Oakley Press 03.22.19

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City prepares to open rec center

by Kyle Szymanski

March 22, 2019

Taming The Water Weeds

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Oakley is celebrating its 20th year of cityhood in 2019, but it’s the community who will be receiving a gift.

City leaders plan to open the new, long-awaited recreation center at 1250 O’Hara Ave. on April 13 with a ribbon-cutting and open house.

“I am very excited for the opening of Oakley’s rec center,” said Mayor Claire Alaura. “It will be the first time our city has had a large, indoor community space. Not only will the city now be able to offer a larger variety of activities and events, but private groups and individuals will be able to hold special gatherings as well.”

The 9,000-square-foot facility, located south of O’Hara Middle School and north of the Contra Costa Canal and De Anza Trail, will feature a

State begins treatment of invasive aquatic plants along the Delta waterways. Page 4

Ghostlight’s Festival 10 Photo by Tony Kukulich

The City of Oakley has plans to open the long-awaited recreation center on O’Hara Ave. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will take place on April 13. large multipurpose room with a dividing partition, kitchen, stage, meeting and office rooms, and a turf field.

City officials said this week

that the future community hub has been a long-time coming, discussed since before the city’s 1999 incorporation.

It’s funded using years of

project-specific general fund monies, park impact fees and bonds paid for through facilities see Rec page 30

Fire district to examine service fees

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District will hire a consultant to evaluate a series of currently collected fees to ensure they accurately match the costs they are intended to cover.

NBS Government Finance Group, at a cost of $93,280, will study the development impact fees collected by Brentwood, Oakley and Contra Costa County, along with the possible formation of additional community facility districts and the organizations’ current emergency response, plan review and code enforcement fees.

Development impact fees generate funds to pay capital and equipment costs associated with

“ Establishing a cost-effective plan review and inspection program will require the district to review its fees and ensure that they are appropriate for the services the district is providing and the district’s costs.

” Fire Chief Brian Helmick

new developments, while capital facilities districts fund a certain geographic area’s improved fire prevention and emergency response facilities and services.

The effort comes amid the district’s attempts to shore up an improved economic future.

The fire district, which covers 249 square miles and over 114,000 residents, has shrunk

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from eight stations in 2008 to three today, and since 2012, district residents have shot down a revenue-generating parcel tax, a benefit assessment and a utilityuser tax.

“The district has adopted several schedules for cost recovery and other forms of revenue generation,” Fire Chief Brian Helmick wrote in a district staff

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report, “many of which are based on outdated studies, limiting the district’s ability to recover costs permitted under state law.”

The fire service-related development impact fees collected

by Brentwood, Oakley and Contra Costa County were calculated and adopted at different points — Contra Costa County’s in the mid-1980s, Oakley’s during its inception around 1999, and Brentwood’s more recently, but they are all due to be updated, Helmick said.

“If I remember correctly, the establishment of these impact fee levels predate the formation of the district and vary widely between the various subsee Fire page 30

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Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble brings a one-day play festival to Brentwood. Page 10

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City gets safety rating Oakley Science Week SafeWise just released its annual report of the 50 safest cities in California, and Oakley ranked as the 23rd safest city in the state in 2019.

Check out the full report to see how each city in California compares, and check out how many violent crimes and property crimes occurred in your city in the last year at www.safewise.com/blog/safestcities-california.

In related news, for the first time, SafeWise has also released a national State of Safety report. The report examines the attitudes and concerns of 5,000 US residents about safety across six categories - from concerns about violent and property crime to environmental and workplace safety.

For more information, visit www. safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-california.

The popular Oakley Science Week 2019 will be held April 6 to 13.

This is a free program designed for children ages 5 to 11, but all ages are welcome and no registration is required. Families are encouraged to attend the daily interactive workshops that will teach children about science in a fun, engaging setting.

Topics will include animal science with live animals, engineering, nature,

aerodynamics, recycling and more. Be sure to pick up a ‘Passport to Science’ with all the details at City Hall or at any of the workshops. As always, participants up to age 16 who attend a minimum of five of the eight workshops and have their passport stamped will receive a special prize at the conclusion of the program.

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

County seeks applicants for commission Contra Costa County is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on Contra Costa County’s Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).

The commission’s role and responsibilities are to formulate land use policies that restrict the development of lands to assure compatibility with planned operations of public use airports, review the general plans of local agencies for consistency with the airport land use compatibility plan and review proposed modification to the airport master plan for consistency with the airport land use compatibility plan.

Commission members are expected to attend at least

one meeting a month. Regular meetings of the ALUC are held on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., in the Department of Conservation and Development, Zoning Administrator Room, 30 Muir Road, in Martinez.

Background study, occasional field trips and extra meetings are sometimes necessary. Members shall serve without compensation. During the term of office, each member shall reside or work in Contra Costa County.

There are seven members on the ALUC. There is an upcoming vacancy for the Airport Representative Commissioner that is recommended by the Director of Airports and appointed by the Board of Supervisors (Board). Appointed

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members are required to comply with the Fair and Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest Code reporting requirements in state law. The term of office of each member is four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of by calling 925-335-1900 or visiting https://goo. gl/sxzP8T. Applications should be submitted online or returned to the Clerk of the Board, Room 106, County Administration Building, 651 Pine St., in Martinez, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews on Tuesday, April 2.

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State begins treatment of invasive aquatic plants

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

With summer just around the corner and the boating season about to get underway, the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has started its annual treatment of Delta waterways for aquatic invasive species (AIS), like the ubiquitous water hyacinth.

DBW is charged with managing AIS, and their treatment season begins in March, running through November. Treatment areas encompass a number of East County locations, including Discovery Bay, Big Break, Piper Slough, Taylor Slough and Cruiser Haven Marina.

With no natural controls, invasive species can grow unchecked, creating a variety of environmental concerns. In addition to inhibiting navigation, they can crowd out native plants, damage fish habitat and block agricultural and municipal water intakes.

“We take our responsibility seriously to control aquatic invasive plants in the Delta, while at the same time protecting the environment, agriculture, public health and water quality,” said DBW’s acting Deputy Director Ramona Fernandez in a press release. “To minimize impacts from our use of herbicides, we continue to leverage technology and resources through collaboration and cooperation with the public and our local, state and federal partners who are helping us manage this challenge.”

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Brazilian waterweed, curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, coontail and fanwort are examples of SAV and are targeted for treatment with herbicides, primarily fluridone, sold commercially in products like Sonar.

Water hyacinth, South American spongeplant and Uruguay water-primrose are examples of FAV commonly found in the Delta, and they can be seen growing in thick mats on the surface of the shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. In addition to treatment with herbicides like glyphosate, sold commercially in products like Roundup, FAV can be mechanically harvested, hand-picked or even treated using biological controls such as water hyacinth weevils — insects that feed exclusively on their namesake plants.

In a press release, DBW stated that the application of herbicides to control AIS adheres to regulatory requirements and protocols. A water quality monitoring program is carried out by DBW to ensure compliance with all water quality standards, including drinking water standards. The planned use of herbicides is reviewed by a variety of federal, state and local agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and county regulators.

“The county agricultural commissioner’s role with DBW is a regulatory one,” said Matthew Slattengren, Contra Costa County agricultural commissioner. “... Rules and regulations are in place along with a system for registering pesticides with DPR (Department of Pesticide Regulation) before use in Califor-

“ We take our responsibility seriously to control aquatic invasive plants in the Delta, while at the same time protecting the environment, agriculture, public health and water quality.

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DBW Deputy Director Ramona Fernandez nia, including scientific studies to help ensure safety of applicators, the public and the environment.”

The year’s SAV treatment plan calls for herbicidal treatment of 2,841 acres, much less than last year’s 4,256 acres. One parcel that is not slated for treatment this year is Franks Tract, a popular spot for boaters, fishermen and waterfowl hunters.

“It makes no sense to ignore the weed issue in Franks Tract, which is absolutely not under control,” said Jamie Bolt, harbormaster at Bethel Harbor.

However, in a conference call with The Press, Edward Hard, chief environmental program manager with DBW, stated that sites managed by DBW won’t be treated for more than three consecutive years.

“Last year was the last year of a threeyear cycle for Franks (Tract),” explained

Hard. “Franks sticks out in large part because, if you go by our sites — we have over 400 sites and 101,000 acres that we have jurisdiction over — that is the largest site. On a given year, that would have a big impact.”

Hard went on to say that the inclusion of Franks Tract, or any other parcel, in future treatment plans is determined by visual observation, photographic evidence and hydro acoustic testing to determine the type and density of plant growth.

“We will be going out and mapping Franks in anticipation that 2020 would be the start of a new cycle,” said Hard. “That’s dependent on whether or not we find large areas of vegetation of the right type that we’re authorized to control” DBW is authorized to treat up to 4,500 acres of FAV in 2019. Last year, they treated approximately 2,300 acres across 150 sites.

“It is impossible to predict exactly how much acreage will be treated,” said Gloria Sandoval, DBW deputy director of public affairs. “Floating aquatic vegetation fluctuates dramatically, depending on weather and spring runoff conditions.”

Though the herbicides used in the treatment of invasive aquatic plants are considered safe if used properly, DBW advises people to avoid areas that are in the process of being treated and to follow the direction of the technicians applying the treatment.

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Fire destroys three Bethel Island homes

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

A two-alarm fire that ripped through three homes on the 2700 block of Taylor Road on Bethel Island in the early evening of Thursday, March 14, created challenges for firefighters as it destroyed all three homes.

The incident was initially reported by a single caller at 5:50 p.m., and a large plume of thick, black smoke was visible as the crew from Engine 53, the first engine crew to arrive on scene, left their station in Oakley. Additional callers stated that multiple houses were burning. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Battalion Chief Craig Auzenne, who was responding to the incident, called a second alarm and requested that a fire boat be dispatched to the location. “(Engine) 53 got there and their initial size-up was that they had two houses fully involved and a third starting to become involved,” said ECCFPD Battalion Chief Ross Macumber. “They were going to try to go to exposure protection. The reality was that they did have two houses that were already a complete loss and a third one that was starting. They actually had a fourth house that was starting to catch fire.”

With fire hydrants only available in the downtown district, establishing a constant water supply to battle fires on much of Bethel Island is a problem firefighters have struggled with for years. It was only one of a series of complications faced by ECCFPD and ConFire crews. Numerous exploding propane

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A two-alarm fire tore through three homes on the 2700 block of Taylor Road on Bethel Island, Thursday, March 14. Units arrived on scene to find two homes fully involved and a third already burning. The cause of the fire is under investigation and a determination is not expected for several months. tanks, along with what sounded like exploding firearm ammunition, combined to create a hazardous scene.

“The other thing that complicated it when (Engine) 53 arrived was they had multiple power lines down everywhere,” said Macumber. “They were down across not only the roof of the house they were going to protect, but they were laying across the phone and cable lines, which means that those phone and cable lines were energized. ” Water tenders supplemented the capac-

ity of the engines as an ECCFPD crew attempted to establish a permanent water supply using a dry hydrant. Dry hydrants are unpressurized pipes that extend into a body of water, in this case nearby Taylor Slough.

“Multiple attempts were made to use the dry hydrants because it’s something that we have on maps, and we’ve previously trained to use them,” explained Macumber. “... As they were trying to pull water from it, we couldn’t get the water all the way up the dry pipe, which tells us there’s a clog in there somewhere.”

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With the failure of the dry hydrant, the crew began to draft water from the slough using pipes carried on the engine, and with the arrival of the fire boat, a permanent water supply was finally established. The fires were then brought under control relatively quickly.

Auzenne noted that, despite the difficult circumstances, firefighters kept the fire from spreading beyond the three homes that were already burning when units arrived.

“We’re behind the ball already with time and distance,” said Auzenne. “All in all, we handled it well. But the water issue is a problem.”

Since the fire, ECCFPD has faced extensive criticism on social media. Macumber noted that, contrary to many reports, the first engine arrived on scene in 11 minutes — less than the department’s average response time to Bethel Island.

“For us, it’s just another reminder of how understaffed we are, both with personnel and engines,” said Macumber. “This is why we continue to talk about these sorts of things.

We know our response times aren’t adequate.

This is why we want more engines out here.

We want to get better staffing and more stations … This is another reminder, not just for us, but the public, that we need more people and more stations. This is why.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Full STEAM ahead for makerspace

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Justin Wilson will be opening the area’s first “makerspace” in downtown Brentwood next month.

A longtime music instructor, Wilson has always enjoyed bringing science and math into a real-world context for his students. On April 1, he will be offering classes in his new makerspace, the Brentwood Maker Academy, where students can get their hands “dirty” working on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) projects.

When STEAM is combined with a makerspace, Wilson explains, “... Students will have the opportunity to build working, interactive projects from scratch, using a variety of hand tools.”

Wilson has been successfully implementing his maker academy in his garage, but looks forward to expanding into a commercial space. He currently has curriculum for middle and high school students and will be adding kindergarten through third-grade curriculum in May. Tina Pelc of Brentwood put her 14-yearold son, Aleksander, in Wilson’s classes and said the experience has been nothing but positive.

“We’ve been working with Justin since the beginning of the school year,” Pelc said.

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The Brentwood Maker Academy will open next month, and offers students the opportunity to expand on their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) projects. he’s learning has been so exciting. They just finished their first build. They built their own rockets from scratch and launched them. It’s a really great opportunity to see what math and science can do in the real world.”

Pelc added that since most of Aleksander’s schoolwork is Chromebook-based, he appreciated the opportunity to use his hands on something other than a keyboard.

Wilson, who was born and raised in Brentwood, said the idea to open a creative

space for kids came to him while working on the road about six months ago.

“I had taken some time off from teaching and was working as a software implementation engineer,” he said. “In my time off, I started writing the curriculum for this program. My students’ parents were suggesting that I start something like this because there seemed to be a growing thought that kids in schools were doing a lot of paperwork, not a lot of hands-on.”

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Wilson proceeded to design a program inspired by STEAM products, saying he decided to set it inside a makerspace, putting the tools in the kids’ hands to foster creativity and ingenuity.

Wilson’s projects will encompass a range of topics such as engineering, aerospace, renewable energy and biofuels, each including a hands-on aspect. His goal is to encourage learning in all areas. Once he gets the maker academy going, he hopes to expand it into a nonprofit that can bring STEAM projects to underserved areas, providing classes for free to those unable to afford them.

“I have experience working with students and families who don’t have the financial capability to do this kind of thing,” Wilson said.

Over the past 20 years, Wilson has worked in a variety of fields, but teaching has always been his passion. He wants to give the community a place for children to work on supplemental projects and activities that will keep them active and engaged.

“I want to give back to the community and get the community involved in science and education, and building leadership opportunities,” said Wilson. “It’s about the community. And blowing stuff up every now and then.”

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contract. As long as both buyer and seller agree as to what happens to the buyer’s deposit and they both sign the form, THEN the contract is officially terminated. But if there is a disagreement over the deposit, the buyer may not be willing to sign that form.

Or if the buyer is ready and able to perform on the contract, they may come back and sue the seller for “specific performance” of the contract, meaning “sell me your house!”

So my main point is that the contract may survive missed deadlines here or there and there are steps to take and forms to sign before it’s officially “cancelled.” You can’t just take another offer and assume the first one is terminated just because the buyer didn’t remove contingencies on time.

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When a real estate transaction falls apart, there are specific rules, notice periods and forms that are to be used.

Our standard real estate contract uses the “active” method of contingency removal.

This means that if a buyer misses a deadline for removing a contingency, they still retain that contingency, and the contract is not void at that point. If they don’t remove that contingency and the seller isn’t willing to extend the date any longer, the seller should give the buyer a form called a “Notice to Perform.” This notifies the buyer that they have X number of days to remove the contingency or the seller can attempt to unilaterally cancel the contract. If the buyer is late on closing escrow and the seller isn’t willing to grant an extension, then the seller should send them a different form called the “Demand to Close Escrow.”

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You went to see an estate planning attorney and you established your Revocable Living Trust. Yah! You are all done! Right? Many clients think that is all they need to do. Unfortunately, they are often missing the most important step: funding!

After you establish your Revocable Living Trust, it must be funded. To fund your Trust, you or your attorney must re-title your assets to properly reflect that the asset has been transferred to your Trust.

Are my Assets in my Trust? Here are the steps to check to see if your assets are in your Trust: Identify Your Trust Name – Every Trust has a name and establishment date. Generally, your Trust name and date will be included on the first page of your Trust. Read your name carefully. Every word is important! Here is an example. Let’s pretend my Trust name is Joan Grimes, Trustee of the Grimes Living Trust dated January 1, 2018. If an asset is titled as Joan Grimes, Trustee of the Grimes Family Trust dated January 1, 2018, it may cause problems! The name and date must match perfectly!

Check Your Grant Deed – Check your grant deed and read it carefully to see if it lists your name or Trust. If your Trust name is listed, make sure every word matches your Trust name and date. If only your name is listed, your property is NOT in your Trust.

Check Your Bank and Brokerage Statements – The easiest way to tell whether your bank or brokerage accounts have been transferred to your Trust, is to check the name in the top left corner (where your name and address are generally listed).

Look to see if your Trust name is included.

Business Interests, LLCs – Depending on your circumstances, you may have assigned your business interest or LLC to your Trust. If you wish to assign your interest, you should discuss this with

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an attorney to ensure that the governing documents authorize the transfer.

Retirement Accounts and Life Insurance Policies – Retirement accounts and life insurance policies are not generally transferred into a Revocable Living Trust because it can trigger certain tax consequences (however, there are sometimes exceptions to this general rule). If you wish to learn more, you should review these assets with an attorney to determine whether transferring them to your Trust is appropriate for you.

What Happens if I Die and My Trust is Not Properly Funded? If your Trust has not been properly funded when you die, your beneficiaries may be required to open a probate to transfer the asset.

Probates in California are very expensive and can often take over a year to complete.

Conclusion: Check your assets to see if they have been properly transferred to your Trust! Some estate planning attorneys will fund your Trust for you. However, it is important to check all of your assets (particularly assets you have acquired since establishing your Trust) to ensure they have been properly transferred.

If you would like me to review your Trust, I meet with clients Monday - Friday for a FREE 30 minute consultation. We have offices in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice.

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Ghostlight Theatre debuts play festival Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is thrilled to bring something new, creative and exciting to the Delta area.

“Festival 10 — A Treasury of 10-minute Plays,” a one-day play festival showcasing the breadth of talent in the area, will be held March 31 at the Brentwood Community Center.

During the festival, the audience will be treated to numerous short plays produced black-box style in an arena theater setting, enabling attendees to focus on the stories and characters they will meet throughout the day.

Each short play has its own director and cast, and is supported by Helen Dixon, artistic director of Ghostlight. More than 50 people came together to produce the festival comprised of actors, directors, production crew and more. Several of the performers are students of Ghostlight’s new Performing Arts Senior Academy (PASA).

“You’ll recognize many of the faces you’ll see, but some will be gracing our stage for the very first time,” said Dixon. “That was actually one of our goals in launching the festival. We wanted to expand our reach and introduce a broader audience

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to Ghostlight, as well as introduce more people to all that is happening with local live theatre in this area.”

A total of 16 plays will be performed, with eight plays at their 3 p.m. performance, followed by an entirely different set of eight plays at their 7 p.m. performance.

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Media Coordinator Jennifer Finetti is particularly excited about the timing of the event.

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What better way to celebrate Bay Area Theatre Week than by discovering what we have to offer right here?”

Festival 10 will be held Sunday, March 31, at the Brentwood Community Center, located at 35 Oak St. in Brentwood.

Performances will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $18 for either performance, or $28 for the doubleheader ticket. Tickets for seniors 60+, teens and college students are $15 for either performance, or $25 for the doubleheader. Tickets for children 12 and under are $10 for either performance, or $15 for the double-header, but the festival is not recommended for children under 10. Purchasing advance tickets is highly recommended as the shows are expected to sell out.

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Creating a Parenting Plan Creating a parenting plan when you have small children versus older, school aged children is much different. Babies and young children don’t understand what is happening and should be receiving attention and care from both parents during these early years. For this reason, it can be particularly difficult to create a schedule for a baby when the parents live in different households.

Here are some tips to help: • Sync Your Parenting Schedules Keeping children on a schedule is extremely important, but when it comes to babies and toddlers, this step is crucial.

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You’ll work with taxpayers directly, filling out tax returns and helping them request a refund.

Experience isn’t necessary. AARP will provide training and IRS certification.

There are also other possibilities for volunteering through AARP so read through the options. Bilingual preparers are in big demand. If you speak other languages you will be welcomed with especially open arms!

You can help prepare taxes as well as assist other volunteers who need a translator.

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Between savings at hotels, car rentals, insurance and a world of valuable information, I rely on them for many perks. Again, you don’t have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the tax assistance, but if you visit the website, you can see if the rest of their services are things you can use.

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Facing up to not facing your fears You often hear people say, “You have to face your fears.”

Why do I have to face them?

I have a lot of fears. The older I get, the more things I’m afraid of. It’s not fun, but I have come to accept the fact that I probably will not be Hangin’ in doing much flying, climbing mountains or here jumping off cliffs. My kids do all these things.

They have no fear. I say a prayer, wish them good luck, then pour a glass of wine and hope for the best.

The other night, Vicki my family watched McKenna a movie called “Free Solo.” It’s a documentary about a 33-yearold man who had the hairbrained idea to scale El Capitan — the 3,000-foot-tall granite rock formation in Yosemite — with nothing but his hands and feet. Rock climbers refer to this method of climbing without ropes or any safety equipment as “free soloing.” Why would you do that?!

The opening footage is enough to send you spinning into a full-blown vertigo attack. I had to look away. It was unbearable to watch but I was interested in the story, so I moved to another room and basically listened to the movie.

Alex, the documentary’s main subject, who obviously has something wrong with his

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brain (and I’m not being mean ... he actually had an MRI done that revealed the part of his brain that registers fear is abnormally small), launched into a speech about how being warm and cozy in life accomplishes nothing. That you have to push yourself to do death-defying things, so you know you’re alive. It’s this line of reasoning that motivated him to take on this extremely dangerous, and in my opinion, dumb, feat.

I don’t know about you, but I like warm and cozy! In fact, I love it! I strive to be warm and cozy. Just because this guy has what could be interpreted as a death wish, doesn’t mean the rest of us are pathetic do-nothings.

We each have our own paths, our own definitions of accomplishment. I think I have done a good job in life. I feel I’ve accomplished some important things, raising a family being one of them. Just because I prefer my cozy couch and a crackling fire, surrounded by my loved ones, over some windy, dangerous precipice, clinging to rocks with a finger and a toe, doesn’t mean I’m a failure. If I died today, I’d die happy and fulfilled.

I would like to be 100 years old, however, and that’s why I don’t take stupid risks like Alex. I don’t need to defy death every second to feel worthy and alive.

Furthermore, let’s think about what this guy did to his poor mother and girlfriend.

Imagine how they felt. How selfish is it to put them through such a gut-wrenching experience?

“ The older I get, the more things I’m afraid of. It’s not fun, but I have come to accept the fact that I probably will not be doing much flying, climbing mountains or jumping off cliffs.

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The photographers in the documentary were mounted into the wall of El Capitan in various locations so they could film every angle of the treacherous climb. They were secured with plenty of safety equipment, yet were still nervous. Not about being fastened to a sheer rock face, 3,000 feet up, but about how horrifying it’d be if Alex fell to his death on camera. As I listened, I thought, “Hey, there’s a way you can avoid that: Don’t let him do it!”

In the movie, Alex talks about his friends who also love the thrill of free-solo climbing, and oh yeah, by the way, they’re dead now. Then he began to describe in vivid detail what would happen to his body should he fall. He had actually researched it! He said his body would literally explode. Hey you idiot, there’s a way you can avoid that gruesome scenario. DON’T DO IT! I remember the time my kids tried to AD size:

make me face my triple-threat of fears — heights, elevators and falling — by pressuring me to go on the former “Tower of Terror” ride at Disney California Adventure. This ride simulated being in an elevator at the top of a 10-story hotel, then suddenly free-falling to the bottom. Then you’re hoisted back up to the top again, and you free-fall again. You get to experience this about eight times.

I was the last one to exit the ride.

White as a sheet, sweating, and with my legs shaking, I made my way off the ride and then sat down on the floor in a corner, a crumpled mass of jangled nerves. I was emotionally spent, exhausted and traumatized. Pretty sure I was weeping. My kids didn’t care. They left me there on the floor and merrily headed to the gift shop.

So much for facing my fears. Never again. I’ll take warm and cozy and safe and alive over fear any day. Life is dangerous enough; people die every day just doing normal stuff. Why tempt fate?

Dramatic music from the other room signaled the end of the “Free Solo” movie.

Alex had triumphed over El Capitan! My kids cheered. Then my son Ryan yelled to me as I sat at the computer, watching kitten videos on YouTube.

“Wow, Mom, you should have watched this. It would have made you face your fears!”

“Nope!” I said, sipping my wine and pulling my fleece blanket around me a little tighter. I’m happy over here, all warm and cozy ...

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Raising awareness for moyamoya Janet Dominguez, seen here with her husband Steve, was diagnosed a year ago with a rare progressive brain disease called moyamoya. It is not curable, but is treatable, and she is working to bring awareness to the disease with an upcoming fundraiser.

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One year ago, Janet Dominguez of Discovery Bay had no idea her life was about to dramatically change.

While vacationing in Hawaii with her husband and friends, she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke. Local doctors said the causes were low blood pressure and a virus.

Dominguez followed up with her physician when she came home and was referred to a cardiologist and a neurologist. Both doctors assured her she was fine and that the TIA was, indeed, a result of low blood pressure.

“From (March through August), I started to experience multiple TIAs that caused lightheadedness and arm twitching, (causing) my arm to lose all control,” Dominguez said.

“During these episodes, I knew something was wrong with me.”

Dominguez persisted with her doctors, advocating for herself until her neurologist finally ordered additional tests including separate MRIs for her head, neck and brain.

These MRIs proved to be the keys to revealing the cause of her problems.

“I recall the day so vividly,” Dominguez said. “The neurologist walked in the room and looked at me and said, ‘You have a rare brain disease called moyamoya. It is not curable, but it is treatable.’ This was my first introduction to moyamoya.”

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the brain. Small blood vessels begin to grow around the blocked artery to compensate for the blockage.

Dominguez was referred to Dr. Gary Steinberg, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, expert on moyamoya and founder of the Stanford Moyamoya Center at Stanford University Medical Center. Under his care, Dominguez has undergone two surgeries to transplant larger vessels capable of carrying enough blood supply to her brain.

After the surgeries, Dominguez spent months recovering. In the absence of her routine work days, caring for her family or enjoyable free time, Dominguez lay in bed formu-

lating a plan to bring awareness to moyamoya through a fundraising event. Her friends and family, seeing what she had gone through, jumped at the opportunity to help.

“I just want to help her fulfill her passion and her dream to make a difference,” said Jami Carmona, Dominguez’s lifelong friend.

“It’s really important to her, and so it’s really important to me.”

Dominguez contacted Joseph Garcia, owner of Battlefit Gym in Brentwood, where she worked out prior to her diagnosis. Garcia said he’d be happy to host an event to spread awareness.

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“The purpose of the event will be to raise awareness of the disease as well as raise funds for future moyamoya research,” Dominguez said, adding that all proceeds will be donated to the Stanford Moyamoya Center.

Dominguez is still recovering from her two brain surgeries. She is unable to work or pursue many of the activities she enjoyed before moyamoya took its toll. In April, she hopes to find out her surgeries successfully established sufficient blood flow to her brain. Until then, she plans on holding her husband, children and grandchildren close, and appreciating each moment she has with them.

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Editor: Recently I received a letter from the DMV reminding me that my driver’s license would soon expire. It also stated that I am now required to renew at a DMV office and as a senior, over the age of 70, I have to take the standard knowledge test plus an eye test.

The test would consist of 18 questions from the California driver’s manual selected at random. The local CAAA office saved me a trip to the DMV office by having copies available for its members.

The updated manual contains over 110 pages, and it was clear that I would have to do some reading. Halfway through the manual, I began to get a little nervous about this required knowledge test. There was a lot of information in this short manual.

I logged onto my computer and located a site at www.dmv-written-test.com that offered free DMV practice tests. They had 16 different tests available consisting of 18 questions each. That was a lot of tests, but I was determined to score well on my knowledge test and to renew my driver’s license.

I chose the Pittsburg DMV and attempted to make an appointment. The process was simple and easy. The first appointment time, however, was over two months away. Checking the Pittsburg opening time, eight o’clock, I decided that an early arrival would put me at the front of the line and reduce my time spent at the DMV. Allowing 45 minutes travel time from Brentwood to Pittsburg seemed reasonable. But then, I rarely drive anywhere that early in the morning.

Surprise, a lot of people work for a living and fill the roads that early. And because it was raining a bit, traffic slowed a little. The big hang up was that the trip passed two high schools and one elementary school. I discovered that a lot of students drive, and those who don’t get driven. My plan to arrive 15 minutes before they opened failed

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and it was now 10 minutes passed the hour.

There was a line outside the building of about 30 people waiting to get inside. A monitor at the door controlled the traffic allowing 10 people at a time to enter. The wait to get in was about 15 minutes. At this point I would just like to say that through the total process, once I was inside, until I finally exited with my temporary license in hand, all the employees were extremely patient, understanding and polite.

I asked one of the clerks how she endured the non-stop activity. She smiled and said, “Just take one hour and one day at a time.” My trip inside took two hours and ten minutes total. I passed my test with one wrong answer. The question that got me was one that I never remembered reading and had to do with driving on the freeway towing a boat. The answer is in the manual.

All of us need to review our driving knowledge and rules of the road occasionally. Many of the test questions ask things like how you should handle your car in case of a blow out, or if you should run off the road. Good things to know.

I paid my $36.00 renewal fee and was told my new license would be mailed and I should receive it in about two or three weeks. The really good news, it will be good for five years.

Leo Loranger Brentwood

City can join MCE

Editor: The City of Brentwood has an opportunity to join California’s longestserving community choice energy program, which is Marin Clean Energy (MCE).

The MCE Contra Costa inclusion period has been opened since Jan. 15, and will end on June 30. Joining MCE is the quickest, most reliable and most costeffective route to providing Contra Costa cities with local control, meaningful energy options and substantial

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greenhouse gas reductions.

The City of Brentwood is not a member at this present time.

Please write to our city council urging them to place this onto the city council’s agenda for a vote. We need our city leaders to allow us to expand our choice for energy consumption using more clean energy sources and to lower our costs in electricity usage.

Clifton Louie Brentwood

Being tolerant doesn’t mean accepting intolerance

Editor: Dear Tim (a former letter writer), To answer your question about who is intolerant now, it’s still just you.

I am so sorry that you were deeply victimized by someone else’s wardrobe choices. It feels like this was very threatening to your concept of what being a man is and I wish you a speedy recovery.

This event was so forced on you that you traveled out of your way to attend it?

The library is paid for by everyone in this community and so is your subsidized religion, which you are free to practice without people passive-aggressively praying outside. Consider putting your energy into real issues such as religious leaders assaulting children for decades.

Brentwood is changing as the core Bay Area moves in. I, for one, will continue to stand with my friends, family and coworkers of all orientations against your views and false victim narrative.

Aaron Sampson Brentwood

Swimming pool project

Editor: I attended the special meeting of the Community Services District Finance Committee recently.

The meeting focused on five different ways to pay for the six-lane competition

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swim pool with an L kick out, with an estimated approximate cost of $1.4 million, all of which required borrowing money, either from the wastewater fund or from a commercial lender.

I did hear Director Leete state that there were really three options: 1. Fill the hole in the ground back there and eliminate the pool.

2. Fix the existing pool as originally planned.

3. Build a new pool at an estimated approximate cost of $1.4 million.

What did concern me is the River Otters Booster Club spokesperson’s public comments, in which he stated: 1. “We are a water-based community ... we should not be building football stadiums or baseball ballparks …”

(You can listen to his public comment statements on the audio from the meeting starting at 34 minutes and 12 seconds through 35 minutes 50 seconds).

2. He also said on more than one occasion that the $1.4 million price tag for this pool was only buying a “bare bones” pool.

Please remember, as stated by one of the directors at the meeting this morning, this $1.3 million settlement payment from the Hoffman Company is not restricted to only be spent on the community center, but for any purpose within Zone 8.

You, as the elected directors of this community service district, should be attempting to determine what your constituents really want. Do they want you to take all your available resources and put them into the new pool?

Perhaps they would like to see diversity in the spending of this money for things like improvement of the Cornell Park baseball facility, soccer fields, tennis courts, pickleball facilities and general improvement of the community center building, facilities and adjacent land.

Charles Helfrick Discovery Bay

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LUHSD students team up for rugby

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Rugby’s soaring popularity as one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports has found its way into the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD), and now a host of students are elevating the game to new local heights.

Liberty and Heritage students have joined forces with the already established Freedom Rugby 15s Club teams to form the second Falcons girls squad, and the fourth Freedom boys unit this season.

“A lot of people don’t understand what rugby is,” said Suzzanne Slaughter, the teams’ administrator. “They think it is football without pads. It’s not. It’s nothing like football without pads. It’s like soccer with your hands. Once that prospective bridge is crossed, then it becomes real easy, and the kids out here love it.”

While some Freedom sports were on hiatus this week, members of the 17-member boys team and 20-member girls squad were hard at work honing their skills at Freedom Basin Park’s fields.

Freedom, Liberty and Heritage students are eligible to join Freedom’s squads, since Liberty has a first-year rugby club but has yet to garner the required 30 eligible

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Freedom, Liberty and Heritage high school students have joined forces to elevate the sport of rugby in the community. players to form boys and girls squads, and Heritage hasn’t yet established a club nor squad. Freedom has a club and team.

The boys club squad is comprised of 13 Freedom students, three from Liberty and one from Heritage, and the girls team features 12 Freedom students, seven from Liberty and one from Heritage. All players

carry Rugby NorCal and USA Rugby memberships.

The club squads are sanctioned under Rugby NorCal, governed under USA Rugby, and require similar player participation qualifications to official high school sports, such as physicals and satisfactory grades.

The teams play close to 10 Northern

California teams during about a six-month season — from October to April — when factoring in preconditioning work, an eightgame regular season and postseason contests.

For many players, it’s their first time playing the game, but the squads are quickly racking up the wins. The first-year Falcons girls squad won the Rugby Norcal Division II championship last season and the boys squad finished third in the Open Division.

“It’s a lot of contact, but it’s still safe and it’s fun,” said Freedom player Ben Martin. “It’s different from most sports. There is a lot of camaraderie. Even against my opponents, it feels like I’m playing with family.”

The teams’ ongoing sustainability is due in part to players falling in love with the sport and coaxing their friends to join, said Slaughter, who noted that the only athletic requirement to join the squad is a good attitude.

“There is no ideal player,” she said.

“You just have to have a good attitude, be one hundred percent committed to the practice, and come out here and give it your best.”

Freedom player Iliana Zapien said she was hooked from the moment she took the see Rugby page 22

Cornerstone Christian relishes milestone victory

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Before the end of the NorCal Division VI championship, the boys basketball team at Cornerstone Christian had already enjoyed a dream season.

The ending of the game brought the season to another level.

As time expired in the game against a previously unbeaten Redding Christian team, junior forward Matthew Broad buried a shot to give the Cougars a 59-57 triumph. The win in the NorCal tournament followed up Cornerstone Christian’s victory in the North Coast Section (NCS) Division VI tournament. The win was also the exact opposite of 2018’s NCS final, in which the Cougars lost at the buzzer.

“Literally, it was the other side of the coin,” said Larry Navilhon, the senior pastor of Cornerstone Christian Center and superintendent of Cornerstone Christian School. “The kids have played and do play a great brand of basketball. We’re just super proud of not only what they did, but how they carried themselves.”

In total, Cornerstone lost only two games on the season, both to Division V schools. But overall, the Cougars had a winning record against the Division V schools.

This included a seven-point win over Ripon

Photo courtesy of Cornerstone Christian basketball team

The Cornerstone Christian boys’ basketball team, seen after its first- NorCal Division VI championship, is relishing in the glory it created this season.

Christian on its homecoming night.

The Cougars are also in good shape for next year. Senior guard James Ebert, who averaged 17.3 points and three assists a game, is the only graduating starter. Among the returning players are sophomore guard Jacob Ebert, who led the team with 18.4 points and 3.1 steals a game and junior swingman Ezra Hunter III, who led the team with 6.9 rebounds a game and added

13.1 points. Junior guard Caed Miner and Broad rounded out the starting five.

Navilhon credited coach Ezra Hunter Jr. for the dramatic rise in the program’s success in recent years.

“He really elevated the program. He’s done a lot of great things for all of the right reasons,” Navilhon said. “The program has grown each year. It’s really elevated, certainly these last couple of years. We arrived at

both levels (NCS and NorCal) last year and won them both this year.”

Navilhon also credited principal Logan Heyer for the overall success of not only the athletic program, but the school, in general.

“It’s a Christian school,” Navilhon said. “We have a Christian agenda with education and athletics. It’s a great place to be.”

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prize and has reaped the rewards.

“There’s just something different about baseball,” he said.

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Since he was old enough to pick up a bat, Poss remembers playing ball with his cousins in the backyard.

“My love for the sport has grown more and more as I learn more about it,” Poss said. “Every single day, people who know me know I eat, sleep, breathe baseball. I take a lot of pride in how I work for it and the things I do every day for my sport.”

Poss said he spends five days a week practicing, plus additional time working out to increase his fitness level. He plays both catcher and shortstop and is always working to perfect his craft. While playing for Liberty High School, he has had to overcome some hurdles, being one of the team’s youngest, but he kept his eye on the

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The Impact under-14 boys soccer team recently finished the season undefeated and won its playoff championship in a tough match. In the front row, from left: Osiel, Josh, Aiden, Chris, Jonathan, Hugo, Antonio and Gustavo; top row: coach Alberto, Brayden, Iker, Alex, Zachary, Kyle, Andrew, Ramin, Leonardo, Sam, Christian, Evan and coach Shane.

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occur, said Freedom girls coach, Andrew Slaughter.

For now, however, local players are content with the avenues the sport offers.

Once the Rugby 15s season wraps up in mid-April, players have the opportunity to play Rugby 7s — a version of the sport featuring fewer players — with the Oakley Rugby Club team that combines Oakley, Antioch, Brentwood and Pittsburg players.

That season runs from May through July, with the Rugby 15s season launching again around October.

“There is a big emphasis on sportsmanship, and nobody ever focuses on anybody’s mistakes,” said first-year Freedom player Sade Stanley. “The focus is always on moving forward. I always leave practices and games with a better attitude than when I came in.”

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field. “The intensity and contact seemed really exciting,” she said. “Once I came out here, I fell in love, because you can’t get this from any other sport. I quit basketball to play rugby because I liked this so much better.”

First-year Liberty player Shivani Sharon expressed similar sentiments: “I was so scared of catching the ball, so scared to tackle, but now I feel comfortable. I am getting help from other people; they are being friendly. We are all good now.”

Slaughter said she hopes the game’s local popularity continues to rise. Ideally, Liberty High School interest will reach levels allowing the Lions to field their own teams, although combining all LUHSD players to form single girls and boys squads can continue for as long as needed, she said.

Beyond the LUHSD, the sport could one day become a California Interscholastic Federation–sanctioned activity, like other conventional sports, although it’s unknown how long it will take for that to

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George Wight, Don Longanecker and Steve Nicholas, trio on the right, recently won the Diamond Classic Catch and Release Sturgeon Derby.

Longanecker, far left, shows off the team’s prized fish.

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Local fishermen net big fish, cash prize Three local fishermen recently won the Diamond Classic Catch and Release Sturgeon Derby that began at the Martinez Marina.

Capt. Steve Nicholas, who owns Brentwood’s Delta Fishing Charters, Don Longanecker and George Wight netted a whopper of a catch and a large first place award

($3,360) for winning the 384-participant tournament.

About 20 fishermen made it to the finals, but it was Longanecker and crew who came out on top.

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he Heritage boys’ golf team recently finished an impressive third at the Aiello Invitational. The Patriots, who had three golfers finish in the top 10, were led by Carson Borrelli, who shot a 74. Heritage is slated to open league play against Freedom at 3:30 p.m. on March 27 at Deer Ridge Golf Course. To view a complete season schedule, visit bit.ly/2Fjr8os Photo courtesy of Heritage High School

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on, April 3, 2019, the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits to consider the following matter: Receive input from the community regarding boundaries and composition of districts for City Council Member district-based

elections pursuant to Elections Code section 10010; and Council Member direction to the independent demographer regarding any preferred configurations and changes to the draft maps. The hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you

challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. . /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Publish: March 22, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79419 Publish dates: March 22, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001239-00 The name of the business: Prime Diesel Services Located at: 4206 Belle Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: J Osorio Enterprises. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/26/19. Signature of registrant: Juan E Osorio, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/27/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79241 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000828-00 The name of the business: La Movida Night Club Located at: 14273 San Pablo Ave In: San Pablo, CA 94806 is hereby registered by the following owner: La Movida LLC . This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Idalia Montecinos, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 7, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/7/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79157 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001065-00 The name of the business: Sol Textiles & Yoga Located at: 33 Briarwood Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marisol G. Fuson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/19. Signature of registrant: Marisol G. Fuson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 20, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/20/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79172 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001248-00 The name of the business: Lumpy’s Diner Located at: 5891 Lonetree Way, Ste #A In: Antioch, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Angel’s Diner, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gena L Noack, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2019 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 2/27/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79334 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001590-00 The name of the business: East Bay Chevs Car Club Located at: 3521 Metcalf Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Reginald R Johnson Jr. 2. Marlow Jackson This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/2006. Signature of registrant: Reginald R Johnson Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 13, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 3/13/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79380 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000982-00 The name of the business(es): Artesanias Mexicanas HAC Located at: 4567 Century Blvd In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jesus Ibarra. 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: Jesus Ibarra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 14, 2019

by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/14/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79194 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001004-00 The name of the business: Kelly & Co Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon # 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly & Co Group. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kelly Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79192 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

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Several potentially significant impacts were identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels.

All mitigation measures not addressed by the standard conditions of approval were included in the conditions of approval on the project. The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council on the time extension.Applicant: Richland Real Estate Fund LLC Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Christopher Rogers at (925) 516-5136 or crogers@brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

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dition, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79415 Publish dates: March 22, 2019.

Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING correspondence delivered to the BrentNotice is hereby given that the Planning wood Planning Commission at, or prior to, Commission of the City of Brentwood the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter 02-1273 79414 March 22, 2019. as the normal course of business permits on April 2, 2019, hold a public hearing LEGAL NOTICES to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Permit (CUP 19-003) for Imperiale NAME STATEMENT Beer Cafe, to operate a brewery File No. F-0001112-00 The name of with a restaurant, with a type the business: Blue Line Real Estate 23 liquor license, after the hours & Property Management Located of 10:00 p.m., extending the op- at: 5087 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, erational hours to midnight on CA 94531, is hereby registered by the Friday and Saturday. The project following owner: ABJ Enterprises Inc. site is located at 609 First Street This business is conducted by: A Cor(APN 013-100-006). This project has been found to be Categorically poration. The registrant commenced to Exempt from the requirements transact business under the fictitious of the California Environmental business name or names listed above Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, on 2/21/19. Signature of registrant: Class 1, Existing Facilities. The Michael Barbanica, CEO. This statement proposed use is interior to the was filed with the County Clerk of Conexisting building and does not tra Costa County on: February 21, 2019 include any unusual characteris- by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/21/2024 tics resulting in any significant Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79195 Pubimpacts relating to traffic, noise, lish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019. air quality, or water quality. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Planning Commission action will NAME STATEMENT be final unless an appeal is filed.

File No. F-0001144-00 The name of the Applicant: Brandon Freel Said hearing will be held at the City business: No Brakes Live Fit TrainCouncil Chambers, 150 City Park ing Club Located at: 1368 Sunset Way, Brentwood, California. Further Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby information may be obtained from Associ- registered by the following owner: Terate Planner Crystal De Castro [(925) 516- rell Jones. This business is conducted 5127 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov] in by: An Individual. The registrant comthe Community Development Department menced to transact business under of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park the fictitious business name or names

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RED listed above on 2/1/19. Signature of registrant: Terrell Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/22/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79248 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001160-00 The name of the business: The Metalwright’s Shop Located at: 2340 Chardonnay Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marc Douville.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/22/19. Signature of registrant: Marc Douville. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/22/24 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79261 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001180-00 The name of the business: Siclics Screen Printing Located at: 5010 Toyon Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Timothy Aaron O’Connor 2. Lisa Marie O’Connor. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tim O’Connor, Lisa O’Connor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/25/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79325 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001634-00 The name of the business: Wave Mission Team Located at: 3377 Deer Valley Rd In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shirley R. Tatum. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2012. Signature of registrant: Shirley R. Tatum. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/14/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79375 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000751-00 The name of the business: Bebop Shop Located at: 1590 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Deborah Lynn Reed.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/19. Signature of registrant: Deborah Reed. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/5/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79197 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000790-00 The name of the business: Done Right Handyman Services Located at: 1360 Bellerose CT In: Brentwood, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Jeffrey Chavez. 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: David Jeffrey Chavez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 6, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 2/6/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79155 Publish dates: March 1, 8,15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001049-00 The name of the business: Beths Sweet Treats Located at: 2461 Crescent Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Elizabeth E McCants. 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: Elizabeth McCants. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/19/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79196 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001050-00 The name of the business: EAVE Located at: 1990 North California Blvd, Suite 755 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Eave, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Saranathan Vasudevan, Chief Operating Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/19/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79232 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001056-00 The name of the business: The Hair Loft & Bridal Co. Located at: 1280 Cenral Blvd. Suite J1 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Louise Noack 2. Katie McDaniel.

This business is conducted by: CoPartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/19/19. Signature of registrant: Louise Noack. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2019

by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/19/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79322 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001072-00 The name of the business: Bay Area Voice Talent Located at: 927 Island Palm Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Saunders. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/18. Signature of registrant: Michael Saunders. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 20, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/20/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79175 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001121-00 The name of the business: AB Marketing & Creative Located at: 1881 Lunger Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alexis Bonn.

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: Alexis Bonn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 2/22/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79356 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001186-00 The name of the business: Extreme Motorsports Located at: 8445 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: RCKB Enterprises, 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 8/31/2007.

Signature of registrant: Ralph Cole, Managing Member LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79199 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001208-00 The name of the business: Mary’s Fashion Located at: 1500 Monument Blvd In: Concord, CA 92520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria de Jesus Cruz.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/4/17. Signature of registrant: Maria de Jesus Cruz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/26/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79249 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001209-00 The name of the business: Two Trees Skincare Located at: 2556 Hoffman Lane In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Raquel Otis 2.

Brian Otis . This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raquel Otis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/26/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79257 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001213-00 The name of the business: Primary Colors Equestrians Located at: 1151 Bear Creek Rd In: Briones, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alexis Walters.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/26/2019. Signature of registrant: Alexis Walters. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/26/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79324 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001626-00 The name of the business: Bee Pure Cleaning Located at: 562 Ash St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alina Ann Willett. 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: Alina Willett. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2019 by Deputy C Dias Expires 3/14/19 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79379 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-1156-11. 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: 3/1/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0349897 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 03/15/2019, 03/22/2019, 03/29/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79294 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ajamu Bashir SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ajamu Bashir CASE NUMBER: N190498 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Ajamu Bashir filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Ajamu Bashir AKA Thomas Glenn Dawkins to Proposed Name: Ajamu Bashir. 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: 5/17/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: March 18, 2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79383 Publish Dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Antonio Rodrigues SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Antonio Rodrigues CASE NUMBER: N19-0356 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Antonio Rodrigues filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Antonio Rodrigues to Proposed Name: Tony Rodriguez.

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: 4/24/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 2/25/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79218 Publish Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date:3/7/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79330 Publish Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

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: 04/17/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 02/19/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79266 Publish Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

tra Costa County on 11/21/2017 under File No. F-0006958-00 (*1) Michelle R Wright 557 Cashew Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Michelle Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79198 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001251-00 The name of the business: Your Westside Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Raymond Hahn. 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: Raymond Hahn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2019

by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/27/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79389 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001304-00 The name of the business: MK Consultation Located at: 1913 Seal Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Michael L Beights 2. Katrina R Beights. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael L Beights. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79390 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001357-00 The name of the business: S and R Moving Services Located at: 1281 Glenwillow Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1.

Shane Pylant. 2. Reese Farrow 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: Shane Pylant. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 4, 2019 by Deputy S Smith Expires 3/4/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79328 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001413-00 The name of the business: Nuttin’ But Suga’ Bakery Located at: 1713 Cypress St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carmen Denise Chambers. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/6/14. Signature of registrant: Carmen Denise Chambers.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/6/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79298 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001548-00 The name of the business: Smoothies Plus Located at: 245 Woodside Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Just Right Options LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: John C Krum, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/12/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79398 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001627-00 The name of the business: Gliedt Restorations Located at: 3520 Orwood Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tony Gliedt. 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: Tony Gliedt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/14/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79391 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-1156-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2005.

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 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: KEITH N BUTLER AND MARY E BUTLER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 9/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345853-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5315 GOLD CREEK CIRCLE (Area of BYRON)DISCOVERY BAY, CA A.P.N.: 011-500-075-4 Date of Sale: 4/10/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $654,872.47, estimated The

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE Please take notice that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, notice having been given to all parties believed to claim an interest and the time specified for payment in the notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against that certain mobilehome described as a 1957 PLYMOUTH mobilehome, decal number LAB7471, serial number 8104700212, now situated at 3505 Gateway Road, Space M108, Bethel Island, California 94511.

The party believed to claim an interest in the mobilehome is Bart Kirk Blackketter. Take further notice that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction for removal only at 9:00 a.m. on April 2, 2019, at Santiago Island Village, Park Office, located at 3505 Gateway Road, Bethel Island, California 94511.

In order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the amount of $4,648.65 must be paid by any person claiming a right in the mobilehome, prior to the sale date, and the mo-bilehome must then be promptly removed from the park. This amount includes estimated storage charges, publication charges, attorneys fees, incidental and/or transportation charges, as provided in the Commercial Code, and is subject to further adjustment.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Elaine Marie Ortiz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Elaine Marie Ortiz CASE NUMBER: N19-0455 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Elaine Marie Ortiz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Elaine Marie Ortiz to Proposed Name: Elaine Marie Kilpatrick. 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: 05/08/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jesus Alberto Contreras Hernandez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jesus Alberto Contreras CASE NUMBER: N19-0456 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jesus Alberto Contreras Hernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jesus Alberto Contreras Hernandez b. aka Jesus Alberto Contreras to Proposed Name: Jesus Alberto Contreras-Hernandez.

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: 05/08/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/01/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79329 Publish Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jose Orlando Martinez and Maria G. Martinez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jose Orlando Martinez & Maria G. Martinez CASE NUMBER: N19-0504 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jose O. Martinez and Maria G. Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Joshua Adonai Martinez b.

Zareth Jasmin Martinez to Proposed Name: a. Joshua Adonai Martinez Urrutia b. Zareth Jasmin Martinez Urrutia. 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: 5/14/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Minors must appear at the hearing or file consent to name change. Date: 03/13/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79378 Publish Dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Patress Lynette Bates SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Patress Lynette Bates CASE NUMBER: N19-0263 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Patress Lynette Bates filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Patress Lynette Bates to Proposed Name: Patress Lynette Runsewe. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Robert Kirein Ortiz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Robert Kirein Ortiz CASE NUMBER: N19-0315 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Robert Kirein Ortiz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Robert Kirein Ortiz to Proposed Name: Robert Zapantis.

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: 04/17/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of residency to the hearing. Date: 02/19/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79264 Publish Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stuart Jonathan Worrall SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Stuart Jonathan Worrall CASE NUMBER: N19-0472 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Stuart Jonathan Worrall filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Stuart Jonathan Worrall to Proposed Name: Jonathan Worrall. 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: 05/09/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/8/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79331 Publish Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Bebop Shop at 557 Cashew St, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Con-

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Fill My Basket at 560 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/4/2013 under File No. 2013 F-0003565-00 (*1) Sharon L. Dawson 560 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: an individual. Signature: Sharon L. Dawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79174 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001428-00 The name of the business: Encouraging Touch Enterprise Located at: 109 Danvers Court In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tiffany BookerJames. 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: Tiffany Booker-James. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 3/6/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79400 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001524-00 The name of the business: Ciudad MX Mexican Products Located at: 3569 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Missael Perez Gomez. 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: Missael Perez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/8/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79320 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001692-00 The name of the business: C&T International Company Located at: 505 Jane Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Zhu-Hong Tang 2. Hong Chen. 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: Tang, Zhu-Hong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 18, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/18/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79395 Publish dates: March 22,29, April 5, 12, 2019.

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A verbal dispute was reported on Second Street. A woman is currently upset since someone told her to quiet down.

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Feb. 24, 5:35 a.m. A person was reported driving under the influence on Walnut Boulevard and Balfour Road.

Feb. 24, 9:52 a.m. Authorities received complaints of three homeless people making an encampment on Balfour Road.

Feb. 24, 2:16 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The suspect was said to have taken merchandise from the front table.

Feb. 24, 4:55 p.m. A physical fight was reported on Ellesmere Court.

Feb. 24, 10:05 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Shady Willow Lane. The vehicle, a silver 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, was broken into. The vehicle was parked at a shopping center and the driver’s purse and cell phone were taken.

Feb. 25, 9:41 a.m. A vehicle was burglarized on Sand Creek Road.

The windows of a blue Audi Q5 were smashed and the reporting person’s Coach purse and bank cards were taken.

Feb. 25, 11:26 a.m. A young female committed a petty theft at a business on Lone Tree Way. She left in a dark green Toyota.

Feb. 25, 1:04 p.m. A physical fight was reported on Lone Tree Way. A subject was apprehended in a parking lot.

Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m. A man told authorities that his wife’s backpack was stolen from their garage on February 19. Their cards have since been used at McDonalds, Mod Pizza, and Best Buy. He said he had footage of a man riding a bike outside of the home at the time the robbery occurred. This report came from Martin Street.

Feb. 25, 3:47 p.m. A case of brandishing a gun was reported on Mountain Drive and Balfour Road. The reporting person’s daughter stated that a man pulled out a gun and pointed it at her. She said that the trigger was pulled and it made a clicking sound.

Feb. 25, 3:58 p.m. A woman reported fraudulent charges to her debit card.

This report came from Lone Tree Way. Feb. 25, 7:20 p.m. A person told authorities that their ex was violating their restraining order. This report came from Lone Tree Way. Feb. 25, 7:44 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Brentwood Boulevard and Havenwood Avenue. The vehicle was said to be going from Oakley to Brentwood, driving at a high speed and was unable to maintain itself in the lane. The re-

porting person said the vehicle had already hit a curb. The vehicle was a grey and black Dodge Neon.

Feb. 26, 5:50 a.m. A silver BMW was stolen sometime during the night on Stonehaven Drive.

Feb. 26, 8:26 a.m. Authorities received a report of a subject hacking into the reporting person’s computer system. The hacker tried to order ten iPhones from a vendor. The order was stopped and the reporting person was able to get the shipping information that was provided.

Feb. 26, 8:31 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that their vehicle’s rear plate was stolen on Cottonwood Common.

Feb. 26, 10:12 a.m. A vehicle theft occurred on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. A person wearing a black jacket and pants was reported being drunk in public on O’Hara Avenue. He was said to have been aggressive and trying to get into the back gate of a business. The reporting person said he looked to be in his fifties.

Feb. 26, 11:45 a.m. An accident with minor injuries due to a fire was reported on City Park Way, where a vehicle crashed into a light pole. The airbags were deployed in the incident.

Feb. 26, 1:01 p.m. A family disturbance was reported on Valley Green Drive.

Feb. 26, 1:07 p.m. A reporting person told authorities that he was the victim of a fraud on his Uber account and he refused to submit an online report. This report came from Central Park Place.

Feb. 26, 3:54 p.m. A hit-and-run was reported in a parking lot on Balfour Road. The reporting person said that his 2017 Chevy Silverado was parked in the parking lot when it was hit. The business has surveillance of the suspected vehicle which hit the reporting person’s vehicle.

Feb. 26, 4:34 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A person told authorities that a suspect had a knife but the reporting person was able to take the weapon away.

Feb. 26, 4:43 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Chiavari Court. The reporting person said that their mail was stolen on Saturday and someone tried to use her information at Walgreens on Balfour Road. The business has surveillance of the suspect.

Feb. 26, 4:55 p.m. Authorities received a report that two males did a grab-and-go at a business on Sand Creek Road. Their vehicle was a gold Toyota Corolla with a “Just Do It” sticker on the back.

They appeared to be in their 20s.

One was wearing a black hoodie and plack pants and the other was wering a black hoodie and jeans.

Feb. 26, 6:35 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Second Street.

A woman is currently upset since someone told her to quiet down.

Feb. 26, 8:04 p.m. A person told authorities that he was cuurently in a verbal dispute about where to park his car. This report came from Red Rome Lane.

Feb. 26, 8:17 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. The subject, a male dressed in a white shirt and black overalls and in his 20s, was said to have taken some shoes and walked out of the back door. There were no weapons seen and the subject was alone and headed behind the store.

Feb. 27, 12:14 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Vineyards Parkway and Concord Way. Feb. 27, 11:28 a.m. A person told authorities that their wallet was either lost or stolen.

Feb. 27, 11:53 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said that someone took papers, checks and a gate opener from their vehicle.

Some of the checks were used at Patelco in the same shopping center that they were in. The reporting person thinks that Patelco could have video surveillance.

Feb. 27, 11:54 a.m. A person reported that their vehicle was burglarized on Lone Tree Way while he was in a store. The reporting person is waiting for authorities in the center of the parking lot.

Feb. 27, 12:45 p.m. A family fight was reported on Shumardi Oak Court.

Feb. 27, 1:09 p.m. Authorities received a call from Guise Way that a man impersonating an officer.

Feb. 27, 1:19 p.m. A person reported that equipment was stolen from the back of a white Ford truck parked in front of the rentals department at Home Depot. The reporting person thinks that Home Depot might have video surveillence.

Feb. 27, 1:36 p.m. A man in his 20s with brown ponytails and a beard, wearing a white shirt with red stripes and white points, stole two bags of dog food. This report came from Lone Tree Way. Feb. 27, 1:47 p.m. A petty theft occurred on Lone Tree Way. The suspects were said to be two females, one with red hair, a black jacket and boots, and the other with brown hair. The second was thought to be the driver.

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impact fees, said Nancy Marquez-Suarez, human resources manager and assistant to the city manager.

“This facility is something Oakley has longed for since incorporating as a city,” she said. “It will be a great amenity to serve our growing community.”

The county acquired the site’s seven-plus acres from the Moura family for parks, recreation and related public purposes prior to transferring it to Oakley during its 1999 incorporation.

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jurisdictions,” said Board Vice President Stephen Smith. “I think it is very advantageous that we engage NBS to look at this district as a whole.”

Brentwood’s developers are charged $880.95 per single-family or multi-family unit, and commercial, office and industrial/institutional developments are charged

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with the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA in 2004, after the organization committed to installing five temporary modular buildings for recreation programming, with the intent to construct a large recreational facility within five years. But when Mt. Diablo YMCA went bankrupt and vacated the property in 2010, the city acquired the buildings.

The temporary units — the city’s only recreation facilities — have been used for recreation classes, summer camps, after-school programs and as community rentals, but are nearing the end of their

useful lifespan, said Marquez-Suarez, who noted that one has been removed, and city officials are hopeful the remaining four can last another four to five years.

The new center’s design was approved in 2017, and the project has been a workin-progress ever since.

“Replacing some of the aging buildings left to Oakley by the YMCA allows us to continue providing the recreation programs that kids have become accustomed to,” said City Councilmember Kevin Romick, “with the added benefit of offering families and

community organizations a place to hold activities and events.”

The site of the current modular buildings is expected to one day be home to phase two of the recreation center project, possibly including classrooms and a small gymnasium, although no funding nor an associated timeline have yet been established, Marquez-Suarez said.

The ribbon-cutting and open house are scheduled for 1 p.m. on April 13 at 1250 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley.

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about 17 cents per square foot.

Oakley’s fire-related impact fees include $749 per single-family unit, $468 per multi-family unit, $219.96 for a secondary dwelling unit and $452 per mobile home.

County amounts were unavailable at press time.

The impact fee exploration is expected to evaluate the district’s growth projections, ensuing capital facility and equipment needs attributable to the new development, and the best way to uniformly impose district service area fees.

But the district will need the two cities and county to independently approve any recommended changes.

Helmick noted that Oakley, Brentwood and county officials are aware of the forthcoming study. “Gauging the level of (city and county) support is very difficult right now,” he said. “All of them know and are willing to have conversations, but the findings and how they are perceived, we’ll see as we move forward.”

The district’s consultant will separately explore the feasibility of creating additional community facility districts, imposed to improve fire prevention and

emergency response facilities and services in a certain geographic area — an effort the cities and county must undertake.

The district’s two currently contributing CFD’s — Bethel Island’s Delta Coves and Oakley’s Summer Lakes — are expected to garner around $285,000 in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, according to district budget estimates. Oakley’s second fire-related CFD, the future Gilbert property, could generate up to an additional $162,459 yearly, beginning on the 2019/2020 tax roll, according to October 2018 projections during the CFD’s formation.

The CFD evaluation will specifically explore which district service areas are viable CFD options, how potential CFD taxes would be apportioned and if the required public will for such a move exists.

Creation of any new CFD would require a petition to the fire board, public and protest hearings and the ok of any proposed CFD electorate.

The examination will separately explore the district’s emergency response, plan review and code enforcement fees to ensure that they align with services provided and costs.

The district began charging individuals or their insurance companies for providing medical aid in 2016, and in 2018 started charging for other help, such as those involving motor vehicle incidents, hazardous material releases, illegal fires and water emergencies.

The district was also forced to launch its own fire prevention bureau, including providing development plan review and inspection services in late 2018, after its contract with the neighboring Contra Costa County Fire Protection District expired.

District officials noted that the public plan review and inspection charges, which must be cost-neutral, are based on a 2010 county study.

“Establishing a cost-effective plan review and inspection program will require the district to review its fees and ensure that they are appropriate for the services the district is providing and the district’s costs,” Helmick wrote.

District officials noted it’s too early to know when the study will be completed.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-845844-AB Order No.: DS7300-18004312 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/31/2013. 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): William Lee Stanger. A Single man Recorded: 6/11/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0147689-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $275,767.51 The purported property address is: 90 CUNHA CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-

1708 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 052-191-0026 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-845844-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 shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-845844AB IDSPub #0151134 3/22/2019 3/29/2019 4/5/2019 Oakley Press No. 030477 79316 Publish dates: March 22, 29, April 5, 2019.

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DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 08/02/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0244643-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: FIDEL A LOPEZ, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/03/2019 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1195 COVERED WAGON DR, OAKLEY, CA 945612345 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common desNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ignation, if any, shown herein. Said sale T.S. No.: 9987-7811 TSG Order No.: will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but DS7300-18003996 A.P.N.: 035-070-072- without covenant or warranty, expressed 0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN or implied, regarding title, possession,

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or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $132,064.80 (Estimated) as of 03/15/2019. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information

about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-7811. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0349599 To: OAKLEY PRESS 03/08/2019, 03/15/2019, 03/22/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79231 Publish dates: March 8, 15, 22, 2019.

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Public Hearing for Area Elections Pre-Map Creation March 27, 2019 @ 7:30pm Diablo Water District (DWD) is moving from an at-large Director election to a by-division Director election. As part of the process, DWD is seeking public input for the creation of by-division voting area. To participate please submit suggestions via mail to: Diablo Water District, Attn: General Manager, PO Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561 or attend the public hearing in person on March 27, 2019 @ 7:30pm at 87 Carol Lane, Oakley. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79340 Publish dates: March 15, 22, 2019.

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Events Friday, March 22 Peter Pan on stage!

Antioch Community Center. Reservations are required and tickets are $100 per person. For more information and to reserve, contact Lisa Stratton Elliott at 916-400-3721 or at lisa@ strattonconsulting.net.

The Nick Rodriguez Theatre presents Peter Pan on stage, March 22 at 7:30 p.m., and March 23 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at 213 F St. Antioch.

Come join Peter, the Darling family, Lost Boys, Indians and Captain Hook and his pirates in a fantastic story of imagination and adventure.

Tickets are $8-$10. For more information, contact The Drama Factory at director@ dramafactory.org or call 925-695-4123 or visit www.dramafactory.org.

Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch Tri-Tip Dinner

Saturday, March 23 Blue Devils Crab Feed

Breakfast Honoring Cesar E. Chavez State Holiday

The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps crab feed fundraiser will be held at the Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch. This fundraiser offers an all-you-can-eat dinner of salad, garlic bread, pasta, marinated crab, wine and dessert. Tickets are $60, and doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Teresa Saunders at Teresa@bluedevils.org or call 925-689-2918, ext. 3005.

Funk Festival Featuring EQ and 1st Ave. Revue

The Funk Festival Featuring EQ and 1st Ave. Revue will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Pittsburg California Theatre. Tickets are $26 to $36. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or call 925-427-1611 or visit http:// www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/

NYC Tenor Comes Home to Sing Italian Opera

Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra presents NYC Tenor Comes Home to Sing Italian Opera, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at El Campanil Theatre.

Currently based in New York City, operatic tenor Alex Frankel joins the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra to perform and celebrate some of the world’s most beloved Italian music. Tickets range from $7 to $20. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or www. contracostachamberorchestra.org or contact Music Director Chad Goodman at info@ contracostachamberorchestra.org.

Sunday, March 24 Live Organ and A Movie: The Goonies

The California Theatre presents Live Organ and a Movie: The Goonies, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at 351 Railroad Avenue. This event begins with Dave Moreno playing the theater’s historic organ with a selection of themed musical pieces followed by “Goonies.” This film follows a band of kids, who live in the Goon Docks, on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of a legendary 17th-century pirate. Cost is $6.50 per person. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@ pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com 9254271611 or visit http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Thursday, March 28 Live Music by Natural Blend

Brentwood Boogie Nites presents live music by Natural Blend, at the Brentwood Community Center, from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10 for preregistered members and $12 for preregistered nonmembers and bought at the door. For more information, contact the Brentwood Community Center at 925-516-5380.

Saturday, March 30 Frazier’s Lobster Feed Dinner

Assemblymember Jim Frazier will hold a lobster feed dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta will hold their annual tri-tip dinner, at VFW Hall, from 5 from 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and there will be live auctions. Cost is $18 for adults and $9 for children under 10. For more information, contact Thomas McNell at tmcnell@ comcast.net or 925-757-9485 or Angel Luevano 925-813-2547.

Give Always to Others & Co. invites you to a breakfast honoring the Cesar E. Chavez state holiday, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Applebee’s in Antioch. A $10 suggested donations will be accepted and will benefit the Guillermo “Bill” Muniz Educational Opportunity Award. For more information and to RSVP, call 925-439-2558 or email gatonco@aol.com.

Friday, April 5 Just Between Friends Sale

The Just Between Friends Sale of Antioch/ Concord will be taking place at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Local families will have the opportunity to sell their unneeded items, while also allowing them to pick up some amazing deals on things they need. For more information, contact Monique Gipson at moniquegipson@ jbfsale.com or 925-499-2808 or visit http://www. antiochconcord.jbfsale.com.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The California Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at 351 Railroad Avenue in Pittsburgh. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows the story of Joseph.

Tickets are $20 to $25. For more information, contact info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or call 925-427-1611 or visit http:// www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Saturday, April 6 Second Story Book Shop Book Sale Returns

The Second Story Book Shop brings back the book sale on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at the Brentwood Library. Genres of all kinds will be on sale starting at 50 cents each. There will be fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, vinyl records and DVDs. For more information, contact the Brentwood Library at 925-516-5290

DBYC Opening Day Boat Parade

The DBYC will host their annual Discovery Bay Opening Day Boat Parade, starting at noon.

For more information, contact Tara Wilcox at tara.bell@msn.com or 408-832-3106 or visit dbyc.com.

Almond Grove Mustang Market

The Almond Grove Mustang market swap and craft fair runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Almond Grove Elementary School. Please join us for a day of shopping. For more information, contact almondgrovemustangemarket@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/Almond-GroveMustang-Market-2211577002388367/.

Imagine Gala 2019

The Opportunity Junction presents the Imagine Gala at the Diablo Country Club, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Delicious hors d’oeuvres, complimentary

www.thepress.net/ calendar wine and a silent auction will be followed by a gourmet dinner, an alumni success story, live auction and dancing. Tickets are $175 and reservations are required. For more information, visit OpportunityJunction.org/gala or call 925-776-1133.

Fun with Kids in the Garden

Sustainable Contra Costa presents Fun with Kids in the Garden, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pittsburg Library. Come explore “the good, the bad and the buggy” while showcasing some of the easiest family-friendly plants that pollinators love. The cost is $5 to $10 per person. For more information, visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/fun-with-kids-in-the-gardentickets-42297888122.

Heritage Patriots Athletic Booster Club Bazaar and Rummage

The Heritage Patriots Athletic Booster Club will hold a bazaar and rummage sale, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Heritage High School. There will be food and drinks for the afternoon along with special community groups present and a bounce house for the kids. For more information, contact Gary at vicepresidenthpabc@gmail.com or call 925-480-7189 or visit https://squareup.com/ store/heritage-athletic-boosters.

Krey Comedy Fundraising Dinner

The Krey Parents Club present the Krey Comedy Fundraising Dinner, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. This event features entertainment by comedian Mike Guido, dinner from Zephyr Grill, drinks from Crown & Crow and Chill , a live auction, a DJ, and dancing.

The cost is $65. For more information, contact Krey Parents Club at kreyparentsclub@gmail.com or visit www.kreypc.org.

Bethel Island Lions Club Annual Crab Feed

The Bethel Island Lions Club presents their annual crab feed, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. at Scout Hall. There will be dinner and karaoke. Tickets are $50. For more information, contact Dave Lawler at d_lawler@comcast.net or call 925-595-1451 or contact Doug Lawler at 925-390-2548.

Tuesday, April 9 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at 11:30 a.m., at Denny’s at 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. All active federal employees, retirees and their dependents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at 925-3084538 or narfedc1718@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, April 10 Oakley Chamber of Commerce Mixer

The Oakley Chamber of Commerce will host their April business mixer, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Oakley Self Storage at 4700 Main St. This event is free for members and first time guests.

Members who bring a non-member will receive a raffle ticket for one of the drawings. For more information, call 925-625-7867.

Saturday, April 13 Dinner Concert for Knightsen Visual and Performing Arts

Knightsen Visual and Performing Arts presents their annual Dinner/Concert featuring the Rhythm Method 4, at Knightsen Elementary from 5 to 11 p.m. There will be a no-host bar, auctions, dinner and more.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ pressnet_knightsen_performing_arts_dinner.

Sewing Room Tour

The Delta Quilters Guild is hosting a tour of six Oakley sewing room spaces, with tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a concluding reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 bought in advance and $20 on the day. For more information, call 209-914-9921.

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