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Liberty welcomes back students by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

REGIONAL The Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) welcomed students on campus last week, just before spring break began. The district has divided its returning students into three groups – groups one and two will alternate days on campus, while group three has elected to remain in distance learning. On Thursday, March 18, and Friday, March 19, group one attended classes on campus. Group two will be on campus for two days once the district returns from break on March 29. The groups will continue to alternate in-person and virtual learning every two days. “Things are going great,” said LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta. “It’s fantastic to see students on campus, and our teachers are really excited to have them back. The students are a

Elektra Hauck, Annabelle Bruesewitz and Emma Abad return to the Heritage High School campus for the first time in a year in Brentwood,Thursday, March 18. The county’s March 2020 shelter-in-place order resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic transitioned schools to distance learning, a move that is now being reversed due to improving conditions.

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REGIONAL The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced a series of workshops intended to solicit public input on the development of a community benefit program associated with the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP). According to DWR, community benefit programs go beyond traditional concepts of mitigation. They attempt to provide greater flexibility in addressing possible community impacts associated with the major construction projects. “It’s pretty common for

to this meeting and engage in discussion on benefits, we do not expect them to relax their opposition to the project.

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Carrie Buckman Department of Water Resources large infrastructure projects to have a set of commitments that benefit the local communities,” said Carrie Buckman, environmental program manager for the DCP. “If the project is approved, we use the effort to acknowledge that it could have potential effects

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with the community.” However, some project opponents view the program as little more than an effort to buy public acceptance of the controversial Delta tunnel project. Discovery Bay-based Save the California Delta Alliance (STCDA) sent an email to its subscribers last week urging readers to boycott the workshops. “I urge you not to register or go to any of these workshops,” read the email signed by Karen Mann and Jan McCleery, current and past STCDA presidents, respectively. “This is simply DWR’s way of duping Delta residents

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REGIONAL The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has cleared the way for an indoor commercial cannabis cultivation business to operate on Sellers Avenue, despite vocal opposition from city officials and residents. The unanimous decision to grant Diablo Valley Farms a land-use permit appears to be the final ruling in a lengthy back and forth between the business owner, the county, Brentwood leaders and residents over whether the proposed business would be too dangerous, smelly and close to Brentwood’s Sunset Park Athletic Complex, 175 feet away. In the end, the facility’s approval was enabled with a couple of amended conditions of approval to address safety concerns, and the supervisors unanimously agreeing that the athletic complex doesn’t fit the county’s definition of a youth center, which would have required a 1,000-foot buffer between the park and the operation. “I want people to know I would never let something come in that I didn’t think was good,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. The decision was in stark contrast to the feelings of Brentwood City Councilmembers Susannah Meyer and Karen Rarey — both longtime opponents of the facility — Brentwood Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall, Police

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County modifies hemp moratorium by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

REGIONAL The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors modified its moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation and processing to allow existing growers that meet specified criteria to continue cultivating the product at their sites. The move was approved earlier this month and is intended as a compromise between existing growers and county leaders, who are trying to establish appropriate regulations to address the location and impacts of the activity. The county previously implemented an outright moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation and processing in November. In December, the moratorium was extended to March 2021. Permanent regulations expected to address cultivation location requirements, security, water supply and size limits should be adopted by October. “We have received numerous calls from residents expressing concerns over the activity

and the proximity to homes all over the place in East Contra Costa,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. “We have issues with unpermitted structures and not coming into compliance. There are safety issues, there are quality of life issues and there are a lot of concerns. We are trying to get this under control.” Hemp and marijuana come from the same species of plant (Cannabis sativa) but are genetically distinct cannabis forms. They are distinguished by their use and chemical composition, as well as by different cultivation practices in their production, according to a report prepared for Congress. Hemp, which features a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% or less, is used in the production of a wide range of products including personal care products, nutritional supplements, fabrics and textiles. Marijuana (having a higher THC level) generally refers to the cultivated plant used as a psychotropic drug. There are currently five industrial hemp growers registered with the county’s agriculture commission. The updated regulations allow active

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and registered hemp growers to continue cultivating, provided the site for growing is in an existing greenhouse or outdoors and more than a mile outside the urban limit line. Under the moratorium, eligible growers are prohibited from cultivating nursery stock, moving plants from the site before harvest and using artificial lighting at the cultivation site. All eligible growers must also first obtain a renewed agricultural commissioner-granted registration. The county will not issue any first-time industrial hemp cultivation or processing permits, registrations or any other approvals during the moratorium period, nor will any related structures or building permits be OK’d. County leaders are hopeful the modified regulations will allow quality facilities to continue cultivation while county staff members draft permanent regulations to address widespread concerns of suspicious activities, speeding vehicles, trespassing and armed robberies associated with some sites. “Hemp is real farming,” Burgis said. “It is a crop that is one option farmers do want to go for. But we have had some folks who are

trying to be bad actors, and unfortunately this is affecting a lot of other people.” At least two hemp cultivation representatives said that even the loosened restrictions are too strict. One woman, who did not identify herself, said she won’t be able to make money and will be forced to lay off 70 employees with the moratorium in place. “I don’t know what my future is going to be anymore, and this is because of this moratorium,” she said. East County resident Trish Bello-Kunkel, however, said the moratorium and eventual regulations are needed. She said that U-Hauls associated with at least one facility go down Orwood Road 24 hours a day in Knightsen; one facility has had a fire; and a facility is just down the road from an elementary school. “Like cannabis, the county should take the time to develop a well-thought-out plan with regard to hemp growing, if it is ever allowed,” Bello-Kunkel said. To read the county’s complete moratorium, visit https://bit.ly/39diisa.

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City appoints park commissioners by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The parks and recreation commission is swinging into a new era by sliding in three new members. City leaders recently appointed stayat-home mother Blythe Lind, teacher Derrick Bullington and mortgage loan originator Kevin Peltz to the city council advisory body charged with providing feedback and recommendations on program and facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures, in addition to recommendations on park and recreation facility designs and use. The trio, selected through a public city council interview process, edged out yoga business owner Gina Bravo and mortgage lender Anthony Segovia, according to a city staff report. “These were tough choices, no doubt,” said Councilmember Susannah Meyer. The newcomers join current members Trevor Frey and Julie Deck on the five-member commission. Lind previously served nine years on the commission before she was forced to vacate her seat after being appointed to the conflicting Brentwood Union School District Board in late 2019. She said she’s thrilled to be back on the commission. She didn’t retain her school board seat in November’s election.

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“I am hoping my experience is a plus and something positive I can bring to the commission,” she said. “I think it is great to have some experience to help advise the newer members, but also hear their new ideas; work with them and have a new set of eyes as we go forward.” The Arizona State graduate and nearly 20-year Brentwood resident taught elementary school in Livermore and Oakley years ago, before shifting to become a stay-at-home parent to her now eighth- and 11th-grade daughters. Lind currently serves as the Brentwood Education Foundation vice president. She previously co-chaired for the Brentwood Union School District

Measure B campaign and was heavily involved with the Brentwood Elementary School Parents Club. Going forward, she said she hopes the commission has the opportunity to play a role in adding teen and seniorgeared facilities to the community. “I feel like we have so many wonderful parks in the area that are kind of geared toward younger kids,” she said. “I think as our population ages a little bit, it will be great as the funding comes up to be able to find new ways to incorporate parks and rec and make things older kids, teens and seniors can enjoy as well.” Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez said Lind’s knowledge base will be an asset for

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Events El Campanil Theatre 602 W. Second Street Antioch ORDER TICKETS PHONE: (925) 757-9500 OR ONLINE: www.ElCampanilTheatre.com Streaming to Your Home Katy Stephan: Time After Time

An Awesome Salute To The 80’s!

Friday March 26, 2021 7:00 pm Classic Film Series Raiders Of The Lost Ark (PG) Sat. March 27, 2021 2:00 pm Streaming to Your Home Paul Cotruvo & Kiki Stack: The Insiders A Tribute To Tom Petty & More!

Friday April 2, 2021 7:00 pm Classic Film Series A League Of Their Own (PG13) Sat. April 10, 2021 2:00 pm Streaming to Your Home Rob Dehlinger’s Alpha Rhythm Kings A Jumpin’, Jivin’ Night of Big Band Music!

Friday April 16, 2021 7:00 pm Classic Film Series Do The Right Thing (R) Sat. April 24, 2021 2:00 pm Streaming to Your Home An Intimate Evening With Jim Curry The Wonder And Enchantment of John Denver!

Friday April 30, 2021 7:00 pm Streaming to Your Home Janice Maxie Reid & Tony Lindsay

Friday, March 26 Troop 2020 Pick-Up Crab Dinner or Crab Only

Now Through April 7 Free ESL Classes

Antioch Adult School is hosting free, online ESL classes at antiochadultschool.asapconnected.com. The classes take place at 9 a.m. on March 26, 29, 30, and 31; and April 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.

Now Through June 6 Coffee with Carolyn

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

Now Through June 7 Al-Anon Meeting Discovery Bay Online

District 14 Discovery Bay Meeting is online for the near future, on Mondays, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. There is no need to register. Contact Charlie at cthiel@comcast.net for Zoom meeting information.

Now Through June 22 Free Food, Clothing Distribution

Bay Point All-N-One Community Inc. will be giving away free food and clothing every Tuesday to residents in Contra Costa County. The organization also assists individuals with filing applications for Medical, food stamps, immigration, and more. A mobile clinic will also be on site to provide health-care services for the homeless. For more information, visit baypointallnone.com, or contact Karen Tedford 707-344-4938 or Janice Hicks at 925-238-5983.

Now Through Dec. 1 Brentwood Lions Club Meeting

Join the Brentwood Lions Club for their monthly meetings at Dad’s Café at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are free, and are scheduled for April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3lxpPqC.

Demystifying Domestic Violence

The Winning Women Network cordially invite you to its International Women’s Day event at 11 a.m. This virtual seminar will discuss, empower, and provide resources for women and girls. Organizers want to ensure women and girls are equipped to speak up, stand up, and stop domestic violence. For more information or to register, visit http://bit. ly/3tGU6WX.

Brentwood Rotary Drive-Thru Crab Feed

The Brentwood Rotary Club is having a Drive Thru Crab Dinner hosted at the Harvest Park Bowl. Funds raised will help cover the cost of the dictionaries and scholarships. Order online and come to Harvest Park Bowl, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/30o13iN. Tickets can be purchased at the Press Building, at 248 Oak St. For more information, call Greg at 925-487-6383.

Shred-it For Seniors

Drive-through mobile shredding event at TreVista Senior Living in Antioch, 3950 Lone Tree Way, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free-will, tax-deductible donations will be accepted for An Elderly Wish Foundation a nonprofit granting wishes to seniors in Contra Costa County. Visit www.elderlywish.org.

Saturday, March 27 – Saturday, June 26 El Campanil’s Classic Film Series

The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation presents “Raiders of The Lost Ark” March 27, “A League of Their Own” April 10, “Do The Right Thing” April 24, “Young Frankenstein” May 15, “Selena” May 29, “Jaws” June 12, and “Dirty Dancing” June 26, at 2 p.m., at 604 W. 2nd St., in Antioch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and youths. To purchase, visit elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Sunday, March 28 Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Fred Luskin

Join the Brentwood Inspired Living Center as they present Fred Luskin, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. This free event will be held on Facebook LIVE and will focus on the theme of acceptance. For more information, visit facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org or facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org.

Thursday, April 1 – Saturday, April 3 Junk ‘N Disorderly Barn Sale

Join in for the first Barn Sale of 2021 at Junk ‘N Disorderly’s brand-new barn, the Junk Junction. Come shop the latest and greatest finds, meet their real-life mascots (highland cattle and babies), and get help with creating the perfect space in your home. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on April 1 and 2, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 3.

Monday, April 12 Walnut Creek Garden Club

Join the Walnut Creek Garden Club for a virtual meeting, via Zoom, at 10 a.m. Guest speaker, Shawna Anderson of Lafayette’s Orchard Nursery, begins her presentation at 10:30 a.m. For more information or the Zoom invite, contact Co-President Maureen Little at mslittle44@gmail.com or visit www.walnutcreekgardenclub.org.

Liberty Adult Career Center, AJCC EastBay Works

Liberty Adult Education Career Center is open, and staff is working hard to get you the tools for job search assistance, resource information and referral, resume help, and interview coaching. All services are free. The center is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 929 Second St., Room 20, in Brentwood.

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Classic Film Series Young Frankenstein (PG) Sat. May 15, 2021 2:00 pm

Join the Discovery Bay Chamber at the Discovery Bay Marina Parking Lot for a Community-Wide Garage Sale! We have 15x15’ spaces available for $30 each To sign up online go to: https://discoverybaychamber.org./events/#!event/2021/3/27/ community-garage-sale

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Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts community-wide garage sale at the Discovery Bay Marina Parking Lot from 8 a.m. to noon. Spaces are still available for $30. Sign up at www.discoverybaychamber. org/events.

Are your closets and garage overflowing with too much stuff?

Friday May 14, 2021 7:00 pm

A Foot-Stompin’ Celebration of The Queen Mothers of Soul!

Saturday, March 27 Community Garage Sale

Saturday March 27 • 8 am – 12 pm

A Blazin’ Birthday Bash for Duke Ellington!

Streaming to Your Home Wanda Diamond: Aretha & Gladys

Troop 2020 is hosting a Pick-Up Crab Dinner or Crab Only at Brentwood Veteran’s Hall, from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes a bag of clean and cracked crab, Caesar salad, pasta salad, bread roll, and dessert. Sides are provided by Ralph’s Catering. Clam chowder and crab can also be purchased alone. Tickets are $60. For more information or tickets, call 925-437-9536.

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ty to be married in a microwedding, which is a brief ceremony in front of only a handful of guests, and enjoy a toast and dessert, in addition to having time with a professional photographer for pictures around the other beautiful elements in the park. Ink & Magic is a small business that assists residents and visitors to the Bay Area and Santa Clarita Valley by offering officiant and notary services. They can help their clients sign on the dotted line and have their legal wishes recognized. When officiating events, Ink & Magic supports people connecting in celebration; whether it is people forging a life together or in remembering how someone lived. When being an impartial witness as a notary, Ink & Magic aids individuals by verifying signer’s identities and administering oaths, in addition to collaborating with homeowners associations for their annual elections.

than two hours at room temperature. Items should be moved indoors or discarded even more quickly in especially hot conditions. 2. Learn how to smoke. Grilling is one skill, and smoking is another. As the popularity of food smokers has increased, prices have come down. 3. Keep things simple. Serve only a handful of items to cut down on the amount of preparation required. Two main proteins and maybe three side dishes is adequate. Chips or other pre-made snacks can fit the bill. Condensing options also reduces how much you have to manage. Be sure to have options for those with food allergies or intolerances when planning the menu. 4. Set up clusters of seating. Grouping sets of chairs at tables around the yard encourages guests to mingle. Also, it helps space out people for social distancing and avoids a bottleneck around the food. Make the most of barbecue season by embracing strategies to be successful hosts and hostesses. – Courtesy Metro Creative

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, there will be an event in the gazebo of Brentwood’s City Park that will stand out amongst the backdrop of the pandemic, which left many without their typical celebrations. The event will host up to five weddings in a single day, as Candice Calcote, owner of Ink & Magic, aims to bring a sense of matrimonial excitement to couples looking for another option. Many who were engaged or became engaged since last March have been facing challenges as they have tried to plan their events. Such couples have been facing delays in obtaining marriage licenses and cancellations by venues and vendors, on top of uncertainty for the health of themselves and their guests. As a way to usher in the summer wedding season, this event will be a reminder that love can grow and be shared, even in the darkest of times. Each couple will have the opportuni-

When the weather warms up, the opportunities to enjoy more time outdoors increase. For many people that means firing up the grill to cook dinners in the backyard and also to host friends and family for outdoor gatherings around the patio. Barbecuing is enjoyed around the world and is especially popular in the United States, where even presidents have touted the virtues of cooking outside. Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter and even Ronald Regan hosted barbecues with tasty grilled or smoked food during their terms. 1. Make food safety a priority. A successful barbecue is one in which everyone goes home sated and stuffed with delicious foods. However, ensuring people donÕt fall ill also is vital. Keep in mind that the temperature outdoors impacts the rate of spoilage for raw and cooked foods. Always keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold (place items on ice or in coolers). The Food and Drug Administration, advises moving leftovers indoors promptly and discarding any items that have been sitting outside for longer

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Milestones BIRTHS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBITUARIES

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Anthony L. Berumen, Sr.

Sept. 3, 1925 - March 5, 2021 “Tony” Berumen Sr., 95, a longtime resident of Knightsen, California, passed away peacefully Friday, March 5, 2021. At the time of his passing, he was living in Colusa, California, with his daughter Barbara and son-in-law, Tim Arterberry, under the care of Sutter North Hospice. Tony had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Tony was born on Sept. 3, 1925, in Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico. He came to the United States with his parents, Jose and Josephine Berumen as an infant. Tony attended schools in the Oakey/Brentwood area. He grew up in Knightsen and remained there until the death of his wife, Mary, in 2011. Tony had six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by brothers, Jess Berumen of Elk Grove, Angelo Berumen of Knightsen, and sister, Mary Berumen, of Brentwood and many nieces and nephews. Tony began his employment with US Steel in 1947, then married Mary B. Aguilar in 1951. Tony entered Military Service with the United States Army in 1955, stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was Honorably Discharged in 1956. Tony was employed by US Steel for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a Bearing man Repairman. Tony and Mary began their family in 1952. They had four children, Barbara, Susan, Tony Jr., and Donna. Tony’s greatest accomplishments and joys were his children, grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. Tony lost his beloved wife and mother of his four children in 2011. They were married 59 years at the time of her death. If you knew the Berumen boys, they were all avid sports fans and devoted to their San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. In 1965, he carried that love for sports into his lengthy commitment to coaching Little League in 1965; coaching his son, Tony Jr. Tony took pride and loved coaching. He finally hung up his coaching hat after 33 years. While living in Knightsen, Tony began his volunteer fire fighting career with the Knightsen Volunteer Fire Department in 1952. We are proud to say that he was one of the founding members. He took this commitment to KVFD very seriously and made life-long friends while

protecting our little town of Knightsen for 35 years. He proudly served as Captain from 1972-1988. Tony is survived by three of his children, Barbara Arterberry (Tim), Susan Misquez, and Tony L. Berumen, Jr. (Debbie). His daughter, Donna Carrillo preceded him in death in 2010. Tony was a proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren, Bobby (Trena), Stephanie (Glisper), Steven (Cindy), Ryan (Chelsea), Sean, Derrick (Brittany), Kaila, Brooke, Aimee (Deon) and Amber Carrillo. Tony and Mary also babysat a young man by the name of Carl Wenske, who became one of the family. He respectfully referred to them as “Mama” and “Papa.” He was a proud great-grandfather of 24 greatgrandchildren Karrah, Davin, Adrian, Robert, Ryan, Jacob, Noah, Kaleb, Tito, Justin, Aaliyah, Lil’ G, Julian, Sophia, Lily, Maison, Stevie, Myles, Ethan, Donavon, Aniya, DeAndre, Russell and Gianna. Tony will be remembered for his commitment to his job and interests in life, for his caring and compassionate ways while serving others, for his kindness and gentle spirit, and soft-spoken manner. Services for Tony will be held at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509. Visitation will be on April 9, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. Military Funeral Honors will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Liturgy and will conclude with the Fire Department Honors. Due to COVID Restrictions, services are limited to 125 guests.

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The joys, rewards of grandparenting What is a grandparent? It literally means the mother or father of a grown child and the relationship with that child’s children. Traditionally, grandparents enjoy the role of mentor, historian, and loving companion without the day-to-day guidance and raising of Senior those children. It’s all orner of the fun and none of the work. That is the ideal role, but more and more grandparents are involved a lot more, as they may take an increased hands-on role. Babysitting while Marla Luckhardt the parents go to work or perhaps living in the same household has become more common during COVID-19 and the monetary pressure it brought. Along with providing families with love, encouragement and patience, they act as role models in most cases and add additional support and a feeling of safety to their grandkids. A grandparent does not necessarily have to be related by blood. Mine are not, but there is no difference to me or to them. My paternal grandfather, Poppa Izzy, was my grandmother’s fourth husband, but to me, he was Poppa. They were married way before I was born, so I never knew my

biological paternal grandfather. We would visit them for lunch every Sunday and enjoy a lively conversation and great food. He always hugged me very tightly, almost too much so, and made me feel like I was the only person in his life for those few moments. He was kind and sweet, and although his English was not perfect, I knew everything he said and what he meant. After he passed away, my grandmother spent the rest of her days alone in her little apartment. During one visit, I noticed that her bed was not made. This was highly unusual, as this was the grandmother who had plastic on her couches and the tidiest home I had ever seen. When I asked her if she was feeling well and explained why, she told me that at her age of 92, she ate when she was hungry, slept when she was tired and watched television if there was something on that held her interest. I thought that was beyond cool then, and I totally understand it now. She was in business her whole life, starting with her tobacco shop, in which trade she was the only female back then. She had a mattress company and a few others, but by the time I was born, she was retired. She taught me many things, one of which was a very strong work ethic, and I never forgot that. My grandparents on my mom’s side were the next stop on Sundays, and we spent dinner time with them. He was a store

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owner, but she was the embodiment of Grandmother in my eyes. Her couch was uncovered, and it made a great jumpy house. There was a large mirror over it, and inevitably, I would fill it with fingerprints. When we left, she kept them on all week to remind her of me. My grandfather would allow me to sit on his lap and use his comb to restyle his hair, which was saturated in Brill Cream, as he played with his dentures to make me laugh. Again, the role of grandparent was emblazoned in my heart and in my mind. I was very fortunate to have these wonderful people in my childhood, and to have three of them into my early adult years. The lessons I learned from them, and the role models they were, enlightened my perspective on my role as Grandma. One does not have to be biologically related to a child to have a special bond as a grandparent. All it takes is a symbiotic relationship based on love and mutual

respect for a child that could use the caring attention of someone that they feel safe with and can go to with anything without the fear of being judged. Since COVID-19, the distance visiting and lack of personal hugging time has been limited and absolutely brutal. Even though things are opening up a bit, we are still being cautious for those that have not been vaccinated as yet. I cherish every second with my grandchildren, especially when they call and ask for their ‘special time’ with us. And now, we can look forward to more of that quality time. I hope that as my own grandparents watch over me, as I believe they do, they will notice some things I emulate. One Christmas when my grandchildren were little, a bit of guacamole spilled onto the glass table in the living room. Grandpa went to get a paper towel, but a little voice in my head said, “Go for it!” I sat down on the floor next to the culprit and started fingerpainting with the green mush and said, “What are you waiting for?” I swear, I heard my grandmother laugh and give me two thumbs up. Stay safe and get your vaccines, so you can fingerpaint and hug. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

Parks ready for spring As the spring wildflower season begins, there’s some good news on the fire recovery front. The SCU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020 burned almost 400,000 acres within five regional parks: Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, Ohlone Wilderness, Round Valley and Sunol Wilderness. It burned more than four million acres in total, but all five parks have now reopened. Destructive though it was, firefighting agencies have determined that the SCU fire was ‘best case’ in terms of intensity. Although the fire was high-intensity in some locations, it burned less hot in many. This allowed wildlife time to burrow or escape to safer areas and let seedlings survive for future regrowth. Grazing practices and properly managed fire roads likely reduced the intensity of the SCU fire in many areas. In some places, it burned itself out at fire roads or slowed down in grazed areas. If winter rain totals are adequate, grasslands may experience an exceptional wildflower bloom. Some plants associated with chaparral actually require fire or smoke to germinate. They only bloom briefly, then disappear until the next fire. District staff will look for and record these species this year. We may see more animal activity, too. Animals that took refuge in areas not affected by the fires will likely venture out in search of new homes. The park district has established a Post Fire Monitoring Task Force within its Stewardship Department to track the recovery of vegetation and wildlife and to help coordinate management needs for the burned areas. The burned area has many protected species

such as golden eagles, which nest high up in the trees. It’s not known whether they will re-nest in the area if the fire destroyed their original nests. Speaking of Ohlone Wilderness, if you are willing to put in the work, it’s usually one of the best places in the regional parks for wildflower displays. The Ohlone Wilderness Trail goes for 30 miles or so, connecting Del Valle, Ohlone, Sunol and Mission Peak regional parklands in southern Alameda County. In the springtime, wildflowers abound along the way, but you don’t have to hike the entire trail. Start at the Lichen Bark picnic area at Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore. From there, it’s a two-mile climb up the Sailor Camp Trail and Ohlone Wilderness Trail to Rocky Ridge, whose rocky soil stimulates wildflower growth. Not to mention the views, which are spectacular. After lunch, it’s downhill almost all the way back to Lichen Bark. Hiking the trail requires a permit. It costs $2 and is good for a year. Permits can be obtained at the Del Valle and Sunol entrance kiosks, when staff is present. While you are at Del Valle, check out the newly redesigned Rocky Ridge Visitor Center, which is near the Lichen Bark picnic area. It’s the district’s first bilingual visitor center (English and Spanish), featuring interactive and state-of-the-art exhibits telling the story of Del Valle’s cultural and natural history. The center will open as soon as the status of the COVID-19 pandemic permits. – Ned MacKay East Bay Regional Park District

Officer Harkon is the Oakley Police Department’s new K9 on the beat.

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Police welcome new K9 officer OAKLEY The police department has announced the appointment of its newest K9 handler, Officer Tyler Radcliffe and introduce his canine, Harkon. Officer Radcliffe was selected for the assignment based on his continued dedication and interaction with the community of Oakley. Officer Radcliffe has volunteered his time to the canine program and his proactive approach to policing will make him an excellent K9 handler. Joining Officer Radcliffe, and his almost 15 years of experience, is his partner Harkon, an 18 month old German Shepherd. “I look forward to working Harkon and getting to know him,”

said Radcliffe. “Dogs have the ability to enhance an investigation, so Harkon will be a great asset to the OPD and Oakley as a whole.” Officer Radcliffe and Harkon will soon begin their extensive training program, after which they will provide the Oakley community with the continued excellent service it expects. “I am excited to have our newest canine, Harkon, join forces with a quality officer like Officer Radcliffe,” said Chief Dean Capelletti. “I know he is also excited to get out into the community with his new partner and make Oakley an even safer place than it already is. Harkon is a great addition to our team.”

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Cop logs EMER GENC Y SER VICES DISPATCH LOGS

A residential burglary was reported on Sycamore Avenue, when a home for sale was found emptied of food and alcohol, with a bucket of feces left in the garage. Brentwood – March 1, 6:08 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.

BRENTWOOD March 1, 4:05 a.m. Petty theft occurred on Shady Willow Lane, when an unlocked, tan Toyota Sequoia was robbed. March 1, 8:18 a.m. A resident on Poppy Drive found a gun in their backyard after a large amount of police activity in the area. March 1, 10:11 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Drive. March 1, 1:37 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, an incident of petty theft was reported when a suspect walked out of a business with a crossbow and other unidentified items. The suspect was described as having red hair and wearing a white tank top. March 1, 6 p.m. A report of forgery or fraud was reported on Montana Street. March 1, 6:08 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Sycamore Avenue, when a home for sale was found emptied of food and alcohol, with a bucket of feces left in the garage. March 1, 8 p.m. On Jefferson Drive, a verbal family dispute was called in. March 1, 8:03 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Jericho Drive. March 1, 10:41 p.m. Multiple vehicles were

burglarized on Birch Street. March 1, 11:47 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on St. Andrews Drive. March 2, 1 a.m. Vandalism was reported on City Park Way. March 2, 7 a.m. A suspicious person was reported to be kicking door on Walnut Boulevard. March 2, 8:58 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Cherry Tree Court, after two unlocked vehicles were found to have been broken into. March 2, 9:09 a.m. On Coventry Circle, an incident of petty theft was reported when a vehicle was found broken into. March 2, 10:57 a.m. Found property was reported at Giotto Drive and La Pergola Drive, when the reporting person discovered dumped mail in the bushes. March 2, 11:01 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Lone Tree Way when someone stole $3,000 worth of Milwaukee tools. March 2, 12:02 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Cobalt Lane, when someone attempted to open a residential window, leaving behind a tool. March 2, 1:32 p.m. On Shirley Street, a domestic disturbance and verbal dispute was reported. March 2, 3:42 p.m. A carjacking was report-

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The Liberty High School football team was excited for its first official game in over a year last week against Antioch. The Lions’ eventual 20-0 win made it even sweeter. Liberty quarterback Nate Bell and wide receiver Biz Reifel each scored a touchdown, and kicker LJ Rivera connected on two field goals, propelling the Lions to a season-opening victory in Matt Hoefs’ Liberty head-coaching debut. “It’s been a whirlwind of a season,” Hoefs said. “We are just happy to be out here playing football, and the end result makes us even more happy.” Liberty was stellar on both sides of the ball, with running backs DeOvion Hill and Jaylin Thompson combining for 25 carries for 186 yards; five different receivers hauling at least one catch; and the feisty Lions’ defense holding Antioch to 181 total yards. Liberty also smothered one Antioch field goal attempt and forced six punts. “I think we did good,” said Bell, who in his first career start completed 10 of 24 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown, to go along with 45 yards rushing and another score. “The defense looked good. We got turnovers, got the offense the ball, executed on offense and defense and special teams. It was a good night.”

Liberty running back DeOvion Hill moves upfield during the Lions’ 20-0 win over Antioch. Hill finished with 18 carries for 95 yards.

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Bell’s first career varsity touchdown pass, a 20-yard lob to Reifel midway through the second quarter, put Liberty up 10-0. Bell tacked on a 9-yard rushing touchdown one quarter later to extend the Lions’ lead to 17-0. A pair of Rivera field goals — a 22-yarder in the second quarter and a 33-yarder late in the third — rounded out the Lions’ offense.

By night’s end, Hoefs couldn’t be anything but happy. “There was a long time there where we were second-guessing whether this was even going to happen for these seniors this year,” Hoefs said. “It seemed like there would be some good news, then some bad news, then finally some great news. That is when we put it all together, and we are here now.”

Bell expressed similar sentiments. “(Playing again) is amazing,” Bell said. “I didn’t think it was going to happen a few months ago, but it is definitely a blessing.” Liberty opens its home schedule at 7 p.m. on March 26 against Deer Valley, while Antioch travels to Freedom at the same time. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia

Pittsburg Pirates rout Freedom on gridiron by Jesus Cano Correspondent

Back in August, when Pittshurg sophomore Jaden Rashada transferred to Pittsburg from Florida’s IMG Academy, Pirates’ head coach Victor Galli found himself in a quarterback dilemma. Earlier in the year, senior Eli Brickhandler made the move from Whitney High School in Rocklin. Brickhandler went 0-10 his sophomore year, but as a junior, he led the team to a San Joaquin Section Division II championship appearance. The two quarterbacks spent the extended offseason working to hopefully win the starting quarterback position, but heading into Pittsburg’s season opener against Freedom, Galli said he’d make the playing time as close to 50-50 as possible. The two quarterbacks each got to showcase their abilities in the Pirates’ 58-14 victory over the Falcons. Rashada and Brickhandler each had two touchdown passes on the night and completed at least 60% of their passes. “We don’t have a backup quarterback,” Galli said. “We have two Division I starters.” Galli gave Brickhandler the rock to start the game, but the senior didn’t get the chance to lead the Pirates in their opening series. Senior transfer Matt Quesada, a former Fal-

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Pittsburg’s Matthew Quesada stiff-arms a defender during the Pirates’ 59-14 win over Freedom. con, returned a 54-yard punt to the house to put the Pirates up 6-0. Quesada – the son of Pittsburg football hall of famer Greg Quesada – scored his first punt return touchdown against his former team. “The tension between their whole team, and I was very high, but it felt good to see

them,” Quesada said. “Scoring that first touchdown made me feel amazing, because it was against my former team.” Brickhandler made it 8-0 after diving into the end zone for the two point conversion, but it took a while to see the offense produce any points on the board. The Pirates’ defense held the Falcons to their goal

line on two different occasions in the first quarter. Pittsburg caused a safety and recovered a touchdown in the end zone after a botched Freedom handoff. Pittsburg led 17-0 at the end of the first quarter. Rashada threw his first touchdown for Pittsburg to Lamont Fortenberry to put the Pirates up 24-0 with 7:11 left in the second quarter. “It was good to throw a touchdown for Pitt,” Rashda said. “It feels like the start of a journey, and hopefully, there’s plenty more left in the tank.” Pittsburg added one more score with Daytuwan Pearson returning the Pirates’ second punt return for a touchdown, and Freedom finally got on the board when quarterback Les Callen found Vince Nunley for a 34-yard touchdown. The Falcons’ deficit was cut to 31-7, but the Pirates were too much. Brickhandler and Rashada recorded one more touchdown in the second half as Pittsburg went on to win the game, 58-14. Galli said he was impressed by what he saw in his quarterback room. “They’re both really good and they both need to play,” Galli said. “I thought they did some good things tonight. We have a lot of things to clean up. There’s some things we can do better. We left a lot of points out there early.”

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Sheehan named to Top Drawer

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Peters signs letter of intent

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ormer Liberty soccer star Delanie Sheehan, now at UCLA, was recently named to the Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week. She led the then third-ranked Bruins to shutout wins at the University of Colorado and the University of Utah. Sheehan, a senior, was recently drafted by the New Jersey-based Sky Blue FC in the fourth round (pick 33) of the National Women’s Soccer League College Draft. It’s expected Sheehan will finish out her college career, before joining the New Jersey squad.

Rich Peters has committed to play baseball at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana. A graduating senior at De La Salle High School, Peters is a resident of Brentwood who attended Knightsen School. He will major in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace at the respected engineering school. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Peters will play catcher for the Fighting Engineers. Peters played travel baseball for several local teams, including the Titans, Delta Dawgs, Knights and the EJ Sports Warriors.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Pavement Management Program 2021 (Slurry Seal) (“Project”), by or before April 20, 2021, 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, April 20, 2021, 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: resurfacing of various streets with slurry seal, cape seal, traffic control, and removing and replacing traffic striping, legends and markers. 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 50 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about June 7, 2021, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A.” 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. 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. 11. Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $965,000. CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: 3/19/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85338 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2021.

public hearing to consider the following: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP21-001) to operate a 1,700 square foot restaurant, known as Ramen 101, located at 1185 Second Street, Suite G-1 (APN 013-010-056). This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities. The proposed use is interior to the existing building and involves negligible or no expansion of any existing or former use. Applicant: Benny Lin Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with the orders of the Contra Costa County Health Officer, the Executive Orders of the Governor, and the Emergency Orders of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said Planning Commission meeting will be conducted via Zoom; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline 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 video, if desired to be enabled, and 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 Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and 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 While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 5pm of the meeting will be: • distributed to the Planning Commission via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Crystal De Castro (925) 5165127 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85339 Publish Dates: March 26, 2021.

February 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/9/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85183 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000731 The name of the business(es): 1. Hi-Lite Enterprises, Inc. 2. Hi-Lite Janitorial 3. The launch Coach 4. Marketing ForJesus, MFJ Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hi-Lite Enterprises, 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 2/9/2000. Signature of registrant: Mitchell Hardin, Jr., President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 2/10/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85181 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

Notary Service Located at: 4733 Broomtail Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Richard Hanson. 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: Mark R. Hanson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 7, 2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85319 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021,

the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-887533-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trusåtee 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-887533-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-887533-SH IDSPub #0173320 3/19/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85231 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2021.

on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amallely Lara (CEO, Owner). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85267 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000792 The name of the business: Baythings Services Located at: 1660 Jenkinson Dr In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Obed Romero Mondragon. 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: Obed Romero Mondragon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85235 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on April 6, 2021, hold a

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001129 The name of the business(es): CPR & Safety Training Located at: 6009 Everlasting Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelli Lyn Cole. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-2008. Signature of registrant: Kelli Lyn Cole. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 7, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85324 Publish dates: March 23, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000658 The name of the business(es): KINGDOMKEYZAPPAREL Located at: 3944 Folsom Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jeanine Williams-Cook. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/24/21. Signature of registrant: Jeanine Williams-Cook. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000793 The name of the business: Marchelle Chiffon LLC Located at: 913A West 3rd St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marchelle Chiffon 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 9/15/2020. Signature of registrant: Marchelle Pettiford, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/15/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85172 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000795 The name of the business: Precious Moments Photography Located at: 510 W Third Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: DeAnne Gliedt. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/27/2016. Signature of registrant: DeAnne Gliedt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/15/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85301 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000796 The name of the business(es): Slick Barber Shop Located at: 727 W 10th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brett Anthony Osborne. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/9/1995. Signature of registrant: Brett A Osborne. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/15/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85269 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000855 The name of the business: Truth And Life Christian Ministry Located at: 2012 Tioga Passway In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Delmar Johnson 2. William Ward. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Delmar Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/18/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85344 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000910 The name of the business: Frida’s Cocina Mexicana Located at: 3612 G St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Elia Rodriguez Tapia. 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: Elia Rodriguez Tapia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/23/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 85270 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001073 The name of the business(es): Baca Cabling Located at: 1111 James Donlon Blvd., Unit 1072 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Baca. 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: David Baca. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 4, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires March 3, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85316 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001128 The name of the business(es): Officially Stamped Mobile

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001139 The name of the business: Abbey Vet Hospital Located at: 405 E. 18th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: SRI Ganesh Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: SRI Ganesh Inc., CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/2/2020. Signature of registrant: Varaprasad Guduri, Manager, SRI Ganesh Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 7, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85320 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001140 The name of the business(es): Simplified Computer Training Located at: 1251 Hillcrest Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Julie Ann Davis. 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: Julie Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 7, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85325 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction the self-storage unit contents, containing household and other goods, of the following customers, for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on April 8th, 2021 at www.storagetreasures.com at or after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 (925)526-4580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, Ca - Samantha Canha. Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH or CREDIT CARD only. Items are sold AS IS WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. CubeSmart reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85340 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2021. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-20-887533-SH Order No.: 200538538-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MIGUEL AGUILAR, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/16/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0438276-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/12/2021 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $98,503.22 The purported property address is: 67 E 19TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068011-020 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

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Slick’s Barber Shop at 727 W. 10th St., Antioch, CA 94509. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/19/2019 under File No. F-2019-0007045 (*1) 1. Kenneth J. Rivera 2. Dorothy J. Rivera 3432 Tabora Dr., Antioch, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: A Married Couple. Signature: Kenneth J. RIvera, Dorothy J. Rivera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85268 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006020 The name of the business: 1. Sunshine Construction, Inc. 2. Sunshine Home Improvements Located at: 2243 Delta Rd In: Knightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sunshine Construction, 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 4/26/1993. Signature of registrant: Michelle Mor, Sec. Tres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85299 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000339 The name of the business: 1. Amallely Co 2. Cali Grip 3. Santi Apparel 4. Luna y Sol 5. VLethal 6. VitalItem 7. Santiago TV Located at: 3883 Los Altos Pl, In Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amallely CO LLC. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000386 The name of the business: Creation Clinic Located at: 3633 Montreal Circle In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: THAT’S HIM 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: Allen Hamilton, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/26/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85205 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000464 The name of the business: Accel Real Estate Located at: 6660 Lone Tree Way, 4-422 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Accel Management Services Corporation. 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: Lynell Fuller, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/28/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85208 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000482 The name of the business: Bourke Home Solutions LLC Located at: 5354 Paso Del Rio Way In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bourke Home Solutions 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: Sean Bourke, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/1/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85229 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000716 The name of the business: NLB Designs Company LLC Located at: 2225 Taylor Rd. In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NLB Designs Company LLC. 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 1/13/2021. Signature of registrant: Linda Drobatz, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/10/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85190 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000730 The name of the business(es): Bay Area Conduit Supply, LLC Located at: 188 Eagle Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bay Area Conduit Supply, LLC. 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 1-8-21. Signature of registrant: Tracy Larson-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2021 by Clerk Expires February 10, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85286 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000761 The name of the business: Sorcha Hypnotherapy Located at: 5184 Olive Dr. In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pam Ray. 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: Pam Ray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85187 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000762 The name of the business: Reliance Auto Service and Repair Located at: 2594 Willow Pass Rd. In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pedro Ochoa Ventura. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Pedro Ochoa Ventura. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85171 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000805 The name of the business: California Spa Service Located at: 1547 Palos Verdes Mall #322 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: California Home Services 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 1/6/2011. Signature of registrant: Paul E. Stierwalt, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85239 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000839 The name of the business(es): Aerial Concepts Enterprise Located at: 1867 White Sands Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Patrick Vanmastrigt 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: Brian Vanmastrigt-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires February 18, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85285 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000842 The name of the businesses: 1. LVNLUX 2. Black Barrel Brewing Located at: 1576 Celestine Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Rande Ross 2. Tracy Ross This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/22/2016. Signature of registrant: Rande Ross. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85271 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000850 The name of the business(es): Sultana Hooka Lounge Located at: 2415 Empire Ave Suite 207 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Robena Yasmin Ali. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/6/2021. Signature of registrant: Robena Yasmin Ali. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85236 Publish dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000887 The name of the business: Skin Esthetics Located at: 147 W. Richmond Ave. Suite D In: Point Richmond, CA 94801, is hereby registered by the following owner: Melody Olivia Marigny. 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: Melody Marigny-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85202 Publish dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000960 The name of the business: Sideline Fitness Located at: 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 4304 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: ZSPORTZ, 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: William Goldstein, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85302 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000972 The name of the business: Perpetually Girlie Located at: 2011 Windward Pt In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kitten M. Russell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/21/2011. Signature of registrant: Kitten M Russell, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires February 25, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85288 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000974 The name of the business: Brentwood Auto Sales Located at: 1210 Central Blvd. #126 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Auto Sales LLC. 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 02/17/2021. Signature of registrant: Neriah Treff, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/25/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85333 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001001 The name of the business: SHIFTHANDLER Located at: 5220 East Lakeshore Drive In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bradley Gallagher. 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: Brad Gallagher - Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/28/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85298 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021.

conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-4-2021. Signature of registrant: Alejandro Barragan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 8, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85321 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021.

Procedure Section 995.120, are required, and shall be provided to the Owner prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85334 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2021.

chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Daniel J Reyes Tashi Page Sharp-Jordan-Oliver Raina Kenney Jamie Hood Blanca Gauthier All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: March 26th & April 2nd 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85343 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2021.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 1-800-280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 94624789 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. 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. NBS Default Service, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 425 Dallas, TX 75254 800-7667751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Jeff Aiken, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0373445 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 03/26/2021, 04/02/2021, 04/09/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85328 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000999 The name of the business: Oakley’s French Bread Located at: 3741 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Abigail Dominguez. 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: Abigail Dominguez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/28/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85345 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021.

132 Ohara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 100 E ACME ST, OAKLEY, CA 94561 aka 132 O’hara Ave, Oakley, Ca 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,089,633.96 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Axis Foreclosure Services at (916) 939-1494 or visit this internet website www.stoxposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case TS15-0033. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call Axis Foreclosure Services at (916) 939-1494 or visit this internet website website www.stoxposting.com using the file number assigned to this case TS15-0033» 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. DATE: 3/10/21 Axis Foreclosure Services 2911 Aberdeen Lane El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 For Trustee’s Sale Information (916) 939-1494 Call (916) 939-1494 or email Chuck.Breeden@ Hotmail.com Chuck Breeden, Foreclosure Officer EXHIBIT “A” This is to be attached to and made a part thereof the original Interest Only Installment Note and Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents dated August 8, 2007, Fbo Bell Ministries (207-057) Diversified Loan Services, Inc as to an undivided 100% interest. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85283 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001006 The name of the business(es): Quick Quack Car Wash Located at: 1380 Lead Hill Blvd, Suite 260 In: Roseville, CA 95661, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): VIP Fund III, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: DE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jason S. Johnson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 1, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85312 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001032 The name of the business(es): Making Good Men Better Located at: 3017 Carey Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Neal Greenberg. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Neal Greenberg. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 3, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 2, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85315 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001125 The name of the business(es): 1. Darkrooms Blacklist Genetics 2. Gainz Gardening Consultants 3. Mar-Mealz Located at: 750 Forestview Common In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elais A. Margain Jr. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Elais A. Margain Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 7, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85327 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001165 The name of the business: M&M Apparel Located at: 170 Mesquite Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Melissa DeVay 2. Michael DeVay. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Melissa DeVay, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 8, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85322 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001172 The name of the business(es): Western Sierra, Inc Located at: 3330 Downing Place In: Concord, CA 94518, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Western Sierra, 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 1-9-2020. Signature of registrant: Anthony Farber, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 8, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85323 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001211 The name of the business(es): All Pro Glass Cleaning Located at: 3225 Harbor Street Apt. 17A In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alejandro Barragan. This business is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-000932 The name of the business(es): Haymaker Media, Bold Eats Located at: 8255 Brookhaven Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brooke Denise Promnitz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-12-2019. Signature of registrant: B. Promnitz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires February 23, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85287 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. NOTICE INVITING BIDS BRENTWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brentwood Union School District of Contra Costa County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” or “District”, will receive prior to 2:00pm on the 14th day of April 2021 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following: RON NUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN PLAY YARD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The work consists of site preparation for the Kindergarten playground at Ron Nunn Elementary, including but not limited to, site demolition, new concrete flatwork, asphalt patching, aggregate base, storm drain, and fencing. The Contract Time is Twenty Six (26) Calendar days. Estimated Start date: June 7, 2021. CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages. Miscellaneous Information To verify when available and request an electronic copy of the plans and specifications, please contact Ramon Parocua at (925) 5863736 or email him at ramonp@rgmkramer.com. All inquires concerning this bid shall be directed in writing via email to Ramon Parocua. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11:00a.m.at Ron Nunn Elementary School, 1755 Central Blvd., Brentwood. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active Class “A” License at the time of bid and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the Work called for in the Contract Documents. Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Owner will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the Owner to ensure performance under the Contract. Prevailing wages are applicable to the Project. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 7th day of April 2021, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Marcel Harper - Headboard, frame & mattress. 2. Frederick Hillery - Partition, office equipment, office chairs & file cabinet. 3. David Blessum - Dresser, bedroom furniture, storage cabinets, power tools, shelves & auto parts. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 3/26/2021 and 4/2/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85311 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2021. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Cheryl Anne Lane, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-01570 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Cheryl Anne Lane, Cheryl A. Lane, Cheryl Lane, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: James Lane in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: James Lane 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: April 1, 2021 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 Gallagher Nelson, Esq. Fox Rothschild LLP One Front Street, 32nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 - Tel. 415-981-1400 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85266 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2021.\cs2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday April 7th, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9462-4789 TSG Order No.: 191056324 A.P.N.: 011-500-097 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/04/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2005 as Document No.: 2005-046114600, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: DORISTENE TAYLOR, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND BRIDGET TAYLOR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/27/2021 at 9:00 AM Sale Location: Sale will be held at AUCTION. COM- In the Auction.com room at Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5372 GOLD CREEK CIRCLE, BYRON, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $666,507.04 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-280-2832 or visit this internet website, www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-4789. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Angela Marie McDonald SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Angela Marie McDonald & Colin McDonald III CASE NUMBER: N21-0175 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Angela Marie McDonald and Colin McDonald III filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Liam John McDonald to Proposed Name: Liam McDonald. 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: 03/30/2021 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: 01/27/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85186 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kuumba Tshombe Mills SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kuumba Tshombe Mills CASE NUMBER: N21-0147 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kuumba Tshombe Mills aka Kwam Mills filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kuumba Tshombe Mills b. aka Kwam Mills to Proposed Name: Kwam Tshombe Mills. 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: 4/13/2021 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: February 9, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85199 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000551 The name of the business: Bay Area Iron Works Located at: 4249 Salgado Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Karla Guzman-Palacios 2. Celso Guzman. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/5/2018. Signature of registrant: Karla Guzman-Palacios. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/4/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85300 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001015 The name of the business(es): ASG Transport Located at: 742 Shullsburg Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gurpreet Singh. 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: Gurpreet Singh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires March 1,2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85314 Publish dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001115 The name of the business: Action Dry Wall Located at: 3191 Doyle Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. James Gordon McCormick 2. Jill Marie McCormick. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/19/1981. Signature of registrant: James G. McCormick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/4/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85293 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001124 The name of the business: CRC Sewer & Drains Located at: 239 Brazil Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chris Chryssikos. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/31/2020. Signature of registrant: Chris Chryssikos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/7/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85292 Publish dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #258 Priscilla Borges #2049 Debra Pritchett #903 Jay Hines #7040 John Simonds The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on April 1st, 2021 at 10:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85332 Publish Dates: March 26, 2021. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. TS15-0033 Loan No. 207057 Title Order No. 1485452CAD APN 035121-006 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/08/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/14/2021 at 01:30PM, DIVERSIFIED LOAN SERVICES, INC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on August 16, 2007 as document #2007-023567300 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: GREGORY N BELL MINISTRIES, INC., as Trustor, SEE EXHIBIIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: 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, California describing the land therein: LEGAL DESCRIPTION The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Oakley, State of California, and is described as follows: Lot 11 and 12, Block 1, Amended Map 1, Town of Oakley, filed March 21, 1903, Map Book C, Page 51, Contra Costa County Records.

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into helping them get their giant water grab tunnel project approved. A trick. The more people who register and attend these sham meetings, the more it will help DWR hoodwink a judge into believing that this tunnel is good for the Delta and that DWR cares about us.” The DCP is the latest iteration of plans to draw fresh water from the northern reaches of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and convey it into the Central Valley and Southern California as far as San Diego. Under former Gov. Jerry Brown, the project was referred to as WaterFix and consisted of a pair of 35-mile long tunnels buried 150 feet underground. Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled the project down to a single tunnel when he introduced his Water Resilience Portfolio in early 2019, and WaterFix transitioned into the DCP. The cost of the project is currently estimated at $15.9 billion, and construction is expected to last approximately 15 years. “We do really understand that there is opposition in the Delta to this project,” Buckman said. “What we’ve

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Chief Tom Hansen and a few public speakers, who argued that it’s too close to the youth-gathering sports complex and poses serious safety concerns. “I have serious doubts about the future safety of the families that spend time there (at the athletic complex) with a potential grow site 170 feet away,” Meyer said. The business, an extension of a 27year operation on the site, will be a mi-

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“We – me and him – think that the process has been established already, and it wasn’t necessary to change anything. We think it would be good if a new schedule – either fully on campus or hybrid – can start for the next year from the very beginning.” No firm plans for next year have been made at this point. According to Volta, distance learning was offered this year because it was mandated by the state. If the state mandates it again next year, the district will continue to offer it. He also noted negotiations with the teacher’s labor unit were positive and focused on getting students everything they need to succeed. “We started the process of going back at the end of September in the hopes we would go back in January, so it was up to everyone to come to an agreement,” said Volta. “The teachers weren’t unreasonable, and we were following all the safety

been trying to make clear in many of our forums is that participation in no way indicates support for this project. We really understand that if people come to this meeting and engage in discussion on benefits, we do not expect them to relax their opposition to the project.” Many details about the project, including the route tunnel will take, have yet to be determined. The twin tunnels associated with the WaterFix project were routed through the central Delta and featured three intakes located between the towns of Clarksburg and Courtland. The single tunnel contemplated by the DCP could follow the same route, though pressure has been building to follow an eastern alignment that is closer to Interstate 5, ostensibly to reduce traffic on the narrow levee roads and diminish the impact of construction on towns along the tunnel’s path. DCP calls for two tunnel intakes instead of three, but the locations of those two intakes are essentially unchanged. With many critical design details still outstanding, Mann said she believes it’s too early to be discussing a

croplant nursery, using two existing 10,000-square-foot greenhouses. The non-cash facility will be allowed to grow only seedlings before shipping them out for off-site planting. Business owner Bob Nunn said the seedlings will not generate a smell, as the odor comes from the development of THC post-flowering, from the resin on the cannabis bud; the seedlings by their very nature won’t be an attractive crime target. The supervisors agreed. Despite the supposed safe and odorfree plans, the facility agreed to enhance its security plan and include in its conditions of approval that no mature plants will be located on-site. The additional security measures include that no cash will be held or transferred on-site; regular training in security protocols will be implemented; and access to the facility will be adequately limited. “These little plants are not going to have any recreational drug value, they are not going to have any flowers, and they have made it clear there will be no (mature) plants on the site,” Burgis said. In clearing way for the business, the supervisors also ruled that Brentwood’s Sunset Park Athletic Complex is not a youth center, which requires a 1,000-foot buffer. This was a point of contention that previously prompted the county’s

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guidelines ... I think the part I’m most proud of is the focus on the best learning environments for our students, from the school board all the way through every facet of the school sites.” The district’s continuation school, La Paloma, also offered students the option to return to campus, or continue with distance learning, with approximately 64% coming back to campus. Since the student body is smaller, they have only two groups – one on campus and one in distance learning. Students in the independent study program at Independence High School often work from home under normal circumstances, and have continued throughout the pandemic to work one-on-one with advisors, often virtually. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows To comment, visit www.thepress.net

community benefits program. “They just want to give us this stuff so we feel good,” Mann said. “They’re not addressing our big concerns like the location of the intakes. That’s a big concern.” There are four workshops currently planned – April 14, May 6 and 21. A workshop specifically for tribal members is scheduled for May 17. To register for one or more of the sessions, visit http://bit.ly/ThePress_communitybenefitprogram. “There are a lot of different elements in the Delta – different people, different benefits, different uses, different resources,” Buckman said. “I think that if people remove themselves from the discussion, then that means that those resources don’t get the attention that we might want them to get because we don’t know. The more discussion there is, the more potential there is for broader benefits.” For more information about the Delta Conveyance Project, visit Save the California Delta Alliance at https:// nodeltagates.com/ or the Department of Water Resources at www.water.ca.gov.

planning commission to halt the business’s path forward because of location concerns. The county defines a youth center as “any public or private facility that is primarily used to host recreational or social activities for minors, including, but not limited to, private youth membership organizations or clubs, social service teenage club facilities, video arcades, or similar amusement park facilities.” Instead, the supervisors hinted the complex should be considered a playground, according to the county’s definition: “any park or recreational area specifically designed to be used by children that has play equipment installed, including public grounds designed for athletic activities such as baseball, football, soccer, or basketball, or any similar facility located on public or private school grounds, or on city, county, or state parks.” Rarey, a Brentwood City Councilmember, viewed the county’s interpretation differently. She rattled off five separate private youth membership clubs that make up 90% of the youth activity at the sports complex, noting that about 94,000 youth use the facility each year. “If you look at the county definition of a youth center, it says ‘any public or private facility that is primarily used to host recreational or social activities for

minors, including, but not limited to, private youth membership organizations or clubs,’” Rarey said. But District 1 Supervisor John Gioia noted that the supervisors previously mulled over the definitions and whether there should be buffers required for both parks and youth centers when framing countywide cannabis regulations. “We were the ones who actually approved this regulatory framework that excluded youth centers but not parks,” he said. “It’s not like we are interpreting something that someone else wrote. We are interpreting what we passed. It was my understanding and intention when all this was approved that a sports field, even when part of the time it is reserved for use, is not a youth center.” Going forward, Diablo Valley Farms’ land-use permit is valid for five years. Project applicant Lisa Borba said the facility will continue to be a good neighbor to the community, just like it has been for 26 years. “Taking away the cash and mature flowers just doesn’t give any reason for criminals to come there,” she said. Burgis added that the county intends to ensure the business lives up to its promises. “If we find this doesn’t work for us, it will be gone,” she said.

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focus on internet sales. With interest rates low and tax refunds and stimulus checks making their way into bank accounts, now may be the perfect time for a new car or an upgrade. Rob Brandt of Bill Brandt Ford is currently offering some fun options – Ford Motors resurrected the Bronco Sport for 2021 and released the new Mustang Mach-E. “We have the new Ford Bronco Sport, it’s a four-door, and it’s a smaller one,” Brandt said. “In the fall, we will have a full-size Bronco, which will have a twodoor and a four-door option. We have had a tremendous amount of interest in the

Ford Motors resurrected the Bronco Sport for 2021 and it is quickly becoming a best-seller.

full-sized Bronco.” Brandt noted his dealership has already delivered Mustang Mach-Es to some customers. The new design incorporates traditional Mustang lines with an all-electric engine reminiscent of a Tesla. “But it’s a Ford, so you can take it to any Ford dealer in the country, and there’s 3500 of us,” said Brandt. “With a Tesla, if something breaks, where do you take it? They don’t have privately owned dealerships; they are owned by the manufacturer.” Since closures began last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, many car dealerships have turned to online sales to move vehicles, something Tesla had been doing for years. According to www.thecoolist.com, manufacturers like Daimler and Volvo are hoping to transfer a considerable amount of their sales to the internet by 2025. Other trends in new-car design include technology-friendly features with extras like Wifi hotspots, exterior cameras and sensors,

and voice activation. Autonomous vehicles – or self-driving cars – are also popping up all over the industry. These cars can sense their environment and operate independently. While many people have never driven one, Forbes. com published an article in January hypothesizing 2021 will be the year these robocars become mainstream. “The need for (self-driving cars) is greater than ever,” wrote author Stephen

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experiencing intense emotions, particularly anger or stress. There’s also a condition called “highway hypnosis” that causes drivers to “zone out” while driving. It often occurs while driving on open highways for extended periods of time. Taking breaks and pulling over if you notice your mind wandering can help. ♦ Pets and children: Young children or unsecured pets can be very distracting in the car. As a child calls out, begins to cry or wants his or her needs met, drivers may turn to address those needs and take their eyes off the road. Pets that are moving around the vehicle

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