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Third search for Alexis Gabe planned
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OAKLEY A third weekend of the volunteer search effort for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe has been planned after the first two weekends uncovered little. About 100 volunteers turned out last weekend to assist with searching an area that stretched from Antioch to Sherman Island, however authorities have not indicated whether searchers were able to turn up any new leads in her disappearance. Gabe has been missing since Jan. 27. Her last known location was Benttree Way in Antioch, and her car was found abandoned on Trenton Street in Oakley. The doors were unlocked, and her keys were still in the ignition. Gabe is 24 years old and described
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New assistant city manager brings enthusiasm, expertise by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer
BRENTWOOD Darin Gale, Brentwood’s new assistant city manager, has come a long way from humble beginnings. Gale was born and raised in south Sacramento, the youngest of four children, in a blue collar family. Immediately following high school, he spent two years living in Spain, as part of his church’s mission. Upon his return, he became the first member of his family to go to college. Gale received his undergraduate degree from Sacramento State in Economics and has a Master’s of Business Administration from the Lebow School of Business at Drexel University. He is also a graduate Business............................................... 23 Calendar................................................ 8
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OAKLEY Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting at 1430 Carpenter Road in Oakley that was discovered March 2. Oakley resident Billy Bruce Cole, 32, and Anastashia Wilfong, 27, of West Sacramento have been charged with first-degree murder and accessory after the fact, respectively, in connection with the death of Rommel Hernandez, 35, of Sacramento, according to a March 7 press release from Oakley police. Hernandez’s body was discovered while detectives from the Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s Office were serving a search warrant “in regards to weapons and illegal drugs” on the morning of March 2, according to the release. Officials on the scene said they believed Hernandez had been dead since late night or early morning, but had no details regarding motive. “Upon entry, sheriff ’s deputies found a deceased person under suspicious circumstances, so they brought the Oakley Police Department out here,” Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said of the city’s involvement in the investigation. The two law enforcement agencies began a joint investigation into the death that resulted in charges being filed against Cole and Wilfong. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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12-year-olds hospitalized after fireworks injuries by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer
Two 12-year-olds were injured while playing with fireworks behind Neighborhood Church on Birch Street in Brentwood Sunday afternoon (March 6), authorities said. A boy from Oakley was airlifted to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland with severe injuries to his face, chest and hands, while a Brentwood girl suffered facial injuries and was transported by her family in a car to an undisclosed local hospital, fire crews said. Both are expected to survive, Brentwood police said in a news release. “We highly discourage the use of fireworks just for this reason, and also the fire danger,” Fire Captain Joe Grima said. Brentwood police said its investigation into the incident led them to an Oakley home, where additional fireworks were confiscated. Authorities said in a news release they will be working with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and Contra Costa County fire investigators to determine what, if any, charges will be filed in this case. The investigation is ongoing, police said. “These are explosive devices. They’re illegal because of how dangerous they
are,” Brentwood Police Patrol Sgt. Mitch Brouillette said. “[Parents] need to educate their kids that they can’t be played with. Fireworks aren’t something to take lightly. You’ve got to take them seriously, because of situations like this.” Anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to call Detective Ruth Talley at 925-809-7793. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows
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Longtime Contra Costa County prosecutor Mary Knox will vie for the Contra Costa County district’s attorney’s seat in June’s election. The 37-year deputy district attorney is the only candidate to file as of March 8 at noon, according to Dawn Kruger, a civic outreach and engagement specialist with the Contra Costa County Clerk-RecorderElections Department. The filing deadline is March 11. Current District Attorney Diana Becton has launched a re-election campaign, but has not filed the necessary papers as of March 8. Born and raised in Contra Costa County, Knox said she’s hoping to restore the strength to what Knox called the onceproud office. If elected, Knox said she plans to “charge people with crimes that can be proven and hold criminals accountable in a meaningful way.” “My first goal is pretty simple: Start doing the job that the DA is elected to do, and that is to enforce the laws, and enforce the laws as they are written and not subject to my personal agenda or my political beliefs but to truly have blind and true justice return to this office,” Knox said. Knox said she would also: • Reestablish positive collaborations with law enforcement
prevention and education focused on violent hot spots throughout the county. “They were frequently able to absolutely prevent homicides, and through the prosecutions we were able to dismantle different criminal street gangs,” Knox said. Knox was also a key player in launching a freeway security network — using gunshot detection technology, tilt zoom cameras and license plate readers — from Richmond on Interstate 80 through Antioch on Highway 4 that is credited with helping reduce highway shootings from 58 in 2015 and 2016 to two in 2019, both of which were solved within hours with information obtained by the freeway security network. She also created an adult truancy court in collaboration with juvenile court judges that addressed parents who were found not to be bringing their young kids to school. And she played a key role in securing a three- year, $3 million grant to design a human trafficking unit to investigate both sex and labor trafficking. “I have spent the last 37 years doing exactly what I plan to do,” Knox said. “This has been my entire career, and quite frankly, I have been training for this, to be the DA, for 37 years.” Knox has scheduled a “Meet Mary” fundraising event on Saturday, March 19, at Harry’s Wine Depot & Tavern (561 First St. in Brentwood), from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about Knox, visit https:// maryknox4da.com/.
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DISCOVERY BAY Local residents are getting a new text alert system soon. At a recent meeting, The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District board also said it continues to search for a new assistant general manager. The decision to implement a text alert system was made based on recommendations from town staff and internal operations committee member Director Michael Callahan. Callahan suggested the vendor SlickText based on experience he gained while managing technology solutions for a hedge fund. “Former General Manager Mike Davies was working on this idea for a text alert system that all of the different zones in Discovery Bay could sign up for,” Callahan said. “Essentially, it would allow them to subscribe to their local region and get alerts applicable to their local area, not really little things like a fallen tree, but big things, like a water main break.” Callahan said the board wanted to see the idea come to fruition. He drew on his own experience setting up text alert
views for the position have been conducted, and background checks are being performed now. The next step is a second round of interviews. One project Breitstein is focusing on is investigating possible locations for a new office building. She is part of an ad hoc committee created at the meeting to perform that task, along with Board President Kevin Graves and Director Bryon Gutow. “We have it in our capital improvement budget, and have had it there for
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CONSIDERING DIVORCE? REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN! At a minimum, it takes at least six months for a divorce to be completed. Divorces routinely last a year or longer. What do you do regarding your estate plan before, during and after divorce? Before filing for divorce, you should always review your estate planning documents and review what happens to assets when you die. You should also review your power of attorney and health care directive. Now that you are contemplating divorce, do you still want your spouse managing your finances if you unable? Do you want your spouse making health care decisions if you are unable to make your own decisions? In other words, do you really want your estranged spouse having the power to “pull the plug” or make other important health care decisions? Filing for divorce does not prevent these documents from taking effect. They must be formally revoked and new documents prepared. Once a divorce case has been filed, your ability to change or revoke a trust is limited. Neither party is allowed to change beneficiaries on life insurance, retirement accounts or pensions
while the case is pending. If your will names your spouse as the beneficiary of your assets, upon death those assets go to the spouse you were in the process of divorcing. Similarly, if your spouse is named as beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance, your estranged spouse (not your children) receives those funds if you die while your divorce is pending. Since this is something that cannot be changed once a case has been filed, it is important to make these changes prior to filing for divorce. Finally, once the divorce is final, you must revisit your estate plan and make a new plan. If your children are under 21, make sure their assets are held in trust. Otherwise, your ex spouse will have control over funds earmarked for your children. Can you trust your ex with assets you wanted to go to your children? If not, it is vitally important to see me and make sure your post-divorce estate plan is set up properly. If you have questions on this or any other estate planning topic, call me at (925) 516-4888. East County Family Law Group, 118 Central Blvd., Ste A, Brentwood – Advertisement www.eastcountyfamilylaw.com
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Events Friday, March 11 Friends of the Antioch Library to host book sale
The nonprofit Friends of the Antioch Library is hosting its spring book sale on March 11 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and March 12 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Antioch Library, 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/
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.
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.
Saturday, March 12 Shadow Lakes clean-up event
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.
Youth Employment Fair
The City of Oakley is hosting the annual Youth Employment Workshop and Fair on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Recreation Center at 1250 O’Hara Ave. The city will have information about job openings in the area, interview tips and will be joined by the Oakley Library, so attendees can apply for jobs online while at the event. For more information, visit oakleyinfo.com or call 925-625-7042.
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Sunday, March 13 Brentwood Inspired Living Center presents Christopher Brown
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 Christopher Brown on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. The title of the talk is Trusting Yourself Again. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org
Tuesday, March 15 Delta Island Adaptations Public Workshop #1
The first scheduled Delta Island Adaptations planning effort meeting, which is exploring ways to improve the resilience and sustainability of islands in the SacramentoSan Joaquin Delta owned by Metropolitan Water District (MWD), is scheduled for March 15 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the
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East Bay Legends 9u Fundraiser
The Legends 9u travel ball team is hosting a fundraiser at Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Co. (633 First St. in Brentwood ) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to raise money to compete in the NCS San Diego World Series tournament in July. Tickets, which cost $30, include one glass of wine or beer, small bites and 5 raffle tickets.This is a 21-and-older event. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/36SwPer.
Friday, March 18 Oakley Entrepreneurial Workshop
The City of Oakley is hosting a free entrepreneurial workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. This workshop is presented online using Zoom although limited seating for in-person learning will be available. Log-in information will be provided with registration confirmation. Business owners will learn the basics of The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, which oversees California’s sales and use, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and other taxes, and collects fees. Compliance need not be difficult for the small businessperson. This workshop will cover the California Resale Certificate, sales taxable and nontaxable sales, reporting requirements, internet sales, and special circumstances. To register, visit https://www.ci.oakley.ca.us/workshops. For more information, contact Harumi Murata at 925-625-7006.
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ANTIOCH March 3, 7:49 a.m. A case of battery and assault was reported on the 4800 block of Chism Way. March 3, 10:09 a.m. A case of business burglary was reported on the 2100 block of Mokelumne Drive. March 3, 10:16 a.m. A case of weapons violations was reported on the 1400 block of F Street. March 3, 10:28 a.m. A case of a suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported at Diablo Avenue and E. Madill Street. March 3, 11:16 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 1900 block of Alpha Way. March 3, 11:42 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 1100 block of W. 18th Street. March 3, 1:14 p.m. A case of a suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in weapons violations was reported on the 500 block of E. 18th Street. March 3, 7:26 p.m. A case of a restraining/court order violation that resulted in a warrant arrest was reported on the 1700 block of Harding Way. March 3, 8:06 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 1000 block of W. 5th Street. March 3, 9:31 p.m. A fight that resulted in assault was reported on the 800 block of James Donlon Boulevard. March 3, 9:32 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 2300 block of Sycamore Drive. March 4, 4:24 a.m. A case of a hit-andrun with no injuries was reported on the 2200 block of Lemontree Way. March 4, 12:34 a.m. A case of a traffic collision was reported on the 2500 block of A Street. March 4, 9:26 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 0 block of W. 17th Street.
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Editor: This is a response to Gordon Lyster’s response to my letter regarding Republicans shouldn’t be anti-vaccine Dear Gordon: First, let me say you are right. My wording that painted such a broad brush implying Republicans as all being anti-vaccine is grossly unfair. I should have been more precise. My frustration is with Republican officials and pundits who have fought mitigation efforts since the pandemic began, not Republicans as a whole. I also truly thank you for your service. I don’t question your patriotism. I was highlighting those who don’t recognize that in this war against the virus, it is time to put aside individual needs and concentrate on the country’s needs. Failing to give even such a minute effort, such as getting vaccinated or wearing a mask, does a disservice to all who have fought to build and preserve this country. Failing to do so little when so many have given everything is profoundly disrespectful and selfish. This national crisis requires all of us to participate and set aside individual needs. We have no choice. Failure to get vaccinated or wear a mask endangers all of us and extends the length of the pandemic. We all want this to end, and the longer people keep fighting against what needs to be done to win this war, the longer we will be fighting it. You asked where I got my information. I can tell you definitely not from, in your words, “Fake news CNN”. My COVID information only comes directly from reading the scientific journals and speaking with
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Celebrating Muslim women during Women’s History Month
Editor: March is Women’s History Month, when we highlight the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society. Among the many incredible, trailblazing women we will hear about this month are a number of formidable Muslim women who have contributed to history in many ways. One notable example is that of Malala Yousafzai, who advocated for girls’ education in the Taliban-occupied Swat valley region of Pakistan. She was shot and wounded by members of the Taliban because of her advocacy. She survived the attack and continues to advocate for women’s rights to education. Muslim women’s achievements are not limited to advocacy. Fatima al-Fihiri founded the first university in the world in 859 -- the University of al-Qawariyyan in Fez, Morocco. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have made strides in joining many women in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving the interests of their diverse constituents in the federal government. And, of course, we can’t forget Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad, who became the first Muslim-American to wear a hijab in an Olympic competition and won a bronze medal in a team sabre event. We celebrate these women and the
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The community can do better
Editor: Brentwood is a city with a strong sense of community. Neighbors look out for neighbors, and strangers help strangers in need. These past few weeks have been very disappointing showing the ugly side of Brentwood. And then the beautiful side. Racist comments were made toward a crossing guard wearing hijab. Followed by an outpouring of support and kindness so she knows the rest of us believe in her right to practice her religion. It’s in the Constitution. Most parents send their kids to school with masks not because they are sheep or asleep. It’s because we know there are many multigenerational families in Brentwood including grandparents. And we respect our elders. It’s because we know that some of the kids’ friends have asthma or tend to catch everything going around. And we love our kids’ friends. And we want our kids together in school. It’s part of the community. Finally, there was a meeting on Feb. 28 where the powers that be from the state looked at vaccination rates amongst children, hospitalizations
and positivity rates to determine if masks go away for schools. There is no need to continue harassing school board members, snarling traffic, disrupting precious and much-needed class time, endangering students and aggravating parents more than they are already with protests and walkouts. We will get through this together if we all remember we are part of this community. Where we all help each other, look out for each other and respect each other. M. Carolina Villaseca Brentwood
Reader disturbed by crossing guard incident
Editor: I was disturbed to read in The Press about the crossing guard at Ron Nunn Elementary having to deal with anti-mask protesters shouting racist epitaphs at her, when she was just helping kids reach school safely. Did you think that she had the power to change the mask rule, or were you just shouting at her for fun, showing the kids in the crosswalk what racist ugliness looks like up close? Either way, if this is an example of what your side of the school mask debate is like, I don’t want any. Kevin Allen Brentwood
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OBITUARY Jeffrey Dennis Baker
May 12, 1973 – February 20, 2022 Jeffrey Dennis Baker passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2022. He was born May 12, 1973, in Belleville, Illinois to Dennis and Janis Baker. Jeff lived in Ohio for 2 years, and at age 11 moved to Southern California. At San Clemente High he played water polo and was in the San Clemente Presbyterian Church Branch choir. Jeff received his bachelor’s degree from Fresno State and master’s from SJTC. Teaching science at Monte Vista Middle School was his passion. Jeff and his wife, Melissa, enjoyed a fairy tale romance that began from Day 1, and never faded, blessing them with their daughter Savannah. Jeff enjoyed traveling, spontaneous experiences, fishing, science fiction, wine and whiskey tastings, cooking, and trying new foods. He’s survived by his wife, Melissa Fuquay Baker; daughter Savannah Hope Baker; parents Dennis Baker and Janis Sturgeon Baker; sister Jennifer Baker Taylor; nephews Jack and Sam Taylor; aunts, uncles and cousins. There is a tribute page at www.frymemorialchapel.com. An online guest book is available for condolences and special messages to the family. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 11 a.m.2 p.m. at Brownstone Gardens in Oakley, where Jeff and Melissa were married. Monetary donations can be made in Jeff’s name to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (https://cholangiocarcinoma.org)
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Distinguished LUHSD graduates announced Liberty Union High School District program honors alumni
viduals who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments and/or contributions to their chosen profession or community, and deserve recognition for leading lives that remain true to the core values taught at LUHSD, according to the district website. The three district alumni will visit Liberty, Freedom and Heritage High Schools on Friday, April 22, to meet and speak to students. Assemblies will be held at all three school sites where students will have the opportunity to listen and ask questions about how these three alumni achieved success in their chosen fields. At 3:30 p.m., a public reception will be held at Cap’s Restaurant (144 Oak St. in Brentwood). Local dignitaries and special guests will recognize the honorees.
The Liberty Union High School District has announced the recipients for its Graduates of Distinction Program. After reviewing all the applications this year, the committee selected: Chris Calabrese from Liberty Union High School Class of 1989; educator and organic farmer Colby Smith from Freedom High School’s Class of 2005; and global makeup and design artist Alicia R. Kennon Esq., Liberty High School Class of 1998, Attorney at Law. Honorees are selected among indi-
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Agustin Samaniego was recently named Westmont of Brentwood’s executive director. Westmont of Brentwood offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care. Samaniego joined Westmont of Brentwood in early December. For 13 years, Samaniego has been working in the senior services field starting as a business office manager and moving his way up to executive director. He used the wealth of knowledge and experience that seniors share as inspiration to study and obtain his administrator’s license, officials said. Prior to working in senior living, Sa-
maniego sold real estate for 10 years in Utah and California, and before that he worked in the hospitality industry. “Though this has been a difficult time for seniors and their families (through the COVID-19 pandemic), I am grateful to have been a part of their lives and have hopefully made a positive impact during this time,” said Samaniego. “I have a wonderful and dedicated staff, and together, we look forward to continuing to support and exceed the needs of the residents and their families.” Westmont Living’s team members work to foster resident independence while respecting individuality, choice, dignity and privacy. The company takes pride in the Live Your Way activities and wellness program
that includes physical exercise, brain fitness, and social events along with lifelong learning, he said. The Dine Your Way program offers residents many options from a variety of menu choices. Westmont Living is a privately owned and managed senior living provider based in La Jolla with more than 20 years of experience offering care to seniors. The company’s mission is to provide inspiring life experiences that enable residents and their families to lead full and enriching lives. Westmont Living owns and operates 17 communities in California and Oregon. The one in Brentwood is at 450 John Muir Parkway. To learn more, call 925-516-8006 or visit www.westmontbrentwood.com.
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The Heritage High softball team will not be sneaking up on anyone in 2022. The Patriots enter the season as not only the favorites in the Bay Valley Athletic League but one of the best teams in all of California. In a preseason poll, calhisports.com ranked the Patriots as the No. 4 team in California and No. 2 in Northern California. Such high rankings bring high expectations -- at least externally. Internally, things haven’t changed much for Heritage. “It’s nothing more than normal,” coach Ron Rivers said. “The goal is the same. The goal is to win league. The goal is to get to the playoffs and win NCS. Nothing has really changed.” One thing that has changed is that the North Coast Section tournament will no longer be the automatic end of the season. Softball has recently adopted a state postseason tournament, which will give the best teams a chance to play against the top teams from other sections. Rivers is looking forward to that possibility. “I’m super excited that NCS has let us play our version of the championship game like football,” he said. “That should be pretty exciting. The No. 1 and No. 2 teams get to play against Southern California and Central California teams.” Rivers and the Patriots are upbeat heading into the season for a reason. Three players -- senior pitcher Kasey Aguinaga, senior shortstop Taci Haase and junior second baseman Skylar Stroh -- have all committed to play at Boise State. Senior third baseman Tianna Bell is headed to Cal while senior outfielder Jessica Heck is going to Simpson. “We do a good job in that regard, helping kids get to the next level,” Rivers said. “We just had a school come
The Heritage High School softball team, seen here after winning the Bay Valley Athletic League Tournament, will take the field this season after finishing last season 25-0, including 17-0 in league play.
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out yesterday to watch practice. We try to stay in contact, stay in touch with coaches to help the girls continue their careers. I try to explain that if they apply themselves in class and on the field, they can find somewhere to go play.” But the strength of the Heritage team doesn’t stop with those players. Those trying to find a weak spot on
the Patriots will have to look hard, and even then would likely come up empty. Rivers doesn’t like to compare teams of different years. He knows that with rule changes and different levels of competition, comparing this year’s team to one see Patriots page 15
Veteran Lions golf team has high expectations by Michael Dixon Correspondent
Heritage boys golf team has been the gold standard in the Bay Valley Athletic League for a long time. In 2021, Liberty broke the Patriots’ 51-match winning streak in league matches. In 2022, the expectations for the Lions are even bigger. Liberty opened its league season on Thursday, March 10 against Deer Valley. When the league season comes to an end, the Lions hope to be the BVAL’s top team. “For the first time in a while, it’s a pretty old team,” coach Curtis Cunningham said. “We have four or five seniors and several juniors. It’s a veteran group. And I’m pretty optimistic about this group. We have the potential to improve. Some of the other teams had key losses. The goal is to go 10-0 and win league title. But if we go 9-1 or 8-2, the league title is the goal.” Liberty’s top players include seniors Gavin Wagner and Andrew Krey. Junior Seth Gelnette has also impressed Cunningham with what the coach called “tremendous potential.”
And in the preseason, things have gone well for the Lions. Liberty sits at 2-1, having beaten Granada and split a pair of matches against Tracy, with each team winning on its home course. But the optimism and high expectations don’t come because the Lions are playing well in the early season. It’s the opposite. Cunningham has seen talent from the Liberty team but also knows there’s a lot of talent that’s been untapped in the early season. In the coming weeks, he hopes that can change but also knows that there’s no easy way to get it going. “I don’t think we’re playing anywhere close to where we can play,” Cunningham said. “We can drop four strokes a guy per match. I don’t think we’re close to where we could be. If these guys get close to their potential, I think they’ll be tough to beat in the league.” “And when the scores are tough, I can’t make them run or have extra weights,” he added. “Golf is a different animal. We
try to keep them loose and focused. That’s about all that we can do.” One of the advantages of this season is that it will offer more opportunities for the Lions -- and other teams -- to work on their craft than the last two. The 2020 season was canceled shortly after it began. There was a season in 2021. But despite golf being one of the easiest sports to adapt to with COVID-19 rules, the season was limited to league matches with teams not wanting to travel. The 2022 season will bring tournaments. One of those will be the return of Liberty’s longtime home tournament -- the Aiello Invitational. That will be on Monday, March 14 at Discovery Bay Country Club. Two weeks later, the Lions will be at Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro for the Spring Classic. Other tournaments include the Gambella Invitational on Monday, April 18, at Lone Tree and the Tracy Invitational on Monday, April 25, at Tracy Country Club. The postseason will
include the BVAL Tournament, if necessary, the North Coast Section qualifier and then the NCS Championship Tournament. “If they’re out here, they love the game,” Cunningham said. “Having the opportunity to play at Discovery Bay -- some of them aren’t members -- they understand how fortunate they are to have access to this facility and course. Everyone has been pretty darn positive about the whole experience. Compared to last year, it’s been nice to play somewhere between Lone Tree and Discovery Bay.” And while not every opponent is the same in quality, the Lions know that they can’t slack at all in any match if they’re going to meet the goals that they’ve laid out. “With the expectations that I have for this group and they have for themselves, every league match is big,” Cunningham said. “We have to be sure that we don’t take any league matches off and don’t take anyone anything less than seriously.” “They’re hard-working,” he added. “They love the game and have a real positive vibe right now. It’s been a really fun start to the season.”
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from 10, or even five, years ago is fruitless. But he knows that this group is strong. “We’re pretty balanced around -- everything looks pretty good,” Rivers said. “We’re loaded up and down the lineup. It’s a really good team right now.” The Patriots’ first game action will be at the Reno Tournament on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. Heritage’s first home game will be on Wednes-
lenge faced by the boys 14U teams is that several of the players were 12 and younger, and had already played in the 12U game, which finished just prior to the 14U start.” Despite the mixed results, the Delta Breeze coaching was great, and the parents were extremely proud of their
day, March 30 against Arroyo. The Patriots will then travel to take on American Canyon on Friday, April 1 before opening the BVAL season on Tuesday, April 5 against Pittsburg. “We’re looking forward to every game we play,” Rivers said. “Getting ranked like that, it’s tough. Everyone’s shooting for you. You’re not sneaking up on anyone. We’re the big dog and everyone tries to knock the big dog off the ladder.”
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Of course, Heritage starting its season later than usual is still better than the last two years. The 2020 season lasted only two games before COVID-19 brought it to an end. The Patriots played 25 games last year but all were in the BVAL. The 2022 season is close to normal, with non-league games, as well as tournaments like the Reno event and the Livermore Stampede, which will run from Thursday, April 7 to Saturday, April 9.
“It feels great -- it’s about time,” Rivers said. “I had some teams that I thought had a chance to win it all but the seasons were cut short. It’s nice to be playing again, traveling again and showing the girls different things, sites and teams. We’re just excited and blessed to be playing again.” “It’s a pretty humble group,” Rivers added. “Their chemistry is growing. I’m excited to see what we can do this year.”
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Figueroa, Antioch; 145-Jesse Briggs, Heritage; 152-Gabe Lear, Freedom; 160-Dante Benedetti, Freedom; 170-Jaime Jimenez, Freedom; 182- Nigel Newton, Freedom; 195- Josiah Small, Heritage; 220- Dillon Fagundes, Pittsburg; 285- Jeremiah McFadden, Pittsburg Honorable mention 106-Yahir Sandoval, Freedom; 113John Vera, Pittsburg; 126-Thomas Massoth III, Liberty; 132-Eliziah Montion, Freedom; 138-Juan Rodriguez Pinto, Pittsburg; 145-Wisdom Iakopo, Antioch; 152-Jose Alcantar, Liberty; 160- Case Dourgarian, Heritage; 170-Jaylen Magee, Liberty; 182- Nico Guillermo, Pittsburg; 195- Josh Allen, Pittsburg; 220- Cody Wong, Heritage; 285-Ethan Esposito, Freedom – The Press will print the remaining all-league teams in future issues
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The Bay Valley Athletic League recently announced its fall all-league teams. Wrestling First Team 106 pounds- Tanner Bartonico, Liberty; 113- Anthony Anderson, Liberty; 120 -Julian Ablang, Freedom; 126- Levi Waller, Heritage; 132-Jack Farage, Liberty; 138- Christian Diaz, Liberty; 145-Joaquin Garibay, Freedom; 152- Kayden Castaneda, Deer Valley; 160-Vincent Martinez, Antioch; 170-Jeremy Bookout, Antioch; 182- Sean McDaniel, Antioch; 195-Ryan Harper, Liberty; 220-Michael Relei, Liberty; 285-Jason Harrison, Antioch Second Team 106- Ethan Darrin Bascomb, Pittsburg; 113- Joey Hannon, Freedom; 120-Miguel Rodriguez, Pittsburg; 126Zach Savage, Freedom; 132-Gabriel Sanchez, Deer Valley; 138-Mauricio
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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.
changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/02/2022 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: 2/23/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87710 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022.
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): SANTRA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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): MICHAEL GILSON, 2409 CALLE LINARES, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. DATE (Fecha): 9/1/2021 Clerk, by (Secretario): Elizabeth Spann, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87713 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022.
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 direc-
ción 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.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Traci Ann Parent SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Traci Ann Parent CASE NUMBER: N22-0375 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Traci Ann Parent filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Traci Ann Parent to Proposed Name: Traci Ann Gibbons. 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
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 21CV03517 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Jensen McKean, Hugo Gutierrez, Albert Ineira-Angel, and DOES 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Michael Gilson 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
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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L2103144 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
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 25 2022, at 9:00 am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com. Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Customer Name Unit No. Dot Amaral C610 Michael J Smith F939 Tyler Hulegaard F951 Chanarae J MarChall B577 Chanarae J MarChall B578 Shamiea Williams D728 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. To be run on March 11, 2022 & March 18, 2022. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87692 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 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):
LEGAL NOTICES 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. 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: 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. 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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001237 The name of the business(es): VKO JANITORIAL SERVICES Located at: 2824 BONITA AVE In: ANTIOCH CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Victor Ortega. 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: Victor Ortega. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/27/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022
Zoe Michelle Arana. 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: Zoe Arana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/01/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/31/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022
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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
email cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: • distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, • posted online for public inspection at https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting, and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the City Council will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: March 8, 2022. /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87717 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 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 2-15-2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87660 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022.
BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION RFP # 2021-22-RFP-B2W-15 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - BACK 2 WORK PROGRAM (CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 - SOLANO, NAPA, SONOMA, CONTRA COSTA, & SANTA CLARA COUNTIES) NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Butte County Office of Education (“BCOE”) is requesting proposals for the administration of a transitional employment program for the Caltrans Back 2 Work Program (“B2W”) in CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 (SOLANO, NAPA, SONOMA, CONTRA COSTA, & SANTA CLARA COUNTIES). Proposals will be accepted from vendors to perform the requested services in CALTRANS DISTRICT 4. Each proposal must conform and be responsive to the requirements of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), a copy of which is now at the following: BCOE website at:•https://www.bcoe.org/Divisions/ Statewide—Local-SupportServices/ Maintenance-Operations—Facilities/ Request-for-Proposals—BidInformation/index.html Responses to this RFP must be emailed to b2w@bcoe.org with the subject “2022 Back 2 Work CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 [Proposer’s Name]”. ALL SUBMITTALS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 29, 2022, BY 5:00 P.M. Late submittals will not be accepted or considered. Fax, post mailed, couriered or hand-delivered responses will not be accepted. Submit all questions regarding this RFP in writing via email to: b2w@bcoe.org Questions must be received by March 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. All answers, along with any addenda, will be posted on the BCOE website by 2:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022. The BCOE reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The BCOE makes no representation that participation in the RFP process will lead to an award of contract or any consideration whatsoever. In no event will the BCOE be responsible for the cost of preparing a response to this RFP. The BCOE also reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in received submittals. Thank you for your interest. 3/11, 3/18/22 CNS-3563181# ANTIOCH PRESS. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87704 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000835 The name of the business(es): 1. NAS Pools 2. National Aquatic Services Located at: 9030 Brentwood Blvd., Suite F 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. 021273 87602 Publish dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022.
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-2022-0000774 The name of the business(es): Brooke & Luci Located at: 1308 Arkell Rd In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Markwith Baudendistel LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amanda Markwith, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/08/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/07/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001236 The name of the business(es): Nationwide Land Hub Located at: 136 Sheridan Ln In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): A Fruitful Biz, 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 02/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Lori Balogh, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 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-2022-0000991 The name of the business(es): Himalayan Tax Service Located at: 985 36th Street In: Richmond, CA 94805, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marley Dong. 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: Marley Dong, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273. Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000631 The name of the business(es): Zoe Arana Aesthetics Located at: 4550 Balfour Rd Unit A In: Brentwood,CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000908 The name of the business(es): Carrie Dina Quilting Located at: 577 Eileen Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carrie Dina Howe. 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: CARRIE DINA HOWE, Owner. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000899 The name of the business(es): Hani The Realtor Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered 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 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. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001216 The name of the business(es): CapComm Partners Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, Ste. C-1 #256 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Capital Communications Partners 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 02/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Peter DeNardo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/25/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000369 The name of the business(es): 1. Element Construction 2. Element Solar Panel Cleaning Located at: 14850 Hwy 4, Ste A-140 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Key. 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 07/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Steven Key, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000918 The name of the business(es): Alpha Defensive Solutions Located at: 231 Carter Pl In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Roger Henry Bonte. 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: Roger H. Bonte, Owner. 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: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000689 The name of the business(es): Uniquely Flawed in Yeshua Located at: 2332 Loveridge Road # 207 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shamonica Charise Gordon. 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: Shamonica C. Gordon, Owner. 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. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000935 The name of the business(es): Blue Ribbon Weed & Pest Control Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct., Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pepper Investments 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 02/09/2022. Signature of registrant: Deane Sheppard, President. 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: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001067 The name of the business(es): Luster Up Promotional Products Located at: 2424 Imperial Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Grow Profits Marketing LLC This business is conducted by: a 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: Deborah Bondoc, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000938 The 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-2022-0000878 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000847 The name of the business(es): V&D Management LLC Located at: 15 Da Vinci Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): V&D Management LLC. 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: Lalita Devi, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/10/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/09/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001027 The name of the business(es): La Gloria Located at: 2213 Ventnor
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000914 The name of the business(es): Skin Botanica Located at: 3600 Mosswood Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Botanica Services, 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: Brianna Clabourne, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 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-2022-0001136 The name of the business(es): GANABA Located at: 5100 Vista Grande In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wilhemina A. Nkwocha. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/31/2022. Signature of registrant: Wilhemina Arthur Nkwocha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/30/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on, March 22, 2022, to consider the following matter: An ordinance repealing and replacing in their entirety sections 2.10.020 through 2.10.060 of the Brentwood Municipal Code pertaining to city council member election districts, a district election process, and the sequencing of district elections; and authorizing staff to take actions necessary to implement the provisions of the ordinance. The ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Applicant: City of Brentwood Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders pertaining to COVID-19, and in line with social distancing standards, the public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 As the City Council Chamber will not be open to the public, individuals may view and participate in the meeting with this link. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please
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-2022-0001034 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 statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/17/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87680 Publish dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000818 The name of the business(es): Red & White Concessions Located at: 1681 Eden Plains Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Dean Williams 2. Liesel Williams. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/1974. Signature of registrant: Dean Williams. 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 87609 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 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. 021273 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: February 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87649 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001136 The name of the business: Hands 4 Hire Virtual Assistant Located at: 909 Legacy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mary Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Mary Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/23/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87714 Publish dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the Antioch Unified School District (“School District”), acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District (“CFD No. 2004-1”), to consider the proposed annexation of designated property (“2022 Annexation Property”) into existing CFD No. 2004-1 for the purpose of providing funds to plan for, study, design, acquire, construct, or finance the costs of public facilities authorized to be funded, including, but not limited to, public school facilities and related facilities (collectively, the “Facilities”), to fulfill needs resulting from development within CFD No. 2004-1, including territory annexed thereto, and to authorize the levy of a special tax to finance the cost(s) of such Facilities. The time and place set for hearing on the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 is Tuesday, April 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the District’s Board Room located at 510 G Street, Antioch, California. In light of the current emergency situation, such meeting and hearing may be conducted by teleconference. At such time, and during such Hearing, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1, the authorization of the special taxes within the annexation area or the furnishing of the specific specified types of public facilities will be heard. At the Hearing, protests may be made orally or in writing by any interested person. Any protest pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the referenced proceedings shall be in writing, and shall clearly set forth the irregularities or defects to which the objection is made. All written protests shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Trustees, acting as Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, prior to the time fixed for the Hearing. Written protests may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the Hearing. If 50% or more of the registered voters, or 6 registered voters, whichever is more, residing within CFD No. 2004-1, or 50% or more of the registered voters, or 6 registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the 2022 Annexation Property, or if the owners of one-half (½) or more of the area of the land in CFD No. 2004-1 and not exempt from special tax, of if the owners of one-half (½) or more of the area of the land in the 2022 Annexation Property and not exempt from special tax, file written protests against the proposed annexation of territory to CFD No. 2004-1, and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protest to less than a majority, no further proceedings to annex the 2022 Annexation Property to CFD No. 2004-1 shall be undertaken for a period of one (1) year from the date of the decision of the Board. If the majority protests of the registered voters or the landowners are only against the furnishing of a specified type, or types, of facilities within the 2022 Annexation Property, or against the levying of a specified special tax, those types of facilities or the specified special tax shall be eliminated from the Resolution of Intention to Annex. At the conclusion of the Hearing, if the Board determines to proceed with the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1, it shall adopt a Resolution Calling an Election regarding the annexation of property into CFD No. 2004-1 (“Annexation No. 2022-1”) and submit to the qualified electors of the proposed final annexation territory, the question of whether to authorize the levy of special taxes as against such property. The election shall be held in the next general election or at a special election to be held, notwithstanding any other requirement contained in the California Elections Code, at least 90 days, but not more than 125 days following the close of the hearing, the concurrence of the election official conducting the election shall be required. However, the time for holding such election may be shortened with the unanimous consent of all qualified electors within the 2022 Annexation Property and the consent of the designated election official. If at least 12 persons, who need not necessarily be the same 12 persons, have been registered to vote within the 2022 Annexation Property for each of the 90 days preceding the close of the Hearing, the vote shall be by the registered voters of the 2022 Annexation Property, with each voter having one vote. Otherwise, the vote shall be by the landowners within the 2022 Annexation Property with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that he or she owns within the 2022 Annexation Property not exempt from the special tax. Additional information concerning the voting process and procedures relative to the proposed Annexation are set forth in the Summary of Resolution No. 2021-22-38, attached hereto and published herewith. A summary of the resolution of intention to annex the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 (Resolution No. 2021-22-38) adopted by the Board of the Antioch Unified School District, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, is set forth below. Date: February 23, 2022 /S/ Stephanie Anello By: Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Antioch Unified School District SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-22-38 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Antioch Unified School District (“School District”) is a public school district organized and operating pursuant to State of California (“State”or “California”) law; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the School District has previously adopted Resolution No. 2003-04-30, which adopted the School District’s “Local Goals and Policies Concerning the Use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” on March 10, 2004 (“CFD Financing Policy”); and WHEREAS, the Board has previously adopted Resolution No. 2003-04-36 forming Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District (“CFD No. 2004-1”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (“Act”), and taking actions to authorize the levy of specified special taxes within CFD No. 2004-1; and WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 was formed pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-04-36 to serve certain property located within the School District’s boundaries; and WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 was formed to finance public facilities in conformance with the provisions of the Act, which public facilities include design, acquisition, construction, lease, expansion, improvement, rehabilitation, and financing of the costs of schools and school facilities, real or other tangible property with an estimated useful life of five (5) years or longer, and fees authorized to be funded pursuant to the Act as further described in Resolution No. 200304-36 (collectively, the “Facilities”) and further described in the Community Facilities Report prepared for CFD No. 2004-1 (“CFD Report”); and WHEREAS, a special landowner election was held within CFD No. 2004-1, on May 3, 2004, in which the eligible voters approved by unanimous vote: (i) the rate and method of apportionment of special tax of CFD No. 2004-1 (“Rate and Method”); (ii) the incurring of bonded indebtedness; and (iii) an appropriations limit; and WHEREAS, the levy of the special tax approved by the qualified voters of CFD No. 2004-1 at the May 3, 2004, special election was authorized by the adoption of a Special Tax Ordinance of the Antioch Unified School District on behalf of CFD No. 2004-1; and WHEREAS, the owner of certain property, identified herein, located within the boundaries of the School District, has presented a written request to the Board, acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, that certain property (the 2022 Annexation Property, defined below) be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Act (in certain cases referred to herein as “Annexation No. 2022-1”); and WHEREAS, the Board, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, has determined that public convenience and necessity require that the territory described in Exhibit “A,” and depicted in Exhibit “B,” attached hereto (“2022 Annexation Property”), be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Act to become subject to the special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 and hereby intends to take actions to annex the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board to annex the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 and complete the procedures relative to Annexation No. 2022-1 to finance or acquire the Facilities for the 2022 Annexation Property through the levy of the special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 and the possible future issuance of the bonded indebtedness or other securities secured by the special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 and as such may be authorized for levy and collection on the 2022 Annexation Property pursuant to the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section It is the intention of the Board of Trustees to annex the 2022 Annexation Property into an existing community facilities district, which existing community facilities district is named “Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District.” Section The 2022 Annexation Property, as territory proposed to be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 by way of the 2022 Annexation Proceedings, is described in Exhibit “A,” and depicted in Exhibit “B,”which exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section The Board finds that public convenience and necessity require that the 2022 Annexation Property be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 by way of Annexation No. 2022-1. Section (a) The Facilities to be planned, acquired, constructed, leased, or financed are public facilities as provided for in the Act, and the Board determines that the Facilities are necessary to meet increased demanded placed on the School District as a result of development occurring, or expected to occur, within the 2022 Annexation Property. (b) The Facilities to be provided with respect to the 2022 Annexation Property pursuant to the Act are as follows: land and capital school facilities, consisting of interim and permanent elementary, middle, and high school facilities (grades transitional-kindergarten through twelve), including central support, administration, buses, and special education facilities, together with furniture, equipment and technology, as further identified in the CFD Report prepared for CFD No. 2004-1 on file with the Clerk of the Board. This shall include costs of
acquisition, construction, expansion, relocation, rehabilitation, leasing or purchasing of such facilities, including, but not limited to, the planning and design related thereto, as well as property, easements and rights of way, the cost of leasing or purchasing completed facilities, and the costs of financing all such facilities and fees therefore to serve the area within CFD No. 2004-1, including the 2022 Annexation Property. (c) A plan for sharing facilities that will be provided in common with existing CFD No. 2004-1 and the 2022 Annexation Property has been formulated. Said plan is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”and incorporated herein by this reference. Section (a) It is the intention of the School District, on behalf of CFD No. 2004-1 to levy the special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 on real property within the 2022 Annexation Property following the completion of Annexation No. 2022-1 in order to pay lease or construction payments, planning, and/ or facilities costs, or other payments, and/or the principal and interest on the proposed bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 and relative to the necessity for authorizing the bonds, or other securities, the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued, the amount of the proposed debt, the maximum term of the bonds, and the maximum annual rate of interest to be paid to finance the Facilities to provide service to the 2022 Annexation Property; and (b) The Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Taxes (“Rate and Method”) that would be levied within the 2022 Annexation Property following the proposed annexation is set forth in Exhibit “D” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Rate and Method and procedure for levy of the special tax proposed for the 2022 Annexation Property to pay for public facilities is the same as the Rate and Method and procedure for levy of the special tax levied on property within the currently existing boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1. Section The annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 shall not result in any alteration of existing special tax rates within the boundaries of existing CFD No. 2004-1, and such special taxes shall not be increased or decreased as a result of proposed Annexation No. 2022-1. Section A public hearing (“Hearing”) on the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 and the proposed levying of special taxes within the 2022 Annexation Property pursuant to the Rate and Method shall be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable at the Antioch Unified School District’s Board Room, 510 G Street, Antioch, California. In light of the current emergency situation, such meeting and hearing may be conducted by teleconference. Section At the time and place set forth above for the Hearing, the Board of Trustees shall receive testimony for and against the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property into CFD No. 2004-1 and/or regarding the proposed levy of the special taxes as against property within the 2022 Annexation Property. Any interested person, including all persons owning land or registered to vote within the 2022 Annexation Property, may appear at such time and place and be heard. Section At the Hearing, protests against the proposals described in this Resolution of Intention may be made orally by any interested person. Any protest pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings shall be in writing, and shall clearly set forth the irregularities or defects to which the objection is made. All written protests shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board, acting as the Legislative Body for CFD No. 20041, not later than the conclusion of the Hearing. Written protests may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the Hearing. Section The Clerk of the Board, or the Clerk’s designee, is hereby directed to publish, or cause to be published, a notice (“Notice”) of the Hearing pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation published in the area of the 2022 Annexation Property. Publication of the Notice shall be completed not less than seven (7) days prior to the date of the Hearing. Section (a) If, after completion of the Hearing, the Board determines that the proposed annexation has not been objected to by fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered voters, or six (6) registered voters, whichever is more, residing within CFD No. 2004-1 or the 2022 Annexation Property, or owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land in CFD No. 2004-1 or the 2022 Annexation Property and not exempt from the special tax, have not filed or maintained written protests against the proposed addition of territory to existing CFD No. 2004-1, the Board may, by Resolution, submit a levy of special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 within the 2022 Annexation Property to the qualified elector of the 2022 Annexation Property in the next general election or in a special election to be held, notwithstanding any other requirements contained in the Elections Code, at least ninety (90) days, but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days, following the adoption of the resolution calling for such election. If the election is to be held less than one hundred twenty-five (125) days following the close of the Hearing, the concurrence of the election official conducting the election shall be required. However, these time limits may be waived with the unanimous consent of the qualified electors within the 2022 Annexation Property and the concurrence of the election official conducting the election. (b) If at least twelve (12) persons, who need not necessarily be the same twelve (12) persons, have been registered to vote within the 2022 Annexation Property for each of the ninety (90)
days preceding the close of the Hearing, the vote shall be by the registered voters of the 2022 Annexation Property, with each voter having one vote. Otherwise, the vote shall be by the landowners of property within the 2022 Annexation Property with each landowner having one vote for each acre of land, or portion thereof that he or she owns within the 2022 Annexation Property. In such event, and pursuant to statutory authorization, it is the intention of the School District to name the School District’s Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services as the election official (“Election Official”) for such election proceedings. If the vote is by landowners, as described above, the Election Official may take action(s) necessary or desirable to conduct the election on a shortened schedule. (c) The Election Official is authorized to take actions to facilitate the call and conducting of the above-referenced special election, including, but not limited to, conducting a review of the registered voters, if any, within the Annexation 2021-1 Property and preparing and circulating election information. Section Pursuant to the requirements and provisions of Government Code Section 50075.1, the Board hereby finds, determines and directs as follows: (a) The authorized special taxes shall be used only as set forth in the Act and the Rate and Method for the purposes set forth in Section 6 hereof, which Rate and Method is attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. (b) All special taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 so levied and collected within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be used only for the within-referenced purposes. (c) The School District staff is authorized and directed to create, or maintain, a fund(s) or account(s), which may include sub-accounts, in which the special taxes levied and collected within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be deposited. Such fund(s) and/or account(s) may, at the appropriate time, be combined or merged with funds, accounts and subaccounts created and used to pay debt service and for other purposes in connection with outstanding bonds, or other securities, issued by, or on behalf of, CFD No. 2004-1 to finance the Facilities as further described in this Resolution. (d) The School District’s Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services, or the Superintendent’s designee, on behalf of CFD No. 2004-1, shall have the responsibility no less often than annually to provide the Board with a written report which shall contain at least the following information: (i) the amount of special taxes collected within CFD No. 2004-1 and expended for an identified period, which may be quarterly, semi-annually or annually; and (ii) a brief discussion of the status of the acquisition, construction or financing of the Facilities with the above-referenced special taxes. The report(s) required by this Section 13(d) may be combined with other periodic reports which include the same information, including, but not limited to, periodic reports made to the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (“CDIAC”), continuing disclosure reports and/ or those reports which may be required under Government Code Sections 8855 and/or 53410. Reports shall be prepared for each year in which special taxes are levied and collected within CFD No. 2004-1. The provisions of this Section 13 shall cease and terminate upon the earliest of any of the following events: (i) the dissolution of CFD No. 2004-1; (ii) the recordation of a Notice of Cessation of Special Taxes for all of the territory within CFD No. 2004-1; or (iii) the final year in which special taxes may be collected within CFD No. 2004-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Rate and Method. Section The Board finds that the Annexation Boundary Map attached hereto as Exhibit “B,” complies with the requirements of Section 3110 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and the Act. Section The Board hereby determines that the proposed annexation of the 2022 Annexation Property to CFD No. 2004-1 and Annexation No. 2022-1 are exempt from review under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The President of the Board and the Clerk of the Board, are authorized and directed to execute, file and post a Notice of Exemption with regard to Annexation No. 2022-1, or cause the same to be executed, filed and posted. Section This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on this 23rd day of February, 2022. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EXHIBIT “A” DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED (2022 Annexation Property) The description of property to be annexed to CFD No. 2004-1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Trustees and is available for public review at the School District’s business offices located at 510 G Street, Antioch, California, 94509. EXHIBIT “B” PROPOSED ANNEXATION BOUNDARY MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 2022-1) The proposed Annexation Boundary Map for Annexation No. 2022-1 to CFD No. 2004-1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Trustees and is available for public review at the School District’s business offices located at 510 G Street, Antioch, California, 94509.
EXHIBIT “C” PLAN FOR SHARING FACILITIES BETWEEN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 The Plan for Sharing Facilities is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Trustees and is available for public review at the School District’s business offices located at 510 G Street, Antioch, California, 94509. EXHIBIT “D” RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The Rate and Method of Apportionment Of Special Tax - Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Trustees and is available for public review at the School District’s business offices located at 510 G Street, Antioch, California, 94509. The foregoing is a summary of Resolution No. 2021-22-38 and is not intended to, and does not, contain all of the information set forth in that Resolution. Reference is hereby made to the text of the Resolution itself, which is available for public inspection at the Antioch Unified School District’s offices. 005003.00101 35968595.2 Publication Version Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87694 Publish Date: March 11, 2022.
listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Harpal Singh Mahal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87687 Publish dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022.
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; 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,
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage 345 Town Centre Terrace Brentwood, CA 94513. Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit No. Roberto Castillo C678 Michael Reef E1349 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87693 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000606 The name of the business(es): mnconstruction Located at: 971 Whitehall Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mahmood Noori. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/31/2022. Signature of registrant: Mahmood Noori. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/30/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87651 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000793 The name of the business(es): The Scented Cottage Located at: 1701 Minnesota Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vanessa Ramos-Wheeler. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Vanessa RamosWheeler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/8/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87606 Publish dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001166 The name of the business(es): 1. East County Revolution Football Club 2. EC Revolution FC Located at: 415 Beatrice Court - Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): East Diablo Youth Soccer League. 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: Nicole J Farrar, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/3/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87683 Publish dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001193 The name of the business(es): Saadhuu Truck & Auto Repair Road Service Located at: 251 Cloverbrook Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Harpal Singh Mahal. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001197 The name of the business(es): CAFE CADDIE Located at: 3000 DANVILLE BLVD. #F In: ALAMO, CA 94507, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HIDDEN TREASURES BY KDW 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: STEVEN WEINER, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87674 Publish dates: March 4,11,18, 25, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001229 The name of the business(es): DETAILED PEST CONTOL, LLC Located at: 1140 SARANAP AVE In: WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DETAILED PEST CONTROL, 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 5/13/2013. Signature of registrant: DARREN SANT, CEO. 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 87700 Publish dates: March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Ludwig Letioa Leota, deceased CASE NUMBER P22-00243 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ludwig Letioa Leota, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Gabriel Leota in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Gabriel Leota be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 14, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Christina Weed. 1990 N. California Blvd., Suite 1020, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. 925-390-3222. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87691 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, 2022.\cs2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 090669-CA APN: 012-204-004 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
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as an Asian female, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds. She was last known to be wearing a white tank top, silver/black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and green/white shoes. Public search efforts are being facilitated by the KlaasKids Foundation. The 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 highprofile kidnapping death of his daughter, Polly Klaas, in 1993. Each search team consists of roughly 10 volunteers. Before they even head out into the field, they are given a briefing that covers all necessary apps and protocol. Each team has a minimum of three people who download the SAR Topo Maps, which facilitates, in real time, the ability to track each team’s search area. Even though there is currently no evi-
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may come across during their search. Instead, they use the GPS camera app, which provides an overlay of exact coordinates, elevation, etc. of where the photo was taken. Once a photo is taken, search volunteers use Zello, a two-way radio app, to notify headquarters that a photo is coming through. They also radio at the beginning and end of their specific search. Once each group’s search is concluded, they return to headquarters for a debrief. This allows each volunteer to discuss how they feel the search went, the things they saw and/or heard, and any other coverage assessments they have to offer. Volunteers are also reminded that they should not be discussing any details of the search with the public, nor posting about it on social media. Another wide-scale search is being planned for the weekend following Alexis’ upcoming birthday on March 17. For more information on further searches, visit the Facebook group, Help Bring Alexis Gabe Home. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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About 100 volunteers helped search for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe on March 5. dence or information that leads, this to be considered a criminal case, said Stacey Dorsey, a KlaasKids Foundation
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lived in Yuba City, another ag-based community,” said Gale. “I needed to find a place that had economic development opportunities to take advantage of my skill set in trying to help and attract new businesses, and someplace that I want my family to live and grow.” Gale is married, and has four children, three of whom still live at home and will be attending local schools once the family’s move is complete. In the past, he has served on many committees for the school districts where his children attended school, and is looking forward to being able to continue that work with the schools in Brentwood. He also plans to continue his work with Rotary International. Gale is no stranger to politics. He’s worked in constituent services for a U.S. congressperson, and while enjoyable, he was compelled to further explore his dream of working in the business field. This led Gale to the nonprofit sector, where he worked with different business-related organizations. Eventually, Gale was approached by a city manager who told him, “I need you to advocate for businesses internally, like you were doing externally for non-profit organizations.” Gale considers this to be his jumping off point in the world of business and economic development. “I really appreciate helping businesses understand the gauntlet, or the labyrinth, that is local, state, and federal government,” Gale said. Gale speaks passionately about attracting new
representative. According to Dorsey, team members are instructed not to touch anything they
business to Brentwood, but more so, helping to expand existing businesses. In the first five weeks of his new position, he has already been familiarizing himself with the city, its neighborhoods and businesses in an effort to better understand the community. Gale’s motivating questions are, “Who is Brentwood? What does Brentwood look like, and how can we strengthen and build upon that?” “We have people that live throughout the Bay Area. Supercommuters. But they also have this little side hustle that they’re doing in their homes,” Gale said. “How can we help those people incubate their business, and, more importantly, provide space for them to grow from the garage, to the living room, to the strip center, to an office space?” Gale plans to identify existing empty commercial spaces, and help link entrepreneurs with the people and companies that own those units. “We need to make sure that they understand that the City of Brentwood has their arms open wide for them, and we want to bring them in, embrace them, and keep them here,” he said. He would like to see local businesses working more hand in hand with each other, in order to form a more localized supply chain that creates better tax revenue for the city. While Gale emphasizes how important it is to support small, local “mom and pop” businesses, he also points out that, even if you’re buying from a larger, big box store, doing so locally will help grow Brentwood’s economy.
“I can’t tell you off the top of my head how many business licenses there are locally in Brentwood. I have a goal that we should be able to try and grow each one of those business licenses by one employee,” Gale said. He explains that most economic development teams rarely see an opportunity to bring in a business that employs over 1,000 people. “I will tell you that we do have the opportunity of working with a local, small business to grow it one person at a time. And if we have this goal over five years, I think that’s a goal we can aspire to,” Gale said. Gale explained why he has decided to invest his time in local government, rather than continue at a state or national level. “I did it because I really love and appreciate the ability of a resident, of one person, to make a difference in what’s occurring in the local government. That’s very difficult at the state and federal level. It happens, but it’s not commonplace. At the local level, it happens every day, across the nation. I love that the normal person, anyone, can come and make a difference.” The differences Gale is referring to don’t stop with business development. He encourages all Brentwood residents to get more involved in their community. “It can be as simple as where do speed bumps get installed?,” he said. “Where does a stop sign get installed? A development project and its density or where a park is and what type of park facilities are done.” Gale said he welcomes any and all ideas from the community. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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