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Unanswered A National Night Out fire calls increase in July

August 11, 2017

Keeping The Lights On

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The closure of one of four East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) fire stations in July is affecting the district’s ability to respond to calls, according to statistics.

The number of hours that all three engines were tied up and unavailable to respond to incidents jumped from four in June to 15 in July. The number of calls that went unanswered by district fire engines also increased, from nine to 31.

“I know that having no engines for 15 hours is something that none of us wants; it’s just a fact of life with a three-station department,” said ECCFPD Board President Joel Bryant.

The district’s fourth station in Knightsen closed on July 1, when supplemental multijurisdictional funds given to the district in May 2016 ran out – leaving only three stations to cover 114,000 residents and 249 square miles of property in the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, along

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n Aug. 1, Oakley participated in numerous National Night Out events held throughout the city. Residents and Oakley police officers who visited neighborhoods during the evening spent time chatting and taking photos together. The purpose of the nationwide event is to build a sense of community and trust between the local police departments and the citizens.

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Free support class for family caregivers

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Photo courtesy of Mary Hanenburg

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is hosting a free workshop for family caregivers Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Merlot Conference Room at Oakley City Hall, located at 3231 Main St., from 1 to 3 p.m.

Getting support to caregivers before they burn out is the goal of a free workshop for family members presented by Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services (MOWSOS).

The free workshop for caregivers is Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Merlot Conference Room at Oakley City Hall, located at 3231 Main St., from 1 to 3 p.m.

Another workshop will take place Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, located at 193 Griffith Lane, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

“There is nothing more stressful than being responsible for the care of another,” said Mary Hanenburg, MOWSOS program specialist. “There are many stressors from a variety of sources, and one thing we know is that chronic stress is linked to several leading causes of death.”

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According to Hanenburg, family caregivers face stress when wondering if they are doing enough or doing the right thing or when other family members are not involved in the care. The medical profession, financial pressure, stress associated with trying to work while they care for their loved ones and other sources are all factors as well.

“Caregiver burnout is very real,” said Hanenburg. “They face pressure from all sides.”

The workshops will help attendees deal with the pressure they face as they gain support from other caregivers in similar situations and gain helpful resources.

Speakers will cover different topics, including fall prevention, care for the caregiver, how to use a gait belt, Elderly Wish Foundation and more. see Caregivers page 30

On Aug.11, the Brentwood Teen Theater Company presents “High School Musical.” Page 8

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“When it was time to find help for Mom

I made the best decision for all the right reasons.”

“I wanted a caring and friendly environment for Mom, with personal attention and a great quality of life. I found it all right here, where Assisted Living is designed individually for those who need some help with the activities of daily living. People like my Mom. Each day Mom gets three fresh, home-cooked meals, opportunities to socialize — even group trips. Since she moved in, she’s discovered a renewed sense of energy. I couldn’t ask for anything more — and neither could Mom.”

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Tournament to benefit Friends essentials to needy families during the holiday season. Last year, the tournament was able to provide assistance and a visit by Santa to over 300 families. To enter a team, become a sponsor or learn more about the tournament, contact Troy Edgell at edgell@ci.oakley.ca.us.

The City of Oakley will host its second annual City of Oakley Golf Tournament benefiting the Friends of Oakley on Sept. 15, at the Lone Tree Golf Course.

Sponsored by A&M Towing, the tournament is the primary fundraiser that provides gifts, meals and other

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Catching some fun Oakley’s annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Antioch-Oakley pier off of Bridgehead Road.

This catch-and-release derby is for children up to age 15, and registration is free. Preregistration is available at Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main St., and also at Dan’s Delta Outdoors, 1625 Main St., in Oakley.

Registration will also be available at the pier the day of the event. Registration and check-in are from 8 to 9 a.m., with

the Derby running from 9 to 11 a.m.

Participants should plan to bring their own poles. Only a few loaner poles will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Free bait will be provided, along with a free lunch, which will be served after the derby concludes.

Awards will be given for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught for age categories 2 to 5, 6 to 10 and 11 to 15.

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

The city offering summertime activities August Movie in the Plaza The next Movie in the Plaza will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Civic Center Plaza with a showing of “Sing.”

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School may be in session for Oakley students, but that doesn’t mean the end of summertime fun.

Enjoy the sunshine and create lasting outdoor memories with your family and friends at the following events:

stars. Admission is free, and movies will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Snacks and beverages will be for sale at the snack bar. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Oakley summer concert Come enjoy an evening of good

music and friends at the Oakley Summer Concert, featuring the popular band, The Floorshakers.

The concert is Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Civic Center Plaza.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Admission is free.

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Residents launch online petition to halt Brentwood Goodwill store

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

A Brentwood resident has launched a petition in hopes of preventing Goodwill from building a retail store near Balfour and Armstrong roads.

The online petition was launched by Tammy Sanchez and has garnered 1,044 signatures as of Wednesday morning. It asks the city to reject the proposal and prevent further congestion in the streets of the family-friendly residential area.

“Goodwill belongs in a large business area, not our small quiet neighborhood,” Sanchez wrote in the petition details.

The petition appeared after Goodwill officials held a meeting with neighbors last week near the proposed site to address questions and concerns about the project, said Jim Caponigro, president and CEO at Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay, whose retail stores sell used clothes, shoes, jewelry, household items and furniture and then apply funds to job training and placement services.

The plan is still in the design phase, but it’s expected the organization will break ground next spring and open at the end of 2018 or early 2019, Caponigro said.

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

“We would really like to be good neighbors to Brentwood, and we plan on listening and doing whatever we can to make it a really pleasant relationship,” he said.

The majority of petition signers stated increased traffic as the reason for opposing the project.

“It’s the wrong location because of the increase in congestion,” said resident Lauretta Aldridge. “Traffic from that location will spill into the neighborhoods on Rockwell Street, Hudson Place and Lexington Street. It will impede the flow of traffic to and from Balfour Road.”

Fellow signee Gari Ann Schmidt expressed concern about the safety of children in the area.

“The area in question – Balfour and Brentwood Boulevard – is a significant walking route for students going to Liberty, Edna Hill and Garin, and safety is already a factor,” she said.

Caponigro acknowledged that many of the residents’ concerns center on traffic

“ We would really like to be good neighbors to Brentwood, and we plan on listening and doing whatever we can to make it a really pleasant relationship.

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Jim Caponigro president and CEO Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay and said he plans to raise those concerns with city officials during the project approval process, which is still in the early stages.

“A lot of their concerns are about traffic and parking and things that we can’t control – the city controls – and we told (residents) we would reach out on their behalf to the city and asked them to do the same,” he said.

Caponigro noted that in his 18 months working in the area, three Goodwill stores have opened with no resistance

from residents.

If approved, the second Brentwood location will resemble the Walnut Creek location that opened in July and will feature a career center to help residents find local jobs, Caponigro said.

“Brentwood is one of the fastest growing areas, and we want to make sure we help be good neighbors to the people that are moving in and around Brentwood,” he said.

Sanchez, meanwhile, said she plans to submit the petition to the city council.

“Rather than bringing Goodwill, the City of Brentwood should focus on keeping our community a family-friendly residential area,” she said.

As of Tuesday, Brentwood Senior Planner Jeff Zilm said the city has yet to see any official documents pertaining to the project. “(Goodwill has) not submitted anything official to the city,” he said. “The city has spoken to them over the last six to eight months, and we have seen a couple of different proposals, but we don’t know which one they will be submitting.”

To view the petition, visit http://bit. ly/2vk1nAk. For more information about Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay, visit eastbaygoodwill.org.

It’s Time to Celebrate!

For 150 years, Bank of Stockton has been helping make life

better for families, businesses and the community. We are so grateful that you’ve been here with us as loyal customers and friends. Join us this week at any of our branches for

refreshments and a commemorative gift. “Birthday cake” will be served at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 11th.

Stop by! We just may need some help blowing out all those candles!

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Riding the rails toward certification

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Commuters inching their way through the endless sea of cars on Highway 4 may have noticed some recent movement along the eBART extension tracks – new diesel-powered cars running without a single passenger.

In anticipation of the planned May 2018 opening, the eBART facility is putting new operators through 12-week training programs along the new extension, which will run passengers in Antioch to the Pittsburg-Bay Point station for transfer onto the larger trains. The project has been in the works for several years now and has seen the hiring of staff and the building of a maintenance facility, in addition to a station entryway with artwork reflective of the Delta. The onsite facility is also equipped with solar panels that generate enough electricity to indirectly offset the power consumed by the trains and relative structures when it goes into the grid.

Joel Keller, BART board member for Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Pittsburg, Oakley and unincorporated Contra Costa County, said the project is going very well.

“I think there’s a lot of anticipation,” said Keller. “People are excited about using transit instead of using Highway 4, and I think there’s a lot of interest …

We’ve worked with the City of Antioch to incorporate some of the artwork you see

In anticipation of the planned May 2018 opening, eBART operators have begun training along the new extension in Antioch.

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along Highway 4 of herons and reefs for the entryway.”

Maurice Rattray, group manager of capital programs for BART, has been responsible for managing design and construction packaging specifically for eBART for the last 12 years, and he said there will be more systems and communication testing until mid-fall moving toward certification.

“It’s more cumbersome (to get certi-

fied) since it’s not an existing BART station,” Rattray said.

However, he further noted the groundwork the teams are working on now will prove to be more cost effective for any future extensions, especially since the farther out BART needs to run, the smaller the trains will need to be – costing about half the price of the standard trains. In addition, the eBART cars are ‘diesel multiple units,’ which means they

meet the very latest emissions criteria, Rattray said.

“So they’re extremely clean and very quiet. They come in an articulated pair with a motor car in between with multiple units,” he said. “This is not a substandard system – people aren’t going to want to get off this and onto the big BART.” For more information or to view footage of the soon-to-be opened station, visit https://goo.gl/Q679eV.

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He is very curious and loves to cuddle. For more information or to meet this adorable boy, contact verleneanddavid@ sbcglobal.net.

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Bark in the Park Meet Nigel

that Brentwood has continued to embrace,” said JoAnn Klement, chair of the event and the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) in a previous interview with The Press. “People have so much fun and love seeing breeds of dogs they have never seen before,” The event started four years ago, when Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor suggested the BANC host the event, which would bring more people to the park.

For more information, contact Brentwood Neighborhood Committee at 925-516-5444.

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Nigel is a wonderful 19-pound poodle, who was born on June 17, 2013. He was rescued from the shelter, and while he was initially scared, he is very happy to be in his foster home. Nigel will do best in a forever home without children or other dogs. He really wants a place where he can get all of your attention and love. Nigel enjoys going for walks and does fine riding in the car. He is learning to sleep in a kennel at night, however, he would prefer going to bed near you. For more information or to meet Nigel, call 925-473-4642.

Brentwood’s annual Bark in the Park event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, in City Park, 710 2nd St. Dogs are encouraged to wear costumes for this free family event. To register, dogs must be properly licensed, tagged and current on their vaccinations. Contra Costa County License Amnesty Program will be on site. Also offered will be a $7 rabies shot clinic, which requires proof of spay or neuter procedures.

All dogs must be leashed.

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WATCH WHAT YOU SIGN

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I realize there is a lot of paperwork in buying or selling a home, and we are often under a time crunch to get an offer submitted, but you should still read what you are signing!

Here is a horrible recent example that will give you some extra incentive to read what you are signing. Some past clients of mine moved out of the area, started working with a local agent there and wrote several offers unsuccessfully.

Very quickly, they realized this agent wasn’t very experienced and very likely had a full-time job other than real estate.

They politely told this agent they would be working with another agent, and they got into contract on another home. However, their prior agent advised the new agent that the client had signed an exclusive buyer’s representation agreement with her, and they would owe her the full commission on the sale! The client says the agent never discussed this arrangement with her, but when they went back and reviewed all the paperwork they had signed with her, on the

last transaction, the buyer’s representation forms were quietly slipped in behind the offer documents, and they did sign them.

They may have to hire an attorney to fight this. These are highly intelligent people that this happened to. It’s just that after writing several offers, it’s easy to think these are the same documents as before, just on a different property and sign away.

(Unfortunately, this is not the first time I’ve heard of this happening to someone.)

Another moral of the story is to only work with an ethical agent, but better still is to read everything before you sign it. If it’s a form you’ve seen before, maybe you can glance over it just to look for any changes.

But watch for any new forms and ask questions of your agent!

If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at 925-240MOVE (6683). #1 for Brentwood listings sold multiple years. To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, visit www.SharpHomesOnline.com.

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Judy Griffith and Nancy Lawrence volunteered for the Delta Christian Community Food Pantry during the group’s weekly food distribution in Knightsen, on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The group lost its use of the Knightsen Garden Club building and now provides food for those in need outdoors.

Anyone willing to open their facility for a brief segment of time on Tuesday mornings is asked to contact Jenny Rodrigues at 925-625-2651.

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Parade starts at 10 a.m.

To register, dogs must be properly licensed, tagged and be current on their vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash.

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Contra Costa Animal Control is sponsoring their amnesty licensing program and rabies shot clinic!

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Special Haven, special event

by Lauren Huffmaster Correspondent

For individuals with autism and other sensory-processing impairments, Special Haven offers a free community-based retreat, along with some fun yearly events to fundraise for the cause.

One of the organization’s yearly events is the golf tournament, which helps to earn the largest source of Special Haven’s income. Going on its sixth year, the next tournament will take place on Sept. 9, at the Lone Tree Golf Course.

As a nonprofit organization, Special Haven was established to create a safe and soothing environment. And using the funds earned from fundraising events in previous years, the center was able to build a sensory room, filled with technology that responds to an individual’s verbal and physical commands. In this room, participants are empowered to control all stimuli, including lights, sounds, smells and textures.

This year, the nonprofit will purchase a new scenery projector and would also like to raise money for weighted blankets and other compression items that provide people with autism a sense of safety.

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Deela Hubbartt, a mother of a child with disabilities, has been taking her family to Special Haven routinely for several years.

“Special Haven is a place my daughter can be herself,” she said. “As a mom, I know the staff is nice and caring and my daughter is safe.””

According to the National Center for Education Services, approximately 13 percent of students require learning accommodations that Special Haven provides. David Chuey, Special Haven president, has a vision to offer these services to area families for as long as there is a need and to be a model for inspiring the creation of other rooms. He also hopes to expand Special Haven’s reach by partnering with other organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.

“We want to be a community-based escape for individuals with disabilities from age four and up,” said Chuey.

The golf tournament event will feature a day of golf, food, a raffle, prizes and a silent auction on Sept. 9, beginning with registration at 11 a.m. Tickets for 18 holes of golf and dinner are $120, and tickets for dinner alone are $35.

For more information, contact 925222-5322 or info@specialhaven.org.

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Popular Disney musical returns Beginning Aug. 11, the Brentwood Teen Theater Company presents the Disney blockbuster “High School Musical.”

Choreographer Shelly McDowell played Sharpay Evans in the first production Kinsella directed 10 years ago. “The student has become the teacher,” said Kinsella of McDowell’s choreography. “The dances are fun and

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exciting.” Performances will be held in the multipurpose room at Resurrection Ministries Church, 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, and will run Friday and Saturday nights on Aug. 11, 12, 18 and 19, at 7:30 p.m., with a single matinee on Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www. brentwoodteentheater.com.

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The Marshall Tucker Band, the 1970s iconic southern rock-country group, is coming to East County on Oct. 28, for a special performance at a local winery. Tickets go on sale soon. Save the date, and stay tuned for details!

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Del Sol keeps you powered through outages A LY B R O W N

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ith California’s ambitious goal to produce 100 percent renewable

energy by 2045 on the table, solar panels are cropping up all over the state, and businesses, such as Brentwood’s Del Sol Energy, are fine-tuning their products to better meet the needs of utility users.

One of the enhanced features Del Sol offers is a backup battery system.

In the world of solar power, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is used as a ‘virtual battery’ in the event of an outage, similar to rollover minutes on a cell phone. This concept is called ‘net metering,’ and while it can help homeowners save money,

the practice is useless in the event of an actual power outage. As population density increases, PG&E’s infrastructure has become more stressed, and having backup power means true energy independence, said owner Josh Aldrich.

With Del Sol’s backup batteries, homes equipped with solar panels need not fear the occasional outage. Batteries can be added to existing systems, but there are also packages for new customers seeking solar panels for the first time. Josh Resnick, director of sales for Del Sol, said each client’s needs will be different, but his team is ready to answer questions.

“We love talking to people and helping them understand their options; no pressure,” Resneck said.

He further detailed how customers can one day go off the grid. Stage one is to use PG&E as a virtual battery to save money on electricity charges, and stage two is to add a physical battery backup so

Typically, you can get about four hours backup power for the ‘critical loads,’ such as fridge, internet, lights (and so forth).

– Josh Resnick, director of sales, Del Sol Energy that the homeowner will have power when PG&E is down.

“Typically, you can get about four hours backup power for the ‘critical loads,’ such as fridge, internet, lights (and so forth),” said Resneck.

Del Sol uses LG Chem batteries because they are used in many electric vehicles and have therefore passed extremely stringent quality and safety standards, in addition to being relatively small. The smaller size of these batteries is surprising even to solar veterans, added Aldrich.

Furthermore, battery storage systems qualify for the 30 percent federal tax credit, along with California’s SelfGeneration Incentive Program, which can cover up to 50 percent of the cost.

“Cost, of course, depends on your needs, but it’s quick and easy for us to analyze your PG&E usage history to determine which solution makes the most sense,” Aldrich said. “We invite anyone to stop by our showroom on Chestnut Street in downtown Brentwood or come see us at the farmers market on Saturday mornings.”

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Blue Star takes stress out of e-waste, recycling RUTH ROBERTS

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ince 1998, the owner of Blue Star Company Inc., in Brentwood, has been helping commercial businesses and corporations

dispose of e-waste items in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.

“Seeing a need in the Bay Area for proper recycling and handling of e-waste, I believed it was time to get involved and educate others on how to recycle for good,” said Sarkis. “With more and more people becoming aware of the e-waste issues and the green movement … we want to protect the population from the destructive toxins that could cause disease.”

Sarkis and his team of professionals cater to clients looking to rid their offices of inefficient, outdated and inoperative electronics. In an effort to keep these items out of the landfills and streets, Sarkis’ team picks up the items, dismantles them and disposes of them in the proper facilities.

Zero percent of them go into landfills.

“Our business is vital to the environment,” said Sarkis.

“We offer data destruction as well as destroying hard drives so that any data that might still be present will not be compromised and fall into the wrong hands.”

With a vast array of clients ranging from companies including Microsoft, Facebook and IBM, Sarkis also works locally with customers such as the Brentwood and Liberty Union school districts.

“We’ve been using them for about three years now, and they’ve been wonderful,” said Pablo Vega, network administrator for the Liberty Union High School District. “They take away old computers, monitors, printers, TVs; basically anything with a circuit board. We just schedule an e-waste run, and they come right to us.”

But Blue Star is not all about corporate connections. The local company works hard to help within the community, donating to local nonprofits such as Shepard’s Gate and offering local residents the opportunity to dispose of their items as well. The Brentwood location, at 2160 Elkins Way, Suite C, is open for e-waste drop off on Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disposing of items is mostly free

Seeing a need in the Bay Area for proper recycling and handling of e-waste, I believed it was time to get involved and educate others on how to recycle for good.

– Louis Sarkis, owner, Blue Star Company, Inc. to the public with the exception of televisions, which are $30, and microwaves and printers for $10 each. No appointment is necessary. Blue Star also buys and sells new and used IT equipment, CPUs and more.

For additional information or questions, call 925-4205593 or visit www.brentwoodewaste.com.

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Environmental bill clears senate committee A bill by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D–Discovery Bay) to significantly decrease the number of waste tires in California and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has advanced to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Frazier’s AB 509 creates the Tire Recycling Incentive Program (TRIP), an incentive-based program that will replace the current ineffective grant-based system.

“California generates an astounding 44 million waste tires every year,” Frazier said.

Waste tires degrade slowly and emit greenhouse gasses if not disposed of properly. Waste tires are also a threat to human health and the environment. They are unsightly and become fertile breeding grounds for rodents and mosquitos, which can contribute to the spread of diseases like West Nile Virus.

“More than 50 percent of the money will go to support rubberized asphalt concrete products, resulting in significant increases in the amount of tire-based rubberized asphalt on our roads,” Frazier added.

“AB 509 will finally reform the state’s stagnant tire recycling program by creating recycling markets for tires that are currently a source of blight and pollution in our communi-

ties,” said Nick Lapis, director of advocacy with Californians Against Waste, which is sponsoring AB 509.

AB 509 was approved the Assembly Natural Resources and Appropriations committees, and by the full Assembly on a floor vote on May 31. The Senate Environmental Quality Committee approved it on July 5 and sent it to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Spider plants are resilient, and that makes them great houseplants for busy men and women who tend to be forgetful when caring for their plants. In addition, spider plants are pet-friendly and can be used to combat benzene, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and xylene.

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and the people doing the gardening.

Healthy plant life can help clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and various air pollutants, while the act of gardening can help gardeners combat stress.

Published in 2011 in the Journal of Health Psychology, a study from researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening promotes relief from acute stress. In the study, two groups of participants were asked to complete a stressful task and then instructed to either read indoors or garden outdoors for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the latter group had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and even reported being in a better mood than the group instructed to read indoors.

But gardening does more than just provide gardeners with a reason to spend some time relaxing outside in an effort to relieve stress. Gardeners who raise certain plants may be able to bring those benefits with them when going inside as well.

According to an article published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives in October 2011, houseplants can work wonders when it comes to improving overall health, removing toxins from air, soil and

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water by metabolizing some toxic chemicals and releasing harmless byproducts while sequestering such toxins by incorporating them into plant tissues.

Clean indoor air is important for everyone, but especially for those who suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma.

In fact, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology considers indoor air filtration an essential part of any strategy to improve respiratory health. But filtration systems and air purifiers are often not enough, and those who want the air in their homes to be as clean as possible

may benefit from introducing certain houseplants into their homes. The following are a handful of plants that can help to improve indoor air quality.

Aloe vera Aloe vera might be most often associated with hand creams and soaps, but the aloe vera plant, a succulent that even novice gardeners should have no problem growing, can clear indoor air of formaldehyde and benzene, two common byproducts of chemical-based cleaners many people use in their homes.

NASA researchers exploring the possibilities of long-term space habitation found that certain houseplants were more effective at cleaning air inside energy-efficient, nonventilated buildings than others. One such plant was English ivy, which can effectively combat the formaldehyde found in certain household cleaning products.

Bamboo palm Bamboo palms also found their way onto NASA’s list. Bamboo palm plants thrive indoors, where they are especially effective at filtering out the chemicals benzene and trichloroethylene.

Gardening has been proven to be a soothing hobby that can help gardeners reduce stress. But the health benefits of gardening can extend indoors as well. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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Diamonds are forever You never know when Lady Luck is going to smile down upon you.

I never win anything – not a raffle, not a door prize. The most I have ever won on a scratcher is another scratcher, but I did get pretty lucky last week.

It was a usual Hangin’ in Friday. I arrived at the gym ready to here teach my 10:30 a.m. step class. The class is made up of a group of friends I have known for years, so it is a great time. We do a lot of sweating and laughing, and Vicki hopefully, we burn McKenna a few calories in the process. Afterward, we all head over to Starbucks. Even though we are sometimes loud and annoying, Diane, the manager, and her staff always seem happy to see us.

It feels like a big family, and it’s a great way to start the weekend.

Sipping on frappuccinos and lattes, we chatted about our kids and the highlights of the last week. I subconsciously fiddled with my wedding ring of 25 years. Something wasn’t right.

I felt the sharp prongs of the setting, but no diamond! A deep empty hole where my diamond used to sit glared up at me.

“Oh no!” I shrieked. “My diamond is gone!”

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My heart sank, and my head reeled. I think losing your wedding ring is every woman’s nightmare. Maybe because on some level you think it might be an omen about your marriage, not to mention the actual monetary value of it.

I told Diane, and right away, she and a few other people started looking around on the floor. I was struck by how many people, friends and strangers shared in the search and my panic. I ran to my car.

I scoured the floor and the seats, but let’s be honest, it was like finding a needle in a haystack – it could’ve been anywhere!

Maybe it slipped down the drain in the shower, or maybe it popped out at Safeway. Could it be somewhere in my house buried in the carpet or in a basket of laundry? I had no idea how long it had been missing.

I had to start accepting the fact that the beautiful diamond that Maury presented to me more than 25 years ago on bended knee was gone.

I solemnly walked back inside Starbucks. It was hopeless. My girlfriends, Lindsey, Lynn and Nancy, were gathering their drinks.

“Come on, let’s go look for it,” they said. “We’ll trace your movements back to the gym.”

They weren’t ready to throw in the gym towel just yet. see Diamonds page 19

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TAX FREE VACATION OR SECOND HOME RENTAL Tax rules on rental income from second homes can be complicated, particularly if you rent the home out for several months of the year, but also use the home yourself.

However, there is one provision that is not complicated. Homeowners who rent out their property for 14 or fewer days a year can pocket the rental income, tax-free.

Known as the ‘Master’s exemption,’ it is used by homeowners near the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, who rent out their homes during the Master’s Tournament (for as much as $20,000!). It is also used by homeowners who rent out their homes for movie productions or those whose residences are located near Super Bowl sites or national political conventions.

If you live close to a vacation destination, such as the beach or mountains, you may be able to make some extra cash by renting

out your home (principal residence) when you go on vacation – as long as it’s two weeks or less. And, although you can’t take depreciation or deduct for maintenance, you can deduct mortgage interest, property taxes and casualty losses on Schedule A (1040), Itemized Deductions.

In general, income from rental of a vacation home for 15 days or longer must be reported on your tax return on Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss. Your rental income may also be subject to the net investment income tax. You should also keep in mind that the definition of a ‘vacation home’ is not limited to a house.

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Divorcing Your Best Friend: How to Cope Divorce is an emotional process, and there will always be unique challenges to overcome.

Additionally, if you also considered your spouse a best friend, you may experience added difficulties in adjusting to a new lifestyle. Effective coping methods for dealing with your divorce will help you grow and move on in the most direct manner possible.

Sometimes, when best friends become domestic partners, hidden troubles arise down the road. Friends who married at a young age may have been unaware that their relationship lacked passion, while others may have gotten so carried away in their love for one another that long-term goals were not adequately discussed.

In other situations, one or both partners may have decided they want something different in life – perhaps one wants to move to a new state, while the other wishes to remain in their hometown. If you are divorcing your best friend and feel guilty or shameful, please be gentle on yourself.

Learning how to effectively cope with the impact of your divorce centers around the

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Friendships will not be rekindled in every situation, yet it’s important to love and honor yourself regardless of whether or not things turn out the way you expect. Self-love is an essential component to happiness and will serve as an excellent coping base during any stressful situation you encounter; so always remember to be your own best friend first.

If you or a loved one are in need of a fresh start, our legal team is here for you. Contact us at 925276-0789 to schedule a confidential consultation.

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Abandoned trailer a public hazard

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

An abandoned travel trailer sitting in the middle of Knightsen is at the center of an ongoing effort by Contra Costa County officials to have it removed.

The trailer is on a wedge of BNSF Railway-owned land adjacent to the Knightsen Elementary School on the southeast corner of Knightsen Avenue and Delta Road. Its dilapidated condition, with boarded-up doors and broken windows, is not only an eyesore say officials, but a potential public hazard as well. Bits of broken glass litter the carpet and hypodermic needles, bottles of prescription drugs, stained pillows and cans of food are strewn throughout the dark interior.

County Supervisor Diane Burgis is leading the effort to have it removed. In a letter to the BNSF Railway, dated July 28, Burgis wrote the following: “Your property has become a dumping ground and is a public nuisance for the Town of Knightsen and those who drive through it … This is an urgent public-safety and public-health issue that must be addressed immediately.”

As of press time, Burgis had not received a response to her letter.

Lena Kent, BNSF director of public affairs, said in an interview this week that they were aware of the situation.

“We know about (the trailer),” said Kent, “We haven’t been ignoring it. It just hasn’t been as simple as hooking it up and

Photos by Tony Kukulich

A dilapidated trailer abandoned on BNSF Railway property in the center of Knightsen, above, has been called a threat to public health and safety by county officials. The interior of the trailer, right, is littered with broken glass, prescription bottles and other hazards. hauling it away. We actually attempted to do that, and we could not get a company that would tow it away. The thing has to be completely dismantled and taken away in that manner.”

Since the trailer contains a toilet, it’s considered a biohazard and requires special handling. Kent stated that the removal and hazard remediation job is currently out for contractor bids and acknowledged that a date for the trailer’s removal has not yet been set.

It is unclear exactly how or when the

trailer ended up on the BNSF property, according to Kent.

“We understand that it was on someone else’s property and may have been cited by code enforcement,” she said. “And the next thing you know, it ends up on our property.

We want to track down that information, because this is a significant expense for the company, if in fact, someone in that area did that.”

Regardless of the complexity and expense faced by BNSF, Burgis is anxious to see the trailer gone.

“The Town of Knightsen is a small,

country community with a population of just over 1,500; most born and raised in Knightsen,” said Burgis in an email to The Press. “This community takes great pride in where they live. Those who moved to Knightsen chose this community because of its small-town feel, and no person or community should have to deal with looking at this abandoned and now vandalized recreational vehicle. The railroad has a responsibility to the community as a property owner to keep their land up to code, and I will hold them to it.”

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Diamonds from page 13 “Good luck; we hope you find it!” offered the Starbuck’s crew.

The usual group of off-duty policeman who sit outside offered their well wishes. Everyone was truly pulling for us! We loaded up in my Tahoe and headed back to the parking lot at In Shape.

Our eyes glued to the pavement, we surveyed the ground. Then, I heard my friend Lynn gasp.

“I found it!” she said, picking up a sparkly object from the asphalt. I rushed over. Could it be? The four of us examined what was in the palm of her hand. As much as we all wanted it to be my diamond, it was just a piece of glass.

My heart sank for the second time as reality closed in. I was not going to find it.

“Come on” said Lindsey. “Let’s check inside.”

We entered the gym, informing the front desk that we were looking for my lost diamond. They consoled me and wished us luck as we headed upstairs to the exercise room, where just a short time ago, we were laughing and dancing together. Now the room was quiet and dark.

Nancy flipped on the overhead lights.

I made my way slowly across the floor, inch by inch, hoping. Praying. And then, I saw something. It was small and twinkly, but I was doubtful.

“It’s probably just a sequin or something,” I told myself.

I picked it up and put it in the palm of my hand. I was getting excited! Is this it? Is this it? I rushed over to my friends. I

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“Yes, yes! It’s your diamond!” they cried.

We huddled together in a group hug for a long time, and I think we even cried a little bit! I clenched it tightly in my hand! We were giddy! A woman came over to see why we were so happy. I opened my quivering hand to show her, and I dropped it! I found it again on the floor. She reached into her purse and produced a Ziploc baggie.

“Quick!” she said. “Put it in here and zip it up!”

Heading down the stairs we shouted, “We found it!!”

The front desk staff cheered as I showed them my tiny diamond in a baggie. Excitedly, we drove back to Starbucks. I honked my horn at the cops still sitting outside.

“We found it!” I yelled out the window.

They pumped their fists and whooped! We parked and entered Starbucks.

“Can you believe it? We found it!” I announced.

The place erupted into a round of cheering and clapping! I told and retold the story to all who would listen. Some people told me I should buy a lotto ticket.

A lot of people told me they were going to buy a lotto ticket!

But I have already won the lotto.

Finding my diamond was lucky, but I realized that day how many wonderful friends I have in my life, and that’s the biggest jackpot of all.

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Do you have an AB or Bypass Trust?

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Up until 2011, it was very common for estate planning attorneys to draft an AB or Bypass Trust for clients. The purpose of the AB/Bypass Trust was to create estate tax savings by keeping a deceased spouse’s property out of the estate of the surviving spouse.

However in 2011, federal estate tax laws were changed dramatically to exempt most estates from paying any estate taxes.

For 2014, the exemption for each person is $5.34 million. The amount will go up each year based on a cost-of-living increase.

In addition, under the rule change called ‘portability’, a surviving spouse may use any unused portion of a deceased spouse’s estate tax exemption.

For example, a couple has an estate of $7 million. The husband dies, leaving his wife with an estate of $7 million. There is no estate tax due because the wife takes all of the property by way of the marital deduction (which is unlimited). Because the husband’s personal exemption of $5.34 was not used, the wife can add his $5.34 to her exemption at the time of her death.

The personal exemption and portability options have meant that very, very few people will pay any estate tax.

Therefore, the traditional AB Trust is no longer necessary for most people. That is not to say that there is anything wrong in keeping an existing AB Trust. However, there are serious drawbacks.

Specifically, with an AB Trust there are restrictions on what a surviving spouse can do with the property in Trust A created with the deceased spouse’s assets, making it is difficult to sell assets. Also, with an AB Trust, the surviving spouse cannot make gifts to anyone of the Trust A property.

There can also be substantial costs involved in managing an AB Trust after the death of the first spouse, including establishing the trust, preparing the trust tax return each year and record - keeping to ensure that the property in Trust A is kept separate from the surviving spouse’s assets.

In most cases, an AB/Bypass Trust is no longer necessary or advisable for estate planning. If you have not looked at your trust recently, I strongly encourage you to review it and see whether it provides for an AB Trust. If it does provide for an AB/ Bypass Trust, I would encourage you to seek legal counsel to see whether it is in your best interest to amend or restate the trust to remove the AB Trust provisions. If you have any questions regarding an existing trust, I see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

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Brentwood needs a city fire department

Editor: The current East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) system is outdated based on current population levels.

Brentwood residents do not want to pay more to keep stations in areas outside of Brentwood open. I believe there is frustration that there is no clear connection between increased taxes and services in Brentwood.

1. There is a definite perception of conflict of interest for the Brentwood City Council and their connection to ECCFPD. We are told over and over that having our own city fire department would be too expensive. Really? Do you have an objective third-party comprehensive review of this? Or are we simply taking the word of political ‘lifers’ that sit on as many local and county boards as possible (including ECCFPD).

2. If having our own city fire department is too expensive, why not calculate the exact costs and let residents decide?

Also if Brentwood were to pull out of

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ECCFPD, then it’s reasonable to think they should get some of those assets as well, so it should not be like starting from scratch.

3. Fire services vs. ambulance and paramedic: most people are primarily concerned with having quick responses if, say, their loved one has a heart attack; not fire. Sure, we want solid fire services, but the primary issue is first responders for medical emergencies.

4. Creative ways to subsidize a city department: if Brentwood created its own city fire department, it could contract out services for neighboring towns like Discovery Bay. This could offset the cost.

Andrew Armstrong Brentwood

Expressing condolences

Editor: On behalf of the Brentwood Union School District, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and appreciation to the family of the departed Doug Treadway, a resident of Trilogy in Brentwood.

Mr. Treadway, a retired college president and professor, reached out to

me in February of 2016. He had recently relocated from Livermore and wanted to volunteer within his community. After multiple meetings with teachers and administrators, Mr. Treadway wrote and submitted a grant proposal in March for tens of thousands of dollars in funding to increase science, technology, math and engineering learning opportunities for our students. We are still awaiting the outcome of that proposal, and we are terribly sad to learn of his unexpected passing.

Doug Treadway asked for neither compensation nor recognition. He quietly volunteered his time and expertise to try and make his community a little better. We were honored to know and work with him and wish to thank his family for sharing him with us.

Dana Eaton Superintendent Brentwood Union School District

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Editor: The drought is over, but the damage has already been done.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, between 2010 and 2016, more than 102 million trees died in California. In addition, the wet winter fueled the growth of a significant grass crop. The recent Grizzly fire is a reminder that this combination may exacerbate this wildfire season.

That’s why Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working with local fire safe councils for the fourth year in a row, providing nearly $2 million in project funding this year to reduce the threat of wildfires. In Alameda and Contra Costa counties, the Diablo Fire Safe Council will use $75,000 in PG&E funding to remove dead and dying trees, remove brush and fund chipping days.

Each of us can do our part by maintaining defensible space around our homes, creating an evacuation and family-communication plan and assembling an emergency supply kit. You can even download the new CAL FIRE ready for wildfire app.

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Brentwood athlete medals at Junior Olympics

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Taryn Richey, a seventh-grader from Adams Middle School, got a chance to compete against the best javelin throwers in the country at the USA Track and Field Junior (USATF) Olympics in July.

Not only did Taryn compete, but she medaled.

Taryn placed eighth and earned all-American honors at the event, which was held at the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, and had a great experience competing against such a strong field.

“The track stadium was also really nice and huge,” Taryn said. “It was also a fun time because I got to see athletes from states all across the country at the meet. I also got to travel around while I was out there and see part of the country I haven’t been to before.

I saw the capitol building in Topeka, the Mississippi River and the St. Louis Arch while we were out there.”

Taryn came through when the pressure was on. After two subpar throws for her standards, she had one remaining throw to qualify for the finals. Taryn finished strong, moving her up three places into the finals and guaranteeing a medal and all-American honors.

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Brentwood resident Taryn Richey recently medaled at the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics in July.

“I expected that she would do well,” said Dallas Richey, Taryn’s father and coach. “Last season, she was one of the younger throwers in her age

group and didn’t finish as high as she would have liked. This season, we both knew she had a good shot at getting a medal if she could keep the nerves in

check, which she battled through.”

In fact, if Taryn had matched her best throw of the season, she would have finished fourth at the Junior Olympics. Her top throw of 100 feet 6.75 inches was the fourth best in the country and best in California this season. This is despite the fact that in her own words, Taryn is “usually the smallest thrower out there.”

Track and field seem to be in Taryn’s blood. Her brother Calvin is a freshman at Heritage and will be a distance runner when the season begins.

Still, Taryn is relatively new to the javelin, having started only three years ago. While her success in 2017 didn’t surprise her father, Taryn has certainly exceeded the expectations he had when she started with the javelin.

“Never in my wildest imagination, three seasons ago in my backyard, did I think Taryn would have a medal at the USATF Junior Olympics that first season and then follow that up with two Junior Olympics medals in a three-year period,” he said. “My wife and I are very proud of what (she has) been able to accomplish, with everything (she has) going on.”

In addition to track and field, Taryn is also on the West Coast Wildcatz, a travel soccer team, and plays both softball and basketball at Adams while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

East County wrestlers grapple on national stage East County was well represented at the U.S. Marine Corps Cadet/Junior National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota.

Freedom junior Dalia Garibay nabbed second in the 132-pound division of the Cadet Women’s Freestyle Nationals, while former Falcon Mason Hartshorn, who graduated in June, finished fifth in the 138-pound division of the Junior Men’s Greco Nationals.

Oregon’s Sarah Conner knocked off Garibay in a tiebreaker in the championship bout after the two were tied 6-6 at the end of the match.

The tiebreaker loss was the only blemish on an otherwise dominant performance by Garibay.

She defeated Ohio’s Alyssa Pirro and Texas’ Natalia Sovero in 10-0 back to back wins, before defeating Illinois’ Angela Vitiritti 14-5 and Wyoming’s Charmayne DeLong 8-0.

Hartshorn, stumbled in the quarterfinals, falling 10-0 to Wisconsin’s Alston Nutter and lost to North Dakota’s Mason Schulz 10-0.

Hartshorn was otherwise strong, knocking off Pennsylvania’s Jarred

Papcsy 8-4, Louisiana’s Jared Thieler 11-0, Illinois’ We Rachal 10-0 and Savion Haywood 7-0, Utah’s Anthony Herrera 4-0, Nebraska’s Nick James 10-0 and North Dakota’s Joshua Irwin 10-0.

Hartshorn, whose stellar run at Freedom included winning three league championships and two trips to the state tournament, will now move on to wrestle for Northern Michigan University as a four-time all-American. He capped his impressive high school career last season as a North Coast Section (NCS) finalist, a state tournament qualifier and the winner of the Bay Valley Athletic League’s Oliver-Forrest Award for leadership, scholarship and athletic excellence.

Garibay, also a four-time all-American, enters her junior year of high school having won the NCS championship as a sophomore, as well as being a state tournament finalist, a UWW Cadet Fila All-American and a Cadet Nationals runner up All-American last season.

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Freedom junior Dalia Garibay and Freedom graduate Mason Hartshorn recently competed in the U.S. Marine Core Cadet/Junior National Championship in Fargo North Dakota.

Garibay finished second, while Hartshorn nabbed fifth.

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The Golden State Grind baseball team won a series of tournaments to finish off a fairy-tale season.

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Golden State Grind finish off grand season It’s been a fairy-tale season in many ways for the Golden State Grind 12U, a youth baseball team in Antioch.

With the season in jeopardy due to injuries and a shortage of pitchers, the team worked tirelessly to completely revamp and reinvent itself.

The Golden State Grind 12U players arrived in Oneonta, New York, on June 16, with a chip on their shoulders. They then won the first-ever Cooperstown All Star Village Green Monster Championship on June 22, while setting or tying several records. They played the most games with 12 players and handed a competitor a record eighth loss.

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their rear ends off for 12 games in adverse weather while sick, tired, injured and sore,” said Bill Duby, manager. “I could not be more proud to be the manager of the best kids on and off the field, who came and represented the state of California very well.”

Duby went on to say they knew, no matter what the outcome was at the end of each game, that they would be able to look at each other and know they had laid it all out on the field.

“To see the way the guys and girl rallied around each other in the dugout throughout each game really puts into see Grind page 24

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The West Coast Wild recently reached the semifinals of the Surf Cup in Southern California.

West Coast makes semifinals The West Coast Wild under-19 girls tackled some big waves at the 2017 Surf Cup college showcase in Southern California to make it to the semifinals.

The Wild went 2-1-1 and looked strong against other top-ranked teams. More than 75 college coaches came to watch the Wild over the three-day tournament. Among a field of 16 teams from all over the country, the West Coast Wild under-19 team made its presence known by making it to the semifinals of the prestigious Surf Cup. In the first game of the showcase-style

tournament, the Wild faced a top-ranked team from Oregon. Both teams were physically matched, but the Wild had the edge with solid defense.

At the half, the game remained 0-0. Midway through the second half, Wild forward Kalie Haskins found a scoring opportunity from the 18’. The Wild moved ahead 1-0 and recorded its first victory.

In the second match, the Wild faced a local Bay Area competitor, the Santa Clara see West Coast page 24

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Biddy Sports offers soccer, flag tag leagues An eight-week flag tag session for children ages 4 to 6 will be hosted at Summerwood Park near Bristow Middle School, from Sept. 23 to Nov. 11. The season consists of eight one-hour sessions on Saturdays. The fee to register is $86 for residents and $112 for

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Antioch wrestling club hosts camp The Wildcats Wrestling Club, an Antioch High School youth program, is hosting Wildcat Weekend, a two-day intensive training camp at Antioch High School on Aug. 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Guests scheduled to appear include Shayne Oster, 2015 Illinois State champion and starter at Northwestern; Jesse Baldazo, three-time North Coast Section (NCS) champion;

and Kyle Clark, two-time NCS qualifier. Other possible appearances include Casey Strand, David Klingsheim, Tyler Bennett, Donovin Guerrero, Eric Murdock, A.J. Cress, Ricky Castillo and Iosefa Papalagi.

The cost is $35 for one day or $60 for both days. Antioch High School is located at 700 W. 18th St., in Antioch. For more information, email wildcatswrestling47@yahoo.com.

Grind from page 22 perspective what type of great kids they are,” he said. “We are fortunate to coach.”

Arriving in Reno, Nevada, for the final tournament of the season on July 12, the Golden State Grind 12U won the 2017 All World Sports 12U Ultimate World Series Championship four days later, with a stunning 10-1 upset, mercy-rule victory over the previously unbeaten top-seed, South County Colts from Madera. The triumph completed a climb back from an earlier loss in the series to claim the championship.

A roller coaster of emotions spilled

West Coast from page 22 Sporting. Several offensive attacks were made by West Coast, but the ball could not find the net. The match ended in a 0-0 tie.

In a must-win to move on situation, the Wild showed up for game three, determined to get a victory. The Wild faced one of the toughest Southern California teams, the Pateadores, and again, the Wild’s defense and midfield held the Pateadores for very few offensive plays.

Finally, late in the second, Wild’s Briana Tores found a hole in the Pateadore defense and snuck a shot past the goalie and into the net. The Wild moved ahead 1-0 and claimed the victory and a ticket to the semifinals.

In the semifinal match, the Wild faced a formidable opponent from Washington – the Pacific Northwest ’99. At 25 minutes into the first half, Pacific Northwest fired a long shot from midfield that cleared the

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out in a tournament lasting five days and seven games, featuring some wacky plays, blown leads, delays, injuries and some late-inning heroics that sealed the deal. It was a perfect ending for a team that had waited all season for this opportunity, and the program will never will be the same, according to organization officials.

Cheers flowed across Grind Nation after the final out, and fans responded a cheer and group hug.

For more information or to join the organization, visit www.goldenstategrind. com or call 925-255-5536.

– Courtesy of the Golden State Grind

reach of Wild Keeper Jen Cavisto, and Northwest moved ahead 1-0.

Midway into the second, the Wild answered with a header goal from Callie Crain.

With 10 minutes left in the match, a slide tackle in the box resulted in a penalty kick awarded to Northwest and a second goal for the Washington team. Determined not to let this get away, the Wild went on a full-blown offensive attack.

Even with 12 shots on goal in 8 minutes, the Wild could not find the net, and match ended with Pacific Northwest winning 2-1.

Next up for the Wild is Fall League in the Norcal Premier League.

For more information, visit www. westcoastsoccerclub.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004406-00 The name of the business: Rui’s Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Located at: 317 Oak Street Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rui L. Horn. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/17. Signature of registrant: Rui L. Horn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/19/17 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74030 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004495-00 The name of the business: Mitose’s International Kosho Ryu Kenpo Association Located at: 710 Willow Creek Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Thomas Barro Mitose Sr., 2. Thomas Barro Mitose Jr. This business is conducted by: CoPartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/3/2010. Signature of registrant: Thomas Barro Mitose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/24/17 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74058 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004658-00 The name of the business: MEMO Box Located at: 9913 Pyramid Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anabel Gray. 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: Anabel Gray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74242 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004389-00 The name of the business: T3 Nails Incorporation Located at: 2550 Somersville Rd #71 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: T3 Nails Incorporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Minh Thi Phan Tran, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 18, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 7/18/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74179 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004188-00 The name of the business: Brentwood RV & Boat Storage Located at: 6303 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Beaver Properties, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Patrick Creevan, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/10/2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 7/10/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73958 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Diane Schwartz, deceased CASE NUMBER MSP-17-00513 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diane Evelyn Ascher Schwartz, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Barbara Friedman in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Barbara Friedman and Michelle Hubinger be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: September 19, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Barbara Friedman. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74246 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.\cs2

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004546-00 The name of the business: Maids Helping Hands Located at: 2377 Peach Tree Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hector O. Castellanos. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/25/17. Signature of registrant: Hector O. Castellanos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/25/17 by Deputy M N Expires 7/25/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74158 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004604-00 The name of the business(es): Puroclean of Antioch Located at: 5682 Leitrim Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: CE Services.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Curtis R. Elowe, Owner / President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy M Neal Expires 7/28/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74239 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004640-00 The name of the business(es): Kelly’s Express Hub Located at: 2920 Roosevelt Ln In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly Schultz.

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: Kelly Schultz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 7/31/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74224 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003902-00 The name of the business: Armstrong Custom Cleaning Located at: 2325 Cambridge Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Catherine Armstrong. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/23/17. Signature of registrant: Catherine Armstrong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/23/17 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 6/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73993 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004413-00 The name of the business: Bleach Lightning Located at: 5541 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christine Nicolle Mathers. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/17/17. Signature of registrant: Christine N. Mathers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/19/17 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74053 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004010-00 The name of the business: ARCpoint Laboratories East Bay San Francisco Located at: 610 Kenwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Myro Enterprises Corporation . This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Timea Marsalko Majoros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/17 by Deputy M Favro Expires 6/29/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74013 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004248-00 The name of the business: Riddle Custom Firearms Located at: 882 Dainty Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joshua Kyle Riddle. 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: Joshua Kyle Riddle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/11/17 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 7/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73960 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004051-00 The name of the business: Madelyn’s Gift & Apparel Boutique Located at: 5901 Marina Road Suite #3 In: Discovery Bay, CA, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Madelyn’s, LLC . This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 31, 2012. Signature of registrant: Linda Freeman, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/30/2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73976 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004257-00 The name of the business: Hamm’s Fashion Located at: 4411 Driftwood Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jenesis Noel Hamm. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/7/17. Signature of registrant: Jenesis Noel Hamm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/17 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 7/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 73981 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004052-00 The name of the business: Madelyn’s Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite #3 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Madelyn’s, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 31, 2012. Signature of registrant: Linda Freeman, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/30/2017 by Deputy J. Celestial. Expires 6/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73977 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004259-00 The name of the business: Wheeler Home Maintenance Located at: 1701 Minnesota Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aaron Peekins Wheeler. 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: Aaron Wheeler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/17 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 7/12/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73964 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004428-00 The name of the business: BackStage Photography OpenHouse Photography Located at: 18 Oak St Unit 1777 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dave Whitcomb. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07-17-2017. Signature of registrant: Dave Whitcomb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2017

by Deputy A. Ramirez Expires 7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74240 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004072-00 The name of the business: Steen Chiropractic Located at: 380 West Country Club Drive, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ryan Steen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/20/2012. Signature of registrant: Ryan Steen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/3/2017 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 7/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73962 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004288-00 The name of the business: Kelly And Associates Located at: 2831 Anderson Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sean Kelly. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 13 July 2017. Signature of registrant: Sean D. Kelly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/17 by Deputy L Spence Expires 7/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73994 Publish dates: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004468-00 The name of the business: Rockingham Terror Lab Located at: 1645 Rockingham Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steven Lee Brix. 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: Steven L. Brix. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/21/17 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 7/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74056 Publish dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004414-00 The name of the business(es): Elevate Electric And Controls Located at: 144 Pescara Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Erik Daniel Simens 2. Ruth Juliet Simens 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: Erik Daniel Simens. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/19/17 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 7/19/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74186 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004517-00 The name of the business(es): Luminescent Skies Travel Located at: 1700 Greenyard Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rene Leann Huxtable. 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: Rene Leann Huxtable. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/24/17 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74163 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004535-00 The name of the business: Superior Floors FTC Located at: 311 Sunset Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thomas Chatham.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/25/17. Signature of registrant: Thomas Chatham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/25/17 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 7/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74141 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004570-00 The name of the business: Bay Area Hair Restoration Located at: 1599 Tara Hills Dr In: Pinole, CA 94564, is hereby registered by the following owner: Armen Serebrakian.

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: Armen Serebrakian, M.D. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/26/17 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 7/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74147 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004664-00 The name of the business(es): Haute Colture Located at: 1760 Anastasia Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jennifer Krider.

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: Jennifer Krider. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74236 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004676-00 The name of the business: Olympic Appliance Repair Services Located at: 1278 Vignola Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Adam D. Bousiakis. 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: Adam D. Bousiakis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74280 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004697-00 The name of the business: Free Lance Located at: 4656 Carnegie Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lance Gromachey.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/17. Signature of registrant: Lance Gromachey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74279 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004605-00 The name of the business: J&G Services Located at: 5209 Fern Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jory Picazo 2. Geraldine Picazo. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Geraldine Picazo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires 7/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74235 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004707-00 The name of the business: Hampton Inn Located at: 7605 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Natverbhai Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4.

Vimal Patel. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 5, 2011.

Signature of registrant: Natverbhai Patel, Partner of Kai Hospitality LP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74277 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004612-00 The name of the business: 1. Bonny Warner Inc., Discover Vacations Located at: 5612 Drakes Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bonny Warner. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bonny SimiPresident. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 7/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74184 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004721-00 The name of the business: Gonzalez Welding Mobile Located at: 6201 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Juan Carlos Gonzales. 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: Juan Carlos Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2017

by Deputy J Celestial Expires 8/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74278 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-766934-BF Order No.: 730-1703131-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Cheryl A. McMillen, a married woman Recorded: 5/29/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0155100-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/6/2017 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: $585,743.52 The purported property address is: 4650 DISCOVERY POINT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004-020036-2 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 sa le 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-17-766934-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the

monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-766934-BF IDSPub #0129961 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017. Brentwood Press No. 021273 74220 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 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-17-769133-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-769133-JP IDSPub #0129514 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017. Brentwood Press No. 021273 74029 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

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: 09/15/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of service on father.

Date: 07/20/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74048 Publish Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L16-00796 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Stephen Goodman, an individual; SGoodman & Associates, LLC, a Limited Liability Company; and DOES 1-10 Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): David Hirson & Partners, LLP. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Clarity Law Firm, 14622 Ventura Blvd, Ste 736, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 323-347-4507. DATE (Fecha): March

11, 2016 Clerk, by (Secretario): L. Diaz, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74274 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

cated at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 9:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described:As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. APN: 032-020-013.

The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4169 Knightsen Avenue, Oakley, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of sale is: $145,333.50. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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. Dated: August 2, 2017 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By: ROBERT CULLEN, President. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #17038-RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4629221 08/11/2017, 08/18/2017, 08/25/2017.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74230 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-769133-JP Order No.: 8699978 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/9/2013. 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): CHRISTY NELSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/12/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0175034-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2017 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: $365,955.85 The purported property address is: 9931 PYRAMID WAY, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-630-124-3 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Alicia Michelle Abundiz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Alicia Michelle Abundiz CASE NUMBER: N17-1360 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner a filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alicia Michelle Abundiz to Proposed Name: Alicia Michelle Navarro. 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: 09/26/17 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 7/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74180 Publish Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kirsten Koester SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kirsten Koester CASE NUMBER: N17-1307 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kirsten Koester filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kaydon Michael David Flowers to Proposed Name: Kaydon Michael Diaz-Koester. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: PRISCILLA DELGADO SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: PRISCILLA DELGADO, NOE DELGADO CASE NUMBER: N17-1217 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner PRISCILLA DELGADO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Noe Armoni Delgado-Martinez to Proposed Name: Noe Armoni Delgado. 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: 09/13/17 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/14/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74032 Publish Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stephanie Elliott, Giovonni I.L. Harris SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Giovanni Isaiah Harris CASE NUMBER: N171192 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Harris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Harris to Proposed Name: Giovonni Isaiah Lightning Mitchell.

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: 09/18/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be served 30 days prior to the hearing. Consent of minor filed on appearance.

Date: 07/24/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74178 Publish Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004390-00 The name of the business: Go Missionary Travel Located at: 1300 Woodcreek Place In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thomson Travel Enterprises, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/14/12. Signature of registrant: Nancy E. Thomson, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/17

by Deputy J Celestial Expires 7/18/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74111 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004582-00 The name of the business: Bluefox Lighing Located at: 27 Bramante Court In: Oakley,CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Debra Marie Gallo. 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: Debra Marie Gallo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2017

by Deputy L. Ferm Expires 7/27/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74182 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004587-00 The name of the business: Amber Irene Photography Located at: 901 Forbes Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amber Mendoza. This business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 11, 2017. Signature of registrant: Amber Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires July 27, 2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 74181 Publish dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004689-00 The name of the business: Polar Bear Rolled Ice Cream Located at: 11852 2nd Street Ste H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Richard Quadrelli 2. Amy Quadrelli. 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: Richard Quadrelli, Amy Quadrelli. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74249 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: AR1319/ FEDERATED BROKERAGE OTHER: 91207947 T.S. #: 17038-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.* *PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2015. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, a California corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by FEDERATED BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL, INC., recorded on 7/2/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0137284-00 in Book —, Page - of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/2/2017 in Book —, Page \emdash , as Instrument No. 20170075775-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 9/6/2017 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass lo-

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A person stole a watermelon and sat eating it on Brentwood Boulevard.

Brentwood – July 21, 5:22 p.m.

The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local enforcement agencies

BRENTWOOD July 20, 11:53 a.m. A person’s bike was stolen on Griffith Lane. The person said that his bike was locked up.

July 20, 2:05 p.m. A man told authorities that his wallet was either missing or stolen and that it contained his credit cards and driver’s license.

July 20, 4:02 p.m. A person told authorities that he was followed by a man who was acting weird. This occurred on Balfour Road.

July 20, 7:40 p.m. A person told authorities that a man just punched him. This occurred on Brentwood Boulevard.

July 20, 10:55 p.m. A person reported that an unknown vehicle had bumped his car and left a dent on the right bumper. This occurred on Lone Tree Way. July 21, 12:19 a.m. On Grovewood Loop, a suspect burglarized the reporting person’s car and attempted to open the garage door.

July 21, 12:20 a.m. A person was gone for two days and returned to find that someone had entered and robbed his house on Central Boulevard. He told authorities that he found his things moved around.

July 21, 3:02 a.m. A woman was seen in a parking lot on Village Drive looking into vehicles.

July 21, 9:48 a.m. A person told authorities of a piece of luggage surrounded by broken glass and paperwork. He said that it has been there since 5 a.m.

July 21, 5:22 p.m. A person stole a watermelon and sat eating it on Brentwood Boulevard.

July 21, 11:40 p.m. A person reported told authorities that his home’s sliding door was open and his dining room lights were on when he returned to his residence on Margaret Lane.

July 22, 4:30 a.m. A woman told authorities that someone attempted to break down her door. This occurred on Armstrong Way. July 22, 9:09 p.m. A person attempted to rob a house on 1st Street. The owners found the handles to the garage door broken off.

OAKLEY July 23, 12:14 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on Laurel Lane and Rose Avenue.

July 23, 9:04 p.m. Fireworks were reported on Fourth Street and Las Dunas Avenue.

July 23, 11:49 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Bynum Court and Bynum Way. July 24, 10:32 a.m. A traffic hazard was seen on Neroly Road and Live Oak Avenue.

July 24, 3:03 p.m. A verbal dispute took place on the 200 block of Yellow Rose.

July 24, 9:13 p.m. Threats were made to officers at the Lucky store in Oakley.

July 25, 8:19 a.m. An identity theft occurred on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive.

July 25, 11:47 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 100 block of Douglass Road.

July 25, 5:25 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 400 block of Devon Court.

July 25, 9:19 p.m. A person reported a case of harassment on the 100 block of Harvest Court.

July 26, 1:01 a.m. Complaints of a barking dog were made on the 4800 block of Dawson Drive.

July 26, 1:22 a.m. An assault with a deadly weapon took place on the 200 block of Willowrun Way. July 26, 8:28 p.m. An adult was reported missing from a residence on the 3700 block of Frank Hengel Way. July 27, 7:38 a.m. A 9-1-1 hang up was reported. The call came from the 1300 block of Birmingham Street.

July 27, 10:50 a.m. Authorities caught a reckless driver on East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue.

July 27, 4:46 p.m. Terrorist threats were made on the 20 block of Dali Court.

July 27, 6:43 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped at a Shell gas station in Oakley.

July 28, 8:05 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 20 block of Puffin Court.

July 28, 8:29 p.m. A security check was made on Summer Lake park.

July 29, 2:47 a.m. Complaints of a loud noise on the 1300 block of Clare Court were made

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July 29, 6:08 p.m. Complaints of loud music on Fifth and Main streets were reported.

July 29, 7:01 p.m. A service to a citizen was made on the 10 block of Malicoat Court.

DISCOVERY BAY July 3, Authorities reported a residential Burglary on the 800 block of Willow July 3, Marine property was recovered at the 2000 block of Cypress.

July 3, A service to a citizen was made was made on the 200 block of Cambridge Drive.

July 4, Suspicious circumstances occurred on the 5700 block of Salmon Court.

July 5, A report of a car being towed was made on the 5400 block of Gold Creek Road.

July 5, A warrant arrest was made at Bixler and Point of Timber roads.

July 6, Authorities reported a battery misdemeanor on the 4600 block of Discovery Point.

July 6, A traffic parker was reported on the 6300 block of Crystal Springs Court.

July 8, A car was towed on the 700 bock of Discovery Bay Boulevard.

July 11, A patrol request was made on the 8200 block of Drakes Road.

July 11, A person was sent to treatment for mental illness on the 200 block of Sussex Court.

July 13, A car was towed at Cove Lane and Cove Plaza.

July 15, A violation of a court order was reported on the 5600 block of Drakes Drive.

July 15, An auto burglary was reported on the 4600 block of Cove Lane.

July 16, A felony was reported by authorities on the 5300 block of Gold Creek County Road.

July 16, A battery misdemeanor occurred on the 5600 block of Drakes Drive.

July 19, A car was towed on the 2200 block of Hampshire Drive.

July 19, An auto burglary occurred on the 2100 block of St. Andrews Court.

July 21, A report of a missing adult was made on the 1900 block of Frost Way. July 22, A residential burglary was reported on the 2400 block of Cove Lane.

July 24, A stolen vehicle was recovered at Winward Court and Cove Lane.

July 26, A vehicle was stolen at Newport Drive and Goleta Place.

July 26, Authorities were informed of a trespasser on the 10 block of Grand Way. July 26, Authorities reported an auto burglary on the 2400 block of Pinehurst Court.

July 27, Authorities sent a person to treatment for mental illness on the 5500 block of Starboard Drive.

July 27, Authorities reported suspicious circumstances occurring on the 400 bock of Discovery Bay Boulevard.

July 28, A person was hospitalized on the 700 block of Seminole Court.

ANTIOCH July 30, 8:18 a.m. A person told authorities that someone was attempting to break inside the house. He heard loud bangs at the door as if someone was trying to get inside the residence. This occurred at Wilmont Court July 31, 3:54 p.m. A man reported that he was hit in the head with a golf club and feels weak. The man was at Marina Place when it occurred.

Aug. 1, 8:12 a.m. An unknown person was reported to have broken the windows and stolen items from a building on K Street.

Aug. 1, 12:18 p.m. A woman was meeting with a landlord to pick up her belongings at a residence on Leggett Street. When she arrived, she found a man in his 30s had stolen the items. The man could be heard begging in the background for the woman not to call the authorities.

Aug. 1, 11:33 p.m. A person in a residence on Gentrytown Drive called authorities and told them that he was just robbed at gunpoint. He would not give any further information.

Aug. 3, 4:46 a.m. A man reported that another person had been hit on the head with a bottle, possibly causing a concussion and necessitating medical attention. This occurred Petit Peak Court.

Aug. 5, 9:46 p.m. A person told authorities that there was a group of subjects in the neighbor’s backyard on Hidden Glen Drive.

He believed they were trying to get inside.

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Attendees are also sent home with a 10-section binder covering many topics and contact information for resources in Contra Costa County, including MOWSOS. “The support from Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is outstanding,” said Tracy Hasiuk, manager at Sycamore Place in Danville, a senior independent living center. “Family caregivers face extreme stress, and the responsibility can be exhausting.”

According to Hasiuk, the support her residents have received from MOWSOS has made an impact on the lives of both caregivers and those they care for.

“Their support has been the best thing that has happened to my residents,” said Hasiuk. “Their services have helped provide time off for caregivers as well as companionship for seniors. It is a blessing.”

Space is limited and preregistration is required.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary Hanenburg at 925-937-8311 (extension 403) or mhanenburg@mowsos. org or visit www.mowsos.org.

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They visited Scotland, Italy, Montenegro, Greece, Croatia, France and England. They are seen in Paris at top, in Edinburgh at middle left, London at middle right, in Montenegro in center, Greece bottom left and Croatia bottom right.

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Fire from page 1 with the unincorporated areas of Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Marsh Creek-Morgan Territory.

The district’s average response time when units were available remained steady in July, except in the Marsh Creek-Morgan Territory area, which saw average response times increase by about two minutes, to 13:59.

The average response time to calls in Brentwood and Oakley remained around seven minutes; calls to Discovery Bay, Byron and Knightsen around 9:30; and calls to Bethel Island at 14:39.

However, the resource shortage means district personnel have begun fight-

ing structure fires differently, interim Fire Chief Brian Helmick said.

“Right now, (firefighters) arrive at the scene, assess every situation to ensure that adequate resources are at the scene in a reasonable timeframe and make a decision: are we going to make an aggressive fire attack or be purely defensive and fight the fire from outside?” he said.

A new automatic aid agreement with the neighboring Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) is expected to provide some help to both agencies during desperate moments; but the time it takes outside agencies to respond is less than ideal, said Helmick. The arrangement will be watched closely to ensure the

aid provided is balanced between the two districts.

Under automatic aid agreements, assistance from an outside agency is dispatched automatically following the terms of the agreement, as opposed to mutual aide arrangements, which require that an agency request outside help.

Key aspects of the deal include both agencies agreeing to send automatic aid to high-priority medical calls only; ConFire agreeing to initially send two of its closest units to nonmedical calls and additional nearby units if the initial incident grows to multiple alarms; and ECCFPD engines not being forced to respond to certain multiple-alarm incidents without permission

from district officials.

“We don’t know how it’s going to come out at the end of 30 days,” Helmick said. “We believe that it is going to be better than it was, but the reality is it is going to be near-impossible to have a balanced automatic aide agreement, because they have 30 resources, and we only have three.”

Bryant cautioned that the agreement will not mend the district’s current resource shortage.

“This in no way is a fix for anything,” Bryant said. “This is simply the best means of operation that we currently have.”

For a complete look at the district’s response statistics in July, visit https://goo. gl/7NSQ9c.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00228-CA A.P.N.:037-121-033 Property Address: 1928 Babbe Street, Oakley, CA 94561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3 (a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.Trustor: Staci A. Burnett And Steven R. Burnett, Wife And Husband Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/19/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0099786-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/10/2017 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale:Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated

costs and other charges: $ 144,636.49 THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1928 Babbe Street, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-121-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 144,636.49. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder

shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://

www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00228-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Date: July 11, 2017 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press 03-0477 73965 Publish Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 2017.

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): SUE S COZZA, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 3/16/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0056033-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2017 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: $302,977.53 The purported property address is: 130 VELLA CIR, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1796 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 0375100369 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged

to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-652427-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is

unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-652427-JP IDSPub #0130111 8/11/2017 8/18/2017 8/25/2017 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 74268 Publish Dates: August 11, 18, 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-652427-JP Order No.: 14-0024496 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2011. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004279-00 The name of the business: Magic Footprint Located at: 271 Matteson Ct In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: Personalized Gift Stop Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 25, 2012. Signature of registrant: Lauren Herbstman, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 13, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 7/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74302 Publish dates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2017.

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Friday, Aug. 11 “Almost, Maine”

Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. presents “Almost, Maine” for two weekends, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. It will run at 7 p.m., on Aug. 11, 12, 18 and 19; and at 2 p.m., on Aug. 13 and 12. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children under 10. Tickets for both matinee performances are $5 for seniors. For more information, contact the Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. at 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Monday, Aug. 14 “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” on Aug. 15 and 14, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center Theatre, 213 F St., in Antioch.

The roles are available for actors ages 8 to 18. To receive an audition time, register online at www.srctgrp.org. If cast, there is a fee of $75. For more information, call 925-216-4613.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 Workshop for Family Caregivers

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services presents a free workshop for family caregivers at the Oakley City Hall Merlot Conference Room, 3231 Main St., from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop will give caregivers new techniques and valuable resources to help increase the quality of life for seniors in Contra Costa County. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Mary Hanenburg at mhanenburg@ mowsos.org or 925-937-8311.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Bone Health and Osteoporosis Workshop

Liberty Adult Education presents a workshop on bone health and osteoporosis, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Registration and a fee of $15 are required. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Parent Math Seminar

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta Antioch Todos Unidos Aamentor Enterprise presents a parent math seminar, at the Delta Bay Church of Christ, 913 Sunset Dr., from 8 a.m. to noon. This event was made to help children learn seven steps to succeed in the subject of math; there will also be a continental breakfast. The event is free. For more information, contact John E. Crowder at jcrowder27@hotmail.com.

Rock’n Rods

Brentwood PAL presents Rock’n Rods, starting at 11 a.m., at 5000 Balfour Road, in Brentwood.

There will be music, raffles, a chili cook-off, hot rods and customs. For more information, visit www.brentwood-pal.com.

Sunday, Aug. 20 Free Water Polo Clinic

Lamorinda East Water Polo of Brentwood presents a free water-polo clinic at the Heritage High School, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The clinic is open to boys and girls in eighth grade and under.

For more information, call 925-240-9653, email waterpolo@brentwoodseawolves.com or visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

Pasta Feed

The Delta Playhouse Center for the Arts presents a Theatre Building Drive Pasta Feed, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sand Creek Pub, 50 Sand Creek Road. Join us for a buffet dinner of different pastas where all net proceeds go toward constructing a new theater. Tickets are $50 per

person and includes a buffet dinner and two drink tickets. For more information, call Jack or Betty at 925-513-3863.

Saturday, Aug. 26 Teeyan da Celebration

Desiroot.org and Punjabi Multicultural Society present a Teeyan da Celebration, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 2301 Range Road. There will be food, raffle prizes and Punjabi-themed dances. Food plates are $6, and entrance fee is $5 for everyone 6 years and older; ages 5 and under are free. This event is for woman and children only. For more information, contact Ruby Raju at 925-550-1088 or Kashmir at 925-329-9835.

Antioch Family Fair

Excalibur Business Solutions presents the Antioch Family Fair, at the Somersville Towne Center Mall, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature live performances, children’s activities, vendors and other activities. Admission is free, but activities inside require payment. For more information, contact Hope Desroches at 925329-8117 or hope@excaliburbranding.com or visit antiochfamilyfair.com.

Casino Night

The Pittsburg Yacht Club will host a Casino Night, at 3 Marina Blvd., in Pittsburg, starting at 5 p.m.

There will be a dinner, gaming, prizes and raffles.

Tickets are $47 per person. For more information, contact Lynn at lynnatndrealty@aol.com.

Mariachi Concert

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society presents a live Mariachi concert dinner dance, from 7 to 11 p.m., at DeLuna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road.

Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. For more information and tickets, contact Maggie at 925-516-2506 or Daniel at 925-642-2555.

Casino Bus Trip

St. Anthony Columbiettes presents a Casino Bus Trip that will depart from St. Anthony, 971 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley, at 7 a.m. A seat on the bus costs $30, and it includes a continental breakfast, snacks and water. The casino in Feather Falls will provide players with $10 for play, and the casino in Thunder Valley will give $10 for play and $10 to match. For more information, contact Tina Orduna at 925-628-3368 or email Columbiette10414@aol.com.

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Tuesday, Aug. 29 Medicine Warrior Dance Troupe

The Brentwood Library presents Medicine Warrior Dance Troupe, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Experience traditional dance and Native American culture. For more information, contact the library at 925-516-5290.

Sign-ups

Swim Team

The Brentwood SeaWolves swim team is taking sign-ups for this fall season. The season begins on Sept. 5, and practices will be held at Heritage High School on weekdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. To schedule your tryout date, visit brentwoodseawolves.com. For more information, contact info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

Volunteers for Art Wine and Jazz Festival

Volunteers are needed for two- to four-hour shifts for the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival on Aug. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Aug 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, email Lisa McLaughlin at lpmclaughlin@comcast.net.

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Registrations are open for Delta Patriots’ football for kids ages 6 to 9. For more information, visit www.deltapatriots.com or email deltapatriots@ deltapatriots.com.

Foundation Volunteers

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

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

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

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Youth Flag Football

The California Football Academy will hold a football clinic on Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Freedom Basin Park in Oakley. The clinics are for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. The clinic for 4 to 8 year olds will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the one for 9 to 15 year olds is from noon to 2 p.m. For more information or to register a child, call the California Football Academy at 925-625-2222 or visit www.californiafootballacademy.com.

Basketball Sign-ups

The CYO basketball sign-ups will be held on Aug. 20, from noon to 4 p.m., and on Aug. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, on 757 1st St. Players are required to have a copy of their birth certificate and must reside in Brentwood.

Registration is $185 per player. For more information, contact Fernando Sanabria ta 925-240-4265.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, starting Aug. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 2nd St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact conductor Susan Stuart at stuart.susan@gmail.com.

Beginning Genealogy Class

A genealogy class will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center, on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class will explore ways students can build their own family trees. For more information, contact Liberty Adult Ed at 925-634-2565.

St. Anthony CYO Basketball Sign-ups

St. Anthony CYO Basketball will hold sign-ups on Aug. 12 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Aug. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., at St. Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley. Players must reside in the boundaries of Oakley, Bethel Island and Knightsen. The cost is $140 per player with firsttime players providing a photo copy of a birth certificate. For more information, visit www.saintanthonycyo.org.

St. Anne’s CYO Basketball Sign-ups.

St. Anne will open online registration for the 2017-2018 season on Aug. 9, for boys and girls from second to eighth grade. Tryouts begin in mid-September, and the season begins in October. To register, go to www.stannecyo.assn. la. For more information, call Paul Tamayo at stannecyobyron@gmail.com or 925-999-4008.

Excel Basics 3 Classes

A free four-week Excel Basics class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd,

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PowerPoint Classes

A free two-week PowerPoint class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch. The class is every Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Aug. 28. It teaches students how to use the new features on PPT 2010. For more information, go to www.opportunityjunction. org/evening or call 925-776-1133.

Job Training, Placement Program and Application Session

A free 12-week career-readiness class will be offered at the Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch. It will help people with limited work experience or skills to begin careers in office or administrative work. Interested individuals should attend an application session on Aug. 28, at the Opportunity Junction, or on Aug. 31, at the By Point Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 925-776-1133 for the Antioch center, 925-252-2300 for the Bay Point Center or visit www.opportunityjunction.org/evening.

Career Technical Education Program

Liberty Adult Education is accepting enrollment for its fall Career Technical Education Program at 929 2nd St, in Brentwood. Classes will begin in Sept. 1 and go through Oct. 6. For more information, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Ongoing Events

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

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

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