Oakley Press 10.18.19

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Vol. 19, No. 42

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Twin Oaks Walking for prevention moving forward

October 18, 2019

Local Actor’s Star Power

by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer

The Oakley City Council approved a request Tuesday, Oct. 8, for a conditional use permit, design review and density bonus housing agreement for a project to include 130 affordable senior apartment units and 5,667 square feet of commercial space, at 2605 Main St. Vice Mayor Doug Hardcastle and city councilmembers Kevin Romick and Sue Higgins voted in approval. Mayor Claire Alaura and Councilmember Randy Pope were absent.

The project — named Twin Oaks — is designed to be similar to Summer Creek Place Apartments, a one- and two-bedroom senior apartment complex southwest of the site. The new complex’s loca-

East County’s Jermaine Harris Jr. is making his mark in some high-profile TV shows. Page 5

Preserving History Photo by Tony Kukulich

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en members of JJ’s Walking Warriors paused for a photo before the start of the annual Out of the Darkness Walk held in Cypress Grove Park in Oakley, Saturday, Oct. 12. The walk is part of an effort to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to invest in research, create educational To view programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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Developer promises to ease traffic

by Kyle Szymanski

East Contra Costa Historical Society volunteers build, shape and preserve history. Page 4

LAX Making Its Debut

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The Press continues to explore Brentwood’s Measure L, this week focusing on roads and traffic.

The measure — spearheaded by a group of local developers, including longtime Brentwood farmer and developer Ron Nunn — would move the mark at which urban development must stop, clearing the way for a proposed 815-acre project of up to 2,400 residential units (at least 80% age-restricted, active-adult-specific), along with other elements, situated north of Balfour Road, east of Deer Valley Road and west of the Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills neighborhoods.

The special election is set for Nov. 5.

The proposal promises a range of roadway improvements, but measure opponents believe that, even with the roadway amendments, the project is too big for the area and see Developer page 30

Oakley couple is launching a youth lacrosse program to inspire interest in the sport. Page 21

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Bob Nunn of the development group Blackhawk Nunn Partners discuss the extension of American Avenue from a hilltop overlooking the planned route of the roadway in Brentwood, Monday, Oct. 14. The extension, intended to provide traffic relief near Heritage High School, will built by Blackhawk Nunn if Measure L is passed by Brentwood voters Nov. 5.

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Harvest festival returning to Oakley The 11th annual Oakley Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. Come for this old fashioned festival in the park that includes a pumpkin-decorating contest, pie-eating contest, costume parade and canine costume parade. There will be arts and crafts, games and bounce houses. More than 30 vendors will be on site, along with food vendors selling tasty treats and yummy hot dogs. Admission, activities and parking are all free.

Canine companions are welcome to walk in a parade of their own. Dog owners will receive a free ‘doggy bag’ at the end of the parade. The canine costume parade will start at 1 p.m.

Humans are encouraged to put on their most creative costumes to join in the costume parade through the park at 2 p.m. This parade is open to all ages and not a contest, simply a fun parade and great photo opportunity. Children will receive a goody bag at the end of the parade.

The pie-eating contest will be held at 3 p.m., and space is

limited. Guests may start registering at noon at the city booth on the day of the event. Participants age 3 and older can enter to see who can eat their slice of delicious pie the quickest.

For the pumpkin-decorating contest, guests are encouraged to carve and decorate a pumpkin at home to enter in the contest. Entries will be displayed during the event, with judging taking place at approximately 3:15 p.m. Visa gift cards will be awarded for the scariest, funniest and most creative entries.

For more information, call Cindy Coelho at 925625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Oakley school district to host substitute job fair The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) will host a substitute recruitment fair, Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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Getting work done between the breaks

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Considering the Breakers – a volunteer group of craftsmen at the East Contra Costa Historical Society (ECCHS) – were named for their inclination to take long breaks from work, they somehow manage to get a lot done.

Doreen Forlow, ECCHS president, asserts that the museum and its grounds would look very different if it weren’t for the efforts of the Breakers.

“We couldn’t exist without people who are able and willing to do the things the Breakers do for us,” said Forlow. “We would have many less things to offer the public. The house would be much less than it is now.”

Chuck Hunter, who co-chairs the group along with Bob Byer, said the Breakers were founded by Patrick McHenry, Norm Ruddick and Clyde Hawkins, with the intention of restoring items for display at the museum and maintaining the museum’s infrastructure.

“They were the founders,” Hunter said. “They did the initial really hard work at the museum. We are their followers, and we are indebted to them.”

Today, the group consists of eight active members who meet every Monday and Wednesday morning to perform restoration work or complete repairs.

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A contingent of the Breakers, including Joe Senn, Chuck Hunter, Len Ferrier, Tom Snyder, Loren Robinson and Bob Byer posed for a photo at the East Contra Costa Historical Society (ECCHS) in Brentwood, Monday, Sept. 30. The Breakers are a group of volunteer craftsmen who help restore and maintain ECCHS properties. group discusses what needs to be done, and Hunter and Byer make the final decisions about how their resources will be spent, noting that they have to watch their pennies carefully.

Hoping to attract new members, the group recently added one Saturday a month to accommodate those who may not be available during the current weekday schedule. Admitting that he’s not

exactly a master craftsman, Hunter says the most important quality in a volunteer is a willingness to help. see Breaks page 14

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Local man makes mark on TV screen

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Jermaine Harris Jr. has long been interested in the arts, though he didn’t always know he wanted to be an actor.

But when a fifth-grade performing arts teacher suggesting he give acting a try, he figured, why not?

“I was into dance first,” Harris said. “(My teacher) said, ‘Just try it out. If you don’t like it, then try something else.’ Ever since then, I fell in love with it. If it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t have gotten into it as soon as I did.”

About a decade later, the 21-year-old who grew up in Pittsburg and Antioch has moved to Los Angeles, and already has television credits to his name — and he’s only getting started.

His grandmother, Janie Johnson, is proud he’s following his dreams.

“When he was about 13, he told me he had a vision that he was going to be a

Photo courtesy of Jermaine Harris Jr.

Jermaine Harris Jr., far right, poses for a photo with castmates from HBO’s show “Ballers.” From left: Griffin Matthews, Tim Johnson Jr. and Russell Brand. movie star,” Johnson said. “He was going to be bigger than Will Smith.”

When Johnson learned John Singleton — director of Boyz N the Hood, among others — would be speaking at Los Medanos College a few years ago, she paid for Harris to attend. Harris and Singleton hit it off, discussing acting and

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directing, and Singleton told Harris when he was ready to pursue acting, to get in touch with him once he moved to Los Angeles. Singleton died earlier this year.

Harris attended Paramount University in Los Angeles for a year, but now pursues acting full time. He had a role in three episodes of the final season of

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HBO’s show “Ballers,” a comedy-drama starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Russell Brand.

“I play one of three brothers,” Harris said. “My character’s name’s Lamar, and Russell Brand’s character is basically trying to recruit gamers into his company because he wants to venture out into gaming.”

Ballers’ final episode aired on HBO Sunday night, Oct. 13. Harris said his experience on the show prepared him for future roles, as far as working on sets, knowing what to expect and understanding logistics.

Next, Harris will have a role on the reboot of the ‘90s sitcom “Mad About You,” which starred Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser. The show is slated to debut on Spectrum, Wednesday, Nov. 20. He also says he has “something big” on deck, but he can’t share exactly what that is yet.

Harris’ first acting love is film, which is what he hopes to eventually delve into.

But as for now, he’s building his acting resume, going on auditions daily and enjoying the ride.

“My main goal as far as my career goes is just to continue to inspire,” he said. “I know I want to win an Academy Award, because I’ve wanted that forever.

My goal is just to have my work outlast me. I want to continue to create great pieces of art and great pieces of film.”

The young actor says anyone looking to break into acting should go for it.

“Don’t stop,” Harris said. “Don’t look at everybody else’s journey when it comes to this. If you really want to do it, then just do it. The biggest thing is yourself. Don’t let yourself get in the way if you want to try it.”

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Medicare open enrollment - what you should know As we get older, there are more and more things to remember to do and when to do them.

I write everything down in my handy dandy little blue date book, which appalls my family, who swears by their smart phones for Senior these things. It takes orner me a fraction of the time to write these appointments and reminder dates down in my book, as opposed to fumbling through my phone, dealing with the tiny spaces they give me.

Marla Oh well, old habits Luckhardt die hard.

Birthdays, anniversaries, doctor appointments for both Grandpa and me, and social engagements all get written down in my book. I send him an email by the month for everything. Not exactly state of the art, but it works for us.

One such thing is open enrollment for Medicare.

This year, the open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7 for 2020 coverage. During the annual enrollment period (AEP), you can make changes to various parts of your coverage, which include joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or standalone prescription drug plan (Part D) and switching between Original Medicare

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with or without a Part D plan and Medicare Advantage. Any changes you make during Fall Open Enrollment will take effect Jan. 1.

In most cases, fall open enrollment is the only time you can pick a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, when you should review your current Medicare health and drug coverage — and if you are dissatisfied with your coverage for next year, make changes during this time period. Even if you are happy with your current Medicare coverage, look at other options in your area that may better suit your individual needs in the upcoming year.

We did a lot of research for this area — really, it was all Grandpa — and found only three options: Kaiser, United Health Care and Humana. Unfortunately, there is really only one plan our doctor honors, so that should be part of your research as well. Choosing a plan is not only about the monthly cost but about coverage and accessibility to your favorite health care providers. Monthly Medicare costs are taken out of your social security checks.

Our research showed people with Part D could lower their costs by shopping among plans each year. Each county and state has different options.

There could be another Part D plan in your area that covers the drugs you take with fewer restrictions or lower prices.

There is a toll-free number for assistance if you want to join a Medicare

“ This year, the open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7 for 2020 coverage.

During the annual enrollment period (AEP), you can make changes to various parts of your coverage …

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Advantage Plan. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to find out which plans are in your area.

When you receive the list of plans, check their websites or call to see which best fit your needs. Look at everything offered to you and weigh the differences before you decide. Make sure the plan includes your doctors and hospitals in its network.

Confirm the plan covers all your current medications and that your pharmacies are also in the preferred network.

Write down everything about your conversations, including the date, the representative you spoke to and any outcomes or next steps. This information may help protect you in case a plan representative gives you misinformation.

Enrolling in a new plan directly through Medicare is the best way to

protect yourself if there are problems with enrollment. If you are unhappy with your plan after open Eenrollment, check into The MA OEP, which also occurs each year from Jan. 1 through March 31, with changes taking effect the first of the month after you enroll. During this time, you can switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another, or switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare with or without a Part D prescription drug plan.

If you are happy with your current plan, you do not have to do anything.

Open enrollment is only for changes.

This can all be quite confusing. I know it boggles my mind with all of the options. One helpful source is the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), which provides free, objective information about Medicare.

Volunteer counselors are on call to guide you through the maze of information and help you understand your specific rights and health care options. They can be reached at 1-800-434-0222 or on their website at www.cahealthadvocates.org/ hicap.

As for us, we are very happy with our doctors and local pharmacy. Thanks to Grandpa, we were able to evaluate and decide.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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A volunteer and particpant pause for a smile at a recent skateboarding event for special needs kids. Be Exceptional will host another, Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Skateboard clinic for kids, teens with special needs

by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer

A local nonprofit will host a free skateboarding clinic for children and teens with special needs at Brentwood Skate Park, Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The clinic is hosted by Be Exceptional, founded by Lynda Green in 2007 as a way to combine her passions in dance and working with individuals with special needs. The program has evolved to hold various classes in dance, fitness and cheerleading at its location at Elite Dance Studio at 304 G St. in Antioch.

The nonprofit is now tackling skateboarding.

“I have been teaching dance to both typical and children with special needs for almost 30 years now,” Green said. “I have helped with many sports for students with special needs, such as basketball, swimming, bowling and skateboarding ... Skateboarding is something that can help the kids socially and physically. I have noticed that the kids enjoy the challenge of learning and trying new things.”

Skate Director Joey Ogo says they have worked with other groups in the past — like The A.skate Foundation, an organization that brings skateboard clinics to people on the autism spectrum — but this event is the first in the name of Be Exceptional.

Ogo has been skateboarding for decades and enjoys sharing his love for it with others.

“Our goal is just to provide the aspects of skateboarding that I’ve seen help me provide that for people with special needs,” he said.

“It also integrates with other people, like the volunteers.”

Be Exceptional events utilize a buddy system, pairing volunteers with participants depending on their experience and need.

Many individuals on the Be Exceptional staff have a background in social work, like Ogo, or have other experience working with kids and teens with special needs.

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Social media anti-bullying talk for students

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Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP, will deliver a presentation on social media to the students at Delta Vista Middle School, Friday, Oct. 25. #ICANHELP is a nonprofit corporation that educates students on the proper use of social media and empowers them to deal with conflict, negativity and harassment online. It will also instruct students and adults on how to maintain a positive digital footprint and be a “digital first responder” in order to navigate around a digital world and provide a curriculum in which these students will spread the message.

“We don’t usually think of it, but just like the way negativity can spread, people can be swayed or encouraged when the majority are doing ‘good’ online,” said Karr.

“Students just need to be shown how to respond to the negativity. We need to empower our future generation to take action against

all the issues that are arising with technology. Through #ICANHELP, students are learning that kindness is saving lives, and it doesn’t have to be anything big — a simple smile or a nice post-it note on a locker might be all it takes.”

Students are empowered stakeholders, and their help is needed in the digital world.

Karr says #ICANHELP has worked with over 300,000 students to be the digital change they want to see. This student-led approach to solve some of the complicated issues and social problems with tech use sees students as part of the solution, not the problem. It aims to raise awareness, offer real-world best practices and celebrate the many examples of students using digital for good.

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Frank J. “Mike” Rozenski

Sept. 5, 1927 – Oct. 2, 2019 M i k e Rozenski, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by Lois, his loving wife of 71 years, and his children, Valerie, Pamela and Michael.

Frank was known by all as “Mike.” He received his nickname as a boy in his birthplace of Antigo, Wisconsin, from his constant companionship with a friend of his father’s named Mike. The family moved to Antioch in 1943, when his father was transferred for his job as a train conductor for Sante Fe Railroad when Mike was 16 years old. In 1944, Mike left Antioch High School in his junior year to join the Navy. He served aboard the battleship USS Arkansas and fought in the battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima during WWII. He received an honorable discharge in 1948, returned to Antioch and married Lois Wilson on Thanksgiving Day of that year.

Mike worked in the mills around Antioch and for various local farmers and crop dusters in the Brentwood area. In 1961, Mike and Lois built their home in Brentwood, where the family still gathers.

In 1966, he went to work for the State of California Department of Water Resources in Byron and retired in 1989.

Throughout his life, Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling the country with Lois in their travel trailer. He

especially looked forward to annual deer camp at Sage Hen Meadows in Mono County, where he and Lois would meet dozens of their friends from all over California for close to 50 years. When Brentwood farmers needed orchard trees removed, it was Mike they called. He could cut, clear and stack wood like a lumberjack: two trees for Mike and one for the farmer. He also enjoyed refinishing furniture, reading wildlife books and playing the dollar machines in Jackson. Wearing his signature yellow measure-tape suspenders, Mike walked his dog Dobie all over town, kibitzing with friends he met along the way. With a wink and a nod, Mike took amusement at picking cherries from Stoney’s orchard behind his home.

They must have tasted sweeter when picked after hours.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and his children Valerie Granado (John, deceased), Pamela Rozenski (Bernie LaCroix), and Michael Rozenski (Gina); two grandsons, John Granado (Raquel) and Paul Granado (Marisol); eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Private services for family will be held graveside. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-4 pm at Michael and Gina’s home (6155 Sellers Ave, Oakley). The Rozenski Family sends a special thanks to their neighbors, the Parkhurst family, for their continued support over the years. Also, thanks to Aysha, Jenny and Rachel of Hospice East Bay for the tender care they provided to Mike. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, in Mike’s name.

Jimmie Wallace Walker

Jan. 9, 1933 – Oct. 2, 2019 Jim W. Walker passed away peacefully at his home in Brentwood early in the morning on Oct. 2.

He was loved by all who knew him, and he will be missed.

The youngest of eight children, Jim was born in Depression-era Sayre, Oklahoma, to Henry “HC” and Dicie Walker.

After graduating from Sayre High School in 1951, he enjoyed a four-year tour in the U.S. Navy, most of it spent stationed in Hawaii.

After the Navy, Jim began a long career at Dow Chemical, where he met his first wife, Jeanne. They settled in Concord, where they raised a loving family. He has been a resident of Contra Costa County ever since. He enjoyed traveling and was always eager to go on road trips.

Following a debilitating stroke and the passing of Jeanne, Jim found a new love and an extended family with Elizabeth, and her children John Sanchez, Lucas Sanchez, Robert Sanchez, Karen Matthews and Lori Crowley.

Elizabeth and Robert were the main providers of Jim’s care in his final years, and we are all forever grateful for them.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth; and his three children, Michael Walker, David Walker and Laura Walker; as well as six grandchildren. A very kind and loving man, he was well known around town and loved getting out and spending time with others. His absence will be felt by many.

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She was born Nov. 28, 1961, in Panama City, Florida, the daughter of Richard Ray Herline and Phyllis Jean Herline of Yuma, Arizona.

Theresa spent 30 years as an educator, with 23 of those years spent working for the Knightsen School District as a teacher, special education director, principal and superintendent. She felt a great sense of love for the Knightsen community and dedicated her career to serving it. She retired Dec. 15th, 2017.

In retirement, she enjoyed traveling, attending concerts with friends and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 38 years, Edward Estrada; son Edward Estrada and wife, Michelle Estrada; daughters, Alicia (Estrada) Kirchner and husband Marty Kirchner; Jenna Estrada; Trahleena (Martinez) Gray and Adrina Martinez-Estrada; sister Roxanna Colvin; and best friend, Leanne Sarmento. Theresa is also survived by her eight grandchildren, who will greatly miss making cookies and going to the park with her.

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Brentwood’s Oktoberfest is based on the German folk festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The German Oktoberfest is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first Sunday in October, with more than six million people from around the world attending the event every year.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq. and Jennifer Wallis, Esq. Are you thinking about appointing a Co-Trustee to help you manage your Revocable Living Trust?

Recently, we have met with several clients who have had questions about appointing their child or another individual to serve as a Co-Trustee.

When should you consider appointing your child as Co-Trustee?

While you and your spouse are able to handle your personal and financial affairs, we generally do not recommend appointing a Co-Trustee. However, if your spouse passes or if you would like additional assistance, then you might want to consider appointing your child to serve as Co-Trustee. A Co-Trustee can help manage and control all of your Trust assets.

For example, when my mother turned 85 years old, she informed me that she wanted help paying her bills and managing her money. I was more than happy to help. To facilitate this change, my mother appointed me as Co-Trustee and I was able to manage her Trust assets.

Once appointed, my mother and I went to her financial institutions so I could be added as a Co-Trustee to all of her Trust bank and brokerage accounts. Her financial institutions also issued new checks to reflect that I had been appointed as a CoTrustee. Once added to the accounts, I was able to easily manage and monitor her Trust assets. I could also write checks to help her pay her bills.

If I add my child as Co-Trustee, what will their responsibilities be?

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If I appoint a Co-Trustee will they be able to amend or revoke my Revocable Living Trust?

Generally, a Co-Trustee who did not establish or create the Revocable Living Trust does not have the authority to amend or revoke the Revocable Living Trust. However, you can decide how much power and authority you wish to give your Co-Trustee. It is very important to carefully read your Revocable Living Trust to understand your Co-Trustee’s power and authority to manage Trust assets.

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Breaks from page 4 “I’m not a skilled woodworker at all, but I can paint,” said Hunter. “I can carry stuff.”

The current Breakers bring a wide variety of skills and experiences to the ECCHS, a fact that benefits the society.

And despite their disparate backgrounds, there is a commonality in almost all members. At one point or another, most have spent time working on cars, either collecting, restoring or racing them.

“The Breakers are an incredibly varied group of guys,” said Hunter. “We have a nuclear engineer and guys who finished high school. We have one man who worked on the space program. I was a college professor. We have a former IBM manager. We have people who worked for the water district. One of our guys, Bob Byer, drives our fire truck in the parades. He started driving that truck when he was 16 as a volunteer firefighter.”

Len Ferrier, well regarded among the Breakers for the chocolate chip cookies he often provides, said he can’t recall what first drew him to the museum, but he got involved in the restoration of the fire engine that once belonged to the Byron Fire Protection District.

“I was one of the first three guys to work on the fire engine,” said Ferrier.

“They were cleaning it up, getting the squirrels and bird nests out of it. That got me started here in the museum. I stayed with it, and we’ve done a number of different projects. It’s been just a fun

gang. Our motto is: ‘If we’re not having fun, we don’t come back.’”

In addition to the fire engine, the long list of projects completed by the Breakers includes the construction of the Kathy Leighton Resource Center, restoration of the Eden Plains schoolhouse, the restoration of an 1880s teacher’s buggy and restoration of the Byron Hot Springs Hotel omnibus. The omnibus is a horse-carriage built by the Studebaker Brothers that was used by the hotel to transport guests, and is believed to be only one of three left in existence of the nearly 2,500 that were built.

Echoing the sentiments of all of the Breakers, Hunter said his work with the Breakers has been enormously satisfying.

“I love history,” said Hunter. “I love teaching. I love the opportunity to give back to the community. I’m docent for when the school kids come out, which is just a marvelous high. I think it’s good to remain active. But very selfishly, I do it for the satisfaction of being able to give back, and also for the enjoyment of working with all the people that are out there. It is an amazing, amazing conglomeration of individuals with different backgrounds, different perspectives, different politics, but we never discuss politics. We all have a common purpose.

That’s basically why I’m out there.”

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ANTIOCH Sept. 30, 6:23 a.m. A man came into Sutter Delta Medical Center and said he was just stabbed downtown.

Sept. 30, 6:05 p.m. A juvenile was skateboarding on the 4700 block of Vista Grande Drive when two men, who came up behind him, told him they had guns, that he should not turn around, and took his cell phone.

The men were wearing black hoodies and black pants and left on bikes. The juvenile did not see any weapons.

Oct. 1, 11:31 a.m. Two men in long-sleeved shirts tried to break through a door on the 3200 block of Oso Grande Way. They were scared off by the occupants of the home and left in a white vehicle.

Oct. 1, 1:43 p.m. An employee from a business on the 5700 block of Lone Tree Way called authorities to report a woman, who had a history of stealing from the business, had filled a shopping cart with items and was getting ready to run out the door with it. The woman was wearing a white hoodie and polka dot leggings.

Oct. 1, 2:05 p.m. A robbery was reported on the 1100 block of Prewett Ranch Road. The reporting person did not know the point of entry.

Oct. 2, 2:35 p.m. Authorities received a report that two men, one in a white sweatshirt and one in a black sweater and sweatpants, fired a shot at a subject in a white Suburban on the 3800 block of Killdeer Drive. The vehicle left eastbound.

Oct. 2, 3:55 p.m. A robbery was reported when a man, with long, curly hair and medium build, took a hedge trimmer from a location on the 500 block of Sunset Drive.

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Oct. 3, 4:12 p.m. A group of 10 juveniles were loitering at a business on the 4400 block of Lone Tree Way. They were giving security a hard time and refusing to leave the area.

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Oct. 2, 9:59 a.m. An accident with major injuries occurred at Balfour Road and Walnut Boulevard.

Oct. 2, 11:16 a.m. A man called to report his motorcycle license plate was stolen while the bike was parked on First Street.

Oct. 2, 11:50 a.m. A hit-and-run was reported on Acero Court. The reporting person said his white Nissan Murano was parked in front of his home when it was hit on the driver’s side.

Oct. 2, 3:00 p.m. A woman called police to report she was the victim of identity theft.

She said someone used her name and social security number to open credit accounts, one of them at Target.

Oct. 2, 5:31 p.m. An uncooperative person was taken into custody for petty theft on Lone Tree Way. An adult arrest was made.

Oct. 2, 8:11 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries occurred at the intersection of Sand Creek Road and Sand Creek Crossing.

Oct. 2, 9:29 p.m. Authorities received a report that a car drove into a wall on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person did not know if the driver was injured.

Oct. 2, 11:00 p.m. A threats complaint was made on Havenwood Avenue.

Oct. 3, 9:36 a.m. A police officer initiated activity at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Minnesota Avenue when an accident with no injuries occurred.

Oct. 3, 12:30 p.m. Suspicious circumstances occurred on Brentwood Boulevard when a woman called to say 20 people were following her.

Oct. 3, 12:45 p.m. Officer-initiated activity on Greenleaf Drive resulted in an adult arrest.

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OAKLEY Oct. 2, 8:24 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 800 block of Riverrock Drive.

Oct. 2, 8:59 a.m. A security check was performed at Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Oct. 2, 10:18 a.m. A moving violation was reported near Serenity Lane and Hearthstone Circle.

Oct. 2, 10:22 a.m. A patrol request was made on the 1800 block of Teresa Lane.

Oct. 2, 10:29 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported at Fairhaven Court and Fairhaven Way. Oct. 2, 10:35 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported near Robert Way and Fairhaven Court.

Oct. 2, 10:51 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on the 500 block of Third Street.

Oct. 2, 11:21 a.m. A vehicle was towed at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Main Street.

Oct. 2, 12:52 p.m. A vehicle was towed on the 500 block of Third Street.

Oct. 2, 2:15 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Picasso Drive.

Oct. 2, 2:46 p.m. A welfare check was made near Big Break Road and Vintage Parkway.

Oct. 2, 3:04 p.m. A public nuisance was reported at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Laurel Road.

Oct. 2, 3:06 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen near Verona Avenue and Carrington Drive.

Oct. 2, 4:33 p.m. Fraud was reported at the 1100 block of Quail Valley Run. Oct. 2, 5:48 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped at Auto Zone.

Oct. 3, 12:05 a.m. A suspicious subject was seen on the 100 block of Clear Lake Court.

Oct. 3, 12:28, a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 2100 block of Megan Drive.

Oct. 3, 2:06 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the Oakley Recreation Center.

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Getting the facts on Measure L With just a few weeks left before the special election on Measure L, the following offers some historical background and factual information regarding the proposed road improvements that would come from the passage of Measure L. To start, we need to go back ditorial 25 years, when the land at the west end of Balfour Road was originally within Brentwood’s sphere of influence and was in the City’s previous general plans to eventually be built upon. High schools and shopping centers were planned on the Brentwood side with golf courses and hospitals on the Antioch side, all with the expectation that in the next several years the rest of the homes and road improvements would be continued.

Unfortunately counties, and cities don’t always see eye to eye. In fact, in August 2000, there was a countywide action taken by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, not just to our boundaries to the west, but to other areas around Contra Costa County. We had some county supervisors that wanted to be the controllers of more land so they would to

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be able to control the growth instead of the individual cities and develop projects such as “The Lakes” at the other end of Balfour Road, with no improvements to Balfour until 10 years later.

So what happened was that schools, shopping centers, golf courses and hospitals get built and then all of sudden, they are located at the edge of town and the rest of the growth never came. Then the development of Roddy Ranch failed to materialize, shopping centers went through foreclosures and two schools got built on a dead-end road. The City of Brentwood had no legal authority to stop it or change anything.

Now you know why American Avenue dead ends at the top of the hill and Balfour goes from a four-lane divided highway to a very dangerous two-lane road with zero shoulders and a big hump in the middle.

And unfortunately over the last several years we’ve had way too many accidents on that end of Balfour Road.

Facts on Measure L One of the major benefits of Measure L is that part of the development agreement specifies that Balfour will finally get its much needed safety improvements, including the

Letters Antioch should take Measure L

Editor: If Brentwood voters don’t approve Measure L, Antioch should annex the land and approve the homes.

In November, Brentwood voters will have the opportunity to do what Antioch voters did in 2005 — approve a new housing development and undo what the five members of the board of supervisors did to a few landowners and the plans by Antioch and Brentwood. On the ballot is Measure L, which will annex about 800 acres and approve 2,400 new, upscale homes, 80% of which will be for seniors.

The land in the Measure L plan has been inside both the City of Antioch’s and City of Brentwood’s planning areas for decades. However, it’s not been in either city’s sphere of influence or city limits. It was also inside the voter-approved urban limit line until the county supervisors played political games and moved it out in 2003.

That included the land that planned for the Roddy Ranch housing development surrounding the former Roddy Ranch golf course, as well as all the land north of the ridgeline that runs on the south side of the former golf course and continues into Brentwood behind Heritage High School and Adams Middle School. So, it makes sense the land is moved back inside the urban limit line and the homes built.

1998 was my final of four years serving on the Antioch City Council, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the

building of the American Avenue extension back to Balfour close to where the hump is, which will disappear with the road improvements.

The good news is that both the American Avenue and Balfour Road extensions will be built to the City of Brentwood’s current road specifications which include bike lanes – all done with no city or taxpayer dollars.

The beauty of this, for any of you who have ever had to drop off your child at Heritage or Adams and realized that for three blocks, there are hundreds of cars in the left-hand lane – while the right hand lane remains empty – there will be a solution!

When Balfour is widened to four lanes, to the new American Avenue extension, a percentage of the cars who had to turn left at the current American Avenue will now have the pleasure of going straight and then turning left at the next intersection, the new American Avenue extension.

Now let’s talk about heading north towards Sand Creek Road, the extension to Kaiser, which is being built by Black Hawk/ Nunn, the authors of Measure L. The measure includes building the extension of Hillcrest Avenue from where it is currently

to the

State Route 4 Bypass Authority. That year, while serving as chairman of the Bypass Authority, we bought the right-of-way for the extension to Highway 4 from Lone Tree Way to Balfour Road for four lanes of traffic and two lines of transit down the center.

The plans and funding for the Highway 4 widening and bypass/extension, as well as the major roadways in Antioch, included those homes. A total of 12,000 homes were included in the planning for the regional roads in East County. Now, the plans in Antioch include only 4,000 homes, and the 700 homes at Roddy will never be built because that land was sold to the East Bay Regional Park District and is permanent open space.

The homes in Measure L will not create urban sprawl as some opponents claim. I laugh when I hear that about growth in Contra Costa County. I grew up in southern California and was a chauffeur while attending college in Riverside, driving clients into Orange County and Los Angeles, where I saw the results of urban sprawl. But in our county, the urban limit line protects about 65 percent of the land in the county from subdivision development.

This land is inside the 35 percent of the land the voters said could be built on. That’s why the land was purchased by developers years ago – before the supervisors arbitrarily moved the line in.

It’s time either Brentwood or Antioch voters corrected their action.

being extended in the City of Antioch to come over the hill and meet up with Balfour at approximately halfway between the current American Avenue and the extension.

Because of the development currently happening in Antioch to the north of this land, the new Sand Creek Road is in the first phase of development plans. Hopefully within the next three to four years, if we continue with our smart growth plans, we will be able to drive from The Streets of Brentwood all the way to Kaiser on the new Sand Creek Road or turn left on the new Hillcrest extension and go south to Balfour or turn right and go north to Lone tree way.

I have heard concerns questioning whether the developer will do what they say and the agreement states that American Avenue and phase one of the Balfour Road infrastructure must be in place prior to being able to sell any new homes.

This means the developer has to outlay tens of millions of dollars before they have an opportunity to sell one home!

Sounds like a solid commitment to me.

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If Brentwood doesn’t want them, those are the kind of homes Antioch wants and needs for our housing mix, especially now that Roddy Ranch is permanent open space and the homes planned for the western Sand Creek area might never be built.

Allen Payton Antioch

Yes on Measure L

Editor: I have lived in Brentwood 25 years and been actively engaged in my community since population 10,406. Why vote “yes” on Measure L? Safety for our students: complete the American Avenue loop and build improvements on Balfour Road first thing. Public records show both school districts and city voted in 2008 for the safety improvements tied to the ULL being moved. This is that answer exactly as recommended. Brentwood has waited over 15 years for these solutions to safety access to Adams and Heritage. $200+ million in fees – including fire protection – emergency response equipment and staffing, and other such services, without raising your taxes.

Millions for local schools, plus ongoing revenue in the millions and less than 300 new students over the 20-year development plan. (Per documented agreement, if Antioch grabs the land, dramatically more students will be added.)

Reduced school bond fees.

Hundreds of permanent local jobs, including 200+ health careers at John Muir and Kaiser and 20 years of jobs for local laborers — work where your family lives!

Preserves over 1700 acres of land, per Save Mount Diablo. The land is currently private land not used for farming.

Annexation provides for more land to be permanently preserved and 225+ acres within the Vineyards will be planted for productive agricultural use.

80% senior homes — less crime and rush-hour traffic than other homes.

Added traffic will be largely addressed see Letter page 20

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by American Avenue loop and additional lanes on the western portion of Balfour and additional roadway improvements. Paid by the project, not by taxpayers. $20+ million.

Measure L opens options for safety improvements to Deer Valley Road.

Local value and funds. City government and school boards know most new money comes by local taxes being raised or builder fees being collected. No magic money is going to appear in our city or school budgets. Research will show Blackhawk Properties has consistently given more extras and perks back to Brentwood than any other developer. Over the past 25 years, the homes they built still hold the highest property values in the city and collect the most property tax revenue per home than any other homes contributing to Brentwood’s annual city budget.

Once we vote “yes,” we have nearly a year of public hearings and meetings to fine-tune many other details. The construction will be paced out over nearly 20 years to grow slowly.

This is a lifesaver for our wonderful community. It adds rooftops. Do I believe the benefits far outweigh the number of rooftops? Yes! Antioch will grab this land. They are desperate for Measure L to fail and are strategically denying interest. They did that a few years ago and grabbed land in a similar way. Which city council do you want to try to convince to listen to your voice?

Join me — vote yes. Learn more at www.yesonlforbrentwood.org.

Annette Beckstrand Brentwood

Concerned for Brentwood’s future

Editor: My name is Ken Ervin, and I am not usually very active when it comes to local politics. However, Measure L to extend the urban limit line has me concerned for the future of Brentwood.

The reason you see so many large “Yes on L” signs on commercial and city property is because this measure comes down to money. The large number of small “No on L” signs on personal property is because these are people who are concerned about how this will change the feel of Brentwood, which is already growing beyond its Master Plan. I would also like to point out there are already intentions to develop a large area south of Balfour and west of Heritage (John Fink, former planning commissioner).

The city is interested because it means more tax revenue. Retail business likes it because its means more potential customers. City services, such as police, like it because they can increase their staff — a relatively small increase in local jobs. But at what cost? 1.

More homes and people with few local long-term industry jobs. 2. More traffic congestion. 3. Continued urban sprawl.

Promoters cite “advantages” and a scare tactic in their promotional material and I would like to point out some real problems with these “advantages.” Please go to www. betterbrentwood.com or the Alliance for a Better Brentwood Facebook site for the full letter, due to limitations on letter length.

Ken Ervin Brentwood

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‘No’ on Measure L to stop sprawl

Editor: Like so much of the Bay Area, Brentwood has been growing exponentially, and it now faces a decision that will have huge implications for the type of city it will become.

A developer, Blackhawk Nunn Partners, is planning a sprawl development on 800 acres of Brentwood farmland — a 2,400unit subdivision outside the urban limit line, a voter-approved boundary line meant to discourage urban sprawl and contain development within city limits, beyond which urban development is not allowed. The proposed development includes housing and commercial development.

The project will also require several off-site infrastructure additions, including the extension of a new off-site sewer line, extension of a new irrigation line within Balfour Road, and the extension of American Avenue west and north to Balfour Road.

Any such development outside the ULL requires voter approval, and the developer has succeeded in placing Measure L on the November ballot, which, if passed, would extend the ULL and allow the development project and its associated environmental impacts to occur.

The recently completed environmental impact report for the proposed project identifies many significant and unavoidable impacts, including a substantial degradation in visual character and quality of the site, conversion of locally important farmland, and increases in air pollution, ambient noise levels, traffic congestion and delays at several intersections along Balfour Road.

These are all inevitable results of sprawl development. Our organization, Greenbelt Alliance, exists to discourage such sprawl and encourage smarter growth throughout the Bay Area — that is, growth that creates new homes, shops, and workplaces within existing cities and towns. Done right, it can deliver economic, environmental, and qualityof-life benefits to the Bay Area, including Brentwood, while easing development pressure on the greenbelt of natural resources that exist beyond our cities and towns. For this reason, Greenbelt Alliance (as well as other groups, such as Sierra Club and the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council), urge voters to vote “no” on Measure L. In Measure L lies Brentwood’s choice: Do residents want to double down on sprawl, destroy Brentwood’s farmland and agricultural heritage, and continue its trajectory toward being an outpost for other, more thoughtfully planned cities? Or will Brentwood choose a different future — one where Brentwood residents walk, bike and bus to work right in town, where homes that are affordable across the income spectrum are built close to services and amenities; where the agricultural economy is dynamic and alive; where the surrounding open space is full of coyotes and hawks and the agricultural land is full of tomatoes and cherries?

Faced with these options in the past, Brentwood has chosen the latter. Now, Greenbelt Alliance is hard at work with our community partner, Brentwood Alliance Against Measure L, to ensure the city protects both what makes their community

special and the Bay Area as a whole. Please vote “no” on Measure L, and help preserve the natural resource values that make Brentwood a great place to live, work, play, and retire.

Amanda Brown-Stevens CEO, Greenbelt Alliance

Real benefits to Measure L

Editor: Measure L, on the November ballot, provides real benefits to the residents of Brentwood. Our members, hundreds of whom live in and around Brentwood, will benefit from the long-term union construction jobs that will be created with the passage of Measure L. The local hire provision in the development of this mostly senior community will ensure local residents are hired to build it. This means less time on the road commuting to and from work and more time to spend with their families.

Measure L is also good for Brentwood businesses. Studies show workers on projects like this spend their money near the work site, contributing to the local economy.

This senior community will have little impact on Brentwood’s traffic and schools, but will have a huge impact on the livelihood of Brentwood residents who work in union construction. That’s why our members support Measure L. Tom Hansen Business Manager/Financial Secretary International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 302

Attempting an unbiased look at Measure L

Editor: I have written numerous draft “Letters to the Editor” regarding the critical nature of Measure L, and why I not only strongly support it, but feel it is critical to the controlled growth of Brentwood as the city we all want it to be.

Unfortunately, every time I wrote the letters, it was partially out of both anger and frustration over the false and misleading statements being made by the Alliance for a Better Brentwood. I found my letters sounded confrontational and angry, and that’s not how this issue should be addressed.

The facts should stand for themselves, which is why I am writing this.

Simply put, development of the area will occur. It is market-driven, and growth is required for internal improvements of our city to occur. So, the most responsible approach is to maintain control of that growth. Measure L allows Brentwood to retain control of the parcel and provides numerous upfront improvements and funding.

What Measure L does not do is circumvent any of the development controls and processes that take place in any new project. Control of the project remains with the city staff, planning commission and city council.

What a failed Measure L will do is almost certainly revert control of the property to Antioch.

Please read the attached if you believe this isn’t likely. The information is unbiased and accurate.

Thank you for your independent evaluation and your vote.

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Standing up for Brentwood

Editor: Brentwood is a special place — this is why we love it so much.

It is the home of the best farm-grown fruits and vegetables and the home to topranked schools for academics and sports.

Brentwood has even been recognized as a top community for families to raise their children. The community has been blessed with planned growth that has improved the town and brought in exceptional people.

Measure L plans to continue this tradition of building homes that support intelligent growth. The current measure has, however, created a divide in our community — something we all should pay close attention to.

The potential amount of value added agricultural products and the buzz Brentwood has created in the past 20 years is amazing. Brentwood is one of the most powerful communities in the state of California, with its protected water rights accompanied by a natural flow line right into our farms. Children and even grandchildren raised here are coming back after college to start farms of their own and are in the beginning phases of generating programs to pass down to our elementary and high school students.

The people who have developed Trilogy and Summerset communities with foresight have proposed to close out Brentwood’s western border with a beautifully planned community on currently unused dead land. Along with this, they have offered many amenities that would most likely not be offered by any other developer.

If we say ‘no,’ Brentwood’s core foundation — our local people who built this town we live in and love — will be uprooted, and a new age of ‘divide and conquer’ will begin its course. The town we love so much today will begin to leave us in the days and years to come.

I feel for all the people in Brentwood. It is one of the first conversations that have become “political.” The problem we have to answer is: Why now? Why, on the last important piece of the puzzle to protect Brentwood’s community forever, are people choosing to say so many negative things and using bullying tactics to influence newcomers to leave our back doors open? Why are people bad-mouthing local builders instead of serving as public servants or promoting activities to support what our public servants are fighting for? Who is behind going against our local people who have a proven track record of building beautiful communities and doing great things for Brentwood?

Stand up for your public servants, farmers and leaders who have loved Brentwood for so many years. It is embarrassing to witness the bad-mouthing of community members who work at what is best for our town, instead of having a healthy, knowledgeable discussion to continue to support our beautiful community.

Donny LaFlamme Brentwood

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Heritage girls’ volleyball coach Janet Hannigan has been impressed with her team’s performance this year, as it sits atop the Bay Valley Athletic League, tied with rival Pittsburg.

“It’s a different season for everybody in our league,” she said. “It’s been anybody’s game, and there’s been some exciting matchups.”

Her Patriots have a 5-1 league record, with its only loss coming early this year to Pittsburg.

This season has been a bit of a surprise to Hannigan, who noted her team doesn’t have any superstars, instead relying on teamwork and camaraderie to guide its success.

“We have a lot of grit, a lot of hard work, and really great kids,” she said. “They’re nice to be around, they work so hard, so each season brings a little different vibe. It’s working for the girls, and they’re making it happen.”

Last year, Heritage finished second in the BVAL, behind Liberty. Since Hannigan began coaching the team at its inception in 2006, they’ve won six league championships. The goal is to take another one home this year.

“We’ve had a nice run,” said Hannigan. “We’re hoping to get another one. That would be great.”

Hannigan said she was most impressed with her team when they played Pleasant Valley (Chico) at a tournament in Septem-

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The Heritage girls’ volleyball team poses after defeating Antioch 25-10, 25-19 and 25-11 on Oct. 3. The Patriots are tied for first place in the Bay Valley Athletic League. ber. Her team lost in three sets, but they showed great potential against an extremely strong opponent.

“They’re a very solid team, one of the top teams in northern California,” she said of Pleasant Valley. “This team came in with some very solid skill sets and very well coached, and they were in the championship of the tournament. I knew we’d have our

hands full. As it turns out, my team made adjustments and they were able to step up their game.”

Despite the three-set loss, Hannigan said her team kept fighting, and that has been a trademark of this year’s team.

The team’s goal is to make it to the playoffs, where the level of competition will produce new challenges.

“The NCS Division I is a pretty strong group this year, so I don’t know how far we’ll go,” admitted Hannigan. “We’ll see how we control the things that we can take care of.

Unforced errors and making smart choices will definitely be some of the top things we can do.”

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Oakley couple to launch youth lacrosse program

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer East County youth will soon have another option when choosing which recreational sport to play. Oakley residents Johnny and Laurie Boone are launching a youth lacrosse program for boys and girls ages 8 to 14.

“It’s really addictive,” said Johnny, a former lacrosse player and referee coordinator who’s turned to coaching and starting his own program. “Once you start playing, it’s hard to put your stick down.”

The team game, which many describe as hockey on grass, involves players using longhandled, racquet-like instruments affixed with a mesh net to carry, catch and pass a ball to teammates and, hopefully, shoot into the opposing team’s goal.

Johnny’s new Delta Breeze Lacrosse Club — formerly called the Delta Lax — is expected to feature three boys and three girls teams, all joining the around 50 club, US Lacrosse-sanctioned Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association. The Lax organization was a practice-only team.

The sport encompasses elements of hockey, track, football, soccer and basketball, featuring lots of running, throwing and catch-

Oakley resident Johnny Boone (center back) poses with a youth lacrosse team. Boone is launching the Delta Breeze, a youth program he hopes inspires high school programs to blossom in East County.

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ing. Players burn energy, build up stamina, demonstrate finesse, gain coordination and have fun, all in an action-packed game, said Johnny, who noted that youth of all experience levels are encouraged to join.

Fast runners typically excel, but crafty,

slick players also have their place. People not enthusiastic about moving fast can usually find solace in the goal, said Johnny, who said the game is easy to learn.

“My granddaughter doesn’t like to run that much, so she has decided she’d like to

play in the goal,” he said with a laugh.

It’s envisioned that the East County squads will practice twice a week, possibly at La Paloma High School in Brentwood, see Lacrosse page 22

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Name: Kaily Speth School: Freedom High School Year: Senior Sport: Volleyball Coach: Elizabeth Rivas About: Kaily Speth, 17, picked up a volleyball in sixth grade and hasn’t put it down since.

The Oakley resident and varsity player said she loves walking onto the court and keeps coming back for more.

“I just love the feeling I get,” she said with a smile. “The anticipation of when we’re going to get a point, how we’re going to get that kill.”

Kaily practices with her team throughout the week, and still finds time to fit in strength training and cardio to keep herself at peak performance. She also works on her skills at home with her mom, who coaches Freedom’s freshman volleyball team. In her spare time, Kaily volunteers at Kitty 911 Rescue and teaches young children to play volleyball.

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Future Plans: At this point, Kaily plans to attend community college, then transfer to a fouryear university.

“I want to major in nursing, and specifically be a pediatric nurse,” she said. “I hope to play in college.”

Coach’s Quote: Kaily Speth, team captain, was unanimously chosen by her teammates,” said head coach Elizabeth Rivas. “She not only leads her team on the court, but off the court as well.” We can always count on Kaily. Her hard work ethic, trustworthiness, humility, reliability, has earned her teammates respect. She has a very bright and successful future.”

At age 57, Knightsen resident Jerry Kanawyer became the oldest person to win gold in the overall event at the U.S. Barefoot National Championship. The competition, which was held in August at Blue Moo Lake in Alma Center, Wisconsin, featured some of the best barefoot water skiers in the nation.

Prior to Kanawyer’s win, the oldest person to win an overall championship had been 42.

His championship was due in large part to his performance in the tricks portion of the competition. Kanawyer, who says he’s the only active competitor who can complete all three of the sport’s most challenging flips (inside a wake, outside a wake, and wake-towake), earned a perfect score for his tricks.

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and travel to three or four Bay Area locations per season for a day of tournamentstyle action, allowing teams to play multiple games each time.

“We are so excited for this upcoming lacrosse season,” said Kelly Laubenheimer, whose son will be on one of the squads. “I think the goal of any athlete is to be able to compete with their peers, so it’s great these kids will have that opportunity this spring, thanks to the efforts of Coach Boone and his wife. Last year was my son’s first season and he fell in love, especially since it combines so many different aspects of other sports in one field. It is so fun to watch, too.

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him to the overall win.

This was the third straight year in which he won the tricks category and the fifth time in the past seven years.

Kanawyer has been barefoot waterskiing for more than 30 years. He trains on Diablo Shores Lake. Right now, he’s preparing for a world championship even in Sydney, Australia, which will be held April 11-18 of next year.

“I can’t really train in the winter time, but I can ski enough to stay in ski shape,” he said. “My plan will be going down to Australia a couple weeks early to get some skiing done there.”

Kanawyer will compete as a member of the U.S. team. He’ll be focusing on tricks and slalom, his specialties.

“When you’re on the U.S. team, you have to ski for the team and not yourself,” he explained. “So, I need to focus on tricks and slalom.”

This will be the 21st time he has competed in the world championships. He has now competed in more world championships than anyone else in the sport. Although he has said he plans to retire at age 60, he’s showing no signs of slowing down yet.

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To comment, visit www.thepress.net Livermore, Sacramento, Davis and the Gold Country. High school teams also dot the 680 corridor, Stockton and Livermore, just to name a few, Johnny said.

The game itself dates back to the days of Native Americans, and didn’t become a West Coast sport until about 20 years ago.

Johnny is hopeful that youth participation in East County will eventually inspire the sport to blossom in local high schools — competing with the likes of De La Salle and Monte Vista. For girls, local college scholarship opportunities are also plentiful, with Cal, Stanford, Chico State and California Polytechnic State University all fielding National Collegiate Athletic Association squads.

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Cornerstone Christian eight-man football team is a dominant force The Cornerstone Christian Cougar football is on a 16 game win streak.

The streak dates back to the 2018 season, when they went 9-0 and won the Pacific Coast League. This is Cornerstone’s third year in eight-man football.

“We knew we had a special group of student athletes when the 2020 class was in junior high,” said Logan Heyer, head coach and principal at Cornerstone. “We just wanted them to stay for high school, so we could build a program around them. Five of these players are also on our NCS (North Coast Section) champion basketball team. We have created a great program for kids to come in and compete at a high level athletically.”

The Cougars are currently 7-0 this season and ranked fifth in the state. They are led by a group of eight seniors who have played together for three years. They lost last year’s league MVP Michael Valle to a broken leg after game five but have not skipped a beat.

Caed Miner and Matthew Broad have stepped up in Valle’s absence. In the first two games without Valle, Miner is responsible for 10 touchdowns, either running or passing, and Broad has rushed for over 300 yards.

“We lose a dynamic player in Michael, but we are still a very physical team,” said Heyer about the loss of Valle. “It all starts with our offensive line, featuring seniors Malcolm Russel, Dominic Waldecker, Dom-

Heritage High girls’ water polo team plays for a cure

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A member of the Cornerstone Christian football team runs upfield during a recent game. The squad is currently riding a 16-game winning streak. inic Tsukerman and junior Kevin Sousa.

They do a great job of controlling the line of scrimmage, and our skill guys have some huge holes to run through.”

The Cougars have already beaten last year’s NCS champions — Branson — and the runners up — South Fork — this year.

The squad has been dominant on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 62

The Heritage High School girls’ water polo team will play for a cure at its Oct. 30 game against Deer Valley. All proceeds from the contest will go toward the Sandi McKillip scholarship fund, created in honor of the former Heritage P.E. teacher and coach, who lost her battle with breast cancer years ago. Games are slated to begin at 5 p.m. The entrance fee is $5.

points, while only allowing 21 per game.

“We play in a Central Coast Section league but will be eligible for the NCS playoffs this year,” Heyer said. “NCS just started a playoff for eight-man football last year.

NCS has been this teams clear goal from day one of practice.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005458-00 The name of the business(es): Band-Its Headbands Located at: 1617 Cayenne Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy Jo Davies. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-1-13. Signature of registrant: Amy Jo Davies. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires Seotember 3, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80877 Publish dates: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006224-00 The name of the business(es): 360 Floors & More Located at: 3929 Killdeer Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hugo Garcia. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-6-19.

Signature of registrant: Hugo Cesar Garcia Godinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemens Expires October 8, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81009 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006249-00 The name of the business: Masego Coutrier Collection Located at: 2201 San Jose Dr. L-101 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Isaac Bailey. 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: Isaac Bailey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2019

by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/9/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80996 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): EMIDIO H LOPEZ AND NINIVET F FRAGOSO HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/14/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0028283-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/4/2019 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: $507,385.50 The purported property address is: 2968 ALDRICH COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 051-450-024-8 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 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 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-19-859595-RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-859595-RY IDSPub #0156768 10/11/2019 10/18/2019 10/25/2019 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80745 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2019.

MENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: YOLANDA ZAMORA AND RENEL L. ZAMORA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/07/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0203874-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/02/2019 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS, PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER, 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $555,714.91 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4536 Roebuck Way, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 053-283-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 555,714.91. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

ments be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-00280-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 26, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80924 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005527-00 The name of the business: Bel Air Carpet Cleaning Located at: 1531 Trawler St. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anatole Vihracheff, Jr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11-1-09.

Signature of registrant: Anatole Vihracheff, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 5, 2019 by Deputy C. Preston Expires September 5, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80806 Publish dates: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005417-00 The name of the business: PCJJ Living Community Located at: 5025 Ranch Hollow Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Philicia Jones 2 Clement Seniga. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-30-19. Signature of registrant: Philicia Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires August 30, 2024 Antioch Press No. 061617 80855 Publish dates: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2019.

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: $ 512,555.70. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-00996-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 20, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80871 Publish Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005570-00 The name of the business: All Roads Lead 65 Max Foundation Inc. Located at: 4924 Bridle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: All Roads Lead 65 Max Foundation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2012. Signature of registrant: Pamela L Henderson, President/Founder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 6, 2019 by Deputy S Smith Expires 9/6/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80899 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005624-00 The name of the business: Players Only Located at: 4980 Mesa Ridge In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Billy Tarez Moore. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/7/15. Signature of registrant: Billy Tarez Moore.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2019. by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 9/10/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80885 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005933-00 The name of the business: Mr Fixit Located at: 5619 Ventry Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: DGM&M Construction Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Doreen Lopinto, Treasurer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 9/24/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80944 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006159-00 The name of the business(es): Red Fox Transport-NTowing Located at: 1301 Monterey D In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cesar Fernando Palafox. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-4-19. Signature of registrant: Cesar Fernando Palafox Neri.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 4, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires October 4, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80977 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2019-00996-CA A.P.N.:053-480-004 Property Address: 4908 Chaps Court, Antioch, CA 94531-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Alberto S. Porras and Nuria S. Aguilar, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/13/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0325050-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/20/2019 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 512,555.70 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4908 Chaps Court, Antioch, CA 94531-0000 A.P.N.: 053-480-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-859595-RY Order No.: 190863402 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/4/2017. 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 Code 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00280-CA A.P.N.:053-283-006 Property Address: 4536 Roebuck Way, Antioch, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCU-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005572-00 The name of the business(es): Mad Detailing Located at: 871 Bond Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Arlie. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-9-19. Signature of registrant: Michael Arlie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE Costa County on: September 9, 2019 by (UCC Sec. 6105) Deputy J. Graff Expires September 9, 2024 Escrow No. 1914651DMB Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80779 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale Publish dates: September 27, October 4, is about to be made. The name(s) and 11, 18, 2019. business address(es) of the seller(s) is/ are: GOLD SPONGE, INC. 300 EAST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 NAME STATEMENT Doing business as: PINKY’S KLASSY KAR File No. F-0005616-00 The name of the WASH business(es): NuMint Located at: 2101 All other business name(s) and Henry Hart Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, address(es) used by the seller(s) within is hereby registered by the following the past three years, as stated by the owner(s): Julia Nicole Kozlov. This busiseller(s), is/are: NONE ness is conducted by: An Individual. The The name(s) and business address of the registrant commenced to transact busibuyer(s) is/are: BAGHRI CAR WASH LLC ness under the fictitious business name 82 BREVENSVILLE DRIVE, SAN RA- or names listed above on N/A. Signature of MON, CA 94583 registrant: Julia N. Kozlov. This statement The assets being sold are generally de- was filed with the County Clerk of Contra scribed as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, IN- Costa County on: September 10, 2019 by VENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS Deputy B. Alvarez Expires September and is located at: 300 EAST STREET, 10, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ANTIOCH, CA 94509 80777 Publish dates: September 27, OcThe bulk sale is intended to be consum- tober 4, 11, 18, 2019. mated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated FICTITIOUS BUSINESS sale date is NOVEMBER 5, 2019 NAME STATEMENT The bulk sale IS subject to California File No. F-0005765-00 The name of the Uniform Commercial Code(s) sections set business(es): forth above.

1. BeautyHollyc The name and address of the person 2. LashaHollyc with whom claims may be filed is: BAY 3. BrowaHollyc AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW 4. LipaHollyc Located at: 8900 BrentCANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA wood Blvd Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims 94513, is hereby registered by the followby any creditor shall be date on which the ing owner(s): Holly Morales. This business notice is the Business day before the sale is conducted by: An Individual. The regisdate specified above. Dated: Buyer(s): trant commenced to transact business unBAGHRI CAR WASH LLC der the fictitious business name or names LA2382930 ANTIOCH PRESS 10/18/19 listed above on 5-1-19. Signature of regAntioch Press No. 06-1617 81012 Publish istrant: Holly Morales. This statement was dates: October 18, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 16, 2019 by Deputy DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND C. Preston Expires September 16, 2024 SECURITY Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80903 FEDERAL EMERGENCY Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard DeterminaFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tions for the City of Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County, California, File No. F-0005766-00 The name of the and Case No. 19-09-0148P. The De- business(es): Secret Garden Designs partment of Homeland Security’s Fed- Located at: 932 SnapDragon Court In: eral Emergency Management Agency Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis(FEMA) solicits technical information tered by the following owner(s): 1. Stefani or comments on proposed flood hazard Heffner 2. Thomas Heffner. This business is determinations for the Flood Insurance conducted by: Married Couple. The regRate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, istrant commenced to transact business the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report under the fictitious business name or for your community. These flood hazard names listed above on N/A. Signature of determinations may include the addition registrant: Thomas Heffner. This statement or modification of Base Flood Elevations, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Costa County on: September 16, 2019 Area boundaries or zone designations, by Deputy S. Smith Expires September or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM 16, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 and, if applicable, the FIS report have 80916 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, been revised to reflect these flood haz- 25, 2019. ard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the NAME STATEMENT Code of Federal Regulations. These de- File No. F-0005840-00 The name of the terminations are the basis for the flood- business(es): deHaro Construction Loplain management measures that your cated at: 4361 Technology Dr. Unit I community is required to adopt or show In: Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby evidence of having in effect to qualify or registered by the following owner: deremain qualified for participation in the Haro Construction Inc. This business is conNational Flood Insurance Program. For ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant more information on the proposed flood commenced to transact business under hazard determinations and information the fictitious business name or names on the statutory 90-day period provided listed above on April 1993. Signature of for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website registrant: Dustin Prusso, President. This at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ statement was filed with the County Clerk bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information of Contra Costa County on: September eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA 18, 2019 by Deputy R Rantala Expires MAP (1-877-336-2627). Brentwood Press 9/18/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 No. 02-1273 81008 Publish Dates: Octo- 80941 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, ber 18, 25, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005961-00 The name of the business: Bindsolutions Located at: 606 Bristol Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Bahman Mozaffari 2. Pouria Khazaei.

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: Bahman Mozaffari, Pouria Khazaei. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 9/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80919 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006099-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Children’s Dentistry Located at: 2201 Balfour Rd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reeves, D.D.S. and LaValley, D.D.S., A Dental Corporation.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/18/2019. Signature of registrant: Trevor Smith, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2019

by Deputy C Pittman Expires October 2, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81017 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Jason DeOcampo, Jose Villalobos-Arellano, Tamara Myers, Carrie Callaway, Steven Purpura, Steven Bigler, Corrine Comeaux, Heather Erb, Monica Fernandez. Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The Sale will end at 10:00 AM on October 29, 2019. Goods must be paid in CASH at site and removed at completion of sale.

Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 www. storagetreasures.com Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80974 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 2019.

the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/15/19 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: 9/18/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80852 Publish Dates: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2019.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of Malibu Lash Co. at 1405 Sweetbriar Ct, Brentwood, CA 94513 The fictitious business name statement for the partnership was filed on 7/8/19 in the County of Contra Costa under the File Number F-0004297. The full name and residence of the person or persons withdrawing as partner: Holly Morales 2587 Stirling Ct. Brentwood, CA 94513 Signature: Holly Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 16, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80904 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jordan Oseguera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2019 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 9/30/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80969 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources. you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee. beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public. as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.lpsasap. com/, using the file number assigned to this case SLG-190-SNS. 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: 9/27/2019 Singer Law Group 2192 Martin Suite 150 Irvine, California 92612 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Daniel Singer, Managing Attorney A-4706569 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80922 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005978-00 The name of the business: Lucas Group Property Management Located at: 181 Sand Creek Rd., STE I In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lucas Realty, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lucas Realty, Inc., Sandra Lucas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2019 by Deputy L Spence Expires 9/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80900 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005988-00 The name of the business: Lighthouse Academy Located at: 1265 Dainty Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dominion Life Christian Center.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/26/19.

Signature of registrant: Olusegun Abugan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/26/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80917 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006026-00 The name of the business(es): Boardwalk Grill Located at: 5879 Marina Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RSBR INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ron Mccaslin/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2019 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 30, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80920 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006066-00 The name of the business(es): 1. His Presence Church 2. His Presence Ministry 3. His Presence Ministries 4. His Presence Christian Worship Center Located at: 1185 Second Street, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): His Presence Christian Worship Center. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/2013. Signature of registrant: Keeley McConico Body, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 1, 2019

by Deputy A. Ramirez Expires October 1, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81010 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006100-00 The name of the business: Deer Ridge Family Dental Located at: 2201 Balfour Rd Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Reeves, D.D.S. and LaValley, D.D.S., A Dental Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/18/2019. Signature of registrant: Trevor Smith, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/2/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 81018 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006102-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Orthodontics Located at: 2201 Balfour Rd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reeves, D.D.S. and LaValley, D.D.S., A Dental Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/18/2019. Signature of registrant: Trevor Smith, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires October 2, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81016 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006139-00 The name of the business(es): Snuggery Home Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, Suite C1-273 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Snuggery Home, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-119. Signature of registrant: Tarvin Newbold, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 4, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires October 4, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80973 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006248-00 The name of the business(es): Just Hot Multimedia Located at: 2400 Shady Willow Lane, Suite 6A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry R. Ennis.

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: Jerry R. Ennis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires October 9, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81014 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006263-00 The name of the business(es): Allegro Golden Bears Located at: 2214 Reef Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ronda Little. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-20-14. Signature of registrant: Ronda Little. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10, 2019 by Deputy C. Dias Expires October 10, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 81013 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006075-00 The name of the business(es): Premier Demo and Construction Located at: 4723 Ford Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexander Ritchie. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-1-19. Signature of registrant: Alexander Ritchie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 1, 2019 by Deputy C. Pillman ExNOTICE OF LIEN SALE pires October 1, 2024 Brentwood Press No. Notice is hereby given pursuant to California 02-1273 80976 Publish dates: October 18, Business and Professional Codes #2170025, November 1, 8, 2019.

21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Linda Ramirez Garcia, aka Linda R. Garcia, deceased CASE NUMBER P1901439 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Linda Ramirez Garcia, aka Linda R. Garcia, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Petitioner, Cynthia Loredo in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Petitioner, Cynthia Loredo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: November 01, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Joscelyn Jones Torru, Esq. Jones Torru Law, PC 2200 Sand Creek Road, Suite B-7, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 308-7070 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80965 Publish Dates: October 11, 18, 25, 2019.\cs2 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Clarence Cumberbatch Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Clarence Cumberbatch Jr. CASE NUMBER: N19-1827 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Clarence Cumberbatch Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Clarence Cumberbatch Jr. b.

AKA Pete Clarence Cumberbatch to Proposed Name: PETE Clarence CUMBERBATCH. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: LILIA RODRIGUEZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: LILIA RODRIGUEZ and DAVID PENTACOFF CASE NUMBER: N19-1868 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner LILIA RODRIGUEZ and DAVID PENTACOFF filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ANGELA JOAN RODRIGUEZ-PENTACOFF b. PAULINA ANDREA RODRIGUEZ-PENTACOFF to Proposed Name: a. ANGELA JOAN PENTACOFF b.

PAULINA ANDREA PENTACOFF. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/21/2019 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 b. Minors must appear at the hearing or file consents to name change.

Date: 9/23/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80972 Publish Dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shelly Lynae Lichlyter SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shelly Lynae Lichlyter CASE NUMBER: N19-2007 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Shelly Lynae Lichlyter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shelly Lynae Lichlyter to Proposed Name: Shelly Lynae Jackson. 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: 12/06/19 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: 10/10/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81011 Publish Dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Boardwalk Grill at 5879 Marina Road, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 9-28-17 under File No. F-0005918-00 (*1) Ceja Inc. 5879 Marina Road, Discovery Bay (**) This business was conducted by: A Corporation.

Signature: Chris Cookson, Treasurer and Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80918 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005788-00 The name of the business(es): RT Motors Located at: 1189 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gurinderjit Singh Toor. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/17/19.

Signature of registrant: Gurinderjit S. Toor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2019

by Deputy C Preston Expires 9/17/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80948 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005789-00 The name of the business: Journey Located at: 1189 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Rubeen Kaur Virk Toor 2. Gurinderjit Singh Toor. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/17/19. Signature of registrant: Gurinderjit S. Toor, Rubeen Toor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires 9/17/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80946 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005853-00 The name of the business: White Oak Studio Located at: 136 Willowrun Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ryan Christopher Kort. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/19/2019. Signature of registrant: Ryan Kort. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2019 by Deputy L Arosamena Expires 9/19/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80915 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005854-00 The name of the business: Hello Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Located at: 2591 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ansony Kim, DDS Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ansony Kim, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/19/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80968 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005948-00 The name of the business(es): Mr. Appliance of Oakley Located at: 206 Amberwind Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: TS Appliances, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lesley Belcher, Paralegal, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2019

by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/24/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80912 Publish dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006030-00 The name of the business(es): Next Level Solutions Located at: 4691 La Vista Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jordan Gabriel Oseguera 2. Adam Mark Wetzel. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006034-00 The name of the business: Diablo Vault and Track Supply Located at: 29 Oregano Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Maurice Ambrose. 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: John Maurice Ambrose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/30/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80971 Publish dates: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006175-00 The name of the business(es): Collins Leadership Consulting Located at: 131 Coral Bell Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael D. Collins. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-20-19. Signature of registrant: Michael D. Collins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 7, 2019 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires October 7, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80980 Publish dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: SLG-190-SNS Loan No.: 286190 APN:035-740-080 Property Address: 4816 Bayside Way, Oakley, California 94561 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2006. 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 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: Fred Schau Duly Appointed Trustee: Singer Law Group Recorded 8/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0259296 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/1/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $440,458.89 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4816 Bayside Way Oakley, California 94561 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Vazquez Cuevas SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Vazquez Cuevas CASE NUMBER: N19-1985 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jessica Vazquez Cuevas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jessica Vazquez Cuevas to Proposed Name: Jessica Cuevas. 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: 12/4/19 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: 10/07/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 80982 Publish Dates: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019.

Public Notice Diablo Water District Board of Directors are considering adoption of Resolution NO. 2019-17 at the Board’s October 23, 2019, meeting at 7:30pm (87 Carol Ln, Oakley, CA 94561). Summary: the resolution will approve the election of members of the Board of Directors by five divisions, establish the boundaries and identification numbers of each division, and establish the election order of each division starting in 2020. To view a map of the divisions please visit: www.diablowater.org/divisionelections Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81015 October 18, 2019.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that proposals will be received no later than Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

City is seeking qualified architectural firms to submit proposals for the 30% design and preparation of Design-Build Bridging Documents for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (“ECCFPD”) Administration and Fire Station, CIP Project No. 337-37030, located in Brentwood, California.

To obtain an electronic copy of the RFP (via email) at no charge, a “Document Request Form”, located on the City’s website at: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/ cip/pw_rfps.asp, should be completed and emailed to engineering@brentwoodca. gov. Please note: Entities must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a proposal to be considered valid. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: October 15, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81024 Publish Dates: October 18, 25, 2019.

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The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired will host a haunted house, Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the center, 175 Alvarado Ave. in Pittsburg. Don’t miss the butcher’s bloody kitchen and the celebrity villains’ cemetery.

There will also be spooky spiders, scary skeletons, ghoulish ghosts and more. Cost is $10 per person. Proceeds go toward the Lions’ mission of preserving vision and fostering independence and quality of life for adults who are blind or at risk for vision impairments. For more information, call 925-432-3013.

Witches and Brews

Tess’ Community Kitchen will host its third annual Witches and Brews, a bewitching evening of spirits, hors d’oeuvres, shopping and music, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission includes a commemorative glass, lite fare and one drink ticket for $40 to $55.

Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 800-800-5373 or visit www.communityfarmkitchen.com.

Friday, Oct. 25 Crafty Quilters Holiday Boutique

6 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in Brentwood. Costumes are encouraged and entry costs $25. For more information, contact Jan Schults at menkesis@yahoo. com or 925-890-6296 or visit www. siofthedelta.com.

Carolers will depart the Oakley Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. and arrive at Civic Center Plaza at 4 p.m. There will be crafts, cookies, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa.

Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@co.oakley.ca.us.

Thursday, Oct. 31 Circus Night

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Come to Harvest Time Church at 2200 Ventura Drive in Brentwood from 6 to 9 p.m. for a safe and fun alternative to Halloween trick-or-treating. There will be candy, games and much more.

Food will be for sale for low prices and admission is free. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

Friday, Nov. 1 Art and Craft Faire

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center will host an art and craft faire at the senior center in Brentwood, 193 Griffith Lane.

The faire will be open from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, from 10 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, and from 11 - 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Come get a start on your holiday shopping and stop by the Cafe and no-host mimosa and wine bar. For more information, call 925-516-5380.

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Summerset II Holiday Boutique

The St. Anthony Columbiettes present their 11th Annual Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Modular Hall, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. Admission is free, and over 20 vendors will be selling a variety of products. For more information, email Columbiette10414@gmail.com.

The residents of Summerset II will host a holiday boutique and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 193 Summerset Dr. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Mel at 925-306-2339.

Saturday, Oct. 26 Downtown Trick-or-Treat

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting an evening of trick-or-treating in downtown Brentwood. Supported by local businesses, this free event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and offers the perfect backdrop for your favorite Halloween costume.

There’s also a pumpkin-carving contest. For more information or to enter the contest, contact Laura Young at 925-634-3344 or Admin@brentwoodchamber.com or visit www.bit.ly/chambertrickortreat.

Harvest Festival

The City of Oakley will have a harvest festival at noon at Oakley Civic Center Plaza with a pie-eating contest, makeand-take crafts, a pumpkin decorating contest, a canine costume parade and a kids’ costume parade. For information and vendor opportunities, email coelho@ co.oakley.ca.us.

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Parade of Lights

The Discovery Bay Parade of Lights will start with a visit with Santa at the Discovery Bay Marina from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and winds its way to the Discovery Bay shopping center on the corner of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Riverlake Road for the Lions Club tree lighting at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.conta.cc/32FLi6J.

Saturday, Dec. 14 East Bay Christmas Market

The Crafty Quilters will hold their holiday boutique, Friday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ladies of the Crafty Quilters have been working to prepare handmade items, baked goods, jams, plants and raffles. For more information, contact craftyquiltersihm@gmail.com.

Come to Harvest Park Bowl for their Halloween party and costume contest from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Put on your best costume and enjoy a DJ, karaoke and lots of fun. No cover charge, 21+ only. For costs and more information, call 925-516-1221 or visit www.harvestparkbowl.com.

Have breakfast with the jolly old elf himself at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Two seatings are available between 8:30 a.m. and noon and cost is $6 to $25. For more information, call 925-240-4144 or visit www.bit.ly/ db_breakfastwithsanta.

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Christmas market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, located at 35 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood. For more information or to register for a booth, contact Laura Young at 925-634-3344 or admin@brentwoodchamber.com.

Brentwood’s 37th Annual Holiday Parade

The Brentwood Holiday Parade will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the streets of downtown Brentwood. This year’s theme is “a superhero holiday” and promises to inspire parade floats with super powerful holiday joy. For more information or to participate, contact Laura Young at 925-6343344 or admin@brentwoodchamber.com.

Breakfast with Santa

Come have breakfast with Santa at the Oakley Recreation Center at 10 a.m. Cost is $8 per person and includes a continental breakfast and time with Santa. Preregistration is required, and space is limited.

For more information or to register, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley. ca.us.

Lighted Boat Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will have its annual lighted boat parade around the bays of Discovery Bay. This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland. For more information, contact ptowncher@comcast.net or visit www.bit.ly/db_boatparade.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Breakfast with Santa

The Heritage High School Instrumental Musicians 13th annual breakfast with Santa will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. Cost is $10 per person and includes pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, kids’ activities and performances by the Heritage jazz band, varsity drumline and small ensembles. For tickets and more information, contact Jennifer at hhsband7@gmail.com.

Oakley Tree Lighting and Caroling The City of Oakley will have caroling with city council members and a Christmas Tree Lighting at the Oakley Civic Center Plaza.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Harvest Park Bowl will host a New Year’s Eve Party and 25th anniversary celebration from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For $250 a lane, participants get unlimited bowling and shoe rental, music, a light show, hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, party favors, champagne toast and more.

For more information, contact sherry@ harvestparkbowl.com or 925-516-1221 or visit www.harvestparkbowl.com.

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The greater Bay Area is home to some of the most cutting-edge, and interesting literary talent in the world. Here is an opportunity at your local library to meet some of them.

“This year, we have a great mix of authors,” said Doug Thomas, adult and teen services librarian. “There are returning favorites and new faces, all of them offering something different. We have two writers of memoirs, two mystery and thriller writers and a playwright, psychotherapist and performance artist. It is such a fascinat-

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ing group. One switched to writing kids books, and her first one in the genre is a national award-winner. This year should be great.”

The first author, Heidi Eliason, is a freelance writer who writes about her travels. Her memoir, “Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway,” talks about her five-year, solo motorhome adventure with her dog and the open road.

Come enjoy a new author every month: • Heidi Eliason, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.

• Lynn Fulton, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

• Jay Hartlove, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.

• B. Lynn Goodwin, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m.

• William Martin, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.

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will worsen traffic, strain infrastructure and degrade quality of life.

An independent environmental impact report estimates the project will generate 14,970 daily vehicle trips, which includes an estimated 748 during the morning peak hour, and 1,361 during the evening peak — although the impact is expected to increase gradually, since the buildout process is slated to occur over an estimated 20 to 25 years.

Roadway improvements Project plans outline key improvements to American Avenue and Balfour Road, along with money to enhance Deer Valley Road.

American Avenue, which currently terminates in front of Adams Middle School, would be extended west and north to reconnect to Balfour Road, creating a continuous loop road featuring a landscaped median dividing one travel lane, a parking or bike lane, and sidewalk in each direction. These improvements are expected to commence early on in the project, prior to any first-phase building permits being issued.

Bob Nunn, a member of the Blackhawk Nunn Partners development group, said the improvements have long been needed to improve the area’s traffic circulation and safety. The additions mirror plans suggested by a 2008 community task force comprising city, county, school district and parent representatives that was held up by cost, Nunn said.

“We are not developers who build and run,” Nunn said. “We live here. We are trying to improve conditions.”

The proposal also calls for Balfour Road to be widened from two to four lanes, from the existing eastern American Avenue intersection, west to the new western American Avenue intersection. Balfour would be further upgraded to a three-lane arterial roadway from the Balfour Road and new American Avenue intersection, to Deer Valley Road.

The improvements are slated to be completed in phases, with phase one widening Balfour from two to four lanes — from the existing American Avenue to the project’s entrance — and then expanded to a two-lane road west to Deer Valley Road.

Phase two, as traffic demand necessitates, calls for Balfour Road to be widened from two to four lanes from the project’s primary entrance — a divided minor arterial roadway north of Balfour Road — west, to the new American Avenue intersection.

Phase three — again, dictated by traffic demand — entails Balfour Road’s expansion to a two-lane road, from

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tion is 5.85 acres located on the south side of Main Street, just east of Oakley Town Center, bookended by Lucky Supermarket and Rite Aid. The proposed project is composed of a three-story apartment building with 130 units, of which 98 will be one-bedroom, and 32 two-bedrooms, with a maximum occupancy of two individuals in either. It will include 188 parking spaces: 133 for residents, 33 for visitors and 22 for shoppers.

The applicant, Highridge Costa Development Company LLC, only develops affordable housing, according to its representative present at the meeting, Mohannad Mohanna. He spoke highly of the standards his company uses in their development, and the reputation they hold.

“I don’t know the last time we’ve advertised on any of our senior communities,” Mohanna said. “They are typically wait-listed.”

The proposal for Twin Oaks includes a resident courtyard at its center, with several onsite amenities, including a pool and

the new western American Avenue intersection, west, to Deer Valley Road.

The development group states they will also provide funds for safety improvements to be completed on Deer Valley Road, which currently features a travel lane and gravel shoulder in each direction. However, the road lies within the jurisdiction of the City of Antioch and unincorporated Contra Costa County, so the timing and nature of improvements are beyond the City of Brentwood’s control.

Traffic and roadway analysis An independent environmental impact report of the project indicates that, in their current states, several city intersections will operate at deficient levels. But mitigation measures can be implemented to alleviate issues.

For example, the report concludes that four unaltered intersections — including Balfour Road at Mountain View Drive, Foothill Drive/East Country Club Drive and at Eagle Rock Way/Cortona Way — would operate at unacceptable levels when combining current conditions with projected project impacts, but they could regain acceptable status once mitigation measures are implemented.

Another segment of the study draws similar conclusions when looking ahead at seven current intersections in 2024 and factoring in project conditions. Among those seven are Balfour Road’s intersections at Deer Valley Road, Mountain View Drive, Eagle Rock Way/Cortona Way, Fairview Avenue and at the State Route 4 eastbound ramps.

Likely mitigation measures include median improvements, signal timing changes, intersection alternations and additional roadway changes, among others.

“A lot of these intersections are already at (unacceptable levels),” Nunn said. “We are making them better than they are today.”

The report notes that jurisdictional boundaries will add a layer of complexity to achieving recommended mitigation measures to certain areas, such as in the area of Deer Valley Road and the Balfour Road intersection at State Route 4 eastbound ramps.

Regionally, the analysis indicated the project’s impact would be less-than-significant at five key regional intersections, looking far into the future: Sand Creek Road at the State Route 4 eastbound Ramp, Sand Creek Road at the State Route 4 westbound Ramp, Walnut Boulevard at Vasco Road, and Camino Diablo Road at Vasco Road.

Although those stretches of roadway are likely to be functioning at less than ideal levels prior to the project impacts.

In a letter to the city in response to the notice of preparation of the environmental document, the California

pool cabanas, a spa and hot tub, barbecues, shuffleboard, a bocce court, garden furniture, vegetable beds, and two of three existing oak trees, to be preserved and maintained with canopy drip lines.

Highridge Costa hires third-party property managers who specialize in senior affordable housing. Twin Oaks will house senior residents 62 and older, and, according to Mohanna, rents will be set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and determined by 50%, 60% and 80% of the average median income in Contra Costa County.

Diane Spurrier, a 61-year-old resident of the nearby, senior Summer Creek Place apartments, who recently expressed concerns over continually rising rents affecting her complex, spoke to oppose the project.

“We don’t need affordable housing,” Spurrier said. “Oakley needs fixed-income housing for seniors on fixed income, because seniors are being priced out of their homes.”

Highway Patrol added that infrastructure improvements need to be implemented to increase the vehicular volume capacity of State Route 4.

“Without substantial infrastructure upgrades this project could have a negative impact on our operations due to the increased traffic congestion, which could lead to a potential increase in traffic collisions, increased response times, delays in emergency services; and a negative impact on the safe movement of people, services, and commerce within our jurisdiction,” the letter reads.

Measure opponents, meanwhile, are adamant that the project as a whole will have an immense traffic impact.

Kathy Griffin, who has spearheaded a community action group opposing the proposal, said this week that the estimated 14,970 daily car trips and intersection analysis is proof the project is a bad fit for Brentwood.

“When you look at a project of this magnitude, this size, it doesn’t make sense to build out this parcel and add additional traffic to the area, even though they are saying they are going to make improvements,” Griffin said.

Griffin points out that at one stage in the project’s construction, 11 current intersections are deemed unacceptable, and that number remains seven at buildout.

To make matters worse, the roadway improvements nestled in the project, such as the American Avenue amendments, aren’t fixes, she said.

“It is bringing the same amount of vehicles that go to the schools on a daily basis, up and down the same road, and is delivering them further west, when most go east and west of the school,” she said.

Traffic problems in general will also escalate when the future Los Medanos College opens, further burdening traffic impacts on Vintage Parkway, Fairview Avenue and the State Route 4 Bypass.

Griffin believes the better project for the Measure parcel is already found in the city’s General Plan, allocating 583 ranchette-style, low-density homes on the land.

“It’s my contention that this (Measure L project) is too big for the parcel, too big for the western side of Brentwood and it cannot go forward in its present state,” she said.

For more information on the Measure L election, visit www.bit.ly/2VMLi1T. For more information on the traffic plan from Measure L proponents, visit www. yesonlforbrentwood.org/trafficplan. For information from the opposition group, the Alliance for a Better Brentwood, visit www.allianceforabetterbrentwood.org.

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Events Friday, Oct. 18 Liberty Homecoming Parade and Game The annual Liberty Highschool Homecoming Parade will start at 6 p.m. from Adams Middle School, 140 Birch St., and finish at the Liberty Campus, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. The undefeated varsity football team will play Pittsburg Highschool for its homecoming game at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-3521.

Saturday, Oct. 19 John Marsh Heritage Day

The John Marsh Historic Trust presents its 6th annual Heritage Day at the John Marsh House, 21789 Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood from 2 to 8:30 p.m. This event will include free handson history and kids’ activities. Dinner and an astronomy hike are availalbe for purchase. For more information, visit www.johnmarshhouse.com.

Rocktober Fest 2019

The Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation presents Rocktober Fest, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Cedar Creek Stables, 1095 Eden Plains Road in Brentwood. Tickets cost $25 and include live music, dancing and all-you-can-eat tacos until 9 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and proceeds benefit local high school scholarships, food banks and senior projects.

Art and Vine: a Toast to the Kids

Come to Petersen Vineyards, 101 Blaine Lane in Knightsen, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to support the Brentwood Union School District Elementary Art Docent Program. Tickets for wine flights can be purchased online or at the event. For more information, contact Susan Knight at smsknight@ gmail.com or 925-437-7795 or visit www. brentwoodartsociety.org/art---vine.html.

Heart of the Delta 5k

Join the Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce on its inaugural Heart of the Delta 5k and festival.

The run starts at 8 a.m. and the festival goes from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Start your day off with a run along the Delta, then enjoy the festival, which includes a car show, kids’ zone, live music, wine and beer tasting, food trucks and more.

Funds raised go towards local schools. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/heartofthedelta5k.

Hot Rods for Paws

The sixth annual Hot Rods for Paws fundraiser will be at the Somersville Towne Center, 2550 Somersville Road in Antioch, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fundraiser benefits Furry Friends Pet Relief, which helps over 3,000 pets each year. This family friendly event will have food trucks, raffles, a kids’ zone, pet costume contest and more. For more information, call 925-240-3178 or visit www. furryfriendsfoodre.wix.com/hr4p.

Discovery Bay Cars and Coffee

The Discovery Bay Community Foundation will host the final Cars and Coffee of 2019 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Boardwalk Grill parking lot, 5879 Marina Road in Discovery Bay. This free event is an opportunity for car enthusiasts to share their rides, and all cars are welcome. For more information, contact Jim Mattison at jim@dbcf. info or 925-698-1590.

Sunday, Oct. 20 Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Brentwood Blaze Cheer’s 4th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First Street in Brentwood. The event will include vendors, foot trucks, raffles, prizes, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. For more information, contact Alison Pack at 925-848-8422 or brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com or visit www.brentwoodblazecheer.com

Marsh Creek Democratic Club Hosts Jerry McNerney

At their next general meeting, the Marsh Creek Democratic Club will host 9th district Rep. Jerry McNerney at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1185 2nd St. in Brentwood, from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, email MarshCreekDems@gmail.com or visit their website at www.marshcreekdems. org or their Facebook group at www.bit.ly/ marshcreekdc.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 Intermediate Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education Center will have an intermediate genealogy class for those who have been bitten by the genealogy bug. Classes are Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and run through Nov. 19. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Thursday, Oct. 24 Boogie Nights Live Music

Boogie Nights presents live music by the Boogie Aces Band at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. from 7 to 10 p.m., with dance lessons starting at 6:45 p.m. The evening will include refreshments and a no-host bar. Attendees must be 21+. Cost is $10 for those who pre-register and $12 for everyone at the door, cash only. For more information, call 925-516-5380. Funds raised benefit the Brentwood Senior Center.

Friday, Oct. 25 “Curtains: A Musical Comedy Whodunnit”

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Edna Hill Middle School’s drama department presents “Curtains: A Musical Comedy Whodunnit.”

Curtain opens at 7 p.m., and additional shows will follow Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 and 7 p.m; Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m; and Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1 and 7 p.m. All shows take place at the theater at Edna Hill Middle School, 140 Birch St. in Brentwood.

Tickets cost $6. For more information, contact bschneider@brentwood.k12.ca.us.

Saturday, Oct. 26 Louis Prima Jr. & the Witnesses

The California Theater will host Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. The band will play a seamless blend of big band jazz, dance-able swing and rock. Tickets cost $35. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/louisprimajrca or call 213-200-7977.

Sunday, Oct. 27 Kiwanis Restaurant Tour

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta presents its annual Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour, from 1 to 5 p.m. Come sample bites from all over East County and raise money for local charities. Cost is $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 925202-3519 or 925-890-2665.

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Marsh Creek Democratic Club

Marsh Creek Democratic Club holds their monthly meeting at 2:00 every third Sunday at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 380 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood. Learn about ways to get involved in local and state politics. For more information, visit www.marshcreekdems.org

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn

Coffee with Carolyn is a free cancer support group for women sponsored by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group provides a loving environment for women who have gone through or are going through treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. and the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. For location and more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

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