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e at The Press want to thank you – our loyal readers and customers – for your support this year. Whether it’s through social-media engagement or simply reading an article in one of our papers, your patronage has allowed us to bring you the stories, events and happenings that make East County such an amazing place to live, work and play. So as we prepare to say goodbye to 2017, we wish you and yours all the blessings of the season and a happy and peaceful new year!

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Last-Minute Gift Ideas

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Local Youth Honored

O’Hara Park Middle School student recognized for her community lending library. Page 5

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Memorial highway slated for fallen officer

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

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The Brentwood Police Activities League is raising funds to pay for and install freeway memorial signage in honor of Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger, above. Lunger, a Brentwood resident, was killed in the line of duty following a traffic stop on July 22, 2015.

Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger, a former Brentwood resident, gave his life serving others.

Now the community is making sure his dedication is remembered forever.

An Assembly Concurrent Resolution designating a portion of Highway 4 between Brentwood and Oakley the “Police Sgt. Scott Lunger Memorial Highway” has been enacted, and the Brentwood Police Activities League

(PAL) has launched a GoFundMe account to pay for and install the memorial signage.

“Sgt. Lunger was an exemplary peace officer who served with distinction and honor,” said Assemblymember Jim Frazier, who authored the resolution. “His loss had a devastating impact on his family, his local community and the entire East Bay law-enforcement community. Fortunately, the legislature has a process that allows us to remember him by designating a por-

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Community NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & EVENTS

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Kinder readiness The Oakley Union Elementary School District will soon host a Kindergarten Readiness Fair, on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Gehringer

Elementary School, 100 Simoni Ranch Road, in Oakley.

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Frazier recognized for transportation efforts The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has chosen Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Discovery Bay) to receive its Distinguished Service Award for 2017.

“As chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, Assemblymember Frazier led the charge in the assembly to fix California’s local roads, state highways and transit systems,” said Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, immediate past president of CSAC. “His efforts in the legislature, the media and in many other settings eventually lead to the passage of SB 1 and ACA 5 in April

of this year. ” CSAC is comprised of county supervisors and staff from all the state’s counties and represents county governments before the legislature, state administrative agencies and the federal government. CSAC places a strong emphasis on educating the public about the value and need for county programs and services.

“It is humbling to be singled out by (CSAC) for this recognition,” Frazier said. “I look forward to a lasting partnership with CSAC as we continue to work together on behalf our constituents.”

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eBART project could be completed by May “ It’s very exciting. I

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

know a lot of people have been looking forward to this for a long time.

The long-awaited East County eBART project is inching toward the finish line.

BART officials are in the process of installing and testing various pieces of equipment while training employees in hopes of opening to the public in May 2018.

The 10-mile BART extension will link Pittsburg and Bay Point to Antioch, down the Highway 4 median.

“It’s very exciting,” said Joel Keller, a BART board member. “I know a lot of people have been looking forward to this for a long time.”

Key pieces of the $524 million project that still need to be completed include installing ticketing equipment, fare gates and elevators; testing the trains and the train control system; and training employees, said Alicia Trost, a BART spokeswoman.

The 10 miles of new track will accommodate riders traveling between the existing Pittsburg-Bay Point BART Station and the City of Antioch with stations set up along the Highway 4 median near Railroad Ave. BART officials estimate trips between the two locations taking about 10 minutes.

The operation will run on the regular BART schedule.

Keller said it’s tough to estimate how many riders will use the system at the start, but ridership is expected to jump to 10,000 riders a day by 2030.

The much-anticipated East County eBART project could be completed by May 2018. The 10-mile BART extension will link the Pittsburg-Bay Point Station to Antioch down the Highway 4 median.

Unlike conventional BART cars that operate on a heavy rail and draw power to the electric motor from a paddle on the train that touches a third rail, the new system will use diesel multiple units (DMU) that operate on a standard-gauge rail. The new trains are equipped with an electric motor and a diesel engine with the engines providing the energy for the motor. Three DMUs can be linked together to accommodate up to 600 passengers at a time.

“The 10.1-mile extension to Antioch will give people an opportunity to access public transportation sooner than they can

now,” Keller said. “It should shorten their commute, because it’s a 10-minute ride into the transfer station, which should be quicker than car or bus.”

While the project is nearing a smooth finish, the path to completion was bumpy.

BART started working on the extension between Pittsburg and Antioch in 2001, to utilize the unused Union Pacific Railroad that runs parallel to Highway 4 all the way to Tracy. But plans went awry when Union Pacific decided not to sell the track, share it or even allow BART to build a second track next to it.

BART officials jumped at the opportu-

nity to use the center median of the revamped Highway 4 but then had to halt their plan for taking the service beyond Antioch because of its high cost. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, the City of Pittsburg, the state and other East Contra Costa transportation commissions contributed funds to cover the project’s steep price tag.

The cost of the trip between the Pittsburg Bay-Bay Point and Antioch stations will be $2 with a clipper card or $2.50 using a paper ticket. In addition, there will be a daily fee of $3 to park at the Antioch Station and the Pittsburg Center – located in between the Pittsburg-Bay Point and Antioch stations. A single day reserved permit will cost $6, long-term will cost $7 and a monthly reserved permit will be $105.

Monthly parking permits will be available to riders beginning Jan. 16, at 11 a.m., at www. select-a-spot.com/bart.

For more information, visit www.bit. ly/2yYYhk8.

The Antioch Recreation Department presents Snowman Avalanche, a winter-themed day camp, which will run Jan. 3 to 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center.

In the perfect cure for cabin fever,

the winter camp will feature glacier games – a take on the Winter Olympics – marshmallow pie tournaments and oversized snowman relays. Campers will also get to create beverages at the hot cocoa bar.

Morning or afternoon half-day time slots are also available.

Let Antioch’s outstanding camp staff entertain, engage and excite your kids this winter break.

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Oakley youth honored for community project

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

An Oakley youth will soon attend a black-tie affair to receive an award for encouraging her community to read.

On a visit to her uncle’s house, Malaina Ortega, a sixth-grader at O’Hara Park Middle School, saw something that sparked her curiosity and also an idea – an outdoor community lending library. The little libraries with books for neighborhood exchanges have cropped up in front yards in different areas, but she hadn’t seen one in her part of town. Malaina implored her parents to help her built one for their house.

Her mother, Christine Ortega, posted on one of the local swap sites, asking for some kind of donation for her daughter’s library. Someone responded immediately and gave the family a small shelf.

“We picked out books from my room, and other people donated lots of books,” Malaina said.

Soon, popularity of Malaina’s library grew. People visited from all over the neighborhood to choose a book or donate one of their own. Over time, the collection outgrew the 2-foot-wide shelf, so her grandfather built a new hutch, complete with a roof and door to keep the books protected from the weather.

The family didn’t know it at the time, but community members who were touched by Malaina’s project nominated her for the Children Have the Power to Empower award, given quarterly by Yours Humanly, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished children.

Yours Humanly was founded five years ago by CEO Sunny Singh, who saw poverty in his native homeland of India and later discovered he was adopted.

“If I wasn’t (adopted and) given the opportunity, I would have been one of those kids living on the streets,” said Singh, who established the nonprofit to help children around the globe gain access to education.

The award his organization distributes is one that recognizes youth in communities across the nation.

“Children Have the Power to Empower award recognizes children across America for their outstanding acts of goodness,” he said. “By creating and operating a free lending library for neighborhood children and by sharing her own books and those donated by her supporters, Malaina is empowering children whose lives are enriched with every word they read – every book they complete. Malaina’s caring heart and innovative spirit are making an impact on young readers who are discovering worlds of wonder and enchantment in every book she offers.”

Malaina will attend the awards ceremony at the Blackhawk Museum on March 16, during which time she will be asked to give a speech.

“I’m very, very nervous,” she said, though she also expressed her excitement.

Her parents were both overjoyed.

“I am very proud of her willing to always give to others,” said Martin Ortega, Malaina’s father. “She comes up with ideas and runs with them. I am very proud to be her father.”

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Malaina Ortega, a sixth-grader at O’Hara Park Middle School, was recognized by nonprofit organization Yours Humanly for her contribution to her community.

Malaina set up a public lending library for her neighbors to trade books.

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MIKE’S ESTATE PLANNING MINUTE

By Michael J. Amthor, Esq.

DO YOU HAVE A GUARDIAN SET UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN? One of the most important issues in setting up an estate plan when you have minor children is deciding who is going to care for your kids after you pass. After you die, the court looks to your will to determine whom you desire to be guardians over your children. Thus, it is extremely important that you have a will and keep it updated, at minimum.

If you don’t choose a guardian, the State will choose for you. This is too important of a decision to be left to the State. Choosing a guardian can be very difficult, because nobody can really take your place.

The best way to go about it is to make a list of what is important to you. The list should consider the following: 1) Your values (religious, moral, political and more) 2) Are your kids comfortable with the potential guardian?

3) Is the guardian married?

4) The age and health of the guardian 5) Where does the guardian live?

6) The financial stability of the guardian 7) Does the guardian even want to raise your kids?

If your proposed guardian is married, the practical

reality is that both the guardian and their spouse will be responsible for raising your children. You should always discuss your intentions with the guardian and make sure they are on board with taking on this very important responsibility and burden. And yes, it is a burden. A burden of love, maybe, but a difficult job nonetheless. You are never stuck with your decision. You can change your choice of guardian at any time (while alive) and it is something that should be revisited regularly to make sure the guardian you have chosen is still the right person for the job. Hopefully, your children will never need a guardian, but don’t leave it up to chance. Decide now, and put your decision in writing. Just telling someone is not enough.

The additional benefit of addressing this difficult decision now is you will rest easier, knowing you have done so.

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undreds of helpers gathered Dec. 15 and 16 for the annual Brentwood Regional Community Chest (BRCC) Christmas drive program. Over 400 families were served this year, and according to Dana Eaton, copresident of the BRCC, there was enough extra food to distribute to local charities that will continue to serve those in need throughout December.

“It was amazing to see, once again, that our community came out by the hundreds on Friday and Saturday night to support neighbors and friends,” said Eaton. To view more photos of the event, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/sideshows

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RATES WENT UP AGAIN?

You probably heard that the Federal Reserve increased rates last week. Does that mean that mortgage rates went up? As I write this article, mortgage rates have hardly moved, and some reports show mortgage rates actually went down a little bit on the announcement. So what gives?

First, the Federal Reserve doesn’t directly control mortgage rates, or credit card rates, or car loan rates, etc. What they do control is what’s called the “federal funds rate” which is the rate at which banks loan each other money overnight to meet reserve requirements. By raising this rate, the Federal Reserve is raising the cost of doing business for banks, which usually filters into higher interest rates on loan products eventually.

So why didn’t rates go up this time? There can be many reasons why the interest rates we actually see as consumers don’t move in lockstep with the Fed adjusting the federal funds rate. One reason can be expectations for the future. Maybe the financial industry expects the economy to slow due to external forces or maybe

even BECAUSE of the higher rates. There are other reasons that I don’t have space for here.

The general consensus this time is that interest rates didn’t move much at the announcement last week because the increase was expected and well-communicated ahead of time by the Federal Reserve. This means that by the time it was announced the increase was already expected and priced into interest rates.

If the Fed had raised rates more or less than expected, then we would have seen a big reaction in interest rates. By the way, rates are still VERY low, hovering around 3.5 to 4.5% more or less depending on factors like the size of your loan, credit score, etc. If the economy continues to improve, we may see more rate increases next year.

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The ABCs of gift giving

For all of you last-minute shoppers out there, The Press has you covered with gift ideas.

Below you will find some local selections from A to Z, complete with some savings!

A is for Appetizer

Treat your loved ones to a happy belly at Wence House in Brentwood.

Appetizers include Brussels sprouts served with a chipotle and garlic aioli dipping sauce, fried calamari and scampi with a grilled ciabatta, jumbo prawns and a lemon caper sauce, amongst others. A garlic bread appetizer is given free with every purchase of $50 or more. Good through the month of December. Wence House is located at 6670 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood, and opens at 11 a.m. each day. For more information, call 925-420-3969 or visit www.facebook. com/wencehousecc.

B is for Botox

Give the gift of a rejuvenating skin treatment at Balfour Dermatology.

The office is located at 2221 Balfour Road, Suite A, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-240-9116 or visit www.skinquestion.com.

C is for Clothing

Choose a great new outfit for gift recipients this season at Urbane Legend.

Find brands like PRO5 amongst others. The store is offering buy one get one 50 percent off any regular-priced shoe or select item. Urbane Legend is located at 4510 Main St., in Oakley. For more information, visit www.theurbanelegend.com.

D is for Dessert

Give Rita’s Italian Ice as a sweet surprise.

The shop recently opened in Brentwood and is already a popular hotspot

to find treats of all kinds – the most famous being the Italian ice. The shop is located at 3150 Balfour Road. For more information, call 925-567-4980 or visit www.ritasfranchises.com/brentwood.

E is for Eyeglasses

Let Dr. Atwal and his team at Vision FX take care of your family’s vision needs! (Don’t forget your FSA and HSA.) The professionals at Vision FX wish you and your loved ones happy holidays. The office is located at 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite 201, in Discovery Bay, and is open Monday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-626-7070 or visit www.visionfx.us.

F is for Fitness

With New Year’s right around the corner, help your loved ones

commit to that resolution with a membership to California Fitness.

Open 24/7 and located at 2515 Main St., in Oakley, the convenient hours and location will make popping into the gym a cinch. Free seven-day guest passes are available for interested members. For more information, visit www.calfitoakley. com/home or call 925-679-2348.

G is for Glass

Looking for a unique gift? Check out Brentwood’s all-around glass shop – Rose & Sons Glass. They have been serving the community for many years with everything from frameless shower doors, glass table tops and mirrors to shower-door installation and repair. Rose & Sons is located at 230 Chestnut St. For more information, call 925-634-5609 or visit www.roseandsonsglass.com.

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Colorado at Denver. I also have a certificate in computer programming from Denver Technical College. I specialize in marketing and selling single-family homes and other residential units for primary owner-occupants and investors throughout East Contra Costa County. Brentwood is my home, but my friends and clients take me to Antioch, Oakley

and Discovery Bay almost daily. I don’t just work in these neighborhoods, I live my life in them. My dad taught me real estate is about cooperation, about serving others and, mostly, about hard work. My experience has also taught me it is as rewarding as anything else I could do; my clients always become my friends, even if we don’t start out that way.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING

DECEMBER 22, 2017

H is for Hamburger

Snag a gift card and give the gift of a juicy, all-American burger at Digger’s Diner, 2261 Balfour Road, in Brentwood.

The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.diggersdiners. com or call 925-240-8958.

I is for Ice Cream

Even when it’s chilly outside, no one can resist the sweet taste of ice cream.

And Guanatos Ice Cream in Oakley offers a wide variety of decadent surprises. Gift cards can be purchased in any dollar amount! The shop is located at 3330 Main St., in Oakley. For more information, call 925-625-2990 or visit www.guanatosicecream.com.

J is for Jewelry

Dazzle that special person with a glistening gift from K & Co. Family Jewelers, 741 Second St., Brentwood.

Mention this ad and receive an additional 10 percent off any in-store purchase.

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K is for Key Finder

For that one frazzled friend who is always misplacing their keys, help them out with a key finder! Devices range in prices from $10 to $60 and can be found at local stores like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohls and more. Target’s Sharper Image Auto Keyfinder can be found at www.goo.gl/SZyf9E or at 5769 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

L is for Letter Writing Set

Make the mail fun again and gift your loved ones beautiful stationary for writing letters to friends and family.

Sets can be found at local craft and book stores. Barnes and Noble sells a variety of sets in its location at 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. For more information, visit www.goo.gl/kxTGGj.

M is for Music

Make this a musical holiday for your favorite musician! Geddes Music offers new and used instruments, GEDDES MUSIC lessons, repairs and more. In addition, Yamaha

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guitars are currently marked 5 percent off. The shop is located at 359 Oak St., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-634-8089 or visit www.geddesmusicstore.com.

N is for Nails

Q is for Quilting Supplies

O is for Origami

R is for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Indulge your loved ones this season with a gift certificate for a treatment at Em’s Nails & Spa, 2200 Sand Creek Road, Suite H, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-240-1195 or visit www.goo.gl/rmS7rJ.

Help your loved ones discover the ancient art of paper folding with Barnes and Noble’s “101 Origami Creations.”

The book will teach techniques and new patterns for the crafty crowd. For more information, visit www.goo.gl/34nnUu or 5709 Lone Tree Way.

P is for Photo

Help your loved ones capture memories and special moments with Ron Essex Photography.

Each booking comes with one free 16-by-20 photo in the month of

Those who love to sew always need new fabric! Queen B’s Quilt Shop is located at 720 W. Second St., in Antioch. For more information, visit www.queenbsquiltshop. com or call 925-978-4587.

From truffles to chocolate-dipped strawberries, no chocolate-lover will be without a decadent option when they walk into the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in The Streets of Brentwood. Mention this ad and receive one free gourmet caramel apple (not to exceed $7.25) when you purchase three. This offer expires Dec. 31. For more information, call 925-513-3384 or visit www.

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S is for Sweets

Located in Brentwood’s quaint downtown at 645 First St., The Candy Shack will wow you with colorful candies and irresistible flavors in this charming, old-fashioned candy shop. Spend $10 and get a free gift!

Hours of operation are Monday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday, noon to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 925-3257264 or visit www.facebook.com/ thecandyshackbrentwood.

T is for Tire

Cutino’s Tire Center in Oakley will make sure your loved ones are cruising around on safe tires!

The shop is located at 3770 Main St. For more information, call 925-625-2765.

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Give the gift of the ultimate facial to a loved one or to yourself with ​Allison Boen at True Beauty Brows and Skin Care Studio, located at 3850 Balfour Road, Suite 214, in Brentwood! Customize your facial with advanced therapies like microcurrent, light therapy or microdermabrasion.

For last-minute shoppers, grab an electronic gift certificate at www. truebeautyskincare.net. Kick off the new year with a facial in January and receive a complimentary travel skin-care kit featuring Allison Marie Beauty. Online booking is also available. For more information, visit www.truebeautyskincare.net or www.allisonmariebeauty.com or call 925-216-3961.

V is for Vodka

Make the spirit of the season bright with Brentwood’s own award-winning spirit – Golden State Vodka,

by Bay Area Distilling Company. By giving the gift of locally crafted vodka, you’re also giving back

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Treat your friends and family to a gourmet dining experience at Zephyr Grill & Bar, at 613 First St., in Brentwood.

Gift cards are available for purchase.

For every $100 gift-card purchase this holiday season, receive a $20 bonus card! Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 925-418-4708 or visit www.zephyrgrillbrentwood.com.

X is for X-Men

Grab your Wolverine fans a set of their favorite movie series, “X-Men.” Find sets at nearby stores, such as Walmart or Target. For more information, visit www.goo.gl/KshfVi.

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Pick up a bottle of wine for any occasion this season at CoCo County Wine Co., located at 633 First St., in Brentwood. All bottles of wine are 20 percent off until Dec. 24. Hours of operation are Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 4 to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information, call 925-6349463 or visit www.cocowineco.com.

etting into the spirit of the holidays, Ariana, 9, hangs her countdown till Christmas Day on the tree.

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Find a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings at Menchies Yogurt, 2530 Sand Creek Road, B-2, in Brentwood.

Buy $25 in gift cards and get a free $5 card! For a complete menu or other information, visit www.menchies.com or call 925-513-6600.

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Members of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District are seen in their new turnout gear at Station 52 in Brentwood. Pictured are Battalion Chief Ross Macumber, firefighter Tom LoCoco, Capt. Larry Bennett and Capt. Steve Carter.

Firefighters get new turnout gear

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Residents of East County may have noticed East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) firefighters have a new look after the district purchased black turnout gear for all of its firefighters.

Turnouts, the firefighters’ primary personal protection worn during most incidents, are comprised of pants, a coat and boots. For years, firefighters in the district have worn tan turnouts. Interim Battalion Chief Ross Macumber explained the reason for the change.

“Most of the department’s turnouts were expiring,” Macumber said. “The National Fire Protection Association puts a 10-year lifespan on turnouts. We decided to go with the black instead of our usual tan, because the black is easier to procure for the department. They’re the same quality, but they cost us approximately $200 less per set. There are other departments in the Bay Area that use a similar turnout, so we can get them at a better price and a faster turnaround. That was the main selling point.”

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A full set of turnouts runs about $2,200, and each firefighter receives two sets. The old gear was donated to the Heritage High School fire science regional occupation program (ROP).

“The students will be able to have turnouts at school and be able to do all of their skills (training) in turnouts,” Macumber said. “This is a real bonus for us to be able to give (the turnouts) to them.

The program was extremely appreciative of the offer. We know that kids are the future of the fire service, and any time we can donate something to them is huge for us.”

Capt. Larry Bennett, who was tasked with doing the research and making a recommendation for the purchase of the new gear, said the donated gear will be marked with a conspicuous red X to indicate it cannot be used in anything other than training situations.

Bennett also explained that the new gear has a unique feature that will make it easier to identify if it has been damaged by heat. The compromised area will turn purple indicating the need for replacement.

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Worship Services Discovery Church Christmas Eve Celebration 8:30 am Family Breakfast 9:30 am Discovery Kids Program and Worship Service 4:00 pm Candlelight Service (See ad above for details) Excelsior Middle School 925-354-1096 Delivering God’s Love

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Memories come easily this time of year It’s hard for me to believe that I have been writing these pieces for almost five years.

As we approach the holiday season, I look back on the past articles and am very grateful for the opportunity to share my stories with everyone Senior who takes the time orner to read them. There is a little giddiness on Thursday afternoons when I get my copy of The Press via email and see my work published. Receiving dozens of emails and letters throughout the Marla year is the added icing Luckhardt on the cake for me, and I gladly respond to every one of them.

Out and about in our wonderful small town, lots of kindhearted people come up to me and tell me they enjoy my stories. My grandchildren get a real kick out of this, saying that they like being seen with such a celebrity! Not quite, guys, but if it makes them smile it’s ok with me.

The older we get, the faster time seems to fly by. The world is changing rapidly, and I can hardly keep up with it. Grandpa put Sirius radio in my car, which enables me to listen to songs that meant a lot to me as I was growing up.

If I tune in to the early music of the 1950s, my memories of car trips with my parents in the back of the old Ford come

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rushing back. My dad would sing with his melodious voice, but my poor mom was asked in the most polite and compassionate way to refrain as any talent for carrying a tune alluded her. In defiance, she would sing louder, and it was at that point the car windows were rolled up quickly in fear of setting off a deluge of dogs barking near and far. Dad adored her as did I, but the singing, well, that was a whole other issue altogether!

I switch over to the ’60s channel, and it is my turn to roll up the windows as I join The Beatles or The Rolling Stones in a variety of very loud and raucous duets.

Memories are precious. This time of year is always reflective and a bit nostalgic.

Technology has given us virtual scrapbook of pictures on cell phones and computers, but those original photos in the old albums are priceless.

Funny how we change so much through the years without really noticing it, until we look at those old snapshots. The length, style, color and, oh yes, amount of hair we had is hilarious. Each season and every decade prove the differences in weight and taste in clothes. I still scratch my head looking at my white go-go boots and hot pants ensembles, but it was the norm in the early ’70s. If you are giggling at that picture in your head, I understand and am not at all offended.

As December rolls around, I recall our family celebrating both Chanukah and Christmas. We always had both, because my

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mom loved everyone and wanted to enjoy the season to the fullest. We had a blue and white Christmas tree on our piano and went to midnight mass with our dear friends the Miraglias. There was much less division and more unity back then. It was nice; just plain nice.

After the service, we all headed back to their house and watched the Yule log on television while we sipped hot chocolate and ate cookies made by Mom’s friend Gloria.

Although the presents were not as elaborate as they are today, we loved the socks and puzzles just as much, if not more, than any expensive electronics. My biggest thrill was the Chatty Cathy doll I had wanted forever.

For this holiday season, I wish you all many things. First and foremost, I wish us all peace. We need that so badly. I also wish us kindness, since that is my favorite word.

Family, friends and even strangers who may someday become friends need that now more than ever. Tolerance and openness to the words of others is probably the key to understanding along with the ability to listen even if we don’t always agree.

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah!

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School concerts highlight holiday season

Editor: This holiday season brings the usual cheer but adds a personal festive exclamation point with the local bounty of school concerts.

I was personally privileged to attend the Black Diamond Middle, Antioch and Deer Valley high schools and Dozier Libbey Medical School combined concert and the Park Middle School’s performance. We’d heard about the overflowing 1,300 band students, but now we’ve tasted the fruit of that pipeline.

We’re in our third year with music alive and well in the AUSD and are reaping benefits in more ways than one. As might be expected, motivation took a hit when the heart and sound that can soften the daily grind was taken from the schools to save dollars and allow doubling down on core subjects. Granted, reading and math remain fundamental, but face it, for many kids, music or sports are the sole connection and engagement keeping them from truancy.

Aside from increased attendance and GPA, we’ve noticed that music is aiding academics as a sort of super brain food, bringing a plethora of values. No surprise to us music lovers, as poll any group of physicians or engineers and you will find that an amazing number of these high achievers had studied music in their formative years.

You see, in one sense music is pure math.

Understanding beat, rhythm and scales helps children learn how to divide, create fractions and recognize patterns. It sharpens spatial temporal skills associated with math comprehension. Essentially, music is a sort of hard-wiring for all kinds of basic and advanced math.

Studying music also instills short- and long-term memory aides by using mnemonic devices. It also physically develops the left side of the brain, the part involved in language acquisition.

Music employs multiple skills, exercising eyes and ears and both larger and smaller

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muscle sets. Certain instruments, like percussion, develop timing, coordination, motor skills and ambidextery. Call it sports in a chair!

Good news, moms and dads, a 2007 study by Christopher Johnson at the University of Texas showed students in elementary schools with access to superior musical programs scored 22 percent higher on standardized English tests.

So-called soft skills, cited by employers as invaluable workplace skills, also mature.

Musical student attendance is cumulatively higher and discipline rates less. Poise under pressure and accepting and giving constructive criticism also benefit. The habits of discipline, perseverance and the ability to demonstrate deferred gratification also develop.

Musical students learn teamwork and collaboration in group performance and how to patiently wait their turn and respectfully listen to others. They also broaden horizons as they are introduced to various genres, styles and cultures.

We might ask, how should our child choose an instrument? Treat it like a petting zoo and let your child explore for the right sound, feel and temperamental fit. Make sure the challenge is appropriate, the price affordable and that you, the parent, can live for endless hours without going crazy over home practice of that instrument. Drums, after all, may not fit us all.

Thankfully, with school board support and LCAP funding, we have welcomed back the spiritual soundtrack of our lives. The enrichment surely can’t hurt our kids and our collective humanity. It’s an opportunity to celebrate as we affirm Frederick Nietzsche’s charge that “without music, life would be a mistake.”

Walter Ruehlig President, Antioch School Board

Let’s nurture what we have

Editor: These backward choices the Brentwood Planning Commission, mayor and all upper city officials make shouldn’t surprise us anymore.

Do we want more housing, or is it just the grand scheme of gentrification at its finest? Let’s get rid of the poor and now middle-class families who can’t afford Brentwood anymore. Where can one find affordable single-family homes or studio apartments around here anymore? They don’t exist!

It’s nothing but tall walls blocking what was once a beautiful view of fields in the shadow of Mount Diablo. Huge squeezedin houses with zero yards is all we see now.

Yes, there are plenty of dog parks and family parks, which are great! But the few parks that have been neglected and promised at one point to be updated? Nothing! The community park in Village and apartment complexes need so much updating! But I believe that area will soon be on the market, since you all have built giant new houses with

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walls around that community. Sad! Let’s update what we have. Help those in need in the area! Stop building houses and complexes that will only cater to out-of-towners with deep pockets. Stop the investors! Let’s rebuild our relationship with Mother Nature, plant seeds and trees – simplicity, affordability and building relationships with one another. Not through the mighty dollar but through our hearts and what’s important to us. Love and family. Each one teach one!

Hermain Ambriz Brentwood

Nothing wrong with Merry Christmas

Editor: There is no war on Christmas.

This time of year, I wish others a Merry Christmas. If somebody (often a business) wishes me a happy holiday, I respond with Merry Christmas. I don’t do this to make a religious point (I’m an atheist). I do it because, as with many others, Christmas always meant family gathering around, good food and maybe a sled.

Admittedly, this is a small sample, but I talked with a Jew and a Muslim, both of whom said it’s a time of year, with no particular religious connotation. I still feel this way, even about the gifts.

I’m sorry to respond so late, but several years ago, Walter Ruehlig, then on the Board of Education, lamented the use of Happy Holidays. It is vapid, but is intended to be inclusive. He claimed we are a Christian nation and cited President Harry Truman as also saying so.

It appalled me that two elected officials were so ignorant of our constitution. We are not a Christian country – we are a country protecting the right of all to worship as they see fit, and our constitution specifically prohibits the establishment of a religion.

This is not a personal attack, it’s an attack on ideas. Merry Christmas to all.

Harry Stoll Martinez

Turkey Trot a huge success

Editor: Thanks to the goodwill of the entire East County community the Brentwood Turkey Trot Run for Schools raised $55, 000 this year to split between the LUHSD and the BUSD. All proceeds will go to school athletic programs in both districts and reflect a joint effort, requiring unprecedented collaboration between teachers and coaches in both districts. This is our fourth year having this event, and we had a record 2,000 runners show up on Thanksgiving morning to participate. Over the past four years, we have raised $150,000 for school athletics in both districts.

Again, we have all the participants in East Contra Costa to thank for this.

This may be the largest race in East County. Support from the community was tremendous from many groups and

individuals, and it is an event that truly “takes a village” to make happen. We had over 59 volunteers and 30 sponsors as well as numerous online donations to thank for making it all come together.

It took place at The Streets of Brentwood on Thanksgiving morning and featured a 10K and 5K race starting at 8 a.m. Top overall finishers for the 5K males were Solomon Demeku in first place, coming in at 15:09; Elliot Portillo was second with a 15:38 finish; and Justin Alridge was third with a 16:45 finish. The 5K women’s overall runners were Kai Bohannon in first place, running a 16:43; second was Emily Mount, running a 19:13; and Rylee Guinn in third, running a 19:30. In the 10K, the top male was Charles Quan, finishing in 37:05. In second was Alex Bervquist, finishing in 39:15.

Third was Austin Niedziejko with a time of 39:35. For the women’s 10K, Keanna Shipley finished first, running a 46:14. Second place went to Lindsay Johnson, finishing in 46:16, and in third place was Abigail Cannon, finishing in 46:21. A huge thanks to all of the participants. We will see you next year.

Phillp Rodriguez Brentwood

A sincere thank-you to the community

Editor: On behalf of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest Board, we want to pass on our sincere thanks to the community for once again supporting our annual Christmas food and toy distribution.

Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and groups, over 400 families were presented with a large box of food, a turkey, all the ingredients for a Christmas dinner and toys for their children.

Hundreds of local volunteers gave of their time and energy to sort and pack this past Friday and Saturday. We are thrilled that so many residents have chosen to make our event a tradition for their family or organization. We were also excited to see so many new faces join us in supporting our own local families.

This event would not be possible without all of the local schools and businesses that support our collection efforts each November and December. We want to extend a special thank-you to the Brentwood Rotary Club for providing breakfast for families and volunteers. Whether you donated a few cans of food or $500, every item and every dollar went to support a local family.

Please accept our appreciation for your part in such a long-standing community tradition. We are honored to carry on the community spirit started by Rose Pierce so long ago. A community that supports their own is stronger as a result. Have an amazing holiday season.

Dana Eaton Kevin King Brentwood Regional Community Chest co-presidents

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Freedom, Liberty and Heritage High School boys’ basketball teams all competed in tournaments over the weekend.

Freedom The Falcons knocked off Burlingame 62-49 in the first round of the Roy Ghiggeri Invitational but fell flat in a 77-46 loss to Clayton Valley Charter in the championship game.

Up 9 at halftime, the Ugly Eagles ran away with the game in the second half outscoring Freedom 17-4 in the third quarter and 21-12 in the fourth.

Deyanni Ballard and Isaiah Trapps each scored 8 to lead the Falcons.

Nick Klarman led the Ugly Eagles with 26 points; Garrett Pascoe added 19 and J.D. Williams had 16.

The Falcons bounced back Tuesday night with a 79-57 triumph over Benicia. Freedom is 5-5 this season.

Liberty The Liberty boys’ basketball team knocked off Patterson, Castlemont and West high schools in successive days to capture the West High Holiday Classic championship.

The Lions opened the three-day tournament with a 62-46 win over Patterson High on Dec.14 and then rolled over Castlemont 80-72 a day later and West High 52-31 in the championship game Dec. 16.

En route to the title, Liberty held West High star Michael Hayes to 15 points, according to Liberty head coach Jon Heinz.

Liberty’s Ben Smith was named MVP, and fellow Lions Ryan Dutt and Jack Harris were selected for the all-tournament team.

The Lions improved to 5-2 with the three wins and were scheduled to take on San Ramon Valley on Thursday. Results of that game were not available at press time.

Heritage The Patriots steamrolled Hercules 81-50 and Castro Valley 75-54 but fell to Dublin 85-82 in the Don Nelson Classic

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Freedom High School’s Isaiah Trapps glides toward the bucket during the Falcons’ 77-46 loss in the Roy Ghiggeri Invitational championship game. championship game.

Patriot Jonathan Ned was sensational against Dublin, setting a school record of 42 points. Jacob Williams paced the Patriots with 26 against Castro Valley. Heritage is 9-1 thus far this season.

Lions look to create their own legacy on the pitch

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eritage softball star Riley Ehlen recently signed her letter of intent to attend Loyola Marymount University. In 62 games with the Patriots, Ehlen batted .407 with 74 hits, 52 runs scored and 34 RBI.

The Patriots will return to the court Dec. 27 against Urban High in the Bambauer Tournament first round.

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It’s safe to say that the bar for the Liberty girls’ soccer team has been set high.

The Lions have not only won each of the last four Bay Valley Athletic League titles but have also won two of the last three North Coast Section (NCS) championships, including last year’s.

But the majority of players who led Liberty to those titles have now graduated. Most of the Lions who were on the recent teams are now in much bigger roles than in the past. Still, coach Tony Martins sees this as a group that can forge its own legacy within the program.

“We have a lot of work ahead of us,” Martins said. “But as long as we’re willing to do the work, we have an opportunity to reach our potential. If we do that, I think we can do some good things.”

One of the few players in a similar role is senior Aveena Cline, who was a starter on Liberty’s 2017 NCS Championship squad. Other prominent returning players include fellow seniors Nicole Schaffer and Ali Bishof; juniors Kylie Zetner, Taty Elsea and Jordan Gregory; and sophomore Kaelyn Adams. Joining them will be a young nucleus featuring

five freshmen including Kylie McMann.

There have been positives signs from the beginning. Among them are three shutout victories. But the Lions have also lost two early season games including a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Monte Vista.

“They’re a very good team,” Martins said. “Amador Valley is undefeated, and we play them next month. We’re going to be playing some of the top teams in Texas in January. But it’s good for us. It’s good to learn where we want to be. If we want to continue what we’ve established here, you’re going to have to play those teams.”

Before the league season starts, the Lions will make their annual trip to Texas to participate in the National Elite Prep Showcase. When they return, the league season will begin Jan. 9 against Antioch.

While Liberty will feature a younger, less experienced team, Martins is ready to see what this season will bring.

“I’m excited,” Martins said. “It’s obviously a challenge with what we’ve done in the past. But what we’ve done in the past is in the past. Our goal is to move forward in the same direction to the best of our ability.”

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Pittsburg High football team falls in state title game

by Jesus Cano Correspondent

With a 21-point lead in the middle of the second quarter, the Pittsburg faithful had reason to believe that a CIF title was finally going to find its way into the annals of the storied program.

But the LA City Section champion Narbonne battled back and scored 28 unanswered points to capture the CIF 1-A Championship, 28-21.

“We play this game for four quarters,” Narbonne head coach Manny Douglas said. “You don’t win at halftime, and our boys came back and played

four quarters.”

Down 22-21 in the fourth quarter, Pittsburg’s Miguel Romo lined up for a 36-yard field goal attempt that would have given the lead back to Pittsburg. A miscue between Romo and holder Zach Ellsworth resulted in a loose ball that was scooped up by Narbonne’s Logan Taylor. Taylor returned it 70 yards for a touchdown extending the Gauchos’ lead to 7 and producing the final score of the game.

Victory was still within Pittsburg’s grasp until Willie Harts III, with 33 seconds left on the clock, threw an interception into the hands of Demonti Peoples, sending the Narbonne sideline

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Pittsburg faltered at the start of the second half when a fumble led to a 35yard touchdown run by Jefferson, and Narbonne pulled to within 5 points at 21-16.

Early in the fourth quarter, Narbonne gambled on a fourth-and-goal play from the 7-yard line. Quarterback Jalen Chatman connected with Aaron McGee for a touchdown and Narbonne took the lead for the first time 22-21 with 8:25 remaining on the clock.

In the end, Narbonne held the state title trophy up high with pride.

Pittsburg head coach Vic Galli knew they should not have lost the game.

“I’m disappointed for our fans, and I’m disappointed for our kids,” Galli said. “We had a 21-point lead, and with our defense, we’re not supposed to lose.”

Despite the loss, the Pirates did go undefeated this year in the Bay Valley Athletic League, capturing their first league title in three years. They advanced to the North Coast Section Open Division final, which allowed them to get into the CIF regionals. From there, Pittsburg downed Granite Bay, 37-4 to reach the 1-A final against Narbonne, the first state final appearance in school history.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8710476 TS No.: CA1700280963 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 029-060-018-8 Property Address: VACANT LAND BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/16/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/28/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/30/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0305052-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: SOSNOWSKI AND ASSOCIATES INC.,, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at

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And Recorded August 3, 1875 In Volume 28 Of Deeds, At Page 366, Over The East 30 Feet Of The Premises. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the beneficiary within 10 days from the first publication of the notice. BENEFICIARY: DOROTHY H. BANGERTER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 360 EAST 800 S IVINS, UT 84738 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $48,000.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than

LEGALS one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700280963 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: 11-30-17 First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 Katherine White Authorized Signatory First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 Has possessor lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The goods are described as furniture, tools, and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on January 4, 2018 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California. This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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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-11-485441-RM. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-485441-RM IDSPub #0134739 12/15/2017 12/22/2017 12/29/2017 Antioch Press 06-1617 75317 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017.

CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alterra Group. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Ben Slayton - EVP, ERO & CCO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017.

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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: Matt Schwab, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/29/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75348 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/11/2018 at 1:30 PM , A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 1/3/2017 as Document No. 2017-0000052 Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, property owned by: Frank John Lamarque, Trustee of The Frank John Lamarque Living Trust UTD December 26, 2009 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.)

At: AT the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Said sale shall be subject to a 90 day right of redemption period per the requirements of the California Civil Code section 5715(b). All rights, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein, under Assessors’ Parcel Number: 011-540-032-7 The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 6457 Green Castle Circle Discovery Bay, CA 94505-2633 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $12,082.57 Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale The claimant, The Lakes At Discovery Bay Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 at www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 1700888A. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 11/8/2017 For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 or go to www.nationwideposting.com A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as Trustee by: Platinum Resolution Services, Inc., as Agent Stephanie Strickland, President NPP0320232 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017, 01/05/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75364 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-003863 7301707513-70 APN 016-270-030-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/09/11. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/16/18 at 9:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Delane Anne Mercado an unmarried woman, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for RPM Mortgage, Inc., A California Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 06/17/11 in Instrument No. 2011-0121002-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, 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), Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive,, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 154 COTTONWOOD COMMON, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $124,133.77 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: December 13, 2017 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700; fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com 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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 16-003863. 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. www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee. com NPP0322250 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017, 01/05/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75376 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name West Coast Autobody & Paint at 430 E. 10th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/1/17 under File No. F-000582000 (*1) Alexander Hatefi 430 E 10th St, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Alexander Hatefi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75320 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007120 The name of the business: Tri Delta Delivered Goods Located at: 5001 Totem Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emily Blocker. 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: Emily Blocker.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 4, 2017 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 12/4/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75290 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485441-RM Order No.: 110571694-CA-APO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/24/2003. 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): RENE MONCHATRE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 9/30/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0487590-00 and re-recorded on 12/5/2003 as Instrument Number 2003-0589882-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $480,537.63 The purported property address is: 123 BEEDE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062027-1 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006675 The name of the business: Wonder List Travel Located at: 4329 Stephanie Drive In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan M. Bell. 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: Susan M. Bell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75241 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006688 The name of the business: Voice & Piano Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alisha Monahan. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17.

Signature of registrant: Alisha Monahan.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75255 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006689 The name of the business: Piano with Miss Jane Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/2017. Signature of registrant: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75256 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006882 The name of the business: Tech One Integration Located at: 2233 Hampshire Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017.

Signature of registrant: Daniel Lopez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75196 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006886 The name of the business: Life Simplified 360 Located at: 1904 Seal Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Nancy Ann Such 2.

Gary Don Lamons. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nancy Ann Such. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 11/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75308 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006917 The name of the business: Rescom Property Maintenance Located at: 1255 Treat Blvd Suite #300 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irvin Real Estate, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/14/2013. Signature of registrant: Matthew J. Irvin, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75216 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007028 The name of the business: Board Again Located at: 600 S 31st Street In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Cross. 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: Douglas Cross. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 11/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75293 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007029 The name of the business: AGS Property Maintenance Located at: 430 Camino Diablo In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Andy Sutak. 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: Andy Sutak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/27/2022 Brentwoood Press No. 021273 75275 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0007067 The name of the busiNAME STATEMENT ness: Working Wonders Located at: File No. F-0006854 The name of the busi- 1029 Spruce St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, ness: Alterra Home Loans Located at: is hereby registered by the following 1070 Concord Ave, Ste 105 In: Concord, owner: Working Wonders. This business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007084 The name of the business: Brentwood Farm Located at: 5315 Heidhorn Ranch Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Sarah Khan 2. Ali Akbar Khan. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sarah Khan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75349 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007175 The name of the business: Step By Step Childcare L.L.C. Located at: 951 Dainty Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Step By Step Childcare L.L.C. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Pegah Zandiyeh, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75318 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007204 The name of the business: Drenched Located at: 1604 Amber Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Cynthia Powell 2. Alethea Rollins. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Cynthia Powell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 12/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75346 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007206 The name of the business: West Coast Autobody & Paint Located at: 430 E 10th St In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hassib Hatefi. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/7/17.

Signature of registrant: Hassib Hatefi.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75321 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007229 The name of the business: Royal Mane Salon & Blowdry Bar Located at: 3181 Balfour Rd Suite H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Danielle Ferguson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/8/2017. Signature of registrant: Danielle Ferguson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 12/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75345 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 170031161 Trustee Sale No.: 17-00888A Reference No.: 16-11025 APN No.: 011-540-032-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 12/29/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 29th Day of December 2017, Time 9:00 AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage , 2150 Main Street Oakley CA, 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Williams, Conteena C363/F936 Outman, Ronzell A260 Halsey, John B535 Wade, Phillip B527 Peterson, Michelle A266 Lori Yupioco C667 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, musical equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, misc. boxes and bags of unknown content, etc.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owners and obligated party. Dated this 8th Day of December 2017 and the 15th. Bid13 (844) 3482776 www.bid13.com Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75357 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006883 The name of the business: Nicole Welding, Inc. Located at: 20 Broadway Ln. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nicole Welding, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017.

Signature of registrant: VIctor Nicole Olan - Owner, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75236 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007060 The name of the business: Work 2 Werk Fitness Located at: 1515 Rutherford Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jilllisa Brown. 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: Jilllisa Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 11/29/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75291 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007244 The name of the business: Polar Bear Rolled Ice Cream Located at: 2581 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Richard Quadrelli 2.

Amy Quadrelli. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/8/17. Signature of registrant: Richard Quadrelli. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 12/8/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75350 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

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U.S Forest Service, CAL FIRE working together to address forest health The U.S. Forest Service recently announced an additional 27 million trees, mostly conifers, died throughout California since November 2016, bringing the total number of trees lost to drought and bark beetles to an historic 129 million on 8.9 million acres.

These dead trees continue to pose a hazard to people and critical infrastructure, mostly centered on the central and southern Sierra Nevada region of the state.

“The number of dead and dying trees has continued to rise, along with the risks to communities and firefighters if a wildfire breaks out in these areas,” said Randy Moore, regional forester of the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region. “It is apparent from our survey flights this year that California’s trees have not yet recovered from the drought and remain vulnerable to beetle attacks and increased wildfire threat.

“The Forest Service will continue to focus on mitigating hazard trees and thinning overly dense forests so they are healthier and better able to survive stressors like this in the future. To increase the pace and scale of this important work, we need to fix how fire suppression is funded.

“Last year, fire management alone consumed 56 percent of the Forest Service’s national budget. As fire suppression costs continue to grow as a percentage of the Forest Service’s budget, funding is shrinking for nonfire programs that protect watersheds and restore forests, making them more resilient to wildfire and drought.”

Though California received recordbreaking rains in the winter of 2016 to 2017, the effects of five consecutive years of severe drought in California, a dramatic rise in bark beetle infestation and rising temperatures have led to historic levels of tree die-off. With support from the governor’s office, the Tree Mortality Task Force (TMTF) – comprised of more than 80 local, state and federal agencies and private utility companies – continues to remove hazardous dead trees. To date, the TMTF members have collectively felled or removed more than 860,000 dead trees; this includes more than 480,000 dead trees felled or removed by the U.S. Forest Service.

The TMTF members are using a triage approach to this tree mortality crisis, first focusing on public safety by removing dead and dying trees in high hazard areas. To further improve forest health,

the U.S Forest Service and CAL FIRE have increased their pace and scale of prescribed fire. The U.S. Forest Service has treated more than 55,000 acres, and CAL FIRE has completed more than 33,000 acres in fuel-treatment projects. By combining tree removal with prescribed fire, crews will be able to decrease overly dense stands of trees, reduce greenhouse gases and protect communities across the state.

“Tree mortality at this magnitude takes ongoing cooperation between public, nonprofit and private entities,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director and California’s state forester. “California’s forests are a critical part of the state’s strategy to address climate change.

By working together and using all the resources at our disposal, we will be able to make more progress toward our common goal of healthier, more resilient forests that benefit all Californians.”

With record-breaking levels of tree die-off, the TMTF has used this event as an opportunity to collaborate on several fronts, including public workshops about reforestation, public outreach in urban and rural areas and awarding over $21 million in grants aimed to protect watersheds, remove dead trees and restore our forests. The TMTF continues to collabo-

rate on the efficient use of resources to protect public safety and build consensus around long-term management strategies for California’s forestlands.

“The Tree Mortality Task Force has provided an essential venue for coordination of response efforts, exchange of ideas, reporting and accountability for the ongoing statewide response to this incident,” said Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. “Leadership from the governor’s office, CAL FIRE and Office of Emergency Services has helped to ensure county issues are heard and addressed. Monthly coordination of the 10 most impacted counties has resulted in a more effective use of resources and has allowed counties to share ideas and successes.”

With a staggering 129 million dead trees in the state, the work of the task force is far from over. The strong foundation built will continue to be an advantage as the TMTF continues to address tree mortality and its impacts.

To learn more about tree mortality and the work to restore our forests in California, visit www.fs.fed.us. To learn how to be prepared and protect your home against wildfire and bark beetles, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015002626 Title Order No.: 120251805 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/20/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0138216-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: WILLIAM R PAYTON AND BARBARA J PAYTON HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 01/16/2018 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 126 MEADOW COURT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033320-027-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trusts created by said Deed ofTrust.The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $437,467.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election

to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015002626. 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.

FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-7302727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/27/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.

ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4639351 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017 Oakley Press No. 030477 75265 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2017.

DERS: 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 CA-17-8830-CS. 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale

shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 12/4/2017 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: (800) 280-2832or Login to:WWW.AUCTION.COM Reinstatement Line: (800) 401-6587 Cecilia Stewart, Trustee Sale Officer. 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. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. A-4640050 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75294 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2017.

No. 2016-0003550-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 1/12/2018 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 9:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: LOT 35, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5169, FILED MARCH 29,1979, IN MAP BOOK 223, PAGES 20 TO 26, INCLUSIVE, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY AND ALL INTEREST IN OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING ON OR BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND AS RESERVED IN VARIOUS DEEDS OF RECORD. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 035-365-002. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 446 Anvilwood Drive, Oakley, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of sale is: $109,322.16. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s),

fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: December 14, 2017. REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875. By: ROBERT CULLEN, President. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #16001-RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4641259 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017, 01/05/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75401 Publish Dates December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-17-8830-CS Order # 170347478-CAVOI Loan #9804338789 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2006. 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 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): MARC FITZGERALD AND ALISHA FITZGERALD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS J/T. Recorded: 8/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-027060900 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:1/2/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale:Auction.com Room of the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $478,723.56.

The purported property address is:324 DEER PARK WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561. Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-382-029. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: AR1216 / MCCUAN OTHER: 91205531 T.S. #: 16001-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.* *PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/13/2013.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRADLEY MCCUAN, an unmarried man, recorded on 12/26/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0294377-00 in Book —, Page - of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 1/8/2016 in Book -, Page —, as Instrument

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Nov. 25, 6:36 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Gamay Lane. Items, including bikes, were taken from two vehicles – a white GMC truck and a blue Volkswagon Beetle.

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Nov. 25, 6:43 a.m. Four subjects were reported taking alcohol from Safeway on Balfour Road.

Nov. 25, 8:13 a.m. A grey Ford Fusion on Black Amber Way had its window broken and was burglarized overnight.

Nov. 25, 9:33 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Wickson Way. Nov. 25, 9:50 a.m. Authorities were notified of a bicycle and a wallet found in the bushes on Laftie Court.

Nov. 25, 10:49 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Malbec Lane. A reporting person believed that he locked his doors but found the passenger door open.

Nov. 25, 3:46 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Oakmont Court. The reporting person arrived home and found the side gate and the sliding door to the master bedroom open. The drawers in the dresser were pulled open, but nothing was taken.

Nov. 25, 5:55 p.m. Two males stole from a store on Second Street.

Nov. 26, 1:21 a.m. A female stole a beer and left in a silver Honda Accord on Brentwood Boulevard.

Nov. 26, 10:23 a.m. A Huffy bicycle was found on America Avenue.

Nov. 26, 11:56 a.m. A person told authorities that a male followed him to work and chased him with a beer bottle when he got to Village Drive.

Nov. 26, 2:19 p.m. A person stole $70 from the reporting person on Milford Court.

Nov. 26, 2:48 p.m. Two females were reported punching each other on Sand

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Nov. 27, 8:12 a.m. A woman told authorities that she lost a gold ring and is not sure if she lost it at the bowling alley or the Veteran’s park. The ring is worth around $500.

Nov. 27, 9:15 a.m. A person told authorities that someone was using his social security number, driver’s license, address and name to open cellphone accounts. He discovered this when he received unfamiliar AT&T and Verizon bills by mail.

Nov. 27, 10:11 a.m. A person told authorities that someone was trying to open an account using his name and social security number. He had previously filed reports but said that this time the person was trying to use his Concord address.

Nov. 27, 11:32 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Lone Tree Way. The suspect was reported to be sitting in a silver vehicle and wearing a green jacket. Several other people were also in the vehicle.

Nov. 27, 12:33 p.m. A person purchased property on Second Street and found an amplifier in the back shed.

Nov. 28, 2:10 p.m. A vehicle crashed into a light post on Sand Creek Road.

Nov. 28, 4:21 p.m. A petty theft occurred on Lone Tree Way. The suspect fled on foot.

Nov. 29, 10:17 a.m. A fight was reported on Second Street. The reporting person told authorities that two people unknown to him were fighting in his front porch .

Nov. 30, 10:57 a.m. A vehicle’s front plate was taken overnight on Sycamore Avenue.

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Dec. 4, 8:17 a.m. A patrol request was made at the Vintage Elementary School.

Dec. 4, 8:57 p.m. A burglary was reported on the 4200 block of Salgado Avenue.

Dec. 5, 1:06 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 5400 block of Sunset Meadows Lane.

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Dec. 6, 2:13 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the ampm gasoline station.

Dec. 6, 2:52 p.m. A petty theft was reported at Grocery Outlet.

Dec. 7, 5:49 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 5300 block of Neroly Road.

Dec. 7, 12:22 p.m. A car was towed on the 3900 block of Cloverbrook Avenue.

Dec. 8, 12:42 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Raley’s.

Dec. 8, 2:42 p.m. An identity theft was reported on the 400 block of Rocky Mountain Way. Dec. 9, 12:46 a.m. Authorities received reports of loud music coming from Chicory Drive and Blossom Court.

Dec. 9, 10:33 p.m. A loud party was reported on Walnut Drive and Orchard Park Drive.

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Dec. 12, 8:04 p.m. Two males went inside Ron Jewelers on Somersville Road and pepper-sprayed the premises. It was unknown if they stole anything.

Dec. 13, 8:12 a.m. Authorities reported two men on Ferngrove Way and Terrace View Avenue; one male bleeding from the head and another person who could not feel his legs.

Dec. 13, 8:31 p.m. A robbery at gunpoint occurred on Hillcrest Avenue. The suspect had his face covered with a black hat and told the person to get down and took cash.

He then fled the scene. It was unknown whether he fled on foot or in a vehicle.

Dec. 14, 6:02 a.m. A person reported to police that someone removed the air-conditioning unit from a window and took his grandson’s X-Box and other items. The reporting person said he suspects his grandson’s friends are responsible. This occurred on West Fifth Avenue.

Dec. 14, 2:04 p.m. A burglary was reported on West Seventh Street. The interior was checked. The police said the suspect possibly entered through the back door, but there was no forced entry.

Dec. 14, 5:22 p.m. On Starlight Lane, a manager removed a washer and dryer when it broke, but the reporting person’s clothes were still inside. He has asked for his clothes back, but the manager wouldn’t return them.

Dec. 14, 11:16 p.m. A woman told authorities that her boyfriend broke down the door to her residence on Wilbur Avenue, broke her TV and ransacked the house. The reporting person was not home at the time of the incident but was sure that it was him since her niece was home when it happened. The niece was too scared to call the police.

Dec. 15, 1:39 p.m. A burglary occurred on Pearlite Way. It was reported that the entry was made by the rear slider.

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Seen here from left are Amy Sidrian, Brian Ehrhart, Shirley Padgett, Karen O’Leary, Estrada, Stockberger, Cari Othman and Jodi Anderson. Estrada retired earlier this month after 23 years in the district.

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tion of the state highway in his community to carry his name.”

Lunger, 48 at the time of his death, was killed in the line of duty following a traffic stop on July 22, 2015.

Police believe Oakland resident Mark Anthony Estrada, then 21, opened fire on Lunger after being pulled over for driving erratically. Estrada has been charged with first-degree murder with the special circumstances of murder of a peace officer, lying in wait and discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle. He is currently awaiting trial.

State law requires that private funds be raised to pay for memorial signs and their installation, a task the Brentwood Police Activities League (PAL) gladly accepted. As of Wednesday, Dec. 20, $5,627 of the $10,000 goal had been raised.

Once the goal is reached, the funds

“ Sgt. Lunger was an exemplary peace officer who served with distinction and honor.

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Assemblyman Jim Frazier will be used to designate Highway 4 from Laurel Road in Oakley to Balfour Road in Brentwood in Lunger’s honor.

“Until we raise the money, we won’t be able to pay for it,” said Brentwood PAL Executive Director Mike Rucker.

“As soon as we get the money, we will jump right on it.”

Jennifer Lee, Lunger’s fiancée at the time of his death, said in a press release that she’s grateful Lunger’s legacy will live on.

The father of two girls began his career as an International Brotherhood

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of Electrical Workers Local 595 electrician but then found his calling as a police officer. He graduated from the 109th Alameda County Sheriff ’s Department Academy class and was hired by the Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s Office in 1998 before moving to the Hayward Police Department in 2001. The dedicated father and officer was also a volunteer Freedom High School softball coach and an avid Oakland A’s fan.

“I am thankful he is being remembered in the community where he lived and where he spent his time off-duty,” said Lee. “Scott was passionate about coaching youth sports, especially the Freedom High School softball team, and I am grateful the signs designating his memorial highway will be seen daily by the many people whose lives he touched.”

To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/4pv1qs8 or email palbrentwood@gmail.com.

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The Liberty Adult Education catalog was mailed to residents this week and offers an array of topics ranging from exercise classes to college transition workshops to technical training courses and more.

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Events Sunday, Dec. 24 Sing Noel

A Celebration Singers musical production will be presented at the Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood, at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-0653 or visit http://goldenhills.com.

Holiday Magic Light Show

The Napolitano family will display a dazzling holiday light show at 570 Mockingbird Lane, Oakley, on Dec. 24, 27 and 28, at 7:30 p.m.

There will be over 15,000 lights, special effects and snow during this free event. The shows will be canceled in the event of rain. For more information, email napolitanoentertainment@ gmail.com.

Friday, Dec. 29 Holiday Show

Last day for The Delta Gallery’s holiday show at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. Original fine arts and crafts will be on display. You can also find jewelry, cards, gifts and classes. For more information, call 925-516-5935.

Saturday, Dec. 30 “Hamilton: An American Musical”

In The Light Voice Studio presents “Hamilton: An American Musical” at El Campanil Theatre, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 and up. For more information, call 925-628-3683.

Tuesday, Jan. 2 No Cost Administration Training Program

The Opportunity Junction will hold application sessions on Jan. 2, Jan. 8 and Jan. 16, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch; and Jan. 16, at 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, at 10 a.m. The application session is for 12 weeks of full-time training and assistance in finding a career in an office environment. For more information, call Shannel at 925-776-1133.

On the Horizon

Saturday, Jan. 13 Free Food Pantry

The Dwelling Place Church will hold a free food pantry, starting at 11 a.m., at 90 Village Drive, Brentwood. Food, clothing and shoes will be distributed for those in need. For more information, visit www.thedwelling-place.org.

Clothing Drive Fundraiser

Liberty High School’s Parents of Playmakers will host a clothing-drive fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. Bring your gently used items, such as clothes, shoes, hats and more. For more information, contact Patty Schneider at 925-216-0851.

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Hula Classes in Brentwood

Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and theme classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in The

Streets of Brentwood shopping center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@pack1155.org.

Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

Road Map to College

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to complete a certificate in a short-term technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@ OpportunityJunction.org.

Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center is having a free citizenship preparation class on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. This class is for permanent adult residents who speak, read and write English and want to prepare for naturalization interview questions or test. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Brentwood Community Chorus

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

Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood.

Students must have taken the introductory genealogy class or have prior experience in genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

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

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

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

Ancient Language of the Bible

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

Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ ha-derech.org.

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An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English as a second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher Mary Negrete. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224 or call 925-550-6198.

MS Support Group

The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month.

The CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, and to promoting youth fishing.

Cost is $15 for dinner. Reservations are preferred; please call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@ comcast.net.

Job Training and Placement

Opportunity Junction hosts a job-training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m.

The program helps motivated jobseekers find employment in a variety of fields at no cost, training for individuals in office and administrative work, support for short-term career technical education certificates and more. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Harvest Time Church invites all members of the community – survivors, families, friends and caregivers of all ages – to meet at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood, the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-219-2126.

Diabetic Support Group

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