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In Veterans Day observances Ringing The Holidays

The Press offers a first look at the holidays this week, including food, gifts and more. Page 1B

by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer The Oakley City Council appointed Michael Krieg to fill the seat vacated by former Vice Mayor Doug Hardcastle, Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Krieg was chosen after an open interview process of eight candidates during the council’s meeting. He will be officially sworn in at the next meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 10.

A 37-year resident of Oakley, U.S. Navy veteran and retired sales and information technology professional, Krieg has experience in both the private and public sectors. In retirement, he wants to focus on contributing to the community that welcomed him and his family de-

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rlie Blacksear, above, was one of many in attendance at the annual Veterans Day observance in Oakley, Monday, Nov. 11. The event featured keynote speaker retired Marine Ryan Berg, performances by the Freedom High School marching band and a presentation of the colors by the Heritage High School USAF JROTC. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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Shaping plans for single Delta tunnel

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

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Mike Moran, seen here at Big Break Regional Shoreline where he is a supervising naturalist, was one of 19 people recently appointed to the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee (SEC).

As plans for a single tunnel in the Delta take shape, a new committee has been created to inform planners of the Delta Conveyance Project’s (DCP) expected impacts across a broad range of interests.

The appointed members of the Stakeholder Engagement Committee (SEC) were announced last month by the board of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), and the first meeting of the group was planned for Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Isleton. The DCA was formed in May 2018 to manage the design and construction of what was then the California WaterFix, and is overseen by the California Department of Water Resources.

“The Stakeholder Engagement Committee will give a much-needed voice to the opinions, expertise and concerns of Delta residents, business owners and other stakeholders as the DCA explores engineering and design proposals,” said

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The SEC is comprised of up to 17 members who were selected by DCA’s board of directors from a pool of applicants, and represent areas including culture and heritage, tourism, fishing, recreation, agriculture and business, among others. Up to five “ex officio” members may also be appointed. Nazli Parvizi with stakeholder engagement at the DCA, said a primary objective was to ensure the members represented the entire

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Brentwood Library’s on-site cafe, run by Big House Beans, is delayed but set to open soon. Page 4A

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City council honors Hardcastle The Oakley City Council and members of the business community and public came out Tuesday, Nov. 12 to honor Councilmember Doug Hardcastle, who has retired from the council.

Hardcastle was first elected to the Ironhouse Sanitation District Board of Directors in 2000 and began his tenure on the Oakley City Council in 2012.

“When we can all come together and work on a common goal, we’re able to accomplish great things,” said Hardcastle. “I think we’ve done that as a board, as a council here, and with the community involved in everything that we do. We … always have work sessions where everybody is actually listened to, and things are written down, and we apply those in the way that we move forward. I want to thank my wife, Lyn,

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Retired Oakley City Councilmember Doug Hardcastle was honored Tuesday night for his years of service on the Oakley City Council. He and his wife Lyn, above left, received flowers during the event. Above right; The council presented the former councilmember with his own roadsign, Hardcastle Way, as a reminder of his work in the community. for always being by my side with continued support, and my God, who inspired me to do good works. So, thank

you all for that. And not to be left out, the great staff that we have here at the city council — that’s starting with

Bryan Montgomery, and all the people that it takes to make Oakley a great place to live.”

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Construction delayed on library café “ The project did take a long

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Brentwood has been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new library’s café, and unfortunately, the wait will continue for at least a few more months.

In March, the Brentwood City Council chose Big House Beans (BHB) to operate the café, based on its approach to operations and reasonably priced menu offerings. The council considered the company’s ability to offer a unique variety of beverages, specialty coffees, fresh fruit smoothies and natural teas.

“As far as we are concerned, we are just kind of waiting,” said John Krause, who owns BHB. “It takes a long time to get projects up and going behind the scenes.”

Though the waiting is frustrating, Gail Leech, management analyst for the City of Brentwood, said the highest of the hurdles has been crossed and she feels confident the project will soon be underway.

“We actually have just got a contract with a contractor and they are on board, and right now, we are in submittal phase,” Leech explained. “I think we’ve overcome the biggest hurdle, in terms of getting someone on board to build the project.

The project did take a long time to get to this point, but we had a lot of engineering that we had to do.”

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John Krause, seen here with his family, is the owner of Big House Beans in Brentwood. He was awarded the contract to operate the new café in the Brentwood Library and expects to be pouring coffee for residents in a few months.

Leech said the contractor is Xceed Construction, out of Oakland. She further noted the construction timeline — once it begins — is only 60 days, and she hopes residents will be able to enjoy the new café sometime in the spring.

Krause hasn’t been idle during the interim — in fact, he is working on opening two more BHB locations in Walnut Creek and Oakland. Though he didn’t see expan-

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“It’s been a long road and a lot of hard work, so we are excited to grow throughout the East Bay,” he added.

BHB has gained a devoted following in East County since opening in March of 2018. A recovered drug addict who was in and out of jail multiple times, Krause pulled himself up to his current status of

community member and business owner through hard work and dedication. His aim is to use his business to create jobs for people with barriers to employment.

“We plan on continuing to do that by opening the other cafes in these other cities; we will be able to create a lot more jobs through them,” he said, noting he will be creating 35 new jobs in the new locations.

The library café, as well as the other two shops, will be very similar to the flagship store in Brentwood — they will feature award-winning, story driven coffees roasted in Krause’s Antioch location, and a menu of enticing baked goods and savory treats.

“We are excited, and we are grateful to be a part of all these communities,” Krause said, commenting on his entrepreneurial journey. “It means a lot to us.”

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Brentwood considers altering regulations to spur economic development

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Brentwood officials have launched plans to analyze and streamline development regulations to woo critical, revenuegenerating projects.

The endeavor, which the Brentwood City Council approved this week, aims to smooth out development processes — possibly for hotel, retail and mixed-use retail and office commercial developments.

“Staff will explore options within the zoning ordinances to provide increased flexibility, streamlined project reviews and improved developer confidence in the project-approval process, in order to further advance this economic developmentfocused activity,” said Senior Analyst Joshua Ewen.

A possible amendment includes altering the city’s zoning ordinances to handle certain projects as permitted uses, instead of conditionally permitted uses, eliminating the need to obtain a discretionary land-use or entitlement permit.

It’s possible proposed hotel, big-box retail and mixed-use retail and office projects in specified zoning districts would only be considered by the planning commission through a design review application. This would still allow city staff and

the commission to develop a set of designrelated conditions to ensure adherence to city ordinances, standards and design guidelines; improve site or building design; and minimize any proposed design impacts before approval. All design-related impacts would also be required to meet California Environmental Quality Act standards, aimed at identifying significant environmental effects, and mitigate or avoid the impacts.

“We’ll look at the potential of changing some of our regulations to make economic development activities and revenue generating activities a smoother process for investors and property owners,” said Acting City Manager Terrence Grindall.

The proposed changes are part of the city’s attempt to create and foster additional economic development opportunities, as stipulated in its strategic plan and economic development strategy.

A city staff report appears to indicate the city hopes to push for hotel development along the State Route 4 and Brentwood Boulevard corridors and major arterials, provide flexibility for big-box retailers and encourage the development of mixed-use bottom-floor retail, with upper-floor office space.

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“ We’ll look at the potential of changing some of our regulations to make economic development activities and revenue generating activities a smoother process for investors and property owners.

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“One can rest assured this will be brought back to council and totally discussed,” said Mayor Bob Taylor.

Brentwood resident Rod Flohr, a community activist and member of the grassroots group Alliance for a Better Brentwood, was the only public speaker on the issue, noting he hopes the city carries out the endeavor responsibly.

“Streamlining is, of course, a concern to any citizen in Brentwood,” he said. “We want to make sure that anything you do to make things faster doesn’t make them any less well-researched. I don’t have a major objection to this. I appreciate that we do need to bring businesses like these to our community. We fully support this type of thing.”

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Local author releases children’s Christmas book

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After working for San Jose Unified School District for 20 years as a computer operator, Brentwood resident Chandra Wallace has dedicated her life to the children’s ministry at her church.

Wallace — who attends Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch — has written more than 10 plays, including several for Christmas and Easter, within the children’s ministry. She adapted one, entitled “The Christmas Star,” into a book released earlier this year.

“I heard the voice of God telling me, ‘Do something with it,’” Wallace said.

“The Christmas Star” is a story of selflove and self-acceptance, depicted through the character Little Star, and tied in with the nativity story — the birth of Jesus Christ.

“I love the Lord and I love children,” she said. “This book was written from both of these aspects.”

The book is written for readers around fourth-grade age, but Wallace says the story can resonate with anyone.

“It speaks to the reader’s self-worth to be your true, authentic self,” she said. “Different and unusual is special.”

The story is certainly speaking to people in East County. Her first book signing at Barnes & Noble in Antioch, Nov. 2, sold out in less than an hour — an impressive feat for a new author, according to the store management. Wallace said she’s thankful for the overwhelming love the book has received, both from friends and family and those at

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Phyllis Guillory, administrator of the church’s children’s ministry, said the ministry is stronger because of Wallace, and the church is delighted with the book’s outcome.

“It’s a classic story of the birth of Jesus, with a twist,” Guillory said. “The message is you need to be content with how God created you, because we are all unique in his eyes.”

Grace Bible Fellowship will hold special book signings for Wallace, Sunday, Nov. 17, after both services (8 and 11:30 a.m.) at 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information about the church, call 925-522-2017.

Barnes & Noble in Antioch will hold another signing for “The Christmas Star” on Friday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m., 5709 Lone Tree Way. Additional signings will take place in Stockton, San Mateo, San Jose

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“I am over the moon,” Wallace said.

“I am overwhelmed by the love and the support.”

For those unable to make a signing, “The Christmas Star” is available to buy in store at Barnes & Noble, Antioch, or on the B&N website at www.bit.ly/the-christmas-star.

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Rosalie and Tom Anderson recently enjoyed a trip back east to cheer on their daughter in the New York City Marathon. While there, they all visited the 9/11 Memorial and scenic Niagara Falls. Thanks for taking along a copy of your hometown newspaper on your east coast adventure!

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On Monday, Nov. 11, schools, post offices and other government-related functions were closed.

It is a holiday for some, but a remembrance for all. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, when we take the time to honor those who fought Senior for our freedom and orner those who still do every day. It is OK to enjoy the day off, but it is imperative we use part of that time to take heed of what it is actually about and find a way to give back to those who Marla gave so much for us.

Luckhardt First, a little history of the day itself.

Nov. 11, 1919, was the first anniversary of World War I, and it was the year Armistice Day — later changed to Veterans Day — was originated.

Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 every year in the U.S., in honor of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 that signaled the end of the war.

In 1926, Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance, and in 1938 it became a national holiday. It is unique because it gives thanks to all American veterans, deceased and living, who have served our country honorably, both in peacetime and in any U.S. involved war.

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day — and in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which changed the date to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975, President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to Nov. 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.

Several other countries, including Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near Nov. 11. Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday on the second Sunday of November.

There is a two-minute silent observance throughout many of the European countries at 11 a.m. every Nov. 11, and at Arlington National Cemetery, there is an annual service at the home of the graves of over 400,000 people, mostly veterans.

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Some other interesting facts I found in my research include that there are over 18 million living veterans who have served during at least one war as of the end of 2018. Out of those, almost 10 percent of these veterans are women, and I would venture to guess those numbers have probably gone up in 2019.

From my generation, there were 7 million veterans that served in Vietnam, over 3 million served in the War on Terrorism, over 2 million served during the Korean War and of the over 16 million Americans who served during World War II, about 496,777 were still alive as of 2018. Sadly, I am sure that number has decreased in the last 12 months. The numbers are staggering.

So, what can we do to show our appreciation besides taking the day off or spending time with our grandchildren?

A few days ago, Grandpa and I went out for breakfast before running our errands. We sat down at the booth we were directed to, and as I got settled, I saw an older gentleman sipping on a cup of coffee at the next booth.

He was a little frail and apparently was alone, but in the middle of his meal.

He wore a Vietnam Veteran hat that seemed to be a bit worn from wear. Our eyes met, and I smiled, and mouthed the words, “Hello, thank you so much for your service.” He smiled back, nodded and said, “Thanks!”

After we finished our meal, I went over to this gentleman and said, “Hello, my name is Marla. What is yours?” He smiled brightly and said, “I’m Al.” We chatted for a minute or two, and then I shook his hand and wished him a good day. It took all of a few moments to bring a smile to both our faces as I thought back to the Vietnam War days with sadness.

I lost several friends in the early ‘70s, as we all do in any confrontation, but the way the returning veterans were treated then was appalling. I always said, “Hate the war, not the warrior,” but perhaps meeting Al and telling him thanks was my small way of letting him know that he is valued, even 60 years later — and that his sacrifices gave me the opportunity to spend Nov. 11 with my grandchildren.

To all our veterans, their families and veterans of our allied countries, thank you very much for your service and sacrifices.

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

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Fire district still lacking funds

Editor: Now that Measure L has been dealt with, we are still faced with a chronically underfunded fire district.

There are basically only two ways that this lack of funding issue can be resolved.

One way is to levy a fee of some type. The logical way to do that would be a parcel tax type of funding solution.

This was voted on a few years ago and was defeated by the loud and uninformed squealing from the Howard Jarvis luddites.

As I recall, the tax was in the neighborhood of $8 per month per dwelling unit.

The second way to resolve this funding issue is to change the allocation percentage of the property tax revenue.

This solution would be the best, but to accomplish this requires a state assembly generated change in the tax code.

Our assembly members should have been all over this, but I have not heard of any work that they have done on our behalf. I do remember one of them who had promised to help bailing out when the

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fire district accountants found an account that had been overlooked. His reasoning was bull crap then, and it still is.

The alphabet stew of commissions, committees and political operators that appear almost weekly in The Press have done little or nothing to drill down to and repair the basic issue. We all need to remind our elected representatives that they are supposed to be working for us up there in Sacramento.

Bill Sumner Brentwood

the side of the same stretch of Balfour Road.

Antioch’s city politicians would love to adopt Measure L’s now freeagent proposal, but do Antioch’s voters have any appetite for additional traffic?

Also, Antioch residents who live within the Brentwood school boundaries pay Brentwood school taxes, not Antioch school taxes, along with their county property taxes.

Dana Balzhiser Brentwood

Relieved at Measure L result

PG&E controlled blackouts

Editor: Thank you, Kathy Griffin!

You have invested a tremendous amount of time and effort in Brentwood’s quality of life issues, both recently and in the past. You are truly my idea of a hometown heroine and citizen of the decade.

Passage of Measure L would have opened the door to additional efforts to break the urban limit line, including an almost certain repeat attempt to develop

Editor: Being a Brentwood resident for 15 years, I believe we should recognize the importance of informing the local community of the PG&E scheduled power outages and how Brentwood citizens are affected.

Even though Brentwood was not directly affected in these controlled power outages, our rural outskirts and crop-filled

borders open us up to unsafe risk in the future, through the eyes of PG&E. Being known for our production of corn, cherries and peaches, the very lifeline that many residents depend on could be at risk. With a population of 51,481 as of 2010, an increase of 121% from 23,302 at the 2000 census — as well as the new, easy accessible housing coming to the area — the number of people affected would be a great concern. With towns like Oakley and Discovery Bay at our borders, the numbers will only grow.

Many of Brentwood’s emergency responders are residents as well. The importance of having these many men and women up to date at all times does not need an explanation. If we neglect to inform these critical citizens, as well as all our other important citizens that make Brentwood the beautiful place it is, we are neglecting to educate our people and potentially putting ourselves in harm’s way.

This is a risk we should never be willing to take.

Oscar Murray Brentwood

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Board seeks candidates for committees The board of supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues.

Boards usually meet monthly on a regular basis.

Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts. District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Blackhawk, Diablo, Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen and Discovery Bay. • Mental Health Commission One Consumer seat; open until filled To review and assess the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems, in order to advise the board of supervisors concerning local

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• County Service Area, P-6 Citizen Advisory Committee (Discovery Bay) One seat; open until filled To make reports and recommendations to the board of supervisors on extended police protection services which include, but are not limited to: enforcement of the State Vehicle Code where authorized by law, crime prevention, and litter control. The committee meets quarterly at 6 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. in Discovery Bay. • Library Commission One alternate seat; open until filled The commission serves in an advisory

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Thinking about Gifting Real Property While You Are Alive? Beware!

by Joan M.Grimes, Esq. and Jennifer L.Wallis, Esq.

Many people have come to my office either alone or with their children asking me to prepare a Grant Deed to transfer their real property to their children. When I ask them why they want to do this, they usually respond with the following: (1) they want to avoid probate; (2) they do not need the property anymore; or (3) they can no longer afford the property.

In response, I inform them that transferring the property to their children or a third party will avoid probate and while it may be true that they don’t need the property or can’t afford the property, there may be unintended consequences of the gift.

First, gifting real property to a child means you will have no legal control over the real property. If you decide that you want or need the property back for some reason, the child will be under no legal obligation to transfer it back.

Second, you may need the money. I tell people that just when you think you have plenty of money, something happens to change the situation. Therefore, until you are not here (i.e. you are sure you don’t need any more money), please do not give away your stuff! You have worked hard for your assets and you should control them as long as possible. If you live to be very old, you may need the money to help provide for your care.

Third, your children will benefit from inheriting the property rather than receiving as a gift because of the tax benefits. When your children inherit your property, they will receive a full step-up in basis at your death.

For example, if you purchased the property for $50,000 and it is worth $500,000 at the time of your death, your children will receive a full step-up in basis from $50,000 to $500,000. If your children sell the property immediately after your death, they will not owe any capital gains because the basis was stepped-up to the fair market value at the time of your death. In contrast, if you gave them the same property before you died, your children would have to pay taxes on the gain between $50,000 and $500,000. Yuck!!!

In most cases, it is a bad idea to gift real property to children while you are still living. If you really do not need the property, an alternative is to transfer the property into a Revocable Living Trust so your children will inherit the property after your death. Additionally, you can prepare a real property agreement to allow for your children to use or live in the property while you are alive. This way you retain control over the property and your children receive the step-up in basis upon your death. If you have any questions regarding the transfer of real property I see people Monday - Friday for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680, 1600 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596; 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2018 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Oct. 20, 4:31 p.m. A person called from the 4600 block of Appleglen Street to report they tried to stop eight to ten women who were stealing from a store. The women assaulted the reporting person, then left in three different SUVs. Oct. 20, 11:31 p.m. A couple loaded a shopping cart full of items at a business on the 3300 block of Deer Valley Road and began to leave the store. When security attempted to stop them, another subject came in and began to act as though they would assault the security guard. The subjects left in a sedan.

Oct. 21, 3:07 a.m. Authorities received a call from the 3700 block of Lone Tree Way. A subject had been stabbed sometime in the last hour and was brought in by his family.

Oct. 21, 7:24 a.m. A robbery was reported at a business on the 1900 block of Auto Center Drive. A man in a black jacket, white shirt and blue pants was trying to hit customers with a piece of lumber and a shovel. He left with some items.

Oct. 21, 12:05 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 2300 block of Dogwood Way. The reporting person said they had been gone for four hours and their computer had been stolen. They thought the point of entry was a broken lock.

Oct. 21, 4:25 p.m. Assault was reported on the 4500 block of Sand Creek Road.

Oct. 22, 1:01 a.m. A person arrived home on the 1100 block of James Donlon Boulevard to find their apartment ransacked.

Oct. 22, 4:05 p.m. A person called from the 4800 block of Lone Tree Way to say they were just made aware that at about 8:30 a.m., the doorman stopped a subject who was stealing. The doorman grabbed the subject’s arm and the subject punched him. No one called authorities to report the incident, and both the doorman and the subject had left.

The reporting person had video of the event.

Oct. 23, 10:11 a.m. A man called to report his guns were stolen from his home on the 3000 block of Cherry Street.

Oct. 23, 5:47 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 3300 block of Barmouth Drive.

Oct. 23, 9:29 p.m. A woman called from the 800 block of James Donlon Boulevard to report she and her boyfriend were robbed in a park by a woman who said she would shoot them. The subject took an iPad, two laptops and two phones. The woman said she and her boyfriend did not require medical attention.

Oct. 24, 10:33 a.m. A woman called to report her neighbor ran into her house and was messing it up. She said he had a gun and was waving it around, talking about his mom. This call came from the 700 block of West 8th Street.

Oct. 24, 12:33 p.m. A woman called to report that her ex-boyfriend took her U-Haul truck a few days ago, and it was now parked in front of his apartment.

This call came from the 500 block of East 18th Street.

Oct. 24, 10:18 p.m. A person called from the 500 block of West 10th Street to report they had been held up at gunpoint.

Oct. 24, 11:09 p.m. Authorities received a call from Sutter Delta Medical Center that a woman who had been stabbed in the hand was in the ER. The woman said a man had taken her wallet.

Oct. 25, 12:05 a.m. A person called from the 2900 block of Enea Way to report their son had been stabbed by an unknown person.

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Oct. 5 Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 4800 block of Holland Tract Road.

Oct. 6 A misdemeanor was committed on the 7000 block of Holland Tract Road.

Oct. 12 Domestic battery was reported on the 2900 block of Delta Road.

Oct. 12 Criminal threats were made on the 2900 block of Delta Road.

Oct. 25 A warrant arrest was made near the intersection of Byron Highway and Delta Road.

Oct. 30 Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 5600 block of Delta Road.

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Oct. 25, 1:22 a.m. A patrol request was made at Pump it Up. Oct. 25, 1:36 a.m. A security check was made at Dutch Bros.

Oct. 25, 2:08 a.m. A moving violation ticket was reported near the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Oakley Road.

Oct. 25, 4:24 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 3000 block of Frandoras Circle.

Oct. 25, 8:04 a.m. Reckless driving was reported at Orchard Park Elementary School.

Oct. 25, 10:22 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the intersection of Main and Fourth streets.

Oct. 25, 11:27 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the intersection of Rubens Way and Michelangelo Drive.

Oct. 25, 2:41 p.m. A violation of a custody agreement was reported on the 10 block of Murillo Court.

Oct. 25, 3:20 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Main Street.

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The underdog Amador Valley boys’ water polo team sank Brentwood’s Liberty High School team 9-8 in the second round of the North Coast Section (NCS) Division I playoffs.

Ross Brown’s two fourth-quarter goals gave seventh seed Amador Valley one, then two goal leads, to knock off the second seed Lions (22-5, 5-0 in league play).

The two teams combined for four ties in the contest, and Amador Valley didn’t take a lead until Ethan Braga’s goal, with 1:12 left in the third quarter to break a 6-all stalemate.

Liberty head coach Mike Cristol said his team came out a little flat, possibly as a result of not playing in about a week, after earning the second seed in the playoffs and receiving a first-round bye.

“I thought our intensity was a little low,” said Cristol. “The number-two seed is a blessing for the first round, but at the same time, you are out of the water a week. Amador Valley had a solid win — a good win over Vintage — and they seemed like they showed up ready to play.”

The Dons’ Braga and Brown each

Photo courtesy of Liberty High School

The Liberty girls’ water polo team, seen here earlier this season, fell in the opening round of the North Cost Section Open Division playoffs. The Lions finish the year an impressive 22-4 and 5-0. notched three goals; Devin Kost had two; and Will Bosse added one to fuel Amador Valley’s come-from-behind victory, three times facing two goal deficits.

Brown’s two fourth-quarter scores put

the Dons in front, and they wouldn’t let go.

Liberty’s Ryan Lichlyter scored the last of his team-leading five goals, with 1:50 left, to pull Liberty within one, but the Lions drew no closer, despite a couple nice opportunities

to pull even.

Amador Valley goalie Tanner McMillen negated Liberty’s six-on-five advantage late in the game with a nice save, and Brown’s steal sealed the Lions’ fate on their last possession.

“We could have executed the plays better that we have been working hard on in practice,” said Liberty captain Justin DiPietro.

“We didn’t execute them as we wished to.”

Aside from Lichlyter’s five scores, DiPietro added two goals off a pair of five-meter opportunities, and Kyle Young’s single goal rounded out the scoring for Liberty.

Despite the Loss, Cristol said the team has a lot to be proud of. The Lions earned the highest Division I playoff seed of any Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) boys program in history.

Also, the Lions’ loss to Amador Valley was the team’s first against a Division I opponent all season. The three teams that accounted for the Lions’ other four losses — Woodcreek, Rio Americano and Berkeley, twice — were all placed in Open Division playoff brackets, signaling they are a step above Liberty.

The Lions also captured regular season see Water Polo page 16A

Liberty, Heritage win BVAL XC championships

by Patrick Gordon Correspondent

Liberty boys and Heritage girls took home big wins at the Bay Valley Athletic League cross-country championship, which was held Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Led by junior Nic Lewis, whose 5k time of 17:03.02 was the best in the meet, the Lions came away with the boys’ championship.

Senior Anthony Portillo and junior Curtis Reichardt came in fifth and sixth, respectively. Junior Jackson Schwartz (eleventh) and senior Alexander Bergqvist (twelfth) rounded out the team, giving the Lions a score of 36 points.

Heritage finished with 48 points to come in second as a team, led by sophomore Dominic DePiero, who came in fourth place with a time of 17:51.57. Freedom, who hosted this year’s event, finished third.

Each runner earns points based on his or her finish, with first place earning one point. The team score is the sum of the team’s top five runners, so team depth played a significant factor in the results.

On the girls’ side, Heritage took home the win, thanks in large part to four top 7 finishers. Senior Sarah Smith came in third, while sophomore Sabrina Rogers, Junior Renny Buchanan, and sophomore Lauren Lane finished in fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively.

Kylee Denver, a sophomore from Freedom, finished with the best overall girls’ time at 20:24.67. Pittsburg freshman Gabriella Hernandez finished second with a time of 20:54.38.

The Heritage girls’ score of 42 won them the meet. Liberty’s girls’ team won second place with 47, and Freedom finished third with a score of 82.

Heritage coach Robert Miller was impressed with his team’s performance, noting that nearly all his team’s runners achieved a personal best time for that track.

“I always tell the kids that it all counts in the last race of the season,” Miller said. “It all came together for the whole team.”

In particular, Heritage freshman Jordan Maldanado ran the fourthsee BVAL page 16A

The Heritage girls’ cross country team won the Bay Valley Athletic League championship meet and shared the overall title with Liberty, the dual-meet champs.

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The Liberty boys’ cross country team won the league championship meet.

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Name: Alexis Matabuena School: Freedom High School Year: Senior Sport: Tennis Coach: Monique Paris About: Alexis Matabuena is a fierce tennis player with an impressive resume.

The 17-year-old Oakley resident has been playing for 10 years and loves every minute of it.

“I like the competitiveness of tennis and how it’s not only a one-person sport, but it can also be a team sport,” she said.

Alexis started playing after watching her dad and brother play together. She practices daily, either with her Freedom High School varsity team, or at Diamond Hills Sports Club in Oakley, where she takes lessons.

She said being a great tennis player is about supporting your team and keeping your focus.

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also, individually, you have to keep that focus and not beat yourself down if you’re doing something wrong.”

Future Plans: Alexis said she hopes to play in college.

She has received interest from several schools but hasn’t signed any offers at this time. She hopes to major either in education to become a teacher, or kinesiology, to go into sports medicine and work at a hospital.

Coach’s Quote: “Alexis is great athlete and is always working to make herself and teammates better,” said Paris. “She is a joy to have on the team and represents Freedom in the best way possible.”

Water Polo from page 15A and league tournament titles this season.

Cristol has shot new life into the Lions’ program since taking over in 2016. After going winless in 2015, the Lions won eight games in 2016, 12 in 2017, 20 in 2018 and 22 this season.

“It was a really great season,” said Patrick Olsen, a team captain. “We won most of our games by a lot. It was just great overall.”

In other action: Liberty girls’ water polo Miramonte — the second seed in the elite NCS Open Division — upended seventhseed Liberty 14-4.

The Lions’ loss ended an otherwise scintillating season in which the team went 22-4 and 5-0 in league play, while also winning the regular season and league tournament titles.

The team increased its total wins over last season by four games in 2019.

Six of the team’s 10 players are slated to return next season, according to a team roster posted on Maxpreps.com.

Among the returnees are Olivia Doria, Trinity Otis, Genevieve Almgren and Avery Johnston.

BVAL from page 15A fastest time on his team, earning him a place on their varsity team for the upcoming North Coast Section race, which will be held on Nov. 23 at Hayward High School.

The top ten finishers overall earned places on the BVAL All-League First Team.

On the boys’ side, those runners included: Lewis, Hunter Phillips (junior, Deer Valley), Joesiah Kriston (junior, Freedom), DePiero,

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Heritage boys The sixth seed Foothill boys’ water polo team defeated 11-seed Heritage 13-5 in the opening round of the NCS playoffs.

Daniel Kim was a star for the Falcons, scoring seven of the team’s goals, and Eugene Kruger added four to buoy Foothill.

The Falcons (14-10) outscored Heritage 9-3 in the second and third quarters combined, to open up a 10-3 lead.

Despite the loss, the Patriots — ninetime BVAL champions — had another fine season, raking up a 12-13 season record, which included a 4-1 mark in league play.

Heritage finished second behind Liberty in the league standings and at the league tournament.

Heritage girls water polo Meanwhile, the 10th seed Napa girls’ squad upended seventh seed Heritage 10-8 in the opening round.

Heritage — the 2016, 2017 and 2018 league champions and the reigning NCS Division 1 titleholders — finished second behind Liberty in both the league standings, and at the league tournament.

Portillo, Reichardt, James Woolery (sophomore, Heritage), Hunter Sturtz (senior, Heritage), Abel Avalos (junior, Pittsburg), and Wyatt Erickson (sophomore, Freedom).

The BVAL Girls’ All-League First Team includes: Denver, Hernandez, Smith, Keanna Shipley (junior, Liberty), Rogers, Buchanan, Lane, Lily Castro (junior, Liberty) Jasmine Chuey (senior, Liberty), and Ashley Hernandez (junior, Deer Valley).

Rolling to the win

The Blaze basketball program will be holding tryouts for their 2020 Spring teams on December 7th in Antioch.

The Blaze has one of the longest running and most reputable AAU programs in California.

Registration is now open for our 2020 Spring 2nd-8th grade boys and girls teams.

For more information or to register, visit https://blazetravelball.com/

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he Millennium Blasters recently emerged on top during the Brentwood Citizen Senior Bocce League. The Millennium Blasters, captained by Javier Marquez, soared to a first-place win, racking up 413 points. The Van Mauraders, led by Chris Young, finished second with 372 points. The Slow Rollers, guided by Leonard Ramos, took third after scoring 379 points. Fourth place went to the Robert Reed-led High Rollers, who finished with 373 points. The Millennium Blasters are comprised of Jeff Lutzinger, Pam Lutzinger, Shirley Bevill, Gil Hager, Cathy Houf, Archie Cross, Kathy Cross, Tish Marquez and Javi Marquez. The fun season ended with a buffet luncheon at the Senior Center, catered by Sticky Chicken “N” Ribs.

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Liberty wide receiver Cody Muth, seen here during the Brentwood Bowl against Heritage, and the Lions will clash with Cal High to open the North Coast Section playoffs, Friday, Nov. 15.

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Liberty, Pittsburg football teams advance to playoffs

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eritage’s Sofia Sormani, seen here earlier this season, and teammate Alyssa Duran picked up the Patriots’ lone victory in 6-1 team playoff match with Berkeley this week. Despite the team loss, star singles player Erin Crane, who won a league singles title last week, and the doubles team of Duran and Sormani, who won the league doubles title, are expected to advance to the North Coast Section tournament on Nov. 18. As a team, the Patriots were otherwise stellar this season, boasting a 14-6 overall record that includes a perfect 10-0 in league play.

The Liberty High School football team scored the third seed in the upcoming North Coast Section playoffs.

The Lions (9-1, 4-1 in league play) will open by hosting sixth-seeded California High (7-3, 2-3 in BVAL) on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

Pittsburg, the second seed, is the only other East County team to qualify for the playoffs.

The Pirates (9-1, 5-0) will host seventh seed James Logan (9-1, 6-0) on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

Liberty and Pittsburg would clash in the second round if the two squads advance past their first-round opponents.

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The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: Emerald Point Marina, LLC 4234 Windsweep Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511 Doing Business as: Emerald Point

Marina, LLC All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: (if none, so state) NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: Kong Dragon Capital Investments Inc. 4234 Windsweep Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511 The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and liquor license And are located at: 4234 Windsweep Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511 The kind of license to be transferred is: 20 - Off-Sale Beer and Wine, #438932 issued for the premises located at: 4234 Windsweep Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511 The anticipated date of the bulk sale/transfer is December 5, 2019 and upon approval by Department of Alcoholic

Beverage Control at the office of OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY located at 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520, Escrow Holder.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, excluding inventory is $5,578.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec 24703 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: Kong Dragon Capital Investments Inc. /S/ By: Wenhui Hu, CEO 11/15/19 CNS-3312805# OAKLEY PRESS Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81189 Publish Dates: November 15, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on December 10, 2019, to consider the following: The second reading of an ordinance to amend Brentwood Municipal Code Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) chapters 15.04 and 15.06 to repeal existing requirements and adopt the 2019 California Building Standards Code with amendments.

Insomuch as the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq., as further governed by the CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR 15000, et seq.) only governs discretionary projects, this ministerial approval is exempt from CEQA review. (Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1).)

Moreover, even if this ordinance were subject to CEQA, it would be ex-

empt from further review given that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. (14 CCR Section 15061(b)(3).)

Applicant: City of Brentwood Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Chief Building Official Buck Eklund at (925)516-5140 or at beklund@brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81241 Publish dates: November 15, 2019.

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Certificate of Assumed Name; Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333; ASSUMED NAME: RAMON WATKINS: registered at the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State; Work Item 1112281500023; Original File Number 1112281500023; FILED 10/19/2019 11:59 PM; Nameholder: Watkins Jr, Ramon Jamal; Status; Active/Good Standing Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81114 Publish Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

name or names listed above on 2012.

Signature of registrant: Davion Evol Reid.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 22, 2019 by Deputy C. Pittmam Expires October 22, 2024 Antioch Press No. 061617 81075 Publish dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000-6220-00 The name of the business(es): Christian Pool Services Located at: 1017 H Street, Apt# 15 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Israel Ramirez.

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: Israel Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemens Expires October 8, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80989 Publish dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006177-00 The name of the business: Banfield Pet Hospital Located at: 5879 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Medical Management International Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/20/2004. Signature of registrant: Ludek Janousek, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 7, 2019 by Deputy R Rantals Expires October 7, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81120 Publish dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006201-00 The name of the business(es): It’s Luella TV Talk Show Located at: 505 W. Second St, Suite I In: Antioch, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luella HillDudley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-17. Signature of registrant: Luella Hill-Dudley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires October 8, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81041 Publish dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006353-00 The name of the business(es): Mae & Skye Co. Located at: 5442 Benttree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jennifer Dang. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-1-19.

Signature of registrant: Jennifer Dang.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 14, 2019 by Deputy L. Spence Expires October 14, 2024 Antioch Press No. 061617 81125 Publish dates: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006405-00 The name of the business(es): Jennys Creations and More Located at: 3597 Markley Creek Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenny Elizabeth Rushing. 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: Jenny Rushing. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 16, 2019 by Deputy C. Dias Expires October 16, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81074 Publish dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006495-00 The name of the business(es): All About A Fade Located at: 2550 Somersville Rd In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Davion Evol Reid. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

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registered by the following owner(s): Seamark Marine Group, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bernard Rex Martin, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: October 24, 2019 by Deputy J. Graff NAME STATEMENT Expires October 24, 2024 Brentwood File No. F-0006876-00 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 81137 Publish dates: business(es): Pretty In Nude Located at: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

1042 Putnam St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): Crystal Santisteban. This busiNAME STATEMENT ness is conducted by: An Individual. The File No. F-0006599-00 The name of the registrant commenced to transact busi- business(es): Sticky Fingers Candle ness under the fictitious business name and Bath Company Located at: 2065 or names listed above on N/A. Signature Shoreview Ct In: Bay Point, CA 94565, of registrant: Crystal Santisteban. This is hereby registered by the following statement was filed with the County owner(s): Catalaya Rodriguez. This busiClerk of Contra Costa County on: Novem- ness is conducted by: An Individual. The ber 8, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires registrant commenced to transact busi11/8/24 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 ness under the fictitious business name 81213 Publish dates: November 15, 22, or names listed above on N/A. Signature 29, December 6, 2019. of registrant: Catalaya Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October NAME STATEMENT 24, 2019 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires File No. F-0006117-00 The name of the October 24, 2024 Brentwood Press No. business: Calculated Punkture Tattoo 02-1273 81122 Publish dates: November Studio LLC Located at: 8065 Brentwood 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: CalFICTITIOUS BUSINESS culated Punkture Tattoo Studio LLC. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: A Limited File No. F-0006655-00 The name of the Liability Co. The registrant commenced business(es): Clear Cents Bookkeepto transact business under the fictitious ing Located at: 1240 Marina Circle In: business name or names listed above Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regon 03/01/2019. Signature of registrant: istered by the following owner: Julie Ann Estrella Juarez, President. This statement Healy. This business is conducted by: An was filed with the County Clerk of Con- Individual. The registrant commenced tra Costa County on: October 3, 2019 by to transact business under the fictitious Deputy L Arosemena Expires 10/3/2024 business name or names listed above on Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81066 N/A. Signature of registrant: Julie Healy.

Publish dates: October 25, November 1, This statement was filed with the County 8, 15, 2019.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 29,2019 by Deputy A Manipon Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 10/29/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 81196 Publish dates: November File No. F-0006214-00 The name of 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2019. the business(es): Do It Rite Plumbing and General Services Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 629 Dunwood Court In: Brentwood, CA NAME STATEMENT 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- File No. F-0006706-00 The name of lowing owner(s): George Carpio. This the business(es): 1. Octavia Design 2 business is conducted by: An Individual. Dress Located at: 5646 Marlin Drive In: The registrant commenced to transact Discovery, CA 94505, is hereby registered business under the fictitious business by the following owner: Bess Stansell name or names listed above on 10-8-19. Townsend. This business is conducted by: Signature of registrant: George Carpio. An Individual. The registrant commenced This statement was filed with the County to transact business under the fictitious Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October business name or names listed above on 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires N/A. Signature of registrant: Bess Tansell October 8, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02- Townsend. This statement was filed with 1273 81036 Publish dates: October 25, the County Clerk of Contra Costa County November 1, 8, 15, 2019. on: October 30, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 10/30/2024 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 81171 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

File No. F-0006511-00 The name of the business(es): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1. Willmitch Rehab & Rentals NAME STATEMENT 2. Willmitch Global Located at: 111 File No. F-0006741-00 The name of Deerwood Road, Suite 200 In: San Ra- the business: United SPR Located at: mon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by 6280 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, the following owner(s): CA 94513, is hereby registered by the 1. Lonnie Ray Williams following owner: Miguel Hurtado. This 2. Johnny W. Mitchell. This business is business is conducted by: An Individual. conducted by: An Unincorporated As- The registrant commenced to transact sociation - other than a Partnership. The business under the fictitious business registrant commenced to transact busi- name or names listed above on 11/1/19. ness under the fictitious business name Signature of registrant: Miguel Hurtado. or names listed above on 10-22-19. Sig- This statement was filed with the County nature of registrant: Lonnie Ray Williams. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NovemThis statement was filed with the County ber 1, 2019 by Deputy S Smith Expires Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 11/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 22, 2019 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 81170 Publish dates: November 8, 15, October 22, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 22, 29, 2019.

02-1273 81129 Publish dates: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0006796-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: J&F Garcia Trucking Located File No. F-0006548-00 The name of the at: 803 Monterrosa Court In: Brentwood, business: NHDSmart Located at: 125 CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folArezzo St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is lowing owner: 1. Javier Garcia 2. Martha hereby registered by the following own- Arana Garcia. This business is conducted er: Optima Realty. This business is con- by: Co-Partners. The registrant comducted by: A Corporation. The registrant menced to transact business under the commenced to transact business under fictitious business name or names listed the fictitious business name or names above on 11/5/19. Signature of regislisted above on 5/12/14. Signature of trant: Javier Garcia. This statement was registrant: Maged Botros Awadalla, CEO. filed with the County Clerk of Contra This statement was filed with the County Costa County on: November 5, 2019 by Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October Deputy P Cornelius Expires 11/5/2024 23, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81222 10/23/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02- Publish dates: November 15, 22, 29, De1273 81169 Publish dates: November 8, cember 6, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006830-00 The name of the File No. F-0006590-00 The name of the business: JB Bay Area Remodel Conbusiness(es): Seamark Yachts Lo- struction Located at: 219 E 16th St In: cated at: 8425 Brentwood Blvd, Suite Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered B5 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby by the following owner(s): Jose I Bravo

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Rojo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/6/19. Signature of registrant: Jose Ignacio Bravo Rojo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/6/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81218 Publish dates: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2019.

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): Laura D Kearney and, Luke Kearney, wife and husband Recorded: 7/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0218760-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/9/2019 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: $674,529.01 The purported property address is: 1741 CASTELLINA DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-420021-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 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-19-859761-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://

www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-859761CL IDSPub #0158095 11/15/2019 11/22/2019 11/29/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81179 Publish Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2019.

for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-864404BF IDSPub #0157929 11/8/2019 11/15/2019 11/22/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81138 Publish Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006849-00 The name of the business: Golden State CPR Located at: 176 Remington Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Patrick Thomas Dickinson. 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: Patrick Thomas Dickinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires 11/7/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81219 Publish dates: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2019.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Education Code section 17464, subd. (c)(2), that the Board of Education of the Liberty Union High School District (“District”) hereby solicits offers from all public districts, public authorities, public agencies, public corporations, or any other political subdivision in California, or of the federal government, and nonprofit charitable or nonprofit public benefit corporations, to purchase or lease certain District surplus real property. The first subject property is located at Kellogg Creek Road, Unincorporated Byron, Contra Costa County, California, APN 011-210-026, 011-210-027, and 011-210-028 (“Kellogg Property”).

The second subject property is located at Sellers Avenue at Delta Road, Unincorporated Brentwood, California, APN 018310-011, 018-310-012, 018-310-013, and 018-310-014 (“Sellers Property”).

Please be advised that the District is also concurrently sending notices to the agencies identified in Education Code section 17464(b) (“Tier 1 Agencies”) and the agencies and entities identified in Education Code section 17464(c)(1) (“Tier 2 Agencies”). Interested entities responding to this published notice must notify the District in writing of their interest within sixty days after the third publication of this notice. Please direct offers, questions, or requests for further information regarding the Property to Liz Robbins, Chief Business Officer, Liberty Union High School District, 20 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513, telephone: (925) 634-2166. Dated: October 30, 2019 Liberty Union High School District By: Liz Robbins, Chief Business Officer Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81157 Publish Dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2019.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Brad Branson, Stephen Cruz (2), Camelia Addison, Oleander Harrison, Ashli Berhow, Penny Boyce, Micheal Perry, Drina GonzalezHenry, Anthony Pelletier. Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The Sale will end at 10:00 AM on November 28th, 2019. Goods must be paid in CASH at site and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 www.storagetreasures.com Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81168 Publish Dates: November 8, 15, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-859761-CL Order No.: DS7300-19003437 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2007. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-864404-BF Order No.: 8756896 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/30/2011.

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 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): DAVID ANDREW GALLUP AND MARY PASCUALGALLUP, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/6/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0003077-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/2/2019 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: $381,960.59 The purported property address is: 2425 BOULDER STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1745 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-060-109-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-864404-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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 19-0003-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. SEE EXHBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT A LOT 75, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7950, FILED OCTOBER 24, 2000, AP BOOK 425, PAGE 50, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND, AS CONTAINED IN THE DEED TO MARTIN M. ENOS, JR., ET AL, RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1980 IN BOOK 10072, PAGE 387. Trustor: ANDREW A GLAVICH AND CINDY J GLAVICH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/13/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0221199-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder

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of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1556 JASMINE PLACE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 019-440033 Date of Sale: 12/12/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $591,081.92, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 190003-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/29/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0363046 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/15/2019, 11/22/2019, 11/29/2019 Brentwood Press No. 021273 81181 Publish Dates: November 15, 22, 29, 2019.

situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 11/25/2019 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2636 PRESIDIO DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $207,746.18 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-4877. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 8, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8659, FILED FEBRUARY 19, 2004, MAP BOOK 461, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. THE UNDIVIDED 4/9 INTEREST IN “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL MINERALS” LYING MORE THAN (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS OF SURFACE ACCESS AND/OR SURFACE ENTRY, DISTRIBUTED TO LORETTA WHALEY, ANNETTA ROMETTI, LOIS WELKER AND

VIOLA GOMEZ IN THE DEGREES OF DISTRIBUTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1966, BOOK 5200, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 672, AND RECORDED JULY 31, 1973, BOOK 7010, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 134, AND RESERVED IN THE DEEDS RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1995, SERIES NO. 95-177713, SERIES NO. 95-177714, SERIES 95-177715, SERIES NO. 95-177716, SERIES NO. 95-177717, SERIES NO. 95-177718, SERIES NO. 95-177719, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2. AN UNDIVIDED ONE THIRD (1/3) INTEREST OF ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE AS RESERVED IN THE DEED BY TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK CREDIT CORPORATION RECORDED JANUARY 18, 1984, BOOK 11615, PAGE 59, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 3. THE INTEREST RELINQUISHED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD IN SUB-SURFACE MINERAL RIGHTS AND WATER RIGHTS BELOW 300 FEET AS SET FORTH ON THE FILED MAP. NPP0362540 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/01/2019, 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019 Brentwood Press No. 021273 81107 Publish Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 2019.

LIC TITLE COMPANY located at 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520 or E-Fax to 925-265-9040.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business including estimated inventory is $102,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec 24703 of the Business and Professions Code that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: 11/4/2019 Buyer(s): Tetsu Japan, Inc /S/ By: Wuliang Gao , President 11/15/19 CNS-3312098# BRENTWOOD PRESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81188 Publish Dates: November 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006407-00 The name of the business(es): Lexi’s Crafts & More Located at: 22 Minaret Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lance Donald Haley. 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: Lance D. Haley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 16, 2019 by Deputy C. Dias Expires October 16, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81072 Publish dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

Address or other common designation of real property: 749 Westmoor Cir, Oakley, CA 94561-5091 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-00696-FS-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/30/2019 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4709213 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/22/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81160 Publish dates: November 8, 15, 22, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9462-4877 TSG Order No.: 190620419-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 019-680-027 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/19/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0295326-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: EMMANUEL M. OBLENA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE Please take notice that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, notice having been given to all parties believed to claim an interest and the time specified for payment in the notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against that certain mobilehome described as a 1971 LANCER mobilehome, decal number AAK2575, serial numbers S2280X and S2280XU, label/insignia numbers A438571 and A438572, now situated at 3505 Gateway Road, Space E5 (also known as 5E), Bethel Island, California 94511. The parties believed to claim an interest in the mobilehome are: Ellis L. Brant, Estate of Ellis L. Brant, Sandra J. Brant, Estate of Sandra J. Brant, Brian Brant, Estate of Brian Brant. Take further notice that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction for removal only at 10:00 a.m. on November 25, 2019, at Santiago Island Village, Park Office, located at 3505 Gateway Road, Bethel Island, California 94511. In order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the amount of $2,638.78 must be paid by any person claiming a right in the mobilehome, prior to the sale date, and the mobilehome must then be promptly removed from the park. This amount includes estimated storage charges, publication charges, attor-ney’s fees, incidental and/ or transportation charges, as provided in the Commercial Code, and is subject to further adjustment. Dowdall Law Offices, A.P.C.; Robin G. Eifler, Esq., 284 N. Glassell Street, Orange, California 92866; Attorneys and Authorized Agent for Santiago Island Village. 9778 CN965349 9778 Nov 8, 15, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81062 Publish Dates: November 8, 15, 2019.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INTENDED BULK TRANSFER To creditors of Discovery Bay Locks & More, Inc. aka Discovery Locks and More, aka Discovery Lock & More located at 4865 South Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505, David Ciruli proprietor.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the transferor, Discovery Locks & More, Inc., is about to make a bulk transfer of property to the undersigned B&B Lovell Corporation, a California Corporation.

The business addresses of the transferor and transferee are: Transferor 4865 South Point Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Transferee 1441 Marlin Place Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The location of the property to be transferred is: 4865 South Point Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The property to be transferred is all stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and inventory of that business known as Discovery Locks & More located at same address.

Creditors claims may be filed with Barbara A. Frantz, Attorney at Law, no later than: The 18th day of November 2019.

So far as is known to the transferee, the transferor has not used any business name or address other than the above during the three years past.

The bulk transfer was consummated on the 31st day of October 2019, at the office of Barbara A. Frantz, 8091 Balfour Road, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 529-5700.

Dated: November 6, 2019 at Brentwood, California.

David Ciruli on behalf of Discovery Locks & More, Inc. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81221 Publish Dates: November 15, 2019.

NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC SEC. 6101 ET SEQ. AND B & P 24073 ET SEQ.) ESCROW #0126013821 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are Kathmandu Bombay Clay Pit Inc. 3130 Balfour Road Suite E Brentwood, California 94513 Doing Business as: Kathmandu Bombay Clay Pit, Inc. All other business name(s) and address (es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/ are: (if none, so state) NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: Lucky Tetsu Japan, Inc. 3130 Balfour Road Suite E Brentwood, California 94513 The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory and liquor license and are located at: 3130 Balfour Road Suite E Brentwood, California 94513 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41 - On Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place Now issued for the premises located at: 3130 Balfour Road Suite E Brentwood, California 94513 The anticipated date of the bulk sale / transfer is December 5, 2019 and upon approval by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the office of OLD REPUB-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Isla Binder SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Isla Binder CASE NUMBER: N191885 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Isla Binder filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Rodney James Munday to Proposed Name: Rodney James Binder. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/25/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/25/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81067 Publish Dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday November 20th 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items.

Stored by the following person(s): Karen Rivera Jerry Prather Tina Trail Mayra Garcia Agnes Taylor Ernesto Garcia Tammy Griffin Wesley Anderson All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase.

Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: Nov. 8th & Nov. 15th 2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81187 Publish Dates: November 8, 15, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 19-00696-FS-CA Title No. 1079376 A.P.N. 037-550-039 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/11/2017.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Cynthia Burnett and James J Perkins Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/12/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0082983-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: 12/02/2019 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Pittsburg Civic Center, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $498,872.97 Street

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initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: T. GLADYS PEARSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 12/8/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0216983-00 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/2/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $321,700.88 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1748 FREEPORT COURT OAKLEY California 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case MAES.677002. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/24/2019 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (800) 280-2832 Candy Herzog, Trustee Sale Officer A-4708864 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 11/01/2019, 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019 TS No.: MAES.677-002 APN: 035-692- Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81112 Publish 018 Title Order No.: 190957317-CA-VOI Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 2019.

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Currently, Krieg is Oakley’s representative to the board of the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District; a docent at Big Break Regional Shoreline, where he teaches local students about the Delta ecosystem; a member of Oakley’s Community Emergency Response Team; and a volunteer at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge.

“I appreciate the effort put forth by all the applicants,” said Councilmember Kevin Romick. “However, I voted for Michael based on his written resume, the articulate manner in which he answered questions, his long history of volunteerism combined with his management experiences (that) will make him a great addition to the council.”

Krieg states his top priorities as a council member are safety, homelessness, quality of life and citizen engagement. He hopes his individual strengths of patience and resourcefulness will guide him forward as he navigates his new position.

“I want to listen first and make decisions later,” Krieg said. “I think I have good resources that can help me investigate things that we plan to do.”

As a longtime resident, he has seen Oakley blossom, and hopes to see that continue in the future. Before Oakley became a city in 2002, Krieg volunteered, passing out literature during the door-to-door campaign, encouraging residents to vote. A lot has improved since then, he said.

“When we moved to Oakley, it was just going to be houses as far as you could see,”

Tunnel from page 1A geographic region of the Delta. Secondarily, members needed to be well-connected in the region.

“We keep saying the Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee members are liaisons, not representatives,” said Parvizi.

“There’s no way one person could hold all of the opinions of the Delta farming community, or the wildlife community, or the environmental justice community.

These are the people that have shown to us that they have a really good network and a really good ability to communicate these complex ideas in plain English.”

Mike Moran, supervising naturalist at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley, is one of the two currently appointed ex officio members of the SEC. Moran said that stakeholder engagement is a key objective in his role with the East Bay Regional Park District.

“When I hear that the governor’s portfolio approach is looking for stakeholders at an early stage, that’s the kind of project that we need to get involved in,” said Moran. “That’s exactly what we do. Our whole thing here is to have people understand as many points of view of the Delta — as many stakeholders — as they can.”

The SEC will meet twice a month, and Parvizi explained that design and engineering ideas will be brought to the committee for discussion before plans are finalized. The role of the committee members will be to take the ideas back to the communities they serve, and collect feed-

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KRIEG Krieg said. “There was no infrastructure; we had no stoplights; we didn’t have any parks.

Once cityhood came along and city councils took over, and people who lived here cared about what was going on, they made this happen. The city has made this happen in the last 20 years. Think about what we can do in the next 20.”

Krieg says council members have a unique perspective, and he wants to offer a “professional, reasonable, impartial, non-political” voice during the next year.

“It’s up to us to make something of what we’ve got here,” he said. “We’re doing it really well. I just want to help move that forward.”

Seven other candidates applied and interviewed for the vacancy: Michael Dupray, Yared Oliveros, Rhonda Gehlke, Nicholas Caputo, Samar Narang, Ramzey Alam and Jordan James. Many indicated during their interviews that they would consider running for election in 2020 even if not appointed.

back, which they’ll be expected to report at a subsequent meeting. While Parvizi was not involved with WaterFix, she is aware of complaints about a lack of sufficient engagement in that process — a mistake the DCA appears intent on avoiding.

“We received a lot of feedback that the stakeholder engagement process in the last project wasn’t as robust as people wished it would be, and people didn’t feel heard,” said Parvizi. “Now we have a new project that’s been reset, and the governor is committed to a one-tunnel conveyance ... We want to make sure that the Delta is always being considered when we talk design or engineering.”

The SEC will act only in an advisory capacity, and the DCA is not bound by any recommendations offered by the SEC. Michael Brodsky, attorney for Save the California Delta Alliance, a Discovery Bay-based advocacy group that opposed the WaterFix project, expressed a concern that the committee will only consider how the tunnel could be built, but not if it should be built.

“The main objection to this thing is that stakeholders are only allowed to comment on design and engineering issues of the already-decided let’s-build-a-tunnel decision,” wrote Brodsky in an email to The Press. “No discussion of alternatives to a tunnel or why a tunnel is a bad idea is allowed.”

In an interview with The Press earlier this year, Sacramento-based environmental attorney Osha Meserve said one tunnel could be as problematic as two.

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.S. Navy veteran William Prince attended the annual Veterans Day Commemorative Celebration held in Veterans Park in Brentwood, Monday, Nov. 11. The event was jointly sponsored by the American Legion Post 202, the Marine Corps League Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789.

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“We continue to be concerned about any tunnels or diversions in the north Delta for all of the reasons that we laid out in Water Board and other processes,” said Meserve. “Even a single tunnel could do a lot of damage to the watershed and beneficial uses in the Delta ... The footprint impacts, I think, stay quite similar.”

Karen Mann, SEC member and president of Save the California Delta Alliance, said she applied for a seat on the committee to ensure the perspective of residents of Discovery Bay and Bethel Island will be represented.

“I submitted an application because I wanted to be absolutely sure that we in the south and west Delta are represented,” said Mann. “I noticed that a lot of representation is from Sacramento and Stockton. I wanted to be sure that our little voices are being heard as well. We live here on the water ... We encourage people to use the waterways and we are very concerned about the effects on the waterways during construction.”

The DCP came into existence as Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled the plug on WaterFix in April of this year. Signaling a new direction in water policy, Newsom issued an executive order establishing the water resilience portfolio, and directed his administration to inventory and assess a number of water-related challenges and solutions, including a single-tunnel Delta conveyance plan, climate change and accessibility to safe drinking water.

Before it was canceled, the WaterFix project planned for three newly con-

structed intakes, each with a capacity to draw water at a rate of 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Located just south of Sacramento, the intakes would have taken water from the Sacramento River, and channeled it more than 30 miles through two tunnels, each measuring 40 feet in diameter, and buried 150 feet below ground. From that point, the water would have entered the existing distribution networks, and then been delivered throughout the Central Valley and Southern California. The price tag for construction of the twin tunnels was estimated at nearly $20 billion, and the construction timeline stretched for more than 13 years, according to DWR. DWR states on its website that the DCP tunnel will have less capacity than WaterFix and will cost significantly less than WaterFix, but neither of those projections are specifically quantified.

“I think of this as a step in the right direction,” said Moran. “Hopefully, (I’m) not being totally naive about it. But going in and at least seeing this as a process of inviting in people who you used to consider your enemies — to come to some sort of conclusion together — I think that’s really good.”

For more information, visit the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority at www.dcdca.org; Save the California Delta Alliance at www. nodeltagates.com; and the Department of Water Resources at www.water.ca.gov/ deltaconveyance.

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Saturday, Nov. 16 Soroptomist Uncorked

Join the Soroptimists of the Delta to raise money for women in education during an evening of wine, appetizers, music and raffles from 4 to 7 p.m. at Petersen Vineyards, 101 Blaine Lane in Knightsen.

Cost is $30/person or $50/couple. For more information, visit www.siofthedelta.com or call 925-234-8318.

Christian Community Outreach Market

New Covenant Church will hold a free community outreach market, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 6080 Bethel Island Road on Bethel Island. Items include clothing, toiletries and more, and donations are needed, especially sleeping bags. For more information, call Randy Switzer at 925-516-1282.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 L4 Reds Dine Out

The L4 Reds will host a dine out fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill, 8065 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood. Proceeds go toward the team’s trip to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in an international baseball tournament.

Thursday, Nov. 21 Brentwood Chamber Mixer

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly mixer at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 1st St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-634-3344, email Admin@brentwoodchamber.com or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

Saturday, Nov. 23 Craft Beer and Cider Fundraiser

The Village Community Resource Center will host a fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. at 234 Oak St. in Brentwood. Tickets cost $50 and include two drinks, a pub-style dinner and live music by The Breedloves. For more information, call 925-626-7892.

Lions Club Fundraiser

The Byron Delta Lions Club will be collecting gently worn clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, drapes and any cloth items in front of Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Discovery Bay, 1555 Riverlake Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact bdlions@att. net or 925-513-9447.

Thursday, Nov. 28 Turkey Trot

Get an early start on Thanksgiving while raising money for the Brentwood and Liberty school districts. The Turkey Trot family fun run/walk will start at 8 a.m. and includes a pancake breakfast.

For more information, visit www. brentwoodturkeytrot.org.

Friday, Dec. 6 Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting

Brentwood’s Senior Activity Center will host its annual Christmas tree lighting event at City Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Festivities start at 6 p.m. and include music, singing and a visit from Santa, followed at 7 p.m. by the lighting of the tree. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Breakfast with Santa

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

Oakley Tree Lighting and Caroling

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

Carolers will depart the Oakley Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. and arrive at Civic Center Plaza at 4 p.m. There will be crafts, cookies, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Breakfast with Santa

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

Parade of Lights

The Discovery Bay Parade of Lights will start with a visit with Santa at the Discovery Bay Marina from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and winds its way to the Discovery Bay shopping center on the corner of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Riverlake Road for the Lions Club tree lighting at 7:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, visit www.conta.cc/32FLi6J.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Brentwood’s 37th Annual Holiday Parade

The Brentwood Holiday Parade will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the streets of downtown Brentwood. This year’s theme is “a superhero holiday” and promises to inspire parade floats with super powerful holiday joy. For more information or to participate, call Laura Young at 925-634-3344 or email admin@ brentwoodchamber.com.

Ongoing Events Band Rehearsal

The Brentwood Concert Band rehearses on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hillside Church, 108 Hillside Road in Antioch.

To join in or for more information, email brentwoodconcertband@gmail.com or visit www.brentwoodconcertband.com.

ECCHS Breakers

The East Contra County Historical Society Breakers seek members to tinker on old machinery, help plan and design museum exhibits and do general maintenance on the grounds and buildings of the 19th century museum. Anyone can volunteer to be a “breaker” and donate their time and talent every Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and first Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 3890 Sellers Road in Brentwood. For more information, call Dawn at 925-513-3247.

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Looking for legal advice? Consult an experienced attorney for free every fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley. Attorneys provide short-term advice or give appropriate referrals. For more information or an appointment, call 925-625-0200.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Delta Informal Gardeners meet the fourth Monday of each month, except June and December, or Monday holidays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. in Brentwood. Come learn from great speakers and spend time with others interested in gardening. For more information, contact president Bob Selders at 925-642-0080 or r.selders@yahoo. com.

Free Medical Clinic

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosts a free medical clinic at 2210 Gladstone Drive in Pittsburg on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Uninsured adults ages 17+ are eligible.

For an appointment, call 925-439-2009 on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.svdp-cc. org/programs-rotacare-clinic.

Oakley 4-H Club

Oakley 4-H meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19 and adults. For more information and meeting location, contact Oakley@contracosta4h.org.

Square Dancing Lessons

Join the Delta Squares Club for squaredancing lessons for beginners. Everyone age 8 and up is welcome; children under 18 require adult supervision. Lessons are at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane in Brentwood. For more information or to register, visit www. brentwoodca.gov or www.DeltaSquares.com.

Senior Center Flea Market

The Oakley Seniors will host a flea market at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley, on the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and vendor tables are available for $10. For more information, call Tim Lear at 925-238-5356.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church at 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. It is open to any member of the community who is caring for or knows someone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

No charge, no reservations needed. Speaker varies each month. For more information, call 925-284-7942 or visit www.alznorcal.org.

Senior Cane Self-Defense Class

Learn how to defend yourself with your always-handy cane and improve your health and fitness. Classes are every Thursday at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley, from 1 to 2 p.m. and cost $5 per lesson. For more information, call 925-626-7223.

Grief Support Group

This group is to provide support for adults age 18+ grieving the death of someone close to them. The group meets the second

and fourth Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the John Muir Urgent Care Center, 2400 Balfour Road, Suite 223. For more information, contact Suzi Spangenberg at 925-887-5678 or suzis@hospiceeastbay. org or visit www.bit.ly/griefsupportgroup.

Soroptimist International of Antioch Meeting

The Soroptimist International of Antioch will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., and the second, third and fourth Wednesdays at noon at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center at 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www.si-antioch.org.

Soroptimist International of the Delta

The Soroptimist International of the Delta general meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, Brentwood. This is a group for women who want to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Maria Landski at 925516-5935 or visit www.siofthedelta.com.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets Mondays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.

Byron Delta Lions Club

The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information, visit www.byrondeltalions.org.

Marsh Creek Democratic Club

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

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn

Coffee with Carolyn is a free cancer support group for women sponsored by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron.

The group provides a loving environment for women who have gone through or are going through treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. Meetings are held first Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and third Thursdays at 6 p.m. For location and more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Rotary Club of Brentwood Meeting

The Rotary Club of Brentwood meets weekly on Mondays at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center, 20 Summerset Drive, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www. brentwoodrotary94513.com, call 888-5560083 or email seana@getredbox.com.

Rotary Club of Oakley Meeting

The Rotary Club of Oakley meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit www.oakleyrotary.com or email oakleyrotary@gmail.com.

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in East County, there are plenty of opportunities to help your neighbors. ♦♦ Brentwood Regional Community Chest (BRCC) food, toy drive Serving up to 500 families each year, the BRCC places donation barrels throughout the community for residents to drop off canned or nonperishable foods and new toys. Then, a crew of volunteers will pack the items in the Brentwood Elementary School cafeteria, Friday, Dec. 20. The gifts and food will be distributed to families in need Saturday, Dec. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed for both days.

Families in need can register to become recipients by visiting the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, with proof of residence and an ID during the upcoming days and times: Friday, Nov. 29, 3 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 to 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, Dec. 10, 4 to 5 p.m.

“The really neat thing about this program is that it’s completely run by the community, for the community,” said Dana Eaton, BRCC co-president.

For more information, contact Lill

Pierce at 925-813-1320 or visit www. brcchest.org. ♦♦ Local Lions Lions clubs can be found serving communities across the nation, and East County Lions are ramping up for the holidays as well. The Discovery Bay Lions Club and Brentwood Lions Club both adopt families for Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

“Folks are preselected depending on need,” said Fred Ginsler, Lion. “We never have a problem finding those people in need.”

To find out how to get involved, contact the Brentwood Lions Club at 925-587-3783 or the Discovery Bay Lions Club at info@discoverybaylions.com. ♦♦ Rotary Club of Brentwood The Rotary Club of Brentwood holds various pancake breakfast fundraisers throughout the community. The next event will be held at Bristow Middle School, Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 to 10 a.m. Rotary will also serve a free pancake meal to those who participate in the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning, a race that raises funds for the Brentwood Union and Liberty Union school districts.

Proceeds are donated to other organizations, such as the BRCC, to assist in the holiday donation programs.

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The Brentwood Regional Community Chest food and toy drive, seen here at last year’s packing event, is gearing up for another season of giving.

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♦♦ Friends of Oakley basket program The Friends of Oakley serves residents of Oakley with a yearly holiday drive. While registration has already passed for recipients, questions in regard to donations and volunteer opportunities can be directed to Donna at 925-625-7945. ♦♦ Delta Community Center Located in downtown Brentwood, the Delta Community Center is another group that gives back to the community all year long with programs to provide food and supplies during the holiday season. To assist those in need, the group provides

information and agency referrals and commits to fundraising. They help facilitate the donation efforts of volunteer groups in Summerset, Trilogy and Discovery Bay in terms of matching families in need with donations generated.

“We’re always looking for donations all year round, and we can always use extra hands to sort clothing and toys,” said Mike Monahan, Delta Community Center treasurer and board member.

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Chianti’s Italian eatery rings in the holidays By far the best restaurant in Brentwood, the best in the East Bay.

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– Jessica March,

The Brentwood restaurant, owned by father-and-son duo Al Mancini and Shayan Rahimi, is just three doors down from its previous spot on Balfour Road.

“We had our eye on this location and figured we’d give it a shot,” Rahimi said.

“It’s been a positive move so far in terms of clientele.”

The new space offers more room and better ambiance, a primary focus of the move, especially as the holiday season — one of the restaurant’s busiest times of the year — ramps up.

Rahimi says Chianti’s is a great spot for holiday parties, not only because of its atmosphere and well-stocked bar, but because of its extensive everyday menu and special seasonal fare.

Some of the restaurant’s most popular items include: seafood and veal; prawns and ON THE COVER: Father and son Al Mancini and Shayan Rahimi are ready to welcome diners with a variety of menu options for the upcoming holidays.

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Al Mancini and Shayan Rahimi are the father-and-son duo behind Chianti’s – one of Brentwood’s most popular dining spots. scallops; lamb osso bucco; and the traditional Italian meatballs.

Chianti’s recipes are from within the family, and Mancini still controls them inside the kitchen to make sure everything tastes great.

According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, many agree.

“By far the best restaurant in Brentwood, the best in the East Bay,” Jessica March stated in a review. “We have been there many times and have never once left there unhappy. The food and the staff is amazing. Every time we

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have family or friends in town, we take them to Chianti’s.”

But rather than resting on their laurels, the co-owners plan to reintroduce their famous pizza as well as build a fenced-in outdoor courtyard for guests to enjoy.

With Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s around the corner, locals should keep Chianti’s in mind.

A special Thanksgiving menu is viewable at www.chiantis2.com/holiday-menus, with other unique holiday menus soon to follow.

The catering option is especially flexible — there is no special menu, but the team will work with its guests depending on their budget and their specific needs.

Chianti’s offers brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert menus, as well as a Tuesday night fixed-price menu, where guests can choose three courses — a starter, entree and dessert — from a special menu for $24.95. To view the Tuesday special menu, visit www.chiantis2. com/tuesday-special.

Reservations are recommended throughout the holiday season, even for smaller groups or couples. They can be made online for groups up to eight. Larger groups should call the restaurant for availability.

Chianti’s is located at 3111 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Its hours are: Mondays, 4 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chiantis2.com or call 925-516-1500.

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Holiday Happenings Saturday, Nov. 16 Holiday Pop-up

Santa, followed at 7 p.m. by the lighting of the tree.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Breakfast with Santa

The Honeys that Hustle will host a holiday-themed pop-up shop from noon to 4 p.m. at Spinola Farm Station, 200 Oak St. in Brentwood. The afternoon will include a live DJ, food trucks, beauty services and over 20 vendors. For more information, contact honeysthathustlepopup@gmail.com or 510-566-5890.

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

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Thursday, Nov. 28 Turkey Trot

Get an early start on Thanksgiving while raising money for the Brentwood and Liberty school districts. The Turkey Trot family fun run/walk will start at 8 a.m. and includes a pancake breakfast. For more information, visit www.brentwoodturkeytrot.org.

Oakley Tree Lighting and Caroling

The City of Oakley will have caroling with city council members and a Christmas Tree Lighting at the Oakley Civic Center Plaza. Carolers will depart the Oakley Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. and arrive at Civic Center Plaza at 4 p.m. There will be crafts, cookies, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa.

Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

Thanksgiving Bowling

Harvest Park Bowl will have Thanksgiving Brentwood Rocks night from 7 to 9 p.m. at 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For $10 per person, get two hours of bowling and shoe rental. For more information, call 925-516-1221 or visit www.harvestparkbowl.com.

Saturday, Nov. 30 Lite Up at The Streets

Breakfast with Santa

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

Celebrate Santa’s arrival at The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be a free night of community entertainment, special guests and a tree lighting. Free glow items with purchase receipt for $10 or more. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/liteupthestreets or email nicole@clomarketing.com.

Santa Claus will be coming to town at The Streets of Brentwood. Santa will be available daily for photos through Dec. 24. For pricing, hours or more information, call 925-516-8500 or visit www. shopstreetsofbrentwood.com/events.

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There will be a boutique featuring handmade items, baked good and raffles prizes from independent sellers at Red Men and Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be available for free pictures and all funds raised will be donated to the Veterans Affairs clinic in Martinez. For more information, contact aliciamartinez_pc@aol. com or 925-625-1102.

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

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City of Brentwood presents its annual Christmas tree lighting event at City Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Festivities include music, singing and a visit from

Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. Shows are Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, $18 for seniors and $15 for children and veterans. For more information, call 925-427-1611 or visit www.bit.ly/ blackdiamondnutcracker.

The Daughters of the American Revolution and Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a wreath-laying ceremony at Union Cemetery, 11545 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood, at 9 a.m. The public is invited to join in paying their respects to all veterans.

Wreaths Across America ceremonies will be held on the same day and at the same time across the nation. To donate, purchase a wreath, or for more information, call 925-584-0761 or visit www.

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Brentwood’s 37th Annual Holiday Parade

The Brentwood Holiday Parade will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the streets of downtown Brentwood.

This year’s theme is “a superhero holiday” and promises to inspire parade floats with super powerful holiday joy. For more information or to participate, call Laura Young at 925-634-3344 or email admin@ brentwoodchamber.com.

Breakfast with Santa

Come have breakfast with Santa at the Oakley Recreation Center at 10 a.m. Cost is $8 per person and includes a continental breakfast and time with Santa. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. For more information or to register, call 925625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Lighted Boat Parade

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

Cookies and Cocoa with Mrs. Claus

Tess’ Community Kitchen will host a special day with Mrs. Claus, with three seatings between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Children can decorate cookies, make crafts, write a letter to Santa and drink cocoa with Mrs. Claus. Tickets cost $30 for the first child and $25 for the second. The day will also include pop-up shops, and Tess’ will be selling breakfast, lunch, and beverages for adults. Tess’ is located at 8091 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For tickets and more information, visit www.bit.ly/cookies_and_cocoa or call 800-800-5373.

Sunday, Dec. 15 Holiday Rock ‘n’ Roll Spectacular

El Campanil Theatre presents the band DECADES and their holiday show at 3 p.m. at 602 W. Second St. in Antioch. The show will include Christmas favorites, along with some rock ‘n roll hits from the 1940s and on. Tickets cost $29 for adults, $27 for seniors and $10 for children under 18. For more information on this fun-for-the-whole-family show, visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com/Decades.html.

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iscovery Bay residents love the holiday season enough to produce three different parades each year in its honor.

First up is the Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 7, now in its 17th year. Originally begun by Amanda Dove, the parade is a highlight every December as it winds its way through town from the marina to the Discovery Bay shopping center.

“I started the parade when my son was born hearing impaired,” Dove explained. “Not knowing what my baby’s future might be, I wanted a visual event that he could enjoy along with all special abilities children and the entire community.”

Dove went to the Discovery Bay Lions Club in search of a partner, and the group was completely on board.

For almost two decades, the Lions have helped make the parade a safe, joyous event for the community, and this year will be no different. The theme is “Holiday Movies,” and over 40 vehicles, six bands and 1,000 participants have already registered. A visit with Santa from 3 to 5:30 p.m. will kick things off at the Discovery Bay Marina.

The parade will start at 6 p.m. and roll from the marina, through town, to the shopping center on the corner of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Riverlake Road for the tree lighting at 7:30 p.m.

The following week, residents will be treated to the Discovery Bay Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, Saturday, Dec. 14. Another long running tradition in town, the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and sail through half the bays in town. The route alternates each year, so next year,

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The Willow Lake Parade in Discovery Bay, seen here last year, will light up the bays and inlets of town this year on Dec. 21. the parade will hit the remaining bays.

Chairing the parade committee this year is Cheryl Flebut, the yacht club’s fleet captain. She held the honor of choosing a decorating theme and said she kept it general to allow people to take it whichever direction they like.

“This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland,” she said.

“I did this because it’s festive and general. We just want people to come out and have fun.”

The parade will culminate in the after-party at the yacht club, with food, music and dancing. The parade is open to anyone who wants to participate, not just club members, and the party is open to all parade participants.

“It’s an amazing boat parade, it’s such a different feel to be on a boat, cruising in and out of the bays, and everyone gets so excited about participating,” Flebut said.

She further noted awards will be given to the best decorated boat in each of three size categories, as well as to the best decorated dock.

For those who want to view the parade but don’t live on the water, the boats can be seen from the Discovery Bay Marina as they come into the yacht club at the end of the parade route.

Topping off this trifecta of festiveness is the Willow Lake Lighted Boat Parade. Willow Lake residents will decorate their pontoons and other boats and cruise the lake on Dec. 21, starting at 5:30 p.m., moving clockwise around the whole lake. Any boat is welcome with any type of decorations. Residents have chosen to forgo a theme this year, hoping to see fun, original designs.

For more information on the Parade of Lights, or to register, visit www.conta.cc/32FLi6J. To become involved with the Discovery Bay Lions Club, visit www.discoverybaylions.com.

For more information on the Lighted Boat Parade, contact ptowncher@comcast.net or visit www.bit.ly/ db_boatparade.

For more information on the Willow Lake Lighted Boat Parade, contact Shannon Marlin at deltadogs@ comcast.net or 925-383-8728.

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Vicky Little, owner of Sip and Scoop in downtown Brentwood, offers visitors the perfect break from holiday shopping with a variety of rich gelatos, Italian ice, espresso drinks, pastries and more.

he season change ushers in not only the cold but holidays full of merriment and tasty treats,

and the residents of East County know exactly where to go to find the best. ♦♦ Callahan’s Coffee and Cones Owned by a local family and nestled in the heart of Discovery Bay, this little coffee and ice cream shop serves up the sweets in style. Try a donut and ice cream sandwich or one of the many seasonal coffee flavors.

“Going to Callahan’s Coffee and Cones is a little like going back in time mixed with modern technology to create perfection,” said Discovery Bay resident Andrea Morrison.

“When you walk in the door, the feeling of quality, freshness, community and the daily surprises of homemade flavors all bundled

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up in the cutest family-owned store.”

Located at 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite A, the shop is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

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Thanksgiving, Nov. 29, to find Christmas trees have magically sprouted from the ground, Santa on-site to take free pictures with kids, hot chocolate, popcorn and barrels of candy in the country store. Gather around the fire pit to listen to songs and sip cocoa.

To find Santa’s hours and more information, visit www.bit.ly/smithfarmsanta. ♦♦ Big House Beans Find a cozy spot to curl up with an espresso drink crafted with care. Built on the foundation of great coffee and second chances, the owners are dedicated to serving the community and offering equal employment opportunities. As specialty roasters, the team behind Big House Beans commits to serving coffee that’s as good as it smells.

“Big House Beans has yummy pastries and (my sons) LOVE their hot cocoa,” said customer Stevie Pruscha.

Big House Beans is located at 1155 Second St., Suite A, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.bighousebeans.com. ♦♦ Oakley Bistro Located in downtown Oakley in a restored historic building at 3530 Main St., this family-owned restaurant features an eclectic array of flavors from France and Hawaii — honoring both heritages of the husband and wife team behind the scenes.

Touted as gourmet food at an affordable price, residents have already fallen in love.

“WOOOOWWWW!!! Finally someplace out here that has high-quality food, atmosphere and customer service,” said Morgan S. in an online review.

For more information, visit www. oakleybistro.com. ♦♦ Sip and Scoop Another locally owned small business, the family behind Brentwood’s Sip and Scoop strives to cultivate a place for families.

Serving rich gelato, Italian ice, espresso drinks, pastries and more, the beautifully decorated shop in downtown Brentwood has become an instant hit with those looking to satisfy a sweet craving.

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hostlight Theatre Ensemble is getting the holiday fun started with their upcoming

crowd-pleasing melodrama, “Misdeeds at Mistletoe Mine,” written by Stockton playwright Tim Koenig and directed by Kyle Conley and John Ruzicka.

“Join us as we sigh for our heroine, cheer for our hero, and boo, hiss and throw popcorn at the dastardly villain who threatens

to ruin their happiness,” said Jennifer Finetti, marketing and media director for Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble. ”If you’ve never seen a classic melodrama, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re already a fan, you’ll find everything you love about these productions right here in our community.”

“Misdeeds at Mistletoe Mine” tells the tale of poor little orphan Holly Hock (Leila Parker), who inherited a gold mine with no gold and a hotel with no guests. Her aunt, Rose Bush (Jessica Holland), has taken both her and the failing business under her wing. When handsome Redmond Wood (Neftali Jimenez)

rides into town, the future suddenly looks promising for Rose and Holly, but the villainous Mayor William Z. Lucifer (Casey Standridge) has other plans. Tough-as-nails Sheriff Tucson Tessie (Abigail Phalen) and the locals of Yule Falls and the Yule Fall Inn will entertain audiences with this hilarious melodrama full of wit, physical humor and holiday hijinks.

Performances will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., and at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Nick Rodriguez Community

Center, located at 213 F St. in Antioch. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors over 60 and students, and $12 for children 12 or under.

Groups of eight or more are offered at a discounted rate of $15 per ticket.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ghostlightte.org/tickets.html.

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rentwood will be showing its Christmas spirit this year with a tree lighting ceremony and the city’s 37th annual holiday parade.

The tree lighting, hosted by the City of Brentwood, will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in City Park, 710 Second Street. The evening will include music, singing and a visit from Santa Claus. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., and attendees will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies.

The following weekend, Saturday, Dec. 14, East County residents can enjoy Brentwood’s 37th annual holiday parade.

Starting at 5 p.m., the parade will wind through downtown Brentwood, ending at City Park. This year’s theme is Superhero Holiday and promises to inspire floats with super-powerful holiday joy.

Besides the theme, the date of the parade is new this year.

Previously, the parade was held in November. Last year, poor air quality resulting from the Camp Fire forced the parade date to be moved forward to December.

“The turnout was so much higher when we did it in December that we decided to just move it,” said Laura Young of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the parade each year. “It seemed like more people were just into the holiday season, and we just had a slam-bang turnout last year.”

In Oakley, residents can participate in that city’s tree lighting and caroling events on Saturday, Dec. 7, with city council

members. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m., when carolers leave the recreation center at 1250 O’Hara Ave. to walk to City Hall on Main Street. The city will celebrate the season there with choir performances, free cookies, cocoa and crafts. Santa will be on hand to hear Christmas wishes and pose for pictures. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are both free for this event.

For more information on Brentwood’s Holiday Parade or to participate, call 925-634-3344, email admin@brentwoodchamber.com, or visit www.bit.ly/ brentwoodholidayparade.

For more information on the Brentwood Tree Lighting, call 925-516-5380.

For more information on Oakley’s Tree Lighting and Caroling, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@co.oakley.ca.us.

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