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Agencies mull keeping fourth station open

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Procuring The Perfect Plate

Dawn Bass and Tony Loinab produce perfect portions at Plates Eclectic Cuisine. Page 10

by Kyle Szymanski A week after the Brentwood City Council moved closer to finalizing a plan to pay for a portion of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s fourth station for three years, the Oakley City Council and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors have left the door open to the possibility of providing money for the effort.

On Tuesday, the board of supervisors tentatively agreed to provide about $200,000 for each of the next two years, if the City of Oakley contributes funds and the agreement between Brentwood and the district is cancelled. Hours later, however, the Oakley City Council decided it needed more time to mull over the issue.

“If we are going to participate in this, I want a better sense of what the numbers are, when the numbers are due and when it is critical that we have to participate in the process,” said Oakley City Councilmember Kevin Romick.

The district’s fourth station, in Knightsen, is expected to close in June, if additional funds aren’t found.

Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor said it’s too early to know

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Looking Out For The Owls

Daisy Troop #33666 spreads the word about the decline of local burrowing owls. Page 6 Photo courtesy of Emerson Ranch Homes

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riends of the Easter Bunny enjoyed a special visit recently, during the Emerson Ranch Homes Eggtastic Celebration at Emerson Ranch Park in Oakley. The family-friendly event featured an egg hunt, bunny photos, a craft station and live music.

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Rolling out the red carpet for Joy Prom

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Photo courtesy of Austin Newton

Young Life Capernaum is hosting its second-annual Joy Prom, a full-scale prom for young adults with special needs, on Saturday, April 22.

Dress shopping is done, but Reyna Gusimat still has a big decision to make – whether to wear the peach chiffon or wine-colored chiffon formal dress.

“She is so excited and has been talking about this for months,” said Reyna’s mother, Discovery Bay resident Lisa Gusimat.

Reyna, a 20-year-old with intellectual and cognitive delays, is going to prom. She and a dozen other teenagers with special

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needs will receive the royal treatment at Delta Young Life Capernaum’s Second Annual Joy Prom on April 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 6651 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood.

The event is a full-scale prom for young adults with special needs in East Contra Costa County. There is no cost for those who attend.

“Joy Prom is a night for our friends with developmental or intellectual disabilities in East Consee Prom page 30

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Fido Alert and Furry Friends Food Relief Program, host a CHIP-athon on May 21.

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Creek renovations underway after winter storms City workers and contractors are performing clean up, the installation of new plants and trees and general maintenance of the Marsh Creek Restoration area at Creekside Park.

The January and February winter rain and windstorms damaged and destroyed some trees and vegetation and left a significant amount of trash and woody debris to be cleaned up.

Some new Oregon ash, willow and cottonwood trees will be planted, along with some toyon shrubs. A large scour hole and a smaller one were created from the flooding. Restoration Design Group, consultants for the city, recommended the two scour holes not be filled in, as it will make a good habitat feature and provide additional ecological value to the area over time.

The City of Oakley received a grant from the California River Parkways grant program for the widening of the floodplain and restoration of habitat along Marsh Creek adjoining Creekside Park. The project was completed in 2013 and restored approximately 3 acres of riparian habitat and converted about 850 linear feet of trapezoidal flood control channel to a diverse floodplain habitat. The project also included an

8-foot-wide pedestrian trail and a pedestrian bridge across Marsh Creek, which connects Creekside Park with East Bay Regional Park’s Marsh Creek Regional Trail.

The restoration area already looks very natural.

“The city has made a big improvement of the riparian habitat values along this stretch of Marsh Creek,” said Erik Stromberg of the Restoration Design Group Inc.

Summer opportunities for teens available The Oakley Recreation Division has openings for youth age 16 and older who are interested in joining the recreation team to work at various summer camps and special events over the summer.

Summer hires The division is looking for candidates who are energetic and enjoy working outdoors. They must enjoy working with children and will lead games, crafts and sports.

Candidates must have a positive attitude

and act as a role model for the children enrolled in all programs. Past experience of working with children is desirable, but not required.

Those interested in applying for a recreation aide position must be a minimum of 16 years of age and recreation leaders must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

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Summer volunteers The recreation division also has unpaid volunteer opportunities for youth ages 13 to 15 in the Junior Recreation Leader program. This program is designed to give the teens work experience and leadership training, which provides a good basis for future employment. Space in this

program is limited and candidates must complete a separate application specifically for Junior Recreation Leader candidates.

For job descriptions and employment applications, visit www.ci.oakley. ca.us/residents/jobopenings. For volunteer applications, visit www.ci.oakley. ca.us/juniorrecleaders. For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

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APRIL 21, 2017

Warriors meet-and-greet a slam dunk

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

A bitter disappointment for the Bristow Middle School Choir students recently transformed into a once-in-alifetime experience, when they were given the chance to meet the Golden State Warriors.

Last October, the Bristow choir arrived to sing the national anthem as it had for the past five years in the Oracle Arena, home of the Warriors.

“Every year, I ask my students (if they plan) to sing at the Warriors’ game and remind them to turn in their forms,” said Mark Morello, music teacher. “Over the years, it’s become more popular. This school year, we had more than in the past.”

With signed permission slips and game tickets purchased in advance, 56 students journeyed to Oakland to sing before a stadium full of the Warriors’ famously loud fans. However, once they arrived, they were told only 30 people would be allowed to perform on center court. Some last-minute accommodations allowed for 15 of the students to stand beside the players as ‘anthem buddies,’ while the remaining 11 had to watch from the stands.

After months of rehearsal and preparations for the day, the students left disheartened, while the families of those left out were told they would not receive reimbursement for their tickets.

Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton expressed his disappointment in an open letter to the Warriors on Facebook.

“Lifelong Bay Area residents and Warriors fans, like myself, have embraced this team, because of the selflessness and class consistently on display in your organization,” Eaton wrote in the

The Bristow choir, seen here performing at the Oracle Arena, was recently given the opportunity to meet the Warriors in person.

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letter. “I realize that the national anthem performance during a preseason game is likely item number 1,625 in the list of things you concern yourself with, but for these kids, it was an experience they will remember the rest of their lives. You let them down.”

The letter did not go ignored. Maria Valdehueza, director of group sales for the Warriors, made it her mission to make it up to the kids and their parents.

She opened the doors for a private meetand-greet event for the Bristow Choir students, their parents and siblings to meet the players during a practice at the team’s training facility in Oakland.

The Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr spent time with the students and their families, in addition to the assis-

tant coach Mike Brown and players like James McAdoo and Patrick McCaw. The visitors were also able to see Kevin Durant and Steph Curry.

“Parents, siblings – everyone who wanted to go was allowed,” said Morello, who noted the experience was a worthwhile compensation for the national anthem disappointment. “They just let us all through and let us watch the players. The students had been disappointed (during the game), but they were all there on Sunday, and there were huge smiles from everyone.”

Eaton also expressed his gratitude for how the Warriors handled the situation and the opportunity for the Bristow Choir to perform each year.

“The Warriors went out of their

“ The Warriors went out of their way to make sure (the meet and greet) was a positive experience … for me, it’s all about the students.

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BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton way to make sure (the meet and greet) was a positive experience,” he said. “For me, it’s all about the students.”

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Joining in on the vinyl revolution The other exciting part is the random nature of the hunt. There is a list of albums set to be released exclusively for Record Store Day, but participating shops don’t have any control over the variety or quantity of exclusives they receive.

The store will be open from noon to 8 p.m., on Record Store Day, and will receive an unspecified number of randomly selected exclusive releases.

RPM Records is located at 7720 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.recordstoreday. com or www.facebook.com/RPMRecordsBrentwood or call 925-206-6814.

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Adia Douglas, who runs RPM Records in Brentwood, invites the public to stop by the store on April 22 to celebrate International Record Store Day. the inspiration behind the business venture, combined with the aesthetics of a record and the sight of one spinning on a turntable fascinating her from an early age.

When it came time to get a job, she decided she’d prefer to open her own shop in town, rather than work after school at a local retailer, since the nearest record stores were as far away as Concord and San Francisco.

Starting off with a selection of roughly 1,000 records, the store has grown to hold an average of 4,000 albums at any given mo-

ment. CDs, 8-tracks, and even comic books can be found around the shop, but Adia plans on shifting the focus almost exclusively to used vinyl in the near future, based on the interests of her customers.

She attributes the appeal of Record Store Day to the rarity of the albums.

“An album might cost $20 in the store, but the second it goes out the door, its value shoots up to $80, because of the limited quantity,” Adia said. “Collectors are striving to get these albums before anyone else does.”

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For those who didn’t know, Record Store Day is Saturday, April 22, and Adia Douglas of RPM Records in Brentwood, is inviting the public to come on down and celebrate.

“Bands will be playing in front of the store all day, kind of drifting in and out as part of the day,” said Adia, who runs the shop.

The event, which marks it’s 10th anniversary both nationally and internationally, is in short, a day for music enthusiasts who embrace the culture around vinyl records.

While streaming, CDs and other formats have become the standard platform for releasing music, the long-play record has never fully gone out of style like VHS tapes and rotary phones. Over the years, many high profile artists have thrown themselves behind the cause to increase awareness by releasing strictly limited quantities of new content, expressly for Record Store Day. The lineup this year features a wide variety of artists, ranging from Miley Cyrus and the Lumineers to David Bowie and the Beatles. Roughly 1,500 record stores in the U.S. will participate, including RPM Records.

Adia runs RPM Records almost entirely by herself. Since opening in October 2015, she’s been the main driving force behind the store, with occasional help from her family.

Adia credits her father’s record collection as

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APRIL 21, 2017

Daisies saving burrowing owls

By Aly Brown Staff Writer

Photos by Aly Brown

Members of Daisy Troop 33666 hold pictures of the disappearing burrowing owls, a creature threatened by development in East County. velopment.

The last 15 years have seen dramatic population declines – by as much as 36 percent in some areas, according to Urban Bird Foundation, a conservation network rehabilitating the species. With the kind of development Brentwood has seen boom in recent years, the owl populations have either declined or disappeared entirely in certain regions.

“Mainly due to loss of habitat, the burrowing owl has been given the status of California Bird Species of Special Concern,” said Schorr. “The burrowing owl can still be found in some locations in East County, where grasslands have been allowed to persist; however, suburban sprawl and habitat destruction have

been catastrophic in recent years and have resulted in a dramatic decrease in population numbers of the owl. Consequently, consider yourself very fortunate to spot one of these avian icons of East County.”

The Daisies further shared ways citizens can help those few burrowing owls left to the county. One Daisy, Gianna Brignolio, said residents could drive cautiously near known habitats, such as the open area at the end of Minnesota Avenue, to keep from hitting the low-dwelling creature. Another troop member, Lily Friddle, said residents located near habitats should also keep their cats indoors, which are known for killing the small owls, and Troop Leader Liz LiVolsi

noted the dangers the animals face when humans set out to poison pests.

“Poisons meant for squirrels or mice can harm the burrowing owls, because they either share similar habitats or eat (the poisoned pests), thus consuming the poison,” Liz said.

The girls’ enthusiasm for the environment is something they hope to pass along to their community, before the burrowing owl disappears from East County entirely.

“We’re trying to help the owls by telling people about them,” said Emilina.

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The first-grade students from Brentwood Daisy Troop 33666 are on a mission to spread the word about the decline of local burrowing owls, and they’re asking their community for help in sparing the birds from further harm.

Paul Schorr, vice president of the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society, recently spoke with the children at a troop meeting to educate them about the creature. In turn, they heartily soaked up the information, including how many eggs the owls can lay, their habits and hunting patterns and the fact that area cowboys once called them ‘howdy birds,’ due to the way they bobbed their heads, as if to say ‘howdy’ to passersby.

“Burrowing owls don’t dig the holes where they live,” said one Daisy, Emilina LiVolsi. “Other creatures dig the holes for them, like foxes.”

Another troop member, Alyssa Clinkenbeard, eagerly shared the wealth of knowledge she’d gained from Schorr, noting the owls are not nocturnal, as one would expect, along with other facts.

“But they’re in danger, because people are building houses over their homes,” she said.

As the only ‘raptor’ in North America to nest exclusively in the ground, the breed’s populations face constant threats.

Unfortunately, their habitats are very similar in terrain to that of shopping malls and tract homes, which are under constant de-

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by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Scott Dempsey

Agency: City of Brentwood – fleet and facilities maintenance manager It takes a particular type of personality to be a maintenance manager.

Fortunately for the City of Brentwood, Scott Dempsey is perfectly suited for the job. He and his crew of 10 are responsible for maintaining the city’s 280 vehicles and 13 buildings.

Dempsey got his start working as a mechanic for UPS, after attending the Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.

He learned government fleet management while working for the City of Livermore, before landing a job as a senior mechanic with the City of Brentwood 14 years ago.

Dempsey was promoted to his current position when the role was created in 2011.

“I have a fantastic staff,” he said. “I can’t say enough about the guys I work with.”

Dempsey was born and raised in San Jose, and he raised his own family in Tracy, before moving to Brentwood three years ago. He married his high school sweetheart, and they’ve been married for 36 years.

Dempsey says he is pretty handy

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around the house and most of his free time is spent upgrading his home. Past projects have included new flooring and custom cabinets, and he’s currently landscaping his backyard.

For Dempsey and his team, the focus of fleet and facilities maintenance is to ensure the city’s employees can go about their jobs without interruption. Of course, things don’t always go as planned.

“I like handling the unexpected items, like a garage truck breaking down on a route,” he said. “My staff is almost like a pit crew. They’ll jump in a truck, run out and get it going again. We’ll drop everything we’re doing to take care of our customer. Our whole goal in fleet and facilities is to keep our customers working.”

I’ve had sellers tell me they would MUCH prefer a 20 percent down buyer over a low-down payment buyer, because the 20 percent down buyer is more likely to close, and we will have less problems if the appraisal comes in low. This may or may not be true. What if the 20 percent down buyer is scraping together every penny they have to come up with the 20 percent plus closing costs? If the appraisal does come in low, they simply don’t have the funds to make up the difference. Their lender may also be concerned about their ‘reserves’ (cash in the bank after close of escrow). And then, let’s say that the FHA or VA buyer has a boatload of cash sitting in the bank, but they are just choosing to go with the low-down options for other reasons. In that case, if the appraisal comes in low, it’s actually the FHA or VA buyer that would have the funds to make up the difference if they choose to.

Now, if the buyer approved for a 20 percent down loan is actually putting 30

to 50 percent or more down, THEN I would agree the buyer is probably much stronger than a low-down payment buyer.

Their lender is willing to make them a loan for 80 percent of the appraised value, so in their case, if the appraisal comes in low, they can still complete the purchase and may not have to come up with any more funds than they were already planning to.

The moral of the story is that you need to look at ALL the facts before you turn away the FHA or VA buyer to go with the 20 percent down buyer. I’m more concerned about which buyer has more funds BEYOND what the lender requires and how strong their approval status is.

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For information about locations and ways to support volunteering school groups, please call the City’s Environmental Resource Line at (925) 779-6137 Ext. 1.

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From left, Ashley Borbely (Blousey Brown) and Luke Cannon (Bugsy Malone) are all smiles before “Bugsy Malone” lights up the stage.

Gangsters with heart When Brentwood director Steve Kinsella is searching for scripts, one of the primary considerations beyond entertainment value is whether or not the show has a moral message.

At first, “Bugsy Malone” seems to be a lighthearted musical with great dances – choreographed by Shelley McDowell – and songs that will leave you humming.

However, there is more to “Bugsy Malone” than meets the eye. The show was originally conceived as a movie about gangsters, with most roles being played by preteens.

Scott Bayeux and Jodie Foster were the original movie stars, who dealt with a combination of rough-and-tumble situations.

Like other shows Brentwood Teen Theater presents, “Bugsy Malone” is woven with moral messages, developed

through great writing and wonderful music and lyrics by Paul Williams.

The show culminates a 20-week training program, which focused on confidence building in singing, acting and dancing; improvisational acting; and character development, both on and off the stage.

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays, April 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., with one matinee performance on April 29, at 2 p.m.

Performances are in the multipurpose room of Resurrection Ministries Church, 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood.

Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for the general public.

For more information or reservations, visit www.brentwoodteentheater. com or call 925-516-9009.

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OBITUARY Joy Ledina Farris-White

Aug. 14, 1974 – March 12, 2017 Joy was welcomed into this world by her thrilled parents on Aug. 14, 1974, and she passed to a better place on March 12, 2017.

She was born an old soul – very bright and happy. Joy attended elementary school in Boulder Creek and junior high and high school in Felton, California. She went on to attend Ohlone College in Fremont and Merritt College in Oakland. She retired after 17 years at Kaiser, last working in the emergency room.

Joy was a vintage, rock-a-billy, spicy, sassy, fashionista with a warrior spirit.

She loved her children above all else. She had a weakness for animals, especially her ‘fur family,’ Thor, Marley, Salem and Ami.

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She loved Brentwood and bought a house here, so her children could have a better life. She relished being a ‘Garin Mom’ and was her saddest when she could no longer participate in school activities.

Joy is survived by her mother, Sharron Tucker Farris; father, Les (Sue) Farris; her adored children and best friends, Jasmyn Jones, Isabella White (10) and Logan White (8); her much-loved brother, Wes (Bethany) Farris; and sister, Tina (Rick) Farris-Bergstrom; her nephew, Wesly (Lana) Farris and their son, Roman; her aunts, Jance (“A.J.”) Bouris and Pam (Dan) Dowler; uncles, Gary (Bab) Tucker and Tom Tucker; as well as several cousins. She will be loved and missed by her many friends.

The family would like to thank Kaiser Hospice Martinez; Richelle Mendoza, R.N. and special “Sissy” Grace Preddy, without all of whom, this journey would not have been possible.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road, in Brentwood on Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m.

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Getting a plateful at Plates Eclectic Cuisine

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

For many people, food is a tradition and a labor of love – from deciding on a dish, to gathering the ingredients, to preparing the meal.

For Dawn Bass and Tony Loinab, this philosophy has been an active practice since opening their Antioch restaurant, Plates Eclectic Cuisine, in August. With dishes ranging from sliders to chicken tikka masala, every selection is a meal they personally love.

“I had my first job in the industry when I was 14, and I have been involved in it ever since,” said Bass, who lives in Brentwood.

“I’ve done it all – waiting tables, decorating cakes, planning events – and through it all, I always knew I wanted to own a restaurant named Plates.”

Like its name, the eatery offers an eclectic and varied menu, representing cultures and specialties from around the world.

“I really like to entertain, and this place is like having company,” said Bass. “I chose the dishes based off all the things I like, so it’s very versatile. We really do have something for everyone.”

Dawn Bass and Tony Loinab, owners of Plates Eclectic Cuisine, pour their passion for food into all their dishes, which include specialties from all over the world.

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be granted by the menu at this dining spot on the water. They even make their own sauces, dressings and desserts in house. Making it even more appealing, Bass plans on rotating

menu items after an upcoming trip to Italy.

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With all the passion and experience put into the food at Plates, many people became quick fans.

“Our customers have been so awesome, and we already have regulars,” said Bass.

“We give a journal at checkout, and we get so many wonderful comments written in it.

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The restaurant is also getting rave reviews from those trying the place for the first time.

“Plates is a great place, with the best food, and (it) has karaoke every Wednesday night,” said Steven R Burnett Sr., in an online, five-star review. “If anyone is looking for really great food and entertainment, where employees are very friendly, I highly recommended it for great food and entertainment.”

Offering more than just karaoke on the entertainment front, Bass and Loinab provide games like Jenga, dominoes, cards, Yahtzee and dice for those who want to enjoy a fun night out along with their dinners. Customers can also bring in their own games.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Many clients come into my office either alone or with their children asking me to draft a Grant Deed transferring their real property to their children. The most common reasons for this are to avoid probate, or to sell the property because they no longer need it or simply can’t afford it.

In response, I tell them I agree that transferring real property to their children or a third party will avoid probate, but while it may be true that they don’t need the house or can’t afford the house, there may be unintended consequences of the “gift” that they and their children will not like at all.

First, gifting real property to your children means you will have no legal control over it. If you decide that you want the property back for some reason, i.e. you want to live in the house again, your children will be under no legal obligation to transfer it back.

Second, you may need the money. I tell people that just about the time you think you have plenty of money, something happens to completely change the situation. Therefore, until you are gone and therefore sure you don’t need any more money, don’t give away your stuff. You have worked hard for it and you should keep control of it as long as possible.

If you live to be very old, you may need that money to help pay for your care.

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gift because they will receive a full step up in basis on the property upon your death. What this means is that if you purchased the house for $50,000 and it is worth $500,000 at the time of your death, the children will receive it at a value of $500,000 and will not have to pay any taxes if they then sell the property. In contrast, if you gave them the same property before you died, the children would have to pay taxes on the gain between $50,000 and $500,000 because they will receive the parent’s basis, which is generally the cost of the property. Yuck!!!

In most cases, it is a very bad idea to gift real property to your children while you are still living. If you really do not think you will need the property, an alternative is to put it in a Revocable Living Trust so they will receive it after your death, and to have a real property agreement for use of the property while you are alive. This way you retain control over the property and your children receive the step up in basis. If you have any questions regarding the transfer of real property, I see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

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Youth organization celebrates 20 years

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

Having built a lasting legacy for local youth, One Day At A Time (ODAT) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Gala on April 28, at the Brentwood Community Center.

ODAT was founded in 1997 by Johnny Rodriguez, who helped turn around the lives of young men and women at high risk of becoming involved with violence or gangs. The organization’s goal is to provide youth with a supportive network of peers, opportunities for academic and personal growth and exposure to positive impactful experiences. By enhancing education and leadership skills, providing guidance and developing trusting relationships, it empowers youth with the confidence and life skills to make better choices and lead positive lives.

“ODAT accomplishes this mission by building positive relationships in both our school-linked program and in our hospital linked-program,” said Genoveva Zesati, the organization’s development manager. “Our staff are people who have grown up in the communities they serve and understand the importance of having a positive connection with our young people and giving them opportunities. (They are) passionate about helping youth and young adults become empowered.”

Through ODAT’s school-linked program, the staff incorporates real-life issues and discusses them throughout the school year, while also taking the youth on educational and recreational field trips. They also track and counsel students in the areas of school attendance, discipline and GPA. “In our hospital-linked program, we provide support at the most vulnerable moments, while also linking our clients to resources and helping them get enrolled back into school or find employment,” Zesati added.

The organization has grown tremendously over the last 20 years. Initially, Rodriguez started out serving about 10 to 15 youth per year.

“Since then, our organization has grown, and we serve around 100 youth per each school site,” said Zesati. “There are now six staff members, and we also have a

partnership with John Muir Health through our hospital-linked program that serves both youth and young adults. The number of field trips and events we host has also grown tremendously. We take youth to college and prison trips, water rafting, camping and conferences, and we also host conferences of our own. We have many events and fundraisers and have started sending a group of select youth to leadership training at The Corrymeela Communty in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.”

ODAT staff attributes the organization’s successes to the strength of the program and to support from the public.

“I don’t know of many youth groups that have made it for 20 years with the type of dedication and involvement I’ve seen from some of the graduates,” said Zesati.

“The public has helped ODAT in many ways. We are a nonprofit, so any support from the public helps us provide the educational and recreational field trips that are a crucial part of our youth’s growth. We feel it’s important for them to get out of their homes and neighborhoods and be exposed to positive outlets, so they can not only envision themselves being in college, but they can actually experience what a day at college feels like.”

The fruits of their labor and support can be seen by looking no further than the youth the organization strives to help.

“Many of the youth who go through our program often stay involved for many years – some start in middle school and continue on through high school and college years,” said Zesati. “About two years ago, we started our first elementary program, so we anticipate seeing some of our youth through their entire school careers. What better way to keep a child on a positive track and to be a mentor than by being involved in most of their lives. I’m a parent and I wish this program was at my son’s school.”

ODAT’s 20th Anniversary Gala will be hosted at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., on Friday, April 28, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. The event will feature dinner, drinks and a live performance by the PHDs. For more information or tickets, visit www. odatec.org or https://goo.gl/VhiaGB. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Brentwood motocross park revs up

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The reopening of Sand Hill Ranch Motocross Park in unicorporated Brentwood is good news for riders who have been looking forward to the new, cleanedup facility. other, notifying neighbors of racing and nighttime events two months in advance and undergoing compliance reviews after one, three, five, eight and 12 years.

Opponents of the park, however, still believe the park will be a nuisance. “We haven’t yet experienced the motocross facility at full operation, but it is loud even if only a few motorcycles are out riding,� said Attorney David Trotter, who represents the opponents of the park.

“Folks can’t even hear themselves talk, and when 30 (or more) bikes rev up all at once, it will destroy the neighbors’ right to quiet enjoyment of their homes and property.�

Since the approval, Ramirez and his family have worked feverishly to renovate the facility, and they hope to steadily win over the divided community. “We are all about keeping our business in the City of Brentwood and being a part of the community, but we just have

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After two years of infighting with nearby neighbors, who opposed the project, the park is finally reopening its doors, starting with small groups on an appointment basis. “We just want to be very careful with this, so we don’t upset the community,� said John Ramirez, one of the owners of the facility, which is now named Diablo MX Ranch.

The park, which is located at 50 Camino Diablo Road and has operated off and on since the early ‘70s, closed in 2012. It was occasionally used for motorcycle classes until the property was sold to the Ramirez family in 2014.

Shortly after the sale, nearby neighbors grew concerned about potential noise from the facility and hired an attorney in an attempt to stop the reopening. The saga came to a head during two Contra Costa Board of Supervisors meetings in late 2016, when the supervisors voted to allow the park to reopen, as long as it follows a series of stipulations – including limiting 24-hour ambient noise levels to 75 decibels, restricting the number of riders to 45 riders on the main track and 25 on the

to play our cards correctly,� Ramirez said.

The 43-acre property is now cleaned up, with a renovated motocross track and new oval flat track, exciting local riders. “It will be great to come back and ride here again,� said riding enthusiast Mike Whittome. “Both my kids learned to ride here and loved this place.�

Fellow rider Marc Arroyo said news of the facility’s return was the best local news ever. “I grew up riding there,� he said.

Ramirez has already heard from event organizers from Sacramento, Orange County and Oregon about running events at the track, but he’ll continue to allow only small groups of riders at the facility for the next six months or so, to ensure the park is in compliance for its first review by the county later this year.

Until that time, he’s laying the groundwork for a successful future with the community in mind. He’s been in contact with the Liberty High School Auto Shop Club and has been leaning on local businesses, including Brentwood Embroidery & Sewing and Motopro Graphics, to help him get his operation up and running. “We want to keep it personal for the businesses in Brentwood and give back to the community as much as we can,�

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Alternative therapies growing more accessible Bianca Ruehlig will soon open Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy in Brentwood, where local residents can go to find everything they need to live a more balanced and centered life.

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

For the last five years, Antioch resident Bianca Ruehlig has suffered from a panic disorder, arthritis and depression.

After many failed attempts to cure the symptoms with prescription drugs, she was ready to seek alternative healing, but she didn’t know how.

“I did not know at the time that I would heal myself,” she said. “I started a meditation program I found online, and within weeks, the changes internally were beginning to manifest physically in my interactions, my environment and my opportunities. It was almost an overnight switch to a healthier lifestyle, both physically and emotionally. After I saw the effects it had on me – and I was a skeptic – I have been drawn to share it with everyone I can, in hopes that it would help them as well.”

To this end, Ruehlig is opening Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy in Brentwood, on April 22. The float center and holistic and metaphysical store will include crystals, incense, candles, tarot and oracle decks, pendants, bath salts, meditation aids, spiritual decor, feng shui, essential oils, orgone (electromagnetic field blockers), organic natural products and the like. Services will include sensory deprivation (float) therapy, red-light therapy, ‘kitty kleanse’ (feminine steam), aroma and oxygen bar, reiki and pranic healing, readings, clearings, life coaching and workshops.

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“We have a network of more than 25 local healers who will be supporting our wellness center,” said Ruehlig, 39. “We had our first of many free workshops recently, with more than 10 attendees for ‘Goal Setting and Sticking to It.’” Float therapy is described as simple and profound; users simply take two showers and lay down in the float spa, an Epsom salt floatation tank, for as little as one hour. The method is reported to increase creativity and focus and improve mood.

It is also used for anxiety reduction, posttraumatic stress disorder and healing traumatic brain injury.

“Basically, it is a total relaxation experience, in zero gravity with zero light and

zero sound,” said Ruehlig. “In general, our products and services are for improving one’s mind, body and soul as one. When we heal ourselves from the inside, the outside heals itself as well. I no longer have a panic disorder, arthritis or carpal tunnel, and my mood has improved immensely. I am accepting of the challenges and grateful for my experiences. I am in great shape and feel as if time no longer ages me. My relationships are stronger and more meaningful, and I have learned to forgive everyone, especially myself.”

Currently, the closest place for flotation therapy is either Oakland or San Francisco. Ruehlig’s first float client was driving to San Francisco for her treat-

ments, and the drive back through traffic was taking away from the therapy.

“Young adults, professionals, those who work out or train, seniors and anyone who deals with children of any age would benefit from sensory deprivation,” said Ruehlig. “It is certainly something I would recommend everyone to try at least once.

We can minimize stress, and the benefits are similar to meditation, bringing about peace, tranquility and calm that lasts several days after the float.”

To encourage East County residents to give these alternative therapies a try, Ruehlig is offering specials in the days leading up to her business’ grand opening.

“We are currently running specials on Groupon for float therapy,” she said. “We will have introductory ‘spala-carte’ packages, with which people can try a little of everything, as well as many free classes to introduce essential oils, crystal healing, group meditations and drumming circles. I want to bring these healing modalities at an affordable rate, and our prices are already very competitive compared to others. One cannot place a value on inner peace.”

Ruehlig will celebrate the grand opening of Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy, at 8065 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, on April 22, at 11:11 a.m. For more information, call 925-207-0231 or visit www.crystalbowlfloats.com or www.facebook.com/CrystalBowlFloat.

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From left, Maria Austin, Wells Fargo assistant vice president of community outreach; Martin Sanchez, Wells Fargo vice president of mortgage market outreach; Juan Carlos Mendoza and Jorge Mendoza, workshop attendees; and Dexter Hall, vice president of community development, recently attended a free, home-preservation workshop in Antioch.

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Putting your final wishes into place Some of the hardest things to discuss with our family members are our final wishes.

A sensitive and difficult subject, death is inevitable for all of us, and sadly, we never know exactly when it will happen.

Even when an illness Senior is terminal, there are orner no guarantees when we will say our final goodbyes.

With the recent loss of my mom, I was fortunate to have a very good idea of what she wanted to Marla leave behind as her Luckhardt legacy. Although she was not a wealthy woman monetarily, she had many things that meant a lot to her and wanted to share them with her friends and family. As much as it had pained me to think of her being gone, it made her feel better to point to a treasure and tell me that she thought a certain person would like it as a memory.

She was right. Jewelry, artwork and other valuable keepsakes should be mentioned in either a will or living trust, specifying names and descriptions of each item.

Years ago, my grandmother invited me to lunch at her tiny apartment in Brooklyn. She had a small box, containing a few pieces of jewelry. Most were costume, but one was a pretty little ring that had a tag with my name on it. She wanted to give it to me while she was still

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with us, so she could see if I liked it. She was over 90 at the time, but she could definitely see the smile on my face and how much that sweet gesture meant to me.

I made sure Mom’s wishes were carried out, but shortly before she passed, she got joy in giving a few of her favorite things to some of her loved ones.

At any age, longevity can be uncertain, so it is absolutely prudent to share your feelings with those closest to you and those you trust. Of course, money is what most people think about leaving their loved ones, but it is just one small piece of life’s puzzle that needs to be put together.

In the last two weeks, I have learned a lot about the process of ‘putting affairs in order,’ and believe me, it is no easy task.

Some people are very helpful, kind and compassionate when you tell them you are closing out an account or cancelling a phone line for someone that you have just lost, but some make the process just about unbearable.

The first thing to do when you are in charge of this is to take a deep breath, sit down and let the emotions fly. Scream if you want to, and let the tears flow. I personally found the shower to be an excellent place for this. Then take a piece of paper and a pen or boot up your computer and make a list.

In my case, all arrangements were made years ago with The Neptune Society for my parents, my husband and myself, so the hard part was already decided and

taken care of. They also notify social security and Medicare, so those two things were off my plate. Death certificates are essential for quite a few reasons, and most circumstances that require one call for the original document.

Make sure you ask for enough – in my case, I needed five – and if you need more, ask if you can get them after the initial printing. If no plans had been made and there was no discussion, call your family together and decide what would be best.

In the case of a veteran, the VA is more than glad to help guide you through what is available. When someone passes, social security will prorate the monthly amount, give you $200 and ask for the rest to be returned.

The next to address is based on personal items. Clothing, furniture and other belongings that have little or no financial value, other than sentiment, should be offered to those you know, and the rest can be donated. A great place for clothing is a church, like Most Holy Rosary on A Street in Antioch, which offers items free of charge to those in need. Ask your minister or rabbi if they have a service like that. Goodwill is fine, but they sell the items, so they might be a last resort.

I was lucky to have someone who needed and wanted most of Mom’s furniture, and some of her clothes were shared with a dear friend. The rest, Grandpa took to the church, where we know it will all be used.

The most time-consuming calls can be to the utility companies, which put you on hold for long periods of time. Once you are through, it’s not so difficult, but the TV people were the most challenging and uncooperative, doubting we had indeed lost my mom. They demanded a death certificate or they would continue to keep charging by autopay!

I called the credit-card company, explained the situation and the problem was solved. The telephone company was no problem, and they were kind enough to send me an invoice with a $6.48 credit.

I called, and after a few digits to hit on the recording of why I was calling, I got through to someone who also found it interesting to give credit on a closed account. I should receive that large rebate check any day now.

Since she lived in an assisted-living building, there was no PG&E or water company to call, but those should be on your to-do list.

There are more things to list, like stocks, bonds, annuities, 401Ks or IRAs, but if you talk about all these things before someone passes, it makes it so much easier to unravel the web. It’s extremely prudent to ask an attorney to make up a simple will, or in the case of those with a larger portfolio, a trust may be the way to go.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com.

Making room for all my boxes of stuff Maybe it’s this eternal winter that is hanging on way too long, maybe it’s because we spent the last week touring colleges that my son, Ryan, may be attending, or maybe it’s the impending nuclear war, but I am a bit depressed, and when I get depressed, I want a bigger house.

You would think that with Hangin’ in my big family of seven whittling down to four, and soon three, I here would have all kinds of extra room around here, but it seems to be quite the opposite! Every drawer and cupboard, the refrigerator, my closet and, embarrassingly, even my own pants are stuffed to the brim!

I also eat nachos when I am depressed, so that explains the tight Vicki pants, but I can’t figure out why we McKenna are suddenly outgrowing our house.

I guess I am due for a major spring-cleaning, except I have seen few signs of spring, so I’m not cleaning!

Every chore is even more miserable, because of this abundance of stuff.

Take, for instance, emptying the dishwasher. There is no room to put away the coffee mugs, because we have about 40 coffee mugs stacked on top of each other in the cupboard. Drinking glasses? Good luck! We have six shelves crammed with glasses for every beverage.

Highball glasses, juice glasses, wine glasses, short glasses, fat glasses, champagne flutes and beer mugs.

I also have beer mugs and pilsner glasses in the freezer. I have five cabinets simply devoted to wine glasses and wine storage. My house looks like the showroom at Pier 1.

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Yet, still I buy more. How about water bottles?

Expensive, over-priced Camelback or insulated – we have them all. How about a Victorias’s Secret Pink water bottle? I have a dozen! We have so many, we started storing them in a box in the shed outside, where no one remembers where they are.

“Give them away!” you might suggest, but we have a hard time parting with stuff – or at least some of us do.

If I gave Maury the opportunity, he would pack up most of our kitchen, throw it all in a garbage bag and leave us with four glasses, four coffee mugs, four plates, a couple of wine glasses and maybe one frying pan. He is a simple man, and he reminds us of that daily.

On the other hand, I am a collector of stuff. I love having a choice of bowls, cookware and gadgets, and the more the better. If all my rubber spatulas are in the dishwasher, I conclude I obviously don’t have enough rubber spatulas and buy a couple more at Target.

The same goes for fry pans, sauté pans and omelet pans. I have so many pans, I have started storing them on our pool table. My kitchen is maxed out!

I hosted Easter this year, and most of the work was transferring all the crap on the pool table into our spare bedroom, where I set up a card table, so I could stack the stuff that made my house look cluttered and unorganized. I closed the door and forbade anyone to go in there.

I have so many cookie sheets and cutting boards, I now store those in the lower oven of my double oven, and yes, I did set a cutting board on fire once. Junk drawers? I have four, crammed with – you guessed it – junk.

But, its junk I can’t part with, at least until I have a chance to go through every piece of it before tossing it out or putting it in a special box labeled, “Keep!” which then goes into the shed with the water bottles. I never throw out pictures of my kids or anything that they made or drew, or anything that has the slightest relationship to them.

It is a dangerous combination, stuff collector and sentimental hoarder.

One day, I started collecting stuff I convinced myself I could finally part with – a few plates with chips around the edges, a few mugs, some old, faded T-shirts that belonged to Ryan when he was in middle school. He was not happy when he glanced into my big, black, garbage bag.

“Way to toss out all our family memories, Mom,” he said, and he wasn’t kidding.

He obviously inherited the ‘sentimental hoarder’ gene. I felt terrible … he was right! What was I thinking? I promised to store all our precious memories – including his Undertaker wrestler shirt – in the shed with the water bottles.

We both apparently have strong attachments to our stuff, and I get it. When we watch old family videos, my favorite thing to do is look at the stuff we had in our house when the kids were little – the “Bob the Builder” VHS tapes scattered on the floor, the half-built train track, the Dora the Explorer sippy cup.

Letting go of that stuff is like letting go of them. I can’t do it.

Maybe instead of a bigger house, I just need a bigger shed, where I can store a bigger box that says, “Keep!” next to the water bottles.

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff writer

Aided by the cold weather, local fishermen Tim Venkus and John Martin reeled in a 31.77-pound sack of fish to win the Dan’s Delta Outdoors Black Bass Series Tournament at Big Break Marina last Saturday.

“Because of the weather and cold front that went through, we thought we would just fish slow, and that is what we did,” said Venkus, whose team won $2,000.

Despite the cold weather, the veteran duo was heating up within the first two hours on the water, catching one fish weighing more than eight pounds during their first 10 minutes and catching another coming in over nine pounds about an hour later.

“It was one of the best days on the Delta,” said Venkus, one of 60 competitors, who were grouped in teams of two.

While Venkus and Martin came out on top, they weren’t the only successful duo. The top seven teams all left with prizes, including $1,650 for the second-place team of Harvey Pulliam and Jamond Andrew, who took in a sack of 27.65 pounds. Pulliam and Andrew also pulled in the day’s biggest fish, at 9.74 pounds, adding $600 to their winnings.

“I caught them in the net; Harvey got every fish,” Andrew said with a laugh, when asked how the team caught their fish.

The team of Hunter Schlander and Vincent Bernal finished third with a sack of 27.60 pounds, winning $675.

The event served as another example of Big Break Marina’s recent resurgence, after widespread renovations since early 2015. During the tournament weigh-in, marina Manager Sean Ferguson thanked the community for once again having faith in Big Break Marina, which had long been the bustling site of bass tournaments prior to the site falling into disrepair over the last decade.

“It’s no secret what happened here over the last 10 years,” he said. “It was kind of like the dark ages at Big Break Marina.”

Dan Mathisen, owner of Dan’s Delta Outdoors, said it was an easy decision to bring tournaments back to the marina.

“I met my wife right over there,” he said pointing to a spot at the marina. “It’s important for tournaments to be here.”

Other winners in last weekend’s tournament included Jim Gochring and Ramon Medina, taking fifth place and $375 after pulling in 17.76 pounds of fish; and Jeremy Zipton and Joe Wynon, finishing sixth with a 17.64-pound sack.

Dan’s Delta Outdoors Black Bass Series is expected to include several more tournaments. Wild West Bass Trail, another tournament host, is also slated to hold events at the marina.

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Fishermen Tim Venkus and John Martin show off a few of their winning fish during last Saturday’s Dan’s Delta Outdoors Black Bass Series Tournament at Big Break Marina.

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The duo Harvey Pulliam and Jamond Andrew finished second at last Saturday’s tournament, bringing in a 27.65-pound sack.

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Liberty High names new football coach

by Nate Smith Correspondent

After guiding Livermore’s football team to its most wins in a season since 1999 – during his first year as a head coach – Ryan Partridge has taken the same position at Liberty High School, just a few minutes from his home in Discovery Bay. “Being close to home was the biggest factor,” Partridge said. “I have been happy at Livermore. I loved my job, my team and the

support I have received from administration.

This decision was an extremely difficult one to make.”

Partridge did not make the decision without plenty of prior knowledge regarding the Lions, however. He is neighbors with previous head coach Jeff Walters, and the two have shared many discussions about their respective programs during the past football season.

When Walters decided to go back home and take the head football position at Del

Oro in Placer County, it allowed Partridge the opportunity to eliminate close to two hours of commute time on a daily basis. He is inheriting a program that has built a foundation for future success, much like he has done for the next head coach at Livermore.

“I know I am coming into a good situation,” Partridge said. “Jeff did a terrific job getting that program in a position to compete for the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) title, and there is a lot of talent coming up to the varsity level.”

Despite being hired in mid-April, Partridge dismisses any notion the program could be starting late or behind any of its competition.

“I like the sense of urgency, and it is similar to last year, when around the same time, I was hired at Livermore,” he said. “I don’t see it is an issue.”

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Patriots prevail in league opener

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The scheduled seven innings were not enough to decide Tuesday’s Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) baseball opener between Heritage and Pittsburg.

In fact, a pair of senior pitchers – Walker Brinkman of the Patriots and Elijah Miller-Ramirez of the Pirates – matched zeroes for eight innings.

Heritage finally broke through in the top of the ninth. A two-out single from junior designated hitter Devin Jensen scored senior pinch-runner Marquis Washington, who had stolen second after pinch running for junior third baseman Stephen Murphy.

Jensen scored on a bases-loaded walk from senior shortstop Gio Diaz, who drew a bases-loaded walk, and after a fly ball from senior right fielder Noah Daubin was mishandled, the Patriots had a 5-0 lead, which stood as the final.

“I was just going up with the approach to try to hit something hard,” Jensen said.

“Throughout the game, it was frustrating.

But in that last inning, we got a guy on, picked him up and got the job done.”

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game in extra innings, because of a fantastic outing from Brinkman. The right-hander went the full nine innings, allowing only three hits and three walks, while striking out eight.

Pittsburg got a serious threat in the bottom of the seventh inning when junior first baseman and No. 3 hitter Christian Blevins lead off with a double. But Brinkman shut the door from there, not only keeping Blevins from scoring, but also stranding him at second.

“I just tried to focus on the batter,” Brinkman said. “Besides the plays we were doing, I didn’t even worry about the guy on second. I just tried to forget about him and go for the batter, and that worked out.”

While the Patriots were kept off the scoreboard and recorded only a few hits, they did make contact with the ball. Unlike his counterpart, Miller-Ramirez failed to strike out a single hitter. Reliever Dominic Arias recorded the Pirates’ only strikeout against Heritage’s final hitter of the game.

That strategy generally serves the Patriots well. But at Pittsburg’s home field, which is AstroTurf, things can be different.

“This field is a great equalizer,” Heritage coach Kevin Brannan said. “We tell our kids all the time, ‘Put the ball on the

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ground. Put the ball on the ground.’ On a field like this, where you don’t get the bad hops, that sometimes works against you.

But that’s our approach, and that’s what we’re going to stick with. Luckily, Walker kept us in the game long enough to make a difference.”

The win moved the Patriots to 8-5-1

overall and 1-0 in league play.

Meanwhile, the Pirates are 5-10 overall and 0-1 against the BVAL. Tuesday’s contest was originally scheduled for Heritage, but the rain made the grass field poor. The Patriots will now host the May 4 game, which was originally scheduled for Pittsburg.

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A star on display The last few weeks have been a very busy for me as a coach, as this is the time of the year when our youth bowlers are competing on an intense and demanding schedule of events for a variety of local, state and national recognitions.

For many, these Keglers recognitions will chart orner their futures in the game and determine the venues they’ll play at when educational scholarships are awarded.

For the most part, coaching is over at these events, and Duane at many, coaching Wilson is prohibited during competition.The teaching is over, and it’s time to perform for the world and show what you have or where you’re at in your development.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to coach at an event of elite California players in Danville. At these events, you pretty much just make yourself available – making the rounds, observing and taking notes, and not interjecting unless asked.

One of the top players in the event, Daniel Chin, came to me and said, “Coach, I’m lost and need help.”

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Local bowler John Reyes starred at the recent Nor Cal Championships.

He was referring to his lack of success in finding a line of play on the sport pattern selected for the day. I knew what the shot was (it’s unpublished for the players), watched him throw a couple of shots and had him make a move at the end of his current game.

The following game, he went front 10 for a 289 and the following game shot a perfect 300.

Daniel Chin is a remarkable player in his own right, and I did nothing to throw the shots; I simply gave him the advantage of my experience and education to focus his effort.

This past weekend was the end of year Nor Cal Championships, held in Stockton and Manteca. Hundreds of youth players in a variety of age and gender groups were competing for scholarship money and a coveted spot on the State All Stars.

These kids must be at the top of their game to even be there, but during the event, a select few under the demanding conditions go ‘nova,’ and an even smaller number go super nova.

One such player was a young man I’ve coached and played alongside as a teammate and doubles partner in many events over the past few years – John Reyes.

John is 17, lives in Antioch and attends Deer Valley High School. He’s been a junior bowler at Harvest Park Bowl for many years and is the product of a fantastic coaching staff and tremendous parents, who have lent him support and encouragement.

When you coach a kid like John, you give a ton of suggestions and advice, then just kind of step back and get out of the way, as John is what we call a ‘power player.’ In fact, my nick name for John is “Rev Boy” as his rev rate is well over 600 … he simply explodes pins.

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This past weekend at Pacific Bowl in Stockton, John started off the singles event with a spare in the first game, and then shot 23 consecutive strikes for games of 290 and a perfect 300, finishing with a 223 for an 813 series.

Most would be a little weak-kneed after that, but not John. He followed that up in the next three-game set with 299, 212 and 244 for a 755 series. That’s a 261 average for a six-game set.

That John, is what’s called validation; you have arrived! Players like yourself don’t spend very much out of their pockets on education!

Wilson is a U.S. Bowling Congress Silver Instructor and an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association ball technician.

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field. Partridge referenced building blocks such as leadership courses and communitybased actions and events as ways Liberty will embrace his immediate and long-term goals.

“We need to be a team on and off the field, while also creating a competitive environment and culture,” Partridge said. “We want a player-centered environment, where every player knows they are valued. Players will have a voice; without the players, we have no program. Winning is important, but we want to teach our student athletes to win in football and in life. To do that, you have to love the man next to you.”

One of Partridge’s biggest goals is to make Liberty’s football games the best show in the BVAL. He described a Friday night atmosphere that is fun for players, family,

friends and fans.

“I want every player to leave this program saying ‘I want to do that all over again,’” Partridge added.

He is certainly leaving the Livermore program in better shape than when he arrived.

The Cowboys have doubled the number of players in their program in the past year.

Meanwhile, Liberty looks to regain its form from Walters’ first two seasons at the helm, especially his second season in 2014, when the Lions went 9-3 and beat Amador Valley in the first round of the playoffs.

While the downtown Brentwood campus was disappointed to see Walters move on, the community is certainly excited about the new addition to both the coaching staff and the physical education department.

“I’m absolutely pumped to bring in a coach of Ryan’s caliber,” said Liberty athletic director Curtis Cunningham. “We had a great group of finalists for this position, and he rose to the top of that group. We can’t wait to see what the fall will have in store.”

Liberty will return 34 players from last year’s varsity roster, including four juniors who had extensive playing time as sophomores. The cupboard is also stocked for the next few years. The Lions’ junior varsity and freshmen programs went a combined 18-1-1 last season, including a combined 10-0 mark in the Bay Valley Athletic League.

The season opens on August 25 at Vacaville, which beat Liberty in last year’s opening game.

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Last season, his team also showed it could battle back from adversity, rallying from a 20-0 deficit to defeat Partridge’s alma mater, Amador Valley. It all seems to be the by-product of the culture he looks to create at Liberty.

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TO AMEND CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2016/17 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 9, 2017 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: “A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2016/17 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to the implementation and timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and existing Parks and Recreation program/facility and aquatic fees” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Information regarding the revised fee schedule may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: April 18 2017.

Margaret Wimberly City Clerk. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73079 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Aquatic Complex Improvements (Boiler Replacement), CIP Project No. 352-52403 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the City of Brentwood

Aquatic Complex at 195 Griffith Lane, and is described as follows: removal and disposal of the five existing boilers, installation of five new boiler pumps mounted in conjunction with installation instructions, perform factory start up and provide operational training to staff.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 20 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $145,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “C-4” and/or Class “C-36”and/or “C-53”Specialty Contractor’s License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents.

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

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6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds.

The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal.

11.Site Visit. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., at the following location: City of Brentwood Aquatic Complex, 195 Griffith Lane, for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite.

12. Specific Brands. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c) the City has found that the following specific brands are required for the following particular material(s), product(s), thing(s), or

service(s), and no substitutions will be considered or accepted: Items and Required brand 2 – Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 1449 BTU input, PCNP-1500 2 – Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 1250 BTU input, PCNP 1250 1 – Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 999 BTU input, PCNP-999 City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: April 17, 2017.

Brentwood Press 02-1273 73074 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Eugene Joseph Machado Jr., deceased Case Number P17-00482 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Eugene Joseph Machado, Eugene Joseph Machado Jr., deceased.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Michael Machado in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Michael Machado be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: June 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael Machado. C/O 1600 South Main Street. Telephone (925) 939-1680.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73075 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 5th day of May 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which

are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Sarah Almanza-Clothing, art work, bags, bedding exercise equipment & chest.

2. Teresa Irvine Bough- Etched glass table, leather chair, boxes, bins, skis, art work.

3. Crystal Johnson-Tools, washer & dryer, fishing poles, baseball bats, glass table, stereo, & speakers.

4. Kimberly McBride-2 Flat screen tv’s, sofa & love seat, 2 floor lamps, speakers, luggage, car seat & high chair.

5. Jeffery Belle-Flat screen tv, computer desk, printer, dresser, 2 sofa chairs.

6. Jennifer Barry- King Mattress, bed frame with drawers.

7. Francisca Paz-ladder, dryer, shelving, wicker baskets, wooden/glass furniture, file cabinets, 3 patio chairs.

8. Jacob Kennedy- Art work, rocking chair, rolling cart, reclining love seat, bike frame, garden tools, toys.

9. Malaysha Nolan- Toys, camping equipment, mattress, large couch, Christmas decorations, toy basketball hoop, boxes.

10. Adrienne Thomas- Art work, wine glasses, 3 duffle bags, coffee table, toys, mattress, box spring.

11. Roland K. Viaan- Briefcase, wooden shelving, boxes, 5 tables, 2 dressers.

12. Erin Kuzinich- Art work, wicker basket, wooden chest, stereo equip.

13. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, dvd & vcr tapes, armoire, coffee table, lighting, & art work.

14. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, shelving, coffee table, rice cooker, 3 wicker basket & slate top table, plywood.

15. Darrius Garrett- BBQ, carpet, art work, bicycle, 2 tricycles, 1 scooter, garden tools, books.

16. Tana Kitamura- Drums, curio cabinet, 12 dining chairs, wooden cabinet, wicker basket, tv, suit case, couch.

17. Robert Leal- Chop saw, power tools, hand tools, camping equipment, Dewalt table saw, chairs, ladder, & bike.

18. David Blessum- Wood table, 2 dressers, power tools, kid’s desk, vacuum cleaner, hand tools.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 4/21/17 and 4/28/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 . Brentwood Press 021273 73072 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02445-CA A.P.N.:035-552-040 Property Address: 1769 Ponderosa Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. 注：本文件包含 一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약

서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/27/2005. 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. Trustor: Paul E. Echevarria and Tonya M. Echevarria, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0498966-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/31/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 376,026.06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1769 Ponderosa Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-552-040 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 376,026.06. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a

lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02445-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://altisource.com/ resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx . Date April 13, 2017 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press 03-0477 73065 Publish dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 2, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: A rezone (RZ 17-003) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Brentwood Municipal Code, updating the development regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, consistent with recent changes in State law. Applicant: City of Brentwood. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925)516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73089 Publish Date: April 21, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001718-02 The name of the businesses: 1. Squidink 2. Squidink Artwork 3. Squidink Gallery Located at: 421 E 14th St. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Sydnie Sherman. 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: Sydnie Sherman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017

by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 3/14/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72915 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Darrell Powell, An Unmarried Man And Thomas West, An Unmarried Man All As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0158736-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/11/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 363,560.48 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1028 Amberwood Court, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-310-036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. 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: $ 363,560.48. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/

DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02414-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 30, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx Date: March 30, 2017 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72914 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2017.

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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-732807-JP IDSPub #0124617 4/7/2017 4/14/2017 4/21/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72855 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-739472-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-739472-JP IDSPub #0124822 4/7/2017 4/14/2017 4/21/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72975 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2017.

business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christine Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 3-14-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72815 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2017

by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 3-22-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72812 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002249-00 The name of the business: Inland Marine Located at: 1600 W. 10th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Inland Marine. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/14/17.

Signature of registrant: Frank Lozano, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 4/4/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 73031 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002283-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Summit Janitorial 2.

Summit Way Janitorial 3. Dolores Janitorial Located at: 2006 A St Ste 213 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gustavo R. Moreno. 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: Gustavo R. Moreno . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 06, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 4/6/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73020 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002395-00 The name of the business: VK Nails Located at: 2513 San Jose Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chanh M. Le. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Chanh M. Le. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires: 4/10/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73043 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002396-00 The name of the business: Aqualife Filtration Systems Located at: 1870 Soldier Mtn. Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owners: Juan M. Castaneda and Banessa Canales. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan M. Castandea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2017

by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 4/10/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73032 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02414-CA A.P.N.:055-310-036 Property Address: 1028 Amberwood Court, Antioch, CA 94531. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 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 注：本文件包含一个 信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-732807-JP Order No.: 160005970 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): TONY P. LUCERO, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0414519-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/8/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $690,629.62 The purported property address is: 452 CHRISTINA CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068-213-032-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-732807-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-739472-JP Order No.: 110121473 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2003. 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): SUZANNE E. PFEIFFER AND DAVID W. PFEIFFER Recorded: 7/17/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0341623-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/27/2013 as Instrument No. 20130233687-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/8/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $357,488.72 The purported property address is: 3336 LAIR WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-0000 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-620-002-5 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001545-00 The name of the business: Charlotte and June Located at: 1013 Sutter Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christina Valenzuela. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2016.

Signature of registrant: Christina Valenzuela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 3/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72844 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001613-00 The name of the business: Swim Easy Swim School Located at: 530 Creekwood Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Antoinette 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: Antoinette Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2017 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 3/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72818 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001694-00 The name of the business: 1. Happy Faces Preschool and Daycare 2. Little Stars Preschool and Daycare Located at: 886 Boltzen Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christine Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001721-00 The name of the business: Aramagio Located at: 2310 Halyard Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94550 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael D. Seals. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael D. Seals CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 03-14-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72841 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001743-00 The name of the business: Copious Real Estate Services Located at: 1511 M Sycamore #122 In: Hercules, CA 94547 is hereby registered by the following owner: Felicia Lee. 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: Felicia Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 3/15/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72916 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001763-00 The name of the business: Savannah’s Nanny Service Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd. C-1 #353 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Savannah Chele Keady. 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: Savannah Keady. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 3/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72809 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001985-00 The name of the business: Happy Tails n Trails Dog Walking Located at: 2605 Brookshire Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Tracy Jane Roberts. 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: Tracy Jane Roberts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 3/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72842 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14,21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002028-00 The name of the business: BDCI Located at: 701 Almanor Ct. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Gregory McLendon. 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: McLeodon, Gregory. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 27, 2017 by Deputy C Dias Expires 3/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72908 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002066-00 The name of the business: 1. Janine Avanti 2. Avanti Consulting Located at: 4874 South Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Janine C. Seaton. 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: Janine C. Seaton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 3/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72977 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002134-00 The name of the business: Game On Located at: 572 Bing Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ralph Jason Fuentes. 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: Ralph J. Fuentes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 30, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 3/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73003 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001787-00 The name of the business: Armstrong Custom Cleaning Located at: 2325 Cambridge Dr. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Catherine Lewallen-Armstrong. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/17/2017. Signature of registrant: Catherine LewallenArmstrong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 3/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 72986 Publish dates: April 14, File No. F-0002152-00 The name of the 21, 28, May 5, 2017. business: Kumon Math & Reading Center Brentwood Located at: 3840 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Balfour Rd #C In: Brentwood, CA 94513 NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-0001857-00 The name of the owner: Ted H. Kim. This business is conbusiness: Tiny Toes Preschool and ducted by: An Individual. The registrant Childcare Center Located at: 1284 Dain- commenced to transact business under ty Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby the fictitious business name or names registered by the following owner: Nelly listed above on 4/1/2004. Signature of Orantes. This business is conducted by: registrant: Ted H. Kim. This statement An Individual. The registrant commenced was filed with the County Clerk of Contra to transact business under the fictitious Costa County on: March 31, 2017 by Depbusiness name or names listed above on uty T. Lawson Expires 3/31/2022 Brent3/21/2022. Signature of registrant: Nelly wood Press No. 02-1273 72980 Publish Orantes. This statement was filed with dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 3/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 72852 Publish dates: March 31, File No. F-0002153-00 The name of the April 7, 14, 21, 2017. businesses: 1. Statewide Soft Inc. 2.

Tech Plus Computers Located at: 275 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Central Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the following owner: File No. F-0001925-00 The name of the Statewide Soft Inc. This business is conbusiness: Back Roads Located at: 1520 ducted by: A Corporation. The registrant Discovery Bay Blvd. Suite 300 In: Discov- commenced to transact business under ery Bay, CA 94513 is hereby registered the fictitious business name or names by the following owner: JDDB Market- listed above on April 1, 2006. Signature of ing Inc. This business is conducted by: A registrant: Ted Kim, President. This stateCorporation. The registrant commenced ment was filed with the County Clerk of to transact business under the fictitious Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2017 business name or names listed above by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 3/31/2022 on 3/22/2017. Signature of registrant: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72983 PubAmber Tennant, President. This state- lish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002181-00 The name of the business(es): 1. The Press 2. East County Guide 3. eastcountyguide.com 4. eastcountypress.net 5. The Coupon Spot Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/2/2016.

Signature of registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires 4/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73029 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 5th day of May 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding exercise equipment & chest.

2. Teresa Irvine Bough - Etched glass table, leather chair, boxes, bins, skis, art work.

3. Crystal Johnson-Tools, washer & dryer, fishing poles, baseball bats, glass table, stereo, & speakers.

4. Kimberly McBride - 2 Flat screen tv’s, sofa & love seat, 2 floor lamps, speakers, luggage, car seat & high chair.

5. Jeffery Belle -F lat screen tv, computer desk, printer, dresser, 2 sofa chairs.

6. Jennifer Barry - King Mattress, bed frame with drawers.

7. Francisca Paz - ladder, dryer, shelving, wicker baskets, wooden/glass furniture, file cabinets, 3 patio chairs.

8. Jacob Kennedy - Art work, rocking chair, rolling cart, reclining love seat, bike frame, garden tools, toys.

9. Malaysha Nolan - Toys, camping equipment, mattress, large couch, Christmas decorations, toy basketball hoop, boxes.

10. Adrienne Thomas - Art work, wine glasses, 3 duffle bags, coffee table, toys, mattress, box spring.

11. Roland K. Viaan - Briefcase, wooden shelving, boxes, 5 tables, 2 dressers.

12. Erin Kuzinich - Art work, wicker basket, wooden chest, stereo equip.

13. Esperanza N. Johnson - Art work, dvd & vcr tapes, armoire, coffee table, lighting, & art work.

14. Esperanza N. Johnson - Art work, shelving, coffee table, rice cooker, 3 wicker basket & slate top table, plywood.

15. Darrius Garrett - BBQ, carpet, art work, bicycle, 2 tricycles, 1 scooter, garden tools, books.

16. Tana Kitamura - Drums, curio cabinet, 12 dining chairs, wooden cabinet, wicker basket, tv, suit case, couch.

17. Robert Leal - Chop saw, power tools, hand tools, camping equipment, Dewalt table saw, chairs, ladder, & bike.

18. David Blessum - Wood table, 2 dressers, power tools, kid’s desk, vacuum cleaner, hand tools.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 4/21/17 and 4/28/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 .

Brentwood Press 02-1273 73072 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

Roll up Desk, Bucket of Chains Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 04/21/2017 and 04/28/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73069 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: May 9, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b.

Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Janine C. Saincome, 33 Leonard Ct. Danville, CA 94526. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72958 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2018.\cs2

be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-754104-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-754104-BF IDSPub #0125272 4/21/2017 4/28/2017 5/5/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73040 Publish Dates: April 21, 28 May 5, 2017.

and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-744301-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-744301-BF IDSPub #0124739 4/7/2017 4/14/2017 4/21/2017. Brentwood Press No:02-1273 72894 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Charles Maurice Canady filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charles Maurice Canady a.k.a. Carter to Proposed Name: Charles Maurice Canady. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 6/1/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/03/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72930 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002195-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Peaches Mobile Boutique 2. Peaches Boutique Located at: 538 Almanor St. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tracie M. Miga. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/17/17.

Signature of registrant: Tracie M Miga.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 4/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72953 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002232-00 The name of the business: Del Monte Mechanical Inc. Located at: 491 Gracie Ln. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Del Monte Mechanical Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/2010. Signature of registrant: Jack A. Del Monte III, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2017 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 4/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72959 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002422-00 The name of the business: Professional Window Covering Installers Located at: 5282 Fern Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steven M Tejada. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Steven M. Tejada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 11, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 4/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73035 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002488-00 The name of the business: NorCal Drone Services Located at: 1351 Bellerose Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean Clark. 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: Sean Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 4/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73060 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on May 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2009 Saturn, VIN #: 1G8ZS57B09F163225, CA License Plate: 6MQG687. Brentwood Press 021273 73045 Publish date: April 21, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 5th day of May 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Crystal Dizer -9 Boxes, Toys, Christmas Decorations, 4ft Santa Claus 2. Telara Caves - Safe, Cinder Blocks, 20+ Boxes 3. Celeste Wright - Boxes, Bags, BB Guns, Hair Dryer, Computer & Stereo Equipment, Jumper Cables 4. Frank Capaldo - 3 Slot Machines, 2 Chop Saws, 5 Ladders, 10 + Doors, 1

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Elizabeth Ebeling, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00259 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Elizabeth Ebeling, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Randol Apoian in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Randol Apoian be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: May 18, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. Room 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Steven L. Pollak, Esq., Law Offices of Steven L. Pollak. Address 700 El Camino Real, Suite 201, Millbrae, CA 94030 Telephone: 650-583-5500 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73046 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.\cs2 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Helen Ann Temple, aka Helen Ann Thompson, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00468 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Helen Ann Temple, aka Helen Ann Thompson, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Janine C. Saincome in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Janine C. Saincome be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-754104-BF Order No.: 7301611876-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUST OR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2006.

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): Sergio Del Real and Blanca Del Real, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0348777-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/15/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $291,184.34 The purported property address is: 2393 ARROYO SECO ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-350-015-6-01 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-744301-BF Order No.: 8664164 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/30/2004.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, 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): CHARLES T MCELROY, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 8/4/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0300502 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/1/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $305,301.97 The purported property address is: 4968 SOUTH POINT, BYRON, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 004-120-002-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bernice Zaragoza Ochoa SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bernice Zaragoza Ochoa CASE NUMBER: N17-0473 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bernice Ochoa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor Zaragoza a.k.a Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/19/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/22/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72856 Publish Dates: March 31, April 7,14, 21, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charles Maurice Canady SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Maurice Canady CASE NUMBER: N17-0497 TO ALL INTERESTED

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shwe Zin Tun SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shwe Zin Tun CASE NUMBER: N17-0553 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Shwe Zin Tun filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shwe Zin Tun a.k.a. Chin Cho Ying a.k.a Chin Ying a.k.a. Ying Chin Cho to Proposed Name: Hnin Yu Khine. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/31/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/03/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72925 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Unwined at 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. Ste 300, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 8/22/2016 under File No. F-0005143-00 (*1) Jacquline Orr 5722 Marlin Dr., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Jacquline Orr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72810 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002190-00 The name of the businesses: 1. AquaTech Pool Systems 2. AquaTech Pool Fencing 3. AquaTech Pool Safety 4. AquaTech Safety Fence 5. Guardian Pool Fence of Northern California 6. AquaTech Spa Covers 7. AquaTech Pool Covers and Fencing 8. Safety Pool Systems 9. AquaTech Pool Service 10. AquaTech Pool Covers 11. Coverstar Recover and Service Located at: 239 Delta Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: AquaTech Pool Systems Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Bruce Bartell CEO/RMO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2017 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 4/3/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72940 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

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EMER GENC Y SER VICES DISPATCH LOGS

On Null Drive, a man was hit by a car, and the driver then fled the scene. The call was originally placed by a child.

April 9, 11:29 a.m., in Antioch The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.

OAKLEY April 9, 12:15 a.m. A loud party was reported on West Ruby Street and Norcross Lane.

April 9, 1:09 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at the Chevron.

April 9, 1:33 a.m. An incident of battery was called in from the 10 block of Meeks Lane.

April 9, 5:24 a.m. Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 4200 block of Mehaffey Way. April 9, 8:41 a.m. Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

April 9, 9:41 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Lucky Oak. April 9, 10:42 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-person stop on Main Street and Carol Lane.

April 9, 11:50 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 400 block of Landis Avenue.

April 9, 12:19 p.m. An individual was arrested with a warrant on Carol Lane and Main Street.

April 9, 2:08 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on East Cypress Road and Picasso Drive.

April 9, 4:13 p.m. An incident of trespassing took place on the 500 block of Malicoat Avenue.

April 9, 4:58 p.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 10 block of Stony Hill Place.

April 9, 5:19 p.m. Loiterers were seen on the 500 block of Malicoat Avenue.

April 9, 6:41 p.m. Police assisted with an unwanted guest on the 2500 block of Main Street.

April 9, 7:15 p.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Calle De Oro and Oakley Road.

April 9, 7:47 p.m. A loud party was reported on the 700 block of Solitude Drive.

April 9, 8:02 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Chardonnay and Gamay drives.

April 9, 8:17 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Lucky Oak. April 9, 9:33 p.m. An armed robbery took place at Tower Mart.

April 9, 9:33 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at La Vina Way and O’Hara Avenue.

April 9, 10:32 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Rutherford Lane and Bynum Way. April 9, 11:15 p.m. Officers assisted with an unwanted guest on the 4500 block of El Monte Court.

April 9, 11:37 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 1600 block of Chianti Way. April 10, 2:42 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on the 4800 block of Snowy Egret Way. April 10, 3:54 a.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 500 block of Arrowhead Way. April 10, 4:35 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 1800 block of East Summerfield Court.

April 10, 9:50 a.m. Police looked into a disturbance of the peace at Freedom High School.

April 10, 11:08 a.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 900 block of Almaden Circle.

April 10, 11:12 a.m. Reckless driving was reported on Elm Lane and Neroly Road.

April 10, 11:29 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Megan Drive and Truman Lane.

April 10, 1:18 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 800 block of Walnut Drive.

April 10, 3:51 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was seen on the 2100 block of Verona Court.

April 10, 4:48 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 2700 block of Placer Drive.

April 10, 6:14 p.m. A barking dog was reported

on the 900 block of Cypress Road.

April 10, 7:43 p.m. Police conducted a welfare check on the 2100 block of Main Street.

April 10, 11:07 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Silverspur Lane and Sugar Hill Way. April 11, 12:34 a.m. A patrol was requested to Sellers Avenue and East Cypress Road.

April 11, 7:52 a.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 4900 block of Teakwood Drive.

April 11, 9:07 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 1300 block of Rutherford Lane.

April 11, 9:51 a.m. Credit-card fraud was reported on the 1800 block of Delta Meadows Way. April 11, 12:24 p.m. An incident of loitering was reported on the 2800 block of Main Street.

April 11, 12:54 p.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop on Main Street and Live Oak Avenue.

April 11, 1:33 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 1600 block of Delta Meadows Way. April 11, 2:57 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Empire Avenue and Gateway Drive.

April 11, 4:07 p.m. Police arrested an individual with an outstanding warrant on the 80 block of Honey Lane.

April 11, 4:06 p.m. A resident reported their identity had been stolen on the 600 block of Almond Drive.

April 11, 5:14 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Emerson Ranch and East Cypress Road.

April 11, 6:18 p.m. An incident of petty theft took place at Freedom High School.

April 11, 7:30 p.m. An individual was arrested with an outstanding warrant on the 400 block of Devon Court.

April 11, 10:30 p.m. A misdemeanor DUI was reported on Laurel Road and Rose Avenue.

April 11, 11:28 p.m. A patrol was requested to Summer Lake Drive.

ANTIOCH April 9, 1:45 a.m. A burglary was reported on Cavallo Road. The residence was checked before the reporting person went inside.

April 9, 11:29 a.m. On Null Drive, a man was hit by a car, and the driver then fled the scene.

The call was originally placed by a child.

April 10, 9:24 p.m. A burglary was reported on Domengine Way. April 11, 12:06 p.m. On Bison Way, a home was burglarized, with a few days passing before the resident returned.

April 11, 12:06 p.m. A woman was assaulted by her children’s father on L Street. The incident left her with bruising on her left shoulder.

April 11, 9:58 p.m. A resident reported her son was drunk and chasing his cousin with a knife on Woodside Court.

April 12, 12:12 a.m. A burglary was reported on Wexler Peak Way. April 12, 9:26 a.m. A man reported seeing his home on Greystone Drive was burglarized via a smartphone app.

April 13, 2:15 a.m. On East 18th Street, a resident reported there was a man in a store, refusing to leave and threatening to kill him. No weapons were seen.

April 13, 2:19 a.m. A burglary was reported on Sycamore Way. April 13, 10:28 a.m. A burglary was reported on Enea Way. The suspect was described as wearing all black.

April 13, 10:33 a.m. A burglary was reported on William Reed Drive.

April 13, 9:06 p.m. A burglary was reported on Hidden Glen Drive.

April 15, 3:27 p.m. A burglary was reported on Stonecrest Drive.

April 15, 8:15 a.m. On, Sungrove Way, a woman reported that her boyfriend gave her a black eye while they were at his parents’ house.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory 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 May 4, 2017 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. 19 Chris Houston 23 Jenifer Ong 86 Heather Mosser 205 Berry Strock 701 Lynn Cancilla 914 Betty Perry 955 Rebeca Youngs 966 Alexander Hargon 979 Berry Strock 987 Tracy Martin Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press 03-0477 73073 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/2013. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/27/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0050719-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PAUL E. EADS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, 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: 05/23/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 IN THE AUCTION.COM ROOM. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4321 BEECHNUT LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-492-013-4 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. 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 $212,923.60. 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 mort-

gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006484638. 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: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 04/06/2017 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-4615650 04/14/2017, 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72974 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2017.

SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/11/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/31/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0032298-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: LISA GENEE JUE-THOMPSON AND RICKEY DARNELL THOMPSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, 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 time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed ofTrust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 035-600-018 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4240 MEHAFFEY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561-2217 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.

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 $265,932.77. 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 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 CA1600276868 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: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0305780 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017. Oakley Press 030477 73038 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006484638 Title Order No.: 160400079 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 042-9765099-703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDEDTOTHETRUSTOR, NOTTOTHIS RECORDED

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8687694 TS No.: CA1600276868 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0482878212 APN: 035-600018 Property Address: 4240 MEHAFFEY WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561-2217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

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Like thepress.net Station from page 1 if the developments will impact his city’s deal with the fire district, which only needs to be approved by the fire board on May 1 to become official.

“We are going to stay on course, and if something else comes along, we’ll evaluate it,” said Taylor.

The district’s deal with Brentwood called for the Knightsen station to close at the end of June and a second Brentwood station to open in exchange for Brentwood’s pledge of $3 million over three years. The fire district would pay the remaining $4.3 million needed to keep the station open over that period.

That deal appeared to materialize after Brentwood and fire district officials met privately with Oakley and county officials and came away concerned the county and the City of Oakley were not in full support of a multijurisdictional funding approach. It was at that point

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a deal was crafted between Brentwood and the fire district, despite county and Oakley officials saying they needed until this week to bring the issue before their boards.

“We met with the elected officials from the county and Oakley and didn’t get a warm enough response to realize we need to look at two options,” said Brentwood City Councilman Steve Barr last month.

Romick objects to the urgency of the deal and also believes the fire agency could fund the fourth station on its own beyond June. Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery says his analysis indicates the district will pay $2.7 million in the first two years of the Brentwood deal – enough to operate a fourth station alone for a little over a year.

“Brentwood is under the impression (the fire district) would need to start laying off people within the next few

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“ Joy Prom is a night for

tra Costa County to truly see how much they are adored; it is a night for them,” said Austin Newton, a Brentwood resident and prom chair for the Young Life Capernaum group. “Joy Prom is an unforgettable prom night, centered on God’s love.”

Newton, who attends Moodle Bible Institute, went on staff with Young Life to help form the Capernaum ministry in the fall of 2014. Young Life Capernaum gives young people with special needs opportunities to experience fun activities that help them develop friendships and challenge their limits, while building self-esteem. The group hosts a club, camp and other exciting activities, including prom.

Last year, the group hosted its first prom, which was modeled after other Young Life groups’ Capernaum dances.

“It turned out to be everything we could ever dream of,” said Newton. “Fremont and Danville both have Capernaum proms, but it was great to hold one of our own to show our friends in the Delta area how rad they are.”

Reyna was one of many young adults with special needs who attended the first dance.

“It was amazing from the moment she walked down the red carpet,” said Lisa.

“They put so much effort into decorating

and making these kids feel special. I loved seeing my daughter laugh, have fun and dance.”

This year’s event, which is themed Night at the Oscars, will be an extravaganza, complete with a red carpet, dinner, a photo booth and an epic dance party.

The attire for the night is semi-formal to formal. According to Newton, some will show up in jeans and a polo or nice top, while others will opt for a suit or dress.

Young adults from middle school and up are welcome to attend.

For more information, to donate or to register as volunteers or attendees, visit DeltaJoyProm2017.eventbrite.com or contact Austin Newton at 925-457-5712 or austinrnewton@gmail.com.

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months,” Romick said. “We have looked at those same numbers and said we don’t agree with that. You can maybe fund that station for another two more years without any additional funds.”

However, fire district officials have said without new money come June, the district will only be able to afford to pay for three full stations and part of a fourth, while also handling a projected 4 percent annual rise in labor costs and maintaining a district-mandated 20 percent reserve.

“Unfortunately, the (Oakley) City Council has drawn its conclusions by looking only at an exhibit that was attached to a detailed proposal by the City of Brentwood,” Young said. “The information summarized on the exhibit has been misinterpreted by the Oakley City Council. They have come to the erroneous conclusion that the district is financially sound, with a 20 percent operating

contingency while operating four stations. That is not correct. The 20 percent operating contingency is only achieved under a three-station scenario.”

For now, all deals are in limbo.

Montgomery has indicated he plans to speak with officials from the fire district and Brentwood, before returning to the council with the results of the discussion.

All the while, Young said it’s unknown how the full fire board will react to the decisions by Oakley and the supervisors.

“I believe the only fully funded option ready for consideration by the fire board on May 1 will be the Brentwood option two, which provides funding from Brentwood only – in partnership with fire district – for three years for a fourth station,” Young said.

Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis did not return calls seeking comment by press time.

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our friends … to truly see how much they are adored; it is a night for them.

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Austin Newton, prom chair, Young Life Capernaum

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Antioch Clean-Up

In honor of Earth Day, the City of Antioch encourages residents to attend a citywide cleanup, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 925-779-6137.

Model Train Show

Black Diamond Lines showcases its collection of model trains on April 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a bi-annual event, which supports the model railroad club. For more information, visit www.blackdiamondlines. com or call 925-779-1964.

Pet Adoption

Pet Food Express hosts a pet adoption weekend and pet wash fundraiser on April 22 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 5829 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. More than 100 pets are available for adoption. For more information, contact Tish at mika501@sbcglobal.net.

Body-building Contest

East County Muscle presents Body Building, Bikini, Figure & Physique Contest, with prejuding beginning at noon and finals beginning at 3 p.m., at 757 1st St., in Brentwood. Tickets for either phase are $15 or $25 for both. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. eastcountymuscle.com or call 925-783-1234.

Sunday, April 23 Pet CPR

Furry Friends Flood Relief (FFFR) hosts two pet first aid and CPR classes, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m., at 1315 Main St., in Oakley. The cost is $89 per students, with proceeds going toward FFFR. For more information or to register, call 925-240-3178.

Monday, April 24 Gardening Tips

The Delta Informal Gardeners meets for its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church.

Guest speaker Joe Truskot, a Diablo Rose Society member, will speak on plant disease and pest treatments. For more information, visit www.deltainformalgardeners.org.

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

Friday, April 28 Anniversary Gala

One Day at a Time (ODAT) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala celebration, from 6 to 11:30 p.m., at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. ODAT strives to empower youth with opportunities for academic and personal growth. The evening will feature cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. For more information or to sponsor the event, call 925-240-1359.

Saturday, April 29 Medication Collection

The DEA and the Brentwood Police Department host a free prescription medication collection event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Keep your loved ones safe by disposing of expired or unused medications.

For more information, call 925-634-6911.

Spring Boutique

St. Anthony Columbiettes hosts its Spring Boutique on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 971 O’Hara Ave, in Oakley. There will be more than 20 vendors to shop from, as well as door prizes and raffles. Admission is free. For more information, email Columbiette10414@aol. com.

Paint Nights

Somersville Towne Center Mall hosts the first in a series of paint nights, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 2550 Somersville Road, in Antioch. The cost is $34.99 without wine and $39.99 with a glass.

For more information, visit http://yourartstudio.gallery/products/paint-night.

Vendor Fair

The Oakley Senior Center hosts a vendor fair flea market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 215 Second St., in Oakley. Arts and crafts and new and used items will be available for sale, along with food and beverages. For more information or to reserve a table of your own, contact Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Sunday, April 30 Jazz Concert

The Devil Mountain Jazz Band performs at Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood, at 3 p.m. Come out to enjoy some great traditional jazz (Dixieland) and shake a leg or two on the dance floor.

Tickets are $15 and available in advance or at the door. Doors open at 2 p.m., with seating in the hall at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

DIG Volunteers

Delta Informal Gardeners needs more helpers as the team prepares for the May 13 plant sale. All are welcome to join in planting and camaraderie. Work hours are 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday prior to the event. Wear gloves, bring some tools and join the fun! For more information, contact Steve Hendrickson at 925-634-1463.

Swim Team

The Brentwood SeaWolves Swim Team (BSW) is currently accepting new swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18. BSW is a nonprofit, yearround U.S. Swimming team, which competes locally, regionally and nationally. Practices are held at either Heritage High School or the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center. For more information or to make an appointment to try out, email info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

Foundation Volunteers

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

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

Striped Bass Dinner

California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter holds its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner costs $17, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or 925-699-1699.

Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from March 28 through April 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events.

The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are

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The LUHSD Educational Foundation is hosting a shred fundraiser on Saturday, April 22, at Liberty High School, from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per banker’s box or $10 per full garbage bag. The shredding service, provided by Shred This! LLC of Brentwood, is done immediately, and the contents are kept in a locked container and taken to the recycling center. For more information, call 925-852-4190.

Ha Derech presents Ancient Language, History and Culture of the Bible, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the Raley’s community room, 2400 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. This lesson is free to the public. For more information, contact Janelle Larsen at 209-642-0278.

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts its monthly meeting in Oakley, on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The league teaches mobile-home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile-home owners living in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information or to rsvp, visit GSMOL.org or call 925-625-6251.

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The Contra Costa County affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sponsoring a free educational course from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at a Brentwood location to be announced upon registration. The course will cover facts related to mental disorders, while offering support for recovery solutions. For more information or to register, call Nancy Seibert at 925-285-5995 or email fam2fam4u@ gmail.com.

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The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce presents Ladies Bunco Night, from 6 to 7 p.m., at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. This is a networking event, so bring business cards.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www. brentwoodchamber.com/events. For more information, call 925-634-3344.

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Antioch Library will be hosting two informational immigration workshops, from 1 to 3 p.m., at 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch. The event will offer assistance from immigration attorneys, who will be on hand to answer questions regarding recent executive orders, rights when dealing with an immigration agent, worker rights and more. For more information, contact 925-757-9224.

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Freedom High School holds its 7th-annual Falcon Festival, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the school campus. The festival will showcase the facets of the school’s community and facilities. For more information, contact 925-625-5900.

Thursday, May 4 Cache Creek

Oakley Senior Citizen’s presents a casino bus trip, leaving the senior center parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp. The day will include five hours of time in the casino to eat and gamble. The cost is $30 per person and includes round-trip motor coach transportation. For more information, call Beverly at 925-626-7413.

Saturday, May 6 Cinco de Mayo

The Byron Delta Lions Club hosts a Cinco de Mayo Dinner/Dance at the De Luna Ranch in Brentwood. The club supports Lions International, as well as many causes in its neighboring towns, focusing mostly on vision, hearing and general wellness. Tickets are $30 per person, and the evening will feature dinner, dancing, margaritas and more. For more information, contact 925-513-9447.

Jewelry Showcase

Trilogy at the Vineyards hosts a Spring Fling Jewelry Showcase, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 1700 Trilogy Parkway, in Brentwood. Trilogy jewelry artisans are showcasing their one-of-akind, artfully crafted jewelry for all occasions.

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