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BRENTWOOD Liberty Union High School District leaders have decided no disciplinary action will be taken against unmasked students, effective immediately. The vote came hours after the state announced masks will no longer be required in schools, only strongly encouraged, starting March 12, according to new state guidance. The board cast its 3 to 2 vote – with trustees Yolanda Pena-Mendrek and Pauline Allred voting against – in front of a packed house after listening to two hours of letters and public comments both for and against masking policies. Parents, students and staff spoke passionately, though most comments were in favor of making masks optional. As of March 12, the California Department of Public Health says masks will not be required for

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he KlaasKids Foundation joined search efforts for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe last weekend. Search training for volunteers was held at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. As of press time, Oakley City Manager Josh McMurray said there was no new information in the case to report. The KlaasKids Foundation, run by Marc Klaas and based in Sausalito, assists with missing person cases nationwide through a network of volunteers who organize and conduct searches while also providing training to other search-and-rescue volunteers. The organization was formed by Marc Klaas in the aftermath of the high-profile kidnapping death of his daughter, Polly Klaas, in 1993. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Residents are upset over housing plans by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Brentwood residents are concerned that a proposed mixedincome community in Brentwood will lead to increased crime and decreased home values. The potential housing project could be built at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and O’Hara Avenue. Developer Eden Housing, in cooperation with the Episcopal Diocese of California, held its first community meeting on the project in mid-February. Project leaders are still in the beginning phases with the City of Brentwood. In August 2021, Eden Housing filed a conceptual pre-appli-

cation with the city, and after receiving community feedback, plans to submit a formal application to the city’s planning department in spring 2022. Once the formal application is submitted, it will allow the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) study to take place. “CEQA is intended to inform government decision-makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage,” says the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research website. One concern that the CEQA study will address is the impact higher-density housing will have on traffic in the area. see Plans page 14A

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BRENTWOOD A Brentwood woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Brentwood police officer Ryan Rezentes in connection with an incident on Feb. 10, 2020 in which Rezentes sicced his police dog on her during an alleged shoplifting incident, causing the woman’s scalp to be partially torn from her head. The department had initially written in a Facebook post about the arrest of then-24-year-old Talmika Bates, along with three other suspects, in connection with a shoplifting incident at Ulta Beauty Supply in the Streets of Brentwood shopping center earlier that day. The post alleged that the group had exited the store with roughly $10,000 in merchandise before fleeing the scene in a Nissan Murano and subsequently being apprehended in a neighborhood near Slatten Ranch Road. The post makes no mention of the injuries suffered by Bates. Bates is seeking unspecified damages, including loss of wages and both medical and legal expenses in the civil lawsuit. The city of Brentwood declined comment “with litigation underway,” according to City Manager Tim Ogden. “Police located [Bates] hiding in a field behind a set of bushes,” the lawsuit alleges in its retelling of the incident. “In violation of his training and the law, Officer Ryan Rezentes inexplicably sicc’d ‘Marco’ on the unsuspecting and unarmed young lady without providsee Sued page 14A

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Police sergeants promoted to lieutenant OAKLEY Two longtime Oakley police sergeants are being promoted to lieutenant. Robert Roberts and Logan Cartwright will be administrators of the Operations and Support Services divisions, respectively, the city announced in a news release. The pair will start their new positions on March 13. “Lieutenants Roberts and Cartwright fill voids that have been left vacant for a period of time, and their presence as division commanders is greatly needed,” the city said in a statement. Roberts started his career in 1995, when he went to work for the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, which previously had a police services contract with Oakley. He worked in the detention and patrol divisions for the sheriff’s office and

has also served as a police canine handler and canine unit manager. He remained with the Oakley Police Department when it became a standalone department in 2016, working as a patrol and investigations sergeant. Cartwright, a lifelong Oakley resident, started his career in 2002 with the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, also working in the detention and patrol divisions. He transferred to the Oakley Police Department when it was under a contract agreement with the sheriff’s office. Like Roberts, Cartwright stayed with the Oakley Police Department when it became a separate department, and he was promoted to sergeant in 2017. A traffic enforcement expert, he has also worked patrol and investigations for the Oakley department.

Oakley police sergeants Robert Roberts, left, and Logan Cartwright will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant on March 13.

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Suspect hospitalized after vehicle chase and crash through Antioch by Jake Menez Staff Writer

ANTIOCH A high-speed chase through Antioch ended abruptly when the fleeing vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Laurel Road, injuring the occupants of both vehicles. Shortly after midnight on March 1, Antioch police located a vehicle on the 4000 block of Lone Tree Way that was “related” to an armed robbery and carjacking in Cupertino, a police press release states. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Anthony Valdez Jr., 22, initially complied with orders during the traffic stop before fleeing the scene with police in pursuit. The chase ended when the vehicle driven by Valdez struck another vehicle in the intersection, resulting in injuries to both parties.

Valdez sustained “non-life-threatening major injuries,” according to the report and was treated at the scene by medical personnel while his passenger, Kiara Vasquez, 22, was described as having minor injuries. Both were transported to an unspecified hospital. The driver of the other vehicle, an unidentified 58-year-old Sacramento man, was also transported to an unspecified hospital for minor injuries, police said. According to the press release, the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office was notified and dispatched to “continue their portion of the investigation” while the California Highway Patrol began an investigation into the collision. It is standard procedure for the CHP to investigate collisions that are part of police chases. Further information, such as Valdez’s city of residence, was not made available because the investigation is ongoing.

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An equipment fire An equipment malfunction sparked a small fire at the G3 Enterprises Mineral Division on Camino Diablo in Byron on Monday, Feb. 28. When crews arrived on scene shortly before 10:30 p.m., they found a company employee had already put out most of the fire. After investigation of the burned area, the cause was determined to be an equipment malfunction that caused a conveyor belt to combust due to excessive friction, fire officials said. Operations at the sand plant were shut down for an unspecified amount of time, but no employees or fire personnel were injured. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows

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The CineLux Delta Cinema Saver in downtown Brentwood could reopen by the end of this year. The building housing the theater was purchased in 2020 by Sean McCauley and his partner, Ron Harrison. The theater had already been shut down by the pandemic, and McCauley began to renovate and revive the theater. “We have finished renovating the top floor, and are now moving down to the bottom floor,” McCauley said. “Back when I was a kid, that theater looked a lot different, so I’m trying to bring it back to the way it looked historically. We are taking out the glass front they installed in the ‘90s and will put in the boxes with lights on each side. We are trying to put it back the way it was.” Built in the 1930s, the theater needed updating in many areas, including concessions and bathrooms, owners said. It’s been operated by CineLux Theatres since 2000, and CineLux President Paul Gunsky said patrons will be in for a pleasant surprise when the film starts rolling again.

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Brentwood resident Sean McCauley purchased the CineLux Delta Cinema Saver building in Brentwood and is remodeling. It could reopen late this year. “It’s been really refreshing to work with Sean and his team because when they acquired the building from the former owners, Sean came in with quite a vision,” Gunsky said. “When you go into a building built in the late ‘30s, it’s quite a challenge to make improvements to such a structure, and from Day 1, Sean came in and had a vision that he wanted it to return to the grandeur it had back in the day. We are excited to be a part of this and see the

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theater transform into what it was before. Guests will come in and experience, basically, a new theater.” In addition to transforming the entrance into a grander experience, McCauley is installing luxury reclining seats, new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant bathrooms, a new concessions stand with beer and wine, and an online reservation system. “The seats will be ultra comfortable and what today’s movie-going audiences

have come to expect, so that will be significant,” Gunsky said. “You will sit in very comfortable recliners watching the best films Hollywood has to offer. From the moment you walk in, it will be a new experience.” McCauley – who also owns local olive orchards, McCauley Olive Oil, McCauley Estate Vineyards, and McCauley Agriculture and Pest Control – said he wanted to invest in downtown Brentwood because he has always believed in its ability to draw East County residents. “This building is the most iconic downtown building there is in Brentwood that has not been rehabbed the way it should be in over 100 years,” McCauley said, noting the building is an anchor in the downtown area. “It’s a win for Brentwood to bring that theater back to life and modernize it, but keep the retro feel.” McCauley said updating the theater will galvanize the final piece downtown Brentwood needs, giving it even more draw as the epicenter of Brentwood entertainment, despite competition from new malls like The Streets of Brentwood. “We have seen a huge uptick in the downtown traffic, not just on the weekends, but during the week, and it feels like unless that theater gets an upgrade – reclining seats, beer and wine and the bathroom – the momentum will stop,” McCauley said. “I think this is an important part of keeping things going for downtown Brentwood.”

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Events Friday, March 4 Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present Disney’s “Freaky Friday”

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical.” Something magical occurs when a mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, they spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and forging a new relationship in this musical. Performances are at Heritage High School (101 American Ave. in Brentwood) until March 12. Tickets ($10-$15) and show details are at http:// hhsrisingstars.com.

Sunday, March 6 Brentwood Inspired Living Center presents Verona Garland

501 West 18th St. The public is invited to venture through the facility’s community room in search of children’s tales, romance and mystery novels, classic history and new releases, CDs and movies. There are also some audio books. Prices range from 25 cents to $2, with the proceeds benefiting the library’s neighborhood programs. For more information, visit https://ccclib.org/ant-friends/

Friday, March 11 Free U.S. Citizenship Classes at Liberty Adult Education Center

Registration is open to start taking classes every Friday from March 11 to May 27 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This class will help attendees learn U.S. history and government, the “100 Questions”, and interview skills to pass the citizenship test. Call 925-634-2565 to register or check out www.libertyadulted.org. Liberty Adult Education Center is located at 929 Second St. in Brentwood.

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Verona Garland, an Emerson Theological Institute credentialed Interfaith and religious science minister, at the Antioch Community Center - West Island Room at 10 a.m. For more information, visit brentwoodilc.org.

Saturday, March 12 Shadow Lakes clean-up event

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Tuesday, March 15 Delta Island Adaptations Public Workshop #1

The Liberty Adult Education is hosting a new two-day class to help those obtain information needed to open a residential care facility. The class will be held Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. To register, call 925-634-2565 or register online at www. libertyadulted.org.

Thursday, March 10 Friends of the Antioch Library to host book sale

The nonprofit Friends of the Antioch Library is hosting its spring book sale on March 10 (noon to 6 p.m.), March 11 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and March 12 ( 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Antioch Library on

Shadow Lakes residents are joining forces on March 12 to clean up their neighborhood from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendees are to meet at the Willy’s Bagels & Blends parking lot at 390 West Country Club Drive. All required supplies to carry out the mission will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.shadowlakeshoa. com/contact.php.

The first scheduled Delta Island Adaptations planning effort meeting, which is exploring ways to improve the resilience and sustainability of islands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta owned by Metropolitan Water District (MWD), is scheduled for March 15 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the meeting, visit tinyurl. com/2s36cy83. For more information, email DIAdaptations@gmail.com.

East Bay Legends 9u Fundraiser

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Ongoing Events

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus is seeking members. The group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. In Brentwood. No audition is required and all ages are welcome, but participants must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask at all rehearsals. The registration fee is $50 and you must purchase your own music. Performances are scheduled for June 5 and 12. Additional information on the Brentwood Community Chorus is at www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting

The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is held at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www. aml202.org/

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

A monthly support group for family caregivers/ care partners who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.alz.org/norcal. The group’s next meeting is March 10.

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www.opportunityjunction. org/program-application.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Monthly Meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www. mcl1155.org/.

Community Resource Classes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting non-denominational community resource classes at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2350 Jeffery Way in Brentwood. The free, 10-week courses will touch on personal finance, starting and growing your own business, emotional resilience, English as a second language, finding a better job and life skills. These are 10-week courses that meet once per week. To register or for more information, visit https://linktr.ee/ antiochSR

Oakley 4-H Club

The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta.org.

Online Basic Computer Classes

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction offers free classes to help attendees personally and professionally. Topics covered include computer and internet basics and Microsoft Excel. Classes are being offered online only, via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants. For details and other classes offered by Opportunity Junction, visit https://opportunityjunction.org/ free-classes/computer-basics.

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Nonprofit Opportunity Junction is still accepting applications for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including, the Mt. Diablo Adult Education Center in Concord (Tuition waiver available) and at the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of CNA training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step is to complete the application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP. The classes start in May. For more information, email Marsharee@ opportunityjunction.org.

Splashball classes

The nonprofit Brentwood Seawolves are accepting registrants for its splashball program. Splashball is an official program of USA Water Polo designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children. “Noodles” are provided to assist with floatation while working on skills and drills, but children must be able to swim to participate. To sign up, or for more information, visit https://www.brentwoodseawolves.com/ registration-information.

East County Branch of the NAACP Meeting.

The East County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which works to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate, and the economy, hosts monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month until Oct. 27, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.eastcountynaacp.com.

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State champ leads BVAL wrestlers at CIF Meet by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Over the summer, Liberty wrestler Samantha Calkins won a national championship in Fargo, North Dakota. When the high school season began, she was ranked as the best wrestler in her weight class and one of the best wrestlers in the country. With such high acclaim comes high expectations. When the high school season ended, Calkins expected to win a state championship. That goal was met on Saturday at the California Interscholastic Federation Championship Tournament in Bakersfield. Calkins -- who was undefeated on the season and seeded No. 1 in the state tournament -- didn’t always feel that she wrestled her best. But she did well enough to win her matches and reach the final. There, she met fellow senior Galilea Garcia from Schurr High School. Calkins recorded a pin at 3:09 to win the 189-pound weight class. “It felt good,” Calkins said of winning. “I had kind of a bad tournament. I didn’t wrestle to my full capabilities and didn’t stick to my game plan -- made it harder on myself. I know I could have wrestled better. But I got it done and redeemed myself in the finals. I basically wrestled how I wanted in the final.” Calkins was the only Bay Valley Athletic League wrestler to win a state championship but not the only one to place there. Her teammate, junior Sophia Yurkovich, did as well. Yurkovich won her first three matches to advance to the quarterfinals at 160 pounds. She lost there to Merrill West junior (and eventual state champion) Kalila Shrive. But

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Samantha Calkins (center) stands with Liberty head coach Alexander Encarnacion-Strand (far left), assistant coach David Calkins, Sophia Yurkovich and former Liberty head coach Greg Chappel at the State Wrestling Championships. Calkins won the 189-pound weight class, while Yurkovich finished fifth in the 160-pound weight class. Yurkovich shook off that loss and won her final two matches to finish in fifth place out of eight finishers. “I felt like I did pretty good,” Yurkovich said. “The first day was a little rough. I was a little tentative but I feel

like I achieved my goal of placing. The season went really, really well. I’m really happy with the tournaments we went to and how the team did overall. And I’m coming off of an injury so I was excited to get back.”

A strong finish has given Yurkovich clear goals for her upcoming senior season on the mat. “I am kind of ambitious,” she said. “I’d like to win state and qualify for nationals. I’m looking to wrestle in college as well. So hopefully, some offers come.” Calkins and Yurkovich were joined in Bakersfield by a pair of Bay Valley Athletic League boys, Heritage sophomore Levi Waller and Liberty junior Anthony Anderson. Waller qualified at 170 pounds and was matched up against fellow sophomore Aden Valencia of Sobrato in the first round when he lost. Anderson, who qualified at 113 pounds, was also defeated in the first round, losing to Gilroy High School freshman Elijah Cortez. Calkins’ attention now shifts to offseason tournaments and next season, college. She has yet to commit to a school. “I think I had a pretty good season -- I ended undefeated, 28-0,” she said. “There were little minute things that I think I could have done differently but overall I think I ended my senior year on a good note.” In addition to winning a state championship, Calkins expressed pride in the way her team competed throughout the season. “As a whole, I’m proud of my team,” she said. “Both sides -- boys and girls. We work hard. We’re one of the hardest-working teams in California. Even though some didn’t do as well as they hoped, I’m proud of them for coming to practice and working as hard as they could at leagues, sectionals and -- if they made it -- state.”

Patriots baseball team seeks steady improvements by Michael Dixon Correspondent

For the better part of a decade, Heritage High’s baseball team has been the class of the Bay Valley Athletic League. But coming into the 2022 season, coach Kevin Brannan’s expectations for the Patriots are tempered. The reason – Heritage’s youth. In 2021’s BVAL only season, the three pitchers who threw the most innings for the Patriots were seniors. Junior Landon Marchetti is the only one of the six pitchers who threw the most innings for Heritage last year to return. But the Patriots are 2-0, and Brannan has been impressed by what he’s seen from the team in early practices and scrimmages. “It seems like this particular group is buying in -- trying to do the little things,” Brannan said. “We’re getting better every day, and expectations are kind of adjusting. I don’t think we’re where we were 2-3 years ago. But a lot of talent at the freshman level and five sophomores on varsity. I’m pleasantly surprised with

what we’re doing so far.” Marchetti is expected to lead the staff. He’s coming off of a sophomore season when he posted a 2.45 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 20 innings. While he threw sparingly as a freshman last year, another returning pitcher is Ryan Williams. Williams will start in the outfield and is being used as a late-inning reliever, though that role could potentially expand. One of the differences between this year’s team and past teams is that there are no pitchers who can reliably go deep into games, the coach said. With that, Brannan will depend on a deep staff. Other players that Brannan will hope to get innings from include junior Zane Baltz, sophomore Mason Roberts and sophomore Brooks Davis. “We can’t really afford to lose anybody on the

mound,” Brannan said. “We don’t have the 2-3 guys that are going to get five innings every time. We’ll be reliant on the whole staff all year long. As we do that process, someone might emerge. But we don’t have 2-3 coming out of the gate.” While the pitching is less of a known quantity than it’s been in the past, the Heritage offense has something that even good teams haven’t had, strong top-of-thelineup speed. That comes from senior Jalen Owens. He played sparingly last year but has made a big impact early, namely with his legs. “He’s a top-of-the-order, speed guy,” Brannan said. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a guy that if you walk, it’s (tantamount to) a double.” see Baseball page 10A

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Another senior is infielder Ryan Wheeler. He returns from last year, and Brannan has observed him taking on more of a leadership role, helping his younger teammates in addition to improving his own game. One of those younger teammates includes sophomore Elijah Ward, who Brannan said is likely the shortstop of the future for the program. Another is sophomore first baseman KC Karbowski, who’s shown immense early power. Heritage’s top returning hitter is ju-

nior Anthony Potestio. He hit .406 a season ago and tallied 26 base hits, second on the team. Senior catcher Jojo Roman is another key player. In addition to what he contributes on the field, Roman is also the only player left from the 2020 team that dealt with a short season due to COVID-19. “He’s the last of 2020 group, carrying that torch,” Brannan said. “He’s the only kid who saw that group and its work ethic.” The Patriots will open the BVAL season on Tuesday, April 5. In the weeks

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leading up to that, they’ll play a lot of strong teams around Northern California. With that, Brannan has encouraged his players and coaches to not dwell too much on any struggles that might come. “My hope is these guys go through the tough part of the schedule, learn from mistakes and at least play to the level of competition,” Brannan said. “So when we get to league (play), there won’t be much that we didn’t see.” When league play begins, Heritage will open up against the team it tied for the

BVAL title a season ago, Pittsburg. Given the talent the Pirates have coming back, Brannan labeled them as the “team to beat.” Brannan also expects to see strong competition from Liberty, which boasts a deep lineup and Freedom, which has a strong front end of the starting rotation. “For the first time in a long time, it will be really competitive,” Brannan said of the BVAL slate. “I don’t think we’ve been looking up for a long time. It will be interesting to see what kind of team we have when we get to that point.”

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he Impact 08G team won the Namomas Tournament. According to team officials, the girls are a powerhouse when it comes to defense and creating opportunities to score a goal when needed. Team officials said the team is headed into March motivated to show their talent, skills, and drive. Photo courtesy of Impact Soccer Club

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L21-03144 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JOSHUA FRED AFATO AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MERIWEST CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other

legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos

formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA WAKEFIELD TAYLOR COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Bret A Yaple 195809 Bret A. Yaple 2701 Del Paso Road, Suite 130-245 Sacramento, California 95835 (510) 275-4555. DATE (Fecha): November 17, 2021 Clerk, by (Secretario): K.V., NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - as an individual defendant. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87662 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022.

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: Folorunso Olayemi Oyinkansola, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/14/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87549 Publish dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000460 The name of the business(es): Contra Costa Valley Handymen & Maintenance Located at: 2201 Ventnor Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Simpson & Simpson LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: QuinnWilliam Simpson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/24/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87603 Publish dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022.

Talia Tolomeo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/15/27 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87661 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000453 The name of the business(es): Meldaf Ventures Located at: 14 Vitruvius Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Folorunso Olayemi Oyinkansola. This business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000456 The name of the business(es): Comzie Jeweries & Accessaries Located at: 14 Vitruvius Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Confort Ehireme Oyinkansola. 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: Confort E. Oyinkansola, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/24/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87562 Publish dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000970 The name of the business(es): Discovery Bay Studios Located at: 2272 Canterbury Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Talia Tolomeo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2022. Signature of registrant:

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage: Brittany Arnold Adam Bertel Rebecca Campbell Vanessa Cisneros Silvia Espinoza Krystle Gillaspy Taniya Lewis Eric Mosley Andrew Simpson Arkita Slaughter Shawn St. Peters 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 3/16/22 @ 12:00 pm. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 3/4/22 & 3/11/22 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 3/16/22 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87668 Publish Dates: March 4,11, 2022.

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Notice Inviting Bids 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Pavement Management Program 2022 (Concrete Repairs), CIP Project No. 336-31699 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at its Brentwood City Hall office, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the Council Chambers will be open from 1:30 p.m. to exactly 2:00 p.m. to accept bids in person. Limited seating will be available, allowing one representative per bid, for the reading of the bids. Anyone attending the bid opening must wear a face mask and adhere to the County’s social distancing requirements. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at various sites throughout the City, and is described as follows: Removal and replacement of existing sidewalk, handicap ramps, curb and gutter. 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 35 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about May 9, 2022, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $222,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C” Specialty License(s). 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) directly from the City (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www. brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid.asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. 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 City, 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 within ten days after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Potential Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., 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 on file with the City and 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. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that 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. 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids. CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: February 25, 2022. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87677 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 2022.

istered by the following owner(s): Hani Jazayrli. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Hani Jazayrli. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gina Lane Rogge. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2007. Signature of registrant: Gina Rogge. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000713 The name of the business(es): KAFT Coaching Located at: 50 Clearbrook Rd Antioch, CA 94509 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karen Adriana Flores Tinajero. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Karen A Flores Tinajero-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/04/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/03/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000764 The name of the business(es): Sandoval Landscaping Located at: 2213 Buchanan Rd, Suite 211 M In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maribel Sandoval. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Maribel E. Sandoval. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/7/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000241 The name of the business(es): Napa Auto Parts Located at: 801 Sunset Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LIM Automotive Suplly Inc. 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: Luis Martinez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/13/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001096 The name of the business(es): Beauty Marks Located at: 3850 Balfour Road Suite L106 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rocci Russo. 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: Rocci Russo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/22/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2002-0000876 The name of the business(es): Changes Fitness Lab Located at: 2200 John Muir Parkway #242 In: Hercules, CA 94547, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rachel Stinar. 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: Rachel Stinar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/11/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/10/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000851 The name of the business(es): THE FACTORY Located at: 961 Garcia Ave #G In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shaun Smith. 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: Shaun Smith, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/10/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/09/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000938The name of the business(es): Crystalita LLC Located at: 2145 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Crystalita. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Crystal Bobadilla, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/15/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/14/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000656 The name of the business(es): Diabloview Sheep Located at: 1901 Tule Lane In: Knightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Michael Urenda. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on1/20/2022 . Signature of registrant: Steven Urenda, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/02/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/01/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000679 The name of the business(es): Wunder Lighting & Controls, Inc. Located at: 2815 Mitchell Dr. Suite 110 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wunder Lighting & Controls, Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2006. Signature of registrant: Michael Wunder, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/03/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/02/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0000899 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): Hani The Realtor Lo- File No. F-2022-0000597 The name of cated at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 the business(es): Tangles Salon LocatIn: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby reg- ed at: 1145 2nd Street, Suite C In: Brent-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000677 The name of the business(es): Neptune Design Media Located at: 1533 Coleridge Way In: Discovery Bay, 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Barry Anthony. 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: Barry Anthony. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/03/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/02/2027 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March File No. F-2022-0000689 The name of 4, 2022 the business(es): Uniquely Flawed in Yeshua Located at: 2332 Loveridge Road FICTITIOUS BUSINESS # 207 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2022-0000369 The name of Shamonica Charise Gordon. This busi- the business(es): 1. Element Construcness is conducted by: an Individual. tion 2. Element Solar Panel CleanThe registrant commenced to transact ing Located at: 14850 Hwy 4, Ste A-140 business under the fictitious business In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby name or names listed above on N/A. registered by the following owner(s): Signature of registrant: Shamonica C. Steven Key. This business is conducted Gordon, Owner. This statement was filed by: a Limited Liability Company,State of with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Organization: CA. The registrant comCounty on: 02/03/2022 by Deputy Clerk menced to transact business under the Expires 02/02/2027 Brentwood Press No. fictitious business name or names listed 02-1273 above on 07/01/2022. Signature of regPublish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, istrant: Steven Key, CEO. This statement 18, 2022 was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/22/2022 by Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clerk Expires 01/27/2027 Brentwood STATEMENT Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0000991 The name of the Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, business(es): Himalayan Tax Service 11, 2022 Located at: 985 36th Street In: Richmond, CA 94805, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): Marley Dong. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: An Individual. File No. F-2022-0000774 The name of The registrant commenced to transact the business(es): Brooke & Luci Lobusiness under the fictitious business cated at: 1308 Arkell Rd In: Walnut Creek, name or names listed above on N/A. CA 94598 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Signature of registrant: Marley Dong, is hereby registered by the following Individual. This statement was filed with owner(s): Markwith Baudendistel LLC. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County This business is conducted by: a Limited on: February 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Liability Company. The registrant comExpires 2/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. menced to transact business under the 02-1273. fictitious business name or names listed Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amanda Markwith, Manager. This stateFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: 02/08/2022 by File No. 2022-0000637 The name of the Deputy Clerk Expires 02/07/2027 Brentbusiness(es): CULTIVATED BEAUTY wood Press No. 02-1273 Located at: 815 1ST ST, SUITE 3 In: Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby reg- 11, 2022 istered by the following owner(s): MLA Aesthetics LLC. This business is conFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ducted by: a Limited Liability Company, NAME STATEMENT State of Organization: CA. The registrant File No. F-2022-0000631 The name of commenced to transact business under the business(es): Zoe Arana Aesthetthe fictitious business name or names ics Located at: 4550 Balfour Rd Unit listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- A In: Brentwood,CA, 94513, is hereby trant: MELISSA ANDERSON, MANAGING registered by the following owner(s): MEMBER. This statement was filed with Zoe Michelle Arana. This business is conthe County Clerk of Contra Costa County ducted by: an Individual. The registrant on: 02/01/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires commenced to transact business under 01/31/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02- the fictitious business name or names 1273 listed above on N/A. Signature of regisPublish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, trant: Zoe Arana. This statement was filed March 4, 2022 with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/01/2022 by Deputy Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 01/31/2027 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0000935 The name of Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, the business(es): Blue Ribbon Weed 11, 2022 & Pest Control Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct., Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): Pepper Investments Inc. This File No. F-2022-0000908 The name of business is conducted by: A Corporation, the business(es): Carrie Dina Quilting State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant Located at: 577 Eileen Street In: Brentcommenced to transact business under wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fictitious business name or names the following owner(s): Carrie Dina Howe. listed above on 02/09/2022. Signature This business is conducted by: an Individof registrant: Deane Sheppard, Presi- ual. The registrant commenced to transact dent. This statement was filed with the business under the fictitious business County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: name or names listed above on N/A. Sig02/15/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires nature of registrant: CARRIE DINA HOWE, 02/14/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02- Owner. This statement was filed with 1273 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, on: 02/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 18, 2022 02/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0000918 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): Alpha Defensive File No. F-2022-0000847 The name of the Solutions Located at: 231 Carter Pl In: business(es): V&D Management LLC Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- Located at: 15 Da Vinci Ct. In: Oakley, CA tered by the following owner(s): Roger 94561, is hereby registered by the followHenry Bonte. This business is conducted ing owner(s): V&D Management LLC. This by: An Individual. The registrant com- business is conducted by: an Individual. The menced to transact business under the registrant commenced to transact business fictitious business name or names listed under the fictitious business name or names above on N/A. Signature of registrant: listed above on 2/10/2022. Signature of regRoger H. Bonte, Owner. This statement istrant: Lalita Devi, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2022 by Deputy Costa County on: 02/10/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2027 Brentwood Clerk Expires 02/09/2027 Oakley Press No. Press No. 02-1273 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 18, 2022 11, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001027 The name of the business(es): La Gloria Located at: 2213 Ventnor Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jazmin Garcia, Veronica Garcia Ortiz, Valentin Garcia, Zoraya Garcia, Francisco Garcia. This business is conducted by: a Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jazmin Garcia, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/18/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/17/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

January 12, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/11/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87564 Publish dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000878 The name of the business(es): Your Way Transition Located at: 2050 Rubens Way #208 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vernise Lucille Blanton. 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: Vernise Lucille Blanton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/11/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/10/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 Legal / Public Notice Claim of Rights to my Heirs I, Timo Joel Wilson, competent to speak, of sound mind, claim all rights and title to my following heirs and living beings as my biological property: Anyiah Lei Faith Wilson and Timo Joel Wilson Jr. Anyone with any proof, knowledge of the facts or events contrary to my priority claim, must state and declare by public notice, the contrary. Any party, in rerum natura of a Higher Claim have 30 days to submit their claim to: Joseph Aiello, Notary Public: 21 Kingston Court, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054. Note, all presented claims are subject to be scrutinized pursuant to SEC Tracer No. 2640220. Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000368 The name of the business(es): 1. Envy Vacay 2. Savvy Bam 3. Savvy Business And Money Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way, Unit # 3077 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Evelyn King. 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: Evelyn King, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87600 Publish dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000983 The name of the business(es): AwesomeWebToGo Located at: 4514 Elkhorn way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carlos A Urrea. 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: Carlos A Urrea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2-152022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87660 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001034 The name of the business(es): Maximus Martial Arts Academy Located at: 4389 Hillcrest Ave In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Guila’s Hawn. Kaju-Kickboxing, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dennis Guila, President. This stateFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: February 18, File No. F-2022-0000749 The name of the 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/17/2027 business(es): Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87680 Publish 1. Willow Street Catering dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022. 2. OG Desserts 3. CMJ Hospitality NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 4. 8 Bridges Notary And Live Scan Self-storage unit contents of the folLocated at: 1990 N California Blvd Suite lowing customers containing house20-42 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94569, is hold and other goods will be sold for hereby registered by the following cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on owner(s): 5 Streams Consulting LLC. This March 10, 2022 at approx. 01:00 PM business is conducted by: A Limited Li- at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard ability Company, State of Organization: Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 526CA. The registrant commenced to trans- 4580: Breanna Morales, Amber Gonzalez, act business under the fictitious business Sonam Nand, Sabrina Brooner, MATHEW name or names listed above on N/A. MINTON, Dana bennett, Peterson ClarSignature of registrant: Michael Jenkins, ence, Harvey C Fredericks. CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This state- Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87652 Publish ment was filed with the County Clerk Dates: February 25, March 4, 2022. of Contra Costa County on: February 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87561 Publish dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000153 The name of the business(es): 21 Nails Located at: 2105 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenny Tran. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jenny Tran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/10/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87548 Publish dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000174 The name of the business(es): Lalique Accessories Located at: 3186 Contra Loma Blvd # 173 In: Antioch, CA 95509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexis Randle. 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: Alexis Randle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on:

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anyone – regardless of vaccination status – except in hightransmission settings such as public transit, health care and correctional facilities and shelters. The president of the Liberty Education Association read a letter to the board decrying mask choice, citing teacher health as one of the reasons students and staff should remain masked. However, teachers wrote letters to the board and disagreed with the association’s stance and supporting mask choice. During the meeting, the board voted on several resolutions that failed, and came to an agreement only after editing the original resolution that prompted the meeting in the first place. The resolution was crafted by LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta and district counsel at the board’s request after discussion during last week’s regular meeting about

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Speaking of high-density, the parcel of land in question is currently zoned as R-1, which indicates low-density residential. In order to build out the proposed amount of residential units, Eden Housing will be required to pursue an amendment to the city’s General Plan. This has some residents of the surrounding neighborhoods pushing back. One meeting attendee stated his concern about the property value of his home, worth over $1 million, going down, along with more crime, with the result being a mass exodus of current homeowners in the area. Many homes in the surrounding neighborhoods – Rose Garden, Granville Estates, Prewett Ranch, and Sterling Preserve – are valued at more than $800,000, which makes buying in the area a difficult prospect for first-time or low/mid-income buyers. Rob Simonds, Director of Housing Development for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley said, “Our buyers want to be part of the community but don’t have

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how to handle unmasked students. Monday’s gathering was a special meeting called to vote on that resolution. Trustee Roy Ghiggeri said he did not want to lose sight of the resolution that the board supports mask choice. “I think everyone who spoke here spoke from their hearts, and we need to help them,” Ghiggeri said. “I would like this resolution to show our intent as a board from this point on. I think we should still go with this. The district will be safer, the kids can get started earlier making a choice about their masks.” Before the vote, Volta recommended the board continue to follow state guidance as it has done since March of 2020. Volta, a district parent, said parents sent their students to school every day and the district had a responsibility to their students. He noted there are many rules on school campuses, all in place for student safety, and the deal reached

$250,000 to put down on a home. They want a safe, healthy place to live, just like the rest of you.” The topic of low-income housing increasing crime came up frequently during the public meeting. Residents said that including affordable rental units to the project will bring more crime to the area. “We don’t want the riff-raff! Take it somewhere else!” Daniela Costantino argued. Sinzania Todor, a Brentwood resident, requested police logs from other cities where Eden Housing has built and manages lowincome properties. While there were no police reports readily available, Eden Housing’s Vice President of Residential Services, Anna Gwyn Simpson, gave anecdotal evidence of studies in Hayward and Gilroy that showed a decreased crime rate in the immediate residential areas, due to efficient property management and on-site services offered. Brentwood Community Development Director Alexis Morris said in an email, “The last time an entirely affordable project was approved was in March 2011, for

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ing any warning or a reasonable opportunity to surrender.” The lawsuit claims that Rezentes allowed Marco, his K9 partner, to “bite and gnaw on Ms. Bates’ scalp and skull for an extended period of time” despite her pleas for him to call the dog office. Marco allegedly ignored his handler’s commands to stop and had to be physically removed by Rezentes, according to the suit. According to the suit, officers violated Bates’ Constitutional right to not be subjected to excessive force. Following coverage from San Francisco media outlets KRON and KTVU as well as national news, the Brentwood Police Officers’ Association released a statement regarding

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between the teachers union and the district last year stated all state mandates would be followed. “It is because of (the deal) and because all of our teachers have done an excellent job doing the best they can under not great circumstances,” Volta said. “I would hate for us to start questioning which rules are appropriate and which are not, so my recommendation is we wait until the 11th when the masks come off. That way, there is no risk to us financially, there is no risk for undue time spent for not following the (deal) and we can just focus on our students and move forward from this event.” Fallout from the decision is yet to be seen, but the meeting attendees cheered the board’s decision loudly. Staff and teachers were not included due to California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) regulations. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

a 54-unit apartment project known as The Grove at Sunset Court (NEC of Havenwood Avenue and Brentwood Boulevard).” As part of the city’s municipal code, they also ensure that construction of affordable, single-family units are being included in plans for new developments dispersed throughout Brentwood. Even these efforts are not enough to meet the requirement put out by the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Regional Housing Need Allocation Plan (RHNA Plan). The latest data from Cycle 5 of the RHNA, which runs from Jan. 31, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2023, shows that the City of Brentwood falls significantly short of the state-mandated goal for permits issued for very low and low-income housing units. In that time frame, the RHNA Plan set the goal of 234 units for very low-income individuals and 124 units for low income individuals, but only 3 and 13 permits were issued, respectively, coming in at 1.3% towards the final goal. In the same time period, there have been 2,819 permits issued for homes being built

the lawsuit and its media coverage. “As has become commonplace in recent years, those media outlets abdicated their responsibility to inform the public on the facts of an incident, and instead have chosen to demonize the police and fan the flames of racial discord,” the statement begins. “Contrary to what was reported by the media, this was not just ‘a shoplifting incident’ and the use of a police K9 had nothing to do with the race of the suspects.” Bates is Black. The statement from the Police Officers’ Association, an independent organization, asserts context is missing from coverage of the lawsuit that justifies the events. “One of the areas being searched was a field with large swaths of nearly impenetrable shrubbery and trees,”

the statement explains. “These types of areas are especially dangerous for police officers to search, due to the fact that potentially armed suspects can easily conceal themselves inside the overgrown vegetation, and officers may not see the suspect until they are right upon them. This is one of numerous scenarios where utilizing a police dog helps keep our officers safe.” According to the association, police dogs are trained to bite down on the first body part they come in contact with, which was the top of Bates’ head in this case. Bates was ordered to come out from the bushes, the statement says as part of a standard safe practice due to officers being unable to determine if she was armed. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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and sold to individuals in the above-moderate Income demographic, which comes in at 1,010.4% of the RHNA’s 279-unit goal. The O’Hara Avenue and Lone Tree Way property was bought by the Episcopal Diocese of California in 2002, but has been vacant since its purchase. At one time, the diocese had hoped to build a church on the land, but their vision has since shifted. According to the project’s website, “The community would include market-rate, singlefamily homes, affordable townhomes for first-time homebuyers, and affordable rental housing for low-income families. The centerpiece of Blue Bird Village is Jubilee Farm, an organic farm and orchard operated by the Farm Church Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California.” Blue Bird Village will be holding their next community meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. For more information about the project, or to leave feedback, visit https://www. bluebirdvillagebrentwood.com/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-21-895314-JB Order No.: 1966976 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/17/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): TANIKA T. KNOTT, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/27/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0330135-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/29/2022 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: $418,385.92 The purported property address is: 4608 HIDDEN GLEN DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-730-030-3 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 website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21895314-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-

895314-JB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 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-21-895314-JB IDSPub #0176621 2/18/2022 2/25/2022 3/4/2022. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87550 Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022.

In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): National Aquatic Services, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/12. Signature of registrant: Sean J. Senior, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/9/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87602 Publish dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001224 The name of the business(es): Jason H Consultant Located at: 11 Cindy Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chuntao Hsieh. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Chuntao Hsieh, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87686 Publish dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022.

AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE 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 of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 796 PEACHWILLOW DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $380,130.08 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 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 or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 090669-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. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 090669-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives

it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87654 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 2022.

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: 3/11/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 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: 12/27/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87565 Publish Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000849 The name of the business(es): Aly’s Jewelry Located at: 2105 Ascot Ct In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Itandenuy Navarrete 2. Arturo Infante. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/10/2022. Signature of registrant: Itandenuy Navarrete. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/9/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87584 Publish dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000919 The name of the business(es): Willy’s Bagels And Blends Located at: 1155 2nd Street, Ste. D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MAR & RAQ LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Lorraine Sanabria, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FebruFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ary 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires NAME STATEMENT 2/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0000606 The name of the 87649 Publish dates: February 25, March business(es): mnconstruction Located 4, 11, 18, 2022. at: 971 Whitehall Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): Mahmood Noori. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: An In- File No. F-2022-0001166 The name of the dividual. The registrant commenced to business(es): transact business under the fictitious 1. East County Revolution Football business name or names listed above on Club 2. EC Revolution FC Located at: 1/31/2022. Signature of registrant: Mah- 415 Beatrice Court - Suite D In: Brentmood Noori. This statement was filed wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered with the County Clerk of Contra Costa by the following owner(s): East DiaCounty on: January 31, 2022 by Deputy blo Youth Soccer League. This business Clerk Expires 1/30/2027 Brentwood is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Press No. 02-1273 87651 Publish dates: Incorporation: California. The registrant February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on N/A. Signature of regisNAME STATEMENT trant: Nicole J Farrar, Manager. This stateFile No. F-2022-0000793 The name of ment was filed with the County Clerk of the business(es): The Scented Cot- Contra Costa County on: February 24, tage Located at: 1701 Minnesota Av- 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/3/2027 enue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87683 registered by the following owner(s): Publish dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022. Vanessa Ramos-Wheeler. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The regFICTITIOUS BUSINESS istrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or File No. F-2022-0001193 The name of names listed above on N/A. Signature the business(es): Saadhuu Truck & of registrant: Vanessa Ramos-Wheeler. Auto Repair Road Service Located This statement was filed with the County at: 251 Cloverbrook Circle In: Pittsburg, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February CA 94565, is hereby registered by the 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/8/2027 following owner(s): Harpal Singh MaBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 87606 hal. This business is conducted by: An Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, Individual. The registrant commenced 18, 2022. to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Harpal NAME STATEMENT Singh Mahal. This statement was filed File No. F-2022-0000818 The name of with the County Clerk of Contra Costa the business(es): Red & White Conces- County on: February 25, 2022 by Deputy sions Located at: 1681 Eden Plains Rd In: Clerk Expires 2/24/2027 Brentwood Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- Press No. 02-1273 87687 Publish dates: tered by the following owner(s): 1. Dean March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022. Williams 2. Liesel Williams. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact busiNAME STATEMENT ness under the fictitious business name File No. F-2022-0001197 The name of the or names listed above on 6/1/1974. business(es): CAFE CADDIE Located at: Signature of registrant: Dean Williams. 3000 DANVILLE BLVD. #F In: ALAMO, CA This statement was filed with the County 94507, is hereby registered by the folClerk of Contra Costa County on: Febru- lowing owner(s): HIDDEN TREASURES BY ary 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires KDW INC. This business is conducted by: 2/9/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. 87609 Publish dates: February 25, March The registrant commenced to transact 4, 11, 18, 2022. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of registrant: STEVEN WEINER, NAME STATEMENT PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with File No. F-2022-0000835 The name of the the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business(es): on: February 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk 1. NAS Pools Expires 2/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 2. National Aquatic Services 02-1273 87674 Publish dates: March Located at: 9030 Brentwood Blvd., Suite F 4,11,18, 25, 2022.

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 9th day of March 2022, at 10:30 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. Clyde Walker - Clothing, shoes, ladder, toolbox, leaf blower, shredder, and chairs. 2. Silvia Espinoza - Mendoza - Flat screen, books, ladder, trike, scooter, end table, bedding, and shelves. 3. Zaida Lora - Pans, bike, shelves, rugs, misc. table, dog/cat carrier, and bedding. 4. Ray Hagler Jr. - Sofa, dresser, baby carrier, fan, dishes, pans, dolly, tools, shelves, drum set, lawn mower, and air compressor. 5. Molly Sanchez - End table, armoire, shelves, dishes, pans, DVD, CD, and head/ foot board. 6. Gabriel Bensusen - Engine stand, and V8 engine. 7. Brian Murphy - Sofa, lamps, headboard, pictures, chairs, speakers, sports equipment, dresser, and clothing. 8. Teresita N. Delrosario - End table, office chair, sofa, love seat, exercise equipment, lamps, armchair, entertainment center, big screen, and flat screen TV. 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: 2/25/2022 and 3/4/2022 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87610 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 090669-CA APN: 012-204004 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/20/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/30/2022 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/29/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0246151-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CYNTHIA LEWRIGHT, A SINGLE WOMAN AND AUSTIN LEWRIGHT A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE;

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Felix Vincent Oguin SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Felix Vincent Oguin CASE NUMBER: N21-2318 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Felix Vincent Oguin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Felix VIncent Oguin to Proposed Name: Felix Eugene Pettis. 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: 4/4/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/9/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87650 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Hassan AlJanaby, Hadil Yaseen SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Hassan Al-Janaby, Hadil Yaseen CASE NUMBER: N220125 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Hassan Al-Janaby filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alexander Hassan Al-Janaby to Proposed Name: Alexander Al-Janaby. 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: 3/28/22 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 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: January 20, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 87547 Publish Dates: February 11,18, 25, March 4, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Khayla Alexis McKenzie SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Khayla Alexis McKenzie CASE NUMBER: N22-0025 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Khayla Alexis McKenzie filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Khayla Alexis McKenzie to Proposed Name: Khayla Alexis Di Giorgio. 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

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handful of senior citizens living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Since then, we have had over 50 long-term participants with a wide variety of issues that do not allow them to be at home alone. Saint Anne Village has always focused on our “family-like, feels like home” environment to make our guests and their loved ones comfortable in their setting. We have strived to make connections with outside resources to better assist the caregivers whether financially or with outside support for in-home care and/or counseling. To further expand on our drive to serve the community, Saint Anne Village

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So sweet, friendly and so knowledgeable on everything from skin care products to filler.” For anyone with a family history of skin cancer, Beer recommends regular checks starting around the age of 12. He is also concerned about rising skin cancer rates in young people and said he believes sunscreen is still a safe way to prevent future problems. “Sunscreen is very important, and so are reapplications,” he said. “The rate of skin cancer for a 60-year-old today is about 20%, but the rate for a child born this year is 50%, so 50% of children will

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Occupational therapist: They oversee the operations and have the most responsibility by setting goals and developing treatment plans. An occupational therapist will do a home or work assessment to analyze a patient’s environment and make accommodations. He or she also will suggest equipment to use in a workplace to help that patient do his or her job comfortably. To become an occupational therapist, one will need to go through a master’s program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Occupational therapy is a suitable career for individuals who want to help others maintain their independence and live life to the fullest.

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♦ HPV vaccine: The human papillomavirus vaccine is recommended if you did not receive it as an adolescent. 40 to 64 years old ♦ Zoster (Shingles) vaccine: Two doses of this vaccine will be administered between two and six months apart starting at age 50 and up. ♦ Colorectal screening: A colonoscopy to detect any colorectal illnesses is recommended beginning at age 50. ♦ Prostate screening: Prostate screenings begin at age 50 unless you are a high-risk individual, in which case screenings begin at age 40. ♦ Osteoporosis: Doctors may recommend a bone density test and osteoporosis

screening at age 50 and up if certain risk factors are present. ♦ Lung cancer screening: If you are a past or current smoker, it’s wise to have an annual lung cancer screening. The American Lung Association says adults age 55 and up can have this screening covered by health insurance. ♦ Mammogram: Women should begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40. 65 years and older ♦ Cervical cancer: Most women can stop getting Pap smears at this age if they have no history of cervical cancer. Women who have had a hysterectomy may no longer need pelvic exams after age 65.

♦ Pneumococcal and pneumonia vaccines: These are recommended every five years for certain conditions and risk factors. ♦ Cognitive health: Doctors may assess your cognitive health to see if there are any risk factors for dementias. In addition to these screenings, doctors may conduct annual depression screenings to assess mental health. Routine blood glucose monitoring may be necessary based on risk factors for diabetes. Individuals are urged to speak to their doctors to map out a health screening schedule specific to their needs. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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the Journal of the American Medical Association-Pediatrics (JAMA-Pediatrics). “During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children increased screen time use due to online school, stay-at-home orders and general social isolation,” said Richard Freed, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center. “JAMA-Pediatrics recently reported that children nearly doubled their screen time use during the pandemic. Unfortunately, this increase is posing mental health risks for kids because it displaces the activities we know are helpful to children and adolescents, including quality time with family, physical activity,

and engaging with their teachers and school communities.” The cumulative effect of excessive screen time is leading to mental health problems for children, experts say. “Children are experiencing anxiousness and stress in part because screen time has remained elevated even as pandemic restrictions are lifted,” Freed added. Here are some tips for helping your child cut back on his or her screen time use: ♦ Help children and adolescents do things that we know support their mental health, including time with family and physical activity. That leaves less time for screens. ♦ Kids might need parent support and structure to get back into school routines, such as turning off screens and completing homework. ♦ Cutting back on screen time use does not mean no screen time at all. Try setting some limits on children’s usage and work

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