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Buon Appetito to replace Carpaccio’s

A Falcon in flight

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reedom guard Baylei Coston glides in for a layup during the Falcons’ 69-54 win over Liberty.

Coston scored 16 points, helping Freedom improve to 15-5 and 3-2 in league play.

Liberty guard Ben Smith poured in 22 for Liberty in the loss. Liberty is 14-7 and 1-4 in league play this season.

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

East County fans of Italian food can rejoice – the Oakley City Council recently opted to replace Carpaccio Ristorante with Buon Appetito, another Italian restaurant.

“I look forward to it,” said Councilmember Randy Pope. “It’s a fantastic restaurant, and I think it will be a great fit for our city.”

Buon Appetito, which has locations in Benicia and Hayward, will roll into the building on the corner of Main Street and Vintage Parkway in April or May. Carpaccio Ristorante officials have decided to shutter its doors due to financial hardship by Feb. 15.

“I have been looking for a couple of years for a

Photo by Tony Kukulich

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County mulls green energy options

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors was energized by the prospect of bringing clean, green energy to Contra Costa County through a community choice aggregation (CCA) program in 2016.

Now in the new year, the board is narrowing down its choices for which outlet to use.

Under CCA programs, local governments join together to provide energy to their residents. The energy is generated primarily from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric and bioenergy. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

“ Part of the goal here, in addition to

getting a greater degree of renewable energy in the portfolio, is to do it locally; to produce here in Contra Costa and the East Bay, so there is job generation and benefits here, which can be achieved by either joining MCE or joining the Alameda County effort.

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District l Supervisor John Gioia will continue to deliver power and bill customers as normal, with only the energy source varying.

Under state law, customers are automatically enrolled in CCAs, but can opt out and stay with their

original energy provider.

The board appears to be leaning toward joining one of two existing local CCA programs – either Marin Clean Energy (MCE) or East Bay Community En-

ergy, which is based in Alameda County. The county could create its own CCA with other interest cities in the county, but the cost and time needed to launch such a project are just two of many deterrents, board members said.

Brentwood, one of 14 cities interested in the idea and one of nine to contribute money to the exploration process, has yet to formally weigh in on which option is best. Last year, Oakley officials said they plan to discuss whether they want to join the effort sometime this year.

“Joining one of the existing or one of the soon-to-be-existing CCAs seems to me to make the see Options page 30A

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Youth council offers scholarship Ball fields The Oakley Youth Advisory Council strives to provide enriching experiences for youths and develop a community of young citizens who voice today’s young culture.

To this end, the council is offering its first scholarship, providing an opportunity to all qualified applicants. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from Assemblymember Jim Frazier.

One female and one male high school senior will be selected to each receive a $500 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to students who complete an application, meet

the requirements and are ultimately selected as the best candidate. Students currently serving on the Youth Advisory Council are not eligible to apply.

Requirements are: • Applicant must live in the City of Oakley city limits.

• Applicants must be graduating seniors at the time of application.

• Applicants must have a cumulative 3.25 GPA or higher and have completed 30 hours of community service. A copy of current transcript is required.

• Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer or similar person.

• Applicants must submit a video, essay or short response showing how they have contributed to Oakley through community service.

• Applicants must submit application and required documents no later than 5 p.m., on Friday, March 31, to City of Oakley Youth Advisory Council, 3231 Main St. For more information about this opportunity, call 925-625-7042.

A new Engage in Oakley survey is available and the city is requesting residents’ input.

Engage in Oakley is the City of Oakley’s online forum for civic engagement, where residents can read what others are saying about important Oakley topics and post their views.

With the month of May just around the corner, so too is the start of the City of Oakley’s 2017 Movies in the Plaza series. The city’s recreation services division is seeking

feedback in regard to which movies should be shown during the series.

From May to October, the series will feature one free movie per month, shown at the Oakley Civic Center Amphitheater after dark.

“I look forward to the 2017 Movies in the Plaza series and seeing what movies the community would like shown,” said Lindsey Bruno, Oakley’s recreation manager.

To take part in the survey, visit https:// goo.gl/L1S1Ih. Licensing restrictions play a role in the ultimate movie selections. Staff also tries to avoid playing past featured movies.

The survey will be closed the last week of February for organizers to book the movies and dates with the licensing company and include the events in the city’s recreation guide.

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The fields at Laurel Ball Fields Park, Summer Lake Park, Creekside Park, Cypress Park, Magnolia Park and Shady Oak Park will receive some as-needed repairs and improvements. The renovations include removing worn turf and installing new sod, removing dirt buildup along turf edges and straightening base paths, adding clay to the pitching areas and batters boxes, grading and scarifying skinned infields and more.

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City council explores fire fix Barr and Rarey heading up subcommittee

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

An old adage – if you don’t succeed, try, try again – is ringing true for Brentwood city officials in their efforts to improve fire and medical services for residents.

On the heels of Brentwood’s firefunding tax measure failing in November, the city council launched a subcommittee to address the shortage of fire and medical emergency services. The failure of Brentwood’s Measure Z and Oakley’s Measure E last November means, absent any new revenue, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District will drop to three stations

by June, with Knightsen Station 94 closing. This outcome follows the fire district’s failed attempts to pass a parcel tax in 2012 and a benefit assessment in 2015.

“We have to figure out how to enhance services,” said Vice Mayor Steve Barr, who will serve on the committee with Councilmember Karen Rarey.

Early plans call for discussions to focus on a series of variables, including the cost and process of creating a city fire department, the availability of revenue to improve fire and medical services and the

feasibility of property-tax reallocation.

“I want to leave no stones unturned,” said Mayor Bob Taylor.

City officials are unsure how long the subcommittee will meet or what will evolve from the discussions, but the council unanimously agrees all options need to be explored.

“Brentwood residents were very loud and very clear that they didn’t want to be taxed on this,” Rarey said. “We need to resolve the lack of fire and medical services out here.”

One of the group’s first tasks will be deciding how to incorporate citizen input in the process. Residents have expressed an interest in joining the effort, but city officials said it would likely work best if residents add their input in a public workshop after the subcommittee pours through city budgets and returns for any viable options. “(The subcommittee) is nuts and bolts,” said Barr. “It’s looking to see what kind of revenue (is available), and it’s looking at budgets.”

Taylor stressed, however, that citizen input would be key.

“I want total transparency and total involvement, because this involves the total community,” Taylor said. “We do not wish to exclude the public.”

At least one subcommittee exercise will be to mull over a local organization’s property-tax reallocation plan.

The East County Voters for Equal Protection’s effort calls for all property-

“ I want total

transparency and total involvement, because this involves the total community. We do not wish to exclude the public.

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Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor tax-receiving agencies in the fire district’s coverage area to permanently shift 5.2 percent of their allocated funds to the district over the course of three or four years. This coverage area includes Brentwood, Oakley, the county and several special districts.

Bryan Scott, co-chair of the group, said the move would permanently fix the district’s funding woes, bringing its property-tax allocation percentage of 7 percent, the lowest of all county fire agencies, to the average amount of 12 percent. It would also allow the fire district to fund up to six stations.

Fire Board President and Brentwood City Councilmember Joel Bryant said exploring all options is critical for the community.

“There isn’t a more vital and serious topic or circumstance than dealing with fire right now,” he said.

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Frazier comments on budget Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley) released the following statement after Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. released his 2017-2018 budget proposal: “I commend Gov. Brown for presenting another balanced budget,” he said in the statement. The governor continues to highlight the critical need to find a long-term, comprehensive funding solution for California’s transportation system. California’s road condition is rapidly deteriorating, with an estimated funding shortfall of $59 billion for state highways and $73 billion for local roads. If we fail to make a significant investment in our local roads, it is expected that nearly one-fourth will be in ‘failed’ condition by 2026. I am optimistic about working with the governor and my colleagues this year to build consensus for a plan to keep California moving in the right direction.”

Frazier represents the 11th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Antioch, Bethel Island, Birds Landing, Brentwood, Byron, Collinsville, Discovery Bay, Fairfield, Isleton, Knightsen, Locke, Oakley, Pittsburg (partial), Rio Vista, Suisun City, Travis Air Force Base, Vacaville and Walnut Grove.

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Knightsen kinder sign-up has begun on Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enrollment packets are available at www. knightsen.k12.ca.us, on the registration page, or at either school’s front office.

Children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2017, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Children who turn 5 on or between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2, 2017, are eligible to enroll in transitional kindergarten.

BUSD hosts readiness fair The Brentwood Union School District is hosting a kindergarten readiness fair, on Feb. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Brentwood Elementary School, 200 Griffith Lane., in Brentwood.

All Brentwood children up to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to attend this free event. The fair will offer support, tools and presentations to get

kids and guardians ready for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten. Attendees can gain information on skills and behaviors needed, learn fun and simple activities to promote readiness and receive materials and resources to help at home.

For more information, visit www. brentwood.k12.ca.us.

Park District announces 2017 Trails Challenge The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) invites the public to join its 24th-annual Trails Challenge program, in which participants hike at least five trails or a minimum of 26.2 miles in the East Bay Regional Parks.

Each year, the guidebook highlights 20 different trails throughout the park district. Six of this year’s trails are accessible to wheelchair users.

“We’re pleased to invite you outdoors once again with another year of this popular program,” said David Zuckermann,

EBRPD regional interpretive and recreation services manager. “With a menu of exciting options, it makes visiting the parks easy and accessible for all.”

For faster service, registration is no longer required. Hikers may go to www. ebparks.org to immediately download a PDF of this year’s trail guidebook or stop by a participating EBRPD visitor center to pick up a hard copy and a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

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Young entrepreneurs launch clothing line

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Mauricio Segovia

Volunteer models pose for Doom Original, a new clothing line launched by recent Liberty High School graduates. refusal to quit is how they’ve managed to create a following.

Rios emphasized their decision to walk their own path has been the key to setting the line apart from mainstream clothing and the contributing factor to

the success of building a consumer base.

“Most clothing brands that start up want to be the next big brand,” said Rios. “We decided not to follow what others are doing, and we’ve built a following in many states and even interna-

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Two recent Liberty High School graduates, Mauricio Segovia and Joseph Rios, are discovering that hard work, determination and a heaping spoonful of the entrepreneurial spirit are recipe for success with their new clothing line, Doom Original.

One year after their graduation in 2016, Rios and Segovia decided to rework a clothing line that Rios had tried to launch while they were still in high school called Egyptian Designer. The friends paired Rios’ designing skills with Segovia’s marketing and networking skills and set to work. They moved away from the original Egyptian-themed designs to a more casual, street-wear aesthetic, rebranding the look entirely to appeal to skaters and closing the door on Egyptian Designer.

They sent their designs to Visionary MFG, a clothing manufacturer based in Minnesota, and placed a bulk order of T-shirts, jackets and hats to sell exclusively online.

In an effort to expand their consumer reach, the two voyaged out to San Francisco to market the brand.

“We handed out fliers in the city and no one cared about us, but we kept going, and slowly, people began noticing us,” Segovia said, noting that their

tionally by making this new path.”

The business partners organized photo shoots to showcase their designs in urban settings to match the skaterwear style, all with volunteer models. As the business grows, the two plan to use the growth of their budget to compensate those who have given their support and time in the future.

For now, Segovia hinted there will be surprises in store for the volunteers with the launch of Doom’s spring line.

The line will be released in early spring with light hoodies and more T-shirts, with the possibility of a fresh cap design. With the addition of new pieces, they want to continue garnering attention and growing their fan base, Rios said.

The Doom Original creators are proud of their clean designs and the high quality of their clothing, and they hope to partner with other businesses in the area before eventually opening a storefront of their own. In the meantime, the young entrepreneurs are attending college to further their marketing knowledge and apply it to the success of their business.

“This is just the start,” Segovia said.

“Through hard work, anything can work out for you.”

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NEW HOME TAX BILL WARNING When you are buying a resale home, it’s fairly easy to determine your tax bill.

You pull up the current owner’s tax bill, and then do the math to figure out what your tax bill will be, by plugging in your new purchase price in place of their assessed value. The special assessments and ad valorem taxes will stay on the property (some are a percentage of the assessed value, some or flat dollar amounts), and the only change should be a new assessed value.

If you are buying a new home, it can get much more complicated than that.

Keep in mind that a new home is ‘new.’

Meaning that not too long ago, there was likely unimproved dirt at that location or maybe a farm or ranch. The Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office was assessing the value and use in a different way. Then, someone came along, had it rezoned and started developing the land into another use. First, they clear off what structures were there, if any, then house pads and

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Officer Roderic County

Agency: Oakley Police Department It can be a little tough to pin down Officer Roderic “Rod” County of the Oakley Police Department.

While he is from Sacramento, he considers himself a Louisiana native, who picked up Taekwondo while living in the Philippines as a child. County is a ‘been there, done that’ kind of guy.

Growing up in an Air Force family, County moved around a lot. He spent most of his school years in Sacramento, though he would return to Louisiana in the summers to prepare for football season.

“We would go back and train in the humidity and the heat,” he said. “When we got back to Sacramento, it was a piece of cake. I had a couple of cousins who were playing college ball, and they would abuse us, but it was a good abuse.”

After college and a stint in the military, County returned to Sacramento.

A chance meeting with a friend who worked for the Contra Costa Sheriff ’s Office made him aware of the opportunities there, and he applied. In early 1998, County went to work as a sheriff ’s office deputy.

Married with four grown children, County is beginning to think about retirement.

“This is a young man’s game, but I’ve still got a little bit left in me,” he said. “Crooks don’t age, just the cops do.”

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foundations follow, and then houses are built. Somewhere along the line, the assessor’s office figured out that it was time to put the special assessments on the property for schools, fire and other things of that nature, which came with the approval for those residential homes to be built. But, that determination may lag construction by a long time.

So, my warning to you is don’t pull up the tax bill on a house you are buying new and assume that the special assessments listed there are all you’ll have to pay once you move in. Check with your builder about what special assessments you will pay. They are supposed to disclose this to you in your paperwork, so read carefully!

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County’s involvement with martial arts and his love of fast motorcycles prove he has more than a little left in him. He hopes to spend his retirement teaching marital arts to his grandchildren and pursuing his newest passion – golf.

As his retirement draws near, he often reflects on his experience with the Oakley Police Department.

“It’s rewarding, and I can see we make a difference,” he said. “I’ve never had more people thank me for my service. This community appreciates their officers. I’d like to think we go above and beyond; I don’t have a way to gauge that, but I think we do. Our goal is to make this the safest city in America.”

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Dentist caps 50 year career in Brentwood “ The idea of being a

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

After more than 50 years of cleaning teeth and building relationships, local dentist Jim Wadnizak retired in December at 80 years old.

Launching his dental career in 1962, Wadnizak served for two years in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. After leaving the military service, he began searching for a small town to start his practice and raise a family. His search brought him to Brentwood, where he settled down and ran his business in a way that complemented the atmosphere of the town.

“When I moved to Brentwood, the population was only 3,000,” he said.

“I’ve been here to watch the growth, and even with the increased congestion, there really is a lot this town has to offer, especially for seniors.”

Growing up, Wadnizak always enjoyed science and stumbled onto the field he’d make a career when he was still a teenager.

“My dad was a coal miner with a tire and wheel business, so I was always working with tools alongside him,” he said. “The idea of being a dentist just sort of hit me when I was 15. I could have a career in the sciences and still work with tools, so everything fit.”

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Jim Wadnizak, 80, recently retired after more than 50 years as a dentist. ing a degree and has since kept up on his continuing dental education to stay abreast of technological advancements for his patients, some of whom he has seen over the course of their entire lives.

“The biggest advantage of having a family practice in a town like Brentwood is getting to know – really know – my patients,” he said. “I have patients who

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Wadnizak’s patients truly appreciate his commitment to establishing true connections with them and the community. “(Dr. Wadnizak) is a friendly, trustworthy, down-to-earth, traditional den-

tist, who actually does all of the dental procedures and cleanings himself,” said Dave Dias, an Oakley resident. “With one assistant and his daughter, Terri Wadnizak Lasher, running the office, he has been the dentist for my entire family and dozens more local families for at least 45 years. What a blessing it was to have such a wonderful dentist for nearly a lifetime.”

As for his longevity in the industry, Wadnizak credits his loved ones and his patients with the success of his practice.

His wife, Marilyn, sterilized and prepared the exam rooms, while his daughter, Terri Lasher, worked as the receptionist and office manager.

“The top reason I have made it this far is because of my family – I can’t even express how important my family is to me,” he said. “Another reason is that I truly had the world’s best patients. I want to thank them all for allowing my practice to be there for them all these years.”

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Leashes come in a variety of sizes and styles. It’s important to choose a leash and collar that is proportionate to your pet and one that he or she will not be able to slip out of.

Pet owners who have larger, stronger animals can consider a harness, which fits around the pet’s midsection instead of its neck. This helps provide added control when walking the pet and can alleviate pulling tendencies or injuries to the animal’s neck from excessive tugging.

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Many of these animals are strays, as shelters house about twice as many stray animals as pets given up by their owners. However, lost animals also make up a significant portion of the shelter pet population.

Although a great number of shelter animals are reunited with their owners, some shelter animals never reunite with their families.

Fencing, secure crates and gates and leashes can cut down on the number of escapes.

Crates and carrier kennels are worthwhile investments for pet owners.

Many animal trainers advocate for crates when conditioning dogs to be obedient.

Smaller crates for cats are ideal when the animal needs some quiet time or if you have to keep the pet away from guests. Kennels with a handle make it easier to transport pets to and from the veterinarian or when taking car rides.

Fences not only may make for good neighbors, but they also can regulate pets’ behavior and make pets safer.

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Book showcases local writers "In Mt. Diablo’s Shadow, Volume 6," has arrived, filled with beautiful, thought-provoking poetry, exciting short stories and fascinating essays. Each of the contributing writers is from the far East Bay. Within the covers of the book are “Donkey Baseball,” “Tommy and Flicker,” “The Hero” and the “History of Byron Hot Springs,” as well as many other breathtaking and captivating tales, both fiction and

nonfiction. There are mesmerizing poems like “Wild Horses,” “Cowboy Copeless,” and “Gone Too Long.”

With the selection, all readers are bound to find work that speaks directly to them. The book may be purchased at Postal Annex, 3130 Balfour Road; Delta Gallery of the Arts, in the Streets of Brentwood; The Brentwood Press, 248 Oak St.; and from Kati Short, 925-634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.

Get ready to crown the barbeque king The Brentwood Police Activities League (PAL) is hosting the 16th-annual BBQ King Cookoff and Fundraiser, on Sunday, Feb. 5, at Harvest Park Bowl, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The event will feature live music

by The Jeffrey James Experience, $5 Bloody Marys, $3 aluminum bottles, games and 50/50 raffles. There will also be a bowling special of $2 per game with

free shoe rental from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tri-tip, ribs, chicken, chili and dessert will be served straight from the chefs at the event, and take out will be available by preorder only. Prices for take out are $24 for more than 2 pounds of tri-tip, $12 for six chicken thighs and $20 for a rack of ribs.

All proceeds benefit the PAL and the East Contra Costa County Historical Society.

Bacchus Society Dinner at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill Open To The Public

Reserve your place at the next Bacchus Dinner

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Holistic practitioners unite for healthier city

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

International organization Holistic Chamber of Commerce has opened a new chapter in Brentwood, and holistic business owners and community members in search of a healthier lifestyle are invited to join.

Stephanie Alverez’s interest in the Holistic Chamber of Commerce was in line with her overall mission to lead a holistic lifestyle, and she joined the San Ramon chapter, quickly becoming a senior vice president. As a Discovery Bay resident, she realized how valuable the chamber would be to her own community and hoped to open a new chapter a little closer to home and to her office in Brentwood.

She decided to poke around East County to gauge the community’s interest in holistic practices and held an holistic fair in Oakley, with samplings of things such as massage therapy, reiki, nonforce chiropractic, card readings, astrology, crystals, essential oils, feng shui and more.

“The response from the community was wonderful,” Alverez said. “So many people came up to me to say, ‘I’ve been waiting for something like this out here.’”

In speaking with the organization’s founder and director Camille Leon, they came to the conclusion that it would be beneficial to open a Brentwood chapter with Alverez as its president. She will remain the senior vice president of the San Ramon chapter until it

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Members from the Brentwood Holistic Chamber of Commerce pose for a photo at one of their meetings, which are held every second Wednesday of the month. moves to a Pleasanton location in February.

Alverez said the holistic chamber serves as a support system for health-conscientious business owners and a bridge between consumers and practitioners.

“I wanted to be around people who were like-minded and to build a community of people looking for an alternative to mainstream western medicine – to find a network of people who understood my goals and wanted to heal,” she said.

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is happy to have them on board.

“We always wish chambers of commerce the best in their endeavors,” said Laura Young, administration and event planner for Brentwood Chamber of Commerce. “We strive to be united, rather than opposed.”

The Brentwood Holistic Chamber of Commerce meets every second Wednesday of the month, at Guitarlina School of Music in the Streets of Brentwood, 50 Sand Creek

Road. Member applicants are referencechecked prior to being represented, and the fees are either $16 per month with a one-time, $35 processing fee or a flat rate of $177 for the year, for which the processing fee will be waived.

The benefits of joining are that members obtain a listing in the international online directory, an official website membership badge and different discounts with vendors such as Office Depot and liability-insurance agencies, in addition to training and community interaction.

Events and training sessions are also available online for those who can’t attend locally.

Next month, the meeting will focus on best business practices, and members will share success and failure stories.

Alverez conducted a survey to see what the Brentwood branch members needed for their businesses and, using those results, has arranged for different speakers and subject matter experts to offer information and advice in the future.

“My goal is really to help business owners and bring this community together,” she said. “It’s about not just the business owners, but the community as a whole. I’m passionate about impacting people, and this program is doing that in a very big way.”

For more information or to join the Brentwood Holistic Chamber of Commerce, visit https://goo.gl/RVqQxb or call 408-5099455.

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Registration opens for youth farming programs First Generation Farmers (FGF) is excited to announce this year’s opportunities for Bay Area kids and families to get their hands in the dirt and learn on the farm.

The farm has the following programs slated for this year: • Spring after-school programs will take place from March 1 through May 10, for ages 5 through 15; limited availability.

• Summer camps will take place from June 6 through Aug. 3, for ages 4 through 15; limited availability.

• Fall after-school programs will take place from Sept. 6 through Nov. 1, for ages 5 through 15; limited availability.

The farm has the following year-round programs: • Open farm program is offered, as scheduled, for program graduates.

• Field trips to the farm; for all ages.

• Community festivals and events – the farm comes to you; for all ages.

• Farm tours; another program for all ages, by appointment

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• Special events and birthdays.

This year, FGF was able to significantly reduce the price of some programs due to generous donors who support the farm’s mission to educate.

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Crowdfunding has taken the business world by storm in recent years, and with an estimated global fundraising volume of $34 billion reported in 2015, it’s no wonder more and more entrepreneurs are finding success through community support instead of borrowing from corporate banks.

According to a report compiled by crowdfunding specialist and research firm Massolution, the compound annual growth rate from 2009 to 2011 grew at a rate of 63 percent.

“In April 2013, we predicted that total crowdfunding volume by the end of 2013 would nearly double from $2.7 billion in 2012,” said Massolution CEO Carl Esposti.

“But in fact, the market reached $6.1 billion, largely due to faster growth than anticipated in Asia. Acceleration continued in 2014, achieving an impressive $16.2 billion in funding volume.”

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starter campaign and received the initial funding we needed to launch our product – just over $12,000,” Kristin said. “One of the biggest things we took from our campaign is the realization that crowdfunding is it’s own community. We met several amazing people

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Kristin Gallego, Entrepreneur more sophisticated, and the reports for the success of crowdfunding are ongoing.

On a more local level, this means key crowdfunding vendors, such as Kickstarter, Gofundme and Indiegogo, have helped start-up business owners in East County build seed money without amassing a pile of debt. Knightsen residents Kristin and Rudy Gallego studied crowdfunding for nearly six months prior to launching the campaign for their invention, Toastilla, which is used to create quick and easy quesadillas in the toaster.

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irector Lisa Kimble, left, and activity staff members Kelly LaMarcus and Rachael Flamburis are just a few of the smiling faces that greet patrons every day at St. Anne’s Respite Care. Open since November, the organization welcomes guests with dementia and associated issues for a day of fun and activities. Caregivers are able to take a break and rest assured that their loved ones are safe, happy, well fed and treated with kindness and respect. Respite care is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-548-4591.

Being a smaller city with a lean staff, the City of Oakley often contracts with the private sector or nonprofits to perform specialized functions.

The Oakley Parks and Landscape Division performs its maintenance operations responsibilities through a combination of in-house and contracted landscape maintenance services. Terracare Associates, Marina Landscape, Commercial Support Services and West Coast Arborists are the current contractors helping the division keep the parks and landscape areas in an aesthetically pleasing, safe and well-maintained condition.

Terracare Associates and Marina Landscape are the primary contractors, providing about 70 percent of the total of park and landscape maintenance work.

“They bring experienced, trained professionals to the collaborative partnership with the city and work and interact seamlessly with everyone,” said Jesse Dela Cruz, parks and landscape foreman. “Besides the cost savings, one significant advantage is it provides the flexibility to utilize specialized services as needed, instead of incurring the cost of developing in-house competencies that are not needed on a permanent or continuous basis.”

Commercial Support Services is a vocational arm of the Contra Costa ARC, which creates training and work opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. This provides an important service in the housekeeping of Oakley’s parks, with the cleaning of restrooms; removing and disposing of trash and recyclables from receptacles; and the cleaning and sanitizing of drinking fountains. This partnership began in 2009.

West Coast Arborists is an on-call tree-service contractor the city uses for assisting with the maintenance or removal of larger trees where special training, tools and equipment are necessary.

“We take pride in knowing we are assisting with the positive park experiences residents and visitors are enjoying, and the perception by the community that the landscape and streetscape we maintain is attractive and enhances Oakley,” said Francisco Quintero, Terracare Associates supervisor.

The Oakley Parks and Landscape Division’s in-house crew and contractors are responsible for maintaining more than 109 acres of developed park land (32 parks); 60 acres of landscaped street medians, planters and streetscapes; an ‘urban forest’ tree program of more than 10,500 trees; and 44 acres of unimproved park land and open spaces.

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Clarification for Best of Brentwood The 2016 Brentwood Reader’s Choice Award.

The silver award winner for Attorney – Civil Litigation was Marie Quashnock of Alvis Quashnock and Associates. The bronze award winner for Attorney – Family Law was Amy Alvis of Alvis Quashnock and Associates.

Both can be found at 613 1st St. and can be reached by calling 925-5161671 or visiting www.aqalegal.com.

Clarification An article about East Bay Dress Day, which ran in The Press’ papers on Jan. 20, should have stated that Marissa’s Closet was the original clothing store to donate items to the cause that provides teen girls with prom dresses for free.

Gesinee’s Bridal is one of the continuing contributors to the organization’s events.

How to help seniors The far East Contra Costa region has experienced rapid population growth over the past decade, but there has not been a corresponding increase in social-support services.

“Support services for low-income, older adults are especially lacking,” says Elaine Clark, Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services (MOWSOS) chief executive officer.

The Community Health Fund has partnered with MOWSOS, and the organization’s expansion into far East County will make a dramatic difference in the lives of seniors, said Lillian Roselin, the health fund’s executive director. The grant will enable MOWSOS to establish connections with service partners to build an ongoing, sustainable and long-term presence in the area, as well as strengthen social supports for low-income, older adults.

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Golden Gate Audubon Scout takes flight celebrates centennial B The Golden Gate Audubon Society – which protets birds, other wildlife and habitats – is celebrating 100 years of dedication with a new exhibit.

Among the many enjoyable activities available in the East Bay Regional Parks is birding. Hundreds of varieties of birds make their homes in the regional parks and other public open spaces, and park district naturalists lead frequent programs to observe and appreciate our feathered friends.

The first Audubon societies were founded in the late 1800s to end mass slaughter of birds to obtain feathers for hat decoration.

Golden Gate Audubon was founded in 1917 by students who had taken Harold Bryant’s nature study class at the University of California. It was originally named the Audubon Society of the Pacific and, at the time, was the only Audubon group between Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

Golden Gate Audubon is celebrating its centennial with a roving exhibit, 100 Years of Protecting Bay Area Birds, which will be on display at five venues throughout 2017. It will be at the Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley through March 31.

Longtime Tilden naturalist Alan Kaplan – now retired – leads bird walks at Tilden Nature Area on the first Friday of every month.

Patrons can meet Kaplan at 8:30 a.m., in the center and Little Farm parking lot, for a two-

mile round trip walk to Jewel Lake. Center hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. The center is located at the north end of Central Park Drive, reached via Canon Drive from Grizzly Peak Boulevard, in Berkeley. For more information, call 510-5442233 or visit goldengateaudubon.org The East Bay’s other Audubon chapter is the Mount Diablo Audubon Society, which covers most of Contra Costa County, from east of San Francisco Bay to the Delta and Central Valley.

Mount Diablo Audubon holds educational programs the first Thursday of every month, except July and August, in the Camellia room, at The Gardens at Heather Farm Park, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, in Walnut Creek. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the main program starts at 7 p.m. The program on March 2 will feature snowy plovers.

For more information about Mount Diablo Audubon, visit diabloaudubon.org.

Close to home, park district naturalist Kevin Dixon is planning a walk in search of winter-season raptors, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Diablo Foothills Regional Park, in Walnut Creek. Meet Dixon at the Orchard Staging Area, near the end of Castle Rock Road, past Northgate High School. For more information, call 1-888-3272757, extension 2750.

– Courtesy of Beverly Lane, president, East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors

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randon Michael Frise, a sophomore at Antioch High School and member of Troop 159, will attend his Court of Honor, on Feb. 4, at Church on the Rock in Antioch. During his Eagle Scout Project, Brandon built tables and storage bins for the Antioch Animal Shelter.

The son of Curtis and Margaret Frise, Brandon has earned 44 merit badges; completed National Youth Leadership Training; attended the 2013 National Jamboree, the 2015 World Jamboree in Japan and the Philmont Scout Ranch in 2016; and is an active member of the Order of the Arrow.

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Soaking up your family’s history on a rainy day

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for most seniors, so going to see her is a nice way to spend some time. Looking at family photos and memorabilia she has saved over the years continues to fascinate her and her guests. This weekend, we found a bunch of albums she’d forgotten she owned. They contained hundreds of pictures, but also some very interesting history of our family.

My maternal grandparents were happily married for 66 years. We found two printed cartoons that were drawn for my grandfather by his friend and best man at his wedding. They resemble an old-fashioned newspaper comic strip and were dated June 1920! The theme was the bachelor party they were about to have before my grandmother and grandfather shared their vows the next day.

In the same pile, we found mom’s original high school diploma from the School of Industrial Arts in Manhattan.

It was dated 1946. These treasures were amongst the many drawings and notes written and sent to her by her greatgrandchildren. She saved it all!

I have to admit some of the pictures of me with all that hair in the 1980s were quite hilarious, but looking at them brought smiles and laughter as we recalled each occasion where we took those pictures – a virtual calendar of our lives in a box.

I took out my cell phone and began to snap away at the pictures, storing those

“ There are a lot of fun things to do on a rainy day … Napping, in my opinion, is also a great rainy-day activity.

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memories in my photo gallery. There were pictures of my great-grandparents, as well as great-great-aunts and uncles. Snapshots, as they called them in those days, were mostly black and white and had yellowed or faded a bit over the years.

One of my favorites included the one of my mom at age 3 in front of a movie theater with her grandfather. The year was 1931, and since “The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson had been released in 1927, I assume the movie that they went to was also a ‘talkie.’

I made sure I got my grandparents wedding pictures, as well as my parents, and I added my own Vegas nuptials to finish it up. I hadn’t realized just how much I would enjoy going through them all.

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Over the past few weeks, storms have made for some challenges in the area, but I can find a lot of good reasons to enjoy the winter rain.

Of course, it is really needed, as it will make everything green again and fill our reservoirs Senior with precious water. orner Although we still have to pay for it, there is now no fear of opening the water bill to find a penalty for taking a long shower or overwatering the lawn. Grandpa’s fake grass is just fine either Marla way!

Luckhardt There are a lot of fun things to do on a rainy day.

Cuddling up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate and a marathon of good television shows is always a fine idea, as well as renting some movies at Safeway’s Red Box. Grandpa isn’t one for a romantic comedy or as he calls it, a ‘chick flick,’ but we manage to find a few happy mediums between his kind of action and my kind of mellow movie.

Worst-case scenario, one or both of us fall asleep. Napping, in my opinion, is also a great rainy-day activity.

When it comes to my mom, she is very happy when family and friends visit.

It’s not prudent to go out in this weather

Early next month, I will have the honor of celebrating a 106th birthday with a friend. In my daily routine, I meet many wonderful seniors in their 80s, 90s and 100s, who have all lived through so much history. The stories are remarkable and I hope their families take advantage of the opportunity to hear about their heritage firsthand. There are websites that offer an overview of your ancestors, but hearing it from a loved one is an incredible gift.

Learning about your past and spending quality time is not just for rainy days.

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

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When braking in the mountains, apply light, steady brake pressure. Avoid slamming on the brakes or rapid acceleration.

Once traction is lost, you may find yourself in trouble.

In both rain and snow conditions, visibility is reduced. This is particularly true at night. The best response to both rain and snow is to plan your trip accordingly.

If you don’t have to go to the mountains in the middle of a blizzard, don’t. If you don’t have to go to the grocery store in a downpour, don’t. In all cases, if you can travel during the day, it’s generally better.

If you must travel during inclement weather, follow basic safety tips.

The best advice is to slow down. The faster you go, the faster bad things can happen. Gaining an extra 5 mph may get you to your destination 15 minutes earlier, but being involved in a crash will likely ruin your trip.

Remember, the vehicle code now requires your headlights to be on when your windshield wipers are on. This helps other vehicles see you in these times of poor visibility.

The Oakley Police Department will continue to work with residents to make the streets safer for all. Please partner with us, slow down and arrive alive.

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Simply put, when the roads are wet, your tires do not grip the road surface as well. Your vehicle will not hold a turn or stop as efficiently on wet roads as it will on dry pavement. During periods of heavy rain, or when there is standing water on the roadway, a condition known as hydroplaning can occur. When this happens, the tires on your car are ‘floating’ on top of the water and you can’t control the car.

Those who travel to the mountains have seen the snow, which are coming close to record accumulations in the Sierra Nevada. Every weekend, I note the SUVs loaded with skis and boards headed for the hills. I’ve had several conversations with friends about driving in the mountains.

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On Fletcher Lane, a person was arrested for possession of a stolen and loaded firearm after they struck a Brentwood Police Department patrol vehicle head on.

Jan. 21, 2:22 a.m., in Brentwood

The following is a sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD Jan. 15, 11:57 a.m. A person battered another person and threatened them with great bodily injury, while brandishing an airsoft gun on Sand Creek Road.

The battered person did not desire prosecution.

Jan. 15, 1:01 p.m. A residence was burglarized on Central Park Place.

Jan. 15, 6:52 p.m. A patrol arrested two people during a traffic stop on Brentwood Boulevard. One person for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance for sale, possession of a narcotic, and violation of probation. The other had an outstanding felony warrant out of Antioch.

Jan. 16, 4:50 a.m. On Fernwood Lane, police arrested a person found to be too intoxicated to care for himself, possession of methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia and burglary tools.

Jan. 16, 11:33 p.m. Police arrested a person for possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on Brentwood Boulevard.

Jan. 17, 9:08 a.m. An attempted-burglary occurred on Balfour Road.

Jan. 17, 1:21 p.m. A vehicle was burglarized and a firearm was stolen on Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 18, 10:35 a.m. Stolen mail from 16 different residences was turned in as found property on Balfour Road.

Jan. 18, 8:08 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, three people fled a nail salon without paying. One person punched a worker who attempted to stop them.

Jan. 19, 10:03 a.m. A person broke into and robbed a model home on Reserve Drive.

Jan. 19, 10:44 a.m. A person stole $300 worth of baby formula from a store on Balfour Road.

Jan. 19, 12:05 p.m. A generator and five bicycles were stolen from a backyard on Sycamore Avenue.

Jan. 19, 12:24 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Brentwood Boulevard.

Jan. 19, 8:07 p.m. Police arrested four people on Lone Tree Way. Three people were found in possession of stolen property and fraudulent access cards, of which one person was also in possession of a loaded handgun and controlled substance. A fourth person was found in possession of a stun gun and later released.

Jan. 20, 11:36 a.m. Officers arrested a person for stealing alcohol from a business on Second Street.

Jan. 20, 11:58 a.m. A person was pepper sprayed on Lone Tree Way. Jan. 20, 4:07 p.m. A box was stolen from a porch within six minutes of delivery on Gann Street. Total loss was approximately $500.

Jan. 20, 6:25 p.m. A patrol arrested a person for kicking another person during an argument and for violation of probation on Broderick Drive.

Jan. 21, 2:22 a.m On Fletcher Lane, a person was arrested for possession of a stolen and loaded firearm after they struck a Brentwood Police Department patrol vehicle head on.

OAKLEY Jan. 15, 12:45 a.m. Police investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4400 block of Fall Lane.

Jan. 15, 8:45 a.m. A patrol arrested a person for battery on O’Hara Avenue and Francisco Villa Drive.

Jan. 15, 8:10 p.m. Officers contacted people regarding a suspicious circumstance on the 1500 block of Larkspur Court.

Jan. 16, 9:32 a.m. Officers investigated a grand theft from a vehicle on the 1800 block of Locke Court.

Jan. 16, 11:55 a.m. A burglary occurred on the 1300 block of Main Street.

Jan. 16, 4:37 p.m. Police intervened in a physical fight on Main Street at Rose Avenue.

Jan. 17, 9:05 a.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 300 block of Brookview Drive.

Jan. 17, 12:34 p.m. Police conducted a suspicious-person stop on O’Hara Avenue at West Cypress Road.

Jan. 17, 3:46 p.m. Officers arrested a person for an outstanding warrant on the 10 block of Red Barn Court.

Jan. 17, 5:06 p.m. A commercial burglary occurred on the 1300 block of Main Street.

Jan. 17, 7:19 p.m. A patrol intervened in a verbal dispute on the 10 block of Clare Court.

Jan. 18, 3:07 p.m. Police looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 1050 block of Neroly Road.

Jan. 18, 4:07 p.m. A patrol assisted a citizen during a suspicious-vehicle stop on Chianti Way at Redwood Drive.

Jan. 19, 1:18 a.m. Police arrested a person found under the influence of a controlled substance on Carol Lane.

Jan. 19, 2:01 p.m. Police intervened in a neighbor dispute on the 4900 block of Driftwood Court.

Jan. 19, 2:23 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4300 block of Franklin Lane.

Jan. 20, 3:44 a.m. Police investigated a battery incident on the 10 block of Almond Place.

Jan. 20, 9:44 a.m. A patrol investigated a petty theft on the 3900 block of Harvest Circle.

Jan. 20, 9:46 a.m. Police investigated a battery incident on the 1050 block of Neroly Road.

Jan. 20, 9:54 a.m. Officers arrested a person for battery on the 30 block of Keith Court.

Jan. 20, 2:17 p.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 1300 block of Main Street.

Jan. 20, 6:36 p.m. Police investigated

a battery on the 50 block of Zinfandel Court.

Jan. 20, 7:23 p.m. An auto burglary occurred on the 1510 block of Neroly Road.

Jan. 20, 9:38 p.m. Police contacted people regarding a restraining-order violation on the 200 block of West Acme Street.

ANTIOCH Jan. 22, 5:01 p.m. A robbery occurred on the 520 block of West 2nd Street.

Jan. 23, 12:25 a.m. A person was choked by her stepdad on the 1700 block of Springwood Way. Jan. 23, 10:47 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 1940 block of Birch Avenue.

Jan. 23, 1:25 p.m. Items were stolen from a shed on the 4930 block of Bridle Way. Jan. 23, 2:12 p.m. A person was robbed on the 2120 block of Lemontree Way. Jan. 23, 7:31 p.m. A person’s brother broke into their home and bit them on the back on the 2200 block of Sycamore Drive.

Jan. 24, 12:42 a.m. A resident reported hearing four gunshots and yelling on the 1 block of Spartan Way. Jan. 24, 11:25 a.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 4530 block of Wolverine Way. Jan. 25, 2:09 p.m. Police detained a person with a gun while responding to an assault incident on the 1730 block of Linden Way. Jan. 25, 3:40 p.m. A home was burglarized on the 4490 block of Buckskin Drive.

Jan. 25, 7:26 p.m. On the 4500 block of Sand Creek Road, a 20 year old man came in with a gunshot wound to the foot.

Jan. 25, 8:34 p.m. A robbery occurred on the 1300 block of Monterey Drive.

Jan. 26, 12:09 a.m. A person was hit with a flashlight and robbed on the 4890 block of Lone Tree Way.

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Opinion EDITORIALS, LETTERS & COMMENTARY

Letters

McNerney fails to represent the citizens of his district

Editor: I am sorry to be represented by Congressman McNerney.

He is one of the democrats who failed to attend President Trump’s inauguration, alleging that Mr. Trump is not a legitimate president. For his failure to represent citizens of his district, I declare Mr. McNerney an illegitimate congressman.

Ed Carey Brentwood

Gooch firing is wrong

Editor: I didn’t know this coach, but I can say the coaches I had in school were hard on us too, because they were allowed to have expectations.

I thank those coaches. It was the expectations they had of us kids that made us who we are today. The writer is correct; the ‘kids’ (mostly anyone under 30) of today are too soft and expect everything to be made easy for them.

They belong to a new generation that I call the ‘instant gratification’ generation. The way teachers and coaches are forced to dummy-down and under-teach our kids is a horrible shame. If kids don’t have to do hard stuff now, what kind of life do you think they’ll expect when they leave their home?

If all we’re teaching them, as a community, is to complain to get their way, they won’t have a chance at being productive in later years.

Not only is the school board at fault, but also the parents. If a coach makes a team run in the heat, then it’s to condition them for summer meets or football games. If there is a medical issue, then maybe the kid shouldn’t be in that sport.

If the coach is disrespected and tells the student to do pushups, then that’s a learning experience.

Kids (and parents) are much too quick to assign fault elsewhere – in the case of disrespect, the kid never did anything wrong (am I right?). That is an irrational and childish reaction, but one that many people embrace. I’m all for a coach having expectations of student.

Before firing or reassigning someone, the principal should have stood in on many of that coach’s classes to determine if the coach was abusive or only has high expectations. Parents should step up and support higher expectations of their kids as well.

Without expectations, your kids will only work at Burger King or McDonald’s. Expectations help build a successful person.

Leanne Hicks Discovery Bay

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City council is frivolously spending tax dollars

Editor: Fiscal responsibility? So, what the ‘bleep’ is going on with our city council?

We’re spending how much – $275,000 – for a study and legal fees for a project that hasn’t even been offered yet? Are you for real? Karen Rarey, God bless her, is a tax spender, and here we go down that road with your tax dollars.

Please tell me how can it be a good idea to spend that kind of money for a feasibility study, when the city was recently reported to be running a deficit and couldn’t afford adequate fire protection without raising a utility tax on our citizens.

Now, you’re freely spending our money for a study? What happened to the tragedy of one lost life due to the poor fire protection we have in Brentwood? Public safety should be the city council’s top priority right now.

That kind of money – $275,000 here and $275,000 there – could go a long way in helping to solve our fire-department issues here in Brentwood.

Mark Stoiber Brentwood

Feasibility analysis not feasible

Editor: It would appear that the Brentwood City Council has lost its collective mind!

They are going to spend $275,000 of our money, for a ‘feasibility analysis’ (to determine) whether Great Wolf Resort (GWR) is a good fit for Brentwood, before GWR has even selected Brentwood as their choice! Why don’t we just toss $275,000 down the toilet?

Here’s how this will play out. The council won’t want to look bad for spending this money, so they will do anything they can to get GWR to choose Brentwood. Essentially, after the council spends the money, GWR will have them over a barrel. The council will give them pretty much anything they ask for after that.

To quote Forest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does.” The resort itself is a poor fit for any number of reasons.

First of all, the resort is self-contained. The guests will stay there, play there, shop there and eat there. Local shops and restaurants will be out of luck.

Second, the jobs at GWR will be mostly low or minimum-wage service jobs.

Third, the tax estimates are numbers provided by the resort company! Can you say ‘blue sky’?

Finally, local residents are not going to get to use the water park or any other facilities, unless we pony up the average $300-per-night room charge. The city manager and the city council are pushing really hard for this.

Maybe we all need to ask them why.

What’s in it for them?

Bill Sumner Brentwood

Thank you for supporting our band

Editor: The Liberty Lions Band Boosters recently held its fifth-annual crab feed to support the Liberty High School bands and color guard.

The event was a huge success, and we could not have done it without the generous donations of our wonderful community. The boosters would like to thank the following donors and contributors for their generosity: The Brentwood Press & Publishing Co., especially Greg Robinson; Phantom FM; The Delta Sun Times; Seafood Express; Ace Hardware, in Brentwood; Bagel Street Café; Brentwood Car Wash; Brentwood Embroidery; Brentwood Feed Pet Supply; Brentwood Fine Meats; Rubios, in Brentwood; The Candy Shack; Captain Morgan’s Delta Adventure; DJ Brad Tucker; Food Maxx, in Brentwood; Frenchy Flags; Home Depot; Katie’s World; MJ’s Café; Mr. Pickles; Brentwood Auto Parts, in Napa; Panda Express; Rock N Jump; Smokehouse BBQ Pit; Wieland Brewery; Yesterday’s Treasures; Brentwood Lions Club; Brentwood Senior Center; the Martin Family; the Harper Family; the Stones family; and the Mabutas family.

Thank you also to the hardworking committee and band families that helped this such a great event.

Please join us at our annual jazz, dinner, dance and dessert auction on Saturday, April 8, at the Brentwood Senior Center. You may also follow us on Facebook for information about upcoming events.

Many thanks!

Lynelle Russel Liberty Lions Band Boosters

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Black History Month is here, and the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, at 213 F St., in Antioch, is hosting an exhibit, from Feb. 4 to 18. The exhibit provides a timeline of historical events, featuring art, artifacts, literature and creative arts reflecting the African American experience in America.

Viewing times are Wednesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-787-4827 or email ruahoutreach@yahoo.com.

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The much-anticipated Tractor Supply Co. opened its doors, at 8800 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, on Jan. 28. The new, 19,000-square-foot building sells goods tailored to the agricultural, hardware and general-work gear markets. For more information, visit www. tractorsupply.com.

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Over in Oakley, the city is looking for input on movies you would like to watch as part of its free Movies in the Plaza series. As of press time, some top contenders include “Finding Dory” and “The Secret Life of Pets.” To cast your vote, visit https://goo. gl/4Bwhp8 or www.ci.oakley. ca.us and click on Engage in Oakley.

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The Oakley Police Department welcomed two new members to their ranks last week, officers Josh Del Prado and Steven Soares. Look forward to learning more about these two officers in upcoming Meet the Beat columns. This week’s feature is Officer Roderic “Rod” County, also of the Oakley Police Department, on page 7A.

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While the weather makes it a little hard to think about swimming just yet, the Discovery Bay River Otters is holding registration for its 2017 swim team on Feb. 6. Ages 4 to 18 of all swim levels are welcome; swimmers must be able to swim one lap of the pool without assistance. The season is from April to July and practices are held at the Discovery Bay Community Center. For more information, call 925-392-4575.

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– Compiled by Siobhan Stuart

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Freedom boys’ basketball team drops Liberty

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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Freedom forward Jared Stokes shoots over Liberty’s Jack Ruff during the Falcons’ 69-54 win on Tuesday.

Exactly one week before taking on Liberty, the Falcons had been blown out by Heritage for their second straight Bay Valley Athletic League loss – a night-and-day difference from week to week.

Freedom righted the ship with a win in its next game against Pittsburg and kept the momentum going on Tuesday against the Lions, with a convincing 69-54 win.

“We came together, had a little meeting and talked about what we needed to do,” senior guard Andrew Mork said. “We had some team chemistry problems. We hammered it out, and we’re good now. We’re playing all together.”

The Lions led after one quarter of action, and it looked as though the game would be a low-scoring, grinding affair, but Freedom turned it up in the second and third quarters. Mork had a team high 22 points on the game and scored 13 over the middle two quarters. Junior guard Baylei Coston paced the Falcons over those two quarters, scoring 15 of his 16 points. Freedom outscored Liberty 45-22 over the second and third quarters, taking a commanding 19-point lead into the fourth.

“We just turned up the energy on defense,” said Freedom coach Drew Torres.

“I told them we had to speed them up to get them out of their comfort zone. That started on the defensive end, and that got us going in the open court – just trying to get

them uncomfortable.”

Once the Falcon offense began to roll, the Lions struggled to keep the game close.

Junior forward Ben Smith matched Mork’s 22, but 10 of those came in the fourth quarter with the score out of hand. Additionally, while Mork, Coston and sophomore guard Trevon O’Neal had double-digit totals (O’Neal had 11), Smith was the only Liberty player over eight.

Energy was the keyword of the night for not only Torres, but for Lions’ coach Jon Heinz, as well.

“We are struggling to play with energy,” Heinz said. “And, if we are not going to play with passion and heart out here, we’re not going to be successful. We know that we can beat anyone, but right now, the kids are young, they’re in a rut and their heads are down.

When you’re down, you’ve got to come out swinging, and they’re not finding that. Until they come out and want to start playing ball, it’s going to continue to happen.”

The win moved Freedom to 15-5 overall with a 3-2 record in the first turn through BVAL play. Liberty has had a rough go of things in league play, posting a 1-4 record.

But thanks to a strong preseason, the Lions maintain a strong overall 14-7 mark.

The second and final run through league play begins on Friday, with the Falcons going to Deer Valley and Liberty on the road at Pittsburg. The Lions will host a rematch with Freedom in the regular season finale, on Feb. 17.

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BVAL soccer squads nearing end of regular season The Liberty, Heritage and Freedom girls’ and boys’ soccer squads are near the end of the Bay Valley Athletic League season.

Boys Freedom The Falcons (14-2-3, 6-0 in league play) soundly defeated Deer Valley and Antioch last week.

Oscar Munoz and Daniel Cervantes led the scoring barrage in the Falcons’ 10-1 win over Deer Valley, with four and three goals, respectively. Two days later, Munoz and Eruvey Arceta each scored two goals to upend the Panthers 4-0. Freedom tangled with Heritage and Pittsburg this week, but results of those contests were not available as of press time. Pittsburg currently sits within striking distance of Freedom with a 10-5-4 record, including 4-1-1 in league play.

Liberty The Liberty boys’ soccer team upped its record to 4-3-4 last week with wins over Heritage and Deer Valley.

A pair of goals by Gabriel Garcia was enough to propel the Lions past rival Heritage 2-1. Heritage’s lone goal came from Erick Maldonado. The Lions also picked up a 5-1 win over the Wolverines, with Garcia, Alexis Alvarez, Andrew Thomason, Jake Croteau and Felipe Magan each scoring for the Lions.

Liberty currently sits in third place in league standings with a record of 2-1-2. The Lions clashed with Pittsburg and Antioch this week.

Heritage The struggling Patriots (1-11-4 and 0-51 in league play) dropped matches to Liberty and Pittsburg last week.

Maldonado scored the Patriots’ lone

goal in a 2-1 loss to Liberty, while Christian Mattos took care of Heritage’s scoring in a 4-1 loss to Pittsburg. Heritage has dates with Freedom, Deer Valley, Antioch and Liberty remaining this season.

Girls Liberty The Liberty girls’ soccer team rolled to 3-0 and 5-0 wins over Heritage and Deer Valley last week.

Devyn Gilfoy, Lauren Sisneros and Haley Bostard each scored in the Lions’ shutout win over the Patriots. Just two days later, Bostard and Gilfoy each scored, as did Rachel McCarthy, Savannah Boone and Aveena Cline in the Lions’ 5-0 romp over the Wolverines.

Liberty will tangle with Pittsburg and Antioch this week. Freedom (8-5-3 and 4-1-1 in league play) sits in second place behind Liberty.

The two teams are scheduled to clash on Feb. 7, at Freedom.

Freedom The Falcons knocked off Antioch and Deer Valley this week in 2-0 and 5-0 victories.

Freedom will clash with Heritage and Pittsburg this week, before closing out the regular season with battles against Liberty and Deer Valley at home, on Feb. 7 and 9.

Heritage The Patriots (7-5-3, 2-1-3) went 1-2 last week, with a 4-0 win over Pittsburg.

The Patriots dropped a 3-0 match to Liberty and a 3-1 battle with Acalanes. In the win, Cheryl Salgado scored three goals and Fiona Valdillez one. Salgado also scored the Patriots’ lone goal in the 3-1 loss to the Dons. Heritage, which sits in third place in the league standings, is staring at Freedom, Deer Valley, Antioch and Liberty remaining on its schedule.

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SPORTS

Impact Soccer secures services of elite international coach Impact Soccer Club recently announced it has secured the services of Gordon Young, Scottish Premier League coach and international coaching instructor.

Young holds the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Pro License, the highest coaching license in the UEFA. The U.S. equivalent is the U.S. Soccer Pro Course, which 17 Major League Soccer head coaches are taking this year.

Young served as an instructor for NorCal’s International Coaching Courses from 2011 to 2016, along with coaches from Italy’s ACF Fiorentina, English Premier League perennial favorite Manchester United, Portugal’s Benfica and Barcelona.

It was during these courses that Young met and developed a mutual respect with Impact’s former MLS soccer player, Gavin Glinton, in 2015. The two stayed in contact and began discussing the possibility of working together.

At Glinton’s request, the Impact Soccer Club Board of Directors invited Young to serve as director of coaching for a period of three years to assist Impact with its big dreams. Glinton will stay on as technical director to assist his mentor.

“Initially, I reached out to Gordon

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Gordon Young, a Scottish Premier League coach and international coaching instructor, will serve as Impact Soccer’s director of coaching. because of his impressive resume and work in youth academies,” Glinton said.

“From our conversations, I have found him to be very thorough in his approach and methodology in developing players.

He understands the cultural and com-

munal implications of any club, and he’s eager to continue our project of a club focused on the development of players. We have spoken at length about the competitive advantages and weaknesses that we have in this area and how we can maximize and minimize them, respectively.”

Glinton went on to say that snagging Young adds yet another coach who’s been in the locker rooms at the highest levels – someone who understands what it takes to achieve success and the subtle differences between good players and great players – to the club’s house of experts.

Young developed his professional experience in youth academies for Sheffield United Football Club and Scottish Premier Club, Motherwell Football Club.

During his time at Motherwell Youth Academy, Young played a key role in the progression of multiple players from the under-12 level to the men’s first team. So much so that Motherwell was the subject of a fact-finding visit from the youth academy director of English Premier League giants Manchester City Football Club. He recently served as interim head coach for Dundee United Football Club, a Scottish Premier Division professional team.

Young is expected to begin working with Impact in February.

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Brentwood Blast to host benefit poker night The Brentwood Blast 10U youth baseball team is holding a benefit event, featuring poker, dinner, drinks, a silent auction and raffle, on Friday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery in Brentwood.

Tickets are $65 and include a poker buy-in, dinner, two drink tickets and one raffle ticket. Poker tables of eight can be purchased for $500, which includes a

poker buy-in, dinner and two bottles of wine. Nonpoker players can purchase a $45 ticket, which includes dinner and one drink ticket.

Poker will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE 983 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 16-005) TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.630 (LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING) OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE MODEL WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE (WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING ACT, AB 1881).

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th day of January 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Rarey, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk.

The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72334 Publish Date: February 3, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000298-00 The name of the business: True Efficiency Delivery Service Located at: 5325 Catanzaro Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Aisha Adanandus 2. Damond Lasenby. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Aisha Adanandus.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 18, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 1/18/2022 Anitoch Press No. 06-1617 72253 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000404-00 The name of the business: GLM Deliveries Located at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road #2002 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jonathan Jovel. 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: Jonathan Jovel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 1/23/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 72300 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04079-CA A.P.N.:055-440-018 Property Address: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/08/2005.

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: JAMES HUTCHINGS, JR. AND LA SJEONIA HUTCHINGS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/18/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0311549-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 02/23/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565.

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LEGAL NOTICES OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-440-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 441,261.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/resware/ TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201504079-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: January 9, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866)960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72144 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

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DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check 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 THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOHNNY CUA, AND MARISSA P CUA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0145587-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/22/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $998,617.78 The purported property address is: 2380 CROCKER CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-8557 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-540-007 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 888988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-677752-AB. 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE shall be entitled only to a return of the TS No. CA-15-677752-AB Order No.: monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be 150181044-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remSUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS edy. The purchaser shall have no further

LEGAL NOTICES 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-677752AB IDSPub #0121506 1/27/2017 2/3/2017 2/10/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72209 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-00000064-00 The name of the business: Itech Associates Located at: 652 Wildrose Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sherri Lustgarten. This business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/17.

Signature of registrant: Sherri Lustgarten. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2017 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 1/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72111 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000016-00 The name of the business: Rich Lonardo Photography Located at: 1577 Savory Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca 94513, is hereby registered by the following owners: Rich Lonardo and Kimmai Lonardo. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/22/15. Signature of registrant: Rich Lonardo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 3, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72217 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000120-00 The name of the business: A Bright Star Preschool Located at: 2447 Berkshire Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michele Lago. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on February 1, 2012. Signature of registrant: Michele Lago. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2017 by Deputy Alma Ramirez Expires 1/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72275 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000128-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Reef Supply Located at: 124 Echo Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Leslie Seagraves. 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: Leslie Seagraves.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2017 by Deputy Alma Ramirez Expires 1/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72196 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000146-00 The name of the business: Container Delivery Services Located at: 3007 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Container Delivery Specialists 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 1/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Kaler J. Reinsmith, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2017 by Deputy

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J. Celestial Expires 1/9/2022 Brentwood statement was filed with the County Press No. 02-1273 72142 Publish dates: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

24, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1273 72315 Publish dates: February 3, NAME STATEMENT 10, 17, 24, 2017.

File No. F-0000188-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Brentwood Holiday On FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ice 2. Brentwood On Ice Located at: NAME STATEMENT 3981 Walnut Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA File No. F-0000574-00 The name of the 94513 is hereby registered by the fol- business: WR Property Management lowing owner: Got A Party Inc. This busi- Located at: 9040 Brentwood Blvd., Suite ness is conducted by: A Corporation. The B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registrant commenced to transact busi- registered by the following owner: WR ness under the fictitious business name Properties. This business is conducted or names listed above on 1/11/17. Sig- by: A Corporation. The registrant comnature of registrant: Tom Gregory, Man- menced to transact business under the aging Member. This statement was filed fictitious business name or names listed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa above on 1/1/17. Signature of registrant: County on: January 11, 2017 by Deputy Wesley Olson. This statement was filed M. Favro Expires 1/11/2022 Brentwood with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Press No. 02-1273 72168 Publish dates: County on: January 26, 2017 by Deputy January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

N. Harper Expires 1/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72339 Publish dates: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000253-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: Alterra Home Loans Located NAME STATEMENT at: 340 Cumberland St., Suite A In: Pitts- File No. F-0007375-00 The name of the burg, CA 94565 is hereby registered by business: Bay Area Fotowagen Locatthe following owner: Alterra Group, LLC. ed at: 2128 Roper Cir In: Brentwood, CA This business is conducted by: A Limited 94513 is hereby registered by the followLiability Co.. The registrant commenced ing owners: Janal Behne and Eric Behne. to transact business under the fictitious This business is conducted by: Married business name or names listed above Couple. The registrant commenced to on 10/26/2016. Signature of registrant: transact business under the fictitious Ben Slayton, Executive Vice President. business name or names listed above on This statement was filed with the County 1/16/15. Signature of registrant: Janal Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January Behne. This statement was filed with the 17, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- December 19, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence 1273 72331 Publish dates: February 3, Expires 12/19/2021 Brentwood Press 10, 17, 24, 2017.

No. 02-1273 72147 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0000283-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: Cal Bay Realty Located at: File No. F-0007445-00 The name of the 613 N. First Street #217 In: Brentwood, business: Bee-Havior and Family CA 94513 is hereby registered by the fol- Support Located at: 914 Lido Circle In: lowing owner: FSTG, Inc. This business is Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby regconducted by: A Corporation. The regis- istered by the following owner: Rachel trant commenced to transact business A. Hanna. This business is conducted under the fictitious business name or by: An Individual. The registrant comnames listed above on 12/19/16. Signa- menced to transact business under the ture of registrant: Saleh Gharibyar, CEO. fictitious business name or names listed This statement was filed with the County above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Janu- Rachel A. Hanna. This statement was ary 17, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires filed with the County Clerk of Contra 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Costa County on: December 23, 2016 by 72343 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, Deputy V. Loredo Expires 12/23/2021 24, 2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72131 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, FebruFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ary 3, 2017.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000317-00 The name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the business: Pittsburg Automotive NAME STATEMENT Located at: 2171 Piedmont Way Ste. B File No. F-0007537-00 The name of the In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby regis- business: Victory Workspace Danville tered by the following owner: Pittsburg Located at: 100 School Street In: DanAutomotive, Inc. This business is con- ville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant the following owner: Laptop Lounge commenced to transact business under Danville, LLC. This business is conducted the fictitious business name or names by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant listed above on 1/1/2017. Signature commenced to transact business under of registrant: Fernando Sanchez. This the fictitious business name or names statement was filed with the County listed above on 12/28/2016. Signature Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January of registrant: Victor Mataraso, CEO of 18, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires Laptop Lounge Danville, LLC. This state1/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- ment was filed with the County Clerk 1273 72244 Publish dates: January 27, of Contra Costa County on: December February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

30, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 12/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1273 72191 Publish dates: January 20, NAME STATEMENT 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

File No. F-0000480-00 The name of the business: Best Western Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Hotel Located at: 8820 Brentwood Blvd NAME STATEMENT In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby regis- File No. F-0007538-00 The name of the tered by the following owner: 1. Natver business: Victory Workspace Located Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4. at: 1701 N. California Blvd. In: Walnut Vimal Patel This business is conducted Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by: A Limited Partnership. The regis- by the following owner: Reliable Receptrant commenced to transact business tionist. This business is conducted by: A under the fictitious business name or Corporation. The registrant commenced names listed above on N/A. Signature to transact business under the fictitious of registrant: Natver Patel, Partner. This business name or names listed above statement was filed with the County on 12/28/2016. Signature of registrant: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January Victor Mataraso, CEO of Reliable Recep24, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires tionist. This statement was filed with the 1/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 1273 72312 Publish dates: February 3, December 30, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer 10, 17, 24, 2017.

Expires 12/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72193 Publish dates: JanuFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ary 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000487-00 The name of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE the business: Holiday Inn Express & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the unSuites Located at: 541 Valdry Ct. In: dersigned intends to sell the personal Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby regis- property described below to enforce a tered by the following owners: 1. Natver lien imposed on said property pursuant Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4. to Sections 21700-21716 of the BusiVimal Patel This business is conducted ness & Professions Code, Section 2328 of by: A limited Partnership. The regis- the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code trant commenced to transact business and provisions of the Civil Code. The under the fictitious business name or undersigned will sell at public sale by names listed above on N/A. Signature competitive bidding on the 17th day of of registrant: Natver Patel, Partner. This February 2017, at 10:00 A.M., on the

LEGAL NOTICES premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive, 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA. 94505. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: KELLY ENRICO DEBORAH TERRY LAURIE E SNYDER ROBERT REIMANN TYLER DOW FAITH SPRINGER DEREK WATERMAN Property including but not limited to: pressure washer, tool box, tools, canoe, tents, tool bag, shelving racks, vacuum, baby gate, car jack, ammunition box, washer, dryer, radio, flyer wagon, bed frames, ironing board, mattresses, adult & children’s clothing, office chair, miscellaneous boxes & plastic tubs, dressers, Christmas décor , household furniture, vintage furniture, baskets, cleaning supplies, gas cans, luggage, kids toys, shop vacuum, miscellaneous bags, and other miscellaneous household items. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only.

All purchased items sold as is. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien California Bond No. 00104533207 and/ or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 21141 Order No.: 8639217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 23, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TIFFANY N LE, HUNGANH LE Duly Appointed Trustee: BERGSTROM LAW, LTD. Deed of Trust recorded on December 7, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0332696-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: February 22, 2017 at 01:30PM 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: $71,665.96 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66 Pamela Ct Bay Point, CA 94565 A.P.N.: 098-441042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772, using the file number assigned to this case 21141. 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: January 5, 2017 BERGSTROM LAW, LTD. 9555 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200 Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 Phone: (702) 3330007 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Jeremy T. Bergstrom, Esq., as Authorized Signor NPP0300106 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017.

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Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, unable to convey title for any reason, the 10, 2017. successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE to the Trustee and the successful bidder T.S. No.: 9987-1923 TSG Order No.: shall have no further recourse. NBS De730-1608843-70 A.P.N.: 088-680-125-7 fault Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information 08/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default SerSOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN vices, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE Associate This communication is an atPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU tempt to collect a debt and any informaSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default tion obtained will be used for that purServices, LLC, as the duly appointed pose. However, if you have received a Trustee, under and pursuant to the power discharge of the debt referenced herein in of sale contained in that certain Deed of a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an Trust Recorded 09/01/2006 as Document attempt to impose personal liability upon No.: 2006-0278955-00, of Official Re- you for payment of that debt. In the event cords in the office of the Recorder of you have received a bankruptcy disContra Costa County, California, execut- charge, any action to enforce the debt ed by: JACQUELINE DEVRIES, AN UN- will be taken against the property only.

MARRIED PERSON , as Trustor, WILL SELL LEGAL DESCRIPTION A CONDOMINIUM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID- COMPRISED OF:PARCEL ONE:UNIT 2281, DER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a (THE “PLAN”) SET FORTH AS state or national bank, a check drawn by ATTACHMENT”B” TO THE DECLARATION OF a state or federal credit union, or a check COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF drawn by a state or federal savings and LAKEVIEW, A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, loan association, savings association, or RECORDED DECEMBER 15, 2005 AS INsavings bank specified in section 5102 of STRUMENT NO. 2005-481425 AND the Financial Code and authorized to do AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED business in this state). All right, title and JANUARY 6, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. interest conveyed to and now held by it 2006-5469, OFFICIAL RECORDS. (THE under said Deed of Trust in the property “DECLARATION”)PARCEL TWO: AN UNDIsituated in said County and state, and as VIDED 1/132TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE more fully described in the attached legal COMMON AREA, LOT 1, AS SHOWN ON THE description.

Sale Date & Time: MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6992, FILED APRIL 02/27/2017 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At 10, 1989, MAP BOOK 332 PAGE 25, CONthe north side of the Pittsburg Civic Cen- TRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING ter near the grass located at 65 Civic Ave- FROM PARCEL TWO: 1. THE CONDOMINInue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and UM UNITS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.2. other common designation, if any, of the MINERAL RIGHTS GRANTED IN THE DEED real property described above is purport- TO ROBERT WILLIAM WESTGARD, REed to be: 2281 LAKEVIEW CIRCLE, PITTS- CORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1969, BOOK BURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee 5962, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 92, AS disclaims any liability for any incorrect- FOLLOWS:”ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD ness of the street address and other com- GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON mon designation, if any, shown herein. AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A Said sale will be made in an “AS POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF IS”condition, but without covenant or SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT warranty, expressed or implied, regard- TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, pay the remaining principal sum of the CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBwith interest thereon, as provided in STANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT said note(s), advances, if any, under the WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURterms of the Deed of Trust, estimated FACE OF SAID LAND, OR UPON ANY PART fees, charges and expenses of the OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET Trustee and of the trusts created by THEREOF.”RESERVING FROM PARCEL said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $171,494.16 TWO:1. EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTE(Estimated) as of 01/19/2017. Accrued NANT TO EACH UNIT FOR THE USE, OCCUinterest and additional advances, if any, PANCY, AND POSSESSION OF THE EXCLUwill increase this figure prior to sale. It is SIVE USE COMMON AREAS WHICH ARE possible that at the time of sale the open- SHOWN ON THE PLAN, AS SAID EASEing bid may be less than the total indebt- MENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLAedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- RATION. 2. NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS DERS: If you are considering bidding on APPURTENANT TO EACH UNIT FOR THE this property lien, you should understand PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLAthat there are risks involved in bidding at RATION. PARCEL THREE: NONEXCLUSIVE a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL lien, not on the property itself. Placing ONE ABOVE FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ENthe highest bid at a trustee auction does CROACHMENT, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPnot automatically entitle you to free and PORT, AND OTHER PURPOSES AS SAID clear ownership of the property. You EASEMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE should also be aware that the lien being DECLARATION. PARCEL FOUR: EXCLUSIVE auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL are the highest bidder at the auction, you ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY, are or may be responsible for paying off AND POSSESSION OF GARAGE NO. G-35 all liens senior to the lien being auc- AND CARPORT NO. C-2 SHOWN ON THE tioned off, before you can receive clear PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE title to the property. You are encouraged ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDto investigate the existence, priority, and ED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL size of outstanding liens that may exist FIVE:EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTEon this property by contacting the county NANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE recorder’s office or a title insurance com- USE, OCCUPANCY, AND POSSESSION OF pany, either of which may charge you a THE STORAGE NO. S-2281 SHOWN ON fee for this information. If you consult ei- THE PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ther of these resources, you should be ONE ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROaware that the same lender may hold VIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL more than one mortgage or deed of trust SIX:EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTEon the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY NANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE OWNER: The sale date shown on this no- USE, OCCUPANCYAND POSSESSION OF THE tice of sale may be postponed one or DECK NO. D- 2281 SHOWN ON THE PLAN more times by the mortgagee, beneficia- APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS ry, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law DECLARATION.PARCEL SEVEN:EXCLUSIVE requires that information about trustee EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL sale postponements be made available to ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY you and to the public, as a courtesy to AND POSSESSION OF THE WATER HEATER those not present at the sale. If you wish CLOSET NO. W-2281 SHOWN ON THE PLAN to learn whether your sale date has been APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS postponed, and, if applicable, the re- SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE scheduled time and date for the sale of DECLARATION. NPP0300387 To: BRENTthis property, you may call, 916-939- WOOD PRESS 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 0772 for information regarding the trust- 02/17/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02ee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, 1273 72323 Publish Dates: February 3, www.nationwideposting.com, for infor- 10, 17, 2017. mation regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE case, T.S.# 9987-1923. Information about TSG No.: 8677442 TS No.: postponements that arevery short in du- CA1600276119 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ration or that occur close in time to the 0146182415 APN: 097-500-003-5 Propscheduled sale may not immediately be erty Address: 2314 FIELDGATE DRIVE reflected in the telephone information or PITTSBURG, CA 94565 NOTICE OF TRUSTon the internet Web site. The best way to EE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER verify postponement information is to at- A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/16/2005. tend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT

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YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/23/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/23/2005, as Instrument No. 20050317577-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: DAVID A JOHNSON A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 097-500-003-5 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2314 FIELDGATE DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $301,986.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources,you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276119 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd

Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0300593 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017.

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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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-732832-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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 o f 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-732832-BF IDSPub #0121529 1/27/2017 2/3/2017 2/10/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72216 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

lished 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. FNU Shaheeda must appear at the hearing.

Must bring proof of residency to the hearing. Date: 01/05/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 72130 Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-732832-BF Order No.: 8643374 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): JACQUELINE ROBLETO, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 4/11/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0104773 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/22/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $506,252.50 The purported property address is: 664 BARTLETT COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto.

The land referred to in this Guarantee is situated in the County of CONTRA COSTA, State of California, CITY OF BRENTWOOD and is described as follows: LOT 4, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7799, GARIN RANCH, FILED OCTOBER 11, 1995, MAP BOOK 382, PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1996, SERIES 96-194957. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS IN OR UPON SAID PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT, DRILL AND PRODUCE ANY OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS IN OR UPON SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE ANY OF SAID PRODUCTS FROM SAID PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MARGERY H. BERL AND LOUISE H. ROBERTS BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1962, BOOK 4237, PAGE 64, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND BY CORRECTION DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1963, BOOK 4309, PAGE 299, OFFICIAL RECORDS; NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE RIGHTS QUITCLAIMED BY DEED FROM MARGERY H. STRASS, F/K/A MARGERY H. BERL, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1992, BOOK 17390, PAGE 468, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND

BY DEED FROM LOUISE H. HELLMAN F/K/A LOUISE H. ROBERTS, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1992, BOOK 17390, PAGE 471, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 013-260004-0 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: FNU Shaiq, FNU Shaheeda SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: FNU Shaiq, FNU Shaheeda CASE NUMBER: N17-0004 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner FNU Shaiq, FNU Shaheeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. FNU Shaiq b. FNU Shaheeda c. FNU Shamena d. FNU Shahzad e. Zubair Shaheed Shahdab to Proposed Name: a. Shaiq Shaheed b. Shahida Shaheed c. Shamena Shaheed d. Shahzad Shaheed e. Shahdab Shaheed 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: 03/7/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heidi Wallace SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heidi Wallace and John Wallace CASE NUMBER: N16-1852 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Heidi and John Wallace filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Noah Michael Greer-Matthews to Proposed Name: Noah Ezekiel Wallace.

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: 3/14/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 01-13-2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72317 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lasonya Chatman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lasonya Andrews Chatman CASE NUMBER: N17-0068 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lasonya Andrews Chatman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lasonya Andrews Chatman to Proposed Name: Talibah Thura. 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: 3/22/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 1/24/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72352 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to construct a 63 foot stealth structure/ pine tree telecommunications tower facility located at Grant Street (1200feet northwest of the intersection with Ohara Ave), Brentwood, Contra Costa, CA 94513. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6116000294-TC c/o EBI Consulting, 3703 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90807, at:tcubie@ebiconsulting.com or via telephone at (339) 234-2597. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72342 Publish Date: February 3, 2017.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name DailyColorsToday.com at 916 Suntan Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 2/13/2013 under File No. 20130001029-00 (*1) Carl H. Randall 916 Suntan Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Carl H. Randall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72137 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

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: Armando Valadez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 1/19/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 72284 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000342-14-8.

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: January 19, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700034214-8 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 27386, Pub Dates: 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017, THE PRESS OAKLEY. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72280 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Ruby Perez, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0400594-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 02/17/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $713,987.82 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 220 RAYE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-040-035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or

visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-20498-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/23/2017 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4606714 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017.

Oakley Press No:03-0477 72281 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 160411-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/9/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com Sem Martinez, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0299835 To: OAKLEY PRESS 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72264 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

der said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 035-556-007 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4351 Redwood Drive, Oakley, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $72,881.04. 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 1/27/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www. servicelinkASAP.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 129143.

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.

A-FN4606280 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72222 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000103-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Lively Stones Agency for Change 2. Dynasty Rose Located at: 405 Rocky Mountain Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Trecinna LankfordAbundis. 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: Trecinna Lankford-Abundis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 1/5/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72136 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000264-00 The name of the business: Gee’s Refrigeration Located at: 4528 Lariat Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: All Bay Service Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/17/17. Signature of registrant: Rodney Gee, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 1/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72279 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000293-00 The name of the business: Aim Adventures Located at: 533 Freemark Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: James F. Lopresto. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/30/1997. Signature of registrant: James F. Lopresto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017

by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 1/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72340 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000339-00 The name of the business: Glitz & Glamour Weddings Located at: 3641 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Norma Chayrez. 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: Norma Chayrez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 1/19/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72257 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000359-00 The name of the business: Lucchesi Group Adult Residential Facility Located at: 4739 Lucchesi Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1.

Armando Valadez 2. Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez 3. Cristina M. Javrigui .

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000499-00 The name of the business: J. W. Properties Located at: 100 Picasso Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Bigg Jims Trucking Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/23/2017.

Signature of registrant: Vikki Cayere , Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/24/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 72302 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-271-023-5 TS No: CA07000342-14-8 TO No: 8674743 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 26, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 13, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 1, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0100674-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed

by BRIAN MUN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 491 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $178,015.05 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by

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Buon Appetito’s future two-story home, occupied by Carpaccio Ristorante since 2013, was constructed by the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and was being purchased by Manuel’s Five Star Restaurant Inc., which operates Carpaccio Ristorante. That business has defaulted on almost $2 million in loans from the city and is slated to close by the middle of this month.

City officials said they spoke with about 10 representatives from prospective replacement businesses over the last few months, but only three – Buon Appetito, Gaby’s Bar & Grill and La Veranda – were ready to take over the downtown spot.

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most sense,” said District l Supervisor John Gioia. “Part of the goal here, in addition to getting a greater degree of renewable energy in the portfolio, is to do it locally; to produce here in Contra Costa and the East Bay so there is job generation and benefits here, which can be achieved by either joining MCE or joining the Alameda County effort.”

Generally, all CCA programs result in lower rates for customers, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased local renewable energy development over what PG&E could provide, County consultant Shawn Marshall said. Since representatives of the communities govern the CCAs and set the monthly rates, CCAs also increase the amount of local control over policy decisions concerning electricity procurement and usage.

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attracted the attention of city staff and the council because of its profitable history over the last three years, as well as its desire to move in quickly.

Gaby’s Bar & Grill also drew strong consideration from the council, but concerns arose about it stealing business away from the nearby Providence Bar & Eatery.

Gaby’s owners also intended to remodel the building, which could have delayed its opening.

“We feel this gives us the best, most seamless transition, so we can go from one Italian restaurant to another we feel will be very well managed and will offer great Italian food,” said Dwayne Dalman, the city’s economic development manager.

Oviedo, an East County resident, plans to utilize the building’s downstairs as a restaurant and the upstairs as event space. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Oviedo began his restaurant career at Il Fornaio, before he opened Italian restaurant Mangia Bene in Martinez. He opened his first Buon Appetito restaurant in Hayward, in 1999, and the second location in Benicia, in 2001.

To maintain more control of the property, the city plans to lease the building to Oviedo. The five-year agreement stipulates rent will be free for the first month, then $4,500 a month, letting the business get off to a strong start, and will gradually rise to $8,000 a month by the fifth year. “(The free month) will provide us time to determine if the building is in good shape to be leased to them,” said City Manager Bryan Montgomery.

Carpaccio Ristorante owner Manuel Munoz agreed to a deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid the drawn-out process of a public foreclosure and its effects on employee retention and previously sched-

uled events. His termination agreement with the city stipulates that Munoz will pay the city $5,000 in rent for November 2016 through February 2017, before ceasing operations by Feb. 15.

Several councilmembers expressed confidence about what Buon Appetito will bring to the city. City Councilmember Claire Alaura, who visited a sister restaurant, said it was a wonderful experience.

“The food was great,” she said.

Oviedo said he hopes others will agree.

“I think we have what people want,” he said. “We make everything from scratch – homemade pasta, homemade bread and homemade desserts.”

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be a matter of preference and politics,” she said.

Creating a new CCA would allow the county to exhibit ultimate control over policies and financial decisions, but it would cost a couple million to launch, Marshall said. In addition, customers likely couldn’t be enrolled until mid- to late 2018 in order to accommodate the formation of the agency, hiring of staff and securing of power contracts. Starting a new agency would likely generate a need for between 500 and 700 jobs, but fewer would be generated if the county opts to join an existing group.

In contrast, the county would lose some control in joining MCE’s regional board, but it would take minimal effort to join the established agency and the county would likely be welcomed free of charge. Customers could be enrolled by late this year.

MCE was launched in 2008 and serves all of Marin County, unincorporat-

ed Napa County and the cities of Benicia, El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Walnut Creek and Lafayette.

The county could also join the newly formed East Bay Community Energy group, comprised of Alameda County and 11 of its cities. This option would likely allow Contra Costa County and its interested cities to join for next to nothing while still having greater control over the agency, since it was just formed at the end of last year. These customers could be enrolled by later this year, with others enrolled in 2018.

District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen said she’d like to wait to hear from other stakeholders before settling on an option, but she believes joining an existing CCA program is best.

“Those appear to be the best options in regard to efficiency and in regard to timing, cost (and so forth), but I don’t want to preclude the cities from being able to weigh in if they have some compelling

reason why they think having a completely independent CCA is in the best interest of their community,” she said.

The county plans to give presentations to several city councils in the future as well as hold public workshops to glean which option is best. The public may also comment on a technical study, meant to compare CCA programs to existing PG&E services, through the month of January.

It is expected that the board of supervisors may decide on an option in March or April, following input from other stakeholders.

Council presentations to the cities of Oakley and Brentwood have not been scheduled, but a presentation to the Pleasant Hill City Council will take place on Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

For more information or to view or comment on the technical study, visit www.cccounty.us/cce.

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Events Friday, Feb. 3 Opportunity Junction Graduation

Opportunity Junction hosts the graduation of its Job Training and Placement Program Class 51 at El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 2nd St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Pittsburg Councilmember Jelani Killings will be the guest speaker. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org.

Saturday, Feb. 4 Black History Month Exhibit

The Nick Rodriguez Community Center hosts the annual Black History Month exhibit, at 213 F St., in Antioch. Exhibit dates are Feb. 8 to 18, from noon to 5 p.m., on Wednesdays through Saturdays; and from 2 to 4:30 p.m., on Sundays.

A reception is scheduled for Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit provides a timeline of historical events, featuring art, artifacts, literature and other creative works reflecting the African American experience in America. For more information, email ruahoutreach@yahoo.com or call Dr. Frazier at 925-787-4827.

Monday, Feb. 6 NARFE Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Delta Chapter hosts a luncheon at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, at noon. Scheduled speakers are from the Chapter Service Officer Team. For more information, call 925-513-0053 or email gjz11@comcast.net.

Thursday, Feb. 9 Open Mic Night

Brentwood Writes and the Brentwood Library host an open mic night at the community center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work of yours or that of another – is welcome, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Copies of “In Mt. Diablo’s Shadow, Volume 6” will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 925-634-6655.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Neighborhood Church hosts the Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This month features an open discussion on the concerns, challenges and tips for caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. There is no charge and reservations are not required.

For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

CSBA Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter is meeting at 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and costs $17. CSBA is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Delta and promoting youth fishing. For reservations, call 925-699-1699.

For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net.

Preschool Story Time

The Brentwood Library hosts preschool story time at the Brentwood Community Center Library, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, now through March 2, starting at 11:30 a.m. The event is for kids 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

On the Horizon Friday, Feb. 10 “Nunsense”

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Immaculate Heart of Mary #2714 presents

“Nunsense,” at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, Feb. 10, 11, 24 and 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 12 and 26, at 2 p.m. For more information or tickets, call Trisha at 925-216-1924.

Saturday, Feb. 11 Benefit Dinner

Furry Friends Food Relief Program presents The Roaring ‘20s, its second-annual benefit dinner, on Feb. 11, at the Shadow Lakes Golf event center, 401 W. Country Club Drive, in Brentwood, starting at 5 p.m. The event includes music by Shaana Keller and Swingularity, dinner, dancing, a Fat Kat Photo booth and more. Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased before Feb. 3.

Proceeds go toward helping families keep their pets out of shelters. For more information or tickets, visit furryfriendsfoodre.wix.com/fffr or call 925-240-3178.

American Legion Crab Feed

American Legion Post 202 hosts its annual crab feed, Feb. 11, at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 1st St., in Brentwood, at 6 p.m.

Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread and fresh crab, with entertainment and dancing to follow.

Cost is $55. For tickets, call Phil Pezzella at 925516-2141 or Drew Hanson at 925-634-7039.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Valentine Concert

Summerset Orchards presents pianist Joan Cifarelli and her trio of musicians at 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood, at 3 p.m. The performance includes well-known love songs from composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and others. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 Random Acts of Craftiness

The Brentwood Library presents Random Acts of Craftiness, at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Make simple crafts and mementos to brighten someone’s day. You can also bring new diapers and socks for the library’s Toes & Tushies drive, which benefits local families and seniors.

The event is free and no registration is required.

For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Sunday, Feb. 19 Opera Singer Performance

El Campanil Theatre presents Hadleigh Adams, a baritone and opera singer, at 602 W. 2nd St., in Antioch, at 3 p.m. Adams has performed at London’s Royal National Theatre and the Sydney Opera House. Tickets are $25 for adults and seniors and $10 for children under 18. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact 925-757-9500.

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Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from Feb. 7 through March 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Brentwood’s Delta Gallery, located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, is starting a new season of creative art classes starting in January. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes.

Workshops for adults include oil painting, jewelry design and paint-and-wine events. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number or adult leadership interest.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day. For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have tryouts or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques.

Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood. Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@ gmail.com.

Hula Classes

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

Community Meetings Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne.moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

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

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Bethel Island Lions Club presents a Red Hawk Casino bus trip on Feb. 9, leaving Scout Hall at 8 a.m. and returning by 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, with $15 back on casino play and a $5 food credit. For more information, call Ivy at 925-625-8163.

Oakley Senior Citizens presents a Black Oak Casino bus trip on Feb. 14, leaving the Oakley Senior Center at 8 a.m. and returning by 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, with $15 bonus cash and $5 for food, plus $5 match play. For more information, call Beverly at 925-626-7413 or Tim

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail. com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m.

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Bride’s Day Out coming to Brentwood AMY SCHRADER

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ll future East County brides and grooms faced with the enormous, emotional and

often-overwhelming task of planning a wedding can breathe a sigh of relief.

Brentwood’s eighth-annual Bride’s Day Out is just around the corner and will help brides and grooms plan the wedding of their dreams. On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 40 of the Bay Area’s finest wedding professionals will gather in downtown Brentwood for a one-stop, all-inclusive bridal fair, showcasing everything couples need to plan their once-in-a-lifetime event.

From florists, caterers, wedding venues and wedding gowns to tuxedo rentals, cakes, wedding planners and more, wedding professionals will be highlighting their exceptional services.

“This event is extremely helpful,” said Julie James, owner of J. James Bridal and organizer of the event. “It gives brides the ability to save hours when researching vendors, attending appointments and making more phone calls than needed.”

Besides being beneficial, the event

is also entertaining. Brides will check into the event at any of its three checkin stations (Ribbons & Roses, Pink Door Boutique or the Downtown Brentwood Coalition tent on the corner of Oak and 1st streets) to receive a punch card. As guests visit participating merchants, they get their card stamped and can enter it into a raffle.

According to James, there will be numerous raffles, as well as a grand-prize raffle for $1,000 worth of goods or services at any participating vendor, sponsored by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition.

Local businesses are also involved in the fun. The first 25 brides to visit

Little Miss Everything will receive a free bride-themed tote bag, plus a free custom trucker hat with all adult shirt or tank top orders placed that day.

“We love this event,” said Maria Tavares, Little Miss Everything manager. “It’s a great turnout that supports the community, and as a business, it’s amazing to meet soon-to-be brides and grooms who are so excited about planning their special day.”

Little Miss Everything offers customized tees and tanks for brides, bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party. They also make customized flower girl and junior bridesmaids dresses, complete with design meetings and custom fittings that will make little ones look beautiful and feel special on the big day.

This event is extremely helpful.

It gives brides the ability to save hours when researching vendors, attending appointments and making more phone calls than needed.

– Julie James, owner of J. James Bridal and organizer of Bride’s Day Out

Bride’s Day Out is a free event and is open to the public, with parking located at the parking structure on 2nd Street in downtown Brentwood. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ DowntownBrentwood/.

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Enjoy a destination wedding close to home AMY SCHRADER

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magine a wedding surrounded by a lush landscape of beautiful, green, rolling hills, blooming flow-

ers and spectacular views of Mount Diablo amidst vibrant vineyards.

Not only is this possible, but you don’t even have to head to Napa to have your dream wine-country wedding. Campos Family Vineyards, in Byron, has all of the charm of Napa tucked away close to home.

“It’s a hidden gem that we want everyone to know about,” said Michelle Campos, owner of Campos Family Vineyards. “The beauty of the vineyards and the property is something we never get tired of, and the sunsets are spectacular.”

Michelle and Ric Campos purchased the property in June and have since created and bottled their own wine label, which they will release in upcoming weeks.

The property boasts 44 acres of lush vineyards; open grassy areas, perfect for hostON THE COVER: The newly renovated Campos Family Vineyards in Byron, formerly Leer Vineyards, is a popular venue for weddings and special occasion events.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Campos

Campos Family Vineyards boasts 44 acres of lush vineyards; open grassy areas, perfect for hosting large-group events; a baseball field and bocce ball court; and indoor facilities, which include an event center and tasting room. ing large-group events; a baseball field and bocce ball court; and indoor facilities, which include an event center and tasting room.

“We feel blessed we are allowed to steward this property,” said Michelle. “We feel a great sense of responsibility to do it well.”

The Campos’ completed several renovations to the event center and tasting room, which made these venues even more perfect for weddings and special events. From installing new flooring, acoustics, a state-of-theart server room with fiber optics and more, the event center is ready for receptions and

celebrations.

They also completed a beautiful remodel of the tasting room, adding barn wood, warm lighting, tile, tumble stone and paint.

“Now couples have several usable, beautiful event spaces to choose from,” said Michelle.

To make planning the big day easier, they have a staff wedding coordinator who will walk clients through wedding arrangements and will be on onsite during the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.

“It’s an honor to help mold and execute one of the most important days of someone’s life,” said Robin Paloma, Campos Family Vineyards’ wedding coordinator. “The property is a natural beauty and offers so many stunning settings for weddings.”

Campos Family Vineyards has several locations perfect for wedding ceremonies.

According to Michelle, the wedding lawn is the most popular, as the vineyard views are spectacular. The gazebo near the front of the property lends itself to a smaller, more intimate wedding ceremony.

The beautiful event center is their newest indoor space for winter weddings, and their event garage is a rustic, warm space with market lights for a very beautiful see Wedding page 6B

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Gorgeous glamour for your big day at LUX & BLVD AMY SCHRADER

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fter you’ve found the perfect dress and booked a venue, it’s time to find the

hair and makeup pros who will make sure you look stunning and cameraready on your big day.

From classic up-dos to tousled waves and plaited buns, deciding on hairstyle and makeup can be just as difficult as choosing a dress. LUX & BLVD, a luxury full-service hair salon and barbershop in Discovery Bay, has a team of expert hairstylists, nail techs, estheticians, massage therapists and makeup artists to ensure you look radiant and beautiful when you say, “I do.”

“Weddings are just one of our many specialties,” said LUX & BLVD owner Lisa Baker, who owns the salon with her husband Craig Baker. “Since we provide so many different services, it makes it less stressful for the bride and groom. We want you to enjoy your special day.”

The salon, which is on the cutting edge of fashion and style, always stays current with the latest trends while keeping an old-school feel, offering haircuts, hot towels, hot lathers and straight-razor

Photo courtesy of Lisa Baker

The styling staff at LUX & BLVD, Discovery Bay’s full-service luxury hair salon and barber shop, is ready to help brides and grooms look their best on their wedding day. shaves.

Besides offering the newest and freshest ideas with hair, skin and nails, LUX & BLVD provides wedding parties the option of preparing for their big day at their loca-

tion in Discovery Bay, which is conveniently located near many wedding venues, or on site.

Baker recommends brides and grooms start to prepare for their wedding day hair

and makeup weeks in advance.

“There are facials, lashes, spray tanning and nails to consider, prior to having your makeup done,” said Baker.

“We want to be part of your journey and help you look and feel your personal best.”

According to Baker, braids are all the rage for brides right now, as well as loose, long layers of soft curls. Grooms seem to be more gentlemanly in 2017.

“You may see a lot of beards and tousled hair, but the pompadour is still very trendy too,” she said.

LUX & BLVD hair stylist Jill Thompson is looking forward to seeing more East County brides in the salon.

“It’s fun to get to know a bride on one of the most special days of her life and to see her transformation from the moment she walks in until she is ready to walk down the aisle.”

LUX & BLVD is located at 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite 202. The salon is celebrating their grand opening on Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m., and will be open for appointments on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 925-679-4111 or visit www.luxandblvd.com or www.facebook.com/luxandblvd.

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hether you will be putting on the Ritz in a top hat and tails or are looking for a sharp, well-tailored,

slim suit when you walk down the aisle, you need an expert to make sure your wedding day attire comes together without any hitches.

Tux Of Class in Antioch has been helping grooms look their best on their wedding days for more than 30 years. The specialty tuxedo shop, owned by Judy Mori and her daughter Gina Zbacnik, are experts when it comes to groom’s fashion, both classic and modern.

“We care and want you to love and feel great about what you’re wearing on that special day in your life,” said Zbacnik.

Part of what attracts so many customers to Tux Of Class is their huge selection of styles and designers, including tuxedos, vests and ties. According to Zbacnik, this wedding season, grays have been a trend for grooms, as well as navy. The bow tie is also back, but with a twist. Instead of pairing it with the traditional tux, grooms are wearing them with a suit, for a more dressed-down and modern look.

For grooms wanting a unique look, some different tuxedo colors they offer are rich burgundy, royal blue and red.

“Since we aren’t a big-box store, we can buy

We care and want you to love and feel great about what you’re wearing on that special day in your life.

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“Another thing that sets us apart is that we also carry some stock on hand, which means if you need a tux that night, you can walk in, and more than likely, we can fix you right up in a beautiful tux.”

Besides a huge selection, Tux Of Class is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, earning them long-term customer loyalty. Their employees are close friends and family who care about their customers, and their manager, Michelle Kiesz, has been with the business for more than 16 years.

“Tux Of Class did the tuxedos for our wedding 25 years ago and have handled every tuxedo for our four sons over the years,” said Brentwood resident Cristina Zanarini. “I can always count on them for a perfect fit and the latest styles.”

Tux Of Class also offers prom and evening gowns and is located at 43 E. 18th St., in Antioch. For more information, call 925-757-5020 or visit https://goo. gl/7r8K5t.

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Photo courtesy of Gina Zbacnik

For more than 30 years, Antioch’s Tux Of Class, a specialty tuxedo shop owned by Judy Mori and her daughter Gina Zbacnik, has been helping grooms look their best on their wedding days.

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Incorporating flowers into more than bouquets

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eddings are special moments for couples and the guests they invite to share their happiness on their big

days, and beautiful weddings require substantial planning, as every last detail must be considered for couples to enjoy the wedding of their dreams.

Flowers play a big role in many weddings, and couples can add beauty and ambiance to the event by using floral arrangements in various ways. Modern floral arrangements are stunning, but many couples may not know that herbs, spices and flowers have been used in weddings for centuries.

Today, flowers are used to decorate wedding venues, impart sweet fragrances and complement formal attire, but they were used differently in ancient times.

Flowers were used to bestow good luck on the couple and keep bad omens away. Brides carried aromatic flowers and spices to keep evil spirits from spoiling the festivities, and some even tucked bulbs of garlic into their bouquets. In ancient Greece and Rome, both the bride and groom wore garlands made out of strong-smelling herbs or flowers around their necks or heads. These wreaths were considered gifts of nature, and thus, were extremely appropriate for a wedding.

Traditionally, bridesmaids would be responsible for fash-

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“Some brides have chosen to have the wedding outside and the reception inside or even host the reception on the large lawn

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Taking their cues from historical traditions, flowers can enhance weddings in several different ways. ioning these floral components. In ancient Sweden, young girls would carry small bouquets of fragrant herbs down the aisle, and the groom would put thyme in his pocket. These aromatics were thought to help keep trolls at bay.

Besides warding off spirits or hungry trolls, flowers also served more practical purposes throughout history. During the Middle Ages, people bathed less frequently than they do today.

Bathing might only have occurred twice a year, once during summer and then again at Christmastime. Because many weddings took place in the spring, flowers were used to mask bodily odors. Not only were flowers and herbs carried, but they also would be sewn into clothing.

area between the house and event center,” said Michelle. “The beauty of this property is that the possibilities and choices are endless.”

Campos Family Vineyards also has a beautiful bridal suite in their home that is

Modern brides and grooms may no longer see their wedding days as times for opportunistic evil spirits, but couples can still borrow from ancient traditions and incorporate flowers into their weddings in various ways. ♦♦ Wreaths and garlands: Ask the florist to weave small flower buds, berries and vines to a headband, wreath or piece of twine, so the bride and groom can wear these flowers the way they were worn by ancient Greeks and Romans. When coupled with Grecian-styled wedding gowns, brides can look like beautiful goddesses on their wedding days. ♦♦ Fragrant favors: Tuck dried rose petals and other fragrant flowers into sachets embroidered with the wedding date and couple’s names. Guests can use these sachets to keep clothing smelling fresh in drawers or as subtle air fresheners around the house. ♦♦ Edible flowers: Ask the caterer to make meals flowerfriendly by including edible blooms in the salad or as a garnish on meals. ♦♦ Raining petals: In lieu of bubbles or birdseed, guests can shower the newlyweds with rose petals after the ceremony. ♦♦ Memorial: Some couples like to honor departed family members. Floral arrangements with small placards can make for fitting memorials.

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available to the bride and her party to rent while preparing for the wedding.

Whether your wedding day will be intimate or a grand affair, Campos Family Vineyards is a hidden gem not to be missed.

Campos Family Vineyards is located at 3501 Byer Road, in Byron. For more information, call 925-308-7963 or visit them on https://goo.gl/HMTs1W. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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any couples’ weddings take more than a year to plan, and couples often

want all of the special people in their lives to witness their vows.

Giving guests advance notice can ensure as many loved ones as possible attend the ceremony.

To be certain that guests have ample notice to clear their schedules, many couples now turn to savethe-date cards, which announce weddings well in advance of the actual wedding day.

Save-thedate cards once were reserved only for weddings requiring travel or special circumstances, but such cards have now become commonplace for all weddings, because many people plan

vacations or business trips anywhere from four to six months in advance.

Busy people require plenty of notice to include this important date on their calendars, particularly when wedding dates fall during popular travel seasons or around the holidays.

Save-the-date cards are typically mailed six to eight months prior to the wedding, though some are sent as early as a year before the big day. Once a date and location are secured, savethe-dates can be ordered and mailed.

Save-thedate cards require couples to assemble their guest lists well in advance of the wedding.

Leading bridal resource The Knot notes that everyone who will get a wedding invitation should also receive a save-the-date card. There’s no turning back once cards are sent, so couples will need to be

Save-the-date cards once were reserved only for weddings requiring travel or special circumstances, but such cards have now become commonplace … certain everyone they want to attend is getting advanced notice.

It’s acceptable to mail save-the-date cards even if some wedding day details are still up in the air. Guests really only

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need to know the date and location of the wedding. Couples can also use the save-the-date card to direct invitees to a wedding website, where guests can learn the details of the wedding as they unfold.

RSVP information does not need to be included on the save-the-date card.

Save-the-date cards are much less formal than invitations, so couples can have fun with them. They can showcase couples’ clever personalities or funny quirks. Keep in mind it is in poor taste to mention gifts or registries on save-thedate cards. There will be plenty of time to direct guests to registries later on.

Couples are increasingly turning to save-the-date cards when planning their weddings to make sure busy friends and family will have enough time to make plans to attend their weddings.

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