Oakley Press 05.04.18

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Vol. 18, No. 18

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City to implement camping ordinance

Roddy Ranch Sold To EBRPD

Rockin’ the chalk

East Bay Regional Park District has purchased Roddy Ranch Golf Course property. Page 5A

by Kyle Szymanski

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People may want to think twice before camping on public property in Oakley.

The city council recently approved an ordinance prohibiting camping and the storing of related materials on public property.

“After seeing our officers interact with unhoused individuals a few times, I asked the officers if we had a no-camping ordinance,” said City Councilmember Sue Higgins, who proposed the new rules last year. “Turns out, we had some provisions in the code, but they needed to be strengthened.” see Camping page 26A

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lexandra Zapien puts the finishing touches on her drawing of Pluto during the City of Oakley’s recent Rock the Chalk event. To read more about the winners and showcase, see page 3A.

Goodwill to appeal design denial

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Goodwill has appealed a Brentwood Planning Commission decision denying the design of a proposed store near Balfour Road and Armstrong Way. The commission officially denied the design in April mainly over concerns that increased traffic would have a negative effect on surrounding neighborhoods.

The appeal will be considered by the Brentwood City Council during a future meeting.

“We were surprised and disappointed (by the planning commission’s decision),” said Jim Caponigro, president and CEO at Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay. “The process of the planning commission is to approve a facility if it’s zoned for that use, which we are. We went through everything the commission has asked us for.”

Project plans called for Goodwill to build a 25,000-square-foot building that incorpo-

“ The process of the planning commission is to approve a facility if it’s zoned for that use, which we are. We went through everything the commission has asked us for.

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Jim Caponigro, president and CEO at Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay rates a retail store, a donation processing area and a job-training facility on the undeveloped 3.61-acre lot south of Balfour Road, between Armstrong Way and the Union Pacific railroad right of way.

The proposed store is for retail use, which is permitted in the area, but the commission is concerned about traffic flow to and from the location.

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“I don’t see it working harmoniously in the neighborhood,” said Planning Commission Chairperson John Fink, who likened the project to trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The commission sent the project design back to city staff and Goodwill officials in February to address the concerns, but the commission still felt uncomfortable about the design after three revised traffic plans were explored in April.

The apparent best of the three alternatives that were all shot down by the commission included: pushing the majority of the traffic to a new three-way intersection to be built in place of a possibly problematic roundabout, eliminating the impact on residential streets; and allowing patrons who live within the adjacent neighborhoods to turn left at the main driveway and go home using the shortest route.

“We have been talking about traffic since the first meeting that we had,” said Planning see Goodwill page 26A

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he City of Oakley’s third annual Rock the Chalk art event offered 40 budding artists an opportunity to showcase their creativity April 28.

There was a winner chosen in each age category.

Winners included Gabriella Ruiz, ages 6 to 10, with her rendition of a mermaid; Alexandra Zapien, ages 6 to 11, with her drawing of Disney’s Pluto; Christopher Fuller, ages 15 to 18, with his artwork of a cat; and Jeremy Allen, ages 19 and older, with his creative drawing of a creature eating an ice cream cone. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/sideshows

Logan, 9, Lucas, 7, and Jason White took their Oakley Press on a recent trip to Washington DC. The Whites enjoyed touring the area monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, seen here, and even won tickets to the annual White House Egg Roll. Thanks for taking us along on your patriotic adventure!

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Frazier pushes to dissolve Delta council

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

A bill recently submitted to the State Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Discovery Bay) attempted to eliminate the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC), and while the bill failed in committee, Frazier is determined to continue drawing attention to the actions of the DSC. “Assemblymember Frazier understands the politics surrounding the tunnels proposal and is not discouraged by the vote on (Assembly Bill) 1876,” said Andrew Bird, communications director for Frazier. “He will continue to shed light on decisions the Stewardship Council makes that are detrimental to the Delta’s future, and he has the option of authoring legislation to sunset the council in future sessions.”

The DSC was created in 2009 to balance the restoration and protection of the Delta region with the needs of people and businesses that depend on the Delta’s water.

Frazier argued that the committee favors water interests in Southern California over needs of the Delta and the communities its resources support.

“The (DSC) has too often acted as a rubber stamp for the interests of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to force through the tunnels,” said Frazier.

Frazier introduced AB 1876 to the

Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife on April 24. The bill called for the DSC to be phased out by mid-2020. The function and responsibilities of the DSC would be transitioned to another body – the Delta Protection Committee.

“By transferring responsibilities of the DSC to the Delta Protection Commission on July 1, 2020, this bill will ensure Delta needs are met while working with statewide stakeholders to provide certainty of greater water security for all Californians,” said senior consultant Ryan Ojakian in an analysis of AB 1876 completed for the California Assembly. “This bill would effectively provide the Delta counties the voice they never received.”

The DSC is, by its charter, tasked with representing a broad range of interests from across the state. It manages the coequal goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring and enhancing the Delta ecosystem. The coequal goals must be achieved in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place.

“So many years of focus on Delta issues have been either ecosystem restoration or conveyance and water supply reliability,” said Keith Coolidge, DSC executive manager for external affairs. “And the key here was that those were treated as coequal. You didn’t sacrifice one for the other. It doesn’t

“ The (DSC) has too often acted as a rubber stamp for the interests of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to force through the tunnels.

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Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Discovery Bay) mean that every single project has to embody both, but on balance, you’re looking for that. Every project has to, in some way, fit into respecting and preserving the Delta.”

Of the council’s seven seats, the governor appoints four members, the State Senate and assembly each appoint a member and the final position is occupied by the chair of the Delta Protection Commission. Frazier argued in an opinion piece published in the Sacramento Bee that Gov. Brown, who is the principal driver of the Delta tunnels project, stacked the council with members who support the tunnels project and have little regard for the needs of the Delta.

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Ojakian’s analyis stated that AB 1876 would give residents of the Delta a stronger voice in legislative issues concerning the region. Opponents to the bill viewed it as a hostile takeover of the DSC and an attempt to undo its statewide focus in favor of regional perspective. The bill only had a single registered supporter, the Delta Counties Coalition, while a long list of Central and Southern California water interests registered their opposition.

Undeterred by the bill’s failure in committee, Frazier continued to press the DSC. On April 26, the council voted on three amendments to the Delta Plan. The amendments were packaged into a single vote.

While Coolidge said this was standard operating procedure for the DSC, Frazier said in a press release, “Today’s action is a great example of why I believe the Delta Stewardship Council is a major threat to the Delta and why I attempted to disband it.

Instead of voting appropriately on each individual amendment to the Delta Plan, the council lumped them together and ignored the needs of Delta residents.”

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Park district acquires Roddy Ranch Golf Club

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Fans of the now closed Roddy Ranch Golf Club may never get to play golf again at the famed establishment.

But a recent decision by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) means they will at least be able to enjoy the course land.

The park district recently finalized a $1.9 million purchase of the 230-acre golf course property in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy.

That land – combined with the previously purchased 1,885-acre Roddy Ranch and other secured properties – will become part of a future Deer Valley Regional Park with a trail connecting Black Diamond Mines to Deer Valley, Round Valley and points south.

The golf club unexpectedly shut down in 2016, about a year before it was announced that an employee had stolen over $300,000 from course owner Jack Roddy over two years.

“Assembling a majority of the Roddy Ranch and other recently acquired properties as one new contiguous park district property represents a giant leap forward toward bringing Deer Valley Regional Park to fruition,” said Dave Mason, EBRPD public information supervisor.

Mason further noted the park is still in the planning stages, which requires substantial environmental evaluation and community engagement.

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East Bay Regional Park District Ward 7 Director Colin Coffey, EBRPD Supervisor Rex Caufield and Keith Haydon, East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy board member, overlook the Roddy Ranch Golf Club, which was acquired by the park district this week.

The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy will cover the bulk of the $1.9 million purchase, with the park district kicking in $20,000 for the land and $205,000 for the on-site assets. The total purchase includes a 140-space parking area, three vault toilets, three retention ponds and existing water and electrical service, Mason said.

“When you have raw parkland, what do you need to open it to the public? You need a good staging area with parking, restrooms, utilities, picnic areas and trailheads,” said Colin Coffey, a park district board member. “The Roddy Ranch golf

course has all of that and 5.5 miles (18 holes) of paved looped trails for hikers and bikers, ready-made.”

The conservancy – a joint exercise of powers authority formed by the cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Oakley, Pittsburg and Contra Costa County to implement conservation plans – said the acquisition is key to preserving habitat for listed and endangered species. Regionally, those species include the California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, nesting raptors and rare plants.

“Being able to acquire this piece of the puzzle within this larger preserve sys-

tem was really important for habitat continuity,” said Abigail Fateman, executive director of the conservancy.

The purchase also turns the page on a tumultuous few years for the course and longtime owner Roddy. The facility shut down in August of 2016 after 16 years in operation, citing water costs as its primary factor for closing. Months later, the course’s general manager, Kevin Fitzgerald, pleaded guilty to fraud and theft charges after stealing over $300,000 from Roddy over two years.

Roddy said he’s pleased the land will be preserved.

“I’m glad people will continue to be able to enjoy it,” he said.

Since the course closed, its greens and fairways have reverted to a more natural state. The land will continue to be grazed by cattle leading up to the park’s opening to reduce fire risk, Mason said.

Aside from the Roddy Ranch golf course and nearby Roddy Ranch property, the 3,254-acre future Deer Valley Regional Park is scheduled to include the 76-acre Hanson Hills property, a former ranch on the east side of Mount Diablo; the 960-acre Dainty Ranch property (3 miles west of Brentwood and 2.5 miles south of Antioch on Briones Valley Road); and the 221-acre Fox Ridge Manor and 21-acre Li Fan properties, located south of the Roddy Ranch property along Briones Valley Road.

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New senior scams run rampant Just when I thought I had heard them all, the phone rings, and yet another scammer thinks this ‘defenseless little old lady’ will scurry to her wallet and throw money at a perfect stranger just because he asks.

Not so fast Senior buddy! I have orner written several pieces warning my readers about scams that are new and rampant, but these two recent updates are not only brazen, they are downright mean.

The phone rang Marla a few days ago, and I Luckhardt didn’t recognize the number that came up from a 510 area code. Prepared for battle with my trusty duck whistle, I answered the phone with caution. Usually, when it’s an unwanted solicitation from numerous timeshare people with a great deal that I can’t pass up or someone asking for a donation to a fake charity, my caller ID will come up ‘Scam Likely.’

This charming caller first asked if it was Grandpa, and even though it was very early, I didn’t think my morning voice was that low, but I chalked it up to allergy throat!

I asked, “Do I sound like a Mr. Luckhardt to you?”

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He laughed way too enthusiastically and with such a friendly greeting that I could see his ear-to-ear grin through the phone. I asked who it was without answering yes to his inquiry if it was me. With that same cheesy demeanor, he proclaimed, “It’s me, Mike! Your air-conditioning and heating tech, and it’s that time of year again.”

After a few seconds of my own cheery laughter, I told my new best friend Mike that he was mistaken, and that Randy, my real HVAC technician and friend had my system well under control. Mike forged on relentlessly, explaining that he had my back and asked if my address was correct. At that point I warned Mike of my duck whistle in hand and that I was not afraid to use it.

He said, and I quote, “So you’re not buying my crap?” and before I could let it blow, he hung up.

Another charming scam stems from one that has been pulled on unsuspecting seniors for a while, but even that has taken an even uglier turn.

Everyone claiming to be from the IRS, the police department, your lost – but recently found – grandchild or now, even traffic court, will call and ask you to pay back taxes, unpaid parking tickets or bail with gift cards from various stores.

They tell you go to the store, buy the cards for hundreds or even thousands of dollars and then scratch the numbers off on the back under the silver strip and read it to them. The caller can then shop online and have the merchandise sent to a dummy address, all on your dime.

Once the transaction has occurred, the store is not obligated to refund your money since they have no way of tracking who actually used it.

Recently, a news program aired the story and hopefully, this will enlighten a lot of people. It’s so easy to fall prey to con artists that seem so sincere or legitimate. The intimidation and threatening demeanor can be extremely scary, and if you are a normally trusting person, it can happen to any one of us.

To reiterate the advice I always give my peeps, remember a few basic rules on the phone: 1) Never answer yes when a caller you don’t know asks if it’s you. Just reply, “Who is this?” This way, they can’t record your voice to use for any other evil plan they may have to take your money. If you don’t recognize the number, you can avoid them altogether and allow it to go to voicemail.

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4) Keep your contracts handy. If you have a service contract with any company, you should have a contract with their name and number. If someone calls to tell you the company you signed up with has been sold and that they are the new service people, this is usually nonsense. If your current provider did indeed sell their company, they will inform you in writing and give you the option to resign with the new vendor.

As more so-called “clever” bandits pop up, I will keep writing about them.

The sneakier ones will set up several phone numbers with your own prefix, so you assume it is a local person or someone you know. In our area for example, they could use 634, 516, 240 or perhaps 757. You can’t call them back, because the number is outgoing only.

As for my pal Mike and his merry band of HVAC thieves, I have a few choice words of advice, but I will keep that under wrap just in case he ever calls again.

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

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Going green at school MORE UPWARD PRESSURE ON PRICES It should surprise no one reading this that home prices have risen dramatically over the last few years. The question I keep hearing is, “When will prices level off?” Or more dramatically, “When will the bubble pop?” There are many, many factors that dictate if real estate prices go up, go flat, or go down, so it’s not a simple question to answer. However, I did just read one report that makes a strong case for prices going up (assuming everything else stayed the same).

Bloomberg News came out with a report last week stating that the cost of materials to build a home have risen a little over 5 percent over the last year. That’s the largest increase in eight years. So everything from lumber, to plumbing and lighting fixtures, to drywall and paint is more expensive. Across the nation, the cost of the building itself runs about 50 percent of the final sale price of the house. It’s a lower percentage in our area because California land is so valuable. But construction materials are still a big factor in the cost of a house, so buildPhoto courtesy of Josephine Chan

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dams Middle School eighth-graders Chaya Sandhu and Kaitlyn Le are two founders of the new club, Campus Beautiful. Together they hope to reduce single-use plastic on campus and increase recycling habits for all students. Currently, they are planning a school-wide cleanup on May 19 and welcoming all grades to participate. Less trash on Adams school grounds will mean less trash filling up local waterways, which could eventually end up in the ocean and harm marine life. To volunteer or for more information, email chaya.sandhu@gmail.com.

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So far the new homebuilders are reporting that they are able to pass these cost increases onto the buyers without much trouble. This means the buyers are still willing to pay the higher prices, even considering that mortgage rates are slightly higher than this time last year. When new home prices go up, then resale home prices tend to follow. At the same price, buyers prefer a new home to a resale home, even considering having to put in landscaping, etc.

At some point affordability will be a concern, but when inventory of homes for sale is low, and rents are high, that does tend to point toward further increases in real estate prices.

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When To Talk To A Divorce Lawyer Questions such as “do I need a divorce lawyer to file for divorce?” are common questions that people struggle with when their marriage is ending. Speaking with a qualified family law attorney regarding your legal options during your divorce can help reduce stress and anxiety. An attorney will also protect your best interest.

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Tri Delta Transit makes significant changes to bus routes In preparation for the opening of East County’s new BART stations, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) is making several changes to current bus routes.

These changes will take effect Saturday, May 26.

Changes include: • Addition of new routes • Modifications to existing routes • Route eliminations • New departure times and time point locations “The changes being implemented on May 26 are more extensive than past schedule changes,” said Mike Furnary, director of marketing and customer service. “This is more of a system change than a schedule change incorporating significantly modified routes as well as new route additions, route eliminations and new departure times.”

In 2016, Tri Delta Transit held a series of public meetings to get community input on the best way to proceed with changes incorporating the new BART stations.

The revised system will have a total of 20 bus routes compared to the current 18.

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changes will be to Express Route 300 serving Pittsburg and Bay Point BART,” said Furnary. “This route, which will continue to start in Brentwood, will terminate at the new Antioch BART station.”

Similar changes will be implemented on several other routes, including Route 380, 383, 387, 390, 391 and 393. Due to lack of ridership, Route 386 serving Discovery Bay will be eliminated. Parking for bus patrons at the new Antioch and Pittsburg Center BART stations will no longer be available.

Daily parking fees will be implemented and enforced as of May 26. Printed schedules will be available on all buses by May 11.

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We cordially invite you to celebrate the triumphs of our young people and support our cause of offering a safe space for transformation, healing and empowerment!

What started out as two friends planning a backyard party has turned into an East County musical event – and the public is invited to join in the fun.

Cop Rock 2018 is a Police Activities League (PAL) fundraiser to be held at The Streets of Brentwood on Saturday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is a free, family-friendly concert featuring a lineup of local PAL bands along with The 925 Band.

The event is presented by Joe Kieren, 925 Entertainment producer and The 925 Band member, and Greg Robinson, owner of The Brentwood Press & Publishing Corporation.

“This went from planning a party in Greg’s backyard to a full concert,” said Kieren of the event. “One of my motivators is that I bought a new stage – a portable, professional stage, and we’re going to use it for the first time for the

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ABC7 news anchor and musician Dan Ashley will help emcee the event from 6 to 9 p.m. and will also perform with The 925 Band. Proceeds from the event will benefit the PAL music program and the Brentwood Rotary High School Scholarship Fund.

“We are very excited to put on this fantastic event at The Streets of Brentwood and invite everyone to come on out and bring your dance shoes,” said Robinson. “It’s going to be a great party.”

Also on-site will be a food court featuring items from Sticky Chicken & Ribs, Soleil Wood Fired Pizza, Villas Taco and Sip and Scoop California.

Markstein Sales Company will offer five different varieties of craft beers, and the Sand Creek Pub will also pour its famous Altamont beer. Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery will host the wine garden and there will be plenty of kids activities, see Rock page 11A

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Banner UP! program back Brentwood’s popular Banner Up! program is back for a second year and invites local artists to participate.

Originally designed and painted banners will fly from lampposts throughout downtown Brentwood from mid-June through August. They will then go on to be exhibited inside the Brentwood Community Center during September and showcased and sold at a gala benefit auction on Oct. 12. Proceeds from the banner sales will be split 50-50 between the artists and the Brentwood Library Foundation.

Interested artists are invited to pick up a blank banner at Delta Gallery in the Streets of Brentwood on May 5 or 6, between noon and 4 p.m. There is no charge for the banner and no entry fee, but banners are limited, so only the first 69 artists

may participate. Completed banners must be turned in at Delta Gallery on June 2 or 3, between noon and 4 p.m.

The Banner Up! program is sponsored by the City of Brentwood, Economic Development, City of Brentwood Arts Commission, the Art Guild of the Delta and Delta Gallery. For complete artists’ participation guidelines and entry information visit www.deltagallery.com/art-guild-of-thedelta.html. Questions may be directed to Mary Lamb at mary@deltagallery.com.

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Local agents awarded Weichert, Realtors – HH and Associates recently announced their 2017 Office Award Winners.

The agents were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc., based on achieving specified production requirements in gross commission income or units earned in 2017.

These Weichert-affiliated agents earned their recognition from among associates in 39 states at the year’s end.

• Delia Colmenares (Ambassador Club) • Jessica Enos (Executive Club) • Naomi Longoria (Executive Club) • Ronald J Enos (Executive Club) • Lynda Nichols (Sales Achievement) “Our affiliates accomplished so much last year,” said Bill Scavone, president and chief operating officer of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. “We are extremely fortunate to have such knowledgeable, dedicated and tireless realtors.”

Weichert, Realtors – HH and Associates is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliated office. For more information, contact Dave Hansen at 925-634-4611 or dhansen@HHandAssociates.com.

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AVOIDING REASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER PROP 13: RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

In previous articles, I discussed avoiding reassessment of real property under Proposition 13.

Specifically, I discussed ways in which one child (let’s call him Johnny) can inherit a piece of property, and the trust provides equalizing distributions to Johnny’s siblings. If the trust does not have sufficient assets to provide the equalizing distributions to Johnny’s siblings, the trust can get a loan secured by the property. The proceeds from the loan can then be distributed to Johnny’s siblings, and Johnny can inherit the property encumbered by the loan. While this is a great strategy that has worked for several of our clients, it can often be difficult to implement for a couple of reasons.

First, the trust documents need to include specific language allowing Johnny to receive the entire property. Second, if the trust assets are insufficient to make the equalizing distributions to Johnny’s siblings, the TRUST must obtain the loan. This is often the biggest obstacle for families, as most traditional lenders will not lend to a trust.

Additionally, the Board of Equalization prohibits Johnny from providing the equalizing loan to the trust himself.

If you believe one of your children may be interested in inheriting a trust asset under Prop 13, but are concerned there may be insufficient trust assets to make the equalizing distributions, we have good news! Rather than going through the elaborate scheme outlined above, your trust documents can provide your child with a ‘Right of First Refusal.’

If implemented correctly, the right of first refusal technique can be very powerful. Here’s how it works – the right of first refusal provides Johnny with the first right to purchase the property from

the trust. If Johnny decides to exercise his right to purchase the property from the trust, Johnny can obtain a loan from a traditional lender secured by the property (or another property) for the amount needed to make the equalizing distributions. The proceeds from the loan are then transferred into the trust account and distributed pursuant to the terms of the trust. Unlike the first strategy offered above, this method provides a lot more flexibility to Johnny and the Trustees in obtaining an equalizing loan.

In case Johnny does not wish to exercise his right, language can also be included in the trust to allow the option to purchase to be offered to another child. Additionally, this right of first refusal can also allow a child to purchase an interest in a property, instead of having to take the entire property.

However, it is important the trust documents do not provide a blanket right of first refusal to all children.

If it is your intention that one or more of your family members inherit a piece of property under Prop 13, I recommend having an attorney review your Trust to ensure it includes the proper language.

If you would like me to review your Trust, I see people Monday through Friday for a FREE, 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. To view additional articles about estate planning and bankruptcy, visit www.lawofficeofjoangrimes.com.

This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice.

Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 9391680 - 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2017 Joan Grimes

MAY 4, 2018

Seeking host families International Education Student Exchange Program (Inter-Ed), a nonprofit high school exchange organization, is currently looking for volunteer families to host international students participating in a cultural exchange program.

Inter-Ed is the leading nonprofit sponsor of J-1 exchange students and has been working with volunteer host families of international students for over 20 years. Inter-Ed places students from many countries for semester- and year-long academic programs.

Students who participate in the Inter-Ed program have their own spending money, are fully insured and attend the local high school in your area to learn more about American culture, make friends, participate in sports and student activities, volunteer in the local community and, most importantly, become a lasting member of your family and community.

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Harvey Yurkovich is the new superintendent of the Knightsen Elementary School District. He replaces interim superintendent Rob Stockberger.

Yurkovich replaces Rob Stockberger who began serving as interim superintendent after the retirement of Theresa Estrada. He had been retired from the John Swett Unified School District at the time he accepted the Knightsen position on a temporary basis.

“My interim superintendent position started Jan. 8, 2018, and will end May 23, 2018,” said Stockberger in an email to The Press. “I have enjoyed my time in Knightsen, and I have gained a real appreciation for the operational challenges associated with very small districts.”

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For Harvey Yurkovich, his new role as superintendent of the Knightsen Elementary School District is a homecoming.

“I was raised on Knightsen Avenue, right up the street,” said Yurkovich. “I went to Knightsen School for first through eighth grade ... It’s going to be nice to get back home – back to my roots – and re-establish those connections.”

The Knightsen Elementary School Board of Trustees unanimously approved Yurkovich’s appointment to a dual role in the district on April 25. In addition to being the superintendent of the district’s two schools – Knightsen Elementary and Old River Elementary – he will also serve as principal of Knightsen Elementary. Yurkovich is the outgoing Delta Vista Middle School principal and currently lives in Brentwood with his wife and their daughter.

“Mr. Yurkovich has a clear vision of what needs to be done for the good of the district,” said Thomas Baldocchi Jr., Knightsen board president. “He understands the mission and strategic goals and is committed to ensuring our students are learning and achieving at a high rate. We are excited to have Harvey as our new superintendent/principal and look forward to working with him to inspire our students, lead our staff and serve the residents of the Knightsen Elementary School District.”

Integrating technology with education will be a primary objective for Yurkovich as he settles into his new role.

“I want to look at the infrastructure. I want to look at where we are as far as getting technology in student hands,” he said. “I also want to look at the balance between the two schools, because Knightsen, for a long time, has been a oneschool district. Trying to find the balance between the two schools and making sure that we service both ends of our district is going to be a big part of my vision.”

ment of Fish and Wildlife, Yurkovich attended Humboldt State University after graduating from Liberty High School and earned undergraduate degree in wildlife biology. His first job out of school was with UC Davis and the role afforded Yurkovich a lot of free time. His wrestling coach from Liberty, Greg Chappel, suggested that he spend some of that time coaching wrestling at Liberty, and that simple suggestion eventually changed the course of Yurkovich’s career. “(Chappel) said, ‘If you’re not working, substitute teach.’

So I did, and I actually fell in love with it,” Yurkovich said. “I called my boss from UC Davis and told her I was going to resign from my position there and took a long-term substitute job out in the Byron district as a substitute teacher. I felt really fulfilled working with kids and enjoyed working in the school environment.”

Since those early days in education, Yurkovich has amassed 18 years of experience. He joined the Oakley Union Elementary School District 10 years ago as an assistant principal and he became principal at Delta Vista Middle School four years ago.

“I had the pleasure of hiring Harvey as an assistant principal, watching him become a principal and now I get to welcome him as a superintendent,” said OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick.

Iron House Elementary School Principal Rusty Ehrlich has been friends with Yurkovich since childhood. Coincidentally, they both found roles as principals in the OUESD in adjoining schools.

“Harvey’s success as an educator rests in his strength of being a people person,” said Ehrlich. “Harvey knows that it’s through relationships that things get done. It’s been a pleasure working with him but more so to have him as a friend for the last 30 years.”

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Jan. 12, 1980 – April 8, 2018 Daniel passed away privately in the arms of his loving parents and immediate family after a heroic, 16-month fight against cancer.

Advised to give up months prior, Daniel refused to quit and fought until his last breath. He had much to live for, and he did not want to go.

Daniel was a free spirit with a zest for life, and he was universally loved by most all he met, easily making lasting impressions and friendships. Many people thought Danny was their best friend, and so he was – to that person!

Daniel had a big heart, and the stories of Danny’s kindness that have emerged since his passing have both amazed and humbled his family, bringing them to tears on many occasions and making their hearts swell with pride.

He seemed to have been a rock for people of all ages and in all walks of life – emotionally, financially, physically and spiritually – Danny gave each of them what they needed, and would accept no payment in return.

A jack of all trades and full of self confidence, Daniel was never afraid to try something new. An extremely hard and diligent worker, his artistic and creative qualities were obviously displayed in his various artistic, construction, landscaping and automotive projects and pursuits. He shared a lifelong love of cars with his father, both of them truly believing that their cars actually loved them

back, and they enjoyed all things automotive together.

Always the best dressed guy in the room regardless of the occasion, Danny had a special sense of class, a style and panache that was uniquely his own.

The only regret Daniel expressed before his passing was in not being here for his parents as they grow old, not being there to care for them as he always had done, and as he always, planned to do.

A lifelong east Contra Costa resident, Daniel leaves behind his devoted but heartbroken parents, Kenneth Daniel and Victoria Louise Barnes; grandmother, Anna Barnes; grandfather Robert Wilson; sisters, Jessica and Teneal Avila; brother, Kenneth Daniel Barnes, Jr.; and their respective families, along with numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, who all loved him dearly, and countless friends of all ages and types.

Special mention must be made of his mother, who cared for him 24/7 with love and devotion during his long ordeal; to his cousin Brent Barnes, who grew up with Danny and who he considered a brother; and to his favorite uncle, Brian Barnes, also a jack of all trades, who loved him dearly and helped Danny with several of his projects, teaching him many of the skills he acquired.

Please say a prayer for Daniel and remember him with a good thought, and try to live your life as he did his, with passion, enthusiasm, kindness, love and service for your fellow man. Goodbye dear son. We will love and miss you every day for the rest of our lives Daniel – every single day.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., on May 27, at The Farmer’s Daughter farm, at the corner of Walnut Boulevard and Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood.

George “Poppy” Ellsworth Hodgerney

Feb. 1, 1948 – April 23, 2018 George “ Po p p y ” Ellsworth H o d g e r n e y, resident of B re n t wo o d , passed away on Monday, April 23, in Pleasanton at the age of 70.

George was born on Feb. 1, 1948, in Painesville, Ohio. He was the son of Harry Hodgerney and Jenny Crane and one of five children. Their family relocated to California in 1961. He met his loving wife of 48 years, Sandi Mirabile, in 1968, and they were married in 1970. George and Sandi became parents to two daughters, Jodi and Bobbi. George was a very dedicated grandfather to his seven grandchildren.

He entered into the Army in 1967 at the age of 18 where he was part of the 101st Airborne and served in Vietnam. As a result of his service, he was awarded a Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and an Army Commendation

Medal. After leaving the military, he helped build BART and Los Medanos College as part of the Peter Kiewet Company. He was later hired by BART to finish out his professional career, retiring in 2005. George also dedicated many hours to the VFW and all of his fellow veterans. He had many hobbies including woodwork, taking care of his many dogs and farm animals and traveling in his RV. He will be deeply missed by everyone, most especially his wife, Sandi; daughters, Jodi (Wayne) and Bobbi; grandchildren, Michael, Miranda, Desiree, Daphnie, Brylin, Brooke and Jiovanni “Georgie”; and siblings, Harvey (Penny), Richard and Connie. George was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Jenny, as well as his brother, Harry.

A viewing was held Monday, April 30, at the Brentwood Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, at the VFW at 757 First St., Brentwood. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 E. 18th St., in Antioch.

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Legalization of marijuana should go up in smoke In my humble opinion, there are some poor decisions being made in Sacramento regarding our state, and I am not happy.

Take, for instance, the legalization of pot. At least we were asked to vote on it, which is more than I can say for other huge, impactful decisions Hangin’ in that have been made executively by our here governor, but I digress.

I understand that if you are in horrible pain or are suffering from a debilitating illness, marijuana may have its benefits, but I think the majority of Vicki users are just partying.

McKenna Now, I am not against partying, after all, I have admitted to loving beer and wine, but the difference is my drinking a beer while standing next to you does not cause you to start feeling the effects of my beer. On the other hand, now that pot is legal, I am exposed to pot smoke everywhere I go, and I hate it!

Not only does it smell awful – unless you find skunk fumes enjoyable – I am afraid that I will become stoned. I do not like getting stoned. I tried pot like everyone else back in high school and found its effects unpleasant to say the least. I never felt carefree and relaxed, I was paranoid and was sure everyone was staring at me and laughing at me behind my back!

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nearest Burger King drive-thru, where I would gorge myself on a Whopper and fries.

And I wondered why I couldn’t lose weight.

I also noticed a lack of motivation to do anything. I barely kept my job at Foxmoor Casuals at the Sun Valley Mall. I was always showing up late, and I remember the boss telling me I was a disappointment and she was giving me one last chance. I guess that woke me up. I never smoked anything again. I did however, still hang out with people who did.

My girlfriend and I went to a party in Alameda one night. The place was filled with pot smoke. I sipped my red cup of beer. We didn’t stay long, and my girlfriend had done a lot of smoking. She asked me if I could drive. Assuming that I was fine because all I had were a few sips of beer, I got behind the wheel.

I started up her yellow Maverick, and instead of putting the car in reverse and pulling out of the parking spot, I threw it into drive and floored it, ramming the parked car in front of me! Why did I do that? Because I was stoned that’s why!

Inhaling all that smoke was just as bad as actually smoking it! My girlfriend sobered up fast.

“Take your foot off the gas!” she yelled at me.

I put it in park, and we switched seats.

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Pot from page 18A our way out of Alameda, and the car overheated in Oakland. We filled up the radiator with water at a gas station and somehow made it back home to Walnut Creek.

The next day, I had to confront her mother. I apologized and offered to pay for the damage, but my Foxmoor Casuals salary barely covered my Whopper habit.

She let me off the hook. Funny, our friendship waned after that.

So, you can see why I might be fearful of getting a contact high from the plumes of smoke I have to walk through all around town now. It smells like pot everywhere I go!

I stopped at Kohl’s to return something. I approached the woman behind the counter. She was nicely dressed and had a big smile on her face, but as I drew closer to her the smell was overwhelming. She reeked of pot. Either she was oblivious to it or maybe she just didn’t care, but it was very distracting.

I covered my nose with my hand.

Afterward, I immediately headed for the candle department to clear my nostrils. I wondered if her boss had noticed. Maybe she was the boss.

In addition, there are definitely more stoned people on the road. How do I know? Maybe because now when I am

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“ Now, I am not against partying, after all, I have admitted to loving beer and wine, but the difference is my drinking a beer while standing next to you does not cause you to start feeling the effects of my beer.

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waiting behind a car at a stoplight, I see large clouds of smoke billowing out of the driver’s side window, and it takes them a good eight seconds to realize the light has turned green. Not only do we have to worry about drunk and texting drivers, now we have to defend against stoned drivers rolling joints and eating junk food. It’s a recipe for disaster I tell you!

Call me a prude, but I think this whole pot thing was a big mistake. I know a lot of money will be generated for our state, but at what cost? As for me, I will stick to my glass of wine, sipped safely at home on my couch, where it bothers no one and doesn’t make me crave a Whopper.

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Slow down and savor the reading Growing up in rural Connecticut in the late 1960s, the end of the school year was marked by the start of the summer reading list.

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Our love for books was quietly fostered with regular trips to the local library, family read-alouds after dinner and an open invitation to discuss and write a synopsis of our recent reads. My dad and I would often curl up on the couch in the den with our respective books – my mother bringing us peanut butter crackers and soda when we rang our little silver bell (God bless my mother). As I grew older, my father quietly encouraged me to expand my literary horizons, and copies of Thomas Wolfe novels and Winston Churchill biographies would find their way onto my nightstand covering my recent issues of “Seventeen

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Editor: April is National Safe Digging Month, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is urging customers to place a free call to 8-1-1 or submit an online request (via http://usanorth811.org) three working days before starting a digging project – large or small. A call to 8-1-1 will dispatch a PG&E employee to your project where they will mark underground gas or electric lines.

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The world today moves at a faster pace.

Family and work obligations, social schedules and technology steal away our quiet time and opportunities to lose ourselves in a good read – and that’s a shame.

According to the nationsreportcard.gov, only 37 percent of fourth-graders nationwide are currently proficient or above in reading.

A sobering statistic to be sure, but here at The Press we are looking to do our part to help foster a love of reading and education with the implementation of a regular feature in the paper called “Kid Scoop.” This syndicated feature will be a weekly page filled with activities, crafts and reading and writing

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Editor: I just read Vicki McKenna’s story about shoplifters (April 27) at Safeway.

There were three shoplifting incidents mentioned, all of which, like Vicki, got my blood pressure up.

There are many ways to curb shoplifting although checking receipts, to me, is not very practical given the number of items purchased at Safeway versus Costco, for example.

As with many illegal things, there is one thing we can and should do: if you see something, say something! People eating out of bins, shoving items down their pants and the like should immediately be reported to store personnel. Their management should handle the rest.

Bob Cummings Brentwood

Technology in the classroom

Editor: When it comes to technology in the classroom, we’ve seen that school districts all across America have implemented technology into varied curriculums.

According to “Fortune” magazine, funding for technology specifically for academic use reached $1.87 billion and was expected to double in the coming years. But the question still remains: Is technology in a school environment really worth the hype?

I’d first like to point out the elephant in the room – the teachers. The usual scapegoats for anything wrong with education, teachers are at the epicenter of the technology debate because they’re the ones delivering the information to the students. The barrier of technology may be impairing them. That is a problem, because it almost promotes plagiarism in a way.

Back to the trained teacher concept: If students are just copy-pasting answers into cookie cutter questions, are they really being stimulated any more than a book? Another issue I find very prevalent in tech classrooms is note taking with devices. I think that using

content. (See this week’s edition on page 9A.) With Kid Scoop, students get their own personal page to hold and read, write in and cut up. It will be a great resource for students and teachers and offers a digital component as well. Look for it each week in the pages of The Press, and let us know what you think.

So as the school year comes to a close, take a moment to consider your summer schedule, and make time for the simple pleasures of a good book and some peanut butter crackers. Your future adult children will thank you, and the memories will last a lifetime.

Ruth Roberts Managing Editor

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devices for projects or research is brilliant, but when it comes to note or test taking, it just becomes a huge distraction. In conclusion, technology in the classroom is and still will be a hotly contested idea that evidently depends on a few variables for it to be successful – the main, of course, relying on the teacher but also the student.

Dylan Davidson Student

DR/SL are already planned and built communities

Editor: The request to rezone semi-public and open space designated property for highdensity housing in the middle of previously planned and low-density neighborhoods should not be allowed.

To E.B. Jones, the scare tactic of ‘if they sell out to another developer, there will be way more building for years’ does not hold water. No one can build anything unless you allow the area to be rezoned, period. To all who dutifully reviewed and commented on the draft EIR, we expose that the project’s negative impacts can’t be mitigated.

SunCoast talks about their new developer agreement holding them to promises, yet they have breached current maintenance agreements with no consequences.

Where are the city’s protections for the residents of the original Deer Ridge (DR) and Shadow Lakes (SL) development covenants? Brentwood’s municipal code describes SL and DR as planned developments 18 and 20. When DR and SL residents bought their homes, these plan developments so designated that nothing other than open space (with permit to build a golf course) and low to very low density residential are allowed. In section 17.468.005, it states, “All property approved as a golf course shall remain as open space, until such time as a golf course is deemed necessary for implementation. At no time shall any residential development occupy that area designated as a golf course. The plan development designation identifies

areas where a master planned project has been approved and entitled, and site specific zoning has been established. The plan development land-use designation defaults to the zoning that is in place for the subject parcel.”

These plan developments were designed and have already been built; the land uses were identified, golf courses or open space around low to very low-density housing – case closed.

Mr. Howard, you imply that a secret offer to buy off a vocal impacted resident for plopping a three-story building in her backyard and requiring her to write a letter that she no longer opposes the project as neighborly. Not sure what world of ethics you live in.

New taxes are not the answer for emergency services expansion. ECCFPD has hired public relations firm Townsend Public Affairs to help get that message to legislators.

In May, a 123-unit senior housing project comes before the planning commission in an already zoned, 7-acre location – Balfour at the bypass. If approved, construction would start later this year.

SunCoast is not broke. They secured a $22.85 million loan to construct a new Country Inn & Suites in Anaheim. What they need to do is bring their golf courses up to the required standard, so they may operate properly or sell to someone who wants to run successful golf courses in Brentwood.

There are viable buyers, Roddy Ranch and other ECC golfers to capture, as well as event center customers.

As in housing downturns, golf interest has a cyclic pattern. Per the National Golf Association’s 2017 report, ‘work through it,’ right Mr. Howard? Although many of us do not live next to the proposed apartment buildings, many of us do care about our neighbors, upholding municipal code and original planned development agreements, and future common-sense planning in Brentwood. There are alternatives and we have ideas. Are you willing to listen?

Kathy Griffin Brentwood

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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): Francisco J Guardado, an unmarried man and Ana Guardado, an unmarried woman Recorded: 12/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0401329-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/30/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $309,909.79 The purported property address is: 2325 CYPRESS STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5247 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 076-563-013-2 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 http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-691775-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return 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 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

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brances, 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): HAROLD MOORE, AND LUCILLE MOORE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0379497-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/5/2018 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: $226,536.10 The purported property address is: 1075 STONECREST DR, ANTIOCH, CA 945318048 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-290-011-0 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear 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-18-804905-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 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 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-18-804905-AB IDSPub #0139733 5/4/2018 5/11/2018 5/18/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76483 Publish Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND SALEABLE MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FRANCHISE AND THE USE OF THE TRADE NAME and are located at: 3710 LONE TREE WAY, ANITOCH, CA 94509 The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: THE HERITAGE ESCROW COMPANY, 2550 FIFTH AVE, SUITE 800, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is MAY 22, 2018, pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code. This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: THE HERITAGE ESCROW COMPANY, 2550 FIFTH AVE, SUITE 800, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 Escrow #: 107-037968, Escrow Officer: BARBARA CURRY / DEBBIE HOWE and the last date for filing claims shall be MAY 21, 2018 which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: APRIL 23, 2018 NICK WAHIDI LA2016468 ANTIOCH PRESS 5/4/18 Antoch Press No. 06-1617 76548 Publish Date: May 4, 2018.

names listed above on 3/26/2018. Signature of registrant: Doris Cannon Haulcy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 26, by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires March 26, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76445 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lance Gromachey, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 4/4/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76285 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-01-2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 4-16-2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76535 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18 and May 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001821-00 The name of the business(es): FLICK OF THE WISK Located at: 4609 Ridgeline Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cean Drewron Harris.This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sept 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Cean D. Harris.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 19, 2018 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires 3/19/23 Antioch Press No. AP 06-1617 76359 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27 May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002260-00 The name of the business(es): Contra Costa Community Outreach Clinic and Laboratory Located at: 4041 Lone Tree Way, Suite 101 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bulmaro Orozco. 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: Bulmaro Orozco.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 4-6-23 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76364 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002284-00 The name of the business: Center Piece Home Staging Located at: In: 1870 Verne Roberts Cir, Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Center Piece Home Staging, LLC. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2/18. Signature of registrant: Cassie Rodriquez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/9/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76400 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002609-00 The name of the business: 1. CYA Homes 2. Carol Young & Associates 3. Buying, Fixing, & Flipping 4. Your BFF 5. BFF Homes 6. I Do Photography Located at: 4117 Eagleridge Dr. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carol Young. 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: Carol Young.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 4/19/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76564 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-691775-BF Order No.: 7301507929-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTIONTO PROTECTYOUR 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-804905-AB Order No.: 7301800412-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTIONTO PROTECTYOUR 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 encum-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6101-6111 UCC) Escrow No. 107-037968 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Bulk Sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: JEREMY ENTERPRISES LLC, 3710 LONE TREE WAY, ANITOCH, CA 94509 Doing Business as: PARCEL PLUS #244 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/ are: NICK WAHIDI, 3130 BALFOUR RD, STE D, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The assets to be sold are described in general as: THE

BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors of the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District will, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at BIMID Hall, 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA, hold a public hearing to consider enacting Ordinance 22 “Adopting Rules and Regulations Governing Parks”. The subjects of Ordinance 22 concern the following regulations and public conduct criteria for the Bethel Island Park: hours of operation, motor vehicles within parks, animals, smoking, alcohol consumption, illegal substances, noise, litter, public conduct, and admission.

Copies of the proposed Ordinance 22 are open to public inspection at the District office. Dated April 19, 2018 /s/ Bruce Smith, President of the Board of Directors Publication dates: April 27, 2018 and May 4, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76491 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002047-00 The name of the business(es): Bayview Window Cleaning Located at: 3537 Thunderbird Drive In: Concord, CA, 94520 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Perryman JR. 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: Michael Perryman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 18

by Deputy J Crawford Expires March 28, 23 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76360 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002050-00 The name of the business: Empire RC Located at: 9010 Brentwood Blvd Ste E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rick Rodriguez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/18. Signature of registrant: Rick Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2018 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 3/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76514 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002073-00 The name of the business: Sierra Prospecting & Mining Located at: 5532 Drakes Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Willis E. Marlin. 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: Willis E. Marlin.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2018 NAME STATEMENT

by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/29/2023 File No. F-0001890-00 The name of the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76357 Publish business(es): 1. Dal Porto Show Horses, dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

2. Dal Porto Riding Acadamy Located at: 8650 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Carol Dal Porto. This business is conducted by: File No. F-0002114-00 The name of the busiAn Individual. The registrant commenced to ness: Brag Queen Located at: 1029 Blue transact business under the fictitious business Bird Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby name or names listed above on N/A. Signature registered by the following owner: Quintel of registrant: Carol Dal Porto. This statement Boissiere. This business is conducted by: An was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Individual. The registrant commenced to transCounty on: March 03, 2018 by Deputy L. Arose- act business under the fictitious business name mena Expires 3-20-2023. Brentwood Press No. or names listed above on 4/2/18. Signature of 02-1273 76426 Publish dates: April 20, 27, registrant: Quintel Boissiere. This statement May 4, 11, 2018. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 2, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 4/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 76354 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, File No. F-0001917-00 The name of the busi- May 4, 2018. ness: Face Painting by Wandie Located at: 1368 Ellen Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT Wandie Torres Perez. This business is conducted File No. F-0002134-00 The name of the busiby: An Individual. The registrant commenced ness: Inspire Angel Designs Located at: 1128 to transact business under the fictitious busi- Silverton Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby ness name or names listed above on N/A. registered by the following owner: Angelique Signature of registrant: Wandie Torres Perez. Denise Garcia This business is conducted by: This statement was filed with the County Clerk An Individual. The registrant commenced to of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2018 by transact business under the fictitious business Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/21/2023 Brent- name or names listed above on N/A. Signature wood Press No. 02-1273 76428 Publish dates: of registrant: Angelique Garcia. This statement April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy S. Smith FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 4/3/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 76403 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May File No. F-0001974-00 The name of the 4, 11, 2018. business(es): 1. Securicorp 2. Guardian Security Agency Located at: 1820 Galindo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Street, Suite 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner: Delta Per- File No. F-0002156-00 The name of the sonnel Services, Inc. This business is conducted business(es): JPK Safety Located at: 5450 by: An Individual. The registrant commenced Fairway Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is to transact business under the fictitious busi- hereby registered by the following owner: ness name or names listed above on N/A. John Patrick Kipp. This business is conducted Signature of registrant: Judith L. Travers, Chief by: An Individual. The registrant commenced Executive Officer. This statement was filed to transact business under the fictitious busiwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa County ness name or names listed above on 4/3/2018. on: March 23, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Signature of registrant: John P. Kipp. This stateExpires 3/23/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02- ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 1273 76314 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy A May 4, 2018.

Vasquez Expires 4/3/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76306 Publish dates: April 13, 20, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 27, May 4, 2018.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002003-00 The name of the busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness: Secret Joy Located at: 621 Eastwood Ct NAME STATEMENT In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered File No. F-0002197-00 The name of the busiby the following owner(s): 1. Cleveland Haulcy ness: I Boost Credit Scores Located at: 4656 Jr. 2. Doris Cannon-Haulcy 3. Darcel M. Oliver. Carnegie Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is This business is conducted by: A General Part- hereby registered by the following owner: nership. The registrant commenced to transact FL, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limbusiness under the fictitious business name or ited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002242-00 The name of the business: Johnny Salami’s Cafe & Deli Located at: 761 Second Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jawad Hanna Tawasha. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/5/18. Signature of registrant: Tawad Tawasha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 5, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4/5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76402 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002256-00 The name of the business: Cre’me dela Gem Jewelry Located at: 626 1st St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Donna Ross.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2007. Signature of registrant: Donna Ross. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 4/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 76496 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002472-00 The name of the business(es): Power Market, Power Mart Located at: 3575 Willow Pass Road In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colonial Energy, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-01-2015.

Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 4-16-2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76537 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18 and May 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002475-00 The name of the business(es): Power Market, Power Mart Located at: 8750 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colonial Energy LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-01-2015.

Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy H. Franklin Expires 4-16-2023. BrentNAME STATEMENT wood Press No. 02-1273 76538 Publish dates: File No. F-0002258-00 The name of the busi- May 4, 11, 18 and May 25, 2018. ness: J&E House Cleaning Services Located at: 2261 Putter Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following owner: NAME STATEMENT Edgar A. Rodriguez. This business is conducted File No. F-0002476-00 The name of the by: An Individual. The registrant commenced business(es): Power Market, Power Mart to transact business under the fictitious busi- Located at: 1805 Willow Pass Road In: Bay ness name or names listed above on 4-6-2018. Point, Ca 94565, is hereby registered by the Signature of registrant: Edgar A. Rodriguez. This following owner(s): Colonial Energy, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy Company, LLC. The registrant commenced to S. Alvarez Expires 4/6/2023 Brentwood Press transact business under the fictitious business No. 02-1273 76406 Publish dates: April 20, 27, name or names listed above on 12-01-2015.

May 4, 11, 2018.

Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy H. Franklin Expires 4-16-2023 BrentFile No. F-0002270 The name of the wood Press No. 02-1273 76540 Publish dates: business(es): Rob’s Quality Pool Service May 4, 11, 18 and May 25, 2018.

Located at: 48 Lawnview Court: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): Robert C. Gallowich. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant File No. F-0002478-00 The name of the commenced to transact business under the business(es): Power Market, Power Mart fictitious business name or names listed above Located at: 254 Bailey Road In: Pittsburg, CA on 4-6-2018. Signature of registrant: Robert 94565, is hereby registered by the following Gallowich. This statement was filed with the owner(s): Colonial Energy. This business is County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April conducted by: a Limited Liability Comapny, 6, 2018 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4-6-2023 LLC. The registrant commenced to transact Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76430 Publish business under the fictitious business name or dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. names listed above on 12-01-2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan. This stateFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by Deputy H. File No. F-0002272-00 The name of the busi- Franklin Expires 4-16-2023 Brentwood Press ness: Mstar-Rstar Located at: 920 Buckskin No. 02-1273 76543 Publish dates: May 4, 11, Ter. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- 18 and May 25, 2018. tered by the following owner: Ruth Dubose.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or names File No. F-0002479-00 The name of the listed above on 4/6/2018. Signature of regis- business: Solar Universe of Brentwood trant: Ruth Dubose. This statement was filed Located at: 9000 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A In: with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered on: April 6, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Ex- by the following owner: Synergy 768, Inc. This pires 4/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business is conducted by: A Corporation. The 76565 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018. registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: NAME STATEMENT Edmundo P. Cotas, President/CEO. This stateFile No. F-0002288-00 The name of the busi- ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra ness: 1. Brentwood Emporium Inc. 2. Costa County on: April 16, 2018 by Deputy C Mannheim Social Club Located at: 561 1st Garola Expires 4/16/2023 Brentwood Press Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby No. 02-1273 76466 Publish dates: April 27, registered by the following owner: Brentwod May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

Emporium Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT name or names listed above on 4/9/2012. Sig- File No. F-0002528-00 The name of the businature of registrant: Patricia Lindsay, President. ness: Devine Design By Dominique LoThis statement was filed with the County Clerk cated at: 423 Iron Club Dr. In: Brentwood, CA of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2018 by 94513, is hereby registered by the following Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4/9/2023 Brentwood owner: Marie-Jenet Dominique Moore. This Press No. 02-1273 76467 Publish dates: April business is conducted by: An Individual. The 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018. registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on April 17, 2018. Signature of NAME STATEMENT registrant: Marie Moore. This statement was File No. F-0002467-00 The name of the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business(es): Power Market, Power Mart County on: April 17, 2018 by Deputy J CrawLocated at: 3012 Howe Road In: Martinez, CA ford Expires 4/17/2023 Brentwood Press No. 94553, is hereby registered by the following 02-1273 76497 Publish dates: April 27, May owner(s): Colonial Energy, LLC. This business 4, 11, 18, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002577-00 The name of the business: 1. 365Gifts.com 2. IALWAYSSTAND. COM Located at: 1581 California Trail In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patrick A. Lewis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business 4/19/18. Signature of registrant: Patrick A. Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2018 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/19/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76498 Publish dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year.

Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years.

Dated: May 4, 2018 TIM SNELLINGS, Secretary California Statewide Communities Development Authority Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76487 Publish Date: May 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 11th day of May 2018 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1.Hannah Kessinger - 2 Fishing Poles, 20 plastic bins, 10 boxes, Tent, Guitar Case, Artwork , Shelving Unit, Night Stand , Lamps & Clothing 2. Telara Caves - Cinder Blocks,and 20+ boxes, Unit Full 3. Sally Fried - Chandelier, 30+ Boxes, 2 Filing Cabinets, Artwork, Dresser, Unit Full 4. Celeste Wright- Computer & Stereo Equipment, Artwork, 20+ Boxes, Survival Equipment, Chairs 5. Frank Capaldo- 3 Slot Machines, 15+ Doors, 5 Ladders, Chop Saws, Power Tools, Motorcycle Helmet, Leather Couch, Scuba Tank, Unit Full 6. Elizabeth Perez- Refrigerator, Art Work, 15+ Boxes, Plastic Bins, Night stand, A’s Handbag, Unit Full 7. Sally Fried- Ice Chest, Auto Parts interior & exterior, Art Work, Stereo Equipment, Computer Equipment, Unit Full Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 04/27/2018 and 05/04/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76490 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

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): JOSEPH A FERNANDEZ AND DONNA J FERNANDEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/19/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0092831-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/5/2018 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: $191,149.91 The purported property address is: 1550 TRAWLER STREET, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004-340-013-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your 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: CA17-802811-CL. 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 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 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-17-802811-CL IDSPub #0139525 5/4/2018 5/11/2018 5/18/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76439 Publish Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

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: 05/21/2018 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: 3359 LOOKOUT POINT LOOP, DISCOVERY BAY (Unincorporated Area) , CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $379,281.95 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 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.# 9948-3968. 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. NPP0330317 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/27/2018, 05/04/2018, 05/11/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76452 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Aiden Keith Heisler to Proposed Name: Aiden Keith Lucero. 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: 07/06/18 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: 4/18/18 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76502 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002149-00 The name of the business(es): LYNDANCE AQUISITIONS Located at: 217 BLUE LAKE COURT In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Linda G. Nauss. 2. Lance T. Weil This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Linda G. Nauss, Lance T. Weil, Esq. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez April 3, 2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76361 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002657-00 The name of the business(es): MIB Mechanical Heating and Air Located at: 4029 Pelican Court In: Discovery Bay CA, 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria Isabel Munoz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/23/2018. Signature of registrant: Maria I. Munoz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 23, 2018 by Deputy L. Farm Expires 4/23/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76525 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002744-00 The name of the business: Silent Revolution Located at: 1145 2nd Street, Suite A #227 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jason Keith Lulis 2. Nicole Genet Lulis. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/18. Signature of registrant: Jason Lulis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 4/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76566 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-01 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On April 19, 2018, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 18-01 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year.

Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years.

Dated: May 4, 2018 TIM SNELLINGS, Secretary California Statewide Communities Development Authority Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76488 Publish Date: May 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 18-02 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On April 19, 2018, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 18-02 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 11th day of May 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Charles Jones - Power tools, table saw, dolly & trailer hitch, full unit.

2. Michelle Wilson - Cruiser bike, telescope with stand, TV, bed frame, boxes & bags.

3. Michael Walker - Large art work, boxes, computer equipment, Coleman luggage& space heater.

4. Sherrell Butterfield - Computer, BBQ, hand saw & tools.

5. Lynn Merket - wooden baby bassinette, suite cases, coffee maker, chairs & artwork.

6. Floyd Nunn - Several garden pot holders, clothes & mirror.

7. Jacqueline Gilmore - Large wooden cabinet, shredder, standing lamp, bedding in a bag, pink golf bag & clubs.

8. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets, boxes & bins.

9. Marissa Boo - Piano, art work, sport equipment, computer equipment, large round swivel chair, tools, boxes & bins.

10. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Kid’s battery ATV, Rocking chair, fishing net, boxes & entertainment center.

11. Steve Taylor - Commercial lights, bathroom sink, HVAC tubing, wood, grow equipment, trays, and fans.

12. Samih Attayeb - Commercial restaurant sinks, restaurant refrigerator & metal shelving.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 4/27/2018 and 5/4/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76489 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 14th day of May 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Piper Point Marina, 3861 Willow Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511 Tel. (925) 684-2174. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal eff ects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Donald Nanney - Speakers, Filing Cabinet, Tables, Drums 2.Mark Mcconnell - Misc. Household Items Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Brentwood Press No: 021273 76546. Publish Dates: May 4, 11, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 05/24/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: A5 3X5DNI GHIASSI, ALI B1036 5X10UP DISCENZA, MICHELLE C100 4X5DNI DAVIS, KIM D123 5X8 DIAZ, LOUISE D1190 9X6UPM SIMON, CLAYTON E1313 10X10UP LANGAN, JOHN F278 10X10UP CASSIDY, OLIVER ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2018.

AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219affordable_storage@sbcglobal.net. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273, 76547. Publish Dates: May 4 and May 18, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-802811-CL Order No.: 8724106 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/10/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9948-3968 TSG Order No.: 7301710457-70 A.P.N.: 011-441-027-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/23/2005.

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. 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 03/10/2005 as Document No.: 20050081612-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JOSEPH E. DULICK AND DARLENE G. DULICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Aiden Keith Heisler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Aiden Keith Heisler CASE NUMBER: N18-0757 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Aiden Keith Heisler filed a petition with this

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Samantha Marie Dutcher SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Samantha Marie Dutcher CASE NUMBER: N18-0759 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Samantha Marie Dutcher filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Samantha Marie Dutcher to Proposed Name: Samantha Marie Gomes. 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: 06/25/18 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: April 24, 2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76563 Publish Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002055-00 The name of the business: GB Parsons Concrete Located at: 235 Callia Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Glendon Brice Parsons. 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: Glendon Brice Parsons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 3/28/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76302 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002082-00 The name of the business(es): Gold Star Floor Care Located at: 259 Stony Hill Circle In: Oakley, CA, 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony L. James Jr.. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-29-18. Signature of registrant: Anthony L. James Jr.. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2018 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 3-29-2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76427 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002132-00 The name of the business(es): Barber Shop and Hair Salon Las Americas #2 Located at: 3513 Main Street, Suite D In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Juana Soltero Carrillo 2. Adelaida Rodriguez. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-3-2018. Signature of registrant: Juana Soltero Carillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2018 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 4-3-2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76429 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002286-00 The name of the business(es): Pena Dismantler Located at: 5740 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose Angel Pena. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-9-2018. Signature of registrant: Jose Angel Pena. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2018

by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 4-9-2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76533 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18 and May 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002464-00 The name of the business(es): Power Market, Power Mart Located at: 3475 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colonial Energy, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-01-2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 4-16-2018 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires April 16, 2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76534 Publish dates:May 4, 11, 18, and May 25, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002674-00 The name of the business: D’ Angel Flowers Located at: 4532 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sonia Hernandez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/24/18. Signature of registrant: Sonia Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 24, 2018

by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 4/24/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76520 Publish dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Diane Mary Kennedy SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Diane Mary Kennedy CASE NUMBER: N18-0864 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Diane Mary Kennedy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Diane Mary Kennedy b. Diane M. Kennedy c. Diane Kennedy to Proposed Name: a. Diane Mary Kealoha. 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: 06/15/18 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: Oakley Press Date: April 23, 2018 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76562 Publish Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.

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Authorities received a call from a woman who said that the person the police came to check on beat her. She is very angry that the police didn’t do anything about it in the first place.

Antioch – April 19 The following is a sample of recent activities reported by law enforcement agencies.

DISCOVERY BAY March 15, A report of identity theft was reported on the 5200 block of Fern Ridge Circle.

March 16, A warrant arrest was made on the intersection of Double Point Way and North Point.

March 19, A subject was committed for mental illness on the 2000 block of Sand Point Road.

Marc 20, Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 5300 block of Gold Creek Road.

March 20, A battery misdemeanor was reported on the 3600 block of Sailboat Drive.

March 20, A report of a forgery/ fraud case came from the 4000 block of Regatta Drive.

March 22, A car was towed on the 5500 block of Riverlake Road.

March 22, A service to a citizen was reported on the 2200 block of Biscay Court.

March 25, Authorities reported suspicious circumstances on the 2000 block of Bowsprit Court.

March 27, A warrant arrest was conducted on the 4300 block of Monterey Court.

Marc 28, Authorities made a warrant arrest on the 5700 block of Gateway Court.

March 28, Authorities towed a car on the 4100 block of North Anchor Court.

ANTIOCH March 2, Authorities found property on the 4500 block of Delta Fair Boulevard.

March 6, Property was found on the 4500 block of Delta Fair Boulevard.

March 9, Marine hazard was removed from the 1300 block of Sunset Drive.

March 10, A marine hazard was removed from the 6300 block of Bridgehead Road.

March 13, A case of fraud was reported on 5100 block of Ebbetts Way. March 13, A service to a citizen was reported to authorities at the 1200 block of West Tenth Street.

March 15, A warrant arrest was reported on the 1800 block of Auto Center Drive.

March 28, A boat was stolen from the 10 block of Marina Plaza.

March 30, Marine hazard was removed from the 99900 block of State Route 160.

April 15, A person told authorities that a cashier reported a man around 20 years of age jumping the counter, stealing two cartons of cigarettes and

running off. This was reported on Sycamore Drive.

April 16, A woman on Auto Center Drive told authorities that a man pulled a gun on her and her kids. He left in a black Toyota.

April 18, A person told authorities that an unknown person broke into their house on Joshua Court.

April 19, Authorities received a call from a woman on Somersville Road who said that the person the police came to check on beat her. She is very angry that the police didn’t do anything about it in the first place.

April 19, A burglary was reported on Harglove Street. It was believed that the suspect entered through a window. The reporting person also believed that the suspect is an employee who was fired.

April 20, A person told authorities that he was sprayed in the face at an ATM on Lone Tree Way. April 20, Two men entered a business with a gun and asked the reporting person to open the drawers. The suspects stole money and cigarettes.

April 21, A woman on Summerfield Drive told authorities that she observed a man in her yard via her security cameras.

BETHEL ISLAND March 8, A warrant arrest was made on the 3700 block of Willow Road.

March 9, A service to a citizen was reported on the 1900 block of Taylor Road.

March 11, A court order was violated due to a subject committing an action of domestic violence. This was reported on the 4000 block of Windsweep Road.

March 13, Property was found on the 10 block of Riverview Drive.

March 14, Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 3600 block Hawthorne Drive.

March 14, Marine hazard was removed from the 3600 block of Willow Road.

March 16, A subject on the 3300 block of Stone Road was committed for mental illness.

March 18, Authorities found a subject possessing dangerous drugs on the 3500 block of Stone Road.

March 21, A subject on the 3700 block of Porter Circle was committed for mental illness.

March 21, Authorities made a warrant arrest on the 3800 block of Willow Road.

March 21, A subject was reported possessing dangerous drugs on Bethel Island and Gateway Road.

March 23, A boat burglary occurred on the 5900 block of Bethel Island Road.

March 23, A hospitalization was reported on the 3600 block of Willow

Road.

March 24, A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 6000 block of Bethel Island Road.

March 29, Authorities reported suspicious circumstances on the 2400 block of Taylor Road.

BRENTWOOD March 5, A warrant arrest on the 3300 block of Concord Avenue.

March 8, Authorities reported a service to a citizen on 3200 block of Concord Avenue.

March 9, A service to a citizen was reported on the 600 block of Pomona Drive.

March 25, Authorities reported suspicious circumstances on the Briones Valley and Deer Valley roads.

March 31, Authorities reported a commercial burglary on the 2400 block of Sellers Avenue.

March 31, Authorities made a warrant arrest on Brentwood Boulevard and Havenwood Avenue.

BYRON March 2, A case of identity theft was reported on the 14500 block of Byron Highway.

March 5, A warrant arrest was made on Bixler Road/Park and Ride Court.

March 5, Authorities reported missing property on the 5300 block of Valley Oak Drive.

March 6, An auto burglary was reported on the 14800 block of Byron Highway.

March 6, Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 14300 block of Byron Highway.

March 6, A missing or runaway juvenile was reported on the 14300 block of Byron Highway.

March 9, Authorities were notified of a case of shoplifting on the 14800 block of Byron Highway.

March 13, A commercial burglary was reported on the 15000 block of State Route 4.

March 16, Authorities were notified of a case of identity theft on the 15500 block of Byron Highway.

March 24, Authorities reported suspicious circumstances on the 3000 block of Taylor Lane.

March 25, A vehicle theft was reported on the 25200 block of Marsh Creek Road.

March 28, A subject was reported possessing dangerous drugs on the 14800 block of Byron Highway.

March 30, Authorities reported a case of trespassing on the 5400 block of Byron Hot Springs Road.

March 30, Property was found on Byron Highway and Delta Mendota Canal.

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Sneaking a peek at the new library The Brentwood Library Foundation and the city hosted sneaka-peek tours of the new library under construction.

It is expected to open in September.

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The Brentwood Library Foundation and the City of Brentwood recently hosted tours of the work in progress at the corner of Oak and First streets as part of the library’s sneak-a-peek event.

On April 28, guests ranging from councilmembers and city officials to donors and The Press slapped on hard hats and walked into the open structure of half-built walls.

The tours were led by the expansion project’s architect, Brandon Marshall of Fog Studio. “(The group-study room) has a large window intentionally looking back to city hall as well into the courtyard below,” said Marshall, pausing for a moment on the second story to showcase the rentable study rooms and also an area for a bookstore that will raise funds for library services. “The new Friends (of the Brentwood Library) bookstore will have a work room behind it.”

Marshall then led the group to the open mezzanine level overlooking the first

Camping

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floor, noting the banister will have long countertops for laptop users. He pointed out the location of the elevator, areas for open seating, the craft room – which will hopefully include a sewing machine and 3-D printer – and the periodicals area before leading the group to the adult fiction section where each window will have a seat overlooking the park and city hall.

Pointing to the ceiling, Marshall said, “The wood structural system we’re using

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The ordinance bans camping and storing camping supplies on public property except in areas designated for such activity that require a city permit.

Camping on private property is allowed with the permission of the property owner, but it must not be visible from the street, constitute a nuisance, exceed three consecutive days or require a fee.

Antioch and Brentwood, among other local cities, have similar ordinances.

“The ordinance is basically to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents who are using the parks,” said Oakley City Clerk Libby Vreonis, a paralegal in the city attorney’s office. “We want to make sure the parks and other public places that we have within the city are maintained for the best use by all residents.”

The ordinance also prohibits the use of city utilities

Goodwill from page 1A Commissioner Jamie Tobin. “It was a big deal then, and is still a big deal now.”

Residents living near the site also vehemently oppose the plan, expressing similar concerns about congestion from increased vehicle and delivery traffic clogging up streets, posing risks to children and increasing the number of accidents.

“Two of the neighbors closest to the proposed site put their houses up for sale after we posted fliers regarding this issue,” said resident Jennifer Zagelow. “One lady said she just got through making vast im-

here is called cross-laminated timber deck ... The intent is to expose the wood and the warmth of the wood, so we’re getting the structural rigidity out of it, but it feels nice and warm.”

The large white boxes on the ceiling are part of a displacement system that will diffuse air and keep the library a constant temperature, so it’s not blasting out cold air onto certain areas.

“It’s more efficient – a passive system

such as electricity or other power on public property without permission.

Violators of the no-camping ordinance could be slapped with a misdemeanor, while those disobeying the private-property camping rules could be fined, according to the ordinance.

“I think the issue we are trying to avoid here is having residents have other folks come and camp on their residential properties,” said Vreonis. “Sometimes that could create a nuisance for neighbors, and it’s also a health and safety issue if there is no access to water or facilities.”

Oakley resident Mike Dupray isn’t in favor of the ordinance.

He launched the Turning Point of East County, whose ultimate goal is to convince the county and state, with buy-in from the cities, to build a facility for those in need.

“It appears to me (the ordinance) is aimed at homeless,

provements to her home to raise her kids here. Now they are leaving.”

Several other types of businesses are permitted at the location, including convenience, grocery and drug stores, general retail establishments, banks and office buildings.

“In terms of traffic, we proved through the city that a Goodwill store is the second lowest use of traffic that is allowed on that retail property,” said Caponigro. “The only thing that would have less traffic is if office buildings went on that lot.”

Despite the various setbacks, Good-

so you don’t know things are moving up here, but it’s comfortable,” Marshall said.

The children’s area is currently the skeleton of what will be a 3,500-square-foot retreat of books and areas for computers and story time.

“The motif is playful but a nod to the natural settings,” Marshall said, explaining that decor will have clouds and trees along with hues of yellow to represent the sun and a small climbing structure to resemble Mount Diablo.

The tour concluded in the heart of the library where the staff information desk will be positioned to gain the best line of sight.

“We were pleased with the turnout,” said Diane Alexander, Brentwood Library Foundation president, who noted 88 people attended the event. “The building is going to be amazing!”

Keystone Circle donor wall contributions are due May 31.

For more information, visit www. brentwoodlibraryfoundation.org.

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and since we have 30, 40, 50 kids hot-couching in our schools that means there are some homeless folks around,” Dupray said. “When you outlaw homelessness, well, what are you going to do? Arrest them all? That is bloody expensive.”

Higgins, who noted that she’s an advocate of 2-1-1, which connects Bay Area residents with community health and human service programs, said the ordinance’s effect on the homeless is subjective.

“Our ordinance is no different from that of surrounding cities,” she said. “Upon contact, our officers treat individuals with respect and make every effort to connect them to services – oftentimes, assuming there are no immediate emergency calls, (they will) even wait with them until the arrival of service providers.”

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will officials said they are still excited about possibly bringing a second facility to Brentwood.

The corporation already operates a store on Lone Tree Way in the Shady Willow Plaza, although Caponigro has noted that it is closer to Antioch and features a different traffic pattern than the proposed second location.

Caponigro envisions the proposed facility as a convenient place for residents to drop off donations and find great values on household and clothing items. In addition to employing up to 45 workers,

the facility is slated to feature a free public career center that will help job seekers sharpen their interviewing skills, make good use of the internet and connect with local employers.

“We’d like to put another store in Brentwood,” Caponigro said. “If this doesn’t work out for us, we will be looking at other Brentwood locations. We really want to be part of that growing community and think the connection between Goodwill and Brentwood should be a positive one.”

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-803834-JB Order No.: 8724876 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/22/2013.

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): AARON M CLAY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 7/24/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0184600-00 of Official Records

in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $313,755.26 The purported property address is: 42 VITRUVIUS COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-430-045-6 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 http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-803834-JB. 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 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-803834-JB IDSPub #0139599 4/27/2018 5/4/2018 5/11/2018 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 76454 Publish Dates: April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

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Events Friday, May 4 Golf Tournament

The Antioch Rotary Club will be hold its 25th annual golf tournament at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center with registration starting at 7 a.m. In addition to the tournament, there will prizes and food for golfers. Cost per golfer is $140. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.

LoneTreeGolfCourse.com.

Saturday, May 5 Art and Wine Walk

Celebrate Antioch Foundation and Rivertown Merchants present the Art and Wine Walk, at G and Third streets, in downtown Antioch, from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or at the event for $25.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/ T2gTBG.

Cinco de Mayo Dinner

The Byron Delta Lions will have a fundraiser at DeLuna’s Ranch, from 5 to 9 p.m. The proceeds will go to the Lions Foundation Sight Programs. The cost of attendance is $40. For more information, contact Joyce at 925-513-0447.

Rummage Sale

The Resurrection Ministries will have a rummage sale, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Resurrection Ministries Church. Come shop for clothing, furniture tools, jewelry and more. The funds will be given to help the community. For more information, contact Pat at 925-240-5119.

Pedal To The Metal Car Show

Liberty High School Auto Shop presents Pedal to the Metal Car Show at Liberty High School, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Showcase your car, truck, motorcycle or a boat. There is a $20 fee to enter a vehicle. For more information, call 925-634-3521.

Sunday, May 6 Empowering Women

La Grande Wedding & Event Center will host an Empowering Women event to celebrate the contributions of women in East County, at 1799 Carpenter Road, in Oakley. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and feature live music and a walk through the vineyards. For more information, visit www. lagrandeweddings.com.

Pocahontas Casino Trip

WICHA K Council 222 Degree of Pocahontas in Oakley will host a bus trip to Feather Falls Casino in Oroville. The bus will leave from Raley’s in Oakley, at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $30, which gives back $13 and includes cost of lunch. For more information, contact Helen Knowles at 925-634-4609.

Monday, May 7 Application Session

Opportunity Junction will hold an application session, May 7 and 14, at 10 a.m., at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, to qualify applicants for its 12-week training program.

The program will train participants to work in an office environment. For more information, contact Shannel at 925-776-1133.

Auditions for 0“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” May 7 and 8, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Roles are available for actors 8 to 18 years. To receive audition times register at www.

srctgrp.org. There is a $75 participation fee.

For more information call 925-216-4613.

Tuesday, May 8 Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsal every Tuesday through May 15, in the Liberty Adult Education multipurpose room. There are no auditions, and reading music is not required, but singers must be able to match the pitch. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.

Thursday, May 10 Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will have a meeting at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone who is caring for, or knows someone with, Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Food Truck Thursdays

The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts.

For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925-776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.

Open Mic

The Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Bring any piece of literature to share as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at katishort@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.

Friday, May 11 The Unity Gala

ODAT presents the Unity Gala, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Listen to over 200 community leaders operating in various fields, with dinner, raffles and more. Tickets start at $50 per person. For more information, call 925-240-1359.

Saturday, May 12

The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra presents Maestro Timothy Smith Bids Farewell to the CCCO, at El Campanil Theatre, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Come and listen to Maestro Timothy Smith’s farewell performance with the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are $12 for seniors, $15 for adults and $7 for youth under 17. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com, contracostachamberorchestra.org or email info@contracostachamberorchestra.org.

Family Safety Fair

The Brentwood Police Department presents the Family Safety Fair at Brentwood Elementary School, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy activities for kids and informative safety sessions for parents. The event is free for all ages. For more information, contact Keady at 925-809-7780.

Wednesday, May 16 Beading at the Oakley Library

The Friends of the Oakley Library will host its monthly beading classes at the Oakley Library, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is for anyone 16 years or older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell.net or at 925-525-4782.

The Fair Chance Employer Summit The Workforce Development Board of

Contra Costa County’s Employment & Human Services Department and the Office of Reentry and Justice present the Fair Chance Employer Summit at the Antioch Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Listen to success stories and receive training for Contra Costa employers. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/zj3Qy2 or call 925-602-6800.

Thursday, May 17 Contra Costa Fair

The Contra Costa County Fair will run May 17 to 18, from noon to 9:30 p.m., and May 19 to 20, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Presale tickets are available through May 13. Presale tickets are $5 for youth ages 6 to 12 and seniors over 62 and $7 at regular price. Tickets for adults are $8 in advance and $10 at regular price. For more information, visit www. contracostafair.com.

Friday, May 18 Veterans Club Fundraiser

The Veterans Club annual dinner and fundraiser will take place at 1581 Regent Drive, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is $25 per person and will be catered by Brentwood Fine Meats. For more information, contact Karen Martin at 925-550-1999.

Saturday, May 19 Car and Truck Show

Delta Schools Federal Credit Union presents the PTSA of Freedom High School Car and Truck Show at the Freedom High School, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to Freedom High School’s PTSA Senior Scholarship. The entry fee per car is $20. For more information visit, https:// ptsaoffreedomhighschool.com/car-show.

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The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups, at Straw Hat Pizza on April 30 and May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Golf team finishes regular season undefeated

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The Heritage boys’ golf team completed its regular season undefeated.

The only thing keeping it from a perfect league mark was the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) tournament.

On Monday, the Patriots completed the perfect league season. Heritage fired a 414 as a team, finishing 40 shots better than second-place Freedom.

Jonathon Hydorn paced the Patriots, shooting an 81. Carson Borrelli finished one stroke behind him with an 82. Trever Slous and Armanjot Bajwa each fired an 83, while Hunter Slous closed out the team’s scoring with an 85. Drake Sparling’s 95 was dropped.

“We definitely moved up from the last two years where we had to take a score in the 90s,” coach Dave Fogelstrom said. “We threw out the 90 score this year, which shows our improvement.”

Next up for the Patriots will be the North Coast Section tournament May 14. It will be held at Antioch’s Lone Tree Golf Course.

Heritage was the only BVAL team to keep its season going. But the top four finishers from non qualifying teams also moved on and will play in the NCS Qualifier on May 7.

Three of the golfers represent Deer Valley.

Kaylon Hoang advanced by firing a 79, the lowest score for any golfer at the BVAL Championship.

He’ll be joined at the NCS Qualifier by Wolverine teammates Logan Porter and Kael Hoang, who shot an 87 and 88, respectively. Antioch’s William Park shot an 87 and will join the Deer Valley trio at the NCS Qualifier.

Fogelstrom noted that to help prepare for the NCS Tournament, Antioch coach John Luis and Deer Valley coach Brian Kofford invited the Patriots to practice with them at Antioch.

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The Heritage boys’ golf team recently capped an undefeated season by winning the league tournament. who are competitive but, come NCS time, we pull for each other,” Fogelstrom said. “We have played a lot of matches and tournaments at Lone Tree this year. We hope that experience pays off. We will find out.”

The task only gets more difficult from here. Generally speaking, advancing as an individual requires a score around par, while five scores in the 70s are gener-

ally needed to move on as a team.

“Golf is such a variable game, so I would never count us out,” Fogelstrom said. “You never know from day to day. If each player improves his score from the BVAL tournament, I will count that a success. We return five of our six golfers next season, so this experience is huge for our guys.”

Heritage secures league championship victories

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

If Heritage tennis players Seiya Duran, Herman Austero and Sawhil Chandra didn’t already prove they are the best East County tennis players during last year’s Bay Valley Athletic League tournament, they left no doubts during this year’s event.

Duran won the singles title, and Austero and Chandra captured the doubles crown for the second consecutive year.

“It feels good to be two-time champs,” said Chandra as he celebrated with Austero after the top-seed duo’s 7-5, 6-0 win over teammates and second-seed squad Jose Saucelo and Jonathan Smith.

Top-seed Duran, a sophomore, was stellar in knocking off Freedom freshman Josh Matabuena, the second seed, 6-1, 6-4 to win his second singles title in as many years.

“It was a little bit windy, but I got it done,” said Duran.

While Duran was keeping Matabuena off balance for the majority of the match, Austero and Chandra were fighting off a rough start to capture their own second crown.

“It was definitely a rough start, but we ended up getting the win,” Austero said.

Heritage’s Wanees Hannan, third seed, knocked off Liberty’s Alex Bergquist, fourth seed, 6-1, 6-3 to win third place, while the Free-

dom doubles team of Peyton Jose and Anish Saini, third seed, also secured third, beating Heritage’s Tom Hall and Gabe Sison, fourth seed, 6-2, 6-4.

The two-day affair, however, largely belonged to Heritage, which finished undefeated in league play as a team this season.

Duran, who earned a first-round bye, toppled Freedom’s Vincent Fromme 10-0, before knocking off teammate Reese Esteves 6-0, 6-1 and Liberty’s Bergquist 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals.

Austero and Chandra, who also automatically advanced to the second round, eliminated Liberty’s Josh Goldman and Josh Gonzalez 6-0, 6-0 and Hall and Sison 6-1, 6-1 prior to their

finals win.

Duran and the team of Austero and Chandra will now advance to the North Coast Section tournament.

Duran made a splash at the event last year, becoming the first Heritage singles player to win a match in a North Coast Section singles tournament. He went on to finish fourth in the tournament but hopes to improve this time around.

“I will try my best, and hopefully, I can accomplish my goal, which is to go further than last year,” he said.

Austero and Chandra expressed similar sentiments after falling in the opening round at the event last season.

“We want to go further than we did last year,” Austero said.

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The Wolfpack attack got things going early by dominating possession and some great scoring chances from forwards Kendall Coates and Peyton Stark.

Allison Edgemon was able to net the game’s first goal off of a Haley Gama assist.

Later in the half, Skye Merlin nutmegged the Benicia goalkeeper to give the team an early 2-0 lead.

Addison McNeil hit a volley from an Edgemon cross that went over the keeper’s hands to make it a 3-0 lead for the Pack at half.

The Wolfpack defense lead by Sofia Paz, Cailey Sasaki, Megan Silva and keeper Ashley Browning shut down any thought Benicia had of scoring in the game.

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Forwards Taylor Conover and Charlotte Long played a great second half and kept the Benicia defense frustrated the entire game.

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The beginning of the first half proved to be exactly as advertised as both teams fought extremely hard.

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Jazzlyn Gonzalez, Parker Black and Kendall Coates played great up top for the Pack and kept the pressure on the Highlander defense in the first half.

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Jordan Knox, left, with head coach Pat Cruickshank, was one of five athletes inducted into the LUHSD Hall of Fame.

The coach, team and five athletes inducted into the Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame were bright lights during their time at their respective high schools.

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Joey Daniels (Freedom softball), Cameron Gupton (Freedom football, track and basketball), Jordan Knox (Heritage basketball), Keaton Lynn (Freedom water polo, swimming and volleyball), Joshua Melgoza (Liberty soccer, baseball, football), Erica Pantle (Liberty swim coach) and the 2009 Freedom baseball team were all enshrined into the Athletic Hall

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Gupton, a Freedom football, basketball and track star, was remembered by his former football coach as someone who never wanted

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The gridiron star finished third in the school’s record books with eight interceptions; sixth in single-season rushing yards (1,137); and seventh in career total yards (1,620), in only two seasons on the squad.

“He’s arguably one of the best athletes to ever suit up for Freedom High School,” said Larry Rodriguez, Gupton’s former coach.

Daniels, a fellow Falcon, was commemorated as someone who exuded extraordinary poise, confidence and ability.

Those qualities paid off. By the time she graduated, she had racked up tournament, league and county honors.

“She combined poise with competitive excellence,” said Freedom Athletic Director Steve Amaro.

Lynn, a water polo standout from Freedom, made his mark participating in 10 athletic seasons, which included dabbling in water polo, basketball and swimming.

Arguably his best stretch came as a senior water polo player, where he was honored as the team’s MVP, league MVP and a member of the all-East Bay All-Star team.

“Quite simply, he symbolizes Freedom excellence,” Amaro said.

Liberty’s Melgoza was also bright with all-around stardom as a soccer, baseball and football player.

In 1996-1997 and 1997-1998, he was a Bay Valley Athletic League soccer second team selection, and in 1998-1999, he was chosen for the all-league first team. His senior year, he was anointed soccer MVP. “He was a scholar and role model for all the other students,” said Jerry Black, Melgoza’s former coach.

Heritage’s Knox instantly became a centerpiece for the Patriots basketball team, said his former coach Pat Cruickshank.

He graduated as the school’s all-time leader in points scored, assists, steals and rebounds.

Aside from individual athletes, the 2009 Freedom baseball team and its collective greatness was honored.

The squad sent a shockwave through East County with its major upset over De La Salle in the 2009 North Coast Section championship game, securing the school its first section baseball championship.

“I have coached baseball for 20 years and this team is the most impressive team I have ever coached,” said coach Gary Alexander.

Pantle, the lone coach honored, rounded out the athletic honorees that spanned the sports landscape.

She quickly deflected praise onto her many athletes, but her accomplishments shine bright.

In her 18-year run as Liberty coach, the varsity boys won 105 out of 150 meets, while the girls secured 128 wins in 150 meets.

Jack Byer, a longtime contributor to the district, was also honored for his tireless efforts, which included working the chains during football games from 1990 to 2016; being a consummate member of the Liberty High Boosters, and helping build the press box at Ohmstede Field.

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