Students who need to stream movies or other content or upload and download large picture or text files often find high-speed Internet invaluable.

♦♦ Digital planners: Many devices come with calendars and planner functions built in, and those that don’t can often be upgraded by simply downloading an app that performs such functions. A calendar is a handy tool for students who need to keep current on assignments, tests, extracurricular activities and other important dates to remember. Students may want to lean toward a calendar app that is integrated across many platforms. This way, calendar events can be synched and viewed on phones, laptops and tablets. ♦♦ Phones: Smartphones are akin to mini computers capable of more functions than one can imagine. Kids can use their phones to get a head start on homework assignments or to email teachers if they forget an assignment at school. In addition, students who have their own smartphones can easily contact their parents in case of emergencies, and parents can rest easy knowing their kids are always just a phone call or text message away.

Depending on the courses they take, students may need additional gadgets, such as graphing calculators, scanners and printers. Parents can speak to their kids’ teachers to determine which devices will support lessons students are learning in the classroom.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Park Way Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 562-56393 (“Project”), by or before Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at Park Way between Oak Street and Chestnut Street, and is described as follows: The work to be done consists of removal and replacement of existing water and sewer main lines, reconstruct alleyway and concrete v-ditch, reconnect all existing, active water laterals to the new water main line, remove and replace all existing sewer laterals and install cleanouts, and install new water and sewer laterals for the future Library and all other work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 60 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $390,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C” Specialty Contractor’s License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents.

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents.

The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

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retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one- half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: July 7, 2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70428. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 2016.

Brandi Parchcorn; Wendy Parchcorn; Lindsay Parchcorn; Kerri Ricardo; Kevin Robbins. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, California 92415-0210 San Bernardino Justice Center. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Gary A. Dordick, Esq. S/B#128008 Gary A. Dordick, A Law Corporation 509 South Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, California 90212 310-551-0949 DATE (Fecha): August 19, 2015 Clerk, by (Secretario): Shannon Pratt, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served \endash as an Individual defendant. by personal Delivery on 1-14- 16. Brentwood Press No. 021273/70377 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004161-00The name of the business: Day Realty Located at: 531 Redmont Lane In: Rio Vista, CA 94571, Solano County. is hereby registered by the following owner: Kathleen Ann Day. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2011. Signature of registrant: Kathleen Ann Day. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 5, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/5/- 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70381. Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2015/16 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on July 26, 2016 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2015/16 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to certain Police Department clerical, booking, massage therapist and report fees” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Information regarding the revised fee schedule may be obtained from the City of Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 634-6911. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Dated: June 29, 2016 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70335 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22th DAY OF July 2016, TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at , 8265 Brentwood, Brentwood, Ca. 94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Jan Duran, RR63 Kirk Kelsey, RR12 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only.

All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owners and obligated party.

Dated this 8th Day of July 2016 and the 15th Day of March 2016. Storagetreasures Phone: (480) 397-6503 http:// www.storagetreasures.com/.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70363. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 2016.

AmendedSUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1417343 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): C.R. England, INC. ; Deshari Arstanda White; and Does 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Elanore Colbert; Mohammad Hasim; Alton Flores; Ethel Mae Sloan-Baker; Hector Ventura; Dawonda Smith; Kentera Roberson; Cathy Parchcorn; individually, as aSuccessor-In- Intrest to Bruce D. Parchcorn, Bruce Parchcorn, Jr.;

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004172-00 The name of the business: Jalisco’s Restaurant Located at: 8335 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Filemon Mendoza and Ericka Mendoza. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-6-16. Signature of registrant: Filemon Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7-6- 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70383. Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004226-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Fairview Manor.

2. In Home Care Services 3. A Plus Helping Hand Mobility Services.

Located at: 1530 Fairview Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Assisted Living, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 2009. Signature of registrant: Antonio Tacaldo Jr. President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 7, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial. Expires 7/7/2021 Brentwood Press No.021273/70382 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 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-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-0003764-00 The name of the business: OUCH! Pain Management Located at: 95 Dunedin Dr. In: Brentwoood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Raul Guadalupe Hernandez. 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: Raul Guadalupe Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2016

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Louis Foskey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy M. NAME STATEMENT Fuhrer Expires 6/17/21 Brentwood Press File No. F-0004254-00 The name of the No. 02- 1273/70260 Publish dates: June business: Genuine Moving Located at: 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

2213 Upland Dr. In: Concord, CA 94520 is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owners: 1. Reese Farrow. 2. Shane Pylant NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: A General File No. F-0003834-00 The name of the Partnership. The registrant commenced business: Ben’s Burgers Located at: to transact business under the fictitious 2775 Willow Pass Rd. In: Baypoint, CA business name or names listed above 94565 is hereby registered by the fol- on 1 week N/A. Signature of registrant: lowing owner: Do Duong. This business Shane Pylant. This statement was filed is conducted by: An Individual. The reg- with the County Clerk of Contra Costa istrant commenced to transact business County on: 7/8/2016 by Deputy T. Lawson under the fictitious business name or Expires 7/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. names listed above on N/A. Signature of 02-1273/70420 Publish dates: July 15, registrant: Do Duong. This statement was 22, 29, August 5, 2016. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2016 by Deputy V. NOTICE OF PETITION Loredo Expires 6/17/16 Brentwood Press TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: No. 02-1273/70267 Publish dates: June Joyce Ann Cook, also known as Joyce 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

A. Cook, deceased CASE NUMBER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS P16-00969 To all heirs, beneficiaries, NAME STATEMENT creditors, contingent creditors, and perFile No. F-0003880-00 The name of the sons who may otherwise be interested business: Regenton Products Located in the will or estate, or both, of: Joyce at: 1035 Crescent Drive In: Brentwood, Ann Cook, also know as Joyce A. Cook, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the deceased A Petition for Probate following owners: Matthew Allred. This has been filed by: Dawn P. Boggs in the business is conducted by: An Individual. Superior Court of California, County of: The registrant commenced to transact CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate business under the fictitious business requests that: Petitioner Dawn P. Boggs name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- be appointed as personal representative nature of registrant: Matthew Allred. This to administer the estate of the decedent. statement was filed with the County Clerk The petition requests authority to adminof Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2016 ister the estate under the Independent

by Deputy L Spence Expires June 20, 2021. Administration of Estates Act. (This auBrentwood Press No. 02-1273/70290. thority will allow the personal reprePublish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. sentative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, howFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ever, the personal representative will NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003958-00 The name of the be required to give notice to interested business : New Bay Construction persons unless they have waived notice Located at: 240 Creektrail Ct. In: Brent- or consented to the proposed action.) The wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered independent administration authority by the following owner(s): Andrew M. will be granted unless an interested perPereira. This business is conducted by: An son files an objection to the petition and Individual. The registrant commenced shows good cause why the court should to transact business under the fictitious not grant the authority. A hearing business name or names listed above on on the petition will be held in this 2009. Signature of registrant: Andrew court as follows: a. Date: July 28, 2016 M. Pereira. This statement was filed with Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of the County Clerk of Contra Costa County court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA on: June 22, 2016 by Deputy M Fuhrer 94553 If you object to the granting of Expires 6/22/- 2021. Brentwood Press No. the petition, you should appear at the 02-1273/70288 Publish dates: July 1, 8, hearing and state your objections or file 15, 22, 2016. written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS person or by your attorney. If you are NAME STATEMENT a creditor or a contingent creditor File No. F-0003976-00 The name of the of the decedent, you must file your business: Senior Care Helpers Home claim with the court and mail a copy to Healthcare Located at:2392 Tremont the personal representative appointed Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby by the court within four months from the registered by the following owner: Mai date of issuance of letters as provided in Moss. This business is conducted by: Probate Code section 9100. The time for An Individual. The registrant commenced filing claims will not expire before four to transact business under the fictitious months from the hearing date noticed business name or names listed above above. You may examine the file kept on 5-26-16. Signature of registrant: Mai by the court. If you are a person interMoss. This statement was filed with the ested in the estate, you may file with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: court a Request for Special Notice (form June 23, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and Expires 6/23/2021 Brentwood Press appraisal of estate assets or of any petiNo.02-1273/70310. Publish dates: July tion or account as provided in Probate 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Joscelyn Jones Torru , Jones Torru Law Offices 2200 Sand Creek Road, Suite B-7, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 308-7070. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70370 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE No. 16-205: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 10, 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 JULY 28, 2016 at 1:30 pm, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, Ca., MICHELLE RENOWITZKY, as Substituted Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) the following described property situated in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, described more fully within said Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation of the real property described above is purported to be: 186 Shore Road, Bay Point, Ca. 94565 APN: 098-064-012 The undersigned disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation shown here. 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’s Sale (auction).

You will be bidding on a lien. Although you will receive title to the property, placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction DOES NOT automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction you will be,or may be, responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and amount 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, pursuant to California Civil Code Sec. 2924g. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you would like to know whether your sale date has been postponed, and/or the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (408) 374-7204 or visit www. foreclosureco.com and check Trustee’s Sale #16-205. Information about postponements that are short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale time may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or online.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the Power of Sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed

by Maria Arce, as Trustor, Recorded on December 22, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0298881-00 in the Office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County.

At the time of the initial publication of this Notice, the amount due to satisfy the obligation secured by the subject Deed of Trust, estimated costs, expenses, fees and advances is $62,731.50. To verify the opening bid call (408) 374-7204, before the sale date. The Foreclosure Co., Inc., as Agent, 3001 S. Winchester Blvd., #A, Campbell, Ca. 95008 By: Christina Leigh, Foreclosure Officer Date: June 28, 2016 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose; whether that information is obtained verbally or in writing NPP0286143 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016, 07/22/- 2016. Brentwood Press No: 021273/70339. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-1529-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个

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 site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 151529- 11. 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: 6/17/2016 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Phyllis Mendez, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0285078 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70289. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

fault 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 916-939- 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 20100015000312. 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 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/27/2016 NPP0285745 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70374. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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 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 916-9390772 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: 714-7302727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap. com or Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com 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.

THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” EXHIBIT “A” Lot 35, As Shown On The Map Of Subdivision 6679, In The City Of Brentwood, County Of Contra Costa, State Of California, Filed February 28, 1991, In Map Book 356, At Page 3 Contra Costa County Records. Reserving Therefrom:All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbons, And All Chemical Gas On Or Hereafter Found,Situated Or Located In All Or Any Part Or Portion Of The Lands Above Described, Lying More Than Five Hundred Feet(500 Feet) Below The Surface Thereof, Together With The Right To Slant Drill For And Remove All Or Any Of Said Oil,Gas, Casing head Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbons, And All Chemical Gas Lying Below A Depth Of More Than Five Hundred Feet (500 Feet) Below The Surface Thereof, And The Right To Grant Leases For All Or Any Of Said Purposes; But Without Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Lands Within Five Hundred Feet (500 Feet) Vertical Distance Below The Surface Thereof. All Overlying And Other Water Rights, Including, Without Limitations, The Right To Appropriate Water And Distribute It To Other Properties Without Any Right To The Use Of Land Or Rights In/ Or To Any Portion Of The Surface Of Said Land. The Owner Of The Reserved Water Rights, However, Covenants That It Will Not Exercise The Rights Reserved Except Below 100 Feet From The Surface Of Said Land. Note: When Referring To Said Land Please Use The Legal Description Set Forth Herein Above. Trustor: RUBY LEE SMITH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 2/9/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0041155-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 465 GRISTMILL DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 012-120-067-9 Date of Sale: 8/8/2016 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: $526,715.74, 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 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 site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-3900- 11. 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: 7/1/2016 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0286321 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70379. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/10/2009. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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: KEVIN HINMAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015000312 Title Order No.: 100040380 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/05/2006. 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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/- 14/2006 as Instrument No. 20060188688-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NORMAN M. JOHNSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: 08/15/2016 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: 1642 DUNE POINT CT, BYRON, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 004- 151-016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 20100015000312 Lot 20, As Shown On The Map Of “Subdivision 4687”, Filed May 24, 1978 In Book 211 Of Maps, At Pages 5 Through 10, Contra Costa County Records.

Excepting Therefrom: 1. The Undivided 1/2 Interest “In And To All Oil, Gas, Hydrocarbons And Other Minerals Of Every Kind And Nature”, Granted In The Deed To Frank A. West, Et Al, Recorded December 21, 1962, Book 4268, Official Records, Page 334, Not Excepting, However, The Interest In That Portion Thereof, “Lying Within 500 Feet Of The Surface”, Granted In The Deed To Bixland Corporation, Recorded January 22, 1969, Book 5796, Official Records, Page 446. 2. The Undivided 1/4 Interest, “In And To All Oil, Gas, Hydrocarbons And Other Minerals”, Reserved In The Deed From Fred Pezzi, Et Al, Recorded November 2, 1965, Book 4985, Official Records, Page 351, Not Excepting, However, The Interest In That Portion Thereof, “Lying Within 500 Feet Of The Surface”, Granted In The Deed To Bixland Corporation, Recorded January 22, 1969, Book 5796, Official Records, Page 446. 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 $376,796.19. 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 De-

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. 20090181836-00, 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 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.: 085-350-080-9 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-3900-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个

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PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO

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#: 015090-030-6 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

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd DAY OF JULY, 2016 TIME 9:00 AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage, 2150 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Cathleen Clymens, B459 Donald Sherman, B427 Christopher Munoz, F951 Cheppette Timmerman, A204 Gerardo Valles-Resendiz, F942 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owners and obligated party. Dated this 8th Day of July 2016 and the 15th Day of July 2016. Storagetreasures Phone: (480) 397-6503 http://www.storagetreasures. com/. Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70366.

Publish Dates: July 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 Jacobo- Pardo.

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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9448-9902 TSG Order No.: 730-1506215-70 A.P.N.: 015-090-022-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/20/2004. 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 04/30/2004 as Document No.: 2004-0159280-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: MATTHEW CAMPBELL AND ROSALIE CAMPBELL, 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 attached legal description.

Sale Date & Time: 08/02/2016 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1260 QUAIL TRAIL ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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: $1,175,899.56 (Estimated). 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, (800) 7588052 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, T.S.# 9448-9902. 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 800766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758- 8052. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ONE: PARCEL A OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM GEORGE S. NUNN, RECORDED JANUARY 25, 1978, SERIES NO. 78-11930, AS FOLLOWS: AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYRDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. PARCEL TWO: “A NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY” CREATED IN REFERENCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE IN THE DEED TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1955, BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 156 AND BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 156 AND BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 163 “FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ALVERUS CLARK LUND TO LEN S. AMES, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 3, 1954, BOOK 2358, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 36, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET WIDE, THE EASTERN LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH AND 10 FEET EAST, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE WESTERN LINE THEREOF, SAID WESTERN LINE BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; DISTANT THEREOF NORTH 89°° 42- 30” EAST, 1194.05 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 0°0130” EAST, 457.53 FEET TO A POIN ON THE NORTHEASTERN LINE OF THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 69° 2612” EAST, 1250.52 FEET FROM THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID SECTION 9. SAID EASTERN LINE TO BE LENGTHENED OR SHORTENED TO EXTEND FROM SAID NORTHEASTERN LINE OF THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9.” EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL TWO: “ THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF EAST BAT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, DATED OCTOBER 14, 1925, RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1925, BOOK 17, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 63. NOT EXCEPTING HOWEVER, THE RIGHTS RETAINED BY THE GRANTOR IN SAID DEED.” PARCEL THREE: RIGHT OF WAY RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM GEORGE NUNN, RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1975, BOOK 7602, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 540, AS FOLLOWS: “AN EASEMENT (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS AND AS A RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES AND OR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER, WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUITS TO CARRY SAID LINES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH THE EAST LINE OF WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH AND 30 FEET EASTERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE WEST LINE THEREOF AND WHICH WEST LINE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ONE IN THE DEED FROM RICHMOND MARTINEZ TITLE COMPANY TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, ET UX, JULY 13, 1955, RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1955 IN BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 163; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 0° 0130” WESTALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, 1018.45 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE.” PARCEL FOUR: “A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT” CREATED IN REFERENCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE IN THE DEEDS TO ELLIS R. PATTERSON, RECORDED AUGUST 81, 1955 IN BOOK 2594, OFFICIAL RECORD, PAGE 163

“FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS AND AS A RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES AND FOR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUIT TO CARRY SAID LINES OVER AND UNDER A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH. THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT THAT BEARS NORTH 0° 01- 30” EAST, 2621.70 FEET AND NORTH 89° 3630” EAST, 20 FEET FROM A SPICE MARKING THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 89° 36- 30” EAST, 1840.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0° 23- 30” EAST, 24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°36- 30” EAST, 1447 FEET.” PARCEL FIVE A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR CONDUITS, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE OVER THE WEST 30 FEET OF PARCEL B OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL SIX: AN EASEMENT (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCELS B AND C OF PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 28, 1977, BOOK 61, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 21, LYING WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 8 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS SHOWN AS “PROPOSED C/L 8.0 IRRIGATION PIPE LINE EASEMENT” ON SAID MAP”. NPP0285361 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/08/2016, 07/15/- 2016, 07/22/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70314. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.

erty. 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 00000005856562. 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 C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O 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: 06/29/2016 NPP0286025 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/- 2016, 07/29/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70367.

Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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 916-939- 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 20100015011050. 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 C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O 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: 06/29/2016 NPP0285907 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70364. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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 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 916-939- 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 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.

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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005856562 Title Order No.: 730- 1601644-70 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/22/- 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/29/2005 as Instrument No. 20050458725-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROSANA M. NAVARRO AND ERNESTO P. NAVARRO, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 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: 2468 DEL MAR CT, DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 008-491-029- 8The 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 $452,219.66. 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 prop-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015011050 Title Order No.: 100663068 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/09/- 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 01/19/2006 as Instrument No. 20060019196-00 , Amended by document entitled “Judgment Quieting Title and for Equitable Lien” Case No. MSC1201415, Dated April 5,2013, Executed by Superior Court Recorded April 15,2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0092933-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD R. LLOYD AND MINERVA BASCO LLOYD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, 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: 08/15/2016 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. APN#: 097-294-006-8 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 $388,832.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005877741 Title Order No.: TSG1602-CA-2908602 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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tammy Jean Barnhart SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tammy Jean Barnhart CASE NUMBER: N16-1200 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tammy Jean Barnhart filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Tammy Jean Barnhart to Proposed Name: Tammy Jean Lemke Strand.

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: 8/24/16 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: 6/29/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70336 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez CASE NUMBER: N16-1177 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Johnathan Jeffrey Jimenez to Proposed Name: Johnathan Jimenez Cardinale.

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: 8/23/16 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: 06/27/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/70324 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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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. 03-0477/70266 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/15/2016 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: 50 BLUE HERON CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-480-039-9 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 $812,648.46. 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 916-939- 0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.comfor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005755855. 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 C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O 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: 06/30/2016 NPP0286156 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016, 07/29/2016.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70375. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 19, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060121724-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by ALEXANDER WHITE AND CHERYL Y. WHITE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2154 CONNIE LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express 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.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $618,675.76 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 titleinsurance 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001324-15-1. 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: June 28, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001324-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave

Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16- 000359-3, PUB DATES: 07/15/2016, 07/- 22/2016, 07/29/2016.

Oakely Press No: 03-0477/70338. Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 06/29/- 2016 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, As Trustee BRIDGET REGAN, 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.nationwideposting.com 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. NPP0286082 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/08/- 2016, 07/15/2016, 07/22/2016.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70334 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2016.

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 800-2802832 NPP0285045 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/01/- 2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477/70283. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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): Tony A Jayubo and Arleen V Jayubo, husband and wife Recorded: 3/8/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0068682-00 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: $434,665.26 The purported property address is: 17 GINGER CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5621 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068-492-002-8 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-16-707468-BF .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 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-16707468- BF IDSPub #0110343 7/8/2016 7/15/- 2016 7/22/2016 Antioch Press No: 06-1617/70279. Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 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-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. 03-0477/70282 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

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. 03-0477/70316 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004085-00 The name of the business: Big Break Jiu-Jitsu Located at: 2105 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Samantha Annexstein.

2. David Dean This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Samantha Annexstein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 6-29-2021 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477/70337 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005755855 Title Order No.: 150339604 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/21/- 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0061612-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PEGGIE GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND LANEY HOUSTON AND JEFF HOUSTON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 041-300-010 TS No: CA0800132415-1 TO No: VTSG1597086 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 10, 2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 161081167885-2 Control No.: XXXXXX8978 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/26/- 2012 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 08/03/2016 at 01:30PM., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/- 30/2012, as Instrument No. 2012- 0074255-00, in book XXX, page XXX , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by PATRICIA PULLEY, A WIDOW WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of 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.: 004-272-014-4 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5330 WILLOW LAKE COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability forany 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 $234,198.01 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 714730-2727 or 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this Internet Web site ww.servicelinkasap.com or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 161081167885-2. 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

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# 035-372008-9 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 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Eugenia Darlene Amador SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Eugenia Darlene Amador, Hector Caballero Hurtado CASE NUMBER: N16-1178 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Eugenia Darlene Amador, Hector Caballero Hurtado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eugenia Darlene Amador b. Hector Caballero Hurtado to Proposed Name: a. Darlene Amador Hurtado. b. Hector C. Hurtado 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: 8/23/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 210 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: June 27, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03- 0477/70326 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA- 16-707468-BF Order No.: 730-1603009- 70 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 2/28/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the

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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 registered 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

ranty, 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.: 068-332-001-4 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 Corporation 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: 06-1617/70274. Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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): NASIR U. AHMED, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/5/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0023311-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/15/2016 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: $267,603.68 The purported property address is: 5058 COMANCHE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-210-011-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the

property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your 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-15-656691-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 Corporation 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-15-656691- JP IDSPub #0111084 7/15/2016 7/22/- 2016 7/29/2016.

Antioch Press No: 06-1617/70396.

Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2016.

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 war-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-656691-JP Order No.: 13-0023893 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 1/16/- 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

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Business Profile

General Contractor

C. P. C.

• Home Theater • Flat-Screen TV Installation • Lighting Control • Tech Wiring • Audio/Video Distribution

Contractor Lic. #958539

Specializing in all phases of your construction needs

925 625-0920 tel 925 584-5234 cell 925 679-7407 fax

(925) 679-2982 Family owned and operated

Since 1997, the husband and wife team of Brad and Lisa Melton has provided home audio and video services to the local community. From surround-sound home theaters, to customized audio for outdoor entertaining, the Meltons are experts when it comes to installation and implementation.

Whether your project is simple and straightforward or a custom-designed, fantasy entertainment system, Brad and Lisa work within your budget and will use existing components whenever feasible to save you money. When you choose Home Audio/Video you’re hiring more than just installers.

Brad is a licensed low-voltage contractor (C-7 #883098) with exemplary electrical and carpentry skills. He and Lisa will stand behind the work they do and will be there for any warranty or repair issues you may face, offering personal service to each and every customer.

Lic #898540

CA C-7 License #883098

www.Home-AudioVideo.com

West Coast Construction

Residential & Commercial Construction

Carpet Cleaning

Specializing in ALL Phases of Construction Call for FREE estimate

Carpet Cleaning • Tile & Grout Air Duct Cleaning Workmanship Guaranteed

$99 Special!

925-420-6404 209-614-1647

General Contractor Lic. #698676

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Carpet

Cleaning & Restoration Call James Davis Today!

Cement & Concrete

Old School Concrete • Patios • Driveways • Foundation

625-6282

Brentwood • Lic #871192

Handyman Paul

• Landscaping • Remodeling • Hauling • All Phase Construction • Concrete Mason • Tile Setter

Hauling

Non-licensed JAMES DAVIS OWNER 925-234-8436

No Job too BIG or too Small

Lic# 3008206

You Call We HAUL! • Bathroom refacing • Kitchen refacing • Sheetrock repair • Plumbing repair • Door/window repair • Toilet replacement • Electrical repair

• Handyman • Tile repairs • Decks • Business • Fencing • Construction

Lic. B-1003881

rbhandymanservices.com (Mon-Fri) 7am-5pm (Sat-Sun) closed

Call Tommy Today

925-775-8154

www.bigguyshauling.com

Precision Hauling

We Haul Anything!

Debris, Wood, Concrete, Furniture & more Yard Services Call Angel 925- 584-9591

Heating & Air

FREE Removal of old

230 Chestnut St. Brentwood

(925) 634-5609 Serving Brentwood for 37 years

General Contractor

DELTA HANDYMAN Div. of A2 Enterprises

Lic.#881321

• Fences • Flooring • Plumbing • Sheet Rock • Remodeling • Windows/Doors • Decks • Painting • Electrical • Drywall Patching

Salter’s Handyman Service

Affordable FOR ALL Rate YOUR HOME REPAIR NEEDS Over 10 Years Experience Bruce Salter Insured and Bonded

handiemanbruce@yahoo.com

(925)

813-8425 No State Lic.

FAIRVIEW HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING MEDAL LD AWARD

20 2 144 2013 2012 2010

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Rose & Sons

(925) 642-6973

Perez

Serving Contra Costa & Alameda Counties

YARD SERVICES

• • • •

Water Heater Replacement Tankless Water Heaters Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Camera sewer line inspection with DVD copy • Whole House Re-Pipes • Drain Cleaning

Planting • Repairs Clean-Up • Maintenance Hauling • Most Yard Work

QUALITY WORK FAIR PRICES

Royal Services

FREE ESTIMATES

925.727.8152

(925) 439-2169

www.royalserviceonline.com CA Contractor Lic# 959901

Roofing

OAKLEY PRESS

OAKLEY

OAKLEY PRESS OAKLEY

OAKLEY PRESS OAKLEY

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• Service • Repair • Installation

625-4963 Lic.#533790

REROOFING • REPAIRS New Roofs • Remodels

Housecleaning

• Monthly FREE ESTIMATE • Biweekly • Windows • Blinds • Deep Clean 9 Years • Move-In/Out Running

Adriana

234-0573

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Complete Landscaping Services • Custom Concrete & Pavers • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Installs & Repairs • Retaining Walls • Weekly/Bi-weekly Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

513-1899

Call to place your ad here

925-634-1441

Guaranteed, Reliable, Affordable, Caring, Experienced Bob Dickson - Owner

30 Years Experience

634-2221

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

"We will concentrate on what is important to You"

• Spring cleaning • Recurring cleaning • Move In/Out cleaning

925-303-5535 FULLY LIC. & INSURED | LIC #015233 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pool Cleaning

925-260-7833 rwdsaved@gmail.com

POOL SERVICE

License #705148 - Bonded & Insured

Please recycle this paper

2013

since 1989 Bonded & Insured Lic. #557556

925-513-8759 www.deltaroofinginc.com

We pickup & replace Voted Best of Brentwood

Hometown Window Cleaning

ELITE LANDSCAPING

and Screen Repair

(925) 339-1419

516-1020

SPECIALIZING IN

Pavers, Artificial Grass & Stamped Concrete Commercial & Residental

Serving East County since 2000

Weed Abatement

NEW VIEW

Landscaping & Maintenance

“Pesky weeds...we'll get 'em!”

Aquatic Weed Removal • Docks & Marinas • Swim Areas & Shorelines

New Lawns, Sprinkler Systems, Fences, Stamp Color Concrete, Retaining Walls, Free Estimates

Office: 510.323.3190 Cell: 925.698.4531

925-418-9228

www.bayweeders.com

Painters

C. P. C.

General Construction & Painting

Window Cleaning Window cleaning Gutter cleaning Power Washing Mini-blind cleaning Awning cleaning

Call for a Phone Quote Rona Vesci Hullen P 916.442.8898 C 916.879.4810

Full Service 925.595.0215

R MEDA VE AWARD

SCREEN REPAIR

$100

40 Years of Providing Customer Service

Free Estimates Family owned

Screens

Lic. #905195 / Bonded

Lic. #018971 • Bonded & Insured

MONTHLY

Pest Control

Residential, Commercial & Industrial

DELTA ROOFING

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,

Lic.#990581

shower door included. ($75 value)

We Accept All Major CREDIT CARDS

(925) 852-4873

velezlandscaping@live.com

Composition • Tile • Shakes Gutters & Downspouts

Installed within 7 days

CALL JIM

Jose Velez

@home-audiovideo.com

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Frameless Glass Showers

No job too big or small.

I fix it all!

www.cocoplumbingsystems.com

925-864-0969

RBhandymanservices@gmail.com

Glass Repair/Screens

Lic. #954996

For free estimates call

For more information, call 925-392-7601 or e-mail customerservice

"NO JOB TOO SMALL"

Rick Burgard (925) 698-8662

Local Resident 50 years

• Residential • Commercial

L

3(925) Rooms for $89 234-8436 #3008206 CarpetLic Cleaning!

FULL SERVICE PLUMBING

Lic#858654

3 ROOMS only

625-2263 Handyman

3 Bedrooms, Living Room & Hall Family Owned

VELEZ LANDSCAPING Irrigation • Maintenance • Landscaping

Call for FREE estimate

(925) 392-7601

Plumbers

Commercial • Residential

General Construction Custom Installation & Sales

Landscapers & Design

SIL

Audio/Video

JULY 15, 2016

HOME & GARDEN PROFESSIONALS

(925) 679-2982 Family owned and operated Lic #898540

rcmcleanwindows@aol.com

www.cleanwindows.org

Commercial & Residential since 1967